Weatherford Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

BAAR, Switzerland, July 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Weatherford International plc (NYSE: WFT) reported a net loss of $171 million, or a loss of $0.17 per share, and a non-GAAP net loss of $282 million before charges and credits ($0.28 non-GAAP loss per share) on revenues of $1.36 billion for the second quarter of 2017.

Second Quarter 2017 Highlights

    --  Excluding the adjustment related to a change in our revenue recognition
        in Venezuela, operating margins improved by 400 basis points
        sequentially;
    --  Net cash used in operating activities was $62 million, a sequential
        improvement of 65%;
    --  OneStim(SM )joint venture with Schlumberger on track to close in the
        second half of 2017;
    --  Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Saudi Aramco, advancing
        localization in Saudi Arabia; and
    --  Signed a technology cooperation agreement with Gazprom Neft intended to
        further develop current business relationships and collaborations
        between the two companies.

Mark A. McCollum, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "I am pleased that our team has delivered a solid second quarter performance. We generated significantly higher incrementals, improved our cash flow compared to the previous quarter and provided our customers with nearly flawless service quality execution. Looking forward, I see a lot of opportunities for further performance improvements, and we have initiated several projects to unlock and accelerate these opportunities to drive stronger financial results and meaningfully reduce our debt and increase market share. We have great technology, a global presence, outstanding collaborative customer relationships and a high-caliber workforce, allowing us to be a partner of choice for our customers in many basins around the world."

McCollum continued, "The compelling strength of our fundamental qualities suggests an attractive upside and, by better aligning our strengths, we will soon have a more focused and effective organization, forging a solid path towards improving returns and renewing shareholder trust and value."


                                        Three Months Ended                                   Change

    (In Millions,
     Except Per Share
     Amounts)               6/30/2017                      3/31/2017          6/30/2016            Sequential    Year-on-Year

    Total Segment
     Results
    -------------

    Revenues *                $1,363                                   $1,386                                         $1,402                     (2)   %    (3)     %

    Segment Operating
     Loss *                    $(39)                                   $(52)                                         $(66)                     26    %     41      %

    Segment Operating
     Margin           (2.8)           %                      (3.8)   %                  (4.7)                %                95 bps     185 bps

    Adjusted Segment
     Operating Loss
     **                        $(39)                                   $(52)                                        $(116)                     26    %     67      %

    Adjusted Segment
     Operating Margin
     **               (2.8)           %                      (3.8)   %                  (8.3)                %                95 bps      548 bps

    Adjusted Segment
     Incrementals ***                                                                                   60     %                     198   %


    Net Loss                  $(171)                                  $(448)                                        $(565)                     62    %     70      %

    Non-GAAP Net Loss         $(282)                                  $(318)                                        $(253)                     12    %   (11)     %


    Diluted Loss per
     Share                   $(0.17)                                 $(0.45)                                       $(0.63)                     62    %     73      %

    Non-GAAP Diluted
     Loss per Share          $(0.28)                                 $(0.32)                                       $(0.28)                     12    %    ---   %


    * Revenues and Segment Operating
     Loss in the second quarter of
     2017 include a $42 million
     reduction in revenue and
     operating income for the change
     in revenue recognition in
     Venezuela. Excluding this
     adjustment, the second quarter
     2017 total results would have
     been $1.405 billion in Revenues
     and $3 million in Segment
     Operating Income.

    ** Adjusted Segment Operating
     Loss and Margin here and
     elsewhere in this filing are
     non-GAAP measures and exclude
     the first quarter 2016 charges
     and second quarter 2016 income
     on the Zubair contract.

    *** Adjusted Segment
     Incrementals here and elsewhere
     in this press release are
     calculated by taking the change
     in adjusted segment operating
     loss over the change in
     revenues.

"We believe our industry will remain range bound within this 'medium-for-longer' price level for some time, until production growth is moderated. In the interim, we expect continuous short-term cyclical fluctuations. Adapting to this likely new paradigm, our industry must transform itself. We will continue to push innovation, both from a technical and a business model perspective, and we will deliver operational excellence to bring the cost of production down to a point at which all participants can make a decent return.

To improve our position and drive better results, there are plenty of things well within our ability to execute. We will accelerate our mission to become a more focused and efficient company, and we are committed to a path of greater profitability, reliability and consistency within our organization. Ensuring flawless execution, discipline and accountability will be at the center of what we do. As we move forward toward reliable and sustainable performance, Weatherford will achieve new levels of success for our employees, customers and shareholders."

Second Quarter 2017 Results

Revenue for the second quarter of 2017 was $1.36 billion compared with $1.39 billion in the first quarter of 2017, or a 2% decrease, and was 3% lower than the $1.40 billion of revenue reported in the second quarter of 2016. Sequentially, North America revenue decreased 3% due to the seasonal slowdown in Canada, partially offset by an increase in the U.S. International revenue declined 2% sequentially, led by a previously disclosed change in accounting for revenue in Venezuela, which was almost entirely offset by improved results and activity in the Middle East and Russia. Land Drilling Rigs revenue improved 13% sequentially.

During the second quarter, Weatherford determined that the expected duration to collect revenue from its largest customer in Venezuela significantly exceeded the contractual payment terms and represents an implied financing arrangement. Accordingly, the Company modified its revenue recognition with this customer in the second quarter to record a discount reflecting the time value of money and accreting the discount as interest income over the expected collection period using the effective interest method. The impact of this change on the second quarter reduced revenue and increased operating loss by $42 million and reduced net income by $35 million ($0.04 diluted net loss per share). Absent this adjustment, sequential revenue improved 1% and International revenue improved 3%.

Net loss for the second quarter of 2017 was $171 million (diluted net loss of $0.17 per share), compared to a $448 million loss in the first quarter of 2017 (diluted net loss of $0.45 per share), and a $565 million loss in the second quarter of the prior year (diluted net loss of $0.63 per share).

Non-GAAP adjusted net loss for the second quarter of 2017 was $282 million (non-GAAP diluted net loss of $0.28 per share), compared to a non-GAAP $318 million loss in the first quarter of 2017 (non-GAAP diluted net loss of $0.32 per share) and a non-GAAP $253 million loss in the second quarter of the prior year (non-GAAP diluted net loss of $0.28 per share). Excluding the impact of the Venezuela revenue recognition adjustment, non-GAAP adjusted net loss for the second quarter was $0.24 per share.

Non-GAAP adjustments, net of tax, of $111 million of income for the second quarter include:

    --  $127 million in income related to the fair value adjustment of the
        outstanding warrant;
    --  $29 million in severance and restructuring charges; and
    --  $13 million of income from other charges and credits.

Segment operating margins improved 95 basis points sequentially and 400 basis points excluding the impact of the change in Venezuela revenue recognition due to activity increases in the U.S., Middle East and Russia. On a product line basis, Artificial Lift, Reservoir Solutions, Land Drilling Rigs and Drilling Services drove the margin improvements. Year-on-year segment operating margin improved 185 basis points due to reduced operating expenses from the shutdown of Pressure Pumping operations in North America, realization of savings from cost reduction measures, and increased activity in the U.S. and Russia. Excluding the second quarter 2016 income on the Zubair contract, adjusted segment operating margin improved 548 basis points.

Cash Flow and Financial Covenants

Net cash used in operating activities was $62 million for the second quarter of 2017, including $107 million of debt interest payments, $40 million of cash severance and restructuring costs, and $30 million of SEC legal settlement costs, partially offset by $93 million of positive cash inflows from collection of other receivables, insurance proceeds and favorable legal settlements. Capital expenditures of $42 million increased slightly by $2 million or 5% sequentially, and increased $11 million or 35% from the same quarter in the prior year. We remain in compliance with our financial covenants as defined in our revolving and secured term loan credit facilities as of June 30, 2017. Based on our current financial projections, we believe we will continue to remain in compliance with these covenants for the remainder of 2017.

Technology Highlights

Weatherford announced the commercial release of the following technologies during the quarter:

    --  The ForeSite(TM) production optimization platform combines physics-based
        models with advanced data analytics to improve performance across wells,
        reservoirs and surface facilities. This release is the first in a series
        of integrated software offerings that will combine proven Weatherford
        production optimization technologies with the Internet of Things, cloud
        computing and advanced analytics to enable complete asset management.
    --  The Raptor(TM) 2.0 cased-hole evaluation system, which has been tested
        and proven in more than 200 field runs, combines a pulsed-neutron
        wireline logging device with advanced petrophysical workflows. The
        system provides enhanced actionable reservoir data and enables operators
        to identify and quantify reserves in conventional and tight-gas
        reservoirs during completion, production and rejuvenation operations.
    --  A premium version of the RipTide(®) RFID drilling reamer incorporates
        advanced cutter technology developed through collaborative efforts
        between Weatherford and US Synthetic, a leading provider of
        polycrystalline diamond cutters for the oil and gas industry. As part of
        the collaborative project, Weatherford developed the ReamSync(TM)
        borehole enlargement performance system, which includes a predictive
        cutter and formation interaction software used in the design of cutter
        blocks.
    --  The WFX0 system is the industry's first fully integrated gravel-pack
        system to achieve an API/ISO V0 rating, which validates that it has been
        tested to the industry's highest standards with zero gas leakage. By
        leveraging several V0-rated Weatherford technologies including the
        TerraForm(®) packer, the system enables gravel-pack completion of
        multiple openhole zones in a single trip and achieves cased-hole
        functionality in an openhole environment.

Region and Segment Highlights

North America


                              Three Months Ended                          Change

    (In
     Millions) 6/30/2017                 3/31/2017       6/30/2016          Sequential           Year-on-Year
               ---------                 ---------       ---------          ----------           ------------

    North
     America
    --------

    Revenues             $475                                  $490                         $401                      (3)  %   18  %

    Segment
     Operating
     Income
     (Loss)                $2                                 $(18)                      $(101)                     114   %  103  %

    Segment
     Operating
     Margin          0.5       %                   (3.7)  %         (25.2)             %           428 bps    2,570 bps

Second quarter revenues of $475 million were down $15 million or 3% sequentially, and up $74 million, or 18%, over the same period last year. Sequential revenues decreased primarily due to the seasonal spring break-up in Canada offset by an increase in revenue across all product lines in the U.S. as a result of the increased drilling and completion activity. Excluding the impact of the U.S. Pressure Pumping operations that shut down during the fourth quarter 2016, year-on-year revenues improved 37%.

Second quarter segment operating income of $2 million (0.5% margin) improved by $20 million sequentially from a loss of $18 million (-3.7% margin). Sequential margin improvement was driven by a lower cost structure in the U.S. associated with a favorable product mix and partially offset by the seasonal slowdown in Canada. Compared to the same period last year, second quarter segment operating income improved by $103 million or 103% due to increased activity levels, a significantly lower loss in Pressure Pumping following the shut-down of operations in the fourth quarter of 2016 and the realization of significant savings from cost cutting measures taken over the past quarters.

Operational highlights in North America during the second quarter include:

    --  In the Permian Basin, Weatherford is increasingly installing Rotaflex®
        long-stroke pumping units as an alternative to or replacement for
        electric submersible pump (ESP) systems. Rotaflex units are especially
        well suited to unconventional applications, have a much longer run life
        and can reduce energy costs by 30% to 50% compared to ESP systems.
    --  Contracts for Artificial Lift systems remained strong in Western Canada.
        In addition to the contract for more than 40 pumping units reported in
        Q1, Weatherford was awarded 76 more units to be deployed in the second
        half of 2017.
    --  The new Raptor(TM) 2.0 cased-hole evaluation system was deployed to
        assess the remaining production potential of three shut-in
        unconventional wells in Western Canada. Data from the Raptor 2.0 system
        identified untapped oil- and gas-producing zones in two of the three
        wells. Using this data, the operator has established initial production
        and is planning additional recompletion campaigns in the reservoir.

International Operations


                                          Three Months Ended                     Change

    (In Millions)              6/30/2017               3/31/2017       6/30/2016     Sequential  Year-on-Year

    International
     Operations
    -------------

    Revenues *                     $787                                    $807                                $892                   (2)   %      (12)   %

    Segment Operating
     Income (Loss) *              $(21)                                   $(4)                                $52                 (372)   %     (140)   %

    Adjusted Segment
     Operating Income
     (Loss) **                    $(21)                                   $(4)                                 $2                 (372)   %   (1,340)   %

    Adjusted Segment
     Operating Margin ** (2.6)           %                       (0.5)  %                 0.2   %                   (203 bps) (274 bps)


    * Revenues and Segment
     Operating Loss in the second
     quarter of 2017 include a $42
     million reduction in revenue
     and operating income for the
     change in revenue recognition
     in Venezuela. Excluding this
     adjustment, the second
     quarter 2017 International
     results would have been $829
     million in Revenues and $21
     million in Segment Operating
     Income.

    ** Adjusted Segment Operating
     Income (Loss) and Margin here
     and elsewhere in this filing
     are non-GAAP measures and
     exclude the first quarter
     2016 charges and second
     quarter 2016 income on the
     Zubair contract.

Second quarter revenues of $787 million were down 2% sequentially and down 12% year-on-year. Second quarter segment operating loss of $21 million (-2.6% margin) deteriorated $17 million from an operating loss of $4 million (-0.5% margin) in the prior quarter. Second quarter operating loss deteriorated $73 million year-on-year, and second quarter adjusted segment operating loss, which excluded the effect from the Zubair contract in 2016, deteriorated by $23 million year-on-year.

    --  Latin America

Second quarter revenues of $203 million were down $39 million, or 16% sequentially, and down $46 million, or 18% compared to the same quarter last year. Second quarter operating loss of $35 million (-16.9% margin) was down $44 million sequentially from operating income of $9 million (3.8% margin) and down $36 million from operating income of $1 million (0.6% margin) compared to the same period last year.

The sequential and year-on-year declines in second quarter revenues and operating income were almost entirely due to the $42 million change in our accounting for revenue in Venezuela. Excluding this negative impact, second quarter revenues of $245 million were up $3 million, or 1% sequentially, and down $4 million, or 2% compared to the same quarter last year, and second quarter operating income of $7 million (2.9% margin) was down $2 million sequentially, and up $6 million compared to the same period last year. Sequentially, the improvements in revenue were primarily driven by activity increases in Argentina.

Operational highlights in Latin America during the second quarter include:

    --  In a shallow-water integrated services project in the Gulf of Mexico,
        Weatherford set a new field record in the first well by drilling a
        directional offshore well to total depth 7 days faster than the previous
        field record.
    --  Weatherford was awarded a 5-year contract for the provision of Pressure
        Pumping services in Chile, with a total value of over $150 million.
    --  In Colombia, Weatherford won a contract with a major customer for solids
        control and waste management services in drilling and completion
        operations. Work is expected to start in August.
    --  In Argentina, Weatherford won two sizable contracts for hydraulic
        fracturing services that will increase the utilization of existing
        pressure pumping fleets in the country and will create further
        opportunities to provide integrated completions services to the
        unconventional Argentina market.

    --  Europe/Sub-Sahara Africa/Russia

Second quarter revenues of $244 million were flat sequentially and compared to the same quarter last year. Second quarter operating income of $5 million (2.0% margin) increased from operating loss of $10 million (-4.1% margin) sequentially, and increased from operating income of $1 million (0.3% margin) year-on-year. Sequential revenues remained steady due to recovery from the seasonal decline in Russia, partially offset by a decrease in Secure Drilling product sales in Europe while activity in Sub-Sahara Africa remained flat in a challenged market. Operating income improved primarily on the higher activity in Russia and further cost reduction measures in Sub-Sahara Africa.

Operational highlights in Europe/Sub-Sahara Africa/Russia during the second quarter include:

    --  After demonstrating high levels of service quality and efficiency on a
        one-well project in the North Sea, Weatherford replaced the incumbent on
        a 5-year, logging-while-drilling contract with options for extension.
    --  Weatherford and Gazprom Neft signed a technology cooperation agreement
        at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The agreement is
        valid for five years and is intended to further develop current business
        relationships and collaborations between the two companies. Under the
        signed document, the parties agree to exchange operational and
        technological information for analysis, with the aim of identifying
        innovative solutions that will improve the efficiency and operational
        performance of both companies.

    --  Middle East/North Africa/Asia Pacific

Second quarter revenues of $340 million were up 6% sequentially and down 15% from the same quarter in the prior year. Excluding the revenue related to the Zubair contract, second quarter revenue of $331 million was up 4% sequentially and flat compared to the same period last year. Second quarter segment operating income of $9 million (2.8% margin) improved from an operating loss of $3 million (-1.1% margin) in the prior quarter and deteriorated from an operating income of $50 million (12.5% margin) year-on-year. Excluding the income on the Zubair contract, second quarter 2016 adjusted segment operating income was nil (-0.1% margin), resulting in a year-on-year increase of $9 million compared to the current quarter adjusted segment operating income of $9 million (2.8% margin). The increase in sequential revenue and operating results was primarily due to higher activity in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Thailand.

Operational highlights in the Middle East/North Africa/Asia Pacific during the second quarter include:

    --  Weatherford won a turnkey project related to rigless well testing
        operations and mobilized operations in June 2017. In addition
        Weatherford was invited to participate in large turnkey well
        construction projects for a major Middle Eastern NOC.
    --  Using technologies such as the Revolution(®) rotary-steerable system
        (RSS), the hostile-environment-logging (HEL) system and
        logging-while-drilling (LWD) tools, Weatherford delivered record-setting
        Directional Drilling results in five different wells for an operator in
        the Middle East. In one well, Weatherford achieved a rate of penetration
        80% higher than the field average.
    --  In a Gulf Cooperation Council country, Weatherford provided complete
        characterization of a challenging well in a prolific field. By deploying
        Compact(TM) logging and formation testing tools on drillpipe,
        Weatherford saved the operator approximately 60 hours of rig time
        compared to conventional pipe-conveyed logging operations. The Compact
        tools acquired high-quality nuclear, gamma, dual-neutron and
        array-induction logs, as well as more than 25 pressure points throughout
        the formation.

Land Drilling Rigs

Second quarter revenues of $101 million were up $12 million, or 13% sequentially and down $8 million, or 7% compared to the same quarter in the prior year. Second quarter operating loss of $20 million (-20.7% margin) improved sequentially by $10 million from an operating loss of $30 million (-33.3% margin) and deteriorated year-on-year by $3 million from an operating loss of $17 million (-15.7%). The sequential improvement in revenues and operating results was due to improved operational efficiency, and from Algeria and Kuwait being fully operational during the quarter. During the second quarter of 2017, the Land Drilling Rigs segment returned to positive EBITDA (segment operating income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) with improved rig utilization and lower cost structure. The structural changes to operational processes and efficiencies implemented in the first half of this year, as well as potential opportunities to restart operations in multiple geographies should allow for continued improvement and sustained returns throughout the second half of 2017 and beyond.

Operational highlights in the Land Drilling Rigs business during the second quarter include:

    --  Weatherford Land Drilling Rigs achieved zero lost-time incidents
        globally in Q2 2017. The business also celebrated safety milestones on a
        number of individual rigs, including 16 years without a lost-time
        incident on a rig in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Weatherford rig
        operations in Oman and Kuwait received ISO 9001 certification in
        recognition of quality management systems.
    --  Weatherford won a 2-year contract for a major NOC with the option to
        extend for one more year for two 1,500 HP drilling rigs. Over the
        initial 2-year period the total contract value is estimated at $72
        million and the 1-year extension is valued at $35 million.
    --  An operator in Algeria recognized Weatherford Land Drilling Rigs for
        achieving a new drilling record. The team reached a total depth of 2,150
        meters in 20 days, more than 9 days ahead of plan.

About Weatherford

Weatherford is one of the largest multinational oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in over 90 countries and has a network of approximately 860 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities and employs approximately 29,500 people. For more information, visit www.weatherford.com and connect with Weatherford on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call with financial analysts to discuss the quarterly results on July 28, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. eastern time (ET), 7:30 a.m. central time (CT). Weatherford invites investors to listen to the call live via the Company's website, at http://ir.weatherford.com/conference-call-details. A recording of the conference call and transcript of the call will be available in that section of the website shortly after the call ends.


    Contacts: Christoph Bausch                      +1.713.836.4615

               Executive Vice President and Chief
               Financial Officer


              Karen David-Green                     +1.713.836.7430

               Vice President - Investor Relations,
               Marketing and Communications

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains, and the conference call announced in this release may include, forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, the Company's quarterly non-GAAP earnings per share, effective tax rate, net debt, forecasts or expectations regarding business outlook, and capital expenditures, and are also generally identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "outlook," "budget," "intend," "strategy," "plan," "guidance," "may," "should," "could," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs of Weatherford's management, and are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated in our forward-looking statements. Readers are also cautioned that forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results, including possible changes in the expected savings associated with our cost cutting measures, including the closing of our pressure pumping operations; the success and closing of our joint ventures and strategic partnerships; and the changes in spending by our clients and customers. Forward-looking statements are also affected by the risk factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and those set forth from time-to-time in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent required under federal securities laws.


                                                                      Weatherford International plc

                                                             Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

                                                                               (Unaudited)

                                                                 (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)


                                               Three Months Ended                               Six Months Ended

                                          6/30/2017             6/30/2016              6/30/2017                   6/30/2016
                                          ---------             ---------              ---------                   ---------

    Net Revenues:

    North America                                        $475                                          $401                       $965         $944

    Middle East/North Africa/Asia Pacific       340                              400                               661              761

    Europe/SSA/Russia                           244                              243                               488              500

    Latin America                               203                              249                               445              554

    Land Drilling Rigs                          101                              109                               190              228
                                                ---                              ---                               ---              ---

       Total Net Revenues                     1,363                            1,402                             2,749            2,987


    Operating Income (Loss):

    North America                                 2                            (101)                             (16)           (229)

    Middle East/North Africa/Asia                 9                                -                                6                6

    Europe/SSA/Russia                             5                                1                               (5)               -

    Latin America                              (35)                               1                              (26)              45

    Land Drilling Rigs                         (20)                            (17)                             (50)            (43)
                                                                                ---                                               ---

      Adjusted Segment Operating Loss          (39)                           (116)                             (91)           (221)

    Research and Development                   (36)                            (41)                             (75)            (86)

    Corporate Expenses                         (33)                            (34)                             (66)            (77)

    Other Charges, Net                         (19)                           (269)                             (91)           (523)
                                                ---                             ----                                              ----

       Total Operating Loss                   (127)                           (460)                            (323)           (907)


    Other Income (Expense):

    Interest Expense, Net                     (138)                           (119)                            (279)           (234)

    Bond Tender Premium, Net                      -                            (78)                                -            (78)

    Warrant Fair Value Adjustment               127                                -                               65                -

    Currency Devaluation Charges                  -                               -                                -            (31)

    Other Expense, Net                         (10)                             (7)                             (21)             (6)
                                                ---                              ---                               ---              ---

    Net Loss Before Income Taxes              (148)                           (664)                            (558)         (1,256)


    Income Tax (Provision) Benefit             (17)                             102                              (50)             203


    Net Loss                                  (165)                           (562)                            (608)         (1,053)

    Net Income Attributable to
     Noncontrolling Interests                     6                                3                                11               10
                                                ---                              ---                               ---              ---

    Net Loss Attributable to Weatherford               $(171)                                       $(565)                    $(619)    $(1,063)
                                                        =====                                         =====                      =====      =======


    Loss Per Share Attributable to
     Weatherford:

    Basic & Diluted                                   $(0.17)                                      $(0.63)                   $(0.63)     $(1.24)


    Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:

    Basic & Diluted                             990                              899                               989              856


                                                                                Weatherford International plc

                                                                        Selected Statements of Operations Information

                                                                                         (Unaudited)

                                                                                        (In Millions)

                                                                         Three Months Ended

                                           6/30/2017        3/31/2017        12/31/2016             9/30/2016         6/30/2016
                                           ---------        ---------        ----------             ---------         ---------

    Net Revenues:

    North America                                      $475                                   $490                                  $485                $449       $401

    Middle East/North Africa/Asia
     Pacific                                     340                    321                                 363                       329       400

    Europe/SSA/Russia                            244                    244                                 214                       225       243

    Latin America                                203                    242                                 250                       255       249

    Land Drilling Rigs                           101                     89                                  94                        98       109
                                                 ---                    ---                                 ---                       ---       ---

    Total Net Revenues                               $1,363                                 $1,386                                $1,406              $1,356     $1,402
                                                     ======                                 ======                                ======              ======     ======


                                                                      Three Months Ended

                                           6/30/2017        3/31/2017        12/31/2016             9/30/2016         6/30/2016
                                           ---------

    Operating Income (Loss):

    North America                                        $2                                  $(18)                                $(58)              $(95)    $(101)

    Middle East/North Africa/Asia
     Pacific                                       9                    (3)                                  9                       (8)        -

    Europe/SSA/Russia                              5                   (10)                                (8)                      (3)        1

    Latin America                               (35)                     9                                   6                        14         1

    Land Drilling Rigs                          (20)                  (30)                               (25)                     (19)     (17)
                                                 ---                    ---                                 ---                       ---       ---

      Adjusted Segment Operating Loss           (39)                  (52)                               (76)                    (111)    (116)

    Research and Development                    (36)                  (39)                               (40)                     (33)     (41)

    Corporate Expenses                          (33)                  (33)                               (32)                     (30)     (34)

    Other Charges, Net                          (19)                  (72)                              (251)                    (771)    (269)

    Total Operating Loss                             $(127)                                $(196)                               $(399)             $(945)    $(460)
                                                      =====                                  =====                                 =====               =====      =====


                                                                      Three Months Ended

                                           6/30/2017        3/31/2017        12/31/2016             9/30/2016         6/30/2016
                                           ---------

    Product and Service Line Revenues (a):

    Formation Evaluation and Well
     Construction                                      $811                                   $824                                  $773                $765       $806

    Completion and Production                    451                    473                                 539                       493       487

    Land Drilling Rigs                           101                     89                                  94                        98       109

    Total Product Service Line
     Revenues                                        $1,363                                 $1,386                                $1,406              $1,356     $1,402
                                                     ======                                 ======                                ======              ======     ======


                                                                      Three Months Ended

                                           6/30/2017        3/31/2017        12/31/2016             9/30/2016         6/30/2016
                                           ---------

    Depreciation and Amortization:

    North America                                       $40                                    $40                                   $41                 $55        $58

    Middle East/North Africa/Asia
     Pacific                                      51                     51                                  52                        60        60

    Europe/SSA/Russia                             39                     39                                  41                        45        48

    Latin America                                 48                     51                                  55                        56        56

    Land Drilling Rigs                            23                     24                                  22                        22        23

    Research and Development and
     Corporate                                     3                      3                                   4                         4         4
                                                 ---

    Total Depreciation and
     Amortization                                      $204                                   $208                                  $215                $242       $249
                                                       ====                                   ====                                  ====                ====       ====


    (a)              Formation Evaluation and Well
                     Construction includes Managed-
                     Pressure Drilling, Drilling
                     Services, Tubular Running
                     Services, Drilling Tools and
                     Rental Equipment, Wireline
                     Services, Testing and
                     Production Services, Re-entry
                     and Fishing Services, Cementing
                     Products, Liner Systems,
                     Reservoir Solutions and Surface
                     Logging. Completion and
                     Production includes Artificial
                     Lift Systems, Stimulation and
                     Completion Systems.

We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, Weatherford's management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures and ratios (as defined under the SEC's Regulation G) may provide users of this financial information, additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results of prior periods. The non-GAAP amounts shown below should not be considered as substitutes for operating income, provision for income taxes, net income or other data prepared and reported in accordance with GAAP, but should be viewed in addition to the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.


                                                                                                    Weatherford International plc

                                                                                        Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

                                                                                                             (Unaudited)

                                                                                               (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)


                                                           Three Months Ended                                        Six Months Ended

                                           6/30/2017            3/31/2017            6/30/2016               6/30/2017                   6/30/2016
                                           ---------            ---------            ---------               ---------                   ---------

    Operating Loss:

    GAAP Operating Loss                               $(127)                                       $(196)                                           $(460)             $(323)      $(907)

    Severance, Restructuring and Exited
     Businesses                                   31                              75                                  51                                  106      128

    Litigation Charges, Net                        -                              -                                114                                    -     181

    Impairments, Asset Write-Downs and
     Other (a)                                  (12)                            (3)                                154                                 (15)     212

    Legacy Contract                                -                              -                               (50)                                   -       2
                                                 ---                            ---                                ---                                  ---     ---

    Total Non-GAAP Adjustments                    19                              72                                 269                                   91      523
                                                 ---                             ---                                 ---                                  ---      ---

    Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Loss                  $(108)                                       $(124)                                           $(191)             $(232)      $(384)
                                                       =====                                         =====                                             =====               =====        =====


    Loss Before Income Taxes:

    GAAP Loss Before Income Taxes                     $(148)                                       $(410)                                           $(664)             $(558)    $(1,256)

    Operating Income Adjustments                  19                              72                                 269                                   91      523

    Bond Tender Premium, Net                       -                              -                                 78                                    -      78

    Warrant Fair Value Adjustment              (127)                             62                                   -                                (65)       -

    Currency Devaluation Charges                   -                              -                                  -                                   -      31
                                                                                                                                                       ---     ---

    Non-GAAP Loss Before Income Taxes                 $(256)                                       $(276)                                           $(317)             $(532)      $(624)
                                                       =====                                         =====                                             =====               =====        =====


    (Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes:

    GAAP (Provision) Benefit for Income
     Taxes                                             $(17)                                        $(33)                                             $102               $(50)        $203

    Tax Effect on Non-GAAP Adjustments           (3)                            (4)                               (35)                                 (7)    (61)
                                                                                                                                                       ---      ---

    Non-GAAP (Provision) Benefit for
     Income Taxes                                      $(20)                                        $(37)                                              $67               $(57)        $142
                                                        ====                                          ====                                               ===                ====         ====


    Net Loss Attributable to Weatherford:

    GAAP Net Loss                                     $(171)                                       $(448)                                           $(565)             $(619)    $(1,063)

    Non-GAAP Adjustments, net of tax           (111)                            130                                 312                                   19      571
                                                                                ---                                 ---                                  ---      ---

    Non-GAAP Net Loss                                 $(282)                                       $(318)                                           $(253)             $(600)      $(492)
                                                       =====                                         =====                                             =====               =====        =====


    Diluted Loss Per Share Attributable to
     Weatherford:

    GAAP Diluted Loss per Share                      $(0.17)                                      $(0.45)                                          $(0.63)            $(0.63)     $(1.24)

    Non-GAAP Adjustments, net of tax          (0.11)                           0.13                                0.35                                 0.02     0.67
                                               -----                            ----                                ----                                 ----     ----

    Non-GAAP Diluted Loss per Share                  $(0.28)                                      $(0.32)                                          $(0.28)            $(0.61)     $(0.57)
                                                      ======                                        ======                                            ======              ======       ======


    GAAP Effective Tax Rate (b)                (12)%                           (8)%                                15%                                (9)%     16%

    Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate (c)             (8)%                          (14)%                                21%                               (11)%     23%


             (a)     Impairments, asset write-downs
                     and other of $154 million in
                     the second quarter of 2016
                     include $84 million to adjust
                     a note from our largest
                     customer in Venezuela to fair
                     value and other impairments
                     and write-offs of $70
                     million.


             (b)     GAAP Effective Tax Rate is the
                     GAAP provision for income
                     taxes divided by GAAP income
                     before income taxes.


    (c)              Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate is
                     the Non-GAAP provision for
                     income taxes divided by Non-
                     GAAP income before income
                     taxes and calculated in
                     thousands.


                                                          Weatherford International plc

                                                           Selected Balance Sheet Data

                                                                   (Unaudited)

                                                                  (In Millions)


                          6/30/2017      3/31/2017       12/31/2016           9/30/2016   6/30/2016
                          ---------      ---------       ----------           ---------   ---------

    Assets:
    -------

    Cash and Cash
     Equivalents                    $584                                $546                        $1,037        $440 $452

    Accounts Receivable,
     Net                      1,165                1,292                            1,383             1,414 1,484

    Inventories, Net          1,728                1,700                            1,802             1,917 2,195

    Assets Held for Sale        929                  860                               23                11    14

    Property, Plant and
     Equipment, Net           4,111                4,265                            4,480             4,708 5,247

    Goodwill and
     Intangibles, Net         2,527                2,602                            3,045             3,104 3,182


    Liabilities:
    ------------

    Accounts Payable            837                  803                              845               666   790

    Liabilities Held for
     Sale                        90                   96                                -                -    -

    Short-term Borrowings
     and Current Portion
     of Long-term Debt          152                  240                              179               555   290

    Long-term Debt            7,538                7,299                            7,403             6,937 6,943


                                              Weatherford International plc

                                                         Net Debt

                                                       (Unaudited)

                                                      (In Millions)


    Change in Net Debt for the Three
     Months Ended 6/30/2017:

    Net Debt at 3/31/2017                                                                   $(6,993)

    Operating Loss                                                                  (127)

    Depreciation and Amortization                                                     204

    Capital Expenditures for
     Property, Plant and Equipment                                                     (42)

    Acquisition of Assets Held for
     Sale                                                                               (3)

    Proceeds from Sale of Assets                                                       21

    Increase in Working Capital                                                      (78)

    Proceeds from Note Receivable                                                      59

    Asset Write-Downs and Other
     Charges                                                                              9

    Accrued Litigation and
     Settlements                                                                       (32)

    Income Taxes Paid                                                                 (4)

    Interest Paid                                                                   (107)

    Other                                                                            (13)

    Net Debt at 6/30/2017                                                                   $(7,106)
                                                                                             =======


    Change in Net Debt for the Six
     Months Ended 6/30/2017:

    Net Debt at 12/31/2016                                                                  $(6,545)

    Operating Loss                                                                  (323)

    Depreciation and Amortization                                                     412

    Capital Expenditures for
     Property, Plant and Equipment                                                     (82)

    Acquisition of Assets Held for
     Sale                                                                             (243)

    Proceeds from Sale of Assets                                                       25

    Increase in Working Capital                                                      (75)

    Proceeds from Note Receivable                                                      59

    Asset Write-Downs and Other
     Charges                                                                             28

    Inventory Charges                                                                   6

    Accrued Litigation and
     Settlements                                                                       (62)

    Income Taxes Paid                                                                (47)

    Interest Paid                                                                   (251)

    Other                                                                             (8)
                                                                                      ---

    Net Debt at 6/30/2017                                                                   $(7,106)
                                                                                             =======


    Components of Net Debt           6/30/2017                    3/31/2017    12/31/2016
                                     ---------                                 ----------

    Cash                                             $584                               $546                 $1,037

    Short-term Borrowings and
     Current Portion of Long-term
     Debt                                (152)                          (240)                    (179)

    Long-term Debt                     (7,538)                        (7,299)                   (7,403)
                                        ------                          ------                    ------

    Net Debt                                     $(7,106)                          $(6,993)              $(6,545)
                                                  =======                            =======                =======


    "Net Debt" is defined as debt less
     cash. Management believes that it
     provides useful information
     regarding our level of
     indebtedness by reflecting cash
     that could be used to repay debt.


    Working capital is defined as
     accounts receivable plus
     inventory less accounts payable.

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