EXHIBIT 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
November 17, 2009 | OTC BB: DPDW |
Deep Down Announces Third Quarter Results
HOUSTON, TX – November 17, 2009 – Deep Down, Inc. (OTCBB: DPDW) announced today unaudited results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.
Revenues for the third quarter of 2009 were $8.4 million, compared to $11.7 million for the third quarter of 2008, for a 28% decrease. The reduction in revenue over the same prior year period was a result of customers delaying future projects or slowing down many of their offshore and deepwater projects. Net loss for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, was $2.1 million as compared to net income of $1.6 million for the same period of 2008.
Gross profit decreased approximately $3.5 million to approximately $2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of approximately 62% compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. For the three months ended September 30, 2009, gross margins were negatively impacted by our large floatation order and by two other floatation orders, all which have incurred more costs than originally estimated. As such, gross margins decreased to 26 percent of revenue for the third quarter of 2009.
“Revenues in the third quarter improved by $2.2 million over the second quarter revenues while the loss before income taxes was lower by over $500,000 compared to the second quarter, and we expect operations to continue to improve during the fourth quarter,” commented Eugene L. Butler, Chief Financial Officer. “The cost containment program, which was commenced in the second quarter is continuing and beginning to have a positive effect on general and administrative expenses.”
About Deep Down, Inc.
Deep Down, Inc. is an oilfield services company serving the worldwide offshore exploration and production industry. Deep Down’s proven services and technological solutions include distribution system installation support and engineering services, umbilical terminations, loose-tube steel flying leads, distributed and drill riser buoyancy, ROVs and tooling, marine vessel automation, control, and ballast systems. Deep Down supports subsea engineering, installation, commissioning, and maintenance projects through specialized, highly experienced service teams and engineered technological solutions. The company’s primary focus is on more complex deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil production distribution system support services and technologies, used between the platform and the wellhead. Deep Down provides these services through its subsidiaries. More information about Deep Down is available at www.deepdowncorp.com, by contacting the company at (281) 517-5000, or ir@deepdowninc.com.
One of our most important responsibilities is to communicate with shareholders in an open and direct manner. Comments are based on current management expectations, and are considered "forward-looking statements," generally preceded by words such as "plans," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," or "intends." We cannot promise future returns. Our statements reflect our best judgment at the time they are issued, and we disclaim any obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements as the result of new information or future events. Deep Down urges investors to review the risks and uncertainties contained within its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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DEEP DOWN, INC. | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
(In thousands) | September 30, 2009 | December 31, 2008 | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,896 | $ | 2,495 | ||||
Restricted cash | - | 136 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 4,206 | 10,772 | ||||||
Inventory | 1,052 | 1,362 | ||||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 748 | 708 | ||||||
Deferred tax asset | 2,892 | 217 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 921 | 634 | ||||||
Total current assets | 13,715 | 16,324 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 20,088 | 13,799 | ||||||
Intangibles, net | 17,109 | 18,091 | ||||||
Goodwill | 14,966 | 15,024 | ||||||
Other assets, net | 1,126 | 458 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 67,004 | $ | 63,696 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 4,030 | $ | 4,319 | ||||
Lease Receivable | - | - | ||||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 3,252 | 2,315 | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 6,029 | 383 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 13,311 | 7,017 | ||||||
Long-term debt, net | 904 | 1,718 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 2,892 | 1,126 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 17,107 | 9,861 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 490,000 shares authorized, 180,451 | ||||||||
and 177,351 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 180 | 177 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 60,968 | 60,328 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (11,251 | ) | (6,670 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 49,897 | 53,835 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 67,004 | $ | 63,696 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Deep Down, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||
(In thousands except per share amounts) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Revenues | $ | 21,729 | $ | 25,852 | ||||
Cost of sales | 15,413 | 15,462 | ||||||
Gross profit | 6,316 | 10,390 | ||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Selling, general & administrative | 10,302 | 9,414 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,242 | 883 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 11,544 | 10,297 | ||||||
Operating income (loss) | (5,228 | ) | 93 | |||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||
Interest income | 9 | 103 | ||||||
Interest expense | (236 | ) | (3,484 | ) | ||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | - | (446 | ) | |||||
Other income | 15 | 6 | ||||||
Total other income (expense) | (212 | ) | (3,821 | ) | ||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (5,440 | ) | (3,728 | ) | ||||
Income tax (expense) benefit | 859 | 351 | ||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (4,581 | ) | $ | (3,377 | ) | ||
Income (loss) per share: | ||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | ||
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding | 176,276 | 131,744 | ||||||
Diluted | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | ||
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding | 176,276 | 131,744 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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DEEP DOWN, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||
(In thousands) | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (4,581 | ) | $ | (3,377 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
Interest income | - | (55 | ) | |||||
Non-cash amortization of debt discount | - | 1,817 | ||||||
Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs | - | 763 | ||||||
Share-based compensation | 643 | 424 | ||||||
Bad debt expense | 126 | 1,053 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,389 | 1,642 | ||||||
(Gain) loss on disposal of equipment | (21 | ) | 161 | |||||
Deferred taxes payable | (909 | ) | - | |||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | - | - | ||||||
Accounts receivable | 6,440 | 942 | ||||||
Inventory | 310 | (821 | ) | |||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | (40 | ) | (41 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (287 | ) | (453 | ) | ||||
Other assets | (112 | ) | - | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (289 | ) | (1,059 | ) | ||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 937 | 179 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 4,606 | 1,175 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Cash paid for acquisition of Flotation, net of cash acquired of $235 | - | (22,162 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from final settlement of acquisition of Flotation | 58 | - | ||||||
Cash paid for acquisition of Mako, net of expenses | - | (4,237 | ) | |||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (5,536 | ) | (2,564 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 53 | - | ||||||
Cash paid for capitalized software | (383 | ) | - | |||||
Purchase of investment | (150 | ) | - | |||||
Note receivable, net of repayments | (23 | ) | - | |||||
Restricted cash | 136 | 375 | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (5,845 | ) | (28,588 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of expenses | - | 37,060 | ||||||
Proceeds from sales-type lease | - | 587 | ||||||
Borrowings on long-term debt | 3,000 | 5,604 | ||||||
Repayments on long-term debt | (360 | ) | (12,889 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 2,640 | 30,362 | ||||||
Change in cash and equivalents | 1,401 | 2,949 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 2,495 | 2,206 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 3,896 | $ | 5,155 |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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