0001171843-13-003194.txt : 20130806 0001171843-13-003194.hdr.sgml : 20130806 20130805201636 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-13-003194 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20130805 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20130806 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130805 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Global Geophysical Services Inc CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001311486 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: OIL AND GAS FIELD EXPLORATION SERVICES [1382] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-34709 FILM NUMBER: 131011590 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 13927 SOUTH GESSNER CITY: MISSOURI CITY STATE: TX ZIP: 77489 BUSINESS PHONE: 713-972-9200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 13927 SOUTH GESSNER CITY: MISSOURI CITY STATE: TX ZIP: 77489 8-K 1 document.htm FORM 8-K FILING DOCUMENT Form 8-K Filing

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 5, 2013 


Global Geophysical Services, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 001-34709 05-0574281
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

13927 South Gessner Road
Missouri City, TX
77489
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (713) 972-9200

________________________________________________________________________________
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 5, 2013, Global Geophysical Services, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. A copy of the press release issued by the Company is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and the attached Exhibits 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated August 5, 2013


SIGNATURE

    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 hereunto duly authorized.

    Global Geophysical Services, Inc.
(Registrant)


August 5, 2013
(Date)
  /s/   P. MATHEW VERGHESE
P. Mathew Verghese
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated August 5, 2013
EX-99 2 newsrelease.htm PRESS RELEASE Global Geophysical Reports Second Quarter Adjusted Loss of $0.03 Per Share

EXHIBIT 99.1

Global Geophysical Reports Second Quarter Adjusted Loss of $0.03 Per Share

Backlog Increases to $201 Million; Data Library Late Sales Reach Record Levels

HOUSTON, Aug. 5, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Geophysical Services, Inc. (NYSE:GGS) today reported a second quarter adjusted loss of $0.03 per share. The adjusted loss per share excludes non-cash, pre-tax amortization expense of approximately $19.2 million related to late sales and library backstop charges, certain other pre-tax, non-recurring charges of approximately $0.4 million recorded as a component of SG&A, with all adjustments normalized to a standard effective tax rate. For the second quarter, the Company recorded a loss of $0.42 per share.

Global also reported a sequential increase in backlog of approximately 12%. Backlog as of June 30, 2013 was $201 million, comprised of $174 million in Proprietary Services and $27 million in Multi-client Services. Backlog as of March 31, 2013 was $180 million, comprised of $136 million in Proprietary Services and $44 million in Multi-client Services.

Year-to-date library late sale revenues through June 30, 2013 were a record $50.2 million, higher than any other annual period in the Company's history. Second quarter data library late sales were $22.5 million. Overall, Company revenue in the second quarter was $63.4 million.

The Company maintained its commitment to remain cash flow neutral with respect to its investments in Multi-client library in the second quarter with investments of $51.4 million on a year-to-date basis through June 30, 2013. This level of investment was offset by $51.7 million of Multi-client pre-commitment revenue and Multi-client deferred revenue as of June 30, 2013.

"During the quarter, the Company continued to make steady progress on its key priorities," commented Richard White, CEO. "Backlog growth is one of the strongest indicators that we are doing the right things for our customers. We are also making good progress in fulfilling one of the top objectives I laid out for the team at the beginning of the year. Migrating the mix of business to a higher weighting of Proprietary Services remains a priority. Backlog now distinctly reflects that focus with over 85% of the total attributable to our Proprietary Services segment. Equally important, contract additions that drove backlog growth came from both long-term customer relationships as well as new customer relationships in several markets.

"As I indicated in the prior quarter, we also expect the geographic mix of our data acquisition revenues to be more heavily weighted to international operations. Our current backlog reflects this shift with over 70% being attributable to operations outside of North America. We continue to see high levels of bidding and tendering activity in these key international markets and expect this trend to continue.

"Within the North American market, we have started the transition to a majority weighting in Proprietary programs. Although still early in this effort, our backlog for the region includes customer commitments supporting this objective.

"Global also made substantial progress in capturing value from its Data Library assets. I'm pleased to report that Multi-client late sale revenues reached an all-time high on a year-to-date basis at the end of the second quarter, as compared to all other annual periods in the Company's history. Central to this effort was the new marketing and distribution relationship we announced at the end of the first quarter. Although non-cash amortization charges related to these assets burden operating income, the cash margin generation potential of our diverse library portfolio remains quite attractive.

"While we continue to make substantial progress on many fronts, the second quarter was a transitional period as we ramp up international operations and transition our focus in the North American market from Multi-client to Proprietary. Our focus is an orderly build out of the Proprietary order book with attention to execution for customers and the generation of superior returns for shareholders," noted White.

Second Quarter 2013 Results

The following tables set forth consolidated revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and for the corresponding period of 2012 (amounts in millions):

  Three Month Period Ended
June 30,
Revenues by Service (unaudited)
  2013 2012
  Amount % Amount %
Proprietary Services $ 26.8 42% $ 58.6 60%
Multi-client Services 36.6 58% 38.8 40%
 Total $ 63.4 100% $ 97.4 100%
         
         
  Three Month Period Ended
June 30,
Revenues by Area (unaudited)
  2013 2012
  Amount % Amount %
United States $ 38.7 61% $ 43.3 44%
International 24.7 39% 54.1 56%
 Total  $ 63.4 100% $ 97.4 100%

We recorded revenues of $63.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $97.4 million for the same period of 2012, a decrease of $34.0 million, or 35%.

We recorded revenues from Proprietary Services of $26.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to $58.6 million for the same period of 2012, a decrease of $31.8 million, or 54%. Of this amount, the decrease related to our international Proprietary operations was $33.6 million, primarily due to a decrease in crew activities in Colombia and Brazil.

Multi-client Services generated revenues of $36.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $38.8 million for the same period of 2012, a decrease of $2.2 million, or 6%. The $36.6 million in Multi-client Services revenues included $22.5 million of late sale revenues and $14.1 million of pre-commitment revenues. This compared to $10.6 million of late sale revenues, $24.7 million of pre-commitment revenues, and $3.5 million in non-cash data swap transactions during the same period of 2012.

Included within operating expenses is Multi-client Services amortization of $24.4 million. The average amortization rate for the quarter was 67%. Gross depreciation expense for the quarter was $9.5 million, of which $0.9 million was capitalized in connection with our Multi-client Services library investments resulting in net depreciation expense of $8.6 million.

Selling, General and Administrative Costs for the quarter included $5.9 million of Multi-client sales commissions.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 Results

The following tables set forth consolidated revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and for the corresponding period of 2012 (amounts in millions):

  Six Month Period Ended
June 30,
Revenues by Service (unaudited)
  2013 2012
  Amount % Amount %
Proprietary Services $ 54.2 37% $ 123.4 64%
Multi-client Services 92.6 63% 70.1 36%
 Total $ 146.8 100% $ 193.5 100%
         
         
  Six Month Period Ended
June 30,
Revenues by Area (unaudited)
  2013 2012
  Amount % Amount %
United States $ 105.9 72% $ 93.1 48%
International 40.9 28% 100.4 52%
 Total  $ 146.8 100% $ 193.5 100%

We recorded revenues of $146.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $193.5 million for the same period of 2012, a decrease of $46.7 million, or 24%.

We recorded revenues from Proprietary Services of $54.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to $123.4 million for the same period of 2012, a decrease of $69.2 million, or 56%. Of this amount, the decrease related to our international Proprietary operations was $63.7 million, primarily due to a decrease in crew activities in Colombia and Brazil. Table 1 provides an analysis of segment margins.

Multi-client Services generated revenues of $92.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $70.1 million for the same period of 2012, an increase of $22.5 million, or 32%. The increase was primarily attributable to higher late sale revenues, including $24.3 million from the contribution of our Mulit-client data marketing and distribution relationship. The $92.6 million in Multi-client Services revenues included $50.2 million of late sale revenues and $42.4 million of pre-commitment revenues. This compared to $25.3 million of late sale revenues, $40.3 million of pre-commitment revenues, and $4.5 million in non-cash data swap transactions during the same period of 2012. Table 3 provides selected data regarding Multi-client Services library activities.

Included within operating expenses is Multi-client Services amortization of $72.0 million, of which $13.0 million is attributable to impairment related charges for certain library assets. The average amortization rate for the six months ended June 30, 2013, excluding impairment related charges was 64%. Gross depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was $18.5 million, of which $2.6 million was capitalized in connection with Multi-client Services library investments resulting in net depreciation expense of $15.9 million. Table 2 provides a reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBIT, EBITDA and Cash EBITDA (non-GAAP measures).

About Global Geophysical Services, Inc.

GGS provides an integrated suite of Geoscience solutions to the global oil and gas industry including high-resolution RG-3D Reservoir GradeSM seismic data acquisition, Multi-client data library products, micro seismic monitoring, seismic data processing, data analysis, and interpretation services. GGS combines experience, innovation, operational safety, and environmental responsibility with leading edge geophysical technology to facilitate successful E&P execution. GGS' combined product and service offerings provide the ability to Gain InSightSM in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons. GGS is headquartered in Houston, Texas. To learn more about GGS, visit www.GlobalGeophysical.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding future financial performance, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this earnings release that address activities, events or developments that Global Geophysical expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements about business outlook for the year, backlog and bid activity, business strategy, and related financial performance and statements with respect to future events. Such forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions made by the Company based on management's experience and perception of historical trends, industry conditions, market position, future operations, profitability, liquidity, backlog, capital resources and other information currently available to management and believed to be appropriate.

Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to the volatility of oil and natural gas prices, disruptions in the global economy, dependence upon energy industry spending, delays, reductions or cancellations of service contracts, high fixed costs of operations, weather interruptions, inability to obtain land access rights of way, industry competition, limited number of customers, credit risk related to our customers, asset impairments, the availability of capital resources, and operational disruptions. Global Geophysical Services Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors identified that may affect Global's business, results of operations, and financial condition. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategies and liquidity. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such statements are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will be correct. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements that may accompany such forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

Backlog estimates are based on a number of assumptions and estimates including assumptions related to foreign exchange rates, proportionate performance of contracts and our valuation of assets, such as seismic data, to be received by us as payment under certain agreements. The realization of our backlog estimates are further affected by our performance under term rate contracts, as the early or late completion of a project under term rate contracts will generally result in decreased or increased, as the case may be, revenues derived from these projects. Contracts for services are occasionally modified by mutual consent and may be cancelable by the client under certain circumstances. Consequently, backlog as of any particular date may not be indicative of actual operating results for any future period. More information can be found set forth under "Risk Factors" in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Unless the context otherwise indicates, references in this press release to "Global Geophysical Services," "Global Geophysical," "Global," "GGS," the "Company," "we," "us," "our," or "ours" refer to Global Geophysical Services, Inc. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by Regulation G promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company believes EBITDA is useful to an investor in evaluating our operating performance because this measure is widely used by investors in the energy industry to measure a company's operating performance without regard to items excluded from the calculation of such term, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon, among other factors, accounting methods, book value of assets, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired. The Company further believes EBITDA helps investors more meaningfully evaluate and compare the results of our operations from period to period by removing the effect of our capital structure and asset base from the Company's operating structure. EBITDA is also used as a supplemental financial measure by the Company's management in presentations to our board of directors, as a basis for strategic planning and forecasting, and as a component for setting incentive compensation.

EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered an alternative to net income, operating income, cash flow from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA excludes some, but not all, items that affect net income and operating income and these measures may vary among other companies. Limitations to using EBITDA as an analytical tool include:

  • EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or capital commitments;
  • EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on, our debt;
  • although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;
  • and other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
         
GLOBAL GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES        
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS        
(In thousands, except per share amounts)        
         
  Three Month Period Ended
June 30,
Six Month Period Ended
June 30,
  2013 2012 2013 2012
  (unaudited) (unaudited)
         
REVENUES $ 63,352 $ 97,372 $ 146,761 $ 193,483
         
OPERATING EXPENSES 55,298 71,975 127,668 132,668
         
GROSS PROFIT 8,054 25,397 19,093 60,815
         
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 20,609 12,086 36,649 27,626
         
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (12,555) 13,311 (17,556) 33,189
         
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)        
Interest expense, net (8,430) (7,934) (16,799) (15,049)
Foreign exchange gain (loss) (133) (939) 44 (1,049)
Other expense (185) (236) (228) (420)
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE (8,748) (9,109) (16,983) (16,518)
         
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (21,303) 4,202 (34,539) 16,671
         
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) (5,402) 1,706 (6,972) 7,455
         
INCOME (LOSS) AFTER INCOME TAXES (15,901) 2,496 (27,567) 9,216
         
NET LOSS, attributable to non-controlling interests (115) (50) (239) (260)
         
NET INCOME (LOSS), attributable to common shareholders $ (15,786) $ 2,546 $ (27,328) $ 9,476
         
INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE        
Basic  $ (0.42)  $ 0.07  $ (0.72)  $ 0.26
Diluted  $ (0.42)  $ 0.07  $ (0.72)  $ 0.26
         
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING        
Basic 37,985 37,247 37,871 37,143
Diluted 37,985 37,247 37,871 37,143
     
GLOBAL GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES    
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS     
(In thousands)    
     
  June 30,
2013
December 31,
2012
  (unaudited)  
ASSETS    
     
CURRENT ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents  $ 10,681  $ 23,359
Restricted cash investments 1,440 1,830
Accounts receivable, net 43,153 51,766
Inventory 5,025 11,864
Income and other taxes receivable 815 1,472
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 28,644 21,480
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 89,758 111,771
     
MULTI-CLIENT LIBRARY, net 291,005 309,067
     
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 91,502 100,172
     
GOODWILL 12,381 12,381
     
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net 11,745 13,083
     
OTHER ASSETS 6,061 6,401
     
TOTAL ASSETS $ 502,452 $ 552,875
     
GLOBAL GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES    
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)    
(In thousands)    
     
  June 30,
2013
December 31,
2012
  (unaudited)  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
     
CURRENT LIABILITIES    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 37,609 $ 42,597
Current portion of long-term debt 92,431 22,970
Current portion of capital lease obligations 4,410 5,639
Income and other taxes payable 2,491 3,563
Deferred revenue 13,111 22,498
Other payables 1,666 3,059
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 151,718 100,326
     
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, net 17,396 27,073
     
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and unamortized discount 244,191 311,250
     
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, net of current portion 3,494 4,176
     
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS 758 997
     
OTHER LIABILITIES 958 1,505
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES 418,515 445,327
     
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES    
     
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Common stock 482 476
Additional paid-in capital 257,128 253,415
Accumulated deficit (77,143) (49,815)
  180,467 204,076
Less: treasury stock 96,530 96,528
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 83,937 107,548
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 502,452 $ 552,875
     
     
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS     
(In thousands)    
     
  Six Month Period Ended
June 30,
  2013 2012
  (unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net income (loss), attributable to common shareholders $ (27,328) $ 9,476
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation (net) and amortization expense 89,511 63,158
Non-cash revenue from Multi-client data exchange -- (4,442)
Deferred tax expense (9,677) 3,344
Gain on sale of assets (2,925) (9,881)
Other 4,502 3,586
Effects of changes in operating assets and liabilities (13,922) (5,425)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 40,161 59,816
     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Purchase of property and equipment (6,559) (18,949)
Investment in Multi-client library (51,355) (79,770)
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary (250) (500)
Change in restricted cash investments 390 2,818
Purchase of intangibles (1,637) (2,849)
Proceeds from involuntary conversion 2,100 --
Proceeds from sale of assets 4,599 14,107
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (52,712) (85,143)
     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Net proceeds from long-term debt 906 49,280
Net proceeds from (payments on) revolving credit facility 855 (16,940)
Debt issuance costs (250) (1,364)
Proceeds from sale and leaseback transaction 1,940 --
Principal payments on capital lease obligations (3,911) (3,665)
Purchase of treasury stock (2) (1)
Issuances of stock, net 335 432
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (127) 27,742
     
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (12,678) 2,415
     
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period 23,359 21,525
     
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $ 10,681 $ 23,940
     
         
Global Geophysical Services        
Table 1: Segment Gross Margin Analysis         
(In thousands, except percentages)        
   
Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited): Proprietary Services Multi-client Services Corporate Total
Revenues $ 26,774 $ 36,578 $ -- $ 63,352
Operating expenses (1) (2)  25,228  24,454  5,616  55,298
Gross margin $ 1,546 $ 12,124 $ (5,616) $ 8,054
SG&A (4)  --  5,932  14,677  20,609
Operating income (loss) $ 1,546 $ 6,192 $ (20,293) $ (12,555)
Gross margin % 5.8% 33.1%  -- 12.7%
         
Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2012 (Unaudited):        
Revenues $ 58,578 $ 38,794 $ -- $ 97,372
Operating expenses (1) (2)  43,782  25,771  2,422  71,975
Gross margin $ 14,796 $ 13,023 $ (2,422) $ 25,397
SG&A (4)  --  --  12,086  12,086
Operating income (loss) $ 14,796 $ 13,023 $ (14,508) $ 13,311
Gross margin % 25.3% 33.6%  -- 26.1%
         
Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited):        
Revenue $ 54,210 $ 92,551 $ -- $ 146,761
Operating expenses (1) (2)  47,912  72,008(3)  7,748  127,668
Gross margin $ 6,298 $ 20,543 $ (7,748) $ 19,093
SG&A (4)  --  5,932  30,717  36,649
Operating income $ 6,298 $ 14,611 $ (38,465) $ (17,556)
Gross margin % 11.6% 22.2%  -- 13.0%
         
Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2012 (Unaudited):        
Revenue $ 123,413 $ 70,070 $ -- $ 193,483
Operating expenses (1) (2)  87,775  48,127  (3,234)  132,668
Gross margin $ 35,638 $ 21,943 $ 3,234 $ 60,815
SG&A (4)  --  --  27,626  27,626
Operating income $ 35,638 $ 21,943 $ (24,392) $ 33,189
Gross margin % 28.9% 31.3%  -- 31.4%
         
(1) Corporate operating expenses represent gain/loss on sale of assets and depreciation (net) associated with the assets not in utilization during the period.
(2) Multi-client Services operating expenses represent Multi-client amortization expense.
(3) Includes $13.0 million of library impairment charge.
(4) Multi-client Services SG&A expenses represent Multi-client sales commisions.
                 
Global Geophysical Services                
Table 2: Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBIT, EBITDA and Cash EBITDA (Non-GAAP Measures)(1) 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)                
                 
  Three Month Period Ended
June 30,
Six Month Period Ended
June 30,
  2013 2012 2013 2012
  (in thousands, except per share amounts) (in thousands, except per share amounts)
UNAUDITED
Amount
Per
Share (4)

Amount
Per
Share (4)

Amount
Per
Share (4)

Amount
Per
Share (4)
                 
Net income (loss), attributable to common shareholders $ (15,786)  $ (0.42) $ 2,546  $ 0.07 $ (27,328)  $ (0.72) $ 9,476  $ 0.26
                 
Net loss, attributable to non-controlling interests (115)   (50)   (239)   (260)  
Income tax expense (benefit) (5,402)   1,706   (6,972)   7,455  
Interest expense, net 8,430   7,934   16,799   15,049  
EBIT(1) (12,873)  $ (0.34) 12,136  $ 0.33 (17,740)  $ (0.47) 31,720  $ 0.85
                 
Add: Revenue based Multi-client amortization 23,013   23,690   56,303   43,587  
Add: Non-revenue based Multi-client amortization(2) 1,441   2,081   15,705   4,540  
Add: Depreciation (net) and other amortization (3) 9,366   7,168   17,503   15,031  
EBITDA(1) $ 20,947  $ 0.55 $ 45,075  $ 1.21 $ 71,771  $ 1.90 $ 94,878  $ 2.55
                 
                 
(1) EBIT, EBITDA, EBIT per share and EBITDA per share (as defined in the calculations above) are non-GAAP measurements.
(2) Includes library impairment charges and backstop amortization.
(3) Includes amortization of intangibles.
(4) Calculated using diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
             
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Table 3: Selected Multi-client Services additional data (UNAUDITED) 
(In thousands, except amortization rates)            
             
  2010 2011 2012 YTD 2013 Q2-2013 Q2-2012
Multi-client Services revenues (period)            
Pre-commitments $ 109,109 $ 126,002 $ 109,539 $ 42,380 $ 14,098 $ 24,674
Late sales 16,376 48,319 41,641 50,170 22,480 10,610
Subtotal 125,485 174,321 151,180 92,550 36,578 35,284
Non-cash data swaps 9,382 3,113 5,328 -- -- 3,510
Total Revenues $ 134,867 $ 177,434 $ 156,508 $ 92,550 $ 36,578 $ 38,794
             
Multi-client Services amortization $ 92,702 $ 112,668 $ 103,266 $ 72,008 $ 24,454 $ 25,771
Average amortization rate (%) 69% 64% 66% 78% 67% 66%
             
Revenues (cumulative)            
Pre-commitments $ 147,459 $ 273,461 $ 383,000 $ 425,380 $ 425,380 $ 313,778
Late sales 18,626 66,945 108,586 158,756 158,756 92,256
Subtotal 166,085 340,406 491,586 584,136 584,136 406,034
Non-cash data swaps 18,262 21,375 26,703 26,703 26,703 25,817
Total Revenues $ 184,347 $ 361,781 $ 518,289 $ 610,839 $ 610,839 $ 431,851
             
Amortization (cumulative) $ 130,476 $ 243,144 $ 346,410 $ 418,418 $ 418,418 $ 291,271
Average amortization rate (%) 71% 67% 67% 68% 68% 67%
             
Multi-client Services investment (period)            
Cash $ 170,755 $ 177,746 $ 165,127 $ 51,355 $ 23,367 $ 37,429
Capitalized depreciation 20,369 16,901 11,329 2,591 895 3,117
Non-cash data swaps (1) 10,079 4,360 3,642 -- -- 4,288
Total $ 201,203 $ 199,007 $ 180,098 $ 53,946 $ 24,262 $ 44,834
             
Investment (cumulative)            
Cash $ 230,277 $ 408,023 $ 573,150 $ 624,505 $ 624,505 $ 487,793
Capitalized depreciation 27,136 44,037 55,366 57,957 57,957 50,113
Non-cash data swaps (1) 18,959 23,319 26,961 26,961 26,961 26,156
Total 276,372 475,379 655,477 709,423 709,423 564,062
             
Cumulative amortization 130,476 243,144 346,410 418,418 418,418 291,272
Multi-client net book value $ 145,896 $ 232,235 $ 309,067 $ 291,005 $ 291,005 $ 272,790
             
Multi-client Services backlog at period end $ 137,430 $ 122,781 $ 66,018 $ 26,658 $ 26,658 $ 126,125
             
Multi-client Services deferred balance at period end $ 41,059 $ 35,774 $ 20,010 $ 9,343 $ 9,343 $ 36,338
             
Net cash (cash revenue - cash investment), cumulative $ (64,192) $ (67,617) $ (81,564) $ (40,369) $ (40,369) $ (81,759)
             
Pre-commitments minus cash investment, cumulative $ (82,818) $ (134,562) $ (190,150) $ (199,125) $ (199,125) $ (174,015)
             
(1) Includes non-cash data swap investment recorded as deferred revenue.
 
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