DALLAS, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lone Star Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LSS) ("Lone Star") today reported quarterly net income of $32.2 million, or $1.04 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2006. This compared to net income for the first quarter of 2006 of $41.3 million, or $1.33 per diluted share. The decrease in the company's second quarter net income compared to the first quarter of 2006 was partially attributable to an after-tax loss on extinguishment for early redemption of Lone Star's $150 million Senior Subordinated Notes on June 1, 2006 of $6.3 million, or $0.20 per diluted share.
Total revenues were up 1% to $355.8 million in the second quarter of 2006 from the first quarter of 2006. Oilfield revenues of $285.6 million were essentially unchanged from the first quarter of 2006 with a 2% increase in shipment volumes offset by a 2% decline in average selling prices due to product mix. Shipment volumes grew as the number of active domestic drilling rigs rose 6% from 1,576 at the end of the first quarter of 2006 to 1,666 at the end of the second quarter. Average selling prices decreased due to increased sales of lower priced carbon-grade OCTG, which comprised 39% of total OCTG revenues in the second quarter of 2006 compared to 32% in the first quarter of 2006, and a slightly higher mix of line pipe, which increased from 20% of total oilfield shipment volumes in the first quarter of 2006 to 22% in the second quarter.
Second quarter 2006 revenues from specialty tubing were up 6% from the first quarter of 2006 to $46.2 million on unchanged average selling prices and a 6% increase in shipment volumes. The growth in shipment volumes related to improved demand for precision mechanical tubing and boiler tubes. Revenues from flat rolled steel and other products increased 8% to $24.0 million on 5% higher average selling prices combined with a 3% increase in shipment volumes.
Lone Star's balance of cash and short term investments at the end of the second quarter of 2006 was $236.8 million. In addition, Lone Star's $125 million revolving credit facility remains available. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) were $63.4 million in the second quarter of 2006. A reconciliation of EBITDA to cash flows from operating activities is provided in the last table of this press release. EBITDA is a non-GAAP liquidity measure commonly used by oilfield service and supply companies.
Rhys J. Best, Lone Star's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our second quarter performance reflected a slight shift in product mix resulting from increased line pipe shipments and low levels of drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico. We are still experiencing strong demand for our higher-margin premium oilfield products used in unconventional land-based gas drilling applications and expect this trend to continue into the second half of the year as our customers seek to increase their production and reserves through the implementation of new drilling and recovery methods. Several drilling contractors and exploration and production companies are following through on recent commitments to refurbish and build new rigs to place in service over the next 18-24 months. The combination of our strategically located manufacturing capability in the Southwest and our domestic and international alliances make us the supplier of choice for oilfield tubular products and services our customers require." Lone Star Technologies, Inc.'s principal operating subsidiaries manufacture, market and provide custom services related to oilfield casing, tubing, couplings, and line pipe, specialty tubing products used in a variety of applications, and flat rolled steel and other tubular products.
This release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions that are subject to a wide range of business risks. There is no assurance that the estimates and expectations in this release will be realized. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward- looking statements are described in the periodic filings of Lone Star Technologies, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Lone Star Technologies, Inc. does not undertake any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
LONE STAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited; $ and shares in millions, except per share data) For the For the
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2006 2005 2006 2005 Net revenues $355.8 $325.7 $706.7 $623.5
Cost of goods sold (284.0) (254.9) (554.1) (497.4)
Gross profit 71.8 70.8 152.6 126.1
Selling, general and
administrative expenses (15.4) (11.6) (31.0) (22.9)
Operating income 56.4 59.2 121.6 103.2
Interest income 3.4 0.9 6.4 1.8
Interest expense (2.7) (3.9) (6.4) (8.0)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (9.3) --- (9.3) ---
Other income (expense) (0.1) 8.4 0.5 8.2
Income before income tax 47.7 64.6 112.8 105.2
Income tax expense (15.5) (1.1) (39.3) (2.8)
Net income $32.2 $63.5 $73.5 $102.4 Depreciation & Amortization 7.1 7.0 14.1 13.9
Cash flows from operating activities 47.6 35.6 153.3 57.7
EBITDA 63.4 74.6 136.2 125.3 Per common share - basic:
Net income available to
common shareholders $1.05 $2.14 $2.41 $3.46 Per common share - diluted:
Net income available to
common shareholders $1.04 $2.09 $2.36 $3.39 Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 30.6 29.8 30.5 29.6
Diluted 31.1 30.4 31.1 30.2 ($ in millions)
For the Quarter Ended For the Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2006 2005 2006 2005
Revenues by Segment $ % $ % $ % $ % Oilfield Products 285.6 80 258.6 80 570.7 81 480.0 77
Specialty tubing
products 46.2 13 46.5 14 89.8 13 99.3 16
Flat rolled steel
and other products 24.0 7 20.6 6 46.2 6 44.2 7
Consolidated net
revenues 355.8 100 325.7 100 706.7 100 623.5 100 (in tons)
For the Quarter Ended June 30,
Shipments by Segment 2006 % 2005 % Oilfield Products 191,400 74 169,700 74
Specialty tubing products 25,400 10 26,100 11
Flat rolled steel and other
products 41,400 16 34,700 15
Total shipments 258,200 100 230,500 100
(in tons)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
Shipments by Segment 2006 % 2005 % Oilfield Products 378,400 74 327,500 72
Specialty tubing products 49,400 10 55,300 12
Flat rolled steel and other
products 81,600 16 70,000 16
Total shipments 509,400 100 452,800 100 Reconciliation of EBITDA to Cash Flows
from Operations: For the Quarter For the Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
2006 2005 2006 2005 Cash flows from operating activities $47.6 $35.6 $153.3 $57.7
Non-cash charge for stock compensation (2.3) (0.8) (4.2) (1.4)
Gain (loss) on sale of property (0.1) 0.4 (0.1) 0.1
Changes in working capital (4.4) 34.5 (57.3) 60.5
Other balance sheet changes
5.3 0.8 2.7 (0.6)
Write off of debt issuance costs 2.5 --- 2.5 ---
Interest expense (income), net (0.7) 3.0 --- 6.2
Income tax expense 15.5 1.1 39.3 2.8
EBITDA $63.4 $74.6 $136.2 $125.3
DATASOURCE: Lone Star Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Charles J. Keszler of Lone Star Technologies, Inc., +1-972-770-6495, or fax, +1-972-770-6411 Web site: http://www.lonestartech.com/
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