- Revenue for the first quarter of 2024 was
$431.3 million , an 11 percent decrease from the first quarter of 2023 revenue of$484.1 million . - Revenue by geographic area:
Canada -$138.5 million , 32 percent of total;United States -$208.4 million , 48 percent of total; and- International -
$84.4 million , 20 percent of total.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2024 was
$117.5 million , an eight percent decrease from Adjusted EBITDA of$127.3 million for the first quarter of 2023. - Funds flow from operations for the first quarter of 2024 decreased eight percent to
$108.4 million from$118.3 million in first quarter of the prior year. - Net loss attributed to common shareholders for the first quarter of 2024 was
$1.2 million , down from net income attributed to common shareholders of$4.2 million for the first quarter of 2023.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited, in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per common share data)
Three months ended | |||||
2024 | 2023 | % change | |||
Revenue | 431,307 | 484,052 | (11) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA 1 | 117,456 | 127,324 | (8) | ||
Adjusted EBITDA per common share 1 | |||||
Basic | $ 0.64 | $ 0.69 | (7) | ||
Diluted | $ 0.64 | $ 0.69 | (7) | ||
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders | (1,217) | 4,241 | nm | ||
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders per common share | |||||
Basic | $ (0.01) | $ 0.02 | nm | ||
Diluted | $ (0.01) | $ 0.02 | nm | ||
Cash provided by operating activities | 93,878 | 104,574 | (10) | ||
Funds flow from operations | 108,438 | 118,291 | (8) | ||
Funds flow from operations per common share | |||||
Basic | $ 0.59 | $ 0.64 | (8) | ||
Diluted | $ 0.59 | $ 0.64 | (9) | ||
Total debt, net of cash | 1,176,226 | 1,360,639 | (14) | ||
Weighted average common shares - basic (000s) | 183,794 | 183,828 | — | ||
Weighted average common shares - diluted (000s) | 184,510 | 185,476 | (1) |
nm - calculation not meaningful | |
1 Please refer to Adjusted EBITDA calculation in Non-GAAP Measures. |
- Canadian drilling recorded 3,752 operating days in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 3,800 operating days in the first quarter of 2023, a decrease of one percent. Canadian well servicing recorded 11,926 operating hours in the first quarter of 2024, a 13 percent decrease from 13,776 operating hours in the first quarter of 2023.
United States drilling recorded 3,134 operating days in the first quarter of 2024, a 32 percent decrease from 4,617 operating days in the first quarter of 2023.United States well servicing recorded 26,251 operating hours in the first quarter of 2024, a six percent decrease from 27,917 operating hours in the first quarter of 2023.- International drilling recorded 1,319 operating days in the first quarter of 2024, a 19 percent increase from 1,104 operating days recorded in first quarter of 2023.
OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
Three months ended | |||||
2024 | 2023 | % change | |||
Drilling | |||||
Number of marketed rigs | |||||
94 | 114 | (18) | |||
77 | 85 | (9) | |||
International 2 | 31 | 32 | (3) | ||
Total | 202 | 231 | (13) | ||
Operating days 3 | |||||
3,752 | 3,800 | (1) | |||
3,134 | 4,617 | (32) | |||
International 2 | 1,319 | 1,104 | 19 | ||
Total | 8,205 | 9,521 | (14) | ||
Well Servicing | 2024 | 2023 | % change | ||
Number of rigs | |||||
45 | 47 | (4) | |||
47 | 47 | — | |||
Total | 92 | 94 | (2) | ||
Operating hours | |||||
11,926 | 13,776 | (13) | |||
26,251 | 27,917 | (6) | |||
Total | 38,177 | 41,693 | (8) |
1. Excludes coring rigs. | |
2. Includes workover rigs. | |
3. Defined as contract drilling days, between spud to rig release. |
- Interest expense in the first quarter of 2024 was
$26.5 million , a decrease of 23 percent from the first quarter of 2023 as a result of lower debt levels and improved interest rates based on improving debt metrics. - Total debt, net of cash, was reduced by
$13.6 million sinceDecember 31, 2023 . - Our debt reduction for 2024 is targeted to be approximately
$200.0 million . Our target debt reduction for the period beginning 2023 to the end of 2025 is approximately$600.0 million . If industry conditions change, this target could be increased or decreased.
FINANCIAL POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
As at ($ thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | ||
Working capital 1, 2 | 39,414 | (678,115) | 15,780 | ||
Cash | 39,108 | 44,850 | 20,501 | ||
Total debt, net of cash | 1,176,226 | 1,360,639 | 1,189,848 | ||
Total assets | 2,982,714 | 3,144,424 | 2,947,986 | ||
Total debt to total debt plus equity ratio | 0.48 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
1 See Non-GAAP Measures section. | |
2 Change in working capital (deficit) from |
- Net capital purchases for the quarter were
$51.5 million , consisting of$1.8 million in upgrade capital and$53.0 million in maintenance capital, offset by sale proceeds of$3.3 million . Capital expenditures for 2024 are targeted to be approximately$147.0 million , primarily related to maintenance expenditures and selective growth projects. In addition, the Company may consider other upgrade or growth projects in response to customer demand and appropriate contract terms. - General and administrative expense increased four percent and totaled
$15.1 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with$14.5 million in the first quarter of 2023.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES HIGHLIGHTS
Three months ended | |||||
($ thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | % change | ||
Capital expenditures | |||||
Upgrade/growth | 1,770 | 8,256 | (79) | ||
Maintenance | 52,999 | 41,623 | 27 | ||
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment | (3,271) | (155) | nm | ||
Net capital expenditures (proceeds) | 51,498 | 49,724 | 4 |
nm - calculation not meaningful |
This news release contains "forward-looking information and statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. For a full disclosure of the forward-looking information and statements and the risks to which they are subject, see the "Advisory Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release. This news release contains references to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per common share and working capital. These measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and accordingly, may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. The non-GAAP measures included in this news release should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, the IFRS measure from which they are derived or to which they are compared. See "Non-GAAP Measures" later in this news release.
Revenue for the three months ended
Net loss attributable to common shareholders for the three months ended
Funds flow from operations decreased eight percent to
The outlook for oilfield services continues to be constructive despite the year-over-year decline in oilfield services activity in certain operating regions. Depressed natural gas commodity prices have impacted the industry rig count in
Over the near term, geopolitical tensions, hostilities in areas of the
The Company's operating days were lower in the first quarter of 2024 when compared with the first quarter of 2023 as operations were negatively impacted by the above-mentioned customer M&A activity and customer discipline with regard to their capital programs.
The average
Working capital at
REVENUE AND OILFIELD SERVICES EXPENSE
Three months ended | |||||
($ thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | % change | ||
Revenue | |||||
138,478 | 140,116 | (1) | |||
208,435 | 274,553 | (24) | |||
International | 84,394 | 69,383 | 22 | ||
Total revenue | 431,307 | 484,052 | (11) | ||
Oilfield services expense | 298,790 | 342,199 | (13) |
Revenue for the three months ended
The decrease in total revenue during the first quarter of 2024 was primarily due to volatile commodity prices impacting drilling activity and reducing the industry rig count in
CANADIAN OILFIELD SERVICES
The Company recorded revenue of
The financial results for the Company's Canadian operations for the first quarter 2024 were generally flat along with operating activity, and likely reflect both recent customer M&A activity and customer capital discipline.
For the three months ended
During the first quarter of 2024, the Company transferred 23 under-utilized Canadian drilling rigs into its operations reserve fleet.
During the three months ended
Drilling days decreased by 32 percent to 3,134 drilling days in the first quarter of 2024 from 4,617 drilling days in the first quarter of 2023. Well servicing hours decreased by six percent in the first quarter of 2024 to 26,251 operating hours from 27,917 operating hours in the first quarter of 2023.
Operating and financial results for the Company's
During the first quarter of 2024, the Company transferred six under-utilized
INTERNATIONAL OILFIELD SERVICES
The Company's international operations recorded revenue of
For the three months ended
Operating and financial results from international operations reflect positive industry conditions, supporting increased drilling activity and rig revenue rates. In addition, operational activity increased year-over-year as a result of a third Company drilling rig in
During the first quarter of 2024, the Company transferred one under-utilized international drilling rig into its operations reserve fleet.
DEPRECIATION
Three months ended | |||||
($ thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | % change | ||
Depreciation | 88,253 | 77,855 | 13 |
Depreciation totaled
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Three months ended | |||||
($ thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | % change | ||
General and administrative | 15,061 | 14,529 | 4 | ||
% of revenue | 3.5 | 3.0 |
General and administrative expenses increased four percent to
FOREIGN EXCHANGE LOSS AND OTHER
Three months ended | |||||
($ thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | % change | ||
Foreign exchange loss and other | 4,884 | 5,026 | (3) |
Included in this amount is the impact of foreign currency fluctuations in the Company's subsidiaries that have functional currencies other than the Canadian dollar.
INTEREST EXPENSE
Three months ended | |||||
($ thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | % change | ||
Interest expense | 26,480 | 34,398 | (23) |
Interest expense was incurred on the Company's Credit and Term Facilities, capital leases and other obligations.
Interest expense decreased by
INCOME TAX (RECOVERY)
Three months ended | |||||
($ thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | % change | ||
Current income tax | 1,154 | 401 | nm | ||
Deferred income tax (recovery) | (4,771) | 1,360 | nm | ||
Total income tax (recovery) | (3,617) | 1,761 | nm | ||
Effective income tax rate (%) | 77.7 | 28.3 |
nm - calculation not meaningful |
The effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was 77.7 percent compared with 28.3 percent for the three months ended
FUNDS FLOW FROM OPERATIONS AND WORKING CAPITAL
($ thousands, except per common share amounts) | Three months ended | ||||
2024 | 2023 | % change | |||
Cash provided by operating activities | 93,878 | 104,574 | (10) | ||
Funds flow from operations | 108,438 | 118,291 | (8) | ||
Funds flow from operations per common share | $ 0.59 | $ 0.64 | (8) | ||
Working capital 1 | 39,414 | 15,780 | nm |
nm - calculation not meaningful | |
1 Comparative figure as of |
For the three months ended
As at
The Company's existing bank facility provides for total borrowings of
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Three months ended | |||||
($ thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | % change | ||
Purchase of property and equipment | (54,769) | (49,879) | 10 | ||
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment | 3,271 | 155 | nm | ||
Net change in non-cash working capital | 17,796 | 7,538 | nm | ||
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (33,702) | (42,186) | (20) |
nm - calculation not meaningful |
Net purchases of property and equipment for the first quarter of 2024 totaled
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Three months ended | |||||
($ thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | % change | ||
Proceeds from long-term debt | 43,474 | 8,262 | nm | ||
Repayments of long-term debt | (54,898) | (43,905) | 25 | ||
Lease obligation principal repayments | (2,287) | (8,944) | (74) | ||
Purchase of common shares held in trust | (582) | (535) | 9 | ||
Issuance of common shares under the share option plan | 48 | — | nm | ||
Interest paid | (27,503) | (22,769) | 21 | ||
Cash used in financing activities | (41,748) | (67,891) | (39) |
nm - calculation not meaningful |
As at
On
The Term Facility requires repayments of at least
The amended and restated Credit Facility provides the Company with continued access to revolver capacity in a dynamic industry environment.
The current capital structure of the Company consisting of the Credit Facility and the Term Facility, allows the Company to utilize funds flow generated to reduce debt in the near term with greater flexibility than a more non-callable weighted capital structure.
Covenants
The following is a list of the Company's currently applicable covenants pursuant to the Credit Facility and the associated calculations as at
Covenant | ||||
The Credit Facility | ||||
Consolidated Net Debt to Consolidated EBITDA 1 | ≤ 4.00 | 2.48 | ||
Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Interest Expense1,2 | ≥ 2.50 | 4.13 | ||
Consolidated Net Senior Debt to Consolidated EBITDA1,3 | ≤ 2.50 | 2.46 |
1 Consolidated Net Debt is defined as consolidated total debt, less cash and cash equivalent. Consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the Company's Credit Facility agreement, is used in determining the Company's compliance with its covenants. The Consolidated EBITDA is substantially similar to Adjusted EBITDA. | |
2 Consolidated Interest Expense is defined as all interest expense calculated on twelve month rolling consolidated basis. | |
3 Consolidated Net Senior Debt is defined as Consolidated Total Debt minus subordinated debt, cash and cash equivalent. |
As at
The Credit Facility
The amended and restated credit agreement, a copy of which is available on SEDAR+, provides the Company with its Credit Facility and includes requirements that the Company comply with certain covenants including a Consolidated Net Debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio, a Consolidated EBITDA to Consolidated Interest Expense ratio and a Consolidated Net Senior Debt to Consolidated EBITDA ratio.
Industry Overview
The outlook for oilfield services continues to be constructive and supports steady demand for services. Global demand for crude oil continues to grow year-over-year. Furthermore, OPEC+ nations continue to monitor the oil markets and are expected to maintain moderated supply over the near-term. Geopolitical tensions, hostilities in areas of the
Over the short-term, depressed natural gas prices have negatively impacted the industry rig count in
In 2024, the Company expects positive oil prices to support relatively steady oilfield services activity in order to maintain or potentially grow production, especially so in consideration of well productivity declines and low drilled but uncompleted ("DUC") well inventory in certain producing areas in
The Company remains committed to disciplined capital allocation and debt repayment. The Company has targeted approximately
The Company has budgeted base capital expenditures for 2024 of approximately
Canadian Activity
Canadian activity, representing 32 percent of total revenue in the first quarter of 2024, increased in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 as operations entered the winter drilling season. Activity in
As of
United States Activity
As of
International Activity
International activity, representing 20 percent of total revenue in the first quarter of 2024, was stable in the first quarter of 2024 and is expected to remain steady in the second quarter of 2024.
Currently, the Company has three rigs active in
Activity in
Operations in
As of
The Company is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. A discussion of certain risks faced by the Company may be found under the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Information Form ("AIF") and the "Risks and Uncertainties" section of the Company's Management's Discussion & Analysis ("MD&A") for the year ended
The Company's risk factors and management of those risks have not changed substantially from those as disclosed in the AIF. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known by the Company, or that the Company does not currently anticipate or deem material, may also impair the Company's future business operations or financial condition. If any such potential events described in the Company's AIF or otherwise actually occur, or described events intensify, overall business, operating results and the financial condition of the Company could be materially adversely affected.
A conference call will be held to discuss the Company's first quarter 2024 results at
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
As at |
|
| ||
(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars) | ||||
Assets | ||||
Current Assets | ||||
Cash | $ 39,108 | $ 20,501 | ||
Accounts receivable | 315,601 | 304,544 | ||
Inventories, prepaid, investments and other | 59,474 | 56,809 | ||
Total current assets | 414,183 | 381,854 | ||
Property and equipment | 2,357,201 | 2,356,487 | ||
Deferred income taxes | $ 211,330 | $ 209,645 | ||
Total assets | $ 2,982,714 | $ 2,947,986 | ||
Liabilities | ||||
Current Liabilities | ||||
Accounts payable and accruals | $ 244,247 | $ 231,838 | ||
Share-based compensation | 6,642 | 11,014 | ||
Income taxes payable | 5,320 | 4,176 | ||
Current portion of lease obligations | 7,860 | 8,346 | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | 110,700 | 110,700 | ||
Total current liabilities | 374,769 | 366,074 | ||
Share-based compensation | 5,528 | 6,606 | ||
Long-term debt | 1,104,634 | 1,099,649 | ||
Lease obligations | 13,935 | 11,589 | ||
Income tax payable | 9,007 | 8,809 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 146,836 | 146,497 | ||
Total liabilities | $ 1,654,709 | $ 1,639,224 | ||
Shareholders' Equity | ||||
Shareholders' capital | $ 268,970 | $ 267,482 | ||
Contributed surplus | 22,321 | 23,750 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 275,166 | 254,765 | ||
Retained earnings | 761,548 | 762,765 | ||
Total shareholders' equity | 1,328,005 | 1,308,762 | ||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 2,982,714 | $ 2,947,986 |
Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income
Three months ended | ||||
|
| |||
(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per common share data) | ||||
Revenue | $ 431,307 | $ 484,052 | ||
Expenses | ||||
Oilfield services | 298,790 | 342,199 | ||
Depreciation | 88,253 | 77,855 | ||
General and administrative | 15,061 | 14,529 | ||
Share-based compensation | 3,825 | 1,725 | ||
Foreign exchange loss and other | 4,884 | 5,026 | ||
Total expenses | 410,813 | 441,334 | ||
Income before interest expense, accretion of deferred financing charges and other (gains) and income taxes | 20,494 | 42,718 | ||
Gain on asset sale | (1,745) | (108) | ||
Interest expense | 26,480 | 34,398 | ||
Accretion of deferred financing charges | 417 | 2,200 | ||
(Loss) income before income taxes | (4,658) | 6,228 | ||
Income tax (recovery) | ||||
Current income tax | 1,154 | 401 | ||
Deferred income tax (recovery) | (4,771) | 1,360 | ||
Total income tax (recovery) | (3,617) | 1,761 | ||
Net (loss) income | (1,041) | 4,467 | ||
Net (loss) income attributable to: | ||||
Common shareholders | (1,217) | 4,241 | ||
Non-controlling interests | 176 | 226 | ||
(1,041) | 4,467 | |||
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders per common share | ||||
Basic | $ (0.01) | $ 0.02 | ||
Diluted | $ (0.01) | $ 0.02 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three months ended | ||||
|
| |||
(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars) | ||||
Cash provided by (used in) | ||||
Operating activities | ||||
Net (loss) income | $ (1,041) | $ 4,467 | ||
Items not affecting cash | ||||
Depreciation | 88,253 | 77,855 | ||
Gain on asset sale | (1,745) | (108) | ||
Share-based compensation, net of cash paid | (4,890) | (5,963) | ||
Unrealized foreign exchange and other loss | 5,735 | 4,082 | ||
Accretion of deferred financing charges | 417 | 2,200 | ||
Interest expense | 26,480 | 34,398 | ||
Deferred income tax (recovery) expense | (4,771) | 1,360 | ||
Funds flow from operations | 108,438 | 118,291 | ||
Net change in non-cash working capital | (14,560) | (13,717) | ||
Cash provided by operating activities | 93,878 | 104,574 | ||
Investing activities | ||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (54,769) | (49,879) | ||
Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment | 3,271 | 155 | ||
Net change in non-cash working capital | 17,796 | 7,538 | ||
Cash used in investing activities | (33,702) | (42,186) | ||
Financing activities | ||||
Proceeds from long-term debt | 43,474 | 8,262 | ||
Repayments of long-term debt | (54,898) | (43,905) | ||
Lease obligations principal repayments | (2,287) | (8,944) | ||
Purchase of common shares held in trust | (582) | (535) | ||
Issuance of common share under the share option plan | 48 | — | ||
Interest paid | (27,503) | (22,769) | ||
Cash used in financing activities | (41,748) | (67,891) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in cash | 18,428 | (5,503) | ||
Effects of foreign exchange on cash | 179 | 473 | ||
Cash | ||||
Beginning of period | 20,501 | 49,880 | ||
End of period | $ 39,108 | $ 44,850 |
Non-GAAP Measures
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per common share, working capital and Consolidated EBITDA. These non-GAAP measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and accordingly, may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. The non-GAAP measures included in this news release should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, the IFRS measure from which they are derived or to which they are compared.
Adjusted EBITDA is used by management and investors to analyze the Company's profitability based on the Company's principal business activities prior to how these activities are financed, how assets are depreciated, amortized and how the results are taxed in various jurisdictions. Additionally, in order to focus on the core business alone, amounts are removed related to foreign exchange, share-based compensation expense, the sale of assets and fair value adjustments on financial assets and liabilities, as the Company does not deem these to relate to its core drilling and well services business. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to represent net income as calculated in accordance with IFRS.
ADJUSTED EBITDA | Three months ended | |||
($ thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | ||
Loss (income) before income taxes | $ (4,658) | $ 6,228 | ||
Add-back/(deduct): | ||||
Interest expense | 26,480 | 34,398 | ||
Accretion of deferred financing charges | 417 | $ 2,200 | ||
Depreciation | 88,253 | 77,855 | ||
Gain on asset sale | (1,745) | (108) | ||
Share-based compensation | 3,825 | 1,725 | ||
Foreign exchange loss and other | 4,884 | 5,026 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 117,456 | $ 127,324 |
Consolidated EBITDA
Consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the Company's Credit Facility agreement, is used in determining the Company's compliance with its covenants. The Consolidated EBITDA is substantially similar to Adjusted EBITDA. Consolidated EBITDA is calculated on a rolling twelve-month basis.
Working Capital
Working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities as reported on the consolidated statements of financial position.
Certain statements herein constitute forward-looking statements or information (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the words "believe", "anticipate", "expect", "plan", "estimate", "target", "continue", "could", "intend", "may", "potential", "predict", "should", "will", "objective", "project", "forecast", "goal", "guidance", "outlook", "effort", "seeks", "schedule", "contemplates" or other expressions of a similar nature suggesting future outcome or statements regarding an outlook.
Disclosure related to expected future commodity pricing or trends, revenue rates, equipment utilization or operating activity levels, operating costs, capital expenditures and other prospective guidance provided herein including, but not limited to, information provided in the "Funds Flow from
Forward-looking statements are not representations or guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and unforeseen results. The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, initiatives, projections, anticipations or expectations upon which they are based will occur. The forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections about the Company and the industries and environments in which the Company operates, which speak only as of the date such statements were made or as of the date of the report or document in which they are contained. These assumptions include, among other things: the fluctuation in commodity prices which may influence customers to modify their capital programs; the status of current negotiations with the Company's customers and vendors; customer focus on safety performance; royalty regimes and effects of regulation by government agencies; existing term contracts that may not be renewed or are terminated prematurely; the Company's ability to provide services on a timely basis and successfully bid on new contracts; successful integration of acquisitions; future operating costs; the general stability of the economic and political environments in the jurisdictions where we operate; inflation, interest rate and exchange rate expectations; pandemics; and impacts of geopolitical events such as the hostilities in the
The forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, among others: general economic and business conditions which will, among other things, impact demand for and market prices of the Company's services and the ability of the Company's customers to pay accounts receivable balances; volatility of and assumptions regarding commodity prices; foreign exchange exposure; fluctuations in currency and interest rates; inflation; economic conditions in the countries and regions in which the Company conducts business; political uncertainty and civil unrest; the Company's ability to implement its business strategy; impact of competition and industry conditions; risks associated with long-term contracts; force majeure events; artificial intelligence development and implementation; cyber-attacks; determinations the by
In addition, the Company's operations and levels of demand for its services have been, and at times in the future may be, affected by political risks and developments, such as expropriation, nationalization, or regime change, and by national, regional and local laws and regulations such as changes in taxes, royalties and other amounts payable to governments or governmental agencies, environmental protection regulations, pandemics, pandemic mitigation strategies and the impact thereof upon the Company, its customers and its business, ongoing hostilities in the
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the Company's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results from operations may vary in material respects from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. The impact of any one factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as such factors are interdependent upon other factors, and the Company's course of action would depend upon its assessment of the future considering all information then available. Unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed herein could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements.
Readers are cautioned that the lists of important factors contained herein are not exhaustive. For additional information on these and other factors that could affect the Company's business, operations or financial condition, refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended
The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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