USA: Dril-Quip Releases Results for First Quarter 2013

Dril-Quip, Inc. announced net income of $39.8 million, or $0.98 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2013, versus net income of $28.8 million, or $0.71 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2012.

The first quarter 2013 results were favorably impacted by an after-tax foreign exchange gain of $4.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, as compared to an after-tax foreign exchange loss of $1.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share during the first quarter of 2012. The first quarter 2013 results also include a $1.2 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, research and development tax credit resulting from the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.” Total revenues were $193.2 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2013 compared to $177.1 million for the same period in 2012, an increase of $16.1 million or approximately 9.1%. The increase in revenues resulted from increased product revenues of $10.8 million and increased service revenues of $5.3 million.

In addition, the Company announced that its backlog at March 31, 2013 was approximately $1,022 million, compared to its March 31, 2012 backlog of approximately $701 million and its December 31, 2012 backlog of approximately $881 million. Based on current market conditions and excluding any unusual or special charges, the Company expects its earnings per diluted share for the quarter ending June 30, 2013 to approximate $0.80 to $0.90. The Company also announced that its full-year 2013 earnings are anticipated to be in the range of $3.40 to $3.60, excluding any unusual or special charges.

Dril-Quip is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered offshore drilling and production equipment, which is well suited for use in deepwater, harsh environment and severe service applications.

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Press Release, May 06, 2013