Weatherford Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

Weatherford Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

BAAR, Switzerland, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Weatherford International plc (NYSE: WFT) reported a net loss of $245 million, or a loss of $0.25 per share for the first quarter of 2018.

First Quarter 2018 Highlights

    --  Segment operating income improved by 145% year-over-year
    --  Successfully extended 2019 and 2020 debt maturities through closing a
        private offering of $600 million in senior notes
    --  Estimated recurring benefit of $108 million in annualized cost savings
        and $41 million in one-time benefits as part of the transformation
        effort
    --  Won OTC Asia Spotlight on New Technology Awards for the HeatWave
        Extreme(SM) service and the WFX0(TM) openhole gravel-pack system
    --  Launched two of the planned divestitures processes and made further
        progress on our Land Drilling Rigs divestiture

Non-GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2018, excluding unusual charges and credits, was $188 million, or $0.19, diluted loss per share. This compares to a $329 million non-GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of 2017, or $0.33 diluted loss per share, and a $318 million non-GAAP net loss for the first quarter of the prior year, or $0.32 diluted loss per share.

Revenue in the first quarter of 2018 was $1.42 billion, which decreased 4% from revenue of $1.49 billion for the fourth quarter of 2017 and was 3% higher than the $1.39 billion of revenue reported for the first quarter of 2017. The sequential revenue decrease was due to non-repeating year-end product sales as well as seasonal declines in the North Sea and Russia. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to activity increases in the U.S., Argentina and Mexico in the Western Hemisphere and Kuwait, Iraq, Russia and Saudi Arabia in the Eastern Hemisphere, partially offset by a decrease in Venezuela as a result of a change in accounting for revenue to cash basis and depressed offshore markets in the North Sea, West Africa and Asia.

Operating loss for the first quarter of 2018 was $39 million. Excluding unusual charges and credits, segment operating income in the first quarter of 2018 was $40 million, up $123 million or 148% sequentially, and up $129 million, or 145%, year-over-year. The sequential improvement was primarily due to improved product margins benefiting from a favorable sales mix, lower personnel and other support costs, the timing of revenue and cost recognition related to deliveries in Kuwait and lower depreciation expenses resulting from asset impairments recorded in the prior quarter.

Year-over-year improvement was led by revenue growth in Production and Well Construction in the U.S. and parts of Latin America combined with higher activity and improved service quality across all product lines in the Middle East and Russia. Results also benefited from an overall reduction in cost structure as well as lower depreciation due to asset sales and impairments in prior quarters. These improvements were partially offset by a decline in revenue in Venezuela after our change in accounting for revenue to a cash basis last quarter.

In the quarter, we recorded pre-tax charges of $57 million, which include $34 million related to the bond tender and call premium, $26 million in currency devaluation charges mostly in the Angolan kwanza, $25 million in restructuring and transformation charges and $18 million in asset write-downs and other, net. This was partially offset by $46 million in credits related to the fair value adjustment of the outstanding warrant.

In the first quarter of 2018, estimated recurring benefits as a result of the transformation plan were $27 million or $108 million on an annualized basis. In addition, we achieved $41 million in one-time benefits, mostly driven by the sale of surplus or non-strategic assets along with an improved collections process.

Mark A. McCollum, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "As we continue on our transformational path, our results for the first quarter of 2018 reflect our focus on planning and executing tangible actions to improve our position as a strong, viable and innovative organization. Sequentially and on a year-over-year basis, our operating income, margins and adjusted EBITDA improved substantially, as we steadily reduced our core costs and benefited from an improving market environment. Additionally, we have increased accountability, efficiency and process discipline across the entire Company."

McCollum continued, "The goals we have set forth for 2018 and 2019 are realistic and achievable. We are on track and, in the first quarter, have already achieved 10% of our annualized recurring benefit target. I am excited about our progress as we continue to build momentum. We have the right people, technologies and processes to be successful, and by executing on the detailed action plans we have developed over the past few months, we will generate improved returns and create significant value for our shareholders."

Cash Flow and Financial Covenants

Net cash used in operating activities was $185 million for the first quarter of 2018, driven by cash payments of $174 million for debt interest and $26 million for cash severance and restructuring costs partially offset by improved collections of accounts receivables. First quarter capital expenditures of $38 million, including investments in Land Drilling Rigs held-for-sale assets, decreased by $40 million, or 51%, sequentially due to lower spending in Well Construction due to project delays and delayed rig mobilizations, and decreased $2 million or 5% from the same quarter in the prior year.

The Company is in compliance with its financial covenants as defined under our revolving and secured term loan credit facilities as of March 31, 2018, and expects to continue to remain in compliance with all covenants based on current financial projections.

Taxes

The first quarter of 2018 tax provision was $32 million including tax expenses related to profits in certain jurisdictions, deemed profit countries, and withholding taxes on intercompany and third-party transactions. The tax expense is lower sequentially due to the establishment of an additional valuation allowance and provisions for foreign law changes, offset by a one-time tax benefit as a result of a U.S. tax reform, in the prior quarter.

Operating Segments


                                    Three Months Ended                               Change
                                    ------------------                               ------

    (In Millions)     3/31/2018        12/31/2017             3/31/2017       Sequential    YoY
                      ---------        ----------             ---------       ----------    ---

    Western
     Hemisphere
    -----------

    Net Revenues                $756                                     $759                     $733      (0.4)%         3%

    Segment Operating
     Income (Loss)               $24                                    $(35)                   $(30)       169%       180%

    Segment Operating
     Margin                3.2%                        (4.6)%                     (4.1)%         780   bps   730   bps


    Eastern
     Hemisphere
    -----------

    Net Revenues                $667                                     $731                     $653        (9)%         2%

    Segment Operating
     Income (Loss)               $16                                    $(48)                   $(59)       133%       127%

    Segment Operating
     Margin                2.4%                        (6.6)%                     (9.0)%         900   bps 1,140   bps

Western Hemisphere

First quarter revenues of $756 million were down $3 million or 0.4% sequentially, and up $23 million, or 3%, year-over-year. The sequential decrease was primarily in the U.S. due to non-repeating year-end product sales of pumping units and the completion of the Pressure Pumping and Pump-Down Perforating assets sale in the prior quarter, offset by increased Integrated Services and Projects activity in Mexico and higher activity in Argentina from Production and Drilling Services.

Year-over-year revenues increased primarily due to higher adoption of Managed Pressure Drilling and improved utilization of Drilling Tools in the U.S., growing demand for Pressure Pumping services in Argentina and Integrated Services and Projects in Mexico, partially offset by lower revenues in Venezuela after our change in accounting for revenue to cash basis last quarter.

First quarter segment operating income of $24 million was up $59 million sequentially, and up $54 million year-over-year. The sequential increase was due to improved margins resulting from a favorable product mix, lower personnel expenses and lower depreciation and amortization after impairments recognized in the prior quarter.

Year-over-year results increased primarily in the U.S. as result of revenue growth in Production and Well Construction, a decline in operating costs and lower depreciation. These improvements were partially offset by lower revenues in Venezuela after our change in accounting for revenue to a cash basis last quarter.

Operational highlights in the Western Hemisphere during the quarter include:

    --  An operator in the Eagle Ford Shale deployed Weatherford
        logging-while-drilling services to identify wellbore fractures while
        drilling. The customer estimates that the data provided will reduce
        completions costs while matching production estimates, saving
        approximately $300,000 per well.
    --  Working closely alongside a major operator in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico,
        Weatherford developed a new tubular handling system that enabled the
        customer to safely and efficiently run 16-in. casing. The solution saved
        approximately 1 day of operational time and the customer plans to deploy
        the same technology on future jobs.
    --  Weatherford replaced the incumbent service provider on a South Texas
        well where the operator was experiencing high levels of nonproductive
        time and well-control risks. By deploying a managed pressure drilling
        solution, Weatherford resolved these issues and saved the operator
        approximately $1 million.
    --  Weatherford deployed a comprehensive managed pressure drilling system,
        including the Microflux® control system and the OneSync® software
        platform, to drill a challenging well in the pre-salt area of Brazil. By
        successfully maintaining constant bottomhole pressure, the team reached
        total depth 50 hours ahead of plan and using a single bit, saving the
        operator approximately $780,000 in rig time.
    --  Working in close collaboration with the operator, Weatherford designed
        and executed an innovative completion program for an onshore well in
        Mexico. First, the team applied a wireline perforation technique that
        reduced intervention time by 30%. Additionally, a stimulated reservoir
        volume pressure pumping technique increased production expectations by
        250%.
    --  Weatherford was awarded a one-year contract for all service and
        inspection of reciprocating-rod-lift surface equipment across more than
        400 wells in the Bakken Shale. Through a comprehensive process that
        included collecting and analyzing data, performing root-cause analysis,
        and delivering an integrated solution, Weatherford reduced the failure
        rate by 10% and eliminated thousands of hours of downtime and deferred
        production.
    --  Weatherford was awarded a 3-year exclusive contract to supply
        Maximizer® pumping units to the largest operator of reciprocating
        rod-lift systems in Argentina, replacing the incumbent.

Eastern Hemisphere

First quarter revenues of $667 million were down $64 million or 9% sequentially, and up $14 million or 2% year-over-year. The sequential decrease was primarily due to non-repeating product sales as well as seasonally lower activity in the North Sea and Russia. These factors were partially offset by increased revenue from Integrated Services and Projects. Year-over-year revenues increased across the Middle East and Russia due to contract gains and increased rig activity. These gains were partially offset by lower activity levels in the North Sea, West Africa and Asia as offshore markets remain subdued.

First quarter segment operating income of $16 million was up $64 million sequentially, and up $75 million year-over-year. The sequential increase was primarily due to a more favorable revenue mix, the timing of revenue and cost recognition related to deliveries in Kuwait, non-repeating start-up costs in Asia and an overall lower cost structure.

Year-over-year operating income increased in all product lines primarily in the Middle East and Russia due to higher activity levels, a reduced cost structure and improved service quality resulting in greater revenue efficiency.

Operational highlights in the Eastern Hemisphere during the quarter include:

    --  Weatherford won a 3-year wireline services contract in Algeria. Together
        with a major drilling services contract won in the fourth quarter of
        2017, this award significantly expands the Company's exposure and
        footprint in Algeria.
    --  Weatherford won a 4-year contract for logging while drilling, surface
        logging systems, tubular running services and float equipment for a
        major international operator in the Gulf of Thailand. Weatherford
        secured the win in large part due to the strength of the HeatWave(SM)
        logging-while-drilling service, which was developed specifically to
        acquire high-quality formation evaluation data in the
        ultrahigh-temperature environments common in the Gulf of Thailand.
    --  Weatherford won a 5-year contract to provide intervention services
        including fishing, re-entry and thru-tubing services in the Middle East.
        The customer selected Weatherford from a large number of competitors
        because of the Company's service quality record and advanced
        technologies in this area.
    --  Weatherford deployed the AcidSure® system on an underperforming well in
        a highly fractured carbonate reservoir in the Middle East. The
        stimulation operation avoided the need for a workover and resulted in a
        600% production increase.
    --  Weatherford deployed the AccuView® real-time remote support system to
        execute a shallow-angle casing exit in Sakhalin Island, Russia. The
        software system facilitated real-time analysis of foot-by-foot
        performance, which enabled the operator to complete the casing exit in a
        single trip.
    --  Weatherford successfully executed three casing exits from an offshore
        platform in Malaysia using the QuickCut(TM) whipstock system. By meeting
        all targets on a short lead time, Weatherford enabled the customer to
        complete three infill wells.
    --  Weatherford Land Drilling Rigs reduced nonproductive time to 1.6%, which
        represents a 43% decrease from the business's 2017 average and marks the
        best quarter on record.
    --  Despite mobilization delays, profitability for the Land Drilling Rigs
        business increased sequentially.

Reclassifications

In the first quarter of 2018, we adopted pension accounting standards on a retrospective basis, reclassifying the presentation of non-service cost components of net periodic pension and post-retirement cost from our operating income to non-operating Other Income (Expense), Net. All prior periods have been restated to conform to the current presentation within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and other financial information in the following pages.

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 780 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities and employs approximately 28,700 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 April 24, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. eastern time (ET), 7:30 a.m. central time (CT). Weatherford invites investors to listen to the call live and review related presentation materials via the Company's website. Conference call details can be found at https://www.weatherford.com/en/investor-relations/financial-information/conference-call-details/ and presentation materials can be found at https://www.weatherford.com/en/investor-relations/investor-presentations/. A recording of the conference call and transcript of the call will be available in the Investor Relations 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 efficiencies and cost savings associated with our transformation plans; completion of potential dispositions, and the changes in spending and payment timing 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, 2017 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

                                           3/31/2018             3/31/2017
                                           ---------             ---------

    Net Revenues:

    Western
     Hemisphere                                           $756                        $733

    Eastern
     Hemisphere                                  667                          653
                                                 ---                          ---

       Total Net
        Revenues                               1,423                        1,386


    Operating Income
     (Loss):

    Western
     Hemisphere                                   24                         (30)

    Eastern
     Hemisphere                                   16                         (59)

      Segment Operating
       Income (Loss)                              40                         (89)

    Corporate
     Expenses                                   (36)                        (33)

    Restructuring and
     Transformation
     Charges                                    (25)                        (75)

    Other Charges,
     Net                                        (18)                        (17)
                                                 ---                          ---

      Total Operating
       Loss                                     (39)                       (214)


    Other Income
     (Expense):

    Interest Expense,
     Net                                       (149)                       (141)

    Bond Tender and
     Call Premium                               (34)                           -

    Warrant Fair
     Value Adjustment                             46                         (62)

    Currency
     Devaluation
     Charges                                    (26)                           -

    Other Income
     (Expense), Net                              (8)                           7
                                                 ---                          ---

    Net Loss Before
     Income Taxes                              (210)                       (410)


    Income Tax
     Provision                                  (32)                        (33)


    Net Loss                                   (242)                       (443)

    Net Income
     Attributable to
     Noncontrolling
     Interests                                     3                            5
                                                 ---                          ---

    Net Loss
     Attributable to
     Weatherford                                        $(245)                     $(448)
                                                         =====                       =====


    Loss Per Share
     Attributable to
     Weatherford:

    Basic & Diluted                                    $(0.25)                    $(0.45)


    Weighted Average
     Shares
     Outstanding:

    Basic & Diluted                              994                          988


                                                                                              Weatherford International plc

                                                                                      Selected Statements of Operations Information

                                                                                                       (Unaudited)

                                                                                                      (In Millions)

                                                                              Three Months Ended

                                           3/31/2018        12/31/2017            9/30/2017              6/30/2017                3/31/2017
                                           ---------        ----------            ---------              ---------                ---------

    Net Revenues:

    Western Hemisphere                                 $756                                        $759                                        $767               $678       $733

    Eastern Hemisphere                           667                        731                                  693                             685      653
                                                 ---                                                            ---                             ---      ---

      Total Net Revenues                             $1,423                                      $1,490                                      $1,460             $1,363     $1,386
                                                     ======                                      ======                                      ======             ======     ======


                                                                         Three Months Ended

                                           3/31/2018        12/31/2017            9/30/2017              6/30/2017                3/31/2017
                                           ---------

    Operating Income (Loss):

    Western Hemisphere                                  $24                                       $(35)                                         $3              $(51)     $(30)

    Eastern Hemisphere                            16                       (48)                                (10)                           (22)    (59)
                                                 ---                        ---                                  ---                             ---      ---

      Segment Operating
       Income (Loss)                              40                       (83)                                 (7)                           (73)    (89)

    Corporate Expenses                          (36)                      (36)                                (28)                           (33)    (33)

    Restructuring and
     Transformation
     Charges                                    (25)                      (43)                                (34)                           (31)    (75)

    Other Charges, Net                          (18)                   (1,579)                                 (1)                            (8)    (17)

      Total Operating Loss                            $(39)                                   $(1,741)                                      $(70)            $(145)    $(214)
                                                       ====                                     =======                                        ====              =====      =====


                                                                         Three Months Ended

                                           3/31/2018        12/31/2017            9/30/2017              6/30/2017                3/31/2017
                                           ---------

    Product and Service Line (a) Revenues:

    Production                                         $381                                        $408                                        $381               $335       $341

    Completion                                   294                        339                                  320                             301      304

    Drilling and
     Evaluation                                  358                        349                                  347                             331      364

    Well Construction                            390                        394                                  412                             396      377

      Total Product and
       Service Line Revenues                         $1,423                                      $1,490                                      $1,460             $1,363     $1,386
                                                     ======                                      ======                                      ======             ======     ======


                                                                         Three Months Ended

                                           3/31/2018        12/31/2017            9/30/2017              6/30/2017                3/31/2017
                                           ---------

    Depreciation and Amortization:

    Western Hemisphere                                  $60                                         $80                                         $89                $92        $91

    Eastern Hemisphere                            86                        109                                  108                             111      115

    Corporate                                      1                          1                                    2                               1        2
                                                 ---

      Total Depreciation and
       Amortization                                    $147                                        $190                                        $199               $204       $208
                                                       ====                                        ====                                        ====               ====       ====


    (a)              Production includes Artificial
                     Lift Systems, Stimulation and
                     Testing and Production
                     Services. Completions includes
                     Completion Systems, Liner
                     Systems and Cementing Products.
                     Drilling and Evaluation
                     includes Drilling Services,
                     Managed Pressure Drilling,
                     Surface Logging Systems,
                     Wireline Services and Reservoir
                     Solutions. Well Construction
                     includes Tubular Running
                     Services, Intervention
                     Services, Drilling Tools and
                     Rental Equipment and Land
                     Drilling Rigs.

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 and comparisons with peer companies. The non-GAAP amounts shown in the following tables 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

                                             3/31/2018               12/31/2017                    3/31/2017
                                             ---------               ----------                    ---------

    Operating Loss:

    GAAP Operating Loss                                     $(39)                                            $(1,741)           $(214)

      Restructuring and Transformation
       Charges (a)                                  25                                      43                              75

      Litigation Charges, Net                        -                                    (6)                              -

      Impairments, Asset Write-Downs and
       Other (b)                                    18                                   1,681                              17

      Gain from Dispositions (c)                     -                                   (96)                              -
                                                   ---                                    ---                             ---

      Operating Non-GAAP Adjustments                43                                   1,622                              92
                                                   ---                                   -----                             ---

    Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
     (Loss)                                                    $4                                               $(119)           $(122)
                                                              ===                                                =====             =====


    Loss Before Income Taxes:

    GAAP Loss Before Income Taxes                          $(210)                                            $(1,872)           $(410)

      Operating Non-GAAP Adjustments                43                                   1,622                              92

      Bond Tender and Call Premium (d)              34                                       -                              -

      Warrant Fair Value Adjustment               (46)                                   (28)                             62

      Defined Benefit Pension Plan Gains (e)         -                                      -                           (20)

      Currency Devaluation Charges (f)              26                                       -                              -

    Non-GAAP Loss Before Income Taxes                      $(153)                                              $(278)           $(276)
                                                            =====                                                =====             =====


    (Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes:

    GAAP Provision for Income Taxes                         $(32)                                               $(62)            $(33)

      Tax Effect on Non-GAAP Adjustments             -                                     15                             (4)

    Non-GAAP Provision for Income Taxes                     $(32)                                               $(47)            $(37)
                                                             ====                                                 ====              ====


    Net Loss Attributable to Weatherford:

    GAAP Net Loss                                          $(245)                                            $(1,938)           $(448)

      Non-GAAP Adjustments, net of tax              57                                   1,609                             130
                                                                                        -----                             ---

    Non-GAAP Net Loss                                      $(188)                                              $(329)           $(318)
                                                            =====                                                =====             =====


    Diluted Loss Per Share Attributable to
     Weatherford:

    GAAP Diluted Loss per Share                           $(0.25)                                             $(1.95)          $(0.45)

      Non-GAAP Adjustments, net of tax            0.06                                    1.62                            0.13
                                                  ----                                    ----                            ----

    Non-GAAP Diluted Loss per Share                       $(0.19)                                             $(0.33)          $(0.32)
                                                           ======                                               ======            ======


    GAAP Effective Tax Rate (g)                  (15)%                                   (3)%                           (8)%

    Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate (h)              (21)%                                  (16)%                          (14)%


    (a)               Represents $11 million in severance
                      costs, $9 million in
                      transformation costs and $5
                      million in facility exit costs in
                      the first quarter of 2018.

    (b)               Represents $26 million in long-
                      lived asset impairments and $8
                      million in net credits in the
                      first quarter of 2018. The fourth
                      quarter of 2017, impairments,
                      asset write-downs and other
                      include $928 million in long-
                      lived asset impairments (of which
                      $740 million relates to Land
                      Drilling Rigs assets reclassified
                      to held for sale), $440 million in
                      inventory write-downs, $230
                      million in the write-down of
                      Venezuelan receivables, $83
                      million of other write-downs
                      charges and credits of which $4
                      million were related to
                      transformation costs.

    (c)               Represents the sale of U.S.
                      Pressure Pumping and Pump-Down
                      Perforating assets.

    (d)               Represents a bond tender premium of
                      $30 million and a call premium of
                      $4 million on the 9.625% senior
                      notes.

    (e)               Represents the supplemental
                      executive retirement plan gain
                      that was reclassified from
                      Operating Non-GAAP Adjustments to
                      non-operating Other Income
                      (Expense), Net in the first
                      quarter of 2018 upon retrospective
                      adoption of the new pension
                      accounting standards.

    (f)               Represents currency devaluations of
                      the Angolan kwanza and Venezuelan
                      bolivar.

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

    (h)               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

                                         Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures - EBITDA

                                                                  (Unaudited)

                                                    (In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)


                                                                 Three Months Ended

                                               3/31/2018             12/31/2017                3/31/2017
                                               ---------             ----------                ---------


    Net Loss Attributable to Weatherford                    $(245)                                       $(1,938)          $(448)

    Net Income Attributable to
     Noncontrolling Interests                          3                                   4                             5
                                                     ---                                 ---                           ---

    Net Loss                                       (242)                            (1,934)                        (443)

    Interest Expense, Net                            149                                 152                           141

    Income Tax Provision                              32                                  62                            33

    Depreciation and Amortization                    147                                 190                           208
                                                     ---                                 ---                           ---

    EBITDA                                            86                             (1,530)                         (61)


    Other (Income) Expense Adjustments:

    Warrant Fair Value Adjustment                   (46)                               (28)                           62

    Bond Tender and Call Premium                      34                                   -                            -

    Currency Devaluation Charges                      26                                   -                            -

    Other (Income) Expense, Net                        8                                   7                           (7)

    Restructuring and Transformation
     Charges                                          25                                  43                            75

    Impairments, Asset Write-Downs and
     Other                                            18                               1,681                            17

    Litigation Charges, Net                            -                                (6)                            -

    Gain from Dispositions                             -                               (96)                            -

    Adjusted EBITDA                                           $151                                             $71              $86
                                                              ====                                             ===              ===


                                                                          Weatherford International plc

                                                                           Selected Balance Sheet Data

                                                                                   (Unaudited)

                                                                                  (In Millions)


                                   3/31/2018      12/31/2017        9/30/2017            6/30/2017      3/31/2017
                                   ---------      ----------        ---------            ---------      ---------

    Assets:
    -------

    Cash and Cash Equivalents                $459                                  $613                             $445          $584 $546

    Accounts Receivable, Net           1,100                  1,103                            1,236                1,165   1,292

    Inventories, Net                   1,225                  1,234                            1,752                1,728   1,700

    Assets Held for Sale                 369                    359                              935                  929     860

    Property, Plant and Equipment,
     Net                               2,580                  2,708                            3,989                4,111   4,265

    Goodwill and Intangibles, Net      2,968                  2,940                            2,575                2,527   2,602


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

    Accounts Payable                     809                    856                              815                  837     803

    Short-term Borrowings and
     Current Portion of Long-term
     Debt                                153                    148                              391                  152     240

    Long-term Debt                     7,639                  7,541                            7,530                7,538   7,299


    Shareholders' Equity:
    ---------------------

    Total Shareholders' Equity (a)     (898)                 (571)                           1,384                1,524   1,691


    (a)               On January 1, 2018, we adopted
                      the accounting standard related
                      to taxes on intra-entity
                      transfers of non-inventory
                      assets on a modified
                      retrospective basis and the
                      impact from this adoption was
                      to record the previously
                      recorded prepaid taxes as an
                      adjustment to retained
                      earnings. In addition we also
                      adopted the revenue recognition
                      accounting standard and
                      recorded the cumulative effect
                      of the changes made to our
                      consolidated balance sheet as
                      an adjustment to retained
                      earnings.


                                                Weatherford International plc

                                                         Net Debt (a)

                                                         (Unaudited)

                                                        (In Millions)


    Change in Net Debt for the Three
     Months Ended 3/31/2018:

    Net Debt at 12/31/2017 (a)                                                              $(7,076)

     Operating Loss                                                                    (39)

     Depreciation and Amortization                                                      147

     Capital Expenditures for
      Property, Plant and Equipment                                                    (29)

     Capital Expenditures for Assets
      Held for Sale                                                                     (9)

     Proceeds from Sale of Assets                                                        12

     Acquisition of Intangibles                                                         (3)

     Increase in Working Capital (b)                                                   (45)

     Other Financing Activities                                                        (10)

     Accrued Litigation and
      Settlements                                                                       (8)

     Income Taxes Paid                                                                 (47)

     Interest Paid                                                                    (174)

     Other                                                                             (52)

    Net Debt at 3/31/2018 (a)                                                               $(7,333)
                                                                                             =======


    Components of Net Debt (a)       3/31/2018            12/31/2017              3/31/2017
                                     ---------                                    ---------

     Cash                                          $459                                          $613                 $546

     Short-term Borrowings and
      Current Portion of Long-term
      Debt                               (153)                             (148)                        (240)

     Long-term Debt                    (7,639)                           (7,541)                      (7,299)
                                        ------                             ------                        ------

     Net Debt (a)                              $(7,333)                                     $(7,076)            $(6,993)
                                                =======                                       =======              =======


    (a)               "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.

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

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