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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

___________________________________________________________ 
FORM10-Q

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

___________________________________________________________ 
 ☒    Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017

2018

or

Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

☐    Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period fromto

Commission file number:0-9827

PHI, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Louisiana72-0395707

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

2001 SE Evangeline Thruway

Lafayette, Louisiana

70508
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (337)235-2452

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, anon-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 Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer:  Accelerated filer:  ☒Smaller reporting company: 
Non-accelerated filer: ☐  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Emerging Growth 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 is a shell company (as defined in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange
Act).                                                      Yes:  ☐    No:  ☒

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class

 

Outstanding at April 28, 2017

May 1, 2018
Voting Common Stock 2,905,757 shares
Non-Voting Common Stock 12,797,44212,904,799 shares



PHI, INC.

Index – Form10-Q


Item 1.

 
 

 3

 4

 5

 6

 7

  8

Item 2.

  25

Item 3.

  34

Item 4.

35
 
 

Item 1.

  
36Item 1A.
 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

36

Item 2.

  36

Item 3.

  
36Item 4.
 
Item 5.

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

  
36Item 6.
 

Item 5.

Other Information

36

Item 6.

Exhibits

37

39


Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”) and other periodic reports filed by PHI, Inc. (the “Company,” “PHI,” “we” or “our”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and other written or oral statements made by it or on its behalf, are “forward-looking” statements, as defined by (and subject to the “safe harbor” protections under) the federal securities laws. When used herein, the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “seeks,” “hopes,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects” and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of judgments and assumptions as of the date such statement are made about future events, many of which are beyond our control. These forward-looking statements, and the assumptions on which they are based, (i) are not guarantees of future events, (ii) are inherently speculative and (iii) are subject to significant risks, uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those anticipated, estimated, projected or implied by us in those statements if one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove incorrect. All of our forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to our discussion of certain important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, estimated, projected or implied by us in those forward looking statements. Factors that could cause our results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following:

our ability to refinance our short-term debt and continue as a going concern;
our substantial indebtedness and operating lease commitments, including any failure to meet the financial covenants or the other terms and conditions thereof;
reduction in demand for our services due to volatility of oil and gas prices and the level of domestic and overseas exploration and production activity, which depends on several factors outside of our control;
our dependence on a small number of customers for a significant amount of our revenue and our significant credit exposure within the oil and gas industry;
the adverse impact of customers electing to terminate or reduce our services;
any failure to maintain our strong safety record;
our ability to secure favorable customer contracts or otherwise remain able to profitably deploy our existing fleet of aircraft;
the availability of adequate insurance;
adverse changes in the value of our aircraft or our ability to sell them in the secondary markets;
political, economic, payment, regulatory and other risks and uncertainties associated with our international operations, some of which are conducted in challenging business environments;
the effects of competition and changes in technology;
the impact of current or future governmental regulations, including but not limited to the impact of new and pending regulation of healthcare, aviation safety and export controls;
the special risks of our air medical operations, including collections risks and potential medical malpractice claims;
weather conditions and seasonal factors, including tropical storms;
our ability to timely realize the anticipated benefits of our December 29, 2017 acquisition of the HNZ Offshore Business (as defined below in Item 2 of Part I of this report);
adverse changes in our access to credit markets on favorable terms, whether caused by changes in our financial position, lower debt credit ratings, unstable markets or otherwise;
the hazards associated with operating in an inherently risky business, including the possibility that regulators could ground our aircraft for extended periods of time or indefinitely;
our ability to timely collect our receivables in full;
our ability to receive timely delivery of ordered aircraft and parts from a limited number of suppliers, and the availability of working capital, loans or lease financing to acquire such assets;
our ability to develop and implement successful business strategies;
changes in fuel prices;
our ability to attract and retain key personnel and to avoid work stoppages or other labor problems;
changes in our operating plans or strategies, whether based upon changes in our cash flows, cash requirements, financial performance, financial position, market conditions or otherwise;
environmental and litigation risks; and
the effects of more general factors, such as changes in interest rates, operating costs, tax rates, or general economic or geopolitical conditions; and other risks referenced in Item 1A or elsewhere in this Annual Report or other of our filings with the SEC.
Additional factors or risks that we currently deem immaterial, that are not presently known to us, that arise in the future or that are not specific to us could also cause our actual results to differ materially from our expected results. Given these uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. PHI

undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or developments, changed circumstances, or otherwise. Further, we may make changes to our business strategies and plans (including our capital spending plans) at any time and without notice, based on any changes in the above-listed factors, our assumptions or otherwise, any of which could or will affect our results.


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Thousands of dollars, except share data)

(Unaudited)

   March 31,  December 31, 
   2017  2016 
ASSETS   

Current Assets:

   

Cash

  $3,680  $2,596 

Short-term investments

   276,818   289,806 

Accounts receivable – net

   

Trade

   117,386   128,662 

Other

   8,884   9,603 

Inventories of spare parts – net

   73,033   70,402 

Prepaid expenses

   10,330   9,259 

Deferred income taxes

   10,798   10,798 

Income taxes receivable

   323   540 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current assets

   501,252   521,666 

Property and equipment – net

   896,565   903,977 

Restricted cash and investments

   13,038   13,038 

Other assets

   8,873   9,759 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $1,419,728  $1,448,440 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

Current Liabilities:

   

Accounts payable

  $22,054  $28,704 

Accrued and other current liabilities

   27,500   28,346 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   49,554   57,050 

Long-term debt:

   

Revolving credit facility

   135,500   134,000 

Senior Notes issued March 17, 2014, net of debt issuance costs of $2,441 and $2,753, respectively

   497,559   497,247 

Deferred income taxes

   142,870   151,713 

Other long-term liabilities

   8,131   8,652 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

   

Shareholders’ Equity:

   

Voting common stock – par value of $0.10; 12,500,000 shares authorized, 2,905,757 shares issued and outstanding

   291   291 

Non-voting common stock – par value of $0.10; 25,000,000 shares authorized, 12,797,442 and 12,779,646 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

   1,279   1,278 

Additionalpaid-in capital

   304,698   304,246 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (375  (478

Retained earnings

   280,221   294,441 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   586,114   599,778 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $1,419,728  $1,448,440 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  March 31,
2018
 December 31, 2017
ASSETS    
Current Assets:    
Cash $7,431
 $8,770
Short-term investments 61,988
 64,237
Accounts receivable – net    
Trade 157,363
 168,153
Other 29,223
 17,826
Inventories of spare parts – net 77,011
 80,881
Prepaid expenses 11,509
 11,475
Income taxes receivable 831
 1,271
Total current assets 345,356
 352,613
Property and equipment – net 936,323
 946,765
Restricted cash and investments 12,396
 12,396
Other assets 8,803
 8,741
Deferred income taxes 3,211
 3,309
Goodwill 61,299
 61,299
Intangibles 16,334
 16,723
Total assets $1,383,722
 $1,401,846
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY    
Current Liabilities:    
Revolving credit facility $121,750
 $
Senior Notes issued March 17, 2014, net of debt issuance costs of $1,285 498,715
 
Accounts payable 37,166
 37,186
Accrued and other current liabilities 42,042
 41,850
Total current liabilities 699,673
 79,036
Long-term debt:    
Revolving credit facility 
 117,500
Senior Notes issued March 17, 2014, net of debt issuance costs of $1,506 
 498,494
Deferred income taxes 80,866
 86,005
Other long-term liabilities 5,448
 8,157
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) 
 
Shareholders’ Equity:    
Voting common stock – par value of $0.10; 12,500,000 shares authorized, 2,905,757 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively 291
 291
Non-voting common stock – par value of $0.10; 37,500,000 shares authorized, 12,904,799 and 12,897,614 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively 1,290
 1,289
Additional paid-in capital 309,672
 308,353
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 464
 (280)
Retained earnings 286,018
 303,001
Total shareholders’ equity 597,735
 612,654
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $1,383,722
 $1,401,846

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


PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Thousands of dollars and shares, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

   Quarter Ended
March 31,
 
   2017  2016 

Operating revenues, net

  $134,618  $164,016 

Expenses:

   

Direct expenses

   136,513   152,554 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   13,044   11,673 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

   149,557   164,227 

Loss on disposal of assets

   —     359 

Equity in loss (income) of unconsolidated affiliate

   1,003   —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating loss

   (15,942  (570

Interest expense

   8,195   7,533 

Other income – net

   (1,064  (615
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   7,131   6,918 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

   (23,073  (7,488

Income tax (benefit) expense

   (7,825  1,444 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net loss

  $(15,248 $(8,932
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

   

Basic

   15,689   15,600 

Diluted

   15,689   15,600 

Net loss per share:

   

Basic

  $(0.97 $(0.57

Diluted

  $(0.97 $(0.57

  Quarter Ended  
 March 31,
  2018 2017
Operating revenues, net $160,370
 $134,618
Expenses:    
Direct expenses 156,226
 136,513
Selling, general and administrative expenses 15,459
 13,044
Total operating expenses 171,685
 149,557
Loss on disposal of assets 879
 
Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate, net 37
 1,003
Operating (loss) income (12,231) (15,942)
Interest expense 8,197
 8,195
Other loss (income) – net 1,045
 (1,064)
  9,242
 7,131
Loss before income taxes (21,473) (23,073)
Income tax benefit (4,490) (7,825)
Net loss $(16,983) $(15,248)
Weighted average shares outstanding:    
Basic 15,806
 15,689
Diluted 15,806
 15,689
Net loss per share:    
Basic $(1.07) $(0.97)
Diluted $(1.07) $(0.97)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Thousands of dollars)

(Unaudited)

   Quarter Ended
March 31,
 
   2017  2016 

Net loss

  $(15,248 $(8,932

Unrealized gain on short-term investments

   162   807 

Changes in pension plan assets and benefit obligations

   (1  1 

Tax effect of the above-listed adjustments

   (58  (332
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss

  $(15,145 $(8,456
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  Quarter Ended  
 March 31,
  2018 2017
Net loss $(16,983) $(15,248)
Unrealized gain on short-term investments 471
 162
Currency translations adjustment 467
 
Changes in pension plan assets and benefit obligations (9) (1)
Tax effect of the above-listed adjustments (185) (58)
Total comprehensive loss $(16,239) $(15,145)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Thousands of dollars and shares)

(Unaudited)

  Voting  Non-Voting  Additional  Accumulated     Total 
  Common Stock  Common Stock  Paid-in  Other Comprehensive  Retained  ShareHolders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  (Loss)Income  Earnings  Equity 

Balance at December 31, 2015

  2,906  $291   12,685  $1,269  $304,884  $(567 $321,121  $626,998 

Net loss

  —     —     —     —     —     —     (8,932  (8,932

Unrealized gain on short-term investments

  —     —     —     —     —     476   —     476 

Changes in pension plan assets and benefit obligations

  —     —     —     —     —     1   —     1 

Amortization of unearned stock-based compensation

  —     —     —     —     1,485   —     —     1,485 

Issuance ofnon-voting common stock (upon vesting of restricted stock units)

  —     —     121   12   —     —     —     12 

Cancellation of restrictednon-voting stock units for tax withholdings on vested shares

  —     —     (27  (3  (500  —     —     (503

Retirement of treasury stock

  —     —     (8  —     —     —     —     —   
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2016

  2,906  $291   12,771  $1,278  $305,869  $(90 $312,189  $619,537 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  Voting  Non-Voting  Additional  Accumulated     Total 
  Common Stock  Common Stock  Paid-in  Other Comprehensive  Retained  ShareHolders’ 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  (Loss)Income  Earnings  Equity 

Balance at December 31, 2016

  2,906  $291   12,779  $1,278  $304,246  $(478 $294,441  $599,778 

Net loss

  —     —     —     —     —     —     (15,248  (15,248

Unrealized gain on short-term investments

  —     —     —     —     —     104   —     104 

Changes in pension plan assets and benefit obligations

  —     —     —     —     —     (1  —     (1

Amortization of unearned stock-based compensation

  —     —     —     —     552   —     —     552 

Issuance ofnon-voting common stock (upon vesting of restricted stock units)

  —     —     27   2   —     —     —     2 

Cancellation of restrictednon-voting stock units for tax withholdings on vested shares

  —     —     (9  (1  (100  —     —     (101

Cumulative effect adjustment of unrecognized tax benefits

  —     —     —     —     —     —     1,028   1,028 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2017

  2,906  $291   12,797  $1,279  $304,698  $(375 $280,221  $586,114 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  
Voting
Common Stock
 
Non-Voting
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in Capital
 
Accumulated
Other Com-prehensive (Loss) Income
    
  Shares Amount Shares Amount   Retained Earnings ShareHolders' Equity
Balance at December 31, 2016 2,906
 $291
 12,779
 $1,278
 $304,246
 $(478) $294,441
 $599,778
Net loss 
 
 
 
 
 
 (15,248) (15,248)
Unrealized gain on short-term investments 
 
 
 
 
 104
 
 104
Changes in pension plan assets and benefit obligations 
 
 
 
 
 (1) 
 (1)
Amortization of unearned stock-based compensation 
 
 
 
 552
 
 
 552
Issuance of non-voting common stock (upon vesting of restricted stock units) 
 
 27
 2
 
 
 
 2
Cancellation of restricted non-voting stock units for tax withholdings on vested shares 
 
 (9) (1) (100) 
 
 (101)
Retirement of treasury stock 
 
 
 
 
 
 1,028
 1,028
Balance at March 31, 2017 2,906
 $291
 12,797
 $1,279
 $304,698
 $(375) $280,221
 $586,114
                 
  
Voting
Common Stock
 
Non-Voting
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in Capital
 
Accumulated
Other Com-prehensive (Loss) Income
    
  Shares Amount Shares Amount   Retained Earnings ShareHolders' Equity
Balance at December 31, 2017 2,906
 $291
 12,897
 $1,289
 $308,353
 $(280) $303,001
 $612,654
Net loss 
 
 
 
 
 
 (16,983) (16,983)
Unrealized gain on short-term investments 
 
 
 
 
 282
 
 282
Changes in pension plan assets and benefit obligations 
 
 
 
 
 (5) 
 (5)
Amortization of unearned stock-based compensation 
 
 
 
 1,319
 
 
 1,319
Currency translation adjustment 
 
 
 
 
 467
 
 467
Issuance of non-voting common stock (upon vesting of restricted stock units) 
 
 11
 1
 
 
 
 1
Cancellation of restricted non-voting stock units for tax withholdings on vested shares 
 
 (3) 
 
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2018 2,906
 $291
 12,905
 $1,290
 $309,672
 $464
 $286,018
 $597,735
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Thousands of dollars)

(Unaudited)

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017  2016 

Operating activities:

   

Net loss

  $(15,248 $(8,932

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

   

Depreciation and amortization

   16,845   16,973 

Deferred income taxes

   (7,883  955 

Loss on asset dispositions

   —     359 

Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate

   1,003   —   

Inventory valuation reserves

   (1,293  2,435 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

   (1,677  (28,133
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

   (8,253  (16,343
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Investing activities:

   

Purchase of property and equipment

   (4,789  (8,519

Proceeds from asset dispositions

   —     850 

Purchase of short-term investments

   (54,867  (77,677

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

   67,659   76,184 

Payment of deposits on aircraft

   (66  (66
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   7,937   (9,228
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Financing activities:

   

Proceeds from line of credit

   37,300   83,500 

Payments on line of credit

   (35,800  (53,300

Repurchase of common stock

   (100  (500
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   1,400   29,700 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Increase in cash

   1,084   4,129 

Cash, beginning of period

   2,596   2,407 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

  $3,680  $6,536 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosures Cash Flow Information

   

Cash paid during the period for:

   

Interest

  $14,114  $13,691 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income taxes

  $—    $—   
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Noncash investing activities:

   

Other current liabilities and accrued payables related to purchase of property and equipment

  $348  $29,302 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  Quarter Ended  
 March 31,
  2018 2017
Operating activities:    
Net loss $(16,983) $(15,248)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 19,467
 16,845
Deferred income taxes (5,113) (7,883)
Loss (gain) on asset dispositions 879
 
Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate, net 37
 1,003
Inventory valuation reserves 1,042
 (1,293)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (761) (1,677)
Net cash used in operating activities (1,432) (8,253)
Investing activities:    
Purchase of property and equipment (6,665) (4,789)
Proceeds from asset dispositions 842
 
Purchase of short-term investments (134,319) (54,867)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments 136,259
 67,659
Payment of deposits on aircraft 
 (66)
Loan to unconsolidated affiliate (274) 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (4,157) 7,937
Financing activities:    
Proceeds from line of credit 33,750
 37,300
Payments on line of credit (29,500) (35,800)
Repurchase of common stock 
 (100)
Net cash provided by financing activities 4,250
 1,400
Increase (decrease) in cash (1,339) 1,084
Cash, beginning of period 8,770
 2,596
Cash, end of period $7,431
 $3,680
Supplemental Disclosures Cash Flow Information    
Cash paid during the period for:    
Interest $14,328
 $14,114
Income taxes $320
 $
Noncash investing activities:    
Other current liabilities and accrued payables related to purchase of property and equipment $82
 $348
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PHI, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“PHI” or the “Company” or “we” or “our”). In the opinion of management, these condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal, recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial results for the interim periods presented. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and the accompanying notes.

2017.

Our financial results, particularly as they relate to our Oil and Gas segment, are influenced by seasonal fluctuations as discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017. For this and other reasons, the results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for a full fiscal year.

Going Concern - The financial statements accompanying this Quarterly Report have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), which contemplates our continuation as a going concern. For the reasons described in Note 5, the recent classification of our indebtedness as current liabilities due within one year and other conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements accompanying this Quarterly Report are filed.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements -Effective January 1, 2017, we adopted ASU2016-09,Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The new standard requires that excess tax benefits and deficiencies resulting from stock-based compensation awards vesting and exercises be recognized in the income statement. Previously, these amounts were recognized in additionalpaid-in capital. As a result, during the first quarter of 2017 we recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $1.0 million increasing retained earnings and decreasing deferred tax liability on our balance sheet dated March 31, 2017. Accordingly, we recorded income tax expense of $0.5 million in our consolidated statement of income for the three months ended March 31, 2017, in recognition of excess tax deficiencies related to equity compensation. Under this new standard, the corresponding cash flows are now reflected in cash provided by operating activities instead of financing activities, as was previously required.

ASU2016-09 also allows an employer with a statutory income tax withholding obligation to withhold shares with a fair value up to the amount of tax owed using the maximum statutory tax rate in the employee’s applicable jurisdiction. We have elected to continue to withhold the minimum statutory withholding obligation for outstanding awards. We have also elected to continue to estimate equity award forfeitures expected to occur to determine the amount of compensation cost to be recognized in each period

New Accounting Pronouncements -

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting StandardsStandard Board (“FASB”("the FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)2014-09,ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), which providesreplacing the existing accounting standard and industry specific guidance for revenue recognition with a single comprehensivefive-step model for entities to use in accounting forrecognizing and measuring revenue arising from contracts with customers. Entities can transition to the standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative effect adjustment asThe underlying principle of the date of adoption. Thenew standard is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at the amount expected to be collected. ASC 606 became effective for us beginningon January 1, 2018 with early adoption permittedand the Company adopted it using the modified retrospective method applied to open contracts and only to the version of the contracts in effect as of January 1, 2017.2018. Prior period amounts have not been adjusted and continue to be reflected in accordance with the Company’s historical accounting.  There was no impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements and no cumulative effect adjustment was recognized.
In general, we recognize revenue when a service or good is sold to a customer and there is a contract. At inception of each contract, we assess the obligations and identify a performance obligation to provide a service that is distinct in the context of the contract. To identify the performance obligations, we consider all goods or services promised in the contract, whether explicitly stated or implied based on customary business practices. Revenue is recognized when control of the identified distinct goods or services have been transferred to the client, and the transaction price is determined and allocated to the performed performance obligations and we have determined that collection has occurred or is probable of occurring. At contract inception, we assess the goods and services promised in our contracts with customers and identify all performance obligations for each distinct promise that transfers a good or service (or bundle of goods or services) to the customer.
The company measures revenue as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange of the services provided. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities and revenues are reported on a net basis in the Company’s financial statements. Thus, the Company excludes taxes imposed on the customer and collected on behalf of governmental agencies to be remitted to these agencies from the transaction price in determining the revenue related to contracts with a customer.
Revenue Recognition Oil & Gas - The Company provides helicopter services to oil and gas customers operating in the Gulf of Mexico and a selected number of foreign countries. Revenues are recognized when performance obligations are satisfied over time in accordance with contractual terms, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for services rendered.  
Revenue Recognition Air Medical - The Company provides helicopter services to hospitals and emergency service providers in several U.S. states, and individuals, in which case the Company is paid by either a commercial insurance company, federal or state agency, or the patient. Our Air Medical segment operates primarily under the independent provider model and, to a lesser extent, under the traditional and cooperative provider models. Revenues related to the independent provider model services are recorded in the period in which we satisfy our performance obligations under contracts by transferring our services to our customers based upon established billing rates net of contractual allowances under agreements with third party payors and net of uncompensated care allowances. These amounts are due from patients, third-party payors (including health insurers and government programs),

and others and includes variable consideration for retroactive revenue adjustments due to settlement of audits, reviews, and investigations. Generally, the Company bills the patients and third-party payors several days after the services are performed. Revenues generated under the traditional provider model is recognized as performance obligations are satisfied over time in accordance with contractual terms, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for services rendered. Revenues are recognized as performance obligations are satisfied and in the amounts to which we expect to be entitled, which are the transaction prices allocated to the distinct services.
Performance Obligations Oil & Gas - A performance obligation arises under contracts with customers to render services and is the unit of account under ASC 606.  Operating revenue from our Oil and Gas segment is derived mainly from fixed-term contracts with our customers, a substantial portion of which are competitively bid. A small portion of our Oil and Air MedicalGas segment hospitalrevenue is derived from providing services on an "ad-hoc" basis. Our fixed-term contracts typically have original terms of one year to seven years (subject to provisions permitting early termination by the customers), with payment in U.S. dollars. The Company accounts for services rendered separately if they are primarily comprised ofdistinct and the service is separately identifiable from other items provided to a customer and if a customer can benefit from the services rendered on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer.  A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied.  Within this contract type for helicopter services, we determined that each contract has a single distinct performance obligation. These services include a fixed monthly feerate for a particular model of aircraft, plus aand flight hour services, which represents the variable component of a typical contract with a customer. Rates for these services vary depending on the type of services provided and can be based on a per flight time.hour, per day, or per month basis. We also provide services to clients on an “ad hoc” basis, which usually entails a shorter contract notice period and duration. The charges for ad hoc services are based on an hourly rate or a daily or monthly fixed fee plus additional fees for each hour flown. The nature of our variable charges within our flight services contracts are not effective until a customer-initiated flight order and the actual hours flown are determined, therefore, the associated flight revenue generally cannot be reasonably and reliably estimated before hand. A contract’s standalone selling prices are determined based upon the prices that the Company charges for its services rendered.  The majority of the Company’s revenue is recognized as performance obligations are satisfied over time, by measuring progress towards satisfying the contracted services in a manner that best depicts the transfer of services to the customer, which is generally represented by a period of 30 days or less. The Company’s payment terms vary by the type of services offered.  The Company typically invoices customers on a monthly basis with the term between invoicing and when the payment is due is typically between 30 and 60 days.
Performance Obligations Air Medical - Performance obligations are determined based upon the nature of the services provided. Under the independent provider programsmodel, we measure the performance obligation from the moment the patient is loaded into the aircraft until it reaches its destination. Under this model, we have no fixed revenue stream and compete for transport referrals on a daily basis with other independent operators in the area. As an independent provider, we bill for our services on the basis of our Air Medical segment, our revenues are based on a flat rate plus a variable charge per patient-loaded mile, regardless of aircraft model, and are typically compensated by private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare, or directly by transported patients who self-pay. Under the traditional provider model, we contract directly with the customer to provide their transportation services, with the contracts typically awarded or renewed through competitive bidding. As a traditional provider, we typically bill a fixed monthly rate for aircraft availability and an hourly rate for flight time. For each of these types of helicopter services, we have determined that each has a single distinct performance obligation. We recognize revenues for performance obligations satisfied at a point in time, which generally relate to patients receiving helicopter services under the independent provider model when: (1) services are provided; and (2) we do not believe the patient requires additional services. Traditional provider models services include fixed monthly rate for a particular model of aircraft, and flight hour services, which represents the variable component of a typical contract with customer. Rates for these services vary depending on the type of services provided and can be based on a per flight hour, per day, or per month basis. The variable charges within the contracts are not effective until customer-initiated flight order and the actual hours flown are determined, therefore, the associated revenue generally cannot be reasonably and reliably estimated beforehand. For the traditional provider model, we determine the transaction price based upon standard charges for goods and services provided. For independent provider model we determine the transaction price based upon gross charges for services provided reduced by contractual adjustments provided to third-party payors, discounts provided to uninsured patients in accordance with Company policy, and/or implicit price concessions provided to uninsured patients. We determine estimates of contractual adjustments and discounts based upon contractual agreements, our discount policy, and historical experience. We determine our estimate of implicit price concessions based upon our historical collection experience with these classes of patients using a portfolio approach as a practical expedient to account for patient contracts as collective groups, rather than individually. The financial statement effects of using this practical expedient are not materially different from an individual contract approach.

As further described in Note 3, independent provider revenues are recorded net of contractual allowances. We also generateallowances under agreements with third party payors and estimated uncompensated care at the time the services are provided. Contractual allowances and uncompensated care are estimated based on historical collection experience by payor category (consisting mainly of private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and self-pay). The allowance percentages calculated are applied to the payor categories, and the

necessary adjustments are made to the revenue on a cost-plus basis in ourallowance. Agreements with third-party payors typically provide for payments at amounts less than established charges.

As of March 31, 3018 and December 31, 2017, receivables related to Oil and Gas segment were $110.7 million and $106.8 million, Air Medical segment were $73.4 million and $74.4 million and Technical Services segment. We are continuingsegment were $2.5 million and $4.8 million, respectively. Contract assets and contract liabilities were immaterial as of March 31, 2018.

Due to assess the effects of this standard on each revenue streamnature of our business, we do not have significant backlog. Total backlog was $57.6 million at March 31, 2018, we expect to recognize this full backlog as revenue over the next 12 months. Our contracts typically include unilateral termination clauses that allow both parties to terminate existing contracts with a 30 to 180 day notice period. The amounts above include performance obligations up to the point where the contracting parties can cancel existing contracts. As such, our actual remaining performance obligation revenue is expected to be greater than what is reflected above. In addition, the remaining performance obligation disclosure does not include expected consideration related to performance obligations of a variable nature (i.e. flight services) as they cannot be reasonably and reliably estimated.

The Company generally has a right to consideration in an amount that corresponds directly with the overall effect onvalue to the customer of the entity's performance completed to date and may recognize revenue in the amount to which the entity has a right to invoice. We have elected to use the invoice practical expedient for revenue recognized when performance obligations are satisfied over time. In addition, payment for goods and services rendered is typically due in the subsequent month following satisfaction of the Company’s performance obligation.

The Technical Services segment provides helicopter flight services and helicopter repair and overhaul services for existing flight operations customers that own their own aircraft. Under this segment, the Company periodically provides certain services to governmental customers, including the Company’s agreement to operate six aircraft for the National Science Foundation in Antarctica. Under this segment, we also offer certain software as a service to our financial position, results of operationsOil and cash flows and have not yet selectedGas customers. Revenues are recognized when performance obligations are satisfied in accordance with contractual terms, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for services rendered.   For these helicopter services, we determined that each has a method of adoption. We intend to adoptsingle distinct performance obligation.
The following table presents the standard beginningCompany’s revenues by segment disaggregated by type (in thousands):

 For the Quarter Ended March 31,
 2018 2017
Service Revenue   
Oil & Gas$95,640
 $71,731
Air Medical56,988
 55,338
Technical Services7,742
 7,549
Total Services$160,370
 $134,618
    
Air Medical Revenue   
Traditional provider model$11,106
 $10,596
Independent provider model45,882
 44,742
Total Air Medicals Revenues$56,988
 $55,338


On January 1, 2018.

In February 2016,26, 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, 2016-02,Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)Leases: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (ASU 2017-04). ASU 2017-04 removes the requirement to compare the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount as part of Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. Under the new standard, the goodwill impairment loss will be measured as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not exceeding the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit, which may increase the frequency of goodwill impairment charges if a future goodwill impairment test does not pass the Step 1 evaluation. ASU 2017-04 is effective prospectively for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 effective January 1, 2018. The Company will perform goodwill impairment testing under the new standard annually as of October 1 or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that a potential impairment exist.



In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which replaces the existing guidance on leasing transactions in ASC 840 to require recognition of therequires that deferred tax assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases on thebe classified as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. We plan to adoptPHI, Inc. adopted this standard no later than January 1, 2019. We are currently evaluatingASU in the effectsfourth quarter of this standard, and expect2017 on a prospective basis. Beginning with the adoption of this standard will result in a material change to our consolidated assets and liabilities based on our lease portfolio as of December 31, 2016.

2017 balances, all deferred taxes were classified as non-current. Periods prior to December 31, 2017 were not retrospectively adjusted.


In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU2016-16,Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory, which will require an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset, other than inventory, when the transfer occurs. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods. The effects of this standard on ourCompany adopted ASU 2016-16 effective January 1, 2018 with no material impact to the condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows are not yet known.

statements.


In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, 2017-01,Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business. ASU2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business and requires that an entity apply certain criteria in order to determine when a set of assets and activities qualifies as a business. The adoption of this standard is expected to result in fewer acquisitions of properties qualifying as acquisitions of businesses and, accordingly, acquisition costs for those acquisitions that do not qualify as businesses will be capitalized rather than expensed. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and should be applied on a prospective basis. EarlyThe Company adopted ASU 2017-01 effective January 1, 2018 with no material impact to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) was enacted which significantly reformed the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). The Tax Act, among other things, reduced the federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. Following the enactment of the Tax Act, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 118 - "Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (SAB 118), which provides for a measurement period of up to one year from the enactment date to complete accounting under GAAP for the tax effects of the legislation. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had not completed its accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act. However, the Company remeasured its net deferred tax liability at December 31, 2017 and provisionally recognized a net benefit of $49.2 million in its consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017.  As of March 31, 2018 the Company has not completed its accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act. The Company is still analyzing certain aspects of the Tax Act and refining its calculations, which could potentially affect the measurement of these balances or potentially give rise to changes to its current provisional estimates.  The Company’s estimates may be affected by a wide variety of factors, including additional regulatory guidance issued with respect to the Tax Act.  Any adjustments to the provisional amounts will be recognized as a component of income tax in the period in which the adjustments are determined. We expect to complete the accounting by the time we file our 2017 U.S. corporate income tax return in the 3rd quarter of 2018.
New Accounting Pronouncements - In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which replaces the existing guidance on leasing transactions in ASC 840 to require recognition of the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases on the balance sheet. The Company has formed an implementation team that is inventorying leases and evaluating the impact that adoption is permitted. The effectsof this guidance will have on the Company’s financial statements, which includes monitoring industry specific developments including recent exposure drafts issued by the FASB. Based on our lease portfolio as of March 31, 2018, we expect the adoption of this standard onwill result in a material change to our financial position, results of operations,consolidated assets and cash flows are not yet known.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU2017-04,Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. ASU2017-04 simplifies the currenttwo-step goodwill impairment test by eliminating Step 2 of the test. The newliabilities. We plan to adopt this standard requires aone-step impairment test in which an entity compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognizes an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, if any. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and should be applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. We do not expect this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

2019.

2. INVESTMENTS

We classify all of our short-term investments asavailable-for-sale. We carry these at fair value and report unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, in Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss),loss, which is a separate component of shareholders’ equity in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. These unrealized gains and losses are also reflected in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity. We determine cost, gains, and losses using the specific identification method.

Investments consisted of the following as of March 31, 2017:

     Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost Basis  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (Thousands of dollars) 

Investments:

    

Money market mutual funds

 $10,597  $—    $—    $10,597 

Commercial paper

  27,935   —     (26  27,909 

U.S. Government agencies

  15,305   —     (20  15,285 

Corporate bonds and notes

  236,525   4   (479  236,050 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Subtotal

  290,362   4   (525  289,841 

Deferred compensation plan assets included in other assets

  2,500   —     —     2,500 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

 $292,862  $4  $(525 $292,341 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

2018:


  Cost Basis Unrealized
Gains
 Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
  (Thousands of dollars)
Investments:        
Money market mutual funds $74,370
 $
 $
 $74,370
Deferred compensation plan assets included in other assets 831
 
 
 831
Total $75,201
 $
 $
 $75,201


Investments consisted of the following as of December 31, 2016:

     Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost Basis  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (Thousands of dollars) 

Investments:

    

Money market mutual funds

 $18,118  $—    $—    $18,118 

Commercial paper

  27,906   —     (39  27,867 

U.S. government agencies

  13,295   —     (32  13,263 

Corporate bonds and notes

  244,202   2   (622  243,582 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Subtotal

  303,521   2   (693  302,830 

Deferred compensation plan assets included in other assets

  2,394   —     —     2,394 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

 $305,915  $2  $(693 $305,224 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

2017:

  Cost Basis 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
  (Thousands of dollars)
Investments:        
Money market mutual funds $5,601
 $
 $
 $5,601
U.S. government agencies 7,501
 
 (34) 7,467
Corporate bonds and notes 63,880
 
 (330) 63,550
Subtotal 76,982
 
 (364) 76,618
Deferred compensation plan assets included in other assets 2,685
 
 
 2,685
Total $79,667
 $
 $(364) $79,303

At each of March 31, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, we classified $13.0$12.4 million, of our aggregate investments as long-term investments and recorded them in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as Restrictedrestricted cash and investments, as they are securing outstanding letters of credit with maturities beyond one year and a bond relating to foreign operations.

operations with maturities beyond one year.

The following table presents the cost and fair value of our debt investments based on maturities as of:

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
   Amortized   Fair   Amortized   Fair 
   Costs   Value   Costs   Value 
   (Thousands of dollars) 

Due in one year or less

  $200,195   $199,906   $184,587   $184,334 

Due within two years

   79,570    79,338    100,816    100,378 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $279,765   $279,244   $285,403   $284,712 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
  Amortized
Costs
 Fair
Value
 Amortized
Costs
 Fair
Value
  (Thousands of dollars)
Due in one year or less $
 $
 $31,348
 $31,254
Due within two years 
 
 40,032
 39,763
Total $
 $
 $71,380
 $71,017


The following table presents the average coupon rate percentage and the average days to maturity of our debt investments as of:

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
   Average   Average   Average   Average 
   Coupon   Days To   Coupon   Days To 
   Rate (%)   Maturity   Rate (%)   Maturity 

Commercial paper

   1.035    140    1.001    184 

U.S. Government agencies

   1.056    355    0.970    400 

Corporate bonds and notes

   1.731    287    1.745    318 

  March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
  Average
Coupon
Rate (%)
 Average
Days To
Maturity
 Average
Coupon
Rate (%)
 Average
Days To
Maturity
U.S. Government agencies 
 0 1.370 370
Corporate bonds and notes 
 0 1.766 392



The following table presents the fair value and unrealized losses related to our investments that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months as of:

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
       Unrealized       Unrealized 
   Fair Value   Losses   Fair Value   Losses 
   (Thousands of dollars) 

Commercial paper

  $27,909   $(26  $27,867   $(39

U.S. Government agencies

   14,285    (20   13,263    (32

Corporate bonds and notes

   207,512    (460   210,836    (602
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $249,706   $(506  $251,966   $(673
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
  Fair Value Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value Unrealized
Losses
  (Thousands of dollars)
U.S. Government agencies $
 $
 $5,472
 $(28)
Corporate bonds and notes 
 
 44,069
 (271)
Total $
 $
 $49,541
 $(299)







The following table presents the fair value and unrealized losses related to our investments that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months as of:

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
       Unrealized       Unrealized 
   Fair Value   Losses   Fair Value   Losses 
   (Thousands of dollars) 

Corporate bonds and notes

  $20,116   $(19  $24,196   $(20
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $20,116   $(19  $24,196   $(20
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
  Fair Value Unrealized
Losses
 Fair Value Unrealized
Losses
  (Thousands of dollars)
U.S. Government agencies $
 $
 $1,994
 $(6)
Corporate bonds and notes 
 
 19,482
 (59)
Total $
 $
 $21,476
 $(65)
From time to time over the periods covered in our financial statements included herein (and as illustrated in the foregoing tables), our investments have experienced net unrealized losses. We consider these declines in market value to be due to customary market fluctuations, and we typically do not plan to sell these investments prior to maturity. For these reasons, we do not consider any of our investments to be other than temporarily impaired at March 31, 20172018 or December 31, 2016.2017. We have also determined that we did not have any other than temporary impairments relating to credit losses on debt securities for the quarter ended March 31, 2017.2018. For additional information regarding our criteria for making these assessments, see Note 2 to the financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

2017.


3. REVENUE RECOGNITION AND VALUATION ACCOUNTS

We establish the amount of our allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors relating to the credit risk of specific customers, current market conditions, and other information. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was approximately $6.1$7.2 million at March 31, 2017,2018, and $6.0 million at December 31, 2016.

2017.


Revenues related to flights generated by our Air Medical segment are recorded net of contractual allowances under agreements with third party payors and estimated uncompensated care when the services are provided. The allowance for contractual discounts was $107.6$104.5 million and $111.9$117.8 million as of March 31, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively. The allowance for uncompensated care was $48.0$54.9 million and $46.3$52.5 million as of March 31, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.

Included in the allowance for uncompensated care listed above is the value of services to patients who are unable to pay when it is determined that they qualify for charity care. The value of these services was $1.5 million and $2.5 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016.respectively. The estimated cost of providing charity services was $0.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 and $0.6 million for the quartersquarter ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.2017. The estimated costs of providing charity services are based on a calculation that applies a ratio of costs to the charges for uncompensated charity care. The ratio of costs to charges is based on our Air Medical segment’s total expenses divided by gross patient service revenue.

The allowance for contractual discounts and estimated uncompensated care (expressed as a percentage of gross segment accounts receivable) as of the dates listed below was as follows:

   As of 
   March 31,
2017
  December 31,
2016
 

Allowance for Contractual Discounts

   56  56

Allowance for Uncompensated Care

   25  23

Under a three-year contract that commenced on September 29, 2012, our Air Medical affiliate provided multiple services to a customer in the Middle East, including helicopter leasing, emergency medical helicopter flight services, aircraft maintenance, provision of spare parts, insurance coverage for the customer-owned aircraft, training services, and base construction. Each of the major services mentioned above qualified as separate units of accounting under the accounting guidance for such arrangements. The selling price for each specific service was determined based upon third-party evidence and estimates. As discussed in greater detail in our Form10-K for year ended December 2016, this contract, after being extended one year, lapsed on September 30, 2016.

  March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Allowance for Contractual Discounts 50% 53%
Allowance for Uncompensated Care 26% 24%
We have also established valuation reserves related to obsolete and slow-moving spare parts inventory. The inventory valuation reserves were $17.7$22.2 million and $17.3$20.9 million at March 31, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.

4. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Accounting standards require that assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.












The following table summarizes the valuation of our investments and financial instruments by the above pricing levels as of the valuation dates listed:

       March 31, 2017 
   Total   (Level 1)   (Level 2) 
       (Thousands of dollars) 

Investments:

      

Money market mutual funds

  $10,597   $10,597   $—   

Commercial paper

   27,909    —      27,909 

U.S. Government agencies

   15,285    —      15,285 

Corporate bonds and notes

   236,050    —      236,050 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   289,841    10,597    279,244 

Deferred compensation plan assets

   2,500    2,500    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $292,341   $13,097   $279,244 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   

 

   December 31, 2016 
   Total   (Level 1)   (Level 2) 
       (Thousands of dollars) 

Investments:

    

Money market mutual funds

  $18,118   $18,118   $—   

Commercial paper

   27,867    —      27,867 

U.S. government agencies

   13,263    —      13,263 

Corporate bonds and notes

   243,582    —      243,582 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   302,830    18,118    284,712 

Deferred compensation plan assets

   2,394    2,394    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $305,224   $20,512   $284,712 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

    March 31, 2018
  Total (Level 1) (Level 2)
  (Thousands of dollars)
Investments:      
Money market mutual funds $74,370
 $74,370
 $
Deferred compensation plan assets 831
 831
 
Total $75,201
 $75,201
 $
       
    December 31, 2017
  Total (Level 1) (Level 2)
  (Thousands of dollars)
Investments:    
Money market mutual funds $5,601
 $5,601
 $
U.S. government agencies 7,467
 
 7,467
Corporate bonds and notes 63,550
 
 63,550
  76,618
 5,601
 71,017
Deferred compensation plan assets 2,685
 2,685
 
Total $79,303
 $8,286
 $71,017

We hold our short-term investments in an investment fund consisting of high quality money market instruments of governmental and private issuers, which is classified as a short-term investment. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. These items are traded with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing on an ongoing basis. The fair values of the shares ofinvestments in these funds are based on observable market prices, and therefore, have been categorized in Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Level 2 inputs reflect quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities that are not actively traded. These items may not be traded daily; examples include commercial paper, corporate bonds and U.S. government agencies debt. There have been no reclassifications of assets between Level 1 and Level 2 investments during the periods covered by the financial statements included in this report. We hold no Level 3 investments. Investments reflected on our balance sheets as Other assets,Assets, which we hold to fund liabilities under our Officers’ Deferred Compensation Plan, consist mainly of multiple investment funds that are highly liquid and diversified.

Cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and our revolving credit facility debt all had fair values approximating their carrying amounts at March 31, 20172018 and December 31, 2016.2017. Our determination of the estimated fair value of our 5.25% Senior Notes and our revolving credit facility debtdue 2019 is derived using Level 2 inputs, including quoted market indications of similar publicly-traded debt. The fair value of our 5.25% Senior Notes due 2019, based on quoted market prices, was $473.8$490.6 million and $474.4$499.2 million at March 31, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.


5. LONG-TERM DEBT

The components

Listed below is information regarding our indebtedness, all of which was classified as short-term debt on our balance sheet as of March 31, 2018 and as long-term debt on our balance sheet as of the dates indicated below were as follows:

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
       Unamortized       Unamortized 
       Debt       Debt 
       Issuance       Issuance 
   Principal   Debt Cost   Principal   Debt Cost 
   (Thousands of dollars) 

Senior Notes issued March 17, 2014, interest only payable semi-annually at 5.25%, maturing March 15, 2019

  $500,000   $2,441   $500,000   $2,753 

Revolving Credit Facility due October 1, 2018 with a group of commercial banks, interest payable at variable rates

   135,500    —      134,000    —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

  $635,500   $2,441   $634,000   $2,753 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2017:

  March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
  Principal Unamortized
Debt
Issuance
Debt Cost
 Principal Unamortized
Debt
Issuance
Debt Cost
  (Thousands of dollars)
Senior Notes issued March 17, 2014, interest only payable semi-annually at 5.25%, maturing March 15, 2019 $500,000
 $1,285
 $500,000
 $1,506
Revolving Credit Facility due March 7, 2019 with a group of commercial banks, interest payable at variable rates 121,750
 
 117,500
 
Total indebtedness $621,750
 $1,285
 $617,500
 $1,506
Senior Notes -Our 5.25% Senior Notes (the “2019 Notes”) will mature on March 15, 2019, are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by each of PHI’sPHI, Inc.’s wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries, and are the general, unsecured obligations of PHI, Inc. and the guarantors. Interest is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year. PHI has the option to redeem some or all of the 2019 Notes at any time on or after March 15, 20162018 at specified redemption prices.par plus accrued interest. The indenture governing the 2019 Notes (the “2019 Indenture”) contains, among other things, certain restrictive covenants, including limitations on incurring indebtedness, creating liens, selling assets and entering into certain transactions with affiliates. The covenants also limit PHI’s ability to, among other things, pay cash dividends on common stock, repurchase or redeem common or preferred equity, prepay subordinated debt and make certain investments. Upon the occurrence of a “Change in Control Repurchase Event” (as defined in the 2019 Indenture), PHI will be required, unless it has previously elected to redeem the 2019 Notes as described above, to make an offer to purchase the 2019 Notes for a cash price equal to 101% of their principal amount.

Revolving Credit Facility –We have an amended and restated our revolving credit facility (our “credit“revolving credit facility”) that matures on October 1, 2018.March 7, 2019. Under this facility, we can borrow up to $150.0$130.0 million at floating interest rates based on either the London Interbank Offered Rate plus 225275 basis points or the prime rate (each as defined in our creditthis facility), at our option. Our creditThis facility includes usual and customary covenants and events of default for credit facilities of its type. Our ability to borrow under the creditthis facility is conditioned upon our continued compliance with such covenants, including, among others, (i) covenants that restrict our ability to engage in certain asset sales, mergers or other fundamental changes, to incur liens or to engage in certain other transactions or activities and (ii) financial covenants that stipulate that PHI will maintain a consolidated working capital ratio of at least 2 to 1, a net funded debt to consolidated net worth ratio not greater than 1.5 to 1, a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.1 to 1 if our short term investments fall below $150.0 million, and consolidated net worth of at least $450.0$500.0 million (with all such terms or amounts as defined in or determined under this facility). Borrowings under our revolving credit facility).facility are secured on a first-priority basis by our inventory, spare parts and accounts receivable.
On March 30, 2018, we received a waiver of our consolidated working capital ratio for the first quarter of 2018. As of March 31, 2017, we believe2018, we were in compliance with thesethe remaining covenants.

For information about other recent amendments or waivers relating to our revolving credit facility, see "Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources."

Interest Expense -Cash paid to fund interest expense under our outstanding indebtedness was $14.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 and $14.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 and $13.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.

2017.

Letter of Credit Facility -We maintain a separate letter of credit facility that had $13.0$12.4 million in letters of credit outstanding at March 31, 20172018 and December 31, 2016.2017. We have letters of credit securing our workers compensation policies and a traditional provider contract, and a bond relating to foreign operations.

contract.

We also have outstanding a letter of credit for $7.6 million issued under our $150.0$130.0 million credit facility that reduces the amount we can borrow under that facility. The letter of credit was issued to guaranty our performance under an international contract that was awarded in late 2016.

2017.

Other - PHI, Inc. has cash management arrangements with certain of its principal subsidiaries, in which substantial portions of the subsidiaries’ cash is regularly advanced to PHI, Inc. Although PHI, Inc. periodically repays these advances to fund the

subsidiaries’ cash requirements throughout the year, at any given point in time PHI, Inc. may owe a substantial sum to its subsidiaries under these advances, which, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,GAAP, are eliminated in consolidation and therefore not recognized on our consolidated balance sheets. For additional information, see Note 13.

15.

Liquidity - In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 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”. Under this standard, management must evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the entity’s financial statements are issued. Substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern exists when relevant conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, indicate that it is probable that the entity will be unable to meet its obligations as they become due within this one year period. This evaluation initially must be undertaken without considering the potential mitigating effect of management’s plans that have not been fully implemented as of the date the financial statements are issued. When substantial doubt exists under this initial determination, management must evaluate whether the mitigating effect of its plans sufficiently alleviates substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The mitigating effect of management’s plans, however, is only considered under the standard if both (1) it is probable that the plans will be effectively implemented within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued and (2) it is probable that the plans, when implemented, will mitigate the relevant conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within the one year period. Generally, to be considered probable of being effectively implemented, the plans must have been approved before the date that the financial statements are issued. PHI’s accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP, which contemplates PHI’s continuation as a going concern.
Our revolving credit facility indebtedness matures on March 7, 2019 and our outstanding senior notes mature on March 15, 2019. As of March 31, 2018, all of our outstanding revolving credit and senior note indebtedness was due within less than one year. This change necessitated us classifying under GAAP all such indebtedness as current liabilities on our accompanying balance sheet as of such date and receiving a short-term waiver of the working capital ratio covenant in our revolving credit facility. This change also substantially increased the aggregate amount of indebtedness that we were required to assess when evaluating our ability to meet our obligations as they become due within one year after the date that the accompanying financial statements are filed.
In late 2017, we retained advisors to begin assisting us in evaluating alternatives to refinance our outstanding indebtedness. In February 2018, following the completion of our acquisition of the HNZ Offshore Business in December 2017, we continued our exploration of refinancing alternatives, including a broad assessment of interest rates and other prevailing conditions in the capital markets. Based on our discussions to date with our advisors and current market conditions, we believe it is likely that we can extend or refinance our revolving credit facility indebtedness and refinance our outstanding senior notes, in each case before they become due. Nonetheless, because our plans to refinance or restructure our debt have not been finalized, and therefore are not within our control, these plans cannot be considered probable. Consequently, these conditions in the aggregate raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the accompanying financial statements are filed. For additional information about our refinancing plans, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources.”


6. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The components of basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter and three months ended March 31, 20172018 and 20162017 are as follows:

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017   2016 
   (Thousands of dollars) 

Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock, basic

   15,689    15,600 

Dilutive effect of unvested restricted stock units

   —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock, diluted

   15,689    15,600 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Quarter Ended  
 March 31,
  2018 2017
  (Thousands of dollars)
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock, basic 15,806
 15,689
Dilutive effect of unvested restricted stock units 
 
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock, diluted (1)
 15,806
 15,689
(1)
(1)For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, 490,843 and 58,119 unvested restricted stock units were excluded from the weighted average outstanding shares of common stock, diluted, respectively as they were anti-dilutive to earnings per share.

7. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

We recognize the cost of employee compensation received in the form of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of those awards. The table below sets forth the total amount of stock-based compensation expense for the quarters ended March 31, 20172018 and 2016.

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017   2016 
   (Thousands of dollars) 

Stock-based compensation expense:

  

Time-based restricted stock units

  $553   $619 

Performance-based restricted stock units

   —      871 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stock-based compensation expense

  $553   $1,490 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

2017. 

  Quarter Ended  
 March 31,
  2018 2017
  (Thousands of dollars)
Stock-based compensation expense:  
Time-based restricted stock units $642
 $553
Performance-based restricted stock units 677
 
Total stock-based compensation expense $1,319
 $553
During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, we awarded 366,3992018, no time-based restricted units or performance-based restricted stock units and 29,351 time-based restricted stock units, respectively,were awarded to managerial employees. During the quarter ended March 31, 2016, we awarded 303,061 performance-based restricted stock units to managerial employees.

8. ASSET DISPOSALS

During the first quarter of 2018, we disposed of one light aircraft previously utilized in the Air Medical segment and donated to a charitable organization one aircraft previously used in our Oil and Gas segment. These aircraft no longer met our strategic needs. Cash proceeds totaled $0.8 million, resulting in a $0.3 million loss on the disposal of these assets.
There were no sales or disposals of aircraft during the first quarter of 2017. During the first quarter of 2016, we sold one light aircraft previously utilized in the Oil and Gas segment. Cash proceeds totaled $0.9 million, resulting in a loss on the sale of this asset of $0.4 million. This aircraft no longer met our strategic needs.

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments In the fourth quarter of 2016, we entered into a contract to We currently have no aircraft purchase two medium aircraft for use in our Oil and Gas segment. We expect to take delivery of the aircraft in the second quarter of 2017. The total remaining purchase commitment is $17.9 million.

commitments.

Total aircraft deposits of $4.9$0.5 million were included in Other Assets as of March 31, 2017.2018. This amount represents deposits for aircraft purchase contracts and depositsa deposit on a future lease buyout options.option. In the event we do not exercise the buyout options are not exercised,option, the depositsdeposit will be applied asagainst lease payments.

As of March 31, 2017,2018, we had options to purchase aircraft under leases, with such purchase options becoming exercisable in 20172018 through 2021.2020. The aggregate option purchase prices are $37.1 million in 2017, $127.0 million in 2018, $129.0 million in 2019, and $22.7 million in 2020. Subsequent to March 31, 2017, we purchased one heavy aircraft from a lessor for $17.0 million. Under current conditions, we believe it is unlikely that we will exercise the remaining 20172018 purchase options, unless opportunistic conditions arise.

Environmental Matters –PHI has We have recorded an estimated liability of $0.15 million as of March 31, 20172018 for environmental response costs. Previously, PHIwe conducted environmental surveys of itsour former Lafayette Facility located at the Lafayette Regional Airport, which former facility PHIwe vacated in 2001, and has determined that limited soil and groundwater contamination exist at two parcels of land

at the former facility. An Assessment

Report for both parcels was submitted in 2003 (and updated in 2006) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR). Approvals for the Assessment Report were received from the LDEQ and LDNR in 2010 and 2011, respectively. Since that time, PHI haswe have performed groundwater sampling of the required groundwater monitor well installations at both former PHI facility parcels and submitted these sampling reports to the LDEQ. Pursuant to an agreement with the LDEQ, PHIwe provided groundwater sample results semi-annually to the LDEQ for both former PHI facility parcels from 2005 to 2015. LDEQ approved a reduction in the sampling program from semi-annual to annual groundwater monitoring in 2015. Based on PHI’sour working relationship and agreements with the LDEQ, and the results of ongoing former facility parcel monitoring, PHI believeswe believe that ultimate remediation costs for the subject parcels will not be material to PHI’sour consolidated financial position, operations or cash flows.

Legal Matters –From time to time, we are involved in various legal actions incidental to our business, including actions relating to employee claims, medical malpractice claims, various tax issues, grievance hearings before labor regulatory agencies, and miscellaneous third party tort actions. The outcome of these proceedings is not predictable. However, based on current circumstances, we do not believe that the ultimate resolution of our presently pending proceedings, after considering available defenses and any insurance coverage or indemnification rights, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Operating Leases We lease certain aircraft, facilities, and equipment used in our operations. The related lease agreements, which include bothnon-cancelable andmonth-to-month terms, generally provide for fixed monthly rentals, and certain real estate leases also include renewal options. We generally pay all insurance, taxes, and maintenance expenses associated with these leases. All aircraft leases contain purchase options exercisable by us at certain dates specified in the lease agreements.

At March 31, 2017,2018, we had approximately $219.6$194.3 million in aggregate commitments under operating leases of which approximately $34.7$26.7 million is payable through December 31, 2017.the fourth quarter of 2018. The total lease commitments include $205.0$168.4 million for aircraft and $14.6$25.9 million for facility lease commitments.

10. GOODWILL
Our Goodwill represents the amount by which our purchase price for the HNZ Offshore Business exceeded the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is not amortized, but is assessed for impairment annually or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that a potential impairment exists.
Goodwill of $61.3 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was as follow:
 Oil & Gas Air Medical Technical Services Total
Balance December 31, 2017$61,299
 
 
 $61,299
Activity
 
 
 
Balance March 31, 2018$61,299
 
 
 $61,299

We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis as of October 1st or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that a potential impairment exists.

11. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. Our intangible assets, which arose in connection with our acquisition of the HNZ Offshore Business, consist of the following (in thousands):

 Estimated Useful Lives Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 Accumulated Amortization Net Balance at March 31, 2018
Customer Relationship15 $11,622
 $(194) $11,428
Non-Compete Agreements5 900
 (45) 855
Tradenames7 4,201
 (150) 4,051
Total  $16,723
 $(389) $16,334

Based on the carrying values of our intangible assets at March 31, 2018, we estimate our amortization expense for the next five years (2018 through 2022) to be $1.6 million per year. As of March 31, 2018 amortization expense was $0.4 million.

12. SEGMENT INFORMATION

PHI is primarily a provider of helicopter transport services, including helicopter maintenance and repair services. We report our financial results through the three reportable segments further described below.


A segment’s operating profit or loss is its operating revenues less its direct expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses. Each segment has a portion of our total selling, general and administrative expenses that is charged directly to the segment, and a small portion that is allocated to that segment.allocated. Direct charges represent the vast majority of segment selling, general and administrative expenses. Allocated selling, general and administrative expenses are based primarily on total segment costs as a percentage of total operating costs.

Oil and Gas Segment.Segment - Our Oil and Gas segment, headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, provides helicopter services primarily for the major integrated and independent oil and gas production companies transporting personnel or equipment to offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.Mexico and a select number of foreign countries. Our customers include Shell Oil Company, BP America Production Company, ExxonMobil Production Company, and ConocoPhillips Company, with whom we have worked for 3035 or more years, and ENI Petroleum, with whom we have worked for more than 1520 years. At March 31, 2017,2018, we had available for use 131130 aircraft in this segment.


Operating revenue from our Oil and Gas segment is derived mainly from contracts that include a fixed monthly rate for a particular model of aircraft, plus a variable payments based on the amount of flight time. A small portion of our Oil and Gas segment revenue is derived from providing services on an "ad-hoc" basis. Operating costs for the Oil and Gas segment are primarily aircraft operation costs, including costs for pilots and maintenance personnel. Total fuel cost is included in direct expense and any reimbursement of these costs is included in revenue. We typically operate under fixed-term contracts with our customers, a substantial portion of which are competitively bid.

Our fixed-term contracts typically have original terms of one year to seven years (subject to provisions permitting early termination by the customers), with payment in U.S. dollars. For the quarters ended March 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively, approximately 53%59% and 54%53% of our total operating revenues were generated by our Oil and Gas segment, with approximately 90%88% and 93%90% of these revenues from fixed-term customer contracts. The remaining 10%12% and 7%10% of these revenues were attributable to work in the spot market and ad hoc flights for contracted customers.

Air Medical Segment.Segment -The operations of our Air Medical segment are headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, where we maintain significant separate facilities and administrative staff dedicated to this segment.


We provide Air Medical transportation services for hospitals and emergency service agencies throughout the U.S. As of March 31, 2017, we2018, our Air Medical segment operated approximately 104106 aircraft in 18 states at 7273 separate locations.


Our Air Medical segment operates primarily under the independent provider model and, to a lesser extent, under the traditional provider model. Under the independent provider model, we have no fixed revenue stream and compete for transport referrals on a daily basis with other independent operators in the area. Under the traditional provider model, we contract directly with the customer to provide their transportation services, with the contracts typically awarded or renewed through competitive bidding. For the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, approximately 36% and 2016, approximately 41% and 43% of our total operating revenues were generated by our Air Medical segment, respectively.


As an independent provider, we bill for our services on the basis of a flat rate plus a variable charge per patient-loaded mile, regardless of aircraft model, and are typically compensated by private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare, or directly by transported patients whoself-pay. As further described in Note 3, revenues are recorded net of contractual allowances under agreements with third party payors and estimated uncompensated care at the time the services are provided. Contractual allowances and uncompensated care are estimated based on historical collection experience by payor category (consisting mainly of insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, andself-pay). Estimates regarding the payor mix and changes in reimbursement rates are the factors most subject to sensitivity and variability in calculating our allowances. We compute a historical payment analysis of accounts fully closed, by category.



Provisions for contractual discounts and estimated uncompensated care for our Air Medical segment (expressed as a percentage of gross segment billings) were as follows:

   Revenue 
   Quarter Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017  2016 

Gross Air Medical segment billings

   100  100

Provision for contractual discounts

   70  71

Provision for uncompensated care

   4  3

follows for the periods listed below:

  Quarter Ended  
 March 31,
  2018 2017
Provision for contractual discounts 69% 70%
Provision for uncompensated care 6% 4%

These percentages are affected by various factors, including rate increases and changes in the number of transports by payor mix.


Net reimbursement per transport from commercial payors generally increases when a rate increase is implemented. Net reimbursement from certain commercial payors, as well as Medicare and Medicaid, generally does not increase proportionately with rate increases.


Net revenue attributable to Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, andSelf-Pay (expressed as a percentage of net Air Medical revenues) were as follows:

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017  2016 

Insurance

   70  66

Medicare

   20  19

Medicaid

   10  15

Self-Pay

   0  0

follows for the periods listed below:

  Quarter Ended  
 March 31,
  2018 2017
Insurance 71% 70%
Medicare 20% 20%
Medicaid 9% 10%
Self-Pay % %

We also have a limited number of contracts with hospitals under which we receive a fixed fee component for aircraft availability and a variable fee component for flight time. Most of our contracts with hospitals contain provisions permitting early termination by the hospital, typically with 180 days’ notice for any reason and generally with penalty. Several of these contracts are issued or renewed based on competitive bidding. TheseThose contracts generated approximately 19%18% and 31%19% of the segment’s revenues for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively.

We also derive a small portion of the segment’s revenues from providing services under our patient navigation business.
Technical Services Segment.Segment -Our Technical Services segment provides helicopter repair and overhaul services for flight operations customers that own their aircraft. Costs associated with these services are primarily labor, and customers are generally billed at a percentage above our service costs. We also periodically provide flight services to governmental customers under this segment, including our agreement to operate six aircraft for the National Science Foundation in Antarctica, typically in the first and fourth quarters each year. Also included in this segment isare our proprietary Helipass operations, which providesprovide software as a service to certain of our Oil and Gas customers for the purpose of passengercheck-in and compliance verification.

For the three month periodsquarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, approximately 5% and 2016, approximately 6% and 3%, respectively, of our total operating revenues were generated by our Technical Services segment.


Summarized financial information concerning our reportable operating segments for the quartersthree months ended March 31, 20172018 and 20162017 is as follows:

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017   2016 
   (Thousands of dollars) 

Segment operating revenues

    

Oil and Gas

  $71,731   $88,437 

Air Medical

   55,338    70,060 

Technical Services

   7,549    5,519 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

   134,618    164,016 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment direct expenses(1)

    

Oil and Gas(2)

   81,728    91,916 

Air Medical

   50,842    57,044 

Technical Services

   4,946    3,594 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total segment direct expenses

   137,516    152,554 

Segment selling, general and administrative expenses

    

Oil and Gas

   1,720    1,528 

Air Medical

   2,881    2,595 

Technical Services

   338    224 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total selling, general and administrative expenses

   4,939    4,347 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total direct and selling, general and administrative expenses

   142,455    156,901 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net segment (loss) profit

    

Oil and Gas

   (11,717   (5,007

Air Medical

   1,615    10,421 

Technical Services

   2,265    1,701 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net segment (loss) profit

   (7,837   7,115 

Other, net(3)

   1,064    256 

Unallocated selling, general and administrative costs(1)

   (8,105   (7,326

Interest expense

   (8,195   (7,533
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

  $(23,073  $(7,488
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Quarter Ended  
 March 31,
  2018 2017
  (Thousands of dollars)
Segment operating revenues    
Oil and Gas $95,640
 $71,731
Air Medical 56,988
 55,338
Technical Services 7,742
 7,549
Total operating revenues, net 160,370
 134,618
Segment direct expenses (1)
    
Oil and Gas (2)
 96,507
 81,728
Air Medical 53,832
 50,842
Technical Services 5,887
 4,946
Total direct expenses 156,226
 137,516
Segment selling, general and administrative expenses    
Oil and Gas 4,921
 1,720
Air Medical 3,167
 2,881
Technical Services 370
 338
Total selling, general and administrative expenses 8,458
 4,939
Total segment direct and selling, general and administrative expenses 164,684
 142,455
Net segment (loss) profit    
Oil and Gas (5,788) (11,717)
Air Medical (11) 1,615
Technical Services 1,485
 2,265
Total net segment profit (4,314) (7,837)
     
Other, net (3)
 (1,961) 1,064
Unallocated selling, general and administrative costs (1)
 (7,001) (8,105)
Interest expense (8,197) (8,195)
(Loss) earnings before income taxes $(21,473) $(23,073)

(1)Included in segment direct expenses and unallocated selling, general, and administrative costs are the depreciation and amortization expense amounts below:

   Depreciation and
Amortization Expense
 
   Quarter Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017   2016 
   (Thousands of dollars) 

Segment Direct Expense:

    

Oil and Gas

  $9,862   $9,918 

Air Medical

   5,477    4,256 

Technical Services

   146    128 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $15,485   $14,302 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unallocated SG&A

  $1,360   $2,671 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Depreciation and Amortization Expense
  Quarter Ended  
 March 31,
  2018 2017
  (Thousands of dollars)
Segment Direct Expense:    
Oil and Gas $11,783
 $9,862
Air Medical 5,624
 5,477
Technical Services 145
 146
Total $17,552
 $15,485
Unallocated SG&A $1,915
 $1,360
(2)Includes Equityequity in loss(earnings) of unconsolidated affiliate.affiliates, net.
(3)Consists of gains(gains) losses on disposition of property and equipment and other income – net.income.

11.




13. INVESTMENT IN VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY

We account for our investment in our West Africancertain international operations as a variable interest entity,entities, which is defined as an entity that either (a) has insufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its operations without additional subordinated financial support or (b) has equity investors who lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest.

PHI Century Limited - As of March 31, 2017,2018, we had a 49% investment in the common stock of PHI Century Limited (“PHIC”), a Ghanaian entity. We acquired our 49% interest on May 26, 2011, PHIC’s date of incorporation. The purpose of PHIC is to provide oil and gas flight services in Ghana and the West African region. For the quarter ended March 31, 2017,2018, we recorded a loss in equity of this unconsolidated affiliate of less than $0.1 million compared to a loss of $1.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 relative to our 49% equity ownership. We had $3.3$4.1 million and $4.0 million of trade receivables as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, from PHIC. During the quarter ended March 31, 2018, we loaned PHIC $0.3 million for operating purposes. The $0.3 million loan balance is included in Accounts receivable - other on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2018. Our investment in the common stock of PHIC is included in Other assetsAssets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and was $0.3 million and $0.2$0.3 million at March 31, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.

12.

14. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income are not material and, therefore, not presented separately in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

13.

15. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION

As discussed further in Note 5, on March 17, 2014, PHI, Inc. issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2019 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several, senior basis by all of ourPHI, Inc.’s domestic subsidiaries. PHI, Inc. directly or indirectly owns 100% of all of its domestic subsidiaries.


The supplemental condensed financial information on the following pages sets forth, on a consolidated basis, the balance sheet, statement of operations, statement of comprehensive income, and statement of cash flows information for PHI, Inc. (“Parent Company”) and the guarantor subsidiaries and the non-guarantor subsidiaries, each under separate headings. The eliminating entries eliminate investments in subsidiaries, intercompany balances, and intercompany revenues and expenses. The condensed consolidating financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the consolidated financial statements of PHI, Inc. The equity method is followed by the parent companyParent Company within the financial information presented below.


The transactions reflected in “Due to/from affiliates, net” in the following condensed consolidated statements of cash flows primarily consist of centralized cash management activities between PHI, Inc. and its subsidiaries, pursuant to which cash earned by the guarantor subsidiaries is regularly transferred to PHI, Inc. to be centrally managed. Because these balances are treated as short-term borrowings of the Parent Company, serve as a financing and cash management tool to meet our short-term operating needs, turn over quickly and are payable to the guarantor subsidiaries on demand, we present borrowings and repayments with our affiliates on a net basis within the condensed consolidating statement of cash flows. Net receivables from our affiliates are considered advances and net payables to our affiliates are considered borrowings, and both changes are presented as financing activities in the following condensed consolidating statements of cash flows.


Due to growth of our affiliates in Trinidad and Australia which no longer qualify as minor subsidiaries under regulation S-X 210.3-10(h)6, we began reporting all of our non-guarantors subs in a separate column beginning with the quarter ended June 30, 2017. We have recast prior years financial information to conform to current year presentation.

PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

(Thousands of dollars)

(Unaudited)

   March 31, 2017 
   Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
  Eliminations  Consolidated 
ASSETS     

Current Assets:

     

Cash

  $51  $3,629  $—    $3,680 

Short-term investments

   276,818   —     —     276,818 

Accounts receivable – net

   65,044   61,226   —     126,270 

Intercompany receivable

   —     69,862   (69,862  —   

Inventories of spare parts – net

   64,698   8,335   —     73,033 

Prepaid expenses

   8,144   2,186   —     10,330 

Deferred income taxes

   10,798   —     —     10,798 

Income taxes receivable

   341   (18  —     323 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current assets

   425,894   145,220   (69,862  501,252 

Investment in subsidiaries

   361,420   —     (361,420  —   

Property and equipment – net

   581,990   314,575   —     896,565 

Restricted cash and investments

   13,023   15   —     13,038 

Other assets

   7,819   1,054   —     8,873 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $1,390,146  $460,864  $(431,282 $1,419,728 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current Liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

  $18,007  $4,047  $—    $22,054 

Accrued and other current liabilities

   18,034   9,466   —     27,500 

Intercompany payable

   69,862   —     (69,862  —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   105,903   13,513   (69,862  49,554 

Long-term debt

   633,059   —     —     633,059 

Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities

   65,070   85,931   —     151,001 

Shareholders’ Equity:

     

Common stock andpaid-in capital

   306,268   79,326   (79,326  306,268 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (375  —     —     (375

Retained earnings

   280,221   282,094   (282,094  280,221 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   586,114   361,420   (361,062  586,114 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $1,390,146  $460,864  $(431,282 $1,419,728 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(1)Foreign subsidiaries represent minor subsidiaries and are included in the guarantor subsidiaries’ amounts.

  March 31, 2018
  Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
 Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
ASSETS          
Current Assets:          
Cash $54
 $979
 $6,398
 $
 $7,431
Short-term investments 61,988
 
 
 
 61,988
Accounts receivable – net 76,539
 74,580
 36,627
 (1,160) 186,586
Intercompany receivable 
 128,702
 
 (128,702) 
Inventories of spare parts – net 64,695
 9,330
 2,986
 
 77,011
Prepaid expenses 7,773
 2,668
 1,068
 
 11,509
Income taxes receivable 295
 511
 25
 
 831
Total current assets 211,344
 216,770
 47,104
 (129,862) 345,356
           
Investment in subsidiaries 399,555
 
 
 (399,555) 
Property and equipment – net 607,960
 285,080
 43,283
 
 936,323
Restricted cash and investments 12,382
 
 14
 
 12,396
Other assets 139,515
 851
 (131,563) 
 8,803
Deferred income tax 
 
 3,211
 
 3,211
Goodwill 
 
 61,299
 
 61,299
Intangible assets 
 
 16,334
 
 16,334
Total assets $1,370,756
 $502,701
 $39,682
 $(529,417) $1,383,722
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current Liabilities:          
Revolving Credit facility $121,750
 $
 $
 $
 $121,750
Senior notes issued March 17, 2014, net of debt issuance costs of $1,285 498,715
 
 
 
 498,715
Accounts payable 27,027
 4,664
 6,635
 (1,160) 37,166
Accrued and other current liabilities 20,722
 13,531
 7,789
 
 42,042
Intercompany payable 107,122
 
 21,580
 (128,702) 
Total current liabilities 775,336
 18,195
 36,004
 (129,862) 699,673
           
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities (1,848) 84,670
 3,492
 
 86,314
Shareholders’ Equity:          
Common stock and paid-in capital 311,253
 77,951
 1,511
 (79,462) 311,253
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3) 
 467
 
 464
Retained earnings 286,018
 321,885
 (1,792) (320,093) 286,018
Total shareholders’ equity 597,268
 399,836
 186
 (399,555) 597,735
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $1,370,756
 $502,701
 $39,682
 $(529,417) $1,383,722





PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

(Thousands of dollars)

   December 31, 2016 
   Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
  Eliminations  Consolidated 
ASSETS     

Current Assets:

     

Cash

  $36  $2,560  $—    $2,596 

Short-term investments

   289,806   —     —     289,806 

Accounts receivable – net

   71,458   66,807   —     138,265 

Intercompany receivable

   —     57,904   (57,904  —   

Inventories of spare parts – net

   61,834   8,568   —     70,402 

Prepaid expenses

   6,990   2,269   —     9,259 

Deferred income taxes

   10,798   —     —     10,798 

Income taxes receivable

   558   (18  —     540 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current assets

   441,480   138,090   (57,904  521,666 

Investment in subsidiaries and others

   353,160   —     (353,160  —   

Property and equipment – net

   589,104   314,873   —     903,977 

Restricted investments

   13,023   15   —     13,038 

Other assets

   8,660   1,099   —     9,759 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $1,405,427  $454,077  $(411,064 $1,448,440 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current Liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

  $22,744  $5,960  $—    $28,704 

Accrued and other current liabilities

   18,725   9,621   —     28,346 

Intercompany payable

   57,904   —     (57,904  —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   99,373   15,581   (57,904  57,050 

Long-term debt

   631,247   —     —     631,247 

Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities

   75,029   85,336   —     160,365 

Shareholders’ Equity:

     

Common stock andpaid-in capital

   305,815   79,191   (79,191  305,815 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (478  —     —     (478

Retained earnings

   294,441   273,969   (273,969  294,441 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   599,778   353,160   (353,160  599,778 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $1,405,427  $454,077  $(411,064 $1,448,440 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(1)Foreign subsidiaries represent minor subsidiaries and are included in the guarantor subsidiaries’ amounts.

  December 31, 2017
  Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
 Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
ASSETS          
Current Assets:          
Cash $47
 $1,072
 $7,651
 $
 $8,770
Short-term investments 64,237
 
 
 
 64,237
Accounts receivable – net 90,077
 74,886
 38,020
 (17,004) 185,979
Intercompany receivable 
 126,366
 
 (126,366) 
Inventories of spare parts – net 68,737
 9,049
 3,095
 
 80,881
Prepaid expenses 8,348
 1,898
 1,229
 
 11,475
Income taxes receivable 345
 9
 917
 
 1,271
Total current assets 231,791
 213,280
 50,912
 (143,370) 352,613
           
Investment in subsidiaries and others 397,301
 
 
 (397,301) 
Property and equipment – net 617,488
 284,984
 44,293
 
 946,765
Restricted investments 12,382
 
 14
 
 12,396
Other assets 139,754
 908
 (131,921) 
 8,741
Deferred income tax 
 
 3,309
 
 3,309
Goodwill 
 
 61,299
 
 61,299
Intangible assets 
 
 16,723
 
 16,723
Total assets $1,398,716
 $499,172
 $44,629
 $(540,671) $1,401,846
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current Liabilities:          
Accounts payable $28,130
 $4,636
 $21,425
 $(17,005) $37,186
Accrued and other current liabilities 23,147
 10,577
 8,126
 
 41,850
Intercompany payable 113,387
 
 12,978
 (126,365) 
Total current liabilities 164,664
 15,213
 42,529
 (143,370) 79,036
           
Long-term debt 615,994
 
 
 
 615,994
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities 5,404
 84,300
 4,458
 
 94,162
Shareholders’ Equity:          
Common stock and paid-in capital 309,933
 77,951
 1,375
 (79,326) 309,933
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (280) 
 
 
 (280)
Retained earnings 303,001
 321,708
 (3,733) (317,975) 303,001
Total shareholders’ equity 612,654
 399,659
 (2,358) (397,301) 612,654
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $1,398,716
 $499,172
 $44,629
 $(540,671) $1,401,846








PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Thousands of dollars)

(Unaudited)

   For the quarter ended March 31, 2017 
   Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
  Eliminations  Consolidated 

Operating revenues, net

  $74,284  $60,334  $—    $134,618 

Expenses:

     

Direct expenses

   82,344   54,169   —     136,513 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   10,108   2,940   (4  13,044 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

   92,452   57,109   (4  149,557 

Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate

   1,003   —     —     1,003 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating (loss) income

   (19,171  3,225   4   (15,942

Equity in net income of consolidated subsidiaries

   (2,631  —     2,631   —   

Interest expense

   8,174   21   —     8,195 

Other income, net

   (1,067  (1  4   (1,064
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   4,476   20   2,635   7,131 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(Loss) earnings before income taxes

   (23,647  3,205   (2,631  (23,073

Income tax (benefit) expense

   (8,399  574   —     (7,825
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net (loss) earnings

  $(15,248 $2,631  $(2,631 $(15,248
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   For the quarter ended March 31, 2016 
   Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
  Eliminations  Consolidated 

Operating revenues, net

  $91,869  $72,147  $—    $164,016 

Expenses:

     

Direct expenses

   92,037   60,517   —     152,554 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   9,044   2,802   (173  11,673 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

   101,081   63,319   (173  164,227 

Loss on disposal of assets, net

   359   —     —     359 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating (loss) income

   (9,571  8,828   173   (570

Equity in net income of consolidated subsidiaries

   (5,054  —     5,054   —   

Interest expense

   7,513   20   —     7,533 

Other income, net

   (786  (2  173   (615
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   1,673   18   5,227   6,918 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(Loss) earnings before income taxes

   (11,244  8,810   (5,054  (7,488

Income tax (benefit) expense

   (2,312  3,756   —     1,444 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net (loss) earnings

  $(8,932 $5,054  $(5,054 $(8,932
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(1)Foreign subsidiaries represent minor subsidiaries and are included in the guarantors subsidiaries’ amounts.

  For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2018
  Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
 Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
Operating revenues, net $78,092
 $58,709
 $49,502
 $(25,933) $160,370
Expenses:          
Direct expenses 83,997
 55,364
 42,779
 (25,914) 156,226
Selling, general and administrative expenses 8,747
 3,167
 3,549
 (4) 15,459
Total operating expenses 92,744
 58,531
 46,328
 (25,918) 171,685
(Gain) Loss on disposal of assets, net 879
 
 
 
 879
Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates, net 37
 
 
 
 37
Operating (loss) income (15,568) 178
 3,174
 (15) (12,231)
Equity in net income of consolidated subsidiaries (2,099) 
 
 2,099
 
Interest expense 8,195
 1
 543
 (542) 8,197
Other income, net 305
 
 213
 527
 1,045
  6,401
 1
 756
 2,084
 9,242
(Loss) earnings before income taxes (21,969) 177
 2,418
 (2,099) (21,473)
Income tax (benefit) expense (4,986) 
 496
 
 (4,490)
Net (loss) earnings $(16,983) $177
 $1,922
 $(2,099) $(16,983)

PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Thousands of dollars)
  For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2017
  Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
 Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
Operating revenues, net $74,284
 $57,473
 $2,861
 $
 $134,618
Expenses:          
Direct expenses 82,344
 52,381
 1,788
 
 136,513
Selling, general and administrative expenses 10,108
 2,887
 53
 (4) 13,044
Total operating expenses 92,452
 55,268
 1,841
 (4) 149,557
Equity in loss of consolidated affiliate 1,003
 
 
 
 1,003
Operating (loss) income (19,171) 2,205
 1,020
 4
 (15,942)
Equity in net income of consolidated subsidiaries (2,631) 
 
 2,631
 
Interest expense 8,174
 21
 
 
 8,195
Other income, net (1,067) (1) 
 4
 (1,064)
  4,476
 20
 
 2,635
 7,131
(Loss) earnings before income taxes (23,647) 2,185
 1,020
 (2,631) (23,073)
Income tax (benefit) expense (8,399) 574
 
 
 (7,825)
Net (loss) earnings $(15,248) $1,611
 $1,020
 $(2,631) $(15,248)



PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Thousands of dollars)

(Unaudited)

   For the quarter ended March 31, 2017 
   Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
   Eliminations  Consolidated 

Net (loss) earnings

  $(15,248 $2,631   $(2,631 $(15,248

Unrealized gain on short-term investments

   162   —      —     162 

Changes in pension plan asset and benefit obligation

   (1  —      —     (1

Tax effect of preceding gains, losses or changes

   (58  —      —     (58
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Comprehensive (loss) income

  $(15,145 $2,631   $(2,631 $(15,145
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   For the quarter ended March 31, 2016 
   Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
   Eliminations  Consolidated 

Net (loss) earnings

  $(8,932 $5,054   $(5,054 $(8,932

Unrealized gain on short-term investments

   807   —      —     807 

Changes in pension plan asset and benefit obligations

   1   —      —     1 

Tax effect of preceding gains, losses or changes

   (332  —      —     (332
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Comprehensive (loss) income

  $(8,456 $5,054   $(5,054 $(8,456
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

  For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2018
  Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
 Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
Net (loss) earnings $(16,983) $177
 $1,922
 $(2,099) $(16,983)
Unrealized gain on short-term investments 471
 
 
 
 471
Currency translation adjustments 
 
 467
 
 467
Changes in pension plan asset and benefit obligation (9) 
 
 
 (9)
Tax effect of the above-listed adjustments (185) 
 
 
 (185)
Total comprehensive (loss) income $(16,706) $177
 $2,389
 $(2,099) $(16,239)






PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Thousands of dollars)
  For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2017
  Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
 Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
Net (loss) earnings $(15,248) $1,611
 $1,020
 $(2,631) $(15,248)
Unrealized gain on short-term investments 162
 
 
 
 162
Changes in pension plan asset and benefit obligations (1) 
 
 
 (1)
Tax effect of the above-listed adjustments (58) 
 
 
 (58)
Total comprehensive (loss) income $(15,145) $1,611
 $1,020
 $(2,631) $(15,145)





PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Thousands of dollars)

(Unaudited)

   For the three months ended March 31, 2017 
   Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
  Eliminations   Consolidated 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

  $(19,332 $11,079  $—     $(8,253

Investing activities:

      

Purchase of property and equipment

   (4,738  (51  —      (4,789

Purchase of short-term investments

   (54,867  —     —      (54,867

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

   67,659   —     —      67,659 

Payments of deposits on aircraft

   (66  —     —      (66
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   7,988   (51  —      7,937 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

      

Proceeds from line of credit

   37,300   —     —      37,300 

Payments on line of credit

   (35,800  —     —      (35,800

Repurchase of common stock

   (100     (100

Due to/from affiliate, net

   9,959   (9,959  —      —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   11,359   (9,959  —      1,400 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in cash

   15   1,069   —      1,084 

Cash, beginning of period

   36   2,560   —      2,596 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

  $51  $3,629  $—     $3,680 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   For the three months ended March 31, 2016 
   Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
  Guarantor
Subsidiaries (1)
  Eliminations   Consolidated 

Net cash used in operating activities

  $(13,795 $(2,548 $—     $(16,343

Investing activities:

      

Purchase of property and equipment

   (8,519  —     —      (8,519

Proceeds from asset dispositions

   850   —     —      850 

Purchase of short-term investments

   (77,677  —     —      (77,677

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

   76,184   —     —      76,184 

Payments of deposits on aircraft

   (66  —     —      (66
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (9,228  —     —      (9,228
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

      

Proceeds from line of credit

   83,500   —     —      83,500 

Payments on line of credit

   (53,300  —     —      (53,300

Repurchase of common stock

   (500  —     —      (500

Due to/from affiliate, net

   (6,600  6,600   —      —   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   23,100   6,600   —      29,700 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in cash

   77   4,052   —      4,129 

Cash, beginning of period

   46   2,361   —      2,407 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

  $123  $6,413  $—     $6,536 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1)Foreign subsidiaries represent minor subsidiaries and are included in the guarantors subsidiaries’ amounts.

  For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2018
  Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
 Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $(9,764) $6,141
 $2,191
 $
 $(1,432)
Investing activities:          
Purchase of property and equipment (5,459) 
 (1,206) 
 (6,665)
Proceeds from asset dispositions 842
 
 
 
 842
Purchase of short-term investments (134,319) 
 
 
 (134,319)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments 136,259
 
 
 
 136,259
Loan (274) 
 
 
 (274)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (2,951) 
 (1,206) 
 (4,157)
Financing activities:          
Proceeds from line of credit 33,750
 
 
 
 33,750
Payments on line of credit (29,500) 
 
 
 (29,500)
Due to/from affiliate, net 8,472
 (6,234) (2,238) 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 12,722
 (6,234) (2,238) 
 4,250
Increase (decrease) in cash 7
 (93) (1,253) 
 (1,339)
Cash, beginning of period 47
 1,072
 7,651
 
 8,770
Cash, end of period $54
 $979
 $6,398
 $
 $7,431

PHI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Thousands of dollars)
  For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2017
  Parent
Company
Only (issuer)
 Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $(19,332) $10,678
 $401
 $
 $(8,253)
Investing activities:          
Purchase of property and equipment (4,738) 
 (51) 
 (4,789)
Purchase of short-term investments (54,867) 
   
 (54,867)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments 67,659
 
   
 67,659
Payments of deposits on aircraft (66) 
   
 (66)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 7,988
 
 (51) 
 7,937
Financing activities:          
Proceeds from line of credit 37,300
 
   
 37,300
Payments on line of credit (35,800) 
   
 (35,800)
Repurchase of common stock (100) 
   
 (100)
Due to/from affiliate, net 9,959
 (10,703) 744
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 11,359
 (10,703) 744
 
 1,400
Increase in cash 15
 (25) 1,094
 
 1,084
Cash, beginning of period 36
 2,100
 460
 
 2,596
Cash, end of period $51
 $2,075
 $1,554
 $
 $3,680



Item 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Item 2.     MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with (i) the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto (the “Notes”) and (ii) our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, including the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, management’s discussion and analysis, and the risk factor disclosures contained therein.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this Form10-Q and other periodic reports filed by PHI, Inc. (“PHI” or the “Company” or “we,” “us” or “our”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and other written or oral statements made by it or on its behalf, are “forward-looking statements,” as defined by (and subject to the “safe harbor” protections under) the federal securities laws. When used herein, the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “goals,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects” and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of judgments and assumptions about future developments and events, many of which are beyond our control. These forward-looking statements, and the assumptions on which they are based, (i) are not guarantees of future events, (ii) are inherently speculative and (iii) are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations, beliefs, and estimates expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause our results to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following: reduction in demand for our services due to volatility of oil and gas prices and the level of domestic and overseas exploration and production activity, which depends on several factors outside of our control; our dependence on a small number of customers for a significant amount of our revenue and our significant credit exposure within the oil and gas industry; any failure to maintain our strong safety record; our ability to secure favorable customer contracts or otherwise remain able to profitably deploy our existing fleet of aircraft; our ability to receive timely delivery of ordered aircraft and parts from a limited number of suppliers, and the availability of working capital, loans or lease financing to acquire such assets; the availability of adequate insurance; adverse changes in the value of our aircraft or our ability to sell them in the secondary markets; weather conditions and seasonal factors, including tropical storms and hurricanes; the effects of competition and changes in technology; the adverse impact of customers electing to terminate or reduce our services; the impact of current or future governmental regulations, including but not limited to the impact of new and pending regulation of healthcare, aviation safety and export controls; the special risks of our air medical operations, including collections risks and potential medical malpractice claims; political, economic, payment, regulatory and other risks and uncertainties associated with our international operations; our substantial indebtedness and operating lease commitments; the hazards associated with operating in an inherently risky business, including the possibility that regulators could ground our aircraft for extended periods of time or indefinitely; our ability to develop and implement successful business strategies; changes in fuel prices; the risk of work stoppages and other labor problems; changes in our future cash requirements; environmental and litigation risks; the effects of more general factors, such as changes in interest rates, operating costs, tax rates, or general economic or geopolitical conditions; and other risks referenced in this and other annual, quarterly or current reports filed by us with the SEC. All of our above-described forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in this paragraph and the Risk Factors disclosures in our SEC filings. Additional factors or risks that we currently deem immaterial, that are not presently known to us or that arise in the future could also cause our actual results to differ materially from our expected results. Given these uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon our forward-looking statements. PHI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Further, we may make changes to our business strategies and plans (including our capital spending plans) at any time and without notice, based on any changes in the above-listed factors, our assumptions or otherwise, any of which could or will affect our results.

Overview


As described further in Note 10,12, we are primarily a provider of helicopter transport services and derive most of our revenue from providing helicopter transportthese services to the energy and medical industries. Our consolidated results of operations are principally driven by the following factors:

The level of offshore oil and gas exploration and production activities in the areas in which we operate, primarily in the Gulf of Mexico. Operating revenues from our Oil and Gas segment relate substantially to operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Many of the helicopters we have purchased recently are larger aircraft intended to service deepwater activities and the margins we earn on these aircraft are generally higher than on smaller aircraft. During periods when the level of offshore activity increases, demand for our offshore flight services typically increases, directly affecting our revenue and profitability. Also, during periods when deepwater offshore activity increases, the demand for our medium and heavy aircraft usually increases, creating a positive impact on revenue and earnings. Conversely, a reduction in offshore oil and gas activities generally, or deepwater offshore activity particularly, typically negatively impacts our aircraft utilization, flight volumes, and overall demand for our aircraft, thereby creating a negative impact on our revenue and earnings.

Patient transports and flight volume in our Air Medical segment. In the independent provider programs under our Air Medical segment, our revenue is directly dependent upon the number and length of patient transports provided in a given period, which is impacted primarily by the number of bases operated by us, competitive factors and weather. The volume of flight utilization of our aircraft by our customers under our traditional provider Air Medical programs also has a direct impact on the amount of revenue earned in a given period, although to a lesser degree than under our independent provider programs. Independent provider programs generated approximately 79%, 74%, 65% and 61% of our Air Medical segment revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2017, and the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, with the balance of our Air Medical segment revenue attributable to our traditional provider programs.

Payor mix and reimbursement rates in our Air Medical segment. Under our independent provider programs, our revenue recognition, net of allowances, during any particular period is dependent upon the rate at which our various types of customers reimburse us for our Air Medical services, which we refer to as our “payor mix.” Reimbursement rates vary among payor types and typically the reimbursement rate of commercial insurers is higher than Medicare, Medicaid, andself-pay reimbursement rates. Moreover, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates have decreased in recent years and our receipt of payments from these programs is subject to various regulatory and appropriations risks discussed in this and other of our periodic reports filed with the SEC. Changes during any particular period in our payor mix, reimbursement rates, or uncompensated care rates will have a direct impact on our revenues.

Direct expenses. Our business is capital-intensive and highly competitive. Salaries and aircraft maintenance comprise a large portion of our operating expenses. Our aircraft must be maintained to a high standard of quality and undergo periodic and routine maintenance procedures. Higher utilization of our aircraft will result in more frequent maintenance, resulting in higher maintenance costs. In periods of low flight activity, we continue to maintain our aircraft, consequently reducing our margins. In addition, we are also dependent upon pilots, mechanics, and medical crew to operate our business. To attract and retain qualified personnel, we must maintain competitive wages, which places downward pressure on our margins.


The level of offshore oil and gas exploration and production activities in the areas in which we operate. Operating revenues from our Oil and Gas segment relate substantially to operations in the Gulf of Mexico and a couple of our other key offshore markets. Many of the helicopters we have purchased recently are larger aircraft intended to service deepwater activities and the margins we earn on these aircraft are generally higher than on smaller aircraft. During periods when the level of offshore activity increases, demand for our offshore flight services typically increases, directly affecting our revenue and profitability. Also, during periods when deepwater offshore activity increases, the demand for our medium and heavy aircraft usually increases, creating a positive impact on revenue and earnings. Conversely, a reduction in offshore oil and gas activities generally, or deepwater offshore activity particularly, typically negatively impacts our aircraft utilization, flight volumes, and overall demand for our aircraft, thereby creating a negative impact on our revenue and earnings.

Our recent acquisition of the HNZ Offshore Business has increased the scope of our Oil and Gas segment. On December 29, 2017, we acquired the offshore helicopter services business formerly conducted in New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines and Papua New Guinea (the “HNZ Offshore Business”) by HNZ Group, Inc. (“HNZ”). Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the HNZ Offshore Business beginning on January 1, 2018. Accordingly, you should consider the impact of our acquisition of the HNZ Offshore Business when comparing our results of operations for the period ending March 31, 2018 to our results for any prior periods.

Patient transports and flight volume in our Air Medical segment. In the independent provider programs under our Air Medical segment, our revenue is directly dependent upon the number and length of patient transports provided in a given period, which is impacted primarily by the number of bases operated by us, competitive factors and weather. The volume of flight utilization of our aircraft by our customers under our traditional provider Air Medical programs also has a direct impact on the amount of revenue earned in a given period, although to a lesser degree than under our independent provider programs. Independent provider programs generated approximately 81%, 81%, 74% and 65% of our Air Medical segment revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2018, and the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, with the balance of our Air Medical segment revenue attributable to our traditional provider programs.

Payor mix and reimbursement rates in our Air Medical segment. Under our independent provider programs, our revenue recognition, net of allowances, during any particular period is dependent upon the rate at which our various types of customers reimburse us for our Air Medical services, which we refer to as our “payor mix.” Reimbursement rates vary among payor types and typically the reimbursement rate of commercial insurers is higher than Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay reimbursement rates. Moreover, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates have decreased in recent years and our receipt of payments from these programs is subject to various regulatory and appropriations risks discussed in our periodic reports filed with the SEC. Changes during any particular period in our payor mix, reimbursement rates, or uncompensated care rates will have a direct impact on our revenues.

Direct expenses. Our business is capital-intensive and highly competitive. Salaries and aircraft maintenance comprise a large portion of our operating expenses. Our aircraft must be maintained to a high standard of quality and undergo periodic and routine maintenance procedures. Higher utilization of our aircraft will result in more frequent maintenance, resulting in higher maintenance costs. In periods of low flight activity, we continue to maintain our aircraft, consequently reducing our margins. In addition, we are also dependent upon pilots, mechanics, and medical crew to operate our business. To attract and retain qualified personnel, we must maintain competitive wages, which places downward pressure on our margins.

As noted above, the performance of our oil and gas operations is largely dependent upon the level of offshore oil and gas activities,

which in turn is based largely on volatile commodity prices. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017. Sincemid-2014, prevailing oil prices have been substantially lower than prices for several years before then. Consequently, several of our oil and gas customers have curtailed their exploration or production levels, lowered their capital expenditures, reduced their staffs or requested arrangements with vendors designed to reduce their operating costs, including flight sharing arrangements and alternative platform staffing rotations. As explained further below, these changes have negatively impacted our oil and gas operations since the first quarter of 2015. Over the course of the downturn, several of our offshore customers have requested reductions in the volume or pricing of our flight services or havere-bid existing contracts, all of which has further reduced our aircraft utilization rates and intensified pricing pressures. We believe that we may receive additional such requests in the future, notwithstanding a recent stabilization in commodity

prices. Although we can neither control nor predict with any reasonable degreebelieve the negative consequences of certainty the length or impactmarket downturn have crested, we cannot assure you of current weak market conditions, we currently expect further reductions in the operating revenues and net profit of our Oil and Gas segment in 2017. These reductions could be quite substantial.this. For information on the impact of the market downturn on our liquidity, see “- Liquidity and Capital Resources - Cash Flow - Liquidity” below.

For several years our Air Medical affiliate received substantive benefits under its three-year service contract with a Middle East customer dated September 29, 2012. Pursuant to contact extensions, our Air Medical affiliate continued providing services at reduced levels for another year through September 30, 2016, when the contract expired. Consequently, since September 30, 2016, our overseas air medical revenues and operating costs have declined significantly as compared to prior periods. For additional information, see Note 3.


Results of Operations

The following tables present operating revenue,revenues, expenses, and earnings, along with certainnon-financial operational statistics, for the quarter ended March 31, 20172018 and 2016.

   Quarter Ended   Favorable 
   March 31,   (Unfavorable) 
   2017   2016     
   

(Thousands of dollars, except flight hours,

patient transports, and aircraft)

 

Segment operating revenues

      

Oil and Gas

  $71,731   $88,437   $(16,706

Air Medical

   55,338    70,060    (14,722

Technical Services

   7,549    5,519    2,030 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

   134,618    164,016    (29,398

Segment direct expenses

      

Oil and Gas(1)

   81,728    91,916    10,188 

Air Medical

   50,842    57,044    6,202 

Technical Services

   4,946    3,594    (1,352
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total segment direct expenses

   137,516    152,554    15,038 

Segment selling, general and administrative expenses

      

Oil and Gas

   1,720    1,528    (192

Air Medical

   2,881    2,595    (286

Technical Services

   338    224    (114
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total segment selling, general and administrative expenses

   4,939    4,347    (592
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total segment expenses

   142,455    156,901    14,446 

Net segment (loss) profit

      

Oil and Gas

   (11,717   (5,007   (6,710

Air Medical

   1,615    10,421    (8,806

Technical Services

   2,265    1,701    564 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net segment (loss) profit(2)

   (7,837   7,115    (14,952

Other, net(3)

   1,064    256    808 

Unallocated selling, general and administrative costs

   (8,105   (7,326   (779

Interest expense

   (8,195   (7,533   (662
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

   (23,073   (7,488   (15,585

Income tax (benefit) expense

   (7,825   1,444    9,269 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

  $(15,248  $(8,932  $(6,316
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Flight hours:

      

Oil and Gas

   17,474    20,737    (3,263

Air Medical(4)

   8,392    8,688    (296

Technical Services

   511    523    (12
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   26,377    29,948    (3,571
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Air Medical Transports(5)

   4,297    4,503    (206
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Aircraft operated at period end: (6)

      

Oil and Gas

   131    154   

Air Medical(7)

   104    105   

Technical Services

   6    6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total

   241    265   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

2017. 
  Quarter Ended  
 March 31,
 
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
  2018 2017  
  
(Thousands of dollars, except flight hours,
patient transports, and aircraft)
Segment operating revenues      
Oil and Gas $95,640
 $71,731
 $23,909
Air Medical 56,988
 55,338
 1,650
Technical Services 7,742
 7,549
 193
Total operating revenues, net 160,370
 134,618
 25,752
Segment direct expenses (1)
      
Oil and Gas (2)
 96,507
 81,728
 (14,779)
Air Medical 53,832
 50,842
 (2,990)
Technical Services 5,887
 4,946
 (941)
Total direct expenses 156,226
 137,516
 (18,710)
Segment selling, general and administrative expenses      
Oil and Gas 4,921
 1,720
 (3,201)
Air Medical 3,167
 2,881
 (286)
Technical Services 370
 338
 (32)
Total selling, general and administrative expenses 8,458
 4,939
 (3,519)
Total segment direct and selling, general and administrative expenses 164,684
 142,455
 (22,229)
Net segment (loss) profit      
Oil and Gas (5,788) (11,717) 5,929
Air Medical (11) 1,615
 (1,626)
Technical Services 1,485
 2,265
 (780)
Total net segment profit (2)
 (4,314) (7,837)
3,523
       
Other, net (3)
 (1,961) 1,064
 (3,025)
Unallocated selling, general and administrative costs (4)
 (7,001) (8,105) 1,104
Interest expense (8,197) (8,195) (2)
(Loss) earnings before income taxes (21,473) (23,073) 1,600
Income tax benefit (4,490) (7,825) (3,335)
Net loss $(16,983) $(15,248) $(1,735)
       
Flight hours:      
Oil and Gas 20,889
 17,474
 3,415
Air Medical (5)
 8,831
 8,392
 439
Technical Services 441
 511
 (70)
Total 30,161
 26,377
 3,784
       
Air Medical Transports (6)
 4,399
 4,297
 102

(1)Includes Equity in gain/loss of unconsolidated affiliate.

(2)Total net segment (loss) profit has not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Management believes thisnon-GAAP financial measure provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our results of operations. A description of the adjustments to and reconciliations of total net segment profit to the most comparable GAAP financial measure is as follows:

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017   2016 

Total net segment (loss) profit

  $(7,837  $7,115 

Other, net

   1,064    256 

Unallocated selling, general and administrative costs

   (8,105   (7,326

Interest expense

   (8,195   (7,533
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

  $(23,073  $(7,488
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


  Quarter Ended  
 March 31,
  2018 2017
Total net segment profit $(4,314) $(7,837)
Other, net (1,961) 1,064
Unallocated selling, general and administrative costs (7,001) (8,105)
Interest expense (8,197) (8,195)
(Loss) before income taxes $(21,473) $(23,073)

(3)Consists ofIncludes gains on disposition of property and equipment, asset impairments, and other income – net.income.
(4)Represents corporate overhead expenses not allocable to segments.
(5)Flight hours include 2,2972,222 flight hours associated with traditional provider contracts during the first quarter of 2017,2018, compared to 2,2772,297 flight hours duringin the first quarter of 2016.prior year quarter.
(5)
(6)Represents individual patient transports for the period.
(6)Represents the total number of aircraft available for use, not all of which were deployed in service as of the dates indicated.
(7)Includes six and ten aircraft as of March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016, respectively that were owned or leased by customers but operated by us.




Quarter Ended March 31, 20172018 compared with Quarter Ended March 31, 2016

2017


Combined Operations


Operating Revenues -Operating revenues for the three months ended March 31, 20172018 were $134.6$160.4 million, compared to $164.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, a decrease of $29.4 million. Oil and Gas segment operating revenues decreased $16.7$134.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, related primarilyan increase of $25.8 million. Oil and Gas segment operating revenues increased $23.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. As discussed further below, this increase is attributable principally to decreased aircraft flightrevenue derived from our newly-acquired HNZ Offshore Business and secondarily from an increase in revenues for all model types resulting predominately from fewer aircraft on contractour legacy Oil and decreased flight hours.Gas operations. Air Medical segment operating revenues decreased $14.7increased $1.7 million due principally to decreased traditional provider programan increase in revenues resulting from the termination of our overseas operations in late 2016 and decreased independent provider program revenues.operations due to increased patient transports. Technical Services segment operating revenues increased $2.0 million due primarily to an increase in technical services provided to a third party customer.

$0.2 million.


Total flight hours for the three months ended March 31, 20172018 were 26,37730,161 compared to 29,94826,377 for the three months ended March 31, 2016.2017. Oil and Gas segment flight hours decreased 3,263increased 3,415 hours, due to decreasesthe HNZ Offshore Business and an increase in flight hours for all model types.legacy light and heavy aircraft models. Air Medical segment flight hours decreased 296increased 439 hours fromfor the three months ended March 31, 2017,2018, due to decreasedincreased flight hours for our independent provider program, partially offset by the decrease in ourflight hours for traditional provider and independent provider operations.programs. As discussed further below, individual patient transports in the Air Medical segment were 4,399 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to transports of 4,297 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared to transports of 4,5032017.

Direct Expenses -Direct operating expense was $156.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

Direct Expenses – Direct operating expense was $136.52018, compared to $137.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared to $152.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, a decreasean increase of $16.1$18.7 million, or 11%13.6%. Employee compensation expense decreased $9.0increased $7.4 million primarily due to a reduction in employees in our Oil and Gas segment resulting from implementationrecent acquisition of voluntary early retirement programs (“VERPs”) in the second half of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016, and a reduction in the number of employees in our Air Medical segment’s Middle East operations.HNZ Offshore Business. Employee compensation expense represented approximately 46%45% and 48%47% of total direct expense for the quarters ended March 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. We also experienced decreasesan increase in aircraft warranty costs of $1.2$5.4 million and aircraft insurance of $0.3 million (which expenses represent 7%, and 1% of total direct expense, respectively) as a result of increased flight hours for our heavy aircraft in our international operations, and the reduction in flight hours. Aircraftaddition of a new warranty program for our medium aircraft at the beginning of 2018. Spare parts and repair expense decreased $1.7 million, aircraft maintenance decreased $1.5increased by $5.1 million and component repair expensefuel expenses increased by $2.0 million, in each case principally due to our expanded international operations. Other items decreased $1.4 million. Other decreases included aircraft rent expense of $1.2 million, and cost of goods sold of $2.1 million. Training costs increased $1.0 million. Other direct costs increased $0.7 million on a net basis.

net.


Selling, General and Administrative Expenses -Selling, general and administrative expenses were $15.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $13.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared to $11.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016.2017. The $1.3$2.4 million increase was primarilyprincipally attributable to severance costs relateda $1.2 million increase in salaries and services due to our recent HNZ acquisition, a reduction in force at our Lafayette headquarters facility in March, 2017 and $0.6$0.8 million of legal and consulting fees related to a special project. Partially offsetting this increase are decreases in equity-based compensation of $0.8 million.

expense and a $0.3 increase in travel cost. Other items increased $0.1 million, net.


Loss/Gain on Disposal of Assets, net – There were no gains or lossesNet -The loss on asset dispositions for the three months ended March 31, 2017.2018 was $0.9 million. See Note 8. For the three months ended March 31, 2016,2017, we recorded a loss of $0.4 million resulting from the sale of one light aircraft. See Note 8.

no gains or losses on asset dispositions.


Equity in (Income) Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliate -Equity in the loss of our unconsolidated affiliateaffiliates attributable to ourmid-2011 investment in a Ghanaian entity was less than $0.1 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. See Note 13.

Interest Expense -Interest expense was $8.2 million for each of the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2018.

Other Loss (Income) -Other loss, net was $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017,2018 compared to $0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, resulting from increased expenses.

Interest Expense – Interest expense was $8.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, principally due to higher average outstanding debt balances.

Other Income,other income, net – Other income was of $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to $0.6 million for the same period in 2016, and represents primarily interest income. The $0.42017. Interest income decreased $0.8 million increase is primarily attributabledue to an increase in the amount and ratelower investment balances. Exchange losses increased $0.8 million. Losses on sales of return of our short-term investments.

investments were $0.6 million. Other items increased $0.1 million, net.


Income TaxesTax benefit - Income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 20172018 was $7.8$4.5 million compared to income tax expensebenefit of $1.4$7.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016.2017. Our $7.8$4.5 million income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 20172018 is attributable to our net loss from operations of $23.1$21.5 million.    The $1.4 million income tax expense recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2016 is attributable to the negative impact of a valuation allowance on certain state tax benefits related to net operation loss carryforwards of $4.1 million, which was partially offset by a $2.7 million tax benefit on our loss before income taxes. Our effective tax rate was 34.0%20.9% and 36.2%34.0% for the three months ended March 31, 20172018 and March 31, 2016, respectively.

2017. The decrease in the effective rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017 is primarily the result of the reduction in the federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% that became effective January 1, 2018 pursuant to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was enacted in December 2017.


Net Loss -Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 20172018 was $15.2$17.0 million compared to net loss of $8.9$15.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016.2017. Loss before income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 20172018 was $23.1$21.5 million compared to loss before income taxes of $7.5$23.1 million for the same period in 2016. Losses2017. Loss per diluted share were $0.97was $1.07 for the current quarter compared to lossesloss per diluted share of $0.57$0.97 for the prior year quarter. The increasedecrease in loss before income taxes for the quarter ended March 31, 20172018 is attributable principally to the decreased profits in theimproved performance of our Oil and Gas and Air Medical segments, each of which are segment, as

discussed further below. We had 15.715.8 million, and 15.615.7 million weighted average diluted common shares outstanding duringfor the quarter ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively.

Segment Discussion


Oil and Gas -Oil and Gas segment revenues were $95.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $71.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared2017. Of this $23.9 million increase, $28.5 million was attributable to $88.4 million forrevenues derived from our newly-acquired HNZ Offshore Business, and the three months ended March 31, 2016,remainder was attributable to a decrease in revenues from our legacy Gulf of $16.7 million.Mexico offshore aircraft, partially offset by an increase in revenues from our legacy international aircraft. Our Oil and Gas segment revenues are primarily driven by the amount of contracted aircraft flight hours and flight hours.prevailing rates. Costs are primarily fixed based on the number of aircraft operated, with a variable portion that is driven by flight hours.


Oil and Gas segment flight hours were 17,47420,889 for the most recentrecently completed quarter compared to 20,73717,474 for the same quarter in the prior year, a decreaseyear. Of this increase of 3,263 flight hours. The decline in revenues and3,415 flight hours, is1,934 hours were attributable to fewer aircraft on contractour newly-acquired HNZ operations and lowerthe reminder to higher utilization rates for all model types due to reduced oilof our light and gas exploration and production activities in response to lower prevailing commodity prices.

heavy legacy aircraft.


The number of aircraft available for use in the segment was 130 at March 31, 2018, compared to 131 at March 31, 2017, compared to 154 at March 31, 2016.2017. We have sold orterminated leases of two heavy aircrafts and disposed of eleven lightseven medium aircraft and seven mediumone fixed wing aircraft in the Oil and Gas segment since March 31, 2016. Transfers between segments account for2017. We added 9 medium and 2 light aircraft in the remainder.

Oil and Gas segment since March 31, 2017, principally as a result of our acquisition of the HNZ Offshore Business.


Direct expense in our Oil and Gas segment was $96.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $81.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, comparedan increase of $14.8 million. We experienced an increase in aircraft warranty costs of $5.2 million as a result of increased flight hours for our heavy aircraft and the addition of a new warranty program for our medium aircraft. Salaries and wages increased by $7.5 million due to $91.9our recent HNZ acquisition. Fuel expense increased $1.4 million and other items increased $0.7 million, net, in each case principally due to our expanded international operations.

Selling, general and administrative segment expenses were $4.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, a decrease of $10.2 million. Employee compensation expense decreased $6.3 million due to a reduction in employees resulting from implementation of our VERPs. See Note 10. There were also decreases in aircraft warranty costs of $1.2 million,2018 and aircraft insurance of $0.2 million, each due to the reduction in flight hours. Other decreases included aircraft rent expense of $0.9 million, aircraft parts expense of $2.0 million, and property taxes of $0.4 million. Other items increased, net $0.8 million.

Selling, general and administrative segment expenses were $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 20172017. The $3.2 million increase is mainly attributable to an increase in salaries and $1.5wages due to our newly-acquired HNZ international operations.


Oil and Gas segment loss was $5.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The $0.2 million increase is primarily attributable2018, compared to increased legal fees.

Oil and Gas segmenta loss wasof $11.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared2017. The $5.9 million decrease in segment loss is attributable to a loss of $5.0$23.9 million increase in segment revenues, partially offset by $18.0 million increase in aggregate segment expenses.


Air Medical -Air Medical segment revenues were $57.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The increase in segment loss was due2018, compared to decreased revenues, which were only partially offset by decreased expenses attributable to the above-described factors.

Air Medical – Air Medical segment revenues were $55.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared2017. This increase of $1.7 million is primarily attributable to $70.1an increase in the independent provider program revenue of $1.2 million and traditional provider program revenue of $0.5 million. Patient transports were 4,399 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. This decrease of $14.7 million is primarily attributable to decreased traditional provider program revenues resulting from the termination of our overseas operations (as discussed further below). We also experienced decreased revenues from our independent provider programs primarily resulting from decreased patient transports due principally to adverse weather conditions in our operating markets. Patient transports were 4,297 for the three months ended March 31, 2017,2018, compared to 4,5034,297 for the same period in the prior year.


The number of aircraft available for use in the segment was 106 at March 31, 2017 was 1042018 compared to 105104 at March 31, 2016.2017. Since March 31, 2016, we added two light aircraft to2017 our Air Medical segment which were offset by our sale or dispositionadded one medium and one light aircraft. We disposed of four mediumone light aircraft in the Air Medical segment since such date. Changes in customer-owned aircraft and transfers between segments account for the remainder.

March 31, 2017.


Direct expense in our Air Medical segment was $53.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $50.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, comparedan increase of $3.0 million. Employee compensation costs increased $3.2 million due to $57.0increased labor costs period over period. Fuel cost increased $0.3 million primarily due to increased flight volume. Other items decreased $0.5 million, net.

Selling, general and administrative segment expenses were $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, a decrease of $6.2 million. Employee compensation costs decreased $2.4 million due to a reduction in personnel primarily relating to the termination of our Middle East operations. Component repair costs also decreased $1.0 million as a result of a reduction in scheduled maintenance for certain aircraft. Cost of goods sold decreased $3.3 million related to certain items that were previously billed on a cost plus basis under our former Middle East contract. Other items increased, net $0.5 million.

Selling, general2018 and administrative segment expenses were $2.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared to $2.62017. The increase is associated with increased contracted labor costs.


Air Medical segment loss was less than $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The $0.3 million increase is primarily due2018, compared to increased promotional and rent expense, as well as employee compensation costs.

Air Medicala segment profit wasof $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared2017. The $1.6 million decrease in profit is primarily attributable to athe increased expenses described above.


Technical Services -Technical Services segment profit of $10.4revenues were $7.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The $8.8 million decrease in profit is attributable to the decreased operating revenues described above, partially offset by decreased expenses.

For several years our Air Medical affiliate received substantial benefits under its three-year service contract with a Middle East customer dated September 29, 2012. Pursuant to contract extensions, our Air Medical affiliate continued providing services at reduced levels for another year through September 30, 2016, when the contract expired. Consequently, since September 30, 2016, the overseas revenues and operating results of our Air Medical segment have declined significantly as2018, compared to prior periods. For additional information, see Note 3.

Technical Services – Technical Services segment revenues were $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared to $5.52017. The $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016.    The increase in revenue is due primarily to an increase of technical servicesin revenue from our Antarctica and Helipass operations and parts sales, partially offset by a decrease in revenue provided to a


third party customer whose service requirements typically vary from period to period. Direct expenses increased $1.4$0.9 million compared to the prior year three months,month period, principally due to the increased operations.increase in our Antarctica and Helipass operations described above. Technical Services segment earnings was $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to segment earnings of $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared to segment profit of $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

2017.


For additional information on our segments, see Note 10.

12

Liquidity and Capital Resources


General


Our ongoing liquidity requirements arise primarily from the purchase or leasing of aircraft, the maintenance and refurbishment of aircraft, the opening of new aircraft bases, the expansion or improvement of facilities, the acquisition of equipment and inventory, and other working capital needs. Our principal sources of liquidity historically have been net cash provided by our operations, borrowings under our revolving credit facility, and proceeds from periodic senior note offerings. To the extent we do not use cash, short-term investments or borrowings to finance our aircraft acquisitions, we frequently enter into sale-leaseback transactions to fund these acquisitions.


Historical Cash and Cash Flow Information


Liquidity-Our cash position was $3.7$7.4 million at March 31, 2017,2018, compared to $2.6$8.8 million at December 31, 2016.2017. Short-term investments were $276.8$62.0 million at March 31, 2017,2018, compared to $289.8$64.2 million at December 31, 2016.2017. We also had $13.0$12.4 million in restricted investments at March 31, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, securing outstanding letters of credit and a bond for foreign operations.


Recently, our liquidity and ability to comply with our debt covenants have been negatively impacted by several factors, including:
the prolonged slowdown in exploration and production activity by the customers in our Oil and Gas segment;
our leverage; and
our use of over $130 million of our short-term investments to fund our acquisition of the HNZ Offshore Business in late 2017.

As noted in greater detail above, current weaknessdiscussed further below under “- Short-Term Debt,” beginning in the oilthird quarter of 2016, we have on several occasions sought and gas industry has negatively impactedreceived concessions from our offshore operations sincerevolving credit facility lenders to enable us to remain in compliance with various financial covenants. The most recent of these concessions was granted in the first quarter of 2015, and we expect further reductions in2018, when these lenders granted us a waiver for the operating revenues and net profit of our Oil and Gas segment in future periods. Throughperiod ending March 31, 2017, these negative variances did not materially impact2018 from the requirement to maintain a 2 to 1 ratio of current assets to current liabilities.

Our revolving credit facility indebtedness matures on March 7, 2019 and our financial position reported in our consolidated balance sheets, as described in further detail below. Nonetheless, if the current weaknessoutstanding senior notes mature on March 15, 2019. As of the energy industry persists, we expect that it will ultimately have a negative impact on our consolidated operating cash flow and liquidity.

Despite our year over year cumulative losses and negative operating cash flows, we expect to be able to fund operations beyond next year due to having significant short-term investments, and we have no debt comingMarch 31, 2018, all of this indebtedness was due within one year.

year, which under GAAP necessitated us classifying all such indebtedness as current liabilities on our accompanying balance sheet as of such date. Consequently, as of March 31, 2018, we had (i) total current liabilities of $699.7 million, of which $620.5 million was indebtedness classified as long-term debt at December 31, 2017, and (ii) total current assets of $345.4 million.


In late 2017, we retained advisors to begin assisting us in evaluating alternatives to refinance our outstanding indebtedness. In February 2018, following the completion of our acquisition of the HNZ Offshore Business in December 2017, we continued our exploration of refinancing alternatives, including a broad assessment of interest rates and other prevailing conditions in the capital markets. During the first quarter of 2018, we explored several alternatives but deferred taking action until management could more fully evaluate additional potential refinancing opportunities. Based on our analysis to date, we plan during the second quarter of 2018 to refinance our outstanding senior notes and to replace our current revolving credit facility with either an extended facility with our current group of revolving credit lenders or a new facility with a new group of lenders. If successful, we anticipate that these efforts will substantially reduce the level of our current indebtedness and strengthen our ability to comply with the financial covenants in our new or extended debt arrangements.

Based on our discussions to date with our advisors and current market conditions, we believe it is likely that we can attain these goals. Nonetheless, because our plans have not been finalized, and therefore are not within our control, these plans cannot be considered to be probable of occurring within the meaning of ASU 2014-15. Consequently, these conditions in the aggregate, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements included herein are filed.


For additional information about ASU 2014-15, see Note 5. For additional information about the uncertainties and risks of our refinancing plans, see Item 1A of Part II of this report.

Operating activitiesActivities -Net cash used in operating activities was $8.3$1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017,2018, compared to net cash used of $16.3$8.3 million for the same period in 2016,2017, a decrease of $8.0$6.9 million. Cash receipts from customers were down $16.7 million when compared to same quarter of the prior year, primarily due to a $16.7 millionA decrease in our Oil and Gas segment revenues, related tonet loss adjusted for the downturn in the industry. Although our Air Medical segment revenue decreased $14.7 million compared to prior year, cash receipts decreased by only $3.7 million due to timing of payments. The decrease in revenue is primarily related to the termination of the Middle East contract in late 2016. The decrease in cash receipts was offset bynon-cash items accounted for a $21.0$5.9 million decrease in cash required for payroll. This decrease is due to having one less payroll periodused in 2017 due to the timing of ourbi-weekly payroll system, a reduction in bonuses paid, a reduction in payments for retirement packages, and reduction in staff levels.operations. The remaining offset was due$1.0 million of the increase in cash flow from operations is related to a decreasechanges in payments to vendors due to the decreased scope of our operations.

operating assets and liabilities.


Investing activitiesActivities -Net cash provided byused in investing activities was $7.9$4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017,2018, compared to cash usedprovided by investing activities of $9.2$7.9 million for the same period in 2016.2017. Net salespurchases of short-term investments provided $12.8used $1.9 million of cash during the three months ended March 31, 2017,2018, compared to $1.5$12.8 million usedprovided by net sales in the comparable prior year period. There were no grossGross proceeds from asset dispositions were $0.8 million during the three months of 2017,2018, compared to $0.9 millionnone for the same period in 2016.2017. Capital expenditures were $4.8$6.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017,2018, compared to $8.5$4.8 million for the same period in 2016. Capital expenditures for aircraft and aircraft improvements accounted for $3.4 million and $8.0 million of these totals for the three months ended 2017 and 2016, respectively. During the first quarter of 2017, we did not add any aircraft to the fleet. During the same period of 2016, we took delivery of one heavy aircraft for which payment was funded in the second quarter of 2016.

2017.


Financing activitiesActivities -Financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2018 included net borrowings of $4.3 million on our revolving credit facility. Financing activities during the first quarter of 2017 included net borrowings of $1.5 million onunder our revolving credit facility and $0.1 million used to repurchase shares of ournon-voting common stock to satisfy withholding tax obligations of employees. Financing activities during the first quarter of 2016 included net borrowings of $30.2 million on our revolving credit facility and $0.5 million used to repurchase shares of ournon-votingemployees. common stock to satisfy withholding tax obligations of employees.


For additional information on our cash flows, see our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows included in Item 1 of Part I of this report.

Long-Term


Debt

- As of March 31, 2017,2018, we owed $635.5$621.5 million under our total long-termshort-term debt, consisting of $500.0 million principal amount of 5.25% Senior Secured Notes due March 15, 2019 (excluding debt issuance costs) and $135.5$121.5 million borrowed under our revolving credit facility.


Revolving Credit Facility - We have an amended and restated revolving credit facility (our “credit“revolving credit facility”) that matures on October 1, 2018.March 7, 2019. Under our revolving credit facility, we can borrow up to $150.0$130.0 million at floating interest rates based on either the London Interbank Offered Rate plus 225 basis points or the prime rate (each as(as defined in our revolving credit facility), at our option.plus 275 basis points. Our revolving credit facility includes usual and customary covenants and events of default for credit facilities of its type. Our ability to borrow under the revolving credit facility is conditioned upon our continued compliance with such covenants, including, among others, (i) covenants that restrict our ability to engage in certain asset sales, mergers or other fundamental changes, to incur liens or to engage in certain other transactions or activities and (ii) financial covenants that stipulate that PHI will maintain a consolidated working capital ratio of at least 2 to 1, a net funded debt to consolidated net worth ratio not greater than 1.5 to 1, a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.1 to1to 1 if our short-term investments fall below $150.0 million, and consolidated net worth of at least $450.0$500.0 million (with all such terms or amounts as defined in or determined under ourthe revolving credit facility).

Borrowings under our revolving credit facility are secured on a first-priority basis by our inventory, spare parts and accounts receivable.


During the fourth quarter of 2017, we amended our revolving credit facility to (i) extend the maturity date of the line of credit from October 1, 2018 to March 7, 2019, (ii) decrease the revolving line of credit from $150.0 million to $130.0 million, (iii) limit extensions of credit under the revolving line of credit to a borrowing base calculated periodically based on specified percentages of the value of eligible accounts and eligible inventory and the value of certain short-term investments, and (iv) effect the fixed-charge coverage ratio waivers noted in the next paragraph. The amendment also amended certain specified interest rates and various covenants including amendments that change the fixed charge coverage ratio from 1.10 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00, calculated on a quarterly basis, change the Company’s required consolidated net worth from $450.0 million to $500.0 million, and permit debt in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5.0 million to accommodate an international working capital line of credit.

During the third quarter of 2016, our revolving credit facility lenders agreed to amend our financial covenants to alleviate concerns about our future ability to remain in compliance with a requirement to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1 to 1. Specifically, the lenders agreed to test compliance with this ratio requirement only if at the end of any quarter our short-term investments were below $150 million. In the fourth quarter of 2017, these lenders waived our obligation to comply with our amended fixed charge coverage requirement for the fiscal quarters ending on December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2018. As of March 31, 2018, our short-term investments were $62.0 million. We currently expect to have less than $150.0 million of short-term investments as of June 30, 2018, but do anticipate attaining the required 1 to 1 fixed charge coverage ratio at such time. We also currently expect to reduce our current liabilities by refinancing or restructuring our currently outstanding revolving credit and senior note indebtedness, which would enable us to meet our requirement to maintain a consolidated working capital ratio of at least 2 to 1 as of June 30, 2018. We cannot, however, provide any assurances to these effects, nor can we assure you that we will be able to comply in future

quarters with all of the financial covenants in our then-existing debt agreements. For additional information, see Item 1A of Part II of this report.

At March 31, 2018, we had $121.5 million in borrowings under our revolving credit facility. At the same date in 2017, we had $135.5 million in borrowings under our credit facility. At the same date in 2016, we had $87.7 million in borrowings under ourrevolving credit facility. We also have outstanding a letterletters of credit for $7.6 million issued under our $150.0 millionrevolving credit facility that reduces the amount we can borrow under that facility. This letter of credit was issued to guaranty the performance under an international contract awarded in late 2016.


Other -We maintain a separate letter of credit facility described in Note 5 that had $13.0$12.4 million letters of credit outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.


For additional information on our long-term debt,senior notes and letters of credit, see Note 5.

Contractual Obligations


The table below sets out our contractual obligations as of March 31, 2017,2018, related to our aircraft purchase commitments, aircraft and other operating lease obligations, revolving credit facility, and 5.25% Senior Notes due 2019. Our obligations under the operating leases are not recorded as liabilities on our balance sheets included in this report. Each contractual obligation included in the table contains various terms, conditions, and covenants that, if violated, accelerate the payment of that obligation under certain specified circumstances. WeAs noted in Note 5, we believe we were in compliance with the covenants applicable to these contractual obligations as of March 31, 2017.2018. As of March 31, 2017,2018, we leased 2019 aircraft included in the lease obligations data below.

       Payment Due by Year 
                           Beyond 
   Total   2017(1)   2018   2019   2020   2021   2021 
       (Thousands of dollars) 

Aircraft purchase obligations

  $17,876   $17,876   $—     $—     $—     $—     $—   

Aircraft lease obligations

   205,028    29,952    36,879    30,226    26,387    26,253    55,331 

Other lease obligations

   14,649    4,769    3,850    2,897    2,045    1,063    25 

Long-term debt(2)

   635,500    —      135,500    500,000    —      —      —   

Senior notes interest(2)

   52,500    13,125    26,250    13,125    —      —      —   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $925,553   $65,722   $202,479   $546,248   $28,432   $27,316   $55,356 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

    Payment Due by Year
  Total 
2018 (1)
 2019 2020 2021 2022 
Beyond
2022
    Thousands of dollars
Aircraft lease obligations $168,420
 $26,662
 $31,245
 $27,406
 $27,272
 $26,758
 $29,077
Other lease obligations 25,896
 6,904
 4,362
 3,122
 1,639
 362
 9,507
Debt (2)
 621,500
 
 621,500
 
 
   
Senior notes interest (2)
 26,250
 13,125
 13,125
 
 
   
  $842,066
 $46,691
 $670,232
 $30,528
 $28,911
 $27,120
 $38,584
(1)Payments due during the last nine months of 20172018 only.
(2)Long-term debt”Debt” reflects the principal amount of debt due under our outstanding senior notes and our revolving credit facility, whereas “senior notes interest” reflects interest accrued under our senior notes only. The actual amount of principal and interest paid in all years may differ from the amounts presented above due to the possible future payment or refinancing of outstanding debt or the issuance of new debt.


The table above reflects only contractual obligations as of March 31, 20172018 and excludes, among other things, (i) commitments made thereafter, (ii) options to purchase assets, including those described in the next paragraph, (iii) contingent liabilities, (iv) capital expenditures that we plan, but are not committed, to make, (v) open purchase orders and (vi) other long-term liabilities, such as accruals for litigation or taxes, that are not contractual in nature.


As of March 31, 2017,2018, we had options to purchase aircraft under leases becoming exercisable in 20172018 through 2021.2020. The aggregate option purchase prices are $37.1 million in 2017, $127.0 million in 2018, $129.0 million in 2019, and $22.7 million in 2020. Subsequent to March 31, 2017, we purchased one heavy aircraft from a lessor for $17.0 million. Under current conditions, we believe it is unlikely that we will exercise the remaining 20172018 purchase options, unless opportunistic conditions arise.


We intend to fund the above-described contractual obligations and any exercised purchase options through a combination of cash on hand, cash flow from operations, borrowings under our revolving credit facility, refinancing transactions or sale-leaseback transactions.


For additional information on our contemplated capital expenditures, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources - Capital Expenditures” in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

2017.


We have not paid dividends on either class of our common stock since 1999 and do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.



Item 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Item 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the risk of changes in the value of financial instruments, or in future net income or cash flows, in response to changing market conditions.


Our earnings are subject to changes in short-term interest rates due to the variable interest rate payable under our credit facility debt. Based on the $135.3$118.2 million weighted average loan balance during the three months ended March 31, 2017,2018, a 10% increase (0.3061%(0.4436%) in interest rates would have reduced our annualpre-tax earnings approximately $0.4$0.5 million, but would not have changed the fair market value of this debt.


Our $500.0 million principal amount of outstanding 5.25% Senior Notes due 2019 bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.25% and therefore changes in market interest rates do not affect our interest payment obligations on the notes. The fair market value of our 5.25% Senior Notes will vary as changes occur to general market interest rates, the remaining maturity of the notes, and our creditworthiness. At March 31, 2017,2018, the market value of the notes was approximately $473.8$490.6 million, based on quoted market prices.

See Note 4.


The interest and other payments we earn and recognize on our investments in money market funds, U.S. Government agencies debt, commercial paper, and corporate bonds and notes are subject to the risk of declines in general market interest rates.


See Note 4 for additional information.

Item 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Item 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company’s management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or furnish under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


As previously disclosed, we still intend to extend our above-described internal control oversight and monitoring processes to cover our newly-acquired HNZ operations by the end of 2018.

The effectiveness of our or any system of disclosure controls and procedures is subject to certain limitations, including the exercise of judgment in designing, implementing and evaluating the controls and procedures, the assumptions used in identifying the likelihood of future events and the inability to eliminate misconduct completely. As a result, we cannot assure you that our disclosure controls and procedures will detect all errors or fraud.


PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Item 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

For information regarding legal proceedings, see “Legal Matters” in Note 9 to our financial statements included in this report, incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A.RISK FACTORS

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

For information regarding certain risks relating to our operations, any of which could negatively affect our business, financial condition, operating results or prospects, see (i) Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

2017.

The consolidated financial statements included herein contain disclosures that express substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, indicating the possibility that we may not be able to operate in the future.

The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes that we will continue to operate in the future in the normal course of business. Recently, our liquidity and ability to maintain compliance with debt covenants have been negatively impacted by several factors, including the prolonged slowdown in exploration and production activity by the customers in our Oil and Gas segment, by our leverage and by our use of cash equivalents to fund our acquisition of the HNZ Offshore Borrower in late 2017. As of March 31, 2018, all of our revolving credit indebtedness (which matures on March 7, 2019) and all of our senior note indebtedness (which matures on March 15, 2019) was due within less than one year, which under GAAP necessitated classifying all such indebtedness as current liabilities on our accompanying balance sheet as of such date. Consequently, as of March 31, 2018, we had (i) total current liabilities of $699.4 million, of which $621.5 million was indebtedness classified as long-term debt at December 31, 2017, and (ii) total current assets of $346.3 million. As discussed elsewhere herein, we have also been required on several occasions since 2016 to receive concessions from our revolving credit facility lenders to enable us to remain in compliance with various financial covenants.

As noted elsewhere herein, we believe it is likely that we can extend or refinance our revolving credit facility indebtedness and refinance our outstanding senior notes, in each case before they become due. Nonetheless, our plans to do so are subject to market conditions and other contingencies not within our control, and we therefore cannot provide any assurances to this effect. Failure to satisfy any of the financial covenants in our revolving credit facility could cause us to suffer an event of default, which could, among other things, accelerate our obligations under such facility or preclude us from making future borrowings thereunder. Moreover, in some cases any breach of these covenants or any other default under our revolving credit facility may create an event of default under our outstanding senior notes, resulting in the acceleration of our obligation to pay principal, interest and potential penalties under such notes (even though we may otherwise be in compliance with our obligations under those notes and the associated indenture). Our revolving credit facility includes a similar cross-default provision. Thus, an event of default under either our revolving credit facility or senior notes, including one that is technical in nature or otherwise not material, could result in the acceleration of significant indebtedness under the other. If we were to default under our debt obligations, we cannot assure you that we would be able to borrow or otherwise obtain enough cash to repay the accelerated indebtedness. These conditions in the aggregate, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements included herein are filed.

For additional information on the above-referenced accounting standards and our plans to refinance or restructure our debt, see Note 5 of the financial statements included under Item 1 of Part I of this report and the discussion included in Item 2 of Part I of this report, respectively.

Item 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Item 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the first quarter of 2017,2018, we withheld from employees and canceled 7,0164,158 shares of ournon-voting common stock in connection with the vesting of their stock-based awards to satisfy the related minimum tax withholding obligation. The following table provides additional information about these transactions.

Period

  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
   Average Price
Paid per Share
 

March 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017

   7,016   $14.27 


  Total Number of Average Price
Period Shares Purchased Paid per Share
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018 4,158 $10.43
     



Item 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Item 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.

Item 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Item 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
None.

Item 5.OTHER INFORMATION

Results of Annual Meeting

Item 5.    OTHER INFORMATION

At PHI’sPHI's annual meeting of shareholders on May 4, 2017,1, 2018, for which proxies were not solicited, the board of directors that was nominated, as described in the Company’sCompany's Information Statement filed with the SEC on April 12, 201710, 2018 (the “Information Statement”"Information Statement"), was elected in its entirety, with 2,060,905 votes in favor of each director, and zero votes withheld or abstaining. The ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche as PHI’sPHI's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 20172018 was approved with 2,060,905 votes in favor, and zero votes against or abstaining. The amendment of our articles of incorporation described in our Information Statement was approved with 2,060,905 votes in favor, and zero votes against or abstaining. The amendment and restatement of the PHI, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan described in our Information Statement was approved with 2,060,905 votes in favor, and zero votes against or abstaining.


Item 6.    EXHIBITS
(a)Exhibits
Item 6.EXHIBITS

(a)    Exhibits

 
3.1    

 (ii)
  
 
  

 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 4.7
  
 
  


 31.1* 
 
  
 
  
 
  
101.INS*  XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL*  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF*  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB*  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE*  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

*Filed herewith
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* Filed herewith
† Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
 PHI, Inc.
May 9, 20174, 2018By:

/s/ Al A. Gonsoulin

 Al A. Gonsoulin
 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
May 9, 20174, 2018By:

/s/ Trudy P. McConnaughhay

 Trudy P. McConnaughhay
 Chief Financial Officer

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