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N E W P A R K   2 0 1 4   A N N U A L   R E P O R T

PARKNewpark is stronger than ever.  

We have set the industry standard in water-based drilling 

fluids. We are doing the same in composite mat development. 

We have invested more than $100 million to expand  

our capabilities and extend our global reach.  

And we are finding ways to build  

upon these successes.  

New ways.  

Newpark ways.

WAYS

A DIFFERENT 
APPROACH

Newpark is changing the paradigm in the industry. We are 

developing ways to help customers drive operating efficiencies 

while working in harmony with the environment and improving 

community relations. This is an unprecedented approach, and  

our technological focus is leading the industry into a new and 

better world of drilling fluids and matting solutions.

INVESTMENTS

EXPANDING 
CAPABILITIES

Newpark is investing in its strategy to be the recognized fluids 

technology leader. We are building a new fluids blending facility 

and distribution center to support the growth of our proprietary 

technologies. We are also upgrading our capabilities and expanding 

our capacity to serve the deepwater Gulf of Mexico market.

MARKETS

LOOKING 
BEYOND THE
RIG

Newpark is entering new markets such as the pipeline and 

utility infrastructure industries, where our composite matting 

systems provide temporary roadways and work surfaces for 

both construction and maintenance. We have doubled our mats 

manufacturing capacity and we are leveraging that capability to 

gain traction into new industries. 

DEPTH

THE MOST 
CHALLENGING 
FRONTIERS

Deepwater contracts will be a key growth engine for Newpark.  

We are building upon our experience in Brazil and the Black  

Sea and leveraging our capabilities to the Gulf of Mexico, with 

the long-term goal of building a leadership position in the 

deepwater markets.

PLACES

UNITED KINGDOM

OFFSHORE LIBYA

EGYPT

BLACK SEA

KUWAIT

INDIA

CHILE

GLOBAL
REACH

In 2014, Newpark executed new contract startups in Kuwait, 

India, the Black Sea and Chile and expanded our mats business  

in the United Kingdom, adding to our already considerable global  

reach. We are constantly exploring new opportunities for 

expansion as we look to support our customers globally. 

STRENGTH

TOTAL REVENUES (MILLIONS)

NET DEBT TO EQUITY

NORTH AMERICA

INTERNATIONAL

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SOLID
RESULTS

Newpark finished 2014 with record revenues and profitability. 

At the same time, our continued focus on capital discipline has 

driven record strength in our balance sheet. This financial strength 

provides extraordinary flexibility to pursue our strategic goals.

 
TO OUR
SHAREHOLDERS

For three years in a row, we have reported that Newpark achieved record-breaking  

revenues. We are very happy to say that this trend of success continued in 2014. We realized 

our highest revenues ever, exceeding $1.1 billion, a 7% increase over 2013. We also achieved 

record EBITDA and operating income, and we repurchased $51 million of our outstanding 

shares to return value to our shareholders. We have succeeded and grown because we have 

remained steadfast to our three primary strategies – technology leadership, international 

growth and outstanding customer service. These three pillars support everything we do,  

and we believe they will continue to strengthen our company going forward.

TO OUR

SHAREHOLDERS

Last year, Newpark 
continued its 8-year trend 
of expanding to new places 
around the globe. Over that 
time, we have grown our 
international business by an 
average of 21% per year.

THE TECHNOLOGICAL EDGE

Opposite page left to right

David C. Anderson
Chairman of The Board

Paul L. Howes
President and 
Chief Executive Officer

In 2014, our Evolution® family of water-based drilling fluid systems had a break-out 
year reaching new heights in sales, while being introduced to new markets around 
the globe. This “step-change” in technology generated $251 million in revenues, 
more  than  doubling  2013  sales.  The  Evolution  system  has  grown  from  the  U.S. 
base, expanding into Italy, Algeria, Australia, New Zealand, and most recently, into 
China. And while we continue to drive the growth in Evolution globally, we also 
remain focused on the development of new fluids technologies, building upon our 
portfolio of proprietary products. 

Over  the  past  year,  Newpark  continued  to  differentiate  its  technology  in  the 
mats business as well. In 2014, we achieved record rental revenues driven by the 
strength  of  our  premium  DURA-BASE®  composite  matting  system.  We  also 
formally launched our latest development, the DURA-BASE Defender™ Spill 
Containment System,  which reflects the next generation in well site protection, 
and  helps  customers  reduce  the  total  cost  of  site  construction  while  ensuring 
protection of the environment.

EVOLUTION SYSTEM 
REVENUES  (MILLIONS) 

EVOLUTION SYSTEM 
REVENUES  (MILLIONS) 

MAT RENTAL & 
MAT RENTAL & 
SERVICE REVENUES  (MILLIONS)
SERVICE REVENUES  (MILLIONS)

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE - 

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE - 

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

Our strong 
balance sheet allows  
us to take advantage of
opportunities that provide  
solid ground for 
future growth.

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REACHING THE WORLD

We  recently  completed  our  manufacturing  expansion  project,  doubling  our 
mat  production  capacity.  Late  in  2014,  we  also  broke  ground  on  our  new  Mats 
Technology  Center  and  construction  is  well  underway.  This  facility  will  allow  us 
to conduct advanced materials research and testing, enhance current products in 
the field and develop the next generation of matting technologies.  Our strategy 
is  to  continue  to  pursue  market  share  growth  within  existing  markets  in  the 
matting  systems  business,  while  also  expanding  into  new  market  segments  and 
geographies. Our Technology Center and the new manufacturing capacity will be 
vital components in achieving these goals.

Last year, Newpark continued its 8-year trend of expanding to new places around 
the globe. Over that time, we have grown our international business by an average 
of 21% per year. In drilling fluids, our 2014 growth was driven by new contracts in 
the Black Sea, India and Kuwait, and we now generate nearly 30% of our fluids 
revenues outside of North America.

We expect this percentage to grow. Powerful evidence came early in 2015 when 
we  were  awarded  a  $350  million,  three-year  contract  to  provide  drilling  fluids 
and services to Sonatrach in Algeria. This is the largest contract in our company’s 
history. We have worked with Sonatrach for years, and the company has reaffirmed 
its confidence in Newpark with this record-breaking award. 

The world offers many opportunities for growth in our business, and we believe our 
global customers (national and international oil companies) will be the drivers of 
this expansion outside of North America. We will continue to build upon our strong 
relationships with these customers. More than ever they need reliable partners, 
and Newpark will be there for them, wherever they need us. 

EVOLUTION SYSTEM 

REVENUES  (MILLIONS) 

MAT RENTAL & 

SERVICE REVENUES  (MILLIONS)

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE - 
CONTINUING OPERATIONS

$250

$200

$150

$100

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$0

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$100

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While our technologies are the most modern in 

the world, we’re also very focused on delivering 

outstanding service – being there on time, with  

the right products, with well-trained people 

performing at the highest and safest levels.

LEADING CUSTOMER SERVICE

Newpark helps customers solve real-world challenges in ways that other companies 
cannot.  New  ways.  We  help  them  achieve  efficiencies,  save  costs,  and  meet  or 
exceed their environmental stewardship goals. While our technologies are the most 
modern in the world, we’re also very focused on delivering outstanding service – 
being there on time, with the right products, with well-trained people performing 
at the highest and safest levels. 

In  2014,  our  dedication  to  service  was  validated  once  again  by  Energy  Point 
Research. For the third year in a row, Newpark won first place in Total Customer 
Satisfaction  -  Oilfield  Services.  We  also  won  first  place  in  the  Health,  Safety  and 
Environmental  category,  an  award  we  are  particularly  proud  to  share  with  our 
employees who make safety a priority every day.

We  know  2015  will  be  challenging  throughout  the  energy  industry,  particularly 
in North America. We will navigate this environment on solid footing. Newpark 
has  the  financial  strength  to  weather  the  current  cycle  and  sound  strategies  in 
place to gain ground. We will continue to build a broader and stronger foundation 
through  technology  leadership,  international  expansion  and  excellent  customer 
service. We will focus on delivering products and services that make our customers 
more  efficient  and  at  the  same  time,  reduce  the  impact  of  their  operations  on  
the environment.

In closing, we thank our outstanding employees for making Newpark the success it 
is and our shareholders for confidently supporting us in our plans. 

Paul L. Howes   
President and Chief Executive Officer

David C. Anderson   
Chairman of The Board

OPPORTUNITIES

UNITED STATES 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
Washington, D.C. 20549 

FORM 10-K 

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 

OR 

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 
For the Transition Period From to  

Commission File Number 1-2960 
Newpark Resources, Inc. 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

 Delaware   
 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)  

 72-1123385 
 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 

 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 100 
 The Woodlands, Texas 
 (Address of principal executive offices)  

 77381 
 (Zip Code) 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (281) 362-6800 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

 Title of each class  
 Common Stock, $0.01 par value 

 Name of each exchange 
 on which registered 
 New York Stock Exchange 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes            No   √     

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes            No   √     

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   √       No           

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   √       No           

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulations S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the 
best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to 
this Form 10-K          

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 
definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “small reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. 

Large accelerated filer       √      

Accelerated filer                 

Non-accelerated filer           (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) 

Smaller Reporting Company         

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Yes            No   √     

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the price at which 
the common equity was last sold as of June 30, 2014, was $1,019.1 million. The aggregate market value has been computed by reference to the closing sales 
price on such date, as reported by The New York Stock Exchange. 

As of February 19, 2015, a total of 84,069,387 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, were outstanding. 

Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) to this Form 10-K, the information required by Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III hereof is incorporated by reference 
from the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for its 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 

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NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. 

INDEX TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 

PART I ...................................................................................................................................................................................   3

 ITEM 1.    Business ..........................................................................................................................................................   3
 ITEM 1A  Risk Factors ....................................................................................................................................................   6
 ITEM 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments ...........................................................................................................................  12
 ITEM 2.   Properties ........................................................................................................................................................  12
 ITEM 3.  Legal Proceedings ...........................................................................................................................................  12
 ITEM 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures .................................................................................................................................  13

PART II ..................................................................................................................................................................................  13

 ITEM 5.    Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 

Securities .........................................................................................................................................................  13
 ITEM 6.    Selected Financial Data ...................................................................................................................................  15
 ITEM 7.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ..........................  16
 ITEM 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk ......................................................................... 31
 ITEM 8.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data ...............................................................................................  32
 ITEM 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure ..........................  63
 ITEM 9A.   Controls and Procedures .................................................................................................................................  63
 ITEM 9B.  Other Information ...........................................................................................................................................  66

PART III ................................................................................................................................................................................  66

 ITEM 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance ..............................................................................  66
 ITEM 11.  Executive Compensation .................................................................................................................................  66
 ITEM 12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters ........  66
 ITEM 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence ................................................  66
 ITEM 14.   Principal Accounting Fees and Services .........................................................................................................  66

PART IV ................................................................................................................................................................................  67

 ITEM 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules ...................................................................................................  67
Signatures ........................................................................................................................................................ 73

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the 
Securities  Act  of  1933,  as  amended,  Section  21E  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as  amended,  and  the  Private 
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. We also may provide oral or written forward-looking information in 
other  materials  we  release  to  the  public.  Words  such  as  “will”,  “may”,  “could”,  “would”,  “anticipates”,  “believes”, 
“estimates”, “expects”, “plans”, “intends”, and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements 
but  are  not  the  exclusive  means  of  identifying  them.  These  forward-looking  statements  reflect  the  current  views  of  our 
management; however, various risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, 
are  difficult  to  predict  and  could  cause  our  actual  results,  performance  or  achievements  to  differ  materially  from  those 
expressed in, or implied by, these statements, including the success or failure of our efforts to implement our business strategy. 

We assume no obligation to update, amend or clarify publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result 
of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by securities laws. In light of these risks, uncertainties and 
assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this Annual Report might not occur. 

For further information regarding these and other factors, risks and uncertainties affecting us, we refer you to the 

risk factors set forth in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

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ITEM 1. 

Business 

General 

PART I 

Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  was  organized  in  1932  as  a  Nevada  corporation.  In  1991,  we  changed  our  state  of 
incorporation to Delaware. We are a diversified oil and gas industry supplier providing products and services primarily to the 
oil and gas exploration (“E&P”) industry. We operate our business through two reportable segments: Fluids Systems and 
Mats and Integrated Services. Our Fluids Systems segment provides customized drilling fluids solutions to E&P customers 
globally, operating through four geographic regions: North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), Latin 
America, and Asia Pacific. Our Mats and Integrated Services segment provides composite mat rentals, well site construction 
and related site services to oil and gas customers at well, production, transportation and refinery locations in the U.S. In 
addition, mat rental activity is expanding into applications in other industries, including petrochemicals, utilities, and pipeline. 
We also sell composite mats to E&P customers outside of the U.S., and to domestic customers outside of the oil and gas 
industry. In March 2014, we completed the sale of our Environmental Services business, which was historically reported as 
a third operating segment. For a detailed discussion of this matter, see “Note 2-Discontinued Operations” to our Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. 

Our principal executive offices are located at 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 100, The Woodlands, Texas 77381. Our 
telephone number is (281) 362-6800. You can find more information about us at our website located at www.newpark.com. 
Our  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K,  our  Quarterly  Reports  on  Form  10-Q,  our  Current  Reports  on  Form  8-K  and  any 
amendments  to  those  reports  are  available  free  of  charge  through  our  website.  These  reports  are  available  as  soon  as 
reasonably  practicable  after  we  electronically  file  these  materials  with,  or  furnish  them  to,  the  Securities  and  Exchange 
Commission  (“SEC”).  Our  Code  of  Ethics,  our  Corporate  Governance  Guidelines,  our  Audit  Committee  Charter,  our 
Compensation Committee Charter and our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter are also posted to the 
corporate governance  section  of  our website. We  make  our website  content  available for  informational  purposes only.  It 
should not be relied upon for investment purposes, nor is it incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K. Information filed 
with the SEC may be read or copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C., 20549. 
Information on operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC 
also  maintains  a  website  at  www.sec.gov  that  contains  reports,  proxy  and  information  statements,  and  other  information 
regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including us. 

When referring to “Newpark” and using phrases such as “we”, “us” and “our”, our intent is to refer to Newpark 
Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries as a whole or on a segment basis, depending on the context in which the statements are 
made. 

Industry Fundamentals 

Historically, several factors have driven demand for our products and services, including the supply, demand and 
pricing of oil and gas commodities, which drive E&P drilling and development activity. Demand for most of our products 
and services is related to the level, type, depth and complexity of oil and gas drilling. Historically, drilling activity levels in 
the U.S. have been volatile, primarily driven by the price of oil and natural gas. The most widely accepted measure of activity 
for our North American operations is the Baker Hughes Rotary Rig Count. The average North America rig count was 2,241 
in 2014, compared to 2,114 in 2013, and 2,283 in 2012. Outside of North America, drilling activity is generally more stable, 
as drilling activity in many countries is based upon longer term economic projections and multiple year drilling programs, 
which tend to minimize the impact of short term changes in commodity prices on overall drilling activity. 

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In our core North American markets, we have seen significant growth in drilling activity in deep shales and other 
hard rock formations with limited permeability in recent years. These formations are being exploited with advanced fracture 
stimulation technology, which facilitates production of oil and natural gas from these formations and drives higher drilling 
activities. During the fourth quarter of 2014 and early 2015, the price for oil declined dramatically from the price levels in 
recent  years.  Following  this  decline,  North  American  drilling  activity  has  declined  significantly,  and  activity  levels  are 
expected to remain below prior year levels for the foreseeable future. As of February 20, 2015 the North American rig count 
was at 1,670. The lower activity levels will reduce the demand for our services and negatively impact customer pricing in 
our North American operations in 2015. During these periods of rapid decline, the lower customer demand and elevated costs 
associated with workforce reductions negatively impact our profitability. Further, due to the fact that our business contains 
high levels of fixed costs, including significant facility and personnel expenses, North American operating margins in both 
operating segments are negatively impacted by the lower customer demand.  

Internationally, we have seen continued growth in drilling activity, although certain international markets in which 
we operate, including Tunisia and Libya, have experienced political unrest in recent years and at various times our operations 
in these countries have been interrupted or suspended. Despite these interruptions, our international activities have continued 
to grow in recent years, driven by geographical expansion into new markets. 

Reportable Segments 

Fluids Systems 

Our  Fluids  Systems  business,  offers  customized  solutions,  including  highly  technical  drilling  projects  involving 
complex subsurface conditions such as horizontal, directional, geologically deep or deep water drilling. These projects require 
increased monitoring and critical engineering support of the fluids system during the drilling process. We provide drilling 
fluids products and technical services to markets in North America, EMEA, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific regions. We 
also have industrial mineral grinding operations for barite, a critical raw material in drilling fluids products, which serve to 
support our activity in the drilling fluids market. We grind barite and other industrial minerals at facilities in Houston and 
Corpus Christi, Texas, New Iberia, Louisiana and Dyersburg, Tennessee. We use the resulting products in our drilling fluids 
business, and also sell them to third party users, including other drilling fluids companies. We also sell a variety of other 
minerals, principally to third party industrial (non oil and gas) markets, from our main plant in Houston, Texas and from the 
plant in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Our Fluids Systems business also historically included a completion services and equipment 
rental business; however, during the fourth quarter of 2013, we completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of this 
business. 

Raw Materials — We believe that our sources of supply for materials and equipment used in our drilling fluids 
business are adequate for our needs, however, we have experienced periods of short-term scarcity of barite ore, which have 
resulted in significant cost increases. Our specialty milling operation is our primary supplier of barite used in our drilling 
fluids business. Our mills obtain raw barite ore under supply agreements from foreign sources, primarily China and India. 
We obtain other materials used in the drilling fluids business from various third party suppliers. We have encountered no 
serious shortages or delays in obtaining these raw materials. 

Technology — We seek patents and licenses on new developments whenever we believe it creates a competitive 
advantage in the marketplace. We own the patent rights to a family of high-performance water-based fluids systems, which 
we  market  as  Evolution®,  DeepDrill®  and  FlexDrill™  systems,  which  are  designed  to  enhance  drilling  performance  and 
provide environmental benefits. Proprietary technology and systems is an important aspect of our business strategy. We also 
rely on a variety of unpatented proprietary technologies and know-how in many of our applications. We believe that our 
reputation in the industry, the range of services we offer, ongoing technical development and know-how, responsiveness to 
customers and understanding of regulatory requirements are of equal or greater competitive significance than our existing 
proprietary rights.  

Competition  —  We  face  competition  from  larger  companies,  including  Schlumberger,  Halliburton  and  Baker 
Hughes, which compete vigorously on fluids performance and/or price. In addition, these companies have broad product and 
service offerings in addition to their drilling fluids. We also have smaller regional competitors competing with us mainly on 
price and local relationships. We believe that the principal competitive factors in our businesses include a combination of 
price, reputation, technical proficiency, reliability, quality, breadth of services offered and experience. We believe that our 
competitive position is enhanced by our proprietary products and services. 

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Customers — Our customers are principally major integrated and independent oil and gas E&P companies operating 
in the markets that we serve. During 2014, approximately 44% of segment revenues were derived from the 20 largest segment 
customers, and 63% of segment revenues were generated domestically. Typically, we perform services either under short-
term standard contracts or under “master” service agreements. As most agreements with our customers can be terminated 
upon short notice, our backlog is not significant. We do not derive a significant portion of our revenues from government 
contracts. See “Note 13- Segment and Related Information” in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for 
additional information on financial and geographic data. 

Mats and Integrated Services 

We manufacture our DURA-BASE® Advanced Composite Mats for use in our rental operations as well as for third 
party sales. Our mats provide environmental protection and ensure all-weather access to sites with unstable soil conditions. 
We sell composite mats direct to customers in areas around the world where we do not maintain an infrastructure for our mat 
rental activities. In addition, we provide mat rentals to E&P customers in the Northeast U.S., onshore U.S. Gulf Coast, and 
Rocky Mountain Regions, and to non-E&P customers in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. We also offer location 
construction and related well site services to E&P customers in the Gulf Coast Region.  

Historically, our marketing efforts for the sale of composite mats remained focused in principal oil and gas industry 
markets outside the U.S., including the Asia Pacific, Latin America and EMEA regions, as well as markets outside the E&P 
sector in the U.S. and Europe. We believe these mats have worldwide applications outside our traditional oilfield market, 
primarily in infrastructure construction, maintenance and upgrades of pipelines and electric utility transmission lines, and as 
temporary roads for movement of oversized or unusually heavy loads. In late 2013, we announced plans to significantly 
expand our manufacturing facility, in order to support our efforts to expand our markets, globally. This project is expected 
to be substantially completed in March 2015, and will nearly double our current manufacturing capacity.  

Raw  Materials  —  We  believe  that  our  sources  of  supply  for  materials  and  equipment  used  in  our  business  are 
adequate for our needs. We are not dependent upon any one supplier and we have encountered no serious shortages or delays 
in obtaining any raw materials. The resins, chemicals and other materials used to manufacture composite mats are widely 
available. Resin is the largest raw material component in the manufacturing of our composite mat products. 

Technology — We have obtained patents related to the design, manufacturing and several of the components of our 
DURA-BASE mats as well as the design and manufacture of our composite mats. Using proprietary technology and systems 
is an important aspect of our business strategy. We believe that these products provide us with a distinct advantage over our 
competition. We believe that our reputation in the industry, the range of services we offer, ongoing technical development 
and know-how, responsiveness to customers and understanding of regulatory requirements also have competitive significance 
in the markets we serve.  

Competition — Our market is fragmented and competitive, with many competitors providing various forms of site 
preparation products and services. We provide DURA-BASE mats to many customers, both domestic and international. The 
mat  sales  component  of  our  business  is  not  as  fragmented  as  the  oilfield  services  segment  with  only  a  few  competitors 
providing various alternatives to our DURA-BASE mat products. This is due to many factors, including large capital start-
up costs and proprietary technology associated with this product. We believe that the principal competitive factors in our 
businesses include product capabilities, price, reputation, and reliability. We also believe that our competitive position is 
enhanced by our proprietary products, services and experience. 

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Customers — Our customers are principally integrated and independent oil and gas E&P companies operating in 
the  markets  that  we  serve.  During  2014,  approximately  60%  of  our  segment  revenues  were  derived  from  the  20  largest 
segment customers, of which, the largest customer represented 18% of our segment revenues. Typically, we perform services 
either under short-term contracts or rental service agreements. As most agreements with our customers are cancelable upon 
short notice, our backlog is not significant. We do not derive a significant portion of our revenues from government contracts. 
See “Note 13- Segment and Related Information” in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for additional 
information on financial and geographic data. 

Sale of Environmental Services Segment 

In March 2014, we completed the sale of our Environmental Services business, which was historically reported as 
a third operating segment. For a detailed discussion of this matter, see “Note 2- Discontinued Operations” in our Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. 

The Environmental Services business processed and disposed of waste generated by our oil and gas customers that 
was treated as exempt under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”). The Environmental Services business 
also processed E&P waste contaminated with naturally occurring radioactive material. In addition, the business received and 
disposed of non-hazardous industrial waste, principally from generators of such waste in the U.S. Gulf Coast market, which 
produced waste that was not regulated under RCRA.  

Employees 

At January 31, 2015, we employed 2,478 full and part-time personnel none of which are represented by unions. We 

consider our relations with our employees to be satisfactory. 

Environmental Regulation   

We  seek  to  comply  with  all  applicable  legal  requirements  concerning  environmental  matters.  Our  business  is 
affected by governmental regulations relating to the oil and gas industry in general, as well as environmental, health and 
safety  regulations  that  have  specific  application  to  our  business.  Our  activities  are  impacted  by  various  federal  and  state 
regulatory  agencies,  and  provincial  pollution  control,  health  and  safety  programs  that  are  administered  and  enforced  by 
regulatory agencies. 

Additionally, our business exposes us to environmental risks. We have implemented various procedures designed 
to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and reduce the risk of damage or loss. These include specified handling 
procedures and guidelines for waste, ongoing employee training and monitoring and maintaining insurance coverage. 

We also employ a corporate-wide web-based health, safety and environmental management system (“HSEMS”), 
which  is  ISO  14001:2004  compliant.  The  HSEMS  is  designed  to  capture  information  related  to  the  planning,  decision-
making, and general operations of environmental regulatory activities within our operations. We also use the HSEMS to 
capture the information generated by regularly scheduled independent audits that are done to validate the findings of our 
internal monitoring and auditing procedures. 

ITEM 1A.     Risk Factors  

The following summarizes the most significant risk factors to our business. Our success will depend, in part, on our 
ability  to  anticipate  and  effectively  manage  these  and  other  risks.  Any  of  these  risk  factors,  either  individually  or  in 
combination, could have significant adverse impacts to our results of operations and financial condition, or prevent us from 
meeting our profitability or growth objectives. 

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Risks Related to our Customer Concentration and Cyclical Nature of the E&P Industry 

We derive a significant portion of our revenues from companies in the E&P industry, and our customer base is 
concentrated in major integrated and independent oil and gas E&P companies operating in the markets that we serve. In 2014, 
approximately 40% of our consolidated revenues were derived from our 20 largest customers, although no single customer 
accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues.  

The E&P industry is historically cyclical, with levels of activity generally affected by the following factors: 

■     current oil and natural gas prices and expectations about future prices 

■     the cost to explore for, produce and deliver oil and gas 

■     the discovery rate for new oil and gas reserves 

■     the ability of oil and gas companies to raise capital 

■     domestic and international political, military, regulatory and economic conditions 

■     government regulations regarding environmental protection, taxation, price controls and product allocation 

Any of the factors above could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. 
Specifically, during the fourth quarter of 2014 and early 2015, the price for oil has declined dramatically from the price levels 
in recent years and there are no assurances that the price for oil will not continue to decline. Following this decline, U.S. 
drilling activity has decreased, which will reduce the demand for our services and negatively impact customer pricing in our 
North American operations in 2015. Due to these expected changes, our quarterly and annual operating results may fluctuate 
in future periods. Because our business has high fixed costs, including significant facility and personnel expenses, downtime 
or low productivity due to reduced demand can have a significant adverse impact on our profitability. 

Risks Related to Operating Hazards Present in the Oil and Natural Gas Industry 

Our operations are subject to hazards present in the oil and natural gas industry, such as fire, explosion, blowouts, 
oil  spills  and  leaks  or  spills  of  hazardous  materials  (both  onshore  and  offshore).  These  incidents  as  well  as  accidents  or 
problems in normal operations can cause personal injury or death and damage to property or the environment. The customer’s 
operations can also be interrupted and it is possible that such incidents can interrupt our ongoing operations and the ability 
to provide our services. From time to time, customers seek recovery for damage to their equipment or property that occurred 
during the course of our service obligations. Damage to the customer’s property and any related spills of hazardous materials 
could be extensive if a major problem occurred. We purchase insurance which may provide coverage for incidents such as 
those described above, however, the policies may not provide coverage or a sufficient amount of coverage for all types of 
damage  claims  that  could  be  asserted  against  us.  See  the  section  entitled  “Risks  Related  to  the  Inherent  Limitations  of 
Insurance Coverage” for additional information.  

Risks Related to International Operations 

We  have  significant  operations  outside  of  the  United  States,  including  certain  areas  of  Canada,  EMEA,  Latin 
America,  and  Asia  Pacific.  In  2014,  these  international  operations  generated  approximately  33%  of  our  consolidated 
revenues. In addition, we may seek to expand to other areas outside the United States in the future. International operations 
are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including: 

■ 

difficulties  and  cost  associated  with  complying  with  a  wide  variety  of  complex  foreign  laws,  treaties  and 
regulations 

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■     uncertainties in or unexpected changes in regulatory environments or tax laws 

■     legal uncertainties, timing delays and expenses associated with tariffs, export licenses and other trade barriers 

■     difficulties enforcing agreements and collecting receivables through foreign legal systems 

■     risks associated with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, export laws, and other similar U.S. laws applicable to 

our operations in international markets 

■     exchange controls or other limitations on international currency movements 

■     sanctions imposed by the U.S. government that prevent us from engaging in business in certain countries 

■     inability to obtain or preserve certain intellectual property rights in the foreign countries in which we operate 

■     our inexperience in new international markets 

■     fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates 

■     political and economic instability 

■     acts of terrorism 

In  addition,  several  North  African  markets  in  which  we  operate,  including  Tunisia,  Egypt,  Libya,  and  Algeria 
experienced  social  and  political  unrest  in  recent  years,  which  negatively  impacted  our  operating  results,  including  the 
temporary  suspension  of  our  operations.  More  recently  in  Brazil,  a  significant  number  of  senior  executives  at  Petrobras 
resigned their positions in connection with a widely-publicized corruption investigation. We expect these developments to 
further disrupt Petrobras’ operations in the near term. 

Risks Related to the Cost and Continued Availability of Borrowed Funds 

We employ borrowed funds as an integral part of our long-term capital structure and our future success is dependent 
upon continued access to borrowed funds to support our operations. The availability of borrowed funds on reasonable terms 
is dependent on the condition of credit markets and financial institutions from which these funds are obtained. Adverse events 
in the financial markets may significantly reduce the availability of funds, which may have an adverse effect on our cost of 
borrowings and our ability to fund our business strategy. In addition, changes in commodity prices, such as the recent declines 
in the price of oil, may have an adverse effect on the availability of borrowed funds or the cost of borrowings to us and our 
customers. As many of our customers finance their drilling and production operations through borrowed funds, the reduced 
availability and increased cost of borrowing could cause our customers to reduce their spending on drilling programs, thereby 
reducing demand and potentially pricing for our products and services. 

Our ability to meet our debt service requirements and the continued availability of funds under our existing or future 
credit agreements is dependent upon our ability to continue generating operating income and remain in compliance with the 
covenants in our credit agreements. This, in turn, is subject to the volatile nature of the E&P industry, and to competitive, 
economic, financial and other factors that are beyond our control. 

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Risks Related to Business Acquisitions and Capital Investments 

Our ability to successfully execute our business strategy will depend, among other things, on our ability to make 
capital investments and acquisitions which provide us with financial benefits. In 2015, our capital expenditures are expected 
to  be  approximately  $70  million  to  $90  million,  including  additional  investments  to  complete  our  mat  manufacturing 
expansion  project  and  research  and  development  facilities,  the  expansion  of  our  chemical  blending  capabilities  and  field 
service  infrastructure,  additions  to  our  composite  mat  rental  fleet,  as  well  as  expansion  of  our  field  equipment.  These 
investments are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including: 

■     incorrect assumptions regarding the future benefits or results from our capital investments, acquired operations 

or assets 

■     failure to complete a planned acquisition transaction or to successfully integrate the operations or management 

of any acquired businesses or assets in a timely manner  

■     diversion of management's attention from existing operations or other priorities 

■ 

unanticipated disruptions to our business associated with the implementation of our enterprise-wide operational 
and financial system 

■     delays in completion and cost overruns associated with large construction projects, including those mentioned 

above 

Any of the factors above could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. 

Risks Related to the Availability of Raw Materials and Skilled Personnel 

Our  ability  to  provide  products  and  services  to  our  customers  is  dependent  upon  our  ability  to  obtain  the  raw 

materials and qualified personnel necessary to operate our business.  

Barite  is  a  naturally  occurring  mineral  that  constitutes  a  significant  portion  of  our  drilling  fluids  systems.  We 
currently secure the majority of our barite ore from foreign sources, primarily China and India. The availability and cost of 
barite ore is dependent on factors beyond our control including transportation, political priorities and government imposed 
export fees in the exporting countries, as well as the impact of weather and natural disasters.   The future supply of barite ore 
from existing sources could be inadequate to meet the market demand, particularly during periods of increasing world-wide 
demand, which could ultimately result in a reduction in industry activity, or our inability to meet customer’s needs. 

Our  mats  business  is  highly  dependent  on  the  availability  of  high-density  polyethylene  (“HDPE”),  which  is  the 
primary raw material used in the manufacture of the DURA-BASE mat. The cost of HDPE can vary significantly based on 
the energy costs of the producers of HDPE, demand for this material, and the capacity/operations of the plants used to make 
HDPE. Should our cost of HDPE increase, we may not be able to increase our customer pricing to cover our costs, which 
may result in a reduction in future profitability. 

All of our businesses are also highly dependent on our ability to attract and retain highly-skilled engineers, technical 
sales and service personnel. The market for these employees is very competitive, and if we cannot attract and retain quality 
personnel, our ability to compete effectively and to grow our business will be severely limited. Also, a significant increase 
in the wages paid by competing employers could result in a reduction in our skilled labor force or an increase in our operating 
costs.  

Risks Related to the Impact of Restrictions on Offshore Drilling Activity  

Following the Deepwater Horizon event in 2010, the Department of Interior of the U.S. government took several 
actions aimed at restricting and temporarily prohibiting certain drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico. Following the adoption 
of a number of new regulations impacting offshore drilling activities by a variety of regulatory authorities, drilling activity 
in the Gulf of Mexico has recovered. However, additional or renewed restrictions on exploration and production activities in 
the Gulf of Mexico and other offshore basins in the United States and globally in response to a similar event or perceptions 
of the risks of a similar event could have a significant impact on our business.  

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Risk Related to our Market Competition 

We face competition in the Fluids Systems business from larger companies, which compete vigorously on fluids 
performance and/or price. In addition, these companies have broad product and service offerings in addition to their drilling 
fluids. At times, these larger companies attempt to compete by offering discounts to customers to use multiple products and 
services from our competitor, some of which we do not offer. We also have smaller regional competitors competing with us 
mainly on price and local relationships. Our competition in the Mats and Integrated Services business is fragmented, with 
many  competitors  providing  various  forms  of  mat  products  and  services.  More  recently  several  competitors  have  begun 
marketing composite products to compete with our DURA-BASE mat system. While we believe the design and manufacture 
of our mat products provide a differentiated value to our customers, many of our competitors seek to compete on pricing.  

Risks Related to Legal and Regulatory Matters, Including Environmental Regulations 

We are responsible for complying with numerous federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies that govern 
environmental  protection,  zoning  and  other  matters  applicable  to  our  current  and  past  business  activities,  including  the 
activities of our former subsidiaries. Failure to remain compliant with these laws and regulations may result in fines, penalties, 
costs of cleanup of contaminated sites and site closure obligations, or other expenditures. Further, any changes in the current 
legal and regulatory environment could impact industry activity and the demands for our products and services, the scope of 
products and services that we provide, or our cost structure required to provide our products and services, or the costs incurred 
by our customers. 

The markets for our products and services are dependent on the continued exploration for and production of fossil 
fuels  (predominantly  oil  and  natural  gas).    Climate  change  is  receiving  increased  attention  worldwide.  Many  scientists, 
legislators and others attribute climate change to increased levels of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, which has 
led to significant legislative and regulatory efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency 
(the “EPA”) has adopted regulations that potentially limit greenhouse gas emissions and impose reporting obligations on 
large greenhouse gas emission sources. In addition, the EPA has adopted rules that could require the reduction of certain air 
emissions during exploration and production of oil and gas.  To the extent that laws and regulations enacted as part of climate 
change legislation increase the costs of drilling for or producing such fossil fuels, or reduce the demand for fossil fuels, such 
legislation could have a material adverse impact on our operations and profitability. 

Hydraulic  fracturing  is  an  increasingly  common  practice  used  by  E&P  operators  to  stimulate  production  of 
hydrocarbons, particularly from shale oil and gas formations in the United States. The process of hydraulic fracturing, which 
involves  the  injection  of  sand  (or other forms  of  proppants)  laden  fluids  into oil  and gas bearing  zones, has  come  under 
increasing scrutiny from a variety of regulatory agencies, including the EPA and various state authorities. Several states have 
adopted  regulations  requiring  operators  to  identify  the  chemicals  used  in  fracturing  operations,  others  have  adopted 
moratoriums on the use of fracturing, and the State of New York has banned the practice altogether. The EPA has commenced 
a study of the potential impact of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water including the disposal of waste fluid by underground 
injection. Further, the EPA has announced plans to develop effluent limitations associated with wastewater generated by 
hydraulic fracturing. Although we do not provide hydraulic fracturing services and our drilling fluids products are not used 
in such services, regulations which have the effect of limiting the use or availability of hydraulic fracturing could have a 
significant negative impact on the drilling activity levels of our customers, and, therefore, the demand for our products and 
services.  

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Risks Related to the Inherent Limitations of Insurance Coverage 

While we maintain liability insurance, this insurance is subject to coverage limitations. Specific risks and limitations 

of our insurance coverage include the following: 

■     self-insured retention limits on each claim, which are our responsibility 

■     exclusions for certain types of liabilities and limitations on coverage for damages resulting from pollution 

■     coverage limits of the policies, and the risk that claims will exceed policy limits 

■     the financial strength and ability of our insurance carriers to meet their obligations under the policies 

In addition, our ability to continue to obtain insurance coverage on commercially reasonable terms is dependent 

upon a variety of factors impacting the insurance industry in general, which are outside our control.  

Any of the issues noted above, including insurance cost increases, uninsured or underinsured claims, or the inability 

of an insurance carrier to meet their financial obligations could have a material adverse effect on our profitability. 

Risks Related to Potential Impairments of Long-lived Intangible Assets 

As of December 31, 2014, our consolidated balance sheet includes $91.9 million in goodwill and $15.7 million of 
intangible assets, net. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently 
as the circumstances require, using a combination of market multiple and discounted cash flow approaches. In completing 
this annual evaluation during the fourth quarter of 2014, we determined that no reporting unit had a fair value below its net 
carrying value, and therefore, no impairment was required. As a result of the significant declines in oil prices and decreases 
in U.S. drilling activities subsequent to our November 1, 2014 evaluation date, we updated our fair value estimates based on 
our current forecasts and market conditions and determined that each reporting unit’s fair value remains in excess of its net 
carrying  value.  However,  if  the  financial  performance  or  future  projections  for  our  operating  segments  deteriorate 
significantly from current levels, a future impairment of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets may be required, which 
would negatively impact our financial results, in the period of impairment.  

Risks Related to Technological Developments in our Industry 

The market for our products and services is characterized by continual technological developments that generate 
substantial improvements in product functions and performance. If we are not successful in continuing to develop product 
enhancements or new products that are accepted in the marketplace or that comply with industry standards, we could lose 
market share to competitors, which would negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition. 

We hold U.S. and foreign patents for certain of our drilling fluids components and our mat systems. However, these 
patents are not a guarantee that we will have a meaningful advantage over our competitors, and there is a risk that others may 
develop systems that are substantially equivalent to those covered by our patents. If that were to happen, we would face 
increased competition from both a service and a pricing standpoint. In addition, costly and time-consuming litigation could 
be necessary to enforce and determine the scope of our patents and proprietary rights. It is possible that future innovation 
could change the way companies drill for oil and gas which could reduce the competitive advantages we may derive from 
our patents and other proprietary technology. 

Risks Related to Severe Weather, Particularly in the U.S. Gulf Coast 

Approximately 19% of our consolidated revenue from continuing operations in 2014 was generated in market areas 
in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and related near-shore areas, which are susceptible to hurricanes and other adverse weather events. 
These weather events can disrupt our operations and result in damage to our properties, as well as negatively impact the 
activity and financial condition of our customers. Our business may be adversely affected by these and other negative effects 
of future hurricanes or other adverse weather events in regions in which we operate. 

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Risks Related to Fluctuations in the Market Value of our Common Stock 

The market price of our common stock may fluctuate due to a number of factors, including the general economy, 
stock market conditions, general trends in the E&P industry, announcements made by us or our competitors, and variations 
in our operating results. Investors may not be able to predict the timing or extent of these fluctuations. 

ITEM 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments 

None. 

ITEM 2. 

Properties 

We lease office space to support our operating segments as well as our corporate offices. All material domestic 
owned  properties  are  subject  to  liens  and  security  interests  under  our  Second  Amended  and  Restated  Credit  Agreement 
(“Credit Amendment”). 

Fluids Systems.  We own a facility containing approximately 102,685 square feet of office space on approximately 
11  acres  of  land  in  Katy,  Texas,  which  houses  the  divisional  headquarters  and  technology  center  for  this  segment. 
Additionally, we own eight warehouse facilities and have 22 leased warehouses and 11 contract warehouses to support our 
customers and operations in the U.S. We own two warehouse facilities in Western Canada to support our Canadian operations. 
Additionally, we lease 20 warehouses and own one warehouse in the EMEA region, lease five warehouses in Brazil, and own 
one warehouse and lease ten warehouses in the Asia Pacific region to support our international operations. This leased space 
is located in several cities throughout Texas and Louisiana, Denver, Colorado, Calgary, Alberta, Rome, Italy and Rio de 
Janeiro, Brazil. We also own buildings providing office space in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and office/warehouse space in 
Henderson, Australia. Some of these warehouses include blending facilities as well. 

We operate four specialty product grinding facilities in the U.S. These facilities are located in Houston, Texas on 
approximately 18 acres of owned land, in New Iberia, Louisiana on 15.7 acres of leased land, in Corpus Christi, Texas on 6 
acres of leased land, and in Dyersburg, Tennessee on 13.2 acres of owned land. 

Mats  and  Integrated  Services.    We  own  a  facility  containing  approximately  41,000  square  feet  of  office  and 
industrial  space  on  approximately  34  acres  of  land  in  Carencro,  Louisiana,  which  houses  manufacturing  facilities  and 
divisional headquarters for this segment. We also lease five sites, throughout Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, and Pennsylvania 
which serve as bases for our well site service activities. Additionally, we own two facilities which are located in Louisiana 
and Texas to support field operations. 

ITEM 3.     Legal Proceedings 

Davida v. Newpark Drilling Fluids LLC. On June 18, 2014, Jesse Davida, a former employee of Newpark Drilling 
Fluids LLC filed a purported class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio 
Division, alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The plaintiff seeks damages and penalties for the 
Company’s alleged failure to: properly classify its field service employees as “non-exempt” under the FLSA; and, pay them 
on an hourly basis (including overtime). The plaintiff seeks recovery on his own behalf, and seeks certification of a class of 
similarly situated employees. In the interim since the filing of the litigation, 18 additional former employees of the Company 
have joined the case. On January 6, 2015, the Court granted the plaintiff’s motion to “conditionally” certify the class of fluid 
service technicians that have worked for Newpark Drilling Fluids over the past three years (approximately 675 individuals), 
and on February 17, 2015, the Court approved the form of the notice to be sent to the class members. In order to participate 
in  the  litigation,  these  employees  and  former  employees  must  “opt-in”  to  the  case  within  sixty  days  of  notification. 
Notwithstanding, the conditional certification of the class, we have a number of defenses we can assert against these claims; 
including a request to decertify the class and that these employee’s are properly classified as exempt employees. Until the 
number of plaintiffs joining the case has been determined and their individual work histories assessed, a determination of our 
potential  liability  exposure  cannot  be determined. We have  retained  counsel  with  experience  in  cases  of  this  nature,  and 
intend to vigorously defend this litigation. 

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Christiansen v. Newpark Drilling Fluids LLC. On November 11, 2014, Christiansen filed a purported class action 
lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, alleging violations of the Fair Labor 
Standards Act (“FLSA”). The plaintiff seeks damages and penalties for the Company’s alleged failure to: properly classify 
him as an employee rather than an independent contractor; properly classify its field service employees as “non-exempt” 
under the FLSA; and, pay them on an hourly basis (including overtime) and seeks damages and penalties for the Company’s 
alleged failure to pay him and the others in the proposed class on an hourly basis (including overtime). Since the filing of this 
lawsuit,  five  additional plaintiffs have joined  the  proceedings.  The plaintiff  seeks  recovery on his  own behalf,  and  seeks 
certification of a class of similarly situated individuals and on February 2, 2015, filed a motion to conditionally certify such 
a class. We have retained counsel with experience in cases of this nature, and intend to vigorously defend this litigation. 

ITEM 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures 

The information concerning mine safety violations and other regulatory matters required by section 1503 (a) of the 
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K is included in Exhibit 95.1 
of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated by reference. 

PART II 

ITEM 5.  Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 

Securities 

Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NR.” 

The  following  table  sets  forth  the  range  of  the  high  and  low  sales  prices  for  our  common  stock  for  the  periods 

indicated: 

Period 

   High 

Low 

2014 
Fourth Quarter ....................................................................................................................................   $
Third Quarter ......................................................................................................................................   $
Second Quarter ...................................................................................................................................   $
First Quarter .......................................................................................................................................   $

2013 
Fourth Quarter ....................................................................................................................................   $
Third Quarter ......................................................................................................................................   $
Second Quarter ...................................................................................................................................   $
First Quarter .......................................................................................................................................   $

12.65   $
13.60   $
12.65   $
12.56   $

13.64   $
12.88   $
11.78   $
9.69   $

8.23 
11.50 
10.90 
10.43 

11.65 
10.94 
8.17 
7.70 

As of February 2, 2015, we had 1,470 stockholders of record as determined by our transfer agent. 

In April 2013, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that authorizes the Company to purchase 
up to $50.0 million of its outstanding shares of common stock. This authorization was subsequently  increased to $100.0 
million in February 2014. These purchases are funded with a combination of cash generated from operations, proceeds from 
the March 2014 sale of the Environmental Services business and borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility. 
The  repurchase  program  has  no  specific  term.  The  Company  may  repurchase  shares  in  the  open  market  or  as  otherwise 
determined  by  management,  subject  to  market  conditions,  business  opportunities  and  other  factors.  As  part  of  the  share 
repurchase program, the Company’s management has been authorized to establish trading plans under Rule 10b5-1 of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  

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During  2014,  4,317,278  shares  were  repurchased  under  the  share  repurchase  program  for  an  average  price  of 
approximately $11.72 per share, including commissions, leaving $42.7 million remaining under the program. During 2014, 
we also repurchased $2.5 million of shares surrendered in lieu of taxes under vesting of restricted stock awards. All of the 
shares repurchased are held as treasury stock. 

We have not paid any dividends during the two recent fiscal years or any subsequent interim period, and we do not 
intend to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. In addition, our credit facilities contain covenants which prohibit 
the payment of dividends on our common stock.  

The following table details our repurchases of shares of our common stock for the three months ended December 31, 

2014:   

Period 
October 1 - 31, 2014 .............   
November 1 - 30, 2014 .........   
December 1 - 31, 2014 .........   
Total  

Total Number of
Shares Purchased    
  $
10,210  
  $
-  
13,470  
23,680  

  $

Average Price 
per Share
10.64  
-  
9.56  
10.03  

Maximum 
Approximate 
Dollar Value of 
Shares that May 
Yet be Purchased 
Under Plans or 
Programs
42.7 
42.7 
42.7 

Total Number of Shares 
Purchased as Part  
of  Publicly Announced 
Plans or Programs 
-  
-  
-  
-  

   $
   $
   $

(1)      During the three months ended December 31, 2014, we purchased an aggregate of 23,680 shares surrendered in lieu

of taxes under vesting of restricted stock awards. 

Performance Graph 

The following graph reflects a comparison of the cumulative total stockholder return of our common stock from 
January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2014, with the New York Stock Exchange Market Value Index, a broad equity market 
index,  and  the  Morningstar  Oil  &  Gas  Equipment  &  Services  Index,  an  industry  group  index.  The  graph  assumes  the 
investment of $100 on January 1, 2010 in our common stock and each index and the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. 
This information shall be deemed furnished not filed, in this Form 10-K, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference 
into any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, or the Securities Act of 1934, except to the extent we specifically 
incorporate it by reference. 

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ITEM 6.     Selected Financial Data 

The selected consolidated historical financial data presented below for the five years ended December 31, 2014 is 

derived from our consolidated financial statements and is not necessarily indicative of results to be expected in the future.  

The following data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and 
with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Items 7 and 8 below. In 
March of 2014, we completed the sale of our Environmental Services business. All assets, liabilities and results of operations 
for this business have been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented below. 

(In thousands, except share data) 
Consolidated Statements of Operations:  

2014

As of and for the Year Ended December 31,
2012

2011 

2013

2010

Revenues ..........................................................   $ 1,118,416    $ 1,042,356       $

983,953     $  909,368     $

667,192  

Operating income  ...........................................    

130,596     

94,445       

92,275       

120,855      

64,557  

Interest expense, net ........................................    

10,431     

11,279        

9,727       

9,226      

10,233  

Income from continuing operations .................   $
Income from discontinued operations, net of 

79,009    $

52,622       $

50,453     $ 

71,233     $

32,296  

tax ..................................................................    

1,152     

12,701  

9,579       

8,784      

9,330  

Gain from disposal of discontinued 

operations, net of tax .....................................    

22,117     

- 

-      

-     

- 

Net income  ......................................................   $

102,278    $

65,323       $

60,032     $ 

80,017     $

41,626  

Net income from continuing operations per 

common share (basic): 
Income from continuing operations .................   $
Net income per common share ........................   $

Net income from continuing operations per 

common share (diluted): 
Income from continuing operations .................   $
Net income per common share ........................   $

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:  

0.95    $
1.23    $

0.62      $
0.77      $

0.58     $ 
0.69     $ 

0.79     $
0.89     $

0.36  
0.47  

0.84    $
1.07    $

0.56       $
0.69       $

0.53     $ 
0.62     $ 

0.71     $
0.80     $

0.36  
0.46  

Working capital ...............................................   $
450,604    $
Total assets ......................................................     1,020,122     
11,395     
Foreign bank lines of credit .............................    
253     
Current maturities of long-term debt ...............    
172,498     
Long-term debt, less current portion ................    
625,458     
Stockholders' equity .........................................    

405,689       $
968,417        
12,809        
58        
172,786        
581,054        

444,460     $  406,976     $
886,837      
994,541       
2,174      
2,546       
58      
53       
189,876      
256,832       
497,846      
513,578       

329,371  
737,342  
1,458  
148  
172,987  
417,347  

Consolidated Cash Flow Data: 

Net cash provided by (used in) operations .......   $
Net cash used in investing activities ................    
Net cash (used in) provided by financing 

89,173    $
(14,002)    

151,903       $
(60,063)      

110,245     $ 
(96,167)     

(13,558)   $
(63,150)    

31,476  
(10,549)

activities ........................................................    

(49,158)    

(72,528)

5,853       

18,338      

50,621  

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ITEM 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 

The following discussion of our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources should be 
read together with our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 
of this Annual Report. 

Overview 

We  are  a  diversified  oil  and  gas  industry  supplier  providing  products  and  services  primarily  to  the  oil  and  gas 
exploration and production (“E&P”) industry. We operate our business through two reportable segments: Fluids Systems and 
Mats and Integrated Services.  

In March 2014, we completed the sale of our Environmental Services business, which was historically reported as 
a  third  operating  segment,  for  $100  million  in  cash.  The  proceeds  were  used  for  general  corporate  purposes,  including 
investments in our core drilling fluids and mats segments, along with share purchases under our share repurchase program. 
See  “Note  2- Discontinued Operations”  in  our Notes  to Consolidated Financial  Statements  included  in Item  8.  Financial 
Statements and Supplementary Data for additional information. 

Our Fluids Systems segment, which generated 86% of consolidated revenues in 2014, provides customized drilling 
fluids solutions to E&P customers globally, operating through four geographic regions: North America, Europe, the Middle 
East and Africa (“EMEA”), Latin America, and Asia Pacific.  

In  December  2012,  we  completed  the  acquisition  of  substantially  all  assets  and  operations  of  Alliance  Drilling 
Fluids, LLC (“Alliance”), a provider of drilling fluids, proppant distribution, and related services headquartered in Midland, 
Texas. Total cash consideration at closing was $53.1 million, which was funded through borrowings on our revolving credit 
facility.  In  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  we  sold  substantially  all  assets  of  the  completion  services  and  equipment  rental 
business, generating total proceeds of $13.3 million and a gain on disposal of $2.7 million. For the full year 2013, this business 
generated $16.7 million of revenues and a $0.9 million operating income, including the gain on disposal. 

International expansion is a key element of our corporate strategy. In 2014, we began work on several international 
contract awards within the EMEA region. We were awarded a contract to provide drilling fluids and related services for a 
series of wells to be drilled in the deepwater Black Sea. In addition, we were awarded two contracts to provide drilling fluids 
and related services for land operations, including a five year contract with the Kuwait Oil Company (“Kuwait”) and a four 
year contract with Cairn Energy in India. Total revenue generated under these contracts was approximately $23 million during 
2014. In addition, we received two contract awards that are expected to begin in 2015. We were awarded a contract by ENI 
S.p.A. to provide drilling fluids and related services for a series of wells in offshore Libya with the work expected to begin 
in the first half of 2015. We were also awarded Lot 1 and Lot 3 of a restricted tender by Sonatrach to provide drilling fluids 
and  related  services  in  Algeria.  The  award  remains  subject  to  final  approval  by  Sonatrach  and  the  execution  of  contract 
documents. The maximum value of the two lots of the Sonatrach tender is approximately $350 million, covering a term of 
three years. Work under this contract is expected to ramp-up beginning in the second half of 2015. On an annualized basis, 
the maximum value of the award represents an increase of approximately 165% over our 2014 revenue level with Sonatrach, 
although we do not expect to reach this rate in 2015. 

We are continuing to focus on the development and commercialization of new drilling fluids technologies, including 
Evolution®,  our  family  of  high  performance  water-based  drilling  fluid  systems,  which  we  believe  provide  superior 
performance and environmental benefits to our customers, as compared to traditional fluid systems used in the industry. Total 
revenues  from  wells  using  Evolution  systems  were  approximately  $251  million  in  2014,  including  $32  million  from 
international markets, compared to total revenues of $120 million in 2013. 

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We  recently  announced  two  capital  investment  projects  within  the  Fluids  Systems  segment.  We  are  investing 
approximately $30 million to significantly expand existing capacity and upgrade the drilling fluids blending, storage and 
transfer capabilities in Fourchon, Louisiana, which serves the Gulf of Mexico deepwater market. This project is expected to 
be completed in early 2016. In addition, we are investing approximately $20 million in a new fluid blending facility and 
distribution center located in Conroe, Texas, which will support the increasing demand for our proprietary fluid technologies, 
including our Evolution systems. This project is expected to be completed by the end of 2015. 

Our  Mats  and  Integrated  Services  segment,  which  generated  14%  of  consolidated  revenues  in  2014,  provides 
composite mat rentals, well site construction and related site services primarily to oil and gas customers. In addition, mat 
rentals activity is expanding into applications in other industries, including petrochemicals, utilities, and pipeline. We also 
manufacture and sell composite mats to E&P customers outside of the U.S., and to domestic customers outside of the oil and 
gas industry. 

Over the past two years, revenues from mat sales have been constrained by our manufacturing capacity limitations, 
along with our efforts to meet growing demand for mat rentals. During 2014, we allocated the majority of our composite mat 
production toward the expansion of our rental fleet, leaving fewer mats available for sale to customers. In order to address 
the manufacturing capacity limitations, we initiated a project in late 2013 to expand our mat manufacturing facility, located 
in  Carencro,  Louisiana,  which  is  expected  to  be  substantially  complete  in  March  of  2015,  with  production  ramping  up 
throughout 2015. Upon completion, the project will nearly double our production capacity and support expansion into new 
markets, both domestically and internationally. The expanded facility will also include a research and development center 
that is expected to be completed in the second half of 2015, intended to drive continued new product development efforts. 
Capital expenditures related to this project totaled $28.8 million in 2014 and $4.9 million in 2013. 

In December 2013, we completed the acquisition of Terrafirma Roadways (“Terrafirma”), a provider of temporary 
roadways and worksites based in the United Kingdom, for total cash consideration of $6.8 million, net of cash acquired. Prior 
to the acquisition, Terrafirma had been operating as a partner to the Company since 2008, developing a rental business with 
DURA-BASE composite mats, primarily focused in the utility industry in the U.K.  

Our operating results depend, to a large extent, on oil and gas drilling activity levels in the markets we serve, as well 
as the nature of the drilling operations (including the depth and whether the wells are drilled vertically or horizontally), which 
governs the revenue potential of each well. The drilling activity in turn, depends on oil and gas commodity pricing, inventory 
levels and demand, and regulatory actions, such as those affecting operations in the Gulf of Mexico in recent years. 

Rig count data is the most widely accepted indicator of drilling activity. Average North American rig count data for 

the last three years ended December 31 is as follows: 

   Year ended December 31, 
   2014 

2014 vs 2013 
2012     Count     % 

2013    

2013 vs 2012

      Count     %  

U.S. Rig Count ..................................      
Canadian Rig Count ..........................      
Total ..................................................      

1,862      
379      
2,241      

1,761      
353      
2,114      

1,919      
364      
2,283      

101      
26      
127      

6% 
7% 
6% 

(158)    
(11)    
(169)    

(8%)
(3%)
(7%)

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Source: Baker Hughes Incorporated 

The average North America rig count was 2,241 in 2014, compared to 2,114 in 2013, and 2,283 in 2012. During the 
fourth quarter of 2014 and early 2015, the price for oil declined dramatically from the price levels in recent years. Following 
this decline, North American drilling activity has decreased to 1,670 rigs as of February 20, 2015, and activity levels are 
expected to remain below prior year levels for the foreseeable future. The lower activity levels will reduce the demand for 
our services and negatively impact customer pricing in our North American operations in 2015. As a result of the lower 
customer demand, along with costs associated with anticipated workforce reductions, we expect profitability in our North 
America operations to be lower in 2015. Further, due to the fact that our business contains high levels of fixed costs, including 
significant facility and personnel expenses, we expect North American operating margins in both operating segments to be 
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Drilling activity is generally more stable outside of North America, as drilling activity in many countries is based 
upon longer term economic projections and multiple year drilling programs, which tend to minimize the impact of short term 
changes of commodity prices on overall drilling activity. Further, we expect our EMEA region of Fluid Systems to benefit 
from new contract awards that are scheduled to begin in 2015. 

Year Ended December 31, 2014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2013 

Consolidated Results of Operations 

Summarized  results  of  operations  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2014  compared  to  the  year  ended 

December 31, 2013 are as follows:  

(In thousands) 

  Year Ended December 31,

2014 vs 2013

2014

2013

$  

%

Revenues ...................................................................   $

1,118,416     $

1,042,356     $

76,060       

7% 

Cost of revenues .......................................................    
Selling, general and administrative expenses ...........    
Other operating income, net .....................................    

876,999      
112,648      
(1,827)   

858,467      
93,657      
(4,213)   

18,532       
18,991       
2,386       

2% 
20% 
(57%) 

Operating income  ....................................................    

130,596      

94,445      

36,151       

38% 

Foreign currency exchange loss  ...............................    
Interest expense, net .................................................    

108      
10,431      

1,819      
11,279      

(1,711)     
(848)     

(94%) 
(8%) 

Income from continuing operations before income 

taxes .......................................................................    
Provision for income taxes .......................................    
Income from continuing operations  .........................    
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax ......    
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net 

120,057      
41,048      
79,009      
1,152      

81,347      
28,725      
52,622      
12,701      

38,710       
12,323       
26,387       
(11,549)     

48% 
43% 
50% 
(91%) 

of tax ......................................................................    

22,117      

-     

22,117       

-  

Net income ................................................................   $

102,278     $

65,323     $

36,955       

57% 

Revenues 

Revenues  increased  7%  to  $1,118.4  million  in  2014,  compared  to  $1,042.4  million  in  2013.  This  $76.1  million 
increase includes a $63.5 million (8%) increase in revenues in North America, including a $33.1 million increase in our 
Fluids  Systems  segment  and  a  $30.4  million  increase  in  our  Mats  and  Integrated  Services  segment.  Revenues  from  our 
international operations increased by $12.5 million (5%), primarily attributable to increases in the Fluids Systems EMEA 
region, partially offset by declines in the Asia Pacific and Latin America regions. International revenues in 2014 also include 
a $6.8 million increase resulting from the December 2013 acquisition of Terrafirma. Additional information regarding the 
change in revenues is provided within the operating segment results below. 

Cost of Revenues 

Cost of revenues increased 2% to $877.0 million in 2014, compared to $858.5 million in 2013. Despite a 7% increase 
in revenues, cost of revenues only increased 2% in 2014, benefitting from an improved sales mix, including continued growth 
in  our  higher  margin  family  of  Evolution  drilling  fluid  systems  and  higher  growth  in  the  Mats  and  Integrated  Services 
segment, which provides a stronger margin relative to the Fluids Systems segment. Additional information regarding the 
change in cost of revenues is provided within the operating segment results below. 

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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $19.0 million to $112.6 million in 2014 from $93.7 million 
in 2013. The increase is primarily attributable to increases in personnel and administrative costs associated with company 
growth,  a  $5.1  million  increase  in  performance-based  incentive  compensation,  a  $3.1  million  increase  in  stock-based 
compensation, and a $3.8 million increase in spending related to strategic planning projects, including the development of 
our deepwater market penetration strategy and other growth initiatives, offset partially by a $1.1 million decrease in spending 
related to acquisition and divesture activity. 

Other Operating Income, net 

Other operating income was $1.8 million in 2014 compared to $4.2 million in 2013. The 2014 fiscal year includes 
$1.2 million of gains recognized on the sale of two properties, while 2013 included the sale of the completion services and 
equipment rental business assets, which generated a gain of $2.7 million. 

Foreign Currency Exchange  

Foreign currency exchange was a $0.1 million loss in 2014, compared to a $1.8 million loss in 2013, and primarily 
reflects the impact of the fluctuating U.S. dollar on currency translations on assets and liabilities (including intercompany 
balances) held in our international operations that are denominated in currencies other than our functional currencies. 

Interest expense, net 

Interest  expense,  which  primarily  reflects  the  4%  interest  associated  with  our  $172.5  million  in  unsecured 
convertible notes (“Senior Notes”), totaled $10.4 million for 2014 compared to $11.3 million in 2013. The decrease in 2014 
was primarily attributable to $0.8 million of interest capitalization associated with the mat manufacturing facility expansion 
project.  The  remaining  decrease  was  attributable  to  lower  average  borrowings  under  our  U.S.  revolving  credit  facility, 
partially offset by higher average borrowings in our international subsidiaries.  

Provision for income taxes 

The provision for income taxes for 2014 was $41.0 million, reflecting an effective tax rate of 34.2%, compared to 
$28.7 million in 2013, reflecting an effective tax rate of 35.3%. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily related to 
increased tax credits and other benefits identified with the completion of U.S. and foreign tax filings, along with a reduced 
impact of nondeductible expenses partially offset by an increase in the provision for uncertain tax positions.  

Discontinued operations 

Income from our discontinued Environmental Services operations that was sold in March 2014 was $1.2 million in 
2014 compared to $12.7 million in 2013.  In addition, 2014 includes a $22.1 million gain from the March 2014 sale of the 
business as described above.  See “Note 2- Discontinued Operations” in our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for additional information. 

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Operating Segment Results 

Summarized financial information for our reportable segments is shown in the following table (net of inter-

segment transfers): 

(In thousands) 

Revenues 

  Year ended December 31,      

2014 vs 2013

2014

2013

 $ 

%

Fluids systems  .........................................................................   $
Mats and integrated services .....................................................    

926,392      $ 
115,964        
Total revenues .....................................................................  $ 1,118,416      $ 1,042,356      $ 

965,049      $
153,367       

38,657      
37,403      
76,060      

4% 
32% 
7% 

Operating income (loss)  

Fluids systems  .........................................................................   $
Mats and integrated services .....................................................    
Corporate office ........................................................................    
Operating income ................................................................  $

95,600      $
70,526       
(35,530)     
130,596      $

72,604      $ 
49,394        
(27,553)      
94,445      $ 

22,996      
21,132      
(7,977)   
36,151      

Segment operating margin 

Fluids systems  .........................................................................    
Mats and integrated services .....................................................    

9.9%   
46.0%   

7.8%     
42.6%     

Fluids Systems 

Revenues 

Total revenues for this segment consisted of the following:  

(In thousands) 

Year ended  
December 31, 

2014 vs 2013

2014

2013

 $ 

%

United States ................................................................................   $
Canada ..........................................................................................    
Total North America .................................................................    
EMEA ..........................................................................................    
Latin America...............................................................................    
Asia Pacific ..................................................................................    
Total ..........................................................................................   $

607,411     $
79,516      
686,927      
166,000      
84,555      
27,567      
965,049     $

606,261     $
47,559       
653,820       
137,044       
99,116       
36,412       
926,392     $

1,150      
31,957      
33,107      
28,956      
(14,561)    
(8,845)    
38,657      

-  
67% 
5% 
21% 
(15%) 
(24%) 
4% 

North American revenues increased 5% to $686.9 million in 2014, compared to $653.8 million in 2013. While the 
North American rig count improved by 6% over this period, the benefits of market share gains in Canada, strong demand for 
wholesale barite and increases in U.S. drilling activity were partially offset by market share losses in South Texas and reduced 
drilling activity of a key customer in the U.S. In addition, our U.S. completion services and equipment rental business, which 
was sold in December of 2013, contributed $16.7 million of revenue to 2013. 

Internationally, revenues increased 2% to $278.1 million in 2014, as compared to $272.6 million in 2013 as increases 
in the EMEA region were partially offset by decreases in the Latin America and Asia Pacific regions. In 2014, international 
revenues were negatively impacted by approximately $11 million from the impact of currency exchange, primarily in Latin 
America and Asia Pacific. The increase in the EMEA region is primarily attributable to approximately $23 million in revenues 
from the new contracts described above, including in the Black Sea, India and Kuwait. The decline in the Asia Pacific region 
is primarily attributable to lower customer drilling activities under an offshore contract in Australia and lower land drilling 
revenues. The decrease in the Latin America region is primarily attributable to declines in Petrobras drilling activity and the 
impact of currency exchange. 

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Operating income increased $23.0 million in 2014, as compared to 2013, and included a $15.0 million increase from 
North American operations. While North American revenues increased 5% as described above, operating income in North 
America increased $15.0 million primarily attributable to improved sales mix, including approximately $109 million increase 
in revenues from our proprietary Evolution drilling fluid systems, which generate higher margins relative to our traditional 
product offering. North American operating income in 2014 also benefitted from the increased revenues in Canada and from 
the strong demand for wholesale barite. 

Our international operating income increased by $8.0 million, primarily reflecting the benefit from the increased 

revenues in the EMEA region described above. 

In recent years, the business environment in Brazil has become increasingly challenging, particularly as Petrobras, 
our primary customer in the region, has focused more efforts on well completions and less on drilling activities. Also, the 
lack of timely payment of Petrobras-related invoicing has caused periodic increases in invested working capital associated 
with participation in this market. More recently, a significant number of senior executives at Petrobras resigned their positions 
in connection with a widely-publicized corruption investigation. We expect these developments to further disrupt Petrobras’ 
operations in the near term. In response to these changes in the business environment, we have taken certain actions to reduce 
the  cost  structure of  this operation  and  are continuing  to evaluate further  actions. While  the  Brazilian  deepwater  drilling 
market remains an important component of our long-term strategy, the profitability of our business in Brazil remains highly 
dependent on increasing levels of drilling activity by Petrobras and other E&P customers. In the absence of a longer-term 
increase in drilling activity, we may incur additional charges, including potential asset impairments, as we seek to reduce our 
cost structure in country, which may negatively impact our future operating results.  

As described above, following the recent declines in oil prices, we expect drilling activity levels to remain below 
2014 levels throughout 2015, reducing the demand for our services and negatively impacting customer pricing primarily in 
our  North  American  operations.  Further,  while  there  are  on-going  actions  being  taken  to  reduce  our  workforce  and  cost 
structure, our business contains high levels of fixed costs, including significant facility and personnel expenses. Therefore, 
we expect profitability in our North American operations to be negatively impacted by the lower revenues, along with costs 
associated with workforce reductions. Also, during the second half of 2014 and early 2015, the U.S. Dollar strengthened 
against the functional currency of most of our foreign operations which will have a negative impact on our revenues and 
operating income in 2015 as compared to 2014. As a result of the above, segment revenue and operating income are expected 
to decline from the levels achieved in 2014. 

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Revenues 

Total revenues for this segment consisted of the following: 

(In thousands) 

Year ended  
December 31, 

2014 vs 2013

2014

2013

$  

%

Mat rental and services .................................................................   $
Mat sales ......................................................................................    
Total ..........................................................................................   $

125,861     $
27,506      
153,367     $

71,429     $
44,535       
115,964     $

54,432      
(17,029)    
37,403      

76% 
(38%) 
32% 

Mat  rental  and  services  revenues  increased  $54.4  million  in  2014,  compared  to  2013,  largely  due  to  increasing 
demand for our composite mat products in the Northeast U.S. region, a large site preparation project in the Gulf Coast region 
and our ongoing expansion into the utility and pipeline markets. In addition, 2014 benefitted from a $6.8 million increase 
from the U.K. rental operation, following the December 2013 acquisition of Terrafirma described above. Mat sales decreased 
by $17.0 million in 2014, as we allocated the majority of our 2014 composite mat production toward the expansion of our 
rental fleet, leaving fewer mats available for sale to customers. 

Operating Income 

Segment operating income in 2014 increased by $21.1 million, as compared to 2013, attributable to the $37.4 million 
increase in revenues described above. The segment operating margin remains strong, driven by high utilization of mats in 
our rental fleet, and high utilization of our production facility, which continues to run at maximum production capacity levels. 

As noted  above, we  expect  the  expansion of  our  mat  manufacturing facility  to be  completed  in  March  of 2015, 
significantly  increasing  our  production  capacity.  While  the  expansion  project  is  expected  to  relieve  production  capacity 
limitations that have negatively impacted our revenues from mat sales in 2014, the recent decline in oil prices is expected to 
result in lower drilling activity for our E&P customers, which in turn will reduce the demand for our services and negatively 
impact customer pricing in our North American operations in 2015. As a result of the lower customer demand and more 
competitive pricing environment, we expect profitability in our North American operations to be lower in 2015. Further, due 
to the fact that our business contains high levels of fixed costs, including significant facility and personnel expenses, we 
expect North American operating margins to be negatively impacted by the lower customer demand. 

Corporate office 

Corporate office expenses increased $8.0 million to $35.5 million in 2014, compared to $27.6 million in 2013.  The 
increase is attributable to increases in personnel and administrative costs related to company growth, higher performance-
based incentive compensation, higher stock-based compensation, and a $3.5 million increase in spending related to strategic 
planning  projects,  including  the  development  of  our  deepwater  market  penetration  strategy,  international  tax  planning 
projects,  and  other  growth  initiatives,  offset  partially  by  a  $1.1  million  decrease  in  spending  related  to  acquisition  and 
divestiture activity. Corporate office expenses for 2014 also include $1.0 million in incremental costs associated with our 
corporate office relocation and employee separation costs. 

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Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012 

Consolidated Results of Operations 

Summarized  results  of  operations  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2013  compared  to  the  year  ended 

December 31, 2012 were as follows: 

  Year Ended December 31,    

2013 vs 2012

(In thousands) 

2013

2012

 $ 

Revenues ..........................................................................   $ 1,042,356     $
858,467      
Cost of revenues ...............................................................    
93,657      
Selling, general and administrative expenses ...................    
(4,213)    
Other operating income, net .............................................    

983,953     $ 
811,048       
81,500       
(870)     

58,403      
47,419      
12,157      
(3,343 )    

%

6% 
6% 
15% 
384% 

Operating income  ............................................................    

94,445      

92,275       

2,170      

2% 

Foreign currency exchange loss........................................    
Interest expense, net .........................................................    

1,819      
11,279      

749       
9,727       

1,070      
1,552      

143% 
16% 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes .    
Provision for income taxes ...............................................    
Income from continuing operations  .................................    
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax..............    
Net income  ......................................................................   $

81,347      
28,725      
52,622      
12,701      
65,323     $

81,799       
31,346       
50,453       
9,579       
60,032     $ 

(452 )    
(2,621 )    
2,169      
3,122      
5,291      

(1%) 
(8%) 
4% 
33% 
9% 

Revenues 

Revenues increased 6% to $1,042.4 million in 2013, compared to $984.0 million in 2012. The $58.4 million increase 
includes a $32.7 million (5%) increase in revenues in North America, largely driven by the December 2012 acquisition of 
Alliance. Revenues from our international operations increased by $25.7 million (10%), including gains in EMEA and Brazil. 
Additional information regarding the change in revenues is provided within the operating segment results below. 

Cost of Revenues 

Cost of revenues increased 6% to $858.5 million in 2013, compared to $811.0 million in 2012. The increase was 
primarily driven by the increase in revenues. Additional information regarding the change in cost of revenues is provided 
within the operating segment results below. 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $12.2 million to $93.7 million in 2013 from $81.5 million in 
2012. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in personnel and administrative costs related to company growth 
as well as costs associated with strategic planning projects, including acquisition and divestiture activity. 

Other Operating Income, Net 

Other  operating  income  increased  $3.3  million  to  $4.2  million  in  2013,  compared  to  $0.9  million  in  2012.  The 
increase was primarily due to the sale of the completion services and equipment rental business assets, which generated a 
$2.7 million gain in 2013. 

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Foreign Currency Exchange  

Foreign currency exchange was a $1.8 million loss in 2013, compared to a $0.7 million loss in 2012, and primarily 
reflected the impact of the fluctuating U.S. dollar on currency translations on assets and liabilities (including intercompany 
balances) held in our international operations that are denominated in currencies other than our functional currencies. 

Interest Expense, Net 

Interest expense, which primarily reflects the 4% interest associated with our $172.5 million in Senior Notes, totaled 
$11.3  million  in  2013  compared  to  $9.7  million  in  2012.  The  $1.6  million  increase  was  primarily  due  to  the  impact  of 
increased borrowings in our Brazil subsidiary along with increased borrowings under our revolving credit facility following 
the December 2012 Alliance acquisition. 

Provision for Income Taxes 

The provision for income taxes in 2013 was $28.7 million, reflecting an effective tax rate of 35.3%, compared to 
$31.3 million in 2012, reflecting an effective tax rate of 38.3%. The 2012 provision included a charge associated with a tax 
assessment in a foreign subsidiary, resulting in a higher effective tax rate.  

Discontinued Operations 

Income from discontinued operations was $12.7 million in 2013 as compared to $9.6 million in 2012. See “Note 
2- Discontinued Operations” in our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and 
Supplementary Data for additional information.  

Operating Segment Results 

Summarized financial information for our reportable segments is shown in the following table (net of inter-segment 

transfers): 

(In thousands) 

Revenues 

  Year ended December 31,   

2013 vs 2012

2013

2012

 $ 

%

Fluids systems  .................................................................   $
Mats and integrated services .............................................    

926,392     $
115,964      
Total revenues .............................................................  $ 1,042,356     $

861,670     $ 
122,283       
983,953     $ 

64,722      
(6,319)    
58,403      

8% 
(5%) 
6% 

Operating income (loss)  

Fluids systems  .................................................................   $
Mats and integrated services .............................................    
Corporate office ................................................................    
Operating income ........................................................  $

72,604     $
49,394      
(27,553)     
94,445     $

59,987     $ 
54,251       
(21,963)      
92,275     $ 

12,617      
(4,857)    
(5,590)    
2,170      

Segment operating margin 

Fluids systems  .................................................................    
Mats and integrated services .............................................    

7.8%   
42.6%   

7.0%    
44.4%    

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Revenues 

Total revenues for this segment consisted of the following: 

(In thousands) 

Year ended  
December 31, 

2013 vs 2012

2013

2012

$  

%

United States ................................................................................   $
Canada ..........................................................................................    
Total North America .................................................................    
EMEA ..........................................................................................    
Latin America...............................................................................    
Asia Pacific ..................................................................................    
Total ..........................................................................................   $

606,261     $
47,559      
653,820      
137,044      
99,116      
36,412      
926,392     $

566,575     $
48,643       
615,218       
117,360       
87,173       
41,919       
861,670     $

39,686      
(1,084)    
38,602      
19,684      
11,943      
(5,507)    
64,722      

7% 
(2%) 
6% 
17% 
14% 
(13%) 
8% 

North American revenues increased 6% to $653.8 million in 2013, compared to $615.2 million in 2012. While the 
North American rig count declined 7% over this period, the increase was largely attributable to market share gains in West 
Texas, benefitting from our December 2012 acquisition of Alliance, along with improved drilling efficiency, which resulted 
in an increased number of customer wells drilled per rig.  

Internationally,  revenues  were  up  11%  to  $272.6  million  in  2013,  as  compared  to  $246.5  million  in  2012.  This 
increase was primarily attributable to continued market expansion in our EMEA region, along with an increase in product 
sales to Petrobras in Brazil. 

Operating Income 

Operating income increased $12.6 million in 2013, as compared to 2012, primarily due to the $64.7 million increase 
in revenues, along with improvements in our North American operations. Profitability in 2012 was negatively impacted by 
several  factors,  including  declines  in  our  completion  services  and  equipment  rental  business,  along  with  the  significant 
regional shift in U.S. customer drilling activity, moving from dry gas regions to oil and liquid-rich regions.  During this 
period  of  regional  transition,  operating  expenses  were  elevated  due  to  operating  cost  inefficiencies  as  we  re-deployed 
personnel and assets among regions and modified our regional business unit infrastructures to meet the changing activity 
levels.  Following this period of transition, we executed a series of cost reduction and other profit improvement initiatives, 
which contributed to the operating income improvement in 2013. In addition, 2013 included a $2.7 million gain on the sale 
of assets from our completion services and equipment rental business. These improvements were partially offset by an $8.3 
million increase in depreciation and amortization expense, following the acquisition of Alliance. 

Our international operating income decreased $8.8 million in 2013 compared to 2012, predominately due to declines 

in Brazil, including $1.8 million of charges for restructuring and value-added tax assessments. 

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Mats and Integrated Services 

Revenues 

Total revenues for this segment consisted of the following: 

(In thousands) 

Year ended  
December 31, 

2013 vs 2012

2013

2012

 $ 

%

Mat rental and services .................................................................   $
Mat sales ......................................................................................    
Total ..........................................................................................   $

71,429     $
44,535      
115,964     $

59,779     $
62,504       
122,283     $

11,650      
(17,969)    
(6,319)    

19% 
(29%) 
(5%) 

Mat rental and services revenues increased $11.7 million as compared to 2012, primarily due to increased demand 
for our composite mat products, particularly in the Northeast U.S. region. Revenues from mat sales declined $18.0 million 
from the prior year. During the first half of 2013, we allocated the majority of our composite mat production toward the 
expansion of our rental fleet, leaving fewer mats available for sale to customers.  

Operating Income 

Operating income decreased by $4.9 million on the $6.3 million decrease in revenues. The decrease in operating 
income was primarily attributable to the decrease in mat sales in 2013, partially offset by higher income from rental activities. 

Corporate office 

Corporate office expenses increased $5.6 million to $27.6 million in 2013, compared to $22.0 million in 2012.  The 
increase was primarily attributable to increases in personnel and administrative costs related to company growth, along with 
a $1.3 million increase in legal and professional expenses, largely associated with acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic 
planning projects. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources 

Net cash provided by operating activities during 2014 totaled $89.2 million compared to $151.9 million during 2013. 
This $62.7  million decrease  in operating  cash flow  is primarily  attributable  to  the  increase  in working  capital  to  support 
revenue growth and the increase in tax payments, including taxes associated with the March 2014 sale of the Environmental 
Services  business.  Net  income  adjusted  for  non-cash  items  provided  $118.9  million  of  cash  in  2014,  while  changes  in 
operating assets used $29.7 million of cash. Uses of cash included increases in accounts receivable of $53.5 million, primarily 
attributable to the higher revenue levels, and increases in inventories of $14.1 million, largely associated with the timing of 
receipts of barite ore purchased from China. These uses of cash were partially offset by a combined $38.4 million increase 
in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. 

Net cash used in investing activities during 2014 was $14.0 million, consisting of $107.0 in capital expenditures, 
largely offset by $89.8 million of proceeds from the sale of the Environmental Services business. Capital expenditures for 
2014 included $64.1 million in the Mats and Integrated Services segment, including $30.2 million related to the deployment 
of produced mats into the rental fleet and $28.8 million related to the manufacturing plant expansion project at our Carencro, 
Louisiana facility. 

Net cash used in financing activities during 2014 was $49.2 million, primarily reflecting $53.1 million used for 

repurchases of our outstanding common stock. 

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We  anticipate  that  our  future  working  capital  requirements  for  our  operations  will  fluctuate  directionally  with 
revenues. In the first half of 2015, we anticipate that our working capital requirements will decrease as a result of anticipated 
declines in revenues following the recent drop in the price of oil. We expect total 2015 capital expenditures to range between 
$70 million to $90 million, with the majority of the investments focused on key strategic projects, including the completion 
of the expansion project at our mats manufacturing facility and infrastructure investments in our Fluids Systems segment 
described above, including the facility upgrade and expansion in Fourchon, Louisiana, and the investment in a new fluid 
blending facility and distribution center located in Conroe, Texas. As of December 31, 2014, we had cash on-hand of $85.1 
million of which $58.8 million resides within our foreign subsidiaries that we intend to leave permanently reinvested abroad. 
We expect our subsidiary cash on-hand, as well as cash generated by operations and anticipated decreases in working capital 
levels, along with availability under our existing credit agreement to be adequate to fund our anticipated capital needs during 
the next 12 months. Our capitalization was as follows as of December 31: 

(In thousands) 

2014

2013

Senior Notes ....................................................................................................  $
Revolving credit facility ..................................................................................   
Other ...............................................................................................................   
Total ..................................................................................................   
Stockholder's equity ........................................................................................   

  $ 

172,498   
-  
11,648   
184,146   
625,458   

172,500   
-  
13,153   
185,653   
581,054   

Total capitalization ..........................................................................................  $

809,604   

  $ 

766,707   

Total debt to capitalization ..............................................................................   

22.7%     

24.2%

Our financing arrangements include $172.5 million of Senior Notes and a $125.0 million revolving credit facility. 
The Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.0% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each 
year. Holders may convert the Senior Notes at their option at any time prior to the close of business on the business day 
immediately preceding the October 1, 2017 maturity date. The conversion rate is initially 90.8893 shares of our common 
stock per $1,000 principal amount of Senior Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $11.00 per share of common 
stock), subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. Upon conversion, the Senior Notes will be settled in shares of our 
common stock. We may not redeem the Senior Notes prior to their maturity date. 

The Credit Agreement provides a $125 million revolving loan facility available for borrowings and letters of credit 
and expires in November 2016. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, we can elect to borrow at an interest rate either 
based on LIBOR plus a margin based on our consolidated leverage ratio, ranging from 175 to 300 basis points, or at an 
interest rate based on the greatest of: (a) prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate in effect plus 50 basis points, or (c) the Eurodollar 
rate for a Eurodollar Loan with a one-month interest period plus 100 basis points, in each case plus a margin ranging from 
75 to 200 basis points. The applicable margin on LIBOR borrowings on December 31, 2014 was 200 basis points. In addition, 
we are required to pay a commitment fee on the unused portion of the Credit Agreement of 37.5 basis points. The Credit 
Agreement contains customary financial and operating covenants, including a consolidated leverage ratio, a senior secured 
leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio, and also prohibits the payment of dividends on our common stock. We were in 
compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2014. 

At  December  31,  2014,  we  had  no  outstanding  borrowings  and  $22.5  million  of  letters  of  credit  issued  and 
outstanding  under  the  Credit  Agreement,  leaving  $102.5  million  of  availability  at  December  31,  2014.  Additionally,  our 
foreign  operations  had  $11.6  million  outstanding  under  lines  of  credit  and  other  borrowings,  as  well  as  $0.1  million 
outstanding in letters of credit. 

The Credit Agreement is a senior secured obligation, secured by first liens on all of our U.S. tangible and intangible 
assets,  including  our  accounts  receivable  and  inventory.  Additionally,  a  portion  of  the  capital  stock  of  our  non-U.S. 
subsidiaries has also been pledged as collateral. 

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Our foreign subsidiaries, primarily those in Italy, Brazil and India, maintain local credit arrangements consisting 
primarily of lines of credit with several banks, which are renewed on an annual basis. We utilize local financing arrangements 
in our foreign operations in order to provide short-term local liquidity needs, as well as to reduce the net investment in foreign 
operations subject to foreign currency risk. Advances under these short-term credit arrangements are typically based on a 
percentage of the subsidiary’s accounts receivable or firm contracts with certain customers. The weighted average interest 
rate under these arrangements was 15.1% and 14.1% on total outstanding balances of $11.4 million and $13.2 million at 
December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements 

In  conjunction  with  our  insurance  programs,  we  had  established  letters  of  credit  in  favor  of  certain  insurance 
companies in the amount of $3.5 million and $4.0 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We also had $0.4 
million and $9.9 million in guarantee obligations in connection with facility closure bonds and other performance bonds 
issued by insurance companies outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The December 31, 2013 balance included 
$9.3 million in obligations related to our Environmental Services business that was sold in March 2014. 

Other  than  normal  operating  leases  for  office  and  warehouse  space,  rolling  stock  and  other  pieces  of  operating 
equipment, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or special purpose entities. As such, we are not 
materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such financing 
arrangements. 

Contractual Obligations 

A summary of our outstanding contractual and other obligations and commitments at December 31, 2014 is as 

follows: 

(In thousands) 

2015

      2016-2017      2018-2019     Thereafter    

Total

Current maturities of long term debt ....................   $
Long-term debt including capital leases ...............    
Interest on 4.0% Senior Notes ..............................    
Foreign bank lines of credit ..................................    
Operating leases  ..................................................    
Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1)     
Purchase commitments, not accrued ....................    
Other long-term liabilities (2) ................................    
Performance bond obligations ..............................    
Letter of credit commitments ...............................    
Total contractual obligations .........................   $

307     $
-     
6,900      
11,341      
8,441      
159,859      
28,465      
-     
354      
22,296      
237,963     $

-    $
172,498      
12,133      
-     
11,034      
-     
-     
-     
-     
160      
195,825     $

-    $ 
-      
-      
-      
6,597       
-      
-      
-      
-      
-      
6,597     $ 

-    $
-     
-     
-     
10,499      
-     
-     
11,240      
-     
-     
21,739     $

307  
172,498  
19,033  
11,341  
36,571  
159,859  
28,465  
11,240  
354  
22,456  
462,124  

(1)  Excludes accrued interest on the Senior Notes 

(2)  Table  does  not  allocate  by  year  expected  tax  payments  and  uncertain  tax  positions  due  to  the  inability  to  make
reasonably  reliable  estimates  of  the  timing  of  future  cash  settlements  with  the  respective  taxing  authorities.  For
additional discussion on uncertain tax positions, see “Note 9 - Income Taxes” in our Notes to Consolidated Financial 
Statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in this report. 

We anticipate that the obligations and commitments listed above that are due in less than one year will be paid from 
operating cash flows, available cash on-hand, and availability under our existing Credit Agreement. The specific timing of 
settlement for certain long-term obligations cannot be reasonably estimated. 

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Critical Accounting Policies 

Critical Accounting Estimates 

Our  consolidated  financial  statements  are  prepared  in  accordance  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted 
within the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), which requires us to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the 
amounts and disclosures reported. Significant estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements include the 
following:  allowances  for  product  returns,  allowances  for  doubtful  accounts,  reserves  for  self-insured  retentions  under 
insurance programs, estimated performance and values associated with employee incentive programs, fair values used for 
goodwill  impairment  testing,  undiscounted  cash  flows  used  for  impairment  testing  of  long-lived  assets  and  valuation 
allowances for deferred tax assets. See “Note 1- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in our Notes to Consolidated 
Financial Statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for a discussion of the accounting 
policies governing each of these matters. Our estimates are based on historical experience and on our future expectations that 
are believed to be reasonable. The combination of these factors forms the basis for making judgments about the carrying 
values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from our current 
estimates and those differences may be material. 

We believe the critical accounting policies described below affect our more significant judgments and estimates 

used in preparing our consolidated financial statements. 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 

Reserves for uncollectible accounts receivable are determined on a specific identification basis when we believe that 
the required payment of specific amounts owed to us is not probable. The majority of our revenues are from mid-sized and 
international oil companies as well as government-owned or government-controlled oil companies, and we have receivables 
in  several  foreign  jurisdictions.  Changes  in  the  financial  condition  of  our  customers  or  political  changes  in  foreign 
jurisdictions could cause our customers to be unable to repay these receivables, resulting in additional allowances. For 2014, 
2013  and  2012,  provisions  for  uncollectible  accounts  receivable  were  $1.2  million,  $0.3  million  and  $1.6  million, 
respectively. 

Allowance for Product Returns 

We  maintain  reserves  for  estimated  customer  returns  of  unused  products  in  our  Fluids  Systems  segment.  The 
reserves are established based upon historical customer return levels and estimated gross profit levels attributable to product 
sales. Future customer return levels may differ from the historical return rate. 

Impairments of Long-lived Assets 

Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually as of November 1, or more 
frequently, if an indication of impairment exists. The impairment test includes a comparison of the carrying value of net 
assets of our reporting units, including goodwill, with their estimated fair values, which we determine using a combination 
of a market multiple and discounted cash flow approach. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment 
charge is recorded in the period in which such review is performed. We identify our reporting units based on our analysis of 
several  factors,  including  our  operating  segment  structure,  evaluation  of  the  economic  characteristics  of  our  geographic 
regions within each of our operating segments, and the extent to which our business units share assets and other resources. 

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In completing our November 1, 2014 evaluation, we determined that each reporting unit’s fair value was in excess 
of its net carrying value and therefore, no impairment was required. As a result of the significant declines in oil prices and 
decreases in U.S. drilling activities subsequent to our November 1, 2014 evaluation date, we updated our fair value estimates 
based  on  our  current  forecasts  and  market  conditions  and  determined  that  even  though  the  estimated  fair  values  have 
decreased,  each  reporting  unit’s  fair  value  remains  in  excess  of  its  net  carrying  value.  Based  on  this  updated  fair  value 
estimate, the fair value for our Drilling Fluids reporting unit remains approximately 15% above the reporting unit’s carrying 
value. For our mats and integrated services reporting unit, our updated fair value estimate remains substantially in excess of 
that reporting unit’s carrying value. There are significant inherent uncertainties and management judgment in estimating the 
fair value of each reporting unit. While we believe we have made reasonable estimates and assumptions to estimate the fair 
value of our reporting units, it is possible that a material change could occur. If actual results are not consistent with our 
current estimates and assumptions, or if changes in macroeconomic conditions outside the control of management change 
such that it results in a significant negative impact on our estimated fair values, the fair value of a reporting unit may decrease 
below its net carrying value, which could result in a material impairment of our goodwill. 

We  review  property,  plant  and  equipment,  finite-lived  intangible  assets  and  certain  other  assets  for  impairment 
whenever  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  carrying  amount  may  not  be  recoverable.  We  assess 
recoverability based on expected undiscounted future net cash flows. In estimating expected cash flows, we use a probability-
weighted approach. Should the review indicate that the carrying value is not fully recoverable, the amount of impairment loss 
is determined by comparing the carrying value to the estimated fair value. Estimating future net cash flows requires us to 
make  judgments  regarding  long-term  forecasts  of  future  revenue  and  costs  related  to  the  assets  subject  to  review.  These 
forecasts are uncertain in that they require assumptions about demand for our products and services, future market conditions 
and technological developments. If changes in these assumptions occur, our expectations regarding future net cash flows may 
change such that a material impairment could result. 

Insurance 

We maintain reserves for estimated future payments associated with our self-insured employee healthcare programs, 
as well as the self-insured retention exposures under our general liability, auto liability and workers compensation insurance 
policies. Our reserves are determined based on historical experience under these programs, including estimated development 
of known claims and estimated incurred-but-not-reported claims. Required reserves could change significantly based upon 
changes in insurance coverage, loss experience or inflationary impacts. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, total insurance 
reserves were $4.2 million and $3.7 million, respectively. 

Income Taxes 

We had total deferred tax assets of $39.4 million and $35.9 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. 
A valuation allowance must be established to offset a deferred tax asset if, based on available evidence, it is more likely than 
not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. We have considered future taxable income and tax planning 
strategies  in  assessing  the  need  for  our  valuation  allowance.  At  December  31,  2014,  a  total  valuation  allowance  of 
$15.4 million was recorded, which includes a valuation allowance on $13.3 million of net operating loss carryforwards for 
state and foreign tax purposes, including Brazil. Changes in the expected future generation of qualifying taxable income 
within these jurisdictions or in the realizability of other tax assets may result in an adjustment to the valuation allowance, 
which would be charged or credited to income in the period this determination was made. Specifically, we have a $4.8 million 
valuation  allowance  recorded  on  the  net  operating  loss  carryforward  in  Brazil  which  could  be  reversed  in  the  future, 
depending on our ability to generate taxable income. 

We file income tax returns in the United States and several non-U.S. jurisdictions and are subject to examination in 
the  various  jurisdictions  in  which  we  file.  We  are  no  longer  subject  to  income  tax  examinations  for  U.S.  federal  and 
substantially all state jurisdictions for years prior to 2010 and for substantially all foreign jurisdictions for years prior to 2007. 
We are under examination by various United States federal and state tax authorities and tax authorities in other countries. We 
fully cooperate with all audits, but defend existing positions vigorously. These audits are in various stages of completion and 
certain  foreign  jurisdictions  have  challenged  the  amount  of  taxes  due  for  certain  tax  periods.  We  evaluate  the  potential 
exposure  associated  with  various  filing  positions  and  record  a  liability  for  tax  contingencies  as  circumstances  warrant. 
Although  we  believe  all  tax  positions  are  reasonable  and  properly  reported  in  accordance  with  applicable  tax  laws  and 
regulations in effect during the periods involved, the final determination of tax audits and any related litigation could be 
materially different than that which is reflected in historical income tax provisions and tax contingency accruals. 

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New Accounting Standards 

In  April  2014,  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  (“FASB”)  issued  updated  guidance  that  changes  the 
criteria  for reporting discontinued operations  including  enhanced disclosure requirements. Under  the  new guidance,  only 
disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations. Those strategic shifts 
should have a major effect on the organization´s operations and financial results. The new guidance is effective for us in the 
first  quarter  of  2015;  however,  we  do  not  expect  the  adoption  to  have  a  material  effect  on  our  consolidated  financial 
statements. 

In May 2014, the FASB amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. The amendments are 
based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in 
an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. 
The new guidance is effective for us in the first quarter of 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. The amendments may be 
applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date 
of  initial  application.  We  are  currently  evaluating  the  impact  of  these  amendments  and  the  transition  alternatives  on  our 
consolidated financial statements. 

ITEM 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates and changes in foreign currency rates. A discussion of 

our primary market risk exposure in financial instruments is presented below. 

Interest Rate Risk 

At December 31, 2014, we had total debt outstanding of $184.1 million, including $172.5 million of borrowings 
under our Senior Notes, bearing interest at a fixed rate of 4.0%. Variable rate debt totaled $11.6 million which relates to our 
foreign operations under lines of credit and other borrowings. At the December 31, 2014 balance, a 200 basis point increase 
in market interest rates during 2014 would cause our annual interest expense to increase approximately $0.2 million. 

Foreign Currency 

Our principal foreign operations are conducted in certain areas of EMEA, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Canada. 
We have foreign currency exchange risks associated with these operations, which are conducted principally in the foreign 
currency of the jurisdictions in which we operate including European euros, Algerian dinar, Romanian new leu, Canadian 
dollars,  Australian  dollars,  British  pound  and  Brazilian  reais.  Historically,  we  have  not  used  off-balance  sheet  financial 
hedging instruments to manage foreign currency risks when we enter into a transaction denominated in a currency other than 
our local currencies. 

Unremitted  foreign  earnings  permanently  reinvested  abroad  upon  which  deferred  income  taxes  have  not  been 
provided aggregated approximately $133.3 million and $112.6 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. It is not 
practicable to determine the amount of federal income taxes, if any, that might become due if such earnings are repatriated. 
We have the ability and intent to leave these foreign earnings permanently reinvested abroad. 

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ITEM 8. 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of 
Newpark Resources, Inc. 
The Woodlands, Texas 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Newpark Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries (the 
“Company”) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, 
stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014. These financial 
statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial 
statements based on our audits. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board 
(United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the 
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the 
amounts  and  disclosures  in  the  financial statements.  An audit  also  includes  assessing  the  accounting  principles  used  and 
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe 
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position 
of Newpark Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and their 
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, in conformity with accounting principles 
generally accepted in the United States of America.  

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on the criteria established in 
Internal  Control—Integrated  Framework  (2013)  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway 
Commission and our report dated February 27, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control 
over financial reporting. 

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP 

Houston, Texas 
February 27, 2015 

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Newpark Resources, Inc. 

Consolidated Balance Sheets 
December 31, 

(In thousands, except share data) 

2014 

2013

ASSETS 

Cash and cash equivalents ............................................................................................   $
Receivables, net ............................................................................................................    
Inventories ....................................................................................................................    
Deferred tax assets ........................................................................................................    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ....................................................................    
Assets of discontinued operations.................................................................................    
Total current assets ....................................................................................................    

Property, plant and equipment, net  ..............................................................................    
Goodwill .......................................................................................................................    
Other intangible assets, net  ..........................................................................................    
Other assets ...................................................................................................................    
Assets of discontinued operations.................................................................................    
Total assets ................................................................................................................   $

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Short-term debt .............................................................................................................   $
Accounts payable ..........................................................................................................    
Accrued liabilities .........................................................................................................    
Liabilities of discontinued operations ...........................................................................    
Total current liabilities ..............................................................................................    

Long-term debt, less current portion .............................................................................    
Deferred tax liabilities ..................................................................................................    
Other noncurrent liabilities ...........................................................................................    
Liabilities of discontinued operations ...........................................................................    
Total liabilities ..........................................................................................................    

Commitments and contingencies (Note 15) 

85,052     $
318,600       
196,556       
11,013       
12,615       
-       
623,836       

283,361       
91,893       
15,666       
5,366       
-       
1,020,122     $

11,648     $
108,242       
53,342       
-       
173,232       

172,498       
37,694       
11,240       
-       
394,664       

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized and 99,204,318 and 

98,030,839 shares issued, respectively ......................................................................    
Paid-in capital ...............................................................................................................    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss .......................................................................    
Retained earnings  ........................................................................................................    
Treasury stock, at cost; 15,210,233 and 10,832,845 shares, respectively  ....................    
Total stockholders’ equity .........................................................................................    
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ......................................................................   $

992       
521,228       
(31,992 )     
262,616       
(127,386 )     
625,458       
1,020,122     $

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

65,840  
268,529  
189,680  
11,272  
11,016  
13,103  
559,440  

217,010  
94,064  
25,900  
6,086  
65,917  
968,417  

12,867  
88,586  
46,341  
5,957  
153,751  

172,786  
27,060  
11,026  
22,740  
387,363  

980  
504,675  
(9,484)
160,338  
(75,455)
581,054  
968,417  

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Consolidated Statements of Operations 
Years Ended December 31, 

(In thousands, except per share data) 

2014

2013 

2012

Revenues .........................................................................................   $

1,118,416     $

1,042,356     $

983,953  

Cost of revenues .............................................................................    
Selling, general and administrative expenses .................................    
Other operating income, net ...........................................................    

876,999      
112,648      
(1,827)    

858,467       
93,657       
(4,213 )     

811,048  
81,500  
(870)

Operating income  ..........................................................................    

130,596      

94,445       

92,275  

Foreign currency exchange loss ......................................................    
Interest expense, net .......................................................................    

108      
10,431      

Income from continuing operations before income taxes ...............    
Provision for income taxes .............................................................    
Income from continuing operations  ...............................................    
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax ............................    
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax .............    
Net income  .....................................................................................   $

120,057      
41,048      
79,009      
1,152      
22,117      
102,278     $

Income per common share -basic: 

Income from continuing operations ................................................   $
Income from discontinued operations .............................................    
Net income ......................................................................................   $

Income per common share -diluted: 

Income from continuing operations ................................................   $
Income from discontinued operations .............................................    
Net income ......................................................................................   $

0.95     $
0.28      
1.23     $

0.84     $
0.23      
1.07     $

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

1,819       
11,279       

81,347       
28,725       
52,622       
12,701       
-       
65,323     $

0.62     $
0.15       
0.77     $

0.56     $
0.13       
0.69     $

749  
9,727  

81,799  
31,346  
50,453  
9,579  
- 
60,032  

0.58  
0.11  
0.69  

0.53  
0.09  
0.62  

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income  
Years Ended December 31, 

(In thousands) 

2014

2013 

2012

Net income  ........................................................................................   $

102,278     $

65,323     $

60,032  

Foreign currency translation adjustments .......................................    

(22,508)    

(8,750 )     

(1,523)

Comprehensive income  .....................................................................   $

79,770     $

56,573     $

58,509  

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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Newpark Resources, Inc. 

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity  

(In thousands) 

   Common  
   Stock  

  Paid-In  
  Capital

  Accumulated  
Other
  Comprehensive  
Income
(Loss)

  Retained    
  Earnings   

   Treasury   
   Stock 

  Total 

Balance at January 1, 2012 ........................   $ 
Net income .............................................     
Employee stock options, restricted stock 

and employee stock purchase plan ......     
Stock-based compensation expense .......     
Income tax effect, net, of employee 

stock related activity ............................     
Treasury shares purchased at cost ..........     
Foreign currency translation ..................     
Balance at December 31, 2012 ...................     
Net income .............................................     
Employee stock options, restricted stock 

and employee stock purchase plan ......     
Stock-based compensation expense .......     
Income tax effect, net, of employee 

stock related activity ............................     
Treasury shares purchased at cost ..........     
Foreign currency translation ..................     
Balance at December 31, 2013 ...................     
Net income .............................................     
Employee stock options, restricted stock 

and employee stock purchase plan ......     
Stock-based compensation expense .......     
Income tax effect, net, of employee 

stock related activity ............................     
Treasury shares purchased at cost ..........     
Foreign currency translation ..................     
Balance at December 31, 2014 ...................   $ 

945  
-  

 $ 477,204   
-  

 $

 $

789   
-  

34,983   
60,032   

  $ 

(16,075) 
-  

 $ 497,846   
60,032   

12  
-  

1,088   
7,103   

-  
-  
-  
957  
-  

(433) 
-  
-  
   484,962   
-  

23  
-  

8,284   
9,699   

-  
-  
-  
980  
-  

1,730   
-  
-  
   504,675   
-  

12  
-  

2,970   
12,411   

-  
-  

-  
-  

(402) 
-  

698   
7,103   

-  
 -  
(1,523)    
(734)    
-  

-  
-  
-  
95,015   
65,323   

-  
(50,145) 
-  
(66,622) 
-  

(433) 
(50,145) 
(1,523) 
   513,578   
65,323   

-  
-  

-  
-  

(8,750)    
(9,484)    

-  

-  
-  

-  
-  

(2,120) 
-  

6,187   
9,699   

-  
-  
-  
160,338   
102,278   

-  
(6,713) 
-  
(75,455) 
-  

1,730   
(6,713) 
(8,750) 
   581,054   
   102,278   

-  
-  

(1,335) 
-  

1,647   
12,411   

-  
-  
-  
992  

1,172   
-  
-  
 $ 521,228   

 $

-  
-  

-  
-  
-  
(22,508)    
(31,992)   $ 262,616   

-  
(50,596) 
-  
  $  (127,386) 

1,172   
(50,596) 
(22,508) 
 $ 625,458   

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
Years Ended December 31, 

(In thousands) 
Cash flows from operating activities: 
Net income .........................................................................................   $
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by 

operations: 
Impairment charges ........................................................................    
Depreciation and amortization ........................................................    
Stock-based compensation expense ................................................    
Provision for deferred income taxes ...............................................    
Net provision for doubtful accounts ...............................................    
Gain on sale of a business ...............................................................    
(Gain) loss on sale of assets ............................................................    
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation ........................    
Change in assets and liabilities: 

(Increase) decrease in receivables ...............................................    
(Increase) decrease in inventories ...............................................    
(Increase) decrease in other assets ..............................................    
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable ......................................    
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities and other .....................    
Net cash provided by operating activities ......................................    

Cash flows from investing activities: 

Capital expenditures .......................................................................    
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment .....................    
Proceeds from sale of a business ....................................................    
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired ....................................    
Net cash used in investing activities ................................................    

Cash flows from financing activities: 

Borrowings on lines of credit .........................................................    
Payments on lines of credit .............................................................    
Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt ...............    
Proceeds from employee stock plans ..............................................    
Post-closing payments for business acquisitions ............................    
Purchases of treasury stock .............................................................    
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation ........................    
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities .......................    

2014

2013 

2012

102,278     $

65,323     $

60,032  

-     
42,030      
12,304      
(2,328)    
1,252      
(33,974)    
(1,369)    
(1,278)    

(53,494)    
(14,136)    
(546)    
23,606      
14,828      
89,173      

(106,973)    
3,205      
89,766      
-     
(14,002)    

62,164      
(62,445)    
(55)    
3,442      
(412)    
(53,130)    
1,278      
(49,158)    

176       
44,198       
9,699       
(7,832 )     
416       
-       
(3,178 )     
(2,146 )     

32,172       
16,431       
4,574       
(17,733 )     
9,803       
151,903       

(67,929 )     
1,313       
13,329       
(6,776 )     
(60,063 )     

254,390       
(328,086 )     
(25 )     
8,328       
-       
(9,281 )     
2,146       
(72,528 )     

443  
32,821  
7,103  
1,358  
1,709  
- 
724  
- 

23,565  
(28,758)
(641)
13,702  
(1,813)
110,245  

(43,955)
863  
- 
(53,075)
(96,167)

364,426  
(296,944)
(40)
1,059  
(11,892)
(50,756)
- 
5,853  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ............................................    

(6,801)    

(318 )     

1,668  

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents ..........................................    
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year .................................    
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ...........................................   $

19,212      
65,840      
85,052     $

18,994       
46,846       
65,840     $

21,599  
25,247  
46,846  

Cash paid for: 

Income taxes (net of refunds) .........................................................   $
Interest ............................................................................................   $

56,568     $
9,865     $

31,101     $
10,189     $

24,508  
8,355  

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

Organization  and  Principles  of  Consolidation.    Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  was  organized  in  1932  as  a  Nevada 
corporation. In 1991, we changed our state of incorporation to Delaware. We are a diversified oil and gas industry supplier 
providing products and services primarily to the oil and gas exploration and production (“E&P”) industry serving customers 
in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), Latin America and Asia Pacific regions. The consolidated 
financial  statements  include  our  company  and  our  wholly-owned  subsidiaries  (“we”,  “our”  or  “us”).  All  intercompany 
transactions are eliminated in consolidation. 

Use  of  Estimates  and  Market  Risks.    The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  accounting 
principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions 
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the 
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could 
differ from those estimates. Estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to 
the following: allowances for product returns, allowances for doubtful accounts, reserves for self-insured retentions under 
insurance programs, estimated performance and values associated with employee incentive programs, fair values used for 
goodwill impairment testing, undiscounted future cash flows used for impairment testing of long-lived assets, depreciation 
using the unit-of-production method and valuation allowances for deferred tax assets. 

Our  operating  results  depend  primarily  on  oil  and  gas  drilling  activity  levels  in  the  markets  we  serve.  Drilling 
activity, in turn, depends on oil and gas commodity pricing, inventory levels, product demand and regulatory restrictions. Oil 
and gas prices and activity are cyclical and volatile. This market volatility has a significant impact on our operating results. 

Cash Equivalents.  All highly liquid investments with a remaining maturity of three months or less at the date of 

acquisition are classified as cash equivalents. 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.  Reserves for uncollectible accounts receivable are determined on a specific 

identification basis when we believe that the required payment of specific amounts owed to us is not probable.  

The majority of our revenues are from mid-sized and international oil companies as well as government-owned or 
government-controlled  oil  companies,  and  we  have  receivables  in  several  foreign  jurisdictions.  Changes  in  the  financial 
condition of our customers or political changes in foreign jurisdictions could cause our customers to be unable to repay these 
receivables, resulting in additional allowances. 

Allowance for Product Returns.  We maintain reserves for estimated customer returns of unused products in our 
Fluids Systems segment. The reserves are established based upon historical customer return levels and estimated gross profit 
levels attributable to product sales.  

Inventories.  Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (principally average cost) or market. Certain conversion costs 
associated with the acquisition, production, blending and storage of inventory in our Fluids Systems segment as well as in 
the manufacturing operations in the Mats and Integrated Services segment are capitalized as a component of the carrying 
value of the inventory and expensed as a component of cost of revenues as the products are sold. Reserves for inventory 
obsolescence are determined based on the fair value of the inventory using factors such as our historical usage of inventory 
on-hand, future expectations related to our customers’ needs, market conditions and the development of new products. 

Property, Plant and Equipment.  Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Additions and improvements 
that extend the useful life of the assets are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. The cost 
of property, plant and equipment sold or otherwise disposed of and the accumulated depreciation thereon are eliminated from 
the property and related accumulated depreciation accounts, and any gain or loss is credited or charged to income. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued) 

For  financial  reporting  purposes,  except  as  described  below,  depreciation  is  provided  on  property,  plant  and 
equipment, including assets held under capital leases, by utilizing the straight-line method over the following estimated useful 
service lives or lease term:  

Years 
3-5  
Computer hardware and office equipment  ..........................................................................................................  
3-10 
Computer software  ..............................................................................................................................................  
5-7  
Autos & light trucks  ............................................................................................................................................  
7-10  
Furniture, fixtures & trailers  ...............................................................................................................................  
7-12  
Composite mats (rental fleet)  ..............................................................................................................................  
5-15  
Machinery and heavy equipment  ........................................................................................................................  
20-39  
Owned buildings  .................................................................................................................................................  
Leasehold improvements  ............................................................. Lease term, including reasonably assured renewal periods 

We compute the provision for depreciation on our barite grinding mills  using the unit-of-production method. In 
applying this method, we have considered certain factors which affect the expected production units (lives) of these assets. 
These factors include periods of non-use for normal maintenance and economic slowdowns. 

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.  Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquisitions over 
the  fair  value  of  the  net  identifiable  assets  acquired.  Goodwill  and  other  intangible  assets  with  indefinite  lives  are  not 
amortized. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized either on a straight-line basis over the asset’s estimated 
useful life or on a basis that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the asset are realized. Any period costs of 
maintaining intangible assets are expensed as incurred. 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.  Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment 
annually  as  of  November  1,  or  more  frequently,  if  an  indication  of  impairment  exists.  The  impairment  test  includes  a 
comparison of the carrying value of net assets of our reporting units, including goodwill, with their estimated fair values, 
which we determine  using  a combination of  a  market  multiple  and  discounted  cash flow  approach. If  the  carrying  value 
exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recorded in the period in which such review is performed. We 
identify our reporting units based on our analysis of several factors, including our operating segment structure, evaluation of 
the economic characteristics of our geographic regions within each of our operating segments, and the extent to which our 
business units share assets and other resources. 

We  review  property,  plant  and  equipment,  finite-lived  intangible  assets  and  certain  other  assets  for  impairment 
whenever  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  carrying  amount  may  not  be  recoverable.  We  assess 
recoverability based on expected undiscounted future net cash flows. In estimating expected cash flows, we use a probability-
weighted approach. Should the review indicate that the carrying value is not fully recoverable, the amount of impairment loss 
is determined by comparing the carrying value to the estimated fair value. 

Insurance.    We  maintain  reserves  for  estimated  future  payments  associated  with  our  self-insured  employee 
healthcare programs, as well as the self-insured retention exposures under our general liability, auto liability and workers 
compensation insurance policies. Our reserves are determined based on historical experience under these programs, including 
estimated development of known claims and estimated incurred-but-not-reported claims. 

Treasury Stock.   Treasury stock is carried at cost, which includes the entire cost of the acquired stock. 

Revenue  Recognition.    The  Fluids  Systems  segment  recognizes  sack  and  bulk  material  additive  revenues  upon 
shipment of materials and passage of title. Formulated liquid systems revenues are recognized when utilized or lost downhole 
while  drilling.  An  allowance  for  product  returns  is  maintained,  reflecting  estimated  future  customer  product  returns. 
Engineering and related services are provided to customers as an integral component of the fluid system delivery, at agreed 
upon hourly or daily rates, and revenues are recognized when the services are performed.  

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For the Mats and Integrated Services segment, revenues from the sale of mats are recognized when title passes to 
the customer, which is upon shipment or delivery, depending upon the terms of the underlying sales contract. Revenues for 
services and rentals provided by this segment are generated from both fixed-price and unit-priced contracts, which are short-
term  in  duration.  The  activities  under  these  contracts  include  site  preparation,  pit  design,  construction,  drilling  waste 
management, and the installation and rental of mat systems for a period of time generally not to exceed 60 days. Revenues 
from services provided under these contracts are recognized as the specified services are completed. Revenues from any 
subsequent extensions to the rental agreements are recognized over the extension period. 

Shipping and handling costs are reflected in cost of revenues, and all reimbursements by customers of shipping 

and handling costs are included in revenues. 

Income Taxes.  We provide for deferred taxes using an asset and liability approach by measuring deferred tax assets 
and liabilities due to temporary differences existing at year end using currently enacted tax rates and laws that will be in 
effect when the differences are expected to reverse. We reduce deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance when, based on 
our estimates, it is more likely than not that a portion of those assets will not be realized in a future period. The estimates 
utilized in recognition of deferred tax assets are subject to revision, either up or down, in future periods based on new facts 
or circumstances. We evaluate uncertain tax positions and record a liability as circumstances warrant.  

Stock-Based Compensation.  All share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, 
are  recognized  in  the  income  statement  based  on  their  fair  values.  We  use  the  Black-Scholes  option-pricing  model  for 
measuring the fair value of stock options granted and recognize stock-based compensation based on the grant date fair value, 
net of an estimated forfeiture rate, for all share-based awards, on a straight-line basis over the vesting term. Performance-
based restricted stock units are valued at the date of grant using the Monte Carlo valuation model. 

Foreign  Currency  Translation.    The  functional  currency  for  substantially  all  international  subsidiaries  is  their 
respective local currency. Financial statements for these international subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using the 
exchange rate at each balance sheet date for assets and liabilities and the average exchange rates in effect during the respective 
period  for  revenues  and  expenses.  Exchange  rate  adjustments  resulting  from  translation  of  foreign  currency  financial 
statements are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ equity whereas exchange rate adjustments 
resulting  from  foreign  currency  denominated  transactions  are  recorded  in  income.  At  December  31,  2014  and  2013, 
accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss  related  to  foreign  subsidiaries  reflected  in  stockholders’  equity  amounted  to 
$32.0 million and $9.5 million, respectively. 

Derivative Financial Instruments.  We monitor our exposure to various business risks including interest rates and 
foreign currency exchange rates and occasionally use derivative financial instruments to manage the impact of certain of 
these risks. At the inception of a new derivative, we designate the derivative as a cash flow or fair value hedge or we determine 
the derivative to be undesignated as a hedging instrument based on the underlying facts. We do not enter into derivative 
instruments for trading purposes.  

Reclassifications. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. 

New Accounting Standards.  In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated 
guidance that changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations including enhanced disclosure requirements. Under 
the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations. 
Those strategic shifts should have a major effect on the organization´s operations and financial results. The new guidance is 
effective  for  us  in  the  first  quarter  of  2015;  however,  we  do  not  expect  the  adoption  to  have  a  material  effect  on  our 
consolidated financial statements. 

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In  May  2014,  the  FASB  amended  the  existing  accounting  standards  for  revenue  recognition.  The  amendments 
are based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers 
in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. 
The new guidance is effective for us in the first quarter of 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. The amendments may be 
applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date 
of  initial  application.  We  are  currently  evaluating  the  impact  of  these  amendments  and  the  transition  alternatives  on  our 
consolidated financial statements. 

Note 2 — Discontinued Operations 

In 2013, we initiated a process to sell our Environmental Services business, and in March of 2014 completed the 
sale of the business for $100 million in cash, subject to adjustment based on actual working capital conveyed at closing. Cash 
proceeds from the sale were $89.8 million in 2014, net of transaction related expenses, including the adjustment related to 
final working capital conveyed at closing. The agreement significantly limits our post-closing environmental obligations, 
including those related to the waste transfer and disposal facilities. In addition, $8 million of the sales price was withheld in 
escrow associated with transaction representations, warranties and indemnities, with $4 million scheduled to be released at 
each  of  the  nine  month  and  18  month  anniversary  of  the  closing.  In  December  2014,  the  buyer  made  certain  claims  for 
indemnification under the terms of the agreement, which defers the release of the escrow funds until such claims are resolved. 
We believe the buyer’s claims are without merit and intend to vigorously pursue resolution. As a result of the sale transaction, 
we recorded a gain on the disposal of the business of $34.0 million ($22.1 million after-tax). All assets, liabilities and results 
of operations for this business have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. 

Summarized results of operations from discontinued operations are as follows: 

(In thousands) 

2014

Year-ended December 31, 
2013 

2012

Revenues ................................................................................   $
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes ...    
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax ...................    
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations before 

income taxes ........................................................................    
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax .....    

11,744     $
1,770      
1,152      

33,974      
22,117      

65,002     $ 
17,773       
12,701       

-       
-       

54,066  
13,609  
9,579  

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Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations consisted of the following at December 31, 2013:  

(In thousands) 

Receivables, net ........................................................................................................................................   $ 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets .................................................................................................     
Property, plant and equipment, net ............................................................................................................     
Other assets ...............................................................................................................................................     
Assets of discontinued operations .............................................................................................................   $ 

Accounts payable ......................................................................................................................................   $ 
Accrued liabilities .....................................................................................................................................     
Deferred tax liabilities ...............................................................................................................................     
Other noncurrent liabilities .......................................................................................................................     
Liabilities of discontinued operations .......................................................................................................   $ 

2013

11,915  
1,188  
62,333  
3,584  
79,020  

4,415  
1,542  
12,449  
10,291  
28,697  

Note 3 — Inventories 

Inventories consisted of the following items at December 31: 

(In thousands) 

Raw materials: 

2014 

2013

Drilling fluids  ......................................................................................................   $
Mats ......................................................................................................................    
Total raw materials  ..............................................................................................    

152,076     $ 
1,531       
153,607       

153,901  
790  
154,691  

Blended drilling fluids components .........................................................................    

40,971       

34,075  

Finished goods- mats ...............................................................................................    

1,978       

914  

Total .....................................................................................................................   $

196,556     $ 

189,680  

Raw materials consist primarily of barite, chemicals, and other additives that are consumed in the production of our 
drilling fluid systems. Our blended drilling fluids components consist of base drilling fluid systems that have been either 
mixed internally at our mixing plants or purchased from third party vendors. These base systems require raw materials to be 
added, as required to meet specified customer requirements. 

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Note 4 — Property, Plant and Equipment 

Our investment in property, plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31:  

(In thousands) 

2014 

2013

Land .........................................................................................................................   $
Buildings and improvements ....................................................................................    
Machinery and equipment ........................................................................................    
Computer hardware and software ............................................................................    
Furnitures and fixtures .............................................................................................    
Construction in progress ..........................................................................................    

Less accumulated depreciation.................................................................................    

Composite mats (rental fleet) ...................................................................................    
Less accumulated depreciation-mats ........................................................................    

11,736     $ 
98,492       
188,987       
27,431       
5,466       
40,628       
372,740       
(146,860 )     
225,880       

90,321       
(32,840 )     
57,481       

10,085  
86,660  
179,685  
25,360  
4,829  
12,667  
319,286  
(137,702)
181,584  

60,332  
(24,906)
35,426  

Property, plant and equipment, net ...........................................................................   $

283,361     $ 

217,010  

Depreciation expense was $33.2 million, $29.4 million and $25.7 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  

In  2014, we  incurred $28.8 million of  capital  expenditures  to  expand  our  mat  manufacturing facility,  located  in 
Carencro,  Louisiana.  This  expansion  project  is  expected  to  be  completed  and  placed  into  service  in  March  of  2015.  In 
addition,  we  recently  announced  two  capital  investment  projects  within  the  Fluids  Systems  segment.  We  are  investing 
approximately $30 million to significantly expand existing capacity and upgrade the drilling fluids blending, storage and 
transfer capabilities in Fourchon, Louisiana, which serves the Gulf of Mexico deepwater market. This project is expected to 
be completed in early 2016. In addition, we are investing approximately $20 million in a new fluid blending facility and 
distribution center located in Conroe, Texas, which will support the increasing demand for our proprietary fluid technologies, 
including our Evolution systems. This project is expected to be completed by the end of 2015.  

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Note 5 — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets 

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment are as follows: 

(In thousands) 

  Fluids Systems    

Mats and 
Integrated 
Services 

Total

Balance at December 31, 2012 ...............................................   $
Acquisition .........................................................................    
Purchase price adjustments .................................................    
Effects of foreign currency .................................................    
Balance at December 31, 2013 ...............................................    
Effects of foreign currency .................................................    
Balance at December 31, 2014 ...............................................   $

72,459    $
-     
2,692     
(560)    
74,591     
(1,907)    
72,684    $

14,929     $ 
4,544       
-       
-       
19,473       
(264 )     
19,209     $ 

87,388  
4,544  
2,692  
(560)
94,064  
(2,171)
91,893  

We have evaluated the carrying values of our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets as of November 1, 
2014. We determine any impairment of goodwill by comparing the carrying amounts of our reporting units with fair values, 
which  we  estimate  using  a  combination  of  a  market  multiple  and  discounted  cash  flow  approach.  In  completing  this 
evaluation, we determined that no reporting unit has a fair value below its net carrying value and therefore, no impairment 
was required. As a result of the significant declines in oil prices and decreases in U.S. drilling activities subsequent to our 
November 1, 2014 evaluation date, we updated our fair value estimates based on our current forecasts and market conditions 
and determined that each reporting unit’s fair value remains in excess of its net carrying value. 

Other intangible assets consist of the following: 

(In thousands) 

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2013

Gross 
Carrying 
Amount 

    Accumulated 
Amortization

    Intangible 
assets, net

Gross 
Carrying 
Amount

    Accumulated 
Amortization

    Intangible 
assets, net

Technology related .......................   $ 
Customer related ..........................     
Employment related .....................     

5,087    $
35,910     
1,625     

(3,277)  $
(24,403)   
(650)   

1,810     $
11,507      
975      

5,318     $ 
38,684       
2,238       

(3,065)  $
(17,892)   
(934)   

2,253  
20,792  
1,304  

Total amortizing intangible 

assets ......................................     

42,622     

(28,330)   

14,292      

46,240       

(21,891)   

24,349  

Permits and licenses .....................     
Trademarks ...................................     
Total indefinite-lived intangible 

549     
825     

assets ......................................     

1,374     

-     
-     

-     

549      
825      

622       
929       

1,374      

1,551       

-     
-     

-     

622  
929  

1,551  

Total intangible assets ..................   $ 

43,996    $

(28,330)  $

15,666     $

47,791     $ 

(21,891)  $

25,900  

Total amortization expense in 2014, 2013 and 2012 related to other intangible assets was $8.0 million, $10.4 million 

and $3.3 million, respectively.  

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Estimated future amortization expense for the years ended December 31 is as follows:   

(In thousands) 

   2015 

2016    

2017    

2018    

2019 

    Thereafter    Total

Technology related ...........................   $ 
Customer related ..............................     
Employment related .........................     

341     $
3,970      
325      
Total future amortization expense    $  4,636     $

341     $
2,651      
325      
3,317     $

341     $
2,025      
325      
2,691     $

341     $
1,026      
-     
1,367     $

341     $ 
730       
-      
1,071     $ 

105    $

1,810  
1,105      11,507  
975  
1,210    $ 14,292  

-     

The  weighted  average  amortization  period  for  technology  related,  customer  related  and  employment  related 

intangible assets is 15 years, 9 years and 5 years, respectively. 

Note 6 — Acquisitions 

In December 2013, we completed the acquisition of Terrafirma Roadways (“Terrafirma”), a provider of temporary 
roadways and worksites based in the United Kingdom, for total cash consideration of $6.8 million, net of cash acquired. 
Additional consideration up to approximately $1.6 million may be payable based on the earnings of the business over the 18 
month period following the acquisition. Prior to the acquisition, Terrafirma had been operating as a partner to the Company 
since 2008, developing a rental business with DURA-BASE® composite mats, primarily focused in the utility industry in the 
U.K. 

The transaction has been recorded using the acquisition method of accounting and accordingly, assets acquired and 
liabilities assumed were recorded at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the total consideration, including 
projected  additional  consideration,  was  recorded  as  goodwill  and  includes  the  value  of  the  assembled  workforce.  The 
following table summarizes the amounts recognized for assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the December 2013 
acquisition date, including final adjustments to the purchase price allocation: 

(In thousands) 

Receivables, net .................................................................................................................................    $ 
Property, plant and equipment, net  ...................................................................................................      
Goodwill ............................................................................................................................................      
Other intangibles, net ........................................................................................................................      
Total assets acquired ......................................................................................................................    $ 

Accounts payable ..............................................................................................................................    $ 
Short-term debt ..................................................................................................................................      
Accrued liabilities ..............................................................................................................................      
Deferred tax liability .........................................................................................................................      
Other noncurrent liabilities ................................................................................................................      
Total liabilities assumed ................................................................................................................    $ 

Total cash conveyed at closing ..........................................................................................................    $ 

2,155  
2,160  
4,544  
3,328  
12,187  

3,350  
284  
285  
1,092  
400  
5,411  

6,776  

Pro forma results of operation for the acquired business have not been presented as the effect of this acquisition is 

not material to our consolidated financial statements. 

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Note 7 — Financing arrangements 

Financing arrangements consisted of the following at December 31, 2014 and 2013: 

(In thousands) 

2014

2013

Senior Notes .....................................................................................................  $
Revolving credit facility ...................................................................................   
Other ................................................................................................................   
Total debt ......................................................................................................   $
Less: current portion ........................................................................................   
Long-term portion ............................................................................................  $

172,498     $ 
-      
11,648       
184,146     $ 
(11,648)     
172,498     $ 

172,500  
- 
13,153  
185,653  
(12,867)
172,786  

Our financing arrangements include $172.5 million of unsecured convertible senior notes (“Senior Notes”) and a 
$125.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) which can be increased by $75.0 million for a maximum 
$200.0 million of capacity. The Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.0% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on 
April 1 and October 1 of each year. Holders may convert the Senior Notes at their option at any time prior to the close of 
business  on  the  business  day  immediately  preceding  the  October  1,  2017  maturity  date.  The  conversion  rate  is  initially 
90.8893 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Senior Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price 
of $11.00 per share of common stock), subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. Upon conversion, the Senior Notes 
will be settled in shares of our common stock. In 2014, holders converted an insignificant amount of Senior Notes into shares 
of our common stock. We may not redeem the Senior Notes prior to their maturity date.  

The Credit Agreement provides a $125.0 million revolving loan facility available for borrowings and letters of credit 
and expires in November 2016. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, we can elect to borrow at an interest rate either 
based on LIBOR plus a margin based on our consolidated leverage ratio, ranging from 175 to 300 basis points, or at an 
interest rate based on the greatest of: (a) prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate in effect plus 50 basis points, or (c) the Eurodollar 
rate for a Eurodollar Loan with a one-month interest period plus 100 basis points, in each case plus a margin ranging from 
75 to 200 basis points. The applicable margin on LIBOR borrowings on December 31, 2014 was 200 basis points. In addition, 
we are required to pay a commitment fee on the unused portion of the Credit Agreement of 37.5 basis points. The Credit 
Agreement contains customary financial and operating covenants, including a consolidated leverage ratio, a senior secured 
leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio, and also prohibits the payment of dividends on our common stock. We were in 
compliance with these covenants as of December 31, 2014. 

At  December  31,  2014,  we  had  no  outstanding  borrowings  and  $22.5  million  of  letters  of  credit  issued  and 
outstanding  under  the  Credit  Agreement,  leaving  $102.5  million  of  availability  at  December  31,  2014.  Additionally,  our 
foreign  operations  had  $11.6  million  outstanding  under  lines  of  credit  and  other  borrowings,  as  well  as  $0.1  million 
outstanding in letters of credit. 

The Credit Agreement is a senior secured obligation, secured by first liens on all of our U.S. tangible and intangible 
assets,  including  our  accounts  receivable  and  inventory.  Additionally,  a  portion  of  the  capital  stock  of  our  non-U.S. 
subsidiaries has also been pledged as collateral. 

Our foreign subsidiaries, primarily those in Italy, Brazil and India maintain local credit arrangements consisting 
primarily of lines of credit with several banks, which are renewed on an annual basis. We utilize local financing arrangements 
in our foreign operations in order to provide short-term local liquidity needs, as well as to reduce the net investment in foreign 
operations subject to foreign currency risk. Advances under these short-term credit arrangements are typically based on a 
percentage of the subsidiary’s accounts receivable or firm contracts with certain customers. The weighted average interest 
rate under these arrangements was 15.1% and 14.1% on total outstanding balances of $11.4 million and $13.2 million at 
December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  

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We incurred net interest expense of $10.4 million, $11.3 million, and $9.7 million for the years ended December 
31,  2014,  2013  and  2012,  respectively.  Capitalized  interest  was  $0.8  million  for  the  year-ended  December  31,  2014. 
Scheduled repayments of all long-term debt as of December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands): 

2016 ......................................................................................................................................................    $ 
2017 ......................................................................................................................................................      
2018 ......................................................................................................................................................      
2019 ......................................................................................................................................................      
Thereafter ..............................................................................................................................................      
Total ..................................................................................................................................................    $ 

- 
172,498  
- 
- 
- 
172,498  

Note 8 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentrations of Credit Risk 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments 

Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables and debt. We believe the carrying 
values of these instruments, with the exception of our Senior Notes, approximated their fair values at December 31, 2014 and 
December 31, 2013. The estimated fair value of our Senior Notes was $192.3 million at December 31, 2014 and $231.2 
million at December 31, 2013, based on quoted market prices at these respective dates. 

Concentrations of Credit Risk 

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of 
cash, trade accounts and notes receivable.  At December 31, 2014, substantially all of our cash deposits are held in accounts 
at numerous financial institutions across the various regions that we operate in. A majority of the cash is held in accounts that 
maintain deposit ratings of P-1 by Moody’s, A-1 by Standard and Poor’s, and F1 by Fitch.  As part of our investment strategy, 
we perform periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of these financial institutions. 

Accounts Receivable 

Accounts receivable at December 31, 2014 and 2013 include the following: 

(In thousands) 

 2014 

 2013 

Gross trade receivables.....................................................................................................  $
Allowance for doubtful accounts .....................................................................................   
Net trade receivables ....................................................................................................   

299,962     $ 
(5,458)     
294,504       

252,168  
(4,142)
248,026  

Other receivables ..............................................................................................................   

24,096       

20,503  

Total receivables, net .......................................................................................................  $

318,600     $ 

268,529  

Other receivables include $14.5 million and $15.6 million for value added, goods and service taxes related to foreign 
jurisdictions and other tax related receivables as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. In addition, other receivables 
at December 31, 2014 include $8.0 million associated with the Environmental Services business proceeds held in escrow as 
described in Note 2 above.  

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We derive a significant portion of our revenues from companies in the E&P industry, and our customer base is 
highly concentrated in major and independent oil and gas E&P companies operating in the markets that we serve. During the 
years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, revenues from our 20 largest customers represented approximately 40%, 
50% and 40%, respectively, of our consolidated revenues from continuing operations, although no single customer accounted 
for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues. 

We maintain an allowance for losses based upon the expected collectability of accounts receivable. Changes in this 

allowance for 2014, 2013 and 2012 related to continuing operations, was as follows:  

(In thousands) 
Balance at beginning of year ........................................................   $
Provision for uncollectible accounts ............................................    
Write-offs, net of recoveries ........................................................    
Balance at end of year ..................................................................   $

 2014 

 2013 

 2012 

4,142     $
1,246      
70      
5,458     $

3,950     $ 
309       
(117)     
4,142     $ 

3,149  
1,614  
(813)
3,950  

The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included in this Item 8 of these Financial Statements and Supplementary 
Data also includes a provision for uncollectible accounts related to the Environmental Services business that is classified as 
discontinued operations in 2014, 2013 and 2012. However, these amounts were minimal for the periods presented. 

Note 9 — Income Taxes  

The provision for income taxes charged to continuing operations was as follows: 

(In thousands) 

Current tax expense (benefit): 

U.S. Federal ..............................................................................   $
State ..........................................................................................    
Foreign ......................................................................................    
Total current .............................................................................    

Deferred tax expense (benefit): 

U.S. Federal ..............................................................................    
State ..........................................................................................    
Foreign ......................................................................................    
Total deferred ...........................................................................    

Year Ended December 31,
2013 

2012

2014

17,086    $
2,170     
9,925     
29,181     

12,237     
(174)    
(196)    
11,867     

24,275     $ 
1,595       
7,085       
32,955       

(2,057)     
(598)     
(1,575)     
(4,230)     

19,020  
1,602  
8,682  
29,304  

(1,082)
(1,219)
4,343  
2,042  

Total provision .............................................................................   $

41,048    $

28,725     $ 

31,346  

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The total provision was allocated to the following components of income:  

(In thousands) 

Year Ended December 31,
2013 

2012

2014

Income from continuing operations .............................................   $
Income from discontinued operations ..........................................    

41,048     $
12,475      

28,725    $ 
5,072      

31,346  
4,030  

Total provision .............................................................................   $

53,523     $

33,797    $ 

35,376  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes was as follows: 

(In thousands) 

Year Ended December 31,
2013 

2012

2014

U.S. ....................................................................................................   $
Foreign ...............................................................................................    
Income from continuing operations before income taxes...................   $

88,964     $
31,093      
120,057     $

65,310     $
16,037       
81,347     $

54,603  
27,196  
81,799  

The effective income tax rate is reconciled to the statutory federal income tax rate as follows: 

Year Ended December 31, 
2013 

2012

2014

Income tax expense at federal statuatory rate .............................   
Nondeductible expenses ..............................................................   
Manufacturing deduction ............................................................   
Different rates on earnings of foreign operations ........................   
Change in valuation allowance ...................................................   
Uncertain tax positions ................................................................   
Foreign tax withholdings .............................................................   
State tax expense, net ..................................................................   
Other ...........................................................................................   

35.0% 
2.9% 
(1.9%) 
(4.3%) 
2.1% 
0.6% 
0.4% 
1.0% 
(1.6%) 

Total income tax expense ............................................................   

34.2% 

35.0% 
4.3% 
(2.5%) 
(4.6%) 
3.0% 
(0.8%) 
0.2% 
0.5% 
0.2% 

35.3% 

35.0% 
1.9% 
(2.2%) 
(3.4%) 
(2.1%) 
1.9% 
5.2% 
1.5% 
0.5% 

38.3% 

The Company’s effective tax rate has been positively impacted by lower tax rates in certain foreign jurisdictions 
such as Romania and Algeria. The 2012 provision for income taxes included a $3.9 million charge associated with a tax 
assessment and related increase in tax rate for the period of 2006 through 2012 in a foreign subsidiary. 

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Temporary differences and carryforwards which give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2014 

and 2013 are as follows:  

(In thousands) 

Deferred tax assets: 

2014 

2013

Net operating losses ..................................................................................................   $
Accruals not currently deductible .............................................................................    
Unrealized foreign exchange .....................................................................................    
Bad debts ...................................................................................................................    
Foreign tax credits .....................................................................................................    
Capitalized inventory costs and other .......................................................................    
Total deferred tax assets ...............................................................................................    
Valuation allowance .....................................................................................................    
Total deferred tax assets, net of allowances ..................................................................    

Deferred tax liabilities: 

Accelerated depreciation and amortization ...............................................................    
Tax on unremitted earnings .......................................................................................    
Other .........................................................................................................................    
Total deferred tax liabilities ..........................................................................................    

15,097     $
14,868       
3,145       
597       
862       
4,867       
39,436       
(15,353 )     
24,083       

(40,308 )     
(6,680 )     
(3,025 )     
(50,013 )     

16,064  
12,901  
- 
1,166  
1,653  
4,135  
35,919  
(15,024)
20,895  

(29,530)
(6,169)
(1,607)
(37,306)

Total net deferred tax liabilities ....................................................................................   $

(25,930 )   $

(16,411)

Current portion of deferred tax assets ..............................................................................   $
Non current portion of deferred tax assets .......................................................................    
Current portion of deferred tax liabilities .........................................................................    
Non current portion of deferred tax liabilities ..................................................................    
Net deferred tax liabilities ................................................................................................   $

11,013     $
1,258       
(507 )     
(37,694 )     
(25,930 )   $

11,272  
119  
(742)
(27,060)
(16,411)

For state income tax purposes, we have net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) of approximately $186.4 million 
available to reduce future state taxable income. These NOLs expire in varying amounts beginning in year 2015 through 2030. 
Foreign NOLs of approximately $18.6 million are available to reduce future taxable income, some of which expire beginning 
in 2015. 

The realization of our net deferred tax assets is dependent on our ability to generate taxable income in future periods. 
At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we have recorded a valuation allowance in the amount of $15.4 million and 
$15.0 million, respectively, related to state and foreign NOL carryforwards. 

Unremitted  foreign  earnings  permanently  reinvested  abroad  upon  which  deferred  income  taxes  have  not  been 
provided aggregated approximately $133.3 million and $112.6 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. It is not 
practicable to determine the amount of federal income taxes, if any, that might become due if such earnings are repatriated. 
We have the ability and intent to leave these foreign earnings permanently reinvested abroad. 

We file income tax returns in the United States and several non-U.S. jurisdictions and are subject to examination in 
the  various  jurisdictions  in  which  we  file.  We  are  no  longer  subject  to  income  tax  examinations  for  U.S.  federal  and 
substantially all state jurisdictions for years prior to 2010 and for substantially all foreign jurisdictions for years prior to 2007. 
We are under examination by various United States federal and state tax authorities and tax authorities in other countries. We 
fully cooperate with all audits, but defend existing positions vigorously. These audits are in various stages of completion and 
certain  foreign  jurisdictions  have  challenged  the  amount  of  taxes  due  for  certain  tax  periods.  We  evaluate  the  potential 
exposure  associated  with  various  filing  positions  and  record  a  liability  for  tax  contingencies  as  circumstances  warrant. 
Although  we  believe  all  tax  positions  are  reasonable  and  properly  reported  in  accordance  with  applicable  tax  laws  and 
regulations in effect during the periods involved, the final determination of tax audits and any related litigation could be 
materially different than that which is reflected in historical income tax provisions and tax contingency accruals.  

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A reconciliation of the beginning and ending provision for uncertain tax positions is as follows: 

(In thousands) 

2014

2013 

2012

Balance at January 1.....................................................................   $
Additions (reductions) for tax positions of prior years ................    
Additions for tax positions of current year ...................................    
Balance at December 31 ...............................................................   $

2,175     $
1,604      
7      
3,786     $

2,753     $ 
(650)     
72       
2,175     $ 

1,218  
1,350  
185  
2,753  

Approximately $3.3 million of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014, if recognized, would favorably 
impact the effective tax rate, including $2.2 million for which the tax statutes are scheduled to expire during the next 12 
months. 

The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in operating expenses. 
During the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2012, the Company recognized approximately $0.2 million and $0.4 million, 
respectively  in  interest  and  penalties.  In  2013,  there  was  no  interest  and  penalties  recognized.  The  Company  had 
approximately $0.4 million and $0.2 million for interest and penalties accrued at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. 

Note 10 — Capital Stock 

Common stock 

Changes in outstanding Common Stock for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows: 

(In thousands of shares) 

2014

2013 

2012

Outstanding, beginning of year ....................................................    
Shares issued upon exercise of options ........................................    
Shares issued for grants of time vested restricted stock (net of 

cancellations) ............................................................................    

98,031     
540     

95,734       
1,386       

94,498  
286  

633     

911       

950  

Outstanding, end of year ..............................................................    

99,204     

98,031       

95,734  

Preferred stock 

We are authorized to issue up to 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value. There was no outstanding 

preferred stock at December 31, 2014, 2013 or 2012. 

Treasury stock 

During 2014, 2013 and 2012, we repurchased 215,760, 222,175 and 104,995 shares, respectively, for an aggregate 
price of $2.5 million, $2.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively, representing employee shares surrendered in lieu of taxes 
under vesting of restricted stock awards. All of the shares repurchased are held as treasury stock.  

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During 2014, 155,650 shares of treasury stock were re-issued including 73,801 shares pursuant to our employee 
stock purchase plan and 81,849 shares issued to non-employee directors under the 2014 Non-Employee Directors’ Restricted 
Stock Plan. During 2013 and 2012, 67,622 and 34,724 shares of treasury stock were re-issued, respectively, pursuant to our 
employee stock purchase plan.  

Share repurchase program 

In February 2012, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that authorized the repurchase of up 

to $50.0 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock that was fully executed in 2012. 

In April 2013, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that authorizes the Company to purchase 
up to $50.0 million of its outstanding shares of common stock. This authorization was subsequently  increased to $100.0 
million in February 2014. These purchases are funded with a combination of cash generated from operations, proceeds from 
the March 2014 sale of the Environmental Services business and borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility. 
The  repurchase  program  has  no  specific  term.  The  Company  may  repurchase  shares  in  the  open  market  or  as  otherwise 
determined  by  management,  subject  to  market  conditions,  business  opportunities  and  other  factors.  As  part  of  the  share 
repurchase program, the Company’s management has been authorized to establish trading plans under Rule 10b5-1 of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  

During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we repurchased shares of the Company’s common stock 
under these share repurchase programs totaling 4,317,278, 562,341 and 7,241,693 shares, respectively for an average price 
per share, including commissions, of $11.72, $11.94 and $6.92, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, we had $42.7 million 
remaining under the current authorization program.  

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Note 11 — Earnings per Share 

The following table presents the reconciliation of the numerator and denominator for calculating earnings per share 

from continuing operations: 

(In thousands, except per share data) 

Year Ended December 31,
2013 

2012

2014

Basic EPS: 
Income from continuing operations .............................................   $

79,009    $

52,622     $ 

50,453  

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ..........    

82,999     

85,095       

87,522  

Basic income from continuing operations per common share .....   $

0.95    $

0.62     $ 

0.58  

Diluted EPS: 
Income from continuing operations .............................................   $
Assumed conversions of Senior Notes  ........................................    
Adjusted income from continuing operations ..............................   $

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-basic.    
Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards   
Dilutive effect of Senior Notes  .........................................    

79,009    $
5,091     
84,100    $

82,999     
1,733     
15,682     

52,622     $ 
5,005       
57,627     $ 

85,095       
1,767       
15,682       

50,453  
4,771  
55,224  

87,522  
876  
15,682  

Diluted weighted average number of common shares 

outstanding ...............................................................................    

100,414     

102,544       

104,080  

Diluted income from continuing operations per common 

share .....................................................................................   $

0.84    $

0.56     $ 

0.53  

Stock options and restricted stock excluded from calculation of 

diluted earnings per share because anti-dilutive for the period     

788     

415       

2,671  

Note 12 — Stock Based Compensation and Other Benefit Plans 

The following describes stockholder approved plans utilized by the Company for the issuance of stock based awards.  

2014 Non-Employee Directors’ Restricted Stock Plan 

In  May  2014,  our  stockholders  approved  the  2014  Non-Employee  Directors’  Restricted  Stock  Plan  (the  “2014 
Director  Plan”)  which  authorizes  grants  of  restricted  stock  to  non-employee  directors  based  on  a  pre-determined  dollar 
amount on the date of each annual meeting of stockholders. The pre-determined dollar amount for determining the number 
of restricted shares granted is subject to change by the Board of Directors or its committee but is initially set at $150,000 for 
each non-employee director, except for the Chairman of the Board who will receive an annual grant of restricted shares equal 
to $170,000. Each restricted share granted to a non-employee director vests in full on the earlier of the day prior to the next 
annual meeting of stockholders following the grant date or the first anniversary of the grant. During 2014, non-employee 
directors received shares of restricted stock totaling 81,849 shares at a weighted average fair value on the date of grant of 
$11.24 per share.  

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The  maximum  number  of  shares  of  common  stock  issuable  under  the  2014  Director  Plan  is  1,000,000  leaving 
918,151 shares available for grant as of December 31, 2014. The 2014 Director Plan completely replaced the Amended and 
Restated Non-Employee Directors’ Restricted Stock Plan, which expired under its terms on March 9, 2014 with no further 
issuances being made under that plan after December 31, 2013. 

2006 Equity Incentive Plan 

In December 2006, our stockholders approved the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan ( “2006 Plan”), pursuant to which the 
Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors (“Compensation Committee”) may grant to key employees, including 
executive officers and other corporate and divisional officers, a variety of forms of equity-based compensation, including 
options to purchase shares of common stock, shares of restricted common stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation 
rights, other stock-based awards, and performance-based awards. In 2013, the 2006 Plan was amended to increase the number 
of shares available for issuance to 12,250,000 shares. At December 31, 2014, 2,247,611 shares remained available for award 
under the 2006 Plan, as amended.  

The Compensation Committee approves the granting of all stock based compensation to employees, utilizing shares 

available under the 2006 Plan. Activity under each of these programs is described below. 

Stock Options & Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights 

Stock options granted by the Compensation Committee are generally granted with a three year vesting period and a 
term of ten years. During 2014, 554,641 options were granted with a three year vesting period and a ten year term. The 
exercise price of each stock option granted was equal to the fair market value on the date of grant. 

The following table summarizes activity for our outstanding stock options for the year ended December 31, 2014:  

Weighted-
Average 
Exercise 
Price

Weighted-
Average 
Remaining 
Contractual 
Life (Years) 

    Aggregate 
Intrinsic 
Value

Shares

Outstanding at beginning of period ..............................................     3,449,367     $
554,641      
(540,318)    
(121,675)    
Outstanding at end of period ........................................................     3,342,015     $

Granted .....................................................................................    
Exercised  .................................................................................    
Expired or cancelled .................................................................    

6.94       
11.20       
6.37       
8.87       
7.67       

6.49    $ 7,932,450  

Vested or expected to vest at end of period ..................................     3,293,925     $
Options exercisable at end of period ............................................     2,135,599     $

7.62       
6.69       

6.45    $ 7,920,816  
5.36    $ 6,361,350  

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We estimated the fair value of options granted on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, 

with the following weighted average assumptions: 

Risk-free interest rate .............................................................    
Expected life of the option in years ........................................    
Expected volatility .................................................................    
Dividend yield ........................................................................    

2014 

1.53% 
5.22  
48.6% 
-  

Year Ended December 31, 
2013 

1.02% 
5.22  
53.7% 
-  

2012 

0.68% 
5.22  
60.3% 
-  

The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield on a U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issue with a remaining term 
equal to the expected term of the option. The expected life of the option is based on observed historical patterns. The expected 
volatility is based on historical volatility of the price of our common stock. The dividend yield is based on the projected 
annual dividend payment per share divided by the stock price at the date of grant, which is zero because we have not paid 
dividends for several years and do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future. 

The following table summarizes information about the weighted-average exercise price and the weighted-average 

grant date fair value of stock options granted: 

Year Ended December 31, 
2013 

2012 

2014 

Weighted-average exercise price of the stock on the date of 

grant ...........................................................................................   $
Weighted-average grant date fair value on the date of grant  .......   $

11.20     $
4.97     $

11.43    $ 
5.42    $ 

5.57  
2.89  

All stock options granted for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 reflected an exercise price equal 

to the market value of the stock on the date of grant. 

The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $3.2 million, $6.1 million and $1.0 million for the years ended 
December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, while cash from option exercises totaled $3.4 million, $8.3 million and $1.1 million, 
respectively.  

The following table summarizes activity for outstanding cash-settled stock appreciation rights for the year-ended 

December 31, 2014: 

Rights

Outstanding at beginning of period .......................................................................................................      
Exercised ...............................................................................................................................................      
Expired or cancelled..............................................................................................................................      
Outstanding at end of period .................................................................................................................      

134,833  
(26,200)
(1,500)
107,133  

Exercisable at end of period ..................................................................................................................      

107,133  

During 2014, there were no additional grants of cash-settled stock appreciation rights. The remaining outstanding 
cash-settled stock appreciation rights, if exercised, will ultimately be settled in cash for the difference between market value 
of our outstanding shares at the date of exercise, and $7.89. As such, the projected cash settlement is adjusted each period 
based upon the ending fair market value of the underlying stock. At December 31, 2014, the fair market value of each cash-
settled stock appreciation right was $2.62, resulting in a liability of $0.3 million. 

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Total compensation cost recognized for stock options and cash-settled stock appreciation rights during the years 
ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $2.6 million, $3.3 million and $2.3 million, respectively. For the years ended 
December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recognized tax benefits resulting from the exercise of stock options totaling $1.0 
million, $1.9 million and $0.3 million, respectively. 

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units & Cash-Settled Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units 

The Compensation Committee may use various business criteria to set the performance objectives for awards of 
performance-based  restricted  stock  units.  During  2014  and  2013,  performance-based  awards  were  awarded  to  executive 
officers. The performance-based restricted stock units will be settled in shares of common stock and will be based on the 
relative ranking of the Company’s total shareholder return (“TSR”) as compared to the TSR of the Company’s designated 
peer group over a three year period. During 2014, a total of 110,497 performance-based restricted stock units at target were 
granted with the payout of shares for each executive ranging from 0%-150% of target. The performance period began June 
1, 2014 and ends May 31, 2017, with the ending TSR price being equal to the average closing price of our shares over the 
30-calendar days ending May 31, 2017. During 2013, a total of 149,532 performance-based restricted stock units were granted 
with the payout of shares for each executive ranging from 0%-150% of target. The performance period began May 3, 2013 
and ends June 1, 2016, with the ending TSR price being equal to the average closing price of our shares over the 30-calendar 
days ending June 1, 2016. No performance-based awards were granted during 2012.  

The following table summarizes activity for outstanding performance-based restricted stock units for the year-ended 

December 31, 2014: 

Nonvested Shares (Performance-Based) 

Weighted-
Average

     Grant Date
     Fair Value

Shares 

Outstanding at beginning of period ..............................................................................    
Granted .........................................................................................................................    
Forfeited .......................................................................................................................    
Outstanding at the end of period ..................................................................................    

149,532    $ 
110,497      
(61,581)     
198,448    $ 

13.11  
12.55  
13.04 
12.82  

Estimated fair value at date of grant .....................................................................   $

12.55     $ 

13.11  

Year Ended December 31, 
2013 
2014 

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We estimated the fair value of each restricted stock unit at the date of grant using the Monte Carlo valuation model, 

with the following weighted average assumptions: 

Year Ended December 31, 
2013 

2014 

Risk-free interest rate ....................................................................................................  
Average closing price  ................................................................................................... $
Expected volatility ........................................................................................................  
Dividend yield ...............................................................................................................  

0.81% 
11.28 (1) 
44.5% 
-  

  $ 

0.52% 
11.33 (2) 
53.6% 
-  

(1)     Average closing price of our shares over the 30-calendar days ending May 16, 2014. 

(2)     Average closing price of our shares over the 30-calendar days ending June 3, 2013. 

During 2014 and 2013, $0.5 million and $0.4 million in compensation cost was recognized for performance-based 

restricted stock units, respectively, while no compensation cost was recognized during the year ended 2012. 

Restricted Stock Awards and Units 

Time-vested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units are periodically granted to key employees, including 
grants for employment inducements, as well as to members of our Board of Directors. Employee awards provide for vesting 
periods ranging from three to four years. Non-employee director grants vest in full on the earlier of the day prior to the next 
annual meeting of stockholders following the grant date or the first anniversary of the grant. Upon vesting of these grants, 
shares are issued to award recipients. The following tables summarize the activity for our outstanding time-vested restricted 
stock awards and restricted stock units for the year-ended December 31, 2014. 

Nonvested Shares (Time-Vesting) 

Weighted-
Average

     Grant Date
     Fair Value

Shares 

Nonvested at January 1, 2014 ......................................................................................    
Granted .........................................................................................................................    
Vested ..........................................................................................................................    
Forfeited .......................................................................................................................    
Nonvested at December 31, 2014 ................................................................................    

1,772,854    $ 
754,477      
(691,650)     
(112,782)     
1,722,899    $ 

9.52  
11.21  
8.71  
9.79  
10.58  

Nonvested Share Units (Time-Vesting) 

Weighted-
Average

     Grant Date
     Fair Value

Shares 

Nonvested at January 1, 2014 ......................................................................................    
Granted .........................................................................................................................    
Vested ..........................................................................................................................    
Forfeited .......................................................................................................................    
Nonvested at December 31, 2014 ................................................................................    

150,988    $ 
89,737      
(73,135)     
(8,712)     
158,878    $ 

7.84  
11.20  
11.77 
11.10  
10.22  

Total  compensation  cost  recognized  for  restricted  stock  awards  and  restricted  stock  units  was  $8.6  million, 
$6.7  million  and  $4.6  million  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2014,  2013  and  2012  respectively.  Total  unrecognized 
compensation  cost  at  December  31,  2014  related  to  restricted  stock  awards  and  restricted  stock  units  is  approximately 
$13.3 million which is expected to be recognized over the next 2.1 years. During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 
and 2012, the total fair value of shares vested was $9.0 million, $9.5 million and $2.5 million, respectively. 

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For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we recognized tax benefits resulting from the vesting of 

restricted share awards totaling $2.8 million, $3.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively. 

Defined Contribution Plan 

Substantially all of our U.S. employees are covered by a defined contribution plan (“401(k) Plan”). Employees may 
voluntarily contribute up to 50% of compensation, as defined in the 401(k) Plan. Participants’ contributions, up to 3% of 
compensation, are matched 100% by us, and the participants’ contributions, from 3% to 6% of compensation, are matched 
50% by us. Under the 401(k) Plan, our cash contributions were $3.6 million, $3.4 million and $3.3 million in 2014, 2013 and 
2012, respectively.  

Note 13 — Segment and Related Information 

Our  Company  consists  of  two  reportable  segments,  which  offer  different  products  and  services  to  a  relatively 
homogenous customer base. The reportable segments include: Fluids Systems and Mats and Integrated Services. In March 
of 2014, we completed the sale of our Environmental Services business, which was previously reported as a third operating 
segment and is now reflected as discontinued operations. All assets, liabilities and results of operations for this business have 
been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Intersegment revenues are generally recorded at cost for 
items which are included in inventory of the purchasing segment, and at standard markups for items which are included in 
cost of revenues of the purchasing segment. All intersegment revenues and related profits have been eliminated. 

Fluids  Systems  —  Our  Fluids  Systems  business  offers  customized  solutions  including  highly  technical  drilling 
projects involving complex subsurface conditions, such as horizontal, directional, geologically deep or deep water drilling. 
These projects require increased monitoring and critical engineering support of the fluids system during the drilling process. 
We provide drilling fluids products and technical services to markets in North America, EMEA, Latin America, and the Asia 
Pacific regions. 

We also have industrial mineral grinding operations for barite, a critical raw material in drilling fluids products, 
which serve to support our activity in the drilling fluids market. We grind barite and other industrial minerals at facilities in 
Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, New Iberia, Louisiana and Dyersburg, Tennessee. We use the resulting products in our 
drilling fluids business, and also sell them to third party users, including other drilling fluids companies. We also sell a variety 
of other minerals, principally to third party industrial (non oil and gas) markets, from our main plant in Houston, Texas and 
from the plant in Dyersburg, Tennessee. 

Mats and Integrated Services — We manufacture our DURA-BASE® Advanced Composite Mats  for use in our 
rental operations as well as for third party sales. Our mats provide environmental protection and ensure all-weather access to 
sites with unstable soil conditions. We sell composite mats direct to customers in areas around the world where we do not 
maintain an infrastructure for our mat rental activities. In addition, we provide mat rentals to E&P customers in the Northeast 
U.S., onshore U.S. Gulf Coast, and Rocky Mountain Regions, and to non-E&P customers in the U.S., Canada and the United 
Kingdom. We also offer location construction and related well site services to E&P customers in the Gulf Coast Region.  

Historically, our marketing efforts for the sale of composite mats remained focused in principal oil and gas industry 
markets outside the U.S., including the Asia Pacific, Latin America and EMEA regions, as well as markets outside the E&P 
sector in the U.S. and Europe. We believe these mats have worldwide applications outside our traditional oilfield market, 
primarily in infrastructure construction, maintenance and upgrades of pipelines and electric utility transmission lines, and as 
temporary roads for movement of oversized or unusually heavy loads. In late 2013, we announced plans to significantly 
expand our manufacturing facility, in order to support our efforts to expand our markets, globally. This project is expected 
to be substantially completed in March of 2015, and will nearly double our current manufacturing capacity.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)    

Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments is shown in the following tables: 

(In thousands) 

Year Ended December 31,
2013 

2012

2014

Revenues  
Fluids Systems ...................................................................................   $
Mats and Integrated Services .............................................................    
Total Revenues .................................................................................   $

965,049     $
153,367      
1,118,416     $

926,392     $
115,964       
1,042,356     $

861,670  
122,283  
983,953  

Depreciation and Amortization 
Fluids Systems ...................................................................................   $
Mats and Integrated Services .............................................................    
Corporate Office .................................................................................    
Total Depreciation and Amortization .............................................   $

22,934     $
15,507      
2,734      
41,175     $

26,679     $
10,501       
2,584       
39,764     $

Operating Income (loss) 
Fluids Systems ...................................................................................   $
Mats and Integrated Services .............................................................    
Corporate Office .................................................................................    
Operating Income  ............................................................................   $

95,600     $
70,526      
(35,530)    
130,596     $

72,604     $
49,394       
(27,553 )     
94,445     $

Segment Assets 
Fluids Systems ...................................................................................   $
Mats and Integrated Services .............................................................    
Assets of discontinued operations ......................................................    
Corporate ............................................................................................    
Total Assets .......................................................................................   $

778,148     $
175,318      
-     
66,656      
1,020,122     $

733,340     $
112,619       
79,020       
43,438       
968,417     $

Capital Expenditures 
Fluids Systems ...................................................................................   $
Mats and Integrated Services .............................................................    
Corporate ............................................................................................    
Total Capital Expenditures .............................................................   $

36,626     $
64,101      
5,215      
105,942     $

39,316     $
26,455       
464       
66,235     $

18,419  
7,952  
2,575  
28,946  

59,987  
54,251  
(21,963)
92,275  

790,147  
81,252  
79,276  
43,866  
994,541  

27,916  
8,174  
6,307  
42,397  

The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included in this Item 8 of these Financial Statements and Supplementary 
Data include $0.9 million, $4.4 million and $3.9 million in depreciation and amortization expense and capital expenditures 
of  $1.0  million,  $1.7  million  and  $1.6  million  related  to  operations  that  are  classified  as  discontinued  operations  as  of 
December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  

The following table sets forth information about our operations by geographic area. Revenues by geographic location 

are determined based on the operating location from which services are rendered or products are sold. 

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(In thousands) 

Year Ended December 31,
2013 

2012

2014

Revenue 
United States ................................................................................   $
Canada ..........................................................................................    
EMEA ..........................................................................................    
Latin America and Mexico ...........................................................    
Asia Pacific ..................................................................................    
Total Revenue .............................................................................   $

748,845    $
79,516     
177,244     
85,244     
27,567     
1,118,416    $

717,263     $ 
47,559       
141,535       
99,587       
36,412       
1,042,356     $ 

Long-Lived Assets 
United States ................................................................................   $
Canada ..........................................................................................    
EMEA ..........................................................................................    
Latin America and Mexico ...........................................................    
Asia Pacific ..................................................................................    
Total Long-Lived Assets ............................................................   $

296,799    $
10,044     
55,560     
6,635     
25,991     
395,029    $

250,724     $ 
10,862       
44,262       
9,852       
27,241       
342,941     $ 

684,084  
48,643  
121,175  
88,157  
41,894  
983,953  

237,751  
11,830  
30,729  
11,158  
31,539  
323,007  

No single customer accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated revenues for the years ended December 31, 

2014, 2013 or 2012.  

Note 14 — Supplemental Cash Flow and Other Information 

Accounts  payable  and  accrued  liabilities  at  December  31,  2014,  2013,  and  2012,  included  accruals  for  capital 

expenditures of $1.2 million, $1.5 million, and $1.0 million, respectively. 

Accrued liabilities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were $53.3 million and $46.3 million respectively. The balance 
at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 included $25.9 million and $17.4 million for employee incentives and other 
compensation related expenses, respectively.  

During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we did not finance the acquisition of property, plant 

and equipment with capital leases.  

Note 15 — Commitments and Contingencies 

In the ordinary course of conducting our business, we become involved in litigation and other claims from private 
party actions, as well as judicial and administrative proceedings involving governmental authorities at the federal, state and 
local levels. During the second quarter of 2014, a lawsuit was filed by Jesse Davida, a former employee, in Federal Court in 
Texas against Newpark Drilling Fluids LLC, alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The plaintiff 
seeks damages  and penalties  for  the  Company’s  alleged  failure to:  properly  classify  its  field  service employees  as “non-
exempt” under the FLSA; and pay them on an hourly basis (including overtime). The plaintiff seeks recovery on his own 
behalf, and seeks certification of a class of similarly situated employees. The Court has conditionally certified a class of 
plaintiffs as those working as fluid service technicians for Newpark Drilling Fluids for the past 3 years. The form of the notice 
to be sent to the class has been approved by the court and the members of the class will be given the opportunity to “opt-in” 
to the litigation. A second case was filed by Josh Christensen in the fourth quarter of 2014, in Federal Court in Texas alleging 
that individuals treated as independent contractors should have been classified as employees and, as such, are entitled to 
assert claims for alleged violations of the FLSA (similar to the claims asserted in the Davida matter). Similar cases have been 
filed against other companies in the oil and gas services industry, including some of our competitors. We are monitoring 
developments in those cases as well. Because these cases remain in the early stages, we cannot predict with any degree of 
certainty the outcome of the litigation at this time and, as a result, cannot estimate any possible loss or range of loss. In the 
opinion  of  management,  any  liability  in  these  matters  should  not  have  a  material  effect  on  our  consolidated  financial 
statements. 

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Leases 

We  lease  various  manufacturing  facilities,  warehouses,  office  space,  machinery  and  equipment,  including 
transportation equipment, under operating leases with remaining terms ranging from one to eleven years, with various renewal 
options. Substantially all leases require payment of taxes, insurance and maintenance costs in addition to rental payments. 
Total rental expenses for all operating leases were approximately $25.5 million, $24.5 million and $21.3 million for the years 
ending 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  

Future  minimum  payments  under  non-cancelable  operating  leases,  with  initial  or  remaining  terms  in  excess  of 

one year are included in the table below. Future minimum payments under capital leases are not significant.  

(In thousands) 
2015 ......................................................................................................................................................    $ 
2016 ......................................................................................................................................................      
2017 ......................................................................................................................................................      
2018 ......................................................................................................................................................      
2019 ......................................................................................................................................................      
Thereafter ..............................................................................................................................................      
  $ 

8,441  
6,147  
4,887  
3,663  
2,934  
10,499  
36,571  

Other 

In  conjunction  with  our  insurance  programs,  we  had  established  letters  of  credit  in  favor  of  certain  insurance 
companies in the amount of $3.5 million and $4.0 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We also had $0.4 
million and $9.9 million in guarantee obligations in connection with facility closure bonds and other performance bonds 
issued by insurance companies outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The December 31, 2013 balance included 
$9.3 million in guarantee obligations related to our Environmental Services business that was sold in March 2014. 

Other  than  normal  operating  leases  for  office  and  warehouse  space,  rolling  stock  and  other  pieces  of  operating 
equipment, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or special purpose entities. As such, we are not 
materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such financing 
arrangements. 

We are self-insured for health claims, subject to certain “stop loss” insurance policies. Claims in excess of $225,000 
per incident are insured by third-party insurers. We had accrued liabilities of $1.8 million and $1.2 million for unpaid claims 
incurred, based on historical experience at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Substantially all of these estimated 
claims are expected to be paid within six months of their occurrence. 

We are self-insured for certain workers’ compensation, auto and general liability claims up to a certain policy limit. 
Claims in excess of $750,000 are insured by third-party reinsurers. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had accrued liabilities 
of $2.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively, for the uninsured portion of claims. 

We  maintain  accrued  liabilities  for  asset  retirement  obligations,  which  represent  obligations  associated  with  the 
retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the normal operation of the long-lived asset. Our asset retirement 
obligations  primarily  relate  to  required  expenditures  associated  with  owned  and  leased  facilities.  Upon  settlement  of  the 
liability,  a  gain  or  loss  for  any  difference  between  the  settlement  amount  and  the  liability  recorded  is  recognized.  As  of 
December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had accrued asset retirement obligations of $0.6 million and $3.3 million, respectively. The 
December 31, 2013 balance included $2.9 million in obligations reported related to our Environmental Services business that 
was sold in March 2014. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)    

Note 16 — Supplemental Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) 

(In thousands, except per share amounts) 

Fiscal Year 2014 
Revenues ..............................................................................   $
Operating income  ................................................................    
Income from continuing operations .....................................    
Net income  ......................................................................    

Income per common share -basic: 

Income from continuing operations ..................................    
Net income .......................................................................    

Income per common share -diluted: 

Income from continuing operations ..................................    
Net income .......................................................................    

Fiscal Year 2013 
Revenues ..............................................................................   $
Operating income  ................................................................    
Income from continuing operations .....................................    
Net income  ......................................................................    

Income per common share -basic: 

Income from continuing operations ..................................    
Net income .......................................................................    

Income per common share -diluted: 

Income from continuing operations ..................................    
Net income .......................................................................    

Quarter Ended  

First 
Quarter

Second 
Quarter

Third 
Quarter 

Fourth 
Quarter

242,824     $
20,757      
11,742      
35,011      

272,466     $ 
31,816       
20,329       
20,329       

296,964     $
39,432      
23,492      
23,492      

306,162  
38,591  
23,446  
23,446  

0.14      
0.41      

0.13      
0.36      

0.24       
0.24       

0.29      
0.29      

0.21       
0.21       

0.25      
0.25      

0.29  
0.29  

0.25  
0.25  

267,923     $
24,861      
14,867      
17,375      

259,376     $ 
21,596       
11,859       
15,664       

268,132     $
25,645      
15,431      
18,760      

246,925  
22,343  
10,465  
13,524  

0.18      
0.21      

0.16      
0.18      

0.14       
0.19       

0.18      
0.22      

0.13       
0.17       

0.16      
0.20      

0.12  
0.16  

0.11  
0.14  

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ITEM 9. 

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 

None. 

ITEM 9A.  Controls and Procedures 

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures 

Based on their evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered 
by this report, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company have concluded that the Company’s 
disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of December 31, 2014. 

Changes in internal control over financial reporting 

During the quarter ended December 31, 2014, the Company implemented an operational and financial system for 
the U.S. business of our Mats and Integrated Services segment. This implementation was subject to various testing and review 
procedures  prior  to  execution.  The  Company  believes  the  conversion  to  and  implementation  of  this  new  system  further 
strengthened its existing internal control over financial reporting by enhancing certain business processes. 

Other than the change described above, there has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial 
reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2014 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, 
our internal control over financial reporting.  

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term 
is defined in Securities and Exchange Act Rule 13(a)-15(f). Our internal control system over financial reporting is designed 
to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for 
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 

Internal  control  over  financial  reporting  has  inherent  limitations  and  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. 
Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance, not absolute assurance with 
respect to the financial statement preparation and presentation. Further, because of changes in conditions, the effectiveness 
of internal control over financial reporting may vary over time. 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we 
have evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014 as required by the 
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13a-15(c). In making its assessment, we have utilized the criteria set forth by the 
Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO)  in  a  report  entitled  “Internal  Control  — 
Integrated Framework (2013).” We concluded that based on our evaluation, our internal control over financial reporting was 
effective as of December 31, 2014.  

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The  effectiveness  of  our  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2014  has  been  audited  by 
Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein. 

              /s/  Paul L. Howes            
Paul L. Howes 
President, Chief Executive Officer 

              /s/  Gregg S. Piontek         
Gregg S. Piontek 
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM  

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of  
Newpark Resources, Inc. 
The Woodlands, Texas 

We  have  audited  the  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  of  Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  and  subsidiaries  (the 
"Company") as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) 
issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission.  The  Company's  management  is 
responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of 
internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  included  in  the  accompanying  management’s  Report  on  Internal  Control  Over 
Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting 
based on our audit.  

We  conducted  our  audit  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board 
(United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether 
effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an 
understanding  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  assessing  the  risk  that  a  material  weakness  exists,  testing  and 
evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other 
procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our 
opinion.  

A  company's  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  by,  or  under  the  supervision  of,  the 
company's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the 
company's board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of 
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) 
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions 
of  the  assets  of  the  company;  (2)  provide  reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are  recorded  as  necessary  to  permit 
preparation  of  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles,  and  that  receipts  and 
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the 
company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or 
disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.  

Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion 
or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected 
on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to 
future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the 
degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.  

In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting 
as of December 31, 2014, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the 
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.  

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014, of the Company and our report 
dated February 27, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. 

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP  

Houston, Texas 
February 27, 2015 

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ITEM 9B.  Other Information 

None. 

ITEM 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Executive Officers and Directors 

PART III 

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the “Executive Officers” and “Election of 

Directors” sections of the definitive Proxy Statement relating to our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 

Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act 

The  information  required  by  this  Item  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  “Section  16(a)  Beneficial  Ownership 

Reporting Compliance” section of the definitive Proxy Statement relating to our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 

Code of Conduct and Ethics 

We have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all of our directors and senior officers, and a Corporate Compliance 
and Business Ethics Manual (“Ethics Manual”) that applies to all officers and employees. The Code of Ethics and Ethics 
Manual are publicly available in the investor relations area of our website at www.newpark.com. This Code of Ethics is 
incorporated in this report by reference. Copies of our Code of Ethics may also be requested in print by writing to Newpark 
Resources, Inc., 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 100, The Woodlands, Texas, 77381. 

ITEM 11.  Executive Compensation 

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the “Executive Compensation” section of the 

definitive Proxy Statement relating to our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 

ITEM 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the “Ownership of Common Stock” section of 

the definitive Proxy Statement relating to our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 

ITEM 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

The  information  required  by  this  Item  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  “Related  Person  Transactions”  and 

“Director Independence” sections of the definitive Proxy Statement relating to our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 

ITEM 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The  information  required  by  this  Item  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  “Independent  Auditor”  section  of  the 

definitive Proxy Statement relating to our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 

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ITEM 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

PART IV 

(a)     List of documents filed as part of this report or incorporated herein by reference. 

1.             Financial Statements 

The following financial statements of the Registrant as set forth under Part II, Item 8 of this report on Form 10-K 

on the pages indicated. 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm .................................................................................. 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 ........................................................................ 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 ...................... 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 . 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 ...... 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 ..................... 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ......................................................................................................... 

2.             Financial Statement Schedules 

Page in this
Form 10-K
32 
33 
34 
35 
36 
37 
38 

All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange 

Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and, therefore, have been omitted. 

3.             Exhibits  

The exhibits listed are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

3.1 

3.2 

3.3 

3.4 

3.5 

3.6 

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Newpark Resources, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K405 for the year ended December 31, 1998 filed on March 31, 1999
(SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Certificate of Designation of Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock of Newpark Resources, Inc. 
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 
27, 1999 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Certificate  of  Designation  of  Series  B  Convertible  Preferred  Stock  of  Newpark  Resources,  Inc.,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 7, 
2000 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Certificate of Rights and Preferences of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock of Newpark Resources, 
Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on 
January 4, 2001 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Certificate  of  Amendment  to  the  Restated  Certificate  of  Incorporation  of  Newpark  Resources,  Inc., 
incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  3.1  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  on 
November 4, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Amended and Restated Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report 
on Form 8-K filed March 13, 2007 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

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4.1 

4.2 

4.3 

4.4 

*10.1 

*10.2 

*10.3 

*10.4 

*10.5 

*10.6 

*10.7 

*10.8 

*10.9 

*10.10 

10.11 

Specimen form of common stock certificate of Newpark Resources, Inc., incorporated by reference to the 
exhibit filed with the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 33-40716). 

Indenture, dated October 4, 2010, between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National
Association,  as  trustee,  incorporated by  reference  to  Exhibit  4.1  to  the Company’s  Current  Report on
Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

First Supplemental Indenture, dated October 4, 2010, between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Wells Fargo 
Bank, National Association, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-2960). 

Form  of  4.00%  Convertible  Senior  Note  due  2017,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  4.3  to  the 
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 4, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-2960). 

Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  2003  Executive  Incentive  Compensation  Plan,  incorporated  by  reference  to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2005 filed 
on May 3, 2005 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Form of Award Agreement under 2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 
10.31 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 filed on March 16, 2005 (SEC
File No. 001-02960). 

Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  Amended  and  Restated  Non-Employee  Directors’  Restricted  Stock  Plan, 
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2009 (SEC 
File No. 001-02960). 

Form  of  Non-Employee  Director  Restricted  Stock  Agreement  under  the  Newpark  Resources,  Inc.
Amended  and  Restated  Non-Employee  Directors’  Restricted  Stock  Plan,  incorporated  by  reference  to
Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2008, between the registrant
and  Paul L.  Howes,  incorporated by reference  to Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s Quarterly  Report on
Form 10-Q filed on May 1, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Indemnification Agreement, dated June 7, 2006, between the registrant and Paul L. Howes, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 13, 2006 (SEC 
File No. 001-02960). 

Form of Indemnification Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on June 13, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Employment Agreement, dated as of September 18, 2006, by and between Newpark Resources, Inc. and 
Mark J. Airola, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K 
filed on September 20, 2006 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Form  of  Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Agreement  under  the  Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  2006  Equity 
Incentive  Plan,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  4.4  to  the  Company’s  Registration  Statement  on
Form S-8 filed on March 26, 2007 (SEC File No. 333-0141577). 

Employment  Agreement  between  Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  and  Bruce  Smith  dated  April  20,  2007, 
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period 
ended March 31, 2007 filed on May 8, 2007 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Amendment  to  the  Indemnification  Agreement  between Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  and  Paul  L.  Howes
dated September 11, 2007, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report
on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2007 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

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*10.12 

First  Amendment  to  the  Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  Amended  and  Restated  Non-Employee  Directors’ 
Restricted Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

*10.13  Newpark Resources, Inc., 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1
the  Company’s  Registration  Statement  on  Form  S-8  filed  on  December  9,  2008  (SEC  File  No.  333-
156010). 

10.14 

Form  of  Change  of  Control  Agreement,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.3  to  the  Company’s 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2008 filed on May 2, 2008 (SEC File No.
001-02960). 

*10.15  Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and 
Paul L. Howes dated April 20, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on April 23, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

*10.16  Amendment  to  Employment  Agreement  between Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  and  Bruce C.  Smith  dated 
April 22, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K 
filed on April 23, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

*10.17  Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Mark J. Airola dated April 
22, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed 
on April 23, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

*10.18 

*10.19 

*10.20 

*10.21 

10.22 

Extension  Letter  Amendment  to  Amended  and  Restated  Employment  Agreement  between  Newpark
Resources, Inc. and Paul L. Howes dated November 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1
to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Extension Letter Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Bruce
C. Smith dated November 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Extension Letter Amendment to Employment Agreement between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Mark J.
Airola dated November 30, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Employment Agreement, dated as of October 15, 2010, by and between Newpark Resources, Inc. and
Jeffery L. Juergens, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 
8-K filed on October 18, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Change in Control Agreement dated as of October 15, 2010, by and between Newpark Resources, Inc.
and Jeffery L. Juergens, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on 
Form 8-K filed on October 18, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

*10.23  Newpark Resources, Inc. 2010 Annual Cash Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2010 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

†*10.24  Director Compensation Summary. 

*10.25  Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  2006  Equity  Incentive  Plan  (As  Amended  and  Restated  Effective  June  10,
2009), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 
filed on August 14, 2009 (SEC File No. 333-161378). 

*10.26  Amendment No. 1 to the Newpark Resources, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (As Amended and Restated
Effective  June  10,  2009),  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  4.8  to  the  Company’s  Registration
Statement on Form S-8 filed on June 9, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-174807). 

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*10.27 

*10.28 

*10.29 

*10.30 

Form  of  Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Agreement  under  the  Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  2006  Equity
Incentive  Plan  (As  Amended  and  Restated  Effective  June  10,  2009)  (as  amended),  incorporated  by
reference to Exhibit 4.9 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on June 9, 2011 (SEC 
File No. 333-174807). 

Form  of  Non-Qualified  Stock  Option  Agreement  under  the  Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  2006  Equity 
Incentive  Plan  (As  Amended  and  Restated  Effective  June  10,  2009)  (as  amended),  incorporated  by
reference to Exhibit 4.10 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on June 9, 2011 
(SEC File No. 333-174807). 

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under the Newpark Resources, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (As
Amended and Restated Effective June 10, 2009) (as amended), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.11
to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on June 9, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-174807).

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under the Newpark Resources, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (As
Amended and Restated Effective June 10, 2009) (as amended), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.12 
to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on June 9, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-174807).

*10.31  Newpark Resources, Inc. 2003 Long Term Incentive Plan, Amended and Restated Effective March 8,
2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on 
June 15, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

*10.32 

*10.33 

*10.34 

10.35 

*10.36 

*10.37 

*10.38 

*10.39 

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under the 2003 Long Term Incentive Plan, Amended and Restated
Effective March 8, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on June 15, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Employment Agreement, dated October 18, 2011, by and between Newpark Resources, Inc. and Gregg
Steven  Piontek,  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  on 
October 21, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Indemnification Agreement, dated October 26, 2011, between Gregg S. Piontek and Newpark Resources,
Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on 
October 31, 2011 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Second  Amended  and  Restated  Credit  Agreement  among  Newpark  Resources,  Inc.,  JPMorgan  Chase
Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and Wells Fargo
Bank,  National  Association,  as  Documentation  Agent,  dated  November  22,  2011,  incorporated  by 
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 29, 2011 
(SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Employment Agreement, dated December 29, 2011, between Lee Ann Kendrick and Newpark Resources, 
Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed 
on May 2, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Indemnification Agreement, dated May 23, 2012, between Lee Ann Kendrick and Newpark Resources, 
Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed 
on July 27, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Form of Restricted Stock Unit for Participants Outside the United States under the 2006 Equity Incentive 
Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective June 10, 2009) (as amended), incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on July 27, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-
02960). 

Form  of Non-Qualified  Stock  Option Agreement  for  Participants  Outside  the  United States  under  the
2006  Equity  Incentive  Plan  (As  Amended  and  Restated  Effective  June  10,  2009)  (as  amended),
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on July 
27, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

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*10.40 

Second Amendment to the Newpark Resources, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors’ 
Restricted Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on 
Form 10-Q filed on July 27, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

*10.41  Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated December 31, 2012, between Mark Airola and Newpark
Resources,  Inc.,  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  on 
January 4, 2013 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

*10.42  Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated December 31, 2012, between Bruce Smith and Newpark
Resources,  Inc.,  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  on 
January 4, 2013 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

10.43 

10.44 

10.45 

Membership Interests Purchase Agreement, dated February 10, 2014, by and among Newpark Resources,
Inc.,  Newpark  Drilling  Fluids  LLC  and  ecoserv,  LLC,  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on April 25, 2014 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Newpark Resources, 
Inc.,  JPMorgan  Chase  Bank,  N.A.,  as  Administrative  Agent,  Bank  of  America,  N.A.,  as  Syndication
Agent and Wells Fargo Basnk, National Association, as Documentation Agent, dated October 10, 2012,
incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.52  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  filed  on 
February 28, 2014 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Newpark Resources, 
Inc.,  JPMorgan  Chase  Bank,  N.A.,  as  Administrative  Agent,  Bank  of  America,  N.A.,  as  Syndication
Agent and Wells Fargo Basnk, National Association, as Documentation Agent, dated February 13, 2014,
incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  on 
February 18, 2014 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

*10.46  Newpark  Resources,  Inc.  2014  Non-Employee  Directors’  Restricted  Stock  Plan,  incorporated  by
reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on May 22, 2014 
(SEC File No. 333-196164). 

*10.47 

Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Agreement under the Newpark Resources, Inc. 2014
Non-Employee  Directors’  Restricted  Stock  Plan,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  4.8  to  the
Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on May 22, 2014 (SEC File No. 333-196164). 

*10.48 

Form of Indemnification Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed on July 25, 2014 (SEC File No. 001-02960). 

†21.1 

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.  

†23.1 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. 

†31.1 

†31.2 

†32.1 

†32.2 

Certification of Paul L. Howes pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 
as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  

Certification of Gregg S. Piontek pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  

Certification of Paul L. Howes pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  

Certification of Gregg S. Piontek pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 

†95.1 

Reporting requirements under the Mine Safety and Health Administration. 

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†     Filed herewith. 
*     Management compensation plan or agreement  

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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly 

caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized 

SIGNATURES 

 NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC. 

By:  /s/ Paul L. Howes 
 Paul L. Howes 
 President and Chief Executive Officer 

Dated: February 27, 2015 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following 

persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.  

Signatures 

/s/ Paul L. Howes 
Paul L. Howes 

   President, Chief Executive Officer and Director  
   (Principal Executive Officer) 

Title

Date 
  February 27, 2015    

/s/ Gregg S. Piontek 
Gregg S. Piontek 

   Vice President and Chief Financial Officer  
   (Principal Financial Officer) 

  February 27, 2015    

/s/ Douglas L. White 
Douglas L. White 

   Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer  
   (Principal Accounting Officer) 

  February 27, 2015    

/s/ David C. Anderson 
David C. Anderson 

/s/ Anthony J. Best 
Anthony J. Best 

/s/ G. Stephen Finley 
G. Stephen Finley 

/s/ Roderick A. Larson 
Roderick A. Larson 

/s/ James W. McFarland 
James W. McFarland 

/s/ Gary L. Warren 
Gary L. Warren 

   Chairman of the Board 

  February 27, 2015    

   Director, Member of the Audit Committee 

  February 27, 2015    

   Director, Member of the Audit Committee 

  February 27, 2015    

   Director, Member of the Audit Committee 

  February 27, 2015    

   Director, Member of the Audit Committee 

  February 27, 2015    

   Director, Member of the Audit Committee 

  February 27, 2015    

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CORPORATE INFORMATION

DIRECTORS

DAVID C. ANDERSON

ANTHONY J. BEST

G. STEPHEN FINLEY

PAUL L. HOWES

RODERICK A. LARSON

DR. JAMES W. MCFARLAND

Chairman of the Board, 
Newpark Resources, Inc.,
Chief Executive Officer, 
Anderson Partners 

Retired President and  
Chief Executive Officer,  
SM Energy Company

Retired Senior V.P., 
Finance and Administration  
and Chief Financial Officer, 
Baker Hughes Incorporated

President and 
Chief Executive Officer, 
Newpark Resources, Inc.

President and  
Chief Operating Officer,  
Oceaneering International, Inc.

Rolanette and Berdon Lawrence 
Distinguished Chair in Finance,  
A.B. Freeman School, Business at 
Tulane University

NEWPARK RESOURCES, INC.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS  
9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 100
The Woodlands, TX 77381

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
BRIAN FELDOTT  
Director, Investor Relations
Phone: 281-362-6800  
Fax: 281-362-6801  
E-mail: bfeldott@newpark.com

AUDITORS
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP  
Houston, Texas

TRANSFER AGENT
AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER &  
TRUST COMPANY
6201 Fifteenth Avenue  
3rd Floor Mail Room  
Brooklyn, New York 11219   
Phone: 718-921-8124

ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders  
of Newpark Resources, Inc. will be held on  
Friday, May 22, 2015 at 10 a.m. CDT, at  
The Marriott Woodlands Waterway Hotel,  
The Woodlands, Texas.

GARY L. WARREN

Retired Senior V.P., President,
Drilling and Well Services Division, 
Weatherford International, Ltd.

COMMON STOCK LISTED
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE  
Symbol - NR

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

PAUL L. HOWES  

MARK J. AIROLA

JEFFERY L. JUERGENS

President and 
Chief Executive Officer

Senior Vice President, 
General Counsel,
Chief Administrative Officer, 
Chief Compliance Officer  
and Secretary

Vice President and President, 
Mats and Integrated Services

CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY

RESPECT

EXCELLENCE

GREGG S. PIONTEK

Vice President and 
Chief Financial Officer

ACCOUNTABILITY

Acting honestly, ethically 
and responsibly in all aspects 
of our business

Dealing fairly and openly 
with employees, customers, 
suppliers and community

Delivering value through 
performance, innovation 
and service quality

Using good judgement 
and taking responsibility 
for our actions

BRUCE C. SMITH

DOUGLAS L. WHITE

Executive Vice President and 
President, Fluids Systems 

Corporate Controller and  
Chief Accounting Officer

PARKCORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

9320 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 100

The Woodlands, TX 77381

281.362.6800    newpark.com