CALGARY, Alberta, July 27, 2022 (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, gain (loss) on investments and other assets, loss on repurchase of unsecured senior notes, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on asset disposals and depreciation and amortization), Funds Provided by (Used in) Operations, Net Capital Spending and Working Capital. These terms do not have standardized meanings prescribed under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies, see “Financial Measures and Ratios” later in this news release.

Precision Drilling announces 2022 second quarter financial results:

• Revenue for the quarter was $326 million, an increase of 62% as compared with 2021 as our North American drilling activity increased by 38% and drilling day rates increased in the U.S. and Canada by 25% and 30%, respectively.
• Strengthened our contract book with year-to-date additions of 39 term contracts.
• Adjusted EBITDA (see “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”) of $64 million increased 122% from $29 million the prior year quarter, reflective of our success in maximizing operating leverage in a growing activity environment. Current quarter Adjusted EBITDA was negatively impacted by a $6.5 million (US$5 million) well control event, share-based compensation charges of $5 million and $9 million less of CEWS program assistance.
• Net loss of $25 million or $1.81 per share compared with a net loss of $76 million or $5.71 per share in 2021.
• Generated cash from operations and funds from operations (see “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”) of $135 million and $60 million, respectively, as compared with $42 million and $13 million in 2021. Our increased activity, operational leverage and day rates, and lower share-based compensation charges contributed to higher cash generation in the current quarter.
• Reduced our Senior Credit Facility balance by approximately $70 million during the quarter, ending with $52 million of cash and more than $540 million of available liquidity.
• Increased our capital spending plan to $149 million in response to higher demand and expected customer contracted upgrades on over 20 drilling rigs for 2022.
• Repurchased and cancelled 60,796 common shares for $5 million under our Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB).
• Completion and Production Services segment generated revenue of $33 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $5 million, increases of 60% and 14%, respectively, from the prior year second quarter.
• Agreed to acquire the well servicing business and associated rental assets of High Arctic Energy Services Inc. (High Arctic) for $38 million subsequent to the end of the quarter.

Precision’s President and CEO, Kevin Neveu, stated:

“Precision’s strong second quarter financial results reflect steadily increasing customer demand and demonstrate the exceptional operational leverage inherent in Precision’s business model. Second quarter revenue was $326 million, 62% higher than the same period last year, and reported Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled from 2021. These strong results were underpinned by improving field margins and continued focus on cost management and cost control.

“We remain firmly on track to deliver on our 2022 strategic priorities, which include generating free cash flow and using cash generated to strengthen our balance sheet and reinvest in our business. Our High Performance, High Value strategy is well-aligned with customer objectives and demand for our services continues to strengthen. Even with commodity price volatility and recession concerns, our customers continue to seek the most efficient drilling rigs available as they remain focused on strict capital discipline and capital efficiency. Consequently, we expect both of our Super Triple and pad Super Single rig fleets to become fully utilized later this year.

“Our recent well servicing transaction adds 51 marketed well service rigs, increasing our marketed fleet to over 130 rigs in Canada. The transaction aligns with both our short-term and long-term strategic priorities, particularly leveraging our scale and reducing our debt levels. The outlook for our well service business continues to be positive as strong customer demand and an industry-wide shortage of high-quality assets and skilled labor is driving leading edge rates to over $1,000 per hour. During the second quarter, we realized 30,389 service rig operating hours, our most active second quarter since 2018, and anticipate this momentum will continue for the foreseeable future. I welcome the high-quality field and support staff of over 200 who are joining the Precision family. I believe this acquisition positions our well servicing business for a promising future.

“In the U.S., we averaged 55 active drilling rigs during the second quarter and are currently operating 57 rigs, an increase from 48 rigs at the start of the year. Customer demand remains strong and leading-edge day rates are approaching the mid-US$30,000s, while year over year normalized average fleet rates are up over US$4,000 per day, as customers recognize both the efficiency savings generated by our Super Series rigs and seek to ensure they have access to their preferred rigs.

“In Canada, we averaged 37 active rigs during the second quarter, representing a 35% increase over the same period last year. This is the highest activity level since 2014 and highest average second quarter day rates in a decade. We currently have 61 rigs active and expect activity in both the third and fourth quarters to exceed the first quarter as our customers remain committed to their drilling plans, particularly in the Montney, conventional heavy oil, and Clearwater plays.

“During the second quarter, we began to lock in higher day rates with take-or-pay term contracts, particularly for opportunities that require capital for rig upgrades. With rising concerns about high-specification rig availability, many customers are seeking longer-term commitments and since the beginning of the second quarter we have signed 18 new term contracts at leading-edge day rates, including five contracts for two years or longer. The pace of rig contracting and margin expansion is driving an improved outlook for Precision’s free cash flow in the second half of the year and into 2023. We are raising our capital budget to include over 20 expected fully-contracted rig upgrades and anticipate capital spending will now total $149 million, which includes $76 million of upgrade and expansion capital.

“On the international front, our existing operations in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia continue to perform well, leveraging our scale in each country and generating cash flow for our business. We recently submitted a bid for a tender including three of our idle AC Super Triple rigs in Kuwait and believe there are additional Middle East opportunities where we can deploy our Super Series rigs.

“Both Alpha™ and EverGreen™ are driving revenue growth and establishing a sustainable competitive advantage for Precision. In the second quarter, we installed three AlphaAutomation™ systems, bringing our total to 53 Alpha™ rigs. Currently over 50% of our North American Super Triple fleet have been converted to Alpha™ and we see a clear path to converting the remaining rigs by the end of 2024. We are currently earning incremental revenue on nearly 90% of our Alpha™-equipped rigs as customers continue to see the value of this technology, which provides automation to deliver consistent record well times, access to several applications to maximize drilling efficiencies and real-time data to analyze and drive performance and KPIs.

“We also continue to develop our portfolio of EverGreen™ suite of environmental solutions, offering customers several products and applications to help measure and reduce their emissions during drilling operations. In the second quarter, we began drilling an exploratory geothermal well on Cornell University’s Ithaca campus as part of Cornell’s Earth Source Heat project. We are utilizing an EverGreen™ grid-powered Super Triple rig, which will significantly decrease rig emissions and mitigate noise in an environmentally sensitive area. We believe geothermal energy will be an important energy component in the net zero global energy mix and are well positioned to support this transition, having participated in geothermal projects for the past 25 years.

“Notwithstanding current economic uncertainty and commodity price volatility, robust market fundamentals exist and provide a foundation for Precision’s business, creating opportunities for us to grow shareholder value. I would like to thank our shareholders for their continued support and the team at Precision for their hard work and dedication,” concluded Mr. Neveu.

SELECT FINANCIAL AND OPERATING INFORMATION

Financial Highlights

	For the three months ended June 30,										For the six months ended June 30,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)	2022				2021			% Change			2022			2021			% Change
Revenue		326,016			201,359			61.9			677,355			437,832			54.7
Adjusted EBITDA(1)		64,099			28,944			121.5			100,954			83,483			20.9
Net loss		(24,611	)		(75,912	)		(67.6	)		(68,455	)		(112,018	)		(38.9	)
Cash provided by (used in) operations		135,174			42,219			220.2			69,880			57,641			21.2
Funds provided by operations(1)		60,373			12,607			378.9			90,328			56,037			61.2
Cash used in investing activities		36,782			10,150			262.4			67,125			20,064			234.6
Capital spending by spend category(1)
Expansion and upgrade		15,530			6,446			140.9			25,145			9,883			154.4
Maintenance and infrastructure		23,906			13,809			73.1			50,693			18,808			169.5
Proceeds on sale		(6,849	)		(2,590	)		164.4			(9,696	)		(5,914	)		63.9
Net capital spending(1)		32,587			17,665			84.5			66,142			22,777			190.4
Net loss per share:
Basic		(1.81	)		(5.71	)		(68.3	)		(5.06	)		(8.41	)		(39.8	)
Diluted		(1.81	)		(5.71	)		(68.3	)		(5.06	)		(8.41	)		(39.8	)

(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”

Operating Highlights

	For the three months ended June 30,										For the six months ended June 30,
	2022				2021			% Change			2022			2021			% Change
Contract drilling rig fleet		226			227			(0.4	)		226			227			(0.4	)
Drilling rig utilization days:
U.S.		5,037			3,579			40.7			9,627			6,530			47.4
Canada		3,376			2,497			35.2			9,029			6,315			43.0
International		546			546			–			1,086			1,086			–
Revenue per utilization day:
U.S. (US$)		25,547			20,497			24.6			24,951			21,236			17.5
Canada (Cdn$)		26,746			20,634			29.6			25,192			20,935			20.3
International (US$)		54,612			54,269			0.6			52,436			53,512			(2.0	)
Operating cost per utilization day:
U.S. (US$)		18,864			13,745			37.2			18,628			14,360			29.7
Canada (Cdn$)		19,010			13,510			40.7			16,749			13,216			26.7
Service rig fleet		93			123			(24.4	)		93			123			(24.4	)
Service rig operating hours		30,389			26,630			14.1			68,654			61,533			11.6

Financial Position

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except ratios)	June 30, 2022				December 31, 2021
Working capital(1)		111,492			81,637
Cash		51,641			40,588
Long-term debt		1,139,720			1,106,794
Total long-term financial liabilities		1,226,744			1,185,858
Total assets		2,704,686			2,661,752
Long-term debt to long-term debt plus equity ratio (1)		0.49			0.47

(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”

Summary for the three months ended June 30, 2022:

• Revenue for the second quarter was $326 million, 62% higher than in 2021 and was the result of increased North American drilling and service activity and day rates. Drilling rig utilization days increased by 41% in the U.S. and 35% in Canada and well service activity increased 14% as compared with the second quarter of 2021.
• Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $64 million, $35 million higher than 2021 mainly due to lower share-based compensation charges, partially offset by a $6.5 million (US$5 million) charge related to a well control event and $9 million less CEWS program assistance. Share-based compensation charges for the quarter were $5 million, $21 million lower than in 2021 with the decrease primarily due to our lower share price during the current year quarter. Please refer to “Other Items” later in this news release for additional information on the well control event and share-based compensation charges.
• Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue (see “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”) was 20% as compared with 14% in 2021, demonstrating our ability to maximize the operating leverage within the business in a growing activity environment.
• General and administrative expenses this quarter were $21 million, $10 million lower than in 2021 due to lower share-based compensation charges, partially offset by lower CEWS program assistance.
• Net finance charges for the quarter were $21 million, a decrease of $7 million from 2021 due to lower debt issue costs. Our higher debt issue costs in 2021 related to accelerated amortization of issue costs associated with the unsecured senior notes that were fully redeemed in the quarter.
• In the U.S., revenue per utilization day was US$25,547 compared with US$20,497 in 2021. The increase was primarily the result of improved pricing and turnkey activity. During the second quarter, we recognized revenue from turnkey projects of US$9 million compared with US$3 million in 2021. Revenue per utilization day in the quarter, excluding the impact of turnkey, was US$23,689, compared to US$19,666 in the prior year, an increase of $4,023. On a sequential basis, revenue per utilization day, excluding turnkey revenue, increased approximately US$1,925.
• Our U.S. operating costs on a per day basis increased to US$18,864, compared with US$13,745 in 2021 due to higher rig operating expenses, repairs and maintenance and turnkey activity, partially offset by the impact of fixed costs being spread over higher activity. During the second quarter of 2022, we experienced a well control event resulting in a US$5 million charge, causing our daily operating costs to increase by approximately US$1,015. U.S. operating cost per day during the quarter, excluding turnkey, was US$16,517 compared with US$13,160 in the prior year. Sequentially, excluding the impact of turnkey activity, our operating costs per day increased approximately US$420.
• In Canada, average revenue per utilization day for contract drilling for the quarter was $26,746 compared with $20,634 in 2021, an increase of 30% and the result of higher day rates and increased labor and cost recoveries.
• Our Canadian operating costs on a per day basis increased to $19,010, compared with $13,510 in 2021 due to industry-wide wage increases, higher repairs and maintenance expense and lower CEWS program assistance. During the second quarter of 2021, we recognized $5 million of CEWS program assistance which decreased our comparative daily operating costs by $1,877. Canadian operating cost per day for the prior year quarter, excluding the impact of CEWS program assistance, were $15,387.
• Completion and Production Services second quarter revenue and Adjusted EBITDA was $33 million and $5 million, respectively, compared with $21 million and $4 million in 2021. Our improved results were supported by higher service rates and operating hours, partially offset by lower CEWS program assistance as we recognized $3 million of assistance in 2021.
• During the quarter, we did not recognize any CEWS program assistance as compared with $9 million in 2021. In 2021, CEWS program assistance was presented as offsets to operating and general and administrative costs of $8 million and $1 million, respectively.
• We realized second quarter revenue from international contract drilling of US$30 million, consistent with 2021, as activity and day rates remained constant.
• Second quarter cash provided by operations was $135 million as compared with $42 million in 2021. We generated $60 million of funds from operations as compared with $13 million in 2021. Our increased activity, operational leverage, day rates and lower share-based compensation charges contributed to higher cash generation in the current quarter.
• Capital expenditures were $39 million as compared with $20 million in 2021. Capital spending by spend category (see “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”) included $16 million for expansion and upgrades and $24 million for the maintenance of existing assets and infrastructure.
• We reduced our Senior Credit Facility balance by approximately $70 million during the quarter, ending the quarter with $52 million of cash and more than $540 million of available liquidity. Year-to-date, we have borrowed $12 million on our Senior Credit Facility.
• We repurchased and cancelled 60,796 common shares for $5 million under our NCIB.
• Subsequent to the quarter, we agreed to acquire the well servicing business and associated rental assets of High Arctic for $38 million, adding 80 service rigs (51 marketed and 29 inactive) to our fleet along with related rental assets, ancillary support equipment, inventories and spares and six additional operating facilities in key operating basins.

Summary for the six months ended June 30, 2022:

• Revenue for the first six months of 2022 was $677 million, an increase of 55% from 2021.
• Adjusted EBITDA for the period was $101 million as compared with $83 million in 2021. Our higher Adjusted EBITDA was attributable to higher activity and day rates, partially offset by higher share-based compensation charges, the impact of the well control event and lower CEWS program assistance. Our 2021 Adjusted EBITDA was positively impact by $17 million of CEWS program assistance.
• General and administrative costs were $77 million, an increase of $24 million from 2021 primarily due to higher share-based compensation charges of $17 million and lower CEWS program assistance of $2 million.
• Net finance charges were $42 million, a decrease of $8 million from 2021 due to lower debt issue costs. In 2021, we accelerated the amortization of issue costs associated with fully redeemed unsecured senior notes.
• Cash provided by operations was $70 million as compared with $58 million in 2021. Funds provided by operations in 2022 were $90 million, an increase of $34 million from the comparative period.
• Capital expenditures were $76 million in 2022, an increase of $47 million from 2021. Capital spending by spend category included $25 million for expansion and upgrades and $51 million for the maintenance of existing assets and infrastructure.
• Year-to-date, we have borrowed $12 million on our Senior Credit Facility and repurchased and cancelled 60,697 common shares for $5 million under our NCIB.

STRATEGY

Precision’s strategic priorities for 2022 are as follows:

1. Grow revenue through scaling Alpha^TM technologies and EverGreen^TM suite of environmental solutions across Precision’s Super Series rig fleet and further competitive differentiation through ESG initiatives – We exited the quarter with 53 AC Super Triple Alpha^TM rigs equipped with our AlphaAutomation^TM platform and 20 commercialized AlphaApps^TM. As compared with the second quarter of 2021, our total paid days for AlphaAutomation^TM, AlphaApps^TM and AlphaAnalytics^TM increased by 4%. As at July 26, 2022, we had three commercial, field-deployed, EverGreen^TM Battery Energy Storage Systems with six additional systems scheduled for installation by year end. In addition, we had 10 EverGreen^TM Integrated Power & Emissions Monitoring Systems deployed and anticipate ending the year with 15 systems installed. In July, we released our annual Corporate Responsibility Report which highlighted several key ESG accomplishments aligned with our High Performance, High Value strategy. We expanded our reporting to include additional elements from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures guidelines.
2. Grow free cash flow by maximizing operating leverage as demand for our High Performance, High Value services continues to rebound – During the second quarter of 2022, we generated cash from operations of $135 million. In the U.S., our second quarter average active rig count was 55, 41% higher than in 2021. In Canada, we averaged 37 active rigs for the quarter, a 37% increase from 2021. Despite industry-wide inflationary pressures, our second quarter daily operating margins (average revenue less operating costs per utilization day) in our North American contract drilling business remained strong. Our daily operating margins were secured by our strengthening day rates, growing contract book and disciplined spending. Year-to-date in 2022, we have entered into 39 term contracts and as at July 26, 2022 had 57 active rigs in the U.S. and 61 in Canada. With the tightening of available Super Series rigs, we expect to realize further pricing increases in the U.S. and Canada in the back half of 2022. Our acquisition of High Arctic’s well servicing business and associated rental assets maximizes our existing operating leverage and supports future cash flow generation.
3. Utilize free cash flow to continue strengthening our balance sheet while investing in our people, equipment and returning capital to shareholders – During the quarter, our reinvestment into our drilling fleet included $39 million of capital expenditures and we generated $7 million of cash proceeds from the divestiture of non-core assets. We repaid approximately $70 million on our Senior Credit Facility and continue to target $75 million of debt reduction for 2022 and longer-term goals of $400 million of debt reduction between 2022 and 2025 and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (see “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”) less than 1.5 times by 2025. Through share repurchases under our NCIB, we returned $5 million of capital to shareholders. We ended the quarter with a cash balance of $52 million and more than $540 million of available liquidity.

OUTLOOK

The return of global energy demand and the reality of a multi-year period of upstream oil and natural gas underinvestment has resulted in a shortage of oil and natural gas and higher commodity prices, providing a promising outlook for the oilfield services industry. The war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russian hydrocarbons have exacerbated the challenged supply situation and many importing countries are looking toward North America and the Middle East to fill the supply gap, both from exports of crude oil and natural gas through the global Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) market. Constrained natural gas production levels and low natural gas storage volumes have resulted in North American natural gas prices more than doubling in the last year. With U.S. LNG exports growing as countries look to displace Russian natural gas and various Canadian LNG projects to come online in 2025, we anticipate a sustained period of elevated natural gas drilling activity.

At current commodity price levels, we anticipate higher demand for our services and improved fleet utilization as customers seek to maintain production levels and replenish inventories, as drilled but uncompleted wells have been depleted over the past several years. However, broad economic concerns exist with respect to inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical instability. These concerns may negatively impact customer spending plans.

With North American industry activity expected to further increase in 2022, we anticipate tightness in the high specification rig market with customers seeking term contracts to secure rigs and ensure fulfilment of their development programs. Accordingly, the tightening of available high specification rigs is expected to drive higher day rates and necessitate customer funded rig upgrades.

Interest in our EverGreen^TM suite of environmental solutions continues to gain momentum as customers seek meaningful solutions to achieve their emission reduction targets and improve their well economics. We expect our growing suite of Alpha^TM technologies paired with our EverGreen^TM suite of environmental solutions to be key competitive differentiators as our predictable and repeatable drilling results deliver exceptional value to our customers by reducing risks, well construction costs and carbon footprint.

The outlook for our Precision Well Servicing business remains positive with strong commodity prices supporting maintenance and completion activity as well as both federal and provincial support for increased well abandonment and rehabilitation projects. In addition, we are focusing on the successful integration of the recent purchase of High Arctic’s well service and associated rental operations. By leveraging our existing platform and continuing our strict focus on cost control, we expect to realize $5 million in annualized savings, realizable within one year of completing the acquisition.

Contracts

Year-to-date in 2022, we have entered into 39 term contracts and 18 new contracts since the end of the first quarter of 2022. The following chart outlines the average number of drilling rigs under contract by quarter as of July 26, 2022. For those quarters ending after June 30, 2022, this chart represents the minimum number of long-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 contracts.

		Average for the quarter ended 2021												Average for the quarter ended 2022
		Mar. 31			June 30			Sept. 30			Dec. 31			Mar. 31			June 30			Sept. 30			Dec. 31
Average rigs under term contract as of July 26, 2022:
U.S.		21			24			22			24			27			29			31			27
Canada		6			6			7			7			6			8			10			11
International		6			6			6			6			6			6			4			4
Total		33			36			35			37			39			43			45			42

The following chart outlines the average number of drilling rigs that we had under contract for 2021 and the average number of rigs we have under contract as of July 26, 2022.

		Average for the year ended
		2021			2022
Average rigs under term contract as of July 26, 2022:
U.S.		23			29
Canada		7			9
International		6			5
Total		36			43

In Canada, term contracted rigs normally generate 250 utilization days per year because of the seasonal nature of well site access. In most regions in the U.S. and internationally, term contracts normally generate 365 utilization days per year.

Drilling Activity

The following chart outlines the average number of drilling rigs that we had working or moving by quarter for the periods noted.

	Average for the quarter ended 2021												Average for the quarter ended 2022
	Mar. 31				June 30			Sept. 30			Dec. 31			Mar. 31			June 30
Average Precision active rig count:
U.S.		33			39			41			45			51			55
Canada		42			27			51			52			63			37
International		6			6			6			6			6			6
Total		81			72			98			103			120			98

According to industry sources, as of July 26, 2022, the U.S. active land drilling rig count has increased 57% from the same point last year while the Canadian active land drilling rig count has increased by 31%. To date in 2022, approximately 79% of the U.S. industry’s active rigs and 60% of the Canadian industry’s active rigs were drilling for oil targets, compared with 82% for the U.S. and 58% for Canada at the same time last year.

Capital Spending and Free Cash Flow Allocation

During the quarter, we increased our capital spending plan to reflect higher maintenance capital from our increasing activity, strategic purchase of drill pipe and customer funded rig upgrades. Capital spending in 2022 is expected to be $149 million and by spend category includes $73 million for sustaining, infrastructure and intangibles and $76 million for expansion and upgrades. We expect that the $149 million will be split $141 million in the Contract Drilling Services segment, $6 million in the Completion and Production Services segment and $2 million to the Corporate segment. At June 30, 2022, Precision had capital commitments of $159 million with payments expected through 2024.

Our debt reduction plans continue with the goal of repaying over $400 million of debt over the next four years and reaching a sustained Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of below 1.5 times. At the end of 2025, we expect to have reduced debt by well over $1 billion since 2018. In addition to our debt reduction target through 2025, we plan to allocate 10% to 20% of free cash flow before debt principal repayments toward the return of capital to shareholders.

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.

	For the three months ended June 30,										For the six months ended June 30,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)	2022				2021			% Change			2022			2021			% Change
Revenue:
Contract Drilling Services		294,299			181,256			62.4			608,444			386,075			57.6
Completion and Production Services		33,041			20,667			59.9			71,279			53,211			34.0
Inter-segment eliminations		(1,324	)		(564	)		134.8			(2,368	)		(1,454	)		62.9
		326,016			201,359			61.9			677,355			437,832			54.7
Adjusted EBITDA:(1)
Contract Drilling Services		70,429			47,703			47.6			141,603			107,734			31.4
Completion and Production Services		4,839			4,252			13.8			11,378			12,054			(5.6	)
Corporate and Other		(11,169	)		(23,011	)		(51.5	)		(52,027	)		(36,305	)		43.3
		64,099			28,944			121.5			100,954			83,483			20.9

(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”

SEGMENT REVIEW OF CONTRACT DRILLING SERVICES

	For the three months ended June 30,										For the six months ended June 30,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)	2022				2021			% Change			2022			2021			% Change
Revenue		294,299			181,256			62.4			608,444			386,075			57.6
Expenses:
Operating		215,676			126,394			70.6			445,727			264,515			68.5
General and administrative		8,194			7,159			14.5			21,114			13,826			52.7
Adjusted EBITDA(1)		70,429			47,703			47.6			141,603			107,734			31.4
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue(1)		23.9	%		26.3	%					23.3	%		27.9	%

(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”

United States onshore drilling statistics:(1)	2022							2021
	Precision				Industry(2)			Precision			Industry(2)
Average number of active land rigs for quarters ended:
March 31		51			603			33			378
June 30		55			687			39			437
Year to date average		53			645			36			408

(1) United States lower 48 operations only.
(2) Baker Hughes rig counts.

Canadian onshore drilling statistics:(1)	2022							2021
	Precision				Industry(2)			Precision			Industry(2)
Average number of active land rigs for quarters ended:
March 31		63			205			42			145
June 30		37			113			27			72
Year to date average		50			159			35			109

(1) Canadian operations only.
(2) Baker Hughes rig counts.

SEGMENT REVIEW OF COMPLETION AND PRODUCTION SERVICES

	For the three months ended June 30,										For the six months ended June 30,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)	2022				2021			% Change			2022			2021
Revenue		33,041			20,667			59.9			71,279			53,211			34.0
Expenses:
Operating		26,200			15,125			73.2			56,167			38,515			45.8
General and administrative		2,002			1,290			55.2			3,734			2,642			41.3
Adjusted EBITDA(1)		4,839			4,252			13.8			11,378			12,054			(5.6	)
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue(1)		14.6	%		20.6	%					16.0	%		22.7	%
Well servicing statistics:
Number of service rigs (end of period)		93			123			(24.4	)		93			123			(24.4	)
Service rig operating hours		30,389			26,630			14.1			68,654			61,533			11.6
Service rig operating hour utilization		36	%		24	%					41	%		27	%

(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”

SEGMENT REVIEW OF CORPORATE AND OTHER

Our Corporate and Other segment provides support functions to our operating segments. The Corporate and Other segment had negative Adjusted EBITDA of $11 million as compared with $23 million in the second quarter of 2021. Our Adjusted EBITDA was positively impacted by decreased share-based compensation costs from our lower share price, partially offset by lower CEWS program assistance. During the quarter, we did not recognize any CEWS program assistance as compared with $1 million in 2021.

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 2021 Annual Report.

A summary of amounts expensed under these plans during the reporting periods are as follows:

	For the three months ended June 30,							For the six months ended June 30,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)	2022				2021			2022			2021
Cash settled share-based incentive plans		5,048			24,830			52,259			34,698
Equity settled share-based incentive plans:
Executive PSU		–			1,398			407			2,171
Share option plan		–			34			20			165
Total share-based incentive compensation plan expense		5,048			26,262			52,686			37,034
Allocated:
Operating		1,852			5,901			12,772			8,165
General and Administrative		3,196			20,361			39,914			28,869
		5,048			26,262			52,686			37,034

Cash settled share-based compensation expense for the quarter was $5 million as compared with $26 million in 2021. The decreased expense in 2022 was primarily due to our lower share price. Our equity settled share-based compensation expense for the second quarter of 2022 was nil as our Executive PSUs and share options fully vested in the first quarter of 2022.

As at June 30, 2022, the majority of our share-based compensation plans were classified as cash-settled and will be impacted by changes in our share price. Although accounted for as cash-settled, Precision retains the ability to settle certain vested units in common shares at its discretion.

Finance Charges

Second quarter net finance charges were $21 million as compared with $28 million in 2021. The decreased finance charges were primarily due to lower debt issue costs. In 2021, we accelerated the amortization of issue costs associated with the unsecured senior notes that were fully redeemed in the quarter. Interest charges on our U.S. denominated long-term debt in the second quarter were US$15 million ($19 million) as compared with US$16 million ($19 million) in 2021.

Income Tax

Income tax expense for the quarter was $4 million as compared with $1 million recovery in 2021. During the second quarter, we did not recognize deferred tax assets on certain Canadian and international operating losses.

Well Control Event

Late in the second quarter of 2022, we experienced a well control event during a turnkey drilling project. We recognized revenue of nil and US$5 million of drilling-related operating costs. Additionally, the net book value of our damaged drilling rig was derecognized resulting in a US$1 million charge to depreciation and amortization expense. We accrued US$12 million of associated well site clean-up and remediation costs and accrued estimated insurance recoveries of US$16 million for the drilling rig and associated costs. The provisions for the associated costs and insurance recoveries are based on our best estimates at June 30, 2022. As the assessment of damage is ongoing, the provisions may be subject to change.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity

Amount		Availability		Used for		Maturity
Senior credit facility (secured)
US$500 million(1) (extendible, revolving term credit facility with US$300 million accordion feature)		US$128 million drawn and US$32 million in outstanding letters of credit		General corporate purposes		June 18, 2025(1)
Real estate credit facilities (secured)
US$9 million		Fully drawn		General corporate purposes		November 19, 2025
$18 million		Fully drawn		General corporate purposes		March 16, 2026
Operating facilities (secured)
$40 million		Undrawn, except $7 million in outstanding letters of credit		Letters of credit and general corporate purposes
US$15 million		Undrawn		Short-term working capital requirements
Demand letter of credit facility (secured)
US$30 million		Undrawn, except US$12 million in outstanding letters of credit		Letters of credit
Unsecured senior notes (unsecured)
US$348 million – 7.125%		Fully drawn		Debt redemption and repurchases		January 15, 2026
US$400 million – 6.875%		Fully drawn		Debt redemption and repurchases		January 15, 2029

(1) US$53 million expires on November 21, 2023.

At June 30, 2022, we had $1,158 million outstanding under our Senior Credit Facility, Real Estate Credit Facilities and unsecured senior notes as compared with $1,126 million at December 31, 2021.

The current blended cash interest cost of our debt is approximately 6.6%.

Covenants

At June 30, 2022, we were in compliance with the covenants of our Senior Credit Facility and Real Estate Credit Facilities.

	Covenant		At June 30, 2022
Senior Credit Facility
Consolidated senior debt to consolidated covenant EBITDA(1)	< 2.50			0.79
Consolidated covenant EBITDA to consolidated interest expense	> 2.25			3.88
Real Estate Credit Facilities
Consolidated covenant EBITDA to consolidated interest expense	> 2.25			3.88

(1) For purposes of calculating the leverage ratio consolidated senior debt only includes secured indebtedness.

Average shares outstanding

The following table reconciles the weighted average shares outstanding used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share:

	For the three months ended June 30,							For the six months ended June 30,
(Stated in thousands)		2022			2021			2022			2021
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic		13,588			13,304			13,533			13,327
Effect of stock options and other equity compensation plans		–			–			–			–
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted		13,588			13,304			13,533			13,327

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)	2021							2022
Quarters ended	September 30				December 31			March 31			June 30
Revenue		253,813			295,202			351,339			326,016
Adjusted EBITDA(1)		45,408			63,881			36,855			64,099
Net loss		(38,032	)		(27,336	)		(43,844	)		(24,611	)
Net loss per basic and diluted share		(2.86	)		(2.05	)		(3.25	)		(1.81	)
Funds provided by operations(1)		33,525			62,681			29,955			60,373
Cash provided by (used in) operations		21,871			59,713			(65,294	)		135,174

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)	2020							2021
Quarters ended	September 30				December 31			March 31			June 30
Revenue		164,822			201,688			236,473			201,359
Adjusted EBITDA(1)		47,771			55,263			54,539			28,944
Net loss		(28,476	)		(37,518	)		(36,106	)		(75,912	)
Net loss per basic and diluted share		(2.08	)		(2.74	)		(2.70	)		(5.71	)
Funds provided by operations(1)		27,489			35,282			43,430			12,607
Cash provided by operations		41,950			4,737			15,422			42,219

(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”

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 to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors.
Adjusted EBITDA	We believe Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before income taxes, gain (loss) on investments and other assets, loss on repurchase of unsecured senior notes, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on asset disposals and depreciation and amortization), as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Net 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 (loss).
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 June 30,					For the six months ended June 30,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)	2022		2021			2022				2021
Capital spending by spend category
Expansion and upgrade	15,530			6,446			25,145			9,883
Maintenance and infrastructure	23,906			13,809			50,693			18,808
	39,436			20,255			75,838			28,691
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment	(6,849	)		(2,590	)		(9,696	)		(5,914	)
Net capital spending	32,587			17,665			66,142			22,777
Purchase of investments and other assets	536			–			536			–
Changes in non-cash working capital balances	3,659			(7,515	)		447			(2,713	)
Cash used in investing activities	36,782			10,150			67,125			20,064

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:

	At June 30,		At December 31,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)	2022		2021
Current assets	394,717		319,757
Current liabilities	283,225		238,120
Working capital	111,492		81,637

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 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 shareholders’ equity as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) provides an indication to our debt leverage.
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA	We believe that the Net Debt (long-term debt less cash, as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) to Adjusted EBITDA ratio provides an indication to 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 2022;
• our capital expenditures, free cash flow allocation and debt reduction plan for 2022;
• anticipated activity levels, demand for our drilling rigs, day rates and margins in 2022;
• the average number of term contracts in place for 2022;
• customer adoption of Alpha^TM technologies and EverGreen^TM suite of environmental solutions;
• anticipated timing and amount of costs savings from acquired well servicing and rental assets;
• potential commercial opportunities and rig contract renewals;
• our future debt reduction plans; and
• anticipated timing and amounts of insurance recoveries.

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 success of our response to the COVID-19 global pandemic;
• 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; 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;
• the success of vaccinations for COVID-19 worldwide;
• 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 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, 2021, which may be accessed on Precision’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com 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)	June 30, 2022				December 31, 2021
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash	$	51,641			$	40,588
Accounts receivable		316,529				255,740
Inventory		26,547				23,429
Total current assets		394,717				319,757
Non-current assets:
Income tax recoverable		1,521				–
Deferred tax assets		840				867
Right-of-use assets		51,553				51,440
Property, plant and equipment		2,225,236				2,258,391
Intangibles		21,678				23,915
Investments and other assets		9,141				7,382
Total non-current assets		2,309,969				2,341,995
Total assets	$	2,704,686			$	2,661,752
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	268,688			$	224,123
Income taxes payable		695				839
Current portion of lease obligations		11,602				10,935
Current portion of long-term debt		2,240				2,223
Total current liabilities		283,225				238,120
Non-current liabilities:
Share-based compensation		34,475				26,728
Provisions and other		6,907				6,513
Lease obligations		45,642				45,823
Long-term debt		1,139,720				1,106,794
Deferred tax liabilities		15,341				12,219
Total non-current liabilities		1,242,085				1,198,077
Shareholders’ equity:
Shareholders’ capital		2,299,370				2,281,444
Contributed surplus		74,057				76,311
Deficit		(1,335,435	)			(1,266,980	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		141,384				134,780
Total shareholders’ equity		1,179,376				1,225,555
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	2,704,686			$	2,661,752

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET LOSS (UNAUDITED)

	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)	2022				2021				2022				2021
Revenue	$	326,016			$	201,359			$	677,355			$	437,832
Expenses:
Operating		240,552				140,955				499,526				301,576
General and administrative		21,365				31,460				76,875				52,773
Earnings before income taxes, loss (gain) on investments and other assets, loss on repurchase of unsecured senior notes, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on asset disposals and depreciation and amortization		64,099				28,944				100,954				83,483
Depreciation and amortization		69,757				69,704				138,214				141,717
Gain on asset disposals		(10,800	)			(904	)			(13,914	)			(2,963	)
Foreign exchange		536				(296	)			18				(360	)
Finance charges		21,043				27,698				41,773				50,144
Loss on repurchase of unsecured senior notes		–				9,520				–				9,520
Loss (gain) on investments and other assets		4,346				–				(1,223	)			–
Loss before income taxes		(20,783	)			(76,778	)			(63,914	)			(114,575	)
Income taxes:
Current		635				788				1,605				1,572
Deferred		3,193				(1,654	)			2,936				(4,129	)
		3,828				(866	)			4,541				(2,557	)
Net loss	$	(24,611	)		$	(75,912	)		$	(68,455	)		$	(112,018	)
Net loss per share:
Basic	$	(1.81	)		$	(5.71	)		$	(5.06	)		$	(8.41	)
Diluted	$	(1.81	)		$	(5.71	)		$	(5.06	)		$	(8.41	)

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED)

	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)	2022				2021				2022				2021
Net loss	$	(24,611	)		$	(75,912	)		$	(68,455	)		$	(112,018	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on translation of assets and liabilities of operations denominated in foreign currency		44,638				(21,548	)			27,667				(42,546	)
Foreign exchange gain (loss) on net investment hedge with U.S. denominated debt		(33,831	)			15,630				(21,063	)			31,539
Tax expense related to net investment hedge of long- term debt		–				(285	)			–				–
Comprehensive loss	$	(13,804	)		$	(82,115	)		$	(61,851	)		$	(123,025	)

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)	2022				2021				2022				2021
Cash provided by (used in):
Operations:
Net loss	$	(24,611	)		$	(75,912	)		$	(68,455	)		$	(112,018	)
Adjustments for:
Long-term compensation plans		3,224				13,653				34,436				20,801
Depreciation and amortization		69,757				69,704				138,214				141,717
Gain on asset disposals		(10,800	)			(904	)			(13,914	)			(2,963	)
Foreign exchange		422				464				151				1,022
Finance charges		21,043				27,698				41,773				50,144
Income taxes		3,828				(866	)			4,541				(2,557	)
Other		275				(567	)			275				(564	)
Loss (gain) on investments and other assets		4,346				–				(1,223	)			–
Loss on repurchase of unsecured senior notes		–				9,520				–				9,520
Income taxes paid		(2,576	)			(3,905	)			(2,803	)			(4,066	)
Income taxes recovered		–				3				–				3
Interest paid		(4,540	)			(26,412	)			(42,701	)			(45,178	)
Interest received		5				131				34				176
Funds provided by operations		60,373				12,607				90,328				56,037
Changes in non-cash working capital balances		74,801				29,612				(20,448	)			1,604
		135,174				42,219				69,880				57,641
Investments:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		(39,436	)			(20,255	)			(75,838	)			(28,691	)
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment		6,849				2,590				9,696				5,914
Purchase of investments and other assets		(536	)			–				(536	)			–
Changes in non-cash working capital balances		(3,659	)			7,515				(447	)			2,713
		(36,782	)			(10,150	)			(67,125	)			(20,064	)
Financing:
Issuance of long-term debt		6,405				676,341				94,529				696,341
Repayments of long-term debt		(75,921	)			(712,034	)			(84,111	)			(761,459	)
Repurchase of share capital		(5,000	)			–				(5,000	)			(4,294	)
Issuance of common shares on the exercise of options		4,766				–				6,162				–
Debt issuance costs		–				(9,550	)			–				(9,794	)
Debt amendment fees		–				(910	)			–				(910	)
Lease payments		(1,842	)			(1,709	)			(3,409	)			(3,330	)
Changes in non-cash working capital balances		–				1,829				–				1,829
		(71,592	)			(46,033	)			8,171				(81,617	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		739				(430	)			127				(1,295	)
Increase (decrease) in cash		27,539				(14,394	)			11,053				(45,335	)
Cash, beginning of period		24,102				77,831				40,588				108,772
Cash, end of period	$	51,641			$	63,437			$	51,641			$	63,437

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)	Shareholders’ Capital				Contributed Surplus				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income				Deficit				Total Equity
Balance at January 1, 2022	$	2,281,444			$	76,311			$	134,780			$	(1,266,980	)		$	1,225,555
Net loss for the period		–				–				–				(68,455	)			(68,455	)
Other comprehensive income for the period		–				–				6,604				–				6,604
Share options exercised		8,843				(2,681	)			–				–				6,162
Share repurchases		(5,000	)			–				–				–				(5,000	)
Share-based compensation reclassification		14,083				(219	)			–				–				13,864
Share-based compensation expense		–				646				–				–				646
Balance at June 30, 2022	$	2,299,370			$	74,057			$	141,384			$	(1,335,435	)		$	1,179,376

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)	Shareholders’ Capital				Contributed Surplus				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income				Deficit				Total Equity
Balance at January 1, 2021	$	2,285,738			$	72,915			$	137,581			$	(1,089,594	)		$	1,406,640
Net loss for the period		–				–				–				(112,018	)			(112,018	)
Other comprehensive loss for the period		–				–				(11,007	)			–				(11,007	)
Share repurchases		(4,294	)			–				–				–				(4,294	)
Share-based compensation reclassification		–				(1,958	)			–				–				(1,958	)
Share-based compensation expense		–				4,293				–				–				4,293
Balance at June 30, 2021	$	2,281,444			$	75,250			$	126,574			$	(1,201,612	)		$	1,281,656

SECOND QUARTER RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST

Precision Drilling Corporation has scheduled a conference call and webcast to begin promptly at 12:00 noon MT (2:00 p.m. ET) on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. To participate in the live call please register at the URL link below:

https://register.vevent.com/register/BI520cba3a13144e1e995738278dc02cf4

This link replaces the dial-in details that were included in past releases. Once registered, you will receive a dial-in number and a unique PIN, which will allow you to ask questions.

An archived version of the webcast will be available through the webcast on-demand for 12 months.

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. 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.”

For further information, please contact:

Carey Ford, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
713.435.6100

800, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com

CALGARY, Alberta, May 12, 2022 — Precision Drilling Corporation (“Precision” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results of the election of board members at its 2022 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 12, 2022 (the “Annual Meeting”). Shareholders approved the election of all 8 (7 of whom are independent) of the nominee directors presented in the Company’s Management Information Circular (the “Circular”), dated March 30, 2022.

The shares represented at the Annual Meeting voting in favour of individual nominee directors are as follows:

Nominee	# Votes For	% Votes For	# Votes Withheld	% Votes Withheld
Michael R. Culbert	8,257,758	99.58	34,513	0.42
William T. Donovan	8,071,216	97.33	221,055	2.67
Brian J. Gibson	8,077,224	97.41	215,047	2.59
Steven W. Krablin	7,765,114	93.64	527,157	6.36
Susan M. MacKenzie	6,763,226	81.56	1,529,045	18.44
Kevin O. Meyers	8,071,468	97.34	220,803	2.66
David W. Williams	8,257,389	99.58	34,882	0.42
Kevin A. Neveu	8,032,963	96.87	259,308	3.13

All other items of business set forth in the Circular and considered at the Annual Meeting passed, including the non-binding advisory vote on the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation.

The full results on all matters voted upon at the meeting will be filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov).

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. 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.”

For further information, please contact:

Carey Ford, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
713.435.6100

800, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com

CALGARY, Alberta, May 02, 2022 — Precision Drilling Corporation (“Precision”) reminds shareholders that it is holding its 2022 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (“Annual Meeting”) on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. MT. As previously announced, due to the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and to mitigate against any health emergency risks, the Annual Meeting will be held in a virtual-only meeting format. The virtual-only meeting format will provide all shareholders an equal opportunity to participate in the Annual Meeting regardless of their geographic location or concerns related to COVID-19.

The Annual Meeting can be accessed by logging in online at https://web.lumiagm.com/275227875. Registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders who participate in the Annual Meeting online will be able to listen to the Annual Meeting, ask questions and vote, all in real time, provided that they are connected to the internet. In all cases, shareholders must follow the instructions set out in their applicable proxy or voting instruction forms. Shareholders can vote by proxy in advance of the Annual Meeting as in prior years. Guests can listen to the Annual Meeting but will not be able to communicate or vote.

Additional information regarding shareholder participation in the Annual Meeting (including voting instructions) may be found in Precision’s Management Information Circular, dated March 30, 2022, which is available on our website (www.precisiondrilling.com). Additionally, detailed instructions for shareholders to participate in the meeting are provided in Precision’s Virtual AGM User Guide available on Precision’s website by selecting “Investor Relations,” then “Webcasts & Presentations.”

If you have questions regarding your ability to participate or vote at the Annual Meeting, please contact Precision’s registrar and transfer agent, Computershare, at 1-800-564-6253.

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. 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.”

For further information, please contact:

Carey Ford, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
713.435.6100

800, 525 – 8^th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com

CALGARY, Alberta, April 28, 2022 — 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, 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 and Working Capital. These terms do not have standardized meanings prescribed under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies, see “Financial Measures and Ratios” later in this news release.

Precision Drilling announces 2022 first quarter financial results:

• Revenue of $351 million, an increase of 49% compared with the first quarter of 2021, supported by U.S. and Canadian drilling activity growth of 56% and 48%, respectively.
• Day rates increased in the U.S. and Canada by 10% and 15%, respectively, as compared with the first quarter of 2021.
• Strengthened our contract book with year-to-date additions of 27 term contracts.
• Awarded five-year contract extensions for all three active rigs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Achieved a record number of total paid AlphaAutomation™, AlphaApps™ and AlphaAnalytics™ days during the quarter, eclipsing the previous mark by more than 7%.
• Deployed our second EverGreen™ Battery Energy Storage System with four additional deployments scheduled in 2022.
• Adjusted EBITDA (see “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”) of $37 million which included share-based compensation charges of $48 million resulting primarily from our 107% increase in share price from the end of 2021.
• Net loss of $44 million or $3.25 per share compared with a net loss of $36 million or $2.70 per share in 2021.
• Cash used in operations of $65 million and generated $30 million of funds from operations (see “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”).
• Ended the quarter with more than $430 million of available liquidity.
• Increased our capital spending plan to $125 million in response to higher demand and customer contracted rig upgrades.

Precision’s President and CEO Kevin Neveu stated:

“Precision’s first quarter revenue of $351 million exceeded expectations, increasing 49% year-over-year and 19% sequentially from the fourth quarter of 2021. Customer demand for our services in both the U.S. and Canada continues to grow with U.S. activity up 10% sequentially and Canadian winter activity matching 2018 levels. All indications point to the current market momentum continuing through 2022, driven by strong energy supply-demand fundamentals that have taken shape in the early post-pandemic recovery. As a result of our improving outlook, we are increasing our 2022 capital spending plan to $125 million in anticipation of higher activity and additional contracted rig upgrades.”

“Precision’s first quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $37 million (includes $48 million of share-based compensation expense) compares to fourth quarter 2021 Adjusted EBITDA of $64 million (includes $6 million of share-based compensation expense) and the sequential results demonstrate improving field-level profitability. Pricing increases over the past several quarters have largely offset impacts of labor and supply chain inflation and we foresee additional pricing increases throughout the year combined with the continuation of cost savings measures implemented in 2020 resulting in a further expansion of margins. The Precision team remains fully committed to delivering on our 2022 strategic priorities, which include scaling our Alpha™ and EverGreen™ technologies, leveraging our scale to grow free cash flow and improving our balance sheet and shareholder returns.”

“Currently, we have 55 active rigs running in the U.S., an increase of 12% from the start of the year and 38% from a year ago. We expect activity to continue trending upwards throughout the year. Leading-edge day rates experienced a step change during the first quarter, now firmly over $30,000 per day as the tight supply of high-spec rigs has become apparent to all industry participants. Responding to this improved market, we have signed 19 term contracts since early February.”

“In Canada, we peaked at 72 active rigs during the first quarter and recorded a 48% increase in average activity over Q1 2021. Currently, we are running 33 rigs compared to 20 rigs this time last year, continuing the first quarter momentum, and we expect third quarter activity to exceed first quarter activity as our customers take advantage of strong commodity fundamentals.”

“Internationally, we have been notified of five-year contract extensions for all three of our rigs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and are participating in an upcoming tender in Kuwait, where we are bidding three of our idle AC Super Triple rigs currently in country. We see activity increasing in the region and are actively marketing our four remaining idle rigs to address regional opportunities.”

“We have installed three AlphaAutomation™ systems year-to-date, bringing our total to 50 Alpha™ rigs, or approximately 50% of our North American Super Triple fleet and see a clear path to all our Super Triple rigs converted to Alpha™ within the next two years. Our Alpha™ technology offering provides excellent customer value by reducing total well cost and mitigating operational risk resulting in customer retention of nearly 100%. We continue to develop our portfolio of EverGreen™ suite of environmental solutions, offering customers multiple combinations of emission-reduction solutions, such as our recently deployed Battery Energy Storage System and Emissions Monitoring System. Both Alpha™ and EverGreen™ are driving revenue growth and establishing a sustainable competitive advantage for Precision.”

“In the second quarter we will be mobilizing an EverGreen™ grid-powered Super Triple rig to drill an exploratory geothermal well on Cornell University’s Ithaca campus as part of Cornell’s Earth Source Heat project. Utilizing direct grid power will significantly decrease rig emissions and mitigate noise in an environmentally sensitive area, key requirements for the project. Precision is thrilled to be selected as the drilling contractor for this important geothermal project and we commend Cornell University for their goal of carbon neutrality.”

“Our capital allocation framework remains in place, paying down $400 million of debt by 2025 and allocating 10% to 20% of free cash flow before principal payments directly to shareholders and reaching a Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA level of below 1.5 times. During the first quarter we utilized cash flow from the business to invest in our fleet, furthering Alpha™ and EverGreen™ expansion, upgrading rigs with term contracts at attractive returns and securing long-lead items to mitigate supply chain disruption. We expect to release cash from working capital as the Canadian winter drilling season unwinds and use additional operating cash flows toward our capital allocation plan for the remainder of the year.”

“The Precision team has capitalized on the opportunity to meet higher demand for our services and addressed several growth-related operational challenges in the current dynamic marketplace. Our business is highly labor intensive, and we have met the need for people by recruiting and training quality individuals to join our highly-skilled crews who safely operate our Super Series rig fleet. Finally, we have actively managed our supply chain through bulk purchase orders and longer-term pricing and supply arrangements, mitigating many market-based supply chain issues. At present, we believe we are fully capable of satisfying the labor and equipment needs necessary to address growing customer demand throughout 2022. I would like to thank all the people of Precision on superb work meeting these challenges,” concluded Mr. Neveu.

SELECT FINANCIAL AND OPERATING INFORMATION

Financial Highlights

	For the three months ended March 31,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)	2022				2021				% Change
Revenue		351,339				236,473				48.6
Adjusted EBITDA(1)		36,855				54,539				(32.4	)
Net loss		(43,844	)			(36,106	)			21.4
Cash provided by (used in) operations		(65,294	)			15,422				(523.4	)
Funds provided by operations(1)		29,955				43,430				(31.0	)
Cash used in investing activities		30,343				9,914				206.1
Capital spending by spend category(1)
Expansion and upgrade		9,615				3,437				179.7
Maintenance and infrastructure		26,787				4,999				435.8
Proceeds on sale		(2,847	)			(3,324	)			(14.4	)
Net capital spending(1)		33,555				5,112				556.4
Net loss per share:
Basic		(3.25	)			(2.70	)			20.5
Diluted		(3.25	)			(2.70	)			20.5

(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”

Operating Highlights

	For the three months ended March 31,
	2022				2021				% Change
Contract drilling rig fleet		227				227				–
Drilling rig utilization days:
U.S.		4,590				2,951				55.5
Canada		5,653				3,818				48.1
International		540				540				–
Revenue per utilization day:
U.S. (US$)		24,299				22,133				9.8
Canada (Cdn$)		24,263				21,131				14.8
International (US$)		50,235				52,744				(4.8	)
Operating cost per utilization day:
U.S. (US$)		18,370				15,106				21.6
Canada (Cdn$)		15,398				13,025				18.2
Service rig fleet		123				123				–
Service rig operating hours		38,265				34,903				9.6

Financial Position

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except ratios)	March 31, 2022				December 31, 2021
Working capital(1)		162,748				81,637
Cash		24,102				40,588
Long-term debt		1,174,462				1,106,794
Total long-term financial liabilities		1,257,447				1,185,858
Total assets		2,692,884				2,661,752
Long-term debt to long-term debt plus equity ratio (1)		0.50				0.47

(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”

Summary for the three months ended March 31, 2022:

• Revenue for the first quarter was $351 million, 49% higher than in 2021 and was the result of increased North American drilling and service activity and day rates. Drilling rig utilization days increased by 56% in the U.S. and 48% in Canada and well service activity increased 10% as compared with the first quarter of 2021.
• Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $37 million, $18 million lower than 2021 mainly due to higher share-based compensation charges. Share-based compensation charges for the quarter were $48 million, $37 million higher than in 2021. The increase was primarily due to our higher share price which rose by 107% from the end of 2021. Please refer to “Other Items” later in this news release for additional information on our share-based compensation charges.
• General and administrative expenses this quarter were $56 million, $34 million higher than in 2021 due to higher share-based compensation charges and lower CEWS program assistance.
• Net finance charges for the quarter were $21 million, $2 million lower than in 2021, primarily due to reduced interest expense from lower debt levels and average cost of borrowings.
• In the U.S., revenue per utilization day for the quarter increased to US$24,299 compared with US$22,133 in 2021. The increase was primarily the result of higher day rates, Alpha™ activity and turnkey activity. During the first quarter, we recognized revenue from turnkey projects of US$12 million compared with US$5 million in 2021. On a sequential basis, revenue per utilization day, excluding revenue from turnkey drilling increased approximately US$1,200 primarily due to higher day rates and Alpha™ activity. Our first quarter operating costs on a per day basis increased to US$18,370, compared with US$15,106 in 2021 due to higher rig operating expenses, repairs and maintenance and turnkey activity, partially offset by the impact of fixed costs being spread over higher activity. Our higher rig operating expenses in 2022 were primarily attributable to higher field wages and larger crew sizes. During the second and fourth quarters of 2021, we implemented field wage increases. In anticipation of increased activity in 2022, we strategically staffed active rigs with larger crews to ensure we have a sufficient number of crew personnel that are trained and available to meet customer demand. Sequentially, excluding the impact of turnkey activity, our operating costs per day increased approximately US$1,180 due primarily to the strategic use of larger crew sizes.
• In Canada, average revenue per utilization day for contract drilling for the quarter was $24,263 compared with $21,131 in 2021. Average operating costs per utilization day for the quarter increased to $15,398 compared with $13,025 in 2021. The increase was mainly due to industry-wide wage increases that were enacted in the latter half of 2021 and lower CEWS program assistance.
• During the quarter, we did not recognize any CEWS program assistance as compared with $9 million in 2021. In 2021, CEWS program assistance was presented as offsets to operating and general and administrative costs of $8 million and $1 million, respectively.
• We realized first quarter revenue from international contract drilling of US$27 million as compared with US$28 million in 2021. The lower revenue in 2022 was primarily due to lower day rates as average revenue per utilization day for the quarter was US$50,235, 5% lower than 2021 due to the expiration of drilling contracts.
• For the first quarter, cash used in operations was $65 million compared with cash provided by operations of $15 million in 2021. We generated $30 million of funds from operations during the quarter as compared with $43 million in 2021. Our increased activity, higher share-based compensation and debt interest payments contributed to lower cash generation for the current quarter.
• Capital expenditures were $36 million as compared with $8 million in 2021. Capital spending by spend category (see “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”) included $10 million for expansion and upgrades and $27 million for the maintenance of existing assets and infrastructure.
• During the first quarter of 2022, we borrowed $80 million on our Senior Credit Facility to meet the seasonal cash demands of our business.
• We settled a portion our Executive Performance Share Units (PSU) through the issuance of 263,900 common shares and issued an additional 21,370 common shares from the exercise of share options.

STRATEGY

Precision’s strategic priorities for 2022 are as follows:

1. Grow revenue through scaling Alpha™ technologies and EverGreen™ suite of environmental solutions across Precision’s Super Series rig fleet and further competitive differentiation through ESG initiatives – We exited the quarter with 50 AC Super Triple Alpha™ rigs equipped with our AlphaAutomation™ platform and 16 commercialized AlphaApps™. As compared with 2021, our first quarter paid days for AlphaAutomation™, AlphaApps™ and AlphaAnalytics™ increased 76%, 210% and 83%, respectively, from further uptake of customers fully utilizing our suite of Alpha™ technologies. During the quarter, we deployed our second EverGreen™ Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with three additional contracted deployments scheduled for the second quarter and one in the third quarter. Customer interest in BESS continues to grow and we anticipate additional deployments this year continuing into 2023. We currently have seven active Integrated Power & Emissions Monitoring Systems with three additional systems expected to be deployed later this year. Our monitoring system provides a real-time wellsite Greenhouse Gas (GHG) footprint and insights into the correlation between power demand, fuel consumption and resulting GHG emissions throughout the well construction process. During the quarter, we installed LED lighting at our Nisku Drilling Support Centre (DSC). The project was completed with partial funding coming from the Emissions Reduction Alberta’s ‘Energy Savings for Business‘ program and is expected to reduce our Scope 2 emissions at the Nisku DSC by 20%.
2. Grow free cash flow by maximizing operating leverage as demand for our High Performance, High Value services continues to rebound – In the U.S., we had a first quarter average active rig count of 51, 56% higher than in 2021. In Canada, our first quarter activity peaked at 72 active rigs and averaged 63 active rigs for the quarter, a 48% increase from 2021. Despite industry-wide inflationary pressures, our first quarter daily operating margins (average revenue less operating costs per utilization day) in our North American contract drilling business improved as compared with the fourth quarter of 2021. Our first quarter daily operating margin in the U.S. was $5,929, slightly up from the fourth quarter of 2021 while our Canadian daily operating margin increased 11% to $8,865. Our daily operating margins were secured by our strengthening day rates and disciplined supply chain management. With the tightening of available Super Series rigs, pricing increases are expected to continue in the U.S. and Canada.
3. Utilize free cash flow to continue strengthening our balance sheet while investing in our people, equipment and returning capital to shareholders – In the first quarter of 2022, cash used in operations was $65 million due primarily to the build-up of working capital from the seasonal cash demands of our business, annual share-based compensation payments and $38 million of interest payments. Our reinvestment into our drilling fleet included $36 million of capital expenditures and we generated $3 million of cash proceeds from the divestiture of non-core assets. During the quarter, we drew $80 million on our Senior Credit Facility to help fund the cash requirements of our business. We expect to repay the majority of our first quarter borrowings by the end of the second quarter and progress further debt reduction by the end of the year with a $75 million debt reduction target and a longer-term goal of Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA less than 1.5 times. We ended the quarter with a cash balance of $24 million, US$182 million drawn on our US$500 million Senior Credit Facility and over $430 million of available liquidity.

OUTLOOK

The return of global energy demand against the backdrop of a multi-year period of upstream oil and natural gas underinvestment and imposed sanctions on Russian oil exports have resulted in higher commodity prices, providing a promising outlook for the oilfield services industry. At current commodity price levels, we anticipate higher demand for our services and improved fleet utilization as customers seek to maintain production levels and replenish inventories, as drilled but uncompleted wells have been depleted over the past several years.

With the expected rise in North American industry activity in 2022, we anticipate further tightness in the high specification rig market with customers seeking term contracts to secure rigs and ensure fulfilment of their development programs. Accordingly, the tightening of available high specification rigs is expected to drive higher day rates and necessitate customer funded rig upgrades.

Interest in our EverGreen™ suite of environmental solutions continues to gain momentum as customers seek meaningful solutions to achieve their emission reduction targets and improve their well economics. We expect our growing suite of Alpha™ technologies paired with our EverGreen™ suite of environmental solutions to be key competitive differentiators as our predictable and repeatable drilling results deliver exceptional value to our customers by reducing risks, well construction costs and carbon footprint.

The Government of Canada’s $1.7 billion well site abandonment and rehabilitation program continues to bolster industry activity levels. During the first quarter of 2022, our abandonment activity remained strong, and we expect this to continue through to the end of the program in 2022.

Contracts

Year-to-date in 2022, we have entered into 27 term contracts. The following chart outlines the average number of drilling rigs under contract by quarter as of April 27, 2022. For those quarters ending after March 31, 2022, this chart represents the minimum number of long-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 contracts.

		Average for the quarter ended 2021																Average for the quarter ended 2022
		Mar. 31				June 30				Sept. 30				Dec. 31				Mar. 31				June 30				Sept. 30				Dec. 31
Average rigs under term contract as of April 27, 2022:
U.S.			21				24				22				24				27				28				26				21
Canada			6				6				7				7				6				7				8				7
International			6				6				6				6				6				6				6				5
Total			33				36				35				37				39				41				40				33

The following chart outlines the average number of drilling rigs that we had under contract for 2021 and the average number of rigs we have under contract as of April 27, 2022.

		Average for the year ended
		2021				2022
Average rigs under term contract as of April 27, 2022:
U.S.			23				26
Canada			7				7
International			6				6
Total			36				39

In Canada, term contracted rigs normally generate 250 utilization days per year because of the seasonal nature of well site access. In most regions in the U.S. and internationally, term contracts normally generate 365 utilization days per year.

Drilling Activity

The following chart outlines the average number of drilling rigs that we had working or moving by quarter for the periods noted.

	Average for the quarter ended 2021															Average for the quarter ended 2022
	Mar. 31				June 30				Sept. 30				Dec. 31				Mar. 31
Average Precision active rig count:
U.S.		33				39				41				45				51
Canada		42				27				51				52				63
International		6				6				6				6				6
Total		81				72				98				103				120

According to industry sources, as of April 27, 2022, the U.S. active land drilling rig count has increased 60% from the same point last year while the Canadian active land drilling rig count has increased by 84%. To date in 2022, approximately 80% of the U.S. industry’s active rigs and 59% of the Canadian industry’s active rigs were drilling for oil targets, compared with 76% for the U.S. and 52% for Canada at the same time last year.

Capital Spending and Free Cash Flow Allocation

During the quarter, we increased our capital spending plan to reflect higher maintenance capital from our increasing activity, strategic purchase of drill pipe and customer funded rig upgrades. Capital spending in 2022 is expected to be $125 million and by spend category includes $72 million for sustaining, infrastructure and intangibles and $53 million for expansion and upgrades. We expect that the $125 million will be split $113 million in the Contract Drilling Services segment, $11 million in the Completion and Production Services segment and $1 million to the Corporate segment. At March 31, 2022, Precision had capital commitments of $135 million with payments expected through 2024.

Our debt reduction plans continue with the goal of repaying over $400 million of debt over the next four years and reaching a sustained Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio (See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”) of below 1.5 times. At the end of 2025, we expect to have reduced debt by well over $1 billion since 2018. In addition to our debt reduction target through 2025, we plan to allocate 10% to 20% of free cash flow before debt principal repayments toward the return of capital to shareholders.

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.

	For the three months ended March 31,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)	2022				2021				% Change
Revenue:
Contract Drilling Services		314,145				204,819				53.4
Completion and Production Services		38,238				32,544				17.5
Inter-segment eliminations		(1,044	)			(890	)			17.3
		351,339				236,473				48.6
Adjusted EBITDA:(1)
Contract Drilling Services		71,174				60,031				18.6
Completion and Production Services		6,539				7,802				(16.2	)
Corporate and Other		(40,858	)			(13,294	)			207.3
		36,855				54,539				(32.4	)

(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”

SEGMENT REVIEW OF CONTRACT DRILLING SERVICES

	For the three months ended March 31,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)	2022				2021				% Change
Revenue		314,145				204,819				53.4
Expenses:
Operating		230,051				138,121				66.6
General and administrative		12,920				6,667				93.8
Adjusted EBITDA(1)		71,174				60,031				18.6
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue(1)		22.7	%			29.3	%

(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”

United States onshore drilling statistics:(1)	2022								2021
	Precision				Industry(2)				Precision				Industry(2)
Average number of active land rigs for quarters ended:
March 31		51				603				33				378

(1) United States lower 48 operations only.
(2) Baker Hughes rig counts.

Canadian onshore drilling statistics:(1)	2022								2021
	Precision				Industry(2)				Precision				Industry(2)
Average number of active land rigs for quarters ended:
March 31		63				205				42				145

(1) Canadian operations only.
(2) Baker Hughes rig counts.

SEGMENT REVIEW OF COMPLETION AND PRODUCTION SERVICES

	For the three months ended March 31,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)	2022				2021				% Change
Revenue		38,238				32,544				17.5
Expenses:
Operating		29,967				23,390				28.1
General and administrative		1,732				1,352				28.1
Adjusted EBITDA(1)		6,539				7,802				(16.2	)
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue(1)		17.1	%			24.0	%
Well servicing statistics:
Number of service rigs (end of period)		123				123				–
Service rig operating hours		38,265				34,903				9.6
Service rig operating hour utilization		46	%			32	%

(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”

SEGMENT REVIEW OF CORPORATE AND OTHER

Our Corporate and Other segment provides support functions to our operating segments. The Corporate and Other segment had negative Adjusted EBITDA of $41 million as compared with $13 million in the first quarter of 2021. Our Adjusted EBITDA was negatively impacted by higher share-based compensation costs from our increased share price and lower CEWS program assistance. During the quarter, we did not recognize any CEWS program assistance as compared with $1 million in 2021.

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 2021 Annual Report.

A summary of amounts expensed under these plans during the reporting periods are as follows:

	For the three months ended March 31,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)	2022				2021
Cash settled share-based incentive plans		47,211				9,868
Equity settled share-based incentive plans:
Executive PSU		407				773
Share option plan		20				131
Total share-based incentive compensation plan expense		47,638				10,772
Allocated:
Operating		10,920				2,264
General and Administrative		36,718				8,508
		47,638				10,772

Cash settled share-based compensation expense for the quarter was $47 million as compared with $10 million in 2021. The higher expense in 2022 was primarily due to the strengthening of our share price which increased by 107% over the first quarter. Our equity settled share-based compensation expense for the first quarter of 2022 decreased to $0.4 million as our Executive PSUs and share options fully vested early in the quarter.

As of March 31, 2021, the majority of our share-based compensation plans were classified as cash-settled and will be impacted by changes in our share price. Although accounted for as cash-settled, Precision retains the ability to settle certain vested units in common shares at its discretion.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity

Amount		Availability		Used for		Maturity
Senior credit facility (secured)
US$500 million1 (extendible, revolving term credit facility with US$300 million accordion feature)		US$182 million drawn and US$32 million in outstanding letters of credit		General corporate purposes		June 18, 20251
Real estate credit facilities (secured)
US$10 million		Fully drawn		General corporate purposes		November 19, 2025
$19 million		Fully drawn		General corporate purposes		March 16, 2026
Operating facilities (secured)
$40 million		Undrawn, except $7 million in outstanding letters of credit		Letters of credit and general corporate purposes
US$15 million		Undrawn		Short-term working capital requirements
Demand letter of credit facility (secured)
US$30 million		Undrawn, except US$2 million in outstanding letters of credit		Letters of credit
Unsecured senior notes (unsecured)
US$348 million – 7.125%		Fully drawn		Debt redemption and repurchases		January 15, 2026
US$400 million – 6.875%		Fully drawn		Debt redemption and repurchases		January 15, 2029

(1) US$53 million expires on November 21, 2023.

At March 31, 2022, we had $1,193 million outstanding under our Senior Credit Facility, Real Estate Credit Facilities and unsecured senior notes as compared with $1,126 million at December 31, 2021.

The current blended cash interest cost of our debt is approximately 6.3%.

Senior Credit Facility

The Senior Credit Facility requires we comply with certain covenants including a leverage ratio of consolidated senior debt to consolidated Covenant EBITDA (see “NON-GAAP MEASURES”) of less than 2.5:1. For purposes of calculating the leverage ratio consolidated senior debt only includes secured indebtedness.

On June 18, 2021, we agreed with the lenders of our Senior Credit Facility to extend the facility’s maturity date and extend and amend certain financial covenants during the Covenant Relief Period. The maturity date of the Senior Credit Facility was extended to June 18, 2025; however, US$53 million of the US$500 million will expire on November 21, 2023.

The lenders agreed to extend the Covenant Relief Period to September 30, 2022 and amend the consolidated Covenant EBITDA to consolidated interest coverage ratio for the most recent four consecutive quarters to be greater than or equal to 2.0:1 for the period ending March 31, 2022, 2.25:1 for the periods ending June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2022 and 2.5:1 for periods ending thereafter. During the Covenant Relief Period, our distributions in the form of dividends, distributions and share repurchases are restricted to a maximum of US$25 million in 2022, subject to a pro forma senior net leverage ratio (as defined in the credit agreement) of less than or equal to 1.75:1. We also have the option to voluntarily terminate the Covenant Relief Period prior September 30, 2022.

The Senior Credit Facility limits the redemption and repurchase of junior debt subject to a pro forma senior net leverage covenant test of less than or equal to 1.75:1.

Unsecured Senior Notes

The unsecured senior notes require that we comply with certain restrictive and financial covenants including an incurrence based consolidated interest coverage ratio test of consolidated cash flow, as defined in the senior note agreements, to consolidated interest expense of greater than 2.0:1 for the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters. In the event our consolidated interest coverage ratio is less than 2.0:1 for the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters, the unsecured senior notes restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness.

For further information, please see the unsecured senior note indentures which are available on SEDAR and EDGAR.

Covenants

At March 31, 2022, we were in compliance with the covenants of our Senior Credit Facility and Real Estate Credit Facilities.

	Covenant		At March 31, 2022
Senior Credit Facility
Consolidated senior debt to consolidated covenant EBITDA(1)	< 2.50			1.11
Consolidated covenant EBITDA to consolidated interest expense	> 2.00			2.73
Real Estate Credit Facilities
Consolidated covenant EBITDA to consolidated interest expense	> 2.00			2.73

(1) For purposes of calculating the leverage ratio consolidated senior debt only includes secured indebtedness.

Average shares outstanding

The following table reconciles the weighted average shares outstanding used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share:

	For the three months ended March 31,
(Stated in thousands)	2022				2021
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic		13,479				13,349
Effect of stock options and other equity compensation plans		–				–
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted		13,479				13,349

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)		2021												2022
Quarters ended		June 30				September 30				December 31				March 31
Revenue			201,359				253,813				295,202				351,339
Adjusted EBITDA(1)			28,944				45,408				63,881				36,855
Net loss			(75,912	)			(38,032	)			(27,336	)			(43,844	)
Net loss per basic and diluted share			(5.71	)			(2.86	)			(2.05	)			(3.25	)
Funds provided by operations(1)			12,607				33,525				62,681				29,955
Cash provided by (used in) operations			42,219				21,871				59,713				(65,294	)

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)		2020												2021
Quarters ended		June 30				September 30				December 31				March 31
Revenue			189,759				164,822				201,688				236,473
Adjusted EBITDA(1)			58,465				47,771				55,263				54,539
Net loss			(48,867	)			(28,476	)			(37,518	)			(36,106	)
Net loss per basic and diluted share			(3.56	)			(2.08	)			(2.74	)			(2.70	)
Funds provided by operations(1)			26,639				27,489				35,282				43,430
Cash provided by operations			104,478				41,950				4,737				15,422

(1) See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”

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 to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors.
Adjusted EBITDA	We believe Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before income taxes, 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 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 (loss).
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 March 31,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)	2022				2021
Capital spending by spend category
Expansion and upgrade		9,615				3,437
Maintenance and infrastructure		26,787				4,999
		36,402				8,436
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment		(2,847	)			(3,324	)
Net capital spending		33,555				5,112
Changes in non-cash working capital balances		(3,212	)			4,802
Cash used in investing activities		30,343				9,914

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:

	At March 31,				At December 31,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)	2022				2021
Current assets		392,943				319,757
Current liabilities		230,195				238,120
Working capital		162,748				81,637

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 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 shareholders’ equity as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) provides an indication to our debt leverage.
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA		We believe that the Net Debt (long-term debt less cash, as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) to Adjusted EBITDA ratio provides an indication to 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 2022;
• our capital expenditures, free cash flow allocation and debt reduction plan for 2022;
• anticipated activity levels in 2022;
• anticipated demand for our drilling rigs;
• the average number of term contracts in place for 2022;
• customer adoption of Alpha™ technologies and EverGreen™ 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:

• the fluctuation in oil prices may pressure customers into reducing or limiting their drilling budgets;
• the success of our response to the COVID-19 global pandemic;
• 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; 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;
• the success of vaccinations for COVID-19 worldwide;
• 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 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, 2021, which may be accessed on Precision’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com 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)		March 31, 2022				December 31, 2021
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash		$	24,102			$	40,588
Accounts receivable			344,160				255,740
Inventory			24,681				23,429
Total current assets			392,943				319,757
Non-current assets:
Deferred tax assets			867				867
Right-of-use assets			50,879				51,440
Property, plant and equipment			2,212,492				2,258,391
Intangibles			22,752				23,915
Investments and other assets			12,951				7,382
Total non-current assets			2,299,941				2,341,995
Total assets		$	2,692,884			$	2,661,752
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		$	215,587			$	224,123
Income taxes payable			1,489				839
Current portion of lease obligations			10,905				10,935
Current portion of long-term debt			2,214				2,223
Total current liabilities			230,195				238,120
Non-current liabilities:
Share-based compensation			31,251				26,728
Provisions and other			6,439				6,513
Lease obligations			45,295				45,823
Long-term debt			1,174,462				1,106,794
Deferred tax liabilities			11,828				12,219
Total non-current liabilities			1,269,275				1,198,077
Shareholders’ equity:
Shareholders’ capital			2,297,497				2,281,444
Contributed surplus			76,164				76,311
Deficit			(1,310,824	)			(1,266,980	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income			130,577				134,780
Total shareholders’ equity			1,193,414				1,225,555
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	2,692,884			$	2,661,752

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET LOSS (UNAUDITED)

		Three Months Ended March 31,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)		2022				2021
Revenue		$	351,339			$	236,473
Expenses:
Operating			258,974				160,621
General and administrative			55,510				21,313
Earnings before income taxes, gain on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on asset disposals and depreciation and amortization			36,855				54,539
Depreciation and amortization			68,457				72,013
Gain on asset disposals			(3,114	)			(2,059	)
Foreign exchange			(518	)			(64	)
Finance charges			20,730				22,446
Gain on investments and other assets			(5,569	)			–
Loss before income taxes			(43,131	)			(37,797	)
Income taxes:
Current			970				784
Deferred			(257	)			(2,475	)
			713				(1,691	)
Net loss		$	(43,844	)		$	(36,106	)
Net loss per share:
Basic		$	(3.25	)		$	(2.70	)
Diluted		$	(3.25	)		$	(2.70	)

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED)

		Three Months Ended March 31,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)		2022				2021
Net loss		$	(43,844	)		$	(36,106	)
Unrealized loss on translation of assets and liabilities of operations denominated in foreign currency			(16,971	)			(20,998	)
Foreign exchange gain on net investment hedge with U.S. denominated debt			12,768				15,909
Tax expense related to net investment hedge of long-term debt			–				285
Comprehensive loss		$	(48,047	)		$	(40,910	)

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

		Three Months Ended March 31,
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)		2022				2021
Cash provided by (used in):
Operations:
Net loss		$	(43,844	)		$	(36,106	)
Adjustments for:
Long-term compensation plans			31,212				7,148
Depreciation and amortization			68,457				72,013
Gain on asset disposals			(3,114	)			(2,059	)
Foreign exchange			(271	)			558
Finance charges			20,730				22,446
Income taxes			713				(1,691	)
Other			–				3
Gain on investments and other assets			(5,569	)			–
Income taxes paid			(227	)			(161	)
Interest paid			(38,161	)			(18,766	)
Interest received			29				45
Funds provided by operations			29,955				43,430
Changes in non-cash working capital balances			(95,249	)			(28,008	)
			(65,294	)			15,422
Investments:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment			(36,402	)			(8,436	)
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment			2,847				3,324
Changes in non-cash working capital balances			3,212				(4,802	)
			(30,343	)			(9,914	)
Financing:
Issuance of long-term debt			88,124				20,000
Repayments of long-term debt			(8,190	)			(49,425	)
Repurchase of share capital			–				(4,294	)
Issuance of common shares on the exercise of options			1,396				–
Debt issuance costs			–				(244	)
Lease payments			(1,567	)			(1,621	)
			79,763				(35,584	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			(612	)			(865	)
Increase (decrease) in cash			(16,486	)			(30,941	)
Cash, beginning of period			40,588				108,772
Cash, end of period		$	24,102			$	77,831

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)		Shareholders’ Capital				Contributed Surplus				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income				Deficit				Total Equity
Balance at January 1, 2022		$	2,281,444			$	76,311			$	134,780			$	(1,266,980	)		$	1,225,555
Net loss for the period			–				–				–				(43,844	)			(43,844	)
Other comprehensive loss for the period			–				–				(4,203	)			–				(4,203	)
Share options exercised			1,970				(574	)			–				–				1,396
Settlement of Executive Performance Share Units			14,083				–				–				–				14,083
Share-based compensation reclassification			–				(219	)			–				–				(219	)
Share-based compensation expense			–				646				–				–				646
Balance at March 31, 2022		$	2,297,497			$	76,164			$	130,577			$	(1,310,824	)		$	1,193,414

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)		Shareholders’ Capital				Contributed Surplus				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income				Deficit				Total Equity
Balance at January 1, 2021		$	2,285,738			$	72,915			$	137,581			$	(1,089,594	)		$	1,406,640
Net loss for the period			–				–				–				(36,106	)			(36,106	)
Other comprehensive loss for the period			–				–				(4,804	)			–				(4,804	)
Share repurchases			(4,294	)			–				–				–				(4,294	)
Share-based compensation reclassification			–				(1,455	)			–				–				(1,455	)
Share-based compensation expense			–				2,359				–				–				2,359
Balance at March 31, 2021		$	2,281,444			$	73,819			$	132,777			$	(1,125,700	)		$	1,362,340

FIRST QUARTER RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST

Precision Drilling Corporation has scheduled a conference call and webcast to begin promptly at 12:00 noon MT (2:00 p.m. ET) on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

The conference call dial in numbers are 1-844-515-9176 or 614-999-9312 (International) or a live webcast is accessible on our website at www.precisiondrilling.com.

An archived version of the webcast will be available for approximately 60 days. An archived recording of the conference call will be available approximately one hour after the completion of the call until May 2, 2022 by dialing 855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406, passcode 8139367.

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. 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.”

For further information, please contact:

Carey Ford, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
713.435.6100

800, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com