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FORM 10-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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(MARK ONE)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 1-12317
NATIONAL-OILWELL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 76-0475815
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(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
10000 Richmond Avenue
4th Floor
Houston, Texas
77042-4200
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(713) 346-7500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01 NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
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(Title of Class) (Exchange on which registered)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. YES X NO
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]
As of March 26, 1999, 56,313,049 common shares were outstanding. Based upon the
closing price of these shares on the New York Stock Exchange and, excluding
solely for purposes of this calculation 25,010,084 shares beneficially owned by
directors, executive officers, First Reserve Corporation and Inverness/Phoenix
LLC, the aggregate market value of the common shares of National-Oilwell, Inc.
held by non-affiliates was approximately $340 million. By this calculation, the
Registrant is not making a determination of the affiliate or non-affiliate
status of any person.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement in connection with the 1999 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders are incorporated in Part III of this report.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
National-Oilwell is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of
machinery, equipment and downhole products used in oil and gas drilling and
production, as well as in the distribution to the oil and gas industry of
maintenance, repair and operating products.
National-Oilwell manufactures and assembles drilling machinery, including
drawworks, mud pumps and power swivels (also known as "top drives"), which are
the major mechanical components of drilling rigs, as well as masts, derricks and
substructures. Many of these components are designed specifically for more
demanding applications, which include offshore, extended reach and deep land
drilling. The Company estimates that approximately 65% of the mobile offshore
rig fleet and the majority of the world's larger land rigs (2,000 horsepower and
greater) manufactured in the last twenty years utilize drawworks, mud pumps and
other drilling machinery components manufactured by National-Oilwell's Products
and Technology segment.
Through its Downhole Products segment, National-Oilwell designs and manufactures
drilling motors and specialized drilling tools for rent and sale. Drilling
motors are essential components of systems for horizontal, directional, extended
reach and performance drilling. Drilling tools include drilling jars, shock
tools and other specialized products.
National-Oilwell also provides distribution services through its network of
distribution service centers located in the United States and Canada and near
major drilling and production activity worldwide. These distribution service
centers stock and sell a variety of expendable items for oilfield applications
and spare parts for equipment manufactured by National-Oilwell. Distribution
services also offer outsourcing and alliance arrangements that include
comprehensive procurement, inventory management and logistics support.
National-Oilwell was incorporated in Delaware in 1995. Its principal executive
offices are located at 10000 Richmond Avenue, 4th Floor, Houston, Texas
77042-4200, and its telephone number is (713) 346-7500.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
National-Oilwell's short term business strategy during the current depressed
conditions for oil and gas industry is to reduce its operating costs, generate
cash from its balance sheet to repay debt and provide for future strategic
acquisitions and emerge from the current environment in a relatively stronger
position than its competitors.
National-Oilwell's longer term business strategy is to enhance its market
positions and operating performance by:
Leveraging Its Installed Base of Higher Capacity Drilling Machinery and
Equipment
National-Oilwell believes its market position presents substantial opportunities
to capture a significant portion of expenditures for the construction of new,
higher capacity drilling rigs and equipment as well as the upgrade and
refurbishment of existing drilling rigs and equipment. Over the next few years,
the advanced age of the existing fleet of drilling rigs, coupled with drilling
activity involving greater depths and extended reach, is expected to generate
demand for new equipment, especially in the higher capacity end of the market.
National-Oilwell's larger drawworks, mud pumps and power swivels often provide
the largest capacities currently available in the industry. The large installed
base of National-Oilwell equipment also provides recurring demand for spare
parts and expendable products necessary for proper and efficient operation.
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Expanding Its Downhole Products Business
National-Oilwell believes that directional, horizontal, extended reach and other
value-added drilling applications are economically justifiable and will
therefore increase, providing an opportunity for growth in the rental and sale
of high-performance drilling motors and downhole tools.
Building on Distribution Strengths and Alliance/Outsourcing Trends
National-Oilwell has developed and implemented integrated information and
process systems that enhance procurement, inventory management and logistics
activities. As a result of efficiency initiatives, oil and gas companies and
drilling contractors are frequently seeking alliances with suppliers,
manufacturers and service providers, or outsourcing their procurement, inventory
management and logistics requirements for equipment and supplies in order to
achieve cost and capital improvements. National-Oilwell believes that it is well
positioned to provide these services as a result of its:
o large and geographically diverse network of distribution service centers in
major oil and gas producing areas;
o purchasing leverage due to the volume of products sold;
o breadth of available product lines; and
o information systems that offer customers enhanced online and onsite
services.
In addition, the integration of its distribution expertise, extensive network
and growing base of customer alliances provides an increased opportunity for
cost-effective marketing of National-Oilwell's manufactured parts and equipment.
Continuing to Make Acquisitions That Enhance its Product Line
National-Oilwell believes that the oilfield service and equipment industry will
continue to experience consolidation as businesses seek to align themselves with
other market participants in order to gain access to broader markets and become
affiliated with integrated product offerings. During 1997 and 1998,
National-Oilwell made a total of eight acquisitions and plans to continue to
participate in this trend.
OPERATIONS
Products and Technology
National-Oilwell designs, manufactures and sells the major mechanical components
for both land and offshore drilling rigs as well as complete land drilling and
well servicing rigs. The major mechanical components include drawworks, mud
pumps, power swivels, SCR houses, traveling equipment and rotary tables. These
components are essential to the pumping of fluids and hoisting, supporting and
rotating of the drill string. Many of these components are designed specifically
for applications in offshore, extended reach and deep land drilling. This
equipment is installed on new rigs and often replaced during the upgrade and
refurbishment of existing rigs.
Masts, derricks and substructures are designed and manufactured for use on land
rigs and on fixed and mobile offshore platforms, and are suitable for drilling
applications to depths of up to 30,000 feet or more. Other products include
pedestal cranes, reciprocating and centrifugal pumps and fluid end expendables
for all major manufacturers' pumps. National-Oilwell's business includes the
sale of replacement parts for its own manufactured machinery and equipment.
While offering a complete line of conventional rigs, National-Oilwell has
extensive experience in providing rig designs to satisfy requirements for harsh
or specialized environments. Such products include drilling and well servicing
rigs designed for the North Slope of Alaska and Arctic, highly mobile drilling
and well servicing rigs for jungle and desert use, modular well servicing rigs
for offshore platforms and modular drilling facilities for North Sea platforms.
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Downhole Products
National-Oilwell designs and manufactures drilling motors and specialized
drilling tools for rent and sale. Rentals generally involve products that are
not economical for a customer to own or maintain because of the broad range of
equipment required for the diverse hole sizes and depths encountered in drilling
for oil and gas. Sales generally involve products that require infrequent
service, are disposable or are sold in countries where National-Oilwell does not
provide repair and maintenance services.
Drilling motors are devices placed between the drill string and the drill bit to
cause the bit to rotate without necessarily rotating the drill string, and are
essential components in systems for horizontal, directional, extended reach and
performance drilling. National-Oilwell often rents its drilling motors,
retaining control over the servicing and maintenance function so as to preserve
their operating reliability. National-Oilwell is continuing to enhance and
broaden the range of its drilling motors by:
o increasing the range of sizes offered;
o reducing the initial cost and ongoing repair and maintenance cost; and
o developing alternative designs of motor bearing assembly sealing and speed
reduction systems.
National-Oilwell manufactures hydraulic and mechanical drilling jars and shock
tools. Drilling jars are used to assist in releasing a drill string that becomes
stuck in a well bore. A shock tool is a downhole shock absorber that is placed
low in the drill string and is intended to extend bit life, reduce drill string
failures and reduce damage to the drilling rig. National-Oilwell also
manufactures and rents or sells fishing jars, bumper subs, reamers, stabilizers
and kelly and tubing safety valves.
Distribution Services
National-Oilwell provides distribution services through its network of over 125
distribution service centers. These distribution service centers stock and sell
a variety of expendable items for oilfield applications and spare parts for
National-Oilwell equipment. As oil and gas companies and drilling contractors
have refocused on their core competencies and emphasized efficiency initiatives
to reduce costs and capital requirements, National-Oilwell's distribution
services have expanded to offer outsourcing and alliance arrangements that
include comprehensive procurement, inventory management and logistics support.
In addition, management believes that National-Oilwell has a competitive
advantage in the distribution services business by distributing market-leading
products manufactured by its Products and Technology business.
The supplies and equipment stocked by National-Oilwell's distribution service
centers vary by location. Each distribution point generally offers a large line
of oilfield products including valves, fittings, flanges, spare parts for
oilfield equipment and miscellaneous expendable items. Most drilling contractors
and oil and gas companies typically buy such supplies and equipment pursuant to
non-exclusive contracts, which normally specify a discount from
National-Oilwell's list price for each product or product category.
National-Oilwell's tubular business is focused on the procurement, inventory
management and delivery of oil country tubular goods manufactured by third
parties. Tubular goods primarily consist of well casing and production tubing
used in the drilling, completion and production of oil and gas wells. Well
casing is used to line the walls of a well bore to provide structural support.
Production tubing provides the conduit through which the oil or gas will be
brought to the surface upon completion of the well. Substantially all sales of
tubular goods are made through National-Oilwell's direct sales force and have
historically been concentrated in North America.
Strategic alliances are significant to the Distribution Services business and
differ from standard agreements for supplies and equipment in that
National-Oilwell becomes the customer's primary supplier of those items. In
certain cases, National-Oilwell has assumed responsibility for procurement,
inventory management and product delivery for the customer, occasionally by
working directly out of the customer's facilities.
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Marketing
Substantially all of National-Oilwell's drilling machinery, equipment and spare
parts sales, and a large portion of its smaller pumps and parts sales, are made
through its direct sales force and distribution service centers. Sales to
foreign state-owned oil companies are typically made in conjunction with agent
or representative arrangements. National-Oilwell's downhole products are
generally rented in Canada and Venezuela and marketed worldwide through its own
sales force and through commissioned representatives. Distribution sales are
made through the Company's network of distribution service centers. Customers
for National-Oilwell's products and services include drilling and other service
contractors, exploration and production companies, supply companies and
nationally owned or controlled drilling and production companies.
Competition
The oilfield services and equipment industry is highly competitive and
National-Oilwell's revenues and earnings can be affected by price changes,
introduction of new technologies and products and improved availability and
delivery. National-Oilwell competes in each of its segments with a large number
of companies, none of which are dominant in that particular segment.
Manufacturing and Backlog
National-Oilwell has manufacturing facilities located in the United States and
Canada. The manufacture of parts or purchase of components is also outsourced to
qualified subcontractors. The manufacturing operations require a variety of
components, parts and raw materials which National-Oilwell purchases from
multiple commercial sources. National-Oilwell has not experienced and does not
expect any significant delays in obtaining deliveries of materials.
Sales of products are made on the basis of written orders and oral commitments.
The Company's backlog for equipment at December 31, 1998 was $77 million as
compared to $270 million at December 31, 1997 and $38 million at December 31,
1996. Substantially all of the current backlog will be shipped by the end of the
second quarter of 1999. The reduction in new orders for capital equipment will
have a negative effect on operating results in 1999.
Distribution Suppliers
National-Oilwell obtains products sold by its Distribution Services business
from a number of suppliers, including its own Products and Technology segment.
No single supplier of products is significant to the company. National-Oilwell
has not experienced and does not expect a shortage in products or tubular goods
that it sells.
Engineering
National-Oilwell maintains a staff of engineers and technicians to:
o design and test new products, components and systems for use in drilling and
pumping applications;
o enhance the capabilities of existing products; and
o assist the Company's sales organization and customers with special projects.
National-Oilwell's product engineering efforts focus on developing technology to
improve the economics and safety of drilling and pumping processes.
National-Oilwell has recently developed a 1,000 ton capacity power swivel to
complement its lower capacity models, and has also introduced a 6,000 horsepower
active heave compensating drawworks and a dual derrick system to increase
customer efficiencies on deep water drilling rigs at extended depths and during
horizontal drilling.
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Patents and Trademarks
National-Oilwell owns or has a license to use a number of patents covering a
variety of products. Although in the aggregate these patents are of importance,
the Company does not consider any single patent to be of a critical or essential
nature. In general, National-Oilwell depends on technological capabilities,
quality products and application of its expertise rather than patented
technology in the conduct of its business.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 1998, National-Oilwell had a total of 3,118 employees, 1,508
of whom were salaried and 1,610 of whom were paid on an hourly basis. Of this
workforce, 1,021 employees are employed in Canada and 173 are employed by the
Company's other foreign subsidiaries. Relationships with employees are
considered good.
RISK FACTORS
Before purchasing any shares of National-Oilwell common stock, you should
consider carefully the following factors, in addition to the other information
contained or incorporated by reference herein.
Dependence on the Oil and Gas Industry
National-Oilwell's financial results are very dependent upon the oil and gas
industry and its willingness to explore for and produce oil and gas. The
industry's willingness to explore and produce depends upon the prevailing view
of future product prices. Many factors affect the supply and demand for oil and
gas and therefore influence product prices, including:
o level of production from known reserves;
o cost of producing oil and gas;
o level of drilling activity;
o worldwide economic activity; and
o national government political requirements.
If there is a significant reduction in demand for drilling services, demand for
National-Oilwell's products will drop.
Oil and Gas Prices are Volatile
Oil and gas prices have been volatile over the last ten years, ranging from less
than $11 per barrel to over $40 per barrel. Oil prices have been low in 1998 and
the first two months of 1999, and have generally ranged from $11 to $16 per
barrel. Spot gas prices have also been volatile over the last ten years, ranging
from less than $1.00 per mcf of gas to above $3.00. Gas prices have been
moderate in 1998 and the first two months of 1999, and have generally ranged
from $1.70 to $2.20 per mcf.
Oil and gas price changes have caused many shifts in the strategies and
expenditure levels of oil and gas companies and drilling contractors,
particularly with respect to decisions to purchase major capital equipment.
Recent expectations of lower oil prices are slowing production and new drilling,
particularly in areas where the per barrel cost of production is high. This
slowdown quickly affected our distribution and downhole products businesses and
is now negatively impacting the products and technology segment as lower prices
are expected to continue for an extended period. We cannot predict future oil
and gas prices or whether such future prices will be sufficient to support
current exploration and production levels.
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Our Industry is Highly Competitive
The oilfield products and services industry is highly competitive. The following
competitive actions can each affect revenues and earnings:
o price changes;
o new product and technology introductions; and
o improvements in availability and delivery.
National-Oilwell competes with many companies. Some of these companies may
possess greater financial resources or offer certain products that we do not
have.
Potential Product Liability and Warranty Claims
Customers use some of our products in potentially hazardous drilling, completion
and production applications. Improper use or failure of the products can cause
injury or loss of life, damage to property, equipment or the environment and
suspension of operations.
National-Oilwell believes it has amounts and types of insurance coverage which
are consistent with normal industry practice. However, insurance does not
protect against all liabilities. We cannot guarantee that our insurance will be
adequate to cover all liabilities and cannot assure that we will be able to
maintain insurance in the future at reasonable levels.
National-Oilwell may be named as a defendant in product liability or other
lawsuits asserting potentially large claims if an accident occurs at a location
where its equipment and services have been used. We are currently party to
various legal and administrative proceedings. We cannot predict the outcome of
these proceedings nor the effects of any negative outcomes.
Foreign and Domestic Political Developments and Governmental Regulations
Many aspects of National-Oilwell's operations are affected by political
developments, including restrictions on the ability to do business in various
foreign jurisdictions. We are also subject to foreign and domestic government
regulations, such as regulations relating to oilfield operations, worker safety
and environmental protection.
In addition, demand for our products and services comes from the oil and gas
industry. Changes in taxation, price controls or other laws and regulations
could affect the entire oil and gas industry. If laws or regulations are adopted
which hinder exploration for or production of oil and gas, National-Oilwell's
operations could suffer. We cannot predict the extent to which our future
operations may be affected by political developments, new legislation or new
regulations.
Environmental Regulations
Many foreign, federal, state, provincial and local environmental laws and
regulations affect our operations, as well as the operations of our customers.
The technical requirements of these laws and regulations are becoming
increasingly expensive, complex and stringent. These laws and regulations may
result in sanctions for damages to natural resources or threats to public health
and safety. These laws can also make National-Oilwell liable for the actions of
others, or for our acts that were, at the time, perfectly legal. Violations of
laws or regulations may result in revocation of permits, corrective action
orders, administrative or civil penalties, or criminal prosecution.
Certain environmental laws may subject National-Oilwell to joint and several
liability for spills or releases of hazardous substances. This means that we
could be forced to pay an entire judgment even in a case in which we were only
partially responsible for the damage. National-Oilwell could also be sued for
personal injuries or property damage as a result of alleged exposure to
hazardous substances, as well as damage to natural resources.
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Instability of Foreign Markets Could Have a Negative Impact on Revenues
Some of our revenues depend upon customers in the Middle East, Africa, Southeast
Asia, South America and other international markets. These revenues are subject
to risks of instability of foreign economies and governments. Furthermore, our
sales can be affected by laws and regulations limiting exports to particular
countries. Sometimes export laws and regulations of one jurisdiction may
contradict those of another.
National-Oilwell is exposed to the risks of changes in exchange rates between
the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. We do not currently engage in or plan to
engage in any significant hedging or currency trading transactions designed to
compensate for adverse currency fluctuations.
Failure to Successfully Manage Growth
National-Oilwell acquired three companies in 1997 and five more in 1998, and
intends to pursue acquisition candidates in the future. We cannot predict
whether suitable acquisition candidates will be available on reasonable terms or
if we will have access to adequate funds to complete any desired acquisitions.
Once acquired, we cannot guarantee that we will successfully integrate the
operations of the acquired companies.
National-Oilwell is Leveraged
During 1998, National-Oilwell issued $150 million of 6 7/8% unsecured senior
notes due July 1, 2005. As a result of this issuance we have become more
leveraged. As of December 31, 1998, we had a total of $213.1 million of debt,
and a total of $386.8 million of stockholders' equity. Increased debt requires
more of our cash flow from operations for payment of interest expense. Increased
leverage may also make it more difficult to obtain additional financing in the
future and make National-Oilwell more vulnerable to economic downturns and
competitive pressures.
Potential Future Sale of Shares Could Affect Market Price
Future sales of our shares by stockholders or option holders could have a
negative effect on the market price of National-Oilwell stock. At December 31,
1998, National-Oilwell had outstanding options to purchase a total of 904,511
shares at prices ranging from $5.63 to $28.81 per share. On February 9, 1999,
options to purchase an additional 1,233,889 shares were issued with an exercise
price of $10.13, vesting over a three-year period beginning February 9, 2000.
Some stockholders have certain rights to cause us to file a registration
statement with the SEC to allow the sale of their shares, and some also have the
right to be included in any registration statements we file. As of March 1,
1999, shares subject to registration rights totaled:
Stockholder Number of Shares
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Inverse/Phoenix LLC 9,300,562
First Reserve Corporation 8,370,494
Other stockholders (12 persons) 4,484,510
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
National-Oilwell owned or leased approximately 150 facilities worldwide as of
December 31, 1998, including the following principal manufacturing and
administrative facilities:
APPROXIMATE
BUILDING SPACE
LOCATION (SQUARE FOOT) DESCRIPTION STATUS
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Houston, Texas 260,000 Manufactures drilling machinery and equipment Leased
Channelview, Texas* 193,000 Fabricates drilling components Owned
Galena Park, Texas 188,000 Fabricates drilling components and rigs Owned
Houston, Texas 178,000 Manufactures SCR systems Owned
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 162,000 Manufactures downhole tools Owned
Clearfield, Utah* 120,000 Fabricates drilling components Leased
McAlester, Oklahoma 117,000 Manufactures pumps and expendable parts Owned
Houston, Texas 100,000 Administrative offices Leased
Houston, Texas* 72,000 Warehousing of spare parts Owned
Marble Falls, Texas 65,000 Manufactures drilling expendable parts Owned
Nisku, Alberta, Canada* 59,000 Manufactures drilling machinery and equipment Owned
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 57,000 Manufactures drilling machinery and equipment Owned
Rosenberg, Texas 44,000 Manufactures downhole tools Leased
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* Closed in the first quarter of 1999
National-Oilwell owns or leases five satellite repair and manufacturing
facilities that refurbish and manufacture new equipment and parts and
approximately 125 distribution service centers worldwide. Management believes
that the capacity of facilities is adequate to meet demand currently anticipated
for 1999.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
National-Oilwell has various claims, lawsuits and administrative proceedings
that are pending or threatened, all arising in the ordinary course of business,
with respect to commercial, product liability and employee matters. Although no
assurance can be given with respect to the outcome of these or any other pending
legal and administrative proceedings and the effect such outcomes may have,
management believes that any ultimate liability resulting from the outcome of
such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on National-Oilwell's
consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the quarter ended
December 31, 1998.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market Information
National-Oilwell common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker
symbol: NOI). The following table sets forth the stock price range during 1998
and 1997:
1997 1998
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QUARTER HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
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First $ 34.00 $ 23.88 $ 19.32 $ 14.00
Second 39.75 25.94 28.88 15.82
Third 29.13 7.75 37.50 25.07
Fourth 17.69 8.81 44.44 27.88
As of March 15, 1999, there were 435 holders of record of National-Oilwell
common stock. National-Oilwell has never paid cash dividends, and none are
anticipated during 1999.
Recent Registration of Securities
In December 1998, National-Oilwell acquired certain Canadian distribution
businesses from Westburne, Inc. In connection with the acquisition,
National-Oilwell issued 3 million shares of unregistered common stock. The
shares were subsequently registered for resale on February 18, 1999 pursuant to
a Registration Statement on Form S-3.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
As a result of the differing year ends of National-Oilwell and Dreco prior to
the combination of the companies, the balance sheets and results of operations
for dissimilar year ends have been combined pursuant to pooling-of-interests
accounting. National-Oilwell's results of operations for the year ended December
31, 1997 include Dreco's results of operations for the six months ended May 31,
1997 and the six months ended December 31, 1997. Data for the year ended
December 31, 1996 includes the operations of Dreco for the twelve months ended
and as of November 30, 1996. Data for the two years ended August 31, 1995
reflect the operations of Dreco only, as National-Oilwell did not exist as a
corporation prior to January 1, 1996.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, (1)
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1998 1997 (2) 1996 (3) 1995 1994
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(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
OPERATING DATA:
Revenues $1,172,013 $1,005,572 $ 761,816 $ 86,875 $ 79,663
Operating income (loss) (4) 121,106 87,239 27,499 10,059 (9,253)
Income (loss) before taxes and extraordinary loss (5) 109,313 82,482 16,718 12,196 (6,709)
Income (loss) before extraordinary loss (5) 68,927 51,281 10,147 7,789 (6,682)
Net income (loss) 68,927 50,658 6,147 7,789 (6,682)
Income (loss) per share before extraordinary loss (5)
Basic 1.31 1.00 0.25 0.69 (0.59)
Diluted 1.30 0.99 0.25 0.68 (0.59)
Net income (loss) per share
Basic 1.31 0.99 0.15 0.69 (0.59)
Diluted 1.30 0.98 0.15 0.68 (0.59)
OTHER DATA:
Depreciation and amortization 19,179 14,744 8,775 4,558 4,926
Capital expenditures 27,845 32,605 15,166 6,435 5,932
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working capital 346,410 252,137 168,897 32,992 18,292
Total assets 817,993 567,511 352,518 72,355 69,323
Long-term debt, less current maturities 205,637 61,565 39,136 1,987 1,440
Stockholders' equity 386,803 277,688 169,016 48,957 38,690
(1) Data for the two years ended August 31, 1995 reflect the operations of
Dreco only, as the operations of National-Oilwell were acquired from a
predecessor partnership as of January 1, 1996 and, in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, cannot be combined prior to that
date.
(2) In order to conform Dreco's fiscal year end to match National-Oilwell's
year end, the results of operations for the month of June 1997 have been
included directly in stockholders' equity. Dreco's revenues and net income
were $13.4 million and $0.9 million for the month.
(3) In order to conform Dreco's August 31 fiscal year end to a period within 93
days of National-Oilwell's December 31 year end, the results of operations
for the period from September 1, 1995 through November 30, 1995 have been
included directly in stockholders' equity. Dreco's revenues and net income
were $33.4 million and $3.2 million for such period.
(4) In December 1998, National-Oilwell recorded a $16,400,000 charge related to
personnel reductions and facility closures and a $5,600,000 charge related
to the writedown to the lower of cost or market of certain tubular
inventories. In September 1997, National-Oilwell recorded a $10,660,000
charge related to merger expenses incurred in connection with the
combination with Dreco. In October 1996, National-Oilwell recorded
$16,611,000 in charges related to the cancellation of management agreements
and expenses related to special incentive plans that terminated upon the
occurrence of the initial public offering of its common stock.
(5) National-Oilwell recorded extraordinary losses in September 1997 of
$623,000 (net of $376,000 income tax benefit) and in October 1996 of
$4,000,000 (net of $2,400,000 income tax benefit) due to the write-offs of
deferred debt issuance costs.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
National-Oilwell is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of
machinery and equipment and in the distribution of maintenance, repair and
operating products used in oil and gas drilling and production.
National-Oilwell's revenues are directly related to the level of worldwide oil
and gas drilling and production activities and the profitability and cash flow
of oil and gas companies and drilling contractors, which in turn are affected by
current and anticipated prices of oil and gas. Beginning in late 1997, current
and near term expectations for oil prices declined due to concerns about excess
production, less demand from Asia due to an economic slowdown and warmer than
average weather in many parts of the United States. The resulting lower demand
for products and services is expected to have a negative impact on
National-Oilwell's 1999 operating results. See "Risk Factors".
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Operating results by segment are as follows (in millions):
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997 1996
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Revenues:
Products and Technology $ 668.1 $ 371.8 $ 266.5
Downhole Products 61.8 69.0 28.6
Distribution Services 508.6 630.9 518.7
Eliminations (66.5) (66.1) (52.0)
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Total $1,172.0 $1,005.6 $ 761.8
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Operating Income:
Products and Technology $ 119.6 $ 53.4 $ 25.9
Downhole Products 17.0 25.6 8.9
Distribution Services 7.5 27.6 17.5
Corporate (6.6) (8.7) (8.2)
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137.5 97.9 44.1
Special Charge 16.4 10.7 16.6
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Total $ 121.1 $ 87.2 $ 27.5
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Products and Technology
The Products and Technology segment designs and manufactures a large line of
proprietary products, including drawworks, mud pumps, power swivels, electrical
control systems and reciprocating pumps, as well as complete land drilling and
well servicing rigs and structural components such as masts, derricks and
substructures. A substantial installed base of these products results in a
recurring replacement parts and maintenance business. Sales of new capital
equipment can result in large fluctuations in volume between periods depending
on the size and timing of the shipment of orders. This segment also provides
drilling pump expendable products for maintenance of National-Oilwell's and
other manufacturers' equipment. As noted above, low oil prices are expected to
have a negative impact on operating results in 1999.
Revenues for the Products and Technology segment increased by $296.3 million
over 1997 primarily due to increased sales of major capital equipment and
drilling spares. Specifically, the sale of complete rig packages, mud pumps,
cranes and SCR equipment were substantially greater than the prior year.
Revenues generated by acquisitions completed in 1998 totaled approximately $48
million during the year.
Operating income increased by $66.2 million in 1998 compared to the prior year
due principally to the increased sales volume. Operating income as a percentage
of revenues increased due to higher prices and manufacturing and operating cost
efficiencies resulting from the higher volumes. Various acquisitions completed
in 1998 contributed $2.6 million in operating profit during the year.
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Revenues during 1997 increased $105.3 million over 1996 primarily due to
increased demand for drilling capital equipment and spare parts as well as fluid
end expendable parts. Acquisitions in 1997 other than Dreco accounted for $26.6
million of the increase. Operating income for this segment increased by $27.5
million when compared to the prior year with 1997 acquisitions other than Dreco
accounting for $5.0 million of this incremental income and the remainder due to
the higher activity levels.
Backlog of the Products and Technology capital products was $77 million at
December 31, 1998 compared to $270 million at December 31, 1997 and $38 million
at December 31, 1996. Substantially all of the current backlog is expected to be
shipped by June 30, 1999.
Downhole Products
National-Oilwell designs and manufactures drilling motors and specialized
drilling tools for rent and sale. Rentals generally involve products that are
not economical for a customer to own or maintain because of the broad range of
equipment required for the diverse hole sizes and depths encountered in drilling
for oil and gas. Sales generally involve products that require infrequent
service, are disposable or are sold in countries where National-Oilwell does not
provide repair and maintenance services.
Downhole Products revenues decreased by $7.2 million (10%) in 1998 when compared
to 1997, due primarily to lower motor sales and rentals, particularly in Canada.
Operating income decreased $8.6 million in 1998 compared to the prior year. This
decrease in operating income was a result of reduced margins due to the volume
reduction and an increase in overhead spending caused by the addition of two
minor acquisitions.
Revenues in 1997 increased $40.4 million over 1996 due to a general increase in
market activity plus the inclusion of Vector Oil Tool revenues, a 1997
acquisition, of $24.6 million. Operating income in 1997 exceeded the prior year
by $16.7 million with Vector accounting for $14.7 million of the increase.
Distribution Services
Distribution Services revenues result primarily from the sale of maintenance,
repair and operating supplies from the Company's network of distribution service
centers and from the sale of well casing and production tubing. These products
are purchased from numerous manufacturers and vendors, including the Company's
Products and Technology segment.
Distribution Services revenues during 1998 fell short of the comparable 1997
period by $122.3 million. This 19% decrease reflects the reduced demand for
tubular and general rig operating supplies precipitated by the significant
decrease in oil prices. North American revenues were off approximately 20%, with
tubular revenues roughly two-thirds of the level achieved in 1997. Operating
income in 1998 was approximately $20 million below 1997, due to reduced margins
from the decline in revenues partially offset by reduced operating expenses, and
the recording of a $5.6 million charge related to the writedown to lower of cost
or market of certain tubular inventories.
Distribution Services revenues in 1997 exceeded 1996 by $112.2 million. This 22%
increase reflects the increased spending levels of the Company's alliance
partners and other customers. Incremental sales of maintenance, repair and
operating supplies ($34.2 million), tubular products ($58.0 million), drilling
spares ($8.1 million) and fluid end expendable parts and related pumps ($8.0
million) accounted for the majority of this increase. Operating income in 1997
exceeded the prior year by $10.1 million (58%) as an increase in operating
expenses offset part of the incremental margin.
Corporate
Corporate charges represent the unallocated portion of centralized and executive
management costs. While corporate charges in 1997 were comparable to 1996, these
costs decreased substantially in 1998 due to the elimination of duplicate
corporate costs that existed prior to the combination with Dreco.
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Special Charges
During the fourth quarter of 1998, the Company recorded a special charge of
$16.4 million ($10.4 million after tax, or $0.20 per share) related to
operational changes resulting from the depressed market for the oil and gas
industry. The components of the special charge are as follows (in millions):
Asset impairments $ 5.4
Severance 5.6
Facility closures and exit costs 5.4
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$ 16.4
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The cash and non-cash elements of the charge approximate $11.0 million and $5.4
million, respectively. Breakdown of the charge by business segment is:
Products and Technology $ 11.1
Downhole Products 1.4
Distribution Services 3.0
Corporate .9
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$ 16.4
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The asset impairment losses of $5.4 million consists primarily of the shutdown
of four North American manufacturing facilities. Assets related to these
non-productive facilities which are not in service totaling $10.0 million have
been reclassified on the balance sheet to property held for sale and have been
written down to their estimated fair value, less cost of disposal. Severance
costs of $5.6 million relate to the involuntary termination of approximately 200
employees, most of which are located in North America. Facility closure costs of
$5.4 million consists principally of lease cancellation and facility exit costs.
Substantially all of the actions associated with this charge will be fully
implemented before the end of the first quarter of 1999.
During 1997, National-Oilwell recorded a $10.7 million charge ($8.1 million net
of taxes, or $0.31 per share) related to various professional fees and
integration costs incurred in connection with the combination with Dreco.
During 1996, National-Oilwell incurred certain one-time expenses in connection
with its initial public offering of common stock, as follows: (i) a management
services agreement was terminated at a cost of $4.4 million ($2.8 million after
tax) and (ii) expenses and payout under National-Oilwell's Value Appreciation
Plans, which resulted in National-Oilwell recording an expense of $12.2 million
($7.6 million after tax). The Value Appreciation Plans required the issuance of
681,852 shares of common stock and payment of $6.4 million in cash.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased during 1998 when compared to the prior year due to
the incurrence of debt to finance the Phoenix acquisition. Interest expense in
1997 was substantially lower than 1996 due to lower amounts of debt outstanding
and lower interest rates under the new credit facilities.
Income Taxes
National-Oilwell is subject to U.S. federal, state, and foreign taxes and
recorded a combined tax rate of 37% in 1998, 38% in 1997, and 39% in 1996.
National-Oilwell has net operating tax loss carryforwards in the United States
that could reduce future tax expense by up to $6.8 million. Additional loss
carryforwards in Europe generally would reduce goodwill if realized in the
future. Due to the uncertainty of future utilization, all of the potential
benefits described above have been fully reserved. During 1998, National-Oilwell
realized a tax benefit of $2.6 million from its U.S. carryforwards, but closure
of certain operations may significantly reduce future realization.
National-Oilwell's combined tax rate in 1998 would have been 39% if these
carryforwards were excluded.
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Extraordinary Losses
In the third quarter of 1997, National-Oilwell replaced its existing credit
facility and recorded a charge of $1.0 million ($0.6 million after tax) due to
the write-off of deferred debt costs. In the fourth quarter of 1996, the credit
facility established in connection with the acquisition of the Company was
replaced, resulting in the write-off of $6.4 million ($4.0 million after tax) in
deferred debt costs.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At December 31, 1998, National-Oilwell had working capital of $346.4 million, an
increase of $94.3 million from December 31, 1997. Significant components of
National-Oilwell's assets are accounts receivable and inventories. Accounts
receivable, including unbilled revenues, increased by $57.3 million and
inventories increased $38.5 million during 1998. Decreases in accounts payable
of $16.4 million and customer prepayments of $12.3 million were offset by an
increase in other accrued liabilities of $28.2 million.
Total capital expenditures were $27.8 million during 1998, $32.6 million in 1997
and $15.2 million in 1996. Additions and enhancements to the downhole rental
tool fleet and information management and inventory control systems represent a
large portion of these capital expenditures. Capital expenditures are expected
to decline to approximately $20-22 million in 1999, which will include
approximately $7 million necessary to complete the installation of a new
information system for the Distribution Services group. National-Oilwell
believes it has sufficient existing manufacturing capacity to meet currently
anticipated demand through 1999 for its products and services.
On September 25, 1997, National-Oilwell entered into a new five-year unsecured
$125 million revolving credit facility. The credit facility is available for
acquisitions and general corporate purposes. The credit facility provides for
interest at prime or LIBOR plus 0.625%, subject to adjustment based on
National-Oilwell's Capitalization Ratio, as defined. The credit facility
contains financial covenants and ratios regarding minimum tangible net worth,
maximum debt to capital and minimum interest coverage.
National-Oilwell believes that cash generated from operations and amounts
available under the credit facility will be sufficient to fund operations,
working capital needs, capital expenditure requirements and financing
obligations. National-Oilwell also believes any significant increase in capital
expenditures caused by any need to increase manufacturing capacity can be funded
from operations or through debt financing.
National-Oilwell intends to pursue acquisition candidates, but the timing, size
or success of any acquisition effort and the related potential capital
commitments cannot be predicted. National-Oilwell expects to fund future cash
acquisitions primarily with cash flow from operations and borrowings, including
the unborrowed portion of the credit facility or new debt issuances, but may
also issue additional equity either directly or in connection with acquisitions.
There can be no assurance that acquisition funds will be available at terms
acceptable to National-Oilwell.
Inflation has not had a significant impact on National-Oilwell's operating
results or financial condition in recent years.
YEAR 2000
The year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs having been written using
two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Any computer programs
that have date-sensitive software may recognize a date using "00" as the year
1900 rather than the year 2000. This could result in a system failure or
miscalculations causing disruptions of operations, including, among other
things, a temporary inability to process transactions, send invoices, or engage
in similar normal business activities.
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In 1997, the Company's Distribution Services segment decided to replace its main
business system in order to significantly improve our supply chain capabilities.
The new system installation is expected to be complete in the third quarter of
1999 and will be Year 2000 compliant. In addition, the Company continues to
identify, evaluate and implement modifications to its other business systems in
order to achieve year 2000 date conversion compliance. The total cost of the
year 2000 readiness is estimated at $1.0 million, of which approximately half
has been spent. The Year 2000 review covers internal computer systems and
process control systems, as well as embedded systems in products delivered. In
addition, the Company has initiated formal communication with its significant
suppliers, customers and business partners to determine the extent to which we
are vulnerable to any failure of these third parties' to remedy their own Year
2000 issues. Third party vendors of hardware and packaged software have also
been contacted about their products' compliance status. While the ability of
third parties with whom the Company transacts business to address adequately
their year 2000 issue is outside its control, the Company will evaluate the need
to change sources as necessary.
Management believes that with installation of new systems, conversion to new
software and modifications to existing software, the year 2000 issue will pose
no significant operational problems for National-Oilwell. The Company expects to
complete all new installations, conversions and necessary systems modifications
and conversions by September 30, 1999. Accordingly, the Company does not have a
contingency plan with respect to the year 2000 issue. There can be no assurance,
however, that the Company will be able to install and maintain year 2000
compliant software and should this occur, operational difficulties could result.
In such circumstances, delays in financial processes could occur, but neither
these nor any product-related problems are expected to have an adverse effect on
the Company's financial position.
The costs of the project and the dates on which the Company believes it will
complete its Year 2000 project are based on management's best estimates. These
estimates were derived using numerous assumptions of future events, including
continued availability of resources, third party's Year 2000 status and plans
and other factors. However, there can be no assurance that these estimates will
be achieved and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated.
Specific factors that might cause such material differences include the
availability and cost of personnel, the ability to identify and correct all Year
2000 impacted areas, timely and effective action by third parties, the ability
to implement interfaces between Year 2000-ready systems and those systems not
being replaced, and other similar uncertainties.
MARKET RISK DISCLOSURE
The Company is subject to market risk exposure related to changes in interest
rates on its credit facility which is comprised of revolving credit notes in the
United States and Canada. A portion of the borrowings are denominated in
Canadian funds which could expose the Company to market risk with exchange rate
movements, although such is mitigated by the Company's substantial operations in
Canada. These instruments carry interest at a pre-agreed upon percentage point
spread from either the prime interest rate or LIBOR. Under its credit facility,
the Company may, at its option, fix the interest rate for certain borrowings
based on a spread over LIBOR for 30 days to 6 months. At December 31, 1998, the
Company had $55.6 million outstanding under its credit facility. Based on this
balance, an immediate change of one percent in the interest rate would cause a
change in interest expense of approximately $0.6 million on an annual basis. The
Company's objective in maintaining variable rate borrowings is the flexibility
obtained regarding early repayment without penalties and lower overall cost as
compared with fixed-rate borrowings.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 133,
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The Company
expects to adopt the new Statement effective January 1, 2000. The Statement will
require the Company to recognize all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair
value. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this Statement will
have a significant effect on its results of operations or financial position.
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In April 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-5, Reporting the Costs of Start-up
Activities. The SOP is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
1998, which requires that the costs associated with such activities be expensed
as incurred. The adoption of the new statement will not have a significant
effect on earnings or the financial position of the Company.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document, other than historical financial information, contains
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements
relate to National-Oilwell's sales of capital equipment, backlog, capacity,
liquidity and capital resources, plans for acquisitions and any related
financings and the impact of Year 2000. Given these uncertainties, current or
prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such
forward-looking statements. National-Oilwell disclaims any obligation or intent
to update any such factors or forward-looking statements to reflect future
events or developments.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Incorporated by reference to Item 7 above, "Market Risk Disclosure".
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Attached hereto and a part of this report are financial statements and
supplementary data listed in Item 14.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
Part III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Incorporated by reference to the definitive Proxy Statement for the
1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Incorporated by reference to the definitive Proxy Statement for the
1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
Incorporated by reference to the definitive Proxy Statement for the
1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Incorporated by reference to the definitive Proxy Statement for the
1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a) Financial Statements and Exhibits
1. Financial Statements
The following financial statements are presented in response to Part II,
Item 8:
Page(s) in
This Report
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Consolidated Balance Sheets ............................................21
Consolidated Statements of Operations ..................................22
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ..................................23
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity ........................24
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements .............................25
2. Financial Statement Schedules
All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, not required or
the information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto.
3. Exhibits
2.1 Combination Agreement, dated as of May 14, 1997, as amended, between
National-Oilwell, Inc. and Dreco Energy Services Ltd. (Annex B)(3)
2.2 Plan of Arrangement and Exchangeable Share Provisions (Annex E)(3)
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of National-Oilwell,
Inc. (Annex D)(3)
3.2 By-laws of National-Oilwell, Inc. (Exhibit 3.2)(1)
9.1 Form of Voting and Exchange Trust Agreement by and between
National-Oilwell, Inc., Dreco Energy Services Ltd. and Montreal Trust
Company of Canada (Annex G) (3)
10.1 Employment Agreement dated as of January 16, 1996 between Joel V. Staff
and the Company with similar agreements with James J. Fasnacht, Jerry N.
Gauche and Steven W. Krablin and a similar agreement dated as of February
5, 1996 between Merrill A. Miller, Jr. and the Company (Exhibit 10.1)
(1)*
10.2 Restricted Stock Agreement between the Company and Joel V. Staff, with
similar agreements with James J. Fasnacht, Jerry N. Gauche, Steven W.
Krablin and Merrill A. Miller, Jr. (Exhibit 10.10) (1)*
10.3 Stockholders Agreement among the Company and its stockholders dated as of
January 16, 1996 (Exhibit 10.3) (1)
10.4 Waiver and First Amendment to Stockholders Agreement dated as of July 24,
1996 (Exhibit 10.4) (1)
10.5 Second Amendment to Stockholders Agreement dated as of October 18, 1996
(Exhibit 10.17) (1)
10.6 Amended and Restated Stock Award and Long-Term Incentive Plan (Exhibit
10.6) (2)*
10.7 Value Appreciation and Incentive Plan A (Exhibit 10.8)(1)*
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10.8 Value Appreciation and Incentive Plan B (Exhibit 10.9) (1)*
10.9 First Amendment to Value Appreciation and Incentive Plan A (Exhibit
10.15) (1)*
10.10 First Amendment to Value Appreciation and Incentive Plan B (Exhibit
10.16)(1)*
10.11 Supplemental Savings Plan (Exhibit 10.12)(1)*
10.12 Loan Agreement dated September 25, 1997 (Exhibit 10.1)(4)
10.13 Deferred Fee Agreement (Exhibit 10.14)(1)
10.14 Form of Support Agreement by and between National-Oilwell, Inc. and Dreco
Energy Services Ltd. (Annex F)(3)
21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.2 Consent of Coopers & Lybrand
24.1 Power of Attorney (included on signature page hereto)
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended December 31, 1998.
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* Compensatory plan or arrangement for management or others
(1) Filed as an Exhibit to Registration Statement No. 333-11051 on Form S-1, as
amended, initially filed on August 29, 1996
(2) Filed as an Exhibit to the National-Oilwell, Inc. Proxy Statement for the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 14, 1997, filed on April 14, 1997
(3) Filed as an Annex to the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus in Post Effective
Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-32191 on Form S-4 filed
on August 21, 1997.
(4) Filed as an Exhibit to the National-Oilwell, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q filed on November 7, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NATIONAL-OILWELL, INC.
Date: March 26, 1999 By: /s/ STEVEN W. KRABLIN
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Steven W. Krablin
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Each person whose signature appears below in so signing, constitutes and
appoints Steven W. Krablin and M. Gay Mather, and each of them acting alone, his
true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution, for
him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to execute and
cause to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission any and all
amendments to this report, and in each case to file the same, with all exhibits
thereto and other documents in connection therewith, and hereby ratifies and
confirms all that said attorney-in-fact or his substitute or substitutes may do
or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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/s/ JOEL V. STAFF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF
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JOEL V. STAFF ----------------------
/s/ STEVEN W. KRABLIN VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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STEVEN W. KRABLIN ACCOUNTING OFFICER) MARCH 26, 1999
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/s/ HOWARD I. BULL DIRECTOR MARCH 26, 1999
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HOWARD I. BULL
/s/ JAMES C. COMIS III DIRECTOR MARCH 26, 1999
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JAMES C. COMIS III
/s/ W. MCCOMB DUNWOODY DIRECTOR MARCH 26, 1999
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W. MCCOMB DUNWOODY
/s/ WILLIAM E. MACAULAY DIRECTOR MARCH 26, 1999
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WILLIAM E. MACAULAY
/s/ FREDRICK W. PHEASEY DIRECTOR MARCH 26, 1999
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FREDRICK W. PHEASEY
/s/ BRUCE M. ROTHSTEIN DIRECTOR MARCH 26, 1999
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BRUCE M. ROTHSTEIN
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
National-Oilwell, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
National-Oilwell, Inc., as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for
each of the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility
of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audits. We did not audit, in 1996, the
financial statements of Dreco Energy Services, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary,
which statements reflect total revenues of $113,195,000 for the year ended
November 30, 1996. Those statements were audited by other auditors whose report
has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to data
included for Dreco Energy Services, Ltd., is based solely on the report of the
other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits and the report of other
auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of other auditors, the
financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the consolidated financial position of National-Oilwell, Inc., at December 31,
1998 and 1997, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows
for each of the years then ended, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Houston, Texas
February 3, 1999
To the Directors of
Dreco Energy Services Ltd.
We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of Dreco Energy Services Ltd. as
at November 30, 1996 and the consolidated statements of operations,
shareholders' equity and cash flows for the twelve months ended November 30,
1996. These financial statements are the responsibility of the company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
in Canada. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain
reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the company as at
November 30, 1996 and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash
flows for the twelve months then ended in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States.
/s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND
Chartered Accountants
Edmonton, Alberta
October 21, 1997
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NATIONAL-OILWELL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,440 $ 19,824
Receivables, less allowance of $4,718 and $4,056 281,312 192,470
Unbilled revenues -- 31,521
Inventories 241,987 203,520
Deferred taxes 16,489 9,839
Prepaid and other current assets 6,533 6,424
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Total current assets 557,761 463,598
Property, plant and equipment, net 91,756 74,282
Deferred taxes 6,757 4,919
Goodwill 145,696 24,233
Property held for sale 9,981 --
Other assets 6,042 479
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$ 817,993 $ 567,511
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt $ 7,447 $ 1,340
Accounts payable 118,579 134,955
Customer prepayments 25,392 37,688
Accrued compensation 7,237 12,957
Other accrued liabilities 52,696 24,521
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Total current liabilities 211,351 211,461
Long-term debt 205,637 61,565
Deferred taxes 4,097 2,675
Other liabilities 10,105 14,122
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Total liabilities 431,190 289,823
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock - par value $.01; 55,996,785 and 51,655,782 shares
issued and outstanding at December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997 561 517
Additional paid-in capital 248,198 207,954
Accumulated other comprehensive income (13,827) (7,074)
Retained earnings 151,871 76,291
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386,803 277,688
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$ 817,993 $ 567,511
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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NATIONAL-OILWELL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997 1996
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Revenues $ 1,172,013 $ 1,005,572 $ 761,816
Cost of revenues 898,995 799,367 639,433
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Gross profit 273,018 206,205 122,383
Selling, general, and administrative 135,479 108,306 78,273
Special charge 16,433 10,660 16,611
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Operating income 121,106 87,239 27,499
Interest and financial costs (12,530) (6,196) (12,241)
Interest income 1,025 1,524 1,301
Other income (expense), net (288) (85) 159
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Income before income taxes and extraordinary loss 109,313 82,482 16,718
Provision for income taxes 40,386 31,201 6,571
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Net income before extraordinary loss 68,927 51,281 10,147
Extraordinary loss, net of tax benefit -- 623 4,000
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Net income $ 68,927 $ 50,658 $ 6,147
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Net income per share:
Basic
Net income before extraordinary loss $ 1.31 $ 1.00 $ 0.25
Extraordinary loss -- (0.01) (0.10)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income $ 1.31 $ 0.99 $ 0.15
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Net income per share:
Diluted
Net income before extraordinary loss $ 1.30 $ 0.99 $ 0.25
Extraordinary loss -- (0.01) (0.10)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income $ 1.30 $ 0.98 $ 0.15
============ ============ ============
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 52,780 51,124 40,018
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Diluted 52,962 51,956 40,553
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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NATIONAL-OILWELL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997 1996
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Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income $ 68,927 $ 50,658 $ 6,147
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 19,179 14,744 8,775
Provision for losses on receivables 610 730 526
Provision for deferred income taxes (4,092) (3,121) (2,433)
Gain on sale of assets (2,337) (2,973) (2,727)
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss (103) 602 (157)
Special charge 16,433 10,660 16,611
Extraordinary loss -- 999 6,400
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Receivables (46,507) (60,815) (25,682)
Unbilled revenues 31,521 (17,641) (8,151)
Inventories 15,667 (64,978) (2,410)
Prepaid and other current assets 4,048 1,864 (889)
Accounts payable (42,521) 45,083 5,555
Other assets/liabilities, net (23,325) 23,339 (8,177)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 37,500 (849) (6,612)
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flow from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (27,845) (32,605) (15,166)
Proceeds from sale of assets 9,866 4,415 3,995
Businesses acquired, net of cash (130,867) (19,253) --
Partnership acquired, net of cash -- -- (106,248)
Other -- 248 (350)
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Net cash used by investing activities (148,846) (47,195) (117,769)
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flow from financing activities:
Borrowings (payments) on line of credit (6,005) 57,677 (89,259)
Retirement of long-term debt (40,855) (41,359) --
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 148,937 -- --
Proceeds from issuance of common stock -- 37,240 107,947
Proceeds from stock options exercised 1,002 6,546 341
Proceeds from debt related to acquisition of Company -- -- 103,378
Other 104 -- 5,125
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Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 103,183 60,104 127,532
------------ ------------ ------------
Effect of exchange rate losses on cash (221) (4,097) (180)
------------ ------------ ------------
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents (8,384) 7,963 2,971
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 19,824 13,611 16,266
Change in cash to conform fiscal year end -- (1,750) (5,626)
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 11,440 $ 19,824 $ 13,611
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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NATIONAL-OILWELL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands, except share data)
ACCUMULATED
ADDITIONAL OTHER
COMMON PAID-IN COMPREHENSIVE RETAINED
STOCK CAPITAL INCOME EARNINGS TOTAL
---------- ---------- ------------- ------------ ----------
Beginning Balance $ 56 $ 40,138 $ (3,730) $ 15,439 $ 51,903
Net income 6,147 6,147
Currency translation adjustments 1,428 1,428
----------
Comprehensive income 7,575
Stock options exercised 341 341
Issuance of 17,857,698 shares 179 107,497 107,676
Tax benefit of options exercised 1,521 1,521
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Balance at December 31, 1996 235 149,497 (2,302) 21,586 169,016
Net income 50,658 50,658
Currency translation adjustments (4,772) (4,772)
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Comprehensive income 45,886
Stock options exercised 5 6,546 6,551
Issuance of 1,053,000 shares 10 37,225 37,235
Stock issued for acquisitions 8 10,984 3,130 14,122
Two-for-one stock split 259 (259) --
Change in subsidiary's year end 917 917
Tax benefit of options exercised 3,961 3,961
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Balance at December 31, 1997 517 207,954 (7,074) 76,291 277,688
Net income 68,927 68,927
Currency translation adjustments (6,929) (6,929)
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale
securities (473) (473)
----------
Comprehensive income 61,525
Stock options exercised 1,002 1,002
Stock issued for acquisitions 44 39,138 649 6,653 46,484
Tax benefit of options exercised 104 104
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Balance at December 31, 1998 $ 561 $ 248,198 $ (13,827) $ 151,871 $ 386,803
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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NATIONAL-OILWELL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Information concerning common stock and per share data has been restated on an
equivalent share basis and assumes the exchange of all Exchangeable Shares
issued in connection with the combination with Dreco Energy Services Ltd., as
described below. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect reported and contingent amounts of assets and
liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
Effective January 1, 1996, National-Oilwell, Inc. acquired National-Oilwell, a
general partnership. The transaction was accounted for under the purchase
method of accounting.
Effective September 25, 1997, National-Oilwell completed a combination with
Dreco Energy Services Ltd. The combination was accounted for as a
pooling-of-interests and the consolidated financial statements of
National-Oilwell and Dreco have been combined with all prior periods restated.
As a result of the combination, each Dreco Class "A" common share outstanding
was converted into .9159 of a Dreco Exchangeable Share and approximately 14.4
million Exchangeable Shares were issued. Each Exchangeable Share is intended to
have substantially identical economic and legal rights as, and will ultimately
be exchanged on a one-for-one basis for, a share of National-Oilwell common
stock. As of December 31, 1998, approximately 82% of the Exchangeable Shares
had been converted into National-Oilwell common stock.
Other Acquisitions
On December 2, 1996, Dreco acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares
of Vector Oil Tool Ltd. for consideration of 778,000 Dreco common shares and
cash consideration of $1.5 million. This business involves the manufacture,
sale, rental and service of downhole motors and other products. The transaction
was accounted for using the purchase method, is reflected in the 1997 financial
statements due to the combination of differing balance sheet dates as discussed
above and did not have a material effect on National-Oilwell's consolidated
financial statements.
On April 25, 1997, National-Oilwell purchased the drilling controls business of
Ross Hill Controls and its affiliate, Hill Graham Controls Limited, for $19.2
million in cash. This business involves the manufacture, sale and service of
electrical control systems used in conjunction with drilling operations. The
transaction was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and did
not have a material effect on National-Oilwell's consolidated financial
statements.
On May 15, 1997, National-Oilwell acquired by merger 100% of the common stock
of PEP, Inc., a manufacturer of petroleum expendable pump products. The Company
issued 800,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the transaction which was
recorded in accordance with the pooling-of-interests method of accounting. The
transaction did not have a material effect on National-Oilwell's historical
consolidated financial statements and financial statements prior to April 1,
1997 were not restated.
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On May 29, 1998, National-Oilwell acquired all of the capital stock of Phoenix
Energy Products Holdings, Inc. for approximately $115 million in a business
combination which was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.
Phoenix manufactures and sells multiple product lines that are complementary to
those of National-Oilwell. The acquisition of the stock and the repayment of
approximately $41 million in Phoenix debt were financed primarily through the
issuance of $150 million in unsecured seven year senior notes. The excess of
the purchase price over the book value of the net assets was approximately $106
million. Assuming the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of each period
presented, pro forma summary results of operations would have been as follows:
1998 1997
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Revenues $ 1,205,472 $ 1,088,003
Income before extraordinary item 68,170 55,609
Net income 68,170 54,986
Net income per share:
Basic
Income before
extraordinary item $ 1.29 $ 1.09
Net income 1.29 1.08
Diluted
Income before
extraordinary item $ 1.29 $ 1.07
Net income 1.29 1.06
The unaudited pro forma summary is not necessarily indicative of results of
operations that would have occurred had the purchase been made at the beginning
of the year or of future results of operations of the combined businesses.
The seller of Phoenix is an affiliate of First Reserve Corporation, which is
the beneficial owner of 22.9% of National-Oilwell's common stock. Two directors
of National-Oilwell are affiliated with First Reserve.
On July 21, 1998, National-Oilwell purchased 100% of the capital stock of
Roberds-Johnson Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of a broad range of drilling
equipment, in exchange for 1.35 million shares of National-Oilwell common
stock. This transaction was accounted for under the pooling-of-interests method
of accounting. The Company's financial statements prior to July 1, 1998 have
not been restated since the transaction did not have a material effect on
National-Oilwell's consolidated historical financial statements.
On December 16, 1998, National-Oilwell purchased the business of DOSCO, a major
Canadian oilfield distribution business, for 3 million shares of
National-Oilwell common stock and a note for approximately US $6.5 million.
This transaction was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.
DOSCO has been combined with the National-Oilwell's existing Canadian
distribution business. Pro-forma information has not been provided as such
amounts are not material.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of National-Oilwell
and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All significant
intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents,
receivables, payables and debt instruments. Cash equivalents include only those
investments having a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase.
The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their respective
fair values.
Inventories
Inventories consist of oilfield products and oil country tubular goods,
manufactured equipment, manufactured specialized drilling products and downhole
motors and spare parts for manufactured equipment and drilling products.
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in,
first-out or average cost methods.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for major
improvements which extend the lives of property and equipment are capitalized
while minor replacements, maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as
incurred. Disposals are removed at cost less accumulated depreciation with any
resulting gain or loss reflected in operations. Depreciation is provided using
the straight-line method or declining balance method over the estimated useful
lives of individual items.
Intangible Assets
Deferred financing costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life
of the related debt security and accumulated amortization was $205,000 and
$24,000 at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Goodwill is amortized on a
straight-line basis over its estimated life of 10-40 years. Accumulated
amortization at December 31, 1998 and 1997 was $4,061,000 and $1,214,000.
Foreign Currency
The functional currency for National-Oilwell's Canadian, United Kingdom, German
and Australian operations is the local currency. The cumulative effects of
translating the balance sheet accounts from the functional currency into the
U.S. dollar at current exchange rates are included in cumulative foreign
currency translation adjustments. The U.S. dollar is used as the functional
currency for the Singapore and Venezuelan operations. Accordingly, certain
assets are translated at historical exchange rates and all translation
adjustments are included in income. For all operations, gains or losses from
remeasuring foreign currency transactions into the functional currency are
included in income.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from the sale and rental of products and delivery of services is
recognized upon passage of title, incurrance of rental charges or delivery of
services to the customer. Revenue is recognized on certain significant
contracts in the Products and Technology segment using the percentage of
completion method based on the percentage of total costs incurred to total
costs expected. Provision for estimated losses, if any, is made in the period
such losses are estimable.
Income Taxes
Income taxes have been provided using the liability method in accordance with
Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income
Taxes.
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Concentration of Credit Risk
National-Oilwell grants credit to its customers, which operate primarily in the
oil and gas industry. National-Oilwell performs periodic credit evaluations of
its customers' financial condition and generally does not require collateral,
but may require letters of credit for certain international sales. Reserves are
maintained for potential credit losses and such credit losses have historically
been within management's expectations.
Stock-Based Compensation
National-Oilwell uses the intrinsic value method in accounting for its
stock-based employee compensation plans. Compensation costs for stock options
would be recognized over the vesting period if options were granted with an
exercise price below market on the date of grant.
Net Income Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of weighted average basic and
diluted shares outstanding (in thousands):
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
Denominator for basic earnings per
share--weighted average shares 52,780 51,124 40,018
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options 182 832 535
---------- ---------- ----------
Denominator for diluted earnings per
share--adjusted weighted average
shares and assumed conversions 52,962 51,956 40,553
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3. INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of (in thousands):
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
----------- -----------
Raw materials and supplies $ 24,304 $ 19,970
Work in process 39,991 34,849
Finished goods and purchased products 177,692 148,701
---------- ----------
Total $ 241,987 $ 203,520
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4. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
The following information supplements the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands):
DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 5,767 $ 6,904 $ 8,819
Income taxes 47,985 24,175 4,252
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5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consists of (in thousands):
ESTIMATED DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
USEFUL LIVES 1998 1997
------------------ -------------- --------------
Land and improvements 2-20 Years $ 6,421 $ 6,823
Buildings and improvements 5-31 Years 26,221 22,760
Machinery and equipment 5-12 Years 48,767 31,254
Computer and office equipment 3-10 Years 35,021 15,104
Rental equipment 1-7 Years 29,217 36,982
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145,647 112,923
Less accumulated depreciation (53,891) (38,641)
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$ 91,756 $ 74,282
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6. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of (in thousands):
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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Revolving credit facilities $ 55,637 $ 60,560
6 7/8% senior notes 150,000 --
Other 7,447 2,345
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213,084 62,905
Less current portion 7,447 1,340
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$ 205,637 $ 61,565
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On September 25, 1997, National-Oilwell entered into a new five-year unsecured
$125 million revolving credit facility that was used in part to repay amounts
outstanding under the previous revolving credit facilities and other
indebtedness. The credit facility is available for acquisitions and general
corporate purposes and provides up to $50 million for letters of credit, of
which $16 million were outstanding at December 31, 1998. The credit facility
provides for interest at prime or LIBOR plus 0.625% (7.75% and 6.25% at
December 31, 1998) subject to adjustment based on National-Oilwell's
Capitalization Ratio, as defined. The credit facility contains financial
covenants and ratios regarding minimum tangible net worth, maximum debt to
capital and minimum interest coverage.
National-Oilwell also has additional credit facilities totaling $22.5 million
used primarily for letters of credit, of which $3.1 million were outstanding at
December 31, 1998.
In June 1998, National-Oilwell sold $150 million of 6.875% unsecured senior
notes due July 1, 2005. Interest is payable on January 1 and July 1 of each
year.
7. PENSION PLANS
National-Oilwell and its consolidated subsidiaries have several pension plans
covering substantially all of its employees. Defined-contribution pension plans
cover most of the U.S. and Canadian employees and are based on years of
service, a percentage of current earnings and matching of employee
contributions. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, pension
expense for defined-contribution plans was $3.7 million, $3.5 million and $2.3
million, and all funding is current.
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One of National-Oilwell's subsidiaries in the United Kingdom has a
defined-benefit pension plan whose participants are primarily retired and
terminated employees who are no longer accruing benefits. The pension plan
assets are invested primarily in equity securities, United Kingdom government
securities, overseas bonds and cash deposits. At December 31, 1998, the plan
assets at fair market value were $43.5 million and the projected benefit
obligation was $27.3 million.
8. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The components of other comprehensive income are as follows:
CURRENCY UNREALIZED GAINS
TRANSLATION ON AVAILABLE-
ADJUSTMENTS FOR-SALE SECURITIES TOTAL
--------------- ------------------- ---------------
Beginning Balance $ (3,730) $ -- $ (3,730)
Currency translation adjustments 1,428 -- 1,428
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Balance at December 31, 1996 (2,302) -- (2,302)
Currency translation adjustments (4,772) -- (4,772)
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Balance at December 31, 1997 (7,074) -- (7,074)
Currency translation adjustments (6,929) -- (6,929)
Unrealized gains on available-
for-sale securities -- 244 244
Deferred taxes relating to unrealized
gains on available-for-sale securities -- (68) (68)
--------------- --------------- ---------------
Balance at December 31, 1998 $ (14,003) $ 176 $ (13,827)
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9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
National-Oilwell leases land, buildings and storage facilities, vehicles and
data processing equipment under operating leases extending through various
dates up to the year 2004. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996 was $10.3 million, $9.0 million and $10.5 million.
National-Oilwell's minimum rental commitments for operating leases at December
31, 1998, excluding future payments applicable to facilities to be closed as
part of the 1998 Special Charge, were as follows: 1999 - $5.7 million; 2000 -
$3.4 million; 2001 - $1.1 million; 2002 - $0.3 million; 2003 - $0.3 million;
thereafter - $0.3 million
National-Oilwell is involved in various claims, regulatory agency audits and
pending or threatened legal actions involving a variety of matters. The total
liability on these matters at December 31, 1998 cannot be determined; however,
in the opinion of management, any ultimate liability, to the extent not
otherwise provided for, should not materially affect the financial position,
liquidity or results of operations of National-Oilwell.
National-Oilwell's business is affected both directly and indirectly by
governmental laws and regulations relating to the oilfield service industry in
general, as well as by environmental and safety regulations that specifically
apply to National-Oilwell's business. Laws and regulations protecting the
environment have generally become more expansive and stringent in recent years
and National-Oilwell believes the trend will continue. Although
National-Oilwell has not incurred material costs in connection with its
compliance with such laws, there can be no assurance that other developments,
such as stricter environmental laws, regulations and enforcement policies
thereunder could not result in additional, presently unquantifiable costs or
liabilities to National-Oilwell.
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10. COMMON STOCK
National-Oilwell has authorized 75 million shares of $.01 par value common
stock. National-Oilwell also has authorized 10 million shares of $.01 par value
preferred stock, none of which is issued or outstanding.
National-Oilwell's stock plans collectively authorize the grant of restricted
stock or options to purchase up to 5,832,606 shares of National-Oilwell's
common stock to officers, key employees, non-employee directors and other
persons. Options granted generally vest over a 3-year period starting one year
from the date of grant and generally expire 5 years from the date of grant.
During 1996, prior to National-Oilwell becoming a public company, 1,882,606
shares of restricted common stock were purchased by executive officers. These
shares are subject to restrictions on transferability and are not entitled to
receive cash dividends or distributions until such restrictions lapse.
Restrictions lapse annually on 20% of these shares beginning on January 17,
1997 or in their entirety upon the occurrence of (i) a merger or consolidation
of National-Oilwell into another company, (ii) a sale of all or substantially
all the assets of National-Oilwell, or (iii) a sale of all the common stock of
National-Oilwell. Restrictions also lapse in their entirety upon a
participant's disability, death or involuntary termination of employment
without cause. During 1998 and 1997, 112,954 and 225,906 shares of restricted
stock were repurchased by the Company pursuant to the original terms of the
issuance. In accordance with the plan, these forfeited shares may be reawarded
in the future.
Options outstanding at December 31, 1998 under the stock option plans have
exercise prices between $5.62 and $28.81 per share, and expire at various dates
from March 21, 2002 to January 13, 2007. The weighted average exercise price on
the 904,511 outstanding options at December 31, 1998 is $21.74.
The following summarizes option activity:
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARE PRICE
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INCENTIVE PRIVATE INCENTIVE PRIVATE TOTAL
PLANS AGREEMENTS PLANS AGREEMENTS OPTIONS
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Options outstanding:
Balance at December 31, 1996 $ 6.01 $ 7.03 663,114 201,498 864,612
Granted 17.95 21.84 447,142 119,062 566,204
Cancelled 14.90 -- (132,456) -- (132,456)
Exercised 5.77 12.53 (439,208) (320,560) (759,768)
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1997 13.94 -- 538,592 -- 538,592
Granted 27.46 513,896 -- 513,896
Cancelled 22.82 (44,020) -- (44,020)
Exercised 9.60 (103,957) -- (103,957)
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1998 21.74 -- 904,511 -- 904,511
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Options exercisable:
Balance at December 31, 1996 $ 5.72 $ 7.03 328,260 201,498 529,758
Became exercisable 5.96 21.84 167,055 119,062 286,117
Exercisable cancelled 5.62 -- (9,159) -- (9,159)
Exercised 5.77 12.53 (439,208) (320,560) (759,768)
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1997 6.16 -- 46,948 -- 46,948
Became exercisable 13.74 178,249 178,249
Exercisable cancelled 22.32 (7,034) (7,034)
Exercised 9.60 (103,957) (103,957)
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1998 13.97 -- 114,206 -- 114,206
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The weighted average fair value of options granted during 1998 was
approximately $10.23 per share as determined using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model. Assuming that National-Oilwell had accounted for its
stock-based compensation using the alternative fair value method of accounting
under FAS No. 123 and amortized the fair value to expense over the option's
vesting period, net income and earnings per share would have been affected by
$0.02 from the amounts reported. These pro forma results may not be indicative
of future effects.
The Company evaluates annually the grant of options to eligible participants and
on February 9, 1999, 1,233,889 options to purchase shares of common stock were
granted at an exercise price of $10.13, the fair value of the common stock at
that date.
In January 1996, National-Oilwell established Value Appreciation Plans intended
to reward participants for enhancing the value of National-Oilwell's common
stock. The company's initial public offering represented a triggering event
under these plans, resulting in a one-time charge before taxes of $12.2 million
($7.6 million after tax). National-Oilwell paid $2.9 million of this amount in
cash at the time of the initial public offering and became obligated to pay an
additional $3.5 million in cash in five annual installments beginning January
17, 1997. The balance of the obligation was payable by the issuance of common
stock. As of December 31, 1997, 365,588 shares of common stock had been issued
and another 316,264 shares of common stock were issued on or about January 17,
1999.
11. INCOME TAXES
The domestic and foreign components of income before income taxes were as
follows (in thousands):
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
Domestic $ 58,725 $ 47,436 $ 1,096
Foreign 50,588 35,046 15,622
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 109,313 $ 82,482 $ 16,718
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The components of the provision for income taxes consisted of (in thousands):
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
Current:
Federal $ 24,341 $ 17,428 $ 4,435
State 2,074 1,496 561
Foreign 18,063 15,398 4,008
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44,478 34,322 9,004
------------ ------------ ------------
Deferred:
Federal (4,151) (287) (3,898)
State (845) (64) (864)
Foreign 904 (2,770) 2,329
------------ ------------ ------------
(4,092) (3,121) (2,433)
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 40,386 $ 31,201 $ 6,571
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The difference between the effective tax rate reflected in the provision for
income taxes and the U.S. federal statutory rate was as follows (in thousands):
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------
Federal income tax at statutory rate $ 38,260 $ 28,869 $ 5,851
Foreign income tax rate differential 230 494 173
State income tax net of federal benefit 1,151 919 --
Tax benefit of foreign sales corporation (2,547) (990) --
Nondeductible expenses 1,223 2,837 1,170
Incremental U.S. tax on foreign earnings 2,517 -- --
Unbenefited losses 2,903 209 --
Change in deferred tax valuation allowance (2,765) (1,617) (462)
Other (586) 480 (161)
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 40,386 $ 31,201 $ 6,571
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Significant components of National-Oilwell's deferred tax assets and liabilities
were as follows (in thousands):
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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Deferred tax assets:
Accrued liabilities $ 18,641 $ 14,055
Net operating loss carryforwards 13,521 16,096
Other 9,625 5,913
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Total deferred tax assets 41,787 36,064
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets (18,541) (21,306)
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23,246 14,758
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Tax over book depreciation 1,743 2,226
Other 2,354 449
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Total deferred tax liabilities 4,097 2,675
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Net deferred tax assets $ 19,149 $ 12,083
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In the United States, the Company has $19.9 million of net operating loss
carryforwards as of December 31, 1998, which expire at various dates through
2009. These operating losses were acquired in the combination with Dreco and are
associated with Dreco's US subsidiary. As a result of share exchanges occurring
since the combination resulting in a more than 50% aggregate change in the
beneficial ownership of Dreco, the availability of these loss carryforwards to
reduce future United States federal taxable income may have become subject to
various limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended. In addition, these net operating losses can only be used to offset
separate company taxable income of Dreco's US subsidiary. Since the ultimate
realization of these net operating losses is uncertain, the related potential
benefit of $6.8 million has been recorded with a full valuation allowance.
Future income tax expense will be reduced if the Company ultimately realizes the
benefit of these net operating losses.
Outside the United States, the Company has $19.8 million of net operating loss
carryforwards as of December 31, 1998 that are available indefinitely. The
related potential benefit available of $6.7 million has been recorded with a
full valuation allowance. If the Company ultimately realizes the benefit of
these net operating losses, $4.7 million would reduce goodwill and other
intangible assets and $2.0 million would reduce income tax expense.
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The deferred tax valuation allowance decreased $2.8 million and $1.6 million for
the period ending December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively,
resulting from the realization of foreign net operating losses and investment
tax credits that were previously deferred. National-Oilwell's deferred tax
assets are expected to be realized principally through future earnings.
Undistributed earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries amounted to $59.1
million and $44.4 million at December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997. Those
earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested and no provision for U.S.
federal and state income taxes has been made. Distribution of these earnings in
the form of dividends or otherwise would result in both U.S. federal taxes
(subject to an adjustment for foreign tax credits) and withholding taxes payable
in various foreign countries. Determination of the amount of unrecognized
deferred U.S. income tax liability is not practical; however, unrecognized
foreign tax credit carryforwards would be available to reduce some portion of
the U.S. liability. Withholding taxes of approximately $6.1 million would be
payable upon remittance of all previously unremitted earnings at December 31,
1998.
12. SPECIAL CHARGES
During the fourth quarter of 1998, the Company recorded a special charge of
$16.4 million ($10.4 million after tax, or $0.20 per share) related to
operational changes resulting from the depressed market for the oil and gas
industry. The components of the special charge are as follows (in millions):
Asset impairments $ 5.4
Severance 5.6
Facility closures and exit costs 5.4
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$ 16.4
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The cash and non-cash elements of the charge approximate $11.0 million and $5.4
million, respectively. Breakdown of the charge by business segment is:
Products and Technology $ 11.1
Downhole Products 1.4
Distribution Services 3.0
Corporate .9
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$ 16.4
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The asset impairment losses of $5.4 million consist primarily of the shutdown
of four North American manufacturing facilities. Assets related to these
non-productive facilities which are not in service totaling $10.0 million have
been reclassified on the balance sheet to property held for sale and have been
written down to their estimated fair value, less cost of disposal. Severance
costs of $5.6 million relate to the involuntary termination of approximately
200 employees, most of which are located in North America. Facility closure
costs of $5.4 million consists principally of lease cancellation and facility
exit costs. Substantially all of the actions associated with this charge will
be fully implemented before the end of the first quarter of 1999.
During 1997, National-Oilwell recorded a $10.7 million charge ($8.1 million net
of taxes, or $0.31 per share) related to various professional fees and
integration costs incurred in connection with the combination with Dreco.
During 1996, National-Oilwell incurred certain one-time expenses in connection
with its initial public offering of common stock, as follows: (i) a management
services agreement was terminated at a cost of $4.4 million ($2.8 million after
tax) and (ii) expenses and payout under National-Oilwell's Value Appreciation
Plans, which resulted in National-Oilwell recording an expense of $12.2 million
($7.6 million after tax). The Value Appreciation Plans required the issuance of
681,852 shares of common stock and payment of $6.4 million in cash.
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13. EXTRAORDINARY LOSSES
In the third quarter of 1997, the replacement of the previous credit facility
resulted in the write-off of $1.0 million ($0.6 million after tax) in deferred
financing costs related to the replaced agreement. In the fourth quarter of
1996, another credit facility was replaced, resulting in the write-off of $6.4
million ($4.0 million after tax) in deferred financing costs related to the
replaced agreement.
14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Prior to becoming a public company, National-Oilwell entered into a five-year
Management Services Agreement with National-Oilwell's then largest
stockholders, whereby National-Oilwell would pay for senior management
assistance and other services as agreed and pay fees in connection with each
acquisition or disposition completed during a five-year period. After becoming
a public company, this agreement was terminated pursuant to a Deferred Fee
Agreement, which provides for cash payments of up to $4.4 million. As of
December 31, 1998, cash payments aggregating $3.5 million have been made to
Inverness/Phoenix LLC and First Reserve Corporation in connection with the
Deferred Fee Agreement. Future payments totaling $900,000 will be made to
Inverness/Phoenix LLC during 1999. In addition, National-Oilwell paid
transaction and management fees of $2.6 million to the Inverness/Phoenix LLC
and $1.2 million to First Reserve Corporation in connection with the purchase
of the company from a previous owner.
On May 29, 1998, National-Oilwell acquired Phoenix Energy Products Holdings,
Inc., an affiliate of First Reserve Corporation, as more fully described in
footnote 1.
15. BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS
National-Oilwell's operations consist of three segments: Products and
Technology, Downhole Products and Distribution Services. The Products and
Technology segment designs and manufactures a variety of oilfield equipment for
use in oil and gas drilling, completion and production activities. The Downhole
Products segment designs and manufactures drilling motors and specialized
drilling tools for rent and sale. The Distribution Services segment distributes
an extensive line of oilfield supplies, oilfield equipment and tubular
products. Intersegment sales and transfers are accounted for at commercial
prices and are eliminated in consolidation. The accounting policies of the
reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of
significant accounting policies of the Company. The Company evaluates
performance of each reportable segment based upon its operating income,
excluding non-recurring items.
No single customer accounted for 10% or more of consolidated revenues during
the three years ended December 31, 1998.
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Summarized financial information is as follows (in thousands):
Business Segments
PRODUCTS AND DOWNHOLE DISTRIBUTION CORPORATE /
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS SERVICES ELIMINATIONS(1) TOTAL
------------ ------------ ------------ --------------- ------------
DECEMBER 31, 1998
Revenues from:
Unaffiliated customers $ 603,766 $ 59,636 $ 508,611 $ -- $ 1,172,013
Intersegment sales 64,301 2,119 -- (66,420) --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total revenues 668,067 61,755 508,611 (66,420) 1,172,013
Operating income (loss) 119,573 17,021 7,505(2) (22,993) 121,106(2)
Capital expenditures 5,030 9,112 12,824 879 27,845
Depreciation and amortization 7,173 9,338 1,628 1,040 19,179
Identifiable assets 510,380 88,183 188,998 30,432 817,993
DECEMBER 31, 1997
Revenues from:
Unaffiliated customers $ 306,481 $ 68,192 $ 630,899 $ -- $ 1,005,572
Intersegment sales 65,360 820 -- (66,180) --
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total revenues 371,841 69,012 630,899 (66,180) 1,005,572
Operating income (loss) 53,453 25,551 27,581 (19,346) 87,239
Capital expenditures 13,812 16,724 1,434 635 32,605
Depreciation and amortization 3,448 8,950 1,131 1,215 14,744
Identifiable assets 274,336 78,036 177,574 37,565 567,511
DECEMBER 31, 1996
Revenues from:
Unaffiliated customers $ 214,802 $ 28,329 $ 518,685 $ -- $ 761,816
Intersegment sales 51,732 275 -- (52,007) --
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Total revenues 266,534 28,604 518,685 (52,007) 761,816
Operating income (loss) 25,902 8,858 17,483 (24,744) 27,499
Capital expenditures 3,126 10,959 1,050 31 15,166
Depreciation and amortization 2,766 4,304 1,650 55 8,775
Identifiable assets 123,680 43,338 154,985 30,515 352,518
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(1) Operating loss of Corporate includes a special charge of $16,433 for 1998,
$10,660 for 1997 and $16,611 for 1996.
(2) Includes a $5,600 charge related to the writedown to the lower of cost or
market of certain tubular inventories.
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Geographic Areas:
UNITED UNITED
STATES CANADA KINGDOM OTHER ELIMINATIONS TOTAL
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DECEMBER 31,1998
Revenues from:
Unaffiliated customers $ 888,211 $ 196,493 $ 54,625 $ 32,684 $ -- $1,172,013
Interarea sales 58,112 34,912 4,056 1,044 (98,124) --
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Total revenues 946,323 231,405 58,681 33,728 (98,124) 1,172,013
Long-lived assets 451,217 306,847 36,321 23,608 -- 817,993
DECEMBER 31,1997
Revenues from:
Unaffiliated customers $ 733,905 $ 201,360 $ 38,223 $ 32,084 $ -- $1,005,572
Interarea sales 42,273 11,858 2,383 703 (57,217) --
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Total revenues 776,178 213,218 40,606 32,787 (57,217) 1,005,572
Long-lived assets 373,544 131,078 27,240 35,649 -- 567,511
DECEMBER 31,1996
Revenues from:
Unaffiliated customers $ 554,686 $ 146,067 $ 29,152 $ 31,911 $ -- $ 761,816
Interarea sales 34,252 10,028 1,912 504 (46,696) --
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Total revenues 588,938 156,095 31,064 32,415 (46,696) 761,816
Long-lived assets 228,881 66,129 21,632 35,876 -- 352,518
16. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Summarized quarterly results as restated to reflect the combination with Dreco
were as follows (in thousands, except per share data which have been restated to
comply with FAS 128):
1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER TOTAL
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YEAR END DECEMBER 31, 1998
Revenues $ 301.852 $ 294,843 $ 306,457 $ 268,861 $ 1,172,013
Gross profit 64,792 72,808 75,747 59,671(1) 273,018(1)
Special charge -- -- -- 16,433 16,433
Income (loss) before taxes 33,546 38,097 34,005 3,665 109,313
Net income 21,137 23,811 21,579 2,400 68,927
Net income per diluted share 0.40 0.46 0.40 0.04 1.30
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
Revenues $ 206,670 $ 234,090 $ 264,959 $ 299,853 $ 1,005,572
Gross profit 38,640 43,038 55,352 69,175 206,205
Special charge -- -- 10,660 -- 10,660
Income (loss) before taxes 15,096 17,164 16,715 33,507 82,482
Net income before extraordinary loss 9,699 11,065 9,447 21,070 51,281
Net income 9,699 11,065 8,824 21,070 50,658
Net income per diluted share,
before extraordinary loss 0.19 0.21 0.18 0.41 0.99
Net income per diluted share 0.19 0.21 0.17 0.41 0.98
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(1) Includes a $5,600 charge related to the writedown to the lower of cost or
market of certain tubular inventories.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
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2.1 Combination Agreement, dated as of May 14, 1997, as amended, between
National-Oilwell, Inc. and Dreco Energy Services Ltd. (Annex B)(3)
2.2 Plan of Arrangement and Exchangeable Share Provisions (Annex E)(3)
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of
National-Oilwell, Inc. (Annex D)(3)
3.2 By-laws of National-Oilwell, Inc. (Exhibit 3.2)(1)
9.1 Form of Voting and Exchange Trust Agreement by and between
National-Oilwell, Inc., Dreco Energy Services Ltd. and Montreal
Trust Company of Canada (Annex G)(3)
10.1 Employment Agreement dated as of January 16, 1996 between Joel V.
Staff and the Company with similar agreements with James J.
Fasnacht, Jerry N. Gauche and Steven W. Krablin and a similar
agreement dated as of February 5, 1996 between Merrill A. Miller,
Jr. and the Company (Exhibit 10.1)(1)*
10.2 Restricted Stock Agreement between the Company and Joel V. Staff,
with similar agreements with James J. Fasnacht, Jerry N. Gauche,
Steven W. Krablin and Merrill A. Miller, Jr. (Exhibit 10.10)(1)*
10.3 Stockholders Agreement among the Company and its stockholders dated
as of January 16, 1996 (Exhibit 10.3)(1)
10.4 Waiver and First Amendment to Stockholders Agreement dated as of
July 24, 1996 (Exhibit 10.4)(1)
10.5 Second Amendment to Stockholders Agreement dated as of October 18,
1996 (Exhibit 10.17)(1)
10.6 Amended and Restated Stock Award and Long-Term Incentive Plan
(Exhibit 10.6)(2)*
10.7 Value Appreciation and Incentive Plan A (Exhibit 10.8)(1)*
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10.8 Value Appreciation and Incentive Plan B (Exhibit 10.9) (1)*
10.9 First Amendment to Value Appreciation and Incentive Plan A (Exhibit
10.15) (1)*
10.10 First Amendment to Value Appreciation and Incentive Plan B (Exhibit
10.16)(1)*
10.11 Supplemental Savings Plan (Exhibit 10.12)(1)*
10.12 Loan Agreement dated September 25, 1997 (Exhibit 10.1)(4)
10.13 Deferred Fee Agreement (Exhibit 10.14)(1)
10.14 Form of Support Agreement by and between National-Oilwell, Inc. and
Dreco Energy Services Ltd. (Annex F)(3)
21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
23.2 Consent of Coopers & Lybrand
24.1 Power of Attorney (included on signature page hereto)
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended December 31, 1998.
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* Compensatory plan or arrangement for management or others
(1) Filed as an Exhibit to Registration Statement No. 333-11051 on Form
S-1, as amended, initially filed on August 29, 1996
(2) Filed as an Exhibit to the National-Oilwell, Inc. Proxy Statement
for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 14, 1997, filed on
April 14, 1997
(3) Filed as an Annex to the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus in Post
Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-32191 on
Form S-4 filed on August 21, 1997.
(4) Filed as an Exhibit to the National-Oilwell, Inc. Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 1997.
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EXHIBIT 21.1
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY
National-Oilwell, L.P.
NOW International, Inc.
National-Oilwell Canada Ltd.
National Oilwell (U.K.) Limited
National-Oilwell de Venezuela
National-Oilwell Pte. Ltd.
National-Oilwell Pty Ltd.
Dreco Energy Services, Ltd.
Dreco Inc.
Vector Oil Tool Ltd.
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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration
Statements of National-Oilwell, Inc. and in the related Prospectus of our report
dated February 3, 1999 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of
National-Oilwell, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year
ended December 31, 1998.
Form Description
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S-8 Stock Award and Long Term Incentive Plan, Value Appreciation and
Incentive Plan A and Value Appreciation and Incentive Plan B (No.
333-15859)
S-8 National-Oilwell Retirement and Thrift Plan (No. 333-36359)
S-8 Post Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form
S-4 filed on Form S-8 pertaining to the Dreco Energy Services Ltd.
Amended and Restated 1989 Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan, as
amended, and Employment and Compensation Arrangements Pursuant to
Private Stock Option Agreements (No. 333-21191)
S-3 Post Effective Amendment No. 3 to Form S-4 filed on Form S-3
pertaining to the offer to exchange $150,000,000 of 6 7/8% senior
notes due 2005 for $150,000,000 of 6 7/8% senior notes due 2005,
Series B. (No. 333-53717)
S-3 Registration of 3,000,000 shares of common stock issued to Westburne
Inc. (No. 333-72509)
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Houston, Texas
March 26, 1999
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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the use of our report dated October 21, 1997 with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of Dreco Energy Services Ltd. for the twelve
months ended November 30, 1996 included in the Current Report (Form 10-K) of
National-Oilwell, Inc. dated March 26, 1999 filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Coopers & Lybrand
Chartered Accountants
Edmonton, Alberta
March 26, 1999
5
1,000
YEAR
DEC-31-1998
JAN-01-1998
DEC-31-1998
11,440
0
286,030
4,718
241,987
557,761
145,647
53,891
817,993
211,351
205,637
0
0
561
386,242
817,993
1,172,013
1,172,013
898,995
898,995
0
610
12,530
109,313
40,386
68,927
0
0
0
68,927
1.31
1.30
