Rowan Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2013 Results

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Rowan Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2013 Results

HOUSTON, Feb. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For the three months ended

December 31, 2013, Rowan Companies plc ("Rowan" or the "Company")

(NYSE: RDC) generated net income from continuing operations of $49.7

million, or $0.40 per share, compared to $70.5 million, or $0.57 per

share in the fourth quarter of 2012. The current quarter reflects a

non cash impairment charge on a property held for sale which reduced

net income by $2.9 million, or $0.02 per share. The prior-year

quarter included non-recurring or unusual items which increased net

income from continuing operations by approximately $15.6 million, or

$0.13 per share.

Rowan's revenues were $393.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2013, up

11% over the prior-year quarter due primarily to higher average day

rates and slightly higher utilization. The operating results for the

fourth quarter of 2013 were significantly impacted by the continued

out-of-service period for the Gorilla VII following leg damage

sustained as it was moving locations in July. Extended poor weather

conditions in the North Sea hampered the rig's ability to return to

its operating location.

Matt Ralls, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "As we enter 2014, we

are very pleased with the makeup and positioning of our fleet. While

the overall market is experiencing some turbulence related to new

capacity coming into the market and displacing older, less capable

rigs, the high specification nature of both our jack-up and drillship

fleets puts us in an excellent competitive position. We have 17 of

our jack-ups coming off contract over the balance of the year, and as

we see the market currently, we are confident that we will find

follow-on work for those rigs at or above their current day rates.

On the deepwater side, we took delivery of our first ultra-deepwater

drillship early this year and it is currently in transit to West

Africa to complete acceptance testing and is expected to begin a

three-year contract with Repsol in April. This rig is the first of

four ultra-high specification drillships being built for Rowan by

Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea. The second and third drillships

both deliver later this year and have three year contracts at

attractive day rates. We remain optimistic that our last remaining

uncontracted ship will be contracted at market leading day rates prior

to its delivery in the spring of 2015.

In January, we issued $800 million in long-term debt, which, along

with an increased credit facility and cash flow from operations, is

expected to provide the funds needed to complete our drillship

construction program. We are also pleased to have announced in

January the Board's decision to reinstate a modest quarterly dividend

beginning in the second quarter of this year."

Rowan will conduct its earnings conference call on Thursday, February

27, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Interested parties are invited

to listen to the call by telephone or over the Internet. Individuals

who wish to participate on the conference call by telephone may dial

(877) 869-3847, or internationally (201) 689-8261. You should dial-in

approximately five to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

Alternatively, to access the online simulcast and rebroadcast of the

conference call, please visit Rowan's website at

www.rowancompanies.com. You should connect to our website at least 15

minutes prior to the conference call to register, and download any

necessary software.

Rowan Companies plc is a global provider of international and domestic

contract drilling services in the ultra-deepwater and shallow water

jack-up market with a fleet of 34 offshore drilling units, including

four ultra-deepwater drillships, three of which are currently under

construction, and 30 jack-up rigs, 19 of which are rated

high-specification. The Company's fleet is located worldwide,

including West Africa, the Middle East, the North Sea, Trinidad,

Egypt, Southeast Asia and the Gulf of Mexico. Three of the four

ultra-deepwater drillships are under three year contracts. The

Company's Class A Ordinary Shares are traded on the New York Stock

Exchange under the symbol "RDC." For more information on the Company,

please visit www.rowancompanies.com.

Statements herein that are not historical facts are forward looking

statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation

Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements as to

the expectations, beliefs and future expected business, financial

performance and prospects of the Company. These forward-looking

statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to

certain risks, assumptions, trends and uncertainties that could cause

actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the

forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual

results to differ materially include oil and natural gas prices, the

level of offshore expenditures by energy companies, variations in

energy demand, changes in day rates, cancellation by our customers of

drilling contracts or letter agreements or letters of intent for

drilling contracts or the exercise of early termination provisions,

risks associated with fixed cost drilling operations, cost overruns or

delays on shipyard repair, construction or transportation of drilling

units, maintenance and repair costs, costs or delays for conversion or

upgrade projects, operating hazards and equipment failure, risks of

collision and damage, casualty losses and limitations on insurance

coverage, customer credit and risk of customer bankruptcy, conditions

in the general economy and energy industry, weather conditions and

severe weather in the Company's operating areas, increasing complexity

and costs of compliance with environmental and other laws and

regulations, changes in tax laws and interpretations by taxing

authorities, changes in tax rates and provisions, civil unrest and

instability, terrorism and hostilities in our areas of operations that

may result in loss or seizure of assets, the outcome of disputes and

legal proceedings, effects of the change in our corporate structure,

and other risks disclosed in the Company's filings with the U.S.

Securities and Exchange Commission. Each forward-looking statement

speaks only as of the date hereof, and the Company expressly disclaims

any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements,

except as required by law.

ROWAN COMPANIES PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Unaudited (In Millions)

DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,

2013 2012

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,092.8 $ 1,024.0

Accounts receivable 344.6 423.8

Other current assets 62.2 81.8

Assets of discontinued operations 23.8 23.0

Total current assets 1,523.4 1,552.6

Property, plant and equipment - net 6,385.8 6,071.7

Other assets 61.1 75.2

TOTAL $ 7,970.3 $ 7,699.5

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Accounts payable $ 124.0 $ 83.0

Other current liabilities 210.5 189.8

Liabilities of discontinued operations 20.1 21.3

Total current liabilities 354.6 294.1

Long-term debt 2,008.7 2,009.6

Other liabilities 713.2 864.1

Stockholders' equity 4,893.8 4,531.7

TOTAL $ 7,970.3 $ 7,699.5

ROWAN COMPANIES PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Unaudited (In Millions Except Per Share Amounts)

THREE MONTHS TWELVE MONTHS

ENDED DECEMBER 31 ENDED DECEMBER 31

2013 2012 2013 2012

REVENUES $ 393.4 $ 354.2 $ 1,579.3 $ 1,392.6

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

Operations 223.5 193.8 860.9 752.2

Depreciation and amortization 70.6 64.5 271.0 247.9

Selling, general and administrative 35.4 25.8 131.3 99.7

(Gain)/loss on disposals of property and equipment (1.1) 0.2 (20.1) (2.5)

Material charges and other expenses 4.5 9.4 4.5 40.3

Total 332.9 293.7 1,247.6 1,137.6

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 60.5 60.5 331.7 255.0

Net interest and other income (16.6) (12.7) (70.5) (71.5)

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 43.9 47.8 261.2 183.5

Provision for income taxes (5.8) (22.7) 8.6 (19.8)

NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 49.7 70.5 252.6 203.3

Discontinued operations, net of tax - (16.4) - (22.7)

NET INCOME $ 49.7 $ 54.1 $ 252.6 $ 180.6

PER SHARE AMOUNTS:

Income from continuing operations $ 0.40 $ 0.57 $ 2.03 $ 1.65

Discontinued operations, net of tax $ - $ (0.13) $ - $ (0.18)

Net income $ 0.40 $ 0.44 $ 2.03 $ 1.47

AVERAGE DILUTED SHARES 124.7 124.1 124.5 123.9

NOTE: See supplemental operating information.

ROWAN COMPANIES PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Unaudited (In Millions)

TWELVE MONTHS

ENDED DECEMBER 31

2013 2012

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN):

Operations:

Net income $ 252.6 $ 180.6

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net

cash provided by operations:

Depreciation and amortization 271.0 247.9

Deferred income taxes (33.6) (4.6)

Gain on disposals of assets (20.1) (2.5)

Other - net 48.1 31.1

Net changes in current assets and liabilities 44.8 (74.0)

Net changes in other noncurrent assets and liabilities 60.4 15.2

Net cash provided by operations 623.2 393.7

Investing activities:

Property, plant and equipment additions (607.3) (685.3)

Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment 44.5 10.5

Net cash used in investing activities (562.8) (674.8)

Financing activities:

Proceeds from borrowings - 1,102.9

Repayments of borrowings - (238.5)

Proceeds from equity compensation plans and other 8.4 1.8

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 8.4 866.2

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 68.8 585.1

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,024.0 438.9

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 1,092.8 $ 1,024.0

ROWAN COMPANIES PLC

SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATING INFORMATION

Unaudited

THREE MONTHS ENDED TWELVE MONTHS ENDED

December 31, September 30, December 31, DECEMBER 31,

2013 2013 2012 2013 2012

RIG DAYS:

Operating 2,279 2,205 2,242 9,027 8,677

Out of service (shipyard/transit/inspections/other) 267 354 296 1,097 1,310

Operational downtime (off rate during rig operations) 30 17 38 96 156

Cold stacked 184 184 276 886 1,158

Total available 2,760 2,760 2,852 11,106 11,301

Utilization 83% 80% 79% 81% 77%

Utilization (excluding cold-stacked rigs) 88% 86% 87% 88% 86%

AVERAGE DAY RATES (in thousands):

North Sea $ 284.0 $ 281.1 $ 234.9 $ 270.4 $ 237.0

Middle East 135.6 137.2 129.6 136.5 133.0

Gulf of Mexico 143.4 140.2 127.5 138.5 121.0

All rigs 168.4 169.2 153.5 170.9 156.3

OPERATIONS COSTS AND EXPENSES (in millions):

Personnel (a) $ 141.7 $ 129.0 $ 111.4 $ 537.7 $ 443.0

Repairs and maintenance 42.3 45.9 38.0 161.7 143.4

Insurance 8.0 8.0 8.0 32.5 32.7

Rig moves 3.8 4.4 7.2 23.6 30.3

All other 18.3 14.9 19.3 69.7 67.0

Subtotal (excluding rebillables) $ 214.1 $ 202.2 $ 183.9 $ 825.2 $ 716.4

Rebillables (equally offset with rebillable revenue) 9.4 9.6 9.9 35.7 35.8

Total $ 223.5 $ 211.8 $ 193.8 $ 860.9 $ 752.2

(a) Includes labor, fringes, training, travel and catering costs.

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