PARKER DRILLING CO /DE/ - Quarter Report: 2011 September (Form 10-Q)

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

þ		QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

		For The Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2011

o		TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number 1-7573

PARKER DRILLING COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		73-0618660
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77046
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(281) 406-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 þ No o

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ

As of November 1, 2011, there were 117,046,584 common shares outstanding.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

		Page
Part I. Financial Information		3
Item 1. Financial Statements		3
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets September 30, 2011 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2010		3
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited) Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010		4
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010		5
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements		6
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		27
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		39
Item 4. Controls and Procedures		39
Part II. Other Information		40
Item 1. Legal Proceedings		40
Item 1A. Risk Factors		40
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		40
Item 6. Exhibits		41
Signatures
Officer Certifications
Exhibit 10.1
Exhibit 10.2
Exhibit 10.3
Exhibit 10.4
EX-31.1
EX-31.2
EX-32.1
EX-32.2
EX-101 INSTANCE DOCUMENT
EX-101 SCHEMA DOCUMENT
EX-101 CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 LABELS LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT

PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

		September 30,				December 31,
		2011				2010
		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	103,083			$	51,431
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for bad debts of $2,877 and $7,020 at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010			176,564				168,876
Rig materials and supplies			28,521				25,527
Deferred costs			4,377				2,229
Deferred income taxes			8,349				9,278
Other tax assets			42,021				46,429
Assets held for sale			5,287				5,287
Other current assets			12,219				59,067
Total current assets			380,421				368,124
Property, plant and equipment less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $945,527 and $875,179 at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010			872,366				816,147
Deferred income taxes			32,750				61,016
Other noncurrent assets			22,831				29,268
Total assets		$	1,308,368			$	1,274,555
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt		$	144,224			$	12,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			142,332				158,771
Accrued income taxes			5,317				4,492
Total current liabilities			291,873				175,263
Long-term debt			343,000				460,862
Other long-term liabilities			32,245				30,193
Long-term deferred tax liability			8,605				20,171
Contingencies (Note 9)			—				—
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock			19,488				19,397
Capital in excess of par value			635,487				630,409
Accumulated deficit			(21,766	)			(61,493	)
Total controlling interest stockholders’ equity			633,209				588,313
Noncontrolling interest			(564	)			(247	)
Total equity			632,645				588,066
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,308,368			$	1,274,555

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
		2011				2010				2011				2010
Revenues:
International Drilling		$	51,352			$	53,614			$	136,107			$	170,421
U.S. Drilling			28,895				14,929				70,876				45,352
Rental Tools			62,388				48,114				173,197				123,288
Project Management and Engineering Services			33,954				27,599				115,762				78,403
Construction Contract			—				27,773				9,638				68,695
Total revenues			176,589				172,029				505,580				486,159
Operating expenses:
International Drilling			36,775				51,312				105,378				137,908
U.S. Drilling			17,429				13,287				48,307				39,801
Rental Tools			18,682				16,583				54,539				43,477
Project Management and Engineering Services			26,026				20,378				93,651				61,640
Construction Contract			—				28,122				8,867				69,362
Depreciation and amortization			27,581				28,904				82,511				86,504
Total operating expenses			126,493				158,586				393,253				438,692
Total operating gross margin			50,096				13,443				112,327				47,467
General and administration expense			(8,760	)			(7,064	)			(23,742	)			(24,033	)
Gain on disposition of assets, net			623				1,176				1,993				3,560
Total operating income (loss)			41,959				7,555				90,578				26,994
Other income and (expense):
Interest expense			(5,591	)			(6,391	)			(17,208	)			(20,509	)
Interest income			29				46				208				198
Loss on fair value of derivative contracts			(49	)			—				(186	)			—
Loss on extinguishment of debt			—				—				—				(7,209	)
Other			(657	)			68				(522	)			325
Total other expense			(6,268	)			(6,277	)			(17,708	)			(27,195	)
Income (loss) before income taxes			35,691				1,278				72,870				(201	)
Income tax expense (benefit):
Current			2,500				(3,104	)			13,609				5,536
Deferred			12,542				3,890				19,736				(4,685	)
Total income tax expense (benefit)			15,042				786				33,345				851
Net income (loss)			20,649				492				39,525				(1,052	)
Less: Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest			(76	)			—				(202	)			—
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest		$	20,725			$	492			$	39,727			$	(1,052	)
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Net income (loss)		$	0.18			$	0.00			$	0.34			$	(0.01	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Net income (loss)		$	0.18			$	0.00			$	0.34			$	(0.01	)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic			116,416,011				114,507,431				115,899,959				114,111,198
Diluted			117,425,764				116,235,867				116,912,367				114,111,198

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

		Nine months ended September 30,
		2011				2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$	39,525			$	(1,052	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			82,511				86,504
Loss on extinguishment of debt			—				7,209
Gain on disposition of assets			(1,993	)			(3,560	)
Deferred income tax expense			19,736				(4,685	)
Expenses not requiring cash			11,074				10,740
Change in accounts receivable			(4,476	)			3,429
Change in other assets			48,869				(3,675	)
Change in liabilities			(16,531	)			(9,179	)
Net cash provided by operating activities			178,715				85,731
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			(141,841	)			(181,556	)
Proceeds from the sale of assets			3,425				4,585
Proceeds from insurance settlements			250				—
Net cash used in investing activities			(138,166	)			(176,971	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt			50,000				300,000
Proceeds from draw on revolver credit facility			—				20,000
Repayment of senior notes			—				(225,000	)
Repayments of term loan			(15,000	)			(9,000	)
Repayments of revolver			(25,000	)			(42,000	)
Payments of debt issuance costs			(504	)			(8,001	)
Payments of debt extinguishment costs			—				(7,466	)
Proceeds from stock options exercised			183				26
Excess tax benefit from stock based compensation			1,424				1,212
Net cash provided by financing activities			11,103				29,771
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			51,652				(61,469	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year			51,431				108,803
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	103,083			$	47,334
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid		$	18,416			$	15,518
Income taxes paid		$	6,140			$	15,352

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.		General
		In the opinion of the management of Parker Drilling Company (Parker Drilling), the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normally recurring nature which are necessary for a fair presentation of: (1) the financial position as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, (2) the results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, and (3) cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. Results for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that will be realized for the year ending December 31, 2011. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
		Nature of Operations — Parker Drilling, together with its subsidiaries (the Company), is a worldwide provider of rental tools, drilling services, and project management services. Our rental tools subsidiary specializes in oil and gas drilling rental tools providing high-quality, reliable equipment, such as drill pipe, heavy-weight drill pipe, tubing, high-torque connections, blow out preventers and drill collars used for drilling, workover and production applications.
		We provide contract drilling and drilling-related services. Our Gulf of Mexico barge drilling business operates barge rigs in the shallow waters in and along the inland waterways of Louisiana and Texas. Our barge rigs drill for natural gas, oil, and a combination of oil and natural gas. Our international drilling business provides extensive experience and expertise in drilling geologically difficult wells and in managing the logistical and technological challenges of operating in remote, harsh and ecologically sensitive areas. At September 30, 2011, our marketable rig fleet consisted of 15 barge drilling rigs and 25 land rigs located in the United States, the Americas, the Commonwealth of Independent States/Africa-Middle East (CIS/AME) and the Asia Pacific regions. In addition, as of September 30, 2011, we had sales contracts pending for three rigs classified in our consolidated condensed balance sheets as assets held for sale. The sales are expected to be completed during 2011.
		Our Project Management services include front-end engineering and design; engineering, procurement, construction, and installation; operations and maintenance; and other project management services, such as labor, maintenance, and logistics for operators who own their own drilling rigs, but choose Parker Drilling to operate the rigs for them.
		Consolidation — The consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of Parker Drilling and subsidiaries in which we exercise control or have a controlling financial interest, including entities, if any, in which the Company is allocated a majority of the entity’s losses or returns, regardless of ownership percentage. If a subsidiary of Parker Drilling has a 50 percent interest in an entity but Parker Drilling’s interest in the subsidiary or the entity does not meet the consolidation criteria described above, then that interest is accounted for under the equity method.
		Noncontrolling Interest — We apply the accounting standards related to noncontrolling interests for ownership interests in our subsidiaries held by parties other than Parker Drilling. We report noncontrolling interest as equity on the consolidated condensed balance sheets and report net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest and to noncontrolling interest separately on the consolidated condensed statements of operations.
		Reclassifications — Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform with the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not have a material effect on our consolidated condensed statements of operations, consolidated condensed balance sheets or consolidated condensed statements of cash flows.
		Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting policies generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported amounts of assets and liabilities, our disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and our revenue and expenses during the periods reported. Estimates are typically used when accounting for certain significant items such as legal or contractual liability accruals, mobilization and deferred mobilization, revenue and cost accounting for projects that follow the percentage of completion method, self-insured medical/dental plans, and other items requiring the use of estimates. Estimates are based on a number of variables which may include third party valuations, historical experience, where applicable, and assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved with estimates, actual results may differ from management estimates.

		Concentrations of Credit Risk — Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of trade receivables with a variety of national and international oil and gas companies. We generally do not require collateral on our trade receivables.
		At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had deposits in domestic banks in excess of federally insured limits of approximately $20.9 million and $25.9 million, respectively. In addition, we had deposits in foreign banks, which were not insured at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, of $24.5 million and $31.1 million, respectively.
		Our customer base consists primarily of major, independent, national and international oil and gas companies and integrated service providers. We depend on a limited number of significant customers. Our largest customer, Exxon Neftegas Limited (ENL), constituted $81.7 million or 16.2 percent of our year-to-date revenues as of September 30, 2011. Included in the total revenue for ENL is $32.5 million of reimbursable costs which increase revenues but have little direct impact on operating margins.
		Construction Contract — For the periods reported, our construction contract business included only the Liberty drilling rig construction project for BP. In November 2010, our customer, BP, informed us that it was suspending construction on the project to review the rig’s engineering and design, including its safety systems. The Liberty rig construction contract was a fixed fee and reimbursable contract accounted for on a percentage of completion basis. As of September 30, 2011 and 2010 we had recognized $334.2 million and $275.8 million in project-to-date revenues, respectively. We have recognized the entire $11.7 million fixed fee margin on the contract.
		The Liberty rig construction contract expired on February 8, 2011 prior to completion of the rig. Before expiration of the construction contract, BP identified several areas of concern relating to design, construction and invoicing for which it asked us to provide explanations and documentation, and we have done so. Although we have provided BP with the requested information, we do not know when or how these issues will be resolved with our client. At this point, construction on the rig is incomplete, and it cannot be completed until BP determines to resume construction.
		After expiration of the construction contract, the Company and BP continued activities to preserve and maintain the rig under the “pre-operations” phase of our Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract, which was entered into in August 2009 and expired on June 30, 2011. A new consulting services agreement was reached between the Company and BP effective July 1, 2011. Under the consulting services agreement, the Company is assisting BP with technical support in a review of the rig’s design, the creation of a new statement of requirements for the rig, and the transition of documentation and materials to BP.
		Fair value measurements— For purposes of recording fair value adjustments for certain financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, and determining fair value disclosures, we estimate fair value at a price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal market for the asset or liability. Our valuation technique requires inputs that we categorize using a three-level hierarchy, from highest to lowest level of observable inputs, as follows: (1) unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets (Level 1), (2) direct or indirect observable inputs, including quoted prices or other market data, for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or identical assets or liabilities in less active markets (Level 2) and (3) unobservable inputs that require significant judgment for which there is little or no market data (Level 3). When multiple input levels are required for a valuation, we categorize the entire fair value measurement according to the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement even though we may have also utilized significant inputs that are more readily observable.
		Derivative Financial Instruments — We use derivative instruments to manage risks associated with interest rate fluctuations in connection with our Credit Agreement (see Note 7). These derivative instruments, which consist of variable-to-fixed interest rate swaps, are not designated as hedges. Accordingly, the change in the fair value of the interest rate swaps is recognized in earnings.

Property, Plant and Equipment — We account for depreciation of property, plant and equipment on the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets after provision for salvage value. Tax depreciation utilizes several methods of accelerated depreciation. Depreciable lives for different categories of property, plant and equipment are as follows:

Land drilling equipment		3 to 20 years
Barge drilling equipment		3 to 20 years
Drill pipe, rental tools and other		4 to 7 years
Buildings and improvements		15 to 30 years

		Annual impairment review — We review the carrying amounts of long-lived assets for potential impairment annually, typically during the fourth quarter, or when events occur or circumstances change that indicate the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. We determine recoverability by evaluating the undiscounted estimated future net cash flows. When an impairment is indicated, we measure the impairment as the amount by which the assets carrying value exceeds its fair value. Management considers a number of factors such as estimated future cash flows, appraisals and current market value analysis in determining fair value. Assets are written down to fair value if the concluded current fair value is below the net carrying value.
		Capitalized Interest — Interest from external borrowings is capitalized on major projects until the assets are ready for their intended use. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of the underlying asset and is amortized over the useful lives of the assets in the same manner as the underlying assets. Capitalized interest costs reduce net interest expense in the consolidated condensed statements of operations. During the three-months ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, we capitalized interest costs related to the construction of rigs of $5.0 million and $3.7 million, respectively.
		Assets held for sale — We classify an asset as held for sale when the facts and circumstances meet the required criteria for such classification, including the following: (a) we have committed to a plan to sell the asset, (b) the asset is available for immediate sale, (c) we have initiated actions to complete the sale, including locating a buyer, (d) the sale is expected to be completed within one year, (e) the asset is being actively marketed at a price that is reasonable relative to its fair value, and (f) the plan to sell is unlikely to be subject to significant changes or termination. For further information, see Note 3.

2.

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

		Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
		Income				Shares				Per-Share
		(Numerator)				(Denominator)				Amount
Basic EPS:
Net income		$	20,725,000			$	116,416,011			$	0.18
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock						$	1,009,753			$	—
Diluted EPS:
Net income		$	20,725,000				117,425,764			$	0.18

		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
		Income				Shares				Per-Share
		(Numerator)				(Denominator)				Amount
Basic EPS:
Net income		$	39,727,000				115,899,959			$	0.34
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock							1,012,408			$	—
Diluted EPS:
Net income		$	39,727,000				116,912,367			$	0.34

		Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
		Income				Shares				Per-Share
		(Numerator)				(Denominator)				Amount
Basic EPS:
Net income		$	492,000				114,507,431			$	0.00
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock							1,728,436			$	—
Diluted EPS:
Net income		$	492,000				116,235,867			$	0.00

		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
		Income				Shares				Per-Share
		(Numerator)				(Denominator)				Amount
Basic EPS:
Net loss		$	(1,052,000	)			114,111,198			$	(0.01	)
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock							—			$	—
Diluted EPS:
Net loss		$	(1,052,000	)			114,111,198			$	(0.01	)

All options outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 were included in the computation of diluted EPS as the options’ exercise prices were less than the average market price of the common shares for the period. Options to purchase 58,500 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $4.20 per share were outstanding during the three months ended September 30, 2010, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares and would have been anti-dilutive. All stock options during the nine months ended September 30, 2010, were excluded in the computation of diluted EPS as the company incurred a loss for the period and therefore, inclusion of outstanding options in the calculation of diluted EPS would be anti-dilutive.

3.		Assets Held for Sale
		Assets held for sale of $5.3 million as of September 30, 2011 was comprised of the net book value of three land rigs and related inventory for which the sales are expected to be completed during 2011. The three rigs were part of our Asia Pacific rig fleet and have historically been included in the International Drilling segment. We expect the carrying amount of the assets, less costs to sell, will be fully recoverable through sale of the assets.

4.		Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
		The Company applies the accounting guidance related to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. This guidance prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. During the third quarter of 2011, we recognized a benefit of $0.8 million due to the effective settlement of a tax position upon completion of an audit of one of our foreign subsidiaries. At September 30, 2011, we had a liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $15.4 million ($8.5 million of which, if recognized, would favorably impact our effective tax rate). As of September 30, 2010, we had a liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $12.8 million primarily related to foreign operations. In addition, the Company recognizes interest and penalties that could be applied to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had approximately $8.0 million and $7.0 million, respectively, of accrued interest and penalties that could be applied to uncertain tax positions.

5.		Income Tax Benefit/Expense
		Income tax expense was $15.0 million for the third quarter of 2011, as compared to income tax expense of $0.8 million for the third quarter of 2010. The increase in income tax expense in the third quarter of 2011 compared with the third quarter of 2010 was primarily the result of an increase in income before income taxes, differences in the mix of our domestic and international pre-tax earnings and losses, and the mix of international tax jurisdictions in which we operate.

6.		Long Term Debt
		The following table illustrates the Company’s debt portfolio:

		September 30,				December 31,
		2011				2010
		(Dollars in Thousands)
9.125% Senior Notes, due April 2018		$	300,000			$	300,000
2.125% Convertible Senior Notes, due July 2012			120,224				115,862
Term Note			67,000				32,000
Borrowings under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility			—				25,000
Total debt			487,224				472,862
Less current portion			144,224				12,000
Total long-term debt		$	343,000			$	460,862

		9.125% Senior Notes, due April 2018
		On March 22, 2010, we issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.125% Senior Notes due 2018 (9.125% Notes) pursuant to an Indenture between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (Trustee). The 9.125% Notes were issued at par with interest payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning October 1, 2010. Net proceeds from the 9.125% Notes offering were primarily used to redeem the $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 9.625% Senior Notes due 2013 and to repay $42.0 million of borrowings under our Revolver.
		The 9.125% Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company and rank equal in right of payment with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 9.125% Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed by substantially all of our direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries other than immaterial subsidiaries and subsidiaries generating revenue primarily outside the United States.
		At any time prior to April 1, 2013, we may redeem up to 35 percent of the aggregate principal amount of the 9.125% Notes at a redemption price of 109.125 percent of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings by us. On and after April 1, 2014, we may redeem all or a part of the 9.125% Notes upon appropriate notice, at a redemption price of 104.563 percent of the principal amount, and at redemption prices decreasing each year thereafter to par. If we experience certain changes in control, we must offer to repurchase the 9.125% Notes at 101.0 percent of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the date of repurchase.
		The Indenture restricts our ability and the ability of certain subsidiaries to: (i) sell assets; (ii) pay dividends or make other distributions on capital stock or redeem or repurchase capital stock or subordinated indebtedness; (iii) make investments; (iv) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; (v) create or incur liens; (vi) enter into sale and leaseback transactions; (vii) incur dividend or other payment restrictions affecting subsidiaries; (viii) merge or consolidate with other entities; (ix) enter into transactions with affiliates; and (x) engage in certain business activities. Additionally, the Indenture contains certain restrictive covenants designating certain events as Events of Default. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications.
		9.625% Senior Notes, due October 2013
		At December 31, 2009, we had outstanding $225.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.625% senior notes due 2013 (9.625% Notes). On March 8, 2010, we commenced a cash tender offer (Tender Offer) and consent solicitation for all of our outstanding 9.625% Notes, which expired on April 2, 2010. On March 22, 2010, we voluntarily called for redemption of all of our 9.625% Notes that were not tendered pursuant to the Tender Offer, at the redemption price of 103.208 percent of the principal amount of

		the 9.625% Notes, or $1,032.08 per $1,000 principal amount of the 9.625% Notes. On April 21, 2010, we redeemed in full the remaining $128.7 million principal amount of the 9.625% Notes. This redemption resulted in the Company recording debt extinguishment costs of $7.2 million during 2010.
		2.125% Convertible Senior Notes, due July 2012
		On July 5, 2007, we issued $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes (2.125% Notes) due July 2012. As of September 30, 2011, the 2.125% Notes are classified as current debt in our consolidated condensed balance sheet.
		The significant terms of the 2.125% Notes are as follows:

	•		2.125% Notes Conversion Feature — The initial conversion price for holders to convert their 2.125% Notes into shares is at a common stock share price equivalent of $13.85 (72.2217 shares of common stock) per $1,000 note value. Conversion rate adjustments occur for any issuances of stock, warrants, rights or options (except for stock purchase plans or dividend re-investments) or any other transfer of benefit to substantially all stockholders, or as a result of a tender or exchange offer. We may, under advice of our Board of Directors, increase the conversion rate at our sole discretion for a period of at least 20 days.
	•		2.125% Notes Settlement Feature — Upon tender of the 2.125% Notes for conversion, we can either settle entirely in shares of common stock or a combination of cash and shares of common stock, solely at our option. Our intent is to satisfy our conversion obligation for our 2.125% Notes in cash, rather than in common stock, for at least the aggregate principal amount of the 2.125% Notes. This reduces the resulting potential earnings dilution to only include any possible conversion premium, which would be the difference between the average price of our shares and the conversion price per share of common stock.
	•		Contingent Conversion Feature — Holders may only convert the 2.125% Notes when either sales price or trading price conditions are met, on or after the 2.125% Notes’ due date or upon certain accounting changes or certain corporate transactions (fundamental changes) involving stock distributions. Make-whole provisions are only included in the accounting and fundamental change conversions such that holders do not lose value as a result of the changes.
	•		Settlement Feature — Upon conversion, we will pay either cash or provide shares of our common stock if any, based on a daily conversion rate multiplied by a volume weighted average price of our common stock during a specified period following the conversion date. Conversions can be settled in cash or shares, solely at our discretion.

		As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, none of the conditions allowing holders of the 2.125% Notes to convert had been met.
		Concurrently with the issuance of the 2.125% Notes, we purchased a convertible note hedge (note hedge) and sold warrants in private transactions with counterparties that were different than the ultimate holders of the 2.125% Notes. The note hedge included purchasing free-standing call options and selling free-standing warrants, both exercisable in our common shares. The note hedge allows us to receive shares of our common stock from the counterparties to the transaction equal to the amount of common stock related to the excess conversion value that we would issue and/or pay to the holders of the 2.125% Notes upon conversion.
		The terms of the call options mirror the 2.125% Notes’ major terms whereby the call option strike price is the same as the initial conversion price as are the number of shares callable, $13.85 per share and 9,027,713 shares, respectively. This feature prevents dilution of our outstanding shares. The warrants allow us to sell 9,027,713 common shares at a strike price of $18.29 per share. The conversion price of the 2.125% Notes remains at $13.85 per share, and the existence of the call options and warrants serve to guard against dilution at share prices less than $18.29 per share, since we would be able to satisfy our obligations and deliver shares upon conversion of the 2.125% Notes with shares that are obtained by exercising the call options.
		We paid a premium of approximately $31.5 million for the call options, and received proceeds for a premium of approximately $20.3 million for the sale of the warrants. This reduced the net cost of the note hedge to $11.2 million. The expiration date of the note hedge is the earlier of the last day on which the 2.125% Notes remain outstanding or the maturity date of the 2.125% Notes.
		The 2.125% Notes are classified as a liability in our consolidated condensed balance sheets. Because we have the choice of settling the call options and the warrants in cash or shares of our common stock and these contracts meet all of the applicable criteria for equity classification, the cost of the call options and proceeds from the sale of the warrants are classified in stockholders’ equity in the consolidated condensed balance sheets. In addition, because both of these contracts are classified in stockholders’ equity and are indexed solely to our common stock, they are not accounted for as derivatives.

		Debt issuance costs related to the 2.125% Notes of approximately $3.6 million are being amortized over the five year term of the 2.125% Notes using the effective interest method. Proceeds from the transaction of $110.2 million were used to redeem our outstanding senior floating rate notes, to pay the net cost of hedge and warrant transactions, and for general corporate purposes.
		Credit Agreement:
		On May 15, 2008, we entered into a credit agreement (Credit Agreement) consisting of a senior secured $80.0 million revolving credit facility (Revolver) and senior secured term loan facility (Term Loan) of up to $50.0 million. The Credit Agreement provides that, subject to certain conditions, including the approval of the Administrative Agent and the lenders’ acceptance (or additional lenders being joined as new lenders), the amount of the Term Loan or Revolver could be increased by an additional $50.0 million, so long as after giving effect to such increase, the Aggregate Commitments shall not be in excess of $180.0 million. On April 1, 2011, the Company exercised the additional $50.0 million accordion feature and entered into an amendment to the Credit Agreement that increased the Aggregate Commitment under the Credit Agreement to $159.0 million, and borrowed an additional $50.0 million in a Term Loan. When the facility was increased, all other terms of the Credit Agreement remained the same, including covenants and Applicable Rates (as defined in the Credit Agreement).
		Our obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by substantially all of our domestic subsidiaries, each of which has executed guaranty agreements. The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants with which we were in compliance as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The Credit Agreement terminates on May 14, 2013.
		Revolver:
		Our Revolver is available for general corporate purposes and to support letters of credit. Interest on Revolver loans accrues at a Base Rate plus an Applicable Rate or LIBOR plus an Applicable Rate. The Applicable Rate varies from a rate per annum ranging from 2.75 percent to 3.25 percent for LIBOR rate loans and 1.75 percent to 2.25 percent for base rate loans, determined by reference to the consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Revolving loans are available subject to a borrowing base calculation based on a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, certain specified barge drilling rigs and rental equipment of the Company and its subsidiary guarantors. There were no revolving loans outstanding at September 30, 2011 and $25.0 million in revolving loans outstanding at December 31, 2010, respectively. Letters of credit outstanding as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 totaled $6.3 million and $16.3 million, respectively.
		Term Loan:
		The Term Loan originated at $50.0 million and required quarterly principal payments of $3.0 million. Interest on the Term Loan accrues at either a Base Rate plus 2.25 percent or LIBOR plus 3.25 percent. On April 1, 2011, the company expanded its Term Loan Facility by $50.0 million. Funding was provided by certain current lenders and Barclays Bank PLC, which joined as a lender under the Credit Agreement. We used the proceeds from the additional Term Loan to repay the $25.0 million outstanding on the Revolver, purchase additional rental tool inventory, and for general corporate purposes. The additional Term Loan amortizes $3.0 million per quarter beginning June 30, 2011. Upon the completion of the transaction, total borrowings under the Term Loan Facility were $79.0 million. Amortization on the Term Loans is $6.0 million per quarter. The outstanding balance on the Term Loan at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $67.0 million and $32.0 million, respectively.

7.		Derivative Financial Instruments
		The Company entered into two variable-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements as a strategy to manage the floating rate risk on the Term Loan borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The two agreements fix the interest rate on a notional amount of $73.0 million of borrowings at 3.878% for the period beginning June 27, 2011 and terminating May 14, 2013. The notional amount of the swap agreements will decrease correspondingly with amortization of the Term Loan. We will not apply hedge accounting to the agreements and, accordingly, the Company will report the mark-to-market change in the fair value of the interest rate swaps in earnings. For the quarter ended September 30, 2011, the Company recognized in earnings an immaterial $0.05 million loss. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recognized in earnings a $0.2 million loss on interest rate swaps.

8.		Fair Value of Financial Instruments
		Certain of our assets and liabilities are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. For purposes of recording fair value adjustments for certain financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, and determining fair value disclosures, we estimate fair value at a price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal market for the asset or liability.
		The fair value measurement and disclosure requirements of FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic No. 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures (ASC 820) requires inputs that we categorize using a three-level hierarchy, from highest to lowest level of observable inputs, as follows:

	•		Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets
	•		Level 2 — Direct or indirect observable inputs, including quoted prices or other market data, for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or identical assets or liabilities in less active markets and
	•		Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that require significant judgment for which there is little or no market data.

		When multiple input levels are required for a valuation, we categorize the entire fair value measurement according to the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement even though we may have also utilized significant inputs that are more readily observable.
		The amounts reported in our consolidated condensed balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value. Fair values and related carrying values of our debt instruments are as follows:

		September 30, 2011								December 31, 2010
		Carrying Amount				Fair Value				Carrying Amount				Fair Value
		(in thousands)
Long-term Debt
9.125% Notes		$	300,000			$	301,500			$	300,000			$	314,300
2.125% Notes			125,000				124,549				125,000				119,400
Total		$	425,000			$	426,049			$	425,000			$	433,700

		The carrying amount of our interest rate swap agreements represents the estimated fair value, measured using Level 2. At September 30, 2011, the carrying amount of our interest rate swap agreements was $0.2 million, recorded in other long-term liabilities on our consolidated condensed balance sheets. We did not have any outstanding derivative instruments as of December 31, 2010.
		Market conditions could cause an instrument to be reclassified from Level 1 to Level 2, or Level 2 to Level 3. There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy or any changes in the valuation techniques used during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.

9.		Contingencies
		Asbestos-Related Claims
		We are from time to time a party to various lawsuits that are incidental to our operations in which the claimants seek an unspecified amount of monetary damages for personal injury, including injuries purportedly resulting from exposure to asbestos on drilling rigs and associated facilities. At September 30, 2011, there were approximately 15 of these lawsuits in which we are one of many defendants. These lawsuits have been filed in the United States in the State of Mississippi.

		The subsidiaries named in these asbestos-related lawsuits intend to defend themselves vigorously and, based on the information available to us at this time, we do not expect the outcome to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of these lawsuits. No amounts were accrued at September 30, 2011.
		Gulfco Site
		In 2003, we received an information request under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) designating Parker Drilling Offshore Corporation, a subsidiary of Parker Drilling, as a potentially responsible party with respect to the Gulfco Marine Maintenance, Inc. Superfund Site in Freeport, Texas (EPA No. TX 055144539). The subsidiary responded to this request and in January 2008 received an administrative order to participate in an investigation of the site and a study of the remediation needs and alternatives. The EPA alleges that the subsidiary is a successor to a party who owned the Gulfco site during the time when chemical releases took place there. In December 2010, we entered into an agreement with two other potentially responsible parties, pursuant to which we agreed to pay 20 percent of past and future costs to study and remediate the site. The EPA recently issued notice letters to several other parties who may also participate in funding the site remediation costs. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had made certain participating payments and had accrued $0.7 million for our portion of certain unreimbursed past costs and the estimated future cost of remediation.
		Customs Agent and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Investigation
		As previously disclosed, we received requests from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in July 2007 and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January 2008 relating to our utilization of the services of a customs agent. The DOJ and the SEC are conducting parallel investigations into possible violations of U.S. law by us, including the FCPA. In particular, the DOJ and the SEC are investigating certain of our operations relating to countries in which we currently operate or formerly operated, including Kazakhstan and Nigeria. We are fully cooperating with the DOJ and SEC investigations and conducted an internal investigation into potential customs and other issues in Kazakhstan and Nigeria. The internal investigation has identified issues relating to potential non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the FCPA, with respect to operations in Kazakhstan and Nigeria. At this point, we are unable to predict the duration, scope or result of the DOJ or the SEC investigation or whether either agency will commence any legal action. We are currently in continuing discussions with the DOJ and SEC regarding a potential settlement, but no agreement has been reached with either agency. We cannot predict or estimate whether or when a resolution with each will occur, or the terms, conditions, or other parameters of any such resolution (including the size of any monetary penalties or disgorgement). Therefore, we have not made any accrual in our consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2011, with respect to the investigations.
		The DOJ and the SEC have a broad range of civil and criminal sanctions under the FCPA and other laws and regulations, which they may seek to impose against corporations and individuals in appropriate circumstances including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, disgorgement, fines, penalties and modifications to business practices and compliance programs. These authorities have entered into agreements with, and obtained a range of sanctions against, several public corporations and individuals arising from allegations of improper payments and deficiencies in books and records and internal controls, whereby civil and criminal penalties were imposed. Recent civil and criminal settlements have included multi-million dollar fines, deferred prosecution agreements, guilty pleas, and other sanctions, including the requirement that the relevant corporation retain a monitor to oversee its compliance with the FCPA. In addition, corporations may have to end or modify existing business relationships. Any of these remedial measures, if applicable to us, could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.
		We have taken certain steps to enhance our anti-bribery compliance efforts, including retaining a full-time Chief Compliance Officer who reports to the Chief Executive Officer and Audit Committee; adopting revised FCPA policies, procedures, and controls; increasing training and testing requirements; strengthening contractual provisions for our service providers that interface with foreign government officials; improving due diligence and continuing oversight procedures for the review and selection of such service providers; and implementing a compliance awareness improvement initiative that includes issuance of periodic anti-bribery compliance alerts.

		Demand Letter and Derivative Litigation
		In April 2010, we received a demand letter from a law firm representing Ernest Maresca. The letter states that Mr. Maresca is one of our stockholders and that he believes that certain of our current and former officers and directors violated their fiduciary duties related to the issues described above under “Customs Agent and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Investigation.” The letter requests that our Board of Directors take action against the individuals in question. In response to this letter, the Board formed a special committee to evaluate the issues raised by the letter and determine a course of action for the Company. On August 25, 2010, Mr. Maresca filed a derivative action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas against our current directors, select officers, and the Company as a nominal defendant. The lawsuit, like the demand letter, alleged that the individual defendants breached their fiduciary duties to the Company related to the issues described above under “Customs Agent and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Investigation.” The lawsuit sought damages in an unspecified amount, along with various other forms of relief and an award of attorney fees, other costs, and expenses to the plaintiff. The lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff in December 2010.
		On June 3, 2010, Mohamed Kassamali, a purported stockholder of the Company, filed a derivative action in the state court of Harris County, Texas against our current directors and the Company as a nominal defendant. The lawsuit alleges that the individual defendants breached their fiduciary duties to the Company related to the issues described above under “Customs Agent and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Investigation.” On June 22, 2010, the Fuchs Family Trust, a purported stockholder of the Company, filed a substantially similar lawsuit in the state court of Harris County, Texas. On June 23, 2010, Kenneth Flacks, a purported stockholder of the Company, also filed a substantially similar lawsuit in the state court of Harris County, Texas. The lawsuits seek damages related to the alleged breaches of duty, unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement and waste of corporate assets. The damages sought include both compensatory and exemplary damages in an unspecified amount, along with various other forms of relief and an award of attorney fees, other costs, and expenses to the plaintiffs. All defendants have retained counsel, and on October 15, 2010, the three cases pending in the state court of Harris County, Texas were consolidated under the Kassamali case number and restyled as In re Parker Drilling Derivative Litigation. The case was briefly stayed and then the plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended petition on April 7, 2011. The parties have briefed issues related to whether the case may proceed as pleaded.
		On August 31, 2010, Douglas Freuler, a purported stockholder of the Company, filed a derivative action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas against our current directors, select officers, and the Company as a nominal defendant. The lawsuit was substantially similar to those filed in the state court of Harris County, Texas, and alleges breach of fiduciary duties to the Company related to the issues described above under “Customs Agent and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Investigation,” as well as abuse of control, gross mismanagement, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment. The damages sought included both compensatory and exemplary damages in an unspecified amount, along with various other forms of relief and an award of attorney fees, other costs, and expenses to the plaintiffs. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, and the motion was granted without prejudice on June 30, 2011. The plaintiff filed an amended complaint on July 20, 2011. The parties are currently briefing the Company’s August 31, 2011 motion to dismiss the amended complaint.
		Economic Sanctions Compliance
		We are subject to laws and regulations restricting our international operations, including activities involving restricted countries, organizations, entities and persons that have been identified as unlawful actors or that are subject to U.S. economic sanctions. Pursuant to an internal review, we have identified certain shipments of equipment and supplies that were routed through Iran as well as other activities, including drilling activities, which may have violated applicable U.S. laws and regulations. We have reviewed these shipments, transactions and drilling activities to determine whether the timing, nature and extent of such activities or other conduct may have given rise to violations of these laws and regulations, and we voluntarily disclosed the results of our review to the U.S. government. At this point, we are unable to predict whether the government will initiate an investigation or any proceedings against us or the ultimate outcome that may result from our voluntary disclosure. If U.S. enforcement authorities determine that we were not in compliance with export restrictions, U.S. economic sanctions or other laws and regulations that apply to our international operations, we may be subject to civil or criminal penalties and other remedial measures, which could have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.

		Kazakhstan Ministry of Finance Tax Audit
		On August 14, 2009, the Kazakhstan Branch (PKD Kazakhstan) of Parker Drilling’s subsidiary, Parker Drilling Company International Limited (PDCIL), received an Act of Tax Audit from the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan (MinFin) for the period January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2007. PKD Kazakhstan was assessed additional taxes in the amount of KZT 1.45 billion (approximately USD $9.7 million) and associated interest in the amount of KZT 700 million (approximately USD $4.7 million). The amounts assessed relate to corporate income taxes and interest in connection with the disallowance of the head office’s management and administrative expenses, loan interest and state duties, as well as Value Added Taxes (VAT) and interest in connection with VAT offset on debts classified as doubtful by MinFin, and for property taxes and interest in connection with Barge Rig 257 as a result of MinFin applying a lower rate of depreciation.
		On September 25, 2009, PKD Kazakhstan appealed the Act of Tax Audit with MinFin on the basis that PKD Kazakhstan was exercising its rights provided by the Convention between the Governments of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United States of America on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and Capital, as well as improper application of Kazakhstan Tax Code provisions.
		On January 13, 2010, PKD Kazakhstan received a response from MinFin to the appeal filed September 25, 2009. MinFin agreed with PKD Kazakhstan to remove the assessment related to property taxes and interest in connection with Barge Rig 257 which reduced the overall assessment by KZT 741 million (approximately USD $5.0 million). The residual assessment of KZT 959 million (approximately USD $6.5 million) of taxes and KZT 450 million (approximately USD $3 million) of associated interest remains outstanding.
		On March 1, 2010, PKD Kazakhstan filed a claim against the Tax Department, in the Special Inter-district Economic Court of Atyrau Oblast, seeking to invalidate the revised Tax Notification. On May 5, 2010, the court elected not to issue a ruling on the merits of the case on the basis of an alleged lack of standing. PKD Kazakhstan adjusted and re-filed its claim in June 2010.
		On August 17, 2010, the Special Inter-district Economic Court of Atyrau Oblast rendered a decision rejecting PKD Kazakhstan’s re-filed claim. PKD Kazakhstan filed on September 17, 2010 an appeal to the Atyrau Oblast Court. That appeal was heard by a single judge on October 27, 2010, at the conclusion of which the court announced its decision to let the lower court decision stand without amendment or cancellation.
		On November 18, 2010, PKD Kazakhstan filed an appeal to a three-judge panel of the Atyrau Oblast Court. On December 9, 2010, the court announced its decision to uphold the lower court decision and allow the revised Tax Notification to stand. As a result of the decision on December 9, 2010, PKD Kazakhstan had an obligation to pay the residual assessment. The amount due related to the tax assessment and applicable interest was approximately $11.3 million, plus an administrative penalty of approximately $3.2 million arising from the same alleged underpayment of taxes. PKD Kazakhstan paid these amounts in full prior to December 31, 2010 to avoid enforcement actions and additional interest while we pursue further challenges.
		PKD Kazakhstan continues to believe that it properly exercised its rights provided by the Convention and that MinFin improperly applied certain provisions of the Kazakhstan Tax Code. PKD Kazakhstan submitted a discretionary appeal to the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and on October 13, 2011 the Supreme Court verbally announced its decision to not accept and consider the merits of the appeal. PKD Kazakhstan is considering its remaining available options for relief under Kazakhstan law and the Convention.

10.		Recent Accounting Pronouncements
		Revenue Recognition — On January 1, 2011, we adopted an update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to existing guidance on revenue recognition for arrangements with multiple deliverables. This update allows companies to allocate consideration for qualified separate deliverables using estimated selling price for both delivered and undelivered items when vendor-specific objective evidence or third-party evidence is unavailable. It also requires additional disclosures on the nature of multiple element arrangements, the types of deliverables under the arrangements, the general timing of their delivery, and significant factors and estimates used to determine estimated selling prices. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2010. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, cash flows, or disclosures.

Comprehensive Income — In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” This update will increase the prominence of comprehensive income in the financial statements. It gives an entity the option to present the components of net income and comprehensive income in either a single continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive financial statements and eliminates the option to present other comprehensive income in the statement of changes in equity. This update will be effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2012. This update is not anticipated to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, cash flows, or disclosures.

Fair value measurements — Effective January 1, 2012, we will adopt the accounting standards update that changes the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. Some of the amendments included in this update are intended to clarify the applications of existing fair value measurement requirements. The update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. We do not expect that our adoption will have a material effect on the disclosures contained in our notes to the consolidated financial statements.

11.		Parent, Guarantor, Non-Guarantor Unaudited Consolidating Condensed Financial Statements
		Set forth on the following pages are the consolidating condensed financial statements of Parker Drilling. The Company’s 9.125% Notes are guaranteed by substantially all of the restricted subsidiaries of Parker Drilling. There are currently no restrictions on the ability of the restricted subsidiaries to transfer funds to Parker Drilling in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances. Parker Drilling is a holding company with no operations, other than through its subsidiaries. Separate financial statements for each guarantor company are not provided as the company complies with the exception to Rule 3-10(a)(1) of Regulation S-X, set forth in sub-paragraph (f) of such rule. All guarantor subsidiaries are owned 100 percent by the parent company, all guarantees are full and unconditional and all guarantees are joint and several.
		We are providing consolidating condensed financial information of the parent, Parker Drilling, the guarantor subsidiaries, and the non-guarantor subsidiaries as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. The consolidating condensed financial statements present investments in both consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting.

PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

		September 30, 2011
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	60,728			$	17,599			$	24,756			$	—			$	103,083
Accounts and notes receivable, net			3,770				86,944				284,419				(198,569	)			176,564
Rig materials and supplies			—				314				28,207				—				28,521
Deferred costs			—				—				4,377				—				4,377
Deferred income taxes			—				4,587				3,793				(31	)			8,349
Other tax assets			56,855				(19,795	)			4,961				—				42,021
Assets held for sale			—				—				5,287				—				5,287
Other current assets			788				5,985				7,674				(2,228	)			12,219
Total current assets			122,141				95,634				363,474				(200,828	)			380,421
Property, plant and equipment, net			79				619,775				252,511				1				872,366
Investment in subsidiaries and intercompany advances			1,104,058				(226,735	)			1,345,295				(2,222,618	)			—
Deferred income tax			25,728				(15,680	)			22,548				154				32,750
Other noncurrent assets			7,655				2,980				12,196				—				22,831
Total assets		$	1,259,661			$	475,974			$	1,996,024			$	(2,423,291	)		$	1,308,368
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt		$	144,224			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	144,224
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			65,314				91,909				185,703				(200,594	)			142,332
Accrued income taxes			(62	)			(34	)			5,413				—				5,317
Total current liabilities			209,476				91,875				191,116				(200,594	)			291,873
Long-term debt			343,000				—				—				—				343,000
Other long-term liabilities			8,098				8,583				15,564				—				32,245
Long-term deferred tax liability			3,295				—				5,310				—				8,605
Intercompany payables			62,583				43,657				111,659				(217,899	)			—
Contingencies			—				—				—				—				—
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock			19,488				18,049				43,003				(61,052	)			19,488
Capital in excess of par value			635,487				733,120				1,436,369				(2,169,489	)			635,487
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)			(21,766	)			(419,310	)			193,567				225,743				(21,766	)
Total controlling interest stockholders’ equity			633,209				331,859				1,672,939				(2,004,798	)			633,209
Noncontrolling interest			—				—				(564	)			—				(564	)
Total Equity			633,209				331,859				1,672,375				(2,004,798	)			632,645
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,259,661			$	475,974			$	1,996,024			$	(2,423,291	)		$	1,308,368

PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

		December 31, 2010
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	13,835			$	2,317			$	35,279			$	—			$	51,431
Accounts and notes receivable, net			1,179				99,734				215,650				(147,687	)			168,876
Rig materials and supplies			—				(1,655	)			27,182				—				25,527
Deferred costs			—				—				2,229				—				2,229
Deferred income taxes			8,981				297				—				—				9,278
Other tax assets			97,896				(62,678	)			11,211				—				46,429
Assets held for sale			—				—				5,287				—				5,287
Other current assets			557				41,564				30,129				(13,183	)			59,067
Total current assets			122,448				79,579				326,967				(160,870	)			368,124
Property, plant and equipment, net			79				538,005				278,063				—				816,147
Investment in subsidiaries and intercompany advances			996,018				499,987				1,310,792				(2,806,797	)			—
Deferred income tax			60,664				10,776				(10,424	)			—				61,016
Other noncurrent assets			11,538				3,766				17,077				(3,113	)			29,268
Total assets		$	1,190,747			$	1,132,113			$	1,922,475			$	(2,970,780	)		$	1,274,555
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current portion of long-term debt		$	12,000			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	12,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			55,257				338,626				160,316				(395,428	)			158,771
Accrued income taxes			609				93				3,790				—				4,492
Total current liabilities			67,866				338,719				164,106				(395,428	)			175,263
Long-term debt			460,862				—				—				—				460,862
Other long-term liabilities			7,762				7,610				12,131				2,690				30,193
Long-term deferred tax liability			3,361				21,958				(5,148	)			—				20,171
Intercompany payables			62,583				473,144				103,667				(639,394	)			—
Contingencies			—				—				—				—				—
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock			19,397				18,050				43,003				(61,053	)			19,397
Capital in excess of par value			630,409				733,120				1,436,338				(2,169,458	)			630,409
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)			(61,493	)			(460,488	)			168,625				291,863				(61,493	)
Total controlling interest stockholders’ equity			588,313				290,682				1,647,966				(1,938,648	)			588,313
Noncontrolling interest			—				—				(247	)			—				(247	)
Total Equity			588,313				290,682				1,647,719				(1,938,648	)			588,066
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,190,747			$	1,132,113			$	1,922,475			$	(2,970,780	)		$	1,274,555

PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

		Three months ended September 30, 2011
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
Total revenues		$	—			$	98,687			$	105,807			$	(27,905	)		$	176,589
Operating expenses			—				41,720				85,097				(27,905	)			98,912
Depreciation and amortization			—				16,124				11,457				—				27,581
Total operating gross margin			—				40,843				9,253				—				50,096
General and administration expense (1)			(45	)			(8,557	)			(158	)			—				(8,760	)
Gain on disposition of assets, net			—				233				390				—				623
Total operating income (loss)			(45	)			32,519				9,485				—				41,959
Other income and (expense):
Interest expense			(6,709	)			(35	)			(3,051	)			4,204				(5,591	)
Interest income			124				188				3,921				(4,204	)			29
Loss on fair value of derivative contracts			(49	)			—				—				—				(49	)
Other			—				(657	)			—				—				(657	)
Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries			25,361				—				—				(25,361	)			—
Total other income and (expense)			18,727				(504	)			870				(25,361	)			(6,268	)
Income (benefit) before income taxes			18,682				32,015				10,355				(25,361	)			35,691
Income tax expense (benefit):
Current			(14,091	)			10,840				5,751				—				2,500
Deferred			12,048				1,650				(1,156	)			—				12,542
Total income tax expense (benefit)			(2,043	)			12,490				4,595				—				15,042
Net income (loss)			20,725				19,525				5,760				(25,361	)			20,649
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest			—				—				(76	)			—				(76	)
Net (loss) attributable to controlling interest			20,725				19,525				5,836				(25,361	)			20,725

PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

		Three months ended September 30, 2010
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
Total revenues		$	—			$	99,731			$	114,981			$	(42,683	)		$	172,029
Operating expenses			—				64,561				107,804				(42,683	)			129,682
Depreciation and amortization			—				16,049				12,855				—				28,904
Total operating gross margin			—				19,121				(5,678	)			—				13,443
General and administration expense (1)			(37	)			(6,957	)			(70	)			—				(7,064	)
Gain on disposition of assets, net			—				56				1,120				—				1,176
Total operating income (loss)			(37	)			12,220				(4,628	)			—				7,555
Other income and (expense):
Interest expense			(7,403	)			(8,911	)			(4,358	)			14,281				(6,391	)
Interest income			10,492				149				3,685				(14,280	)			46
Loss on extinguishment of debt			—				—				—				—				—
Other			—				(11	)			79				—				68
Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries			(149	)			—				—				149				—
Total other income and (expense)			2,940				(8,773	)			(594	)			150				(6,277	)
Income (benefit) before income taxes			2,903				3,447				(5,222	)			150				1,278
Income tax expense (benefit):
Current			224				165				(3,493	)			—				(3,104	)
Deferred			2,187				1				1,702				—				3,890
Total income tax expense (benefit)			2,411				166				(1,791	)			—				786
Net income (loss)		$	492			$	3,281			$	(3,431	)		$	150			$	492

PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

		Nine months ended September 30, 2011
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
Total revenues		$	—			$	281,527			$	314,221			$	(90,168	)		$	505,580
Operating expenses			—				133,118				267,792				(90,168	)			310,742
Depreciation and amortization			—				46,721				35,790				—				82,511
Total operating gross margin			—				101,688				10,639				—				112,327
General and administration expense (1)			(173	)			(23,282	)			(287	)			—				(23,742	)
Gain on disposition of assets, net			—				1,137				856				—				1,993
Total operating income (loss)			(173	)			79,543				11,208				—				90,578
Other income and (expense):
Interest expense			(20,307	)			(17,854	)			(6,939	)			27,892				(17,208	)
Interest income			18,065				568				9,467				(27,892	)			208
Loss on fair value of derivative contracts			(186	)			—				—				—				(186	)
Other			—				(536	)			14				—				(522	)
Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries			66,120				—				—				(66,120	)			—
Total other income and (expense)			63,692				(17,822	)			2,542				(66,120	)			(17,708	)
Income (benefit) before income taxes			63,519				61,721				13,750				(66,120	)			72,870
Income tax expense (benefit):
Current			(21,973	)			20,608				14,974				—				13,609
Deferred			45,765				(65	)			(25,964	)			—				19,736
Total income tax expense (benefit)			23,792				20,543				(10,990	)			—				33,345
Net income (loss)			39,727				41,178				24,740				(66,120	)			39,525
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest			—				—				(202	)			—				(202	)
Net (loss) attributable to controlling interest		$	39,727			$	41,178			$	24,942			$	(66,120	)		$	39,727