EX-99.1 2 ddi_8kex9901.htm NEWS RELEASE

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

November 13, 2013                                 OTCQX:  DPDW

 

DEEP DOWN REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2013 RESULTS

 

HOUSTON, TX – November 13, 2013/PRNewswire/ – Deep Down, Inc. (OTCQX: DPDW) (“Deep Down”), an oilfield services company specializing in complex deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil production distribution system support services, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2013.   

 

OPERATING RESULTS

 

For the third quarter of 2013, Deep Down reported net income of $0.4 million, or $0.03 income per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.0 million, or $0.10 income per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2012.

 

Revenues for the third quarter of 2013 were $8.6 million and $9.4 million for the third quarter of 2012. The 8 percent decrease in revenues occurred primarily due to reduced ROV and topside equipment rental services as a result of the consolidation of Mako’s operations into the Deep Down Delaware operating segment in the third quarter of 2012.

 

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2013 was $2.5 million, or 29 percent of revenues. Gross profit for the third quarter of 2012 was $3.2 million, or 34 percent of revenues. The 5 percentage point decrease in gross profit was due primarily to rent expense of approximately $0.3 million associated with our new facility, as well as a $0.6 million negative adjustment on a large fixed-price fabrication project.

 

Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2013 were $2.1 million, or 25 percent of revenues. Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2012 were $2.1 million, or 22 percent of revenues. Overall, operating expenses were consistent between the quarterly periods.

 

Modified EBITDA was $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2013. Modified EBITDA was $1.9 million in the third quarter of 2012. The $0.9 million decrease in Modified EBITDA was due primarily to decreased gross profit before depreciation expense of $0.7 million. Additionally, there was a $0.2 million reduction in operational consolidation expense. The Company's management evaluates its financial performance based on a non-GAAP measure, Modified EBITDA, which consists of earnings (net income or loss) available to common shareholders before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and other non-cash and non-recurring charges.

 

WORKING CAPITAL

 

At September 30, 2013, we had working capital of $15.4 million. In the first quarter of 2013, we entered into the fifth amendment of our bank credit agreement, which among other things, increased the committed amount under our revolving credit facility to $5 million from $2 million. During the third quarter of 2013, we issued an additional 4,443,611 shares of common stock resulting in a cash increase of $7.6 million. Because of these factors, and because of cash we expect to generate from operations, we believe that we will have adequate liquidity to meet our future operating requirements.

 

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

 

Ronald E. Smith, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our third quarter results were lower than expected due to our financial performance on a significant fixed-price order for a major oil company operating in Brazil, as well as increased rent for our new facility. Nevertheless, we are very pleased with our continued success in obtaining new orders as our backlog has grown to over $27 million. The new facility has enabled us to expand our steel flying lead business, and we believe it will continue to positively impact future growth.”

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Earnings Conference Call

 

In connection with this earnings release,  Deep Down will host its quarterly conference call on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern). Interested investors are invited to dial the toll free number at (877) 303-6187 and provide the Conference ID: 11271973.

 

At the conclusion of the call, a replay will be available until November 19, 2013.  To access the replay of the call dial (855) 859-2056 and provide the same Conference ID.

 

The call can also be accessed via the web by going to the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.deepdowninc.com.

 

About Deep Down, Inc.

 

Deep Down, Inc. is an oilfield services company serving the worldwide offshore exploration and production industry. Deep Down's proven services and technological solutions include distribution system installation support and engineering services, umbilical terminations, loose-tube steel flying leads (LSFL), installation buoyancy, ROVs and tooling, marine vessel automation, control, and ballast systems. Deep Down supports subsea engineering, installation, commissioning, and maintenance projects through specialized, highly experienced service teams and engineered technological solutions. The company's primary focus is on more complex deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil production distribution system support services and technologies, used between the platform and the wellhead. More information about Deep Down is available at www.deepdowncorp.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Any forward-looking statements in the preceding paragraphs of this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties in that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. In the course of operations, we are subject to certain risk factors, competition and competitive pressures, sensitivity to general economic and industrial conditions, international political and economic risks, availability and price of raw materials and execution of business strategy. For further information, please refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available from the Company without charge.

 

For Further Information

Investor Relations

Casey Stegman

Stonegate Securities, Inc.

casey@stonegateinc.com

972.850.2001

 

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DEEP DOWN, INC.

SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA

(Unaudited)

               

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)                
Results of operations data:                
Revenues  $8,639   $9,391   $23,953   $22,168 
Cost of sales   6,164    6,228    15,792    14,199 
Gross profit   2,475    3,163    8,161    7,969 
Total operating expenses   2,117    2,106    6,411    6,380 
Operating income   358    1,057    1,750    1,589 
Total other expense   (39)   (13)   (115)   (187)
Income before income taxes   319    1,044    1,635    1,402 
Income tax benefit (expense)   62    (74)   (8)   (93)
Net income  $381   $970   $1,627   $1,309 
                     
Net income per share:                    
   Basic  $0.03   $0.10   $0.15   $0.13 
   Diluted  $0.03   $0.10   $0.15   $0.13 
                     
Weighted-average shares outstanding:                    
   Basic   11,691    10,161    10,728    10,196 
   Diluted   11,739    10,161    10,729    10,196 
                     
Modified EBITDA data:                    
Net income  $381   $970   $1,627   $1,309 
Add back interest expense, net   52    34    143    120 
Add back depreciation and amortization   393    474    1,157    1,401 
Add back income tax (benefit) expense   (62)   74    8    93 
Add back share-based compensation   196    142    471    519 
Add back non-recurring consolidation expense       200        200 
Add back equity in results of joint venture       39    (1)   179 
Modified EBITDA  $960   $1,933   $3,405   $3,821 
                     
(in thousands)                    
Cash flow data:                    
Cash provided by (used in):                    
Operating activities            $(1,284)  $307 
Investing activities             (355)   (1,488)
Financing activities             6,060    (1,600)

 

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2013   2012 
(in thousands)        
Balance sheet data:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $5,944   $1,523 
Current assets   19,532    11,763 
Current liabilities   4,088    5,766 
Working capital   15,444    5,997 
Total assets   38,514    31,499 
Total debt   2,074    3,616 
Total liabilities   6,006    8,702 
Stockholders' equity   32,508    22,797