Category: Precision Drilling
Precision Drilling Corporation Announces Filing of Annual Disclosure Documents
CALGARY, Alberta, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision) announced that it has filed its annual disclosure documents with the securities commissions in each of the provinces of Canada and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Precision’s 2025 Annual Report contains the audited consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2025. Precision’s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025 were previously released on February 11, 2026.
Precision’s Annual Report and Annual Information Form have been filed on the Canadian System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR+) and on Form 40-F on the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval (EDGAR) system.
The documents described above are also available on Precision’s website at www.precisiondrilling.com or by emailing Precision at [email protected].
Precision’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held in a virtual-only format at 10:00 a.m. MDT on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
About Precision
Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs. Precision has commercialized an industry-leading digital technology portfolio known as Alpha™ that utilizes advanced automation software and analytics to generate efficient, predictable, and repeatable results for energy customers. Our drilling services are enhanced by our EverGreen™ suite of environmental solutions, which bolsters our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Additionally, Precision offers well service rigs, rental equipment and camps all backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.
Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PDS”.
Additional Information
For more information about Precision, please visit our website at www.precisiondrilling.com or contact:
Lavonne Zdunich, CPA, CA
Vice President, Investor Relations
403.716.4500
800, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com

Precision Drilling Corporation Announces Dual Listing on NYSE Texas
CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Precision Drilling Corporation (“Precision” or the “Company”) (TSX:PD; NYSE:PDS) today announced that its common shares have been approved for dual listing on NYSE Texas, a fully electronic equities exchange headquartered in Dallas, Texas, which launched in March 2025.
Precision will maintain its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and trade with the same “PDS” ticker symbol on NYSE Texas, effective March 2, 2026. The Company’s common shares will also continue to trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD”.
About Precision
Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs. Precision has commercialized an industry-leading digital technology portfolio known as Alpha™ that utilizes advanced automation software and analytics to generate efficient, predictable, and repeatable results for energy customers. Our drilling services are enhanced by our EverGreen™ suite of environmental solutions, which bolsters our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Additionally, Precision offers well service rigs, rental equipment and camps all backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.
Additional Information
For more information about Precision, please visit our website at www.precisiondrilling.com or contact:
Lavonne Zdunich, CPA, CA
Vice President, Investor Relations
403.716.4500
800, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com

Precision Drilling Announces 2025 Fourth Quarter and Year End Unaudited Financial Results
CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This news release contains “forward-looking information and statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. For a full disclosure of the forward-looking information and statements and the risks to which they are subject, see the “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements” later in this release. This release contains references to certain Financial Measures and Ratios, including Adjusted EBITDA (earnings (loss) before income taxes, loss (gain) on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, loss on asset decommissioning, loss (gain) on asset disposals, and depreciation and amortization), Funds Provided by (Used in) Operations, Net Capital Spending, Working Capital and Total Long-term Financial Liabilities. These terms do not have standardized meanings prescribed under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Accounting Standards and may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. See “Financial Measures and Ratios” later in this release.
Precision Drilling Corporation (“Precision” or the “Company”) (TSX:PD; NYSE:PDS) announces 2025 fourth quarter results and capital allocation plans for 2026 to drive shareholder value.
Financial Highlights and 2026 Capital Allocation Plans
- Revenue in the fourth quarter was $479 million compared to $468 million in the same quarter last year as higher rig activity in the U.S. was partially offset by lower international activity.
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $126 million, including $6 million of share-based compensation expense. In 2024, fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $121 million and included a share-based compensation expense of $15 million.
- Net loss attributable to shareholders was $42 million and included a non-cash asset charge of $67 million related to decommissioning drilling rigs and a non-cash charge of $17 million related to drill pipe. In the fourth quarter of 2024, net earnings attributable to shareholders was $15 million.
- Cash provided by operations during the quarter was $126 million, funding capital expenditures of $81 million and share repurchases of $22 million, while building our cash balance by $47 million.
- We continued to strengthen our financial position, ending the year with a Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio(1) of approximately 1.2 times and more than $445 million of available liquidity.
- For the year ended December 31, 2025, we achieved our annual debt reduction and return of shareholder capital targets, reducing debt by $101 million and repurchasing $76 million of common shares.
- Based on our current outlook, in 2026 we expect to invest $245 million in our fleet and infrastructure, reduce debt by $100 million, and allocate up to 50% of free cash flow, before debt repayments, toward share repurchases.
Operational Highlights
- Canada averaged 66 active drilling rigs, slightly up from 65 active rigs in the same quarter last year.
- Canadian revenue per utilization day was $35,241 and comparable to $35,675 in the fourth quarter of 2024.
- U.S. averaged 37 active drilling rigs, up 9% from the fourth quarter of 2024 while average activity was down 42 rigs or 7%(2). For the past three quarters, our U.S. rig utilization increased 25%, contrary to an industry decrease of 8%(2).
- U.S. revenue per utilization day was US$30,904 and similar to US$30,991 in the same period last year.
- Internationally, we averaged seven active rigs versus eight in the fourth quarter of 2024, while revenue per utilization day was US$53,505 compared to US$49,636 in 2024.
- Canadian well service rig operating hours were 61,231, increasing 6% over the same quarter in 2024.
(1) See “FINANACIAL MEASURES AND RATOS”.
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
Precision’s President and CEO, Carey Ford, provided the following commentary: “In 2026, Precision enters its 75th year of delivering High Performance, High Value results to our customers and shareholders. We continue to meet the evolving needs of the energy industry by attracting, developing, and retaining the highest-quality people, and by delivering advanced, scalable technology across our fleet. Our ability to execute reliably and support our customers’ development plans has been central to our long-standing track record of success. This enduring foundation supports Precision as we deliver sustained, long-term value for shareholders.
“Our fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial and operational results underscore the effectiveness of Precision’s High Performance, High Value strategy. For the year, our people delivered on our capital commitments to shareholders, with a combined $176 million allocated to debt reduction and share repurchases, while investing $263 million in equipment and technology-driven initiatives that will continue to differentiate Precision in the industry. For the quarter, we grew revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, funds provided by operations, as well as our Canadian and U.S. market share, compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. We look to build on these trends in 2026.
“Today, Precision is the second-most-active North American driller, with 123 rigs working from northern British Columbia to south Texas and from New Mexico to Pennsylvania. Our customers are demanding safe, efficient, and repeatable results, and we meet those demands with our fleet of Super Series drilling rigs, AlphaTM digital technologies, and EverGreenTM environmental solutions. Although oil and natural gas prices remain volatile, our customers are taking a disciplined approach to their development plans, driving steady activity for Precision and supporting rig upgrades.
“Precision’s ability to leverage our cross-border scale and vertical integration to complete rig upgrades for customers was on full display in 2025. During the year, we upgraded 27 drilling rigs, enhancing the performance capability of our fleet and deepening relationships with several key customers in both Canada and the U.S., while generating attractive returns. We expect this competitive advantage in upgrading our drilling rigs will support our market position in the future.
“Complementing our North American drilling operations are our international drilling operations with seven contracted rigs in the Middle East and our Completion and Production Services business, where our market-leading well service and rental position in Canada continues to generate robust free cash flow.
“This year we are excited to build on our momentum and advance our High Performance, High Value strategy by delivering on our 2026 strategic priorities that include driving revenue growth through performance-driven technology, operational excellence, and deeper customer relationships; maximizing free cash flow through disciplined capital allocation; and enhancing shareholder returns with targeted debt reduction and direct capital returns.
“I would like to recognize the dedication of our field leadership and crews to safety and customer service, and congratulate all Precision employees on an excellent 2025 and their enthusiasm for the future,” concluded Mr. Ford.
SELECT FINANCIAL AND OPERATING INFORMATION
Financial Highlights
| For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | 478,508 | 468,171 | 2.2 | 1,843,704 | 1,902,328 | (3.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 126,386 | 120,526 | 4.9 | 489,615 | 521,221 | (6.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | (41,868 | ) | 14,930 | (380.4 | ) | 3,094 | 111,330 | (97.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | (42,175 | ) | 14,795 | (385.1 | ) | 1,842 | 111,195 | (98.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Cash provided by operations | 126,114 | 162,791 | (22.5 | ) | 412,897 | 482,083 | (14.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Funds provided by operations(1) | 124,750 | 120,535 | 3.5 | 435,423 | 463,372 | (6.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash used in investing activities | 53,879 | 61,954 | (13.0 | ) | 208,324 | 202,986 | 2.6 | ||||||||||||||||
| Capital spending by spend category(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expansion and upgrade | 25,291 | 21,565 | 17.3 | 106,908 | 52,066 | 105.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Maintenance and infrastructure | 56,143 | 37,335 | 50.4 | 156,590 | 164,632 | (4.9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment | (17,244 | ) | (8,570 | ) | 101.2 | (39,038 | ) | (30,395 | ) | 28.4 | |||||||||||||
| Net capital spending(1) | 64,190 | 50,330 | 27.5 | 224,460 | 186,303 | 20.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | (3.23 | ) | 1.06 | (404.7 | ) | 0.14 | 7.81 | (98.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted | (3.23 | ) | 1.06 | (404.7 | ) | 0.14 | 7.81 | (98.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 13,052 | 13,982 | (6.7 | ) | 13,334 | 14,229 | (6.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 13,052 | 13,987 | (6.7 | ) | 13,341 | 14,234 | (6.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||
(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.
Operating Highlights
| For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | % Change | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||
| Contract drilling rig fleet | 184 | 214 | (14.0 | ) | 184 | 214 | (14.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Drilling rig utilization days: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | 6,095 | 6,018 | 1.3 | 23,121 | 23,685 | (2.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | 3,362 | 3,084 | 9.0 | 12,427 | 12,969 | (4.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| International | 644 | 736 | (12.5 | ) | 2,698 | 2,928 | (7.9 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Revenue per utilization day: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada (Cdn$) | 35,241 | 35,675 | (1.2 | ) | 35,576 | 34,797 | 2.2 | ||||||||||||||||
| U.S. (US$) | 30,904 | 30,991 | (0.3 | ) | 31,480 | 32,531 | (3.2 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| International (US$) | 53,505 | 49,636 | 7.8 | 52,195 | 51,227 | 1.9 | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating costs per utilization day: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada (Cdn$) | 21,109 | 21,116 | (0.0 | ) | 21,305 | 20,424 | 4.3 | ||||||||||||||||
| U.S. (US$) | 22,150 | 21,698 | 2.1 | 22,489 | 22,009 | 2.2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Service rig fleet(1) | 145 | 160 | (9.4 | ) | 145 | 160 | (9.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Service rig operating hours(1) | 61,231 | 57,932 | 5.7 | 234,166 | 242,479 | (3.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(1) The service rig fleet and service rig operating hours exclude our U.S. operations that we wound down in the second quarter of 2025.
Drilling Activity
| Average for the quarter ended 2024 | Average for the quarter ended 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mar. 31 | June 30 | Sept. 30 | Dec. 31 | Mar. 31 | June 30 | Sept. 30 | Dec. 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Precision active rig count(1): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | 73 | 49 | 72 | 65 | 74 | 50 | 63 | 66 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 119 | 93 | 115 | 107 | 112 | 90 | 106 | 110 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Average number of drilling rigs working or moving.
Financial Position
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except ratios) | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
| Working capital(1) | 186,815 | 162,592 | |||||
| Cash | 85,781 | 73,771 | |||||
| Long-term debt | 679,291 | 812,469 | |||||
| Total long-term financial liabilities(1) | 746,944 | 888,173 | |||||
| Total assets | 2,726,690 | 2,956,315 | |||||
| Long-term debt to long-term debt plus equity ratio (1) | 0.30 | 0.33 | |||||
(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.
Summary for the three months ended December 31, 2025:
- Revenue in the fourth quarter was $479 million compared to $468 million in the same period last year primarily due to higher drilling activity in the U.S., offset in part by lower international drilling activity. Revenue from our Canadian drilling and Completion and Production operations were comparable with the fourth quarter of 2024.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $126 million compared to $121 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Stronger activity in U.S. drilling and a lower share-based compensation expense were partially offset by lower international drilling activity and higher rig reactivation costs. For additional information on share-based compensation, which was $6 million versus $15 million in the same period last year, please refer to “Other Items” later in this release.
- Net loss attributable to shareholders was $42 million or a loss of $3.23 per share compared to net earnings of $15 million or $1.06 per share for the same period last year. During the quarter, we recorded a non-cash asset charge of $67 million related to decommissioning 31 of our 215 marketable drilling rigs that no longer aligned with Precision’s advanced technology and performance standards. We also recorded a non-cash charge of $17 million related to drill pipe as more complex drilling programs have reduced the useful life of this asset.
- Cash provided by operations was $126 million and we repurchased 256,580 shares for $22 million and increased our cash balance by $47 million. As at December 31, 2025, Precision had more than $445 million in available liquidity.
- In Canada, our revenue per utilization day less operating costs per utilization day was $14,132 and comparable to $14,559 in the fourth quarter in 2024. Quarterly operating costs per utilization day remained in line with 2024.
- In the U.S., our revenue per utilization day less operating costs per utilization day was US$8,754 compared to US$9,293 in the same period last year, due to additional rig reactivation costs totaling US$713 per day in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to US$338 per day in 2024.
- Internationally, revenue per utilization day was US$53,505 compared to US$49,636 in 2024, as the prior year was negatively impacted by non-billable utilization days related to planned rig recertifications. The increase in revenue per utilization day was more than offset by lower international activity and our realized revenue declined to US$34 million in the fourth quarter compared to US$37 million in 2024. In May 2025, one drilling rig was temporarily suspended in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reducing our active rig count to seven for the remainder of the year. During the fourth quarter of 2025, we incurred costs to reactivate this rig, which began operating in early February.
- Completion and Production Services revenue was $71 million versus $69 million generated in the fourth quarter of 2024 even though we wound down our U.S. well service operations in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $17 million compared to $16 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 as robust demand and pricing for our Canadian completion and production services more than offset the shut down of our U.S. operations.
- General and administrative expenses were $29 million versus $35 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to lower share-based compensation expense.
- Capital expenditures were $81 million compared to $59 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and included $56 million for maintenance and $25 million for upgrades.(1)
(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”
Summary for the year ended December 31, 2025:
- Revenue for the year was $1,844 million, representing a 3% decrease from $1,902 million in 2024. Revenue was negatively impacted by lower U.S. drilling activity and day rates year over year and lower U.S. service rig activity as we wound down our U.S. well servicing operations in the second quarter of 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $490 million versus $521 million in 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by U.S. drilling, which was in part offset by lower share-based compensation expense of $24 million compared to $47 million in 2024. Please refer to “Other Items” later in this release for additional information on share-based compensation.
- Net earnings attributable to shareholders was $3 million or $0.14 per share compared to $111 million or $7.81 per share in 2024. The decrease was due to lower Adjusted EBITDA, decommissioning charges of $67 million, additional drill pipe charges of $17 million, and a higher deferred income tax expense related to our U.S. operations, partially offset by lower finance charges. Please refer to “Other Items” later in this release for additional information on income taxes.
- Finance charges were $57 million and decreased $13 million as a result of our lower outstanding debt, partially offset by the impact of the weakening Canadian dollar on our U.S. dollar-denominated interest expense.
- General and administrative costs were $114 million compared to $132 million in 2024, primarily the result of lower share-based compensation expense.
- Cash provided by operations was $413 million, allowing us to reduce debt by $101 million, redeem $222 million (US$160 million) of 2026 unsecured senior notes, while drawing $122 million on our Senior Credit Facility, and repurchase 1,024,002 shares for $76 million. As at December 31, 2025, Precision had 12,932,399 shares outstanding, compared to 13,779,502 as at December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 6%.
- Capital expenditures were $263 million and included $157 million for maintenance, infrastructure, and intangible assets, and $107 million for upgrades, including 27 major rig upgrades. By comparison, in 2024 capital expenditures were $217 million and included $165 million for maintenance, infrastructure, and intangible assets, and $52 million for upgrades. The overall $47 million increase was driven by strong demand for customer-funded upgrades, offset in part by reduced maintenance expenditures due to lower U.S. and international activity.
STRATEGY
Precision’s vision is to be globally recognized as the High Performance, High Value provider of land drilling services. We work toward this vision by defining and measuring our results against strategic priorities established at the beginning of every year.
Below we summarize the results of our 2025 strategic priorities.
- Maximize free cash flow through disciplined capital deployment and strict cost management.
- Generated cash from operations of $413 million, allowing us to fund 27 major rig upgrades, meet our debt reduction and share purchase goals, and increase our cash balance by $12 million year over year.
- On track to realize approximately $10 million in annual savings by proactively reducing fixed costs in the first quarter of 2025 to address market uncertainty.
- Delivered resilient operating margins in Canada and the U.S. even though average industry activity declined(1).
- Sustained Completion and Production Services Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow generation even though we wound down our U.S. well service operation in the second quarter.
- Enhance shareholder returns through debt reduction and share repurchases. Plan to reduce debt by at least $100 million and allocate 35% to 45% of free cash flow before debt repayments for share repurchases.
- Reduced debt by $101 million and ended the year with a Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.2 times. On track to achieve a sustained Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of below 1.0 times.
- Well positioned to meet our long-term debt reduction target of $700 million between 2022 and 2027. As at December 31, 2025, we have reduced debt by $535 million since the beginning of 2022.
- Returned $76 million to shareholders through share repurchases, achieving the midpoint of our target range, and reducing our outstanding shares by 6%.
- Renewed our Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) in September, allowing repurchases of up to 10% of the public float.
- Grow revenue in existing service lines through contracted upgrades, optimized pricing and utilization, and opportunistic consolidating tuck-in acquisitions.
- Invested $107 million in upgrade capital, including 27 major customer-funded rig upgrades in Canada and the U.S.
- Relocated two Super Triple rigs from the U.S. to Canada under long-term contracts.
- Grew our leading Canadian drilling rig market share year over year(1) and maintained strong pricing with revenue per utilization day improving 2%.
- Grew U.S. rig utilization in 2025 from a low of 27 active rigs in February to a peak of 40 active rigs in October and exited the year with 36 active rigs.
- Continued to expand our EverGreenTM product offering across our Super Series fleet, increasing revenue 22% year over year.
2026 Strategic Priorities
- Drive revenue growth and deepen customer relationships through contracted upgrades, continuous operational excellence, and by leveraging our performance-driven technology as a key competitive differentiator.
- Maximize free cash flow through strategic capital deployment and sustained cost discipline.
- Enhance shareholder returns by reducing debt $100 million in 2026 and allocating up to 50% of free cash flow, before debt repayments, directly to shareholders.
(1) See “SEGMENT REVIEW OF CONTRACT DRILLING SERVICES”.
OUTLOOK
Near-term expectations for global energy demand growth remain tempered by persistent geopolitical uncertainties and continued signs of oversupply. However, this narrative has started to soften as demand indicators stabilize, particularly in natural gas markets, where accelerating LNG supply growth and strengthening consumption in key regions, including Asia and Europe, are expected to support a more constructive demand outlook in 2026.
Looking further ahead, we believe the long-term fundamentals for energy remain favorable, underpinned by economic expansion, rising energy needs from emerging economies, and sustained global appetite for LNG driven by the continued build-out of LNG infrastructure and trade flows. Additionally, natural gas-fired power generation is poised for multi-year structural growth as data centers scale rapidly to meet AI driven electricity demand.
In Canada, constructive commodity prices for heavy oil and condensate, plus additional takeaway capacity for both oil and natural gas continue to support Canadian activity. LNG Canada made its first shipment at the beginning of July and as customers take a long-term view of this business, demand for our Super Triple rigs is near full capacity. The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion continues to support heavy oil production, driving our Super Single rig utilization toward full capacity. We currently have 85 rigs active, after peaking at 87 rigs in January, and expect our winter drilling season activity to exceed last year’s level.
In the U.S., while volatile WTI oil prices and drilling efficiencies continue to suppress oil-targeted rig activity, the natural gas rig count increased approximately 20% in 2025 as customers became more constructive on LNG off-take and AI demand. We capitalized on these emerging opportunities in natural gas basins such as the Haynesville and Marcellus and increased our U.S. drilling rig utilization days 25% over the last nine months of 2025. We currently have 38 rigs active and continue to have encouraging customer conversations that could result in additional activity increases in 2026.
Internationally, we currently have seven active rigs, including four in Kuwait and three in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supported by contracts that extend into 2027 and 2028. In early 2026, one Kuwait rig was demobilized and activity was backfilled by reactivating our rig in Saudi Arabia that had been temporarily suspended in 2025. While the Saudi Arabia rig generates a lower operating margin, this transition maintains overall utilization levels in 2026. We continue to seek opportunities to increase our international utilization by pursuing long-term, contract-backed investments.
As the premier well service provider in Canada, the long-term outlook for this business is positive, driven by increased takeaway capacity from the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and LNG Canada, and our High Performance, High Value service offering. We expect customer demand and pricing to remain strong into the foreseeable future, assuming no significant change in market conditions.
Overall, our outlook for the year is constructive and will continue to be commodity price dependent. In Canada, we expect our first quarter activity to surpass activity a year ago, as our 32 Super Triple and 47 available Super Single rigs are nearly fully utilized. In the U.S., we expect activity to be steady quarter over quarter, with some potential upside. Our operating margins in Canada should average between $14,000 and $15,000 per utilization day for the first quarter of 2026, which is consistent with the margin we reported in the first quarter of 2025. In the U.S., we expect our first quarter operating margins to remain stable and average between US$8,000 and US$9,000 per utilization day.
Capital spending in 2026 is expected to be $245 million and capital spending by spend category(1) includes $182 million for maintenance, infrastructure, and intangibles and $63 million for expansion and upgrades. The 2026 capital plan may fluctuate with activity levels and customer contract upgrade opportunities.
(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.
Contracts
The following chart outlines the average number of drilling rigs under term contract by quarter as at February 11, 2026. For the quarter ending after December 31, 2025, this chart represents the minimum number of term contracts from which we will earn revenue. We expect the actual number of contracted rigs to vary in future periods as we sign additional term contracts.
| As at February 11, 2026 | Average for the quarter ended 2025 | Average | Average for the quarter ended 2026 | Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mar. 31 | June 30 | Sept. 30 | Dec. 31 | 2025 | Mar. 31 | June 30 | Sept. 30 | Dec. 31 | 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average rigs under term contract: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | 20 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 44 | 41 | 40 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 37 | 29 | 25 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SEGMENTED FINANCIAL RESULTS
Precision operates primarily in Canada, the United States and certain international locations, in two industry segments: Contract Drilling Services and Completion and Production Services. Contract Drilling Services includes drilling rigs, procurement and distribution of oilfield supplies, and the manufacture, sale and repair of drilling equipment. Completion and Production Services includes service rigs, oilfield equipment rental, and camp services.
| For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenue: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contract Drilling Services | 410,284 | 402,610 | 1.9 | 1,576,036 | 1,617,735 | (2.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Completion and Production Services | 70,940 | 68,830 | 3.1 | 278,818 | 294,817 | (5.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Inter-segment eliminations | (2,716 | ) | (3,269 | ) | (16.9 | ) | (11,150 | ) | (10,224 | ) | 9.1 | ||||||||||||
| 478,508 | 468,171 | 2.2 | 1,843,704 | 1,902,328 | (3.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA:(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contract Drilling Services | 124,498 | 125,683 | (0.9 | ) | 488,796 | 532,345 | (8.2 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Completion and Production Services | 17,287 | 15,895 | 8.8 | 63,980 | 66,681 | (4.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | (15,399 | ) | (21,052 | ) | (26.9 | ) | (63,161 | ) | (77,805 | ) | (18.8 | ) | |||||||||||
| 126,386 | 120,526 | 4.9 | 489,615 | 521,221 | (6.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 88,523 | 82,210 | 7.7 | 317,904 | 309,314 | 2.8 | |||||||||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on asset disposals | 4,128 | (1,913 | ) | (315.8 | ) | (8,623 | ) | (16,148 | ) | (46.6 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Loss on asset decommissioning | 67,080 | – | NM | 67,080 | – | NM | |||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange | (675 | ) | 1,487 | (145.4 | ) | (1,208 | ) | 2,259 | (153.5 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Finance charges | 12,829 | 16,281 | (21.2 | ) | 57,197 | 69,753 | (18.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on investments and other assets | (187 | ) | 1,814 | (110.3 | ) | 1,344 | 1,484 | (9.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) before income tax | (45,312 | ) | 20,647 | (319.5 | ) | 55,921 | 154,559 | (63.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Income taxes | (3,444 | ) | 5,717 | (160.2 | ) | 52,827 | 43,229 | 22.2 | |||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | (41,868 | ) | 14,930 | (380.4 | ) | 3,094 | 111,330 | (97.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest | 307 | 135 | 127.4 | 1,252 | 135 | 827.4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | (42,175 | ) | 14,795 | (385.1 | ) | 1,842 | 111,195 | (98.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||
(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.
SEGMENT REVIEW OF CONTRACT DRILLING SERVICES
| For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | 410,284 | 402,610 | 1.9 | 1,576,036 | 1,617,735 | (2.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating | 274,724 | 264,858 | 3.7 | 1,045,884 | 1,041,068 | 0.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 11,062 | 12,069 | (8.3 | ) | 41,356 | 44,322 | (6.7 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 124,498 | 125,683 | (0.9 | ) | 488,796 | 532,345 | (8.2 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue(1) | 30.3 | % | 31.2 | % | 31.0 | % | 32.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.
| Canadian onshore drilling statistics:(1) | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Precision | Industry(2) | Precision | Industry(2) | ||||||||||||
| Average number of active land rigs for quarters ended: | |||||||||||||||
| March 31 | 74 | 214 | 73 | 208 | |||||||||||
| June 30 | 50 | 127 | 49 | 134 | |||||||||||
| September 30 | 63 | 176 | 72 | 207 | |||||||||||
| December 31 | 66 | 185 | 65 | 194 | |||||||||||
| Year to date average | 63 | 176 | 65 | 186 | |||||||||||
(1) Canadian operations only.
(2) Baker Hughes rig counts.
| United States onshore drilling statistics:(1) | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Precision | Industry(2) | Precision | Industry(2) | ||||||||||||
| Average number of active land rigs for quarters ended: | |||||||||||||||
| March 31 | 30 | 572 | 38 | 602 | |||||||||||
| June 30 | 33 | 556 | 36 | 583 | |||||||||||
| September 30 | 36 | 525 | 35 | 565 | |||||||||||
| December 31 | 37 | 527 | 34 | 569 | |||||||||||
| Year to date average | 34 | 545 | 36 | 580 | |||||||||||
(1) United States lower 48 operations only.
(2) Baker Hughes rig counts.
SEGMENT REVIEW OF COMPLETION AND PRODUCTION SERVICES
| For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | 70,940 | 68,830 | 3.1 | 278,818 | 294,817 | (5.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating | 51,001 | 50,714 | 0.6 | 204,915 | 217,842 | (5.9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 2,652 | 2,221 | 19.4 | 9,923 | 10,294 | (3.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 17,287 | 15,895 | 8.8 | 63,980 | 66,681 | (4.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue(1) | 24.4 | % | 23.1 | % | 22.9 | % | 22.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Well servicing statistics: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of service rigs (end of period)(2) | 145 | 160 | (9.4 | ) | 145 | 160 | (9.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Service rig operating hours(2) | 61,231 | 57,932 | 5.7 | 234,166 | 242,479 | (3.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.
(2) The service rig fleet and service rig operating hours exclude our U.S. operations that we wound down in the second quarter of 2025.
OTHER ITEMS
Share-based Incentive Compensation Plans
We have several cash and equity-settled share-based incentive plans for non-management directors, officers, and other eligible employees. Our accounting policies for each share-based incentive plan can be found in our 2024 Annual Report.
A summary of expense amounts under these plans during the reporting periods are as follows:
| For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
| Cash settled share-based incentive plans | 5,852 | 14,018 | 18,202 | 42,828 | |||||||||||
| Equity settled share-based incentive plans | 21 | 1,071 | 5,543 | 4,588 | |||||||||||
| Total share-based incentive compensation plan expense | 5,873 | 15,089 | 23,745 | 47,416 | |||||||||||
| Allocated: | |||||||||||||||
| Operating | 1,999 | 3,709 | 6,689 | 11,868 | |||||||||||
| General and Administrative | 3,874 | 11,380 | 17,056 | 35,548 | |||||||||||
| 5,873 | 15,089 | 23,745 | 47,416 | ||||||||||||
The majority of our share-based compensation plans are classified as cash-settled and impacted by changes in our share price. For the year ended December 31, 2025 our share-based compensation expense was $24 million compared to $47 million last year, as our share price appreciation was less in 2025 compared to 2024.
Income Taxes
In 2025, we recognized an income tax expense of $53 million with a significant portion related to a higher deferred income tax expense pertaining to our U.S. operations. We waived certain U.S. tax deductions to mitigate minimum taxes that the Corporation became subject to as a result of stronger operating results. Consequently, Precision does not expect to be subject to U.S. income tax for several years. The waiving of these U.S. tax deductions has been accounted for as a change in tax estimate and adjusted prospectively, resulting in an increase to deferred tax expense and corresponding increase to the deferred tax liability.
FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS
| Non-GAAP Financial Measures | ||
| We reference certain additional Non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Non-GAAP) measures that are not defined terms under IFRS Accounting Standards to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors. | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA | We believe Adjusted EBITDA (earnings (loss) before income taxes, loss (gain) on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, loss on asset decommissioning, loss (gain) on asset disposals, and depreciation and amortization), as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Net Earnings (Loss) and our reportable operating segment disclosures, is a useful measure because it gives an indication of the results from our principal business activities prior to consideration of how our activities are financed and the impact of foreign exchange, taxation and depreciation and amortization charges.
The most directly comparable financial measure is net earnings. |
|
| For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA by segment: | |||||||||||||||
| Contract Drilling Services | 124,498 | 125,683 | 488,796 | 532,345 | |||||||||||
| Completion and Production Services | 17,287 | 15,895 | 63,980 | 66,681 | |||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | (15,399 | ) | (21,052 | ) | (63,161 | ) | (77,805 | ) | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 126,386 | 120,526 | 489,615 | 521,221 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 88,523 | 82,210 | 317,904 | 309,314 | |||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on asset disposals | 4,128 | (1,913 | ) | (8,623 | ) | (16,148 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss on asset decommissioning | 67,080 | – | 67,080 | – | |||||||||||
| Foreign exchange | (675 | ) | 1,487 | (1,208 | ) | 2,259 | |||||||||
| Finance charges | 12,829 | 16,281 | 57,197 | 69,753 | |||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on investments and other assets | (187 | ) | 1,814 | 1,344 | 1,484 | ||||||||||
| Income taxes | (3,444 | ) | 5,717 | 52,827 | 43,229 | ||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | (41,868 | ) | 14,930 | 3,094 | 111,330 | ||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 307 | 135 | 1,252 | 135 | |||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | (42,175 | ) | 14,795 | 1,842 | 111,195 | ||||||||||
| Funds Provided by (Used in) Operations | We believe funds provided by (used in) operations, as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, is a useful measure because it provides an indication of the funds our principal business activities generate prior to consideration of working capital changes, which is primarily made up of highly liquid balances.
The most directly comparable financial measure is cash provided by (used in) operations. |
| Net Capital Spending | We believe net capital spending is a useful measure as it provides an indication of our primary investment activities.
The most directly comparable financial measure is cash provided by (used in) investing activities. Net capital spending is calculated as follows: |
| For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Capital spending by spend category | ||||||||||||||||
| Expansion and upgrade | 25,291 | 21,565 | 106,908 | 52,066 | ||||||||||||
| Maintenance, infrastructure and intangibles | 56,143 | 37,335 | 156,590 | 164,632 | ||||||||||||
| 81,434 | 58,900 | 263,498 | 216,698 | |||||||||||||
| Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment | (17,244 | ) | (8,570 | ) | (39,038 | ) | (30,395 | ) | ||||||||
| Net capital spending | 64,190 | 50,330 | 224,460 | 186,303 | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of investments and other assets | – | – | – | (3,623 | ) | |||||||||||
| Purchase of investments and other assets | – | 718 | 21 | 725 | ||||||||||||
| Receipt of finance lease payments | (225 | ) | (208 | ) | (851 | ) | (799 | ) | ||||||||
| Changes in non-cash working capital balances | (10,086 | ) | 11,114 | (15,306 | ) | 20,380 | ||||||||||
| Cash used in investing activities | 53,879 | 61,954 | 208,324 | 202,986 | ||||||||||||
| Working Capital | We define working capital as current assets less current liabilities, as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
Working capital is calculated as follows: |
| December 31, | December 31, | ||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Current assets | 486,915 | 501,284 | |||||
| Current liabilities | (300,100 | ) | (338,692 | ) | |||
| Working capital | 186,815 | 162,592 | |||||
| Total Long-term Financial Liabilities | We define total long-term financial liabilities as total non-current liabilities less deferred tax liabilities, as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
Total long-term financial liabilities is calculated as follows: |
| December 31, | December 31, | ||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 837,707 | 935,624 | |||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | (90,763 | ) | (47,451 | ) | |||
| Total long-term financial liabilities | 746,944 | 888,173 | |||||
| Non-GAAP Ratios | ||
| We reference certain additional Non-GAAP ratios that are not defined terms under IFRS to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors. | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA % of Revenue | We believe Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of consolidated revenue, as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Net Earnings (Loss), provides an indication of our profitability from our principal business activities prior to consideration of how our activities are financed and the impact of foreign exchange, taxation and depreciation and amortization charges. | |
| Long-term debt to long-term debt plus equity | We believe that long-term debt (as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) to long-term debt plus equity (total equity as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) provides an indication of our debt leverage. | |
| Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA | We believe that the Net Debt (long-term debt plus current portion of long-term debt less cash, as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) to Adjusted EBITDA ratio provides an indication of the number of years it would take for us to repay our debt obligations. | |
| Supplementary Financial Measures | ||
| We reference certain supplementary financial measures that are not defined terms under IFRS to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors. | ||
| Capital Spending by Spend Category | We provide additional disclosure to better depict the nature of our capital spending. Our capital spending is categorized as expansion and upgrade, maintenance and infrastructure, or intangibles. | |
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this release, including statements that contain words such as “could”, “should”, “can”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “may”, “continue”, “project”, “potential” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, “forward-looking information and statements”).
In particular, forward-looking information and statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
- our strategic priorities for 2026;
- future shareholder returns;
- our capital expenditures, free cash flow allocation and debt reduction plans for 2026 and beyond;
- anticipated activity levels, demand for our drilling rigs, day rates and daily operating margins in 2026;
- the average number of term contracts in place for 2026;
- customer adoption of AlphaTM technologies and EverGreenTM suite of environmental solutions;
- potential commercial opportunities and rig contract renewals; and
- our future debt reduction plans.
These forward-looking information and statements are based on certain assumptions and analysis made by Precision in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These include, among other things:
- our ability to react to customer spending plans as a result of changes in oil and natural gas prices;
- the status of current negotiations with our customers and vendors;
- customer focus on safety performance;
- existing term contracts are neither renewed nor terminated prematurely;
- our ability to deliver rigs to customers on a timely basis;
- the impact of an increase/decrease in capital spending; and
- the general stability of the economic and political environments in the jurisdictions where we operate.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information and statements. Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
- volatility in the price and demand for oil and natural gas;
- fluctuations in the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development activities;
- fluctuations in the demand for contract drilling, well servicing and ancillary oilfield services;
- our customers’ inability to obtain adequate credit or financing to support their drilling and production activity;
- changes in drilling and well servicing technology, which could reduce demand for certain rigs or put us at a competitive advantage;
- shortages, delays and interruptions in the delivery of equipment supplies and other key inputs;
- liquidity of the capital markets to fund customer drilling programs;
- availability of cash flow, debt and equity sources to fund our capital and operating requirements, as needed;
- the impact of weather and seasonal conditions on operations and facilities;
- the impact of tariffs and trade disputes;
- competitive operating risks inherent in contract drilling, well servicing and ancillary oilfield services;
- ability to improve our rig technology to improve drilling efficiency;
- general economic, market or business conditions;
- the availability of qualified personnel and management;
- a decline in our safety performance which could result in lower demand for our services;
- changes in laws or regulations, including changes in environmental laws and regulations such as increased regulation of hydraulic fracturing or restrictions on the burning of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, which could have an adverse impact on the demand for oil and natural gas;
- terrorism, social, civil and political unrest in the foreign jurisdictions where we operate;
- fluctuations in foreign exchange, interest rates and tax rates; and
- other unforeseen conditions which could impact the use of services supplied by Precision and Precision’s ability to respond to such conditions.
Readers are cautioned that the forgoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect our business, operations or financial results are included in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities, including but not limited to Precision’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, which may be accessed on Precision’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca or under Precision’s EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof and Precision undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 85,781 | $ | 73,771 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 352,142 | 378,712 | ||||||
| Inventory | 48,992 | 43,300 | ||||||
| Assets held for sale | – | 5,501 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 486,915 | 501,284 | ||||||
| Non-current assets: | ||||||||
| Deferred tax assets | 2,235 | 6,559 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 2,159,212 | 2,356,173 | ||||||
| Intangibles | 9,470 | 12,997 | ||||||
| Right-of-use assets | 56,817 | 66,032 | ||||||
| Finance lease receivables | 4,474 | 4,806 | ||||||
| Investments and other assets | 7,567 | 8,464 | ||||||
| Total non-current assets | 2,239,775 | 2,455,031 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,726,690 | $ | 2,956,315 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 280,652 | $ | 314,355 | ||||
| Income taxes payable | 1,670 | 3,778 | ||||||
| Current portion of lease obligations | 17,778 | 20,559 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 300,100 | 338,692 | ||||||
| Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 13,780 | 13,666 | ||||||
| Provisions and other | 6,704 | 7,472 | ||||||
| Lease obligations | 47,169 | 54,566 | ||||||
| Long-term debt | 679,291 | 812,469 | ||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 90,763 | 47,451 | ||||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 837,707 | 935,624 | ||||||
| Equity: | ||||||||
| Shareholders’ capital | 2,238,766 | 2,301,729 | ||||||
| Contributed surplus | 79,270 | 77,557 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 165,020 | 199,020 | ||||||
| Deficit | (898,992 | ) | (900,834 | ) | ||||
| Total equity attributable to shareholders | 1,584,064 | 1,677,472 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interest | 4,819 | 4,527 | ||||||
| Total equity | 1,588,883 | 1,681,999 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 2,726,690 | $ | 2,956,315 | ||||
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET EARNINGS (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 478,508 | $ | 468,171 | $ | 1,843,704 | $ | 1,902,328 | ||||||||
| Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating | 323,009 | 312,303 | 1,239,649 | 1,248,686 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 29,113 | 35,342 | 114,440 | 132,421 | ||||||||||||
| Earnings before income taxes, loss (gain) on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, loss on asset decommissioning, loss (gain) on asset |
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| Depreciation and amortization | 88,523 | 82,210 | 317,904 | 309,314 | ||||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on asset disposals | 4,128 | (1,913 | ) | (8,623 | ) | (16,148 | ) | |||||||||
| Loss on asset decommissioning | 67,080 | – | 67,080 | – | ||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange | (675 | ) | 1,487 | (1,208 | ) | 2,259 | ||||||||||
| Finance charges | 12,829 | 16,281 | 57,197 | 69,753 | ||||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on investments and other assets | (187 | ) | 1,814 | 1,344 | 1,484 | |||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | (45,312 | ) | 20,647 | 55,921 | 154,559 | |||||||||||
| Income taxes: | ||||||||||||||||
| Current | – | 2,811 | 3,307 | 7,470 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred | (3,444 | ) | 2,906 | 49,520 | 35,759 | |||||||||||
| (3,444 | ) | 5,717 | 52,827 | 43,229 | ||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | (41,868 | ) | $ | 14,930 | $ | 3,094 | $ | 111,330 | |||||||
| Attributable to: | ||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders of Precision Drilling Corporation | $ | (42,175 | ) | $ | 14,795 | $ | 1,842 | $ | 111,195 | |||||||
| Non-controlling interests | $ | 307 | $ | 135 | $ | 1,252 | $ | 135 | ||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to share- holders of Precision Drilling Corporation: |
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| Basic | $ | (3.23 | ) | $ | 1.06 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 7.81 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | (3.23 | ) | $ | 1.06 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 7.81 | |||||||
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | (41,868 | ) | $ | 14,930 | $ | 3,094 | $ | 111,330 | |||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on translation of assets and liabilities of operations denominated in foreign currency |
(19,503 | ) | 89,412 | (68,830 | ) | 119,821 | ||||||||||
| Foreign exchange gain (loss) on net investment hedge with U.S. denominated debt | 9,072 | (49,744 | ) | 34,830 | (69,027 | ) | ||||||||||
| Tax expense related to net investment hedge of long-term debt | – | 750 | – | 750 | ||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (52,299 | ) | $ | 55,348 | $ | (30,906 | ) | $ | 162,874 | ||||||
| Attributable to: | ||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders of Precision Drilling Corporation | $ | (52,606 | ) | $ | 55,213 | $ | (32,158 | ) | $ | 162,739 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interests | $ | 307 | $ | 135 | $ | 1,252 | $ | 135 | ||||||||
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Cash provided by (used in): | ||||||||||||||||
| Operations: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | (41,868 | ) | $ | 14,930 | $ | 3,094 | $ | 111,330 | |||||||
| Adjustments for: | ||||||||||||||||
| Long-term compensation plans | 2,523 | 4,398 | 14,521 | 18,888 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 88,523 | 82,210 | 317,904 | 309,314 | ||||||||||||
| Gain on asset disposals | 4,128 | (1,913 | ) | (8,623 | ) | (16,148 | ) | |||||||||
| Loss on asset decommissioning | 67,080 | – | 67,080 | – | ||||||||||||
| Unrealized foreign exchange | (620 | ) | 1,477 | (1,654 | ) | 2,442 | ||||||||||
| Finance charges | 12,829 | 16,281 | 57,197 | 69,753 | ||||||||||||
| Income taxes | (3,444 | ) | 5,717 | 52,827 | 43,229 | |||||||||||
| Other | (420 | ) | (392 | ) | (439 | ) | (272 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss (gain) on investments and other assets | (187 | ) | 1,814 | 1,344 | 1,484 | |||||||||||
| Income taxes paid | (878 | ) | (1,617 | ) | (5,638 | ) | (6,459 | ) | ||||||||
| Income taxes recovered | 62 | 27 | 67 | 85 | ||||||||||||
| Interest paid | (3,246 | ) | (2,806 | ) | (63,491 | ) | (72,241 | ) | ||||||||
| Interest received | 268 | 409 | 1,234 | 1,967 | ||||||||||||
| Funds provided by operations | 124,750 | 120,535 | 435,423 | 463,372 | ||||||||||||
| Changes in non-cash working capital balances | 1,364 | 42,256 | (22,526 | ) | 18,711 | |||||||||||
| Cash provided by operations | 126,114 | 162,791 | 412,897 | 482,083 | ||||||||||||
| Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (81,410 | ) | (58,900 | ) | (263,474 | ) | (216,647 | ) | ||||||||
| Purchase of intangibles | (24 | ) | – | (24 | ) | (51 | ) | |||||||||
| Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment | 17,244 | 8,570 | 39,038 | 30,395 | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of investments and other assets | – | – | – | 3,623 | ||||||||||||
| Purchase of investments and other assets | – | (718 | ) | (21 | ) | (725 | ) | |||||||||
| Receipt of finance lease payments | 225 | 208 | 851 | 799 | ||||||||||||
| Changes in non-cash working capital balances | 10,086 | (11,114 | ) | 15,306 | (20,380 | ) | ||||||||||
| Cash used in investing activities | (53,879 | ) | (61,954 | ) | (208,324 | ) | (202,986 | ) | ||||||||
| Financing: | ||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of long-term debt | 10,000 | 17,078 | 148,780 | 27,978 | ||||||||||||
| Repayment of long-term debt | (10,000 | ) | (41,813 | ) | (249,439 | ) | (204,319 | ) | ||||||||
| Repurchase of share capital | (21,565 | ) | (25,023 | ) | (75,623 | ) | (75,488 | ) | ||||||||
| Issuance of common shares from the exercise of options |
210 | – | 418 | 686 | ||||||||||||
| Debt amendment fees | (20 | ) | (46 | ) | (717 | ) | (1,363 | ) | ||||||||
| Distributions to non-controlling interest | – | – | (831 | ) | – | |||||||||||
| Lease payments | (3,504 | ) | (3,266 | ) | (14,867 | ) | (13,271 | ) | ||||||||
| Funding from non-controlling interest | – | – | – | 4,392 | ||||||||||||
| Cash used in financing activities | (24,879 | ) | (53,070 | ) | (192,279 | ) | (261,385 | ) | ||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 114 | 1,700 | (284 | ) | 1,877 | |||||||||||
| Increase in cash | 47,470 | 49,467 | 12,010 | 19,589 | ||||||||||||
| Cash, beginning of period | 38,311 | 24,304 | 73,771 | 54,182 | ||||||||||||
| Cash, end of period | $ | 85,781 | $ | 73,771 | $ | 85,781 | $ | 73,771 | ||||||||
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
| Attributable to shareholders of the Corporation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
Shareholders’ Capital |
Contributed Surplus |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
Deficit | Total | Non- controlling interest |
Total Equity |
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| Balance at January 1, 2025 | $ | 2,301,729 | $ | 77,557 | $ | 199,020 | $ | (900,834 | ) | $ | 1,677,472 | $ | 4,527 | $ | 1,681,999 | |||||||||||||
| Net earnings for the period | – | – | – | 1,842 | 1,842 | 1,252 | 3,094 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income for the period |
– | – | (34,000 | ) | – | (34,000 | ) | – | (34,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Share options exercised | 599 | (181 | ) | – | – | 418 | – | 418 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement of Executive Performance and Restricted Share Units |
11,651 | (2,790 | ) | – | – | 8,861 | – | 8,861 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Distributions to non-controlling interest |
– | – | – | – | – | (960 | ) | (960 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Share repurchases | (76,857 | ) | – | – | – | (76,857 | ) | – | (76,857 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Redemption of non-management directors share units |
1,644 | (859 | ) | – | – | 785 | – | 785 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense |
– | 5,543 | – | – | 5,543 | – | 5,543 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | $ | 2,238,766 | $ | 79,270 | $ | 165,020 | $ | (898,992 | ) | $ | 1,584,064 | $ | 4,819 | $ | 1,588,883 | |||||||||||||
| Attributable to shareholders of the Corporation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
Shareholders’ Capital |
Contributed Surplus |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
Deficit | Total | Non- controlling interest |
Total Equity |
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| Balance at January 1, 2024 | $ | 2,365,129 | $ | 75,086 | $ | 147,476 | $ | (1,012,029 | ) | $ | 1,575,662 | $ | – | $ | 1,575,662 | |||||||||||||
| Net earnings for the period | – | – | – | 111,195 | 111,195 | 135 | 111,330 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income for the period | – | – | 51,544 | – | 51,544 | – | 51,544 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement of Executive Performance and Restricted Share Units |
21,846 | (1,479 | ) | – | – | 20,367 | – | 20,367 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Share options exercised | 978 | (292 | ) | – | – | 686 | – | 686 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Share repurchases | (86,570 | ) | – | – | – | (86,570 | ) | – | (86,570 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Redemption of non-management directors share units |
346 | (346 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense |
– | 4,588 | – | – | 4,588 | – | 4,588 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding from non-controlling interest |
– | – | – | – | – | 4,392 | 4,392 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $ | 2,301,729 | $ | 77,557 | $ | 199,020 | $ | (900,834 | ) | $ | 1,677,472 | $ | 4,527 | $ | 1,681,999 | |||||||||||||
2025 FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST
Precision Drilling Corporation has scheduled a conference call and webcast to begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. MT (1:00 p.m. ET) on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
To participate in the conference call please register at the URL link below. Once registered, you will receive a dial-in number and a unique PIN, which will allow you to ask questions.
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI8ce0356cb5f6441baed7b455664272f2
The call will also be webcast and can be accessed through the link below. A replay of the webcast call will be available on Precision’s website until the following quarterly conference all is posted.
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/gfacaf25
About Precision
Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs. Precision has commercialized an industry-leading digital technology portfolio known as Alpha™ that utilizes advanced automation software and analytics to generate efficient, predictable, and repeatable results for energy customers. Our drilling services are enhanced by our EverGreen™ suite of environmental solutions, which bolsters our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Additionally, Precision offers well service rigs, rental equipment and camps all backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.
Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PDS”.
Additional Information
For further information, please contact:
Lavonne Zdunich, CPA, CA
Vice President, Investor Relations
403.716.4500
800, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com

Precision Drilling Meets Annual Capital Allocation Targets and Provides Financial and Operational Updates
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This news release contains “forward-looking information and statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. For a full disclosure of the forward-looking information and statements and the risks to which they are subject, see the “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements” later in this news release.
Precision Drilling Corporation (“Precision” or the “Company”) (TSX:PD; NYSE:PDS) is pleased to announce a series of positive updates reflecting the strength of its financial performance and disciplined capital allocation strategy, including: 1) the achievement of its 2025 debt reduction target and year end liquidity update; 2) commitment to its capital allocation framework; and 3) a financial and operational update.
2025 Debt Repayment and Year End Liquidity Update
Precision reduced debt by $101 million in 2025, achieving its annual debt reduction goal. As at December 31, 2025, Precision’s outstanding debt obligations included:
- US$400 million – 6.875% unsecured senior notes due January 15, 2029
- US$100 million drawn on the Senior Credit Facility
The Company ended 2025 with a cash balance of approximately $85 million and total available liquidity of approximately $447 million.
Capital Allocation Framework Update
Precision remains firmly committed to its long-term debt reduction target of repaying $700 million between 2022 and 2027 and reaching a sustained Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio1 of below 1.0 times. Over the past four years, we have reduced our debt by $535 million and notably lowered our Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio, which we expect to be approximately 1.2 times as at December 31, 2025.
During 2025, Precision returned $76 million to shareholders through share repurchases under its Normal Course Issuer Bid, meeting its annual target of allocating between 35% and 45% of free cash flow before debt repayments to share repurchases. As at December 31, 2025, the Company had 12,932,399 shares outstanding, compared to 13,779,502 as at December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 6%.
For the past decade, Precision has prioritized its capital allocation plans, allocating $1.7 billion of its free cash flow to debt repayments and share buybacks, while investing over $1.5 billion in its fleet and completing two acquisitions. As at December 31, 2025, our annual run rate interest expense is approximately US$34 million compared to US$104 million in 2016.
With a robust free cash flow outlook in 2026, we plan to further reduce our debt while increasing our share buyback allocation. In February, we will provide specific capital allocation plans and targets for 2026.
- Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio is a Non-GAAP measure. Please refer to page 41 of Precision’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2024 for more information.
Financial and Operational Update
Financial Results
Precision intends to release its 2025 fourth quarter results after markets close on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Fourth quarter drilling field margins in Canada and the U.S. are expected to align with previous guidance. With a closing share price of $98.49 on December 31, 2025, share-based compensation expense for the fourth quarter and full year is expected to be approximately $6 million and $24 million, respectively, which also aligns with previous guidance. As demand for drilling rigs continues to primarily focus on Super Series rigs, we decommissioned 31 of 215 marketable rigs across our global fleet in the fourth quarter and expect to recognize a non-cash asset charge of approximately $67 million in 2025. In the fourth quarter, we also expect a non-cash charge of approximately $17 million related to drill pipe as more complex drilling programs are reducing the useful life of this asset.
Operational Activity
In Canada, Precision continues to experience elevated customer demand for our drilling services, driven by Super Series rigs equipped with AlphaTM technologies and EverGreenTM environmental solutions. While some customers deferred fourth quarter drilling plans to January, our average active rig count remained robust at 66. We currently have 86 rigs active and expect our rig count to peak at 87 this winter drilling season, with our 32 Super Triples and 47 available Super Single rigs fully utilized.
In the U.S., we averaged 37 rigs in the fourth quarter, reaching a peak of 40 active rigs. While oil rig activity continues to be challenged, the industry’s natural gas rig count increased 21% in 2025 as producers are becoming more constructive on LNG off-take and domestic power demand. We have 37 rigs operating today and continue to have encouraging customer conversations that are expected to support modest activity increases in both oil and natural gas basins during the first quarter.
Internationally, Precision expects seven active rigs throughout 2026, with three operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and four in Kuwait. Our international operations provide a stable foundation for earnings and cash flow, supported by long-term contracts extending into 2027 and 2028. We continue to evaluate international growth opportunities that meet our disciplined capital return thresholds, including potentially reactivating idle rigs.
As we enter 2026, we expect continued high activity levels for our Well Service business with more than 115 service crews anticipated to be active in early January, and additional crews expected to be deployed as market conditions warrant.
CEO Quote
Carey Ford, Precision’s President and CEO, commented, “Precision generated substantial free cash flow in 2025, allowing us to not only meet our debt reduction and share repurchase targets but also upgrade 27 of our Super Series rigs to meet the needs of our customers. With a durable free cash flow outlook, we plan to improve our capital returns to shareholders in 2026 by continuing to reduce debt and increasing the percentage of free cash flow returned directly to shareholders. I am proud of our people’s commitment to Precision’s High Performance, High Value strategy, delivering exceptional services to our customers, and increasing value for our shareholders.”
About Precision
Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs. Precision has commercialized an industry-leading digital technology portfolio known as AlphaTM that utilizes advanced automation software and analytics to generate efficient, predictable, and repeatable results for energy customers. Our drilling services are enhanced by our EverGreenTM suite of environmental solutions, which bolsters our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Additionally, Precision offers well service rigs, rental equipment, and camps all backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.
Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PDS”.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this report, including statements that contain words such as “could”, “should”, “can”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “may”, “continue”, “project”, “potential” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, “forward-looking information and statements”).
In particular, forward-looking information and statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
- anticipated future activity levels;
- anticipated free cash flow; and
- our future debt reduction and shareholder capital return plans.
These forward-looking information and statements are based on certain assumptions and analysis made by Precision in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These include, among other things:
- the fluctuation in oil prices may pressure customers into reducing or limiting their drilling budgets;
- the status of current negotiations with our customers and vendors;
- customer focus on safety performance;
- existing term contracts are neither renewed nor terminated prematurely;
- continued market demand for Super Spec series rigs;
- our ability to deliver rigs to customers on a timely basis;
- the general stability of the economic and political environments in the jurisdictions where we operate; and
- the impact of an increase/decrease in capital spending.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information and statements. Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
- the business, operational and/or financial performance or achievements of Precision may be materially different from that currently anticipated;
- volatility in the price and demand for oil and natural gas;
- fluctuations in the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development activities;
- fluctuations in the demand for contract drilling, well servicing and ancillary oilfield services;
- our customers’ inability to obtain adequate credit or financing to support their drilling and production activity;
- changes in drilling and well servicing technology, which could reduce demand for certain rigs or put us at a competitive advantage;
- shortages, delays and interruptions in the delivery of equipment supplies and other key inputs;
- liquidity of the capital markets to fund customer drilling programs;
- availability of cash flow, debt and equity sources to fund our capital and operating requirements, as needed;
- the impact of weather and seasonal conditions on operations and facilities;
- competitive operating risks inherent in contract drilling, well servicing and ancillary oilfield services;
- ability to improve our rig technology to improve drilling efficiency;
- general economic, market or business conditions;
- the availability of qualified personnel and management;
- a decline in our safety performance which could result in lower demand for our services;
- changes in laws or regulations, including changes in environmental laws and regulations such as increased regulation of hydraulic fracturing or restrictions on the burning of fossil fuels and GHG emissions, which could have an adverse impact on the demand for oil and natural gas;
- terrorism, social, civil and political unrest in the foreign jurisdictions where we operate;
- fluctuations in foreign exchange, interest rates and tax rates; and
- other unforeseen conditions which could impact the use of services supplied by Precision and Precision’s ability to respond to such conditions.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect our business, operations or financial results are included in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities, including but not limited to Precision’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, which may be accessed on Precision’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca or under Precision’s EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and Precision undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Additional Information
For further information about Precision, please visit our website at www.precisiondrilling.com or contact:
Lavonne Zdunich, CPA, CA
Vice President, Investor Relations
403.716.4500
800, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com
Precision Drilling Corporation 2025 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results Conference Call and Webcast
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision) intends to release its 2025 fourth quarter and year-end results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and has scheduled a conference call to begin at 11:00 a.m. MT (1:00 p.m. ET) on the next day, Thursday, February 12, 2026.
To participate in the conference call please register at the URL link below. Once registered, you will receive a dial-in number and a unique PIN, which will allow you to ask questions.
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI8ce0356cb5f6441baed7b455664272f2
The call will also be webcast and can be accessed through the link below. A replay of the webcast call will be available on Precision’s website until the following quarterly conference call is posted.
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/gfacaf25
About Precision
Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs. Precision has commercialized an industry-leading digital technology portfolio known as Alpha™ that utilizes advanced automation software and analytics to generate efficient, predictable, and repeatable results for energy customers. Our drilling services are enhanced by our EverGreen™ suite of environmental solutions, which bolsters our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Additionally, Precision offers well service rigs, rental equipment, and camps all backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.
Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PDS”.
Additional Information
For more information about Precision, please visit our website at www.precisiondrilling.com or contact:
Lavonne Zdunich, CPA, CA
Vice President, Investor Relations
403.716.4500
800, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com

Precision Drilling Announces 2025 Third Quarter Unaudited Financial Statements
CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This news release contains “forward-looking information and statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. For a full disclosure of the forward-looking information and statements and the risks to which they are subject, see the “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements” later in this news release. This news release contains references to certain Financial Measures and Ratios, including Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before income taxes, loss (gain) on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on asset disposals and depreciation and amortization), Funds Provided by (Used in) Operations, Net Capital Spending, Working Capital and Total Long-term Financial Liabilities. These terms do not have standardized meanings prescribed under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Accounting Standards and may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. See “Financial Measures and Ratios” later in this news release.
Precision Drilling Corporation (“Precision” or the “Company”) (TSX:PD; NYSE:PDS) announces its 2025 third quarter results, confirms shareholder return targets, and continues to strengthen its North American Super Series rig fleet to meet customer demand.
Financial Highlights
- Revenue of $462 million was 3% lower than $477 million reported in the third quarter of 2024, representing a relative outperformance versus industry drilling rig activity declines of 15%(1) in Canada and 7%(1) in the U.S. over the comparable period.
- Adjusted EBITDA(2) was $118 million, including $11 million of share-based compensation expense. In 2024, third quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $142 million and included a share-based compensation recovery of $0.2 million.
- Net earnings attributable to shareholders was a loss of $7 million as we recorded a higher deferred income tax expense related to our U.S. operations. In the third quarter of 2024, net earnings attributable to shareholders was $39 million.
- Cash provided by operations during the quarter was $76 million, allowing the Company to repay $10 million of debt and achieve its annual guidance target three months early. Precision also repurchased $9 million of common shares, bringing year-to-date repurchases to $54 million.
- Capital expenditures were $69 million during the quarter and $182 million for the first nine months of the year. During the quarter, Precision upgraded and moved two Super Triple rigs from the U.S. under long-term contracts and secured additional customer-funded upgrades in Canada and the U.S. As a result, the Company revised its 2025 capital budget to $260 million from $240 million.
Operational Highlights
- Canada averaged 63 active drilling rigs, a 13% decrease in rig utilization days from the third quarter of 2024, reflective of lower industry activity.
- Canadian revenue per utilization day increased to $34,193 from $32,325, primarily due to rig mix as we had more active Super Triples.
- U.S. averaged 36 active rigs versus 35 in the third quarter of 2024, while industry activity was down 40(1) rigs over this same period. For the past two quarters, Precision’s U.S. rig utilization days increased 24% while industry activity declined 8%(1).
- U.S. revenue per utilization day was US$31,040 compared to US$32,949 in the same period last year, as lower industry demand placed downward pressure on rates.
- Internationally, we averaged seven active rigs versus eight in the third quarter of 2024, while revenue per utilization day was US$53,811 compared to US$47,223 due to planned rig recertifications in 2024.
- Canadian well service rig operating hours increased 6% versus the same quarter in 2024.
(1) See “SEGMENT REVIEW OF CONTRACT DRILLING SERVICES”.
(2) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
“Precision’s third quarter not only achieved financial results that exceeded most expectations, but also demonstrated our ability to meet shareholder capital allocation commitments while continuing to strengthen our competitive position through fleet investments in key operating markets. Precision’s favorable positioning in U.S. natural gas markets and Canadian heavy oil and unconventional natural gas markets, combined with scale and technical expertise, have provided us the ability to capture numerous opportunities to deploy upgrade capital underpinned by customer commitments, drive revenue and activity growth, and deliver excellent financial returns to our shareholders,” stated Carey Ford, Precision’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
“Despite a North American drilling market that is down 7% compared to a year ago, Precision’s current U.S. activity and Canadian Super Triple activity are both up more than 10% compared to this time last year. We have delivered strong activity while demonstrating resilient margins in both Canada and the U.S.
“In Canada, we are currently operating 68 drilling rigs and demand for our Super Triple and Super Single rig classes remains robust and we expect near full utilization this winter season. During the quarter, we mobilized two Super Triple drilling rigs from the U.S. market to a large Canadian customer on a multi-year, multi-rig contract. Both rigs have been upgraded and will begin generating revenue in the fourth quarter.
“In the U.S., we are currently operating 39 drilling rigs, an increase from an average of 30 rigs in the first quarter of 2025, and we continue to see strength in natural gas basins such as the Haynesville and Marcellus. We are encouraged by the quality and quantity of customer conversations and the increase in overall natural gas activity; however, the short-term nature of the majority of contracts, combined with overall softer commodity prices, provides us with limited visibility beyond early 2026.
“Internationally, our operations continue to provide stable free cash flow with seven rigs operating in the Middle East. Further adding to our free cash flow profile is Precision’s Completion and Production Services segment, where our market-leading well servicing and rentals position supported robust results for the quarter, generating Adjusted EBITDA of $19 million.
“Demand for Precision’s North American Super Series rigs remains strong. During the quarter we increased our planned 2025 capital expenditures from $240 million to $260 million, entirely the result of upgrade expenditures backed by customer contracts. We expect to upgrade 27 drilling rigs by the end of this year and effectively all upgrades are for customers operating in geographic markets where we have already experienced a year over year increase in activity or expect to this winter drilling season.
“We remain committed to our capital allocation plans and have met our annual debt reduction target for 2025, reducing debt by over $100 million as of the end of the third quarter. For the remainder of the year, we plan to focus on share buybacks and expect to allocate between 35% and 45% of our free cash flow to share repurchases by year end, building on the $54 million of shares repurchased during the first nine months of the year.
“As Precision’s new President & CEO, I am excited to lead our talented and dedicated employees into the next era of performance. We have the team, culture, assets, and balance sheet to continue to serve our customers and drive value for shareholders. I look forward to working with all stakeholders and firmly securing Precision’s position as the highest performing land driller and well servicing provider in the regions we operate,” concluded Mr. Ford.
SELECT FINANCIAL AND OPERATING INFORMATION
Financial Highlights
| For the three months ended September 30, | For the nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | 462,250 | 477,155 | (3.1 | ) | 1,365,196 | 1,434,157 | (4.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 117,632 | 142,425 | (17.4 | ) | 363,229 | 400,695 | (9.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | (6,472 | ) | 39,183 | (116.5 | ) | 44,962 | 96,400 | (53.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | (6,761 | ) | 39,183 | (117.3 | ) | 44,017 | 96,400 | (54.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Cash provided by operations | 75,869 | 79,674 | (4.8 | ) | 286,783 | 319,292 | (10.2 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Funds provided by operations(1) | 96,541 | 113,322 | (14.8 | ) | 310,673 | 342,837 | (9.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Cash used in investing activities | 61,194 | 38,852 | 57.5 | 154,445 | 141,032 | 9.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Capital spending by spend category(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expansion and upgrade | 35,314 | 7,709 | 358.1 | 81,617 | 30,501 | 167.6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Maintenance and infrastructure | 34,012 | 56,139 | (39.4 | ) | 100,447 | 127,297 | (21.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Proceeds on sale | (6,200 | ) | (5,647 | ) | 9.8 | (21,794 | ) | (21,825 | ) | (0.1 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Net capital spending(1) | 63,126 | 58,201 | 8.5 | 160,270 | 135,973 | 17.9 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | (0.51 | ) | 2.77 | (118.4 | ) | 3.28 | 6.74 | (51.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted | (0.51 | ) | 2.31 | (122.1 | ) | 3.09 | 6.73 | (54.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 13,211 | 14,142 | (6.6 | ) | 13,430 | 14,312 | (6.2 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 13,211 | 14,890 | (11.3 | ) | 14,070 | 14,317 | (1.7 | ) | |||||||||||||||
(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.
Operating Highlights
| For the three months ended September 30, | For the nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | % Change | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||
| Contract drilling rig fleet | 215 | 214 | 0.5 | 215 | 214 | 0.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Drilling rig utilization days: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | 5,766 | 6,586 | (12.5 | ) | 17,026 | 17,667 | (3.6 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| U.S. | 3,341 | 3,196 | 4.5 | 9,065 | 9,885 | (8.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| International | 644 | 736 | (12.5 | ) | 2,044 | 2,192 | (6.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Revenue per utilization day: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada(Cdn$) | 34,193 | 32,325 | 5.8 | 35,695 | 34,497 | 3.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| U.S.(US$) | 31,040 | 32,949 | (5.8 | ) | 31,693 | 33,011 | (4.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| International(US$) | 53,811 | 47,223 | 14.0 | 52,037 | 51,761 | 0.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating costs per utilization day: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada(Cdn$) | 21,186 | 19,448 | 8.9 | 21,375 | 20,196 | 5.8 | |||||||||||||||||
| U.S.(US$) | 22,340 | 22,207 | 0.6 | 22,709 | 22,113 | 2.7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Service rig fleet | 152 | 155 | (1.9 | ) | 148 | 155 | (4.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Service rig operating hours | 63,522 | 59,883 | 6.1 | 172,936 | 184,546 | (6.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Drilling Activity
| Average for the quarter ended 2024 | Average for the quarter ended 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mar. 31 | June 30 | Sept. 30 | Dec. 31 | Mar. 31 | June 30 | Sept. 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Precision active rig count(1): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | 73 | 49 | 72 | 65 | 74 | 50 | 63 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 36 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 119 | 93 | 115 | 107 | 112 | 90 | 106 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Average number of drilling rigs working or moving.
Financial Position
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except ratios) | September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
| Working capital(1) | 164,986 | 162,592 | |||||
| Cash | 38,311 | 73,771 | |||||
| Long-term debt | 687,732 | 812,469 | |||||
| Total long-term financial liabilities(1) | 754,334 | 888,173 | |||||
| Total assets | 2,800,895 | 2,956,315 | |||||
| Long-term debt to long-term debt plus equity ratio(1) | 0.29 | 0.33 | |||||
(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.
Summary for the three months ended September 30, 2025:
- Revenue in the third quarter was $462 million, $15 million lower than the same period last year primarily due to lower Canadian drilling activity offset in part by higher average day rates. With tariff and commodity price uncertainty, some Canadian producers deferred work until this winter season. Revenue from our U.S. drilling, International drilling, and Completion and Production operations were all comparable with the third quarter of 2024.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $118 million compared to $142 million in the third quarter of 2024. The decrease was mainly attributable to factors impacting revenue plus higher operating costs in Canada and share-based compensation expense, which was $11 million versus a recovery of $0.2 million in the same period last year. For additional information on share-based compensation please refer to “Other Items” later in this news release.
- Net earnings attributable to shareholders was a loss of $7 million or a loss of $0.51 per share compared to $39 million or $2.77 per share for the same period last year. During the quarter, we recorded a higher deferred income tax expense related to our U.S. operations. For additional information on income taxes please refer to “Other Items” later in this news release.
- Cash provided by operations was $76 million and the Company repurchased 121,364 shares for $9 million and reduced long-term debt by $10 million. We also redeemed the remaining portion of our 2026 unsecured senior notes of $138 million (US$100 million) primarily by drawing $129 million from our Senior Credit Facility. Precision ended the quarter with $38 million of cash and more than $400 million in available liquidity.
- In Canada, revenue per utilization day was $34,193 compared to $32,325 in the same period last year, primarily due to rig mix as Precision had more Super Triples active in the third quarter of 2025 compared with 2024 and higher recoverable costs.
- Canadian operating costs per utilization day were $21,186 compared to $19,448, with the increase attributable to more labor related to rig mix, recoverable expenses, and rig move costs as we mobilized two rigs from the U.S.
- In the U.S., revenue per utilization day was US$31,040 compared to US$32,949 in the same period last year, as lower industry activity caused downward pressure on rates.
- U.S. operating costs per utilization day was US$22,340 versus US$22,207 in the third quarter of 2024. With an increasing rig count, our operating costs per utilization day included US$502 of rig reactivation charges compared to US$270 in the same period last year.
- Internationally, we had revenue per utilization per day of US$53,811 compared to US$47,223 in the same period last year. The lower rate in 2024 was due to planned rig recertifications that resulted in non-billable utilization days. We realized revenue of US$35 million in the third quarter of 2025 and 2024 as the higher revenue per utilization day was offset by lower activity following one Saudi Arabia rig being temporarily suspended in May.
- Completion and Production Services revenue was $75 million versus $73 million generated in the third quarter of 2024 as our well service hours increased 6% in Canada. Adjusted EBITDA was $19 million, representing 26% of revenue and similar to 27% in 2024.
- General and administrative expenses were $31 million versus $23 million in the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to higher share-based compensation expense as our share price appreciated 22% in the quarter.
- Capital expenditures were $69 million compared to $64 million in the third quarter of 2024 and included $34 million for the maintenance of existing assets, infrastructure, and intangible assets and $35 million for upgrades(1).
(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”
Summary for the nine months ended September 30, 2025:
- Revenue for the first nine months of 2025 was $1,365 million, a decrease of 5% from 2024. The majority of this decrease related to lower activity and day rates in U.S. drilling.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $363 million versus $401 million in 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by U.S. results, which were in part offset by share-based compensation expense of $18 million compared to $32 million in 2024. On a year-to-date basis, share-based compensation decreased due to lower share price performance relative to 2024. Please refer to “Other Items” later in this news release for additional information on share-based compensation.
- Net earnings attributable to shareholders was $44 million or $3.28 per share compared to $96 million or $6.74 per share in 2024 due to lower Adjusted EBITDA and higher income taxes, partially offset by lower net finance charges. Please refer to “Other Items” later in this news release for additional information on income taxes.
- Net finance charges decreased $9 million to $44 million as a result of a lower outstanding debt balance, partially offset by the impact of the weakening Canadian dollar on our U.S. dollar-denominated interest expense.
- General and administrative costs were $85 million compared to $97 million for the first nine months of 2024, primarily the result of lower share-based compensation expense.
- Cash provided by operations was $287 million and the Company repurchased 767,422 shares for $54 million and reduced debt by $101 million, redeeming $222 million (US$160 million) of 2026 unsecured senior notes while utilizing $122 million on the Senior Credit Facility.
- Capital expenditures were $182 million for the first nine months of 2025 and included $100 million for maintenance, infrastructure, and intangible assets, and $82 million for upgrades. By comparison, for the first nine months of 2024, capital expenditures were $158 million and included $127 million for maintenance, infrastructure, and intangible assets, and $31 million for expansion and upgrades. On a year-to-date basis, lower rig utilization days has resulted in lower maintenance expenditures, while strong demand for customer-funded rig upgrades has more than offset this decrease.
STRATEGY
Precision’s vision is to be globally recognized as the High Performance, High Value provider of land drilling services. We work toward this vision by defining and measuring our results against strategic priorities that we establish at the beginning of every year.
Precision’s 2025 strategic priorities and the progress made during the third quarter are summarized below.
- Maximize free cash flow through disciplined capital deployment and strict cost management.
- Generated cash from operations of $76 million, allowing Precision to reduce debt and buy back shares.
- On track to realize approximately $10 million in annual savings following fixed cost reductions in the first quarter to address market uncertainty.
- Recorded resilient operating margins(1) in Canada year over year and in the U.S. versus the previous quarter.
- Enhance shareholder returns through debt reduction and share repurchases. Plan to reduce debt by at least $100 million and allocate 35% to 45% of free cash flow before debt repayments for share repurchases.
- Achieved our annual debt reduction target during the third quarter, bringing our year-to-date total to $101 million.
- Returned $9 million of capital to shareholders by repurchasing 121,364 shares during the quarter. Year to date, we have repurchased $54 million in shares and are on track to meet our annual guidance.
- Well positioned to meet our long-term debt reduction target of $700 million between 2022 and 2027. As of September 30, 2025, we have reduced our debt by $535 million since the beginning of 2022.
- Grow revenue in existing service lines through contracted upgrades, optimized pricing and utilization, and opportunistic consolidating tuck-in acquisitions.
- Maintained strong pricing in Canada with revenue per utilization day improving 6% over the third quarter of 2024.
- Grew U.S. rig utilization averaging 36 active rigs versus 33 in the previous quarter while industry activity decreased.
- Increased 2025 capital budget to $260 million from $240 million to provide for five additional customer-funded rig upgrades, including two Super Triple rigs moved from the U.S. to Canada under long-term contracts.
- Current market conditions and commodity price volatility have made acquisitions less attractive in the near term.
(1) Defined as revenue per utilization day less operating costs per utilization day.
OUTLOOK
Near-term expectations for global energy demand growth continue to be tempered by several geopolitical events, including OPEC+ easing of curtailments, trade and tariff uncertainty, and international conflicts. However, we believe the long-term fundamentals for energy are positive, driven by economic growth, demand from emerging economies, LNG off-take, and natural gas sourced power generation demand for AI data centers.
In Canada, additional takeaway capacity for both oil and natural gas continues to support Canadian activity. LNG Canada made its first shipment at the beginning of July and as customers take a long-term view of this business, demand for our Super Triple rigs is near full capacity. The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion continues to support heavy oil production, driving our Super Single rig utilization toward full capacity. With strong Canadian drilling fundamentals, we expect our winter drilling season to meet or exceed last year’s winter activity, assuming supportive commodity prices.
In the U.S., while oil rig activity continues to be challenged, the year-to-date natural gas rig count has increased approximately 20% as customers are becoming more constructive on LNG off-take and AI demand. We have capitalized on these emerging opportunities in natural gas basins such as the Haynesville and Marcellus and increased our U.S. drilling rig utilization days 24% over the last two quarters. We currently have 39 rigs active and continue to have encouraging customer conversations that could result in additional activity increases.
Internationally, we have eight rigs under contract with five active in Kuwait, two active in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one rig temporarily suspended in Saudi Arabia. The majority of our international rigs are under five-year term contracts that extend into 2027 and 2028 and we expect seven active for the remainder of the year. We continue to look for opportunities to leverage our international footprint and expertise.
As the premier well service provider in Canada, the long-term outlook for this business is positive, driven by increased takeaway capacity from the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and LNG Canada, and our High Performance, High Value service offering. We expect customer demand and pricing to remain strong into the foreseeable future, assuming no significant change in market conditions.
Overall, our outlook for the remainder of the year remains optimistic but will continue to be commodity price dependent. With the constructive commodity prices we experienced at the beginning of the fourth quarter, we expect our fourth quarter activity levels to be steady year over year with some upside potential. Our operating margins in Canada are expected to average between $14,000 and $15,000 per utilization day and remain consistent to the margins we reported in the fourth quarter of 2024. In the U.S., we expect our fourth quarter operating margins to remain stable and average between US$8,000 and US$9,000 per utilization day.
Contracts
The following chart outlines the average number of drilling rigs under term contract by quarter as at October 22, 2025. For the quarter ending after September 30, 2025, this chart represents the minimum number of term contracts from which we will earn revenue. We expect the actual number of contracted rigs to vary in future periods as we sign additional term contracts.
| As at October 22, 2025 | Average for the quarter ended 2024 | Average | Average for the quarter ended 2025 | Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mar. 31 | June 30 | Sept. 30 | Dec. 31 | 2024 | Mar. 31 | June 30 | Sept. 30 | Dec. 31 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average rigs under term contract: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 52 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 49 | 44 | 41 | 40 | 43 | 42 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SEGMENTED FINANCIAL RESULTS
Precision’s operations are reported in two segments: Contract Drilling Services, which includes our drilling rig, oilfield supply and manufacturing divisions; and Completion and Production Services, which includes our service rig, rental and camp and catering divisions.
SEGMENT REVIEW OF CONTRACT DRILLING SERVICES
| For the three months ended September 30, | For the nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | 390,943 | 406,155 | (3.7 | ) | 1,165,752 | 1,215,125 | (4.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating | 264,300 | 262,933 | 0.5 | 771,160 | 776,210 | (0.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 9,783 | 9,987 | (2.0 | ) | 30,294 | 32,253 | (6.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 116,860 | 133,235 | (12.3 | ) | 364,298 | 406,662 | (10.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue(1) | 29.9 | % | 32.8 | % | 31.3 | % | 33.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.
| Canadian onshore drilling statistics:(1) | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Precision | Industry(2) | Precision | Industry(2) | ||||||||||||
| Average number of active land rigs for quarters ended: | |||||||||||||||
| March 31 | 74 | 214 | 73 | 208 | |||||||||||
| June 30 | 50 | 127 | 49 | 134 | |||||||||||
| September 30 | 63 | 176 | 72 | 207 | |||||||||||
| Year to date average | 62 | 172 | 65 | 183 | |||||||||||
(1) Canadian operations only.
(2) Baker Hughes rig counts.
| United States onshore drilling statistics:(1) | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Precision | Industry(2) | Precision | Industry(2) | ||||||||||||
| Average number of active land rigs for quarters ended: | |||||||||||||||
| March 31 | 30 | 572 | 38 | 602 | |||||||||||
| June 30 | 33 | 556 | 36 | 583 | |||||||||||
| September 30 | 36 | 525 | 35 | 565 | |||||||||||
| Year to date average | 33 | 551 | 36 | 583 | |||||||||||
(1) United States lower 48 operations only.
(2) Baker Hughes rig counts.
SEGMENT REVIEW OF COMPLETION AND PRODUCTION SERVICES
| For the three months ended September 30, | For the nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | 74,612 | 73,074 | 2.1 | 207,878 | 225,987 | (8.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating | 52,832 | 50,608 | 4.4 | 153,914 | 167,128 | (7.9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 2,509 | 2,725 | (7.9 | ) | 7,271 | 8,073 | (9.9 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 19,271 | 19,741 | (2.4 | ) | 46,693 | 50,786 | (8.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue(1) | 25.8 | % | 27.0 | % | 22.5 | % | 22.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Well servicing statistics: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of service rigs (end of period) | 152 | 155 | (1.9 | ) | 148 | 155 | (4.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Service rig operating hours | 63,522 | 59,883 | 6.1 | 172,936 | 184,546 | (6.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.
OTHER ITEMS
Share-based Incentive Compensation Plans
We have several cash and equity-settled share-based incentive plans for non-management directors, officers, and other eligible employees. Our accounting policies for each share-based incentive plan can be found in our 2024 Annual Report.
A summary of expense amounts under these plans during the reporting periods are as follows:
| For the three months ended September 30, | For the nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
| Cash settled share-based incentive plans | 9,285 | (1,626 | ) | 12,350 | 28,810 | ||||||||||
| Equity settled share-based incentive plans | 1,544 | 1,440 | 5,522 | 3,517 | |||||||||||
| Total share-based incentive compensation plan expense | 10,829 | (186 | ) | 17,872 | 32,327 | ||||||||||
| Allocated: | |||||||||||||||
| Operating | 2,308 | 221 | 4,690 | 8,159 | |||||||||||
| General and Administrative | 8,521 | (407 | ) | 13,182 | 24,168 | ||||||||||
| 10,829 | (186 | ) | 17,872 | 32,327 | |||||||||||
Income Taxes
During the quarter, the Company recognized a deferred income tax expense of $33 million, primarily attributable to the waiving of certain U.S. tax deductions. These deductions were waived to mitigate minimum taxes that the Corporation became subject to as a result of stronger operating results. Consequently, Precision expects to not be subject to U.S. income tax for several years. The waiving of these U.S. tax deductions has been accounted for as a change in tax estimate and adjusted prospectively, resulting in an increase to deferred tax expense and corresponding increase to the deferred tax liability.
FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS
| Non-GAAP Financial Measures | |
| We reference certain additional Non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Non-GAAP) measures that are not defined terms under IFRS Accounting Standards to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors. | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | We believe Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before income taxes, loss (gain) on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on asset disposals and depreciation and amortization), as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Net Earnings (Loss) and our reportable operating segment disclosures, is a useful measure because it gives an indication of the results from our principal business activities prior to consideration of how our activities are financed and the impact of foreign exchange, taxation and depreciation and amortization charges.
The most directly comparable financial measure is net earnings. |
| For the three months ended September 30, | For the nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA by segment: | |||||||||||||||
| Contract Drilling Services | 116,860 | 133,235 | 364,298 | 406,662 | |||||||||||
| Completion and Production Services | 19,271 | 19,741 | 46,693 | 50,786 | |||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | (18,499 | ) | (10,551 | ) | (47,762 | ) | (56,753 | ) | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 117,632 | 142,425 | 363,229 | 400,695 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 79,487 | 75,073 | 229,381 | 227,104 | |||||||||||
| Gain on asset disposals | (3,454 | ) | (3,323 | ) | (12,751 | ) | (14,235 | ) | |||||||
| Foreign exchange | 717 | 849 | (533 | ) | 772 | ||||||||||
| Finance charges | 13,751 | 16,914 | 44,368 | 53,472 | |||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on investments and other assets | (94 | ) | (150 | ) | 1,531 | (330 | ) | ||||||||
| Income taxes | 33,697 | 13,879 | 56,271 | 37,512 | |||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | (6,472 | ) | 39,183 | 44,962 | 96,400 | ||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | 289 | – | 945 | – | |||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders | (6,761 | ) | 39,183 | 44,017 | 96,400 | ||||||||||
| Funds Provided by (Used in) Operations | We believe funds provided by (used in) operations, as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, is a useful measure because it provides an indication of the funds our principal business activities generate prior to consideration of working capital changes, which is primarily made up of highly liquid balances.
The most directly comparable financial measure is cash provided by (used in) operations. |
| Net Capital Spending | We believe net capital spending is a useful measure as it provides an indication of our primary investment activities.
The most directly comparable financial measure is cash provided by (used in) investing activities. Net capital spending is calculated as follows: |
| For the three months ended September 30, | For the nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Capital spending by spend category | ||||||||||||||||
| Expansion and upgrade | 35,314 | 7,709 | 81,617 | 30,501 | ||||||||||||
| Maintenance, infrastructure and intangibles | 34,012 | 56,139 | 100,447 | 127,297 | ||||||||||||
| 69,326 | 63,848 | 182,064 | 157,798 | |||||||||||||
| Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment | (6,200 | ) | (5,647 | ) | (21,794 | ) | (21,825 | ) | ||||||||
| Net capital spending | 63,126 | 58,201 | 160,270 | 135,973 | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of investments and other assets | – | – | – | (3,623 | ) | |||||||||||
| Purchase of investments and other assets | 10 | 7 | 21 | 7 | ||||||||||||
| Receipt of finance lease payments | (209 | ) | (207 | ) | (626 | ) | (591 | ) | ||||||||
| Changes in non-cash working capital balances | (1,733 | ) | (19,149 | ) | (5,220 | ) | 9,266 | |||||||||
| Cash used in investing activities | 61,194 | 38,852 | 154,445 | 141,032 | ||||||||||||
| Working Capital | We define working capital as current assets less current liabilities, as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
Working capital is calculated as follows: |
| September 30, | December 31, | ||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Current assets | 449,676 | 501,284 | |||||
| Current liabilities | (284,690 | ) | (338,692 | ) | |||
| Working capital | 164,986 | 162,592 | |||||
| Total Long-term Financial Liabilities | We define total long-term financial liabilities as total non-current liabilities less deferred tax liabilities, as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
Total long-term financial liabilities is calculated as follows: |
| September 30, | December 31, | ||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 848,943 | 935,624 | |||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | (94,609 | ) | (47,451 | ) | |||
| Total long-term financial liabilities | 754,334 | 888,173 | |||||
| Non-GAAP Ratios | |
| We reference certain additional Non-GAAP ratios that are not defined terms under IFRS to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors. | |
| Adjusted EBITDA % of Revenue | We believe Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of consolidated revenue, as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Net Earnings (Loss), provides an indication of our profitability from our principal business activities prior to consideration of how our activities are financed and the impact of foreign exchange, taxation and depreciation and amortization charges. |
| Long-term debt to long-term debt plus equity | We believe that long-term debt (as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) to long-term debt plus equity (total equity as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) provides an indication of our debt leverage. |
| Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA | We believe that the Net Debt (long-term debt plus current portion of long-term debt less cash, as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) to Adjusted EBITDA ratio provides an indication of the number of years it would take for us to repay our debt obligations. |
| Supplementary Financial Measures | |
| We reference certain supplementary financial measures that are not defined terms under IFRS to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors. | |
| Capital Spending by Spend Category | We provide additional disclosure to better depict the nature of our capital spending. Our capital spending is categorized as expansion and upgrade, maintenance and infrastructure, or intangibles. |
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this news release, including statements that contain words such as “could”, “should”, “can”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “may”, “continue”, “project”, “potential” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, “forward-looking information and statements”).
In particular, forward-looking information and statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
- our strategic priorities for 2025;
- our capital expenditures, free cash flow allocation and debt reduction plans for 2025 and beyond;
- anticipated activity levels, demand for our drilling rigs, day rates and daily operating margins in 2025;
- the average number of term contracts in place for 2025;
- customer adoption of AlphaTM technologies and EverGreenTM suite of environmental solutions;
- potential commercial opportunities and rig contract renewals; and
- our future debt reduction plans.
These forward-looking information and statements are based on certain assumptions and analysis made by Precision in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These include, among other things:
- our ability to react to customer spending plans as a result of changes in oil and natural gas prices;
- the status of current negotiations with our customers and vendors;
- customer focus on safety performance;
- existing term contracts are neither renewed nor terminated prematurely;
- our ability to deliver rigs to customers on a timely basis;
- the impact of an increase/decrease in capital spending; and
- the general stability of the economic and political environments in the jurisdictions where we operate.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information and statements. Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
- volatility in the price and demand for oil and natural gas;
- fluctuations in the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development activities;
- fluctuations in the demand for contract drilling, well servicing and ancillary oilfield services;
- our customers’ inability to obtain adequate credit or financing to support their drilling and production activity;
- changes in drilling and well servicing technology, which could reduce demand for certain rigs or put us at a competitive advantage;
- shortages, delays and interruptions in the delivery of equipment supplies and other key inputs;
- liquidity of the capital markets to fund customer drilling programs;
- availability of cash flow, debt and equity sources to fund our capital and operating requirements, as needed;
- the impact of weather and seasonal conditions on operations and facilities;
- the impact of tariffs and trade disputes;
- competitive operating risks inherent in contract drilling, well servicing and ancillary oilfield services;
- ability to improve our rig technology to improve drilling efficiency;
- general economic, market or business conditions;
- the availability of qualified personnel and management;
- a decline in our safety performance which could result in lower demand for our services;
- changes in laws or regulations, including changes in environmental laws and regulations such as increased regulation of hydraulic fracturing or restrictions on the burning of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, which could have an adverse impact on the demand for oil and natural gas;
- terrorism, social, civil and political unrest in the foreign jurisdictions where we operate;
- fluctuations in foreign exchange, interest rates and tax rates; and
- other unforeseen conditions which could impact the use of services supplied by Precision and Precision’s ability to respond to such conditions.
Readers are cautioned that the forgoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect our business, operations or financial results are included in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities, including but not limited to Precision’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, which may be accessed on Precision’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca or under Precision’s EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release made as of the date hereof and Precision undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 38,311 | $ | 73,771 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 365,110 | 378,712 | ||||||
| Inventory | 46,255 | 43,300 | ||||||
| Assets held for sale | – | 5,501 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 449,676 | 501,284 | ||||||
| Non-current assets: | ||||||||
| Deferred tax assets | 2,228 | 6,559 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 2,267,036 | 2,356,173 | ||||||
| Intangibles | 10,353 | 12,997 | ||||||
| Right-of-use assets | 59,358 | 66,032 | ||||||
| Finance lease receivables | 4,395 | 4,806 | ||||||
| Investments and other assets | 7,849 | 8,464 | ||||||
| Total non-current assets | 2,351,219 | 2,455,031 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,800,895 | $ | 2,956,315 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 264,296 | $ | 314,355 | ||||
| Income taxes payable | 2,355 | 3,778 | ||||||
| Current portion of lease obligations | 18,039 | 20,559 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 284,690 | 338,692 | ||||||
| Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 11,278 | 13,666 | ||||||
| Provisions and other | 7,213 | 7,472 | ||||||
| Lease obligations | 48,111 | 54,566 | ||||||
| Long-term debt | 687,732 | 812,469 | ||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 94,609 | 47,451 | ||||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 848,943 | 935,624 | ||||||
| Equity: | ||||||||
| Shareholders’ capital | 2,264,396 | 2,301,729 | ||||||
| Contributed surplus | 79,591 | 77,557 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 175,451 | 199,020 | ||||||
| Deficit | (856,817 | ) | (900,834 | ) | ||||
| Total equity attributable to shareholders | 1,662,621 | 1,677,472 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interest | 4,641 | 4,527 | ||||||
| Total equity | 1,667,262 | 1,681,999 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 2,800,895 | $ | 2,956,315 | ||||
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET EARNINGS (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 462,250 | $ | 477,155 | $ | 1,365,196 | $ | 1,434,157 | ||||||||
| Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating | 313,827 | 311,467 | 916,640 | 936,383 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 30,791 | 23,263 | 85,327 | 97,079 | ||||||||||||
| Earnings before income taxes, loss (gain) on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on asset disposals, and depreciation and amortization | 117,632 | 142,425 | 363,229 | 400,695 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 79,487 | 75,073 | 229,381 | 227,104 | ||||||||||||
| Gain on asset disposals | (3,454 | ) | (3,323 | ) | (12,751 | ) | (14,235 | ) | ||||||||
| Foreign exchange | 717 | 849 | (533 | ) | 772 | |||||||||||
| Finance charges | 13,751 | 16,914 | 44,368 | 53,472 | ||||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on investments and other assets | (94 | ) | (150 | ) | 1,531 | (330 | ) | |||||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | 27,225 | 53,062 | 101,233 | 133,912 | ||||||||||||
| Income taxes: | ||||||||||||||||
| Current | 1,133 | 2,297 | 3,307 | 4,659 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred | 32,564 | 11,582 | 52,964 | 32,853 | ||||||||||||
| 33,697 | 13,879 | 56,271 | 37,512 | |||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | (6,472 | ) | $ | 39,183 | $ | 44,962 | $ | 96,400 | |||||||
| Attributable to: | ||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders of Precision Drilling Corporation | $ | (6,761 | ) | $ | 39,183 | $ | 44,017 | $ | 96,400 | |||||||
| Non-controlling interests | $ | 289 | $ | – | $ | 945 | $ | – | ||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to shareholders of Precision Drilling Corporation: |
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| Basic | $ | (0.51 | ) | $ | 2.77 | $ | 3.28 | $ | 6.74 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.51 | ) | $ | 2.31 | $ | 3.09 | $ | 6.73 | |||||||
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | (6,472 | ) | $ | 39,183 | $ | 44,962 | $ | 96,400 | |||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on translation of assets and liabilities of operations denominated in foreign currency | 30,777 | (16,104 | ) | (49,327 | ) | 30,409 | ||||||||||
| Foreign exchange gain (loss) on net investment hedge with U.S. denominated debt | (14,715 | ) | 9,536 | 25,758 | (19,283 | ) | ||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | $ | 9,590 | $ | 32,615 | $ | 21,393 | $ | 107,526 | ||||||||
| Attributable to: | ||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders of Precision Drilling Corporation | $ | 9,301 | $ | 32,615 | $ | 20,448 | $ | 107,526 | ||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | $ | 289 | $ | – | $ | 945 | $ | – | ||||||||
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Cash provided by (used in): | ||||||||||||||||
| Operations: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | (6,472 | ) | $ | 39,183 | $ | 44,962 | $ | 96,400 | |||||||
| Adjustments for: | ||||||||||||||||
| Long-term compensation plans | 5,608 | 2,620 | 11,998 | 14,490 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 79,487 | 75,073 | 229,381 | 227,104 | ||||||||||||
| Gain on asset disposals | (3,454 | ) | (3,323 | ) | (12,751 | ) | (14,235 | ) | ||||||||
| Unrealized foreign exchange | 1,380 | 815 | (1,034 | ) | 965 | |||||||||||
| Finance charges | 13,751 | 16,914 | 44,368 | 53,472 | ||||||||||||
| Income taxes | 33,697 | 13,879 | 56,271 | 37,512 | ||||||||||||
| Other | 2 | 27 | (19 | ) | 120 | |||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on investments and other assets | (94 | ) | (150 | ) | 1,531 | (330 | ) | |||||||||
| Income taxes paid | (593 | ) | (508 | ) | (4,760 | ) | (4,842 | ) | ||||||||
| Income taxes recovered | 5 | 58 | 5 | 58 | ||||||||||||
| Interest paid | (26,987 | ) | (31,692 | ) | (60,245 | ) | (69,435 | ) | ||||||||
| Interest received | 211 | 426 | 966 | 1,558 | ||||||||||||
| Funds provided by operations | 96,541 | 113,322 | 310,673 | 342,837 | ||||||||||||
| Changes in non-cash working capital balances | (20,672 | ) | (33,648 | ) | (23,890 | ) | (23,545 | ) | ||||||||
| Cash provided by operations | 75,869 | 79,674 | 286,783 | 319,292 | ||||||||||||
| Investments: | ||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (69,326 | ) | (63,797 | ) | (182,064 | ) | (157,747 | ) | ||||||||
| Purchase of intangibles | – | (51 | ) | – | (51 | ) | ||||||||||
| Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment | 6,200 | 5,647 | 21,794 | 21,825 | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of investments and other assets | – | – | – | 3,623 | ||||||||||||
| Purchase of investments and other assets | (10 | ) | (7 | ) | (21 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||||||
| Receipt of finance lease payments | 209 | 207 | 626 | 591 | ||||||||||||
| Changes in non-cash working capital balances | 1,733 | 19,149 | 5,220 | (9,266 | ) | |||||||||||
| Cash used in investing activities | (61,194 | ) | (38,852 | ) | (154,445 | ) | (141,032 | ) | ||||||||
| Financing: | ||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of long-term debt | 128,780 | 10,900 | 138,780 | 10,900 | ||||||||||||
| Repayment of long-term debt | (138,475 | ) | (59,658 | ) | (239,439 | ) | (162,506 | ) | ||||||||
| Repurchase of share capital | (8,802 | ) | (16,891 | ) | (54,058 | ) | (50,465 | ) | ||||||||
| Issuance of common shares from the exercise of options | 208 | 495 | 208 | 686 | ||||||||||||
| Debt amendment fees | (697 | ) | – | (697 | ) | (1,317 | ) | |||||||||
| Distributions to non-controlling interest | (831 | ) | – | (831 | ) | – | ||||||||||
| Lease payments | (3,854 | ) | (3,586 | ) | (11,363 | ) | (10,005 | ) | ||||||||
| Funding from non-controlling interest | – | 4,392 | – | 4,392 | ||||||||||||
| Cash used in financing activities | (23,671 | ) | (64,348 | ) | (167,400 | ) | (208,315 | ) | ||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 609 | (403 | ) | (398 | ) | 177 | ||||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in cash | (8,387 | ) | (23,929 | ) | (35,460 | ) | (29,878 | ) | ||||||||
| Cash, beginning of period | 46,698 | 48,233 | 73,771 | 54,182 | ||||||||||||
| Cash, end of period | $ | 38,311 | $ | 24,304 | $ | 38,311 | $ | 24,304 | ||||||||
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
| Attributable to shareholders of the Corporation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
Shareholders’ Capital |
Contributed Surplus |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
Deficit | Total | Non- controlling interest |
Total Equity |
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| Balance at January 1, 2025 | $ | 2,301,729 | $ | 77,557 | $ | 199,020 | $ | (900,834 | ) | $ | 1,677,472 | $ | 4,527 | $ | 1,681,999 | |||||||||||||
| Net earnings for the period | – | – | – | 44,017 | 44,017 | 945 | 44,962 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income for the period | – | – | (23,569 | ) | – | (23,569 | ) | – | (23,569 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Share options exercised | 299 | (91 | ) | – | – | 208 | – | 208 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement of Executive Performance and Restricted Share Units | 11,651 | (2,790 | ) | – | – | 8,861 | – | 8,861 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Distributions to non-controlling interest | – | – | – | – | – | (831 | ) | (831 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Share repurchases | (49,889 | ) | – | – | – | (49,889 | ) | – | (49,889 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Redemption of non-management directors share units | 606 | (606 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | – | 5,521 | – | – | 5,521 | – | 5,521 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2025 | $ | 2,264,396 | $ | 79,591 | $ | 175,451 | $ | (856,817 | ) | $ | 1,662,621 | $ | 4,641 | $ | 1,667,262 | |||||||||||||
| Attributable to shareholders of the Corporation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) |
Shareholders’ Capital |
Contributed Surplus |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
Deficit | Total | Non- controlling interest |
Total Equity |
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| Balance at January 1, 2024 | $ | 2,365,129 | $ | 75,086 | $ | 147,476 | $ | (1,012,029 | ) | $ | 1,575,662 | $ | – | $ | 1,575,662 | |||||||||||||
| Net earnings for the period | – | – | – | 96,400 | 96,400 | – | 96,400 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income for the period | – | – | 11,126 | – | 11,126 | – | 11,126 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement of Executive Performance and Restricted Share Units | 21,846 | (1,479 | ) | – | – | 20,367 | – | 20,367 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Share options exercised | 978 | (292 | ) | – | – | 686 | – | 686 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Share repurchases | (51,050 | ) | – | – | – | (51,050 | ) | – | (51,050 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Redemption of non-management directors share units | 176 | (176 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | – | 3,517 | – | – | 3,517 | – | 3,517 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding from non-controlling interest | – | – | – | – | – | 4,392 | 4,392 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2024 | $ | 2,337,079 | $ | 76,656 | $ | 158,602 | $ | (915,629 | ) | $ | 1,656,708 | $ | 4,392 | $ | 1,661,100 | |||||||||||||
2025 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST
Precision Drilling Corporation has scheduled a conference call and webcast to begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. MT (1:00 p.m. ET) on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
To participate in the conference call please register at the URL link below. Once registered, you will receive a dial-in number and a unique PIN, which will allow you to ask questions.
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI0700f4f25d0e4213b72b522814e1dd66
The call will also be webcast and can be accessed through the link below. A replay of the webcast call will be available on Precision’s website for 12 months.
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/3c9ztnwj
About Precision
Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs. Precision has commercialized an industry-leading digital technology portfolio known as Alpha™ that utilizes advanced automation software and analytics to generate efficient, predictable, and repeatable results for energy customers. Our drilling services are enhanced by our EverGreen™ suite of environmental solutions, which bolsters our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Additionally, Precision offers well service rigs, camps and rental equipment all backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.
Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PDS”.
Additional Information
For further information, please contact:
Lavonne Zdunich, CPA, CA
Vice President, Investor Relations
403.716.4500
800, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com

Precision Drilling Corporation Announces the Appointment of Carey Ford as President and Chief Executive Officer and the Retirement of Kevin Neveu
CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors (the Board) of Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision) announced today that, as part of its long-standing succession plan, Mr. Carey Ford has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board. He succeeds Kevin Neveu, who has retired after serving as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board since 2007.
Mr. Ford joined Precision in 2011 and has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2016, guiding the company’s financial strategy and strengthening investor confidence through several industry cycles. He has also led all finance, capital markets, and corporate development activities and multiple operational support functions during his time as Chief Financial Officer, giving him a deep understanding of Precision’s business and its global operations.
“Stepping into the President and Chief Executive Officer role is a privilege and carries a responsibility that I enthusiastically embrace. Precision is a world-class organization with the industry’s best people, all of whom are dedicated to serving our customers and operating safely, a team I am proud to lead. I am grateful to the Board for their confidence in me and am excited to guide our organization into its next phase of growth,” said Mr. Ford.
The Board also announced two key leadership appointments. Gene Stahl has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, bringing more than 28 years of experience with the company, including leadership in marketing and North American drilling operations, and representing Precision by serving in senior leadership positions in prominent energy industry associations. Dustin Honing has been named Chief Financial Officer after nearly 15 years with Precision, where he advanced through accounting, finance, operational support, and investor relations roles, most recently serving as Vice President, Operations Finance.
“The Board is pleased to appoint Mr. Ford as President and Chief Executive Officer and has full confidence in his proven leadership. Supported by a strong senior leadership team and the dedication of employees across the organization, Precision will continue to advance its technology-driven strategy, uphold disciplined capital management, and deliver sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders,” said Mr. Steve Krablin, Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Neveu will continue in an advisory role to ensure a seamless transition of duties and responsibilities to Mr. Ford. The Board would like to thank Mr. Neveu for his many contributions and leadership during his 18 years with Precision.
About Precision
Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs. Precision has commercialized an industry-leading digital technology portfolio known as AlphaTM that utilizes advanced automation software and analytics to generate efficient, predictable, and repeatable results for energy customers. Our drilling services are enhanced by our EverGreenTM suite of environmental solutions, which bolsters our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Additionally, Precision offers well service rigs, camps and rental equipment all backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.
Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PDS”.
Additional Information
For more information about Precision, please visit our website at www.precisiondrilling.com or contact:
Lavonne Zdunich, CPA, CA
Vice President, Investor Relations
403.716.4500
800, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this news release, including statements that contain words such as “will”, and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, forward-looking information and statements).
These forward-looking information and statements are based on certain assumptions and analysis made by Precision in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information and statements. Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations.
Additional information on these and other factors that could affect our business, operations or financial results are included in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities, including but not limited to Precision’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, which may be accessed on Precision’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca or under Precision’s EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and Precision undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Precision Drilling Corporation 2025 Third Quarter Results Conference Call and Webcast
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision) intends to release its 2025 third quarter results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, and has scheduled a conference call to begin at 11:00 a.m. MT (1:00 p.m. ET) on the next day, Thursday, October 23, 2025.
To participate in the conference call please register at the URL link below. Once registered, you will receive a dial-in number and a unique PIN, which will allow you to ask questions.
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI0700f4f25d0e4213b72b522814e1dd66
The call will also be webcast and can be accessed through the link below. A replay of the webcast call will be available on Precision’s website for 12 months.
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/3c9ztnwj
About Precision
Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs. Precision has commercialized an industry-leading digital technology portfolio known as Alpha™ that utilizes advanced automation software and analytics to generate efficient, predictable, and repeatable results for energy customers. Our drilling services are enhanced by our EverGreen™ suite of environmental solutions, which bolsters our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Additionally, Precision offers well service rigs, camps and rental equipment all backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.
Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PDS”.
Additional Information
For more information about Precision, please visit our website at www.precisiondrilling.com or contact:
Lavonne Zdunich, CPA, CA
Vice President, Investor Relations
403.716.4500
800, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com

Precision Drilling Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This news release contains “forward-looking information and statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. For a full disclosure of the forward-looking information and statements and the risks to which they are subject, see the “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements” later in this news release.
Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision or the Company) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the TSX) has approved its intention to implement a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) for a portion of its common shares (Common Shares). Precision believes the NCIB continues to represent another tool for the Company to enhance the value of its underlying shares.
Pursuant to the renewed NCIB, the Company has been authorized by the TSX to acquire up to a maximum of 1,251,850 Common Shares, or approximately 10% of the public float as of September 5, 2025, for cancellation. As of September 5, 2025, Precision had 13,181,561 Common Shares issued and outstanding and a public float of 12,518,509 Common Shares. Purchases under the NCIB may commence on September 19, 2025 and will terminate no later than September 18, 2026, or such earlier time as the Company completes its purchases pursuant to the NCIB or provides notice of termination.
Purchases under the NCIB will be made in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements through the facilities of the TSX, the New York Stock Exchange (the NYSE), other designated exchanges and/or alternative trading systems in Canada or the United States or by such other means as may be permitted by the applicable securities regulator at a price per Common Share representative of the market price at the time of acquisition. The number of Common Shares that can be purchased pursuant to the NCIB is subject to a current daily maximum of 27,898 Common Shares (which is equal to 25% of the average daily trading volume of 111,594 Common Shares on the TSX for the six full calendar months ending August 31, 2025), subject to the Company’s ability to make one block purchase of Common Shares per calendar week that exceeds such limits. All Common Shares purchased under the NCIB will be cancelled after their purchase. The Company intends to fund the purchases out of its available resources.
Pursuant to its prior NCIB, under which the Company had approval from the TSX to purchase up to 1,359,108 Common Shares for the period of September 19, 2024 to September 18, 2025, through September 5, 2025 the Company has purchased 1,046,370 Common Shares on the TSX, NYSE and alternative trading systems at a weighted average purchase price of CAD$74.73 per Common Share.
The Company intends to enter into an automatic securities purchase plan effective September 19, 2025 under which its broker may purchase Common Shares in connection with the NCIB. The plan will contain a prearranged set of criteria in accordance with which its broker may make Common Share purchases. These strict parameters enable the purchase of Common Shares during times when it would ordinarily not be permitted due to self-imposed blackout periods, insider trading rules or otherwise. Such plan is adopted in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws and the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
About Precision
Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs. Precision has commercialized an industry-leading digital technology portfolio known as AlphaTM that utilizes advanced automation software and analytics to generate efficient, predictable, and repeatable results for energy customers. Our drilling services are enhanced by our EverGreenTM suite of environmental solutions, which bolsters our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Additionally, Precision offers well service rigs, camps and rental equipment all backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.
Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PDS”.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements
Certain statements contained in this release, including statements that contain words such as “could”, “should”, “can”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “may”, “continue”, “project”, “potential” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, “forward-looking information and statements”).
In particular, forward-looking information and statements include, but are not limited to the funding of purchases under the NCIB and the entering in to of an automatic securities purchase plan and advantages of the NCIB.
These forward-looking information and statements are based on certain assumptions and analysis made by Precision in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These include, among other things:
- the fluctuation in oil prices may pressure customers into reducing or limiting their drilling budgets;
- the status of current negotiations with our customers and vendors;
- customer focus on safety performance;
- existing term contracts are neither renewed nor terminated prematurely;
- continued market demand for Super Spec rigs;
- our ability to deliver rigs to customers on a timely basis;
- the impact of climate change on our business;
- the general stability of the economic and political environments in the jurisdictions where we operate; and
- the impact of an increase/decrease in capital spending.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information and statements. Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
- volatility in the price and demand for oil and natural gas;
- fluctuations in the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development activities;
- fluctuations in the demand for contract drilling, well servicing and ancillary oilfield services;
- our customers’ inability to obtain adequate credit or financing to support their drilling and production activity;
- changes in drilling and well servicing technology, which could reduce demand for certain rigs or put us at a competitive advantage;
- shortages, delays and interruptions in the delivery of equipment supplies and other key inputs;
- liquidity of the capital markets to fund customer drilling programs;
- availability of cash flow, debt and equity sources to fund our capital and operating requirements, as needed;
- the impact of weather and seasonal conditions on operations and facilities;
- the impact of tariffs and trade disputes;
- competitive operating risks inherent in contract drilling, well servicing and ancillary oilfield services;
- ability to improve our rig technology to improve drilling efficiency;
- public health crises that impact demand for our services and our business;
- general economic, market or business conditions;
- the availability of qualified personnel and management;
- a decline in our safety performance which could result in lower demand for our services;
- business interruptions related to cybersecurity risks;
- changes in laws or regulations, including changes in environmental laws and regulations such as increased regulation of hydraulic fracturing or restrictions on the burning of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, which could have an adverse impact on the demand for oil and natural gas;
- terrorism, social, civil and political unrest in the foreign jurisdictions where we operate;
- fluctuations in foreign exchange, interest rates and tax rates; and
- other unforeseen conditions which could impact the use of services supplied by Precision and Precision’s ability to respond to such conditions.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect our business, operations or financial results are included in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities, including but not limited to Precision’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, which may be accessed on Precision’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca or under Precision’s EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and Precision undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Additional Information
For further information about Precision, please visit our website at www.precisiondrilling.com or contact:
Lavonne Zdunich, CPA, CA
Vice President, Investor Relations
403.716.4500
800, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com

