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HOUSTON, July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: SPN) today announced net income of $68.6 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, on revenue of $1,159.7 million for the second quarter of 2013.

These results compare with the second quarter of 2012 net income from continuing operations of $142.8 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, and net income of $141.9 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, on revenue of $1,243.3 million.

For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company recorded net income of $132.3 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, on revenue of $2,295.2 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recorded net income from continuing operations of $213.0 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, and net income of $195.8 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, on revenue of $2,210.2 million.

David Dunlap, President and CEO of the Company, commented, "As previously announced, our decision to relocate pressure pumping equipment coupled with a slowdown in Mexico and weather in North Dakota impacted our results.  However, this was partially offset by some underlying positives during the quarter including improved profit margins, increasing Gulf of Mexico activity and execution of our international growth strategy.

"We were able to slightly increase profit margins for the second consecutive quarter in the Onshore Completions and Workover segment despite downtime in pressure pumping related to equipment relocation and downtime for most services impacted by poor weather in North Dakota. This was achieved by our disciplined approach of maintaining margins rather than growing market share.

"Gulf of Mexico activity has increased at a rapid pace relative to last year with increases coming across our three business segments with operations in the Gulf. Our Gulf of Mexico revenue for the first six months of 2013 increased 34% over the first six months of 2012. Drilling Products and Services segment revenue in the first half of 2013 has increased 30% over the first half of 2012 due to increased deepwater drilling activity.  In addition, our Subsea and Technical Solutions segment revenue in the Gulf is 29% higher as a result of a robust market for completion tools and products.

Finally, our international revenue for the first six months of 2013 has increased 13% over the first half of 2012 as growth plans in Brazil, Colombia and Argentina collectively performed as anticipated and in some cases, ahead of schedule."

Second Quarter 2013 Geographic Breakdown

U.S. land market revenue was approximately $723.3 million in the second quarter of 2013, as compared with $883.0 million in the second quarter of 2012 and $732.8 million in the first quarter of 2013. Gulf of Mexico revenue was approximately $225.1 million, as compared with $170.8 million in the second quarter of 2012 and $208.0 million in the first quarter of 2013. International revenue was approximately $211.3 million, as compared with $189.5 million in the second quarter of 2012 and $194.7 million in the first quarter of 2013.

Drilling Products and Services Segment

Drilling Products and Services segment revenue was $205.4 million, a 4% increase from second quarter 2012 revenue of $198.2 million and a 6% increase from first quarter 2013 revenue of $194.0 million.

The primary factor driving the higher sequential revenue in this segment was a 12% increase in international market revenue to $56.1 million due to increased rentals of premium drill pipe in Asia Pacific and accommodations in Latin America. Gulf of Mexico market revenue increased 8% sequentially to $75.3 million due to increased rentals of premium drill pipe. U.S. land market revenue was unchanged at $74.0 million, as increased demand for bottom hole assemblies and accommodations were offset by a decrease in rentals of premium drill pipe.

Onshore Completion and Workover Services Segment

Onshore Completion and Workover Services segment revenue in the second quarter was $398.2 million, a 16% decrease from second quarter 2012 revenue of $475.4 million, and a 7% decrease from first quarter 2013 revenue of $426.0 million. Virtually all of the revenue in this segment is generated from U.S. land market areas.

On a sequential basis, revenue declined in pressure pumping due to the relocation of equipment from North Texas to other regions, where the equipment is currently working. Poor weather in North Dakota curtailed activity for pressure pumping, well service rigs and fluid management.

Income from operations as a percentage of revenue was 11.8% as compared with 11.7% in the first quarter of 2013, resulting from increased service intensity in pressure pumping.

Production Services Segment

Production Services segment revenue was $369.1 million, an 11% decrease from second quarter 2012 revenue of $413.7 million and a small increase from first quarter 2013 revenue of $367.4 million.

U.S. land market revenue increased 7% sequentially to $231.2 million, primarily due to increased demand for remedial pumping services and snubbing services. International revenue decreased 13% sequentially to $84.4 million primarily due to lower coiled tubing activity in Mexico and lower demand for snubbing services in the Asia Pacific market area. These were partially offset by increases in cementing activity and cased hole wireline services in Latin America. Gulf of Mexico revenue was slightly lower sequentially at $53.6 million with increases in coiled tubing and cased hole wireline services offset by decreases in pressure control tools.

Subsea and Technical Solutions Segment

Subsea and Technical Solutions segment revenue was $187.0 million, a 20% increase from second quarter 2012 revenue of $156.1 million and a 26% increase from first quarter 2013 revenue of $148.1 million.

International revenue increased 48% sequentially to $70.9 million due to a seasonal increase in subsea construction and in sales of completions tools in Asia Pacific. Gulf of Mexico market revenue increased 14% sequentially to $96.2 million due to increased demand for plug and abandonment services and completion tools. U.S. land market revenue increased 23% sequentially to $19.9 million primarily related to increases in completion tools.

2013 Earnings Guidance Update

The Company's earnings per share guidance for 2013 has narrowed to a range of $1.75 to $1.95. The prior range was $1.85 to $2.35. In addition, the Company has lowered its capital spending guidance for 2013 to a range of $600 million to $650 million.

Dunlap commented, "The changes to our earnings guidance reflect our belief that completions and production-related services activity in the U.S. will not change materially during the last half of 2013. We have adjusted our capital spending plans downward by lowering capital expenditures in the U.S. We don't believe this reduction will inhibit our long-term market position.

"We are on pace to achieve and quite possibly exceed our Gulf of Mexico growth target. Internationally, we are pleased with the pace of growth for our production-related services in South America and downhole drilling tools in several regions."

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, July 30, 2013.  The call can be accessed from the Company's website at www.superiorenergy.com, or by telephone at 480-629-9692.  For those who cannot listen to the live call, a telephonic replay will be available through August 13, 2013 and may be accessed by calling 303-590-3030 and using the pass code 4627650#. An archive of the webcast will be available after the call for a period of 60 days at www.superiorenergy.com.

Superior Energy Services, Inc. serves the drilling, completion and production-related needs of oil and gas companies worldwide through its brand name drilling products and its integrated completion and well intervention services and tools, supported by an engineering staff who plan and design solutions for customers.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections or strategies for the future, may be "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections and strategies reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.  Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the cyclical nature and volatility of the oil and gas industry, including the level of exploration, production and development activity and the volatility of oil and gas prices; risks associated with the uncertainty of macroeconomic and business conditions worldwide; the effect of regulatory programs and environmental matters on our performance, including the risk that future changes in the regulation of hydraulic fracturing could reduce or eliminate demand for our pressure pumping services; risks associated with business growth outpacing the capabilities of the Company's infrastructure and workforce;; risks associated with the integration of the Completion Production Services Inc.'s operations; changes in competitive factors affecting our operations; political, economic and other risks and uncertainties associated with international operations; the lingering impact on exploration and production activities in the U.S. coastal waters following the Deepwater Horizon incident; the impact that unfavorable or unusual weather conditions could have on the Company's operations; the potential shortage of skilled workers; the Company's dependence on certain customers; the risks inherent in long-term fixed-price contracts; operating hazards, including the significant possibility of accidents resulting in personal injury or death, property damage or environmental damage; and other material factors that are described in detail in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as subsequently updated by the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Investors are cautioned that many of the assumptions on which the Company's forward-looking statements are based are likely to change after such forward-looking statements are made, including for example the market prices of oil and natural gas and regulations affecting oil and gas operations, which the Company cannot control or anticipate. Further, the Company may make changes to its business plans that could or will affect its results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any of its forward-looking statements and the Company does not intend to update its forward-looking statements more frequently than quarterly, notwithstanding any changes in its assumptions, changes in its business plans, its actual experience, or other changes. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David Dunlap, President and CEO, (713) 654-2200;
Robert Taylor, CFO or Greg Rosenstein, EVP of Corporate Development, (504) 587-7374

SOURCE Superior Energy Services, Inc.