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UNITED STATES
 
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
(Mark One)
 
Form 10-Q
 
 
þ
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017
 
 
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 001-36504
 

Weatherford International public limited company
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Ireland
 
98-0606750
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
Weststrasse 1, 6340 Baar, Switzerland
 
CH 6340
(Address of Principal Executive Offices including Zip Code)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: +41.22.816.1500
 
N/A
 
 
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
 

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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer þ
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) o
Smaller reporting company o
Emerging growth company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
As of July 18, 2017, there were 989,035,049 shares of Weatherford ordinary shares, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding.




Weatherford International public limited company
Form 10-Q for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017



1


PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.

WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts)
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Products
$
488

 
$
479

 
$
999

 
$
1,039

Services
875

 
923

 
1,750

 
1,948

Total Revenues
1,363

 
1,402

 
2,749

 
2,987

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of Products
473

 
513

 
959

 
1,095

Cost of Services
716

 
725

 
1,436

 
1,617

Research and Development
36

 
41

 
75

 
86

Selling, General and Administrative Attributable to Segments
214

 
230

 
446

 
499

Corporate General and Administrative
32

 
34

 
65

 
76

Asset Write-Downs and Other
(12
)
 
154

 
(15
)
 
212

Restructuring Charges
31

 
51

 
106

 
128

Litigation Charges, Net

 
114

 

 
181

Total Costs and Expenses
1,490

 
1,862

 
3,072

 
3,894

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Loss
(127
)
 
(460
)
 
(323
)
 
(907
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expense, Net
(138
)
 
(119
)
 
(279
)
 
(234
)
Bond Tender Premium, Net

 
(78
)


 
(78
)
Warrant Fair Value Adjustment
127

 

 
65

 

Currency Devaluation Charges

 

 

 
(31
)
Other Expense, Net
(10
)
 
(7
)
 
(21
)
 
(6
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss Before Income Taxes
(148
)
 
(664
)
 
(558
)
 
(1,256
)
Income Tax (Provision) Benefit
(17
)
 
102

 
(50
)
 
203

Net Loss
(165
)
 
(562
)
 
(608
)
 
(1,053
)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
6

 
3

 
11

 
10

Net Loss Attributable to Weatherford
$
(171
)
 
$
(565
)
 
$
(619
)
 
$
(1,063
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss Per Share Attributable to Weatherford:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic & Diluted
$
(0.17
)
 
$
(0.63
)
 
$
(0.63
)
 
$
(1.24
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic & Diluted
990

 
899

 
989

 
856


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
2


WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(UNAUDITED)

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions)
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Net Loss
$
(165
)
 
$
(562
)
 
$
(608
)
 
$
(1,053
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency Translation Adjustments
11

 
(10
)
 
74

 
132

Defined Benefit Pension Activity
(21
)
 
1

 
(41
)
 
1

Other

 

 

 
1

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(10
)
 
(9
)
 
33

 
134

Comprehensive Loss
(175
)
 
(571
)
 
(575
)
 
(919
)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
6

 
3

 
11

 
10

Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Weatherford
$
(181
)
 
$
(574
)
 
$
(586
)
 
$
(929
)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
3


WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
(Dollars and shares in millions, except par value)
2017
 
2016
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
584

 
$
1,037

Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts of $91 in 2017 and $129 in 2016
1,165

 
1,383

Inventories, Net
1,728

 
1,802

Prepaid Expenses
233

 
263

Other Current Assets
408

 
402

Assets Held for Sale
929

 
23

Total Current Assets
5,047

 
4,910

 
 
 
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net of Accumulated Depreciation of $7,518 in 2017 and $7,362 in 2016
4,111

 
4,480

Goodwill
2,293

 
2,797

Other Intangible Assets, Net of Accumulated Amortization of $836 in 2017 and $801 in 2016
234

 
248

Equity Investments
63

 
66

Other Non-Current Assets
304

 
163

Total Assets
$
12,052

 
$
12,664

 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of Long-term Debt
$
152

 
$
179

Accounts Payable
837

 
845

Accrued Salaries and Benefits
295

 
291

Income Taxes Payable
223

 
255

Other Current Liabilities
783

 
858

Liabilities Held for Sale
90

 

Total Current Liabilities
2,380

 
2,428

 
 
 
 
Long-term Debt
7,538

 
7,403

Other Non-Current Liabilities
610

 
765

Total Liabilities
10,528

 
10,596

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ Equity:
 
 
 
Shares - Par Value $0.001; Authorized 1,356 shares, Issued and Outstanding 986 shares at June 30, 2017 and 983 shares at December 31, 2016
$
1

 
$
1

Capital in Excess of Par Value
6,612

 
6,571

Retained Deficit
(3,569
)
 
(2,950
)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(1,577
)
 
(1,610
)
Weatherford Shareholders’ Equity
1,467

 
2,012

Noncontrolling Interests
57

 
56

Total Shareholders’ Equity
1,524

 
2,068

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$
12,052

 
$
12,664

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
4


WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions)
2017
 
2016
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net Loss
$
(608
)
 
$
(1,053
)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and Amortization
412

 
499

Employee Share-Based Compensation Expense
41

 
38

Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges
34

 
164

Inventory Charges
35

 
26

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Gains
(41
)
 

Litigation Charges

 
185

Bond Tender Premium

 
78

Deferred Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
4

 
(215
)
Currency Devaluation Charges

 
31

Warrant Fair Value Adjustment
(65
)
 

Other, Net
72

 
75

Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net of Effect of Businesses Acquired:
 
 
 
Accounts Receivable
(12
)
 
170

Inventories
(47
)
 
122

Other Current Assets
69

 
67

Accounts Payable
(16
)
 
(167
)
Accrued Litigation and Settlements
(62
)
 
(10
)
Other Current Liabilities
(16
)
 
(282
)
Other, Net
(41
)
 
(67
)
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
(241
)
 
(339
)
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
 
 
 
Capital Expenditures for Property, Plant and Equipment
(82
)
 
(74
)
Acquisition of Assets Held for Sale
(243
)
 

Acquisition of Intellectual Property
(9
)
 
(8
)
Insurance Proceeds Related to Asset Casualty Loss

 
30

Proceeds from Sale of Assets
25

 
16

Payment Related to Sale of Businesses, Net
(1
)
 
(20
)
Other Investing Activities
(5
)
 

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
(315
)
 
(56
)
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Borrowings of Long-term Debt
251

 
3,156

Repayments of Long-term Debt
(36
)
 
(1,880
)
Repayments of Short-term Debt, Net
(96
)
 
(1,381
)
Proceeds from Issuance of Ordinary Common Shares

 
623

Bond Tender Premium

 
(78
)
Other Financing Activities
(20
)
 
(25
)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
99

 
415

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents
4

 
(35
)
 
 
 
 
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(453
)
 
(15
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
1,037

 
467

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
584

 
$
452

 
 
 
 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
 
 
 
Interest Paid
$
251

 
$
261

Income Taxes Paid, Net of Refunds
$
47

 
$
120

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
5


WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




1.  General

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Weatherford International plc (the “Company”) are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include all adjustments which, in our opinion, are considered necessary to present fairly our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016. When referring to “Weatherford” and using phrases such as “we,” “us,” and “our,” the intent is to refer to Weatherford International plc, a public limited company organized under the law of Ireland, and its subsidiaries as a whole or on a regional basis, depending on the context in which the statements are made.
Although we believe the disclosures in these financial statements are adequate, certain information relating to our organization and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted in this Form 10-Q pursuant to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year ending December 31, 2017.
Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions, including those related to uncollectible accounts receivable, lower of cost or net realizable value for inventories, equity investments, derivative financial instruments, intangible assets and goodwill, property, plant and equipment (PP&E), income taxes, percentage-of-completion accounting for long-term contracts, self-insurance, foreign currency exchange rates, pension and post-retirement benefit plans, disputes, litigation, contingencies and share-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed 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. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Principles of Consolidation

We consolidate all wholly-owned subsidiaries, controlled joint ventures and variable interest entities where the Company has determined it is the primary beneficiary. Investments in affiliates in which we exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for using the equity method. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year cash flow amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation related to the adoption of new accounting standards. Net income and shareholders’ equity were not affected by these reclassifications. See “Note 17 – New Accounting Pronouncements” for additional details.


6


Revenue Recognition

In the second quarter of 2017, the Company changed its accounting for revenue related to an implied financing arrangement with our largest customer in Venezuela. We determined that beginning in the third quarter of 2016, the duration of time expected to collect revenue for goods and services provided to this customer significantly exceeded the contractual payment terms and represents an implied financing arrangement. Accordingly, we have modified our revenue recognition with this customer to record a discount reflecting the time value of money and accreting the discount as interest income over the expected collection period using the effective interest method. In connection with this development, the Company corrected this immaterial error for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2017. The impact of the correction decreased revenue and increased interest income by approximately $31 million and $4 million, respectively, for the three month period ended June 30, 2017 and reduced accounts receivable by approximately $27 million as of June 30, 2017. As of June 30, 2017, to reflect the impact of payment delays and expectation that the time to collect may exceed one year, we have reclassified $150 million of our total $153 million “Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts” with this customer to Other Non-Current Assetson the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. While we are continuing to experience delays with collections on our outstanding receivables with this customer, we believe the amounts are fully collectible.

This change in accounting would not have affected our compliance with financial covenants under our senior revolving and term loan credit facilities if it had been recorded in the prior periods, and the adjustment has no impact to cash flow from operating activities or any other cash flow measures.

Currency Devaluation Charges

Currency devaluation charges are included in current earnings in “Currency Devaluation Charges” on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. In the first six months of 2016, currency devaluation charges of $31 million reflected the impact of the devaluation of the Angolan kwanza. In the second quarter and first six months of 2017, we had no currency devaluation charges.

2.  Business Combinations and Divestitures

Held for Sale

On March 24, 2017, we entered a master formation agreement with affiliates of Schlumberger Limited (“Schlumberger”) to form a joint venture named “OneStimSM,” which will provide completion products and services for the development of unconventional land reservoirs in the United States and Canada. Under the terms of the master formation agreement, both parties will contribute their respective pressure pumping assets, multistage completions, and pump-down perforating businesses on land in the lower contiguous 48 states of the United States and the provinces of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta in Canada. In addition, we will contribute manufacturing facilities and supply chain resources to OneStim, and Schlumberger will provide the joint venture with access to its surface and downhole technologies and advanced geo-engineered workflows. At closing, we will own a 30% equity interest in the OneStim joint venture, and Schlumberger will own 70%, and we will also receive a one-time $535 million cash payment from Schlumberger. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2017 and is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities from our North America segment to be contributed to OneStim have been classified as held for sale in the table below.

7


 
 
June 30,
(Dollars in millions)
 
2017
Assets Held for Sale:
 
 
Other Current Assets
 
$
4

Inventory, Net
 
83

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
 
260

Goodwill
 
555

Total Assets
 
$
902

 
 
 
Liabilities Held for Sale:
 
 
Other Current Liabilities
 
$
8

Long-term Debt
 
29

Other Non-Current Liabilities
 
53

Total Liabilities
 
$
90


As of June 30, 2017, we also had $27 million of PP&E held for sale unrelated to the OneStim joint venture.

3. Restructuring Charges

Due to the ongoing lower than anticipated levels of exploration and production spending, we continue to reduce our overall cost structure and workforce to better align with current activity levels. The ongoing cost reduction plans which began in 2016 (the “2016 Plan”) included a workforce reduction and other cost reduction measures initiated across our geographic regions.

In connection with the 2016 Plan, we recognized restructuring charges of $31 million and $106 million in the second quarter and the first six months of 2017, respectively, which include termination (severance) charges of $22 million and $56 million, respectively, and other restructuring charges of $9 million and $38 million, respectively. The first six months of 2017 also includes restructuring related asset charges of $12 million. Other restructuring charges include contract termination costs, relocation and other associated costs.

Also in connection with the 2016 Plan, we recognized restructuring charges of $51 million and $128 million in the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively, which include termination (severance) charges of $36 million and $108 million, respectively, and other restructuring charges of $15 million and $20 million, respectively. Other restructuring charges also include contract termination costs, relocation and other associated costs.

The following tables present the components of restructuring charges by segment for the second quarter and the first six months of 2017 and 2016.
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
 
 
Total
(Dollars in millions)
Severance
Other
Severance and
2016 Plan
Charges
Charges
Other Charges
North America
$
2

$
6

$
8

MENA/Asia Pacific
4

1

5

Europe/SSA/Russia
6

2

8

Latin America
8


8

  Subtotal
20

9

29

Land Drilling Rigs
1


1

Corporate and Research and Development
1


1

  Total
$
22

$
9

$
31



8


 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
 
Total
(Dollars in millions)
Severance
Other
Severance and
2016 Plan
Charges
Charges
Other Charges
North America
$
5

$
10

$
15

MENA/Asia Pacific
9

2

11

Europe/SSA/Russia
8

2

10

Latin America
11

1

12

  Subtotal
33

15

48

Land Drilling Rigs
1


1

Corporate and Research and Development
2


2

  Total
$
36

$
15

$
51


 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
 
 
Total
(Dollars in millions)
Severance
Other
Severance and
2016 Plan
Charges
Charges
Other Charges
North America
$
2

$
21

$
23

MENA/Asia Pacific
8

1

9

Europe/SSA/Russia
8

21

29

Latin America
13

3

16

  Subtotal
31

46

77

Land Drilling Rigs
2


2

Corporate and Research and Development
23

4

27

  Total
$
56

$
50

$
106


 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
 
Total
(Dollars in millions)
Severance
Other
Severance and
2016 Plan
Charges
Charges
Other Charges
North America
$
24

$
15

$
39

MENA/Asia Pacific
18

2

20

Europe/SSA/Russia
23

2

25

Latin America
26

1

27

  Subtotal
91

20

111

Land Drilling Rigs
5


5

Corporate and Research and Development
12


12

  Total
$
108

$
20

$
128



9


The severance and other restructuring charges gave rise to certain liabilities, the components of which are summarized below, and largely relate to the severance accrued as part of earlier 2014 and 2015 Plans and the 2016 Plan and other executive severance matters that will be paid pursuant to the respective arrangements and statutory requirements.
 
At June 30, 2017
 
2016 Plan
2015 and 2014 Plans
Total
 
 
 
 
 
Severance
 
Severance
Other
Severance
Other
and Other
(Dollars in millions)
Liability
Liability
Liability
Liability
Liability
North America
$
1

$
20

$

$

$
21

MENA/Asia Pacific
5

2



7

Europe/SSA/Russia
3

10


7

20

Latin America
1




1

  Subtotal
10

32


7

49

Land Drilling Rigs





Corporate and Research and Development
29




29

  Total
$
39

$
32

$

$
7

$
78

The following table presents the restructuring liability activity for the first six months of 2017.
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
Accrued Balance at December 31, 2016
 
Charges
 
Cash Payments
 
Other 
 
Accrued Balance at June 30, 2017
2016 Plan:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Severance liability
$
52

 
$
56

 
$
(65
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
39

Other restructuring liability
22

 
38

 
(15
)
 
(13
)
 
32

2015 and 2014 Plan:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Severance liability
3

 

 
(3
)
 

 

Other restructuring liability
9

 

 

 
(2
)
 
7

Total severance and other restructuring liability
$
86

 
$
94

 
$
(83
)
 
$
(19
)
 
$
78


4.  Percentage-of-Completion Contracts

We account for our long-term early production facility construction contracts in Iraq under the percentage-of-completion method. In the second quarter and the first six months of 2017, there was no change to our cumulative estimated loss from the Iraq contracts, which was $532 million as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. As of June 30, 2017, we have no claims revenue and our percentage-of-completion project estimate includes zero back charges. Our net billings in excess of costs as of June 30, 2017 were $46 million and are shown in the “Other Current Liabilities” on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

On May 26, 2016, we entered into an agreement with our customer containing the terms and conditions of the settlement on the Zubair contract which included variation order requests, claims for extension of time, payments of remaining contract milestones and new project completion timelines that resulted in relief from the liquidated damages provisions. The settlement paid to us was a gross amount of $150 million, of which we received $62 million in the second quarter of 2016, $72 million in the third quarter of 2016 and $16 million in the first quarter of 2017.

In the second quarter of 2016, we recognized an estimated project income of $52 million for our Zubair contract, and in the first six months of 2016 we were break-even. Cumulative estimated losses on these projects were $532 million, project estimates included no claims revenue, $25 million in newly approved change orders and $32 million of back charges at June 30, 2016.


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5.  Accounts Receivable Factoring and Other Receivables

From time to time, we participate in factoring arrangements to sell accounts receivable to third-party financial institutions. In the first six months of 2017, we sold accounts receivable of $78.1 million for $77.7 million, and received cash proceeds totaling $76.6 million. The loss recognized on these sales was $0.4 million. In the first six months of 2016, we sold approximately $77 million and recognized a loss of $0.3 million. Our factoring transactions in the first six months of 2017 and 2016 were recognized as sales, and the proceeds are included as operating cash flows in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

In the first quarter of 2017, Weatherford converted trade receivables of $65 million into a note from the customer with a face value of $65 million. The note had a three year term at a 4.625% stated interest rate. We reported the note as a trading security within “Other Current Assets” at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at its fair value of $58 million on March 31, 2017. The note fair value was considered a Level 2 valuation and was estimated using secondary market data for similar bonds. During the second quarter of 2017, we sold the note for $59 million.

6.  Inventories, Net

Inventories, net of reserves, by category were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Raw materials, components and supplies
$
160

 
$
168

Work in process
51

 
49

Finished goods
1,517

 
1,585

 
$
1,728

 
$
1,802



7.  Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the first six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
North
America
 
MENA/
Asia Pacific
 
Europe/
SSA/
Russia
 
Latin
America
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2016
$
1,777

 
$
189

 
$
543

 
$
288

 
$
2,797

Reclassification to assets held for sale
(555
)
 

 

 

 
(555
)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
28

 
4

 
20

 
(1
)
 
51

Balance at June 30, 2017
$
1,250

 
$
193

 
$
563

 
$
287

 
$
2,293

 
8.  Short-term Borrowings and Other Debt Obligations
(Dollars in millions)
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Revolving credit facility
$

 
$

Other short-term bank loans
7

 
2

Total short-term borrowings
7

 
2

Current portion of long-term debt and term loan agreement
145

 
177

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt
$
152

 
$
179



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Revolving Credit Agreement and Secured Term Loan Agreement

On April 17, 2017, we amended our revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) and our secured term loan agreement (the “Term Loan Agreement” and collectively with the Revolving Credit Agreement, the “Credit Agreements”). We modified the definition of consolidated adjusted earnings before interest, tax depreciation and amortization set forth in the Credit Agreements, as well as other definitional and covenant modifications, and reduced total commitments under the Revolving Credit Agreement from $1.38 billion to $1.199 billion. As of June 30, 2017, we had total commitments under the Revolving Credit Agreement of $1.199 billion and borrowings of $400 million under the Term Loan Agreement. At June 30, 2017, we had $1.1 billion available under the Credit Agreements, and there were $73 million in outstanding letters of credit.

For lenders that previously extended their commitments (“extending lenders”), the Revolving Credit Agreement matures in July of 2019. For lenders that did not extend their commitments (such lenders, representing $199 million, the “non-extending lenders”), the Revolving Credit Agreement matured in July of 2017, which will further reduce total commitments under the Revolving Credit Agreement to $1.0 billion in the third quarter of 2017. The Term Loan Agreement matures in July of 2020.

Loans under the Credit Agreements are subject to varying interest rates based on whether the loan is Eurodollar loan or an alternate base rate loan. We also incur a quarterly facility fee on the amount of the Revolving Credit Agreement. For the three months ended June 30, 2017, the interest rate for the Revolving Credit Agreement was LIBOR plus a margin rate of 2.80%. For the three months ended June 30, 2017, the interest rate for the Term Loan Agreement was LIBOR plus a margin rate of 2.30%.

Our Credit Agreements contain customary events of default, including our failure to comply with our financial covenants. We must maintain a leverage ratio of no greater than 2.5 to 1, a leverage and letters of credit ratio of no greater than 3.5 to 1 and an asset coverage ratio of at least 4.0 to 1. As of June 30, 2017, we were in compliance with these financial covenants.

Other Short-Term Borrowings and Other Debt Activity

On June 26, 2017, we issued an additional $250 million aggregate principal amount of our 9.875% senior notes due 2024 (“Notes”) and received proceeds, net of underwriting fees, of $251 million. These Notes were issued as additional securities under an indenture pursuant to which we previously issued $540 million aggregate principal amount of our 9.875% senior notes due 2024.

We have short-term borrowings with various domestic and international institutions pursuant to uncommitted credit facilities. At June 30, 2017, we had $7 million in short-term borrowings under these arrangements. In addition, we had $436 million of letters of credit under various uncommitted facilities, of which $69 million has been cash collateralized (included in “Cash and Cash Equivalentsin the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets), and $61 million of surety bonds, primarily performance bonds, issued by financial sureties against an indemnification from us at June 30, 2017.

In June 2017, we repaid $88 million of our 6.35% Senior Notes on the maturity date. At June 30, 2017, the current portion of long-term debt was primarily related to $66 million of our 6.00% Senior Notes due March 2018, the $50 million current portion of our Term Loan Agreement and $29 million of current portion of capital leases and other debt.

9.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
Financial Instruments Measured and Recognized at Fair Value

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 techniques require inputs that we categorize using a three level hierarchy, from highest to lowest level of observable inputs. Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices or other market data for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based upon our own judgment and assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. Classification of a financial asset or liability within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Other than the derivative instruments discussed in “Note 10 – Derivative Instruments”, we had no other material assets or liabilities measured and recognized at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.


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Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments

Our other financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term borrowings and long-term debt. The carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term borrowings approximates their fair value due to their short maturities. These short-term borrowings are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of our long-term debt fluctuates with changes in applicable interest rates among other factors. Fair value will generally exceed carrying value when the current market interest rate is lower than the interest rate at which the debt was originally issued and will generally be less than the carrying value when the market rate is greater than the interest rate at which the debt was originally issued. The fair value of our long-term debt is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy and is established based on observable inputs in less active markets.

The fair value and carrying value of our senior notes were as follows: 
(Dollars in millions)
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Fair value
$
7,018

 
$
6,739

Carrying value
7,203

 
7,028


10.  Derivative Instruments

From time to time, we may enter into derivative financial instrument transactions to manage or reduce our market risk. We manage our debt portfolio to achieve an overall desired position of fixed and floating rates, and we may employ interest rate swaps as a tool to achieve that goal. We enter into foreign currency forward contracts and cross-currency swap contracts to economically hedge our exposure to fluctuations in various foreign currencies. The major risks from interest rate derivatives include changes in the interest rates affecting the fair value of such instruments, potential increases in interest expense due to market increases in floating interest rates, changes in foreign exchange rates and the creditworthiness of the counterparties in such transactions.

We monitor the creditworthiness of our counterparties, which are multinational commercial banks. The fair values of all our outstanding derivative instruments are determined using a model with Level 2 inputs including quoted market prices for contracts with similar terms and maturity dates.

Warrant

During the fourth quarter of 2016, in conjunction with the issuance of 84.5 million ordinary shares, we also issued a warrant that gives the holder the option to acquire an additional 84.5 million ordinary shares. The exercise price on the warrant is $6.43 per share and is exercisable any time prior to May 21, 2019. The warrant is classified as a liability and carried at fair value with changes in its fair value reported through earnings. The warrant participates in dividends and other distributions as if the shares subject to the warrants were outstanding. In addition, the warrant permits early redemption due to a change in control.

The warrant fair value is considered a Level 3 valuation and is estimated using a combination of the Black Scholes option valuation model and Monte-Carlo simulation. Inputs to these models include Weatherford’s share price, volatility and the risk free interest rate. The valuation also considers the probabilities of future share issuances and anticipated issuance discounts, which are considered Level 3 inputs. The fair value of the warrant was $156 million on December 31, 2016 and $91 million on June 30, 2017, generating an unrealized gain of $127 million for the second quarter of 2017 and $65 million for the first six months of 2017. The change in fair value of the warrant was principally due to a decrease in Weatherford’s stock price during the first six months of 2017. The warrant valuation would be negatively affected due to an increase in the likelihood of a future share issuance. 

Fair Value Hedges
 
We may use interest rate swaps to help mitigate exposures related to changes in the fair values of fixed-rate debt. The interest rate swap is recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in earnings. The carrying value of fixed-rate debt is also adjusted for changes in interest rates, with the changes in value recorded in earnings. After termination of the hedge, any discount or premium on the fixed-rate debt is amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the debt. As of June 30, 2017, we did not have any fair value hedge designated.

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As of June 30, 2017, we had net unamortized premiums on fixed-rate debt of $5 million associated with fair value hedge terminations. These premiums are being amortized over the remaining term of the originally hedged debt as a reduction in interest expense included in “Interest Expense, Net” on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Cash Flow Hedges

In 2008, we entered into interest rate derivative instruments to hedge projected exposures to interest rates in anticipation of a debt offering. These hedges were terminated at the time of the issuance of the debt, and the associated loss is being amortized from “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)” to interest expense over the remaining term of the debt. As of June 30, 2017, we had net unamortized losses of $9 million associated with our cash flow hedge terminations. As of June 30, 2017, we did not have any cash flow hedges designated.

Foreign Currency and Warrant Derivative Instruments

At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts with notional amounts aggregating to $1.2 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively. The notional amounts of our foreign currency forward contracts do not generally represent amounts exchanged by the parties and thus are not a measure of the cash requirements related to these contracts or of any possible loss exposure. The amounts actually exchanged at maturity are calculated by reference to the notional amounts and by other terms of the derivative contracts, such as exchange rates.

Our foreign currency derivatives are not designated as hedges under ASC 815, and the changes in fair value of the contracts are recorded each period in “Other Expense, Net” on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The total estimated fair values of our foreign currency forward contracts and warrant derivative were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Classification
Derivative assets not designated as hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency forward contracts
 
$
8

 
$
7

 
Other Current Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities not designated as hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency forward contracts
 
(12
)
 
(14
)
 
Other Current Liabilities
Warrant on Weatherford Shares
 
(91
)
 
(156
)
 
Other Non-current Liabilities

The amount of derivative instruments’ gain or (loss) on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is in the table below.
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
Classification
Foreign currency forward contracts
 
$
(15
)
 
$
(16
)
 
$
(22
)
 
$
10

 
Other Expense, Net
Warrant on Weatherford Shares
 
127

 

 
65

 

 
Warrant Fair Value Adjustment

11. Income Taxes

We have historically calculated the provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year to ordinary income or loss (pre-tax income or loss excluding unusual or infrequently occurring discrete items and pre-tax losses for which no benefit has been recognized) for the reporting period. For the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2017, we determined that since small changes in estimated ordinary annual income would result in significant changes in the estimated annual effective tax rate, the use of a discrete effective tax rate is appropriate for the current quarter. The discrete method treats the year-to-date period as if it was the annual period and determines the income tax expense or benefit on that basis. We will use this method each quarter until the annual effective tax rate method is deemed appropriate. For the second quarter and the first six months of 2017, we had a tax expense of $17 million and $50 million, respectively, on a loss before income taxes of $148 million and $558 million, respectively. Results for the second quarter and the

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first six months of 2017 include losses with no significant tax benefit. The tax expense for the second quarter and the first six months of 2017 also includes withholding taxes and deemed profit taxes that do not directly correlate to ordinary income or loss.

We are continuously under tax examination in various jurisdictions. We cannot predict the timing or outcome regarding resolution of these tax examinations or if they will have a material impact on our financial statements. We continue to anticipate a possible reduction in the balance of uncertain tax positions of approximately $10 million in the next twelve months due to expiration of statutes of limitations, settlements and/or conclusions of tax examinations.

For both the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, we had a tax benefit of $102 million and $203 million, respectively, on a loss before income taxes of $664 million and $1.26 billion, respectively. Our results for the second quarter of 2016 include charges with no significant tax benefit principally related to $75 million of settlement charges, $78 million of bond tender premium, and $84 million of a note adjustment related to our largest customer in Venezuela, partially offset by $52 million of Zubair project gain with no significant tax expense. Our results for the first six months of 2016 include charges with no significant tax benefit principally related to $140 million of settlement charges, $31 million of currency devaluation related to the Angolan kwanza, $78 million of bond tender premium, and $84 million related to a note adjustment for our largest customer in Venezuela.

12.  Shareholders’ Equity

The following summarizes our shareholders’ equity activity for the first six months of 2017 and 2016:
(Dollars in millions)
Par Value of Issued Shares
 
Capital in Excess of Par Value
 
Retained Earnings (Deficit)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Non-controlling Interests
 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
Balance at December 31, 2015
$
1

 
$
5,502

 
$
442

 
$
(1,641
)
 
$
61

 
$
4,365

Net Income (Loss)

 

 
(1,063
)
 

 
10

 
(1,053
)
Other Comprehensive Income

 

 

 
134

 

 
134

Dividends Paid to Noncontrolling Interests

 

 

 

 
(7
)
 
(7
)
Issuance of Common Shares

 
623

 

 

 

 
623

Issuance of Exchangeable Notes

 
97

 

 

 

 
97

Equity Awards Granted, Vested and Exercised

 
28

 

 

 

 
28

Balance at June 30, 2016
$
1

 
$
6,250

 
$
(621
)
 
$
(1,507
)
 
$
64

 
$
4,187

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2016
$
1

 
$
6,571

 
$
(2,950
)
 
$
(1,610
)
 
$
56

 
$
2,068

Net Income (Loss)

 

 
(619
)
 

 
11

 
(608
)
Other Comprehensive Income

 

 

 
33

 

 
33

Dividends Paid to Noncontrolling Interests

 

 

 

 
(10
)
 
(10
)
Equity Awards Granted, Vested and Exercised

 
41

 

 

 

 
41

Balance at June 30, 2017
$
1

 
$
6,612

 
$
(3,569
)
 
$
(1,577
)
 
$
57

 
$
1,524


In March 2016, we issued 115 million ordinary shares, and the amount in excess of par value of $623 million is reported in “Capital in Excess of Par Value” on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

On June 7, 2016, we issued exchangeable notes with a par value of $1.265 billion. The exchange feature carrying value of $97 million is included in the line captioned “Capital in Excess of Par Value” on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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The following table presents the changes in our accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the second quarter of 2017 and 2016:
(Dollars in millions)
Currency Translation Adjustment
 
Defined Benefit Pension
 
Deferred Loss on Derivatives
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2015
$
(1,602
)
 
$
(29
)
 
$
(10
)
 
$
(1,641
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications
132

 
1

 

 
133

Reclassifications

 

 
1

 
1

Net activity
132

 
1

 
1

 
134

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2016
$
(1,470
)
 
$
(28
)
 
$
(9
)
 
$
(1,507
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2016
$
(1,614
)
 
$
13

 
$
(9
)
 
$
(1,610
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income before Reclassifications
74

 

 

 
74

Reclassifications

 
(41
)
 

 
(41
)
Net activity
74

 
(41
)
 

 
33

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2017
$
(1,540
)
 
$
(28
)
 
$
(9
)
 
$
(1,577
)

Defined benefit pension reclassifications relate to amortization of unrecognized net gains associated primarily with our supplemental executive retirement plan.

13.  Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share for all periods presented equals net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of our shares outstanding during the period including participating securities. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of our shares outstanding during the period including participating securities, adjusted for the dilutive effect of our stock options, restricted shares and performance share units. The following table presents our basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the second quarter and the first six months of 2017 and 2016:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(Shares in millions)
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Basic and Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
990

 
899

 
989

 
856


Our basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the periods presented are equivalent due to the net loss attributable to shareholders. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the second quarter and the first six months of 2017 and 2016 exclude potential shares for stock options, restricted shares, performance share units, exchangeable notes, warrant outstanding and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan as we have net losses for those periods, and their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. The following table presents the number of anti-dilutive shares excluded for the second quarter and the first six months of 2017 and 2016:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(Shares in millions)
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Anti-dilutive potential shares due to net loss
250

 
43

 
250

 
24


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14. Share-Based Compensation

We recognized the following employee share-based compensation expense during the second quarter and the first six months of 2017 and 2016:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions)
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Share-based compensation
$
17

 
$
17

 
$
41

 
$
38

Related tax benefit

 
4

 

 
8


During the first six months of 2017, we granted to certain employees approximately 2.9 million performance share units that will vest with continued employment if the Company meets certain market-based performance goals. The performance share units have a weighted average grant date fair value of $6.26 per share based on the Monte Carlo simulation method. The assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation included a weighted average risk-free rate of 1.16%, volatility of 67% and a zero dividend yield. As of June 30, 2017, there was $16 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to our performance share units. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2 years.

During the first six months of 2017, we also granted 3.9 million restricted share units at a weighted average grant date fair value of $5.38 per share. As of June 30, 2017, there was $68 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to our unvested restricted share grants. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2 years.

15. Segment Information
 
Financial information by segment is summarized below. Revenues are attributable to countries based on the ultimate destination of the sale of products or performance of services. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies as presented in our Form 10-K.
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
(Dollars in millions)
Net
Operating
Revenues
 
Income (Loss)
from
Operations
 
Depreciation
and
Amortization
North America
$
475

 
$
2

 
$
40

MENA/Asia Pacific
340

 
9

 
51

Europe/SSA/Russia
244

 
5

 
39

Latin America (a)
203

 
(35
)
 
48

Subtotal
1,262

 
(19
)
 
178

Land Drilling Rigs
101

 
(20
)
 
23

 
1,363

 
(39
)
 
201

Corporate and Research and Development
 
 
(69
)
 
3

Restructuring Charges (b)
 
 
(31
)
 
 
Asset Write-Downs and Other
 
 
12

 
 
Total
$
1,363

 
$
(127
)
 
$
204

(a)
As discussed in “Note 1 – General”, in the second quarter of 2017, the Company changed its accounting for revenue related to an implied financing arrangement with our largest customer in Venezuela. The total impact of this change in the second quarter of 2017 related to prior periods is a reduction in revenues and income from operations of approximately $31 million: $8 million for the first quarter of 2017 and $23 million for the second half of 2016.
(b)
Includes restructuring charges of $31 million: $8 million in Europe/SSA/Russia, $8 million in Latin America, $8 million in North America, $5 million in MENA/Asia Pacific, $1 million in Corporate and Research and Development, and $1 million in Land Drilling Rigs.





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Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
(Dollars in millions)
Net
Operating
Revenues
 
Income (Loss)
from
Operations
 
Depreciation
and
Amortization
North America
$
401

 
$
(101
)
 
$
58

MENA/Asia Pacific
400

 
50

 
60

Europe/SSA/Russia
243

 
1

 
48

Latin America
249

 
1

 
56

  Subtotal
1,293

 
(49
)
 
222

Land Drilling Rigs
109

 
(17
)
 
23

 
1,402

 
(66
)
 
245

Corporate and Research and Development
 
 
(75
)
 
4

Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges (c)
 
 
(154
)
 
 
Restructuring Charges (d)
 
 
(51
)
 
 
Litigation Charges, Net
 
 
(114
)
 
 
Total
$
1,402

 
$
(460
)
 
$
249

(c)
Includes $84 million to adjust a note from our largest customer in Venezuela to fair value and other impairments and write-offs of $70 million.
(d)
Includes restructuring charges of $51 million: $15 million in North America, $10 million in Europe/SSA/Russia, $12 million in Latin America, $11 million in MENA/Asia Pacific, $2 million in Corporate and Research and Development, and $1 million in Land Drilling Rigs.

 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
(Dollars in millions)
Net
Operating
Revenues
 
Income (Loss)
from
Operations
 
Depreciation
and
Amortization
North America
$
965

 
$
(16
)
 
$
80

MENA/Asia Pacific
661

 
6

 
102

Europe/SSA/Russia
488

 
(5
)
 
78

Latin America (a)
445

 
(26
)
 
99

Subtotal
2,559

 
(41
)
 
359

Land Drilling Rigs
190

 
(50
)
 
47

 
2,749

 
(91
)
 
406

Corporate and Research and Development
 
 
(141
)
 
6

Restructuring Charges (b)
 
 
(106
)
 
 
Asset Write-Downs and Other
 
 
15

 
 
Total
$
2,749

 
$
(323
)
 
$
412

(a)
As discussed in “Note 1 – General”, in the second quarter of 2017, the Company changed its accounting for revenue related to an implied financing arrangement with our largest customer in Venezuela. The total impact of this change for the first six months of 2017 related to prior periods is a reduction in revenues and income from operations of approximately $23 million for the second half of 2016.
(b)
Includes restructuring charges of $106 million: $29 million in Europe/SSA/Russia, $27 million in Corporate and Research and Development, $23 million in North America, $16 million in Latin America, $9 million in MENA/Asia Pacific, and $2 million in Land Drilling Rigs.


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Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
(Dollars in millions)
Net
Operating
Revenues
 
Income (Loss)
from
Operations
 
Depreciation
and
Amortization
North America
$
944

 
$
(229
)
 
$
112

MENA/Asia Pacific
761

 
4

 
121

Europe/SSA/Russia
500

 

 
96

Latin America
554

 
45

 
117

  Subtotal
2,759

 
(180
)
 
446

Land Drilling Rigs
228

 
(43
)
 
45

 
2,987

 
(223
)
 
491

Corporate and Research and Development
 
 
(163
)
 
8

Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges (c)

 
 
(212
)
 
 
Restructuring Charges (d)
 
 
(128
)
 
 
Litigation Charges, Net
 
 
(181
)
 
 
Total
$
2,987

 
$
(907
)
 
$
499

(c)
Includes $84 million to adjust a note from our largest customer in Venezuela to fair value, $92 million related to impairments, write-offs and other charges and $35 million of pressure pumping related charges.
(d)
Includes restructuring charges of $128 million: $39 million in North America, $27 million in Latin America, $25 million in Europe/SSA/Russia, $20 million in MENA/Asia Pacific, $12 million in Corporate and Research and Development and $5 million in Land Drilling Rigs.

16. Disputes, Litigation and Contingencies

Shareholder Litigation
 
In 2010, three shareholder derivative actions were filed, purportedly on behalf of the Company, asserting breach of duty and other claims against certain current and former officers and directors of the Company related to the United Nations oil-for-food program governing sales of goods into Iraq, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 and trade sanctions related to the U.S. government investigations disclosed in our SEC filings since 2007. Those shareholder derivative cases were filed in Harris County, Texas state court and consolidated under the caption Neff v. Brady, et al., No. 2010040764 (collectively referred to as the “Neff Case”). Other shareholder demand letters covering the same subject matter were received by the Company in early 2014, and a fourth shareholder derivative action was filed, purportedly on behalf of the Company, also asserting breach of duty and other claims against certain current and former officers and directors of the Company related to the same subject matter as the Neff Case. That case, captioned Erste-Sparinvest KAG v. Duroc-Danner, et al., No. 201420933 (Harris County, Texas) was consolidated into the Neff Case in September 2014. A motion to dismiss was granted May 15, 2015, and an appeal was filed on June 15, 2015. Following briefing and oral argument, on June 29, 2017, the Texas Court of Appeals denied in part and granted in part the shareholders’ appeal. The Court ruled that the shareholders lacked standing to bring claims that arose prior to the Company’s redomestication to Switzerland in 2009, and upheld the dismissal of those claims. The Court reversed as premature the trial court’s dismissal of claims arising after the redomestication and remanded to the trial court for further proceedings. We cannot reliably predict the outcome of the remaining claims, including the amount of any possible loss.

Securities Class Action Settlement

On June 30, 2015, we signed a stipulation to settle a shareholder securities class action captioned Freedman v. Weatherford International Ltd., et al., No. 1:12-cv-02121-LAK (S.D.N.Y.) for $120 million subject to notice to the class and court approval. The Freedman lawsuit had been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in March 2012, and alleged that we and certain current and former officers of Weatherford violated the federal securities laws in connection with the restatements of the Company’s historical financial statements announced on February 21, 2012 and July 24, 2012. On November 4, 2015, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a final judgment and an order approving the settlement. Pursuant to the settlement, we were required to pay $120 million, which was partially funded by insurance proceeds. There was no admission of liability or fault by a party in connection with the settlement. We are pursuing reimbursement from our insurance carriers and recovered $23 million of the settlement amount to date, of which $4 million was recovered in the second quarter of 2017.


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U.S. Government and Other Investigations
 
The SEC and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) investigated certain accounting issues associated with the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting for income taxes that was disclosed in a notification of late filing on Form 12b-25 filed on March 1, 2011 and in current reports on Form 8-K filed on February 21, 2012 and on July 24, 2012 and the subsequent restatements of our historical financial statements. During the first quarter 2016, we recorded a loss contingency in the amount of $65 million and increased it to $140 million in the second quarter to reflect our best estimate of the potential settlement. As disclosed in the Form 8-K filed on September 27, 2016, the Company settled with the SEC without admitting or denying the findings of the SEC, by consenting to the entry of an administrative order that requires the Company to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations and any future violations of the anti-fraud provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 (as amended, the “Securities Act”), and the anti-fraud, reporting, books and records, and internal controls provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the “Exchange Act”), and the rules promulgated thereunder. As part of the terms of the SEC settlement, the Company agreed to pay a total civil monetary penalty of $140 million. In addition, certain reports and certifications regarding our tax internal controls must be delivered to the SEC during the two years following the settlement. A payment of $50 million was made during the fourth quarter of 2016, and a payment of $30 million was made in each of January and May 2017. A final payment of $30 million is due in September 2017.

Spitzer Industries Litigation

In August 2016, after a bench trial in Harris County, Texas, the court entered a judgment of $36 million against the Company in the case of Spitzer Industries, Inc. (“Spitzer”) vs. Weatherford U.S., L.P. in connection with Spitzer’s fabrication work on two mobile capture vessels used in the cleanup of marine oil spills. We continue to maintain a reserve in the amount of the judgment, and an appellate brief was filed on June 16, 2017 to the First Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas.

Rapid Completions and Packers Plus Litigation

Several subsidiaries of the Company are defendants in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Rapid Completions LLC (“RC”) in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on July 31, 2015. RC claims that we and other defendants are liable for infringement of six U.S. patents related to specific downhole completion equipment and the methods of using such equipment. These patents have been assigned to Packers Plus Energy Services, Inc., a Canadian corporation (“Packers Plus”), and purportedly exclusively licensed to RC. The litigation is currently stayed pending resolution of inter partes review of each of the patents-in-suit which is pending before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. RC is seeking a permanent injunction against further alleged infringement, unspecified damages for infringement, supplemental and enhanced damages, and additional relief such as attorneys’ fees.

On October 14, 2015, Packers Plus and RC filed suit in Federal Court in Toronto, Canada against the Company and certain subsidiaries alleging infringement of a related Canadian patent and seeking unspecified damages and an accounting of the Company’s profits. Trial on the validity of the Canadian patent was completed in March 2017. The parties are awaiting a decision from the Court, estimated to be on or before August 31, 2017. If the Federal Court upholds the validity of the patent, a trial on infringement will be held on March 12, 2018. The parties mediated both the U.S. and Canadian cases on July 5, 2017 but were unable to reach a settlement.

During the second quarter of 2017, the negotiations related to this matter progressed to a point where we recognized a liability for a loss contingency that we believe to be probable and for which a reasonable estimate could be made. In both cases, we will continue to defend ourselves vigorously. If one or more negative outcomes were to occur in either case, the impact to our financial position, results of operations or cash flows could be material.

Other Disputes and Litigation

Additionally, we are aware of various disputes and potential claims and are a party in various litigation involving claims against us, including as a defendant in various employment claims alleging our failure to pay certain classes of workers overtime in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act for which an agreement was reached and settled during 2016. Some of these disputes and claims are covered by insurance. For claims, disputes and pending litigation in which we believe a negative outcome is probable and a loss can be reasonably estimated, we have recorded a liability for the expected loss. These liabilities are immaterial to our financial condition and results of operations.


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In addition we have certain claims, disputes and pending litigation for which we do not believe a negative outcome is probable or for which we can only estimate a range of liability. It is possible, however, that an unexpected judgment could be rendered against us, or we could decide to resolve a case or cases, that would result in liability that could be uninsured and beyond the amounts we currently have reserved and in some cases those losses could be material. If one or more negative outcomes were to occur relative to these matters, the aggregate impact to our financial condition could be material.

Accrued litigation and settlements recorded in “Other Current Liabilities” on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were $124 million and $181 million, respectively, and as of June 30, 2017 included the remaining SEC settlement obligation of $30 million.

Other Contingencies

The contractual residual value guarantee balance of $28 million in “Other Non-Current Liabilities” on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016 was extinguished after the underlying leased equipment in our North America pressure pumping operations was purchased during the first quarter of 2017.

We have minimum purchase commitments related to supply contracts and maintain a liability at June 30, 2017 of $127 million for losses incurred on the contracts, of which $22 million is recorded in “Other Current Liabilities,” $47 million is recorded in “Other Non-Current Liabilities” and $58 million to be contributed to the OneStim joint venture is recorded in “Liabilities Held for Sale” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

17. New Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Changes

In May 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting, which clarifies that modification accounting is required only if the fair value, the vesting conditions, or the classification of a share-based payment award changes as a result of changes in terms or conditions of the award. We have elected to early adopt ASU 2017-09 in the second quarter of 2017 and the adoption of this ASU had no impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2016-09 requires all income tax effects related to share-based payments at settlement (or expiration) be recorded through the income statement, including unrealized excess tax benefits. ASU 2016-09 also requires that all tax related cash flows resulting from share-based payments be presented as operating activities in the statement of cash flows. In addition, the guidance allows entities to increase the net-share settlement of an employee’s shares for tax withholding purposes without triggering liability accounting and to make a policy election to estimate forfeitures or recognize them as they occur. Finally, the new guidance requires all cash payments made to a taxing authority on an employee’s behalf for shares withheld be presented as financing activities in the statement of cash flows.

We adopted ASU 2016-09 in the first quarter of 2017. We prospectively adopted the changes requiring all tax effects related to share-based payments to be recorded through the income statement and all tax related cash flows from share based payments to be presented as operating activities in the statement of cash flows. There is no cumulative effect as there is no impact from unrecognized excess tax benefits or minimum withholding requirements and prior periods have not been adjusted. We have also made an entity-wide accounting policy election to continue to estimate forfeitures and adjust the estimate when it is likely to change. We have retrospectively adopted the guidance to classify as a financing activity on the statement of cash flows all cash payments made to a taxing authority on an employee’s behalf for shares withheld for tax-withholding purposes. We have reclassified $5 million from other operating activities to other financing activities in the Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016.

Accounting Standards Issued Not Yet Adopted

In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-11, which amends the accounting for certain equity-linked financial instruments and states a down round feature no longer precludes equity classification when assessing wither the instrument is indexed to an entity’s own stock. For an equity-linked financial instrument no longer accounted for as a liability at fair value, the amendments require a down round to be treated as a dividend and a as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic earnings per share. The ASU is effective beginning with the first quarter of 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The ASU is required to be applied retrospectively to outstanding instruments. Weatherford is evaluating the impact that the ASU will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and whether we will early adopt the ASU.

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In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, which amends the presentation of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost (“net benefit cost”). The service cost component of net benefit cost will be bifurcated and presented with other employee compensation costs, while other components of net benefit costs will be presented separately. The standard is required to be applied on a retrospective basis and will be effective beginning with the first quarter of 2018, although early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the impact that this new standard will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires a lessee to recognize a lease asset and lease liability for most leases, including those classified as operating leases under existing U.S. GAAP. The ASU also changes the definition of a lease and requires expanded quantitative and qualitative disclosures for both lessees and lessors.

Under ASU 2016-02, we will revise our leasing policies to require most of the leases, where we are the lessee, to be recognized on the balance sheet as a lease asset and lease liability whereas currently we do not recognize operating leases on our balance sheet.  Further, we will separate leases from other contracts where we are either the lessor or lessee when the rights conveyed under the contract indicate there is a lease, where we may not be required to do so under existing policies. While we cannot calculate the impact ASU 2016-02 will have on Weatherford’s financial statements, we anticipate that Weatherford’s assets and liabilities will increase by a significant amount.

This standard will be effective for us beginning with the first quarter of 2019. We do not anticipate adopting ASU 2016-02 early, which is permitted under the standard. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees and lessors to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective transition method but permits certain practical expedients to be applied, which may exclude certain leases that commenced before the effective date.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP. ASU 2014-09 will require an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 requires a five-step approach to recognizing revenue: 1) identify the contract, 2) identify performance obligations, 3) determine the transaction price, 4) allocate the transaction price, and 5) recognize revenue. Subsequent to ASU 2014-09’s issuance, Topic 606 has been affected by other FASB updates that address certain aspects of Topic 606 or revised the effective date of the accounting changes.

Under ASU 2014-09, we will revise our revenue recognition policy to require revenue recognition when control passes. This is a change from current policies, which generally require revenue recognition when delivery has occurred and risk and rewards of ownership have passed. The impact of these and other changes may be to delay the recognition of revenue in certain situations and to accelerate it in others. Our preliminary assessment is that the expected impact of ASU 2014-09 will have no impact for most of Weatherford’s activities, which are generally short-term in nature, although our assessment is still under evaluation. The changes are not expected to have any direct impact to our cash flows.

We intend to adopt ASU 2014-09 as of its effective date in the first quarter of 2018. ASU 2014-09 permits two transition methods: the retrospective method or the modified retrospective method. Weatherford will be applying modified retrospective method which requires the recognition of a cumulative effect as an adjustment to opening retained earnings on the initial date of adoption.

We have planned and commenced our implementation of ASU 2014-09. We are in the process of assessing differences between ASU 2014-09 and current accounting practices (gap analysis). Our approach involves comparing existing accounting requirements to the requirements under Topic 606 for each of our product lines and reviewing a sample of contracts within each product line and region. Remaining implementation matters include completing the gap analysis, implementing appropriate technology enhancements, establishing new policies, procedures, and controls, establishing appropriate presentation and disclosure changes and quantifying any adoption date adjustments.


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18. Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements

Weatherford International plc (“Weatherford Ireland”), a public limited company organized under the laws of Ireland, a Swiss tax resident, and the ultimate parent of the Weatherford group, guarantees the obligations of its subsidiaries – Weatherford International Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company (“Weatherford Bermuda”), and Weatherford International, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Weatherford Delaware”), including the notes and credit facilities listed below.

The 6.80% senior notes of Weatherford Delaware were guaranteed by Weatherford Bermuda at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. At December 31, 2016, Weatherford Bermuda also guaranteed the 6.35% senior notes of Weatherford Delaware.
 
The following obligations of Weatherford Bermuda were guaranteed by Weatherford Delaware at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016: (1) Revolving Credit Agreement, (2) Term Loan Agreement, (3) 6.50% senior notes, (4) 6.00% senior notes, (5) 7.00% senior notes, (6) 9.625% senior notes, (7) 9.875% senior notes due 2039, (8) 5.125% senior notes, (9) 6.75% senior notes, (10) 4.50% senior notes, (11) 5.95% senior notes, (12) 5.875% exchangeable senior notes, (13) 7.75% senior notes, (14) 8.25% senior notes and (15) 9.875% senior notes due 2024.

As a result of certain of these guarantee arrangements, we are required to present the following condensed consolidating financial information. The accompanying guarantor financial information is presented on the equity method of accounting for all periods presented. Under this method, investments in subsidiaries are recorded at cost and adjusted for our share in the subsidiaries’ cumulative results of operations, capital contributions and distributions and other changes in equity. Elimination entries relate primarily to the elimination of investments in subsidiaries and associated intercompany balances and transactions.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)
Weatherford
Ireland
 
Weatherford Bermuda
 
Weatherford Delaware
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidation
Revenues
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,363

 
$

 
$
1,363

Costs and Expenses
(5
)
 
19

 
1

 
(1,505
)
 

 
(1,490
)
Operating Income (Loss)
(5
)
 
19

 
1

 
(142
)
 

 
(127
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expense, Net

 
(144
)
 
1

 
11

 
(6
)
 
(138
)
Intercompany Charges, Net
3

 
(82
)
 
(41
)
 
120

 

 

Equity in Subsidiary Income (Loss)
(296
)
 
(304
)
 
(39
)
 

 
639

 

Other, Net
127

 
247

 
191

 
(255
)
 
(193
)
 
117

Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
(171
)
 
(264
)
 
113

 
(266
)
 
440

 
(148
)
(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes

 

 

 
(17
)
 

 
(17
)
Net Income (Loss)
(171
)
 
(264
)
 
113

 
(283
)
 
440

 
(165
)
Noncontrolling Interests

 

 

 
6

 

 
6

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford
$
(171
)
 
$
(264
)
 
$
113

 
$
(289
)
 
$
440

 
$
(171
)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford
$
(181
)
 
$
(290
)
 
$
128

 
$
(298
)
 
$
460

 
$
(181
)
 

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
(Unaudited) 
(Dollars in millions)
Weatherford
Ireland
 
Weatherford
Bermuda
 
Weatherford
Delaware
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidation
Revenues
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,402

 
$

 
$
1,402

Costs and Expenses
(81
)
 

 
5

 
(1,786
)
 

 
(1,862
)
Operating Income (Loss)
(81
)
 

 
5

 
(384
)
 

 
(460
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expense, Net

 
(106
)
 
(12
)
 
(4
)
 
3

 
(119
)
Intercompany Charges, Net
13

 
5

 
(45
)
 
27

 

 

Equity in Subsidiary Income
(497
)
 
28

 
47

 

 
422

 

Other, Net

 
(73
)
 
(27
)
 
5

 
10

 
(85
)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
(565
)
 
(146
)
 
(32
)
 
(356
)
 
435

 
(664
)
(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes

 

 
19

 
83

 

 
102

Net Income (Loss)
(565
)
 
(146
)
 
(13
)
 
(273
)
 
435

 
(562
)
Noncontrolling Interests

 

 

 
3

 

 
3

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford
$
(565
)
 
$
(146
)
 
$
(13
)
 
$
(276
)
 
$
435

 
$
(565
)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford
$
(574
)
 
$
(188
)
 
$
(40
)
 
$
(285
)
 
$
513

 
$
(574
)
 

 



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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)
Weatherford
Ireland
 
Weatherford Bermuda
 
Weatherford Delaware
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidation
Revenues
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,749

 
$

 
$
2,749

Costs and Expenses
(8
)
 
39

 
1

 
(3,104
)
 

 
(3,072
)
Operating Income (Loss)
(8
)
 
39

 
1

 
(355
)
 

 
(323
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expense, Net

 
(283
)
 
(20
)
 
15

 
9

 
(279
)
Intercompany Charges, Net
4

 
(90
)
 
(43
)
 
129

 

 

Equity in Subsidiary Income (Loss)
(680
)
 
(132
)
 
180

 

 
632

 

Other, Net
65

 
31

 
52

 
(50
)
 
(54
)
 
44

Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
(619
)
 
(435
)
 
170

 
(261
)
 
587

 
(558
)
(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes

 

 

 
(50
)
 

 
(50
)
Net Income (Loss)
(619
)
 
(435
)
 
170

 
(311
)
 
587

 
(608
)
Noncontrolling Interests

 

62


 
11

 

 
11

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford
$
(619
)
 
$
(435
)
 
$
170

 
$
(322
)
 
$
587

 
$
(619
)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford
$
(586
)
 
$
(466
)
 
$
102

 
$
(288
)
 
$
652

 
$
(586
)
 

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
(Unaudited) 
(Dollars in millions)
Weatherford
Ireland
 
Weatherford
Bermuda
 
Weatherford
Delaware
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidation
Revenues
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
2,987

 
$

 
$
2,987

Costs and Expenses
(147
)
 

 
5

 
(3,752
)
 

 
(3,894
)
Operating Income (Loss)
(147
)
 

 
5

 
(765
)
 

 
(907
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expense, Net

 
(204
)
 
(26
)
 
(7
)
 
3

 
(234
)
Intercompany Charges, Net
12

 
(41
)
 
(46
)
 
(265
)
 
340

 

Equity in Subsidiary Income
(928
)
 
(260
)
 
(188
)
 

 
1,376

 

Other, Net

 
(86
)
 
(27
)
 
(12
)
 
10

 
(115
)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
(1,063
)
 
(591
)
 
(282
)
 
(1,049
)
 
1,729

 
(1,256
)
(Provision) Benefit for Income Taxes

 

 
24

 
179

 

 
203

Net Income (Loss)
(1,063
)
 
(591
)
 
(258
)
 
(870
)
 
1,729

 
(1,053
)
Noncontrolling Interests

 

 

 
10

 

 
10

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford
$
(1,063
)
 
$
(591
)
 
$
(258
)
 
$
(880
)
 
$
1,729

 
$
(1,063
)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford
$
(929
)
 
$
(640
)
 
$
(286
)
 
$
(746
)
 
$
1,672

 
$
(929
)


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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)
Weatherford
Ireland
 
Weatherford
Bermuda
 
Weatherford
Delaware
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidation
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
1

 
$
154

 
$

 
$
429

 
$

 
$
584

Other Current Assets
1

 

 
509

 
4,496

 
(543
)
 
4,463

Total Current Assets
2

 
154

 
509

 
4,925

 
(543
)
 
5,047

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Investments in Affiliates
1,806

 
8,496

 
8,526

 
1,040

 
(19,868
)
 

Intercompany Receivables, Net

 
133

 

 
3,578

 
(3,711
)
 

Other Assets

 
11

 
3

 
6,991

 

 
7,005

Total Assets
$
1,808

 
$
8,794

 
$
9,038

 
$
16,534

 
$
(24,122
)
 
$
12,052

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
$

 
$
119

 
$
4

 
$
29

 
$

 
$
152

Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities
38

 
229

 

 
2,504

 
(543
)
 
2,228

Total Current Liabilities
38

 
348

 
4

 
2,533

 
(543
)
 
2,380

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term Debt

 
7,127

 
156

 
156

 
99

 
7,538

Intercompany Payables, Net
212

 

 
3,499

 

 
(3,711
)
 

Other Long-term Liabilities
91

 
98

 
91

 
421

 
(91
)
 
610

Total Liabilities
341

 
7,573

 
3,750

 
3,110

 
(4,246
)
 
10,528

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weatherford Shareholders’ Equity
1,467

 
1,221

 
5,288

 
13,367

 
(19,876
)
 
1,467

Noncontrolling Interests

 

 

 
57

 

 
57

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$
1,808

 
$
8,794

 
$
9,038

 
$
16,534

 
$
(24,122
)
 
$
12,052


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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2016

(Dollars in millions)
Weatherford
Ireland
 
Weatherford
Bermuda
 
Weatherford
Delaware
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidation
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$

 
$
586

 
$
4

 
$
447

 
$

 
$
1,037

Other Current Assets
1

 

 
512

 
3,891

 
(531
)
 
3,873

Total Current Assets
1

 
586

 
516

 
4,338

 
(531
)
 
4,910

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity Investments in Affiliates
2,415

 
8,669

 
8,301

 
1,037

 
(20,422
)
 

Intercompany Receivables, Net

 

 

 
3,762

 
(3,762
)
 

Other Assets
2

 
13

 

 
7,751

 
(12
)
 
7,754

Total Assets
$
2,418

 
$
9,268

 
$
8,817

 
$
16,888

 
$
(24,727
)
 
$
12,664

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term Borrowings and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
$

 
$
53

 
$
94

 
$
32

 
$

 
$
179

Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities
105

 
198

 

 
2,488

 
(542
)
 
2,249

Total Current Liabilities
105

 
251

 
94

 
2,520

 
(542
)
 
2,428

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term Debt

 
6,944

 
148

 
204

 
107

 
7,403

Intercompany Payables, Net
145

 
224

 
3,393

 

 
(3,762
)
 

Other Long-term Liabilities
156

 
152

 
146

 
457

 
(146
)
 
765

Total Liabilities
406

 
7,571

 
3,781

 
3,181

 
(4,343
)
 
10,596

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weatherford Shareholders’ Equity
2,012

 
1,697

 
5,036

 
13,651

 
(20,384
)
 
2,012

Noncontrolling Interests

 

 

 
56

 

 
56

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
$
2,418

 
$
9,268

 
$
8,817

 
$
16,888

 
$
(24,727
)
 
$
12,664


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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions)
Weatherford
Ireland
 
Weatherford
Bermuda
 
Weatherford
Delaware
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidation
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income (Loss)
$
(619
)
 
$
(435
)
 
$
170

 
$
(311
)
 
$
587

 
$
(608
)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charges from Parent or Subsidiary
(4
)
 
90

 
43

 
(129
)
 

 

Equity in (Earnings) Loss of Affiliates
680

 
132

 
(180
)
 

 
(632
)
 

Deferred Income Tax Provision (Benefit)

 

 

 
4

 


 
4

Other Adjustments
(134
)
 
7

 
(7
)
 
452

 
45

 
363

Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
(77
)
 
(206
)
 
26

 
16

 

 
(241
)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital Expenditures for Property, Plant and Equipment

 

 

 
(82
)
 

 
(82
)
Cash Paid for Assets Held for Sale

 

 

 
(243
)
 

 
(243
)
Acquisition of Intellectual Property

 

 

 
(9
)
 

 
(9
)
Proceeds from Sale of Assets

 

 

 
25

 

 
25

Payment Related to Sale of Businesses, Net

 

 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Other Investing Activities

 

 

 
(5
)
 

 
(5
)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities

 

 

 
(315
)
 

 
(315
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Borrowings (Repayments) Short-term Debt, Net

 

 

 
(96
)
 

 
(96
)
Borrowings (Repayments) Long-term Debt, Net

 
226

 
(89
)
 
78

 

 
215

Borrowings (Repayments) Between Subsidiaries, Net
78

 
(452
)
 
59

 
315

 

 

Other, Net

 

 

 
(20
)
 

 
(20
)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities
78

 
(226
)
 
(30
)
 
277

 

 
99

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes On Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

 
4

 

 
4

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
1

 
(432
)
 
(4
)
 
(18
)
 

 
(453
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 
586

 
4

 
447

 

 
1,037

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
1

 
$
154

 
$

 
$
429

 
$

 
$
584


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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
(Unaudited) 
(Dollars in millions)
Weatherford
Ireland
 
Weatherford
Bermuda
 
Weatherford
Delaware
 
Other
Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidation
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income (Loss)
$
(1,063
)
 
$
(591
)
 
$
(258
)
 
$
(870
)
 
$
1,729

 
$
(1,053
)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income(Loss) to Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charges from Parent or Subsidiary
(12
)
 
41

 
46

 
265

 
(340
)
 

Equity in (Earnings) Loss of Affiliates
928

 
260

 
188

 

 
(1,376
)
 

Deferred Income Tax Provision (Benefit)

 

 
(24
)
 
(191
)
 

 
(215
)
Other Adjustments
883

 
(1,078
)
 
(18
)
 
1,155

 
(13
)
 
929

Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
736

 
(1,368
)
 
(66
)
 
359

 

 
(339
)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital Expenditures for Property, Plant and Equipment

 

 

 
(74
)
 

 
(74
)
Acquisition of Intellectual Property

 

 

 
(8
)
 

 
(8
)
Insurance Proceeds Related to Rig Loss

 

 

 
30

 

 
30

Proceeds from Sale of Assets and Businesses, Net

 

 

 
16

 

 
16

Other Investing Activities

 

 

 
(20
)
 

 
(20
)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities

 

 

 
(56
)
 

 
(56
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Borrowings (Repayments) Short-term Debt, Net

 
(1,450
)
 

 
69

 

 
(1,381
)
Borrowings (Repayments) Long-term Debt, Net

 
3,114

 
(513
)
 
(1,325
)
 

 
1,276

Borrowings (Repayments) Between Subsidiaries, Net
(736
)
 
(277
)
 
557

 
456

 

 

Proceeds from Issuance of Ordinary Shares

 

 

 
623

 

 
623

Other, Net

 

 

 
(103
)
 

 
(103
)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities
(736
)
 
1,387

 
44

 
(280
)
 

 
415

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes On Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

 
(35
)
 

 
(35
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 
19

 
(22
)
 
(12
)
 

 
(15
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 
2

 
22

 
443

 

 
467

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$

 
$
21

 
$

 
$
431

 
$

 
$
452


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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

As used herein, the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Weatherford International plc (“Weatherford Ireland”), a public limited company organized under the laws of Ireland, and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in “Item 1. Financial Statements.” Our discussion includes various forward-looking statements about our markets, the demand for our products and services and our future results. These statements are based on certain assumptions we consider reasonable. For information about these assumptions, please review the section entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” and the section entitled “Part II – Other Information – Item 1A. – Risk Factors.”

Overview
 
General
 
We conduct operations in approximately 90 countries and have service and sales locations in nearly all of the oil and natural gas producing regions in the world. Our operational performance is reviewed on a geographic basis, and we report the following regions as separate, distinct reporting segments: North America, MENA/Asia Pacific, Europe/SSA/Russia, Latin America and Land Drilling Rigs.

We principally provide products, equipment and services to the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry, both on land and offshore, through our three business groups: (1) Formation Evaluation and Well Construction and (2) Completion and Production, and (3) Land Drilling Rigs, which together include the company’s product lines.

Formation Evaluation and Well Construction includes Managed-Pressure Drilling, Drilling Services, Tubular Running Services, Drilling Tools and Rental Equipment, Wireline Services, Testing and Production Services, Re-entry and Fishing, Cementing Products, Liner Systems, Reservoir Solutions and Surface Logging Systems.
Completion and Production includes Artificial Lift Systems, Stimulation and Completion Systems.
Land Drilling Rigs encompasses our land drilling rigs business, including the products and services ancillary thereto.

Industry Trends

The level of spending in the energy industry is heavily influenced by current and expected future prices of oil and natural gas. Changes in expenditures result in an increased or decreased demand for our products and services. Rig count is an indicator of the level of spending for exploration and production of oil and natural gas reserves. The following chart sets forth certain statistics that reflect current and historical market conditions: 
 
WTI Oil (a)
 
Henry Hub Gas (b)
 
North
American
Rig Count (c)
 
International Rig
Count (c)
June 30, 2017
$
46.04

 
$
3.04

 
1,012

 
958

December 31, 2016
53.72

 
3.68

 
770

 
925

June 30, 2016
48.33

 
2.92

 
470

 
943

(a)
Price per barrel of West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) crude oil as of the date indicated at Cushing, Oklahoma – Source: Thomson Reuters
(b)
Price per MM/BTU as of the date indicated at Henry Hub Louisiana – Source: Thomson Reuters
(c)
Quarterly average rig count – Source: Baker Hughes Rig Count
 
During the first six months of 2017 oil prices ranged from a high of $54.45 per barrel in mid-February to a low of $42.53 per barrel in mid-June on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas ranged from a high of $3.42 MM/BTU in mid-January to a low of $2.56 MM/BTU in mid-February. Factors influencing oil and natural gas prices during the period include hydrocarbon inventory levels, realized and expected global economic growth, realized and expected levels of hydrocarbon demand, level of production capacity and weather and geopolitical uncertainty.


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Outlook

We continued to be challenged by the continued volatility in oil prices and severe market contraction for our products and services. Market weakness and contraction has materially reduced capital spending by our customers, which has reduced our revenue, both through lower activity levels and pricing. We believe our industry will remain range bound within this ‘medium-for-longer’ price level for some time, until production growth is moderated. In the interim, we expect continuous short-term cyclical fluctuations. Adapting to this likely new paradigm, our industry must transform itself. We will continue to push innovation, both from a technical and a business model perspective, and we will deliver operational excellence to bring the cost of production down to a point at which market participants can make a decent return.

In 2017, we expect growth in North America to be driven by completion systems, artificial lift, and drilling services as rig count increases, pricing power improves and supplies tighten. Internationally, we continue to anticipate growth in the Middle East and North Africa region as a result of recent market share gains that began in the second half 2016 which will be increasing to their full scope of work in 2017 while activity in Russia will increase and Europe is expected to remain stable. We believe Latin America will remain relatively subdued in 2017 while the deepwater markets in both Sub-Sahara Africa and Asia Pacific have likely reached their bottom with no expected improvements in the near term.
 
With current industry conditions, steadier oil prices and an increase in spending and activity, we continue to believe that over the longer term the outlook for our businesses is favorable. As decline rates accelerate and reservoir productivity complexities increase, our clients will continue to face challenges associated with decreasing the cost of extraction activities and securing desired rates of production. These challenges increase our customers’ requirements for technologies that improve productivity and efficiency and therefore increase demand for our products and services. These factors provide us with a positive outlook for our businesses over the longer term. However, the level of improvement in our businesses in the future will depend heavily on pricing, volume of work and our ability to offer solutions to more efficiently extract hydrocarbons, control costs and penetrate new and existing markets with our newly developed technologies.

We continually seek opportunities to maximize efficiency and value through various transactions, including purchases or dispositions of assets, businesses, investments or joint ventures. We evaluate our disposition candidates based on the strategic fit within our business and/or objectives. We recently announced that we will be contributing our North America land pressure pumping assets, multistage completions, and pump-down perforating businesses into a joint venture with Schlumberger named OneStimSM. It is also our intention to divest our remaining land drilling rigs when market conditions improve. Upon completion, the cash proceeds from any divestitures are expected to be used for working capital or to repay or repurchase debt. Any such debt reduction may include the repurchase of our outstanding senior notes prior to their maturity in the open market or through a privately negotiated transaction or otherwise.

The oilfield services industry growth is highly dependent on many external factors, such as our customers’ capital expenditures, world economic and political conditions, the price of oil and natural gas, member-country quota compliance within OPEC and weather conditions and other factors, including those described in the section entitled “Forward-Looking Statements.”

Opportunities and Challenges
 
Our industry offers many opportunities and challenges. The cyclicality of the energy industry impacts the demand for our products and services. Certain of our products and services, such as our drilling and evaluation services, well installation services and well completion services, depend on the level of exploration and development activity and the completion phase of the well life cycle. Other products and services, such as our production optimization and artificial lift systems, are dependent on production activity. We have created a long-term strategy aimed at growing our businesses, servicing our customers, and most importantly, creating value for our shareholders. The success of our long-term strategy will be determined by our ability to manage effectively any industry cyclicality, including the ongoing and prolonged industry downturn and our ability to respond to industry demands and periods of over-supply or low oil prices, successfully maximize the benefits from our acquisitions and complete the disposition of our land drilling rigs business.



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Results of Operations

The following table contains selected financial data comparing our consolidated and segment results from operations for the second quarter of 2017 and 2016:
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
 
 
 
 (Dollars and shares in millions, except per share data)
2017
 
2016
 
Favorable (Unfavorable)
 
Percentage Change
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
475

 
$
401

 
$
74

 
18
 %
MENA/Asia Pacific
340

 
400

 
(60
)
 
(15
)%
Europe/SSA/Russia
244

 
243

 
1

 
 %
Latin America
203

 
249

 
(46
)
 
(18
)%
    Subtotal
1,262

 
1,293

 
(31
)
 
(2
)%
  Land Drilling Rigs
101

 
109

 
(8
)
 
(7
)%
 Total Revenues
1,363

 
1,402

 
(39
)
 
(3
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income (Loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
2

 
(101
)
 
103

 
102
 %
MENA/Asia Pacific
9

 
50

 
(41
)
 
(82
)%
Europe/SSA/Russia
5

 
1

 
4

 
400
 %
Latin America
(35
)
 
1

 
(36
)
 
(3,600
)%
  Subtotal
(19
)
 
(49
)
 
30

 
61
 %
Land Drilling Rigs
(20
)
 
(17
)
 
(3
)
 
(18
)%
Total Segment Operating Loss
(39
)
 
(66
)
 
27

 
41
 %
Research and Development
(36
)
 
(41
)
 
5

 
12
 %
Corporate Expenses
(33
)
 
(34
)
 
1

 
3
 %
Asset Write-Downs and Other
12

 
(154
)
 
166

 
108
 %
Restructuring Charges
(31
)
 
(51
)
 
20

 
39
 %
Litigation Charges, Net

 
(114
)
 
114

 
100
 %
Total Operating Loss
(127
)
 
(460
)
 
333

 
72
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expense, Net
(138
)
 
(119
)
 
(19
)
 
(16
)%
Bond Tender Premium, Net

 
(78
)
 
78

 
100
 %
Warrant Fair Value Adjustment
127

 

 
127

 
 %
Other Expense, Net
(10
)
 
(7
)
 
(3
)
 
(43
)%
Income Tax (Provision) Benefit
(17
)
 
102

 
(119
)
 
(117
)%
Net Loss per Diluted Share
$
(0.17
)
 
$
(0.63
)
 
$
0.46

 
73
 %
Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding
990

 
899

 
(91
)
 
(10
)%
Depreciation and Amortization
$
204

 
$
249

 
$
45

 
18
 %

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The following table contains selected financial data comparing our consolidated and segment results from operations for the first six months of 2017 and 2016:
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
 
 
 
 (Dollars and shares in millions, except per share data)
2017
 
2016
 
Favorable (Unfavorable)
 
Percentage Change
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
965

 
$
944

 
$
21

 
2
 %
MENA/Asia Pacific
661

 
761

 
(100
)
 
(13
)%
Europe/SSA/Russia
488

 
500

 
(12
)
 
(2
)%
Latin America
445

 
554

 
(109
)
 
(20
)%
    Subtotal
2,559

 
2,759

 
(200
)
 
(7
)%
  Land Drilling Rigs
190

 
228

 
(38
)
 
(17
)%
 Total Revenues
2,749

 
2,987

 
(238
)
 
(8
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income (Expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
(16
)
 
(229
)
 
213

 
93
 %
MENA/Asia Pacific
6

 
4

 
2

 
50
 %
Europe/SSA/Russia
(5
)
 

 
(5
)
 
 %
Latin America
(26
)
 
45

 
(71
)
 
(158
)%
  Subtotal
(41
)
 
(180
)
 
139

 
77
 %
Land Drilling Rigs
(50
)
 
(43
)
 
(7
)
 
(16
)%
Total Segment Operating Loss
(91
)
 
(223
)
 
132

 
59
 %
Research and Development
(75
)
 
(86
)
 
11

 
13
 %
Corporate Expenses
(66
)
 
(77
)
 
11

 
14
 %
Asset Write-Downs and Other
15

 
(212
)
 
227

 
107
 %
Restructuring Charges
(106
)
 
(128
)
 
22

 
17
 %
Litigation Charges, Net

 
(181
)
 
181

 
100
 %
Total Operating Loss
(323
)
 
(907
)
 
584

 
64
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest Expense, Net
(279
)
 
(234
)
 
(45
)
 
(19
)%
Bond Tender Premium, Net

 
(78
)
 
78

 
100
 %
Warrant Fair Value Adjustment
65

 

 
65

 
 %
Currency Devaluation Charges

 
(31
)
 
31

 
100
 %
Other Expense, Net
(21
)
 
(6
)
 
(15
)
 
(250
)%
Income Tax (Provision) Benefit
(50
)
 
203

 
(253
)
 
(125
)%
Net Loss per Diluted Share
$
(0.63
)
 
$
(1.24
)
 
$
0.61

 
49
 %
Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding
989

 
856

 
(133
)
 
(16
)%
Depreciation and Amortization
$
412

 
$
499

 
$
87

 
17
 %



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Revenue Percentage by Business Group

The following chart contains the percentage distribution of our consolidated revenues by our business groups for the second quarter and the first six months of 2017 and 2016:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Formation Evaluation and Well Construction
60
%
 
57
%
 
59
%
 
56
%
Completion and Production
33

 
35

 
34

 
36

Land Drilling Rigs
7

 
8

 
7

 
8

Total
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%
 
100
%

Consolidated Revenues

Consolidated revenues decreased $39 million, or 3%, in the second quarter and $238 million, or 8%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. Excluding the impact of our revenue recognition change in Venezuela, our second quarter revenues increased $3 million over the second quarter of 2016. Revenues in North America increased in the second quarter of 2017 and during the first six months of 2017 compared to the same periods in the prior year and decreased for the International segment and for Land Drilling Rigs in the second quarter of 2017 and during the first six months of 2017 compared to the same periods in the prior year as follows:

North America revenues increased $74 million, or 18%, in the second quarter of 2017 and $21 million, or 2%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively, in most product lines due to higher activity and sales. The increase was related to the 115% increase in North American rig count since the second quarter of 2016, which was partially offset by the shutdown of our U.S. pressure pumping operations in the fourth quarter of 2016. Revenues, excluding pressure pumping operations, improved $126 million, or 37%, in the second quarter of 2017 and improved $158 million, or 20%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively.

International segment revenues declined $105 million, or 12%, in the second quarter of 2017 and $221 million, or 12%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. The revenue decline was primarily in Latin America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

In Latin America, the second quarter and year-to-date declines compared to the same periods of the prior year were primarily due to a change in the accounting for revenue related to an implied financing arrangement with our largest customer in Venezuela as discussed in “Note 1 – Generalto our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The total reduction in revenues from this change in accounting in the second quarter of 2017 includes a reduction of $31 million related to prior periods and $11 million related to the second quarter of 2017, for a total of $42 million.

The MENA/Asia Pacific revenue decline in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same period last year was primarily due to lower activity on the Zubair project. The MENA/Asia Pacific revenue decline in the first six months of 2017 compared to the same period last year was primarily due to an overall lower demand for services and continued pricing pressures, causing a broad decline in the Asia Pacific countries and in a concentration of countries in the Middle East.

Land Drilling Rigs revenue declined $8 million, or 7%, in the second quarter of 2017 and $38 million, or 17%, during the first six months of 2017 primarily in Saudi Arabia and Oman, partially offset by an improved operational efficiency and fully operational contracts in Algeria and Kuwait.

Operating Loss

Consolidated operating loss improved $333 million, or 72%, in the second quarter of 2017 and $584 million, or 64%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. Segment operating loss

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improved $27 million, or 41%, in the second quarter of 2017 and $132 million, or 59%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. The operating loss improvement was primarily due to reduced expenses from the shutdown of our pressure pumping operations in North America, the realization of savings from cost reduction measures related to headcount reductions and facility closures, and lower depreciation and amortization due to decreased capital spending. These significant cost reduction measures helped minimize the operating losses despite the revenue declines.
 
Consolidated operating loss for the second quarter of 2017 and 2016 also included net charges of $19 million and $319 million, respectively, and are as follows:

$31 million in 2017 compared to $51 million in 2016 of severance and other restructuring charges;
$12 million in net credits in 2017 primarily related to the amortization of unrecognized net gains associated with our supplemental executive retirement plan net of asset write-downs and other charges compared to other charges of $154 million in 2016, which primarily includes a fair value adjustment to a note from our largest customer in Venezuela, asset write-offs, pressure pumping business related charges, rig casualty loss and other charges; and
$114 million in 2016 of litigation charges, net.

Consolidated operating loss for the first six months of 2017 and 2016 also included net charges of $91 million and $521 million, respectively, and are as follows:

$106 million in 2017 compared to $128 million in 2016 of severance and other restructuring charges;
$15 million in net credits in 2017 primarily related to the amortization of unrecognized net gains associated with our supplemental executive retirement plan net of asset write-downs and other charges compared to other charges of $212 million in 2016, which primarily includes a fair value adjustment to a note from our largest customer in Venezuela, asset write-offs, pressure pumping business related charges, rig casualty loss and other charges; and
$181 million in 2016 of litigation charges, net.

For additional information regarding charges by segment, see the subsection entitled “Segment Results” below and “Note 3 – Restructuring Charges.”

Segment Results
 
North America
 
Revenues in our North America segment increased $74 million, or 18%, in the second quarter of 2017 and $21 million, or 2%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively, in most product lines due to higher drilling and completion activity. This increase in activity is related to the 115% increase in North American rig count since the second quarter of 2016, which was partially offset by the shutdown of our U.S. pressure pumping operations in the fourth quarter of 2016. Revenues, excluding pressure pumping operations, improved $126 million, or 37%, in the second quarter of 2017 and improved $158 million, or 20%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively.

Operating results in our North America segment improved $103 million, or 102%, in the second quarter of 2017 and $213 million, or 93%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016 and the first six months of 2016, respectively. This improvement in operating results is due to reduced expenses from the shutdown of our U.S. pressure pumping operations, cost savings from facility closures, headcount reductions, and lower depreciation and amortization due to decreased capital spending. These strong cost reduction measures helped minimize the operating losses despite the revenue declines. In addition, increased activity and utilization in our artificial lift, well construction and drilling services product lines have contributed positively to improve the operating results in the second quarter and first six months of 2017.
 

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MENA/Asia Pacific
 
Revenues in our MENA/Asia Pacific segment decreased $60 million, or 15%, in the second quarter of 2017 and $100 million, or 13%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. The revenue decline in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same period last year was primarily due to lower activity on the Zubair project.

The revenue decline in the first six months of 2017 compared to the same period last year was primarily due to an overall lower demand for services and continued pricing pressure. This caused a broad revenue decline in the Asia Pacific countries, and in the Middle East, the decline was concentrated in Iraq with the Zubair project, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman, offset by an increase in Kuwait. The product lines negatively impacted in the year-to-date revenue decline over the same period of the prior year were the early production facilities, completion, well construction and drilling services, partially offset by improvements in artificial lift and secure drilling services.

Operating income in the second quarter of 2017 declined $41 million, or 82%, in the second quarter of 2017 and improved $2 million, or 50%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. The 2017 quarter-to-date decline is primarily attributable to decreased income related to the Zubair project compared to $50 million of Zubair project income recognized in the second quarter of 2016. The 2017 year-to-date improvement was primarily attributable to the absence of the $2 million of Zubair project losses realized in the first six months of 2016.

Europe/SSA/Russia
 
Revenues in our Europe/SSA/Russia segment increased $1 million in the second quarter of 2017 from $243 million and decreased $12 million, or 2%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. The second quarter of 2017 remained flat with increases in Russia offsetting decreases in Nigeria, Norway and Denmark. The decline in the first six months of 2017 was primarily concentrated in the tubular running services product line, Angola well construction and across most product lines in Kazakhstan and Norway, offset by improvements in Russia from an increase in customer activity compared to the first six months of 2016.

Operating income increased $4 million, or 400%, in the second quarter of 2017 and decreased $5 million during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. The increase in the second quarter was primarily driven by the drilling services product line and the decrease during the first six months of 2017 was primarily due to a decline in tubular running services offset by drilling services when compared to the same periods of the prior year.

Latin America
 
Revenues in our Latin America segment decreased $46 million, or 18%, in the second quarter of 2017 and $109 million, or 20%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. The revenues decrease in the second quarter of 2017 is primarily due to a change in the accounting for revenue related to an implied financing arrangement with our largest customer in Venezuela as discussed in “Note 1 – Generalto our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The total reduction in revenues from this change in accounting in the second quarter of 2017 includes a reduction of $31 million related to prior periods and $11 million related to the second quarter of 2017, for a total of $42 million.

Excluding this negative impact, revenues decreased $4 million, or 2%, in the second quarter of 2017 and $67 million, or 12%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. The adjusted decline in revenue was due to decreases concentrated in Venezuela and Trinidad in the second quarter of 2017 and Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela during the first six months of 2017 offset by improvements in Colombia from an increase in the number of operating rigs compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. The product lines leading the decline were wireline and well construction.

Operating income decreased $36 million, or 3,600%, in the second quarter of 2017 and $71 million, or 158%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. The operating income decrease includes the impact from the change in accounting for revenue related to the implied financing arrangement. Additionally, there was also a decline across most product lines with a concentration in wireline, well construction, and pressure pumping as customer pricing pressures and reduced demand continue.


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Land Drilling Rigs
 
Revenues in our Land Drilling Rigs segment decreased $8 million, or 7%, in the second quarter of 2017 and $38 million, or 17% during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. Operating loss deteriorated $3 million, or 18%, in the second quarter of 2017 and $7 million, or 16%, during the first six months of 2017 compared to the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. The decrease in revenues and operating results were primarily in Saudi Arabia and Oman, partially offset by an improved operational efficiency and fully operational contracts in Algeria and Kuwait.

Currency Devaluation Charges

Currency devaluation charges are included in current earnings in “Currency Devaluation Charges” on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. In the first six months of 2016, currency devaluation charges of $31 million reflected the impact of the devaluation of the Angolan kwanza. In the second quarter and first six months of 2017, we had no currency devaluation charges.

Included in “Other Expense, Net” on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations are other net foreign currency losses of $7 million and $13 million in the second quarter and the first six months of 2017, respectively, compared to losses of $5 million and gains of $2 million in the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. Net foreign currency gains and losses are primarily due to either the strengthening or weakening U.S. dollar compared to our foreign denominated operations and the changes in fair value of our foreign currency forward contracts and cross-currency swap contracts.

Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense was $138 million and $279 million for the second quarter and the first six months of 2017, respectively, compared to $119 million and $234 million for the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively. The increase in interest expense for the second quarter and the first six months of 2017 is primarily from higher average borrowings and interest rates in 2017 compared to 2016.

Included in net interest expense in the second quarter and the first six months of 2017 is interest income of $7 million related to the Company’s change in its accounting for revenue and receivables related to an implied financing arrangement with our largest customer in Venezuela. Please see “Note 1 – Generalto our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.

Income Taxes

We have historically calculated the provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year to ordinary income or loss (pre-tax income or loss excluding unusual or infrequently occurring discrete items and pre-tax losses for which no benefit has been recognized) for the reporting period. For the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2017, we determined that since small changes in estimated ordinary annual income would result in significant changes in the estimated annual effective tax rate, the use of a discrete effective tax rate is appropriate for the current quarter. The discrete method treats the year-to-date period as if it was the annual period and determines the income tax expense or benefit on that basis. We will use this method each quarter until the annual effective tax rate method is deemed appropriate. For the second quarter and the first six months of 2017, we had a tax expense of $17 million and $50 million, respectively, on a loss before income taxes of $148 million and $558 million, respectively. Results for the second quarter and the first six months of 2017 include losses with no significant tax benefit. The tax expense for the second quarter and the first six months of 2017 also includes withholding taxes and deemed profit taxes that do not directly correlate to ordinary income or loss.

We are continuously under tax examination in various jurisdictions. We cannot predict the timing or outcome regarding resolution of these tax examinations or if they will have a material impact on our financial statements. We continue to anticipate a possible reduction in the balance of uncertain tax positions of approximately $10 million in the next twelve months due to expiration of statutes of limitations, settlements and/or conclusions of tax examinations.


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For both the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, we had a tax benefit of $102 million and $203 million, respectively, on a loss before income taxes of $664 million and $1.26 billion, respectively. Our results for the second quarter of 2016 include charges with no significant tax benefit principally related to $75 million of settlement charges, $78 million of bond tender premium, and $84 million of a note adjustment related to our largest customer in Venezuela, partially offset by $52 million of Zubair project gain with no significant tax expense. Our results for the first six months of 2016 include charges with no significant tax benefit principally related to $140 million of settlement charges, $31 million of currency devaluation related to the Angolan kwanza, $78 million of bond tender premium, and $84 million related to a note adjustment for our largest customer in Venezuela.

Restructuring Charges

Due to the ongoing lower than anticipated levels of exploration and production spending, we continue to reduce our overall cost structure and workforce to better align with current activity levels. The ongoing cost reduction plans which began in 2016 (the “2016 Plan”) included a workforce reduction and other cost reduction measures initiated across our geographic regions.

In connection with the 2016 Plan, we recognized restructuring charges of $31 million and $106 million in the second quarter and the first six months of 2017, respectively, which include termination (severance) charges of $22 million and $56 million, respectively, and other restructuring charges of $9 million and $38 million, respectively. The first six months of 2017 also includes restructuring related asset charges of $12 million. Other restructuring charges include contract termination costs, relocation and other associated costs. Please see “Note 3 – Restructuring Chargesto our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details of our charges by segment.

Also in connection with the 2016 Plan, we recognized restructuring charges of $51 million and $128 million in the second quarter and the first six months of 2016, respectively, which include termination (severance) charges of $36 million and $108 million, respectively, and other restructuring charges of $15 million and $20 million, respectively. Other restructuring charges also include contract termination costs, relocation and other associated costs. Please see “Note 3 – Restructuring Chargesto our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details of our charges by segment.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At June 30, 2017, we had cash and cash equivalents of $584 million compared to $1 billion at December 31, 2016. The following table summarizes cash flows provided by (used in) each type of activity for the six months of 2017 and 2016:
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions)
2017
 
2016
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
$
(241
)
 
$
(339
)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
(315
)
 
(56
)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
99

 
415


Operating Activities

For the six months of 2017, cash used in operating activities was $241 million compared to cash used in operating activities of $339 million in the six months of 2016. The improvement in operating cash used in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily attributable to a decline in operating loss due to cost reduction initiatives and improved operating margins.

Investing Activities

In the first six months of 2017, the primary drivers of our investing cash flow activities are capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment and the purchase of assets held for sale. Capital expenditures were $82 million and $74 million for the six months of 2017 and 2016, respectively. The amount we spend for capital expenditures varies each year and is based on the types of contracts we enter into, our asset availability and our expectations with respect to industry activity levels in the following year. In addition, we purchased assets held for sale of $243 million related to previously leased pressure pumping equipment. Investing activities in 2017 also include cash proceeds of $25 million from the disposition of assets, partially offset by cash paid of $9 million to acquire intellectual property and other intangibles and $5 million related to the purchase of held to maturity bonds.

In the first six months of 2016, we received $30 million of insurance proceeds from the casualty loss of a rig in Kuwait and $16 million from the disposition of assets. In the second quarter of 2016, we paid $20 million for a final working capital adjustment

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related to the 2014 sale of our engineered chemistry and Integrity drilling fluids businesses and purchased $8 million of intellectual property and other intangibles.

Financing Activities

In the second quarter of 2017, we received proceeds, net of underwriting fees, of $251 million from the issuance of $250 million, aggregate principal amount of our 9.875% senior notes due in 2024 compared to net proceeds of $3.2 billion received in the second quarter of 2016 from the issuance of a series of offerings, including $1.265 billion aggregate principal amount of our 5.875% exchangeable senior notes, $750 million aggregate principal amount of our 7.75% senior notes, $750 million aggregate principal amount of our 8.25% senior notes and a $500 million secured term loan.

Long-term debt repayments in the first six months of 2017 were $36 million compared to approximately $1.9 billion in the first six months of 2016. The long-term debt repayments in 2016 were paid with the majority of the proceeds from the issuance of $3.2 billion in debt, mentioned previously, to fund a tender offer to buy back our 6.35% senior notes, 6.00% senior notes, 9.625% senior notes and 5.125% senior notes with a principal balance of approximately $1.9 billion. We recognized a cash loss of $78 million on the tender offer buyback transaction.

Short-term debt repayments were $96 million in the first six months of 2017 compared to $1.4 billion in the first six months of 2016. The short-term debt repayments in the first six months of 2017 were primarily for the repayment of our 6.35% senior notes with a principal balance of $88 million. The short-term debt repayments in the first six months of 2016 were primarily for the repayment of borrowings under our credit facility and repayment of our 5.50% senior notes with a principal balance of $350 million.

In the first six months of 2016, we received net proceeds of $623 million from the issuance of 115 million ordinary shares of the Company.

Sources of Liquidity

Our sources of available liquidity include cash and cash equivalent balances, cash generated from operations, accounts receivable factoring, dispositions, and availability under committed lines of credit. We also historically have accessed banks for short-term loans from uncommitted borrowing arrangements and have accessed the capital markets with debt and equity offerings. From time to time we may and have entered into transactions to dispose of businesses or capital assets that no longer fit our long-term strategy.

Revolving Credit Facility and Secured Term Loan Agreement

We have a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) and a secured term loan agreement (the “Term Loan Agreement” and collectively with the Revolving Credit Agreement, the “Credit Agreements”). Our Credit Agreements contain customary events of default, including our failure to comply with the financial covenants. On April 17, 2017, we amended these facilities to modify the definition of consolidated adjusted earnings before interest, tax depreciation and amortization set forth in the Credit Agreements, as well as other definitional and covenant modifications, and to reduce total commitments under the Revolving Credit Agreement from $1.38 billion to $1.199 billion. As of June 30, 2017, we were in compliance with our financial covenants as defined in the Credit Agreements as well as under our indentures. For lenders that did not extend their commitments (such lenders, representing $199 million, the “non-extending lenders”), the Revolving Credit Agreement matured in July of 2017, which will further reduce total commitments under the Revolving Credit Agreement to $1.0 billion in the third quarter of 2017. Based on our current financial projections, we believe we will continue to remain in compliance with our covenants for the remainder of 2017.

The following summarizes our borrowing availability under the Credit Agreements at June 30, 2017 (dollars in millions):
Facility
$
1,599

Less uses of facility:
 
Revolving credit facility, secured term loan before debt issuance cost
400

Letters of credit
73

Borrowing Availability
$
1,126


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Other Short-Term Borrowings and Other Debt Activity

We have short-term borrowings with various domestic and international institutions pursuant to uncommitted credit facilities. At June 30, 2017, we had $7 million in short-term borrowings under these arrangements.

Accounts Receivable Factoring and Other Receivables

From time to time, we participate in factoring arrangements to sell accounts receivable to third-party financial institutions. In the first six months of 2017, we sold accounts receivable of $78.1 million for $77.7 million, and received cash proceeds totaling $76.6 million. The loss recognized on these sales was $0.4 million. In the first six months of 2016, we sold approximately $77 million and recognized a loss of $0.3 million. Our factoring transactions in the first six months of 2017 and 2016 were recognized as sales, and the proceeds are included as operating cash flows in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

In the first quarter of 2017, Weatherford converted trade receivables of $65 million into a note from the customer with a face value of $65 million. The note had a three year term at a 4.625% stated interest rate. We reported the note as a trading security within “Other Current Assets” at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at its fair value of $58 million on March 31, 2017. The note fair value was considered a Level 2 valuation and was estimated using secondary market data for similar bonds. During the second quarter of 2017, we sold the note for $59 million.

Ratings Services’ Credit Rating

At June 30, 2017, our Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings on our senior unsecured debt and short-term debt are currently B, both with a negative outlook. Our Moody’s Investors Services credit rating on our senior unsecured debt is currently Caa1 and our short-term rating is SGL-3, both with a negative outlook. We continue to have access and expect we will continue to have access to most credit markets.

Cash Requirements

During the second half of 2017, we anticipate our cash requirements will include payments for capital expenditures, repayment of debt, interest payments on our outstanding debt, SEC settlement payments, severance payments and payments for short-term working capital needs. Our cash requirements may also include opportunistic debt repurchases, business acquisitions and other amounts to settle litigation related matters. We anticipate funding these requirements from cash and cash equivalent balances, cash generated from operations, availability under our credit facilities, accounts receivable factoring, and if completed, proceeds from disposals of businesses or capital assets including the OneStimSM joint venture proceeds of $535 million that will be received upon closing of the joint venture formation. We anticipate that cash generated from operations will be augmented by working capital improvements, increased activity and improved margins. We also historically have accessed banks for short-term loans from uncommitted borrowing arrangements and have accessed the capital markets with debt and equity offerings. From time to time we may and have entered into transactions to dispose of businesses or capital assets that no longer fit our long-term strategy.

Capital expenditures for 2017 are projected to be approximately $250 million (excluding the purchase of certain leased equipment utilized in our North America pressure pumping operations for a total amount of $243 million in the first half of 2017) compared to capital expenditures of $204 million in 2016. The anticipated increase is due to higher anticipated activity in the oil and gas industry related to greater volumes of work and increased rig count. The amounts we ultimately spend will depend on a number of factors including the type of contracts we enter into, asset availability and our expectations with respect to industry activity levels in 2017. Expenditures are expected to be used primarily to support ongoing activities of our businesses and our sources of liquidity are anticipated to be sufficient to meet our needs.

Cash and cash equivalents of $584 million at June 30, 2017 are held by subsidiaries outside of Ireland. Based on the nature of our structure, we are generally able to redeploy cash with no incremental tax. As of June 30, 2017, $139 million of our cash and cash equivalents balance was denominated in Angolan kwanza. The National Bank of Angola supervises all kwanza exchange operations and has limited U.S. Dollar conversions. Prolonged Angolan exchange limitations may and has limited our ability to repatriate earnings and exposes us to additional exchange rate risk.


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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

Guarantees

Weatherford Ireland guarantees the obligations of our subsidiaries Weatherford Bermuda and Weatherford Delaware, including the notes and credit facilities listed below.

The 6.80% senior notes of Weatherford Delaware were guaranteed by Weatherford Bermuda at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. At December 31, 2016, Weatherford Bermuda also guaranteed the 6.35% senior notes of Weatherford Delaware.
 
The following obligations of Weatherford Bermuda were guaranteed by Weatherford Delaware at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016: (1) Revolving Credit Agreement, (2) Term Loan Agreement, (3) 6.50% senior notes, (4) 6.00% senior notes, (5) 7.00% senior notes, (6) 9.625% senior notes, (7) 9.875% senior notes due 2039, (8) 5.125% senior notes, (9) 6.75% senior notes, (10) 4.50% senior notes, (11) 5.95% senior notes, (12) 5.875% exchangeable senior notes, (13) 7.75% senior notes, (14) 8.25% senior notes and (15) 9.875% senior notes due 2024.

As a result of certain of these guarantee arrangements, we are required to present condensed consolidating financial information. See “Note 18 – Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements” to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for our guarantor financial information.

Letters of Credit and Performance and Bid Bonds

We use letters of credit and performance and bid bonds in the normal course of our business. As of June 30, 2017, we had $509 million of letters of credit and performance and bid bonds outstanding, consisting of $436 million outstanding under various uncommitted credit facilities, of which $69 million has been cash collateralized (included in “Cash and Cash Equivalentsin the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets), and $73 million of letters of credit outstanding under our Revolving Credit Agreement. We also have $61 million of surety bonds, primarily performance bonds, issued by financial sureties against an indemnification from us. These obligations could be called by the beneficiaries should we breach certain contractual or performance obligations. If the beneficiaries were to call the letters of credit under our committed facilities, our available liquidity would be reduced by the amount called.

Derivative Instruments

See “Note 10 – Derivative Instrumentsto our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding our use of interest rate swaps and derivative contracts we enter to hedge our exposure to currency fluctuations in various foreign currencies and other derivative activities.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operation is based upon our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. We prepare these financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. As such, we are required to make certain estimates, judgments 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 periods presented. We base our estimates on historical experience, available information and various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates; however, actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. There have been no material changes or developments in our evaluation of the accounting estimates and the underlying assumptions or methodologies that we believe to be critical accounting policies and estimates as disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

New Accounting Pronouncements
 
See “Note 17 – New Accounting Pronouncements” to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Forward-Looking Statements 

This report contains various statements relating to future financial performance and results, including certain projections, business trends and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “budget,” “strategy,” “plan,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.

Forward-looking statements reflect our beliefs and expectations based on current estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, and the estimates and projections on which they are based, are reasonable and were made in good faith, these statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, our actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what we have expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. Furthermore, from time to time, we update the various factors we consider in making our forward-looking statements and the assumptions we use in those statements. However, we undertake no obligation to correct, update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent required under federal securities laws. The following sets forth various assumptions we use in our forward-looking statements, as well as risks and uncertainties relating to those statements. Certain of these risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to be materially different from projected results contained in forward-looking statements in this report and in our other disclosures. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described below under “Part II – Other Information – Item 1A. – Risk Factors” and the following:

the price and price volatility of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids;
global political, economic and market conditions, political disturbances, war, terrorist attacks, changes in global trade policies, weak local economic conditions and international currency fluctuations;
nonrealization of expected benefits from our acquisitions or business dispositions and our ability to execute or close such acquisitions and dispositions;
our ability to realize expected revenues and profitability levels from current and future contracts;
our ability to manage our workforce, supply chain and business processes, information technology systems and technological innovation and commercialization, including the impact of our cost and support reduction plans;
our high level of indebtedness;
increases in the prices and availability of our raw materials;
potential non-cash asset impairment charges for long-lived assets, goodwill, intangible assets or other assets;
changes to our effective tax rate;
nonrealization of potential earnouts associated with business dispositions;
downturns in our industry which could affect the carrying value of our goodwill;
member-country quota compliance within the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries;
adverse weather conditions in certain regions of our operations;
our ability to realize the expected benefits from our redomestication from Switzerland to Ireland and to maintain our Swiss tax residency;
failure to ensure on-going compliance with current and future laws and government regulations, including but not limited to environmental and tax and accounting laws, rules and regulations; and
limited access to capital, significantly higher cost of capital, or difficulty raising additional funds in the equity or debt capital markets.

Finally, our future results will depend upon various other risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those detailed in our other filings with the SEC under the Exchange Act and the Securities Act. For additional information regarding risks and uncertainties, see our other filings with the SEC. Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act are made available free of charge on our web site www.weatherford.com under “Investor Relations” as soon as reasonably practicable after we have electronically filed the material with, or furnished it to, the SEC.


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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, see “Part II – Other Information – Item 7A.– Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. Our exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2016.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. This information is collected and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our CEO and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures at June 30, 2017. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2017.

Our management identified no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2017 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

Disputes and Litigation

See “Note 16 – Disputes, Litigation and Contingencies” to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding our ongoing disputes and litigation.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

An investment in our securities involves various risks. You should consider carefully all of the risk factors described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Part I, under the heading “Item 1A. – Risk Factors” and other information included and incorporated by reference in this report. There have been no material changes in our assessment of our risk factors from those set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
 
Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.


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Item 6. Exhibits.

All exhibits are incorporated herein by reference to a prior filing as indicated, unless otherwise designated with an dagger (†) or double dagger (††)

Exhibit Number
 
Description
3.1
 
Memorandum and Articles of Association of Weatherford International public limited company (incorporated by reference as Exhibit 2.1 of the Weatherford’s Form 8-K filed April 2, 2014, File No. 1-36504).
4.1
 
Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 29, 2017, by and among Weatherford International plc, Weatherford International Ltd., Weatherford International, LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No. 001-36504, filed with the SEC on June 29, 2017).
10.1
 
Form of Change of Control Agreement, entered into by Mark M. McCollum on April 24, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 15, 2016).
10.2
 
Form of Deed of Indemnity of Weatherford International plc entered into by Mark M. McCollum on April 24, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed June 17, 2014).
10.3
 
Form of Deed of Indemnity of Weatherford International Ltd. (Bermuda) entered into by Mark M. McCollum on April 24, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K12B
filed June 17, 2014).
†31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
†31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
††32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
††32.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
**101
 
The following materials from Weatherford International plc's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language):
(1) the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets,
(2) the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations,
(3) the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss),
(4) the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and
(5) the related notes to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
**
Submitted pursuant to Rule 405 and 406T of Regulation S-T.
Filed herewith.
††
Furnished herewith.



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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 
 
Weatherford International plc
 
 
 
Date: August 1, 2017
By:
/s/ Christoph Bausch
 
 
Christoph Bausch
 
 
Executive Vice President and
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 1, 2017
By:
/s/ Doug M. Mills
 
 
Doug M. Mills
 
 
Vice President and
 
 
Chief Accounting Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



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