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Enteq Upstream PLC
18 November 2016
Enteq Upstream plc
Interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2016
AIM traded Enteq Upstream plc ("Enteq", the "Company" or the
"Group"), the oil & gas drilling technology company, today
announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 September
2016.
Despite some recent stabilisation of oil prices, followed by a
small increase in North American rig count, the oil & gas
drilling industry has yet to regain confidence in a near term
recovery. Consequently, purchases of new or replacement Measurement
While Drilling equipment, such as that supplied by Enteq, remain
infrequent.
Enteq's revenues during the first half of the current financial
year have been disappointing although, as a result of direct action
by management to further reduce costs and preserve cash, an
increase of available cash on the balance sheet is again
reported.
A new contract win in Saudi Arabia and other opportunities
should lead to an improved second half, albeit revenues for the
full year are likely to be lower than previously expected by
management.
The Board continues to review the Company's cost base whilst
balancing this with the required core skills and capabilities which
should allow a recovery in a stabilised market.
Operational Highlights
-- Overhead run-rate further reduced by approximately 50% since
the start of the financial year
-- Half-on-half revenues continued to decline reflecting rig count reduction
-- Recent contract win in Saudi Arabia
-- Cash balance, at 30 September 2016, increased to $15.2m ($14.5m in September 2015)
Financial Metrics
Six months to:
30 Sept 30 Sept
2016 2015
US$m US$m
-- Revenue 0.7 3.0
-- Consolidated adjusted 0.7 loss 0.4 loss
EBITDA(1)
-- Loss before tax 1.0 1.3
-- Adjusted earnings per 1.5 loss 2.5 loss
share (cents)(2)
-- Cash 15.2 14.5
Outlook
-- A prolonged period of stable oil prices at current levels
should encourage a recovery in North American rig count in 2017
-- Spare equipment capacity in the market will continue to limit demand for Enteq products
-- Projects outside North America continue to show promise
Iain Paterson, Chairman of Enteq Upstream plc, commented:
"In the medium term, the North American market for land drilling
is expected to stabilise and Enteq is determined to maintain or
increase its market share in that market. Outside North America,
Enteq continues to identify and convert new customers in order to
broaden the customer base. New technologies are being reviewed and
developed whilst maintaining control of capital expenditure in
order to protect the Group's strong cash position."
(1) Adjusted EBITDA is reported profit before tax adjusted for
interest, depreciation, amortisation, foreign exchange movements,
performance share plan charges and exceptional items.
(2) Adjusted earnings per share is reported profit per share
adjusted for foreign exchange movements, amortisation, performance
share plan charges and exceptional items.
For further information, please contact:
Enteq Upstream plc +44 (0) 1494 618741
Martin Perry, Chief Executive Officer
David Steel, Finance Director
Investec Bank plc (Nomad and Broker) +44 (0) 20 7597 4000
Chris Treneman, Patrick Robb, David Anderson
Interim Report
CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT
Introduction
Enteq Upstream is a supplier of Measurement While Drilling
equipment to oil and gas directional drilling service companies,
primarily those operating in North America. As a result of a global
balancing of oil production from North American shale resources,
the last 18 months has seen a prolonged reduction in oil prices
resulting in significantly less drilling activity. The number of
rigs operating in North America has fallen from approximately 2,000
to 600 during that period.
Enteq produces specialist equipment which measures directional
and other operational parameters whilst a well is being drilled.
The service company customer owns a fleet of this equipment which
they use to service their oil company clients. In the current
market, all customers have significant over-capacity in their
fleets and therefore have not been purchasing any new equipment for
replacement or expansion.
Enteq took pro-active and timely steps to adjust both overheads
and production capacity to reflect the reduced market size. The
business is now operating at a base level which maintains core
capability for a recovery whilst conserving cash balances wherever
possible.
By maintaining the remaining business and engineering capability
with a strong cash balance, Enteq is well positioned for any market
recovery.
Operational Highlights
-- Overhead run-rate reduced by approximately 50% since the year end
-- Half-on-half revenues continued to decline reflecting rig count reduction
-- Recent contract win in Saudi Arabia
-- Cash balance, at 30 September 2016, increased to US$15.2m (US$14.5m in September 2015)
Operational Overview
Enteq maintains an engineering, electronic assembly and repair
facility in Santa Clara, California with seven key individuals. A
five acre, 30,000 sq. ft. facility, (owned by Enteq) is largely
idle, with a core team of six maintaining both customer support and
relations. International sales and HQ facilities are maintained in
the UK with three staff, including two Directors. During the last
six months the Board of Directors was reduced from six to four
members. All staff have accepted pay reductions and, wherever
practical, salary payments are made in shares rather than cash.
Opportunities outside North America continue to show promise
with a recent contract announced in Saudi Arabia and on-going
activity in the Middle East, Far East, Africa, China and Russia.
Cash flow however remains tight from all national and international
Oil companies as they acclimatise to the new lower oil price
environment.
Market conditions
Recent oil price corrections to around US$50 per barrel should
create a viable environment for stabilised drilling activity should
this price remain and confidence return to the industry.
North American rig count reduced by a further 33% since
September 2015 and 71% since September 2014. Oil prices continue to
be in line with those in September 2015 but are down 51% since
September 2014.
In North America, there remain some 5,000 wells which have been
drilled but not completed (brought into production). The first
activity in a stabilised oil price environment will be to increase
production levels by completing these wells. Thereafter, an
increase in drilling activity should be expected and a new level of
rig activity (at a lower base than in 2014/15) established.
International projects will take some time to be re-budgeted and
re-started however there is no doubt about the long-term demand and
requirement for medium to long term drilling activity in order to
maintain energy supplies.
Enteq should expect to at least maintain its previous market
share in a recovering market and, as a result of some customer and
competitor consolidation, should be able to take advantage of any
recovery.
Outlook
-- A prolonged period of stable oil prices at the current level
should encourage a recovery in North American rig count in 2017
-- Spare equipment capacity in the market will continue to limit demand for Enteq products
-- Projects outside North America continue to show promise
Results
For the six month period to 30 September 2016, Enteq reported
revenues of US$ 0.7m (September 2015: US$ 3.0m) and a loss for the
period of US$1.0m (September 2015: loss of US$1.3m). The adjusted
EBITDA loss was US$ 0.7m (September 2015: loss of US$ 0.4m). A
reconciliation between the reported loss and the adjusted EBITDA is
shown in note 5 to the financial statements below.
The Group's cash balance remains strong at US$ 15.2m as at 30
September 2016. This is up US$ 0.7m on the September 2015 balance
of US$ 14.5m and up US$ 0.1m on the 31 March 2016 balance of US$
15.1m.
Like-for-like overheads have reduced from US$ 2.3m, in the six
months to September 2015, to US$ 1.1m in the period being reported;
a reduction of 54%. The majority of the reduction has been
non-staff related including closing two locations (Austin and North
Houston) plus a general emphasis on cost reductions. A further two
overhead posts were removed in April and May 2016 respectively.
Cash balance and cashflow
As stated above, at 30 September 2016, the Group had a cash
balance of US$ 15.2m an improvement of US$ 0.1m over the position
as at 31 March 2016. This movement can be analysed as follows:
US$m
Adjusted EBITDA (0.7)
Change in operational working
capital 0.9
------------------------------------ -------
Operational cash generated 0.2
R&D expenditure (0.1)
Net cash movement 0.1
Cash balances as at 1 April
2016 15.1
------------------------------------ -------
Cash balances as at 30 September
2016 15.2
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Prospects
In the medium term, the North American market for land drilling
is expected to stabilise and Enteq is determined to maintain or
increase its market share in that market. Outside North America,
Enteq continues to identify and convert new customers in order to
broaden the customer base. New technologies are being reviewed and
developed whilst maintaining control of capital expenditure in
order to protect the group's strong cash position.
Martin Perry Iain Paterson
Chief Executive Chairman
Enteq Upstream plc
17 November 2016
Enteq Upstream plc
Condensed Consolidated
Income Statement
Six Six Year
months months to
to 30 to 30 31 March
September September 2016
2016 2015
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US$ US$ US$
Notes 000's 000's 000's
Revenue 745 2,983 6,289
Cost of Sales (342) (628) (2,201)
Gross Profit 403 2,355 4,088
Administrative expenses
before amortisation (1,368) (3,743) (6,225)
Amortisation of acquired
intangibles 9b (32) - (30)
Other exceptional items (31) 41 (2,585)
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain
on operating activities (33) 10 (1)
----------- ----------- ----------
Total Administrative
expenses (1,464) (3,692) (8,841)
Operating loss (1,061) (1,337) (4,753)
Finance income 64 39 93
Loss before tax (997) (1,298) (4,660)
Tax expense 8 (30) - (81)
Loss for the period 5 (1,027) (1,298) (4,741)
------------------------------- ------ ----------- ----------- ----------
Loss attributable to:
Owners of the parent (1,027) (1,298) (4,741)
------------------------------- ------ ----------- ----------- ----------
Earnings/loss per share
(in US cents): 7
Basic (1.7) (2.2) (8.0)
Diluted (1.7) (2.2) (8.0)
Adjusted earnings per
share (in US cents): 7
Basic (1.5) (2.5) (3.6)
Diluted (1.5) (2.5) (3.6)
Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Comprehensive
Income
Year
Six months Six months to
to 30 to 30 31
September September March
2016 2015 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US$
US$ 000's US$ 000's 000's
Loss for the period (1,027) (1,298) (4,741)
Other comprehensive
income for the period:
Items that will not
be reclassified subsequently
to profit or loss - - -
Items that will be reclassified
subsequently to profit
or loss - - -
Total comprehensive
income for the period (1,027) (1,298) (4,741)
---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------
Total comprehensive
income attributable
to:
--------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------
Owners of the parent (1,027) (1,298) (4,741)
---------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------
Enteq Upstream
plc
Condensed Statement of Financial
Position
30 September 30 September 31 March
2016 2015 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Notes US$ 000's US$ 000's US$ 000's
Assets
Non-current
Goodwill 9a - - -
Intangible assets 9b 364 148 267
Property, plant
and equipment 2,960 3,069 2,903
------------------------ ------ ------------- ------------- ----------
Non-current assets 3,324 3,217 3,170
------------------------ ------ ------------- ------------- ----------
Current
Trade and other
receivables 1,609 4,323 3,423
Inventories 4,489 7,690 4,214
Cash and cash
equivalents 15,206 14,524 15,121
------------------------ ------ ------------- ------------- ----------
Current assets 21,304 26,537 22,758
------------------------ ------ ------------- ------------- ----------
Total assets 24,628 29,754 25,928
------------------------ ------ ------------- ------------- ----------
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital 10 961 943 950
Share premium 90,681 90,467 90,558
Share based payment
reserve 659 456 549
Retained earnings (68,589) (64,119) (67,562)
------------------------ ------ ----------
Total equity 23,712 27,747 24,495
------------------------ ------ ------------- ------------- ----------
Liabilities
Current
Trade and other
payables 916 2,007 1,433
------------------------ ------ ------------- ------------- ----------
Total equity
and liabilities 24,628 29,754 25,928
------------------------ ------ ------------- ------------- ----------
Enteq Upstream
plc
Condensed Consolidated Statement
of Changes in Equity
Six months to 30 September 2016
Share
Called
up Profit based
and
share loss Share payment Total
capital account premium reserve equity
US$ US$ US$ US$ US$
000's 000's 000's 000's 000's
Issue of share
capital 11 - 123 - 134
Share based payment
charge - - - 110 110
-------------------- --------
Transactions with
owners 11 - 123 110 244
--------------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------------ -------------------- --------
Loss for the period - (1,027) - - (1,027)
Total comprehensive
income - (1,027) - - (1,027)
--------------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------------ -------------------- --------
Movement in period: 11 (1,027) 123 110 (783)
As at 1 April 2016
(audited) 950 (67,562) 90,558 549 24,495
As at 30 September
2016 (unaudited) 961 (68,589) 90,681 659 23,713
--------------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------------ -------------------- --------
Six months to 30
September 2015
Share
Called
up Profit Based
and
share loss Share Payment Total
capital account premium Reserve equity
US$ US$ US$ US$ US$
000's 000's 000's 000's 000's
Issue of share
capital 4 - 72 - 76
Share based payment
charge - - - 92 92
-------------------- --------
Transactions with
owners 4 - 72 92 168
--------------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------------ -------------------- --------
Loss for the period - (1,298) - - (1,298)
Other comprehensive
expense for the period
- - - - -
Total comprehensive
income - (1,298) - - (1,298)
--------------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------------ -------------------- --------
Movement in period: 4 (1,298) 72 92 (1,130)
As at 1 April 2015
(audited) 939 (62,821) 90,395 364 28,877
As at 30 September
2015 (unaudited) 943 (64,119) 90,467 456 27,747
--------------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------------------ -------------------- --------
Enteq Upstream plc
Condensed Consolidated Statement
of Cash flows
Six months Six months Year
to to to
30 September 30 September 31 March
2016 2015 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US$
US$ 000's US$ 000's 000's
Cash flows from operating
activities
Loss for the period (1,027) (1,298) (4,741)
Net finance income (64) (39) (93)
Loss on disposal of fixed
assets - - 43
Share-based payment non-cash
charges 111 91 185
Impact of foreign exchange
movement 33 (10) 1
Depreciation and Amortisation
charges 230 939 1,349
(717) (317) (3,256)
(Increase)/decrease in
inventory (532) 506 3,714
Decrease in trade and
other receivables 1,824 697 1,596
Decrease in trade and
other payables (437) (427) (1,000)
Net cash from operating
activities 138 459 1,054
------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ----------
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible
fixed assets - (3) (66)
Disposal proceeds of
tangible fixed assets - - 72
Purchase of intangible
fixed assets (129) (148) (297)
Interest received 64 39 93
------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ----------
Net cash from investing
activities (65) (112) (198)
------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ----------
Financing activities
Share issue 55 76 175
------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ----------
Increase/(decrease) in
cash and cash equivalents 128 423 1,031
Non-cash movements -
foreign exchange (33) 10 (1)
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of period 15,121 14,091 14,091
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of period 15,216 14,524 15,121
------------------------------- -------------- -------------- ----------
ENTEQ UPSTREAM PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the six months to 30 September 2016
1. Reporting entity
Enteq Upstream plc ("the Company") is a public limited company
incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales (registration
number 07590845). The Company's registered address is The
Courtyard, High Street, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7HP.
The Company's ordinary shares are traded on the AIM market of
The London Stock Exchange.
Both the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as
the "Group") are focused on the provision of specialist products
and technologies to the upstream oil and gas services market.
2. General information and basis of preparation
The information for the period ended 30 September 2016 does not
constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 434 of the
Companies Act 2006. A copy of the statutory accounts for the period
ended 31 March 2016 has been delivered to the Registrar of
Companies. The auditors reported on those accounts: their report
was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of
emphasis and did not contain a statement under section 498(2) or
(3) of the Companies Act 2006.
The annual financial statements of the Group are prepared in
accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union. The
condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly
financial report has been prepared in accordance with International
Accounting Standard 34 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by
the European Union.
The Group's consolidated interim financial statements are
presented in US Dollars (US$), which is also the functional
currency of the parent company. These condensed consolidated
interim financial statements (the interim financial statements)
have been approved for issue by the Board of directors on 18
November 2016.
This half-yearly financial report has not been audited, and has
not been formally reviewed by auditors under the Auditing Practices
Board guidance in ISRE 2410.
3. Accounting policies
The interim financial statements have been prepared on the basis
of the accounting policies and methods of computation applicable
for the period ended 31 March 2016. These accounting policies are
consistent with those applied in the preparation of the accounts
for the period ended 31 March 2016.
4. Estimates
When preparing the interim financial statements, management
undertakes a number of judgements, estimates and assumptions about
recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and
expenses. The actual results may differ from the judgements,
estimates and assumptions made by management, and will seldom equal
the estimated results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions
applied in the interim financial statements, including the key
sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those applied in
the Group's last annual financial statements for the year ended 31
March 2016.
5. Adjusted earnings and adjusted EBITDA
The following analysis illustrates the performance of the
Group's activities, and reconciles the Group's loss, as shown in
the condensed consolidated interim income statement, to adjusted
earnings. Adjusted earnings is presented to provide a better
indication of overall financial performance and to reflect how the
business is managed and measured on a day-today basis. Adjusted
earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation
("adjusted EBITDA") is also presented as it is a key performance
indicator used by management.
Six months Six months
to 30 September to 30 September Year
2016 2015 to 31
March
2016
US$ 000's US$ 000's US$ 000's
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Loss for the period (1,027) (1,298) (4,741)
Other exceptional items 32 (145) 2,585
Amortisation of acquired
intangible assets 31 - 30
Foreign exchange movements 33 (10) 11
----------------- -------------------- ----------
Adjusted earnings (931) (1,453) (2,125)
Depreciation charge 199 939 1,319
Finance income (64) (39) (93)
PSP charge 106 104 199
Tax charge 30 - 81
Adjusted EBITDA (660) (449) (619)
================= ==================== ==========
6. Segmental Reporting
For management purposes, the Group is currently organised into a
single business unit, the Drilling Division, which is based,
operationally, solely in the USA.
The principal activities of the Drilling Division are the
design, manufacture and selling of specialised products and
technologies for Directional Drilling and Measurement While
Drilling operations used in the energy exploration and services
sector of the oil and gas industry.
At present, there is only one operating segment and the
information presented to the Board is consistent with the
consolidated income statement and the consolidated statement of
financial position.
The net assets of the Group by geographic location
(post-consolidation adjustments) are as follows:
Net Assets 30 September 30 September
2016 2015 31 March
2016
US$ 000's US$ 000's US$ 000's
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Europe (UK) 14,531 15,039 14,569
United States 9,181 12,708 9,866
------------- ------------- -----------
Total Net Assets 23,712 27,747 24,435
============= ============= ===========
The net assets in Europe (UK) are represented, primarily, by
cash balances denominated in US$.
7. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the loss
attributable to ordinary shareholders for the six months of US$
1,027,000 (September 2015: loss of US$ 1,298,000) by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period of
60,080,608 (September 2015: 59,031,278).
Adjusted earnings per share
Adjusted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the
adjusted earnings loss for the six months of US$ 931,000 (September
2014: loss of US$ 1,453,000), by the weighted average number of
ordinary shares in issue during the period of 60,080,608 (September
2014: 59,031,278).
The adjusted diluted earnings per share information are
considered to provide a fairer representation of the Group's
trading performance.
A reconciliation between basic earnings and adjusted earnings is
shown in Note 5.
As the Group is loss making, any potential ordinary shares have
the effect of being anti-dilutive. Therefore, the diluted EPS is
the same as the basic EPS. As the share price, as at 30 September
2016, was below the option price of all the options issued, the
adjusted diluted EPS the same as adjusted EPS.
8. Income Tax
A liability to corporate taxes of US$30,000 arose in the US on
ordinary activities for the six months under review.
9. Intangible Fixed Assets
a) Goodwill
US$
000's
Cost:
As at 30 September
2016 and 1 April 2016 19,619
---------
Impairment:
As at 30 September
2016 and 1 April 2016 (19,619)
---------
Net Book Value:
---------
As at 30 September -
2016 and 1 April 2016
=========
9. Intangible Fixed Assets (cont.)
b) Other Intangible Fixed Assets
Developed IPR&D Brand Customer Non- compete
technology technology names relationships agreements Total
US$ US$ 000's US$ US$ 000's US$ 000's US$
000's 000's 000's
Cost:
As at 1 April
2016 12,500 7,225 1,240 20,586 5,931 47,482
Capitalised
in period - 129 - - - 129
As at 30 September
2016 12,500 7,354 1,240 20,586 5,931 47,611
------------ ------------ -------- --------------- ------------- ---------
Amortisation:
As at 1 April
2016 (12,350) (7,108) (1,240) (20,586) (5,931) (47,215)
Charge for
the period (32) - - - - (32)
As at 30 September
2016 (12,382) (7,108) (1,240) (20,586) (5,931) (47,247)
------------ ------------ -------- --------------- ------------- ---------
Net Book Value:
------------ ------------ -------- --------------- ------------- ---------
As at 30 September
2016 118 246 - - - 364
============ ============ ======== =============== ============= =========
As at 1 April
2016 150 117 - - - 267
============ ============ ======== =============== ============= =========
The main categories of Intangible Fixed Assets are as
follows:
Developed technology:
This is technology which is currently commercialised and
embedded within the current product offering.
IPR&D technology:
This is technology which is in the final stages of field
testing, has demonstrable commercial value and is expected to be
launched within the next 12 months.
Brand names:
The value associated with the XXT trading name used within the
Group.
Customer relationships:
The value associated with the on-going trading relationships
with the key customers acquired.
Non-compete agreements:
The value associated with the agreements signed by the Vendors
of the acquired businesses not to compete in the markets of the
businesses acquired.
10. Share capital
Share capital as at 30 September 2016 amounted to US$ 961,000
(31 March 2016: US$ 950,263 and 30 September 2015: US$
943,000).
11. Going concern
The Directors have carried out a review of the Group's financial
position and cash flow forecasts for the next 12 months by way of a
review of whether the Group satisfies the going concern tests.
These have been based on a comprehensive review of revenue,
expenditure and cash flows, taking into account specific business
risks and the current economic environment. With regards to the
Group's financial position, it had cash and cash equivalents at 30
September 2016 of US$ 15.2 million.
Having taken the above into consideration the Directors have
reached a conclusion that the Group is well placed to manage its
business risks in the current economic environment. Accordingly,
they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the
Interim Condensed Financial Statements.
12. Principal risks and uncertainties
Further detail concerning the principal risks affecting the
business activities of the Group is detailed on pages 10 and 11 of
the Annual Report and Accounts for the period ended 31 March 2016.
Consideration has been given to whether there have been any changes
to the risks and uncertainties previously reported. None have been
identified.
13. Events after the balance sheet date
There have been no material events subsequent to the end of the
interim reporting period ended 30 September 2016.
14. Copies of the interim results
Copies of the interim results can be obtained from the Group's
registered office at The Courtyard, High Street, Ascot, Berkshire,
SL5 7HP and are available from the Group's website at
www.enteq.com.
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