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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


 

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006

OR

 

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

For the Transition Period From              to             .

Commission file number 1-10570

 


BJ SERVICES COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   63-0084140

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

4601 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, Texas   77041
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 462-4239

 


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  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  x    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ¨    NO  x

There were 321,499,034 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $.10 par value, outstanding as of May 8, 2006.

 



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BJ SERVICES COMPANY

INDEX

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

  

Item 1. Financial Statements

  

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations (Unaudited) - Three and Six months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

   3

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited) - March 31, 2006 and September 30, 2005

   4

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity and Other Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) – Six months ended March 31, 2006

   5

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - Six months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

   6

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

   7

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   25

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   41

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

   42

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

   43

Item 1A. Risk Factors

   45

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   45

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

   45

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   45

Item 5. Other Information

   46

Item 6. Exhibits

   46

 

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

BJ SERVICES COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
    Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Revenue

   $ 1,078,818     $ 795,863     $ 2,034,979     $ 1,533,645  

Operating expenses:

        

Cost of sales and services

     712,358       573,593       1,361,622       1,123,679  

Research and engineering

     15,574       13,083       30,727       25,545  

Marketing

     24,953       22,170       49,547       43,845  

General and administrative

     28,756       26,218       66,347       48,701  

Loss on disposal of assets

     1,848       392       1,856       1,330  
                                

Total operating expenses

     783,489       635,456       1,510,099       1,243,100  
                                

Operating income

     295,329       160,407       524,880       290,545  

Interest expense

     (155 )     (3,790 )     (290 )     (7,758 )

Interest income

     3,501       3,609       6,891       6,572  

Other income (expense) - net

     (748 )     (282 )     204       9,319  
                                

Income before income taxes

     297,927       159,944       531,685       298,678  

Income tax expense

     94,443       50,390       168,544       94,091  
                                

Net income

   $ 203,484     $ 109,554     $ 363,141     $ 204,587  
                                

Earnings per share:

        

Basic

   $ .63     $ .34     $ 1.12     $ .63  

Diluted

   $ .62     $ .33     $ 1.11     $ .62  

Weighted average shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     323,027       324,600       323,469       324,716  

Diluted

     326,859       329,716       327,421       329,962  

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

 

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BJ SERVICES COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

     March 31,
2006
   September 30,
2005

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 326,304    $ 356,508

Receivables - net

     801,500      695,359

Inventories - net

     

Products

     154,914      151,641

Work in process

     16,500      7,545

Parts

     107,592      75,905
             

Total inventories

     279,006      235,091

Deferred income taxes

     15,059      16,107

Prepaid expenses

     43,746      21,667

Other current assets

     20,809      10,161
             

Total current assets

     1,486,424      1,334,893

Property - net

     1,199,271      1,086,932

Deferred income taxes

     26,408      24,140

Goodwill

     885,212      885,212

Other assets

     67,553      65,743
             

Total Assets

   $ 3,664,868    $ 3,396,920
             

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 370,340    $ 326,632

Short-term borrowings

     496      3,390

Current portion of long-term debt

     —        78,984

Accrued employee compensation and benefits

     94,790      104,962

Income and other taxes

     99,238      59,444

Accrued insurance

     24,739      19,343

Other accrued liabilities

     98,350      91,460
             

Total current liabilities

     687,953      684,215

Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)

     

Deferred income taxes

     64,398      64,613

Other long-term liabilities

     173,229      164,339

Stockholders’ equity

     2,739,288      2,483,753
             

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 3,664,868    $ 3,396,920
             

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

 

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BJ SERVICES COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

    Common
Stock Shares
    Common
Stock
  Capital In
Excess of
Par
    Treasury
Stock
    Unearned
Compensation
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
  Total  

Balance, September 30, 2005

  323,411     $ 34,752   $ 1,016,333     $ (321,665 )   $ (9,195 )   $ 1,739,157     $ 24,371   $ 2,483,753  

Comprehensive income:

               

Net income

              159,657      

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

               

Cumulative translation adjustments

                416  

Total comprehensive income

                  160,073  

Reissuance of treasury stock for:

               

Stock options

  281           3,853         276         4,129  

Stock purchase plan

  572           7,635         5,113         12,748  

Director stock awards

  27         (355 )     355             —    

Adoption of SFAS 123(R) (Note 3)

        (9,195 )       9,195           —    

Stock based compensation

        5,431               5,431  

Tax benefit of stock options exercised

        980               980  

Purchase of treasury stock

  (538 )         (18,954 )           (18,954 )

Dividends declared

              (16,177 )       (16,177 )
                                                         

Balance, December 31, 2005

  323,753     $ 34,752   $ 1,013,194     $ (328,776 )   $ —       $ 1,888,026     $ 24,787   $ 2,631,983  
                                                         

Comprehensive income:

               

Net income

              203,484      

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

               

Cumulative translation adjustments

                734  

Total comprehensive income

                  204,218  

Reissuance of treasury stock for:

               

Stock options

  494           6,866         747         7,613  

Stock based compensation

        3,128               3,128  

Tax benefit of stock options exercised

        1,662               1,662  

Purchase of treasury stock

  (2,785 )         (93,122 )           (93,122 )

Dividends declared

              (16,194 )       (16,194 )
                                                         

Balance, March 31, 2006

  321,462     $ 34,752   $ 1,017,984     $ (415,032 )   $ —       $ 2,076,063     $ 25,521   $ 2,739,288  
                                                         

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

 

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BJ SERVICES COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $ 363,141     $ 204,587  

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

    

Minority interest

     1,372       1,131  

Amortization of unearned compensation

     —         3,141  

Loss on disposal of assets

     1,856       1,330  

Depreciation and amortization

     78,102       65,230  

Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation

     (2,645 )     —    

Deferred income taxes

     4,711       (23,886 )

Changes in:

    

Receivables

     (106,300 )     (82,417 )

Inventories

     (43,950 )     (29,407 )

Prepaid expenses

     (22,083 )     (10,304 )

Accounts payable

     43,836       16,184  

Current income tax

     45,406       18,570  

Other current assets

     (10,648 )     2,154  

Other current liabilities

     (2,450 )     7,166  

Other - net

     9,059       9,115  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     359,407       182,594  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Property additions

     (191,486 )     (132,607 )

Proceeds from disposal of assets

     5,759       4,256  

Proceeds from sale of U.S. Treasury securities

     —         229,930  
                

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (185,727 )     101,579  

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Repayments of short-term borrowings, net

     (2,894 )     (2,821 )

Repayments of long-term borrowings

     (79,000 )     —    

Dividends paid to shareholders

     (32,370 )     (25,931 )

Purchase of treasury stock

     (112,076 )     (41,866 )

Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation

     2,645       —    

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock purchase plan

     19,901       15,154  
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (203,794 )     (55,464 )

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (90 )     441  

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (30,204 )     229,150  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     356,508       424,725  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 326,304     $ 653,875  
                

Cash Paid for Interest and Taxes:

    

Interest

   $ 253     $ 4,038  

Taxes

     116,953       98,489  

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

 

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BJ SERVICES COMPANY

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 General

In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of BJ Services Company (the “Company”) include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position and statement of stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2006, and its results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 and cash flows for the six-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005. The consolidated condensed statement of financial position at September 30, 2005 is derived from the September 30, 2005 audited consolidated financial statements. Although management believes the disclosures in these financial statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 and cash flows for the six-month periods ended March 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Certain amounts for fiscal 2005 have been reclassified in the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.

Note 2 Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)

Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during each period and the assumed exercise of dilutive instruments (stock options, employee stock purchase plan, stock incentive awards, and director stock awards) less the number of treasury shares assumed to be purchased with the exercise proceeds using the average market price of the Company’s common stock for each of the periods presented.

The following table presents information necessary to calculate earnings per share for the periods presented (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Six Months Ended
March 31,
     2006    2005    2006    2005

Net income

   $ 203,484    $ 109,554    $ 363,141    $ 204,587

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

     323,027      324,600      323,469      324,716
                           

Basic earnings per share

   $ .63    $ .34    $ 1.12    $ .63
                           

 

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     Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Six Months Ended
March 31,
     2006    2005    2006    2005

Weighted-average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding:

           

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

     323,027      324,600      323,469      324,716

Assumed exercise of stock based compensation(1)

     3,832      5,116      3,952      5,246
                           
     326,859      329,716      327,421      329,962
                           

Diluted earnings per share

   $ .62    $ .33    $ 1.11    $ .62
                           

(1) For the three and six months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, no options were antidilutive.

Note 3 Employee Stock Plans

On October 1, 2005 the Company adopted SFAS No. 123-Revised 2004 (“SFAS 123(R)”), Share–Based Payment, using the modified prospective method. SFAS 123(R) is a revision of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (“SFAS 123”), and supersedes APB No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. Under SFAS 123(R), the cost of employee services received in exchange for stock is measured based on the grant-date fair value (with limited exceptions). That cost is to be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award (usually the vesting period). The fair value is to be estimated using an option-pricing model. Excess tax benefits, as defined in SFAS 123(R), are recognized as an addition to paid-in capital.

Under the modified prospective method, the Company began recognizing expense on October 1, 2005 on any unvested awards granted prior to the adoption date of October 1, 2005 expected to vest over the remaining vesting period of the awards. New awards granted after the adoption date will be expensed pro-ratably over the vesting period of the award. As stock based compensation expense is recognized based on awards ultimately expected to vest, the Company has reduced the expense for estimated forfeitures based on historical forfeiture rates. SFAS 123(R) requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods to reflect actual forfeitures.

On November 10, 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 123(R)-3, “Transition Election Related to Accounting for Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment Awards” (“FSP 123(R)-3”). FSP 123(R)-3 provides an alternative method of calculating excess tax benefits (the “APIC pool”) from the method defined in SFAS123(R). A one-time election to adopt the transition method in FSP 123(R)-3 is available to those entities adopting SFAS 123(R). Companies are required to make this one time election within one year from the initial adoption of SFAS 123(R) or the effective date of FSP 123(R)-3. The Company has calculated its APIC pool using the method outlined in SFAS 123(R) and is evaluating the potential impact of calculating the APIC pool under the alternative method outlined in FSP 123(R)-3. However, the impact of adoption from either method is not expected to materially affect the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

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The Company currently has four incentive plans and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that are affected by SFAS 123(R). The Company’s 1995 Incentive Plan, 1997 Incentive Plan, 2000 Incentive Plan and 2003 Incentive Plan (the “Plans”) provide for the granting of stock options to officers, key employees and non-employee directors at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the stock at the date of the grant and provides for director stock awards at no exercise price. The 1997 Incentive Plan and the 2000 Incentive Plan also provide for the granting of performance awards to the Company’s officers. The Company’s 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”) allows all employees to purchase shares of the Company’s Common Stock at 85% of market value on the first or last business day, whichever is lower, of the twelve-month plan period beginning each October 1. Purchases are limited to 10% of an employee’s regular salary.

Prior to October 1, 2005 the Company had adopted the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS 123 and accounted for substantially all of its stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in APB 25. Under APB 25, no compensation expense was recognized for stock options or the stock purchase plan. Compensation expense was recognized for the stock incentive awards and director stock awards.

Under SFAS 123(R), the Company’s unearned compensation balance at September 30, 2005 was reclassified to capital in excess of par on October 1, 2005. Stock based compensation expense was $3.9 million and $11.4 million for the three and six-months ended March 31, 2006. The following table summarizes stock based compensation expense recognized under SFAS 123(R) for the three and six-months ended March 31, 2006 and for three and six-months ended March 31, 2005 under APB 25, which was allocated as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
    Six months ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Cost of sales and services

   $ 995     $ 565     $ 2,293     $ 825  

Research and engineering

     387       233       891       334  

Marketing

     830       465       1,911       680  

General and administrative

     1,703       2,059       6,353       2,993  
                                

Stock based compensation expense(1)

     3,915       3,322       11,448       4,832  

Tax benefit

     (1,371 )     (1,163 )     (4,007 )     (1,691 )
                                

Stock based compensation expense, net of tax

   $ 2,544     $ 2,159     $ 7,441     $ 3,141  
                                

(1) Includes adjustment for actual forfeitures of stock incentive awards recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2006. See stock incentive awards below.

 

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The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006 compared with the pro forma effect on net income and earnings per share for the three and six months ended March 31, 2005 if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 to the Company’s stock options and shares reserved under the stock purchase plan (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
    Six months ended
March 31,
 
     Actual
2006
    Pro Forma
2005
    Actual
2006
    Pro Forma
2005
 

Net income, as reported

   $ 203,484     $ 109,554     $ 363,141     $ 204,587  

Add: total stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income, net of tax

     2,544       2,159       7,441       3,141  

Less: total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under SFAS 123(R) and SFAS 123, respectively, for all awards, net of tax

     (2,544 )     (4,398 )     (7,441 )     (7,650 )
                                

Net income

   $ 203,484     $ 107,315     $ 363,141     $ 200,078  
                                

Earnings per share:

        

Basic, as reported

   $ .63     $ .34     $ 1.12     $ .63  

Basic, pro forma

   $ .63     $ .33     $ 1.12     $ .62  

Diluted, as reported

   $ .62     $ .33     $ 1.11     $ .62  

Diluted, pro forma

   $ .62     $ .33     $ 1.11     $ .61  

Stock Options: The Plans provide for the granting of stock options to officers, key employees and non-employee directors at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the stock at the date of the grant. Options outstanding generally vest over three or four-year periods and are exercisable for periods ranging from seven to ten years.

Expected life was determined based on exercise history for the last ten years. On October 1, 2005, the Company began segregating the grants of options to officers and non-officers of the Company for fair value determination under SFAS 123(R) due to differences in exercise patterns. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company did not segregate grants into these groups. Beginning October 1, 2005, the Company calculated estimated volatility using historical daily price intervals to generate expected future volatility based on the appropriate expected lives of the options. Prior to October 1, 2005, the Company calculated volatility using historical daily, weekly and monthly price intervals to generate a reasonable range of expected future volatility and used a factor at the low end of the range in accordance with SFAS 123. The risk-free interest rate is based on observed U.S. Treasury rates appropriate for the expected lives of the options. The dividend yield is based on the Company’s history of dividend payouts.

 

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Compensation expense for the grant determined under SFAS 123(R) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

Officer grants

  

2006

Actual

   

2005

Pro forma

 

Expected life (years)

     5.0       4.7  

Interest rate

     4.4 %     3.6 %

Volatility

     42.8 %     30.4 %

Dividend yield

     0.6 %     0.7 %

Weighted-average fair value per share at grant date

   $ 14.76     $ 6.99  

Non-officer grants

            

Expected life (years)

     3.0       4.7  

Interest rate

     4.4 %     3.6 %

Volatility

     31.9 %     30.4 %

Dividend yield

     0.6 %     0.7 %

Weighted-average fair value per share at grant date

   $ 9.19     $ 6.99  

A summary of the status of the Company’s stock option activity and related information is presented below (in thousands, except per share prices):

 

     Six months ended
March 31, 2006
     Shares     Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price

Outstanding at October 1, 2005

   8,615     $ 14.68

Granted

   1,677       35.35

Exercised

   (777 )     15.03

Forfeited

   (239 )     26.56
        

Outstanding at March 31, 2006

   9,276       18.08
        

Options exercisable at March 31, 2006

   5,957       12.79

Weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted during the period

     $ 11.65

 

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The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of March 31, 2006 (in thousands, except per share prices and remaining contractual life):

 

     Options Outstanding    Options Exercisable

Range of Exercise Price

   Shares   

Weighted-
Average

Remaining
Contractual Life

   Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
   Shares    Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
$  0.00 –   3.54    305    2.5    $ 3.53    305    $ 3.53
    3.54 –   7.08    80    3.2      6.90    80      6.90
    7.08 – 10.61    282    1.7      8.95    282      8.95
  10.61 – 14.15    3,037    2.5      10.84    3,037      10.84
  14.15 – 17.69    2,327    3.8      15.70    1,702      15.70
  17.69 – 21.23    77    3.2      18.53    77      18.53
  21.23 – 24.77    1,589    5.6      23.13    474      23.13
  24.77 – 31.84    13    7.0      31.77    —        —  
  31.84 – 35.38    1,566    6.7      35.38    —        —  
                  
   9,276    4.1      18.12    5,957      12.79
                  

Director Stock Awards: In addition to stock options, non-employee directors may be granted an award of common stock of the Company with no exercise price (“restricted stock”). Restricted stock awards generally vest over a three year period. Compensation expense determined under SFAS 123(R) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the same assumptions as those used to calculate stock based compensation expense for non officer stock option grants. Prior to adopting SFAS 123(R), compensation expense for restricted stock awards was calculated in the same manner.

Stock Incentive Awards: For awards made under the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan and 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, the Company has reserved 1,005,414 Performance Units (“Units”), representing the maximum number of Units the officers could receive. Each Unit represents the right to receive from the Company at the end of a stipulated period one unrestricted share of Common Stock, contingent upon achievement of certain financial performance goals over the stipulated period. Under SFAS 123(R) compensation expense is recorded for the entire grant amount and will not be adjusted regardless of achievement level attained. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), the aggregate fair market value of the underlying shares granted under this plan was considered unearned compensation at the time of grant and was adjusted quarterly based on the then current market price for the Company’s common stock. Compensation expense was determined based on management’s current estimate of the likelihood of meeting the specific financial goals and expensed ratably over the stipulated period.

In addition to the award of Units, each officer is also awarded cash equal to their tax liability on the Units they receive, if any, at the end of the performance period. The Company has recorded the cash award as a liability and recognizes compensation expense for the cash award ratably over the performance period. The cash liability is marked to market quarterly according to SFAS 123(R), with the adjustment recorded to compensation expense.

 

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Under SFAS 123(R), the Company is recognizing compensation expense for grants of stock incentive awards based on the fair value at the date of the grant using a lattice model (Monte Carlo simulation). The Company has contracted a third party to perform this valuation. The fair values for each grant outstanding as of March 31, 2006 and assumptions used to determine the fair value are listed below:

 

Fiscal Year

   Granted    Forfeited    Outstanding    Volatility     Dividend
Yield
   

Fair value

per share

2006

   194,673    16,650    178,023    45.54 %   0.31 %   $ 31.62

2005

   282,912    25,150    257,762    52.05 %   0.60 %   $ 25.83

2004

   405,166    36,620    368,546    53.21 %   —       $ 15.89

Stock Purchase Plan: The Purchase Plan allows all employees to purchase shares of the Company’s Common Stock at 85% of market value on the first or last business day, whichever is lower, of the twelve-month plan period beginning each October. Purchases are limited to 10% of an employee’s regular salary. The Company has reserved a total of 565,433 shares for fiscal 2006 under the purchase plan. Compensation expense determined under SFAS 123(R) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

    

2006

Actual

   

2005

Pro forma

 

Expected life (years)

     1.0       1.0  

Interest rate

     4.1 %     2.8 %

Volatility

     29.6 %     14.6 %

Dividend yield

     0.6 %     —    

Weighted-average fair value per share at grant date

   $ 9.35     $ 6.98  

The Company calculated estimated volatility using historical daily prices based on the appropriate expected life of the stock purchase plan. The risk-free interest rate is based on observed U.S. Treasury rates appropriate for the expected life of the stock purchase plan. The dividend yield is based on the Company’s history of dividend payouts.

Note 4 Segment Information

The Company currently has thirteen operating segments for which separate financial information is available and that have separate management teams that are engaged in oilfield services. The results for these operating segments are evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and assessing performance. The operating segments have been aggregated into three reportable business segments: U.S./Mexico Pressure Pumping, International Pressure Pumping and Other Oilfield Services.

The U.S./Mexico Pressure Pumping business segment has two operating segments, the United States and Mexico, that provide both cementing services and stimulation services (consisting of fracturing, acidizing, sand control, nitrogen, coiled tubing and service tool services) provided throughout the United States and Mexico. These two operating segments have been aggregated into one reportable business segment because they offer the same type of services, have similar economic characteristics, have similar production processes and use the same methods to provide their services.

 

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The International Pressure Pumping business segment has six operating segments. Similar to U.S./Mexico Pressure Pumping, it includes cementing and stimulation services (consisting of fracturing, acidizing, sand control, nitrogen, coiled tubing and service tool services). These services are provided to customers in more than 48 countries in the major international oil and natural gas producing areas of Canada, Latin America, Europe and Africa, Asia Pacific, Russia and the Middle East. The operating segments have been aggregated into one reportable business segment because they have similar economic characteristics, offer the same type of services, have similar production processes and use the same methods in which products and services are provided. They also serve the same or similar customers, which include major multi-national, independent and national or state-owned oil companies.

The Other Oilfield Services business segment has five operating segments. These operating segments provide other oilfield services such as production chemical services, casing and tubular services, process and pipeline services and completion tools and completion fluids services in the U.S. and in select markets internationally. The operating segments have been aggregated into one reportable business segment as they all provide other oilfield services, serve same or similar customers and some of the operating segments share resources.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005. Operating segment performance is evaluated based on profit before tax. Intersegment sales and transfers are not material.

 

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Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s business segments is shown in the following table. The “Corporate” column includes corporate expenses not allocated to the operating segments.

Business Segments

 

     U.S./Mexico
Pressure
Pumping
  

International

Pressure

Pumping

  

Other

Oilfield

Services

   Corporate     Total
     (in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006

             

Revenues

   $ 566,896    $ 355,623    $ 156,299    $ —       $ 1,078,818

Operating income (loss)

     215,369      67,077      31,922      (19,039 )     295,329

Three Months Ended March 31, 2005

             

Revenues

   $ 389,373    $ 284,678    $ 121,611    $ 201     $ 795,863

Operating income (loss)

     116,808      45,518      14,497      (16,416 )     160,407

Six Months Ended March 31, 2006

             

Revenues

   $ 1,064,190    $ 671,617    $ 299,172    $ —       $ 2,034,979

Operating income (loss)

     390,848      124,467      57,075      (47,510 )     524,880

Identifiable assets

     1,141,536      1,299,381      593,712      630,239       3,664,868

Six Months Ended March 31, 2005

             

Revenues

   $ 764,826    $ 530,823    $ 237,632    $ 364     $ 1,533,645

Operating income (loss)

     224,532      76,588      20,926      (31,501 )     290,545

Identifiable assets

     972,633      1,139,041      562,889      847,124       3,521,687

A reconciliation from the segment information to consolidated income before income taxes is set forth below (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
    Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Total operating profit for Reportable segments

   $ 295,329     $ 160,407     $ 524,880     $ 290,545  

Interest expense

     (155 )     (3,790 )     (290 )     (7,758 )

Interest income

     3,501       3,609       6,891       6,572  

Other income (expense) – net

     (748 )     (282 )     204       9,319  
                                

Income before income taxes

   $ 297,927     $ 159,944     $ 531,685     $ 298,678  
                                

 

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Note 5 Debt

On February 1, 2006, the Company paid the remaining matured balance of its outstanding unsecured 7% Series B Notes of $79.0 million.

Note 6 Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

The Company, through performance of its service operations, is sometimes named as a defendant in litigation, usually relating to claims for bodily injuries or property damage (including claims for well or reservoir damage). The Company maintains insurance coverage against such claims to the extent deemed prudent by management. Further, through a series of acquisitions, the Company assumed responsibility for certain claims and proceedings made against the Western Company of North America, Nowsco Well Service Ltd., OSCA and other companies whose stock we acquired in connection with their businesses. Some, but not all, of such claims and proceedings will continue to be covered under insurance policies of the Company’s predecessors that were in place at the time of the acquisitions.

Although the outcome of the claims and proceedings against the Company (including Western, Nowsco and OSCA) cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that there are no existing claims or proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations for which it has not already provided.

Newfield Litigation

On April 4, 2002, a jury rendered a verdict adverse to OSCA in connection with litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Houston). The lawsuit, filed by Newfield Exploration on September 29, 2000, arose out of a blowout that occurred in 1999 on an offshore well owned by Newfield. The jury determined that OSCA’s negligence caused or contributed to the blowout and that it was responsible for 86% of the damages suffered by Newfield. The total damage amount awarded to Newfield was $15.6 million (excluding pre- and post-judgment interest). The Court delayed entry of the final judgment in this case pending the completion of the related insurance coverage litigation filed by OSCA against certain of its insurers and its former insurance broker. The Court elected to conduct the trial of the insurance coverage issues based upon the briefs of the parties. In the interim, the related litigation filed by OSCA against its former insurance brokers for errors and omissions in connection with the policies at issue in this case has been stayed. On February 28, 2003, the Court issued its final judgement in connection with the Newfield claims, based upon the jury’s verdict. At the same time, the Court issued rulings adverse to OSCA in connection with its claim for insurance coverage. Motions for New Trial were denied by the Judge and the case was appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, both with regard to the liability case and the insurance coverage issues. The Fifth circuit issued its ruling on April 12, 2006 finding against OSCA on the liability issues, but ruling in OSCA’s favor on insurance coverage. Based on a preliminary review of the opinion, OSCA should

 

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be entitled to insurance coverage to the extent the judgement exceeds approximately $3 million. One of the insurance carriers has filed a Motion for Re-hearing with the Fifth Circuit, which will likely delay the final resolution of the case. Great Lakes Chemical Corporation, (which owned the majority of the outstanding shares of OSCA at the time of the acquisition) agreed to indemnify the Company for 75% of any uninsured liability in excess of $3 million arising from the Newfield litigation. Taking this indemnity into account and without regard to the outcome of the insurance coverage dispute, the Company’s share of the verdict is approximately $5.6 million. The Company is fully reserved for its share of this liability.

Asbestos Litigation

In August 2004, certain predecessors of the Company were named as defendants in four lawsuits filed in the Circuit Courts of Jones and Smith Counties in Mississippi. These four lawsuits include 118 individual plaintiffs alleging that they suffer various illnesses from exposure to asbestos and seeking damages. The lawsuits assert claims of unseaworthiness, negligence, and strict liability, all based upon the status of the Company’s predecessors as Jones Act employers. These cases include numerous defendants and, in general, the defendants are all alleged to have been the Jones Act employers of these plaintiffs and/or manufactured, distributed or utilized products containing asbestos. The plaintiffs were required to complete data sheets specifying the companies they were employed by and the asbestos-containing products to which they were allegedly exposed. Through this process, approximately 25 plaintiffs have identified the Company or its predecessors as their employer. No products of the Company or its predecessors have been identified to date by any plaintiffs as having contained asbestos. Amended lawsuits have been filed by four individuals against the Company and the remainder of the original claims (114) have been dismissed. It is possible that as many as 21 other claimants who identified the Company or its predecessors as their employer could file suit against the Company, but they have not done so at this time. With regard to the remaining lawsuits, only minimal medical information regarding the alleged asbestos-related disease suffered by the plaintiffs has been provided. Accordingly, the Company is unable to estimate its potential exposure to these lawsuits. The Company and its predecessors in the past maintained insurance which may be available to respond to these claims. In addition to the Jones Act cases, the Company has been named in a small number of additional asbestos cases. The allegations in these cases vary, but generally include claims that the Company provided some unspecified product or service which contained or utilized asbestos. Some of the allegations involve claims that the Company is the successor to the Byron Jackson Company. To date, the Company has been successful in obtaining dismissals of such cases without any payment in settlements or judgments, although some remain pending at the present time. The Company intends to defend itself vigorously in all of these cases and, based on the information available to the Company at this time, the Company does not expect the outcome of these lawsuits, individually or collectively, to have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows; however, there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome of these lawsuits or additional similar lawsuits, if any, that may be filed.

 

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Environmental

Federal, state and local laws and regulations govern the Company’s operation of underground fuel storage tanks. Rather than incur additional costs to restore and upgrade tanks as required by regulations, management has opted to remove the existing tanks. The Company has completed the removal of these tanks and has remedial cleanups in progress related to the tank removals. In addition, the Company is conducting environmental investigations and remedial actions at current and former company locations and, along with other companies, is currently named as a potentially responsible party at four waste disposal sites owned by third parties. An accrual of approximately $3.3 million has been established for such environmental matters, which is management’s best estimate of the Company’s portion of future costs to be incurred. Insurance is also maintained for some environmental liabilities.

Lease and Other Long-Term Commitments

In 1999, the Company contributed certain pumping service equipment to a limited partnership. The Company owns a 1% interest in the limited partnership. The equipment is used to provide services to the Company’s customers for which the Company pays a service fee over a period of at least six years, but not more than 13 years, at approximately $12 million annually. This is accounted for as an operating lease. The Company assessed the terms of this agreement and determined it was a variable interest entity as defined in FIN 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. However, the Company was not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, and therefore, consolidation was not required. The transaction resulted in a gain that is being deferred and amortized over 13 years. The balance of the deferred gain was $19.1 million and $22.1 million as of March 31, 2006 and September 30, 2005, respectively. The agreement permits substitution of equipment within the partnership as long as the implied fair value of the new property transferred in at the date of substitution equals or exceeds the implied fair value, as defined, of the current property in the partnership that is being replaced. In September 2010, the Company has the option, but not the obligation, to purchase the pumping service equipment for approximately $32 million. The Company currently has the intent to exercise this option.

In 1997, the Company contributed certain pumping service equipment to a limited partnership. The Company owns a 1% interest in the limited partnership. The equipment is used to provide services to the Company’s customers for which the Company pays a service fee over a period of at least eight years, but not more than 13 years, at approximately $10 million annually. This is accounted for as an operating lease. The Company assessed the terms of this agreement and determined it was a variable interest entity as defined in FIN 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. However, the Company was not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, and therefore, consolidation was not required. The transaction resulted in a gain that is being deferred and amortized over 12 years. The balance of the deferred gain was $0.1 million and $0.3 million as of March 31, 2006 and September 30, 2005, respectively. The agreement permits substitution of equipment within the partnership as long as the implied fair value of the new property transferred in at the date of substitution equals or exceeds the implied fair value, as defined, of the current property in the partnership that is being replaced. In June 2009, the Company has the option, but not the obligation, to purchase the pumping service equipment for approximately $27 million. The Company currently has the intent to exercise this option.

 

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Contractual Obligations

The Company routinely issues Parent Company Guarantees (“PCG’s”) in connection with service contracts entered into by the Company’s subsidiaries. The issuance of these PCG’s is frequently a condition of the bidding process imposed by the Company’s customers for work in countries outside of North America. The PCG’s typically provide that the Company guarantees the performance of the services by the Company’s local subsidiary. The term of these PCG’s varies with the length of the service contract.

The Company arranges for the issuance of a variety of bank guarantees, performance bonds and standby letters of credit. The vast majority of these are issued in connection with contracts the Company, or a subsidiary, has entered into with customers. The customer has the right to call on the bank guarantee, performance bond or standby letter of credit in the event that the Company, or the subsidiary, defaults in the performance of services. These instruments are required as a condition to the Company, or the subsidiary, being awarded the contract, and are typically released upon completion of the contract. The balance of these instruments are predominantly standby letters of credit issued in connection with a variety of the Company’s financial obligations, such as in support of fronted insurance programs, claims administration funding, certain employee benefit plans and temporary importation bonds. The following table summarizes the Company’s other commercial commitments as of March 31, 2006 (in thousands):

 

    

Total
Amounts
Committed

   Amount of commitment expiration per period

Other Commercial Commitments

      Less than
1 Year
   1–3
Years
   4–5
Years
   Over 5
Years

Standby Letters of Credit

   $ 37,157    $ 37,153    $ 4    $ —      $ —  

Guarantees

     219,884      153,640      51,659      11,680      2,905
                                  

Total Other Commercial Commitments

   $ 257,041    $ 190,793    $ 51,663    $ 11,680    $ 2,905
                                  

Note 7 Supplemental Financial Information

Other income (expense), net for the three and six months ended March 31 is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Minority interest

   $ (601 )   $ (725 )   $ (1,372 )   $ (1,131 )

Non-operating net foreign exchange loss

     (565 )     (186 )     (710 )     (337 )

Recovery of misappropriated funds

     —         —         2,790       9,020  

Other, net

     418       629       (504 )     1,767  
                                

Other income (expense), net

   $ (748 )   $ (282 )   $ 204     $ 9,319  
                                

In October 2004 the Company received a report from a whistleblower alleging that its Asia Pacific Region Controller had misappropriated Company funds in fiscal 2001. The Company began an internal investigation into the misappropriation and whether other inappropriate actions occurred

 

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in the Region. The Region Controller admitted to multiple misappropriations totaling approximately $9.0 million during a 30-month period ended April 2002. The misappropriations of approximately $9.0 million were repaid to the Company and the Region Controller’s employment was terminated. Although unauthorized, the misappropriations were an expense of the Company in the form of theft that were recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in periods prior to April 2002. The $9.0 million repayment represents a gain contingency and was reflected in Other Income in the Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 in accordance with SFAS 5, Accounting for Contingencies.

The Company is continuing to investigate whether additional funds were misappropriated beyond the $9.0 million originally identified and investigate other possible inappropriate actions. To date, the Company has identified an additional $1.7 million that it believes was misappropriated by the former Region Controller. Although unauthorized, the additional $1.7 million of likely misappropriation was an expense of the Company that was recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in periods prior to April 2002. As the Company continues its investigation, further adjustments may be recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, but no material adjustments are known at this time.

In October 2004, the Company also received whistleblower allegations that illegal payments to foreign officials were made in the Asia Pacific Region. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors engaged independent counsel to conduct a separate investigation to determine whether any such illegal payments were made. As previously disclosed, the investigation, which is continuing, found information indicating a significant likelihood that payments, which may have been illegal, were made to government officials in the Asia Pacific Region aggregating approximately $2.6 million over several years.

Thereafter, in December 2005, the Company received a payment of approximately $2.8 million from the Asia Pacific Region in connection with the ongoing investigation there. The Audit Committee is investigating issues related to this payment and its relationship to the $2.6 million of payments described above. The $2.8 million repayment represents a gain contingency and was reflected in Other Income in the Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 in accordance with SFAS 5, Accounting for Contingencies.

The Company has voluntarily disclosed information found in the special Audit Committee investigation to the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and is engaged in ongoing discussions with these authorities as they review the matter.

The Company and the special investigation by the Audit Committee are continuing to investigate other payments of approximately $10 million in the Asia Pacific Region (beyond those referenced above). In some cases, the Company has not yet been able to establish the legitimacy of the transactions reflected in the underlying documents and in other cases there are questions about the adequacy of the underlying documents to support the accounting entries. Such payments may prove to have been proper, but due to circumstances surrounding the payments, the Company continues to investigate to determine whether theft or other improprieties may have been involved. Such payments have been previously expensed, and therefore the Company believes that no additional expense is required to be recorded for such payments.

 

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In connection with discussions regarding possible illegal payments in the Asia Pacific Region, U.S. government officials raised a question whether the Company had made illegal payments to a contractor or intermediary to obtain business in a country in Central Asia. The Audit Committee is investigating this question. The Company has voluntarily disclosed information found in the investigation to the DOJ and SEC and is engaged in ongoing discussions with these authorities as they review the matter.

The DOJ, SEC and other authorities have a broad range of civil and criminal sanctions under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other laws, which they may seek to impose against corporations and individuals in appropriate circumstances including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, disgorgement, fines, penalties and modifications to business practices and compliance programs. Such agencies and authorities have entered into agreements with, and obtained a range of sanctions against, several public corporations and individuals arising from allegations of improper payments and deficiencies in books and records and internal controls, whereby civil and criminal penalties were imposed, including in some cases multi-million dollar fines and other sanctions. We are in discussions with the DOJ and SEC regarding certain of the matters described above. It is not possible to accurately predict at this time when any of these matters will be resolved. Based on current information, we cannot predict the outcome of such investigations, whether we will reach resolution through such discussions or what, if any, actions may be taken by the DOJ, SEC or other authorities or the effect it may have on our consolidated financial statements.

As discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended September 30, 2005, the misappropriations and related accounting adjustments in the Asia Pacific Region were possible because of certain internal control operating deficiencies. During fiscal 2002, the Company implemented policy changes worldwide for disbursements. In March 2005, the Company assigned a new Controller, an Assistant Controller and several new accountants to the Asia Pacific region. In addition, we have put in place Control and Process Improvement Managers at each of our regional bases world-wide to document, enhance and test our control processes. The Company has also made several enhancements to its accounting policies and procedures. In 2005 the Company adopted new policies and procedures for the retention of international commercial agents.

 

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Note 8 Employee Benefit Plans

The Company has a U.S. Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Defined Benefit Plans, and a Postretirement Benefit Plan, which are described in more detail in Note 9 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005. Below is the amount of net periodic benefit costs recognized under each plan for the three and six months ended March 31 (in thousands):

Defined Benefit Plans

 

     Three Months Ended  
     U.S.     Non-U.S.  
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Service cost for benefits earned

   $ —       $ —       $ 1,594     $ 1,206  

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

     896       957       2,058       1,902  

Expected return on plan assets

     (1,433 )     (1,336 )     (2,329 )     (1,725 )

Recognized actuarial loss

     —         —         508       552  

Net amortization and deferral

     147       147       27       19  
                                

Net pension (income) cost

   $ (390 )   $ (232 )   $ 1,858     $ 1,954  
                                
     Six Months Ended  
     U.S.     Non-U.S.  
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Service cost for benefits earned

   $ —       $ —       $ 3,188     $ 2,412  

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

     1,792       1,914       4,116       3,804  

Expected return on plan assets

     (2,866 )     (2,672 )     (4,658 )     (3,450 )

Recognized actuarial loss

     —         —         1,016       1,104  

Net amortization and deferral

     294       294       54       38  
                                

Net pension (income) cost

   $ (780 )   $ (464 )   $ 3,716     $ 3,908  
                                

In fiscal 2006, the Company will have a minimum pension funding requirement of $6.6 million for the defined benefit plans. Contributions in the amount of $3.8 million were made during the six months ended March 31, 2006. These contributions have been and are expected to be funded by cash flows from operating activities.

Postretirement Benefit Plan

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Six Months Ended
March 31,
     2006    2005    2006    2005

Service cost for benefits attributed to service during the period

   $ 867    $ 824    $ 1,734    $ 1,648

Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation

     717      658      1,434      1,316
                           

Net periodic postretirement benefit cost

   $ 1,584    $ 1,482    $ 3,168    $ 2,964
                           

The Company expects to contribute $1.2 million to the post retirement plan in fiscal 2006, which represents the anticipated claims.

 

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Note 9 Equity

On January 31, 2006, the Company’s stockholders approved a charter amendment increasing the authorized number of shares of common stock from 380,000,000 shares to 910,000,000 shares.

On March 1, 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an expansion of the Company’s stock repurchase program. The Board action increased the Company’s repurchase authority by $450 million. At March 2, 2006, the Company had $491 million remaining purchase authority.

Note 10 New Accounting Standards

In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154 (“SFAS 154”), Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. This is a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes and SFAS No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. Under SFAS 154, all voluntary changes in accounting principle as well as changes pursuant to accounting pronouncements that do not include specific transition requirements, must be applied retrospectively to prior periods’ financial statements. Retrospective application requires the cumulative effect of the change be reflected in the carrying value of assets and liabilities as of the first period presented and the offsetting adjustments are recorded to beginning retained earnings. Each period presented must be adjusted to reflect the period specific effects of applying the change. Also, under the new statement, a change in accounting estimate continues to be accounted for in the period of change and in future periods if necessary. Corrections of errors should continue to be reported by restating prior period financial statements as of the beginning of the first period presented, if material. The statement is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The Company will adopt SFAS 154 on October 1, 2006. Adoption will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations, since SFAS 154 is to be applied prospectively.

In October 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the “Act”) was signed into law. The Act contains new provisions that may impact the Company’s U.S. income tax liability beginning in the current fiscal year. The Act provides a deduction for income from qualified domestic production activities, which will be phased in from 2005 through 2010. Under the guidance in FASB Staff Position No. 109-1, Application of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” to the Tax Deduction on Qualified Production Activities Provided by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, the deduction will be treated as a “special deduction” as described in FASB Statement No. 109. As such, the special deduction has no effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities existing at the enactment date. Rather, the impact of this deduction will be reported in the period in which the deduction is claimed on our tax return.

In December 2004, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 109–2 (“FSP 109–2”), Accounting and Disclosure Guidance for the Foreign Repatriation Provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, which provides guidance with respect to recording the potential impact of the repatriation provisions of the Act under SFAS No. 109 on a company’s income tax expense and deferred tax liability. FSP 109–2 states that a company is allowed time beyond the financial reporting period of enactment to evaluate the effect of the Act on its plan for reinvestment or repatriation of foreign earnings for purposes of applying SFAS No. 109. The Company is planning to remit

 

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qualifying dividends from its foreign subsidiaries of $65 million this fiscal year to claim the benefits of this provision of the Act. Furthermore, the Company believes that any residual U.S. tax liability from this planned repatriation would be fully offset with usable excess foreign tax credits for the Company.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Business

The Company is engaged in providing pressure pumping services and other oilfield services to the oil and natural gas industry worldwide. Services are provided through three business segments: U.S./Mexico Pressure Pumping, International Pressure Pumping, and Other Oilfield Services.

The U.S./Mexico and International Pressure Pumping segments provide stimulation and cementing services to the petroleum industry throughout the world. Stimulation services are designed to improve the flow of oil and natural gas from producing formations. Cementing services consists of pumping a cement slurry into a well between the casing and the wellbore to isolate fluids that might otherwise damage the casing and/or affect productivity, or that could migrate to different zones, primarily during the drilling and completion phase of a well. See “Business” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended September 30, 2005 for more information on these operations.

The Other Oilfield Services segment consists of production chemical services, casing and tubular services, process and pipeline services and completion tools and completion fluids services in the U.S. and select markets internationally.

Market Conditions

The Company’s worldwide operations are primarily driven by the number of oil and natural gas wells being drilled, the depth and drilling conditions of such wells, the number of well completions and the level of workover activity. Drilling activity, in turn, is largely dependent on the price of crude oil and natural gas. These market factors often lead to volatility in the Company’s revenue and profitability, especially in the United States and Canada, where the Company historically has generated in excess of 50% of its revenue. Historical market conditions are reflected in the table below:

 

    

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Six Months Ended

March 31,

     2006    % Change     2005    2006    % Change     2005

Rig Count: (1)

               

U.S.

     1,519    19 %     1,279      1,499    19 %     1,264

International(2) (3)

     1,561    17 %     1,336      1,502    17 %     1,280

Commodity Prices (average):

               

Crude Oil (West Texas Intermediate)

   $ 63.33    27 %   $ 49.83    $ 61.68    26 %   $ 49.06

Natural Gas (Henry Hub)

   $ 7.70    20 %   $ 6.44    $ 10.02    56 %   $ 6.41

(1) Estimate of drilling activity as measured by average active drilling rigs based on Baker Hughes Incorporated rig count information.
(2) Includes Mexico rig count of 85 and 114 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and 89 and 111 for the six-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
(3) In the quarter ended March 31, 2006, Baker Hughes Incorporated began excluding Iran and Sudan rig counts from its published rig count information. International rig count for the three and six months ended March 31, 2005 have been adjusted to exclude Iran and Sudan for comparability.

 

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U.S. Rig Count

Demand for the Company’s pressure pumping services in the U.S. is primarily driven by oil and natural gas drilling activity, which tends to be extremely volatile, depending on the current and anticipated prices of oil and natural gas. During the last 10 years, the lowest annual U.S. rig count averaged 601 in fiscal 1999 and the highest annual U.S. rig count averaged 1,323 in fiscal 2005. If rig count levels for the remainder of fiscal year 2006 are consistent with those seen during the six months ended March 31, 2006, then the fiscal 2006 annual average rig count will exceed the fiscal 2005 average rig count.

International Rig Count

Many countries in which the Company operates are subject to political, social and economic risks which may cause volatility within any given country. However, the Company’s international revenue in total is less volatile because we operate in approximately 48 countries, which provides a reduction of exposure to any one country. Due to the significant investment and complexity of international projects, management believes drilling decisions relating to such projects tend to be evaluated and monitored with a longer-term perspective with regard to oil and natural gas pricing. Additionally, the international market is dominated by major oil companies and national oil companies which tend to have different objectives and more operating stability than the typical independent producer in North America. During the last 10 years, the lowest annual international rig count (including Canada) averaged 828 in fiscal 1999 and the highest annual international rig count averaged 1,311 in fiscal 2005. If rig count levels for the remainder of fiscal year 2006 are consistent with those seen during the six months ended March 31, 2006, then the fiscal 2006 annual average rig count will exceed the fiscal 2005 average rig count.

During the three and six months ended March 31, 2006, active international drilling rigs (excluding Canada) averaged 896 and 883, respectively, compared to 815 and 810 rigs for the three and six months ended March 31, 2005, respectively. Canadian drilling activity averaged 665 and 619 active drilling rigs for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006, respectively, compared to 521 and 470 rigs for the three and six months ended March 31, 2005, respectively.

 

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth selected key operating statistics reflecting the Company’s financial results (in millions):

 

    

Three Months Ended

March 31,

   

Six Months Ended

March 31,

 
     2006     % Change     2005     2006     % Change     2005  

Consolidated revenue

   $ 1,078.8     36 %   $ 795.9     $ 2,035.0     33 %   $ 1,533.6  

Revenue by segment:

            

U.S./Mexico Pressure Pumping

     566.9     46 %     389.4       1,064.2     39 %     764.8  

International Pressure Pumping

     355.6     25 %     284.7       671.6     27 %     530.8  

Other Oilfield Services

     156.3     29 %     121.6       299.2     26 %     237.6  

Corporate

     —           .2       —         .4  

Consolidated operating income

   $ 295.3     84 %   $ 160.4     $ 524.9     81 %   $ 290.5  

Operating income by segment:

            

U.S./Mexico Pressure Pumping

     215.4     84 %     116.8       390.8     74 %     224.5  

International Pressure Pumping

     67.1     47 %     45.5       124.5     63 %     76.6  

Other Oilfield Services

     31.9     120 %     14.5       57.1     173 %     20.9  

Corporate

     (19.0 )       (16.4 )     (47.5 )       (31.5 )

Consolidated Revenue and Operating Income: For the three months ended March 31, 2006, revenue increased primarily due to increased drilling activity and pricing improvements in the U.S. and Canada along with increased activity in all of our international markets except Mexico and Russia. In addition, all of the operating segments within Other Oilfield Services contributed to the increase in revenue as a result of increased activity.

Operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2006 increased due to higher revenue as described above, with all of our segments showing an increase from the same period in prior year. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, consolidated operating income margins improved to 27% from 20% reported in fiscal 2005. For the six months ended March 31, 2006, consolidated operating income margins improved to 26% compared to 19% for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increases for the three and six months ended were largely due to the improved pricing in the U.S. and Canada discussed above.

See discussion below on individual segments for further revenue and operating income variance details.

Outlook: As stated under “Market Conditions” above, the Company’s worldwide operations are primarily driven by the number of oil and natural gas wells being drilled, the depth and drilling conditions of such wells, the number of well completions and the level of workover activity. Drilling activity, in turn, is largely dependent on the price of crude oil and natural gas. Drilling activity both in the U.S. and International markets during the first six months of fiscal 2006 have been the highest since 1985. If the price of crude oil and natural gas for the remainder of fiscal 2006 remain consistent with the average prices for these commodities for the six months ended March 31, 2006, the Company expects activity for the remainder of fiscal 2006 to surpass the fiscal 2005 activity levels both in the U.S. and International markets.

 

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The Company’s results of operations also depend heavily on pricing. During the first six months of fiscal 2006, the Company has experienced improved pricing in both the U.S. and Canadian markets and expects this trend to continue for the remainder of fiscal 2006. The Company has issued a new U.S. price book, with an increase in U.S. pricing effective May 1, 2006. The degree of customer acceptance of the price book increase depends on activity levels and competitive pressures.

The Company expects to experience a normal decline in Canadian results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2006, as the market enters spring break up in Canada. Spring break up is the period during which heavy drilling and other equipment is not permitted to travel on the roads.

U.S./Mexico Pressure Pumping Segment

Results for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

Price improvements in the U.S. and a 19% increase in U.S. drilling activity compared to the same period in prior year drove the revenue increase for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Two U.S. price book increases have occurred since the quarter ended March 31, 2005. On May 1, 2005, a U.S. price book was issued, averaging a 15% price increase over the May 2004 U.S. price book. Another U.S. price book was then issued on November 1, 2005, averaging an 11% price increase over the May 2005 U.S. price book. The degree of customer acceptance of the price book increase depends on activity levels and competitive pressures. Continued activity declines in Mexico as well as the loss of the Company’s contract in the Burgos area slightly reduced the revenue improvements provided by the U.S. market. Average rig count for Mexico decreased 25% for the three months ended March 31, 2006, compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.

The increase in operating income was primarily due to the increases in revenue described above. The pricing improvements described above also directly increased operating income without any associated cost. In addition, labor efficiencies were achieved through an increase in activity without a proportional increase in headcount, thereby increasing employee utilization per job. Average headcount increased 11% for the three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to the same period in the prior year, with revenue increasing 46%. Labor efficiencies are also being obtained through utilization of newer, more efficient and more modern equipment (see the “Business” section in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2005 for information on the U.S. fleet recapitalization initiative).

Results for the six-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

The revenue increase for the six months ended March 31, 2006 resulted from the U.S. pricing improvements discussed above as well as increases in U.S. drilling activity. The average U.S. rig count for the six months ended March 31, 2006, increased 19% compared to the same period in prior year. As with the three months ended March 31, 2006, declines in Mexico drilling activity and a loss in revenue from the Company’s contract in the Burgos area slightly offset the revenue increases experience by the U.S.

 

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The increase in operating income was primarily driven by the U.S. price improvements and the overall labor efficiencies as discussed previously. Similar to above, average headcount increased 11% compared to the same period in the prior year, with revenue increasing 39%.

International Pressure Pumping Segment

Results for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

The following table summarizes the change in revenue for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 for each of the operating segments of International Pressure Pumping:

 

     % change in
Revenue
 

Europe/Africa

   8 %

Middle East

   19 %

Asia Pacific

   50 %

Russia

   -9 %

Latin America

   28 %

Canada

   31 %

Canada led the overall increase in revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2006 due to continued pricing improvements and increases in drilling activity in the region. Activity increases in New Zealand and Thailand within the Asia Pacific region and Venezuela, Argentina, and Brazil within the Latin America region were also significant contributors to the increase in revenue. Kazakhstan drilling activity increases and Saudi Arabia coil tubing and drilling activity increases were the primary factors for the Middle East increase in revenue during the period. Revenue improved in Europe/Africa due primarily to an increase in stimulation vessel work performed. In Russia, extreme winter weather prohibited operations for 23 days during the period causing the decrease in revenue for this operating segment.

Operating income increased as a result of the revenue increases in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Latin American regions as discussed above. Also, similar to the U.S./Mexico Pressure Pumping segment labor efficiencies were achieved during the period. The headcount for the three months ended March 31, 2006 increased 4% compared to the same period in prior year, while revenue increased 25%.

 

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Results for the six-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

The following table summarizes the change in revenue for the six-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 for each of the operating segments of International Pressure Pumping:

 

     % change in
Revenue
 

Europe/Africa

   14 %

Middle East

   30 %

Asia Pacific

   29 %

Russia

   8 %

Latin America

   27 %

Canada

   32 %

Canadian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American operations were the primary contributors to the increase in revenue from the prior year. Canadian drilling activity increased 32% compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year, and the region also experienced improved pricing. The Middle East increase was largely due to blowout work in Bangladesh and activity increases in Saudi Arabia. Activity growth in Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil led to the revenue increase in Latin America. Average drilling activity in Latin America increased 11% during the period compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Operating income increased as a result of the improved revenues in Canada, Middle East, and Latin America as described above, as well as the improved margins from the increased North Sea operations. As with the three months ended March 31, 2006, operating income during the six months ended March 31, 2006 also benefited from labor efficiencies. The headcount for the six months ended March 31, 2006 increased 4% compared to the same period in prior year, while revenue increased 27%.

Other Oilfield Services Segment

Results for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

The following table summarizes the change in revenue for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 for each of the operating segments of Other Oilfield Services:

 

     % change in
Revenue
 

Tubular Services

   20 %

Process & Pipeline Services

   18 %

Chemical Services

   46 %

Completion Tools

   40 %

Completion Fluids

   32 %

Increased revenue from Completion Fluids, Chemical Services, and Completion Tools provided the majority of the revenue increase within Other Oilfield Services during the three months ended March 31, 2006 when compared to the same period in the prior year. Both the Completion Fluids and the Chemical Services increase in revenue were attributable to increased activity in the

 

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U.S. market, while the Completion Tools revenue increase was due to increased activity in Brazil and India. The Tubular Services and Process and Pipeline services increases were due to overall activity increases.

Operating income for Other Oilfield Services increased to 20% for the three months ended March 31, 2006 compared to 12% for the same period in prior year, with the revenue increases described above being the cause for to the increase.

Results for the six-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005

The following table summarizes the change in revenue for the six-month periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 for each of the operating segments of Other Oilfield Services:

 

     % Change in
Revenue
 

Tubular Services

   20 %

Process & Pipeline Services

   13 %

Chemical Services

   41 %

Completion Tools

   43 %

Completion Fluids

   31 %

As with the three months ended March 31, 2006, the increase in revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2006 was largely due to contributions from Completion Fluids, Chemical Services, and Completion Tools as discussed above. These increases were complemented by increases in revenue from both Tubular Services and Process and Pipeline Services activity.

Operating income for Other Oilfield Services increased to 19% for the first six months of fiscal 2006 compared to 9% for the first six months of fiscal 2005, with the revenue increases described above being the primary contributor to the increase.

Other Expenses

The following table sets forth the Company’s other operating expenses as a percentage of revenue:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
    Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Research and engineering

   1.4 %   1.6 %   1.5 %   1.7 %

Marketing expense

   2.3 %   2.8 %   2.4 %   2.9 %

General and administrative expense

   2.7 %   3.3 %   3.3 %   3.2 %

Research and engineering and marketing expense: These expenses have increased for three and six months ended March 31, 2006 compared to the same periods in the prior fiscal year. However, as a percent of revenue, each of these expenses have decreased. This is due to our revenue increasing at a higher rate than expenses related to research and engineering and marketing.

 

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General and administrative expense: For the three months ended March 31, 2006 general and administrative expense has increased as a result of an increase in professional fees of $2.1 million related to our compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Section 404”) compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. However, as a percent of revenue, these expenses have decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2006. This is due to our revenue increasing at a higher rate than our general and administrative expense, which are mostly fixed expenses.

For the six months ended March 31, 2006, these expenses have increased due to professional fees of $9.0 million related to our compliance with Section 404, and an increase in stock based compensation expense of $3.4 million related to the Company’s adoption of SFAS 123(R) on October 1, 2005.

The following table shows a comparison of interest expense, interest income, and other income (expense), net (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
    Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Interest expense

   $ (155 )   $ (3,790 )   $ (290 )   $ (7,758 )

Interest income

     3,501       3,609       6,891       6,572  

Other income (expense) – net

     (748 )     (282 )     204       9,319  

Interest Expense and Interest Income: Interest expense decreased $3.6 million and $7.5 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006, respectively, compared to the same periods in prior year. The decrease was caused by the Company’s redemption of all of its outstanding Convertible Senior Notes for $422.4 million in April 2005. Also, on February 1, 2006, the Company paid the remaining balance of its outstanding unsecured 7% Series B Notes of $79.0 million.

Interest income decreased $0.1 million and increased $0.3 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2006, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, as a result of cash and cash equivalents balances.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historical Cash Flow

The following table sets forth the historical cash flows (in millions):

 

     Six Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005  

Cash flow from operations

   $ 359.4     $ 182.6  

Cash flow (used) in / provided by investing

     (185.7 )     101.6  

Cash flow (used) in financing

     (203.8 )     (55.4 )

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (.1 )     .4  
                

Change in cash and cash equivalents

   $ (30.2 )   $ 229.2  

The Company’s working capital increased $147.8 million at March 31, 2006 compared to September 30, 2005, principally as a result of increased activity which resulted in higher cash flow from operations. Accounts receivable increased $106.3 million and inventory increased $44.0 million primarily as a result of an increase in U.S. and Canadian activity levels.

The cash flow used in investing was almost entirely due to $191.5 million of purchases of property, plant, and equipment during the six months ended March 31, 2006.

Cash flows used in financing consisted of $112.1 million in repurchases of the Company’s stock, $79.0 million to repay the Company’s outstanding unsecured 7% Series B Notes, and $32.4 million in dividends paid during the six months ended March 31, 2006. The cash outflows were slightly reduced by proceeds received during the same period in the amount of $19.9 million for employee stock purchases and stock option exercises.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash flows from operations are expected to be the Company’s primary source of liquidity in fiscal 2006. Our sources of liquidity also include cash and cash equivalents of $326.3 million at March 31, 2006 and the available financing facilities listed below (in millions):

 

Financing Facility

  

Expiration

   Borrowings at
March 31, 2006
   Available at
March 31, 2006

Revolving Credit Facility

   June 2009      —      $ 400.0

Discretionary

   Various times within the next 12 months    $ 0.5    $ 44.3

In June 2004, the Company replaced its then existing credit facility with a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) that permits borrowings up to $400 million in principal amount. The Revolving Credit Facility includes a $50 million sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit and a $20 million sublimit for swingline loans. Swingline loans have short-term

 

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maturities. Any amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility become due and payable in June 2009. Interest on outstanding borrowings is charged based on prevailing market rates. The Company is charged various fees in connection with the Revolving Credit Facility, including a commitment fee based on the average daily unused portion of the commitment, totaling $0.3 million for the six months ended March 31, 2006. In addition, the Revolving Credit Facility charges a utilization fee on all outstanding loans and letters of credit when usage of the Revolving Credit Facility exceeds 33%, though there were no such charges in fiscal 2006 to date or in fiscal 2005. There were no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility at March 31, 2006.

The Revolving Credit Facility includes various customary covenants and other provisions, including the maintenance of certain profitability and solvency ratios, none of which materially restrict the Company’s activities. The Company is currently in compliance with all covenants imposed by the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility.

In addition to the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company had $44.3 million available in various unsecured, discretionary lines of credit at March 31, 2006, which expire at various dates within the next 12 months. There are no requirements for commitment fees or compensating balances in connection with these lines of credit, and interest on borrowings is based on prevailing market rates. There was $0.5 million and $3.4 million in outstanding borrowings under these lines of credit at March 31, 2006 and September 30, 2005, respectively.

Management believes that cash flows from operations combined with cash and cash equivalents, the Revolving Credit Facility and other discretionary credit facilities provide the Company with sufficient capital resources and liquidity to manage its routine operations, meet debt service obligations, fund projected capital expenditures, repurchase common stock, pay a regular quarterly dividend and support the development of our short-term and long-term operating strategies. If the discretionary lines of credit are not renewed, or if borrowings under these lines of credit otherwise become unavailable, the Company expects to refinance this debt by arranging additional committed bank facilities or through other long-term borrowing alternatives.

At September 30, 2005, the Company had issued and outstanding $79.0 million of unsecured 7% Series B Notes due February 1, 2006, net of discount. The Company repaid this debt obligation with available cash on the maturity date, February 1, 2006.

Cash Requirements

The Company anticipates capital expenditures to be $450 million in fiscal 2006, compared to $324 million in fiscal 2005. The 2006 capital expenditure program is expected to consist primarily of spending for the enhancement of the Company’s existing pressure pumping equipment, continued investment in the U.S. fracturing fleet recapitalization initiative and stimulation expansion internationally. In 1998, the Company embarked on a program to replace its aging U.S. fracturing pump fleet with new, more efficient and higher horsepower pressure pumping equipment. The Company has made significant progress adding new equipment. However, much of the older equipment still remains in operation due to the increases in market activity in the U.S. During fiscal 2004, the Company expanded this U.S. fleet recapitalization initiative to include additional

 

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equipment, such as cementing, nitrogen and acidizing equipment. Recapitalization of the Company’s pressure pumping equipment in Canada began in fiscal 2005. The actual amount of fiscal 2006 capital expenditures will depend primarily on maintenance requirements and expansion opportunities and the Company’s ability to execute its budgeted capital expenditures.

In fiscal 2006, the Company’s minimum pension and postretirement funding requirements are anticipated to be approximately $7.8 million and the Company has contributed $3.8 million during the six months ended March 31, 2006.

The Company anticipates paying cash dividends in the amount of $.05 per common share on a quarterly basis in fiscal 2006. Based on the shares outstanding on September 30, 2005, the aggregate annual amount paid for dividends would be approximately $64.7 million. However, dividends are subject to approval of the Company’s Board of Directors each quarter, and the Board has the ability to change the dividend policy at any time.

The Company expects that cash and cash equivalents and cash flows from operations will generate sufficient cash flows to fund all of the cash requirements described above.

Investigations Regarding Misappropriation and Possible Illegal Payments

In October 2004 the Company received a report from a whistleblower alleging that its Asia Pacific Region Controller had misappropriated Company funds in fiscal 2001. The Company began an internal investigation into the misappropriation and whether other inappropriate actions occurred in the Region. The Region Controller admitted to multiple misappropriations totaling approximately $9.0 million during a 30-month period ended April 2002. The misappropriations of approximately $9.0 million were repaid to the Company and the Region Controller’s employment was terminated. Although unauthorized, the misappropriations were an expense of the Company in the form of theft that were recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in periods prior to April 2002. The $9.0 million repayment represents a gain contingency and was reflected in Other Income in the Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 in accordance with SFAS 5, Accounting for Contingencies.

The Company is continuing to investigate whether additional funds were misappropriated beyond the $9.0 million originally identified and investigate other possible inappropriate actions. To date, the Company has identified an additional $1.7 million that it believes was misappropriated by the former Region Controller. Although unauthorized, the additional $1.7 million of likely misappropriation was an expense of the Company that was recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in periods prior to April 2002. As the Company continues its investigation, further adjustments may be recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, but no material adjustments are known at this time.

In October 2004, the Company also received whistleblower allegations that illegal payments to foreign officials were made in the Asia Pacific Region. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors engaged independent counsel to conduct a separate investigation to determine whether any such illegal payments were made. As previously disclosed, the investigation, which is continuing,

 

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found information indicating a significant likelihood that payments, which may have been illegal, were made to government officials in the Asia Pacific Region aggregating approximately $2.6 million over several years.

Thereafter, in December 2005, the Company received a payment of approximately $2.8 million from the Asia Pacific Region in connection with the ongoing investigation there. The Audit Committee is investigating issues related to this payment and its relationship to the $2.6 million of payments described above. The $2.8 million repayment represents a gain contingency and was reflected in Other Income in the Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 in accordance with SFAS 5, Accounting for Contingencies.

The Company has voluntarily disclosed information found in the special Audit Committee investigation to the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and is engaged in ongoing discussions with these authorities as they review the matter.

The Company and the special investigation by the Audit Committee are continuing to investigate other payments of approximately $10 million in the Asia Pacific Region (beyond those referenced above). In some cases, the Company has not yet been able to establish the legitimacy of the transactions reflected in the underlying documents and in other cases there are questions about the adequacy of the underlying documents to support the accounting entries. Such payments may prove to have been proper, but due to circumstances surrounding the payments, the Company continues to investigate to determine whether theft or other improprieties may have been involved. Such payments have been previously expensed, and therefore the Company believes that no additional expense is required to be recorded for such payments.

In connection with discussions regarding possible illegal payments in the Asia Pacific Region, U.S. government officials raised a question whether the Company had made illegal payments to a contractor or intermediary to obtain business in a country in Central Asia. The Audit Committee is investigating this question. The Company has voluntarily disclosed information found in the investigation to the DOJ and SEC and is engaged in ongoing discussions with these authorities as they review the matter.

The DOJ, SEC and other authorities have a broad range of civil and criminal sanctions under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other laws, which they may seek to impose against corporations and individuals in appropriate circumstances including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, disgorgement, fines, penalties and modifications to business practices and compliance programs. Such agencies and authorities have entered into agreements with, and obtained a range of sanctions against, several public corporations and individuals arising from allegations of improper payments and deficiencies in books and records and internal controls, whereby civil and criminal penalties were imposed, including in some cases multi-million dollar fines and other sanctions. We are in discussions with the DOJ and SEC regarding certain of the matters described above. It is not possible to accurately predict at this time when any of these matters will be resolved. Based on current information, we cannot predict the outcome of such investigations, whether we will reach resolution through such discussions or what, if any, actions may be taken by the DOJ, SEC or other authorities or the effect it may have on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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As discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended September 30, 2005, the misappropriations and related accounting adjustments in the Asia Pacific Region were possible because of certain internal control operating deficiencies. During fiscal 2002, the Company implemented policy changes worldwide for disbursements. In March 2005, the Company assigned a new Controller, an Assistant Controller and several new accountants to the Asia Pacific region. In addition, we have put in place Control and Process Improvement Managers at each of our six regional bases world-wide to document, enhance and test our control processes. The Company has also made several enhancements to its accounting policies and procedures. In 2005 the Company adopted new policies and procedures for the retention of international commercial agents.

Off Balance Sheet Transactions

In 1999, the Company contributed certain pumping service equipment to a limited partnership. The Company owns a 1% interest in the limited partnership. The equipment is used to provide services to the Company’s customers for which the Company pays a service fee over a period of at least six years, but not more than 13 years, at approximately $12 million annually. This is accounted for as an operating lease. The Company assessed the terms of this agreement and determined it was a variable interest entity as defined in FIN 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. However, the Company was not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, and therefore, consolidation was not required. The transaction resulted in a gain that is being deferred and amortized over 13 years. The balance of the deferred gain was $19.1 million and $22.1 million as of March 31, 2006 and September 30, 2005, respectively. The agreement permits substitution of equipment within the partnership as long as the implied fair value of the new property transferred in at the date of substitution equals or exceeds the implied fair value, as defined, of the current property in the partnership that is being replaced. In September 2010, the Company has the option, but not the obligation, to purchase the pumping service equipment for approximately $32 million. The Company currently has the intent to exercise this option.

In 1997, the Company contributed certain pumping service equipment to a limited partnership. The Company owns a 1% interest in the limited partnership. The equipment is used to provide services to the Company’s customers for which the Company pays a service fee over a period of at least eight years, but not more than 13 years, at approximately $10 million annually. This is accounted for as an operating lease. The Company assessed the terms of this agreement and determined it was a variable interest entity as defined in FIN 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. However, the Company was not deemed to be the primary beneficiary, and therefore, consolidation was not required. The transaction resulted in a gain that is being deferred and amortized over 12 years. The balance of the deferred gain was $0.1 million and $0.3 million as of March 31, 2006 and September 30, 2005, respectively. The agreement permits substitution of equipment within the partnership as long as the implied fair value of the new property transferred in at the date of substitution equals or exceeds the implied fair value, as defined, of the current property in the partnership that is being replaced. In June 2009, the Company has the option, but not the obligation, to purchase the pumping service equipment for approximately $27 million. The Company currently has the intent to exercise this option.

 

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Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154 (“SFAS 154”), Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. This is a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes and SFAS No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. Under SFAS 154, all voluntary changes in accounting principle as well as changes pursuant to accounting pronouncements that do not include specific transition requirements, must be applied retrospectively to prior periods’ financial statements. Retrospective application requires the cumulative effect of the change be reflected in the carrying value of assets and liabilities as of the first period presented and the offsetting adjustments are recorded to beginning retained earnings. Each period presented must be adjusted to reflect the period specific effects of applying the change. Also, under the new statement, a change in accounting estimate continues to be accounted for in the period of change and in future periods if necessary. Corrections of errors should continue to be reported by restating prior period financial statements as of the beginning of the first period presented, if material. The statement is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The Company will adopt SFAS 154 on October 1, 2006. Adoption will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations, since SFAS 154 is to be applied prospectively.

In October 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the “Act”) was signed into law. The Act contains new provisions that may impact the Company’s U.S. income tax liability beginning in the current fiscal year. The Act provides a deduction for income from qualified domestic production activities, which will be phased in from 2005 through 2010. Under the guidance in FASB Staff Position No. 109-1, Application of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” to the Tax Deduction on Qualified Production Activities Provided by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, the deduction will be treated as a “special deduction” as described in FASB Statement No. 109. As such, the special deduction has no effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities existing at the enactment date. Rather, the impact of this deduction will be reported in the period in which the deduction is claimed on our tax return.

In December 2004, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 109–2 (“FSP 109–2”), Accounting and Disclosure Guidance for the Foreign Repatriation Provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, which provides guidance with respect to recording the potential impact of the repatriation provisions of the Act under SFAS No. 109 on a company’s income tax expense and deferred tax liability. FSP 109–2 states that a company is allowed time beyond the financial reporting period of enactment to evaluate the effect of the Act on its plan for reinvestment or repatriation of foreign earnings for purposes of applying SFAS No. 109. The Company is planning to remit qualifying dividends from its foreign subsidiaries of $65 million this fiscal year to claim the benefits of this provision of the Act. Furthermore, the Company believes that any residual U.S. tax liability from this planned repatriation would be fully offset with usable excess foreign tax credits for the Company.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

For an accounting policy to be deemed critical, the accounting policy must first include an estimate that requires a company to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate is made. Second, different estimates that the company reasonably could have used for the accounting estimate in the current period, or changes in the accounting estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, must have a material impact on the presentation of the company’s financial condition or results of operations. Estimates and assumptions about future events and their effects cannot be predicted with certainty. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments. These estimates may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as the Company’s operating environment changes. There have been no material changes or developments in our evaluation of the accounting estimates and the underlying assumptions or methodologies that we believe to be Critical Accounting Policies disclosed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005.

Forward Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 concerning, among other things, the Company’s prospects, expected revenues, expenses and profits, developments and business strategies for its operations, all of which are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “achievable,” “anticipate” and similar terms and phrases. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Such statements are subject to:

 

    fluctuating prices of crude oil and natural gas,

 

    conditions in the oil and natural gas industry, including drilling activity,

 

    reduction in prices or demand for our products and services, and level of acceptance of price book increases in our markets,

 

    general global economic and business conditions,

 

    international political instability, security conditions, and hostilities, and declines in customer activity due to adverse local and regional conditions,

 

    the Company’s ability to expand its products and services (including those it acquires) into new geographic markets,

 

    our ability to generate technological advances and compete on the basis of advanced technology,

 

    risks from operating hazards such as fire, explosion, blowouts and oil spills,

 

    unexpected litigation for which insurance and customer agreements do not provide protection,

 

    adverse consequences that may be found in or result from our ongoing internal investigation, including potential financial consequences and governmental actions, proceedings, charges or penalties,

 

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    changes in currency exchange rates,

 

    severe weather conditions, including hurricanes, that affect conditions in the oil and natural gas industry,

 

    the business opportunities that may be presented to and pursued by the Company,

 

    competition and consolidation in the Company’s business, and

 

    changes in law or regulations and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company,

 

    risks from ongoing investigations,

 

    potential delays in the delivery of products used in the Company’s operations or components used the Company’s equipment.

If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected, estimated or projected. Other than as required under securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward looking statements. This list of risk factors is not intended to be comprehensive. See “Risk Factors” included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The table below provides information about the Company’s market sensitive financial instruments and constitutes a “forward-looking statement.” The Company’s major market risk exposure is to foreign currency fluctuations internationally and changing interest rates, primarily in the United States, Canada and Europe. The Company’s policy is to manage interest rates through use of a combination of fixed and floating rate debt. If the floating rates were to increase by 10% from March 31, 2006 rates, the Company’s combined interest expense to third parties would increase by a total of $362 each month in which such increase continued.

Periodically, the Company borrows funds which are denominated in foreign currencies, which exposes the Company to market risk associated with exchange rate movements. There were no such borrowings denominated in foreign currencies at March 31, 2006. When the Company believes prudent, the Company enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. There were no such forward foreign exchange contracts at March 31, 2006. The expected maturity dates and fair value of our market risk sensitive instruments are stated below (in thousands). All items described are non-trading and are stated in U.S. dollars.

 

     As of March 31,          
     Expected Maturity Dates         Fair Value
     2006    2007    2008    2009    2010    Thereafter    Total    3/31/06

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

                       

Bank overdrafts; U.S. $ denominated Average variable interest rate – 5.75% at March 31, 2006

   $ 496                   $ 496    $ 496

LONG-TERM BORROWINGS

                       

None

                       

Total

   $ 496    —      —      —      —      —      $ 496    $ 496
                                             

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Based on their evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

 

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Litigation

The Company, through performance of its service operations, is sometimes named as a defendant in litigation, usually relating to claims for bodily injuries or property damage (including claims for well or reservoir damage). The Company maintains insurance coverage against such claims to the extent deemed prudent by management. Further, through a series of acquisitions, the Company assumed responsibility for certain claims and proceedings made against the Western Company of North America, Nowsco Well Service Ltd., OSCA and other companies whose stock we acquired in connection with their businesses. Some, but not all, of such claims and proceedings will continue to be covered under insurance policies of the Company’s predecessors that were in place at the time of the acquisitions.

Although the outcome of the claims and proceedings against the Company (including Western, Nowsco and OSCA) cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that there are no existing claims or proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations for which it has not already provided.

Newfield Litigation

On April 4, 2002, a jury rendered a verdict adverse to OSCA in connection with litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Houston). The lawsuit, filed by Newfield Exploration on September 29, 2000, arose out of a blowout that occurred in 1999 on an offshore well owned by Newfield. The jury determined that OSCA’s negligence caused or contributed to the blowout and that it was responsible for 86% of the damages suffered by Newfield. The total damage amount awarded to Newfield was $15.6 million (excluding pre- and post-judgment interest). The Court delayed entry of the final judgment in this case pending the completion of the related insurance coverage litigation filed by OSCA against certain of its insurers and its former insurance broker. The Court elected to conduct the trial of the insurance coverage issues based upon the briefs of the parties. In the interim, the related litigation filed by OSCA against its former insurance brokers for errors and omissions in connection with the policies at issue in this case has been stayed. On February 28, 2003, the Court issued its final judgement in connection with the Newfield claims, based upon the jury’s verdict. At the same time, the Court issued rulings adverse to OSCA in connection with its claim for insurance coverage. Motions for New Trial were denied by the Judge and the case was appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, both with regard to the liability case and the insurance coverage issues. The Fifth circuit issued its ruling on April 12, 2006 finding against OSCA on the liability issues, but ruling in OSCA’s favor on insurance coverage. Based on a preliminary review of the opinion, OSCA should be entitled to insurance coverage to the extent the judgement exceeds approximately $3 million. One of the insurance carriers has filed a Motion for Re-hearing with the Fifth Circuit, which will likely

 

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delay the final resolution of the case. Great Lakes Chemical Corporation, (which owned the majority of the outstanding shares of OSCA at the time of the acquisition) agreed to indemnify the Company for 75% of any uninsured liability in excess of $3 million arising from the Newfield litigation. Taking this indemnity into account, and without regard to the outcome of the insurance coverage dispute, the Company’s share of the verdict is approximately $5.6 million. The Company is fully reserved for its share of this liability.

Asbestos Litigation

In August 2004, certain predecessors of the Company were named as defendants in four lawsuits filed in the Circuit Courts of Jones and Smith Counties in Mississippi. These four lawsuits include 118 individual plaintiffs alleging that they suffer various illnesses from exposure to asbestos and seeking damages. The lawsuits assert claims of unseaworthiness, negligence, and strict liability, all based upon the status of the Company’s predecessors as Jones Act employers. These cases include numerous defendants and, in general, the defendants are all alleged to have been the Jones Act employers of these plaintiffs and/or manufactured, distributed or utilized products containing asbestos. The plaintiffs were required to complete data sheets specifying the companies they were employed by and the asbestos-containing products to which they were allegedly exposed. Through this process, approximately 25 plaintiffs have identified the Company or its predecessors as their employer. No products of the Company or its predecessors have been identified to date by any plaintiffs as having contained asbestos. Amended lawsuits have been filed by four individuals against the Company and the remainder of the original claims (114) have been dismissed. It is possible that as many as 21 other claimants who identified the Company or its predecessors as their employer could file suit against the Company, but they have not done so at this time. With regard to the remaining lawsuits, only minimal medical information regarding the alleged asbestos-related disease suffered by the plaintiffs has been provided. Accordingly, the Company is unable to estimate its potential exposure to these lawsuits. The Company and its predecessors in the past maintained insurance which may be available to respond to these claims. In addition to the Jones Act cases, the Company has been named in a small number of additional asbestos cases. The allegations in these cases vary, but generally include claims that the Company provided some unspecified product or service which contained or utilized asbestos. Some of the allegations involve claims that the Company is the successor to the Byron Jackson Company. To date, the Company has been successful in obtaining dismissals of such cases without any payment in settlements or judgments, although some remain pending at the present time. The Company intends to defend itself vigorously in all of these cases and, based on the information available to the Company at this time, the Company does not expect the outcome of these lawsuits, individually or collectively, to have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows; however, there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome of these lawsuits or additional similar lawsuits, if any, that may be filed.

Environmental

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removal of these tanks and has remedial cleanups in progress related to the tank removals. In addition, the Company is conducting environmental investigations and remedial actions at current and former company locations and, along with other companies, is currently named as a potentially responsible party at four third-party owned waste disposal sites. An accrual of approximately $3.3 million has been established for such environmental matters, which is management’s best estimate of the Company’s portion of future costs to be incurred. Insurance is also maintained for some environmental liabilities.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes during the period ended March 31, 2006 in the Company’s “Risk Factors” as discussed the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

  (a) None

 

  (b) None

 

  (c) Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

 

Period

   (a) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
   (b) Average
Price paid
per Share
   (c) Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs(1)
   (d) Maximum Number
(or Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares that May Yet
Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs

January 1 – 31, 2006

   0      0    0    $ 134 million

February 1 – 28, 2006

   1,457,582    $ 30.05    1,457,582    $ 90 million

March 1 – 31, 2006

   1,327,200    $ 37.19    1,327,200    $ 491 million
               

TOTAL

   2,784,782    $ 33.44    2,784,782    $ 491 million

(1) On December 19, 1997, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $150 million (subsequently increased to $300 million in May 1998, to $450 million in September 2000, to $600 million in July 2001, to $750 million in October 2001, and again to $1.2 billion in March 2006). Repurchases are made at the discretion of the Company’s management and the program will remain in effect until terminated by the Company’s Board of Directors.

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on January 31, 2006. Proxies for the Annual Meeting were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Board of Directors nominated John R. Huff and Michael E. Patrick for re-election at the Annual Meeting. There was no solicitation in opposition to these nominees, and the nominees were re-elected. The number of votes for and withheld with respect to the nominees were as follows:

 

Nominee   Votes For   Withheld
John R. Huff   267,810,220   24,610,963
Michael E. Patrick   284,270,097   8,151,086

 

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In addition, the following directors continued in office after the Annual Meeting: Don D. Jordan, William H. White, L. William Heiligbrodt, James L. Payne, and J.W. Stewart.

The stockholders also approved a charter amendment increasing the authorized number of shares of common stock from 380,000,000 shares to 910,000,000 shares. The votes were as follows:

 

Votes in Favor   Votes Against   Votes Abstained   Broker Non-Votes
233,317,207   57,360,102   1,743,873   —  

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

 

31.1    Section 302 certification for J. W. Stewart
31.2    Section 302 certification for Jeffrey E. Smith
32.1    Section 906 certification furnished for J. W. Stewart
32.2    Section 906 certification furnished for Jeffrey E. Smith

 

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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.

 

  BJ Services Company
          (Registrant)
Date: May 10, 2006   By:  

/s/ J. W. Stewart

    J. W. Stewart
    Chairman of the Board, President
    and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 10, 2006   By:  

/s/ Jeffrey E. Smith

    Jeffrey E. Smith
    Vice President – Finance
    and Chief Financial Officer

 

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EX-31.1 2 dex311.htm SECTION 302 CEO CERTIFICATION Section 302 CEO Certification

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, J.W. Stewart, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006 of BJ Services Company;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and


5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information ; and

 

  b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 10, 2006

 

BY  

/s/ J. W. Stewart

  J.W. Stewart
  Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
EX-31.2 3 dex312.htm SECTION 302 CFO CERTIFICATION Section 302 CFO Certification

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Jeffrey E. Smith, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006 of BJ Services Company;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and


5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information ; and

 

  b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 10, 2006

 

BY  

/s/ Jeffrey E. Smith

  Jeffrey E. Smith
  Vice President – Finance
  and Chief Financial Officer
EX-32.1 4 dex321.htm SECTION 906 CEO CERTIFICATION Section 906 CEO Certification

Exhibit 32.1

BJ Services Company

5500 Northwest Central Drive

Houston, Texas 77092

May 10, 2006

Securities and Exchange Commission

450 Fifth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20549-0405

 

Re: CEO/CFO Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of BJ Services Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, J.W. Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

BY  

/s/ J.W. Stewart

 

J.W. Stewart

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

May 10, 2006

EX-32.2 5 dex322.htm SECTION 906 CFO CERTIFICATION Section 906 CFO Certification

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of BJ Services Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jeffrey E. Smith, Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

BY  

/s/ Jeffrey E. Smith

 

Jeffrey E. Smith

Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer

May 10, 2006

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