Operational and Financial Results
Revenue, Cost of Sales and Gross Operating Margin
Consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2019 was $94.3 million, a decrease of $3.0 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2018, driven by a decrease in product revenues of $0.6 million, services of $1.0 million and leasing of $1.5 million. Western Hemisphere revenue for the first quarter of 2019 decreased from the prior quarter by $6.4 million, or 11%, primarily driven by lower activity levels. Eastern Hemisphere revenue was consistent with the prior quarter. Asia-Pacific revenue increased sequentially by $3.6 million, or 30%, due primarily to increased product sales.
Cost of sales for the first quarter of 2019 was $69.4 million, a decrease of $4.1 million compared to the prior quarter. Gross operating margin for the first quarter of 2019 was 26.4%, an increase from 24.6% in the fourth quarter of 2018. The improved gross margin was mainly due to favorable product mix in both the U.S. and Asia-Pacific. These margins also reflect the Company’s new realignment of costs as a result of the restructuring and the early stages of the ongoing cost savings initiatives.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the first quarter of 2019 were $24.5 million, essentially flat with the fourth quarter of 2018. The flat quarter-over-quarter results are primarily due to the continued execution of the first phase of Dril-Quip’s restructuring initiative that was partially offset by employee compensation market adjustments.
Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow
For the first quarter of 2019, Dril-Quip reported a net loss of $6.1 million, or $0.17 loss per diluted share. During the quarter, the Company recorded restructuring charges totaling $2.4 million comprised of severance and implementation expenses associated with its cost savings initiatives.
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