ION reports first quarter 2021 results, reflecting third consecutive increase in backlog and transformed capital structure
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ION reports first quarter 2021 results, reflecting third consecutive increase in backlog and transformed capital structure

HOUSTON, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE: IO) today reported total net revenues of $14.0 million in the first quarter 2021, a 49% decrease compared to $27.3 million in the fourth quarter 2020 and a 75% decrease compared to $56.4 million one year ago. At March 31, 2021, backlog, which consists of commitments for multi-client programs and proprietary imaging work, was $21.4 million or 9% higher compared to December 31, 2020.

Net loss attributable to ION in the first quarter 2021 was $7.2 million, or a loss of $0.46 per share, compared to a net loss attributable to ION of $2.3 million, or a loss of $0.16 per share in the first quarter 2020. Excluding special items in both periods, the Company reported an Adjusted net loss attributable to ION in the first quarter 2021 of $14.9 million, or a loss of $0.95 per share, compared to an Adjusted net income attributable to ION of $4.7 million or $0.33 per share in the first quarter 2020. The Company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $(6.6) million for the first quarter 2021, compared to $23.1 million one year ago. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the closest comparable GAAP numbers can be found in the tables of this press release.

At quarter close, the Company’s total liquidity of $39.5 million consisted of $34.2 million of cash (including net revolver borrowings of $21.3 million) and $5.3 million of remaining available borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility. In April 2021, the Company successfully completed its previously announced offer to exchange its 9.125% Senior Secured Notes Due in December 2021 (the “Old Notes”) for newly issued 8.00% Senior Secured Second Priority Notes due in December 2025 (the “New Notes”) and other consideration in the form of cash and ION common stock (the “Exchange Offer”). Approximately 94.1% the Old Notes where tendered and accepted as part of the Exchange Offer. The Company also completed its previously announced Rights Offering, providing shareholders the right purchase New Notes or Common Stock (the “Rights Offering”).

In total, $116.2 million in aggregate principal amount of New Notes and 10.9 million shares of Common Stock were issued through the Exchange Offer and Rights Offering. ION will receive approximately $14 million in net proceeds from the transactions after deducting noteholder obligations, transaction fees and accrued and unpaid interest paid on the Old Notes tendered. There remains $7.1 million of Old Notes outstanding. For more detailed information on the results of the Exchange Offer and Rights Offering, please see Company’s press release issued on April 20, 2021.