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Vantage Drilling Company Reports First Quarter 2011 Results

HOUSTON, TX--(MARKET WIRE)—May 6, 2011 -- Vantage Drilling Company ("Vantage") (AMEX: VTG-U) (AMEX:VTG) (AMEX: VTG-WS) reports a net loss of ($18.7) million or ($0.06) per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to a net loss of ($13.0) million or ($.05) per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2010 and net income of $6.0 million or $0.03 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $124.6 million as compared to revenue of $84.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2010 and $58.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Income from operations for the quarter was $24.3 million as compared to $6.7 million in the preceding quarter and $15.6 million in the prior year. The increase in revenue and income from operations for the quarter was driven by the Platinum Explorer which commenced operations on a five year contract in India in December 2010 partially offset by the Sapphire Driller and Aquamarine Driller having days off contract days during the quarter.

As we have previously announced the Sapphire Driller’s contract in the Côte d'Ivoire had a force majeure claim resulting from the civil unrest and the Aquamarine Driller’s customer in the Philippines exercised the early termination provisions of the contract in order to reassess their drilling program. The Sapphire Driller and Aquamarine Driller have been mobilized to Cameroon and Malaysia, respectively and began new contracts in early March.

Paul Bragg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “This was a landmark quarter for Vantage as we now have all of our rigs operating. We are extremely pleased with the high-level of productive time across the fleet as the Platinum Explorer achieved over 93% productive time during its first quarter of operations and the jackup fleet achieve over 99% productive time for the quarter while on contract.”

Vantage, a Cayman Islands exempted company, is an offshore drilling contractor, with four Baker Marine Pacific Class 375 ultra-premium jackup drilling rigs operating, and an ultra deepwater drillship, the Platinum Explorer. Vantage is also providing management services for four other ultra-deepwater drillships.

The information above includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions identified above or as disclosed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Public & Investor Relations Contact:

  Paul A. Bragg
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Vantage Drilling Company
(281) 404-4700


Vantage Drilling Company             
Consolidated Balance Sheet             
(In thousands, except par value information)         
 
        March 31,    December 31, 
             2011         2010 




        (Unaudited)         
ASSETS                 
Current assets                 
   Cash and cash equivalents    $    51,709       $    120,443 
   Restricted cash        27,699        29,004 
   Trade receivables        86,917        50,190 
   Inventory        21,714        19,760 
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets        10,940        11,472 




Total current assets        198,979        230,869 




Property and equipment                 
   Property and equipment        1,781,926        1,762,844 
   Accumulated depreciation        (60,824)        (44,712) 




         Property and equipment, net        1,721,102        1,718,132 




Other assets                 
Other assets        51,424        54,193 




Total other assets        51,424        54,193 




Total assets    $    1,971,505     $    2,003,194 




                2,003,1 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                 
Current liabilities                 
   Accounts payable    $    41,041    $    32,332 
   Accrued liabilities        51,748        75,159 
   Short-term debt        6,002        8,574 




       Total current liabilities        98,791        116,065 




Long–term debt, net of discount of $60,807 and $63,654        1,107,816        1,103,480 
Other long-term liabilities        12,486        13,498 
Commitments and contingencies        -        - 
Shareholders’ equity                 
   Preferred shares, $0.001 par value, 10,000 shares authorized;                 
   none issued or outstanding        -        - 
   Ordinary shares, $0.001 par value, 400,000 shares authorized;                 
     289,761 and 289,713 shares issued and outstanding        290        290 
     Additional paid-in capital        855,471        854,557 
     Accumulated deficit        (103,349)        (84,696) 




     Total shareholders’ equity        752,412        770,151 




     Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity    $    1,971,505     $    2,003,194 






     Vantage Drilling Company Consolidated Statement of Operations (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)

    Three Months Ended March 31, 

        2011        2010 




Revenues                 
       Contract drilling services       $    86,712    $    39,356 
       Management fees        3,966        4,437 
       Reimbursables        33,911        14,457 




           Total revenues        124,589        58,250 




Operating costs and expenses                 
       Operating costs        77,351        30,659 
       General and administrative        6,847        4,475 
       Depreciation        16,112        7,477 




           Total operating expenses        100,310        42,611 




Income from operations        24,279        15,639 
Other income (expense)                 
       Interest income        38        12 
       Interest expense and financing charges        (41,542)        (7,985) 
       Other income        1,480        612 




           Total other expense        (40,024)        (7,361) 




Income (loss) before income taxes        (15,745)        8,278 
Income tax provision        2,909        2,315 




Net income (loss)       $    (18,654)    $    5,963 




Earnings (loss) per share                 
       Basic    $    (0.06)    $    0.03 
       Diluted    $    (0.06)    $    0.03 


Vantage Drilling Company                 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(In thousands)                 
(Unaudited)
    Three Months Ended March 31, 
        2011        2010 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                 
Net income (loss)    $    (18,654)    $    5,963 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by                 
(used in) operating activities:                 
       Depreciation expense        16,112        7,477 
       Amortization of debt financing costs        1,868        976 
       Share-based compensation expense        914        1,526 
       Accretion of long-term debt        1,489        1,217 
       Amortization of debt discount        2,847        293 
       Deferred income tax benefit        (252)        - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                 
       Restricted cash        1,305        (9,188) 
       Trade receivables        (36,727)        (22,205) 
       Inventory        (1,954)        (1,013) 
       Prepaid expenses and other current assets        533        (3,304) 
       Other assets        1,162        (198) 
       Accounts payable        8,709        1,919 
       Accrued liabilities        (24,422)        7,245 
       Short-term debt        -        904 




       Net cash used in operating activities        (47,070)        (8,388) 




 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                 
       Additions to property and equipment        (19,083)        (11,934) 
       Investment in joint venture        -        (1,959) 




           Net cash used in investing activities        (19,083)        (13,893) 




CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                 
       Repayment of long-term debt        -        (9,649) 
       Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares in public offerings,                 
       net        -        47,688 
       Repayment of short-term debt        (2,572)        (1,297) 
       Debt issuance costs        (9)        (59) 




           Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities        (2,581)        36,683 




           Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents        (68,734)        14,402 
       Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period        120,443        15,992 




       Cash and cash equivalents—end of period    $    51,709    $    30,394