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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2011
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Transition Period From to
Commission File No. 001-34404
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY
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Texas
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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75-0970548
(I.R.S. Employer
identification No.) |
508 West Wall, Suite 800, Midland, Texas 79701
(Principal Executive Office)
Telephone Number: 432-684-3000
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer þ
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Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Smaller reporting company o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrants classes of common stock,
as of the latest practicable date.
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Title of Each Class
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Outstanding at May 10, 2011 |
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Common Stock, $.33 1/3 par value
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7,918,989 shares |
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY
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Certification of CEO Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) |
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Certification of CFO Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) |
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Certification of CEO Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) |
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Certification of CFO Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) |
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EX-31.1 |
EX-31.2 |
EX-32.1 |
EX-32.2 |
2
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Six Months Ended March 31, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Operating revenues |
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$ |
78,337,000 |
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$ |
48,585,000 |
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$ |
150,990,000 |
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$ |
84,915,000 |
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Operating costs: |
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Operating expenses |
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73,733,000 |
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44,428,000 |
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139,893,000 |
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79,147,000 |
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General and administrative |
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3,414,000 |
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1,792,000 |
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5,592,000 |
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3,646,000 |
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Depreciation |
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7,735,000 |
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6,695,000 |
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14,867,000 |
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13,172,000 |
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84,882,000 |
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52,915,000 |
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160,352,000 |
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95,965,000 |
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Loss from operations |
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(6,545,000 |
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(4,330,000 |
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(9,362,000 |
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(11,050,000 |
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Other income: |
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Interest income |
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6,000 |
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28,000 |
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31,000 |
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58,000 |
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Other income |
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23,000 |
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95,000 |
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582,000 |
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97,000 |
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Loss before income tax |
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(6,516,000 |
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(4,207,000 |
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(8,749,000 |
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(10,895,000 |
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Income tax benefit |
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1,659,000 |
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1,501,000 |
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2,225,000 |
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3,973,000 |
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Net loss |
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(4,857,000 |
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(2,706,000 |
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(6,524,000 |
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(6,922,000 |
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Basic loss per common share |
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(0.62 |
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(0.35 |
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(0.84 |
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(0.89 |
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Diluted loss per common share |
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(0.62 |
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(0.35 |
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(0.84 |
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(0.89 |
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Weighted average equivalent common shares outstanding |
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7,797,361 |
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7,779,256 |
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7,793,836 |
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7,775,483 |
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Weighted
average equivalent common shares outstanding-assuming dilution |
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7,797,361 |
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7,779,256 |
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7,793,836 |
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7,775,483 |
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See accompanying notes to the financial statements (unaudited).
3
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY
BALANCE SHEETS
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March 31, |
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September 30, |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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13,602,000 |
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29,675,000 |
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Short-term investments |
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5,500,000 |
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20,012,000 |
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Accounts
receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $155,000 and
$639,000 at March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively |
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68,704,000 |
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57,726,000 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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11,951,000 |
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7,856,000 |
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Current deferred tax asset |
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1,795,000 |
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1,764,000 |
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Total current assets |
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101,552,000 |
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117,033,000 |
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Property, plant and equipment |
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280,511,000 |
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248,943,000 |
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Less accumulated depreciation |
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(141,449,000 |
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(130,900,000 |
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Net property, plant and equipment |
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139,062,000 |
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118,043,000 |
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Total assets |
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240,614,000 |
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$ |
235,076,000 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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19,748,000 |
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14,274,000 |
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Accrued liabilities: |
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Payroll costs and other taxes |
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4,231,000 |
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3,625,000 |
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Other |
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8,426,000 |
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7,963,000 |
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Deferred revenue |
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3,994,000 |
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204,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
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36,399,000 |
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26,066,000 |
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Deferred tax liability |
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19,188,000 |
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18,785,000 |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred
stock-par value $1.00 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding |
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Common
stock-par value $.33 1/3 per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized,
7,918,989 and 7,902,106 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively |
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2,640,000 |
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2,634,000 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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91,730,000 |
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90,406,000 |
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Other comprehensive income, net of tax |
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4,000 |
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Retained earnings |
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90,657,000 |
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97,181,000 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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185,027,000 |
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190,225,000 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
240,614,000 |
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$ |
235,076,000 |
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See accompanying notes to the financial statements (unaudited).
4
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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Six Months Ended March 31, |
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2011 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(6,524,000 |
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(6,922,000 |
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Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
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14,867,000 |
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13,172,000 |
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Noncash compensation |
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1,041,000 |
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840,000 |
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Deferred income tax expense |
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375,000 |
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486,000 |
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Provision for bad debts |
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213,000 |
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156,000 |
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Other |
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(361,000 |
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(273,000 |
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Change in current assets and liabilities: |
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Increase in accounts receivable |
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(11,949,000 |
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(14,059,000 |
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(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets |
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(4,195,000 |
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676,000 |
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Increase in accounts payable |
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4,763,000 |
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9,490,000 |
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Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities |
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1,069,000 |
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(338,000 |
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Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue |
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3,790,000 |
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(718,000 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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3,089,000 |
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2,510,000 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Capital
expenditures, net of noncash capital additions summarized below in noncash investing activities |
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(35,340,000 |
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(15,220,000 |
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Acquisition of short-term investments |
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(2,500,000 |
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(9,971,000 |
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Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments |
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17,000,000 |
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5,000,000 |
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Proceeds from disposal of assets |
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623,000 |
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6,000 |
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Partial proceeds on fire insurance claim |
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758,000 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(19,459,000 |
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(20,185,000 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
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297,000 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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297,000 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(16,073,000 |
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(17,675,000 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
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29,675,000 |
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36,792,000 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD |
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$ |
13,602,000 |
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$ |
19,117,000 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
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Cash paid during the period for income taxes |
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8,000 |
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$ |
121,000 |
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Cash received during the period for income taxes |
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$ |
202,000 |
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$ |
6,000,000 |
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NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Accrued purchases of property and equipment |
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$ |
711,000 |
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$ |
438,000 |
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Equipment purchase through asset trade in |
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$ |
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$ |
2,170,000 |
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Unrealized (loss) gain on investments |
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$ |
(1,000 |
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$ |
37,000 |
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See accompanying notes to the financial statements (unaudited).
5
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Founded in 1952, the Company acquires and processes 2-D, 3-D and multi-component seismic data
for its clients, ranging from major oil and gas companies to independent oil and gas operators as
well as providers of multi-client data libraries.
2. OPINION OF MANAGEMENT
Although the information furnished is unaudited, in the opinion of management of the Company,
the accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring
accruals, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. The results of
operations for the three months and the six months ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted
in this Form 10-Q report pursuant to certain rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the SEC). These financial statements should be read with the financial statements and
notes included in the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of the Companys financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires that certain assumptions and estimates be made that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Because of the use of
assumptions and estimates inherent in the reporting process, actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Concentrations of Credit Risk. Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to
concentrations of credit risk at any given time may consist of cash and cash equivalents, money
market funds and overnight investment accounts, short-term investments, trade and other receivables
and other current assets. At March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, the Company had deposits with
domestic banks in excess of federally insured limits. Management believes the credit risk
associated with these deposits is minimal. Money market funds seek to preserve the value of the
investment, but it is possible to lose money investing in these funds. The Company invests funds
overnight under a repurchase agreement with its bank which is collateralized by securities of the
United States Federal agencies. The Company generally invests in short-term U.S. Treasury
Securities. However, the Company currently also has funds invested in Certificates of Deposit. The
Company believes all of its investments are of high credit quality. The Companys sales are to
clients whose activities relate to oil and natural gas exploration and production. The Company
generally extends unsecured credit to these clients; therefore, collection of receivables may be
affected by the economy surrounding the oil and natural gas industry or other economic conditions.
The Company closely monitors extensions of credit and may negotiate payment terms that mitigate
risk.
Revenue Recognition. Services are provided under cancelable service contracts. These contracts
are either turnkey or term agreements. Under both types of agreements, the Company recognizes
revenues when revenue is realizable and services have been performed. Services are defined as the
commencement of data acquisition or processing operations. Revenues are considered realizable when
earned according to the terms of the service contracts. Under turnkey agreements, revenue is
recognized on a per unit of data acquired rate as services are performed. Under term agreements,
revenue is recognized on a per unit of time worked rate as services are performed. In the case of a
cancelled service contract, revenue is recognized and the customer is billed for services performed
up to the date of cancellation.
The Company receives reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses under the terms of the
service contracts. Amounts billed to clients are recorded in revenue at the gross amount including
out-of-pocket expenses that are reimbursed by the client.
In some instances, customers are billed in advance of the services performed. In those cases,
the Company recognizes the liability as deferred revenue. As services are performed, those amounts
are reversed and recognized as revenue.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Management prepares its allowance for doubtful accounts
receivable based on its review of past-due accounts, its past experience of historical write-offs
and its current client base. While the collectability of outstanding client invoices is continually
assessed, the inherent volatility of the energy industrys business cycle can cause swift and
unpredictable changes in the financial stability of the Companys clients.
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Impairment of Long-lived Assets. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when triggering
events occur suggesting deterioration in the assets recoverability or fair value. Recognition of
an impairment charge is required if future expected undiscounted net cash flows are insufficient to
recover the carrying value of the assets and the fair value of the assets is below the carrying
value of the assets. Managements forecast of future cash flows used to perform impairment analysis
includes estimates of future revenues and expenses based on the Companys anticipated future
results while considering anticipated future oil and natural gas prices which is fundamental in
assessing demand for the Companys services. If the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the
estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows, the Company measures the amount of possible
impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to their fair value.
Depreciable Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment. Property, plant and equipment are
capitalized at historical cost and depreciated over the useful lives of the assets. Managements
estimation of useful lives is based on circumstances that exist in the seismic industry and
information available at the time of the purchase of the assets. As circumstances change and new
information becomes available, these estimates could change.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method. When assets are retired or otherwise
disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the balance sheet, and
any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the results of operations for the period.
Tax Accounting. The Company accounts for income taxes by recognizing amounts of taxes payable
or refundable for the current year and an asset and liability approach in recognizing the amount of
deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences of events that have been
recognized in the Companys financial statements or tax returns. Management determines deferred
taxes by identifying the types and amounts of existing temporary differences, measuring the total
deferred tax asset or liability using the applicable tax rate in effect for the year in which those
temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates
of deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the year of an enacted rate
change. The deferred tax asset is reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on available evidence,
it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Managements methodology for recording income taxes requires judgment regarding assumptions and the
use of estimates, including determining the effective tax rate and the valuation of deferred tax
assets, which can create variances between actual results and estimates and could have a material
impact on the Companys provision or benefit for income taxes.
Stock-Based Compensation. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation awards, including
stock options and restricted stock, using the fair value method and recognizes compensation cost,
net of forfeitures, in its financial statements. The Company records compensation expense as
operating or general and administrative expense as appropriate in the Statements of Operations on a
straight-line basis over the vesting period of the related stock options or restricted stock
awards.
Subsequent Events. The Company
evaluates subsequent events through the date when the
financial statements are issued in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The
Company considers its financial statements issued when they are widely distributed to users, such
as through filing them with the SEC.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
None.
3. SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
The components of the Companys short-term investments for March 31, 2011 and September 30,
2010 are as follows:
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
As of March 31, 2011 (in 000s) |
|
|
|
Amortized |
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
Estimated Fair |
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|
|
Cost |
|
|
Gains |
|
|
Losses |
|
|
Value |
|
Short-term investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Treasury bills |
|
$ |
5,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
5,000 |
|
Certificates of deposit |
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
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$ |
5,500 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
5,500 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of September 30, 2010 (in 000s) |
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|
|
Amortized |
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
Unrealized |
|
|
Estimated Fair |
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
Gains |
|
|
Losses |
|
|
Value |
|
Short-term investments: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Treasury bills |
|
$ |
14,991 |
|
|
$ |
2 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
14,993 |
|
FDIC guaranteed bonds |
|
|
5,015 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
20,006 |
|
|
$ |
6 |
(a) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
20,012 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income reflected on the Balance Sheet reflects unrealized
gains and losses net of the tax effect of approximately $2,000. |
The Companys existing short-term investments have contractual maturities ranging from April
2011 to May 2011. These investments have been classified as available-for-sale.
4. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
At March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, the Companys financial instruments included cash
and cash equivalents, short-term investments, trade and other receivables, other current assets,
accounts payable and other current liabilities. Due to the short-term maturities of cash and cash
equivalents, trade and other receivables, other current assets, accounts payable and other current
liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate fair value at the respective balance sheet dates.
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring
basis, including short-term investments.
The fair value measurements of these short-term investments were determined using the
following inputs:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of March 31, 2011 (in 000s) |
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using: |
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|
|
|
|
|
Quoted Prices in |
|
|
Significant Other |
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Active Markets for |
|
|
Observable |
|
|
Unobservable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Identical Assets |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
(Level 1) |
|
|
(Level 2) |
|
|
(Level 3) |
|
Short-term investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Treasury bills |
|
$ |
5,000 |
|
|
$ |
5,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Certificates of deposit |
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
5,500 |
|
|
$ |
5,500 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of September 30, 2010 (in 000s) |
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted Prices in |
|
|
Significant Other |
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Active Markets for |
|
|
Observable |
|
|
Unobservable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Identical Assets |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
(Level 1) |
|
|
(Level 2) |
|
|
(Level 3) |
|
Short-term investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Treasury bills |
|
$ |
14,993 |
|
|
$ |
14,993 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
FDIC guaranteed bonds |
|
|
5,019 |
|
|
|
5,019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
20,012 |
|
|
$ |
20,012 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments in U.S. Treasury bills and notes and FDIC guaranteed bonds classified as
available-for-sale are measured using unadjusted quoted market prices (Level 1) at the reporting
date.
5. DEBT
The Companys revolving line of credit loan agreement is with Western National Bank. The
agreement permits the Company to borrow, repay and reborrow, from time to time until June 2, 2011,
up to $20.0 million based on the borrowing base calculation as defined in the agreement. The
Companys obligations under this agreement are secured by a security interest in its accounts
receivable, equipment and related collateral. Interest on the facility accrues at an annual rate
equal to either the 30-day London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), plus two and one-quarter
percent or the Prime Rate, minus three-quarters percent as the Company directs monthly, subject to
an interest rate floor of 4%. Interest on the outstanding amount under the loan agreement is
payable
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monthly. The loan agreement contains customary covenants for credit facilities of this type,
including limitations on disposition of assets, mergers and reorganizations. The Company is also
obligated to meet certain financial covenants under the loan agreement, including maintaining
specified ratios with respect to cash flow coverage, current assets and liabilities and debt to
tangible net worth. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of March 31, 2011 and May
9, 2011. The Company has not utilized the line of credit loan agreement during the current fiscal
year or the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010. The Company is currently discussing renewal of
the revolving line of credit loan agreement with Western National Bank.
6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On October 4, 2010, a fire in Eastern Wyoming burned a remote area in which one of the
Companys data acquisition crews was operating. The fire destroyed approximately $35,000 net book
value of the Companys equipment, all of which was covered by the Companys liability insurance,
net of the deductible. As a result of the loss of equipment in the fire, the Company also lost data
worth approximately $103,000. This data loss was also covered by the Companys liability insurance,
net of the deductible. In addition to the loss of equipment and data, a number of landowners in the
fire area suffered damage to their grazing lands, livestock, fences and other improvements. The
estimated cost to repair fence damages is approximately $600,000, and the Company believes such
amounts will be covered by insurance. The insurance company is coordinating all other exposures as
a result of the fire, and the Company believes its coverage will be adequate for this purpose. In
December 2010, the Company received insurance proceeds for equipment and data losses sustained by
the Company during the fire and for the Companys debris pick-up costs.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2010, the Company settled its claim with a client that
had filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in 2009. As part of the
settlement, the Company received a cash settlement and ownership in the data gathered on behalf of
the client. As of December 31, 2010, there were no outstanding account receivables with this
client. The Company capitalized the fair value of the data received and adjusted its allowance for
doubtful accounts to reflect the reduction in estimated exposures.
From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary
course of business. Although the Company cannot predict the outcomes of any such legal proceedings,
management believes that the resolution of pending legal actions will not have a material adverse
effect on the Companys financial condition, results of operations or liquidity as the Company
believes it is adequately indemnified and insured.
The Company experiences contractual disputes with its clients from time to time regarding the
payment of invoices or other matters. While the Company seeks to minimize these disputes and
maintain good relations with its clients, the Company has in the past, and may in the future,
experience disputes that could affect its revenues and results of operations in any period.
The Company has non-cancelable operating leases for office space in Midland, Houston, Denver,
Oklahoma City, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania and Lyon Township, Michigan.
The following table summarizes payments due in specific periods related to the Companys
contractual obligations with initial terms exceeding one year as of March 31, 2011.
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|
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|
|
Payments Due by Period (in 000s) |
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|
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|
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Within |
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
After |
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|
|
Total |
|
|
1 Year |
|
|
1-3 Years |
|
|
3-5 Years |
|
|
5 Years |
|
Operating lease obligations |
|
$ |
1,721 |
|
|
$ |
649 |
|
|
$ |
625 |
|
|
$ |
447 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Some of the Companys operating leases contain predetermined fixed increases of the minimum
rental rate during the initial lease term. For these leases, the Company recognizes the related
expense on a straight-line basis and records the difference between the amount charged to expense
and the rent paid as deferred rent. Rental expense under the Companys operating leases with
initial terms exceeding one year was $179,000 and $146,000 for the three months ended March 31,
2011 and 2010, respectively, and $359,000 and $292,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2011 and
2010, respectively.
As of March 31, 2011 and September 30, 2010, the Company had unused letters of credit totaling
$3,580,000. The Companys letters of credit principally back obligations associated with the
Companys self-insured retention on workers compensation claims.
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7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has evaluated events subsequent to the balance sheet date (March 31, 2011) through
the issue date of this Form 10-Q and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that require
recognition in the Financial Statements or disclosure in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
8. NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss for the period by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is
computed by dividing the net loss for the period by the weighted average number of common shares
and common share equivalents outstanding during the period.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per common share.
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|
|
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|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
NUMERATOR: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss and numerator for basic and
diluted net loss per common
share-income available to common
shareholders |
|
$ |
(4,857,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,706,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,524,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,922,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DENOMINATOR: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for basic net loss per
common share-weighted average common
shares |
|
|
7,797,361 |
|
|
|
7,779,256 |
|
|
|
7,793,836 |
|
|
|
7,775,483 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities-employee
stock options and restricted stock
grants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator for diluted net loss per
common share-adjusted weighted average
common shares and assumed conversions |
|
|
7,797,361 |
|
|
|
7,779,256 |
|
|
|
7,793,836 |
|
|
|
7,775,483 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per common share |
|
$ |
(0.62 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.35 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.84 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.89 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per common share-assuming dilution |
|
$ |
(0.62 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.35 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.84 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.89 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company had a net loss in the three months and the six months ended March 31, 2011 and
2010. Therefore, the denominator for diluted loss per common share is the same as the denominator
for basic loss per common share.
The following weighted average numbers of certain securities have been excluded from the
calculation of diluted net loss per common share, as their effects would be anti-dilutive.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
Stock options |
|
|
141,199 |
|
|
|
152,000 |
|
|
|
145,702 |
|
|
|
152,000 |
|
Restricted stock |
|
|
116,150 |
|
|
|
38,500 |
|
|
|
119,081 |
|
|
|
39,423 |
|
9. PENDING ACQUISITION
On March 20, 2011, the Company, 6446 Acquisition Corp., a Texas corporation and a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company (Merger Sub), and TGC Industries, Inc., a Texas corporation (TGC),
entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the Merger Agreement), pursuant to which Merger Sub
will merge with and into TGC, with TGC continuing after the merger as the surviving entity and a
wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
The Merger Agreement has been approved by both companies boards of directors. Under the
terms of the Merger Agreement, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval and other customary
conditions, at the effective time of the merger, TGC shareholders will receive 0.188 shares of the
Companys common stock for every one share of TGC common stock they hold, provided that the average
of the volume weighted average price of the Companys common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market
during the ten consecutive trading days ending on the second business day prior to the date of the
shareholders meetings of the Company and TGC to be called for the purpose of approving the
transaction is equal to or greater than $32.54 but less than or equal to $52.54. In the
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event that the average of the volume weighted average price of Dawsons common stock is
outside of that range, then the parties, at their respective option, shall be entitled to terminate
the transaction following good faith negotiations to determine a modified, mutually acceptable
exchange ratio.
The parties have made customary representations and warranties and agreed to customary
covenants in the Merger Agreement. In addition, the Company and TGC have each agreed to certain
pre-closing covenants in the Merger Agreement, including, among other things, covenants that the
Company and TGC will, and TGC will cause its subsidiaries to, during the period between the date of
the Merger Agreement and the effective time of the merger, conduct their business only in the
ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and that the Company and TGC will not
engage in certain types of transactions without the consent of the other during such period.
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Company has agreed to take all necessary actions to
cause, as of the effective time of the merger, its Board of Directors to include as Company
directors Wayne A. Whitener and Allen T. McInnes, each of whom is currently a TGC director.
At the closing of the transaction, it is anticipated that the Company will issue approximately
3.7 million shares in exchange for the approximately 19.6 million shares of TGC common stock
outstanding. Upon completion of the transaction, the Company will have approximately 11.7 million
shares outstanding, with current Company shareholders owning approximately 68% of the combined
company and current TGC shareholders owning approximately 32%.
In connection with the Merger Agreement, certain of TGCs executive officers and directors and
their affiliates who own, in the aggregate, 28.73% of the currently outstanding shares of TGC
common stock have entered into voting agreements with the Company. Pursuant to and subject to the
terms of those voting agreements, those directors and executive officers and their respective
affiliates have agreed, among other things, to vote their shares of TGC common stock in favor of
approval of the Merger Agreement at the TGC special meeting to be held to approve the Merger
Agreement.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Companys financial statements
and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Form 10-Q that relate to
forecasts, estimates or other expectations regarding future events, including without limitation,
statements under Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations regarding technological advancements and our financial position, business strategy and
plans and objectives of our management for future operations, may be deemed to be forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. When used in this Form 10-Q, words such as anticipate,
believe, estimate, expect, intend, and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our
management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the
beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to
management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking
statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to the volatility of oil and
natural gas prices, disruptions in the global economy, dependence upon energy industry spending,
delays, reductions or cancellations of service contracts, high fixed costs of operations, weather
interruptions, inability to obtain land access rights of way, industry competition, limited number
of customers, credit risk related to our customers, asset impairments, the availability of capital
resources, operational disruptions and our proposed acquisition of TGC. A discussion of these
factors, including risks and uncertainties, is set forth under Risk Factors in our annual report
on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2010, in Risk Factors in this Form 10-Q and in our
other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These
forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject
to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of
operations, growth strategies and liquidity. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking
statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their
entirety by this paragraph. We assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.
Overview
We are the leading provider of onshore seismic data acquisition services in the lower 48
states of the United States as measured by the number of active data acquisition crews.
Substantially all of our revenues are derived from the seismic data acquisition services we provide
to our clients, mainly domestic oil and natural gas companies. Demand for our services depends upon
the level of spending by these companies for exploration, production, development and field
management activities, which depends, in part, on oil and natural gas prices. Significant
fluctuations in domestic oil and natural gas exploration activities and commodity prices have
affected the demand for our services and our results of operations in years past, and such
fluctuations continue today to be the single most important factor affecting our business and
results of operations.
Beginning in August 2008, the prices of oil and especially natural gas declined significantly
from historic highs due to reduced demand from the global economic slowdown. During 2009, many
domestic oil and natural gas companies reduced their capital expenditures due to the decrease in
market prices and disruptions in the credit markets. These factors led to a severe reduction in
demand for our services and in our industry during 2009 as well as downward pressure on the prices
we charge our customers for our services. In order to better align our crew capacity with reduced
demand, we reduced the number of data acquisition crews we operated from sixteen in January 2009 to
nine as of October 2009. Due to the reductions in the number of our active data acquisition crews
and lower utilization rates for our remaining operating crews, we experienced a reduction in
operating revenues and, to a lesser extent, in operating costs during calendar 2009 and into
calendar 2010.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2010, we began to experience an increase in demand for our
services, particularly in the oil basins. In response to this demand increase, we redeployed three
seismic data acquisition crews in fiscal 2010, bringing our crew count to twelve active crews. With
demand continuing to increase during the first part of fiscal 2011, we have seen an increase in
requests for proposals. While the seismic data acquisition market in the lower 48 United States remains
very competitive, which continues to put pressure on the prices we charge for our services
during 2011, we have experienced modest improvements in pricing and contract terms. In
light of continuing market challenges, we are maintaining our focus on containing costs and
maintaining our financial strength.
Although our clients may cancel their service contracts on short notice, our current order
book is at it highest level since 2008 and reflects commitment levels sufficient to maintain
operation of our twelve data acquisition crews through the Fall of 2011.
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While our revenues are mainly affected by the level of client demand for our services, our
revenues are also affected by the pricing for our services that we negotiate with our clients and
the productivity of our data acquisition crews. Crew productivity can be impacted by factors such
as crew downtime related to inclement weather, delays in acquiring land access permits, crew
repositioning or equipment failure, whether we enter into turnkey or day rate contracts with our
clients, the number and size of crews and the number of recording channels per crew. Consequently,
our efforts to negotiate favorable contract terms in our supplemental service agreements, to
mitigate access permit delays and to improve overall crew productivity and configuration may
contribute to growth in our revenues. During fiscal 2010 and into fiscal 2011, most of our client
contracts have been turnkey contracts. The percentage of revenues derived from turnkey contracts
has grown in the past few years from approximately half of our revenues in fiscal 2008 to in excess
of seventy percent of our revenues during fiscal 2010 and in the first half of fiscal 2011. While
turnkey contracts allow us to capitalize on improved crew productivity, we also bear more risks
related to weather and crew downtime.
Over time we have experienced
continued increases in recording channel capacity on a per crew
or project basis. This increase in channel count demand is driven by client needs and is necessary
in order to produce higher resolution images, increase crew efficiencies and undertake larger scale
projects. Due to the increase in demand for higher channel counts, we
have continued our investment
in additional channels. In response to project-based channel requirements, we routinely deploy a
variable number of channels on a variable number of crews in an effort to maximize asset
utilization and meet client needs. We believe we will realize the benefit of increased channel
counts and flexibility of deployment in increased crew efficiencies, higher revenues and margins.
In recent months, we have purchased and leased a significant number of cable-less recording
equipment. We have utilized this equipment as sole recording systems and in conjunction with our
cable-based systems. As a result of the introduction of cable-less
recording systems, we have realized
increased crew efficiencies and increased revenue on projects using this equipment. We
believe we will experience continued demand for cable-less recording systems in the future.
Equipment and key personnel from crews taken out of service
continue to be redeployed on remaining crews as needed or otherwise remain available for rapid
expansion of crew count as demand and market conditions dictate in the future.
While the markets for oil and natural gas have been very volatile and are likely to continue
to be so in the future, and we can make no assurances as to future levels of domestic exploration
or commodity prices, we believe opportunities exist for us to enhance our market position by
responding to our clients continuing desire for higher resolution subsurface images. If economic
conditions were to worsen, our clients were to reduce their capital expenditures, or if there were
a significant sustained drop in oil and natural gas prices, it would result in diminished demand
for our seismic services, could cause continued downward pressure on the prices we charge and would
affect our results of operations. The services we are currently providing are balanced between
clients seeking oil and natural gas. In recent years, we have experienced periods in which the
services we provided were primarily for clients seeking oil and other periods in which our clients
were primarily seeking natural gas.
Fiscal 2011 Second Quarter Highlights
Our second quarter results were affected by a number of factors, including adverse weather
conditions, unusually high third-party charges related to the use of third-party services in areas
of limited access, the deployment into the field of new equipment and the previously announced
entry into a merger transaction with TGC, as further discussed in Pending Acquisition below.
Adverse weather conditions from early January through mid-March severely impacted crew
operations and overall revenues, and caused higher than normal equipment damage, which resulted in
higher repair expenses. Severe snowfall in the Northeastern region of the country forced delays on
several projects resulting in unanticipated and costly crew downtime and moves.
We continue to experience high third-party charges related to the use of helicopter support
services, specialized survey technologies and dynamite energy sources
in survey areas with limited
access. The Company believes these third-party charges, which are reimbursed by the client, will
remain high while the Company operates in difficult terrain, particularly in the Eastern United
States.
In addition,
during the second quarter, we replaced existing recording systems with newly
acquired cable-less OYO GSR systems on two large in-process projects due to operational issues. In
January 2011, we replaced a cable-based system on an in-process project in East Texas with 10,000
OYO GSR single-channel units. In March 2011, we replaced another cable-based system also on an
in-process project in South Texas with 10,200 OYO GSR units recently obtained under a lease
agreement. The transition from cable-based systems to the new OYO GSR systems negatively affected crew
productivity and revenue on both the East Texas and South Texas projects. Since the completion of
the transition, however, productivity and efficiency on the two crews has steadily improved while
overall crew expense has decreased with the exception of the additional OYO lease expense incurred.
Under the terms of the lease
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agreement, we have the option to purchase the leased OYO GSR equipment with a significant
portion of the lease cost applied to the purchase price. The existing cable-based recording systems
which were replaced by the new OYO equipment have been redeployed on existing crews and on two
additional contingent recording crews in order to meet client needs on several projects previously
delayed due to permit or weather-related issues. The length of time the two contingent crews remain
in operation will be determined by demand levels and channel count requirements company-wide.
Pending Acquisition
On March 20, 2011, the Company, Merger Sub and TGC entered into the Merger Agreement, pursuant
to which Merger Sub will merge with and into TGC, with TGC continuing after the merger as the
surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
The Merger Agreement has been approved by both companies boards of directors. Under the terms
of the Merger Agreement, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval and other customary
conditions, at the effective time of the merger, TGC shareholders will receive 0.188 shares of the
Companys common stock for every one share of TGC common stock they hold, provided that the average
of the volume weighted average price of the Companys common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market
during the ten consecutive trading days ending on the second business day prior to the date of the
shareholders meetings of the Company and TGC to be called for the purpose of approving the
transaction is equal to or greater than $32.54 but less than or equal to $52.54. In the event that
the average of the volume weighted average price of Dawsons common stock is outside of that range,
then the parties, at their respective option, shall be entitled to terminate the transaction
following good faith negotiations to determine a modified, mutually acceptable exchange ratio.
The parties have made customary representations and warranties and agreed to customary
covenants in the Merger Agreement. In addition, the Company and TGC have each agreed to certain
pre-closing covenants in the Merger Agreement, including, among other things, covenants that the
Company and TGC will, and TGC will cause its subsidiaries to, during the period between the date of
the Merger Agreement and the effective time of the merger, conduct their business only in the
ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and that the Company and TGC will not
engage in certain types of transactions without the consent of the other during such period.
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Company has agreed to take all necessary actions to
cause, as of the effective time of the merger, its Board of Directors to include as Company
directors Messrs. Whitener and McInnes, each of whom is currently a TGC director.
At the closing of the transaction, it is anticipated that the Company will issue approximately
3.7 million shares in exchange for the approximately 19.6 million shares of TGC common stock
outstanding. Upon completion of the transaction, the Company will have approximately 11.7 million
shares outstanding, with current Company shareholders owning approximately 68% of the combined
company and current TGC shareholders owning approximately 32%.
In connection with the Merger Agreement, certain of TGCs executive officers and directors and
their affiliates who own, in the aggregate, 28.73% of the currently outstanding shares of TGC
common stock have entered into voting agreements with the Company. Pursuant to and subject to the
terms of those voting agreements, those directors and executive officers and their respective
affiliates have agreed, among other things, to vote their shares of TGC common stock in favor of
approval of the Merger Agreement at the TGC special meeting to be held to approve the Merger
Agreement.
Results of Operations
Operating Revenues. Our operating revenues for the first six months of fiscal 2011 increased
78% to $150,990,000 from $84,915,000 for the first six months of fiscal 2010. For the three months
ended March 31, 2011, operating revenues totaled $78,337,000 as compared to $48,585,000 for the
same period of fiscal 2009, a 61% increase. The revenue increase for the fiscal 2011 periods
is primarily the result of the previously announced redeployment of three data acquisition
crews during fiscal 2010, unusually high third-party charges related to the use of helicopter
support services, specialized survey technologies and dynamite energy sources, increasing channel
count per crew, improved utilization rates on some existing crews and two contingent crews being
utilized in 2011, offset by difficult weather and permit conditions. The increased level of the
third-party charges is driven by our continued operations in areas with limited access. We are
reimbursed for these charges by our clients.
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Operating Costs. Operating expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2011 totaled
$139,893,000 as compared to $79,147,000 for the same period of fiscal 2010, an increase of 77%.
Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2011 increased 66% to $73,733,000 as
compared to $44,428,000 for the same period of fiscal 2010. The increase for the six months ended
March 31, 2011 compared to the six months ended March 31, 2010 was primarily due to the addition of
field personnel and other expenses associated with operating the three additional data acquisition
crews redeployed during fiscal 2010 and the two contingent crews in 2011, unusually high reimbursable
expenses, along with an overall increase in operating activity during the period. As discussed
above, reimbursed expenses have a similar impact on operating costs.
General and administrative expenses were 3.7% of revenues in the first six months of fiscal
2011, as compared to 4.3% of revenues in the same period of fiscal 2010. For the quarter ended
March 31, 2011, general and administrative expenses were 4.4% of revenues as compared to 3.7% of
revenues in the same period of 2010. The ratio of general and administrative expenses to revenue
decreased in the first six months of fiscal 2011 compared to the same period of fiscal 2010 due to
the substantial increase in revenues between the two periods which outpaced the increase in general
and administrative expenses over the same period. The dollar amount of general and administrative
expenses increased to $3,414,000 during the second quarter of fiscal 2011 from $1,792,000 during
the second quarter of fiscal 2010 and to $5,592,000 during the six months ended March 31, 2011 from
$3,646,000 during the six months ended March 31, 2010. These dollar increases reflect our
increased level of administrative costs, primarily related to employee costs as a result of our
increased revenues and operational activity in fiscal 2011 as well as transaction costs of $956,000
associated with the proposed transaction with TGC.
Depreciation for the six months ended March 31, 2011 totaled $14,867,000 compared to
$13,172,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2010. We recognized $7,735,000 of depreciation
expense in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 as compared to $6,695,000 in the comparable quarter of
fiscal 2010. The increases in depreciation expense in both the six month and three month periods
were the result of the large capital expenditures we made during fiscal 2010 and larger capital
expenditures we have made to date in fiscal 2011. Our depreciation expense is expected to increase
during fiscal 2011 reflecting our higher capital expenditures during
fiscal 2010 and to date in
fiscal 2011.
Our total operating costs for the first six months of fiscal 2011 were $160,352,000, an
increase of 67% from the first six months of fiscal 2010. For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, our
operating expenses were $84,882,000 representing a 60% increase from the comparable quarter of
fiscal 2010. These increases in the first six months and for the second quarter were primarily due
to the factors described above.
Taxes. Income tax benefit was $2,225,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2011 compared to
income tax benefit of $3,973,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2010. Income tax benefit was
$1,659,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to income tax benefit of $1,501,000
for the three months ended March 31, 2010. The effective tax rates for the income tax provision for
the six months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 were approximately 25.4% and 36.5%, respectively. Our
effective tax rates differ from the statutory federal rate of 35.0% for certain items, such as
state and local taxes, non-deductible expenses, expenses related to share-based compensation that
were not expected to result in a tax deduction and changes in reserves for uncertain tax positions.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Introduction. Our principal sources of cash are amounts earned from the seismic data
acquisition services we provide to our clients. Our principal uses of cash are the amounts used to
provide these services, including expenses related to our operations and acquiring new equipment.
Accordingly, our cash position depends (as do our revenues) on the level of demand for our
services. Historically, cash generated from our operations along with cash reserves and short-term
borrowings from commercial banks have been sufficient to fund our working capital requirements, and
to some extent, our capital expenditures. The Merger Agreement we have entered into with TGC in
some cases limits our rights to make capital expenditures or to increase our debt obligations
without the consent of TGC. As a practical matter, we do not believe that these limitations will
have an impact on the way we do business, finance our expenditures or make capital investments. For
more information on our Merger Agreement, see Pending Acquisition above.
Cash Flows. Net cash provided by operating activities was $3,089,000 for the first six months
of fiscal 2011 and $2,510,000 for the first six months of fiscal 2010. Despite the increase in
operating activities and revenues between periods, both fiscal periods operating results have been
negatively affected by reduced margins on our services resulting from lower contract prices.
Although our cash flows from accounts receivable fluctuated during the periods, this did not
reflect a change in our collection experience during the period as the average number of days in
accounts receivable has remained at approximately fifty-five over the last twelve months. Amounts
in our accounts receivable that are over sixty days represent less than ten percent of our total
accounts receivable in both periods and management expects them to be substantially collectible.
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Net cash used in investing activities was $19,459,000 in the six months ended March 31, 2011
and $20,185,000 in the six months ended March 31, 2010. In fiscal 2011 and 2010, we invested excess
funds of $2,500,000 in certificates of deposit and $9,971,000 in U.S. treasury instruments. The
proceeds from maturity of short-term investments and other excess cash reserves were primarily
used for capital expenditures in both years presented.
We had $297,000 in cash flows from financing activities in the first six months of fiscal 2011
and none in the first six months of fiscal 2010.
Capital Expenditures. Capital expenditures for the six months ended March 31, 2011 were
$36,051,000, which included an additional 2,000-station OYO GSR four-channel recording system along
with three-component geophones, 10,000 single-channel OYO GSR recording boxes, additional
conventional geophones, cables for existing systems, vehicles to improve our fleet and ten INOVA
vibrator energy source units.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2011, our Board of Directors increased our fiscal 2011
capital budget by an additional $5,000,000 to $40,000,000. Our fiscal
2011 capital budget has been used to date for the purchase of the previously disclosed OYO
recording units and vibrator energy source units. We plan to use the remaining balance of the
capital budget for the purchase of additional geophones, vehicles and to meet other maintenance
capital requirements. We believe these expenditures will allow us to maintain our competitive
position as we respond to client desire for higher resolution subsurface images.
We continually strive to supply our clients with technologically advanced 3-D seismic data
acquisition recording systems and data processing capabilities. We maintain equipment in and out of
service in anticipation of increased future demand for our services.
Capital Resources. Historically, we have primarily relied on cash generated from operations,
cash reserves and short-term borrowings from commercial banks to fund our working capital
requirements and, to some extent, our capital expenditures. We have also funded our capital
expenditures and other financing needs from time to time through public equity offerings.
Our revolving line of credit loan agreement is with Western National Bank. The agreement
permits us to borrow, repay and reborrow, from time to time until June 2, 2011, up to $20.0 million
based on the borrowing base calculation as defined in the agreement. Our obligations under this
agreement are secured by a security interest in our accounts receivable, equipment and related
collateral. Interest on the facility accrues at an annual rate equal to either the 30-day London
Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), plus two and one-quarter percent or the Prime Rate, minus
three-quarters percent as we direct monthly, subject to an interest rate floor of 4%. Interest on
the outstanding amount under the loan agreement is payable monthly. The loan agreement contains
customary covenants for credit facilities of this type, including limitations on disposition of
assets, mergers and reorganizations. We are also obligated to meet certain financial covenants
under the loan agreement, including maintaining specified ratios with respect to cash flow
coverage, current assets and liabilities and debt to tangible net worth. We were in compliance with
all covenants as of March 31, 2011 and May 9, 2011. We have not utilized the line of credit loan
agreement during the current fiscal year or the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010. We are
currently discussing renewal of the revolving line of credit loan agreement with Western National
Bank.
On March 31, 2009, we filed a shelf registration statement with the SEC covering the periodic
offer and sale of up to $100.0 million in debt securities, preferred and common stock and warrants.
The registration statement allows us to sell securities in one or more separate offerings with the
size, price and terms to be determined at the time of sale. The terms of any securities offered
would be described in a related prospectus to be filed separately with the SEC at the time of the
offering. The filing of the shelf registration statement will enable us to act quickly as
opportunities arise.
The following table summarizes payments due in specific periods related to our contractual
obligations with initial terms exceeding one year as of March 31, 2011.
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We believe that our capital resources and cash flow from operations are adequate to meet our
current operational needs. We believe we will be able to finance our capital requirements through
cash flow from operations, cash on hand and through borrowings under our revolving line of credit.
However, our ability to satisfy our working capital requirements and to fund future capital
requirements will depend principally upon our future operating performance, which is subject
to the risks inherent in our business including the demand for our seismic services from clients.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of March 31, 2011, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies
Information regarding the Companys critical accounting policies and estimates is included in
Item 7, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
None.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our primary sources of market risk include fluctuations in commodity prices which affect
demand for and pricing of our services as well as interest rate fluctuations. Our revolving line of
credit carries a variable interest rate that is tied to market indices and, therefore, our results
of operations and our cash flows could be impacted by changes in interest rates. Outstanding
balances under our revolving line of credit bear interest at our monthly direction of the lower of
the Prime rate minus three-quarters percent or the 30-day LIBOR plus two and one-quarter percent,
subject to an interest rate floor of 4%. At March 31, 2011, we had no balances outstanding on our
revolving line of credit. The contractual maturities of our short-term investments range from April
to May 2011. Our short-term investments are classified for accounting purposes as
available-for-sale. If these short-term investments are not held to maturity, the proceeds obtained
when the instruments are sold will be impacted by the current interest rates at the time they are
sold. We have not entered into any hedge arrangements, commodity swap agreements, commodity
futures, options or other derivative financial instruments. We do not currently conduct business
internationally, so we are not generally subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Managements Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We carried out an evaluation,
under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal
executive and principal financial officers, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and
procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of
the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our President and Chief
Executive Officer and our Executive Vice President, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer concluded
that, as of March 31, 2011, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, in all material
respects, with regard to the recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, within the time
periods specified in the SECs rules and forms, for information required to be disclosed by us in
the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act. Our disclosure controls and procedures
include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in
reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our
management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Executive Vice President,
Secretary and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in our
internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during the quarter ending March 31, 2011 that have materially
affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial
reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course
of business. Although we cannot predict the outcomes of any such legal proceedings, our management
believes that the resolution of pending legal actions will not have a material adverse effect on
our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
As a result of entering into the Merger Agreement, we are adding additional risk factors as
set forth below. Any investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should
carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and under Item 1A Risk Factors
contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-ended September 30, 2010, which is
incorporated herein by reference.
The merger with TGC is subject to certain closing conditions which may not be satisfied, and as
a result, the merger may not be completed.
The closing of the merger with TGC is subject to certain customary closing conditions,
including, among other things:
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statement/prospectus forms a part and the authorization of the listing of the shares of
our common stock to be issued in the merger on the Nasdaq Stock Market; |
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There can be no assurance that all these closing conditions will be met, and if they are not
all met (or waived to the extent they can be waived), the merger will not be completed
Failure to complete the merger with TGC could negatively impact the stock price and our future
business and financial results.
If the merger with TGC is not completed, we will have incurred significant costs, including
the diversion of management resources, for which we will have received little or no benefit and
would have exposed ourselves to a number of risks, including the following:
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merger will occur and a failure to complete the merger could result in a negative
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legal and accounting fees and expenses, must be paid even if the merger is not completed;
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there may be substantial disruption to our business and distraction of our management
and employees from day-to-day operations because matters related to the merger (including
integration planning) may require substantial commitments of time and resources, which
could otherwise have been devoted to other opportunities that could have been beneficial
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In addition, we may be required to pay TGC a termination fee of $2.35 million and reimburse
TGCs expenses up to $1.5 million if the Merger Agreement is terminated, depending on the specific
circumstances of the termination.
Whether or not the merger is completed, the announcement and pendency of the merger could
disrupt our business, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial results and
stock price.
Whether or not the merger is completed, the announcement and pendency of the merger could
disrupt our business. We diverted significant management resources in an effort to complete the
merger and are subject to restrictions contained in the Merger Agreement on the conduct of our
business, all of which could result in an adverse effect on our business, financial results and
stock price.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain information with respect to
our purchases of our common stock:
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The information required by this Item 6 is set forth in the Index to Exhibits accompanying
this Form 10-Q and is hereby incorporated by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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DATE: May 10, 2011 |
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/s/ Christina W. Hagan
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Christina W. Hagan |
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Executive Vice President, Secretary and
Chief Financial Officer |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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2.1
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Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 20, 2011, by
and between the Company, 6446 Acquisition Corp. and TGC
Industries, Inc. (the schedules and exhibits have been omitted
pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K) (filed on March
21, 2011 as Exhibit 2.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form
8-K (File No. 001-34404) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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2.2
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Form of Voting Agreement by and between the Company and the
shareholders of TGC Industries, Inc. signatories thereto (filed
on March 21, 2011 as Exhibit 2.2 to the Companys Current
Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-34404) and incorporated herein
by reference). |
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3.1
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Second Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as
amended (filed on February 9, 2007 as Exhibit 3.1 to the
Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
December 31, 2006 (File No. 000-10144) and incorporated herein
by reference and filed on November 28, 2007 as Exhibit 3.1 to
the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-10144)
and incorporated herein by reference). |
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3.2
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Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, as amended
(filed on November 23, 2010 as Exhibit 3.2 to the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September
30, 2010 (File No. 001-34404) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
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3.3
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Amendment No. 2 to Second Amended and Restated Bylaws, as
amended, of the Company (filed on March 21, 2011 as Exhibit 3.1
to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K (File No.
001-34404) and incorporated herein by reference). |
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3.4
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Statement of Resolution Establishing Series of Shares of Series
A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of the Company (filed on
July 9, 2009 as Exhibit 3.1 to the Companys Current Report on
Form 8-K (File No. 000-10144) and incorporated herein by
reference). |
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4.1
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Rights Agreement effective as of July 23, 2009 between the
Company and Mellon Investor Services LLC , as Rights Agent,
which includes as Exhibit A the form of Statement of Resolution
Establishing Series of Shares of Series A Junior Participating
Preferred Stock setting forth the terms of the Preferred Stock,
as Exhibit B the form of Rights Certificate and as Exhibit C
the Summary of Rights to Purchase Preferred Stock (filed on
July 9, 2009 as Exhibit 4.1 to the Companys Current Report on
Form 8-K (File No. 000-10144) and incorporated herein by
reference). Pursuant to the Rights Agreement, Rights
Certificates will not be mailed until after the Distribution
Date (as defined in the Rights Agreement). |
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10.1
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Form of Indemnification Agreement with Directors and Officers
of the Company (filed on March 21, 2011 as Exhibit 10.1 to the
Companys Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-34404) and
incorporated herein by reference). |
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31.1*
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Dawson Geophysical
Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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31.2*
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Dawson Geophysical
Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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32.1*
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Dawson Geophysical
Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) promulgated under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350
of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code. |
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32.2*
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Dawson Geophysical
Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) promulgated under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350
of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code. |
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