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Vantage Drilling Company Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Fri. May 08, 2009; Posted: 07:01 AM
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HOUSTON, TX, May 08, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- VTG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Vantage Drilling Company ("Vantage") (NYSE Amex: VTG-U) (NYSE Amex: VTG) (NYSE Amex: VTG-WS) reports net income of $2.4 million or $0.03 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to net income of $1.2 million or $0.03 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

Paul Bragg, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "The first quarter of 2009 was another period of milestone achievement for Vantage. Our first rig, the Emerald Driller, commenced operations in early February with outstanding start up performance. We were able to book significant additions to our contractual backlog and to increase the fleet of high-specification assets under our management and control. Summarizing several important accomplishments are the following:

--  Emerald Driller operating in Thailand achieved 99% plus productive
    time in the quarter.
--  Launching of Aquamarine and Topaz Drillers.
--  Received notification of early June 2009 delivery of Sapphire Driller.
--  Signed $1.1 Billion 5-year contract for Platinum Explorer drillship.
--  Signed $1.6 Billion, 8-year contract for Titanium Explorer drillship.
--  Signed agreement to provide construction supervision, market and
    operate deepwater semi-submersibles."


Vantage will conduct a call at 11:00 AM Eastern Time on Friday, May 08, 2009 to discuss results and developments for the first quarter 2009. To access the conference call, U.S. callers may dial toll free (877) 723-9502 and international callers may dial (719) 325-4765. The pass code will be 4798745. Please call ten minutes ahead of time to ensure proper connection. A replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks following the call and can be accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112 for U.S. callers and (719) 457-0820 for international callers. The access code for the replay is 4798745.

Vantage, a Cayman Islands exempted company, is an offshore drilling contractor, with one Baker Marine Pacific Class 375 ultra-premium jackup drilling rig operating, and three such jackups and an ultra deepwater drillship, the Platinum Explorer, currently under development. Vantage is also providing management services to an affiliate for two other ultra-deepwater drillships and to Sea Dragon Offshore Limited for an ultra-deepwater semi-submersible.

The information above includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions identified above or as disclosed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements.

                         Vantage Drilling Company
                   Consolidated Statement of Operations
                 (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                (Unaudited)
                                                        Three Months Ended
                                                            March 31,
                                                        ------------------
                                                          2009      2008
                                                        --------  --------
Revenues
   Contract drilling services                           $  9,787  $     --
   Management fees                                         4,142        --
   Reimbursables                                             367        --
                                                        --------  --------
      Total revenues                                      14,296        --
                                                        --------  --------
Operating costs and expenses
   Operating costs                                         5,640        --
   General and administrative                              3,436       720
   Depreciation                                            1,656         6
                                                        --------  --------
      Total operating expenses                            10,732       726
                                                        --------  --------
Income (loss) from operations                              3,564      (726)
Other income (expense)
   Interest income                                             8     2,505
   Interest expense                                         (748)       --
   Other income                                               86        --
                                                        --------  --------
      Total other income (expense)                          (654)    2,505
                                                        --------  --------
Income before income taxes                                 2,910     1,779
Income tax provision                                         552       608
                                                        --------  --------
Net income                                              $  2,358  $  1,171
                                                        ========  ========
Earnings Per Share
   Basic                                                $   0.03  $   0.03
   Diluted                                              $   0.03  $   0.02
                         Vantage Drilling Company
                        Consolidated Balance Sheet
               (In thousands, except par value information)
                                                   March 31,   December 31,
                                                      2009         2008
                                                  -----------  -----------
                                                  (Unaudited)
                      ASSETS
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                       $    12,096  $    16,557
  Restricted cash                                       1,912        1,700
  Trade receivables, net                               12,872        3,186
  Inventory                                             3,016           --
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets             1,643        2,077
                                                  -----------  -----------
    Total current assets                               31,539       23,520
                                                  -----------  -----------
Property and equipment
  Property and equipment                              648,692      631,008
  Accumulated depreciation                             (1,767)        (112)
                                                  -----------  -----------
    Property and equipment, net                       646,925      630,896
                                                  -----------  -----------
  Other assets                                         18,707       10,867
                                                  -----------  -----------
Total assets                                      $   697,171  $   665,283
                                                  ===========  ===========
      LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
  Accounts payable                                $     5,810  $     3,827
  Accrued liabilities                                  18,815       14,766
  Short-term debt                                      14,775       11,239
  Current maturities of long-term debt                 13,410        6,000
                                                  -----------  -----------
    Total current liabilities                          52,810       35,832
                                                  -----------  -----------
Long-term debt                                        136,411      133,000
Commitments and contingencies                              --           --
Shareholders' equity
  Preferred shares, $0.001 par value, 1,000
   shares authorized; none issued or outstanding           --           --
  Ordinary shares, $0.001 par value, 400,000
   shares authorized; 81,226 and 75,708 shares
   issued and outstanding                                  81           76
Additional paid-in capital                            551,467      542,331
Accumulated deficit                                   (43,598)     (45,956)
                                                  -----------  -----------
    Total shareholders' equity                        507,950      496,451
                                                  -----------  -----------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity        $   697,171  $   665,283
                                                  ===========  ===========
                         Vantage Drilling Company
                   Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
                              (In thousands)
                                (Unaudited)
                                                        Three Months Ended
                                                            March 31,
                                                        ------------------
                                                          2009      2008
                                                        --------  --------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income                                              $  2,358  $  1,171
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 provided by (used in) operating activities:
   Depreciation expense                                    1,656         6
   Amortization of debt financing costs                      205        --
   Share-based compensation expense                        1,142        --
   Deferred income tax benefit                                --      (245)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
   Restricted cash                                          (212)     (500)
   Trade receivables, net                                 (9,686)       --
   Inventory                                              (3,016)       --
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets                 434        15
   Other assets                                              (45)       --
   Accounts payable                                        1,983        22
   Accrued liabilities                                     4,049       524
                                                        --------  --------
     Net cash provided by operating activities            (1,132)      993
                                                        --------  --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property and equipment                      (17,685)       (7)
Deferred acquisition costs                                    --       (92)
Restricted cash held in trust account                         --    (2,102)
                                                        --------  --------
     Net cash provided by (used in) investing
      activities                                         (17,685)   (2,201)
                                                        --------  --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from borrowings under credit agreement           10,821        --
Proceeds from notes payable-affiliates                     4,000        --
Repayment of notes payable                                  (465)       --
Advances from stockholders of OGIL                            --     2,000
Repayments of advances from stockholders of OGIL              --      (538)
                                                        --------  --------
     Net cash provided by financing activities            14,356     1,462
                                                        --------  --------
     Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
      equivalents                                         (4,461)      254
Cash and cash equivalents--beginning of period            16,557     1,263
                                                        --------  --------
Cash and cash equivalents--end of period                $ 12,096  $  1,517
                                                        ========  ========

Public & Investor Relations Contact:
Paul A. Bragg
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Vantage Drilling Company
(281) 404-4700


SOURCE: Vantage Drilling Company

 
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