HOUSTON & CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Civeo Corporation (NYSE:CVEO) today reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.

Highlights include:

• Reported fourth quarter revenues of $133.4 million, a net loss of $2.3 million and operating cash flow of $36.7 million;

• Delivered fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $23.7 million and free cash flow of $33.2 million;

• Generated $117.4 million of operating cash flow and $111.0 million of free cash flow for the full year 2020;

• Reduced leverage ratio to 2.11x as of December 31, 2020 from 2.16x as of September 30, 2020; and

• Today announced the renewal of an integrated services contract in Western Australia with expected revenues of A$62 million over a two-year term and the renewal of two contracts to provide accommodations & hospitality services in our Bowen Basin villages, with expected revenues under these contracts totaling A$39 million over approximately two-year terms.

�In spite of the pandemic-related headwinds in 2020, Civeo stayed focused on our operational, strategic and financial initiatives: keeping our guests and employees safe, managing the changing economic landscape, driving free cash flow, reducing our leverage and preparing for a post-COVID world. For the full year 2020, we achieved relatively consistent year-over-year revenues and EBITDA while generating 57% and 119% higher operating cash flow and free cash flow, respectively, compared to the full year 2019. During the year, Civeo also extended our existing credit agreement by eighteen-months and renewed several key Australian contracts,� stated Bradley J. Dodson, Civeo's President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Dodson continued, �In the fourth quarter, we realized a significant amount of free cash flow, which allowed us to continue to materially reduce our total debt and our leverage ratio. While our Canadian and U.S. segments are still managing the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and weaker oil prices, our Australian segment continues to grow, experiencing stronger year-over-year occupancy compared to the fourth quarter of 2019.�

Mr. Dodson added, �Looking ahead to 2021, we will continue to focus on operating safely, generating free cash flow to pay down debt and strengthening our balance sheet in an effort to create long-term shareholder value.�

Fourth Quarter 2020 Results

In the fourth quarter of 2020, Civeo generated revenues of $133.4 million and reported a net loss of $2.3 million, or $0.16 per share. During the fourth quarter of 2020, Civeo produced operating cash flow of $36.7 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $23.7 million and free cash flow of $33.2 million.

(EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that is defined as net income plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA adjusted to exclude impairment charges and certain income and costs associated with Civeo's acquisitions of Noralta and Action. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that is defined as net cash flows provided by operating activities less capital expenditures plus proceeds from asset sales. Please see the reconciliations to GAAP measures at the end of this news release.)

By comparison, in the fourth quarter of 2019, Civeo generated revenues of $148.7 million and reported a net loss of $32.1 million, or $2.30 per share. The loss resulted in part from $20.6 million in costs associated with goodwill and asset impairments and $0.2 million in Action transaction costs. During the fourth quarter of 2019, Civeo generated operating cash flow of $41.0 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $29.9 million and free cash flow of $37.1 million.

Overall, the decrease in revenues and Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to 2019 was primarily due to decreased billed rooms in our Canadian segment primarily related to the pandemic and lower oil prices.

Full Year 2020 Results

For the full year 2020, the Company reported revenues of $529.7 million and a net loss of $136.1 million, or $9.64 per share. Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2020 was $108.1 million. The loss resulted in part from $144.1 million in costs associated with goodwill and asset impairments, partially offset by $4.7 million of income associated with the settlement of a representations and warranties claim related to the Noralta acquisition. This compared to revenues of $527.6 million and a net loss of $60.3 million, or $4.33 per share, for the full year 2019. Adjusted EBITDA was $108.4 million in 2019. The 2019 loss resulted in part from $26.1 million in costs associated with goodwill and asset impairments and $0.2 million in Action transaction costs.

The consistent level of Adjusted EBITDA in 2020 as compared to 2019 was a result of weaker Canadian and U.S. segment activity related to the pandemic and lower oil prices, almost entirely offset by stronger Australian segment activity and proceeds from the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy program ("CEWS").

Business Segment Results

(Unless otherwise noted, the following discussion compares the quarterly results for the fourth quarter of 2020 to the results for the fourth quarter of 2019.)

Canada

During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Canada segment generated revenues of $65.5 million, operating loss of $4.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $13.8 million, compared to revenues of $89.7 million, operating loss of $17.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $20.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

On a constant currency basis, the Canadian segment experienced a 28% period-over-period decrease in revenues driven by a 44% year-over-year reduction in billed rooms related to decreased customer activity due to the decline in oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with lower turnaround activity in the oil sands region in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA for the Canadian segment decreased 34% year-over-year primarily due to lower billed rooms in the oil sands lodges, partially offset by the CEWS proceeds.

Australia

During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Australia segment generated revenues of $63.7 million, operating income of $3.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $17.2 million, compared to revenues of $48.9 million, operating income of $1.8 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $15.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The fourth quarter of 2019 included a goodwill impairment charge of $19.9 million and an asset impairment charge of $0.7 million.

Results for the fourth quarter of 2020 reflect the impact of a strengthened Australian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar, which increased revenues by $4.1 million. On a constant currency basis, the Australian segment experienced a 22% period-over-period increase in revenues primarily driven by increased activity from our Action Catering business coupled with increased occupancy at our Bowen Basin villages. Australian village occupancy increased 4% year-over-year largely due to continued improvement in metallurgical coal activity across the Bowen Basin. Adjusted EBITDA from the Australian segment increased 9% year-over-year due to higher village occupancy as well as increased activity from our Action Catering business. Australian revenues in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased more year-over-year than Australian Adjusted EBITDA due to the growth of our Action Catering business, which has inherently lower margins related to the service-only business model.

Civeo today announced the renewal of an integrated services contract in Western Australia with expected revenues of A$62 million over a two-year term and the renewal of two contracts to provide accommodations & hospitality services in our Bowen Basin villages, with expected revenues under these contracts totaling A$39 million over approximately two-year terms.

U.S.

The U.S. segment generated revenues of $4.2 million, operating loss of $3.2 million and an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to revenues of $10.0 million, operating loss of $6.7 million and an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The revenue and Adjusted EBITDA decrease was primarily due to lower drilling and completion activity as well as lower occupancy in the U.S. lodges.

Financial Condition

As of December 31, 2020, Civeo had total liquidity of approximately $105.4 million, consisting of $99.3 million available under its revolving credit facilities and $6.2 million of cash on hand.

Civeo�s total debt outstanding on December 31, 2020 was $251.1 million, a $21.5 million decrease since September 30, 2020 and a $108.0 million decrease from December 31, 2019. The fourth quarter decrease consisted of $34.6 million in debt payments from cash flow generated by the business, partially offset by an unfavorable foreign currency translation impact of $13.1 million.

Civeo reduced its leverage ratio to 2.11x as of December 31, 2020 from 2.16x as of September 30, 2020.

During 2020, Civeo invested $10.1 million in capital expenditures, down from $29.8 million during 2019. This decrease is primarily due to the completion of the Sitka lodge expansion in 2019.

Full Year 2021 Guidance

For the full year of 2021, Civeo expects revenues of $555.0 million to $565.0 million, EBITDA of $90.0 million to $95.0 million and capital expenditures of $20.0 million to $25.0 million.

Conference Call

Civeo will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2020 financial results today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. This call is being webcast and can be accessed at Civeo's website at www.civeo.com. Participants may also join the conference call by dialing (866)-548-4713 in the United States or (323)-794-2093 internationally and using the conference ID 8965290#. A replay will be available after the call by dialing (844) 512-2921 in the United States or (412) 317-6671 internationally and using the conference ID 8965290#.

About Civeo

Civeo Corporation is a leading provider of hospitality services with prominent market positions in the Canadian oil sands and the Australian natural resource regions. Civeo offers comprehensive solutions for lodging hundreds or thousands of workers with its long-term and temporary accommodations and provides food services, housekeeping, facility management, laundry, water and wastewater treatment, power generation, communications systems, security and logistics services. Civeo currently operates a total of 28 lodges and villages in Canada, Australia and the U.S., with an aggregate of approximately 30,000 rooms. Civeo is publicly traded under the symbol CVEO on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit Civeo's website at www.civeo.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are those that do not state historical facts and are, therefore, inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements herein include the statements regarding Civeo�s future plans and outlook, including guidance, current trends and liquidity needs and ability to pay down debt, are based on then current expectations and entail various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, risks associated with global health concerns and pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the risk that room occupancy may decline if our customers are limited or restricted in the availability of personnel who may become ill or be subjected to quarantine, risks associated with the general nature of the accommodations industry, risks associated with the level of supply and demand for oil, coal, iron ore and other minerals, including the level of activity, spending and developments in the Canadian oil sands, the level of demand for coal and other natural resources from, and investments and opportunities in, Australia, and fluctuations or sharp declines in the current and future prices of oil, natural gas, coal, iron ore and other minerals, risks associated with failure by our customers to reach positive final investment decisions on, or otherwise not complete, projects with respect to which we have been awarded contracts, which may cause those customers to terminate or postpone contracts, risks associated with currency exchange rates, risks associated with the company�s ability to integrate acquisitions, risks associated with the development of new projects, including whether such projects will continue in the future, risks associated with the trading price of the company�s common shares, availability and cost of capital, risks associated with our ability to remain in compliance with our financial covenants in our debt agreements, risks associated with general global economic conditions, global weather conditions, natural disasters and security threats and changes to government and environmental regulations, including climate change, and other factors discussed in the �Management�s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations� and �Risk Factors� sections of Civeo�s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other reports the company may file from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Each forward-looking statement contained herein speaks only as of the date of this release. Except as required by law, Civeo expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Contacts

Carolyn J. Stone

Civeo Corporation

Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

713-510-2400

Jeffrey Spittel

FTI Consulting

713-353-5407

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