Weatherford Announces First Quarter 2020 Results

HOUSTON, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Weatherford International plc ("Weatherford" or the "Company") announced today its results for the first quarter of 2020.

Note: Upon completing its financial restructuring in late 2019, the Company adopted fresh-start accounting resulting in Weatherford becoming a new entity for accounting and financial reporting purposes. As required by GAAP, results up to December 13, 2019 are presented separately as the predecessor period (the "Predecessor" period) and results from December 14, 2019 and onwards are presented as the successor period (the "Successor" period). The results from these Predecessor and Successor periods are not comparable. Nevertheless, for discussion purposes herein the Company has presented the results of the Predecessor and Successor periods and, for the fourth quarter of 2019, has combined the Predecessor and Successor results as a non-GAAP measure (the "combined" results), as we believe this provides the most meaningful basis to analyze our results.

On a GAAP basis, revenues for the first quarter of 2020 were $1.2 billion, a decline of 2% sequentially and 10% year-on-year. Reported operating loss was $822 million in the first quarter of 2020 compared to a combined operating loss of $315 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a loss of $301 million in the first quarter of 2019. The Company's first quarter 2020 net loss was $966 million, compared to a combined net income of $5.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a net loss of $481 million in the first quarter of 2019. The combined fourth quarter 2019 period included a net reorganization gain of $5.7 billion. First quarter of 2020 cash flows from operations were $30 million and capital expenditures were $38 million. Weatherford had cash and cash equivalents of $670 million and over $235 million of availability under its senior secured asset-based revolving credit agreement (the "ABL Facility") as of March 31, 2020.

On a non-GAAP basis:

    --  Revenues of $1.2 billion declined 2% sequentially and 7% year-on-year
        (excluding divestitures) ([1])
        --  International revenues declined 1% sequentially and grew 2%
            year-on-year ([1])
        --  North American revenues declined 4% sequentially and 23%
            year-on-year ([1])
    --  Adjusted EBITDA ([2][3]) of $178 million grew by 15% sequentially and
        39% year-on-year and associated margins of 15% increased 221 basis
        points sequentially and 514 basis points year-on-year
    --  Free cash flow of negative $2 million ([2]) improved $94 million
        sequentially and $280 million year-on-year, despite being burdened by
        approximately $75 million of cash outflows associated with our financial
        restructuring and prior period corporate development activities

Mark A. McCollum, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "I am encouraged by Weatherford's operating improvements as evidenced by our results during the first quarter of 2020, despite a challenging operating environment that continued to deteriorate as the quarter progressed.

"Notwithstanding these challenges, the Company's revenues increased in certain key markets and adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin increased meaningfully, on both a sequential and on a year-on-year basis. Our international business, which comprised over 70% of our first-quarter 2020 revenues, grew 2% year-on-year ([1]), with growth across the Middle East, Russia and Asia. In North America, first-quarter 2020 revenues declined 23% year-on-year ([1]) consistent with activity reductions in the United States and Canada.

"Adjusted EBITDA grew 15% sequentially during the first quarter of 2020 and 39% year-on-year, due to a combination of swift actions to reduce costs, favorable revenue mix and improved operating performance.

"Perhaps most importantly, Weatherford was free cash flow neutral during the quarter, an improvement of approximately $280 million year-on-year, despite being burdened by approximately $75 million of cash outflows that carried over from our financial restructuring and prior period corporate development activities.

"Our performance during the quarter is noteworthy, as the COVID-19 pandemic and actions by certain producing nations caused commodity prices to decline precipitously and created a number of internal and external operating challenges. I am proud of how quickly our organization adapted and I would like to extend my gratitude to the many members of our team working in the field and at our manufacturing sites. We are focused on the safety of our employees and their families and will continue to implement policies in-line with guidance from the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect our employees while continuing to serve the needs of our customers.

"As we look ahead to the second quarter of 2020, we are seeing a significant acceleration of the disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and global storage for crude oil will likely reach full capacity, further pressuring crude pricing and forcing producers to shut-in a significant amount of production globally. These factors are expected to continue to have an unprecedented impact on global oil and gas activity. Moreover, once supply and demand dynamics rebalance, it is unclear when a stable oil market will return, as record crude inventories will likely dampen the pace of any recovery.

"We currently expect there to be a multi-year dislocation across the industry, with the quickest and deepest impacts in North America, followed by certain international markets such as Europe, Latin America and Sub Saharan Africa.

"Against this outlook, we have more than doubled the cost savings actions that were underway going into 2020 and we will continue to adjust as required by market conditions. We are implementing a combination of structural reductions, headcount and pay reductions, furloughs, facility closures, capital expenditure reductions, and have consolidated our geographic, product line and support organizations.

"Weatherford's available liquidity increased to over $905 million at the end of the quarter, as neutral free cash flow was bolstered by a reduction in restricted cash. However, in the current operating environment it is critical that we address our capital structure."

Liquidity

The Company had over $905 million of available liquidity on March 31, 2020, comprised of cash and cash equivalents of $670 million and approximately $235 million available under its ABL Facility. As of March 31, 2020, Weatherford was fully compliant with the financial covenants under the ABL Facility and its senior secured letter of credit agreement.

However, as a result of the weak industry environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lower demand for hydrocarbons and activity declines, Weatherford is currently evaluating various alternatives to address the level of the Company's debt service and expected reductions in borrowing capacity under the ABL Facility.

Impairment and Restructuring Charges

In accordance with accounting guidelines, the Company is required to assess its goodwill, tangible and other intangible assets for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the assets may not be recovered. Due to the challenging industry environment, management determined that impairment indicators existed and conducted an assessment resulting in impairment charges of $807 million during the first quarter of 2020. The charges are broken down as follows:

    --  Goodwill: $167 million
    --  Other intangible assets: $137 million
    --  Right of use assets: $73 million
    --  Property, plant, and equipment: $430 million

In addition, Weatherford recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $26 million related to the Company's headcount reductions, facility consolidation, and other activities.

Notes:

([1] )Excludes the impact of Land Drilling Rigs and the Surface Logging Systems and Labs divestitures completed in 2019.

([2] )Adjusted EBITDA excludes, among other items, impairments on goodwill and long-lived assets. Free cash flow is calculated as cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, less capital expenditures, plus proceeds from disposition of assets. Net debt is calculated as total short- and long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. Adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow and net debt are non-GAAP measures. Each measure is defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measure in the tables below.

([3]) In the first quarter of 2020 the Company began reporting adjusted EBITDA excluding the burden of stock-based compensation. Additional detail for the current and historical periods is provided in the tables below.

Operating Segments

Western Hemisphere


                                Successor          Successor        Predecessor             Predecessor



                                 Quarter          Period From       Period From  Non-GAAP     Quarter


                                  Ended           12/14/19 to       10/01/19 to  Combined      Ended


                ($ in Millions)   3/31/20            12/31/19          12/13/19  Results        3/31/19



                Revenues:


     North America                        $
      341                   $
            68                        $
      289          $
      357 $
      456


     Latin America                    247                       53                      211                  264     270


     Total Revenues                       $
      588                  $
            121                        $
      500          $
      621 $
      726




     Adjusted Segment
      EBITDA                               $
      76                   $
            10                         $
      54           $
      64  $
      58


                % Margin               13                        8                       11                   10
                                                              
     %                                                
     %
                                        %                                               %                   %      8

First-quarter 2020 Western Hemisphere revenues of $588 million decreased 5% sequentially and 19% year-on-year. Excluding the impact of divestitures ([1]), revenues declined 5% sequentially and 17% year-on-year. In North America, first-quarter 2020 revenues of $341 million declined 4% sequentially due to year-end product sales that did not repeat and lower drilling activity, which was partially offset by seasonal activity increases in Canada. First-quarter 2020 revenues of $247 million in Latin America declined 6% sequentially, driven primarily by the initial impacts of COVID-19-related activity reductions and year-end product sales that did not repeat.

First-quarter 2020 adjusted segment EBITDA of $76 million increased $12 million sequentially and associated margins of 13% increased by 260 basis points versus the combined fourth quarter of 2019. The sequential growth in adjusted EBITDA, despite the decline in revenue, was driven by favorable product mix as well as fixed and variable cost reductions in North America.

Eastern Hemisphere


                                  Successor         Successor        Predecessor             Predecessor



                                   Quarter         Period From       Period From  Non-GAAP     Quarter


                                    Ended          12/14/19 to       10/01/19 to  Combined      Ended


                  ($ in Millions)   3/31/20           12/31/19          12/13/19  Results        3/31/19



                  Revenues:


     Middle East,
      North Africa &
      Asia                                  $
     403                 $
              88                        $
      298        $
     386 $
      390


     Europe, SSA &
      Russia                            224                    52                        187                  239   230



     Total Revenues                         $
     627                $
              140                        $
      485        $
     625 $
      620




     Adjusted Segment
      EBITDA                                $
     127                 $
              30                         $
      84        $
     114  $
      93


                  % Margin               20                    21                         17                   18    15

                                          %                    %                         %                   %    %

First-quarter 2020 Eastern Hemisphere revenues of $627 million were unchanged sequentially and grew 1% quarter-on-quarter. Excluding the impact of divestitures ([1]), revenues grew 2% sequentially and 6% year-on-year. First-quarter 2020 revenues in Middle East, North Africa and Asia of $403 million grew 4% sequentially, due to increased Artificial Lift and Completions product sales. First-quarter revenues in Europe, Sub Saharan Africa, and Russia of $224 million declined 6% sequentially, driven by primarily year-end product sales that did not repeat and seasonal activity slowdowns in Russia and the North Sea.

First-quarter 2020 adjusted segment EBITDA of $127 million increased $13 million sequentially and associated margins of 20% improved 210 basis points versus the combined fourth quarter of 2019. The sequential increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by favorable product mix and fixed cost reductions.

Customer & Technology Highlights

    --  A major national oil company in the Middle East awarded Weatherford a
        contract for the customer's first-ever real-time drilling decision
        center. The project will rely on the recently-launched Centro((TM))
        integrated realtime environment and further expands the Company's
        digital presence.
    --  In the United States, Weatherford secured an order for over 40 surface
        pumping units, reaffirming its position as the single-source
        artificial-lift provider for an operator in the Bakken region. The
        Company's footprint and experience in the region enabled Weatherford to
        develop a solution that will offer a 15% operational cost savings per
        production system.  Weatherford will provide the operator a complete
        system from surface to wellbore, including piles, rods, services, and
        pumps.
    --  The Weatherford Interpretation and Evaluation Services, or IES, group
        supported the first microseismic monitoring operation in Turkey during a
        one-stage hydraulic fracturing job. The operation included well modeling
        and planning and the acquisition and interpretation of microseismic
        fracturing data.  Weatherford IES experts enabled the customer to
        optimize their fracturing program and select the best gel treatments for
        the production stimulation program and enabled the Company to expand its
        operations with the customer.
    --  The Victus((TM)) intelligent managed pressure drilling (MPD) system was
        fully integrated on a drilling unit offshore Azerbaijan and is currently
        on standby. MPD operations are scheduled to begin in late April, with
        the connection of our Gen II intelligent riser and MPD drilling
        thereafter. The Victus((TM)) system enhances safety (by eliminating the
        need for manual work in the moon pool area) and accelerates rig-up and
        rig-down times by up to 80% (by using an integrated connection hub for
        subsea control lines).
    --  Weatherford was awarded a contract to provide logging-while-drilling
        (LWD) measurement-while-drilling (MWD), drilling, and geo-data
        interpretation services in Russia. The contract will span three years
        and showcases the Company's expanding footprint in the region.
        Additionally, Weatherford will deploy its Magnus(®) rotary steerable
        solution to support these operations, continuing to accelerate
        Magnus'(®) expansion into international markets.
    --  Weatherford achieved 1,000 days without lost-time incidents for its
        Offshore Shallow Waters Integrated Service Project, highlighting
        Weatherford's commitment to safety and service quality.

About Weatherford

Weatherford is the leading wellbore and production solutions company. Operating in more than 80 countries, the Company answers the challenges of the energy industry with its global talent network of approximately 20,000 team members and 600 locations, which include service, research and development, training, and manufacturing facilities. Visit https://www.weatherford.com/ for more information or connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.

Contact

Sebastian Pellizzer
Senior Director, Investor Relations
+1 713-836-6777
investor.relations@weatherford.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements concerning, among other things, the Company's quarterly and full-year non-GAAP earnings (loss) 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 the extent or duration of business interruptions associated with COVID-19, the price and price volatility of oil and natural gas, the macroeconomic outlook for the oil and gas industry, the duration and severity of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on oil and gas demand and commodity prices, our ability to generate cash flow from operations to fund our operations, the outcome of any discussions with our bondholders regarding the terms of a potential restructuring of our indebtedness or a recapitalization of the Company, realization of additional cost savings and operational efficiencies and potential logistical issues and potential non-cash asset impairment charges for long-lived assets, intangible assets or other assets. 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, 2019, the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, 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


                                                                                                      
     
         Quarterly Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)


                                                                                                          
        
                ($ in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)




                                                           Successor                 Successor                        Predecessor                                                   Predecessor



                                                            Quarter                 Period From                       Period From                                       Non-GAAP      Quarter


                                                             Ended                  12/14/19 to                       10/1/19 to                                        Combined       Ended


                                                            03/31/20                   12/31/19                          12/13/19                                       Results        03/31/19

                                                                                                                                                                                            ---


     
                Revenues:


      Western Hemisphere                                                 $
         588                                $
              121                                                                  $
         500              $
         621              $
         726


      Eastern Hemisphere                                         627                              140                                                                          485                          625       620



       Total Revenues                                          1,215                              261                                                                          985                        1,246     1,346




                   Operating Income (Loss):


      Western Hemisphere                                          29                              (4)                                                                          19                           15         9


      Eastern Hemisphere                                          18                               10                                                                           30                           40        20



        Segment Operating Income                                  47                                6                                                                           49                           55        29


      Corporate Expenses                                        (26)                             (5)                                                                        (23)                        (28)     (32)


      Goodwill Impairment                                      (167)                                                                                                                                            (229)


      Restructuring Charges                                     (26)                                                                                                        (96)                        (96)     (20)


      Prepetition Charges                                          -                                                                                                                                             (10)


      Other Charges, Net                                       (650)                                                                                                       (246)                       (246)     (39)



      Total Operating Income
       (Loss)                                                  (822)                               1                                                                        (316)                       (315)    (301)




                   Other Income (Expense):


      Reorganization Items                                       (9)                             (4)                                                                       5,692                        5,688


      Interest Expense, Net                                     (58)                            (12)                                                                        (21)                        (33)    (155)


      Other Non-Operating
       Expenses, Net                                            (25)                                                                                                         (8)                         (8)      (9)



      Net Income (Loss) Before
       Income Taxes                                            (914)                            (15)                                                                       5,347                        5,332     (465)


      Income Tax Provision                                      (44)                             (9)                                                                        (59)                        (68)     (12)



      Net Income (Loss)                                        (958)                            (24)                                                                       5,288                        5,264     (477)


      Net Income Attributable
       to Noncontrolling
       Interests                                                   8                                2                                                                            9                           11         4



      Net Income (Loss)
       Attributable to
       Weatherford                                                     $
         (966)                              $
              (26)                                                               $
         5,279             $
        5,253             $
        (481)





                   Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to
                    Weatherford:


      Basic and Diluted                                              $
         (13.80)                            $
              (0.37)                                                                $
         5.26       n/a                 $
     (0.48)




                   Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:


      Basic and Diluted                                           70                               70                                                                        1,004                          n/a    1,003


                                       
            
           Weatherford International plc


                                  
              
         Selected Balance Sheet Data (Unaudited)


                                              
       
                ($ in Millions)




                                                     03/31/2020                            12/31/19

                                                                                                ---


     
                Assets:


      Cash and Cash
       Equivalents                                          670                                           $
     618


      Restricted Cash                                        94                                       182


      Accounts Receivable,
       Net                                                1,204                                     1,241


      Inventories, Net                                    1,004                                       972




      Property, Plant and
       Equipment, Net                                     1,554                                     2,122



     Goodwill                                               72                                       239


      Intangibles, Net                                      928                                     1,114




                   Liabilities:


      Accounts Payable                                      544                                       585


      Short-term Borrowings
       and Current Portion
       of Long-term Debt                                     26                                        13


      Long-term Debt                                      2,149                                     2,151




                   Shareholders' Equity:


      Total Shareholders'
       Equity                                             1,863                                     2,916




                   Components of Net Debt [1]:


      Short-term Borrowings
       and Current Portion
       of Long-term Debt                                     26                                        13


      Long-term Debt                                      2,149                                     2,151


      Less: Cash and Cash
       Equivalents                                          670                                       618


      Less: Restricted Cash                                  94                                       182


      Net Debt [1]                                        1,411                                     1,364

                            [1]               Net debt is a non-GAAP
                                               measure calculated as total
                                               short- and long-term debt
                                               less cash and cash
                                               equivalents and restricted
                                               cash.



     
                Weatherford International plc



     
                Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)



     
                ($ in Millions)




                                                                        Successor             Predecessor



                                                                         Quarter                Quarter


                                                                          Ended                  Ended


                                                                        3/31/2020                 3/31/19



                   Cash Flows From Operating
                    Activities:



     Net Income (Loss)                                                           $
        (958)                   $
      (477)


      Adjustments to Reconcile Net
       Income (Loss) to Net Cash Used
       in Operating Activities:


      Depreciation and Amortization                                           157                           123



     Goodwill Impairment                                                     167                           229


      Long-Lived Asset Impairments
       and Other                                                              648                            31



     Working Capital [1]                                                    (83)                         (47)


      Other Operating Activities                                               99                         (108)



      Total Cash Flows Provided by
       (Used in) Operating Activities                                          30                         (249)





                   Cash Flows From Investing
                    Activities:


      Capital Expenditures for
       Property, Plant and Equipment                                         (38)                         (59)


      Proceeds from Disposition of
       Assets                                                                   6                            26


      Proceeds from Disposition of
       Businesses, Net                                                        (1)                           74


      Other Investing Activities                                             (14)                          (5)



      Net Cash Provided by (Used in)
       Investing Activities                                                  (47)                           36





                   Cash Flows From Financing
                    Activities:


      Repayments of Long-term Debt                                            (2)                         (15)


      Borrowings (Repayments) of
       Short-term Debt, Net                                                   (3)                          228


      Other Financing Activities, Net                                         (3)                          (5)



      Net Cash Provided by (Used in)
       Financing Activities                                                   (8)                          208





                   Free Cash Flow [2]:


      Cash Flows Provided by (Used in)
       Operating Activities                                                          $
        30                    $
      (249)


      Capital Expenditures for
       Property, Plant and Equipment                                         (38)                         (59)


      Proceeds from Disposition of
       Assets                                                                   6                            26



     Free Cash Flow [2]                                                            $
        (2)                   $
      (282)

               [1]               Working capital is defined as the
                                  cash changes in accounts receivable
                                  plus inventory less accounts
                                  payable.


               [2]               Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure
                                  calculated as cash flows provided by
                                  (used in) operating activities less
                                  capital expenditures for property,
                                  plant and equipment plus proceeds
                                  from disposition of assets.
                                  Management believes free cash flow
                                  is useful to understand liquidity
                                  and should be considered in addition
                                  to but not substitute cash flows
                                  provided by (used in) operating
                                  activities.


                                                                                                                 
           
                Weatherford International plc


                                                                                                             
     
       Quarterly Selected Statements of Operations Information (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                     
              
                ($ in Millions)


                                                   Successor              Successor              Predecessor                                                                 
             
             Predecessor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ---

                                                    Quarter              Period From             Period From         Non-GAAP                                                  
             
             Quarter


                                                     Ended               12/14/19 to             10/01/19 to         Combined                                                   
             
             Ended


                                                     3/31/20                12/31/19                12/13/19         Results                            9/30/19                          6/30/19             3/31/19

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ---


     
                Revenues


      Western Hemisphere                                       $
        588                      $
              121                                                                                                              $
         500                 $
           621                 $
           675      $
            719      $
             726


      Eastern Hemisphere                                 627                          140                                                                     485                                                   625                       639                590         620


      Total Revenues                                         $
        1,215                      $
              261                                                                                                              $
         985               $
           1,246               $
           1,314    $
            1,309    $
             1,346




     
                Adjusted EBITDA


      Western Hemisphere                                        $
        76                       $
              10                                                                                                               $
         54                  $
           64                  $
           60       $
            57       $
             58


      Eastern Hemisphere                                 127                           30                                                                      84                                                   114                       145                 99          93



        Adjusted Segment
         EBITDA(a) (b)                                   203                           40                                                                     138                                                   178                       205                156         151


      Corporate and Other                               (25)                         (5)                                                                   (18)                                                 (23)                     (26)              (27)       (23)



      Total Adjusted EBITDA                                    $
        178                       $
              35                                                                                                              $
         120                 $
           155                 $
           179      $
            129      $
             128



                   Operating Income (Loss)


      Western Hemisphere                                        $
        29                      $
              (4)                                                                                                              $
         19                  $
           15                  $
           15       $
            11        $
             9


      Eastern Hemisphere                                  18                           10                                                                      30                                                    40                        56                 28          20



        Segment Operating
         Income                                           47                            6                                                                      49                                                    55                        71                 39          29


      Corporate Expenses                                (26)                         (5)                                                                   (23)                                                 (28)                     (31)              (32)       (32)


      Goodwill Impairment                              (167)                                                                                                                                                                            (399)             (102)      (229)


      Restructuring Charges                             (26)                                                                                               (96)                                                 (96)                     (53)              (20)       (20)


      Prepetition Charges                                  -                                                                                                                                                                                               (76)       (10)


      Gain on Sale of
       Operational Assets                                  -                                                                                                                                                                               15


      Other Charges, Net                               (650)                                                                                              (246)                                                (246)                     (50)                73        (39)


      Total Operating Income
       (Loss)                                                $
        (822)                       $
              1                                                                                                            $
         (316)              $
           (315)              $
           (447)    $
           (118)     $
           (301)



                   Depreciation and Amortization


      Western Hemisphere                                        $
        47                       $
              14                                                                                                               $
         34                  $
           48                  $
           44       $
            45       $
             48


      Eastern Hemisphere                                 109                           20                                                                      54                                                    74                        73                 70          72



     Corporate                                            1                                                                                                   2                                                     2                         1                  1           3



      Total Depreciation and
       Amortization                                            $
        157                       $
              34                                                                                                               $
         90                 $
           124                 $
           118      $
            116      $
             123



                   Stock-Based Compensation (b)


      Western Hemisphere                         
             $                              
     $                                                                                                                              $
         1                   $
           1                   $
           1        $
            1        $
             1


      Eastern Hemisphere                                   -                                                                                                                                                                                1                  1           1



     Corporate                                            -                                                                                                  3                                                     3                         4                  4           6



      Stock-Based
       Compensation                              
             $                              
     $                                                                                                                              $
         4                   $
           4                   $
           6        $
            6        $
             8



                   Product Line (c
                )
                       Revenues



     Production                                               $
        353                       $
              82                                                                                                              $
         298                 $
           380                 $
           392      $
            382      $
             399



     Completion                                         314                           66                                                                     225                                                   291                       286                303         306


      Drilling and Evaluation                            281                           57                                                                     226                                                   283                       320                311         336


      Well Construction                                  267                           56                                                                     236                                                   292                       316                313         305


      Total Product Line
       Revenues                                              $
        1,215                      $
              261                                                                                                              $
         985               $
           1,246               $
           1,314    $
            1,309    $
             1,346

               (a)               Includes the $15 million gain on
                                  sale operational asset in the third
                                  quarter of 2019.


               (b)               In the first quarter of 2020 the
                                  Company began reporting adjusted
                                  EBITDA excluding the burden of
                                  stock-based compensation.
                                  Historical periods have been
                                  restated to reflect this
                                  methodology.


               (c)               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, and Wireline Services.
                                  Well Construction includes Tubular
                                  Running Services, Intervention
                                  Services, and Drilling Tools and
                                  Rental Equipment.

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 and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K) 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


                                                                                                                       
     
               Quarterly Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                              
              
                ($ in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)




                                                        Successor                  Successor              Predecessor                                                         
              
                Predecessor



                                                         Quarter                  Period From             Period From      Non-GAAP                                             
              
                Quarter


                                                          Ended                   12/14/19 to             10/1/19 to       Combined                                              
              
                Ended


                                                          3/31/20                    12/31/19                12/13/19      Results                            9/30/19                           6/30/19               3/31/19

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ---

                  Operating Income (Loss):


     GAAP Operating Income
      (Loss)                                                        $
          (822)                       $
              1                                                                                                             $
           (316)                   $
        (315)                      $
           (447)               $
          (118)               $
          (301)


     Goodwill Impairment (a)                                  167                                                                                                                                                                                   399                     102                 229


     Restructuring Charges
      (b)                                                      26                                                                                                   96                                                       96                        53                      20                  20


     Long-lived Assets
      Impairment and Other
      (c) (d)                                                 650                                                                                                  254                                                      254                        42                      41                  37


     Prepetition Charges                                        -                                                                                                                                                                                                          76                  10


     Gain on Sale of
      Operational Assets                                        -                                                                                                                                                                                 (15)


     (Gain) Loss on Sale of
      Business                                                  -                                                                                                 (8)                                                     (8)                        8                   (114)                  2



       Operating Non-GAAP
        Adjustments                                           843                                                                                                  342                                                      342                       487                     125                 298



     Non-GAAP Adjusted
      Operating Income                                                 $
          21                        $
              1                                                                                                                $
           26                     $
          27                          $
           40                $
              7               $
             (3)





                  Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes:


     GAAP Income (Loss)
      Before Income Taxes                                           $
          (914)                    $
              (15)                                                                                                            $
           5,347                    $
        5,332                       $
           (784)               $
          (279)               $
          (465)


     Operating Non-GAAP
      Adjustments                                             843                                                                                                  342                                                      342                       487                     125                 298


     Reorganization Items (e)                                   9                                4                                                              (5,692)                                                 (5,688)                      303



     Non-GAAP Adjustments
      Before Taxes                                            852                                4                                                              (5,350)                                                 (5,346)                      790                     125                 298



     Non-GAAP Loss Before
      Income Taxes                                                   $
          (62)                    $
              (11)                                                                                                              $
           (3)                    $
        (14)                          $
           6                $
          (154)               $
          (167)





                  Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes:


     GAAP Benefit (Provision)
      for Income Taxes                                       (44)                             (9)                                                                (59)                                                             $
           (68)                    $
        (31)                       $
           (33)                $
          (12)


     Tax Effect on Non-GAAP
      Adjustments                                             (7)                                                                                                  24                                                       24                       (4)                      2                 (8)



     Non-GAAP Provision for
      Income Taxes                                                   $
          (51)                     $
              (9)                                                                                                             $
           (35)                    $
        (44)                       $
           (35)                $
          (31)                $
          (20)





                  Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
                   Weatherford:


     GAAP Net Income (Loss)                                         $
          (966)                    $
              (26)                                                                                                            $
           5,279                    $
        5,253                       $
           (821)               $
          (316)               $
          (481)


     Non-GAAP Adjustments,
      net of tax                                              845                                4                                                              (5,326)                                                 (5,322)                      786                     127                 290



     Non-GAAP Net Loss                                              $
          (121)                    $
              (22)                                                                                                             $
           (47)                    $
        (69)                       $
           (35)               $
          (189)               $
          (191)





                  Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share
                   Attributable to Weatherford:


     GAAP Diluted Income
      (Loss) per Share                                            $
          (13.80)                  $
              (0.37)                                                                                                             $
           5.26           
      n/a                 $
      (0.82)                          $
      (0.31)                  $
      (0.48)


     Non-GAAP Adjustments,
      net of tax                                            12.07                             0.06                                                               (5.31)                                     
         n/a                        0.79             0.12                        0.29



     Non-GAAP Diluted Loss
      per Share                                                    $
          (1.73)                  $
              (0.31)                                                                                                           $
           (0.05)          
      n/a                 $
      (0.03)                          $
      (0.19)                  $
      (0.19)

               (a)               Represents goodwill impairment
                                  after a fair value assessment of
                                  our business and assets for the
                                  periods presented.


               (b)               Represents restructuring,
                                  facility consolidation and
                                  severance costs for the periods
                                  presented.


               (c)               Primarily included a long-lived
                                  assets impairment after a fair
                                  value assessment of our business
                                  and assets in the first quarter
                                  of 2020.


               (d)               Primarily included asset write-
                                  downs and inventory charges,
                                  partially offset by a gain on
                                  purchase of a joint venture
                                  remaining interest in the
                                  predecessor prior quarter.


               (e)               Primarily from the gain on
                                  settlement of liabilities
                                  subject to compromise and fresh
                                  start valuation adjustments in
                                  the fourth quarter of 2019 and
                                  unamortized debt issuance and
                                  other fees in the third quarter
                                  of 2019.


                                                                                                                         
              
                Weatherford International plc


                                                                                                     
        
               Quarterly Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures - EBITDA (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                                
              
                ($ in Millions)






                                                       Successor             Successor                    Predecessor                                                                        
              
             Predecessor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ---

                                                        Quarter             Period From                   Period From                          Non-GAAP                                        
              
             Quarter


                                                         Ended              12/14/19 to                   10/1/19 to                          Combined                                         
              
             Ended


                                                         3/31/20               12/31/19                   12/13/19                          Results                            9/30/19                        6/30/19                 3/31/19

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ---



                   Net Income (Loss)
                    Attributable to
                    Weatherford                                  $
       (966)                   $
        (26)                                                                                                                      $
        5,279             $
        5,253             $
        (821)   $
        (316)    $
        (481)


      Net Income Attributable to
       Noncontrolling Interests                                8                            2                                                    9                                                                11                                6               4         4



      Net Income (Loss )                                   (958)                        (24)                                               5,288                                                             5,264                            (815)          (312)    (477)


      Interest Expense, Net                                   58                           12                                                   21                                                                33                               26             160       155


      Income Tax Provision                                    44                            9                                                   59                                                                68                               31              33        12


      Depreciation and
       Amortization                                          157                           34                                                   90                                                               124                              118             116       123




     EBITDA                                               (699)                          31                                                5,458                                                             5,489                            (640)            (3)    (187)




                   Other (Income) Expense Adjustments:


      Reorganization Items                                     9                            4                                              (5,692)                                                          (5,688)                             303


      Goodwill Impairment                                    167                                                                                                                                                                               399             102       229


      Long-lived Asset
       Impairments and Other                                 650                                                                              254                                                               254                               42              41        37


      Restructuring Charges                                   26                                                                               96                                                                96                               53              20        20


      Prepetition Charges                                      -                                                                                                                                                                                              76        10


      (Gain) Loss on Sale of
       Business                                                -                                                                             (8)                                                              (8)                               8           (114)        2


      Stock-Based Compensation
       [1]                                                     -                                                                               4                                                                 4                                6               6         8


      Other Non-Operating
       Expense, Net                                           25                                                                                8                                                                 8                                8               1         9




     Adjusted EBITDA                                              $
       178                      $
        35                                                                                                                        $
         120              $
         155              $
         179    $
          129    $
           128

               [1]               In the first quarter of 2020 the
                                  Company began reporting adjusted
                                  EBITDA excluding the burden of
                                  stock-based compensation.
                                  Historical periods have been
                                  restated to reflect this
                                  methodology.

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