Exterran Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results

Operating Results In-Line with Expectations
Booked $200 million Contract Operations Exterran Water Solutions Deal to Start the YearHOUSTON, March 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exterran Corporation (NYSE: EXTN) (“Exterran” or the “Company”) today reported fourth quarter financial results.Andrew Way, Exterran’s President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “Despite the challenges that 2020 presented, the Company finished the year on a high note, posting our highest quarterly EBITDA, as adjusted for the year during the fourth quarter. The year was largely spent focusing on execution of key projects we had in backlog that will help drive improved EBITDA, as adjusted and cash flow in the years to come. The Company continues to make progress in our transformation, with the formal closing of the sale of our U.S. Compression Fabrication business during the quarter, and now turning our focus to the energy transition and sustainability, where our products and services will meaningfully help our customers reduce flaring, emissions, and water consumption over the coming years. “We have talked extensively about our Exterran Water Solutions (EWS) business over the past couple of years and its importance in our transition. I’m pleased to announce that the business was awarded its largest ever contract with a multi-year term in the first quarter of 2021. This is a significant win for the organization on multiple fronts, and is an important signal for the Company’s transition away from a traditional Oilfield Service company. With all of the headwinds everyone faced over the past twelve months, I want to say thank you to all of our employees whose hard work and commitment over the past year has truly helped us progress in our transition.”  Net loss from continuing operations was $33.9 million, or $1.03 per share, on revenue of $151.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. This compares to net loss from continuing operations of $16.7 million, or $0.51 per share, on revenue of $169.5 million for the third quarter of 2020 and net loss from continuing operations of $61.7 million, or $1.89 per share, on revenue of $177.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2019. Net loss was $33.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, as compared to net loss of $17.7 million for the third quarter of 2020 and net loss of $79.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2019. EBITDA, as adjusted, was $38.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, as compared to $35.8 million for the third quarter of 2020 and $42.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2019. Loss before income taxes was $24.5 million as compared to loss before income taxes of $11.0 million for the third quarter of 2020 and loss before income taxes of $56.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2019.Selling, general and administrative expenses were $28.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, as compared with $30.0 million in the third quarter of 2020 and $32.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Contract Operations Segment
Contract operations revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $84.0 million, a 3% increase from third quarter 2020 revenue of $81.7 million and a 13% decrease from fourth quarter 2019 revenue of $96.5 million.Contract operations adjusted gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $58.4 million, as compared to adjusted gross margin of $57.1 million in the third quarter of 2020 and $61.6 million in fourth quarter of 2019. Adjusted gross margin percentage in the fourth quarter of 2020 was 69%, as compared with 70% in the third quarter of 2020 and 64% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Contract operations backlog at the end of 2020 was $1.1 billion, a 12% decrease when compared to the fourth quarter 2019.Revenue and margins were largely unchanged sequentially.Aftermarket Services Segment
Aftermarket services revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $29.9 million, a 2% decrease from third quarter 2020 revenue of $30.4 million and a 19% decrease from fourth quarter 2019 revenue of $36.9 million.Aftermarket services adjusted gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $5.5 million, a 24% decrease from third quarter 2020 adjusted gross margin of $7.3 million and a 39% decrease from fourth quarter 2019 adjusted gross margin of $9.1 million. Adjusted gross margin percentage in the fourth quarter of 2020 was 18%, as compared with 24% in the third quarter of 2020 and 25% in the fourth quarter of 2019.Product Sales Segment
Product sales revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $37.8 million, a 34% decrease from third quarter 2020 revenue of $57.4 million and a 15% decrease from fourth quarter 2019 revenue of $44.3 million.Product sales adjusted gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $5.3 million, a 68% increase from third quarter 2020 adjusted gross margin of $3.1 million and a 48% increase from fourth quarter 2019 adjusted gross margin of $3.5 million. Adjusted gross margin percentage in the fourth quarter of 2020 was 14% as compared with 5% in the third quarter of 2020 and 8% in the fourth quarter of 2019.The decline in revenue for product sales sequentially was due to timing of revenue recognition of projects in backlog as COVID-19 related impacts adjusted build schedules, along with the completion of projects in backlog. Margin increased due to the shift in product mix and improved productivity. Product sales backlog was $465.3 million at December 31, 2020, as compared to $496.7 million at September 30, 2020 and $171.5 million at December 31, 2019. Product sales bookings for the fourth quarter of 2020 were $6.0 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 16%. This compares to bookings of $8.7 million for the third quarter of 2020 and bookings of $62.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2019.Conference Call Information
The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The call can be accessed from the Company’s website at www.exterran.com or by telephone at 877-524-8416. For those who cannot listen to the live call, a telephonic replay will be available through March 9, 2021 and may be accessed by calling 877-660-6853 and using the pass code 13716231. A presentation will also be posted on the Company’s website prior to the conference call.About Exterran Corporation
Exterran Corporation (NYSE: EXTN) is a global systems and process company offering solutions in the oil, gas, water and power markets. We are a leader in natural gas processing and treatment and compression products and services, providing critical midstream infrastructure solutions to customers throughout the world. Exterran Corporation is headquartered in Houston, Texas and operates in approximately 25 countries.For more information, contact:
Blake Hancock, Vice President of Investor Relations, at 281-854-3043
Or visit www.exterran.com.
Non-GAAP and Other Financial Information
Adjusted gross margin is defined as revenue less cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense). Total adjusted gross margin percentage is defined as adjusted gross margin divided by revenue. The Company evaluates the performance of its segments based on adjusted gross margin for each segment.EBITDA, as adjusted, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as net income (loss) excluding income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax), cumulative effect of accounting changes (net of tax), income taxes, interest expense (including debt extinguishment costs), depreciation and amortization expense, impairment charges, restructuring and other charges, non-cash gains or losses from foreign currency exchange rate changes recorded on intercompany obligations, expensed acquisition costs, gain on extinguishment of debt, and other items.Adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations and diluted adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations per common share, non-GAAP measures, are defined as net income (loss) and earnings per share, excluding the impact of income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax), cumulative effect of accounting changes (net of tax), impairment charges (net of tax), restructuring and other charges (net of tax), gain on the extinguishment of debt, the effect of income tax adjustments that are outside of the Company’s anticipated effective tax rates and other items.See tables below for additional information concerning non-GAAP financial information, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial information presented in this press release to the most directly comparable financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial information supplements should be read together with, and are not an alternative or substitute for, the Company’s financial results reported in accordance with GAAP. Because non-GAAP financial information is not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies’ non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names.Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release) other than historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may include words such as “guidance,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “confident,” “may,” “should,” “can have,” “likely,” “future” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. Examples of forward-looking information in this release include, but are not limited to: Exterran’s financial and operational strategies and ability to successfully effect those strategies; Exterran’s expectations regarding future economic and market conditions; the expected impact of COVID-19 and oil price declines on Exterran’s business; Exterran’s financial and operational outlook and ability to fulfill that outlook; demand for Exterran’s products and services and growth opportunities for those products and services; and statements regarding industry activity levels and infrastructure build-out opportunities.These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and factors, many of which are outside Exterran’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. As a result, any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. While Exterran believes that the assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, it cautions that there are inherent difficulties in predicting certain important factors that could impact the future performance or results of its business. Among the factors that could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are: local, regional, national and international economic and political conditions and the impact they may have on Exterran and its customers; Exterran’s reduced profit margins or loss of market share resulting from competition or the introduction of competing technologies by other companies; Exterran’s ability to win profitable new business; changes in international trade relationships including the imposition of trade restrictions or tariffs relating to any materials or products used in the operation of our business; conditions in the oil and gas industry, including a sustained imbalance in the level of supply or demand for oil or natural gas or a sustained low price of oil or natural gas; Exterran’s ability to timely and cost-effectively execute projects; Exterran enhancing or maintaining its asset utilization, particularly with respect to its fleet of compressors and other assets; Exterran’s ability to integrate acquired businesses; employment and workforce factors, including the ability to hire, train and retain key employees; Exterran’s ability to accurately estimate costs and time required under Exterran’s fixed price contracts; liability related to the use of Exterran’s products and services; changes in political or economic conditions in key operating markets, including international markets; changes in current exchange rates, including the risk of currency devaluations by foreign governments, and restrictions on currency repatriation; risks associated with Exterran’s operations, such as equipment defects, equipment malfunctions, environmental discharges, extreme weather and natural disasters; risks associated with cyber-based attacks or network security breaches; any non-performance by third parties of their contractual obligations, including the financial condition of our customers; changes in safety, health, environmental and other regulations, including those related to climate change or water scarcity; and Exterran’s indebtedness and its ability to generate sufficient cash flow, access financial markets at an acceptable cost, fund its operations, capital commitments and other contractual cash obligations, including our debt obligations.These forward-looking statements are also affected by the risk factors, forward-looking statements and challenges and uncertainties described in Exterran’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website www.sec.gov. A discussion of these risks is expressly incorporated by reference into this release. Except as required by law, Exterran expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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During the fourth quarter of 2020, we completed the sale of our U.S. compression fabrication business and it is now reflected as discontinued operations in our financial statements for all periods presented.
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During the fourth quarter of 2020, we completed the sale of our U.S. compression fabrication business and it is now reflected as discontinued operations in our financial statements for all periods presented.
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Compression Equipment backlog includes sales to international customers. During the fourth quarter of 2020, we completed the sale of our U.S. compression fabrication business and it is now reflected as discontinued operations in our financial statements for all periods presented.
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During the fourth quarter of 2020, we completed the sale of our U.S. compression fabrication business and it is now reflected as discontinued operations in our financial statements for all periods presented.