Baker Hughes Company Announces Fourth Quarter and Total Year 2019 Results

January 22, 2020 at 7:00 AM EST
  • Orders of $6.9 billion for the quarter, down 11% sequentially and up 1% year-over-year
  • Revenue of $6.3 billion for the quarter, up 8% sequentially and up 1% year-over-year
  • GAAP operating income of $331 million for the quarter, up 11% sequentially and down 13% year-over-year
  • Adjusted operating income (a non-GAAP measure) of $546 million for the quarter, up 30% sequentially and up 10% year-over-year
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.07 for the quarter which included $0.20 per share of adjusting items. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (a non-GAAP measure) were $0.27.
  • Cash flows generated from operating activities were $1,357 million for the quarter. Free cash flow (a non-GAAP measure) for the quarter was $1,053 million.

The Company presents its financial results in accordance with GAAP. However, management believes that using additional non-GAAP measures will enhance the evaluation of the profitability of the Company and its ongoing operations. Please see Tables 1a, 1b and 1c in the section entitled "Charges & Credits" for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. Certain columns and rows in our tables and financial statements may not sum up due to the use of rounded numbers.

LONDON & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2020-- Baker Hughes Company (NYSE: BKR) ("Baker Hughes" or the "Company") announced results today for the fourth quarter and total year 2019.

 

Three Months Ended

 

Variance

(in millions except per share amounts)

December 31,
2019

September 30,
2019

December 31,
2018

 

Sequential

Year-over-
year

Orders

$

6,944

 

$

7,783

 

$

6,884

 

 

(11)%

1%

Revenue

 

6,347

 

 

5,882

 

 

6,264

 

 

8%

1%

Operating income

 

331

 

 

297

 

 

382

 

 

11%

(13)%

Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP)

 

546

 

 

422

 

 

498

 

 

30%

10%

Net income attributable to Baker Hughes

 

48

 

 

57

 

 

131

 

 

(15)%

(63)%

Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) attributable to Baker Hughes

 

179

 

 

114

 

 

120

 

 

57%

49%

EPS attributable to Class A shareholders

 

0.07

 

 

0.11

 

 

0.28

 

 

(30)%

(74)%

Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) attributable to Class A shareholders

 

0.27

 

 

0.21

 

 

0.26

 

 

30%

6%

Cash flow from operating activities

 

1,357

 

 

360

 

 

1,090

 

 

F

25%

Free cash flow (non-GAAP)

 

1,053

 

 

161

 

 

876

 

 

F

20%

"F" is used in most instances when variance is above 100%. Additionally, "U" is used in most instances when variance is below (100)%.

“We closed out a strong year of performance with solid results in the fourth quarter, delivering strong cash flow, strong orders in Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS) and Oilfield Equipment (OFE), and better execution in Digital Solutions (DS). For the full year 2019, we achieved a number of key milestones, including 20% year-over-year order growth in TPS, almost 300 basis points of margin improvement in TPS, 12% order growth in OFE, and free cash flow of $1.2 billion. In addition, we accelerated our separation efforts from GE, launched our new company brand, and positioned ourselves to compete more effectively in a changing marketplace. I cannot thank our employees enough for their hard work and dedication to achieve our goals throughout the year,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, Baker Hughes Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“As we look ahead to 2020, we see a macro environment that is slowly improving, as well as a range of opportunities to further strengthen Baker Hughes on both a near-term and long-term basis. In the near-term, we continue to identify and execute on opportunities to improve our day-to-day operations and cash flow efficiency. On a longer-term basis, we see several attractive growth opportunities for our company, and we remain focused on positioning Baker Hughes for the upcoming energy transition and the digital transformation of the industry.

“Overall, I am pleased with our fourth quarter results which closed out a solid 2019. As we look forward to 2020, we are clearly focused on executing our strategy and generating strong free cash flow, improving margins, and driving returns,” concluded Simonelli.

Quarter Highlights

Winning with Customers

Baker Hughes’ Oilfield Services (OFS) segment was awarded its largest-ever downstream chemicals contract in the quarter, becoming Valero’s largest hydrocarbon treatment provider with a term of five years. The award expands the company’s existing scope to include all 15 of Valero’s refineries globally. The companies’ longstanding relationship, and Baker Hughes’ consistent service delivery and leading chemical capabilities were key drivers of this important award.

Also in the quarter, OFS continued to gain traction in its artificial lift product line. The company was awarded the majority scope for a major electrical submersible pump (ESP) tender with Saudi Aramco. This includes three long-term contracts to support all major projects in the country across onshore and offshore as well as sweet and harsh environments. Baker Hughes’ strong service delivery and track record with the customer were integral to this win.

The OFE segment saw strong growth across its flexible pipe systems product line, with multiple awards from Petrobras in Brazil. This includes pre-salt production and gas injection contracts for various fields in water depths up to 2,500m. Baker Hughes also secured the flexible water alternating gas (WAG) jumpers and service lines contract for the first phase of the Mero project, (Mero I) by the Libra Consortium.

Baker Hughes’ OFE segment continued to gain traction in the quarter with its Subsea Connect approach. The teams secured a number of subsea production wins in key markets, including offshore Australia and the North Sea, building on strong progress throughout 2019.

Baker Hughes’ TPS segment was awarded a contract to supply turbomachinery equipment for Total S.A.'s Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility. The company will provide two liquefaction trains, including six gas turbines and twelve centrifugal compressors. The project is Mozambique’s first onshore LNG export facility. The first two LNG trains are expected to produce approximately 12.9 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG.

TPS continued the momentum in its on-and-offshore segment in the quarter, securing an important technology award for a floating, storage, production, and offloading vessel (FPSO) offshore Latin America. Baker Hughes will provide the power generation equipment for the FPSO, including four LM2500+G4 gas turbines. This award builds on strong progress through the year, as the company’s power generation and/or compression technology was selected for most of the major FPSO projects sanctioned in 2019.

In the quarter, TPS’ NovaLT12 turbine reached an important milestone, starting operations at Lucart’s cogeneration plant in their paper mill in Diecimo, Italy. Developed by Baker Hughes, the NovaLT family of gas turbines provides a more-efficient, cleaner power generation solution for a broad range of industrial and emerging energy applications. Baker Hughes’ technology was selected for the cogeneration project for its ability to reduce emissions while improving efficiencies, demonstrating the strength and versatility of its portfolio.

In DS, the Bently Nevada product line was awarded the first order for its Orbit 60 Series condition monitoring and protection system by a major North American utility provider. The order comes shortly after the system’s commercial launch in late 2019, demonstrating a strong commercial interest in the system’s features and capabilities. Bently Nevada is the gold standard of condition monitoring for critical assets, with more than 100,000 systems installed globally. Orbit 60 is DS's next generation flagship system, raising the bar for digital transformation in the energy sector. With multiple test sites in operation today, Orbit 60 has enhanced cyber security features with greater flexibility and versatility than other available systems.

DS was also awarded four orders for its Flare.IQ emissions reduction technology for multiple downstream projects across Asia, representing growing commercial interest outside of North America. A cornerstone of the company’s energy transition portfolio, Flare.IQ is an advanced flare control platform that reduces methane emissions, ensures high-efficiency flare combustion, and reduces steam usage in flare systems. Building on its proven track record and 50+ installations in North America, this win demonstrates the growing need for lower carbon technology and flare management on a global scale.

Technology and Innovation

In the fourth quarter, Baker Hughes, C3.ai, and Microsoft announced an alliance to bring enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to the energy industry on Microsoft Azure, an industry-leading cloud computing platform. This alliance will enable customers to streamline the adoption of scalable AI solutions for the energy industry that help promote safety, reliability, and sustainability.

Baker Hughes’ DS segment continued to strengthen its capabilities, announcing technology partnerships with leading cyber security providers. This includes a collaboration with Tripwire Inc. to integrate industrial cybersecurity capabilities into its Nexus Controls SecurityST solution. DS is also teaming up with Trend Micro, one of the first cyber-security leaders in the industrial IoT space, to provide comprehensive protection across industrial control systems and operating technology environments.

Baker Hughes’ OFS segment continued enhancing its chemicals capabilities in the Middle East. During the quarter, SABIC announced that it will partner with Baker Hughes to enable several water treatment and chemicals projects in Saudi Arabia. The team also broke ground on its first chemicals manufacturing facility in partnership with Saudi Aramco. These milestones support localization initiatives in the country and underpin Baker Hughes’ commitment to the Middle East region.

Leading the Energy Transition

During the quarter, Baker Hughes made a significant step towards its commitment to net-zero carbon equivalent emissions from operations by 2050 by entering into an agreement to purchase 100 percent of its Texas electricity from renewable sources. This agreement represents 12 percent of the company’s global carbon equivalent emissions and will result in a reduction of 1.2 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions over the next ten years.

Baker Hughes also reinforced its commitment to transparency and corporate responsibility, announcing its participation in the UN’s Global Compact initiative - a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices. In joining the UN Global Compact, Baker Hughes commits to align responsible business practices with the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, as well as take action in broader sustainable development goals.

Consolidated Results by Reporting Segment

Consolidated Orders by Reporting Segment

(in millions)

Three Months Ended

 

Variance

Consolidated segment orders

December 31,
2019

September 30,
2019

December 31,
2018

 

Sequential

Year-over-
year

Oilfield Services

$

3,284

 

$

3,354

 

$

3,051

 

 

(2

)%

8

%

Oilfield Equipment

1,104

 

1,029

 

1,041

 

 

7

%

6

%

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions

1,910

 

2,784

 

2,123

 

 

(31

)%

(10

)%

Digital Solutions

645

 

616

 

668

 

 

5

%

(4

)%

Total

$

6,944

 

$

7,783

 

$

6,884

 

 

(11

)%

1

%

Orders for the quarter were $6,944 million, down 11% sequentially and up 1% year-over-year. The sequential decline was a result of lower volume in Turbomachinery & Process Solutions, and Oilfield Services, partially offset with higher orders in Oilfield Equipment, and Digital Solutions. Equipment orders were down 23% sequentially and service orders were up 4%.

Year-over-year, the orders growth was driven by Oilfield Equipment and Oilfield Services, partially offset by a decline in Turbomachinery & Process Solutions and Digital Solutions orders. Year-over-year equipment orders were up 1% and service orders were up 1%.

The Company's total book-to-bill ratio in the quarter was 1.1; the equipment book-to-bill ratio in the quarter was 1.2.

Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) in the fourth quarter ended at $22.9 billion, an increase of $0.7 billion from the third quarter of 2019. Equipment RPO was $8.1 billion, up 10% sequentially. Services RPO was $14.8 billion.

Consolidated Revenue by Reporting Segment

(in millions)

Three Months Ended

 

Variance

Consolidated segment revenue

December 31,
2019

September 30,
2019

December 31,
2018

 

Sequential

Year-over-
year

Oilfield Services

$

3,292

 

$

3,348

 

$

3,062

 

 

(2

)%

7

%

Oilfield Equipment

765

 

728

 

729

 

 

5

%

5

%

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions

1,632

 

1,197

 

1,782

 

 

36

%

(8

)%

Digital Solutions

659

 

609

 

691

 

 

8

%

(5

)%

Total

$

6,347

 

$

5,882

 

$

6,264

 

 

8

%

1

%

Revenue for the quarter was $6,347 million, an increase of $465 million, or 8%, sequentially. The increase was driven primarily by higher volume across most segments. Turbomachinery & Process Solutions was up 36%, Digital Solutions was up 8%, Oilfield Equipment was up 5% while Oilfield Services was down 2%.

Compared to the same quarter last year, revenue was up 1%. Oilfield Services was up 7%, Oilfield Equipment was up 5% partially offset by Turbomachinery & Process Solutions down 8% and Digital Solutions down 5%.

Consolidated Operating Income by Reporting Segment

(in millions)

Three Months Ended

 

Variance

Segment operating income

December 31,
2019

September
30, 2019

December 31,
2018

 

Sequential

Year-over-
year

Oilfield Services

$

235

 

$

274

 

$

224

 

 

(14

)%

5

%

Oilfield Equipment

16

 

14

 

12

 

 

14

%

28

%

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions

305

 

161

 

257

 

 

89

%

19

%

Digital Solutions

109

 

82

 

115

 

 

32

%

(5

)%

Total segment operating income

665

 

531

 

609

 

 

25

%

9

%

Corporate

(118

)

(109

)

(110

)

 

(8

)%

(7

)%

Inventory impairment

 

 

(16

)

 

%

100

%

Restructuring, impairment & other charges

(159

)

(71

)

(59

)

 

 

U

 

U

Separation and merger related

(57

)

(54

)

(41

)

 

(5

)%

(38

)%

Operating income

331

 

297

 

382

 

 

11

%

(13

)%

Adjusted operating income*

$

546

 

$

422

 

$

498

 

 

30

%

10

%

*Non-GAAP measure.

 

"F" is used in most instances when variance is above 100%. Additionally, "U" is used in most instances when variance is below (100)%.

On a GAAP basis, operating income for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $331 million. Operating income increased $34 million sequentially and decreased $51 million year-over-year. Total segment operating income was $665 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, up 25% sequentially and up 9% year-over-year.

Adjusted operating income (a non-GAAP measure) for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $546 million, which excludes adjustments totaling $216 million before tax, mainly related to restructuring and separation related charges. A complete list of the adjusting items and associated reconciliation from GAAP has been provided in Table 1a in the section entitled “Charges and Credits.” Adjusted operating income for the fourth quarter was up $125 million, or 30% sequentially, driven by margin expansion across Turbomachinery & Process Solutions, Digital Solutions and Oilfield Equipment, partially offset by Oilfield Services. Adjusted operating income was up $49 million, or 10% year-over-year driven by margin expansion across Turbomachinery & Process Solutions and Oilfield Equipment, partially offset by Digital Solutions and Oilfield Services.

Depreciation and amortization for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $354 million.

Corporate costs were $118 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, up 8% sequentially and up 7% year-over-year.

Other Financial Items

Income tax expense in the fourth quarter of 2019 was $212 million.

GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.07. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.27. Excluded from adjusted diluted earnings per share were all items listed in Table 1a in the section entitled "Charges and Credits" as well as the "other adjustments (non-operating)" found in Table 1b.

Cash flows generated from operating activities were $1,357 million for the fourth quarter of 2019. Free cash flow (a non-GAAP measure) for the quarter was $1,053 million. A reconciliation from GAAP has been provided in Table 1c in the section entitled "Charges and Credits."

Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from disposal of assets, were $304 million for the fourth quarter of 2019.

Results by Reporting Segment

The following segment discussions and variance explanations are intended to reflect management's view of the relevant comparisons of financial results on a sequential or year-over-year basis, depending on the business dynamics of the reporting segments.

Oilfield Services

(in millions)

Three Months Ended

 

Variance

Oilfield Services

December 31,
2019

September 30,
2019

December 31,
2018

 

Sequential

Year-over-
year

Revenue

$

3,292

 

$

3,348

 

$

3,062

 

 

(2

)%

7

%

Operating income

$

235

 

$

274

 

$

224

 

 

(14

)%

5

%

Operating income margin

7.1

%

8.2

%

7.3

%

 

(1.1)

pts

(0.2)

pts

Oilfield Services (OFS) revenue of $3,292 million for the fourth quarter decreased by $57 million, or 2%, sequentially.

North America revenue was $1,044 million, down 11% sequentially. International revenue was $2,248 million, an increase of 4% sequentially, driven by Latin America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. From a product line perspective, the sequential decline of 2% in OFS was driven primarily by international Pressure Pumping, Drilling Services, and Completions.

Segment operating income before tax for the quarter was $235 million. Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2019 was down $39 million, or 14%, sequentially, primarily driven by lower volume and cost productivity.

Oilfield Equipment

(in millions)

Three Months Ended

 

Variance

Oilfield Equipment

December 31,
2019

September 30,
2019

December 31,
2018

 

Sequential

Year-over-
year

Orders

$

1,104

 

$

1,029

 

$

1,041

 

 

7

%

6

%

Revenue

$

765

 

$

728

 

$

729

 

 

5

%

5

%

Operating income

$

16

 

$

14

 

$

12

 

 

14

%

28

%

Operating income margin

2.1

%

1.9

%

1.7

%

 

0.2

pts

0.4

pts

Oilfield Equipment (OFE) orders were up $63 million, or 6%, year-over-year, driven primarily by higher equipment order intake. Equipment orders were up 3% driven by higher order volume in the Flexible Pipe and Surface Pressure Control businesses. Services orders were up 16%.

OFE revenue of $765 million for the quarter increased $36 million, or 5%, year-over-year. The increase was driven by higher volume in the Subsea Production Systems business, Services business, and Offshore business. These increases were partially offset by lower volume in the Flexible Pipe and Surface Pressure Control businesses.

Segment operating income before tax for the quarter was $16 million, up $3 million year-over-year. The increase was driven primarily by higher volume.

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions

(in millions)

Three Months Ended

 

Variance

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions

December 31,
2019

September 30,
2019

December 31,
2018

 

Sequential

Year-over-
year

Orders

$

1,910

 

$

2,784

 

$

2,123

 

 

(31

)%

(10

)%

Revenue

$

1,632

 

$

1,197

 

$

1,782

 

 

36

%

(8

)%

Operating income

$

305

 

$

161

 

$

257

 

 

89

%

19

%

Operating income margin

18.7

%

13.5

%

14.4

%

 

5.2

pts

4.3

pts

Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS) orders were down 10% year-over-year. Equipment orders were down 16% and service orders were down 4%.

TPS revenue of $1,632 million for the quarter decreased $150 million, or 8%, year-over-year. The decrease was driven by lower equipment and installation revenue, partially offset by higher services volume. Equipment revenue in the quarter represented 38% of total segment revenue, and Service revenue represented 62% of total segment revenue.

Segment operating income before tax for the quarter was $305 million, up $48 million, or 19%, year-over-year. The increase was driven primarily by business mix and cost productivity, partially offset by lower volume.

Digital Solutions

(in millions)

Three Months Ended

 

Variance

Digital Solutions

December 31,
2019

September 30,
2019

December 31,
2018

 

Sequential

Year-over-
year

Orders

$

645

 

$

616

 

$

668

 

 

5

%

(4

)%

Revenue

$

659

 

$

609

 

$

691

 

 

8

%

(5

)%

Operating income

$

109

 

$

82

 

$

115

 

 

32

%

(5

)%

Operating income margin

16.6

%

13.5

%

16.7

%

 

3.0

pts

(0.1)

pts

Digital Solutions (DS) orders were down 4% year-over-year, driven primarily by lower order intake in the Measurement & Sensing and Pipeline & Process Solutions businesses.

DS revenue of $659 million for the quarter decreased 5% year-over-year, mainly driven by the Controls and Pipeline & Process Solutions businesses, partially offset by volume growth in the Bently business.

Segment operating income before tax for the quarter was $109 million, down 5% year-over-year. The decrease year-over-year was primarily driven by lower volume.

2019 Total Year Results

                   

 

Twelve Months Ended

 

 

Orders

December 31, 2019

 

December 31, 2018

 

Variance
Year-over-year

Oilfield Services

$

12,902

 

 

$

11,569

 

 

12%

Oilfield Equipment

3,517

 

 

3,129

 

 

12%

Turbomachinery and Process Solutions

7,947

 

 

6,624

 

 

20%

Digital Solutions

2,607

 

 

2,583

 

 

1%

Total Orders

$

26,973

 

 

$

23,904

 

 

13%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

Oilfield Services

$

12,889

 

 

$

11,617

 

 

11%

Oilfield Equipment

2,921

 

 

2,641

 

 

11%

Turbomachinery and Process Solutions

5,536

 

 

6,015

 

 

(8)%

Digital Solutions

2,492

 

 

2,604

 

 

(4)%

Total Revenue

$

23,838

 

 

$

22,877

 

 

4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment operating income

 

 

 

 

 

Oilfield Services

$

917

 

 

$

785

 

 

17%

Oilfield Equipment

55

 

 

 

 

F

Turbomachinery and Process Solutions

719

 

 

621

 

 

16%

Digital Solutions

343

 

 

390

 

 

(12)%

Total segment operating income

2,035

 

 

1,796

 

 

13%

Corporate

(433

)

 

(405

)

 

(7)%

Inventory impairment and related

 

 

(105

)

 

100%

Restructuring, impairment & other

(342

)

 

(433

)

 

21%

Separation and merger related

(184

)

 

(153

)

 

(20)%

Operating income

1,074

 

 

701

 

 

53%

Adjusted operating income(a)

$

1,602

 

 

$

1,391

 

 

15%

(a) Adjusted operating income, a non-GAAP measure, excludes inventory impairment, restructuring, impairment & other charges, and separation and merger related costs from GAAP operating income.

Charges & Credits

Table 1a. Reconciliation of GAAP and Adjusted Operating Income/(Loss)

 

Three Months Ended

(in millions)

December 31,
2019

September 30,
2019

December 31,
2018

Operating income (GAAP)

$

331

 

$

297

 

$

382

 

Separation, merger & integration related

57

 

54

 

41

 

Restructuring, impairment & other

159

 

71

 

59

 

Inventory impairment

 

 

16

 

Total operating income adjustments

216

 

125

 

116

 

Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP)

$

546

 

$

422

 

$

498

 

Table 1a reconciles operating income (loss), which is the directly comparable financial result determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), to adjusted operating income (loss) (a non-GAAP financial measure). Adjusted operating income excludes the impact of certain identified items.

Table 1b. Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Net Income

 

Three Months Ended

(in millions, except per share amounts)

December 31,
2019

September 30,
2019

December 31,
2018

Net income attributable to Baker Hughes (GAAP)

$

48

 

$

57

 

$

131

 

Total operating income adjustments (identified items)

216

 

125

 

116

 

Other adjustments (non-operating) (1)

 

 

(152

)

Tax on total adjustments

(9

)

(15

)

(3

)

Total adjustments, net of income tax

207

 

110

 

(39

)

Less: adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests

76

 

53

 

(27

)

Adjustments attributable to Baker Hughes

131

 

57

 

(12

)

Adjusted net income attributable to Baker Hughes (non-GAAP)

$

179

 

$

114

 

$

120

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding diluted

653

 

541

 

463

 

Adjusted earnings per Class A share— diluted (non-GAAP)

$

0.27

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.26

 

(1)

4Q'18: Primarily driven by gain on sale of business.

Table 1b reconciles net income attributable to Baker Hughes, which is the directly comparable financial result determined in accordance with GAAP, to adjusted net income attributable to Baker Hughes (a non-GAAP financial measure). Adjusted net income attributable to Baker Hughes excludes the impact of certain identified items.

Table 1c. Reconciliation of Cash Flow From Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow

 

Three Months Ended

 

Twelve Months Ended

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

(in millions)

2019

 

2019

 

2018

 

2019

 

2018

Cash flow from operating activities (GAAP)

$

1,357

 

 

$

360

 

 

$

1,090

 

 

$

2,126

 

 

$

1,762

 

Add: cash used in capital expenditures, net of proceeds from disposal of assets

(304

)

 

(199

)

 

(214

)

 

(976

)

 

(537

)

Free cash flow (non-GAAP)

$

1,053

 

 

$

161

 

 

$

876

 

 

$

1,150

 

 

$

1,225

 

Table 1c reconciles net cash flows from operating activities, which is the directly comparable financial result determined in accordance with GAAP, to free cash flow (a non-GAAP financial measure). Free cash flow is defined as net cash flows from operating activities less expenditures for capital assets plus proceeds from disposal of assets.

Management provides non-GAAP financial measures in Tables 1a, 1b, and 1c because it believes such measures are widely accepted financial indicators used by investors and analysts to analyze and compare companies on the basis of operating performance and liquidity, and that these measures may be used by investors to make informed investment decisions.

Financial Tables (GAAP)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)

                   

 

Three Months Ended

(In millions, except per share amounts)

December 31,
2019

September 30,
2019

December 31,
2018

Revenue

$

6,347

 

$

5,882

 

$

6,264

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

Cost of revenue

5,052

 

4,781

 

5,028

 

Selling, general and administrative

748

 

679

 

754

 

Restructuring, impairment and other

159

 

71

 

59

 

Separation and merger related

57

 

54

 

41

 

Total costs and expenses

6,016

 

5,585

 

5,882

 

Operating income

331

 

297

 

382

 

Other non operating income (loss), net

39

 

(14

)

152

 

Interest expense, net

(63

)

(59

)

(59

)

Income before income taxes

307

 

224

 

474

 

Provision for income taxes

(212

)

(107

)

(173

)

Net income

95

 

117

 

302

 

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

47

 

60

 

171

 

Net income attributable to Baker Hughes Company

$

48

 

$

57

 

$

131

 

 

 

 

 

Per share amounts:

 

 

Basic and diluted income per Class A common share

$

0.07

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.28

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares:

 

 

 

Class A basic

650

 

538

 

462

 

Class A diluted

653

 

541

 

463

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividend per Class A common share

$

0.18

 

$

0.18

 

$

0.18

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)

                     

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

(In millions, except per share amounts)

 

2019

2018

2017

Revenue

 

$

23,838

 

$

22,877

 

$

17,179

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue

 

19,406

 

18,891

 

14,143

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

2,832

 

2,699

 

2,535

 

Restructuring, impairment and other

 

342

 

433

 

412

 

Separation and merger related

 

184

 

153

 

373

 

Total costs and expenses

 

22,764

 

22,176

 

17,463

 

Operating income (loss)

 

1,074

 

701

 

(284

)

Other non operating income (loss), net

 

(84

)

202

 

80

 

Interest expense, net

 

(237

)

(223

)

(131

)

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in loss of affiliate

 

753

 

680

 

(335

)

Equity in loss of affiliate

 

 

(139

)

(11

)

Provision for income taxes

 

(482

)

(258

)

(45

)

Net income (loss)

 

271

 

283

 

(391

)

Less: Net income attributable to GE O&G pre-merger

 

 

 

42

 

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

143

 

88

 

(330

)

Net income (loss) attributable to Baker Hughes Company

 

$

128

 

$

195

 

$

(103

)

 

 

 

 

 

Per share amounts:

 

 

 

 

Basic income (loss) per Class A common share

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.46

 

$

(0.24

)

Diluted income (loss) per Class A common share

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.45

 

$

(0.24

)

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares:

 

 

 

 

Class A basic

 

555

 

427

 

427

 

Class A diluted

 

557

 

429

 

427

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividend per Class A common share

 

$

0.72

 

$

0.72

 

$

0.35

 

Special dividend per Class A common share

 

 

 

$

17.50

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(Unaudited)

                 

 

 

December 31,

(In millions)

 

2019

 

2018

ASSETS

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents (1)

 

$

3,249

 

 

$

3,723

 

Current receivables, net

 

6,416

 

 

5,969

 

Inventories, net

 

4,608

 

 

4,620

 

All other current assets

 

949

 

 

659

 

Total current assets

 

15,222

 

 

14,971

 

Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation

 

6,240

 

 

6,228

 

Goodwill

 

20,690

 

 

20,717

 

Other intangible assets, net

 

5,381

 

 

5,719

 

Contract and other deferred assets

 

1,881

 

 

1,894

 

All other assets

 

3,955

 

 

2,910

 

Total assets (1)

 

$

53,369

 

 

$

52,439

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

4,268

 

 

$

4,025

 

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt (1)

 

321

 

 

942

 

Progress collections and deferred income

 

2,870

 

 

1,765

 

All other current liabilities

 

2,555

 

 

2,288

 

Total current liabilities

 

10,014

 

 

9,020

 

Long-term debt

 

6,301

 

 

6,285

 

Liabilities for pensions and other employee benefits

 

1,079

 

 

1,018

 

All other liabilities

 

1,476

 

 

1,103

 

Equity

 

34,499

 

 

35,013

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

53,369

 

 

$

52,439

 

(1)

Total assets include $273 million and $896 million of assets held on behalf of GE, of which $162 million and $747 million is cash and cash equivalents and $111 million and $149 million is investment securities at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, and a corresponding amount of liability is reported in short-term borrowings.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

                 

 

 

December 31,

(In millions)

 

2019

 

2018

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

271

 

 

$

283

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,418

 

 

1,486

 

Working capital and other operating items, net

 

437

 

 

(7

)

Net cash flows from operating activities

 

2,126

 

 

1,762

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

Expenditures for capital assets, net of proceeds from disposal of assets

 

(976

)

 

(537

)

Other investing items, net

 

(69

)

 

(41

)

Net cash flows used in investing activities

 

(1,045

)

 

(578

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Net repayment of borrowings

 

(587

)

 

(1,060

)

Dividends paid

 

(395

)

 

(315

)

Distributions to GE

 

(350

)

 

(495

)

Repurchase of Class A common stock

 

 

 

(387

)

Repurchase of common units from GE by BHGE LLC

 

(250

)

 

(2,099

)

Other financing items, net

 

48

 

 

(7

)

Net cash flows used in financing activities

 

(1,534

)

 

(4,363

)

Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(21

)

 

(128

)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(474

)

 

(3,307

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

 

3,723

 

 

7,030

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

 

$

3,249

 

 

$

3,723

 

Supplemental Financial Information

Supplemental financial information can be found on the Company’s website at: investors.bakerhughes.com in the Financial Information section under Quarterly Results.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company has scheduled an investor conference call to discuss management’s outlook and the results reported in today’s earnings announcement. The call will begin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time, 8:00 a.m. Central time on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, the content of which is not part of this earnings release. The conference call will be broadcast live via a webcast and can be accessed by visiting the Events and Presentations page on the Company’s website at: investors.bakerhughes.com. An archived version of the webcast will be available on the website for one month following the webcast.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release) may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (each a “forward-looking statement”). The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “ensure,” “expect,” “if,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “foresee,” “forecasts,” “predict,” “outlook,” “aim,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “potential,” “would,” “may,” “probable,” “likely,” and similar expressions, and the negative thereof, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. There are many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are also affected by the risk factors described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the annual period ended December 31, 2018; the Company's subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019, June 30, 2019 and September 30, 2019; and those set forth from time to time in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The documents are available through the Company’s website at: www.investors.bakerhughes.com or through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval (“EDGAR”) system at: www.sec.gov. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.

Our expectations regarding our business outlook and business plans; the business plans of our customers; oil and natural gas market conditions; cost and availability of resources; economic, legal and regulatory conditions, and other matters are only our forecasts regarding these matters.

These forward-looking statements, including forecasts, may be substantially different from actual results, which are affected by many risks, along with the following risk factors and the timing of any of these risk factors:

GE Separation - The failure to successfully eliminate dependencies on GE or a failure by GE to supply products and services to us in accordance with applicable contractual terms could have a material effect on our business.

Economic and political conditions - the impact of worldwide economic conditions; the effect that declines in credit availability may have on worldwide economic growth and demand for hydrocarbons; foreign currency exchange fluctuations and changes in the capital markets in locations where we operate; and the impact of government disruptions and sanctions.

Orders and RPO - our ability to execute on orders and RPO in accordance with agreed specifications, terms and conditions and convert those orders and RPO to revenue and cash.

Oil and gas market conditions - the level of petroleum industry exploration, development and production expenditures; the price of, volatility in pricing of, and the demand for crude oil and natural gas; drilling activity; drilling permits for and regulation of the shelf and the deepwater drilling; excess productive capacity; crude and product inventories; liquefied natural gas supply and demand; seasonal and other adverse weather conditions that affect the demand for energy; severe weather conditions, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, that affect exploration and production activities; Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) policy and the adherence by OPEC nations to their OPEC production quotas.

Terrorism and geopolitical risks - war, military action, terrorist activities or extended periods of international conflict, particularly involving any petroleum-producing or -consuming regions; labor disruptions, civil unrest or security conditions where we operate; potentially burdensome taxation, expropriation of assets by governmental action; cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents or attacks; epidemic outbreaks.

About Baker Hughes:

Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and with operations in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Visit us at bakerhughes.com

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