HOUSTON, May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vantage Drilling International ("Vantage" or the “Company”) reported a net loss attributable to controlling interest of approximately $30.6 million or $2.33 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2020, based on the weighted average shares outstanding after the conversion of our convertible notes in December 2019, as compared to a net loss attributable to controlling interest of $47.9 million or $9.58 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

As of March 31, 2020, Vantage had approximately $210.5 million in cash, including $14.1 million of restricted cash, compared to $242.9 million in cash, including $11.0 million of restricted cash at December 31, 2019. Cash flows used in operating activities include $15.0 million paid in accordance with a settlement reached with Vantage Drilling Company, the Company's former parent company. The Company previously accrued $17.3 million as a potential liability and, therefore, recorded a gain of $2.3 million related to the settlement agreement included in “Other Income” in the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the three months ended March 31, 2020.  

Ihab Toma, CEO, commented. “Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19 and the resulting global economic crisis, I am very proud to report another quarter of excellent operational results, with seven of our eight assets working during the quarter and producing a revenue efficiency of 99%. During the quarter we successfully took redelivery of the Soehanah jack up rig after completion of its bareboat charter contract, completed project work required to achieve Vantage’s operational standards on the rig, and redeployed the rig under a drilling contract in Indonesia.  Unfortunately, we also recognize that uncertainties surrounding the containment of COVID-19, the resulting economic crisis and the oversupply of oil worldwide will present significant challenges to our industry.  However, with our healthy balance sheet and our proven agility in managing costs, we are well-positioned to navigate through these unprecedented times. Vantage remains focused on delivering stellar safety and operational excellence to our customers.”

Vantage, a Cayman Islands exempted company, is an offshore drilling contractor, with a fleet of three ultra-deepwater drillships and five premium jackup drilling rigs. Vantage's primary business is to contract drilling units, related equipment and work crews primarily on a dayrate basis to drill oil and natural gas wells globally for major, national and independent oil and natural gas companies. Vantage also provides construction supervision services and preservation management services for, and will operate and manage, drilling units owned by others.

The information above includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions identified above or as disclosed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Vantage disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Public & Investor Relations Contact:

     Thomas J. Cimino
     Chief Financial Officer
     Vantage Drilling International
     C/O Vantage Energy Services, Inc.
     777 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 800
     Houston, Texas 77056
    +1 (281) 404-4700

Vantage Drilling International
Consolidated Statement of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended March 31,
			2020				2019
Revenue
Contract drilling services		$	44,319			$	29,980
Reimbursables and other			7,137				4,575
Total revenue			51,456				34,555
Operating costs and expenses
Operating costs			48,555				38,542
General and administrative			7,170				8,668
Depreciation			18,016				18,533
Total operating costs and expenses			73,741				65,743
Loss from operations			(22,285	)			(31,188	)
Other income (expense)
Interest income			701				1,064
Interest expense and other financing charges			(8,420	)			(15,815	)
Other, net			2,355				182
Total other expense			(5,364	)			(14,569	)
Loss before income taxes			(27,649	)			(45,757	)
Income tax provision			2,921				2,147
Net loss			(30,570	)			(47,904	)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests			2				(14	)
Net loss attributable to shareholders		$	(30,572	)		$	(47,890	)
Loss per share
Basic and Diluted		$	(2.33	)		$	(9.58	)
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding, basic and diluted			13,115				5,000
Vantage Drilling International
Supplemental Operating Data
(Unaudited, in thousands, except percentages)
		Three Months Ended March 31,
			2020				2019
Operating costs and expenses
Jackups		$	21,474			$	17,806
Deepwater			20,039				15,815
Operations support			3,437				3,099
Reimbursables			3,605				1,822
		$	48,555			$	38,542
Utilization
Jackups			88.9	%			98.4	%
Deepwater			61.8	%			32.5	%

Vantage Drilling International
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(In thousands, except share and par value information)
(Unaudited)
		March 31, 2020				December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	196,348			$	231,947
Restricted cash			4,696				2,511
Trade receivables			66,877				46,504
Inventory			48,873				48,368
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			15,921				16,507
Total current assets			332,715				345,837
Property and equipment
Property and equipment			1,003,119				1,002,968
Accumulated depreciation			(299,833	)			(281,842	)
Property and equipment, net			703,286				721,126
Operating lease ROU assets			5,620				6,706
Other assets			17,165				17,068
Total assets		$	1,058,786			$	1,090,737
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	41,033			$	49,599
Other current liabilities			33,827				26,936
Total current liabilities			74,860				76,535
Long–term debt, net of discount and financing costs of $6,011 and $6,421, respectively			343,989				343,579
Other long-term liabilities			18,015				17,532
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Ordinary shares, $0.001 par value, 50 million shares authorized; 13,115,026 shares issued and outstanding, respectively			13				13
Additional paid-in capital			634,171				634,770
Accumulated earnings (deficit)			(13,508	)			17,064
Controlling interest shareholders' equity			620,676				651,847
Noncontrolling interests			1,246				1,244
Total equity			621,922				653,091
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	1,058,786			$	1,090,737

Vantage Drilling International
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended March 31,
			2020				2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss		$	(30,570	)		$	(47,904	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation expense			18,016				18,533
Amortization of debt financing costs			410				400
Amortization of debt discount			—				5,354
Amortization of contract value			—				1,556
PIK interest on the Convertible Notes			—				1,934
Share-based compensation expense			698				1,029
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)			102				(415	)
Loss on disposal of assets			—				62
Gain on settlement of restructuring agreement			(2,278	)			—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables			(20,373	)			1,198
Inventory			514				285
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			586				1,086
Other assets			1,877				1,252
Accounts payable			(6,288	)			2,995
Other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities			6,032				1,951
Net cash used in operating activities			(31,274	)			(10,684	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property and equipment			(1,196	)			(2,184	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(1,196	)			(2,184	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Contributions from holders of noncontrolling interests			—				122
Debt issuance costs			—				(437	)
Net cash used in financing activities			—				(315	)
Net decrease in unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents			(32,470	)			(13,183	)
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period			242,945				239,387
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents—end of period		$	210,475			$	226,204

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