UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 1997.
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 0-27732
DAWSON PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 74-2231546
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
112 E. Pecan Street, Suite 1000
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (210) 476-0420
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
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 and 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 X No
The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common
stock as of February 11, 1998: Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share-
11,154,877 shares.
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DAWSON PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Consolidated Balance Sheets -
March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1997 ................... 1
Consolidated Statements of Operations -
Three Months Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
and the Nine Months Ended December 31, 1997
and December 31,1996 ..................................... 2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
Nine Months Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 ............. 3
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements ..................................... 4
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS ......... 6
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ............................................... 9
SIGNATURE ................................................................ 10
EXHIBIT 11.1 -- Earnings Per Share Computations .......................... 11
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PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
DAWSON PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands)
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MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1997
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(unaudited)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ........................................................ $ 42,330 $ 37,845
Trade receivables, substantially all pledged (net of allowance
for doubtful accounts of $561 and $868, respectively) ........................ 30,914 45,181
Other receivables ................................................................ 674 1,204
Income taxes receivable .......................................................... 574 503
Prepaid expenses and other ....................................................... 444 1,206
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Total current assets ................................................... 74,936 85,939
Net property and equipment ............................................................ 145,641 148,430
Goodwill and other assets ............................................................. 53,159 53,366
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Total assets ........................................................... $ 273,736 $ 287,735
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable ................................................................. $ 9,606 $ 6,298
Accrued liabilities .............................................................. 8,622 11,849
Current portion of long-term debt ................................................ 623 1,526
Current portion of obligations under capital leases .............................. 39 721
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Total current liabilities .............................................. 18,890 20,394
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Long-term debt, net of current portion ................................................ 3,167 2,667
Obligations under capital leases, net of current portion .............................. 140 2,201
Senior notes .......................................................................... 140,000 140,000
Deferred income taxes ................................................................. 5,321 9,644
Shareholders' equity :
Preferred stock, no par value, 560,600 shares authorized, none
issued and outstanding ....................................................... -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value, 20,560,600 shares authorized,
11,126,285 and 11,154,277 issued and outstanding, respectively................ 111 139
Paid-in capital ................................................................... 96,858 97,345
Retained earnings ................................................................. 9,391 15,487
Notes receivable from officers .................................................... (142) (142)
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Total shareholders' equity ............................................. 106,218 112,829
Commitments and contingencies
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity ............................. $ 273,736 $ 287,735
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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DAWSON PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1997 1996 1997
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REVENUES ...................................................... $ 22,455 $ 55,410 $ 56,267 $ 169,999
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COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Operating ................................................ 14,582 38,004 36,864 118,168
General and administrative ............................... 3,013 5,907 8,094 18,263
Depreciation and amortization ............................ 1,969 5,231 4,845 15,575
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Total costs and expenses ....................... 19,564 49,142 49,803 152,006
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Operating income ............................. 2,891 6,268 6,464 17,993
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OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES:
Interest expense ......................................... 296 3,389 592 10,062
Other expense (income), net .............................. (105) (418) (357) (1,661)
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Total other income and expenses ................ 191 2,971 235 8,401
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Income before income taxes .................................... 2,700 3,297 6,229 9,592
Provision for income taxes .................................... 1,150 1,154 2,504 3,497
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Net income .................................................... $ 1,550 $ 2,143 $ 3,725 $ 6,095
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic .................................................... $ 0.24 $ 0.19 $ 0.58 $ 0.55
Diluted .................................................. $ 0.24 $ 0.19 $ 0.57 $ 0.54
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT
SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic .................................................... 6,391 11,129 6,391 11,127
Diluted .................................................. 6,548 11,464 6,517 11,387
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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DAWSON PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
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NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1997
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income ................................................................ $ 3,725 $ 6,095
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH
PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Depreciation and amortization ............................................. 4,845 15,575
Allowance for doubtful accounts ........................................... 116 307
(Gain) loss on sale of assets ............................................. 109 (44)
Increase in deferred income taxes ......................................... 2,036 3,364
Increase in receivables ................................................... (3,652) (13,921)
Increase in prepaid expense and other ..................................... (152) (1,199)
Decrease in other assets .................................................. 12 13
Increase(decrease) in accounts payable .................................... 215 (3,307)
Increase in accrued expenses .............................................. 77 3,204
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Net cash provided by operating activities ................................. 7,331 10,087
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisitions .............................................................. (13,305) (4,766)
Additions to property and equipment ....................................... (3,870) (9,458)
Proceeds from sales of property ........................................... 72 124
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Net cash used in investing activities ..................................... (17,103) (14,100)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Long-term borrowings ...................................................... 7,261 --
Payments on long-term debt ................................................ (771) (260)
Capital lease payments .................................................... (1,462) (226)
Exercise of common stock options and warrants ............................. 64 14
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Net cash provided (used) in finance activities ............................ 5,092 (472)
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Net decrease in cash ...................................................... (4,680) (4,485)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the period ............................................................. 13,863 42,330
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period ........................ $ 9,183 $ 37,845
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
CASH PAID FOR:
Interest ....................................................... $ 563 $ 6,220
Income taxes ................................................... 576 1,743
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:
Assets acquired under capital lease ........................................ 1,052 2,969
Note issued to seller in acquisition ....................................... 1,750 500
Common stock issued to seller in acquisition ............................... -- 500
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
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PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION
DAWSON PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. GENERAL
The unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein have
been prepared without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to such
rules and regulations. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should
be read in conjunction with Dawson Production Services, Inc. (the "Company's")
audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 1997.
The unaudited consolidated financial information included herein
reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which
are necessary, in the opinion of management, for a fair presentation of the
Company's financial position or results of operations for the interim periods
presented. The interim information contained herein is not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
2. ACQUISITIONS
Effective December 23, 1997 the Company acquired all of the issued
and outstanding stock of Bobby's Hot Oil Service, Inc., Tubing Testers Corp. and
Alamo Tubing Testers Corp. all headquartered in Perryton, Texas. The aggregate
purchase price of approximately $4.9 million consisted of $3.9 million in cash,
$.5 million in two subordinated notes to the selling shareholders and $.5
million in common stock of the Company. Goodwill recognized on this transaction
amounted to $2.7 million which is being amortized over a twenty-year period.
3. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in
the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate
disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the
Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.
4. RECLASSIFICATION
Certain amounts, as previously presented, have been reclassified to
conform with the current period consolidated financial statement presentation.
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5. EARNINGS PER SHARE
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share (FAS
128)," which establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings per
share. The Company has adopted this Standard for the period ended December 31,
1997. Prior period amounts have been recalculated to conform with the reporting
requirements of FAS 128.
Basic earnings per share is computed by deducting preferred dividends
from net income in order to determine net income attributable to common
shareholders. This amount is then divided by the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share dilution is determined by
dividing net income plus tax effected convertible debt interest by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the year after giving effect
for dilutive potential common shares arising from stock options, convertible
debt, and/or preferred stock assumed converted to common stock.
The computation of shares used in diluted earnings per share is as
follows:
Three Months Nine Months
Ended Decenber 31, Ended December 31,
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1996 1997 1996 1997
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Weighted average outstanding
common shares .................... 6,391 11,129 6,391 11,127
Effect of dilutive securities-stock
option ........................... 157 335 126 260
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Shares used in earnings per
share computation ................ 6,548 11,464 6,517 11,387
6. NEW PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement No.130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" which is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 1997. This new pronouncement establishes
standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its
components in a full set of general purpose financial statements. Under the
provisions of Statement No.130, all revenue, expenses, gains and losses
recognized during the period are included in income, regardless of whether they
are considered to be results of operations of the period. Items rcquired by
accounting standards to be reported as direct adjustments to paid-in-capital,
retained earnings or other non-income equity accounts are not to be included as
components of comprehensive income. The Company plans to adopt the provisions of
Statement No.130 effective with the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1998.
Also, effective for periods beginning aftcr December 15, 1997, the FASB
issued Statement No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and
Related Information". This statement establishes standards for the way that
public companies report information about operating segments in annual financial
statements as well as interim financial reports. It also establishes standards
for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major
customers. Operating segments are components of an enterprise about which
separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the
chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in
assessing performance. The Company plans to adopt the provisions of Statement
No. 131 effective with the fiscal year beginning April 1,1998.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Information
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements
other than statement of historical information provided herein are
forward-looking and may contain information about financial results, economic
conditions, trends and known uncertainties. The Company cautions the reader that
actual results could differ materially from those expected by the Company
depending on the outcome of certain factors, including without limitation (i)
fluctuations in the price of oil and natural gas, competition, operating risk,
acquisition risk, liquidity and capital requirements and the effect of
government and environmental regulations and (ii) adverse changes in the market
for the Company's services. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The
Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any
revisions to these forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect
events or circumstances after the date hereon, including without limitation,
changes in the Company's business strategy or planned capital expenditures, or
to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Results of Operations - Quarters Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
Revenues. Revenues were $55.4 million in the quarter ended December 31,
1997, a 147% increase compared with revenues of $22.5 million in the quarter
ended December 31, 1996. Compared to the same period in 1996, revenues in the
quarter ended December 31, 1997 increased by 359%, 17% and 21% in workover,
liquid and production services, respectively. The increase in revenues is
primarily attributable to the various acquisitions made since December 31, 1996.
The Taylor Acquisition occurred in July 1996, (the addition of 66 vacuum
trucks), the Pride Acquisition in February 1997 added 407 workover rigs and the
Mobley Acquisition in January 1997 added 33 vacuum trucks.
Operating Costs. Operating costs for the quarter ended December 31, 1997
were $38.0 million, an increase of 161% from $14.6 million for the quarter ended
December 31, 1996. This increase was due primarily to the Pride and Taylor
Acquisitions. Operating costs as a percent of revenue increased to 69% for the
quarter ended December 31, 1997 as compared to 65% for the quarter ended
December 31, 1996. In the quarter ended December 31, 1997, the Company recorded
an accrual for a fuel tax refund. This accrual was approximately $.4 million of
which approximately $.1 million related to prior year refund. The fuel tax
accrual is pursuant to a study being performed in the liquid service locations
which has resulted in an increase in the amount of nontaxable mileage use
pertaining to the liquid services.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses for
the quarter ended December 31, 1997 were $5.9 million, an increase of 96% from
$3.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 1996. This increase was due
primarily to the higher general and administrative expenses associated with the
Pride and Taylor Acquisitions, which significantly increased the Company's fixed
cost base with the addition of 29 new yard locations. As a percentage of
revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 11% for the quarter
ended December 31, 1997, compared to 13% for the quarter ended December 31,
1996.
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Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense for the
quarter ended December 31, 1997 was $5.2 million, an increase of 166% from $2.0
million for the quarter ended December 31, 1996. This increase was due to a
substantial increase in the Company's asset base resulting from the Pride and
Taylor Acquisitions.
Interest Expense. Interest expense in the third quarter of 1997 was $3.4
million compared to $0.3 million in the third quarter of 1996. This increase is
substantially due to the $140.0 million senior notes incurred in the Debt
Offering in February 1997.
Net Income. For the quarter ended December 31, 1997, the Company had net
income of $2.1 million, a 38% increase in earnings over the $1.6 million for the
quarter ended December 30, 1996. The increase in earnings is attributed to the
Pride and Taylor Acquisitions, offset by the increased interest expense
associated with the Debt Offering in February 1997.
Results of Operations - Nine Months Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
Revenues. Revenues were $170.0 million for the nine months ended December
31, 1997, a 202% increase compared with revenues of $56.2 million for the nine
months ended December 31, 1996. Compared to the same period in 1996, revenues
for the nine months ended December 31, 1997 increased by 397%, 54% and 67% in
workover, liquid and production services, respectively. The increase in revenues
is primarily attributable to the various acquisitions made since December 31,
1996. The Taylor Acquisition added 66 vacuum trucks, the Pride Acquisition added
407 workover rigs and the Mobley Acquisition added 33 vacuum trucks.
Operating Costs. Operating costs for the nine months ended December 31, 1997
were $118.2 million, an increase of 221% from $36.9 million for the nine months
ended December 31, 1996. This increase was due primarily to the Pride and Taylor
Acquisitions. Operating costs as a percent of revenue increased to 70% for the
nine months ended December 31, 1997 as compared to 66% for the nine months ended
December 31, 1996.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses for
the nine months ended December 31, 1997 were $18.3 million, an increase of 126%
from $8.1 million for the nine months ended December 31, 1996. This increase was
due primarily to the higher general and administrative expenses associated with
the Pride and Taylor Acquisitions, which significantly increased the Company's
fixed cost base with the addition of 29 new yard locations. As a percentage of
revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 9% for the nine
months ended December 31, 1997, compared to 14% for the nine months ended
December 31, 1996.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense for the
nine months ended December 31, 1997 was $15.6 million, an increase of 221% from
$4.8 million for the nine months ended December 31, 1996. This increase was due
to a substantial increase in the Company's asset base resulting from the Pride
and Taylor Acquisitions.
Interest Expense. Interest expense in the nine months ended December 31,
1997 was $10.1 million compared to $0.6 million for the nine months ended
December 31, 1996. This increase is substantially due to the $140.0 million
senior notes incurred in the Debt Offering in February 1997.
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Net Income. For the nine months ended December 31, 1997, the Company had net
income of $6.1 million, a 64% increase in earnings over the $3.7 million for the
nine months ended December 31, 1996. The increase in earnings is attributed to
the Pride and Taylor Acquisitions, offset by the increased interest expense
associated with the Debt Offering in February 1997.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows. The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $37.8 million at
December 31, 1997 compared to $42.3 million at March 31, 1997. Working capital
was $65.5 million and $56.0 million at December 31, 1997 and March 31, 1997,
respectively. The Company used $14.1 million for investing activities for the
nine months ended December 31, 1997, primarily for capital expenditures. The
Company used a net $17.1 million for investing activities for the nine months
ended December 31, 1996, primarily for acquisitions. The Company anticipates
that fiscal 1998 capital expenditures will consist of approximately $15.1
million for improvements to its existing equipment and expanding capital
additions. Acquisitions of additional assets and businesses are expected to
continue to be an important part of the Company's strategy for growth. The
Company would, under certain circumstances, need to obtain additional financing
to fund such acquisitions. If the Company is unable to locate suitable
acquisitions or to obtain financing on acceptable terms, the Company's growth
will be adversely affected. While the Company believes it will be able to
negotiate favorable acquisitions and financing, there can be no assurance that
this will be the case.
In regards to acquisitions, in January 1998, the Company acquired the assets
of a well servicing company in Louisiana which included six workover rigs. The
aggregate purchase price was $12.8 million.
Credit Facilities and Long-term Debt. The Company has available a bank line
of credit to finance temporary working capital requirements and to support the
issuance of letters of credit. The maximum availability is the lesser of (i)
$50.0 million or (ii) a calculated amount based on a percentage of accounts
receivable meeting a certain criteria. This line of credit is secured by a first
lien security interest on the Company's accounts receivable. Borrowings under
this line of credit mature on February 20, 1999. The Company had not drawn
against the Working Line as of December 31, 1997, but has used the line to
secure letters of credit totaling $0.6 million related to its worker's
compensation insurance program.
Inflation
Inflation has not had a significant impact on the Company's operations to
date.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See note 3 herein to the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial
Statements.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
No matters have been submitted to a vote of security holders during the
quarter ended December 31, 1997.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
a. 11.1- Earnings per share computations.
b. Reports on Form 8-K
The Company has not filed any reports on Form 8-K for the quarter
ended December 31, 1997.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
DAWSON PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ P. MARK STARK
P. Mark Stark
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 13, 1997
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DAWSON PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC. Exhibit 11.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE COMPUTATIONS
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Basic Earnings Per Share
Net Income ....................................................... $1,550 $ 2,143 $3,725 $ 6,095
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Shares used in earnings per share computations ................... 6,391 11,129 6,391 11,127
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Earnings per share ............................................... $ 0.24 $ 0.19 $ 0.58 $ 0.55
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Diluted Earnings Per Share
Net Income ....................................................... $1,550 $ 2,143 $3,725 $ 6,095
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Shares used in earnings per share computation .................... 6,548 11,464 6,517 11,387
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Earnings per share ............................................... $ 0.24 $ 0.19 $ 0.57 $ 0.54
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COMPUTATION OF SHARES USED IN EARNINGS PER SHARE
COMPUTATIONS-BASIC
Weighted average outstanding common shares ....................... 6,391 11,129 6,391 11,127
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COMPUTATION OF SHARES USED IN EARNINGS PER SHARE
COMPUTATIONS-DILUTED
Weighted average outstanding common shares ....................... 6,391 11,129 6,391 11,127
Effect of dilutive securities -- stock options.................... 157 335 126 260
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Shares used in earnings per share computation .................... 6,548 11,464 6,517 11,387
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