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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 

(MARK ONE)

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 1-7573
PARKER DRILLING COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

5 Greenway Plaza,
Suite 100, Houston, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)

73-0618660
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

77046
(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(281) 406-2000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class
Common Stock, par value $0.16  2/3 per share

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered:
New York Stock Exchange

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

Yes  

Indicate  by  check  mark  if  the  registrant  is  a  well-known  seasoned  issuer,  as  defined  in  Rule 405  of  the  Securities Act. 
    No  
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange 

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 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 Regulation 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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” 
in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  

  Accelerated filer  

  Non-accelerated filer  

   Smaller reporting company  

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  
The aggregate market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates on June 28, 2013 was $582.6 million. At March 3, 

    No  

2014, there were 120,557,208 shares of our common stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of our definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 1, 2014 are incorporated 
by reference in Part III.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Business

Risk Factors

Unresolved Staff Comments

Properties

Legal Proceedings

Mine Safety Disclosures

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

PART II

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 
Securities

Selected Financial Data

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Controls and Procedures

Other Information

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Executive Compensation

PART III

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners, Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

PART IV

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ITEM 1. 

General

BUSINESS

PART I

Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “Company,” “Parker,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Parker Drilling Company 
together with its subsidiaries and "Parker Drilling" refers solely to the parent, Parker Drilling Company. Parker Drilling 
was incorporated in the state of Oklahoma in 1954 after having been established in 1934. In March 1976, the state of 
incorporation of the Company was changed to Delaware. Our principal executive offices are located at 5 Greenway Plaza, 
Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77046.

We are an international provider of contract drilling and drilling-related services and rental tools. We have operated 
in over 50 countries since beginning operations in 1934, making us among the most geographically experienced drilling 
contractors and rental tools providers in the world. We currently have operations in 24 countries, 10 of which we entered 
through our acquisition in 2013 of International Tubular Services Limited and certain of its affiliates (collectively, ITS) and 
other related assets (the ITS Acquisition). We own and operate drilling rigs and drilling-related equipment and also perform 
drilling-related services, referred to as Operations & Maintenance (O&M) work, for customer-owned drilling rigs on a 
contracted basis.  We have extensive experience and expertise in drilling geologically difficult wells and in managing the 
logistical  and  technological  challenges  of  operating  in  remote,  harsh  and  ecologically  sensitive  areas.  Our  rental  tools 
business supplies premium equipment to operators on land and offshore in the U.S. and select international markets. We 
have significant knowledge of the equipment needs of our customers and the logistical and product quality requirements 
of an effective rental tools supplier. We believe we are industry leaders in quality, health, safety and environmental practices.

Our business is currently comprised of five operating segments: Rental Tools, U.S. Barge Drilling, U.S. Drilling, 

International Drilling, and Technical Services. 

Our Rental Tools Business

Our rental tools business provides premium rental tools for land and offshore oil and natural gas drilling and workover 
and production applications. Tools we provide include drill pipe, heavy-weight drill pipe, tubing, high-torque connections, 
blow-out preventers (BOPs), drill collars, casing running systems, tools for fishing services and more. Our U.S. rental tools 
business is headquartered in New Iberia, Louisiana and our international rental tools business is headquartered in Aberdeen, 
Scotland. We maintain an inventory of rental tools and provide services to our customers from facilities in Louisiana, Texas, 
Oklahoma, Wyoming, North Dakota and West Virginia, as well as in the Middle East, Latin America, the U.K. and Europe, 
and the Asia-Pacific regions.

During 2013, our largest single market for rental tools continued to be U.S. land drilling, a cyclical market driven 
primarily by commodity prices and our customers' access to project financing. The increase in unconventional lateral drilling, 
often used in shale formations, added to the market demand for rental tools, keeping our U.S. market focus in the regions 
of primary shale plays. A growing portion of our U.S. rental tools business is supplying tubular goods and other equipment 
to offshore Gulf of Mexico (GOM) customers.

On April 22, 2013, we completed the ITS Acquisition. ITS provides rental drilling equipment and pressure control 
systems,  fishing    services,  tubular  running  services  and  machine  shop  support  for  exploration  and  production  (E&P) 
companies, drilling contractors and service companies from 21 operating facilities. See Note 2, “Acquisition of ITS,” in 
Item 8 of this Form 10-K for further discussion.

Our principal customers are major and independent oil and natural gas E&P companies. Generally, rental tools are 
used for only a portion of a well drilling program and are requested by the customer when they are needed, requiring us to 
keep a broad inventory of rental tools in stock. Rental tools are usually rented on a daily or monthly basis. For 2013, 
approximately 51.1 percent, 31.3 percent, and 17.6 percent of revenues from our rental tools business were derived from 
U.S. land, international, and offshore GOM customers, respectively. 

Our U.S. Barge Drilling Business

Our U.S. GOM barge drilling rig fleet is the largest marketed barge fleet in the GOM region, with rigs ranging from 
1,000 to 3,000 horsepower with drilling depth capabilities ranging from 13,000 to over 30,000 feet. Our rigs drill for oil 
and natural gas in the shallow waters in and along the inland waterways and coasts of Louisiana, Alabama and Texas. The 
barge drilling industry in the GOM is characterized by cyclical activity where utilization and dayrates are typically driven 
by commodity prices and our customers’ access to project financing. Contract terms tend to be well-to-well or multi-well 
programs, most commonly ranging from 45 to 150 days. 

We continue to make investments in our barge drilling fleet to increase its efficiency and safety performance, and we 
expect to bring one additional rig to market in 2014. Our rigs are all equipped for zero-discharge operations and are suitable 

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for a variety of drilling programs in inland coastal waters, from along inland waterways requiring shallow draft barges to 
open water drilling on the continental shelf requiring more robust capabilities.

Our U.S. Drilling Business

Our U.S. Drilling business primarily consists of two new-design arctic-class drilling rigs in Alaska intended to address 
the challenges presented by the remote location, harsh climate and sensitive environment that characterize the Alaskan 
North Slope and O&M work in support of ExxonMobil’s Santa Ynez Unit offshore platform operations located in the 
Channel Islands region of California. The arctic-class drilling rigs deliver improved drilling efficiency, operating consistency 
and safety in this very demanding setting. In early December 2012 we commenced drilling operations with the first rig. The 
second rig completed client acceptance testing and began drilling in February 2013. The Alaskan North Slope drilling market 
is a focus of global and regional E&P companies with active programs to develop the area’s hydrocarbon resources. In this 
market, drilling activity, and therefore production, is constrained by the existing limits of the infrastructure in place and the 
capabilities of existing aged technology. We believe our new-design rigs contribute to expanded drilling capabilities for our 
customers in this market.

Our International Drilling Business

Our international drilling business includes operations related to Parker-owned and customer-owned rigs. We strive 
to deploy our fleet of Parker-owned rigs in markets where we expect to have opportunities to keep the rigs at work consistently 
and build a sufficient presence to achieve efficient operating scale. As of December 31, we had rigs operating in Mexico, 
Colombia, Kazakhstan, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Sakhalin Island, Russia. In addition, 
we have O&M and ongoing project management activities for customer-owned rigs in Sakhalin Island, Russia, Papua New 
Guinea, South Korea and Kuwait. 

The international drilling markets in which we operate have one or more of the following characteristics:

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customers that typically are major, independent or national oil and natural gas companies or integrated service 
providers;

drilling programs in remote locations with little infrastructure requiring a large inventory of spare parts and other 
ancillary equipment and self-supported service capabilities;

complex  wells  and/or  harsh  environments  such  as  high  pressure,  deep  depths,  hazardous  or  geologically 
challenging conditions, requiring specialized equipment and considerable experience to drill;

drilling contracts that generally cover periods of one year or more; and

•  O&M contracts that are typically in support of multi-year drilling programs.

Our Technical Services Business

Our technical services business provides engineering and related project services during the Front End Engineering 
Design  (FEED),  pre-FEED  and  concept  development  phases  of  customer-owned  drilling  facility  projects.  During  the 
Engineering,  Procurement,  Construction  and  Installation  (EPCI)  phase,  we  focus  primarily  on  the  drilling  systems 
engineering, procurement, commissioning and installation and we typically provide customer support during construction. 
Currently, we provide these services on the Berkut platform project for Exxon Neftegas Limited (ENL). Additionally, we 
have a FEED engagement for an onshore arctic drilling facility project. Because these projects are customer-owned and 
customer-funded, the Technical Services business does not typically require significant capital and we believe this business 
helps to position us for future expansion in the drilling O&M business.

Our technical services business is also our engineering expertise center and provides our ongoing businesses with 
services similar to those provided to our external customers, including engineering design, retrofitting of existing rigs, 
modification, upgrades and other technology-related improvements.

Our Strategy

We intend to successfully compete in select energy services businesses which benefit our customers’ exploration, 
appraisal and development programs, and in which operational execution is the key measure of success. We will do this by:
•  Consistently delivering innovative, reliable, and efficient results that help our customers reduce their operational 

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risks and manage their operating costs; and
Investing to improve and grow our existing business lines, and to expand the scope of products and services we 
offer.

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Our Core Competencies

There are many factors that will affect our success, but key among them is strengthening our core competencies, which 

we believe are the foundation for delivering operational excellence to our customers:

Customer-aligned operational excellence: Our daily focus is meeting the needs of our customers.  We strive to anticipate 
our  customers’  challenges  and  provide  innovative,  reliable  and  efficient  solutions  to  help  them  achieve  their  business 
objectives.  

Rapid Personnel Development: Motivated, skilled and effective people are critical to the successful execution of our 
strategy.  We strive to attract and retain the best people, to develop depth and strength in key skills, and to provide a safety- 
and solutions-oriented workforce to our customers. 

Selective and Effective Market Entry: We are selective about the services we provide, geographies in which we operate, 
and customers we serve.  We intend to build Parker’s business in markets with the best potential for sustained growth, 
profitability and operating scale. We are strategic, timely and intentional when we enter new markets and when we grow 
organically or through acquisition or investments in new business ventures.

Enhanced Asset Management and Predictive Maintenance: We believe well-maintained rigs, equipment and rental 
tools are critical to providing reliable results for our customers. We employ predictive and preventive maintenance programs 
and training to sustain high levels of effective utilization  and to provide reliable operating performance and efficiency.

Deployment of Standard, Modular and Configurable Processes and Equipment: To address the challenging and harsh 
environments in which our customers operate, we develop standardized processes and equipment that can be configured to 
meet  each  project’s  distinct  technological  requirements.  Repeatable  processes  and  modular  equipment  leverage  our 
investments in assets and employees, increase efficiency and reduce disruption.

We believe there are tangible rewards from delivering value to our customers through superior execution of our core 
competencies. When we deliver innovative, reliable and efficient solutions aligned with our customers’ needs, we believe 
we are well-positioned to earn premium rates, generate follow-on business and create growth opportunities that enhance 
our financial performance and advance our strategy.

Customers

Our customer base consists of major, independent and national oil and natural gas companies and integrated service 
providers. Each of our segments depends on a limited number of key customers and the loss of any one or more key customers 
could have a material adverse effect on a segment. In 2013, our largest customer, Exxon Neftegas Limited (ENL) accounted 
for approximately 15.6 percent of our total revenues.

Competition

We  operate  in  highly  competitive  businesses  characterized  by  high  capital  requirements,  rigorous  technological 

challenges, evolving regulatory requirements and challenges in securing and retaining qualified field personnel.

In the rental tools market we compete with suppliers both larger and smaller than our own business, some of which 
are components of larger enterprises. Our rental tools business competes against other rental tools companies based on 
breadth of inventory, the availability and price of product and quality of service. In international land drilling markets, we 
compete with a number of international drilling contractors as well as local contractors. Most contracts are awarded on a 
competitive bidding basis and operators often consider reliability and efficiency in addition to price. Although local drilling 
contractors typically have lower labor and mobilization costs, we are generally able to distinguish ourselves from these 
companies  based  on  our  technical  expertise,  safety  performance,  quality  of  service,  and  experience.  We  believe  our 
experience operating in challenging environments has been a significant factor in securing contracts and we believe the 
market for drilling contracts will continue to be highly competitive with continued focus on safety, efficiency and quality.

In the GOM barge drilling market, we are awarded most contracts through a competitive bidding process. We have 
achieved some success differentiating ourselves from competitors through our drilling performance, upgraded fleet, planned 
maintenance programs, well-trained and experienced crews and safety record. This strategy has resulted in safer and more 
efficient operations and we believe these are important factors in contract awards.

Contracts

Rental tools contracts are typically on a dayrate basis with rates determined based on type of equipment and competitive 
conditions. Rental rates generally apply from the time the equipment leaves our facility until it is returned. Rental contracts 
generally require the customer to pay for lost, lost-in-hole or damaged equipment.

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Most  drilling  contracts  are  awarded  based  on  competitive  bidding. The  rates  specified  in  drilling  contracts  vary 
depending upon the type of rig employed, equipment and services supplied, geographic location, term of the contract, 
competitive  conditions  and  other  variables.  Our  contracts  generally  provide  for  an  operating  dayrate  during  drilling 
operations, with lower rates for periods of equipment downtime, customer stoppage, adverse weather or other conditions, 
and no payment when certain conditions continue beyond contractually established parameters. When a rig mobilizes to or 
demobilizes from an operating area, the contract typically provides for a different dayrate or specified fixed payments during 
mobilization or demobilization. The terms of most of our contracts are based on either a specified period of time or the time 
required to drill a specified number of wells. The contract term in some instances may be extended by the customer exercising 
options for an additional time period or for the drilling of additional wells, or by exercising a right of first refusal. Most of 
our contracts allow termination by the customer prior to the end of the term without penalty under certain circumstances, 
such as the loss of or major damage to the drilling unit or other events that cause the suspension of drilling operations beyond 
a specified period of time. Certain contracts require the customer to pay an early termination fee if the customer terminates 
a contract before the end of the term without cause, but in the remainder of the contracts the customer has the discretion to 
terminate the contract without cause prior to the end of the term without penalty.

Technical Services contracts include engineering, consulting, and project management scopes of work and are typically 

on a time and materials basis.

Seasonality

Our rigs in the inland waters of the GOM are subject to severe weather during certain periods of the year, particularly 
during hurricane season from June through November, which could halt operations for prolonged periods or limit contract 
opportunities during that period. In addition, mobilization, demobilization, or well-to-well movements of rigs in arctic 
regions can be affected by seasonal changes in weather or weather so severe the conditions are deemed too unsafe to operate.

Insurance and Indemnification

Our operations are subject to hazards inherent in the drilling industry, such as blowouts, reservoir damage, loss of 
production, loss of well control, lost or stuck drill strings, equipment defects, cratering, fires, explosions, pollution, and 
damage or loss during transportation. These hazards can cause personal injury or loss of life, severe damage to or destruction 
of property and equipment and pollution damage, which could lead to claims by third parties or customers, suspension of 
operations and contract terminations. Some of our fleet is also subject to hazards inherent in marine operations, either while 
on-site or during mobilization, such as capsizing, sinking, grounding, collision, damage from severe weather and marine 
life infestations.

Our contracts provide for varying levels of indemnification between ourselves and our customers, including with 
respect to well control and subsurface risks. We also maintain insurance for personal injuries, damage to or loss of equipment 
and other insurance coverage for various business risks. Our insurance policies are typically 12-month policy periods.

Our insurance program provides coverage, to the extent not otherwise paid by the customer under the indemnification 
provisions of the drilling or rental tool contract, for liability due to well control events and liability arising from third-party 
claims, including wrongful death and other personal injury claims by our personnel as well as claims brought on behalf of 
individuals  who  are  not  our  employees.  Generally,  our  program  provides  liability  coverage  up  to  $350.0 million,  with 
retentions of $1.0 million or less.

Well control  events generally include an unintended flow from the well that cannot be contained by using equipment 
on site (e.g., a BOP), by increasing the weight of drilling fluid or by diverting the fluids safely into production. Our insurance 
program provides coverage for third-party liability claims relating to sudden and accidental pollution from a well control 
event up to $350.0 million per occurrence. A separate limit of $10.0 million exists to cover the costs of re-drilling of the 
well and well control costs under a Contingent Operators Extra Expense policy. For our rig based operations, remediation 
plans are in place to prevent the spread of pollutants and our insurance program provides coverage for removal, response 
and remedial actions. Our insurance program also provides coverage for liability resulting from sudden and accidental 
pollution events originating from our rigs up to $350.0 million per occurrence. We retain the risk for liability not indemnified 
by the customer below the retention and in excess of our insurance coverage.

Based upon a Company risk assessment and due to the high cost, high self-insured retention and limited coverage 
insurance for windstorms in the GOM, we have elected not to purchase windstorm insurance for our barge rigs in the GOM. 
Although we have retained the risk for physical loss or damage for these rigs arising from a named windstorm, we have 
procured insurance coverage for removal of a wreck caused by a windstorm.

Our contracts provide for varying levels of indemnification from our customers and may require us to indemnify our 
customers. Liability with respect to personnel and property is customarily assigned on a “knock-for-knock” basis, which 
means that we and our customers customarily assume liability for our respective personnel and property regardless of fault. 

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In addition, our customers typically indemnify us for damage to our equipment down-hole, and in some cases our subsea 
equipment, generally based on replacement cost minus some level of depreciation. However, in certain contracts we may 
assume liability for damage to our customer’s property and other third-party property on the rig and in other contracts we 
are not indemnified by our customers for damage to their property and, accordingly, could be liable for any such damage 
under applicable law. 

Our customers typically assume responsibility for and indemnify us from any loss or liability resulting from pollution, 
including clean-up and removal and third-party damages, arising from operations under the contract and originating below 
the surface of the land or water, including as a result of blowouts or cratering of the well. In some contracts, however, we 
may have liability for damages resulting from such pollution or contamination caused by our gross negligence, or in some 
cases, ordinary negligence.

We generally indemnify the customer for legal and financial consequences of spills of industrial waste, lubricants, 
solvents and other contaminants (other than drilling fluid) on the surface of the land or water originating from our rigs or 
equipment. We typically require our customers to retain liability for spills of drilling fluid (sometimes called “mud”) which 
circulates down-hole to the drill bit, lubricates the bit and washes debris back to the surface. Drilling fluid often contains a 
mixture of synthetics, the exact composition of which is prescribed by the customer based on the particular geology of the 
well being drilled.

The above description of our insurance program and the indemnification provisions typically found in our contracts 
is only a summary as of the date hereof and is general in nature. Our insurance program and the terms of our drilling and 
rental tool contracts may change in the future. In addition, the indemnification provisions of our contracts may be subject 
to differing interpretations, and enforcement of those provisions may be limited by public policy and other considerations.

If  any  of  the  aforementioned  operating  hazards  results  in  substantial  liability  and  our  insurance  and  contractual 
indemnification provisions are unavailable or insufficient, our financial condition, operating results or cash flows may be 
materially adversely affected.

Employees

The following table sets forth the composition of our employee base:

Rental Tools

U.S. Barge Drilling

U.S. Drilling

International Drilling

Technical Services and Corporate

Total employees

Environmental Considerations

December 31,

2013

2012

1,122

444

278

1,291

260

3,395

279

387

144

1,019

256

2,085

Our operations are subject to numerous U.S. federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations governing the 
discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to environmental protection. Numerous foreign and U.S. 
governmental  agencies,  such  as  the  U.S. Environmental  Protection Agency  (EPA),  issue  regulations  to  implement  and 
enforce such laws, which often require difficult and costly compliance measures that carry substantial administrative, civil 
and criminal penalties or may result in injunctive relief for failure to comply. These laws and regulations may require the 
acquisition of a permit before drilling commences; restrict the types, quantities and concentrations of various substances 
that can be released into the environment in connection with drilling and production activities; limit or prohibit construction 
or drilling activities on certain lands lying within wilderness, wetlands, ecologically sensitive and other protected areas; 
require remedial action to clean up pollution from former operations; and impose substantial liabilities for pollution resulting 
from our operations. Changes in environmental laws and regulations occur frequently, and any changes that result in more 
stringent and costly compliance could adversely affect our operations and financial position, as well as those of similarly 
situated entities operating in the same markets. While our management believes that we comply with current applicable 
environmental laws and regulations, there is no assurance that compliance can be maintained in the future.

As an owner or operator of both onshore and offshore facilities, including mobile offshore drilling rigs in or near 
waters of the United States, we may be liable for the costs of clean up and damages arising out of a pollution incident to 
the extent set forth in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended 
by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA); the Clean Air Act (CAA); the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA); the 

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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA); the Resource Conservation and 
Recovery  Act  (RCRA);  Emergency  Planning  and  Community  Right  to  Know  Act  (EPCRA);  Hazardous  Materials 
Transportation Act (HMTA) and comparable state laws, each as may be amended from time to time. In addition, we may 
also be subject to applicable state law and other civil claims arising out of any such incident.

The OPA and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto impose a variety of regulations on “responsible parties” related 
to  the  prevention  of  spills  of  oil  or  other  hazardous  substances  and  liability  for  damages  resulting  from  such  spills. 
“Responsible parties” include the owner or operator of a vessel, pipeline or onshore facility, or the lessee or permittee of 
the area in which an offshore facility is located. The OPA assigns liability of oil removal costs and a variety of public and 
private damages to each responsible party.

The OPA liability for a mobile offshore drilling rig is determined by whether the unit is functioning as a vessel or is 
in place and functioning as an offshore facility. If operating as a vessel, liability limits of $1,000 per gross ton or $854,400, 
whichever is greater, apply. If functioning as an offshore facility, the mobile offshore drilling rig is considered a “tank 
vessel” for spills of oil or hazardous substances on or above the water surface, with liability limits of $3,200 per gross ton 
or $23.5 million, whichever is greater. To the extent damages and removal costs exceed this amount, the mobile offshore 
drilling rig will be treated as an offshore facility and the offshore lessee will be responsible up to higher liability limits for 
all removal costs plus $75.0 million. The party must reimburse all removal costs actually incurred by a governmental entity 
for actual or threatened oil or hazardous substance discharges associated with any Outer Continental Shelf facilities, without 
regard to the limits described above. A party also cannot take advantage of liability limits if the spill was caused by gross 
negligence or willful misconduct or resulted from violation of a federal safety, construction or operating regulation. If the 
party fails to report a spill or to cooperate fully in the cleanup, liability limits likewise do not apply.

Few defenses exist to the liability imposed by the OPA. The OPA also imposes ongoing requirements on a responsible 
party, including proof of financial responsibility, for offshore facilities and vessels in excess of 300 gross tons (to cover at 
least some costs in a potential spill) and preparation of an oil spill contingency plan for offshore facilities and vessels. The 
OPA requires owners and operators of offshore facilities that have a worst case oil or hazardous substance spill potential of 
more than 1,000 barrels to demonstrate financial responsibility in amounts ranging from $10.0 million in specified state 
waters to $35.0 million in federal Outer Continental Shelf waters, with higher amounts, up to $150.0 million, in certain 
limited circumstances where the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) believes such a level is justified by the 
risks posed by the quantity or quality of oil or hazardous substance that is handled by the facility. For “tank vessels,” as our 
offshore drilling rigs are typically classified, the OPA requires owners and operators to demonstrate financial responsibility 
in the amount of their largest vessel’s liability limit, as those limits are described in the preceding paragraph. Failure to 
comply with ongoing requirements or inadequate cooperation in a spill may subject a responsible party to civil or criminal 
enforcement actions.

The OCSLA authorizes regulations relating to safety and environmental protection applicable to lessees and permittees 
operating on the Outer Continental Shelf. Specific design and operational standards may apply to Outer Continental Shelf 
vessels, rigs, platforms, vehicles and structures. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) regulates 
the design and operation of well control and other equipment at offshore production sites, implementation of safety and 
environmental management systems, and mandatory third-party compliance audits, among other requirements.  BSEE has 
proposed stricter requirements for subsea drilling production equipment and has  indicated that there will be an additional, 
separate rulemaking to govern the design, performance and maintenance of BOPs, but that rule has not yet been published. 
BSEE has also published a draft statement of policy on safety culture with nine proposed characteristics of a robust safety 
culture.  Finally, together with BOEM, BSEE is drafting new standards governing drilling in the Arctic. BSEE contends 
that it has the legal authority to extend its regulatory reach to include contractors, like us, in addition to operators. Violations 
of environmentally related lease conditions or regulations issued pursuant to the OCSLA can result in substantial civil and 
criminal penalties as well as potential court injunctions curtailing operations and the cancellation of leases. Such enforcement 
liabilities, delay or restriction of activities can result from either governmental or citizen prosecution.

Our operating U.S. barge drilling rigs are designed to achieve zero-discharge as required by laws, such as the CWA. 
In addition, in recognition of environmental concerns regarding dredging of inland waters and permitting requirements, we 
conduct negligible dredging operations, with approximately two-thirds of our offshore drilling contracts involving directional 
drilling, which minimizes the need for dredging. However, the existence of such laws and regulations (e.g., Section 404 of 
the CWA, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, etc.) has had and will continue to have a restrictive effect on us and 
our customers.

Our operations are also governed by laws and regulations related to workplace safety and worker health, primarily 
the Occupational Safety and Health Act and regulations promulgated thereunder. In addition, various other governmental 
and quasi-governmental agencies require us to obtain certain miscellaneous permits, licenses and certificates with respect 
to our operations. The kind of permits, licenses and certificates required by our operations depend upon a number of factors. 
We believe we have the necessary permits, licenses and certificates that are material to the conduct of our existing business.

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CERCLA (also known as “Superfund”) and comparable state laws impose liability without regard to fault or the 
legality of the original conduct, on certain classes of persons who are considered to be responsible for the release of a 
“hazardous substance” into the environment. While CERCLA exempts crude oil from the definition of hazardous substances 
for purposes of the statute, our operations may involve the use or handling of other materials that may be classified as 
hazardous substances. CERCLA assigns strict liability to a broad class of potentially responsible parties for all response 
and  remediation  costs,  as  well  as  natural  resource  damages.  In  addition,  persons  responsible  for  release  of  hazardous 
substances under CERCLA may be subject to joint and several liability for the cost of cleaning up the hazardous substances 
released into the environment and for damages to natural resources. Few defenses exist to the liability imposed by CERCLA.

RCRA and comparable state laws regulate the management of wastes. Current RCRA regulations specifically excludes 
from the definition of hazardous waste “drilling fluids, produced waters, and other wastes associated with the exploration, 
development or production of crude oil, natural gas or geothermal energy.” However, these wastes may be regulated by 
EPA or state agencies as solid waste. Moreover, ordinary industrial wastes, such as paint wastes, spent solvents, laboratory 
wastes, and used oils, may be regulated as hazardous waste. Although the costs of managing solid and hazardous wastes 
may be significant, we do not expect to experience more burdensome costs than similarly situated companies involved in 
drilling operations in the Gulf Coast market.

The CAA, comparable state laws, and implementing regulations restrict the emission of air pollutants from various 
sources, and may require us to obtain permits for the construction, modification, or operation of certain projects or facilities 
and utilize specific equipment or technologies to control emissions. For example, the EPA has adopted regulations known 
as “RICE MACT” that require the use of “maximum achievable control technology” to reduce formaldehyde and other 
emissions from certain stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines, which can include portable engines used to 
power drilling rigs.

Recent  scientific  studies  have  suggested  that  emissions  of  certain  gases,  commonly  referred  to  as  “greenhouse 
gases” (GHGs) and which include carbon dioxide and methane, may be contributing to the warming of the atmosphere 
resulting in climate change. In response to such studies, the issue of climate change and the effect of GHG emissions, in 
particular emissions from fossil fuels, are attracting increasing attention worldwide. Legislative and regulatory measures 
to address concerns that emissions of GHGs are contributing to climate change are in various phases of discussions or 
implementation at international, national, regional and state levels.

In 2005, the Kyoto Protocol to the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which establishes 
a binding set of emission targets for GHGs, became binding on all those countries that had ratified it. International discussions 
are currently underway to develop a treaty to replace the Kyoto Protocol after its expiration in 2020. In the United States, 
federal legislation imposing restrictions on GHGs is under consideration. Proposed legislation has been introduced that 
would establish an economy-wide cap on emissions of GHGs and would require most sources of GHG emissions to obtain 
GHG emission “allowances” corresponding to their annual emissions. Legislation has also been considered that would 
establish taxes tied to GHG emissions. In addition, the EPA is taking steps to regulate GHGs as pollutants under the CAA. 
To-date,  the  EPA  has  issued  (i) a  “Mandatory  Reporting  of  Greenhouse  Gases”  final  rule,  which  establishes  a  new 
comprehensive scheme requiring operators of stationary sources (including certain oil and natural gas production systems) 
in the United States emitting more than established annual thresholds of carbon dioxide-equivalent GHGs to inventory and 
report their GHG emissions annually; (ii) an “Endangerment Finding” final rule, effective January 14, 2010 which states 
that current and projected concentrations of six key GHGs in the atmosphere, as well as emissions from new motor vehicles 
and new motor vehicle engines, threaten public health and welfare, which allowed the EPA to finalize motor vehicle GHG 
standards (the effect of which could reduce demand for motor fuels refined from crude oil); and (iii) a final rule, effective 
August 2, 2010, to address permitting of GHG emissions from stationary sources under the CAA’s Prevention of Significant 
Deterioration (PSD) and Title V programs. This final rule “tailors” the PSD and Title V programs to apply to certain stationary 
sources of GHG emissions in a multi-step process, with the largest sources first subject to permitting.

Because our business depends on the level of activity in the oil and natural gas industry, existing or future laws, 
regulations, treaties or international agreements related to GHGs and climate change, including incentives to conserve 
energy or use alternative energy sources, could have a negative impact on our business if such laws, regulations, treaties or 
international agreements reduce the worldwide demand for oil and natural gas or otherwise result in reduced economic 
activity  generally.  In  addition,  such  laws,  regulations,  treaties  or  international  agreements  could  result  in  increased 
compliance costs or additional operating restrictions, which may have a negative impact on our business. In addition to 
potential impacts on our business directly or indirectly resulting from climate-change legislation or regulations, our business 
also could be negatively affected by climate-change related physical changes or changes in weather patterns. An increase 
in severe weather patterns could result in damages to or loss of our rigs, impact our ability to conduct our operations and 
result in a disruption of our customers’ operations.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT INDUSTRY SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS

We  have  five  operating  segments: Rental  Tools,  U.S. Barge  Drilling,  U.S.  Drilling,  International  Drilling,  and 
Technical Services. Historically we reported a sixth segment, Construction Contract, for which there was no activity during 
the nine months ended September 30, 2013 or the year ended December 31, 2012. As a result of the reversal of reserves 
relating to this segment in the fourth quarter of 2013, this segment has been included in this report. See Item 7. Information 
about our reportable segments and operations by geographic areas for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 
is set forth in Note 14 included in Item 8 of this report.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Officers are elected each year by the board of directors following the annual shareholders' meeting for a term of one 
year or until the election and qualification of their successors. The current executive officers of the Company and their ages, 
positions with the Company and business experience are presented below:

•  Gary G. Rich, 55, joined the Company in October 2012 as the president and chief executive officer. Mr. Rich also 
serves as a member of the Company’s board of directors. He is an industry veteran with over 30 years of global 
technical, commercial and operations experience. Mr. Rich came to Parker Drilling after a 25-year career with 
Baker Hughes Incorporated. Mr. Rich served as vice president of global sales for Baker Hughes from August 
2011 to October 2012, and prior to that role, he served as president of that company’s European operations from 
April 2009 to August 2011. Previously, Mr. Rich was president of Hughes Christensen Company (HCC), a division 
of Baker Hughes primarily focused on the production and distribution of drilling bits for the petroleum industry.

•  Christopher T. Weber, 41 joined the Company in May 2013 as the senior vice president and chief financial officer. 
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Weber served as the vice president and treasurer of Ensco plc., a public offshore 
drilling company, from 2011 to May 2013. From 2009 to 2011, Mr. Weber served as vice president, operations 
for Pride International, Inc., prior to which he served as director, corporate planning and development from 2006 
to 2009.

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Jon-Al Duplantier, 46, is the senior vice president, chief administrative officer, general counsel, and secretary of 
the Company, a position held since 2013. Mr. Duplantier has over 18 years experience in the oil and gas industry. 
Mr. Duplantier  joined  the  Company  in  2009  as  vice  president  and  general  counsel.  From  1995  to  2009, 
Mr. Duplantier served in several legal and business roles at ConocoPhillips, including senior counsel – Exploration 
and Production, vice president and general counsel – Conoco Phillips Indonesia, and vice president and general 
counsel – Dubai Petroleum Company. Prior to joining ConocoPhillips, he served as a patent attorney for DuPont 
from 1992 to 1995.

•  David R. Farmer, 52, was appointed the senior vice president, Europe, Middle East, and Asia (EMEA) in early 
2014. He joined the Company in 2011 as vice president of operations. Mr. Farmer has over 20 years' experience 
in the upstream oilfield services business working in executive, engineering, operational, marketing, account 
management, planning, and general management roles in Europe, the Middle East, North America and South 
America. From 1991 to 2011, Mr. Farmer served in various positions at Schlumberger, including vice president 
and  global  account  director  –  Schlumberger  Ltd.  The  Netherlands,  vice  president  and  general  manager  – 
Schlumberger  Oilfield  Service  Qatar,  global  marketing  manager  –  Schlumberger  Drilling &  Measurement 
Division, Houston, Texas. Most recently, Mr. Farmer was responsible for Demand Planning management and the 
development of long term tactical resource plans for Schlumberger’s Drilling & Measurement division.

•  Philip L. Agnew, 45, has served as the Company's senior vice president and chief technical officer since 2013. 
He joined the Company in December 2010 as vice president of technical services.  Mr. Agnew has more than 
20 years' experience in design, construction and project management. From 2003 to 2010, Mr. Agnew held the 
position of President at Aker MH, Inc., a business unit of Aker Solutions AS. From 1998 to 2003, Mr. Agnew 
served as Project Manager and then vice president – Project Development at Signal International (previously 
Friede  Goldman  Offshore;  TDI-Halter  LP;  Texas  Drydock,  Inc.).  Prior  to  his  career  at  Signal  International, 
Mr. Agnew served a variety of leadership roles at Schlumberger Sedco Forex International Resources, Interface 
Consulting International, Inc., and Brown & Root, Inc.

Other Parker Drilling Company Officers

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J. Daniel Chapman, 43, joined the Company in 2009 as chief compliance officer and counsel. Prior to joining 
the Company, Mr. Chapman was employed by Baker Hughes from 2002 to 2009 where he served in several legal 
counsel positions including compliance counsel, international trade counsel, division counsel (drilling fluids), 
and global ethics and compliance director. Prior to 2002, Mr. Chapman was employed as a securities and mergers 
and acquisitions lawyer with the law firms Freshfields (London) and King & Spalding (Atlanta and Houston).

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•  Philip A. Schlom, 49, joined the Company in 2009 as principal accounting officer and corporate controller. From 
2008 to 2009, he held the position of vice president and corporate controller for Shared Technologies Inc. From 
1997 to 2008, Mr. Schlom held several senior financial positions at Flowserve Corporation, a leading manufacturer 
of pumps, valves and seals for the energy sector. From 1988 through 1997, Mr. Schlom worked at the public 
accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.

•  David W. Tucker, 58, treasurer, joined the Company in 1978 as a financial analyst and served in various financial 
and accounting positions before being named chief financial officer of our formerly wholly-owned subsidiary, 
Hercules Offshore Corporation, in February 1998. Mr. Tucker was named treasurer of the Company in 1999.

Available Information

We make available free of charge on our website at www.parkerdrilling.com our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly 
reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after 
we electronically file such material with, or furnish such material to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 
Additionally, these reports are available on an Internet website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.

ITEM 1A. 

RISK FACTORS

Our businesses involve a high degree of risk. You should consider carefully the risks and uncertainties described 
below and the other information included in this Form 10-K, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
Condition and Results of Operations and Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. While these are the risks 
and uncertainties we believe are most important for you to consider, you should know that they are not the only risks or 
uncertainties facing us or which may adversely affect our business. If any of the following risks or uncertainties actually 
occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be adversely affected.

Volatile oil and natural gas prices impact demand for our services. A decrease in demand for crude oil and natural 
gas or other factors may reduce demand for our services and substantially reduce our profitability or result in losses.

The success of our operations is significantly dependent upon the exploration and development activities of the major, 
independent and national oil and natural gas companies and large integrated service companies that comprise our customer 
base. Oil and natural gas prices and market expectations regarding potential changes in these prices can be extremely volatile. 
Increases or decreases in oil and natural gas prices and expectations of future prices could have an impact on our customers’ 
long-term  exploration  and  development  activities,  which  in  turn  could  materially  affect  our  business  and  financial 
performance. Higher commodity prices do not necessarily result immediately in increased drilling activity because our 
customers’ expectations of future commodity prices typically drive demand for our drilling services.

Commodity prices and demand for our services also depends upon numerous factors which are beyond our control, 

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the demand for oil and natural gas;

the cost of exploring for, producing and delivering oil and natural gas;

expectations regarding future energy prices;

advances in exploration, development and production technology;

the adoption or repeal of laws and government regulations, both in the United States and other countries;

the imposition or lifting of economic sanctions against certain regions, persons and other entities;

the number of ongoing and recently completed rig construction projects which may create overcapacity;

local and worldwide military, political and economic events, including events in the oil producing countries of 
Africa, the Middle East, Russia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and Latin America;

the ability of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to set and maintain production levels 
and prices;

the level of production by non-OPEC countries;

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expansion or contraction of worldwide economic activity, which affects levels of consumer and industrial demand;

the rate of discovery of new oil and natural gas reserves;

domestic and foreign tax policies;

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acts of terrorism in the United States or elsewhere;

the development and use of alternative energy sources; and

the policies of various governments regarding exploration and development of their oil and natural gas reserves.

A slowdown in economic activity may result in lower demand for our drilling and drilling related services and rental 
tools business, and could have a material adverse effect on our business.

A slowdown in economic activity in the United States or abroad, could lead to uncertainty in corporate credit availability 
and capital market access and could reduce worldwide demand for energy and result in lower crude oil and natural gas 
prices. Our business depends to a significant extent on the level of international onshore drilling activity and GOM inland 
and offshore drilling activity for oil and natural gas. Depressed oil and natural gas prices from lower demand as a result of 
slow or negative economic growth would reduce the level of exploration, development and production activity, all of which 
could cause our revenues and margins to decline, decrease dayrates and utilization of our rigs and use of our rental tools 
and limit our future growth prospects. Any significant decrease in dayrates or utilization of our rigs or use of our rental tools 
could materially reduce our revenue and profitability. In addition, current and potential customers who depend on financing 
for their drilling projects may be forced to curtail or delay projects and may also experience an inability to pay suppliers 
and service providers, including us. Likewise, economic conditions in the United States or abroad could impact our vendors’ 
and suppliers’ ability to meet obligations to provide materials and services in general. All of these factors could have a 
material adverse effect on our business and financial results.

Rig upgrade, refurbishment and construction projects are subject to risks and uncertainties, including delays and 
cost overruns, which could have an adverse impact on our results of operations and cash flows.

We regularly make significant expenditures in connection with upgrading and refurbishing our rig fleet. These activities 
include planned upgrades to maintain quality standards, routine maintenance and repairs, changes made at the request of 
customers,  and  changes  made  to  comply  with  environmental  or  other  regulations.  Rig  upgrade,  refurbishment  and 
construction projects are subject to the risks of delay or cost overruns inherent in any large construction project, including 
the following:

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shortages of equipment or skilled labor;

unforeseen engineering problems;

unanticipated change orders;

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adverse weather conditions;

unexpectedly long delivery times for manufactured rig components;

unanticipated repairs to correct defects in construction not covered by warranty;

failure or delay of third-party equipment vendors or service providers;

unforeseen increases in the cost of equipment, labor or raw materials, particularly steel;

disputes with customers, shipyards or suppliers;

latent  damages  or  deterioration  to  hull,  equipment  and  machinery  in  excess  of  engineering  estimates  and 
assumptions;

financial or other difficulties with current customers at shipyards and suppliers;

loss of revenue associated with downtime to remedy malfunctioning equipment not covered by warranty;

unanticipated cost increases;

loss of revenue and payments of liquidated damages for downtime to perform repairs associated with defects, 
unanticipated equipment refurbishment and delays in commencement of operations; and

lack of ability to obtain the required permits or approvals, including import/export documentation.

Any one of the above risks could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Delays in the 
delivery of rigs being constructed or undergoing upgrade, refurbishment or repair may, in many cases, delay commencement 
of a drilling contract resulting in a loss of revenue to us, and may also cause our customer to renegotiate the drilling contract 
for the rig or terminate or shorten the term of the contract under applicable late delivery clauses, if any. If one of these 

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contracts is terminated, we may not be able to secure a replacement contract on as favorable terms, if at all. Additionally, 
actual expenditures for required upgrades or to refurbish or construct rigs could exceed our planned capital expenditures, 
impairing our ability to service our debt obligations.

Failure to attract and retain skilled and experienced personnel could affect our operations.

We require skilled, trained and experienced personnel to provide our customers with the highest quality technical 
services and support for our drilling operations. We compete with other oilfield services businesses and other employers to 
attract and retain qualified personnel with the technical skills and experience we require. Competition for skilled labor and 
other labor required for our operations intensifies as the number of rigs activated or added to worldwide fleets or under 
construction increases, creating upward pressure on wages. In periods of high utilization, we have found it more difficult 
to find and retain qualified individuals. A shortage in the available labor pool of skilled workers or other general inflationary 
pressures or changes in applicable laws and regulations could make it more difficult for us to attract and retain personnel 
and could require us to enhance our wage and benefits packages. Increases in our operating costs could adversely affect our 
business and financial results. Moreover, the shortages of qualified personnel or the inability to obtain and retain qualified 
personnel could negatively affect the quality, safety and timeliness of our operations.

Our debt levels and debt agreement restrictions may limit our liquidity and flexibility in obtaining additional financing 
and in pursuing other business opportunities.

As of December 31, 2013, we had:

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$653.8 million of long-term debt, including $25.0 million of current portion of long-term debt;

$52.1 million of operating lease commitments; and

$4.6 million of standby letters of credit.

Our ability to meet our debt service obligations depends on our ability to generate positive cash flows from operations. 
We have in the past, and may in the future, incur negative cash flows from one or more segments of our operating activities. 
Our future cash flows from operating activities will be influenced by the demand for our drilling services, the utilization of 
our rigs, the dayrates that we receive for our rigs, demand for our rental tools, general economic conditions and financial, 
business and other factors affecting our operations, many of which are beyond our control.

If we are unable to service our debt obligations, we may have to take one or more of the following actions:

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delay spending on capital projects, including maintenance projects and the acquisition or construction of additional 
rigs, rental tools and other assets;

sell equity or assets; and

restructure or refinance our debt.

Additional indebtedness or equity financing may not be available to us in the future for the refinancing or repayment 
of existing indebtedness, or if available, such additional indebtedness or equity financing may not be available on a timely 
basis, or on terms acceptable to us and within the limitations specified in our then existing debt instruments. In addition, in 
the event we decide to sell assets, we can provide no assurance as to the timing of any asset sales or the proceeds that could 
be realized from any such asset sale. Our ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operating activities to pay the principal 
of and interest on our indebtedness is subject to certain market conditions and other factors which are beyond our control.

Increases in the level of our debt and restrictions in the covenants contained in the instruments governing our debt 

could have important consequences to you. For example, they could:

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result in a reduction of our credit rating, which would make it more difficult for us to obtain additional financing 
on acceptable terms;

require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flows from operating activities to the repayment of our 
debt and the interest associated with our debt;

limit our operating flexibility due to financial and other restrictive covenants, including restrictions on incurring 
additional debt, and create liens on our properties;

place us at a competitive disadvantage compared with our competitors that have relatively less debt; and

•  make us more vulnerable to downturns in our business.

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Our  current  operations  and  future  growth  may  require  significant  additional  capital,  and  the  amount  of  our 
indebtedness could impair our ability to fund our capital requirements.

Our business requires substantial capital. Currently, we anticipate that our capital expenditures in 2014 will be between 
$180  million  and  $200  million. We  may  require  additional  capital  in  the  event  of  growth  opportunities,  unanticipated 
maintenance requirements or significant departures from our current business plan.

Additional financing may not be available on a timely basis or on terms acceptable to us and within the limitations 
contained in our Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Agreement (Secured Credit Agreement) and the indentures 
governing our outstanding 9.125% Senior Notes due 2018 (9.125% Notes), 7.50% Senior Notes due 2020 (7.50% Notes) 
and 6.75% Senior Notes due 2022 (6.75% Notes, and collectively with the 9.125% Notes and the 7.50% Notes, Senior 
Notes).  Failure  to  obtain  additional  financing,  should  the  need  for  it  develop,  could  impair  our  ability  to  fund  capital 
expenditure requirements and meet debt service requirements and could have an adverse effect on our business.

Our Secured Credit Agreement and the indentures for our Senior Notes impose significant operating and financial 
restrictions, which may prevent us from capitalizing on business opportunities and taking some actions.

The  Secured  Credit Agreement  and  the  indentures  governing  our senior  notes  impose  significant  operating  and 

financial restrictions on us. These restrictions limit our ability to:

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incur additional indebtedness;

create liens;

engage in sale leaseback transactions;

sell our assets or consolidate or merge with or into other companies; and

engage in transactions with affiliates.

These limitations are subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions. Our Secured Credit Agreement 
also requires us to maintain ratios for consolidated leverage, consolidated interest coverage and consolidated senior secured 
leverage. These covenants may adversely affect our ability to finance our future operations and capital needs and to pursue 
available business opportunities. A breach of any of these covenants could result in a default with respect to the related 
indebtedness. If a default were to occur, the lenders under our Secured Credit Agreement and the holders of our Senior 
Notes could elect to declare the indebtedness, together with accrued interest, immediately due and payable. If the repayment 
of the indebtedness were to be accelerated after any applicable notice or grace periods, we may not have sufficient funds 
to repay the indebtedness.

Certain of our contracts are subject to cancellation by our customers without penalty and with little or no notice.

Certain of our contracts are subject to cancellation by our customers without penalty and with relatively little or no 
notice. When drilling market conditions are depressed, a customer may no longer need a rig or rental tools that is currently 
under contract or may be able to obtain comparable equipment at lower dayrates. Further, due to government actions, a 
customer may no longer be able to operate in, or it may not be economical to operate in, certain regions. As a result, customers 
may leverage their termination rights in an effort to renegotiate contract terms.

Our customers may also seek to terminate contracts if we experience operational problems. If our equipment fails to 
function properly and cannot be repaired promptly, our customers will not be able to engage in drilling operations and may 
have the right to terminate the contracts. If equipment is not timely delivered to a customer or does not pass acceptance 
testing, a customer may in certain circumstances have the right to terminate the contract. Even the payment of a termination 
fee may not fully compensate us for the loss of the contract. Early termination of a contract may result in a rig or other 
equipment being idle for an extended period of time. The likelihood that a customer may seek to terminate a contract is 
increased during periods of market weakness. The cancellation or renegotiation of a number of our contracts could materially 
reduce our revenue and profitability.

We rely on a small number of customers and the loss of a significant customer could adversely affect us.

A substantial percentage of our revenues are generated from a relatively small number of customers and the loss of 
a significant customer could adversely affect us. In 2013, our largest customer, Exxon Neftegas Limited  accounted for 
approximately 15.6 percent of our total revenues. Each of our segments depends on a limited number of key customers and 
the loss of any one or more key customers could have a material adverse effect on a segment. Our consolidated results of 
operations could be adversely affected if any of our significant customers terminate their contracts with us, fail to renew 
our existing contracts or refuse to award new contracts to us.

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The contract drilling and the rental tools businesses are highly competitive and cyclical, with intense price competition.

The contract drilling and rental tools markets are highly competitive and many of our competitors in both the contract 
drilling and rental tools businesses may possess greater financial resources than we do. Some of our competitors also are 
incorporated in countries that may provide them with significant tax advantages that are not available to us as a U.S. company 
and which may impair our ability to compete with them for many projects.

Contract drilling companies compete primarily on a regional basis, and competition may vary significantly from 
region to region at any particular time. Many drilling and workover rigs can be moved from one region to another in response 
to changes in levels of activity, provided market conditions warrant, which may result in an oversupply of rigs in an area. 
Many competitors have constructed numerous rigs during periods of high energy prices and, consequently, the number of 
rigs available in some of the markets in which we operate has exceeded the demand for rigs for extended periods of time, 
resulting in intense price competition. Most drilling contracts are awarded on the basis of competitive bids, which also 
results in price competition. Historically, the drilling service industry has been highly cyclical, with periods of high demand, 
limited equipment supply and high dayrates often followed by periods of low demand, excess equipment supply and low 
dayrates. Periods of low demand and excess equipment supply intensify the competition in the industry and often result in 
equipment being idle for long periods of time. During periods of decreased demand we typically experience significant 
reductions  in  dayrates  and  utilization. The  Company,  or  its  competition,  may  move  rigs  or  other  equipment  from  one 
geographic location to another location; the cost of which may be substantial. If we experience reductions in dayrates or if 
we cannot keep our equipment utilized, our financial performance will be adversely impacted. Prolonged periods of low 
utilization and dayrates could result in the recognition of impairment charges on certain of our rigs if future cash flow 
estimates, based upon information available to management at the time, indicate that the carrying value of these rigs may 
not be recoverable.

Our international operations are subject to governmental regulation and other risks.

We derive a significant portion of our revenues from our international operations. In 2013, we derived approximately 
48.1 percent of our revenues from operations in countries outside the United States. Our international operations are subject 
to the following risks, among others:

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political, social and economic instability, war, terrorism and civil disturbances;

limitations on insurance coverage, such as war risk coverage, in certain areas;

expropriation, confiscatory taxation and nationalization of our assets;

foreign laws and governmental regulation, including inconsistencies and unexpected changes in laws or regulatory 
requirements, and changes in interpretations or enforcement of existing laws or regulations;

increases in governmental royalties;

import-export quotas or trade barriers;

hiring and retaining skilled and experienced workers, some of whom are represented by foreign labor unions;

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damage to our equipment or violence directed at our employees, including kidnapping;

piracy of vessels transporting our people or equipment;

unfavorable changes in foreign monetary and tax policies;

solicitation by government officials for improper payments or other forms of corruption;

foreign currency fluctuations and restrictions on currency repatriation;

repudiation, nullification, modification or renegotiation of contracts; and

other forms of governmental regulation and economic conditions that are beyond our control.

We currently have operations in 24 countries. Our operations are subject to interruption, suspension and possible 
expropriation due to terrorism, war, civil disturbances, political and capital instability and similar events, and we have 
previously suffered loss of revenue and damage to equipment due to political violence. Civil and political disturbances in 
international locations may affect our operations. We may not be able to obtain insurance policies covering risks associated 
with these types of events, especially political violence coverage, and such policies may only be available with premiums 
that are not commercially justifiable.

Our international operations are subject to the laws and regulations of a number of foreign countries with political, 
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compete  in  international  contract  drilling  and  rental  tool  markets  may  be  adversely  affected  by  foreign  governmental 
regulations and/or policies that favor the awarding of contracts to contractors in which nationals of those foreign countries 
have  substantial  ownership  interests  or  by  regulations  requiring  foreign  contractors  to  employ  citizens  of,  or  purchase 
supplies from, a particular jurisdiction. Furthermore, our foreign subsidiaries may face governmentally imposed restrictions 
or fees from time to time on the transfer of funds to us.

In addition, tax and other laws and regulations in some foreign countries are not always interpreted consistently among 
local, regional and national authorities, which can result in disputes between us and governing authorities. The ultimate 
outcome of these disputes is never certain, and it is possible that the outcomes could have an adverse effect on our financial 
performance.

A portion of the workers we employ in our international operations are members of labor unions or otherwise subject 
to collective bargaining. We may not be able to hire and retain a sufficient number of skilled and experienced workers for 
wages and other benefits that we believe are commercially reasonable.

We may experience currency exchange losses where revenues are received or expenses are paid in nonconvertible 
currencies or where we do not take protective measures against exposure to a foreign currency. We may also incur losses 
as a result of an inability to collect revenues because of a shortage of convertible currency available to the country of 
operation, controls over currency exchange or controls over the repatriation of income or capital. Given the international 
scope of our operations, we are exposed to risks of currency fluctuation and restrictions on currency repatriation. We attempt 
to limit the risks of currency fluctuation and restrictions on currency repatriation where possible by obtaining contracts 
payable in U.S. dollars or freely convertible foreign currency. In addition, some parties with which we do business could 
require that all or a portion of our revenues be paid in local currencies. Foreign currency fluctuations, therefore, could have 
a material adverse effect upon our results of operations and financial condition.

The shipment of goods, services and technology across international borders subjects us to extensive trade laws and 
regulations. Our import activities are governed by the unique customs laws and regulations in each of the countries where 
we operate. Moreover, many countries, including the U.S., control the export and re-export of certain goods, services and 
technology and impose related export recordkeeping and reporting obligations. Governments may also impose economic 
sanctions  against  certain  countries,  persons  and  other  entities  that  may  restrict  or  prohibit  transactions  involving  such 
countries, persons and entities. The laws and regulations concerning import activity, export recordkeeping and reporting, 
export control and economic sanctions are complex and constantly changing. These laws and regulations can cause delays 
in shipments and unscheduled operational downtime. Moreover, any failure to comply with applicable legal and regulatory 
trading obligations could result in criminal and civil penalties and sanctions, such as fines, imprisonment, debarment from 
governmental contracts, seizure of shipments and loss of import and export privileges.

Failure to comply with anti-corruption laws, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery 
Act 2010, could result in fines, criminal penalties, negative commercial consequences and an adverse effect on our 
business.   

The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the U.K. Bribery Act 2010 and similar anti-corruption laws in other 
jurisdictions generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments or providing improper 
benefits for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Our policies mandate compliance with these anti-corruption 
laws. However, we operate in many parts of the world that experience corruption. If we are found to be liable for violations 
of these laws either due to our own acts or our omissions or due to the acts or omissions of others (including our joint 
ventures partners, our agents or other third party representatives), we could suffer from commercial, civil and criminal 
penalties or other sanctions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of 
operations. 

We are not fully insured against all risks associated with our business.

We ordinarily maintain insurance against certain losses and liabilities arising from our operations. However, we do 
not insure against all operational risks in the course of our business. Due to the high cost, high self-insured retention and 
limited coverage insurance for windstorms in the GOM we have elected not to purchase windstorm insurance for our inland 
barges in the GOM. Although we have retained the risk for physical loss or damage for these rigs arising from a named 
windstorm we have procured insurance coverage for removal of a wreck caused by a windstorm. The occurrence of an event 
that is not fully covered by insurance could have a material adverse impact on our business activities, financial position and 
results of operations.

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We are subject to hazards customary for drilling operations, which could adversely affect our financial performance 
if we are not adequately indemnified or insured.

Substantially all of our operations are subject to hazards that are customary for oil and natural gas drilling operations, 
including blowouts, reservoir damage, loss of well control, cratering, oil and natural gas well fires and explosions, natural 
disasters, pollution and mechanical failure. Our offshore operations also are subject to hazards inherent in marine operations, 
such as capsizing, sinking, grounding, collision and damage from severe weather conditions. Any of these risks could result 
in  damage  to  or  destruction  of  drilling  equipment,  personal  injury  and  property  damage,  suspension  of  operations  or 
environmental damage. We have had accidents in the past due to some of these hazards. We may not be able to insure against 
these risks or to obtain indemnification to adequately protect us against liability from all of the consequences of the hazards 
and risks described above. The occurrence of an event not fully insured against or for which we are not indemnified, or the 
failure of a customer or insurer to meet its indemnification or insurance obligations, could result in substantial losses. In 
addition, insurance may not continue to be available to cover any or all of these risks. For example, pollution, reservoir 
damage and environmental risks generally are not fully insurable. Even if such insurance is available, insurance premiums 
or other costs may rise significantly in the future, making the cost of such insurance prohibitive. For a description of our 
indemnification obligations and insurance, please read Item 1. “Business — Insurance and Indemnification.”

Certain areas in and near the GOM are subject to hurricanes and other extreme weather conditions. When operating 
in and near the GOM, our drilling rigs and rental tools may be located in areas that could cause them to be susceptible to 
damage or total loss by these storms. In addition, damage caused by high winds and turbulent seas to our rigs, our shore 
bases and our corporate infrastructure could potentially cause us to curtail operations for significant periods of time until 
the effects of the damages can be repaired. In addition, our rigs in arctic regions can be affected by seasonal weather so 
severe, conditions are deemed too unsafe for operations.

Government regulations and environmental risks, which reduce our business opportunities and increase our operating 
costs, might become more stringent in the future.

Government  regulations  control  and  often  limit  access  to  potential  markets  and  impose  extensive  requirements 
concerning employee privacy and safety, environmental protection, pollution control and remediation of environmental 
contamination. Environmental regulations, including species protections, prohibit access to some locations and make others 
less economical, increase equipment and personnel costs, and often impose liability without regard to negligence or fault. 
In addition, governmental regulations, such as those related to climate change, may discourage our customers’ activities, 
reducing demand for our products and services. We may be liable for damages resulting from pollution of offshore waters 
and, under United States regulations, must establish financial responsibility in order to drill offshore. See Part I, Business, 
“Environmental Considerations.”

Regulation of greenhouse gases and climate change could have a negative impact on our business.

Some  scientific  studies  have  suggested  that  emissions  of  certain  gases,  commonly  referred  to  as  “greenhouse 
gases” (GHGs) and including carbon dioxide and methane, may be contributing to warming of the earth’s atmosphere and 
other climatic changes. In response to such studies, the issue of climate change and the effect of GHG emissions, in particular 
emissions from fossil fuels, is attracting increasing attention worldwide. Legislative and regulatory measures to address 
concerns that emissions of GHGs are contributing to climate change are in various phases of discussions or implementation 
at the international, national, regional and state levels.

In 2005, the Kyoto Protocol to the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which establishes 
a binding set of emission targets for GHGs, became binding on the countries that had ratified it. International discussions 
are underway to develop a treaty to replace the Kyoto Protocol after its expiration in 2020. In the United States, federal 
legislation imposing restrictions on GHGs is under consideration. In addition, the EPA is taking steps to regulate GHGs as 
pollutants under the Clean Air Act (the CAA). To date, the EPA has issued (i) a “Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases” 
final rule, which establishes a new comprehensive scheme requiring operators of stationary sources (including certain oil 
and natural gas production systems) in the United States emitting more than established annual thresholds of carbon dioxide-
equivalent GHGs to inventory and report their GHG emissions annually; (ii) an “Endangerment Finding” final rule, effective 
January 14, 2010, which states that current and projected concentrations of six key GHGs in the atmosphere, as well as 
emissions from new motor vehicles and new motor vehicle engines, threaten public health and welfare, which allowed the 
EPA to finalize motor vehicle GHG standards (the effect of which could reduce demand for motor fuels refined from crude 
oil); and (iii) a final rule, effective August 2, 2010, to address permitting of GHG emissions from stationary sources under 
the CAA’s Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Title V programs. This final rule “tailors” the PSD and Title V 
programs to apply to certain stationary sources of GHG emissions in a multi-step process, with the largest sources first 
subject to permitting.

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Because our business depends on the level of activity in the oil and natural gas industry, existing or future laws, 
regulations, treaties or international agreements related to GHGs and climate change, including incentives to conserve 
energy or use alternative energy sources, could have a negative impact on our business if such laws, regulations, treaties or 
international agreements reduce the worldwide demand for oil and natural gas or otherwise result in reduced economic 
activity  generally.  In  addition,  such  laws,  regulations,  treaties  or  international  agreements  could  result  in  increased 
compliance costs or additional operating restrictions, which may have a negative impact on our business. In addition to 
potential impacts on our business directly or indirectly resulting from climate-change legislation or regulations, our business 
also could be negatively affected by climate-change related physical changes or changes in weather patterns. An increase 
in severe weather patterns could result in damages to or loss of our rigs, impact our ability to conduct our operations and/
or result in a disruption of our customers’ operations.

We are regularly involved in litigation, some of which may be material.

We are regularly involved in litigation, claims and disputes incidental to our business, which at times may involve 
claims for significant monetary amounts, some of which would not be covered by insurance. We undertake all reasonable 
steps to defend ourselves in such lawsuits. Nevertheless, we cannot predict the ultimate outcome of such lawsuits and any 
resolution which is adverse to us could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. See Note 15, “Commitments 
and Contingencies,” in Item 8 of this Form 10-K for a discussion of the material legal proceedings affecting us.

Increased regulation of hydraulic fracturing could result in reductions or delays in drilling and completing new oil 
and natural gas wells, which could adversely impact the demand for rental tools.

Hydraulic fracturing is a process sometimes used in the completion of oil and natural gas wells whereby water, sand 
and chemicals are injected under pressure into subsurface formations to stimulate natural gas and, to a lesser extent, oil 
production. Various governmental entities (within and outside the United States) are in the process of studying, restricting, 
regulating, or preparing to regulate hydraulic fracturing, directly and indirectly. For example, many state governments now 
require  the  disclosure  of  chemicals  used  in  the  fracturing  process. The  U.S.  EPA  has  taken  the  position  that  hydraulic 
fracturing operations involving the use of diesel fuel in fracturing fluids are subject to permitting requirements under the 
Safe Drinking Water Act; has adopted air emissions standards that apply to well completion activities; is developing new 
standards  for  wastewater  discharges  associated  with  hydraulic  fracturing;  and  is  conducting  a  study  on  the  impacts  of 
hydraulic fracturing on groundwater. The Bureau of Land Management has also proposed regulations for hydraulic fracturing 
activities that would be unique to federal lands. In addition, some jurisdictions have imposed an express or de facto ban on 
hydraulic fracturing. These and other developments could cause operational delays or increased costs in exploration and 
production, which could adversely affect the demand for our rental tools.

A cybersecurity incident could negatively impact our business and our relationships with customers.

If our systems for protecting against cybersecurity risks prove not to be sufficient, we could be adversely affected by, 
among other things, loss or damage of intellectual property, proprietary information, or customer data, having our business 
operations interrupted, and increased costs to prevent, respond to, or mitigate cybersecurity attacks. These risks could have 
a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated results of operations, and consolidated financial condition.

Our acquisitions, dispositions, and investments may not result in the realization of savings, the creation of efficiencies, 
the generation of cash or income, or the reduction of risk, which may have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, 
consolidated results of operations, and consolidated financial condition.

We continually seek opportunities to maximize efficiency and value through various transactions, including purchases 
or sales of assets, businesses, investments, or joint ventures.  These transactions are intended to result in the realization of 
savings, the creation of efficiencies, the offering of new products or services, the generation of cash or income, or the 
reduction of risk.  Acquisition transactions may be financed by additional borrowings or by the issuance of our common 
stock.  These transactions may also affect our consolidated results of operations.

These transactions also involve risks, and we cannot ensure that:

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any acquisitions would result in an increase in income; 

any acquisitions would be successfully integrated into our operations and internal controls; 

the due diligence prior to an acquisition would uncover situations that could result in financial or legal exposure, 
or that we will appropriately quantify the exposure from known risks; 

any disposition would not result in decreased earnings, revenue, or cash flow; 

use of cash for acquisitions would not adversely affect our cash available for capital expenditures and other uses; 

any dispositions, investments, acquisitions, or integrations would not divert management resources; or 

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any dispositions, investments, acquisitions, or integrations would not have a material adverse effect on our results 
of operations or financial condition.

If we fail to integrate or realize the expected benefits from the ITS Acquisition, or if we incur any liabilities as a result 
of such transaction, our business, results of operations and profitability may be adversely affected.

We may not realize the expected benefits of the ITS Acquisition because the business may not perform financially as 
expected or because of integration difficulties and other challenges. The success of the ITS Acquisition will depend, in part, 
on  our  ability  to  successfully  integrate  the  acquired  business  with  our  existing  businesses.  The  integration  process  is 
anticipated to be complex, costly and time-consuming. Complications with the integration could result from the following 
circumstances, among others: failure to implement our business plan for the combined business; unanticipated issues in 
integrating and applying our internal control and other systems; failure to retain key customers; failure to retain key employees 
of ITS; and operating risks inherent in the acquired business. In addition, we may not accomplish the integration smoothly, 
successfully or within the anticipated costs or timeframe. Furthermore, we may not be able to achieve anticipated cost 
savings or other synergies or realize growth opportunities that we expect with respect to our operation of ITS’ business. 
Additionally, the ITS Acquisition subjects us to potential liabilities to which we would not otherwise be exposed. In particular, 
our due diligence process with respect to the ITS Acquisition suggests that its internal controls may have failed to prevent 
violations of potentially applicable international trade and anti-corruption laws, including those of the United Kingdom. 
We have investigated such violations and have and will, as appropriate, make any identified violations known to relevant 
authorities,  cooperate  with  any  resulting  investigations  and  take  proper  remediation  measures  (including  seeking  any 
necessary government authorizations). 

 If we experience difficulties with the integration process or the anticipated growth opportunities and other potential 
synergies of the ITS Acquisition, or if we incur any liabilities related to such acquisition, our business, results of operations 
and profitability may be adversely affected.

The market price of our common stock has fluctuated significantly.

The market price of our common stock may continue to fluctuate in response to various factors and events, most of 

which are beyond our control, including the following:

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the other risk factors described in this Form 10-K, including changes in oil and natural gas prices;

a shortfall in rig utilization, operating revenue or net income from that expected by securities analysts and investors;

changes in securities analysts’ estimates of the financial performance of us or our competitors or the financial 
performance of companies in the oilfield service industry generally;

changes in actual or market expectations with respect to the amounts of exploration and development spending 
by oil and natural gas companies;

general conditions in the economy and in energy-related industries;

general conditions in the securities markets;

political instability, terrorism or war; and

the outcome of pending and future legal proceedings, investigations, tax assessments and other claims.

DISCLOSURE NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Form 10-K contains statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the 
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as 
amended, or the Exchange Act. All statements contained in this Form 10-K, other than statements of historical facts, are 
forward-looking statements for purposes of these provisions, including any statements regarding:

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stability of prices and demand for oil and natural gas;

levels of oil and natural gas exploration and production activities;

demand for contract drilling and drilling-related services and demand for rental tools;

our future operating results and profitability;

our future rig utilization, dayrates and rental tools activity;

entering  into  new,  or  extending  existing,  drilling  or  rental  contracts  and  our  expectations  concerning  when 
operations will commence under such contracts;

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entry into new markets or potential exit from existing markets;

growth through acquisitions of companies or assets; including the ITS acquisition;

organic growth of our operations;

construction or upgrades of rigs and expectations regarding when these rigs will commence operations;

capital expenditures for acquisition of rental tools, rigs, construction of new rigs or major upgrades to existing 
rigs;

entering into joint venture agreements;

the sale or potential sale of assets or references to assets held for sale;

availability and sources of funds to refinance our debt and expectations of when debt will be reduced;

our future liquidity;

the outcome of pending or future legal proceedings, investigations, tax assessments and other claims;

the availability of insurance coverage for pending or future claims;

the enforceability of contractual indemnification in relation to pending or future claims; and

compliance with covenants under our debt agreements.

In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” 
“estimate,”  “expect,”  “intend,”  “outlook,”  “may,”  “should,”  “will”  and  “would”  or  similar  words.  Forward-looking 
statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses we make in light of our experience and perception of historical 
trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are relevant. Although we believe 
that our assumptions are reasonable based on information currently available, those assumptions are subject to significant 
risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control. The following factors, as well as any other cautionary 
language included in this Form 10-K, provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results 
to differ materially from the expectations we describe in our forward-looking statements:

•  worldwide economic and business conditions that adversely affect market conditions and/or the cost of doing 

business including potential country failures and downgrades;

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our inability to access the credit or bond markets;

•  U.S credit market volatility resulting from the U.S national debt and potential further downgrades of the U.S. 

credit rating;

the U.S. economy and the demand for natural gas;

low U.S. natural gas prices could adversely affect U.S. drilling and our barge rig and U.S. rental tools businesses;

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fluctuations in the market prices of oil and natural gas, including the inability or unwillingness of our customers 
to fund drilling programs in low price cycles;

imposition of unanticipated trade restrictions;

unanticipated operating hazards and uninsured risks;

political instability, terrorism or war;

governmental regulations, including changes in accounting rules or tax laws or ability to remit funds to the U.S., 
that adversely affect the cost of doing business;

changes in the tax laws that would allow double taxation on foreign sourced income;

the outcome of investigations into possible violations of laws;

adverse environmental events;

adverse weather conditions;

global health concerns;

changes in the concentration of customer and supplier relationships;

ability of our customers and suppliers to obtain financing for their operations;

ability of our customers to fund drilling plans;

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unexpected cost increases for new construction and upgrade and refurbishment projects;

delays  in  obtaining  components  for  capital  projects  and  in  ongoing  operational  maintenance  and  equipment 
certifications;

shortages of skilled labor;

unanticipated cancellation of contracts by operators;

breakdown of equipment;

other operational problems including delays in start-up or commissioning of rigs;

changes in competition;

any failure to realize expected benefits from acquisitions;

the effect of litigation and contingencies; and

other similar factors, some of which are discussed in documents referred to or incorporated by reference into this 
Form 10-K and our other reports and filings with the SEC.

Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this Form 10-K, and we undertake no obligation to 
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 
Before you decide to invest in our securities, you should be aware that the occurrence of the events described in these risk 
factors and elsewhere in this Form 10-K could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial 
condition and cash flows.

ITEM 1B.    

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2.    

PROPERTIES

We lease corporate headquarters office space in Houston, Texas and own our U.S. rental tools headquarters office in 
New  Iberia,  Louisiana.  We  lease  regional  headquarters  space  in Aberdeen,  Scotland  and  Dubai,  UAE  related  to  our 
international rental tools business. Additionally, we own and/or lease office space and operating facilities in various other 
locations, domestically and internationally, including facilities where we hold inventories of rental tools and locations in 
close proximity to where we provide services to our customers. Additionally, we own and/or lease facilities necessary for 
administrative and operational support functions.

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Land and Barge Rigs

The following table shows, as of December 31, 2013, the locations and drilling depth ratings of our rigs:

Name

International

Europe, Middle East, and Asia

Type(1)

Year entered
into service/
upgraded

Drilling
depth rating
(in feet)

Location

Rig 231
Rig 253
Rig 226
Rig 107
Rig 216
Rig 249
Rig 257
Rig 258
Rig 247
Rig 269
Rig 264
Rig 265
Rig 270
Latin America
Rig 268
Rig 271
Rig 121
Rig 122
Rig 165
Rig 221
Rig 256
Rig 266
Rig 267

U.S. Land and Barge Drilling

Rig 8
Rig 12
Rig 15
Rig 20
Rig 21
Rig 50
Rig 51
Rig 54
Rig 55(2)
Rig 72
Rig 76
Rig 77
Rig 272
Rig 273

L
L
HH
L
L
L
B
L
L
L
L
L
L

L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L

B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
L
L

1981/1997
1982/1996
1989/2010
1983/2009
2001/2009
2000/2009
1999/2010
2001/2009
1981/2008
2008
2007
2007
2011

1978/2009
1982/2009
1980/2007
1980/2008
1978/2007
1982/2007
1978/2007
2008
2008

1978/2007
1979/2006
1978/2007
1981/2007
1979/2012
1981/2006
1981/2008
1980/2006
1981/2001
1982/2005
1977/2009
2006/2006
2013
2012

Indonesia
Indonesia
Papua New Guinea
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan

13,000
15,000
18,000
15,000
25,000
25,000
30,000
25,000
18,000 Kurdistan Region of Iraq
21,000 Kurdistan Region of Iraq
20,000
20,000
21,000

Tunisia
Tunisia
Russia

30,000
30,000
18,000
18,000
30,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
20,000

14,000
18,000
15,000
13,000
14,000
20,000
20,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
30,000
30,000
18,000
18,000

Colombia
Colombia
Colombia
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico

GOM
GOM
GOM
GOM
GOM
GOM
GOM
GOM
GOM
GOM
GOM
GOM
Alaska
Alaska

1)  Type is defined as: L — land rig; B — barge rig; HH — heli-hoist land rig.
2)  This rig is currently undergoing major refurbishment to make it available for service in 2014.

The table above excludes five rigs currently not available for service. These rigs are Rig 140, located in Papua New Guinea, 
Rig 225 and Rig 252, located in Indonesia, and Rig 230 and Rig 236, located in Kazakhstan.

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The  following  table  presents  our  average  utilization  rates  and  rigs  available  for  service  for  the  years  ended 

December 31, 2013 and 2012: 

U.S. Land & Barge Rigs

U.S. Barge Drilling Rigs

Rigs available for service (1)
Utilization rate of rigs available for service (2)

U.S. Drilling Rigs

Rigs available for service (1)
Utilization rate of rigs available for service (2)

International Land & Barge Rigs

Europe, Middle East, and Asia Region

Rigs available for service (1)
Utilization rate of rigs available for service (2)

Latin America Region

Rigs available for service (1)
Utilization rate of rigs available for service (2)

Total International Land & Barge Rigs

Rigs available for service (1)
Utilization rate of rigs available for service (2)

December 31,

2013

2012

11.0

91%

1.9
100%

14.0

49%

9.5
75%

23.5

60%

13.0

78%

1.1

5%

15.5

37%

10.0

67%

25.5

49%

1)  The number of rigs available for service is determined by calculating the number of days each rig was in our fleet and 
was under contract or available for contract. For example, a rig under contract or available for contract for six months 
of a year is 0.5 rigs available for service during such year. Our method of computation of rigs available for service 
may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

2)  Rig utilization rates are based on a weighted average basis assuming 365 days availability for all rigs available for 
service. Rigs acquired or disposed of are treated as added to or removed from the rig fleet as of the date of acquisition 
or disposal. Rigs that are in operation or fully or partially staffed and on a revenue-producing standby status are 
considered  to  be  utilized.  Rigs  under  contract  that  generate  revenues  during  moves  between  locations  or  during 
mobilization or demobilization are also considered to be utilized. Our method of computation of rig utilization may 
not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

ITEM 3.    

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

For information on Legal Proceedings, see Note 15, Commitments and Contingencies, in the notes to the 
consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K, which information is 
incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 4.    

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 

Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5. 

MARKET  FOR  REGISTRANT’S  COMMON  EQUITY,  RELATED  STOCKHOLDER  MATTERS 
AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Parker Drilling Company’s common stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 
“PKD.” The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices per share of our common stock, as reported on the New 
York Stock Exchange composite tape, for the periods indicated:

Quarter
First
Second
Third
Fourth

2013

2012

High

Low

High

Low

$
$
$
$

6.18
5.20
6.42
8.50

$
$
$
$

4.27
3.75
4.92
5.68

$
$
$
$

7.62
6.27
4.91
4.60

$
$
$
$

5.69
4.19
4.00
3.61

Most of our stockholders maintain their shares as beneficial owners in “street name” accounts and are not, individually, 
stockholders of record. As of March 3, 2014, there were 1,601 holders of record of our shares and we had an estimated 
20,675 beneficial owners. 

Our Secured Credit Agreement and the indentures for the Senior Notes (except the amended indenture for the 9.125% 
Notes) restrict the payment of dividends. We have not in the past paid dividends on our common stock and have no present 
intention to pay dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The Company currently has no active share repurchase programs. When restricted stock awarded by the Company 
becomes taxable compensation to personnel, shares may be withheld to satisfy the associated withholding tax liabilities. 
Information on our purchases of equity securities by means of such share withholdings is provided in the table below:

Period
October 1-31, 2013

November 1-30, 2013

December 1-31, 2013

Total

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased

Average Price
Paid Per Share

39,811

221

92,691

132,723

$

$

$

$

7.20

7.07

8.11

7.83

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ITEM 6. 

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The  following  table  presents  selected  historical  consolidated  financial  data  derived  from  the  audited  financial 
statements of Parker Drilling Company for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2013. The following 
financial data should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 
Results of Operations” and the financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-K.

Income Statement Data

Total revenues

Total operating income (loss)

Other expense, net

Income tax expense (benefit)

Net income (loss)

Net income (loss) attributable to controlling
interest

Basic earnings per share:

Income (loss) from continuing operations

Net income (loss)

Diluted earnings per share:

Income (loss) from continuing operations

Net income (loss)

Balance Sheet Data

Cash and cash equivalents

Property, plant and equipment, net (2)

Assets held for sale (2)

Total assets

Total long-term debt including current
portion of long-term debt

Total equity

Year Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011 (1)

2010

2009

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

$

874,172

$

677,761

$

101,872

(49,085)

25,608

27,179

107,273
(36,296)
33,879

37,098

686,234
(41,837)
(23,575)
(14,767)
(50,645)

$

659,475

$

752,910

45,107
(33,602)
26,213
(14,708)

39,322
(29,495)
560

9,267

27,015

37,313

(50,451)

(14,461)

9,267

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

0.23

0.23

0.22

0.22

148,689

871,356

—

$

$

$

$

$

0.32

0.32

0.31

0.31

87,886

793,197

—

(0.43) $
(0.43) $

(0.13) $
(0.13) $

(0.43) $
(0.43) $

(0.13) $
(0.13) $

0.08

0.08

0.08

0.08

97,869

$

51,431

$

108,803

722,774

819,112

716,798

—

—

—

1,534,756

1,255,733

1,216,246

1,274,555

1,243,086

653,781

633,142

479,205

590,633

482,723

544,050

472,862

588,066

423,831

595,899

1)  The 2011 results reflect a $170.0 million ($109.1 million, net of taxes of $60.9 million) non-cash pretax impairment 
charge related to our two arctic-class drilling rigs located in Alaska. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

2)  The balances for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 have been adjusted to reflect the reclassification 
to property, plant & equipment of certain assets previously classified as assets held for sale. During 2013, management 
concluded, based on the facts and circumstances at the time, it was no longer probable that the sales of five rigs that 
had been previously reclassified to assets held for sale would be consummated within a reasonable time period. 

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ITEM 7. 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK

We continued to make progress in 2013, leading to better operating performance and financial results. Our international 
drilling operations increased average utilization to 73 percent for the 2013 fourth quarter, up from 42 percent for the prior 
year's fourth quarter. Our GOM barge drilling operations increased average utilization to 89 percent for the 2013 fourth 
quarter, up from 83 percent for the prior year's fourth quarter, and earned a 14 percent higher average dayrate. Our U.S. 
rental tools operation continued its growth in the GOM offshore drilling market, recording a 23 percent increase in revenues 
generated from that market in the 2013 fourth quarter, compared with the same period of 2012. The most challenging market 
conditions we encountered in 2013 were in the U.S. land drilling market, where a slow, steady decline in drilling activity 
impacted rental tools utilization and market pricing. In addition, we made a significant addition to the Company's position 
in the international rental tools market with the April 22 acquisition of ITS.

During 2013 we undertook, progressed or completed several important projects, including:

•  We made significant growth investments in our Rental Tools segment. This includes the acquisition of ITS and 
the purchase of capital equipment to leverage our growing position in the GOM offshore drilling market and to 
capture growth opportunities for ITS. The integration of ITS into the Company's operations required significant 
effort during the year and was substantially completed at year-end.  

•  We improved average utilization of our international drilling rig fleet. Of the fifteen rigs located in the Eastern 
Hemisphere, only four were under contract at the start of 2013. By year-end, nine of those rigs were under contract;  
one rig had been added to the fleet under contract for work in Russia; three rigs had been sold; and we were in 
discussions concerning future work for the remaining idle rigs.

• 

• 

In early 2013, we commenced operation of Rig 272, the second of our two arctic-class drilling rigs on the Alaskan 
North Slope. It joined Rig 273, commissioned in December, 2012.  Each rig is operating on a long-term contract 
and is expected to continue to be a solid cash flow contributor.  

In February 2013, we expanded our O&M activities with the addition of a contract to operate three platform rigs 
offshore California for ExxonMobil. In addition, we continued our involvement in the development of the Exxon 
Neftegas Limited (ENL) Berkut platform, which will soon move to Sakhalin Island, Russia and join our O&M 
activities there.

•  Late in 2013, we began the overhaul and refurbishment of barge rig 55-B. We believe this rig, when completed, 
will offer considerable value to operators in our GOM market and significantly contribute to the operating and 
financial performance of our U.S. barge drilling business.  We expect the rig to be ready to work some time during 
the 2014 second quarter. 

•  During the year we took steps to sharpen our business focus, selling two international land drilling rigs and one 

international barge drilling rig, no longer suited to our strategy.

•  The Company’s implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system continued with the start-up 
of two important modules, human resources and finance, during the year.  This Oracle-based system is providing 
us with new and better tools to plan and manage our business.

• 

In July 2013, we issued $225.0 million of 7.50% Notes and used the proceeds to refinance the $125.0 million 
term loan associated with the ITS Acquisition, to repay the term loan portion of our Secured Credit Facility and 
for future retirement of debt. Subsequently, in January, 2014, we issued $360 million of 6.75% Notes, and used 
the proceeds along with a $40.0 million draw on our Secured Credit Agreement and cash on hand to repurchase 
our 9.125% Notes.  This transaction resulted in lower debt outstanding, reduced annual interest expense and 
extended our debt maturity schedule.  

Outlook

We are encouraged by industry forecasts calling for expanded drilling activity in the U.S. and international markets.  
The projected growth, when it occurs, should benefit us broadly. Nevertheless, current market conditions have yet to reflect 
those forecasts. Based on our recent experience and current markets, we expect revenue and earnings to grow in 2014, with 
relatively stronger results later in the year as we improve operating performance and leverage the projected market growth.  

We expect current conditions impacting our Rental Tools segment to continue in early 2014 before improving later in 
the year.  Sluggish drilling activity in the U.S. land drilling market has led to competitive conditions for rental tools suppliers. 
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While there has been no significant change recently, we expect market conditions to improve as drilling activity picks up. 
We expect our expanding participation in the U.S. offshore GOM drilling market will provide a growing contribution to 
the segment’s results. Several international locations which recently completed large contracts are gearing up for expected 
further work. This will add to an expected increase in work activity from the growing inflow and deployment of capital 
equipment, purchased in 2013 and now beginning to arrive at our international rental tools locations.

For our U.S. Barge Drilling segment, winter conditions and customer delays during the start of the year have reduced 
first quarter drilling opportunities in the GOM inland waters. We do not expect these conditions to persist and anticipate an 
improvement in drilling activity during the year should lead to better utilization and support for our industry-leading dayrates.  
The addition of Rig 55B to our fleet during the 2014 second quarter should augment the segment’s contributions in the latter 
part of the year.  

Our U.S. Drilling segment, is expected to continue to deliver solid operating results and cash flow, with two arctic-

class drilling rigs working in Alaska and management of three offshore platforms in California on multi-year contracts.

We have successfully raised the level of utilization for our international rig fleet and expect tender activity and contract 
renewals to provide ample opportunities to maintain utilization without significant breaks in activity.  We expect to continue 
to provide reliable revenue and earnings contributions to this business through our O&M contracts, as well.

As we strengthen our ability to consistently provide our customers with innovative, reliable and efficient responses 

to their operational needs, we expect additional opportunities to produce enhanced returns and continued growth.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Year ended December 31, 2013 Compared with Year ended December 31, 2012 

Revenues of $874.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased $196.4 million, or 29.0 percent, from 
the comparable 2012 period. Operating gross margin, including depreciation and amortization increased 11.1 percent to 
$168.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 as compared to $151.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.

The following is an analysis of our operating results for the comparable periods:

Year Ended December 31,

2013

2012

(Dollars in Thousands)

Revenues:

Rental Tools

U.S. Barge Drilling

U.S. Drilling

International Drilling

Technical Services
Construction Contract (1)

Total revenues

Operating gross margin excluding depreciation 
and amortization(2):

Rental Tools gross margin

U.S Barge Drilling gross margin

U.S. Drilling gross margin

International Drilling gross margin

Technical Services gross margin
Construction Contract gross margin (1)
Total operating gross margin excluding
depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization

Total operating gross margin

General and administrative expense

Provision for reduction in carrying value of
certain assets

Gain on disposition of assets, net

Total operating income

$

310,041

136,855

66,928

333,962

26,386

—

874,172

147,017

65,595

11,901

71,078

2,181

4,728

302,500
(134,053)
168,447
(68,025)

(2,544)
3,994

35% $

16%

8%

38%

3%

—%

246,900

123,672

1,387

291,772

14,030

—

36%

18%

1%

43%

2%

—%

100%

677,761

100%

64%

44%

n/a

21%

1%

—%

39%

47%

48%

18%

21%

8%

n/a

35%

158,016

54,100
(8,151)
60,492

116

—

264,573
(113,017)
151,556
(46,257)

—

1,974

$

101,872

$

107,273

(1)  As of December 31, 2013, the Company has five active operating segments: Rental Tools, U.S. Barge Drilling, 
U.S. Drilling, International Drilling, and Technical Services. We historically reported a sixth segment, Construction Contract, 
for which there was no activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 or the year ended December 31, 2012. As a 
result of our reversal of reserves relating to this segment in the fourth quarter of 2013, this segment has been included in 
this report. See “—Operations —Construction Contract”.

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(2) Operating gross margin, excluding depreciation and amortization is computed as revenues less direct operating 
expenses, and excludes depreciation and amortization expense, where applicable; operating gross margin percentages are 
computed as operating gross margin as a percent of revenues. The operating gross margin amounts and operating gross 
margin percentages should not be used as a substitute for those amounts reported under generally accepted accounting 
principles  in  the  U.S.  (U.S.  GAAP).  However,  we  monitor  our  business  segments  based  on  several  criteria,  including 
operating gross margin. Management believes that this information is useful to our investors because it more accurately 
reflects cash generated by segment. Such operating gross margin amounts are reconciled to our most comparable U.S. GAAP 
measure as follows:

Year ended December 31, 2013
Operating gross margin(1)
Depreciation and amortization

Segment operating gross margin
excluding depreciation and
amortization

Year ended December 31, 2012
Operating gross margin(1)
Depreciation and amortization

Segment operating gross margin
excluding depreciation and
amortization

Rental
Tools

U.S. Barge
Drilling

U.S.
Drilling

International
Drilling

Technical
Services

Construction 
Contract(2) 

(Dollars in Thousands)

$

91,164

$

51,257

$

55,853

14,338

(4,484) $
16,385

23,732

$

2,050 $

4,728

47,346

131

—

$

$

147,017

113,899

44,117

$

$

$

$

65,595

39,608

14,492

11,901

$

71,078

(15,168) $
7,017

13,138

47,354

$

$

79 $

37

2,181 $

4,728

—

—

—

$

158,016

$

54,100

$

(8,151) $

60,492

$

116 $

(1)  Operating gross margin is calculated as revenues less direct operating expenses, including depreciation and amortization 

expense.

(2)  The Construction Contract segment does not incur depreciation and amortization.

Operations

Rental Tools

Rental  Tools  segment  revenues  increased  $63.1  million,  or  25.6  percent,  to  $310.0  million  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2013 compared to $246.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase is primarily due to 
the contribution of $88.0 million of revenues from ITS and higher revenues from a growing participation in the expanding 
U.S. GOM offshore drilling market. The increase in revenues was primarily offset by the impact of the continuing competitive 
conditions in the U.S. land drilling market due to declines in drilling activity in almost all major basins.

Rental Tools segment operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization decreased $11.0 million, or 
7.0 percent, to $147.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 as compared with $158.0 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2012. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization 
for our U.S. Rental Tools business of $31.5 million, primarily due to the increase in competitive conditions which led to 
lower product pricing for rental tools and related activities and a decline in rental tool utilization. This decrease was partially 
offset by the contribution of $20.5 million of gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization attributable to ITS from 
the date of acquisition. 

U.S. Barge Drilling

U.S. Barge Drilling segment revenues increased $13.2 million, or 10.7 percent, to $136.9 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2013, as compared with revenues of $123.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in 
revenues was primarily due to an increase in rig fleet utilization and higher average dayrates for the fleet during 2013. Both 
of these factors reflect a general increase in overall drilling activity in the U.S. GOM inland waters and an increase in our 
dayrates for multi-well contracts based on our ability to deliver higher levels of performance compared with our competitors.

U.S. Barge Drilling segment operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization increased $11.5 million, 
or 21.2 percent, to $65.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared with $54.1 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2012. This increase is primarily a result of improved average dayrates and the continued control of operating 
costs.

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U.S. Drilling

U.S. Drilling segment revenues increased $65.5 million to $66.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, 
compared  with  $1.4  million  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012.   This  increase  in  revenues  is  primarily  due  to  the 
commencement of operations by our two arctic-class drilling rigs in Alaska, one in the fourth quarter of 2012 and the other 
in the first quarter of 2013.  Prior to that, during the first three quarters of 2012, both rigs were under construction and not 
generating revenues.  Additionally, in February 2013 we began an O&M contract supporting three platform operations 
located offshore California.

U.S. Drilling segment operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization was $11.9 million for the year 
ended December 31, 2013 compared with a loss of $8.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in 
gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization for this segment is mainly due to the contributions from the arctic-
class  drilling  rigs  in Alaska  and  the  California  O&M  contract  described  above  which  were  not  earning  revenues  or 
contributing to gross margin during 2012. The loss in 2012 resulted from expenditures associated with re-entering the Alaska 
market prior to the rigs going to work in Alaska in late 2012 and into early 2013.

International Drilling

International Drilling segment revenues increased $42.2 million, or 14.5 percent, to $334.0 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2013, compared with $291.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in revenues is 
primarily due to higher revenues generated by our O&M contracts coupled with higher drilling revenues through the operation 
of rigs we own.

Revenues related to Parker-owned rigs increased $19.4 million, or 10.6 percent, to $202.9 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2013 compared with $183.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in revenues was 
primarily due to the contribution of revenues from a previously idle rig added to our Sakhalin Island operations and two 
previously idle rigs added to our operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq partially offset by lower utilization in Algeria. 
Additionally, there were increased revenues related to our arctic-class barge rig in the Caspian Sea and the contribution of 
revenues from a previously idle rig in the Karachaganak field in Kazakhstan.

O&M revenues increased $22.8 million, or 21.1 percent, to $131.1 million, for the year ended December 31, 2013 
compared to $108.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher 
reimbursable revenues associated with our services contracts related to the Berkut platform project in South Korea and 
Orlan platform project on Sakhalin Island. Reimbursable revenues are generated through our purchasing support for the 
O&M rigs we operate for our customers. Approximately $46.4 million and $31.3 million of O&M revenues were attributable 
to reimbursable costs for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Reimbursable revenues add to revenues 
but have a minimal impact on operating margins.

International Drilling operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization increased $10.6 million, or 
17.5 percent, to $71.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared with $60.5 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2012. The increase in operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization for the year ended 
December 31, 2013 was from our Parker-owned rig operations slightly offset by a decrease in O&M margins. 

Operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization related to Parker-owned rigs was $51.0 million and 
$39.6  million  for  the  years  ended  December 31,  2013  and  2012,  respectively. The  increase  in  operating  gross  margin 
excluding depreciation and amortization was primarily due to the contribution of revenues from a previously idle rig in 
Kazakhstan, in our Karachaganak field operations, and a previously idle rig in our Sakhalin Island operations. Additionally, 
there were increased revenues from higher utilization of our arctic-class barge rig in the Caspian Sea. The increase was 
partially offset by costs associated with the mobilization and start-up of the two rigs located in the Kurdistan Region of 
Iraq, decreased utilization resulting from two Algeria rigs stacked in Tunisia and lower revenues and higher costs in our 
Latin America region.

Operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization generated by our O&M operations was $20.0 million 
and $20.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The decrease in operating gross margin 
excluding depreciation and amortization is primarily due to the completion of an O&M contract in China that was active 
during all of 2012, a decrease in revenues from our Coral Sea project in Papua New Guinea, and higher operating costs 
related to the Orlan platform project in Sakhalin. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in labor revenues 
related to the Berkut platform project in South Korea.

Technical Services

Technical Services segment revenues increased $12.4 million, or 88.1 percent, to $26.4 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2013, compared with $14.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. This increase was primarily due 
to increased activity under the vendor services phase of the Berkut platform project which started during the 2012 third 

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quarter and a new customer FEED project that together more than offset the mid-2012 completion of two other customer 
FEED projects.

Operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization for this segment increased by $2.1 million to $2.2 
million for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared with nominal gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization 
for the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase is primarily the result of change in the scope of projects noted above. 
The Technical Services segment incurs minimal depreciation and amortization which primarily relates to office furniture 
and fixtures.

Construction Contract

This segment was created for and only includes the Liberty extended-reach drilling rig construction project which our 
customer canceled in 2011 prior to final completion.  Our construction contract segment revenues were zero for the years 
ended  December 31,  2013  and  2012.   This  segment  reported  $4.7  million  and  zero  operating  gross  margin  excluding 
depreciation and amortization for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The operating gross margin 
excluding depreciation and amortization generated during the year ended December 31, 2013 resulted from close-out of 
the Liberty project.  

The Liberty rig construction contract was a fixed-fee and reimbursable contract that we accounted for on a percentage 
of completion basis.  We recognized $335.5 million in revenues and $11.7 million of operating gross margin over the life 
of the contract.  Over the course of the project, we established a project contingency reserve, which we maintained for 
potential claims by our subcontractors, vendors and customer.  Due to the closure of all material claims, for which payments 
have been made or otherwise resolved or which are barred by the applicable statute of limitations, during the fourth quarter 
of 2013, we reversed the contingency reserve resulting in the operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization 
recognized for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Other Financial Data

General and administrative expense increased $21.8 million to $68.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, 
compared with $46.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The general and administrative expense increase was 
due primarily to approximately $22.5 million of costs incurred during 2013 related to the ITS Acquisition slightly offset by 
decreased costs relating to the settlement with the DOJ and SEC, and decreased legal fees associated with the related SEC 
and DOJ investigations (see further discussion in Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies).

Provision for reduction in carrying value of certain assets was $2.5 million which was comprised of non-cash charges 
recognized for three rigs reclassified from assets held for sale to assets held and used for which carrying values exceeded 
fair values. During 2013, management concluded, based on the facts and circumstances at the time, it was no longer probable 
that the sales of the rigs sale would be consummated. 

Net gains recorded on asset dispositions for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $4.0 million and $2.0 
million, respectively. During 2013, we sold two rigs located in New Zealand, a building located in Tulsa and a barge rig 
located in Mexico. These sales resulted in gains totaling $1.2 million. Additionally, during the normal course of operations, 
we periodically sell equipment deemed to be excess, obsolete, or not currently required for operations.

Interest expense increased $14.3 million to $47.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared with $33.5 
million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in interest expense primarily resulted from an $11.6 million 
increase in debt-related interest expense primarily related to the full-year impact of the $125.0 million of 9.125% Notes 
issued in the second quarter of 2012, the $225.0 million 7.50% Notes issued in July 2013 and the $125.0 million debt 
incurred in April 2013 used to initially fund the ITS Acquisition. Additionally, we experienced a $7.9 million decrease in 
interest capitalized on internal construction projects resulting from the completion of the two new arctic-class drilling rigs 
in Alaska, which increased overall interest expense. The increase in interest expense is partially offset by a decrease due to 
the repayment of our 2.125% Convertible Notes in the 2013 second quarter and a decrease in amortization of debt issuance 
costs. Interest income was $2.5 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 
Interest income in 2013 primarily related to interest earned on an IRS refund received during the year.

Loss  on  extinguishment  of  debt  was  $5.2  million  and  $2.1  million  for  the  years  ended  December 31,  2013  and 
December 31, 2012, respectively.  The loss on extinguishment of debt for 2013 is related to the extinguishment in July 2013 
of the $125 million debt incurred in April 2013 used to initially fund the ITS Acquisition. The loss on extinguishment of 
debt for 2012 resulted from the repurchase of $122.9 million of outstanding 2.125% Convertible Notes in May 2012.

 Other income and expense was $1.5 million of income and $0.8 million of expense for the years ended December 31, 
2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Other income in 2013 was primarily related to the recognition of non-refundable 

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deposits from a buyer in connection with the sale of three rigs for which the sales agreement was terminated in the 2013 
fourth quarter. 

Income tax expense was $25.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared with $33.9 million for the 
year ended December 31, 2012. The 2013 tax expense decrease was primarily due to lower pre-tax earnings in addition to 
discrete items relating to enactment of new tax legislation in Mexico, research and development tax credits and other less 
significant items related to return-to-accrual adjustments. 

Our effective tax rate was 48.5% for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared with 47.7% for the year ended 
December 31, 2012. Our tax rate is affected by recurring items, such as tax rates in state and non-U.S. jurisdictions and the 
relative amounts of income we earn in those jurisdictions, which we expect to be fairly consistent in the near term.  It is 
also affected by discrete items, such as return-to-accrual adjustments and changes in reserves for uncertain tax positions, 
which may occur in any given year but are not consistent from year to year.

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Year Ended December 31, 2012 Compared with Year Ended December 31, 2011

Revenues of $677.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 decreased $8.5 million, or 1.2 percent, from the 
comparable 2011 period. The years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 included construction contract revenues of zero 
and $9.6 million, respectively, for the Liberty rig construction project that was canceled by our customer in 2011. Excluding 
that  individual  project,  revenues  from  ongoing  operations  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012  would  have  been 
approximately the same as in 2011. Operating gross margin, including depreciation and amortization decreased 3.7 percent 
to $151.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to $157.4 million for the year ended December 31, 
2011.

The following is an analysis of our operating results for the comparable periods:

Year Ended December 31,

2012

2011

(Dollars in Thousands)

Revenues:

Rental Tools

U.S. Barge Drilling

U.S. Drilling

International Drilling
Technical Services

Construction Contract

Total revenues

Operating gross margin excluding depreciation and
amortization:

Rental Tools gross margin

U.S Barge Drilling gross margin

U.S. Drilling gross margin

International Drilling gross margin

Technical Services gross margin

Construction Contract gross margin

Total operating gross margin excluding
depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization

Total operating gross margin

General and administrative expense

Impairments and other charges
Provision for reduction in carrying value of
certain assets

Gain on disposition of assets, net

Total operating income

$

246,900

123,672

1,387

291,772
14,030

—

677,761

158,016

54,100
(8,151)
60,492

116

—

264,573
(113,017)
151,556
(46,257)
—

—

1,974

36% $

237,068

18%

1%

43%
2%

—%

100%

64%

44%

n/a

21%

n/a

—%

39%

93,763

—

318,481
27,284

9,638

686,234

162,577

28,619
(1,692)
73,602

5,680

771

269,557
(112,136)
157,421
(31,567)
(170,000)

(1,350)
3,659
(41,837)

35%

14%

—%

46%
4%

1%

100%

69%

31%

n/a

23%

n/a

—%

39%

$

107,273

$

Operating  gross  margin  excluding  depreciation  and  amortization  is  computed  as  revenues  less  direct  operating 
expenses, and excludes depreciation and amortization expense, where applicable; operating gross margin percentages are 
computed as operating gross margin as a percent of revenues. The operating gross margin amounts and operating gross 
margin percentages should not be used as a substitute for those amounts reported under generally accepted accounting 
principles  in  the  U.S.  (U.S.  GAAP).  However,  we  monitor  our  business  segments  based  on  several  criteria,  including 
operating gross margin. Management believes that this information is useful to our investors because it more accurately 
reflects cash generated by segment. Such operating gross margin amounts are reconciled to our most comparable U.S. GAAP 
measure as follows:

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Year Ended December 31, 2012
Operating gross margin(1)
Depreciation and amortization

Operating gross margin
excluding depreciation and
amortization

Year Ended December 31, 2011
Operating gross margin(1)
Depreciation and amortization

Operating gross margin
excluding depreciation and
amortization

Rental
Tools

U.S. Barge
Drilling

U.S.
Drilling

International
Drilling

Technical
Services

Construction
Contract(2)

(Dollars in Thousands)

$

113,899

$

39,608

$

44,117

14,492

(15,168) $
7,017

13,138

$

47,354

$

$

158,016

120,822

41,755

$

$

$

$

54,100

11,115

17,504

(8,151) $

60,492

(3,915) $
2,223

22,948

50,654

$

$

$

$

$

79

37

116

5,680

—

—

—

—

771

—

$

162,577

$

28,619

$

(1,692) $

73,602

$

5,680

$

771

(1)  Operating gross margin is calculated as revenues less direct operating expenses, including depreciation and amortization 

expense.

(2)  The Construction Contract segment does not incur depreciation and amortization.

Operations

Rental Tools

Rental  Tools  segment  revenues  increased  $9.8  million,  or  4.1  percent,  to  $246.9  million  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2012 compared to revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase is primarily due to an increase 
in rentals to offshore GOM customers and greater tool sales and repair revenues. This was partially offset by the impact of 
soft U.S. natural gas prices that led to reduced demand from the U.S. land drilling market and lower rental tools utilization 
in key operating areas.

Rental Tools segment operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization decreased by $4.6 million, or 
2.8  percent,  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012  compared  with  operating  gross  margin  excluding  depreciation  and 
amortization for the year ended December 31, 2011, primarily due to increased price competition in key U.S. land drilling 
markets, and the impact of an increase in lower-margin total sales and repair revenues.

U.S. Barge Drilling

U.S. Barge Drilling segment revenues increased $29.9 million, or 31.9 percent, to $123.7 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2012, compared with revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase in revenues was primarily 
due to an increase in rig fleet utilization and overall higher average dayrates for 2012. Both of these factors reflect a general 
increase in overall drilling activity in the U.S. GOM inland waters. Additionally, our dayrates benefit from our ability to 
renegotiate dayrates during multi-well contracts based on our ability to deliver higher levels of performance.

U.S. Barge Drilling segment operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization increased $25.5 million 
or 89.0 percent to $54.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared with segment operating gross margin 
excluding depreciation and amortization for the year ended December 31, 2011. This increase is primarily a result of overall 
improved rig fleet utilization and average dayrates and the continued control of operating costs.

U.S. Drilling

U.S. Drilling segment began generating revenue in early December 2012 as the first of the two arctic-class drilling 
rigs commenced drilling operations. The second rig completed client acceptance testing and began drilling in February 
2013. Revenues were $1.4 million and zero for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The introduction 
of these rigs to the Alaskan North Slope is expected to improve drilling efficiency, operating consistency and safety in this 
remote and challenging environment.

U.S. Drilling segment operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization was a loss of $8.2 million and 
$1.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Operating expenses include start-up costs 
associated with re-entering the Alaskan market, such as salaries and employee hiring-related expenditures, training and 
rental of facilities in Alaska to support our operations. Additionally, early in the third quarter of 2012 we began incurring 
depreciation expense and ceased capitalizing interest costs related to one of the rigs when it was presented to the customer 
to begin the acceptance testing process.

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International Drilling

International Drilling segment revenues decreased $26.7 million, or 8.4 percent, to $291.8 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2012, compared with the year ended December 31, 2011. The lower revenues are primarily due to a decrease 
in revenue generated by our O&M contracts and a decline in our drilling revenues generated through the operation of rigs 
we own.

O&M revenues decreased to $108.3 million, or 14.7 percent for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to 
$127.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to the completion in 
2011 of a drilling rig relocation project on Sakhalin Island, Russia and lower rates associated with our services contracts 
on Sakhalin Island. This was partially offset by increased operating and reimbursable revenues associated with the Orlan 
platform contract as it moved from warm-stack mode to fully-operational mode during 2012, the benefits of a new one-rig 
service contract in China, and the operation during much of 2012 of a customer-owned rig in Papua New Guinea. O&M 
projects included $31.3 million and $51.9 million of reimbursable costs for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. 
Reimbursable costs add to revenues but have little direct impact on operating margins.

Revenues related to Parker-owned rigs decreased to $183.5 million or 4.2 percent for the year ended December 31, 
2012 compared with $191.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. Revenues declined in the EMEA region primarily 
due to lower utilization of our arctic-class barge rig in the Caspian Sea and reduced dayrates on our rig in Papua New Guinea. 
The decrease was partially offset by increased revenues in Algeria as a result of the mobilization and start-up of two rigs 
during 2012 and a contribution from demobilization fees in the Latin America region as two rigs completed work during 
the year.

International Drilling operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization decreased $13.1 million, or 
17.8 percent, to $60.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared with $73.6 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2011. The decrease in operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization for the year ended 
December 31, 2012 was due to decreased margins for both our O&M operations and our Parker-owned rig operations. 
Operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization generated by our O&M operations were $20.9 million and 
$25.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease 
in handling fees associated with lower reimbursable costs charged back to customers and lower project management fees 
related to the drilling rig relocation project on Sakhalin Island, Russia that was completed prior to December 31, 2011, and 
lower rates associated with our service contracts on Sakhalin Island as we transitioned from higher value operating contracts 
to cost-plus contracts during 2012. This was partially offset by the operating gross margin excluding depreciation and 
amortization associated with the Orlan platform contract as it moved from warm-stack mode to fully-operational mode 
during 2012 and the benefits of a new one-rig service contract in China.

Our operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization related to Parker-owned rigs was $39.6 million 
and $47.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease in operating gross margin 
excluding depreciation and amortization was primarily the result of lower rig utilization related to our arctic-class barge rig 
in the Caspian Sea and a non-cash charge to reserve certain value-added tax assets resulting from a strategic decision to 
move  two  rigs  out  of  the  Kazakhstan  market.  Partially  offsetting  this  decrease  were  increased  operating  gross  margin 
excluding  depreciation  and  amortization  resulting  from  the  start-up  of  two  rigs  in Algeria  during  2012  and  increased 
utilization and demobilization revenues in Latin America. In addition, results for 2011 included $1.9 million of expense 
related to equity tax assessments in Latin America.

Technical Services

Technical Services segment revenues decreased $13.3 million, or 48.6 percent, to $14.0 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2012, compared with $27.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. This decrease was primarily due 
to expiration of the “pre-operations” phase of the Liberty project at the end of the second quarter of 2011 and the transition 
of the Berkut platform project from its engineering phase to a less revenue-intensive construction oversight and assistance 
phase. Also contributing to the decrease was the completion of a pre-FEED project at the end of the second quarter of 2012.

Operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization for this segment decreased by $5.6 million to $0.1 
million for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared with $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The 
decrease in operating gross margin excluding depreciation and amortization was primarily due to the completion of a pre-
FEED project at the end of the second quarter of 2012, the transition of the Berkut platform project into a less revenue-
intensive construction oversight and assistance phase, and the costs to retain technical capabilities as we transition between 
projects. The Technical Services segment incurs minimal depreciation and amortization primarily related to office furniture 
and fixtures.

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Construction Contract

This segment includes only the Liberty extended-reach drilling rig construction project. Construction Contract segment 
revenues were zero for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared with $9.6 million for the year ended December 31, 
2011. This segment reported zero and $0.8 million operating gross margin for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 
December 31, 2011, respectively. The operating gross margin generated during the year ended December 31, 2011 resulted 
from  the  preliminary  close-out  of  the  Liberty  project  and  recognition  of  final  percentage  of  completion  revenues. The 
Construction Contract segment does not incur depreciation and amortization.

The Liberty rig construction contract was a fixed fee and reimbursable contract that we accounted for on a percentage 
of completion basis. As of December 31, 2011, we had recognized $335.5 million in project-to-date revenues. Over the life 
of the contract, we recognized $11.7 million of operating gross margin on the contract.

Other Financial Data

During the fourth quarter of 2011 we recorded a non-cash pre-tax impairment charge of $170.0 million ($109.1 million, 
net of taxes of $60.9 million) to adjust our arctic-class drilling rigs in Alaska to their fair value from the existing net book 
value (see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). In 2011, we recognized a $1.4 million reduction in carrying 
value of assets related to a final settlement of a customer bankruptcy matter as it was deemed that the Company’s rights to 
mineral reserves no longer supported the outstanding receivable.

Gain  on  asset  dispositions  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012  and  2011  was  $2.0  million  and  $3.7  million, 

respectively. We periodically sell equipment deemed to be excess, obsolete, or not currently required for operations.

Interest  expense  increased  $10.9  million  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012  compared  with  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2011. The increase primarily resulted from a $5.2 million increase in interest on the additional $125.0 million 
of 9.125% Notes, which have a higher interest rate than our 2.125% Convertible Notes that were repaid during 2012, and 
a $9.0 million decrease in interest capitalized on major projects, resulting from a reduction in the value of the arctic-class 
drilling rigs in Alaska following the impairment charge recorded during the fourth quarter of 2011 and the placement of 
one of the arctic-class drilling rigs into service during the fourth quarter of 2012. The net increase was partially offset by a 
decrease in amortization of the debt discount on the 2.125% Convertible Notes as they were tendered or matured during 
2012 and amortization of the debt premium related to the additional $125.0 million of 9.125% Notes. Interest income was 
$0.2 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Loss on extinguishment of debt of $2.1 million resulted from the repurchase prior to maturity of $122.9 million of 
the 2.125% Convertible Notes pursuant to a tender offer on May 9, 2012 and the write-off of debt issuance costs related to 
refinancing our Secured Credit Agreement in December 2012. The loss included a $0.4 million premium paid to repurchase 
the 2.125% Convertible Notes prior to maturity, $1.4 million accelerated amortization of the related debt discount and debt 
issuance costs of the 2.125% Convertible Notes, and $0.3 million accelerated amortization of the debt issuance costs related 
to our Secured Credit Agreement.

General and administration expense increased $14.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared with 
general and administrative expense for the year ended December 31, 2011. The general and administrative cost increase 
was due primarily to a proposed settlement with the DOJ and SEC recorded during the fourth quarter of 2012, offset by a 
decrease in legal fees associated with the related SEC and DOJ investigations.

Income tax expense was $33.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared with an income tax benefit 
of $14.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The 2012 tax expense was primarily due to the mix of our domestic 
and international pretax earnings and losses, the mix of international tax jurisdictions in which we operate, and adjustments 
related to the settlement of our examination with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service for tax periods through 2010 including 
carryover adjustments impacting the 2011 period. The 2011 period tax benefit was driven primarily by the $170.0 million 
non-cash pretax charge for our arctic-class drilling rigs in Alaska resulting in a $60.9 million federal and state tax benefit, 
offset by operating income (excluding the impairment), differences in the mix of our domestic and international pretax 
earnings and losses, as well as the mix of international tax jurisdictions in which we operate. Included in tax expense for 
the year ended December 31, 2012 was an expense of $1.5 million related to an uncertain tax position and a benefit of $7.0 
million related to the effective settlement of uncertain tax positions.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We periodically evaluate our liability requirements, capital needs and availability of resources in view of expansion 
plans, debt service requirements, and other operational cash needs. To meet our short and long term liquidity requirements, 
including payment of operating expenses and repaying debt, we rely primarily on cash from operations. However, we have 
recently sought, and may in the future seek, to raise additional capital. We expect that for the foreseeable future, cash 

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generated from operations will be sufficient to provide us the ability to fund our operations, provide the working capital 
necessary to support our strategy, and fund planned capital expenditures.

In connection with the ITS Acquisition, on April 18, 2013, we entered into a $125 million term loan, fully funded by 
Goldman Sachs Bank USA as Sole Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent (Goldman Term Loan) with a stated maturity 
date of April 18, 2018. On July 30, 2013, we issued the 7.50% Notes. Net proceeds from the 7.50% Notes offering were 
used to repay in full the Goldman Term Loan, to repay $45.0 million of term loan borrowings under our Secured Credit 
Agreement and for general corporate purposes.

On January 22, 2014, we issued the 6.75% Notes. Net proceeds from the offering, plus a $40.0 million draw under 
the Secured Credit Agreement and cash on hand, were utilized to purchase $416.2 million aggregate principal amount of 
our outstanding 9.125% Notes pursuant to a tender and consent solicitation offer commenced on January 7, 2014. The tender 
offer price was $1,061.98, inclusive of a $30.00 consent payment, for each $1,000.00 principal amount of 9.125% Notes 
tendered, plus accrued and unpaid interest.  On January 22, 2014, we paid $453.7 million for the tendered 9.125% Notes, 
comprised of $416.2 million for the aggregate principal amount of the tendered 9.125% Notes, $25.8 million of tender and 
consent  premiums  and  $11.7  million  of  accrued  interest.   After  payment  for  the  tendered  9.125%  Notes,  $8.8  million 
aggregate principal amount of our 9.125% Notes remained outstanding.

Liquidity

As of December 31, 2013, we had cash and cash equivalents of $148.7 million, an increase of $60.8 million from 

December 31, 2012. The following table provides a cash flow summary for the last three years:

Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Net change in cash and cash equivalents

Operating Activities

2013

2012

2011

(Dollars in thousands)

$

$

161,497
(265,418)
164,724
60,803

$

$

$

189,699
(187,606)
(12,076)
(9,983) $

225,885
(184,614)
5,167
46,438

Cash flows from operating activities were $161.5 million in 2013, compared with  $189.7 million in  2012. We have 
reinvested a substantial portion of our operating cash flows to expand our business through acquisition and to enhance our 
fleet of drilling rigs and rental tools equipment.  We do not pay dividends to our shareholders. Changes in working capital 
were a use of cash of $34.0 million and a source of cash of  $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 
December 31, 2012, respectively. Uses of operating cash flows during 2013 primarily related to the ITS Acquisition which 
resulted in increased receivables, inventory and accounts payable. Changes in cash from operating activities were also 
impacted by non-cash charges such as depreciation expense, gains on asset sales, deferred tax benefit, stock compensation 
expense, debt extinguishment and amortization of debt issuance costs. Depreciation expense increased due to our two Alaska 
rigs commencing work in late 2012 and early 2013. Additionally, during 2013, we more aggressively disposed of assets 
deemed not core to the current strategy resulting in an increase in gain on disposition of assets.  It is our current intention 
to continue to utilize our operating cash flows to finance further investments into our rental tools inventories, rig purchases 
or upgrades as well as other strategic investments aligned to our strategies.

Cash flows from operating activities were $189.7 million in 2012, compared with $225.9 million in 2011. Before 
changes  in  operating  assets  and  liabilities,  cash  from  operating  activities  was  impacted  primarily  by  net  income  of 
$37.1 million  plus  non-cash  charges  of  $151.6  million.  Non-cash  charges  primarily  consisted  of  $113.0  million  of 
depreciation expense and deferred tax benefit of $15.8 million. Net changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $1.0 
million and $32.2 million of cash in 2012 and 2011 respectively.

Investing Activities

Cash flows used in investing activities were $265.4 million for 2013 compared with $187.6 million in 2012. Our 
primary  use  of  cash  was  $118.0  million  for  the  ITS Acquisition  and  $155.6  million  for  capital  expenditures.  Capital 
expenditures in 2013 were primarily for tubular and other products for our rental tools business, rig-related enhancements 
and maintenance and costs related to our new enterprise resource planning system. Sources of cash included $8.2 million 
of proceeds from asset sales.

Cash flows used in investing activities were $187.6 million for 2012. Our primary use of cash was $191.5 million for 
capital expenditures. Capital expenditures in 2012 were primarily for the construction of our two arctic-class drilling rigs, 
tubular and other products for our rental tools business, and costs related to our new enterprise resource planning system. 

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In addition, we incurred capital to support ongoing drilling activities. Sources of cash included $3.9 million of proceeds 
from asset sales.

Capital expenditures for 2014 are estimated to range from $180.0 million to $200.0 million and will primarily be 
directed to our Rental Tools segment inventory and maintenance capital on our rigs. Any discretionary spending will be 
evaluated based upon adequate return requirements and available liquidity. We believe that our operating cash flows and 
borrowings under our revolving credit facility (Revolver), will provide us sufficient cash and available liquidity to sustain 
operation and fund our capital expenditures for 2014, though there can be no assurance that we will continue to generate 
cash flows at sufficient levels or be able to obtain additional financing if necessary. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” for a 
discussion of additional risks related to our business.

Financing Activities

Cash flows provided by financing activities were $164.7 million for 2013. Cash flows provided by financing activities 
primarily related to the $125 million Goldman Term Loan issued during the 2013 second quarter in connection with the 
ITS Acquisition and the $225.0 million 7.50% Notes issued during the 2013 third quarter. Cash used in financing activities 
included pay-off of the Goldman Term Loan in the 2013 third quarter, principal payments made under our Term Loan 
(defined below)  and payments of debt issuance costs. 

Cash flows used in financing activities were $12.1 million for 2012. Our primary financing activities included the 
repayment of $125.0 million of 2.125% Convertible Notes and $18.0 million in quarterly payments against our Term Loan 
then-outstanding. In addition, we received proceeds from the issuance of an additional $125.0 million aggregate principal 
amount of 9.125% Notes at a price of 104.0 percent, resulting in gross proceeds of $130.0 million, less $4.9 million of 
associated debt issuance costs. We also made a $7.0 million draw on our Revolver (defined below).

6.75% Senior Notes, due July 2022

On January 22, 2014, we issued $360.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Notes. Net proceeds from the 
6.75% Notes offering plus a $40.0 million draw under the Secured Credit Agreement and cash on hand, were utilized to 
purchase $416.2 million aggregate principal amount of our 9.125% Notes pursuant to a tender and consent solicitation offer 
commenced on January 7, 2014. The tender offer price was $1,061.98, inclusive of a $30.00 consent payment, for each 
$1,000 principal amount of 9.125% Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest.  On January 22, 2014, we paid $453.7 million 
for the tendered 9.125% Notes, comprised of $416.2 million of aggregate principal amount of the tendered 9.125% Notes, 
$25.8 million of tender and consent premiums and $11.7 million of accrued interest.  After payment for the tendered 9.125% 
Notes, $8.8 million aggregate principal amount of our 9.125% Notes remains outstanding.

The 6.75% Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company and rank equal in right of payment with all of 
our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 6.75% Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed by all of our 
subsidiaries  that  guarantee  indebtedness  under  our  Secured  Credit Agreement  and  our  other  outstanding  Senior  Notes. 
Interest on the 6.75% Notes is payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning July 15, 2014. Debt issuance costs 
related to the 6.75% Notes are estimated to be $7.1 million and will be amortized over the term of the notes using the 
effective interest rate method.

At any time prior to January 15, 2017, we may redeem up to 35 percent of the aggregate principal amount of the 6.75% 
Notes at a redemption price of 106.75 percent of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption 
date, with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings by us. On and after January 15, 2018, we may redeem all or a 
part of the 6.75% Notes upon appropriate notice, at a redemption price of 103.375 percent of the principal amount, and at 
redemption prices decreasing each year thereafter to par beginning January 15, 2020. If we experience certain changes in 
control, we must offer to repurchase the 6.75% Notes at 101.0 percent of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and 
unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the date of repurchase.

The Indenture restricts our ability and the ability of certain subsidiaries to: (i) sell assets, (ii) pay dividends or make 
other  distributions  on  capital  stock  or  redeem  or  repurchase  capital  stock  or  subordinated  indebtedness,  (iii)  make 
investments, (iv) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; (v) create or incur liens; (vi) enter into sale and leaseback 
transactions; (vii) incur dividend or other payment restrictions affecting subsidiaries, (viii) merge or consolidate with other 
entities, (ix) enter into transactions with affiliates, and (x) engage in certain business activities. Additionally, the Indenture 
contains certain restrictive covenants designating certain events as events of default. These covenants are subject to a number 
of important exceptions and qualifications.

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7.50% Senior Notes, due August 2020

On July 30, 2013, we issued $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Notes. Net proceeds from the 7.50% 
Notes offering were primarily used to repay the $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Goldman Term Loan, to 
repay $45.0 million of Term Loan borrowings under our Secured Credit Agreement and for general corporate purposes. 

The 7.50% Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company and rank equal in right of payment with all of 
our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 7.50% Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed by all of our 
subsidiaries that guarantee indebtedness under our Secured Credit Agreement. Interest on the 7.50% Notes is payable on 
February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning February 1, 2014. Debt issuance costs related to the 7.50% Notes were 
$5.3 million ($5.2 million, net of amortization as of December 31, 2013) and will be amortized over the term of the notes 
using the effective interest rate method. 

At any time prior to August 1, 2016, we may redeem up to 35 percent of the aggregate principal amount of the 7.50% 
Notes at a redemption price of 107.50 percent of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption 
date, with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings by us. On and after August 1, 2016, we may redeem all or a part 
of the 7.50% Notes upon appropriate notice, at a redemption price of 103.750 percent of the principal amount, and at 
redemption prices decreasing each year thereafter to par beginning August 1, 2018. If we experience certain changes in 
control, we must offer to repurchase the 7.50% Notes at 101.0 percent of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and 
unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the date of repurchase. 

The Indenture restricts our ability and the ability of certain subsidiaries to: (i) sell assets, (ii) pay dividends or make 
other  distributions  on  capital  stock  or  redeem  or  repurchase  capital  stock  or  subordinated  indebtedness,  (iii)  make 
investments, (iv) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; (v) create or incur liens; (vi) enter into sale and leaseback 
transactions; (vii) incur dividend or other payment restrictions affecting subsidiaries, (viii) merge or consolidate with other 
entities, (ix) enter into transactions with affiliates, and (x) engage in certain business activities. Additionally, the Indenture 
contains certain restrictive covenants designating certain events as Events of Default. These covenants are subject to a 
number of important exceptions and qualifications.

9.125% Senior Notes, due April 2018

On March 22, 2010, we issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 9.125% Notes. Net proceeds from 
the 9.125% Notes offering were primarily used to redeem the $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 9.625% 
Senior Notes due 2013 and to repay $42.0 million of borrowings under our then-existing senior secured credit agreement 
dated May 15, 2008 (Prior Credit Agreement).

On April 25, 2012, we issued an additional $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.125% Notes under the 
same indenture at a price of 104.0 percent of par, resulting in gross proceeds of $130.0 million. Net proceeds from the 
offering were utilized to refinance $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 
July 2012  (2.125%  Convertible  Notes).  We  repurchased  $122.9  million  aggregate  principal  amount  of  the  2.125% 
Convertible Notes tendered pursuant to a tender offer on May 9, 2012 and paid off the remaining $2.1 million at their stated 
maturity on July 15, 2012.

On January 7, 2014, we commenced a tender and consent solicitation with respect to the 9.125% Notes. The tender 
offer price was $1,061.98, inclusive of a $30.00 consent payment, for each $1,000 principal amount of 9.125% Notes, plus 
accrued and unpaid interest.  On January 22, 2014, we paid $453.7 million for the tendered 9.125% Notes, comprised of 
$416.2 million of aggregate principal amount of the 9.125% Notes, $25.8 million of tender and consent premiums and $11.7 
million of accrued interest.  After payment for the tendered 9.125% Notes, $8.8 million aggregate principal amount of our 
9.125% Notes remains outstanding.

At any time after April 1, 2014, we may redeem all or a part of the 9.125% Notes upon appropriate notice, at a 
redemption price of 104.563 percent of the principal amount, and at redemption prices decreasing each year thereafter to 
par beginning April 1, 2016. The 9.125% Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company and rank equal in right 
of payment with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 9.125% Notes are jointly and severally 
guaranteed by substantially all of our material domestic subsidiaries other than subsidiaries generating revenues primarily 
outside the United States. Interest on the 9.125% Notes is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year. Debt issuance 
costs related to the 9.125% Notes of approximately $11.6 million ($7.7 million, net of amortization) are being amortized 
over the term of the notes using the effective interest rate method.

2.125% Convertible Senior Notes, due July 2012

On July 5, 2007, we issued $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2.125% Convertible Notes. As noted 
above, on May 9, 2012, we repurchased $122.9 million aggregate principal amount of the 2.125% Convertible Notes pursuant 
to a tender offer. The tender offer price was $1,003.27 for each $1,000 principal amount of 2.125% Convertible Notes, plus 

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accrued and unpaid interest. This repurchase resulted in the recording of debt extinguishment costs of $1.8 million related 
to the accelerated amortization of both the unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount associated with the 2.125% 
Convertible Notes. The remaining $2.1 million aggregate principal amount of non-tendered 2.125% Convertible Notes was 
subsequently paid off at their stated maturity on July 15, 2012.

Goldman Term Loan

In connection with the ITS Acquisition described in Note 2 on April 18, 2013, we entered into the Goldman Term 
Loan. The Goldman Term Loan was repaid on July 30, 2013 with net proceeds from the issuance of $225.0 million aggregate 
principal  amount  of  7.50%  Notes.  In  connection  with  the  repayment  of  the  Goldman  Term  Loan  we  incurred  debt 
extinguishment costs of $5.2 million.

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

On December 14, 2012, we entered into the Secured Credit Agreement consisting of a senior secured $80.0 million 
revolving credit facility (Revolver) and a senior secured term loan facility (Term Loan) of $50.0 million. The Secured Credit 
Agreement matures on December 14, 2017. The Secured Credit Agreement provides that, subject to certain conditions, 
including the approval of the Administrative Agent and the lenders’ acceptance (or additional lenders being joined as new 
lenders), the amount of the Term Loan or Revolver can be increased by an additional $50.0 million, so long as after giving 
effect to such increase, the Aggregate Commitments shall not be in excess of $180.0 million.

Our obligations under the Secured Credit Agreement are guaranteed by substantially all of our material domestic 
subsidiaries,  each  of  which  has  executed  guaranty  agreements;  and  are  secured  by  first  priority  liens  on  our  accounts 
receivable, specified barge rigs and rental equipment. The Secured Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and 
negative covenants with which we were in compliance as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The Secured 
Credit Agreement terminates on December 14, 2017.

Our loans pursuant to the Secured Credit Agreement, the 9.125% Notes, the 7.50% Notes and the 6.75% Notes are 
guaranteed  by  substantially  all  of  our  direct  and  indirect  domestic  subsidiaries  other  than  immaterial  subsidiaries  and 
subsidiaries generating revenues primarily outside the United States, each of which have executed guaranty agreements; 
and are secured by first priority liens on our accounts receivable, specified barge rigs and rental equipment. The Secured 
Credit Agreement  contains  customary  affirmative  and  negative  covenants  with  which  we  were  in  compliance  as  of 
December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The Secured Credit Agreement matures on December 14, 2017. 

On July 19, 2013, we entered into an amendment to our Secured Credit Agreement which, among other things, permits 
us  or  any  of  our  subsidiaries  (other  than  certain  immaterial  subsidiaries)  to  incur  indebtedness  pursuant  to  additional 
unsecured senior notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $250.0 million at any one time outstanding; provided 
that any such notes shall (x) have a scheduled maturity occurring after the maturity date of our Secured Credit Agreement, 
(y) contain terms (including covenants and events of default) no more restrictive, taken as a whole, to us and our subsidiaries 
than those contained in our Secured Credit Agreement and (z) have no scheduled amortization, no sinking fund  requirements 
and no maintenance financial covenants. In addition, pursuant to the amendment, and subject to the terms and conditions 
set forth in the Secured Credit Agreement, to the extent we repay the principal amount of Term Loans outstanding under 
our Secured Credit Agreement, until April 30, 2014 we may re-borrow, in the form of additional term loans, up to $45.0 
million of the principal amount of such outstanding term loans we have repaid, provided that such $45.0 million borrowing 
amount will decrease by $2.5 million at the end of each quarter beginning September 30, 2013 and ending March 31, 2014, 
such that the borrowing availability on December 31, 2013 was $40.0 million and on April 30, 2014 would be $37.5 million.

Revolver

Our Revolver is available for general corporate purposes and to support letters of credit. Interest on Revolver loans 
accrues at a Base Rate plus an Applicable Rate or LIBOR plus an Applicable Rate. Under the Secured Credit Agreement, 
the Applicable Rate varies from a rate per annum ranging from 2.50 percent to 3.00 percent for LIBOR rate loans and 1.50 
percent to 2.00 percent for base rate loans, determined by reference to the consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the 
Credit Agreement). Revolving loans are available subject to a borrowing base calculation based on a percentage of eligible 
accounts receivable, certain specified barge drilling rigs and rental equipment of the Company and its subsidiary guarantors. 
There were no revolving loans outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Letters of credit outstanding as 
of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 totaled $4.6 million and $4.5 million, respectively.

Term Loan

The Term Loan originated at $50.0 million on December 14, 2012 and required quarterly principal payments of $2.5 
million beginning March 31, 2013. Interest on the Term Loan accrued at a Base Rate plus 2.00 percent or LIBOR plus 3.00 
percent. There were no borrowings on the Term Loans at December 31, 2013. The outstanding balance on the Term Loans 

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as of December 31, 2012 was $50.0 million. Pursuant to the July 19, 2013 amendment, and subject to the terms and conditions 
set forth in the Secured Credit Agreement, until April 30, 2014 we may re-borrow, in the form of additional term loans, up 
to $45.0 million of the principal amount of the term loans we repaid, provided that such $45.0 million borrowing amount 
will decrease by $2.5 million at the end of each quarter beginning September 30, 2013 and ending March 31, 2014, such 
that the borrowing availability on December 31, 2013 was $40.0 million and on April 30, 2014 would be $37.5 million.

Other Liquidity

Our principal amount of long-term debt, including current portion, was $650.0 million as of December 31, 2013, 

which consisted of:

• 

• 

$425.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.125% Senior Notes, due April 1, 2018; and

$225.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Senior Notes, due August 1, 2020.

As of December 31, 2013, we had approximately $264.1 million of liquidity, which consisted of $148.7 million of 
cash and cash equivalents on hand, $75.4 million of availability under the Revolver and $40.0 million of reborrowing 
capability under our Term Loan. As of January 31, 2014, subsequent to the issuance of the 6.75% Notes and tender of 
9.125%  Notes,  we  had  approximately  $157.0  million  of  liquidity,  which  consisted  of  $81.6  million  of  cash  and  cash 
equivalents on hand, $75.4 million available under our Secured Credit Agreement. We do not have any unconsolidated 
special-purpose entities, off-balance sheet financing arrangements or guarantees of third-party financial obligations. We 
have no energy, commodity, or foreign currency derivative contracts at December 31, 2013.

The following table summarizes our future contractual cash obligations as of December 31, 2013:

Total

Less than
1 Year

Years
1 - 3

Years
3 - 5

More than
5 Years

(Dollars in Thousands)

Contractual cash obligations:

Long-term debt — principal(1)

$

650,000

$

— $

— $

425,000

$

225,000

292,735

52,105

43,100

55,750

13,979

43,100

111,313

17,080

—

91,922

13,058

—

33,750

7,988

—

$

1,037,940

$

112,829

$

128,393

$

529,980

$

266,738

Long-term debt — interest(1)

Operating leases(2)

Purchase commitments(3)

Total contractual obligations

Commercial commitments:

Standby letters of credit(4)

Total commercial commitments

$

4,583

$

4,583

$

4,583

4,583

—

— $

—

— $

—

—

1)  Long-term debt includes the principal and interest cash obligations of the 9.125% Notes. The remaining unamortized 
premium of $3.8 million on the additional $125.0 million of 9.125% Notes is not included in the contractual cash 
obligations schedule.

2)  Operating leases consist of lease agreements in excess of one year for office space, equipment, vehicles and personal 

property.

3)  We have purchase commitments outstanding as of December 31, 2013, related to rental tools and rig upgrade projects.
4)  We have an $80.0 million Revolver pursuant to our Secured Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2013, there were 
no borrowings under the Revolver and $4.6 million of availability has been used to support letters of credit that have 
been issued, resulting in an estimated $75.4 million of availability. The Revolver expires December 14, 2017.

OTHER MATTERS

Business Risks

See Item 1A, Risk Factors, for a discussion of risks related to our business.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated 
financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United 
States. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect 
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues 
and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to fair 

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value of assets, bad debt, materials and supplies obsolescence, property and equipment, goodwill, income taxes, workers’ 
compensation and health insurance and contingent liabilities for which settlement is deemed to be probable. We base our 
estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, 
the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not 
readily apparent from other sources. While we believe that such estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from 
these estimates.

We believe the following are our most critical accounting policies as they can be complex and require significant 
judgments,  assumptions  and/or  estimates  in  the  preparation  of  our  consolidated  financial  statements.  Other  significant 
accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Fair value measurements.    For purposes of recording fair value adjustments for certain financial and non-financial 
assets and liabilities, and determining fair value disclosures, we estimate fair value at a price that would be received to sell 
an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal market for the 
asset or liability. Our valuation technique requires inputs that we categorize using a three-level hierarchy, from highest to 
lowest level of observable inputs, as follows: (1) unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets 
(Level 1), (2) direct or indirect observable inputs, including quoted prices or other market data, for similar assets or liabilities 
in active markets or identical assets or liabilities in less active markets (Level 2) and (3) unobservable inputs that require 
significant judgment for which there is little or no market data (Level 3). When multiple input levels are required for a 
valuation, we categorize the entire fair value measurement according to the lowest level of input that is significant to the 
measurement even though we may have also utilized significant inputs that are more readily observable.

Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment.    We review the carrying amounts of long-lived assets for potential 
impairment annually, typically during the fourth quarter, or when events occur or circumstances change that indicate the 
carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. For example, evaluations are performed when we experience sustained 
significant declines in utilization and dayrates, and we do not contemplate recovery in the near future. In addition, we 
evaluate our assets when we reclassify property and equipment to assets held for sale or as discontinued operations as 
prescribed by accounting guidance related to accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. We determine 
recoverability by evaluating the undiscounted estimated future net cash flows. When impairment is indicated, we measure 
the impairment as the amount by which the assets carrying value exceeds its fair value. Management considers a number 
of factors such as estimated future cash flows, appraisals and current market value analysis in determining fair value. Assets 
are written down to fair value if the concluded current fair value is below the net carrying value.

Asset impairment evaluations are, by nature, highly subjective. They involve expectations about future cash flows 
generated by our assets and reflect management’s assumptions and judgments regarding future industry conditions and their 
effect on future utilization levels, dayrates and costs. The use of different estimates and assumptions could result in materially 
different carrying values of our assets.

Accrual for Self-Insurance.    Our operations are subject to many hazards inherent to the drilling industry, including 
blowouts, explosions, fires, loss of well control, loss of hole, damaged or lost drilling equipment and damage or loss from 
inclement weather or natural disasters. Any of these hazards could result in personal injury or death, damage to or destruction 
of equipment and facilities, suspension of operations, environmental damage and damage to the property of others. Generally, 
drilling contracts provide for the division of responsibilities between a drilling company and its customer, and we seek to 
obtain indemnification from our customers by contract for certain of these risks. To the extent that we are unable to transfer 
such risks to customers by contract or indemnification agreements, we seek protection through insurance. However, these 
insurance or indemnification agreements may not adequately protect us against liability from all of the consequences of the 
hazards described above. Moreover, our insurance coverage generally provides that we assume a portion of the risk in the 
form of an insurance coverage deductible.

Based on the risks discussed above, we estimate our liability in excess of insurance coverage and accrue for these 
amounts in our consolidated financial statements. Accruals related to insurance are based on the facts and circumstances 
specific to the insurance claims and our past experience with similar claims. The actual outcome of insured claims could 
differ significantly from the amounts estimated. We accrue actuarially determined amounts in our consolidated balance 
sheet to cover self-insurance retentions for workers’ compensation, employers’ liability, general liability, automobile liability 
and health benefits claims. These accruals use historical data based upon actual claim settlements and reported claims to 
project future losses. These estimates and accruals have historically been reasonable in light of the actual amount of claims 
paid.

As the determination of our liability for insurance claims could be material and is subject to significant management 
judgment and in certain instances is based on actuarially estimated and calculated amounts, management believes that 
accounting estimates related to insurance accruals are critical.

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Accounting for Income Taxes.    We are a U.S. company and we operate through our various foreign legal entities and 
their branches and subsidiaries in numerous countries throughout the world. Consequently, our tax provision is based upon 
the tax laws and rates in effect in the countries in which our operations are conducted and income is earned. The income 
tax rates imposed and methods of computing taxable income in these jurisdictions vary. Therefore, as a part of the process 
of preparing the consolidated financial statements, we are required to estimate the income taxes in each of the jurisdictions 
in which we operate. This process involves estimating the actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary 
differences resulting from differing treatment of items, such as depreciation, amortization and certain accrued liabilities for 
tax and accounting purposes. Our effective tax rate for financial statement purposes will continue to fluctuate from year to 
year as our operations are conducted in different taxing jurisdictions. Current income tax expense represents either liabilities 
expected to be reflected on our income tax returns for the current year, nonresident withholding taxes or changes in prior 
year tax estimates which may result from tax audit adjustments. Our deferred tax expense or benefit represents the change 
in the balance of deferred tax assets or liabilities reported on the consolidated balance sheet. Valuation allowances are 
established to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets 
will not be realized. In order to determine the amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities, as well as the valuation allowances, 
we must make estimates and assumptions regarding future taxable income, where rigs will be deployed and other matters. 
Changes in these estimates and assumptions, as well as changes in tax laws, could require us to adjust the deferred tax assets 
and liabilities or valuation allowances, including as discussed below.

Our ability to realize the benefit of our deferred tax assets requires that we achieve certain future earnings levels prior 
to the expiration of our net operating loss (NOL) and foreign tax credit (FTC) carryforwards. In the event that our earnings 
performance projections do not indicate that we will be able to benefit from our NOL and FTC carryforwards, valuation 
allowances are established following the "more likely than not" criteria. We periodically evaluate our ability to utilize our 
NOL and FTC carryforwards and, in accordance with accounting guidance related to accounting for income taxes, will 
record any resulting adjustments that may be required to deferred income tax expense in the period for which an existing 
estimate changes.

We do not currently provide for U.S. deferred taxes on unremitted earnings of our foreign subsidiaries as such earnings 
are deemed to be permanently reinvested. If such earnings were to be distributed, we would be subject to U.S. taxes, which 
may have a material impact on our results of operations. We annually review our position and may elect to change our future 
tax position.

We apply the accounting standards related to uncertainty in income taxes. This accounting guidance requires that 
management make estimates and assumptions affecting amounts recorded as liabilities and related disclosures due to the 
uncertainty as to final resolution of certain tax matters. Because the recognition of liabilities under this interpretation may 
require periodic adjustments and may not necessarily imply any change in management’s assessment of the ultimate outcome 
of these items, the amount recorded may not accurately reflect actual outcomes.

Revenue  Recognition.    Contract  drilling  revenues  and  expenses,  comprised  of  daywork  drilling  contracts  and 
engineering and related project service contracts, are recognized as services are performed and collection is reasonably 
assured. For certain contracts, we receive payments contractually designated for the mobilization of rigs and other drilling 
equipment. Mobilization payments received, and direct costs incurred for the mobilization, are deferred and recognized 
over the term of the related drilling contract; however, costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas 
in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred. Reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses 
are recorded as both revenues and direct costs. For contracts that are terminated prior to the specified term, early termination 
payments received by us are recognized as revenues when all contractual requirements are met. Revenues from rental 
activities are recognized ratably over the rental term which is generally less than six months. Technical Services contracts 
include engineering, consulting, and project management scopes of work and revenue is typically recognized on a time and 
materials basis. 

During  2013  the  Company  entered  into  a  FEED  contract  including  long-lead  equipment  procurement  services 
accounted for under the milestone method of revenue recognition. Milestone payments are based on achievement of specified 
procurement coordination and delivery events in regards to our customer's newly manufactured drilling rig. The quantity 
of specific long-lead items to be procured is spelled out in the contract and the payment terms are identified with each piece 
of equipment as well as each specific milestone.  Management concluded that each of these payments, constitute substantive 
milestones. This conclusion was based primarily on the facts that (i) each triggering event represents a specific outcome 
that can be achieved only through successful performance by the Company of one or more of its deliverables, (ii) achievement 
of each triggering event was subject to inherent risk and uncertainty and would result in additional payments becoming due 
to the Company, (iii) each of the milestone payments is non-refundable, (iv) substantial effort is required to complete each 
milestone, (v) the amount of each milestone payment is reasonable in relation to the value created in achieving the milestone, 
and (vi) the milestone payments relate solely to past performance. 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For  a  discussion  of  the  new  accounting  pronouncements  that  have  had  or  are  expected  to  have  an  effect  on  our 
consolidated  financial  statements,  see  Notes  to  Consolidated  Financial  Statements —  Note 20 —  Recent Accounting 
Pronouncements.

ITEM 7A. 

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

Our international operations expose us to foreign currency exchange rate risk. There are a variety of techniques to 
minimize the exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk, including customer contract payment terms and the possible 
use  of  foreign  currency  exchange  rate  risk  derivative  instruments.  Our  primary  foreign  currency  exchange  rate  risk 
management strategy involves structuring customer contracts to provide for payment in both U.S. dollars and local currency. 
The payment portion denominated in local currency is based on anticipated local currency requirements over the contract 
term. Due to various factors, including customer acceptance, local banking laws, other statutory requirements, local currency 
convertibility and the impact of inflation on local costs, actual foreign currency exchange rate risk needs may vary from 
those anticipated in the customer contracts, resulting in partial exposure to foreign exchange risk. Fluctuations in foreign 
currencies typically have not had a material impact on our overall results. In situations where payments of local currency 
do not equal local currency requirements, foreign currency exchange rate risk derivative instruments, specifically foreign 
currency exchange rate risk forward contracts, or spot purchases, may be used to mitigate foreign exchange rate currency 
risk. A foreign currency exchange rate risk forward contract obligates us to exchange predetermined amounts of specified 
foreign currencies at specified exchange rates on specified dates or to make an equivalent U.S. dollar payment equal to the 
value of such an exchange. We do not enter into derivative transactions for speculative purposes. At December 31, 2013, 
we had no open foreign currency exchange rate risk derivative contracts.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to changes in interest rates through our fixed rate long-term debt. Typically, the fair market value of 
fixed rate long-term debt will increase as prevailing interest rates decrease and will decrease as prevailing interest rates 
increase. The fair value of our long-term debt is estimated based on quoted market prices where applicable, or based on the 
present value of expected cash flows relating to the debt discounted at rates currently available to us for long-term borrowings 
with similar terms and maturities. The estimated fair value of our $425.0 million principal amount of 9.125% Notes, based 
on quoted market prices, was $446.3 million at December 31, 2013. The estimated fair value of our $225.0 million principal 
amount of 7.50% Notes, based on quoted market prices, was $236.3 million at December 31, 2013. A hypothetical 100 basis 
point increase in interest rates relative to market interest rates at December 31, 2013 would decrease the fair market value 
of our 9.125% Notes by approximately $46.1 million and decrease the fair market value of our 7.50% Notes by approximately 
$29.0 million.

In 2011, we entered into two variable-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements as a strategy to manage the floating rate 
risk on the Term Loan borrowings under the Secured Credit Agreement. The two agreements fixed the interest rate on a 
notional amount of $73.0 million of borrowings at 3.878 percent for the period beginning June 27, 2011 and terminating 
May 14, 2013. The notional amount of the swap agreements decreased correspondingly with amortization of the Term Loan. 
We did not apply hedge accounting to the agreements and, accordingly, reported the mark-to-market change in the fair value 
of the interest rate swaps in earnings. As of December 31, 2013 the swap agreements had expired and as of December 31, 
2012, the fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $0.1 million.

Impact of Fluctuating Commodity Prices

We are exposed to fluctuations that arise from economic or political risks that have, and will, impact underlying 
commodity prices for natural gas, oil and natural gas/oil mixtures. The Company’s business is subject to price fluctuations 
in commodities, and may be impacted by prolonged pricing reductions. Currently, the price of natural gas has been depressed 
due in some part to high levels of natural gas inventory. Drilling for natural gas has been negatively impacted; however, 
drilling activity and our rental tools business has remained active with the focus on oil/liquids-rich shale plays.

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ITEM 8. 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Parker Drilling Company:

We have audited Parker Drilling Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based 
on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control  -  Integrated  Framework  (1992)  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring 
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Parker Drilling 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 in Item 9A. 
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Parker Drilling 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, and testing and 
evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included 
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 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 its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 
Also,  projections  of  any  evaluation of  effectiveness  to  future  periods  are  subject  to  the  risk  that  controls  may  become 
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Parker Drilling Company acquired International Tubular Services Limited and certain of its affiliates (collectively, 
ITS) during 2013, and management excluded from its assessment of the effectiveness of Parker Drilling Company’s internal 
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, ITS’s internal control over financial reporting. ITS represents 
approximately 11.0 percent of total assets as of December 31, 2013 and approximately 10.0 percent and 37.0 percent of 
revenues and net income, respectively, included in the consolidated financial statements of Parker Drilling Company as of 
and for the year ended December 31, 2013. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of Parker Drilling Company 
also excluded an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of ITS.

In our opinion, Parker Drilling Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial 
reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (1992) issued 
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States), the consolidated balance sheets of Parker Drilling Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, 
and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each 
of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2013, and our report dated March 10, 2014 expressed an unqualified 
opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Houston, Texas
March 10, 2014

/s/ KPMG LLP

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Parker Drilling Company:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Parker Drilling Company and subsidiaries as of 
December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ 
period ended December 31, 2013. In connection with our 
equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the 
audits  of  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  we  also  have  audited  financial  statement  Schedule  II  -  Valuation  and 
Qualifying Accounts. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules are the responsibility of 
the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and 
financial statement schedule 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, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the 
financial position of Parker Drilling Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of their 
operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the 
period ended December 31, 2013, in conformity with 
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered 
in  relation  to  the  basic  consolidated  financial  statements  taken  as  a  whole,  presents  fairly,  in  all  material  respects,  the 
information set forth therein.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States), Parker Drilling Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria 
established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework  (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of 
the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO),  and  our  report  dated  March 10,  2014  expressed  an  unqualified  opinion  on  the 
effectiveness of Parker Drilling Company’s internal control over financial reporting. 

/s/    KPMG LLP

Houston, Texas
March 10, 2014 

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

Revenues

Expenses:

Operating expenses

Depreciation and amortization

Total operating gross margin

General and administration expense

Impairments and other charges

Provision for reduction in carrying value of certain assets

Gain on disposition of assets, net
Total operating income (loss)

Other income and (expense):

Interest expense

Interest income

Loss on extinguishment of debt

Change in fair value of derivative positions

Other

Total other expense

Income (loss) before income taxes

Income tax expense (benefit):

Current tax expense

Deferred tax expense (benefit)

Total income tax expense (benefit)

Net income (loss)

Less: Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest
Basic earnings per share:

Diluted earnings per share:

Number of common shares used in computing earnings per share:

Year Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

$

874,172

$

677,761

$

686,234

571,672

134,053

705,725

168,447
(68,025)
—
(2,544)
3,994
101,872

(47,820)
2,450
(5,218)
53

1,450
(49,085)
52,787

413,188

113,017

526,205

151,556
(46,257)
—

—

1,974
107,273

(33,542)
153
(2,130)
55
(832)
(36,296)
70,977

12,909

12,699

25,608

27,179

164

27,015

0.23

0.22

$

$

$

18,042

15,837

33,879

37,098
(215)
37,313

0.32

0.31

$

$

$

$

$

$

416,677

112,136

528,813

157,421
(31,567)
(170,000)
(1,350)
3,659
(41,837)

(22,594)
256

—
(110)
(1,127)
(23,575)
(65,412)

33,608
(48,375)
(14,767)
(50,645)
(194)
(50,451)
(0.43)
(0.43)

Basic

Diluted

119,284,468

117,721,135

116,081,590

121,224,550

119,093,590

116,081,590

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Dollars in Thousands)

Comprehensive income:

Net income (loss)

Other comprehensive gain, net of tax:

Year Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

$

27,179

$

37,098

$ (50,645)

Currency translation difference on related borrowings

Currency translation difference on foreign currency net investments

Total other comprehensive gain, net of tax:

Comprehensive income

Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to controlling interest

$

(1,525)
3,051

1,526

28,705

198
28,903

—

—

—

37,098

215
37,313

$

—

—

—
(50,645)
194
$ (50,451)

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in Thousands)

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for bad debts of $12,853 in 2013 and $8,117

ASSETS

in 2012

Rig materials and supplies
Deferred costs
Deferred income taxes
Other tax assets
Other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, at cost:

Drilling equipment
Rental tools
Buildings, land and improvements
Other
Construction in progress

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, plant and equipment, net

Other assets:

Rig materials and supplies
Debt issuance costs
Deferred income taxes
Other assets
Total other assets
Total assets

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Current portion of long-term debt
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Accrued income taxes

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt
Other long-term liabilities
Long-term deferred tax liability
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $1 par value, 1,942,000 shares authorized, no shares outstanding
Common stock, $0.16 2/3 par value, authorized 280,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding,

120,491,164 shares (118,968,396 shares in 2012)

Capital in excess of par value
Accumulated deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Total controlling interest stockholders’ equity

Noncontrolling interest
Total equity

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

December 31,

2013

2012

$

148,689

$

87,886

257,889
41,781
13,682
9,940
24,079
23,223
519,283

1,418,582
395,626
49,518
61,273
82,381
2,007,380
1,136,024
871,356

10,221
14,208
102,420
17,268
144,117
1,534,756

25,000
90,033
84,853
7,266
207,152
628,781
26,914
38,767
—

$

$

168,615
29,422
1,089
8,742
33,524
12,853
342,131

1,232,891
337,874
38,736
57,185
190,445
1,857,131
1,063,934
793,197

12,930
8,863
95,295
3,317
120,405
1,255,733

10,000
62,090
75,656
4,120
151,866
469,205
23,182
20,847
—

—

—

20,075
657,349
(47,616)
1,888
631,696
1,446
633,142
1,534,756

$

19,818
646,217
(74,631)
—
591,404
(771)
590,633
1,255,733

$

$

$

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income (loss)

$

27,179

$

37,098

$

(50,645)

Year Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by
operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

Loss on extinguishment of debt

Gain on disposition of assets

Deferred tax expense (benefit)

Provision for reduction in carrying value of certain assets

Expenses not requiring cash

Change in assets and liabilities:

Accounts and notes receivable

Rig materials and supplies

Other current assets

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Accrued income taxes

Other assets

Net cash provided by operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Capital expenditures

Proceeds from the sale of assets

Acquisition of ITS, net of cash acquired

Proceeds from insurance claims

Net cash used in investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Proceeds from issuance of debt

Proceeds from draw on revolver credit facility

Repayments of long-term debt

Repayments of senior notes

Repayments of term loan

Repayments of revolver

Payments of debt issuance costs

Payments of debt extinguishment costs

Proceeds from stock options exercised

Excess tax benefit (expense) from stock-based compensation

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

Supplemental cash flow information:

Interest paid

Income taxes paid

134,053

113,017

—

5,218

(3,994)

12,699

2,544

17,764

(33,512)

1,754

(11,715)

(286)

10,454

(661)

161,497

—

2,130

(1,974)

15,837

—

22,600

15,241

344

(4,313)

(2,657)

(6,102)

(1,522)

189,699

112,136

170,000

—

(3,659)

(48,375)

1,350

12,833

(6,841)

(913)

63,816

(24,908)

2,141

(1,050)

225,885

(155,645)

(191,543)

(190,399)

8,218

(117,991)

—

3,937

—

—

5,535

—

250

(265,418)

(187,606)

(184,614)

350,000

—

(125,000)

—

(50,000)

—

(11,172)

—

—

896

164,724

60,803

87,886

148,689

42,236

17,036

130,000

7,000

—

(125,000)

(18,000)

—

(4,859)

(555)

—

(662)

(12,076)

(9,983)

97,869

87,886

37,405

40,234

50,000

—

—

—

(21,000)

(25,000)

(504)

—

183

1,488

5,167

46,438

51,431

97,869

32,785

21,742

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Dollars and Shares in Thousands)

Shares

Common
Stock

Capital in
Excess of
Par Value

Accumulated
Deficit

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Total
Controlling
Stockholders’
Equity

Noncontrolling
Interest

Total
Stockholders’
Equity

Balances, December 31, 2010

116,369

$

19,397

$

630,409

$

(61,493)

— $

588,313

(247)

$

588,066

Activity in employees’ stock
plans

Excess tax benefit from stock
based compensation

Amortization of restricted
stock plan compensation

Comprehensive Income:

Net income

Other, net

692

111

(343)

— $

— $

988

$

—

—

—

—

5,988

—

—

—

—

—

(50,451)

—

—

(232)

—

(232)

— $

988

— $

988

—

—

—

5,988

—

5,988

(50,451)

—

(194)

(115)

(50,645)

(115)

Balances, December 31, 2011

117,061

$

19,508

$

637,042

$

(111,944)

$

— $

544,606

$

(556)

$

544,050

Activity in employees’ stock
plans

Excess tax deficit from stock
options exercised

Amortization of restricted
stock plan compensation

Comprehensive Income:

Net income

1,907

310

2,620

—

—

—

—

—

—

(662)

7,217

—

—

—

—

37,313

—

—

—

—

2,930

(662)

7,217

—

—

—

2,930

(662)

7,217

37,313

(215)

37,098

Balances, December 31, 2012

118,968

$

19,818

$

646,217

$

(74,631)

$

— $

591,404

$

(771)

$

590,633

Activity in employees’ stock
plans

Excess tax benefit from stock
options exercised

Amortization of restricted
stock plan compensation

Fair value of acquired
noncontrolling interest

Distributions to
noncontrolling interest

Comprehensive Income:

Net income

Other comprehensive
income (loss)

1,523

257

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

805

896

9,431

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

27,015

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,888

1,062

896

9,431

—

—

27,015

1,888

—

—

—

2,680

1,062

896

9,431

2,680

(265)

(265)

164

(362)

27,179

1,526

Balances, December 31, 2013

120,491

$

20,075

$

657,349

$

(47,616)

$

1,888

$

631,696

$

1,446

$

633,142

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations — Parker Drilling, together with its subsidiaries, is an international provider of contract drilling 
and drilling-related services and rental tools. We have operated in over 50 countries since beginning operations in 1934, 
making us among the most geographically experienced drilling contractors and rental tools providers in the world. We 
currently have operations in 24 countries, 10 of which we entered through our acquisition in 2013 of International Tubular 
Services Limited and certain of its affiliates (collectively, ITS) and other related assets (the ITS Acquisition). We own and 
operate drilling rigs and drilling-related equipment and also perform drilling-related services, referred to as Operations & 
Maintenance (O&M) work, for customer-owned drilling rigs on a contracted basis.  We have extensive experience and 
expertise in drilling geologically difficult wells and in managing the logistical and technological challenges of operating in 
remote, harsh and ecologically sensitive areas. Our rental tools business supplies premium equipment to operators on land 
and offshore in the U.S. and select international markets. We have significant knowledge of the equipment needs of drilling 
operators and the logistical and product quality requirements of an effective rental tools supplier. We believe we are among 
the industry leaders in quality, health, safety and environmental practices.

Our business is currently comprised of five operating segments: Rental Tools, U.S. Barge Drilling, U.S. Drilling, 
International Drilling, and Technical Services. Our rental tools business provides premium rental tools for land and offshore 
oil and natural gas drilling and workover and production applications. Tools we provide include drill pipe, heavy-weight 
drill pipe, tubing, high-torque connections, BOPs, drill collars, casing running systems, tools for fishing services and more. 
Our U.S. barge drilling business operates barge rigs that drill for oil and natural gas in the shallow waters in and along the 
inland waterways and coasts of Louisiana, Alabama, and Texas. Our U.S. drilling business primarily consists of two new-
design arctic-class drilling rigs in Alaska intended to address the challenges presented by the remote location, harsh climate 
and sensitive environment that characterize the Alaskan North Slope in addition to O&M work in support of ExxonMobil’s 
Santa Ynez Unit offshore platform operations located in the Channel Islands region of California. Our international drilling 
business includes operations related to Parker-owned and customer-owned rigs. Operations related to customer rigs includes 
operations and maintenance and other project management services, such as labor, maintenance, and logistics for operators 
who own their own drilling rigs, but choose Parker Drilling to operate the rigs for them.  Our Technical services business 
includes engineering and related project services during Front End Engineering Design (FEED), pre-FEED and concept 
development phases of customer-owned drilling facility projects. During the EPCI phase we focus primarily on drilling 
systems  engineering,  procurement,  commissioning  and  installation  and  we  typically  provide  customer  support  during 
construction.

At December 31, 2013, our marketable rig fleet consisted of 13 barge drilling rigs and 23 land rigs located in the 

United States, Latin America and the EMEA regions.

Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and subsidiaries in 
which we exercise control or have a controlling financial interest, including entities, if any, in which the Company is allocated 
a majority of the entity’s losses or returns, regardless of ownership percentage. If a subsidiary of Parker Drilling has a 50 
percent interest in an entity but Parker Drilling’s interest in the subsidiary or the entity does not meet the consolidation 
criteria described above, then that interest is accounted for under the equity method.

Noncontrolling Interest — We apply accounting standards related to noncontrolling interests for ownership interests 
in our subsidiaries held by parties other than Parker Drilling. The entities that comprise the noncontrolling interest include 
Parker SMNG Drilling Limited Liability Company and Primorsky Drill Rig Services B.V. We report noncontrolling interest 
as  equity  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheets  and  report  net  income  (loss)  attributable  to  controlling  interest  and  to 
noncontrolling interest separately on the consolidated statements of operations.

Reclassifications — Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform with the current 

period presentation. These reclassifications did not materially affect our consolidated financial results. 

Revenue Recognition — Contract drilling revenues and expenses, comprised of daywork drilling contracts, call-outs 
against MSAs and engineering and related project service contracts, are recognized as services are performed and collection 
is reasonably assured. For certain contracts, we receive payments contractually designated for the mobilization of rigs and 
other drilling equipment. Mobilization payments received, and direct costs incurred for the mobilization, are deferred and 
recognized over the term of the related drilling contract; however, costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment 
to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred. Reimbursements received for out-of-pocket 
expenses are recorded as both revenues and direct costs. For contracts that are terminated prior to the specified term, early 
termination payments received by us are recognized as revenues when all contractual requirements are met. Revenues from 
rental activities are recognized ratably over the rental term which is generally less than six months. Construction contract 
revenues and costs are recognized on a percentage of completion basis utilizing the cost-to-cost method.

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During  2013  the  Company  entered  into  a  FEED  contract  including  long-lead  equipment  procurement  services 
accounted for under the milestone method of revenue recognition. Milestone payments are based on achievement of specified 
procurement coordination and delivery events in regards to our customer's newly manufactured drilling rig. The quantity 
of specific long-lead items to be procured is spelled out in the contract and the payment terms are identified with each piece 
of equipment as well as each specific milestone.  Management concluded that each of these payments, constitute substantive 
milestones. This conclusion was based primarily on the facts that (i) each triggering event represents a specific outcome 
that can be achieved only through successful performance by the Company of one or more of its deliverables, (ii) achievement 
of each triggering event was subject to inherent risk and uncertainty and would result in additional payments becoming due 
to the Company, (iii) each of the milestone payments is non-refundable, (iv) substantial effort is required to complete each 
milestone, (v) the amount of each milestone payment is reasonable in relation to the value created in achieving the milestone, 
and (vi) the milestone payments relate solely to past performance. 

Reimbursable Costs — The Company recognizes reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses incurred as 
revenues and accounts for out-of-pocket expenses as direct operating costs. Such amounts totaled $69.7 million, $44.9 
million,  and  $64.2  million  during  the  years  ended  December 31,  2013,  2012,  and  2011,  respectively. Additionally,  the 
Company typically receives a nominal handling fee, which is recognized as earned in revenues in our consolidated statement 
of operations. 

Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires us to make 
estimates and assumptions that affect our reported amounts of assets and liabilities, our disclosure of contingent assets and 
liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and our revenue and expenses during the periods reported. Estimates are 
typically used when accounting for certain significant items such as legal or contractual liability accruals, mobilization and 
deferred mobilization, revenue and cost accounting for projects that follow the percentage of completion method, self-
insured medical/dental plans, and other items requiring the use of estimates. Estimates are based on a number of variables 
which may include third party valuations, historical experience, where applicable, and assumptions that we believe are 
reasonable under the circumstances. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved with estimates, actual results may differ from 
management estimates.

Purchase price allocation — We allocate the purchase price of an acquired business to its identifiable assets and 
liabilities  based  on  estimated  fair  values  at  the  transaction  date.  Transaction  and  integration  costs  associated  with  an 
acquisition are expensed as incurred. The excess of the purchase price over the amount allocated to the assets and liabilities, 
if any, is recorded as goodwill. We use all available information to estimate fair values, including quoted market prices, the 
carrying value of acquired assets, and widely accepted valuation techniques such as discounted cash flows. We typically 
engage third-party appraisal firms to assist in fair value determination of inventories, identifiable intangible assets, and any 
other significant assets or liabilities. Judgments are made in determining the estimated fair value assigned to each class of 
assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as asset lives, which can materially impact our results of operations.

Intangible Assets – We recorded $10.0 million and $0.2 million, upon the ITS Acquisition, to recognize the fair values 
of  definite  and  indefinite  lived  intangible  assets,  respectively.  Preliminary  estimates  of  fair  value  of  identifiable  assets 
acquired and liabilities assumed in the ITS Acquisition were based on management’s estimates, judgments and assumptions 
and are subject to change upon final valuation. As of December 31, 2013, the fair value estimate of the definite lived and 
indefinite lived intangibles have been adjusted to $8.5 million and zero, respectively. Definite lived intangible assets recorded 
in connection with the ITS Acquisition primarily relate to trade names, customer relationships, and developed technology 
and will be amortized over a weighted average period of approximately 3 years.  See Note 2 - Acquisition of ITS for further 
discussion of the ITS Acquisition and preliminary fair value estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents — For purposes of the consolidated balance sheets and the consolidated statements of 
cash flows, the Company considers cash equivalents to be highly liquid debt instruments that have a remaining maturity of 
three months or less at the date of purchase.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts — Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoice 
amount and typically do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated for losses that may occur resulting 
from disputed amounts and the inability of our customers to pay amounts owed. We estimate the allowance based on historical 
write-off experience and information about specific customers. We review individually, for collectability, all balances over 
90 days past due as well as balances due from any customer with respect to which we have information leading us to believe 
that a risk exist for potential collection.

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Account balances are charged off against the allowance when we believe it is probable the receivable will not be 

recovered. We do not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to customers.

December 31,

2013

2012

Trade
Notes receivable
Allowance for doubtful accounts(1)

Total accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for bad debt

$

$

$

(Dollars in Thousands)
270,498
244
(12,853)

176,082
650
(8,117)

257,889

$

168,615

(1)  Additional information on the allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 

is reported on Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.

Property, Plant and Equipment — Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost. Maintenance and repair costs are 
expensed as incurred. The cost of upgrades and replacements is capitalized. The Company capitalizes software developed 
or obtained for internal use. Accordingly, the cost of third-party software, as well as the cost of third-party and internal 
personnel that are directly involved in application development activities, are capitalized during the application development 
phase of new software systems projects. Costs during the preliminary project stage and post-implementation stage of new 
software systems projects, including data conversion and training costs, are expensed as incurred. We account for depreciation 
of property, plant and equipment on the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets after provision for 
salvage value. Depreciation, for tax purposes, utilizes several methods of accelerated depreciation. Depreciable lives for 
different categories of property, plant and equipment are as follows:

Land drilling equipment
Barge drilling equipment
Drill pipe, rental tools and other
Buildings and improvements

3 to 20 years
3 to 20 years
4 to 10 years
5 to 30 years

Impairment — We review the carrying amounts of long-lived assets for potential impairment annually, typically during 
the fourth quarter, or when events occur or circumstances change that indicate the carrying value of such assets may not be 
recoverable. We determine recoverability by evaluating the undiscounted estimated future net cash flows. When impairment 
is indicated, we measure the impairment as the amount by which the assets’ carrying value exceeds its fair value. Management 
considers a number of factors such as estimated future cash flows from the assets, appraisals and current market value 
analysis in determining fair value. Assets are written down to fair value if the final estimate of current fair value is below 
the net carrying value.

Capitalized Interest — Interest from external borrowings is capitalized on major projects until the assets are ready 
for their intended use. Capitalized interest is added to the cost of the underlying asset and is amortized over the useful lives 
of the assets in the same manner as the underlying assets. Capitalized interest costs reduce net interest expense in the 
consolidated statements of operations. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, capitalized interest costs were $2.4 million, $10.2 
million and $19.3 million, respectively.

Assets held for sale — We classify an asset as held for sale when the facts and circumstances meet the criteria for 
such classification, including the following: (a) we have committed to a plan to sell the asset, (b) the asset is available for 
immediate sale, (c) we have initiated actions to complete the sale, including locating a buyer, (d) the sale is expected to be 
completed within one year, (e) the asset is being actively marketed at a price that is reasonable relative to its fair value, and 
(f) the plan to sell is unlikely to be subject to significant changes or termination. 

Rig Materials and Supplies — Because our international drilling generally occurs in remote locations, making timely 
outside delivery of spare parts uncertain, a complement of parts and supplies is maintained either at the drilling site or in 
warehouses close to the operation. During periods of high rig utilization, these parts are generally consumed and replenished 
within a one-year period. During a period of lower rig utilization in a particular location, the parts, like the related idle rigs, 
are generally not transferred to other international locations until new contracts are obtained because of the significant 
transportation costs that would result from such transfers. We classify those parts which are not expected to be utilized in 
the following year as long-term assets. Additionally, our international rental tools business holds machine shop consumables 
and steel stock for manufacture in our machine shops and inspection and repair shops. Rig materials and supplies are valued 
at the lower of cost or market value.

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Deferred Costs — We defer costs related to rig mobilization and amortize such costs over the term of the related 

contract. The costs to be amortized within twelve months are classified as current.

Debt Issuance Costs — We typically defer costs associated with issuance of indebtedness, and amortize those costs 

over the term of the related debt using the effective interest method.

Income Taxes — Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method and have been provided based 
upon tax laws and rates in effect in the countries in which operations are conducted and income is earned. There is little or 
no expected relationship between the provision for or benefit from income taxes and income or loss before income taxes 
as the countries in which we operate have taxation regimes that vary not only with respect to nominal rate, but also in terms 
of the availability of deductions, credits, and other benefits. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future 
tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities 
and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured 
using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled and 
the effect of changes in tax rates is recognized in income in the period in which the change is enacted. Accordingly, the 
impact  of  the  Mexican  tax  reform,  which  was  enacted  October  31,  2013,  has  been  recognized  in  2013. The  Company 
recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not to be sustained. Recognized 
income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized and changes in 
recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (EPS) — Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted 
average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The effects of dilutive securities, stock options, unvested 
restricted stock and convertible debt are included in the diluted EPS calculation, when applicable.

Concentrations of Credit Risk — Financial instruments, that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of 
credit risk consist primarily of trade receivables with a variety of national and international oil and natural gas companies. 
We generally do not require collateral on our trade receivables.

At  December 31,  2013  and  2012,  we  had  deposits  in  domestic  banks  in  excess  of  federally  insured  limits  of 
approximately $104.3 million and $12.2 million, respectively. The increase is primarily because as of January 1, 2013, all 
regular checking account deposits are only guaranteed up to $250,000 at each institution while prior to January 1, 2013, all 
regular checking account deposits were guaranteed, except investments. In addition, we had deposits in foreign banks, which 
were not insured at December 31, 2013 and 2012 of $50.1 million and $34.5 million, respectively.

Our customer base primarily consists of major, independent and national oil and natural gas companies and integrated 
service providers. We depend on a limited number of significant customers. Our largest customer, Exxon Neftegas Limited  
constituted 15.6 percent of our revenues for 2013.

Fair value measurements— For purposes of recording fair value adjustments for certain financial and non-financial 
assets and liabilities, and determining fair value disclosures, we estimate fair value at a price that would be received to sell 
an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal market for the 
asset or liability. Our valuation technique requires inputs that we categorize using a three-level hierarchy, from highest to 
lowest level of observable inputs, as follows: (1) unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets 
(Level 1), (2) direct or indirect observable inputs, including quoted prices or other market data, for similar assets or liabilities 
in active markets or identical assets or liabilities in less active markets (Level 2) and (3) unobservable inputs that require 
significant judgment for which there is little or no market data (Level 3). When multiple input levels are required for a 
valuation, we categorize the entire fair value measurement according to the lowest level of input that is significant to the 
measurement even though we may have also utilized significant inputs that are more readily observable.

Derivative  Financial  Instruments  — We  periodically  use  derivative  instruments  to  manage  risks  associated  with 
changes in associated interest rate fluctuations in connection with our Secured Credit Agreement (see Note 9, Derivative 
Financial  Instruments).  These  derivative  instruments,  which  consist  of  variable-to-fixed  interest  rate  swaps,  are  not 
designated as hedges. Accordingly, the change in the fair value of the interest rate swaps is recognized in earnings at each 
reporting period.

Foreign Currency — In our international rental tool business, for certain subsidiaries and branches outside the U.S., 
the local currency is the functional currency. The financial statements of these subsidiaries and branches are translated into 
U.S. dollars as follows: (i) assets and liabilities at month-end exchange rates; (ii) income, expenses and cash flows at monthly 
average exchange rates or exchange rates in effect on the date of the transaction; and (iii) stockholders’ equity at historical 
exchange rates. For those subsidiaries where the local currency is the functional currency, the resulting translation adjustment 
is recorded as a component of accumulated other elements of comprehensive income (loss) in the accompanying consolidated 
balance sheets. 

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Stock-Based Compensation — Under our long term incentive plans, we grant restricted stock awards (RSA), restricted 
stock  units  (RSU)  and  performance-based  award  units  (PAU).  Our  RSUs  and  RSAs  are  service-based  awards  and 
compensation expense is recognized ratably over the applicable vesting period, which is typically three years. The grant-
date fair value of nonvested RSAs and RSUs is determined based on the closing trading price of the company’s shares on 
the grant date. Our RSAs and RSUs are settled in stock upon vesting. Share-based compensation expense is recognized, 
net of an estimated forfeiture rate, which is based on historical experience and adjusted, if necessary, in subsequent periods 
based on actual forfeitures. Our PAU awards contain market conditions which are based on our performance against our 
peers with regard to relative total shareholder return (TSR) and absolute and relative return on capital employed (ROCE). 
The effect of the market condition is reflected in the grant-date fair value of the award using a lattice model for valuation. 
PAUs can be settled in cash or stock, or a combination of cash and stock. We evaluate the terms of each PAU award to 
determine if the award should be accounted for as equity or a liability under the stock compensation rules of U.S. GAAP. 
Compensation costs for PAUs is recognized ratably over the service period.

We recognize share-based compensation expense in the same financial statement line item as cash compensation paid 
to the respective employees. Tax deduction benefits for awards in excess of recognized compensation costs are reported as 
a financing cash flow.

Note 2 — Acquisition of ITS

On April 22, 2013 we acquired International Tubular Services Limited and certain of its affiliates (collectively, ITS) 
and other related assets (the ITS Acquisition) for an initial purchase price of $101.0 million paid at the closing of the ITS 
Acquisition. An additional $24.0 million was deposited into an escrow account, which will either be paid to the seller or to 
us, as the case may be, in accordance with the Agreement. As of December 31, 2013 $5.0 million of escrow funds has been 
released to the seller. The ITS Acquisition closed simultaneously with the execution of the agreement on April 22, 2013. 

Fair value of Consideration Transferred

The following details the fair value of the consideration transferred to effect the ITS Acquisition (dollars in thousands).

Cash paid to, or on behalf of, ITS and its equity holders

Cash deposited in escrow
Fair value of contingent consideration deposited in escrow for assets not acquired (1) 
Total fair value of the consideration transferred

$

$

101,000

19,000

5,000

125,000

(1)  Based on the terms of the acquisition agreement, $5.0 million of the $24.0 million in escrow to be paid 
to the seller is contingent upon certain future liabilities that could become due by ITS in certain jurisdictions. Any 
payments in relation to these liabilities will be deducted from the $5.0 million escrow amount and the net balance of 
the escrow will be paid to the seller. We estimate that the entire $5.0 million in escrow will be paid to the seller, and 
therefore, the estimated fair value of the consideration in escrow related to these liabilities is $5.0 million. We do not 
expect to receive any amount back from escrow, and therefore did not record a receivable from the escrow. Any 
changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration in the future of less than $5.0 million will result in recording 
a receivable from escrow. The receivable will be recorded at fair value. As of December 31, 2013, the fair value of 
the receivable is $0.0 million.

Preliminary Allocation of Consideration Transferred to Net Assets Acquired

Preliminary estimates of fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the ITS Acquisition 
were based on management’s estimates, judgments and assumptions and are subject to change upon final valuation. 
As of December 31, 2013, the fair value estimate of certain identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed has 
been adjusted. These estimates, judgments and assumptions are subject to change upon final valuation and should be 
treated as preliminary values. Management estimated that the fair value of the net assets acquired less noncontrolling 
interest equals consideration paid. Therefore, there was no goodwill recorded. 

The final allocation of consideration will include changes in (1) amounts deposited in escrow, (2) estimated 
fair values of property and equipment, (3) allocations to intangible assets and liabilities, (4) changes in contingent 
consideration, and (5) other assets and liabilities. These amounts will be finalized as soon as possible, but no later 
than one year from the acquisition date.

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Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts and notes receivable, net (1) 
Other current assets

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Accrued income taxes

Working capital excluding rig materials and supplies

Rig materials and supplies
Property, plant and equipment, net (2) 
Investment in joint venture

Other noncurrent assets

Total tangible assets

Deferred income tax assets - current
Deferred income tax assets - noncurrent (3) 
Intangible assets (4)

Total assets acquired

Other long-term liabilities

Long-term deferred tax liability

Net assets acquired
Less: Noncontrolling interest (5) 
Total consideration transferred

April 22, 2013

(In thousands)

7,009

50,043

1,803
(39,156)
(1,251)
18,448

11,514

73,863

4,134

2,818

110,777

222

11,249

8,500

130,748
(211)
(2,856)
127,681
(2,681)
125,000

$

$

(1) Gross contractual amounts receivable totaled $55.9 million as of the acquisition date.

(2) We recorded an adjustment of $40.2 million to reduce the historical carrying value of the acquired property, 

plant and equipment to its estimated fair value. 

(3) In connection with the ITS Acquisition, we recorded a $5.0 million adjustment to increase deferred income 
tax assets primarily related to the differences between acquisition date estimated fair value and tax basis of acquired 
property, plant and equipment.

(4) We recorded $8.5 million to reflect the estimated fair value of definite lived intangible assets recognized in 
connection with the ITS Acquisition. Our depreciation and amortization expense will reflect this valuation adjustment 
as the definite lived intangible assets are amortized in future periods. Definite lived intangible assets recorded in 
connection with the ITS Acquisition, which primarily relate to trade names, customer relationships, and developed 
technology will be amortized over a weighted average period of approximately 3.4 years.

(5) We recorded an adjustment of $1.0 million to write-down the noncontrolling interest to its estimated fair 
value. The estimated fair value of the noncontrolling interest was calculated as a percentage of the net assets acquired 
related to certain subsidiaries in which ITS holds less than a 100 percent controlling interest. The fair value of the net 
assets of these subsidiaries was primarily based on the income approach valuation model.

Acquisition Related Costs

Acquisition-related transaction costs consisted of various advisory, compliance, legal, accounting, valuation 
and other professional or consulting fees totaled approximately $22.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. 
The costs were expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expense in our consolidated 
statement of operations.  Debt issuance costs of $5.4 million associated with our $125 million term loan, fully funded 
by Goldman Sachs Bank USA as Sole Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent (the Goldman Term Loan) issued on 
April 18, 2013 were initially deferred to be amortized to interest expense over the life of the term loan. However, the 
Goldman Term Loan was repaid on July 30, 2013 with net proceeds from the issuance of $225.0 million aggregate 

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principal amount of 7.50% Senior Notes due August 1, 2020 (7.50% Notes) (see Note 8 - Long-Term Debt, for further 
discussion) and the unamortized deferred costs of $5.2 million were expensed during the 2013 third quarter.

Supplemental Pro forma Results

ITS’ results of operations have been included in our financial statements for periods subsequent to April 22, 
2013,  the  effective  date  of  the  ITS Acquisition.  ITS  contributed  revenues  of  $88.0  million  and  net  income  of 
approximately  $10.0  million  to  Parker  Drilling  for  the  period  from  the  closing  of  the  ITS Acquisition  through 
December 31, 2013.

The following unaudited supplemental pro forma results present consolidated information for the years ended 
December 31, 2013 and 2012 as if the ITS Acquisition had been completed on January 1, 2012.  The pro forma results 
have been calculated after applying our accounting policies and include, among others, (i) the amortization associated 
with the fair value of the acquired intangible assets, (ii) interest expense associated with the Goldman Term Loan and 
(iii) the impact of certain fair value adjustments such as a decrease in depreciation expense related to the write-down 
in property, plant and equipment. The pro forma results do not include any potential synergies, non-recurring charges 
which result directly from the ITS Acquisition, cost savings or other expected benefits of the ITS Acquisition. The 
pro forma financial information does not necessarily represent what would have occurred if the transaction had taken 
place at the beginning of the period presented and should not be taken as representative of our future consolidated 
results of operations. We have not concluded our integration work. Accordingly, this pro forma information does not 
include all costs related to the integration nor the benefits we expect to realize from operating synergies.

Revenue

Net income

Net income attributable to Parker Drilling

Earnings per share - basic

Earnings per share - diluted

Basic number of shares

Diluted number of shares

Year ended December 31,

(unaudited)

2013

2012

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

$

$

$

$

$

914,992

45,785

45,391

0.38

0.37

$

$

$

$

$

794,640
(14,117)
(13,981)
(0.12)
(0.12)

119,284,468

121,224,550

117,721,135

119,093,590

Note 3 — Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive loss consisted of the following:

Foreign Currency Items

(in thousands)

December 31, 2012

Current period other comprehensive income

December 31, 2013

$

$

—

1,888

1,888

No amounts were reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 
2013.

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Note 4 — Asset Impairment

Asset Impairment

During the fourth quarter of 2011, we evaluated the present value of the future cash flows related to our arctic-class 
drilling rigs in accordance with the U.S. GAAP guidance for impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. The evaluation 
was performed as a result of the delay in completion of the rigs to modify the rigs to meet their design and functional 
requirements  and  an  increase  in  the  cost  of  the  rigs.  The  need  for  the  modifications  was  determined  as  a  result  of 
comprehensive safety, technical and operational reviews during commissioning activities of these prototype drilling rigs. 
The modification work extended the commissioning activities and increased the rigs’ total costs. At the time of the impairment 
evaluation, the two rigs’ cost at completion was estimated to be $385 million, which included capitalized interest estimates 
of approximately $50.7 million. This cost exceeded the estimated fair value of the rigs based on their projected cash flows. 
Based on this evaluation, the Company determined that the long-lived assets with a carrying amount of $339.5 million as 
of December 31, 2011, were no longer recoverable and were in fact impaired and recorded a charge in the 2011 fourth 
quarter of $170.0 million ($109.1 million, net of taxes) to reflect their estimated fair value of $169.5 million. Fair value 
was based on expected future cash flows using Level 3 inputs under the fair value measurement requirements. The cash 
flows are those expected to be generated by our assets, discounted at the 10 percent rate of interest. In December 2012 we 
commenced drilling operations with the first arctic-class drilling rig. The second rig completed client acceptance testing 
and began drilling in February 2013. The rigs are reported as part of the U.S. Drilling segment. 

Provision for Reduction in Carrying Value of an Asset

During the 2013 fourth quarter, for two rigs previously reported as assets held for sale as of December 31, 2012, 
management concluded that facts and circumstances no longer support the expectation that a sale would be consummated 
within a reasonable time period. As a result, we reclassified these assets back to assets held and used in accordance with 
generally accepted accounting principles. Concurrently, we performed an impairment analysis of the two rigs and determined 
the fair value was less than the carrying amount before the assets were classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation 
expense that would have been recognized had the assets been continuously classified as held and used. Therefore, during 
the  2013  fourth  quarter  we  recorded  a  non-cash  charge  of  $1.9  million  to  reflect  the  rigs  current  estimated  fair  value. 
Additionally, during the 2013 fourth quarter a sales agreement was terminated for three additional rigs which were previously 
expected to be sold prior to December 31, 2013. Upon termination of the sales agreement we performed a fair value analysis 
of the rigs and concluded for one rig, the carrying value of the rig exceeded fair value. Therefore, during the 2013 fourth 
quarter we recorded a non-cash charge of $0.6 million. Fair value was based on expected future cash flows using Level 3 
inputs in accordance with fair value measurement requirements. The two rigs are reported as part of the International Drilling 
segment. 

In 2011, we recognized a charge of $1.4 million related to a final settlement of a bankruptcy proceeding. 

Note 5 — Disposition of Assets

During the 2013 fourth quarter, we sold two rigs located in New Zealand, including rig related inventory, property 
and leasehold improvements. The assets had a carrying value at the time of sale of $2.3 million and were sold for proceeds 
of $3.2 million resulting in a gain of approximately $0.9 million. The assets were part of our international drilling rig fleet. 
During the 2013 fourth quarter we also completed the sale of a building located in Tulsa, OK. As a result of the completed 
sale, we recognized proceeds of $0.8 million and $0.1 million gain on the sale. Additionally, during the 2013 third quarter 
we sold a barge rig located in Mexico with carrying value at the time of sale of $0.3 million for proceeds of $0.5 million, 
resulting in a $0.2 million gain. The barge rig was part of our Latin America rig fleet and has historically been included in 
the international drilling segment.

In December 2012, we sold a 33 year old posted barge drilling rig for proceeds of $0.2 million, resulting in a $0.5 

million loss. There were no individually significant asset dispositions in 2011.

In addition, during the normal course of operations, we periodically sell equipment deemed to be excess, obsolete, 

or not currently required for operations. 

Note 6 — Assets Held for Sale

We had no assets classified as assets held for sale as of December 31, 2013. During 2013, for five rigs previously 
reported as assets held for sale, management concluded that facts and circumstances no longer support the expectation that 
a sale would be consummated within a reasonable time period. During the 2013 second quarter, we reclassified three rigs 
from assets held for sale to assets held and used and inventory. We initially classified the three rigs as assets held for sale 
as of December 31, 2010.  We performed an analysis of the fair value of the three rigs and determined the rigs' carrying 
amount was less than fair value; therefore, the rigs were reclassified at their carrying amount at the time the assets were 

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classified as held for sale, adjusted for depreciation expense that would have been recognized had the assets been continuously 
classified as held and used. The amount of additional depreciation recorded during the 2013 second quarter to place the 
assets in held and used categorization was $0.7 million.

Additionally, during the 2013 fourth quarter we reclassified two rigs from assets held for sale to assets held and used 
and inventory. We initially classified these rigs as held for sale as of September 30, 2012. We performed an analysis of the 
fair value of the two rigs and determined the fair value was less than the carrying amount before the assets were classified 
as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation expense that would have been recognized had the assets been continuously 
classified as held and used. Therefore, during the 2013 fourth quarter we recorded a non-cash charge of $1.9 million to 
reflect the rigs current estimated fair value.

We have adjusted the Assets held for sale, Inventory, and Property, plant and equipment balances for the year ended 
December 31, 2012 from what was reported in our December 31, 2012 Form 10-K, to reflect the reclassification of these 
assets. 

Note 7 — Income Taxes

Income (loss) before income taxes is summarized below:

United States
Foreign

Income tax expense (benefit) is summarized as follows:

Current:

United States:
Federal
State
Foreign
Deferred:

United States:
Federal
State
Foreign

Year Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

(Dollars in Thousands)

32,136
20,651
52,787

$

$

52,422
18,555
70,977

$

$

(61,434)
(3,978)
(65,412)

Year Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

(Dollars in Thousands)

(3,658) $
1,968
14,599

7,791
733
9,518

10,720
2,820
(841)
25,608

$

15,612
4,296
(4,071)
33,879

$

$

17,168
1,264
15,176

(46,694)
1,864
(3,545)
(14,767)

$

$

$

$

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Total  income  tax  expense  differs  from  the  amount  computed  by  multiplying  income  before  income  taxes  by  the 

U.S. federal income tax statutory rate. The reasons for this difference are as follows:

2013

2012

2011

Year Ended December 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

Computed Expected Tax Expense $
Foreign Taxes

Amount

18,476

12,470

% of Pre-Tax
Income

Amount

% of Pre-Tax
Income

Amount

% of Pre-Tax
Income

35 % $

24 %

24,842

13,171

35 % $

19 %

(22,894)
11,752

Tax Effect Different From
Statutory Rates

State Taxes, net of federal benefit

Foreign Tax Credits

Kazakhstan Tax Settlement

Change in Valuation Allowance

Uncertain Tax Positions
Permanent Differences

Prior Year Return to Provision
Adjustments

Other

Unremitted Foreign Earnings-
Current Year Adjustment

(8,920)

4,099

(1,484)

—

1,975

2,472
4,005

(6,268)

(1,217)

(17)%

8 %

(3)%

— %

4 %

5 %
7 %

(12)%

(2)%

(8,080)
4,757
(1,867)
—
(1,662)
(6,642)
5,477

4,057
(174)

—

— %

—

Actual Tax Expense

$

25,608

49 % $

33,879

(11)%

7 %

(3)%

— %

(2)%

(9)%
8 %

5 %

(1)%

(1,571)
2,689
(14,595)
(536)
2,542

3,647
6,356

4,156
(829)

— %

48 % $

(5,484)
(14,767)

35 %

(17)%

2 %

(4)%

22 %

1 %

(4)%

(6)%
(10)%

(6)%

1 %

8 %

22 %

The balances for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 have been adjusted to reflect reclassifications of $1.3 
million and $5.6 million, respectively, between foreign taxes and, primarily, prior year return to provision adjustments and 
amendments and other. Management concluded based on the facts and circumstances during 2013 the adjustments are 
closely related to items included in foreign taxes.

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The components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are shown 

below:

Deferred tax assets

Current deferred tax assets:

Reserves established against realization of certain assets
Accruals not currently deductible for tax purposes
Other state deferred tax asset, net
Foreign Local Office
Gross current deferred tax assets
Current deferred tax valuation allowance

Net current deferred tax assets
Non-current deferred tax assets:

Federal net operating loss carryforwards
State net operating loss carryforwards
Other state deferred tax asset, net
Foreign Tax Credits
FIN 48
Foreign tax
Asset Impairment
Accruals not currently deductible for tax purposes
Deferred compensation
Other
Gross long-term deferred tax assets

Valuation Allowance
Net non-current deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:

Non-current deferred tax liabilities:
Property, Plant and equipment
Accruals
Foreign tax local
Deferred Compensation
Other state deferred tax liability, net
Other

Gross non-current deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax asset

December 31,

2013

2012

(Dollars in Thousands)

$

$

$

1,504
7,223
990
223
9,940
—
9,940

—
864
1,909
27,462
8,317
18,499
48,743
1,017
2,436
—
109,247
(6,827)
102,420
112,360

(32,505)
—
(1,440)
—
(4,819)
(3)
(38,767)
73,593

$

1,634
6,747
361
—
8,742
—
8,742

—
3,095
914
25,977
8,015
5,838
56,190
—
—
71
100,100
(4,805)
95,295
104,037

(19,139)
(1,066)
—
2,001
(2,643)
—
(20,847)
83,190

As part of the process of preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Company is required to determine its 
provision for income taxes. This process involves estimating the annual effective tax rate and the nature and measurements 
of temporary and permanent differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These 
differences and the operating loss and tax credit carryforwards result in deferred tax assets and liabilities. In assessing the 
realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the 
deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of 
future taxable income of appropriate character in each taxing jurisdiction during the periods in which those temporary 
differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities (including the impact 
of available carryback and carryforward periods), projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making 
this assessment. To the extent the Company believes that it does not meet the test that recovery is more likely than not, it 
establishes a valuation allowance. To the extent that the Company establishes a valuation allowance or changes this allowance 
in a period, it adjusts the tax provision or tax benefit in the consolidated statement of operations. We use our judgment in 

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determining provisions or benefits for income taxes, and any valuation allowance recorded against previously established 
deferred tax assets. Based upon the factors considered by management in assessing the realizability of the deferred tax 
assets,  management  believes  it  is  more  likely  than  not  that  the  Company  will  realize  the  benefits  of  these  deductible 
differences, net of the existing valuation allowances at December 31, 2013. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered 
realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period 
are reduced.

On September 13, 2013, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations that 
address costs incurred in acquiring, producing, or improving tangible property (the “tangible property regulations”).  The 
tangible property regulations are generally effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.  The tangible 
property  regulations  required  the  Company  to  make  additional  tax  accounting  method  changes  as  of  January  1,  2014; 
however, the impact of these changes has not been material to the Company’s consolidated financial position, its results of 
operations, or both.

The 2013 results include income tax benefits of $3.3 million related to the enacted Mexican tax reform as applied to 
the expected future utilization of deferred tax assets and liabilities and $20.9 million for depreciation and amortization 
relating to our arctic-class drilling rigs in Alaska.  In addition, we increased our valuation allowance by $2.0 million primarily 
related to foreign net operating losses.

The 2012 results include income tax expenses of $1.7 million related to the effective settlement of our US Federal 
Internal Revenue Service examination for the 2006 through 2010 periods and $7.7 million for depreciation and amortization 
relating to our arctic-class drilling rigs in Alaska. In addition, we decreased our valuation allowance by $1.7 million primarily 
related to foreign NOLs.

The 2011 results include an income tax benefit of $60.9 million (federal and state combined) related to the $170.0 
million non-cash pretax impairment charge relating to our arctic-class drilling rigs in Alaska. In addition, we increased our 
valuation allowance by $2.5 million primarily related to foreign NOLs.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

Balance at January 1, 2013

Additions based on tax positions taken during a prior period
Reductions related to settlement of tax matters
Reductions related to a lapse of applicable statute of limitations

Balance at December 31, 2013

In Thousands

$

$

(10,030)
(3,245)
1,066
—
(12,209)

In many cases, our uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by tax authorities. 

The following describes the open tax years, by major tax jurisdiction, as of December 31, 2013:

Colombia
Kazakhstan
Mexico
Papua New Guinea
Russia
United States — Federal
United Kingdom

2008-present
2007-present
2008-present
2010-present
2010-present
2011-present
2010-present

At December 31, 2013, we had a liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $12.2 million ($5.4 million of which, if 

recognized, would favorably impact our effective tax rate).

The  Company  recognized  interest  and  penalties  related  to  uncertain  tax  positions  in  income  tax  expense. As  of 
December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 we had approximately $7.9 million and $7.0 million of accrued interest and 
penalties related to uncertain tax positions, respectively. We recognized an increase of $0.9 million of interest and no penalties 
on unrecognized tax benefits for the year ended December 31, 2013.

As of December 31, 2013, the Company has permanently reinvested accumulated undistributed earnings of foreign 
subsidiaries and, therefore, has not recorded a deferred tax liability related to subject earnings. Upon distribution of additional 
earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, we would likely be subject to US income taxes and foreign withholding 
taxes. It is not practicable to determine precisely the amount of taxes that may be payable on the eventual remittance of 
these earnings because of the application of US foreign tax credits. While we currently claim foreign tax credits, we may 
not be in a credit position if and when future remittances of foreign earnings occur, or the limitation imposed by the Internal 

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Revenue Code and regulations thereunder may not allow the credits to be utilized during the applicable carryback and 
carryforward periods.

Note 8 — Long-Term Debt

The following table illustrates the Company’s current debt portfolio as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

7.50% Senior Notes, due August 2020

9.125% Senior Notes, due April 2018

Term Note - Effective interest rate of 3.21 percent at December 31, 2012

Total debt

Less current portion

Total long-term debt

December 31,

2013

2012

(Dollars in Thousands)

$

225,000

$

428,781

—

653,781

25,000

—

429,205

50,000

479,205

10,000

$

628,781

$

469,205

As of December 31, 2013, we have no debt maturities prior to 2018. However, we have classified $25.0 million of 
9.125% Senior Notes (9.125% Notes) due April 2018, as current debt as management intends to repay this debt prior to 
maturity.  The  aggregate  maturities  of  long-term  debt,  including  unamortized  premiums  of  $3.8  million,  for  2018  and 
thereafter is $628.8 million. Subsequent to December 31, 2013, we issued $360.0 million aggregate principal amount of 
6.75% Senior Notes due 2022 (6.75% Notes). Net proceeds from the 6.75% Notes offering plus a $40.0 million draw on 
the Secured Credit Agreement and cash on hand, were utilized to redeem $416.2 million aggregate principal amount of our 
outstanding 9.125% Notes. After payment for the tendered notes, $8.8 million aggregate principal amount of our 9.125% 
Notes remains outstanding. At December 31, 2013 management had the ability and intent to refinance the 9.125% Notes. 
With the issuance of the 6.75% Notes and the $40.0 million borrowing on the Secured Credit Agreement, we refinanced 
$400.0 million of our long-term debt, which remains classified as long-term debt as of December 31, 2013. The remaining 
$25.0 million of 9.125% Notes is classified as current debt as management intends to repay this portion of the debt prior 
to maturity. See Note 21 - Subsequent Events, for further discussion. 

 7.50% Senior Notes, due August 2020 

On July 30, 2013, we issued $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Notes pursuant to an Indenture 
between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. Net proceeds from the 7.50% 
Notes offering were primarily used to repay the $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Goldman Term Loan, to 
repay $45.0 million of Term Loan borrowings under our Secured Credit Agreement and for general corporate purposes. 

The 7.50% Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company and rank equal in right of payment with all of 
our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 7.50% Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed by all of our 
subsidiaries that guarantee indebtedness under our Secured Credit Agreement Interest on the 7.50% Notes is payable on 
February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning February 1, 2014.  Debt issuance costs related to the 7.50% Notes were 
$5.3 million ($5.1 million, net of amortization as of December 31, 2013) and will be amortized over the term of the notes 
using the effective interest rate method. 

At any time prior to August 1, 2016, we may redeem up to 35 percent of the aggregate principal amount of the 7.50% 
Notes at a redemption price of 107.50 percent of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption 
date, with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings by us. On and after August 1, 2016, we may redeem all or a part 
of the 7.50% Notes upon appropriate notice, at a redemption price of 103.750 percent of the principal amount, and at 
redemption prices decreasing each year thereafter to par beginning August 1, 2018. If we experience certain changes in 
control, we must offer to repurchase the 7.50% Notes at 101.0 percent of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and 
unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the date of repurchase. 

The Indenture restricts our ability and the ability of certain subsidiaries to: (i) sell assets, (ii) pay dividends or make 
other  distributions  on  capital  stock  or  redeem  or  repurchase  capital  stock  or  subordinated  indebtedness,  (iii) make 
investments, (iv) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; (v) create or incur liens; (vi) enter into sale and leaseback 
transactions; (vii) incur dividend or other payment restrictions affecting subsidiaries, (viii) merge or consolidate with other 
entities, (ix) enter into transactions with affiliates, and (x) engage in certain business activities. Additionally, the Indenture 
contains certain restrictive covenants designating certain events as Events of Default. These covenants are subject to a 
number of important exceptions and qualifications. 

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9.125% Senior Notes, due April 2018

On March 22, 2010, we issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.125% Notes pursuant to an Indenture 
between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. Net proceeds from the 9.125% 
Notes offering were primarily used to redeem the $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 9.625% Senior Notes 
due 2013 and to repay $42.0 million of borrowings under our Secured Credit Agreement.

On April 25, 2012, we issued an additional $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.125% Notes under the 
same indenture at a price of 104.0 percent of par, resulting in gross proceeds of $130.0 million. Net proceeds from the 
offering were utilized to refinance $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2.125% Convertible Notes due July 2012. 
We repurchased $122.9 million aggregate principal amount of the 2.125% Convertible Notes tendered pursuant to a tender 
offer on May 9, 2012 and paid off the remaining $2.1 million at their stated maturity on July 15, 2012.

The 9.125% Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company and rank equal in right of payment with all of 
our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 9.125% Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed by substantially 
all of our direct and indirect subsidiaries other than immaterial subsidiaries and subsidiaries generating revenues primarily 
outside the United States. Interest on the 9.125% Notes is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year. Debt issuance 
costs related to the 9.125% Notes of approximately $11.6 million ($7.7 million, net of amortization) are being amortized 
over the term of the notes using the effective interest rate method.

On January 7, 2014, we commenced a tender and consent solicitation with respect to the 9.125% Notes. The tender 
offer price was $1,061.98, inclusive of a $30.00 consent payment, for each $1,000 principal amount of 9.125% Notes, plus 
accrued and unpaid interest.  On January 22, 2014, we paid $453.7 million for the tendered 9.125% Notes, comprised of 
$416.2 million of aggregate principal amount of the 9.125% Notes, $25.8 million of tender and consent premiums and $11.7 
million of accrued interest.  After payment for the tendered 9.125% Notes, $8.8 million aggregate principal amount of our 
9.125% Notes remains outstanding.

At any time after to April 1, 2014, we may redeem all or a part of the 9.125% Notes upon appropriate notice, at a 
redemption price of 104.563 percent of the principal amount, and at redemption prices decreasing each year thereafter to 
par beginning April 1, 2016. If we experience certain changes in control, we must offer to repurchase the 9.125% Notes at 
101.0 percent of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the date 
of repurchase.

On January 24, 2014, the Indenture was amended to remove most of the restrictions on our ability and the ability of 
certain subsidiaries to: (i) sell assets, (ii) pay dividends or make other distributions on capital stock or redeem or repurchase 
capital stock or subordinated indebtedness, (iii) make investments, (iv) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; (v) create 
or incur liens; (vi) enter into sale and leaseback transactions; (vii) incur dividend or other payment restrictions affecting 
subsidiaries, (viii) merge or consolidate with other entities, (ix) enter into transactions with affiliates, and (x) engage in 
certain business activities. The Indenture also was amended to remove certain restrictive covenants designating certain 
events as Events of Default. Additionally, the remaining restrictive covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions 
and qualifications.

Goldman Term Loan

In connection with the ITS Acquisition described in Note 2, Acquisition of ITS, on April 18, 2013, we entered into 
the $125 million Goldman Term Loan. The Goldman Term Loan was repaid on July 30, 2013 with net proceeds from issuance 
of the 7.50% Notes. In connection with the repayment of the Goldman Term Loan we incurred debt extinguishment costs 
of $5.2 million.

2.125% Convertible Senior Notes, due July 2012

On July 5, 2007, we issued $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.125% Convertible Notes. As noted above, 
on May 9, 2012, we repurchased $122.9 million aggregate principal amount of the 2.125% Convertible Notes pursuant to 
a tender offer. The tender offer price was $1,003.27 for each $1,000 principal amount of 2.125% Convertible Notes, plus 
accrued and unpaid interest. This repurchase resulted in the recording of debt extinguishment costs of $1.8 million related 
to the accelerated amortization of both the unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount associated with the 2.125% 
Convertible Notes. The remaining $2.1 million aggregate principal amount of non-tendered 2.125% Convertible Notes was 
subsequently paid off at their stated maturity on July 15, 2012.

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

On December 14, 2012, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Secured Credit Agreement) 
consisting of a senior secured $80.0 million Revolver and senior secured term loan facility (Term Loan) of $50.0 million. 
The  Secured  Credit Agreement  amended  and  restated  the  Prior  Credit Agreement. We  entered  into  the  Secured  Credit 
Agreement to extend its maturity from May 14, 2013 to December 14, 2017 and to decrease the range of Applicable Rates 
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under our Revolver. The Secured Credit Agreement provides that, subject to certain conditions, including the approval of 
the Administrative Agent and the lenders’ acceptance (or additional lenders being joined as new lenders), the amount of the 
Term Loan or Revolver can be increased by an additional $50.0 million, so long as after giving effect to such increase, the 
Aggregate Commitments shall not be in excess of $180.0 million.

Our obligations under the Secured Credit Agreement are guaranteed by substantially all of our domestic subsidiaries, 
each of which has executed guaranty agreements; and are secured by first priority liens on our accounts receivable, specified 
barge rigs and rental equipment. The Secured Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants 
with  which  we  were  in  compliance  as  of  December 31,  2013  and  December 31,  2012. The  Secured  Credit Agreement 
terminates on December 14, 2017.

On July 19, 2013, we entered into an amendment to our Secured Credit Agreement which, among other things, permits 
us  or  any  of  our  subsidiaries  (other  than  certain  immaterial  subsidiaries)  to  incur  indebtedness  pursuant  to  additional 
unsecured senior notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $250.0 million at any one time outstanding; provided 
that any such notes shall (x) have a scheduled maturity occurring after the maturity date of our Secured Credit Agreement, 
(y) contain terms (including covenants and events of default) no more restrictive, taken as a whole, to us and our subsidiaries 
than those contained in our Secured Credit Agreement and (z) have no scheduled amortization, no sinking fund requirements 
and no maintenance financial covenants. In addition, pursuant to the amendment, and subject to the terms and conditions 
set forth in the Secured Credit Agreement, to the extent we repay the principal amount of Term Loans outstanding under 
our Secured Credit Agreement, until April 30, 2014 we may re-borrow, in the form of additional term loans, up to $45.0 
million of the principal amount of such outstanding term loans we have repaid, provided that such $45.0 million borrowing 
amount will decrease by $2.5 million at the end of each quarter beginning September 30, 2013 and ending March 31, 2014, 
such that the borrowing availability on December 31, 2013 was $40.0 million and on April 30, 2014 would be $37.5 million.

Revolver

Our Revolver is available for general corporate purposes and to support letters of credit. Interest on Revolver loans 
accrues at a Base Rate plus an Applicable Rate or LIBOR plus an Applicable Rate. Under the Secured Credit Agreement, 
the Applicable Rate varies from a rate per annum ranging from 2.50 percent to 3.00 percent for LIBOR rate loans and 1.50 
percent to 2.00 percent for base rate loans, determined by reference to the consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the 
Secured Credit Agreement). Under the Prior Credit Agreement, the Applicable Rate varied from a rate per annum ranging 
from 2.75 percent to 3.25 percent for LIBOR rate loans and 1.75 percent to 2.25 percent for base rate loans. Revolving 
loans are available subject to a borrowing base calculation based on a percentage of eligible accounts receivable, certain 
specified barge drilling rigs and rental equipment of the Company and its subsidiary guarantors. There were no revolving 
loans outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Letters of credit outstanding as of December 31, 2013 
and December 31, 2012 totaled $4.6 million and $4.5 million, respectively.

Term Loan

The Term Loan originated at $50.0 million on December 14, 2012 and requires quarterly principal payments of $2.5 
million beginning March 31, 2013. Interest on the Term Loan accrues at a Base Rate plus 2.00 percent or LIBOR plus 3.00 
percent. The Prior Credit Agreement required quarterly principal payments of $6.0 million, and interest accrued at a Base 
Rate plus 2.25 percent or LIBOR plus 3.25 percent. The were no borrowings on the Term Loan at December 31, 2013. The 
outstanding balance under the Term Loan as of December 31, 2012 was $50.0 million.

Note 9 — Derivative Financial Instruments

During the 2011 second quarter, we entered into two variable-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements as a strategy to 
manage the floating rate risk on the Term Loan borrowings under the Secured Credit Agreement. The two agreements fixed 
the interest rate on a notional amount of $73.0 million of borrowings at 3.878 percent for the period beginning June 27, 
2011  and  terminating  May 14,  2013.  The  notional  amount  of  the  swap  agreements  decreased  correspondingly  with 
amortization of the Term Loan under the Prior Credit Agreement. We did not apply hedge accounting to the agreements 
and, accordingly, change in the fair value of the interest rate swaps were recognized in earnings. As of December 31, 2013 
the swap agreements had expired and as of December 31, 2012, the fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of 
$0.1 million and was recorded in accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. For the year ended December 31, 
2013, we recognized in earnings a nominal gain relating to these contracts. For both years ended December 31, 2012 and 
December 31, 2011 we recognized a nominal loss, relating to these contracts.

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Note 10 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Certain of our assets and liabilities are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. For purposes of 
recording fair value adjustments for certain financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, and determining fair value 
disclosures, we estimate fair value at a price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly 
transaction between market participants in the principal market for the asset or liability.

The FASB fair value measurement and disclosure guidance requires inputs that we categorize using a three-level 

hierarchy, from highest to lowest level of observable inputs, as follows:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets

Level 2 — Direct or indirect observable inputs, including quoted prices or other market data, for similar assets or 
liabilities inactive markets or identical assets or liabilities in less active markets and

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that require significant judgment for which there is little or no market data.

When multiple input levels are required for a valuation, we categorize the entire fair value measurement according 
to the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement even though we may have also utilized significant inputs 
that are more readily observable. The amounts reported in our consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, 
accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value. The carrying amount of our interest rate swap agreements 
represents the estimated fair value, measured using Level 2 inputs. As of December 31, 2013 the swap agreements had 
expired and as of December 31, 2012, the fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $0.1 million and was recorded 
in accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

Fair value of our debt instruments is determined using Level 2 inputs. Fair values and related carrying values of our 

debt instruments are as follows:

Long-term Debt
7.50% Notes
9.125% Notes

Total

December 31, 2013

December 31, 2012

Carrying Amount

Fair Value

Carrying Amount

Fair Value

(in thousands)

$

$

225,000
425,000
650,000

$

$

236,250
446,250
682,500

$

$

— $

425,000
425,000

$

—
453,688
453,688

As discussed in Note 4, in accordance with the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets guidance, during the fourth 
quarter of 2011, our arctic-class rigs with a carrying value as of December 31, 2011 of $339.5 million were written down 
to their estimated fair value of $169.5 million, resulting in a pretax non-cash charge of $170.0 million which is included in 
earnings for the period. The fair value was based on expected future cash flows using Level 3 inputs.

The assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the ITS Acquisition were recorded at fair value in accordance with U.S. 
GAAP. Acquisition date fair values represent either Level 2 fair value measurements (current assets and liabilities, property, 
plant and equipment) or Level 3 fair value measurements (intangible assets).

Market conditions could cause an instrument to be reclassified from Level 1 to Level 2, or Level 2 to Level 3. There 
were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy or any changes in the valuation techniques used during the year 
ended December 31, 2013.

Note 11 — Common Stock and Stockholders’ Equity

Stock Plans — The Company’s employee and non-employee director stock plans are summarized as follows:

The 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the Plan) was approved by the stockholders at the 
Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 8, 2013. The Plan authorizes the compensation committee or the board of directors 
to issue stock options, stock appreciation rights, RSAs, RSUs, PAUs and other types of awards in cash or stock to key 
employees, consultants, and directors. The maximum number of shares that may be delivered pursuant to the awards granted 
under the Amended and Restated 2010 Long Term Incentive Plan is 11,000,000 shares of common stock. As of December 
31, 2013 there were 5,130,182 shares remaining available under the Plan.

For service-based awards and performance-based awards with graded vesting conditions, we recognize compensation 
expense on a straight-line basis over the service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, 
in substance, multiple awards. For market-based awards that vest at the end of the service period, we recognize compensation 
expense on a straight-line basis through the end of the service period. Share-based awards generally vest over three years. 
Share-based compensation expense is recognized, net of an estimated forfeiture rate, which is based on historical experience 
and adjusted, if necessary, in subsequent periods based on actual forfeitures. The fair value of nonvested RSAs and RSUs 
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is determined based on the closing trading price of the company’s shares on the grant date. Our RSAs and RSUs are settled 
in stock upon vesting. Our PAU awards can be settled in cash or stock, or a combination of cash and stock. We evaluate the 
terms  of  each  PAU  award  to  determine  if  the  award  should  be  accounted  for  as  equity  or  a  liability  under  the  stock 
compensation rules of U.S. GAAP.

We recognize share-based compensation expense in the same financial statement line item as cash compensation paid 
to the respective employees. Tax deduction benefits for awards in excess of recognized compensation costs are reported as 
a financing cash flow.

On September 17, 2012, Gary Rich was elected as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company. 
As part of his employment agreement, he was granted 349,651 RSUs. Additionally, on May 9, 2013 Chris Weber was elected 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. As part of his employment agreement, he was granted 
261,438 RSUs. Both of these awards were granted outside of the Company’s 2010 Plan but are subject to substantially the 
same terms and conditions of other service-based RSUs granted by the Company to its executive officers.

Information regarding the Company’s Long-Term Incentive plans is summarized below:

Nonvested Shares
Nonvested at January 1, 2013
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at December 31, 2013

Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair 
Value

5.15
4.77
5.00
5.02
4.97

Shares
2,812,482
2,602,973
(1,636,373)
(370,727)
3,408,355

$

$

In 2013 and 2012, we issued 2,602,973 and 1,558,347, respectively, of restricted shares to selected key personnel. 
Total stock-based compensation expense recognized for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $9.4 
million, $7.2 million, and $5.9 million, respectively, all of which was related to nonvested stock. The total fair value of the 
shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $7.4 million, $5.2 million, and $6.9 million, 
respectively. The fair value of RSAs and RSUs is determined based on the closing trading price of the company’s shares 
on the grant date. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of shares granted during the years 2013, 2012, and 2011 was 
$4.77, $5.37, and $5.61, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense is included in our consolidated statements of 
operations in both “General and administration expense” and “Operating expenses.”

Nonvested RSUs at December 31, 2013 totaled 3,408,355 shares and total unrecognized compensation cost related 
to  unamortized  nonvested  stock  awards  was  $8.4  million  as  of  December 31,  2013.  The  remaining  unrecognized 
compensation  cost  related  to  non-vested  stock  awards  will  be  amortized  over  a  weighted-average  vesting  period  of 
approximately 20.8 months.

During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, we granted to certain of our officers and key employees a total 
of 18,000 and  38,429 PAUs under the Plan, respectively. Subsequent to the award of these PAUs, 13,358 and 3,955 units 
were forfeited during 2013 and 2012, respectively. Incentive grants included in this issuance were based on the attainment 
of pre-established performance goals. Each PAU has a nominal value of $100.00. Awards are dependent upon our total 
stockholder return and return on capital employed relative to a peer group of companies over a three-year performance 
period. A maximum of 200 percent of the number of PAUs granted may be earned if performance at the maximum level is 
achieved. Compensation expense recognized related to the PAUs for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 
was $1.8 million, $0.5 million, and $2.1 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had no stock options outstanding or exercisable and we had 668,897 and 

1,709,963 shares held in treasury stock, respectively.

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Note 12 — Reconciliation of Income and Number of Shares Used to Calculate Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share 
(EPS)

Basic EPS
Effect of dilutive securities:

Stock options and restricted stock

Diluted EPS

Basic EPS
Effect of dilutive securities:

Stock options and restricted stock

Diluted EPS:

Basic EPS
Effect of dilutive securities:

Stock options and restricted stock

Diluted EPS:

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013

Income
(Numerator)
$ 27,015,000

Shares
(Denominator)
119,284,468

$ 27,015,000

1,940,082
121,224,550

Per-Share
Amount

$

$
$

0.23

(0.01)
0.22

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

Income
(Numerator)
$ 37,313,000

Shares
(Denominator)
117,721,135

$ 37,313,000

1,372,455
119,093,590

Per-Share
Amount

$

$
$

0.32

(0.01)
0.31

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

Income
(Numerator)
$ (50,451,000)

Shares
(Denominator)
116,081,590

Per-Share
Amount

$

(0.43)

$ (50,451,000)

— $
$

116,081,590

—
(0.43)

For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, weighted-average shares outstanding used in our computation of 
diluted EPS includes the dilutive effect of potential common shares. For the year ended December 31, 2011, all potential 
common shares have been excluded from the calculation of weighted-average shares outstanding used in our computation 
of diluted EPS as the company incurred a loss for that year, and therefore, inclusion of potential common shares in the 
calculation of diluted EPS would be anti-dilutive.

Note 13 — Employee Benefit Plan

The Company sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan (Plan) in which substantially all U.S. employees are eligible 
to participate. The Company matches 100 percent of each participant’s pre-tax contributions in an amount not exceeding 4 
percent  of  the  participant's  compensation  and  50  percent  of  each  participant’s  pre-tax  contributions  in  an  amount  not 
exceeding 2 percent of the participant's compensation, up to the maximum amounts of contributions allowed by law. The 
costs of our matching contributions to the Plan were $3.6 million, $2.8 million and $2.4 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, 
respectively. Employees become 100 percent vested in the employer match contributions immediately upon participation 
in the Plan. Coverage for office based employees begins on the date of hire. For rig-based and rental tools employees, 
coverage begins on the first of the month following completion of 30 calendar days of continuous full-time employment.

Note 14 — Reportable Segments

Our business is comprised of five segments: (1) Rental Tools, (2) U.S. Barge Drilling, (3) U.S. Drilling, (4) International 
Drilling, and (5) Technical Services. Historically, we reported a sixth segment, Construction Contract, for which there was 
no activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 or the year ended December 31, 2012. As a result of activity 
in the fourth quarter of 2013, this segment has been included in this report. We eliminate inter-segment revenue and expenses. 
The following table represents the results of operations by reportable segment:

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Operations by Reportable Industry Segment:

Revenues:

Rental Tools(1)
U.S. Barge Drilling(1)
U.S. Drilling(1)
International Drilling(1)
Technical Services(1)
Construction Contract(1)

Total revenues
Operating income:

Rental Tools(2)
U.S. Barge Drilling(2)
U.S. Drilling(2)
International Drilling(2)
Technical Services(2)
Construction Contract(2)
Total operating gross margin
General and administrative expense
Impairments and other charges
Provision for reduction in carrying value of certain assets
Gain on disposition of assets, net
Total operating income (loss)
Interest expense
Interest income
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Changes in fair value of derivative positions
Other
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

Identifiable assets:

Rental Tools
U.S. Barge Drilling
U.S. Drilling
International Drilling
Total identifiable assets

Corporate and other assets(3)

Total assets

Year Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

(Dollars in Thousands)

237,068
93,763
—
318,481
27,284
9,638
686,234

120,822
11,115
(3,915)
22,948
5,680
771
157,421
(31,567)
(170,000)
(1,350)
3,659
(41,837)
(22,594)
256
—
(110)
(1,127)
(65,412)

$

$

$

$

310,041
136,855
66,928
333,962
26,386
—
874,172

91,164
51,257
(4,484)
23,732
2,050
4,728
168,447
(68,025)
—
(2,544)
3,994
101,872
(47,820)
2,450
(5,218)
53
1,450
52,787

2013

350,429
89,884
354,208
460,461
1,254,982
279,774
1,534,756

$

$

$

$

246,900
123,672
1,387
291,772
14,030
—
677,761

113,899
39,608
(15,168)
13,138
79
—
151,556
(46,257)
—
—
1,974
107,273
(33,542)
153
(2,130)
55
(832)
70,977

$

$

2012

194,600
99,409
369,683
414,546
1,078,238
177,495
1,255,733

1) 

In 2013, our largest customer, Exxon Neftegas Limited (ENL), constituted approximately 15.6 percent, respectively, 
of our total consolidated revenues and approximately 38.3 percent of our International Drilling segment and 33.9 percent 
of  our  Technical  Services  segment.  In  2012,  our  two  largest  customers,  ENL  and  Schlumberger,  constituted 
approximately 12 percent and 10 percent, respectively, of our total consolidated revenues and approximately 27 percent 
and 24 percent of our International Drilling segment, respectively. In 2011, our largest customer, ENL constituted 
approximately 16 percent of our total revenues and approximately 34 percent of our International Drilling segment.
2)  Operating income is calculated as revenues less direct operating expenses, including depreciation and amortization 

expense.

3)  This category includes corporate assets as well as minimal assets for our Technical Services segment primarily related 

to office furniture and fixtures.

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Operations by Reportable Industry Segment:

Capital expenditures:
Rental Tools
U.S. Barge Drilling
U.S. Drilling
International Drilling
Corporate

Total capital expenditures
Depreciation and amortization:

Rental Tools
U.S. Barge Drilling
U.S. Drilling
International Drilling
Corporate and other (1)

Total depreciation and amortization

Year Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

(Dollars in Thousands)

$

$

$

76,928
23,694
1,809
39,115
14,099
155,645

54,625
13,796
16,120
46,022
3,490
134,053

$

$

$

61,958
8,808
86,786
15,240
18,751
191,543

42,944
13,906
7,011
45,967
3,189
113,017

$

$

$

61,702
7,339
99,915
15,011
6,432
190,399

40,497
17,006
2,223
48,965
3,445
112,136

1)  This category includes depreciation of corporate assets as well as minimal depreciation for our Technical Services 

segment primarily related to office furniture and fixtures.

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Operations by Geographic Area:

Revenues:

Africa and Middle East
Asia Pacific
CIS
Europe
Latin America
United States
Total revenues
Operating gross margin:

Africa and Middle East(1)
Asia Pacific(1)
CIS(1)
Europe(1)
Latin America(1)
United States(1)

Total operating gross margin
General and administrative expense
Impairments and other charges
Provision for reduction in carrying value of certain assets
Gain on disposition of assets, net
Total operating income (loss)
Interest expense
Interest income
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Changes in fair value of derivative positions
Other
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Long-lived assets:(2)

Africa and Middle East
Asia Pacific
CIS
Europe
Latin America
United States

Total long-lived assets

Year Ended December 31,

2013

2012

2011

(Dollars in Thousands)

6,774
147,643
67,255
—
96,810
367,752
686,234

(8,724)
23,528
8,709
—
1,126
132,782
157,421
(31,567)
(170,000)
(1,350)
3,659
(41,837)
(22,594)
256
—
(110)
(1,127)
(65,412)

$

$

$

$

58,416
170,165
55,165
16,788
120,261
453,377
874,172

(383)
21,995
11,888
274
1,140
133,533
168,447
(68,025)
—
(2,544)
3,994
101,872
(47,820)
2,450
(5,218)
53
1,450
52,787

110,336
44,606
55,722
82,473
15,198
563,021
871,356

$

$

$

$

$

$

26,528
117,392
44,312
—
103,540
385,989
677,761

(2,027)
16,550
(9,580)
—
9,581
137,032
151,556
(46,257)
—
—
1,974
107,273
(33,542)
153
(2,130)
55
(832)
70,977

25,032
18,688
110,848
—
63,899
574,730
793,197

1)  Operating income is calculated as revenues less direct operating expenses, including depreciation and amortization 

expense.

2)  Long-lived assets primarily consist of property, plant and equipment, net and exclude assets held for sale, if any.

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Note 15 — Commitments and Contingencies

The  Company  has  various  lease  agreements  for  office  space,  equipment,  vehicles  and  personal  property.  These 
obligations extend through 2025 and are typically non-cancelable. Most leases contain renewal options and certain of the 
leases contain escalation clauses. Future minimum lease payments at December 31, 2013, under operating leases with non-
cancelable terms are as follows:

2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Thereafter
Total

Year Ended  
 December 31,

(Dollars in Thousands)
13,979
9,488
7,592
7,114
5,944
7,988
52,105

$

Total rent expense for all operating leases amounted to $19.9 million for 2013, $11.8 million for 2012 and $12.1 

million for 2011.

We are self-insured for certain losses relating to workers’ compensation, employers’ liability, general liability (for 
onshore liability), protection and indemnity (for offshore liability) and property damage. Our exposure (that is, the retention 
or  deductible)  per  occurrence  is  $250,000  for  worker’s  compensation,  employer’s  liability,  $500,000  general  liability, 
protection and indemnity and maritime employers’ liability (Jones Act). In addition, we assume a $500,000 annual aggregate 
deductible for protection and indemnity and maritime employers’ liability claims. The annual aggregate deductible is reduced 
by every dollar that exceeds the $500,000 per occurrence retention. We also assume a retention for foreign casualty exposures 
of $100,000 for workers’ compensation, employers’ liability, and $1,000,000 for general liability losses and a $100,000 
deductible for auto liability claims. For all primary insurances mentioned above, the Company has excess coverage for 
those claims that exceed the retention and annual aggregate deductible. We maintain actuarially-determined accruals in our 
consolidated balance sheets to cover the self-insurance retentions.

We have self-insured retentions for certain other losses relating to rig, equipment, property, business interruption and 
political, war, and terrorism risks which vary according to the type of rig and line of coverage. Political risk insurance is 
procured for international operations. However, this coverage may not adequately protect us against liability from all potential 
consequences.

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, our gross self-insurance accruals for workers’ compensation, employers’ liability, 
general  liability,  protection  and  indemnity  and  maritime  employers’  liability  totaled  $5.7  million  and  $4.7  million, 
respectively and the related insurance recoveries/receivables were $1.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

We have entered into employment agreements with terms of one to two years with certain members of management 
with automatic one year renewal periods at expiration dates. The agreements provide for, among other things, compensation, 
benefits and severance payments. The employment agreements also provide for lump sum compensation and benefits in 
the event of termination within two years following a change in control of the Company.

We are a party to various lawsuits and claims arising out of the ordinary course of business. We estimate the range of 
our liability related to pending litigation when we believe the amount or range of loss can be estimated. We record our best 
estimate of a loss when the loss is considered probable. When a liability is probable and there is a range of estimated loss 
with no best estimate in the range, we record the minimum estimated liability related to the lawsuits or claims. As additional 
information becomes available, we assess the potential liability related to our pending litigation and claims and revise our 
estimates. Due to uncertainties related to the resolution of lawsuits and claims, the ultimate outcome may differ significantly 
from our estimates. In the opinion of management and based on liability accruals provided, our ultimate exposure with 
respect to these pending lawsuits and claims is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial 
position or cash flows, although they could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for a particular 
reporting period.

Asbestos-Related Claims

We are from time to time a party to various lawsuits that are incidental to our operations in which the claimants seek 
an unspecified amount of monetary damages for personal injury, including injuries purportedly resulting from exposure to 

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asbestos on drilling rigs and associated facilities. At December 31, 2013, there were approximately 15 of these lawsuits in 
which we are one of many defendants. These lawsuits have been filed in the United States in the State of Mississippi.

Our subsidiaries named in these asbestos-related lawsuits intend to defend themselves vigorously and, based on the 
information available to us at this time, we do not expect the outcome to have a material adverse effect on our financial 
condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of these lawsuits. 
No amounts were accrued at December 31, 2013.

Customs Agent and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Settlement

On April 16, 2013, the Company and the Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a deferred prosecution agreement 
(DPA), under which the DOJ will defer for three years prosecuting the Company for criminal violations of the anti-bribery 
provisions of the FCPA relating to the Company’s retention and use of an individual agent in Nigeria with respect to certain 
customs-related issues, in return for: (i) the Company’s acceptance of responsibility for, and agreement not to contest or 
contradict the truthfulness of, the statement of facts and allegations that have been filed in a United States District Court 
concurrently  with  the  DPA;  (ii)  the  Company’s  payment  of  an  approximately  $11.76  million  fine;  (iii)  the  Company’s 
reaffirming its commitment to compliance with the FCPA and other applicable anti-corruption laws in connection with the 
Company’s operations, and continuing cooperation with domestic and foreign authorities in connection with the matters 
that are the subject of the DPA; (iv) the Company’s commitment to continue to address any identified areas for improvement 
in the Company’s internal controls, policies and procedures relating to compliance with the FCPA and other applicable anti-
corruption laws if, and to the extent, not already addressed; and (v) the Company’s agreement to report to the DOJ in writing 
annually during the term of the DPA regarding remediation of the matters that are the subject of the DPA, implementation 
of any enhanced internal controls, and any evidence of improper payments the Company may have discovered during the 
term of the agreement. If the Company remains in compliance with the terms of the DPA throughout its effective period, 
the charge against the Company will be dismissed with prejudice. The Company also settled a related civil complaint filed 
by the SEC in a United States District Court. 

Demand Letter and Derivative Litigation

In April 2010, we received a demand letter from a law firm representing Ernest Maresca. The letter states that 
Mr. Maresca is one of our stockholders and that he believes that certain of our current and former officers and directors 
violated their fiduciary duties related to the issues described above under “Customs Agent and Foreign Corrupt Practices 
Act (FCPA) Settlement.” The letter requests that our Board of Directors take action against the individuals in question. In 
response to this letter, the Board formed a special committee to evaluate the issues raised by the letter and determine a 
course of action for the Company. The special committee engaged its own counsel for the investigation and evaluated 
potential claims against all individuals identified in the demand letter. The special committee considered whether pursuing 
each of the individuals named in the demand letter was in the best interests of the Company based upon a variety of factors, 
including among others, whether the Company had a potential cause of action against the individual, the defenses the 
individual might offer to such a claim, the ability of the individual to satisfy any judgment the Company might secure as a 
result of a claim asserted, and other risks to the Company of pursuing the claims. After taking various factors into account, 
on July 29, 2013, the special committee recommended to the Board that the Company not pursue any action against the 
current and former officers and directors named in the demand letter, and the Board accepted such recommendation.

 ITS Internal Controls

Our due diligence process with respect to the ITS Acquisition identified certain transactions that suggest that ITS' 
internal controls may have failed to prevent violations of potentially applicable international trade and anti-corruption laws, 
including those of the United Kingdom. We have investigated such violations and have and will, as appropriate, make any 
identified violations known to relevant authorities, cooperate with any resulting investigations and take proper remediation 
measures (including seeking any necessary government authorizations). While it is possible that matters may arise where 
a contingency may require further accounting considerations, we do not believe that as a result of these matters a loss is 
probable and estimable at this time.

Note 16 — Related Party Transactions

Consulting Agreement

The Company was a party to a consulting agreement with Robert L. Parker Sr., the former Chairman of the Board of 
Directors of the Company and the father of our current Executive Chairman, Robert L. Parker Jr. The consulting agreement 
expired on April 30, 2011. Under the agreement, Mr. Parker Sr. was paid consulting fees of $40,000 during the year ended 
December 31, 2011. For one year after the termination of the consulting agreement, Mr. Parker Sr. was prohibited from 

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soliciting business from any of our customers or individuals with which we have done business, from becoming interested 
in any business that competes with the Company, and from recruiting any employees of the Company. Under the consulting 
agreement, Mr. Parker Sr. also represented the Company on the U.S.-Kazakhstan Business Council. In addition, we pay a 
monthly rental fee to Mr. Parker Sr. for various pieces of artwork which are displayed throughout our corporate office. We 
paid Mr. Parker $36,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 for the artwork rental.

Effective January 1, 2012, the Company entered into two separate ranch lease agreements under which the Company 
agreed to pay a daily usage fee per person for utilization of the Cypress Springs Ranch owned by the Robert L. Parker, Sr. 
and Catherine M. Parker Family Limited Partnership and the Camp Verde Ranch owned by Robert L. Parker, Jr. During 
2013, the Company incurred fees of $14,281 in 2013 for the Cypress Springs Ranch. During 2012, the company incurred 
fees of $39,875 and $1,650 in 2012 for the Cypress Springs Ranch and Camp Verde Ranch, respectively, pursuant to the 
ranch lease agreements for the right to utilize the premises of the ranches for the purpose of hosting business meetings.

Other Related Party Agreements

During 2013 and 2012, one of the Company’s directors held executive positions at Apache Corporation (Apache), 
including the positions of President and Chief Corporate Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and 
Chief Corporate Officer. During 2013 and 2012, affiliates of Apache paid affiliates of the Company a total of $40.8 million 
and $31.2 million, respectively, for performance of drilling services and provision of rental tools. Also during 2013, one of 
our directors served on the board of directors of Gardner Denver, Inc. (GD). During 2013, affiliates of the Company paid 
affiliates of GD $0.2 million for goods and services provided to the Company. This information is considered and discussed 
annually in connection with the Board of Directors’ assessment of facts and circumstances that could preclude a determination 
that such director is independent under the New York Stock Exchange governance listing standards.

Note 17 — Supplementary Information

At December 31, 2013, accrued liabilities included $8.1 million of deferred mobilization fees, $16.8 million of accrued 
interest expense, $2.7 million of worker’s compensation liabilities and $33.5 million of accrued payroll and payroll taxes. 
Other long-term obligations included $3.0 million of workers’ compensation liabilities as of December 31, 2013.

At December 31, 2012, accrued liabilities included $1.6 million of deferred mobilization fees, $9.7 million of accrued 
interest expense, $2.3 million of worker’s compensation liabilities and $26.0 million of accrued payroll and payroll taxes. 
Other long-term obligations included $2.5 million of workers’ compensation liabilities as of December 31, 2012.

Note 18 — Parent, Guarantor, Non-Guarantor Unaudited Consolidating Condensed Financial Statements

Set  forth  on  the  following  pages  are  the  consolidating  condensed  financial  statements  of  Parker  Drilling.  The 
Company’s Secured Credit Agreement and Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by substantially all of 
our  direct  and  indirect  domestic  subsidiaries  other  than  immaterial  subsidiaries  and  subsidiaries  generating  revenues 
primarily outside the United States, subject to the following customary release provisions:

• 

• 

• 
• 

• 

in connection with any sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of that guarantor (including 
by way of merger or consolidation) to a person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transaction) 
a subsidiary of the Company; 
in connection with any sale of such amount of capital stock as would result in such guarantor no longer being a 
subsidiary to a person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transaction) a subsidiary of the Company;
if the Company designates any restricted subsidiary that is a guarantor as an unrestricted subsidiary;
if  the  guarantee  by  a  guarantor  of  all  other  indebtedness  of  the  Company  or  any  other  guarantor  is  released, 
terminated or discharged, except by, or as a result of, payment under such guarantee; or 
upon legal defeasance or covenant defeasance (satisfaction and discharge of the indenture).

 There are currently no restrictions on the ability of the restricted subsidiaries to transfer funds to Parker Drilling in 
the form of cash dividends, loans or advances. Parker Drilling is a holding company with no operations, other than through 
its subsidiaries. Separate financial statements for each guarantor company are not provided as the company complies with 
the exception to Rule 3-10(a)(1) of Regulation S-X, set forth in sub-paragraph (f) of such rule. All guarantor subsidiaries 
are owned 100 percent by the parent company.

We  are  providing  consolidating  condensed  financial  information  of  the  parent,  Parker  Drilling,  the  guarantor 
subsidiaries, and the non-guarantor subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and for the years ended 
December 31,  2013,  2012,  and  2011.  The  consolidating  condensed  financial  statements  present  investments  in  both 
consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries using the equity method of accounting.

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

Total revenues

Operating expenses

Depreciation and amortization

Total operating gross margin

General and administration
expense (1)

Provision for reduction in carrying
value of certain assets

Gain on disposition of assets, net

Total operating income (loss)

Other income and (expense):

Interest expense

Changes in fair value of
derivative positions

Interest income

Loss on extinguishment of debt

Other

Equity in net earnings of
subsidiaries

Total other income (expense)

Income (loss) before income taxes

Income tax expense (benefit):

Current

Deferred

Income tax expense (benefit)

Net income (loss)

Less: Net (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interest
Net income (loss) attributable to
controlling interest

Parent

Guarantor

Non-Guarantor

Eliminations

Consolidated

Year ended December 31, 2013

$

— $

468,073

$

549,295

$

—

—

—

252,211

77,416

138,446

462,657

56,637

30,001

(202)

(67,083)

(740)

—

—

(202)

—

1,759

73,122

(2,544)
2,235

28,952

(143,196) $
(143,196)
—

—

—

—

—

—

874,172

571,672

134,053

168,447

(68,025)

(2,544)
3,994

101,872

(51,439)

(335)

(9,930)

13,884

(47,820)

53

3,824

(5,218)

(1)

55,430

2,649

2,447

(21,431)

(3,137)

(24,568)

27,015

—

1,761

—
(143)

—

1,283

74,405

18,737

19,454

38,191

36,214

—

10,749

—

1,594

—

2,413

31,365

15,603
(3,618)
11,985

19,380

—
(13,884)
—

—

(55,430)
(55,430)
(55,430)

—

—

—
(55,430)

—

—

164

—

53

2,450
(5,218)
1,450

—
(49,085)
52,787

12,909

12,699

25,608

27,179

164

$

27,015

$

36,214

$

19,216

$

(55,430) $

27,015

(1)  General and administration expenses for field operations are included in operating expenses.

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CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited) 

Parent

Guarantor

Non-Guarantor

Eliminations

Consolidated

Year ended December 31, 2012

Total revenues

Operating expenses

Depreciation and amortization

Total operating gross margin

General and administration
expense (1)

Gain on disposition of assets, net

Total operating income (loss)

Other income and (expense):

Interest expense

Interest income

Loss on extinguishment of debt

Changes in fair value of
derivative positions

Other

Equity in net earnings of
subsidiaries

Total other income (expense)

Income (loss) before income taxes

Income tax expense (benefit):

Current

Deferred

Income tax expense (benefit)

Net income (loss)

Less: Net (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interest

Net income (loss) attributable to
controlling interest

$

— $

393,738

$

385,279

$

—

—

—

(182)

—

(182)

(37,326)
9,863

(2,130)

55

—

43,884

14,346

14,164

(25,406)

2,257

(23,149)

37,313

184,946

65,354

143,438

(45,758)
775

98,455

(151)
5,073

—

—
(206)

—

4,716

103,171

32,781

15,429

48,210

54,961

329,498

47,663

8,118

(317)
1,199

9,000

(8,739)
41,999

—

—
(626)

—

32,634

41,634

10,667
(1,849)
8,818

32,816

(101,256) $
(101,256)
—

—

—

—

—

12,674
(56,782)
—

—

—

(43,884)
(87,992)
(87,992)

—

—

—
(87,992)

677,761

413,188

113,017

151,556

(46,257)
1,974

107,273

(33,542)
153
(2,130)

55
(832)

—
(36,296)
70,977

18,042

15,837

33,879

37,098

—

—

(215)

—

(215)

37,313

54,961

33,031

(87,992)

37,313

______________________
(1)  General and administration expenses for field operations are included in operating expenses.

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

Parent

Guarantor

Non-Guarantor

Eliminations

Consolidated

Year ended December 31, 2011

Total revenues

Operating expenses

Depreciation and amortization

Total operating gross margin

General and administration
expense (1)

Impairment and other charges

Provision for reduction in carrying
value of certain assets

Gain on disposition of assets, net

Total operating income (loss)
Other income and (expense):

Interest expense

Interest income

Loss on extinguishment of debt

Changes in fair value of
derivative positions
Other

Equity in net earnings of
subsidiaries

Total other income and (expense)

Income (loss) before income taxes

Income tax expense (benefit):

Current

Deferred

Total income tax expense (benefit)

Net income (loss)

Less: Net (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interest

Net income (loss) attributable to
controlling interest

$

— $

375,798

$

426,491

$

—

—

—

(218)

—

—

—

(218)

(26,654)

18,131

—

(110)

—

(23,484)

(32,117)

(32,335)

(13,402)

31,518

18,116

(50,451)

174,955

62,744

138,099

(30,968)
(170,000)

(1,350)
2,706
(61,513)

(17,889)
750

—

—
(315)

—
(17,454)
(78,967)

27,169
(57,030)
(29,861)
(49,106)

357,777

49,392

19,322

(381)
—

—

953

19,894

(8,865)
12,189

—

—
(812)

—

2,512

22,406

19,841
(22,863)
(3,022)
25,428

(116,055) $
(116,055)
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

30,814
(30,814)
—

—

—

23,484

23,484

23,484

—

—

—

23,484

686,234

416,677

112,136

157,421

(31,567)
(170,000)

(1,350)
3,659
(41,837)

(22,594)
256

—

(110)
(1,127)

—
(23,575)
(65,412)

33,608
(48,375)
(14,767)
(50,645)

$

— $

— $

(194) $

— $

(194)

(50,451)

(49,106)

25,622

23,484

(50,451)

_______________________
(1)  General and administration expenses for field operations are included in operating expenses.

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CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

Parent

Guarantor
ASSETS

December 31, 2013

Non-Guarantor

Eliminations

Consolidated

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

88,697

$

8,310

$

51,682

$

— $

148,689

Accounts and notes receivable,
net

Rig materials and supplies

Deferred costs

Deferred income taxes

Other tax assets

Other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

Investment in subsidiaries and
intercompany advances

Other noncurrent assets

—

—

—

(57)

54,524

—

143,164

60

101,299

156,590

3,002

—

8,435
(46,770)
9,089

83,365

562,148

38,779

13,682

1,562

16,325

14,134

292,754

309,148

1,906,128

(457,954)

(336,570)
468,864

1,667,937

250,983

Total assets

$

1,591,398

$

777,807

$

2,520,822

$

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

257,889

41,781

13,682

9,940

24,079

23,223

519,283

871,356

(3,237,495)
(117,776)
(3,355,271) $

—

144,117

1,534,756

Current liabilities:

Current portion of long-term
debt

Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities

Accrued income taxes

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt

Other long-term liabilities

Long-term deferred tax liability

Intercompany payables
Contingencies

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock

Capital in excess of par value

Accumulated other
comprehensive income

Retained earnings (accumulated
deficit)

Total controlling interest
stockholders’ equity

Noncontrolling interest

Total Equity

Total liabilities and
stockholders’ equity

$

25,000

$

— $

— $

— $

25,000

75,268

—

100,268

628,781

5,037

—

227,504

—

20,075

657,349

92,546

725

93,271

—

6,743

51,747

291,783

—

18,049

740,438

261,436

6,541

267,977

—

15,134
(12,980)
422,645

—

(254,364)
—
(254,364)
—

—

—
(941,932)
—

43,003

1,572,919

(61,052)
(2,313,357)

174,886

7,266

207,152

628,781

26,914

38,767

—

—

20,075

657,349

—

—

1,888

—

1,888

(47,616)

(424,224)

208,790

215,434

(47,616)

629,808
—

629,808

334,263
—

334,263

1,826,600
1,446

1,828,046

(2,158,975)
—
(2,158,975)

631,696
1,446

633,142

$

1,591,398

$

777,807

$

2,520,822

$

(3,355,271) $

1,534,756

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CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

Parent

Guarantor

Non-Guarantor

Eliminations

Consolidated

December 31, 2012

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

42,251

$

11,023

$

34,612

$

— $

87,886

Accounts and notes receivable,
net

Rig materials and supplies

Deferred costs

Deferred income taxes

Other tax assets

Other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

Investment in subsidiaries and
intercompany advances

Other noncurrent assets

(7)

—

—

—

46,249

—

88,493

60

77,927

2,835

—

7,615
(31,136)
8,708

76,972

548,794

90,695

26,587

1,089

1,127

18,411

4,145

176,666

244,343

1,492,708

(378,297)

(523,143)
370,877

1,467,617

219,196

Total assets

$

1,202,964

$

473,500

$

2,107,822

$

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

168,615

29,422

1,089

8,742

33,524

12,853

342,131

793,197

(2,437,182)
(91,371)
(2,528,553) $

—

120,405

1,255,733

Current liabilities:

Current portion of long-term
debt

Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities

Accrued income taxes

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt

Other long-term liabilities

Long-term deferred tax liability

Intercompany payables

Contingencies

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock

Capital in excess of par value

Retained earnings (accumulated
deficit)

Total controlling interest
stockholders’ equity

Noncontrolling interest

Total Equity

Total liabilities and
stockholders’ equity

$

10,000

$

— $

— $

— $

10,000

65,839

—

75,839

469,205

3,933

—

62,583

—

19,818

646,217

94,037

612

94,649

—

6,129

36,894

43,657

—

205,864

3,508

209,372

—

13,120
(16,047)
216,369

—

(227,994)
—
(227,994)
—

—

—
(322,609)
—

18,049

733,112

43,003

1,455,246

(61,052)
(2,188,358)

137,746

4,120

151,866

469,205

23,182

20,847

—

—

19,818

646,217

(74,631)

(458,990)

187,530

271,460

(74,631)

591,404

292,171

—

—

591,404

292,171

1,685,779
(771)
1,685,008

(1,977,950)
—
(1,977,950)

591,404
(771)
590,633

$

1,202,964

$

473,500

$

2,107,822

$

(2,528,553) $

1,255,733

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

Comprehensive income:

Net income

Other comprehensive gain, net of tax:

Currency translation difference on related
borrowings

Currency translation difference on foreign
currency net investments

Total other comprehensive gain, net of tax:

Year Ended December 31, 2013

Parent

Guarantor Non-Guarantor Eliminations Consolidated

$ 27,015

$ 36,214

$

19,380

$ (55,430) $

27,179

—

—
—

—

—
—

(1,525)

—

(1,525)

3,051
1,526

20,906

—
—
(55,430)

3,051
1,526

28,705

Comprehensive income

27,015

36,214

Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to
noncontrolling interest

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
controlling interest

—

—

198

—

198

$ 27,015

$ 36,214

$

21,104

$ (55,430) $

28,903

PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

Comprehensive income:

Net income
Other comprehensive gain, net of tax:

Currency translation difference on related
borrowings

Currency translation difference on foreign
currency net investments

Total other comprehensive gain, net of tax:

Year Ended December 31, 2012

Parent

Guarantor Non-Guarantor

Eliminations Consolidated

$ 37,313

$ 54,961

$

32,816

$

(87,992) $

37,098

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
(87,992)

—

—

—

37,098

Comprehensive income

37,313

54,961

32,816

Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to
noncontrolling interest

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
controlling interest

—

—

215

—

215

$ 37,313

$ 54,961

$

33,031

$

(87,992) $

37,313

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

Comprehensive income:

Net income

Other comprehensive gain, net of tax:

Currency translation difference on related
borrowings
Currency translation difference on foreign
currency net investments

Total other comprehensive gain, net of tax:

Comprehensive income

Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to
noncontrolling interest

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
controlling interest

Year ended December 31, 2011

Parent

Guarantor Non-Guarantor

Eliminations Consolidated

$(50,451) $ (49,106) $

25,428

$

23,484

$

(50,645)

—

—

—

(50,451)

—

—

—
(49,106)

—

—

—

—

—

—

25,428

23,484

—

—

—
(50,645)

—

—

194

—

194

$(50,451) $ (49,106) $

25,622

$

23,484

$

(50,451)

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

Year Ended December 31, 2013

Parent

Guarantor

Non-
Guarantor

Eliminations

Consolidated

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$

27,015

$

36,214

$

19,380

$

(55,430) $

27,179

Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss) to net cash provided by operating
activities:

Depreciation and amortization

Loss on extinguishment of debt

Gain on disposition of assets

Deferred income tax expense

Provision for reduction in carrying
value of certain assets

Expenses not requiring cash

Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries

Change in accounts receivable

Change in other assets

Change in accrued income taxes

Change in liabilities

Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

Proceeds from the sale of assets

Acquisition of ITS, net of cash acquired

Intercompany dividend payment

Net cash (used in) investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from debt issuance

Proceeds from draw on revolver credit
facility

Repayment of long term debt

Repayment of term loan

Paydown on revolver credit facility

Payment of debt issuance costs

Payment of debt extinguishment costs

Excess tax benefit from stock-based
compensation

—

5,218

—

(3,137)

—

13,173

(55,430)

(7)

74,411

6,617

6,934

77,416

—

(1,759)

19,454

—

12

—

(12,888)

(85,520)

(1,052)

(877)

56,637

—

(2,235)

(3,618)

2,544

4,579

—

(20,617)

487

4,889

(6,343)

74,794

31,000

55,703

—

—

—

—

—

350,000

—

(125,000)

(50,000)

—

(11,172)

—

896

(94,269)

3,725

(61,376)

4,493

(6,903)

(111,088)

—

—

(97,447)

(167,971)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Intercompany advances, net

(193,072)

63,734

129,338

Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year

(28,348)

46,446

63,734

(2,713)

129,338

17,070

42,251

11,023

34,612

—

—

—

—

—

—

55,430

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $

88,697

$

8,310

$

51,682

$

— $

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

81

134,053

5,218

(3,994)

12,699

2,544

17,764

—

(33,512)

(10,622)

10,454

(286)

161,497

(155,645)

8,218

(117,991)

—

(265,418)

350,000

—

(125,000)

(50,000)

—

(11,172)

—

896

—

164,724

60,803

87,886

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss)to net cash provided by operating
activities:

Depreciation and amortization

Loss on extinguishment of debt

Gain on disposition of assets
Deferred income tax expense
Expenses not requiring cash

Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries

Change in accounts receivable

Change in other assets

Change in accrued income taxes

Change in liabilities

Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures
Proceeds from the sale of assets
Intercompany dividend payment
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debt issuance

Proceeds from draw on revolver
credit facility

Paydown on senior notes

Paydown on term note

Paydown on revolver credit facility

Payment of debt issuance costs

Payment of debt extinguishment costs

Excess tax benefit from stock-based
compensation

Intercompany advances, net

Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year

Parent

Guarantor

Eliminations

Consolidated

Year Ended December 31, 2012
Non-
Guarantor

$

37,313

$

54,961

$

32,816

$

(87,992) $

37,098

—

2,130
—
2,257

16,558

(43,884)

(445)

1,649

(4,055)

3,914

65,354

—
(775)
15,429

33,644

—

(1,788)

2,060

220

(4,158)

47,663

—
(1,199)
(1,849)

(27,602)

—

17,474

(9,200)

(2,267)

(2,413)

—

—
—
—

—

43,884

—

—

—

—

113,017

2,130
(1,974)
15,837

22,600

—

15,241

(5,491)

(6,102)

(2,657)

15,437

164,947

53,423

(44,108)

189,699

—
—
(8,387)

(176,333)
2,062
(4,357)

(15,210)
1,875
(31,364)

—
—
44,108

(191,543)
3,937
—

(8,387)

(178,628)

(44,699)

44,108

(187,606)

130,000

7,000

(125,000)

(18,000)

—

(4,859)

(555)

(662)

(8,393)

(20,469)

(13,419)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

20,492

20,492

6,811

(12,099)

(12,099)

(3,375)

55,670

4,212

37,987

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

130,000

7,000

(125,000)

(18,000)

—

(4,859)

(555)

(662)

—

(12,076)

(9,983)

97,869

87,886

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $

42,251

$

11,023

$

34,612

$

— $

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)

Year Ended December 31, 2011

Parent

Guarantor

Non-
Guarantor

Eliminations

Consolidated

$

(50,451) $

(49,106) $

25,428

$

23,484

$

(50,645)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

Loss on extinguishment of debt

Gain on disposition of assets

Deferred income tax expense

Impairment and other charges

Provision for reduction in carrying value of
certain assets

Expenses not requiring cash

Equity in net earnings of subsidiaries

Change in accounts receivable

Change in other assets

Change in accrued income taxes

Change in liabilities

Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

Proceeds from the sale of assets

Proceeds from insurance settlements

Intercompany dividend payment

Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from debt issuance

Paydown on term note

Paydown on revolver credit facility

Payment of debt issuance costs

Payment of debt extinguishment costs

Proceeds from stock options exercised

Excess tax benefit from stock-based
compensation

Intercompany advances, net

Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
year

—

—

—

31,518

—

—

16,411

23,484

62,744

—

(2,706)

(57,030)

170,000

1,350

376

—

(288,333)

347,344

62,173

(12,852)

2,398

(16,724)

(2,053)

(51,351)

49,392

—

(953)

(22,863)

—

—

(3,954)

—

(65,852)

16,404

17,046

24,045

(215,652)

402,844

38,693

—

—

—

—

—

(174,999)

4,335

250

—

(15,400)

1,200

—

—

(170,414)

(14,200)

50,000

(21,000)

(25,000)

(504)

—

183

1,488

252,320

257,487

41,835

13,835

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(230,535)

(21,785)

(230,535)

1,895

2,317

(21,785)

2,708

35,279

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(23,484)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

112,136

—

(3,659)

(48,375)

170,000

1,350

12,833

—

(6,841)

61,853

2,141

(24,908)

225,885

(190,399)

5,535

250

—

(184,614)

50,000

(21,000)

(25,000)

(504)

—

183

1,488

—

5,167

46,438

51,431

97,869

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$

55,670

$

4,212

$

37,987

$

— $

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

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Note 19 — Selected Quarterly Financial Data

Year 2013

First

Second

Quarter

Third

Fourth

Total

Revenues
Operating gross margin(2)
Operating income

Net income attributable to
controlling interest

Basic earnings per share — net 
income(1)
Diluted earnings per share — net 
income(1)

Year 2012

Revenues
Operating gross margin(2)
Operating income

Net income (loss) attributable to
controlling interest

Basic earnings per share — net 
income (loss)(1)
Diluted earnings per share — net 
income (loss)(1)

(Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

225,954

50,273

28,587

8,281

0.07

0.07

$

$

$

$

$

$

(Unaudited)

237,762

48,733

35,589

7,970

0.07

0.07

$

$

$

$

$

$

243,321

48,564

28,516

10,172

0.08

0.08

$

$

$

$

$

$

874,172

168,447

101,872

27,015

0.23

0.22

Second

Quarter

Third

Fourth

Total

(Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

178,895

46,914

40,978

20,083

0.17

0.17

$

$

$

$

$

$

165,200

34,261

25,903

10,936

0.09

0.09

$

$

$

$

$

$

157,171

$

16,637
$
(8,297) $

677,761

151,556

107,273

(20,098) $

37,313

(0.17) $

(0.17) $

0.32

0.31

167,135

20,877

9,180

592

0.00

0.00

First

176,495

53,744

48,689

26,392

0.23

0.22

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

1)  As a result of shares issued during the year, earnings per share for each of the year’s four quarters, which are based on 
weighted average shares outstanding during each quarter, may not equal the annual earnings per share, which is based 
on the weighted average shares outstanding during the year. Additionally, as a result of rounding to the thousands, 
revenues, operating gross margin, operating income, and net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest may not 
equal the 2013 year to date results.

2)  As the Company modified its reporting segments to be consistent with recent organizational changes to improve our 
drilling organization, expenses related to our U.S. Barge Drilling segment were found to be incorrectly included in our 
general and administrative expense during the first through third quarters of the current year. These expenses have been 
appropriately reclassified to be included as part of the segment operating expenses, therefore our operating gross margin 
for each of the first three quarters will not agree to the respective 10-Q reports for the current year only.

Note 20 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Fair value measurements — Effective January 1, 2012, we adopted the accounting standards update that changes the 
wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information 
about fair value measurements. Some of the amendments included in this update are intended to clarify the applications of 
existing fair value measurement requirements. The update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 
2011. This adoption did not have a material effect on the disclosures contained in our notes to the consolidated financial 
statements.

Comprehensive Income — On January 1, 2012, we adopted an update issued by the FASB to existing guidance on 
the  presentation  of  comprehensive  income.  The  update  eliminates  the  option  to  present  the  components  of  other 
comprehensive income (OCI) as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. Public entities are required to 
comply with the new reporting requirements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011 and interim periods within 
those years. Calendar year-end companies must adopt the requirements for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The adoption 
of this update did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, cash flows, or disclosures.

Impairment — In July 2012, the FASB issued an update to existing guidance on the impairment assessment of indefinite-
lived intangibles. This update simplifies the impairment assessment of indefinite-lived intangibles by allowing companies 

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to  consider  qualitative  factors  to  determine  whether  it  is  more  likely  than  not  that  the  fair  value  of  an  indefinite-lived 
intangible asset is less than its carrying amount before performing the two step impairment review process. The adoption 
of this update did not have an impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Note 21 — Subsequent Events

6.75% Senior Notes, due July 2022

On January 22, 2014, we issued $360.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Notes pursuant to an Indenture 
between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee. Net proceeds from the 6.75% 
Notes offering plus a $40.0 million Term Loan on the Secured Credit Agreement and cash on hand, were utilized to redeem 
$416.2 million aggregate principal amount of our outstanding 9.125% Notes due 2018 pursuant to a tender and consent 
solicitation offer commenced on January 7, 2014. The tender offer price was $1,061.98, inclusive of a $30.00 consent 
payment, for each $1,000.00 principal amount of 9.125% Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest.  On January 22, 2014, 
we paid $453.7 million for the tendered bonds, comprised of $416.2 million of aggregate principal amount of the bonds, 
$25.8 million of tender and consent premiums and $11.7 million of accrued interest.  After payment for the tendered notes, 
$8.8 million aggregate principal amount of our 9.125% Notes remains outstanding.

The 6.75% Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company and rank equal in right of payment with all of 
our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 6.75% Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed by all of our 
subsidiaries that guarantee indebtedness under our Secured Credit Agreement. Interest on the 6.75% Notes is payable on 
January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning July 15, 2014. Debt issuance costs related to the 6.75% Notes are estimated 
to be $7.1 million and will be amortized over the term of the notes using the effective interest rate method. The Term Loan 
amortizes quarterly with required payments of $2.5 million. For further discussion of the Term Loan see Note 8 - Long-
Term Debt.

At any time prior to January 15, 2017, we may redeem up to 35 percent of the aggregate principal amount of the 6.75% 
Notes at a redemption price of 106.75 percent of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption 
date, with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings by us. On and after January 15, 2018, we may redeem all or a 
part of the 6.75% Notes upon appropriate notice, at a redemption price of 103.375 percent of the principal amount, and at 
redemption prices decreasing each year thereafter to par beginning January 15, 2020. If we experience certain changes in 
control, we must offer to repurchase the 6.75% Notes at 101.0 percent of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and 
unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the date of repurchase.

The Indenture restricts our ability and the ability of certain subsidiaries to: (i) sell assets, (ii) pay dividends or make 
other  distributions  on  capital  stock  or  redeem  or  repurchase  capital  stock  or  subordinated  indebtedness,  (iii)  make 
investments, (iv) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; (v) create or incur liens; (vi) enter into sale and leaseback 
transactions; (vii) incur dividend or other payment restrictions affecting subsidiaries, (viii) merge or consolidate with other 
entities, (ix) enter into transactions with affiliates, and (x) engage in certain business activities. Additionally, the Indenture 
contains certain restrictive covenants designating certain events as Events of Default. These covenants are subject to a 
number of important exceptions and qualifications.

9.125% Senior Notes, due April 2018

On January 7, 2014, we commenced a tender and consent solicitation with respect to the 9.125% Notes issued pursuant 
to an Indenture between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.. The tender 
offer price was $1,061.98, inclusive of a $30.00 consent payment, for each $1,000 principal amount of 9.125% Notes, plus 
accrued and unpaid interest.  On January 22, 2014, we paid $453.7 million for the tendered 9.125% Notes, comprised of 
$416.2 million of aggregate principal amount of the 9.125% Notes, $25.8 million of tender and consent premiums and $11.7 
million of accrued interest.  After payment for the tendered 9.125% Notes, $8.8 million aggregate principal amount of our 
9.125% Notes remains outstanding.

At any time prior to April 1, 2014, we may redeem all or a part of the 9.125% Notes upon appropriate notice, at a 
redemption price of 104.563 percent of the principal amount, and at redemption prices decreasing each year thereafter to 
par beginning April 1, 2016. If we experience certain changes in control, we must offer to repurchase the 9.125% Notes at 
101.0 percent of the aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the date 
of repurchase.

On January 24, 2014, the Indenture was amended to remove most of the restrictions on our ability and the ability of 
certain subsidiaries to: (i) sell assets, (ii) pay dividends or make other distributions on capital stock or redeem or repurchase 
capital stock or subordinated indebtedness, (iii) make investments, (iv) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; (v) create 
or incur liens; (vi) enter into sale and leaseback transactions; (vii) incur dividend or other payment restrictions affecting 
subsidiaries, (viii) merge or consolidate with other entities, (ix) enter into transactions with affiliates, and (x) engage in 

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certain business activities. The Indenture also was amended to remove certain restrictive covenants designating certain 
events as Events of Default. Additionally, the remaining restrictive covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions 
and qualifications.

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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 — In accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 
13a-15 and 15d-15, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including 
our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as 
of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial 
Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15, 
were effective, as of December 31, 2013, to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our 
reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is (1) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our 
Chief  Executive  Officer  and  our  Chief  Financial  Officer,  to  allow  timely  decisions  regarding  required  disclosure  and 
(2) recorded,  processed,  summarized  and  reported  within  the  time  periods  specified  in  the  Securities  and  Exchange 
Commission’s rules and forms.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting — The Company’s management is responsible 
for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act 
Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Our internal control 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Our internal control over financial reporting includes 
those policies and procedures that:

• 

• 

• 

pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and 
dispositions of the assets of the Company;

provide  reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are  recorded  as  necessary  to  permit  preparation  of  financial 
statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and that receipts 
and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorization of management and 
directors of the Company; and

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 its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

The Company’s management with the participation of the chief executive officer and chief financial officer assessed 
the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013 based on criteria established in 
Internal Control — Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway 
Commission. Management’s assessment included evaluation of the design and testing of the operational effectiveness of 
our internal control over financial reporting. Management reviewed the results of its assessment with the audit committee 
of the board of directors.

Based  on  that  assessment  and  those  criteria,  management  has  concluded  that  our  internal  control  over  financial 

reporting was effective as of December 31, 2013.

KPMG LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements 
included in this Annual Report Form 10-K, has issued a report with respect to our internal control over financial reporting 
as of December 31, 2013.

  Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting — The SEC's rules permit the exclusion of an assessment 
of the effectiveness of a registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as they relate to its internal controls over financial 
reporting for an acquired business during the first year following such acquisition, if among other circumstances and factors 
there is not adequate time between the acquisition date and the date of assessment. As previously noted in this Form 10-K, 
we completed the ITS Acquisition, on April 22, 2013. ITS represents approximately 11.0 percent of our total assets as of 
December 31, 2013 and approximately 10.0 percent and 37.0 percent of revenues and net income, respectively, for the year 
ended  December  31,  2013.  The  ITS Acquisition  had  a  material  impact  on  internal  control  over  financial  reporting. 
Management's assessment and conclusion on the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of 
December 31, 2013 excluded an assessment of the internal control over financial reporting of ITS. We are now in the process 
of integrating ITS' operations including internal controls and processes. We are in the process of extending to ITS our Section 
404 compliance program under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the applicable rules and regulations under such Act. 

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Other than changes resulting from the ITS Acquisition discussed above, there have been no changes in our internal control 
over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during our most recent fiscal 
quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B.  OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

ITEM 10.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Information with respect to directors can be found under the captions “Item 1 — Election of Directors” and “Board 
of  Directors”  in  our  2014  Proxy  Statement  for  the Annual  Meeting  of  Stockholders  to  be  held  on  May 1,  2014.  Such 
information is incorporated herein by reference.

Information with respect to executive officers is shown in Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Information with respect to our audit committee and audit committee financial expert can be found under the caption 
“The Audit Committee” of our 2014 Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 1, 2014 
and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in our 2014 Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 1, 2014 set 
forth under the caption “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” is incorporated herein by reference.

We  have  adopted  the  Parker  Drilling  Code  of  Corporate  Conduct  (CCC) which  includes  a  code  of  ethics  that  is 
applicable to the chief executive officer, chief financial officer, controller and other senior financial personnel as required 
by the SEC. The CCC includes provisions that will ensure compliance with the code of ethics required by the SEC and with 
the minimum requirements under the corporate governance listing standards of the NYSE. The CCC is publicly available 
on our website at http://www.parkerdrilling.com. If any waivers of the CCC occur that apply to a director, the chief executive 
officer, the chief financial officer, the controller or senior financial personnel or if the Company materially amends the CCC, 
we will disclose the nature of the waiver or amendment on the website and in a current report on Form 8-K within four 
business days.

ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information under the captions “Executive Compensation,” “Fees and Benefit Plans for Non-Employee Directors,” 
“2013 Director Compensation Table,” and “Compensation Committee Report” in our 2014 Proxy Statement for the Annual 
Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 1, 2014 is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS, MANAGEMENT AND RELATED 

STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required by this item is hereby incorporated by reference to the information appearing under the 
captions  “Security  Ownership  of  Officers,  Directors  and  Principal  Stockholders”  and  “Equity  Compensation  Plan 
Information” in our 2014 Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 1, 2014.

ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required by this item is hereby incorporated by reference to such information appearing under the 
captions “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” and “Director Independence Determination” in our 2014 
Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 1, 2014.

ITEM 14.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by this item is hereby incorporated by reference to the information appearing under the 
captions “Audit and Non-Audit Fees” and “Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit 
Services of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in our 2014 Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of the 
Stockholders to be held on May 1, 2014.

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ITEM 15.     EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)  The following documents are filed as part of this report:

PART IV

(1) Financial Statements of Parker Drilling Company and subsidiaries which are included in Part II, Item 8: 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2013 and 2012
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December  31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(2)  Financial Statement Schedule:
Schedule II — Valuation and qualifying accounts

(3)  Exhibits:

Exhibit
Number

Description

Page
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

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2.1

— Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated April 22, 2013, among ITS Tubular Services (Holdings) Limited,

as Seller, Ian David Green, John Bruce Cartwright and Graham Douglas Frost, as joint administrators of
the Seller, ITS Holdings, Inc. and PD International Holdings C.V., Parker Drilling Offshore Corporation
and Parker Drilling Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Parker Drilling Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 23, 2013).

3.1

— Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended on May 16, 2007 (incorporated by

reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 9, 2007).

3.2

— Parker Drilling Company By-Laws, effective as amended March 11, 2011 (incorporated by reference to

Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 16, 2011).

4.1

4.2

4.3

— Indenture, dated March 22, 2010, among Parker Drilling Company, the guarantors named therein and
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 22, 2010).

— First Supplemental Indenture, dated June 21, 2013, among Parker Drilling Company, as Guarantor and
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 7, 2013).

— Second Supplemental Indenture, dated January 24, 2014, among Parker Drilling Company, the
guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
January 28, 2014).

4.4

— Form of 9 1 / 8 % Senior Note due 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s

Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 22, 2010).

4.5

— Indenture, dated July 30, 2013, between Parker Drilling Company, the subsidiary guarantors from time
to time parties hereto, as, collectively, Guarantors, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company,
N.A. as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Parker Drilling Company's Current Report
on Form 8-K filed on July 25, 2013).

4.6

— Form of 7.500% Senior Note due 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's

Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 31, 2013).

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4.7

— Indenture, dated January 22, 2014, among Parker Drilling Company, the Guarantors and The Bank of
New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the
Company's Current Report on Form 8-K file on January 28, 2014).

4.8

— Form of 6.750% Senior Note due 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's

Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 28, 2014).

4.9

— Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 30, 2013, by and among Parker Drilling Company, the

guarantors named therein, Goldman, Sachs & Co., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated,
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and RBS Securities Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 31, 2013).

4.10

— Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 22, 2014, by and among Parker Drilling Company, the

guarantors named therein, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Wells Fargo Securities,
LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 28, 2014).

10.1

— Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 14, 2012, among Parker Drilling

Company, as Borrower, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer, the several
banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time parties thereto, NATIXIS, New York
Branch, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Whitney Bank as Co-Documentation Agents, and Merrill Lynch,
Fenner & Smith Incorporated as Sole Lead Arranger and Book Manager.

10.2

10.3

10.4

10.5

— First Amendment to Term Loan Agreement dated July 19, 2013, among Parker Drilling Company, the
lenders party thereto, Goldman Sachs Bank USA and certain other parties thereto (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Parker Drilling Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 22,
2013).

— First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 19, 2013, among Parker
Drilling Company, as Borrower, certain Subsidiaries of the Borrower, as Guarantors, the Lenders party
thereto, and Bank of America N.A., as administrative agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to Parker Drilling Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 22, 2013).

— Parker Drilling Company Incentive Compensation Plan, dated December 17, 2008, and as amended and
restated effective January 1, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed on March 2, 2009).*

— Parker Drilling Company Incentive Compensation Plan (as amended and restated effective January 1,
2009) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
on March 1, 2011)*

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Exhibit
Number

Description

10.6

— Parker Drilling Company 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Annex A to the

Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed on March 16, 2010).*

10.7

10.8

— Form of Parker Drilling Company Restricted Stock Unit Incentive Agreement under the 2010 LTIP
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on
March 1, 2011).*

— Form of Parker Drilling Company Performance Unit Award Incentive Agreement under the 2010 LTIP
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on
March 1, 2011).*

10.9

— Form of Indemnification Agreement entered into between Parker Drilling Company and each director

and executive officer of Parker Drilling Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 20, 2003).*

10.10 — Employment Agreement between Mr. Robert L. Parker, Jr. and Parker Drilling Company, effective

March 21, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-
K filed on March 25, 2011).*

10.11 — First Amendment dated August 29, 2011 to First Amended and Restated Employment Agreement

between Mr. Robert L. Parker Jr. and Parker Drilling Company, effective March 21, 2011 (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 30, 2011).*

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Exhibit
Number

Description

10.12 — Employment Agreement, dated as of September 17, 2012, by and between Parker Drilling Company and

Gary Rich (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on September 24, 2012).*

10.13 — Form of Restricted Stock Unit Incentive Agreement between Parker Drilling Company and Gary Rich

(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
September 24, 2012).*

10.14 — Employment Agreement between Mr. Jon-Al Duplantier and Parker Drilling Company, effective

March 21, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-
K filed on March 25, 2011).*

10.15 — First Amendment dated August 29, 2011 to Employment Agreement between Mr. Jon-Al Duplantier and

Parker Drilling Company, effective March 21, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 30, 2011).*

10.16 — Termination of Split Dollar Life Insurance Agreement between Parker Drilling Company,

Robert L. Parker Sr., and Robert L. Parker Sr. and Catherine M. Parker Family Trust dated April 12,
2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
April 12, 2006).*

10.17 — Retirement and Separation Agreement, dated November 1, 2013, between Parker Drilling Company and

Robert L. Parker, Jr. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Parker Drilling Company's Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2013).

10.18 — Employment Agreement dated May 3, 2013 between Parker Drilling Company and Christopher Weber

(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Parker Drilling Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on May 14, 2013).

10.19 — Form of Restricted Stock Unit Incentive Agreement between Parker Drilling Company and Christopher
Weber (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Parker Drilling Company's Current Report on Form
8-K filed on May 14, 2013).

21

— Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

23.1

— Consent of KPMG LLP — Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

31.1

— Gary Rich, President and Chief Executive Officer, Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification.

31.2

— Christopher T. Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

Certification.

32.1

32.2

— Gary Rich, President and Chief Executive Officer, Section 1350 Certification.

— Christopher T. Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Section 1350 Certification.

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Exhibit
Number

Description

101.INS — XBRL Instance Document.

101.SCH — XBRL Taxonomy Schema Document.

101.CAL — XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.LAB — XBRL Label Linkbase Document.

101.PRE — XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF — XBRL Definition Linkbase Document.

____________________________

*  —   Management contract, compensatory plan or agreement.

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PARKER DRILLING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(Dollars in Thousands)

Classifications
Year ended December 31, 2013

Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes

Allowance for obsolete rig materials and supplies

Deferred tax valuation allowance

Year ended December 31, 2012

Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes

Allowance for obsolete rig materials and supplies

Deferred tax valuation allowance

Year ended December 31, 2011

Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes
Allowance for obsolete rig materials and supplies

Deferred tax valuation allowance

$

$

$

$

$

$

$
$

$

Balance at
beginning
of year

Charged
to cost  
and
expenses

Charged
to other
accounts

Deductions

Balance
at end  
of
year

5,092

$

— $

2,010

4,264

$

$

— $
(1,662) $

5,861

3,586

12

3,195

$

$

$

$

— $

— $

(6,217) $
(453) $
— $

12,853

3,445

6,827

(886) $
(4) $
— $

2,258
26

2,542

$
$

$

(2,034) $
— $
(1,607) $

(5,700) $
(19) $
— $

8,117

312

4,805

1,544
316

6,467

8,117

312

4,805

1,544

316

6,467

7,020
309

5,532

$

$

$

$

$
$

$

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be 

signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

PARKER DRILLING COMPANY

By:

/s/ Christopher T. Weber
Christopher T. Weber
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: March 10, 2014 

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

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

Signature

Title

Date

By:

By:

By:

/s/ Gary G. Rich
Gary G. Rich

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

March 10, 2014

/s/ Christopher T. Weber
Christopher T. Weber

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal
Financial Officer)

March 10, 2014

/s/ Philip A. Schlom
Philip A. Schlom

Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

March 10, 2014

By:

/s/ Robert L. Parker Jr.
Robert L. Parker Jr.

By:

By:

By:

By:

By:

By:

By:

By:

/s/ Jonathan M. Clarkson
Jonathan M. Clarkson

/s/ George J. Donnelly
George J. Donnelly

/s/ Robert W. Goldman
Robert W. Goldman

/s/ Gary R. King
Gary R. King

/s/ Richard D. Paterson
Richard D. Paterson

/s/ Roger B. Plank
Roger B. Plank

/s/ R. Rudolph Reinfrank
R. Rudolph Reinfrank

/s/ Peter C. Wallace
Peter C. Wallace

Chairman and Director

March 10, 2014

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

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March 10, 2014

March 10, 2014

March 10, 2014

March 10, 2014

March 10, 2014

March 10, 2014

March 10, 2014

March 10, 2014

 
 
  
INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number
21

— Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

Description

23.1

31.1

31.2

32.1

32.2

101.INS

101.SCH

101.CAL

101.LAB

101.PRE

101.DEF

— Consent of KPMG LLP — Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

— Gary G. Rich, President and Chief Executive Officer, Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification.
— Christopher T. Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

Certification.

— Gary G. Rich, President and Chief Executive Officer, Section 1350 Certification.

Christopher T. Weber, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Section 1350
Certification.

—
— XBRL Instance Document.
— XBRL Taxonomy Schema Document.
— XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document.
— XBRL Label Linkbase Document.
— XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document.
— XBRL Definition Linkbase Document.

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