Precision Drilling Announces 2025 Fourth Quarter and Year End Unaudited Financial Results

Precision Drilling Announces 2025 Fourth Quarter and Year End Unaudited Financial Results Precision Drilling Announces 2025 Fourth Quarter and Year End Unaudited Financial Results GlobeNewswire February 11, 2026

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This news release contains “forward-looking information and statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. For a full disclosure of the forward-looking information and statements and the risks to which they are subject, see the “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements” later in this release. This release contains references to certain Financial Measures and Ratios, including Adjusted EBITDA (earnings (loss) before income taxes, loss (gain) on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, loss on asset decommissioning, loss (gain) on asset disposals, and depreciation and amortization), Funds Provided by (Used in) Operations, Net Capital Spending, Working Capital and Total Long-term Financial Liabilities. These terms do not have standardized meanings prescribed under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Accounting Standards and may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. See “Financial Measures and Ratios” later in this release.

Precision Drilling Corporation (“Precision” or the “Company”) (TSX:PD; NYSE:PDS) announces 2025 fourth quarter results and capital allocation plans for 2026 to drive shareholder value.

Financial Highlights and 2026 Capital Allocation Plans

Operational Highlights

(1)    See "FINANACIAL MEASURES AND RATOS".

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Precision's President and CEO, Carey Ford, provided the following commentary: “In 2026, Precision enters its 75th year of delivering High Performance, High Value results to our customers and shareholders. We continue to meet the evolving needs of the energy industry by attracting, developing, and retaining the highest-quality people, and by delivering advanced, scalable technology across our fleet. Our ability to execute reliably and support our customers’ development plans has been central to our long-standing track record of success. This enduring foundation supports Precision as we deliver sustained, long-term value for shareholders.

"Our fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial and operational results underscore the effectiveness of Precision’s High Performance, High Value strategy. For the year, our people delivered on our capital commitments to shareholders, with a combined $176 million allocated to debt reduction and share repurchases, while investing $263 million in equipment and technology-driven initiatives that will continue to differentiate Precision in the industry. For the quarter, we grew revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, funds provided by operations, as well as our Canadian and U.S. market share, compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. We look to build on these trends in 2026.

"Today, Precision is the second-most-active North American driller, with 123 rigs working from northern British Columbia to south Texas and from New Mexico to Pennsylvania. Our customers are demanding safe, efficient, and repeatable results, and we meet those demands with our fleet of Super Series drilling rigs, AlphaTM digital technologies, and EverGreenTM environmental solutions. Although oil and natural gas prices remain volatile, our customers are taking a disciplined approach to their development plans, driving steady activity for Precision and supporting rig upgrades.

"Precision’s ability to leverage our cross-border scale and vertical integration to complete rig upgrades for customers was on full display in 2025. During the year, we upgraded 27 drilling rigs, enhancing the performance capability of our fleet and deepening relationships with several key customers in both Canada and the U.S., while generating attractive returns. We expect this competitive advantage in upgrading our drilling rigs will support our market position in the future. 

"Complementing our North American drilling operations are our international drilling operations with seven contracted rigs in the Middle East and our Completion and Production Services business, where our market-leading well service and rental position in Canada continues to generate robust free cash flow.

“This year we are excited to build on our momentum and advance our High Performance, High Value strategy by delivering on our 2026 strategic priorities that include driving revenue growth through performance-driven technology, operational excellence, and deeper customer relationships; maximizing free cash flow through disciplined capital allocation; and enhancing shareholder returns with targeted debt reduction and direct capital returns.

“I would like to recognize the dedication of our field leadership and crews to safety and customer service, and congratulate all Precision employees on an excellent 2025 and their enthusiasm for the future," concluded Mr. Ford.

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Financial Highlights

 For the three months ended December 31,  For the year ended December 31, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) 2025   2024  % Change   2025   2024  % Change 
Revenue 478,508   468,171   2.2   1,843,704   1,902,328   (3.1)
Adjusted EBITDA(1) 126,386   120,526   4.9   489,615   521,221   (6.1)
Net earnings (loss) (41,868)  14,930   (380.4)  3,094   111,330   (97.2)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (42,175)  14,795   (385.1)  1,842   111,195   (98.3)
Cash provided by operations 126,114   162,791   (22.5)  412,897   482,083   (14.4)
Funds provided by operations(1) 124,750   120,535   3.5   435,423   463,372   (6.0)
                  
Cash used in investing activities 53,879   61,954   (13.0)  208,324   202,986   2.6 
Capital spending by spend category(1)                 
Expansion and upgrade 25,291   21,565   17.3   106,908   52,066   105.3 
Maintenance and infrastructure 56,143   37,335   50.4   156,590   164,632   (4.9)
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment (17,244)  (8,570)  101.2   (39,038)  (30,395)  28.4 
Net capital spending(1) 64,190   50,330   27.5   224,460   186,303   20.5 
                  
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders per share:                 
Basic (3.23)  1.06   (404.7)  0.14   7.81   (98.2)
Diluted (3.23)  1.06   (404.7)  0.14   7.81   (98.2)
Weighted average shares outstanding:                 
Basic 13,052   13,982   (6.7)  13,334   14,229   (6.3)
Diluted 13,052   13,987   (6.7)  13,341   14,234   (6.3)

(1)    See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.

Operating Highlights

 For the three months ended December 31,  For the year ended December 31, 
 2025  2024  % Change  2025  2024  % Change 
Contract drilling rig fleet 184   214   (14.0)  184   214   (14.0)
Drilling rig utilization days:                 
Canada 6,095   6,018   1.3   23,121   23,685   (2.4)
U.S. 3,362   3,084   9.0   12,427   12,969   (4.2)
International 644   736   (12.5)  2,698   2,928   (7.9)
Revenue per utilization day:                 
Canada (Cdn$) 35,241   35,675   (1.2)  35,576   34,797   2.2 
U.S. (US$) 30,904   30,991   (0.3)  31,480   32,531   (3.2)
International (US$) 53,505   49,636   7.8   52,195   51,227   1.9 
Operating costs per utilization day:                 
Canada (Cdn$) 21,109   21,116   (0.0)  21,305   20,424   4.3 
U.S. (US$) 22,150   21,698   2.1   22,489   22,009   2.2 
                  
Service rig fleet(1) 145   160   (9.4)  145   160   (9.4)
Service rig operating hours(1) 61,231   57,932   5.7   234,166   242,479   (3.4)

(1) The service rig fleet and service rig operating hours exclude our U.S. operations that we wound down in the second quarter of 2025.

Drilling Activity

 Average for the quarter ended 2024 Average for the quarter ended 2025 
 Mar. 31  June 30  Sept. 30  Dec. 31  Mar. 31  June 30  Sept. 30  Dec. 31 
Average Precision active rig count(1):                       
Canada 73   49   72   65   74   50   63   66 
U.S. 38   36   35   34   30   33   36   37 
International 8   8   8   8   8   7   7   7 
Total 119   93   115   107   112   90   106   110 

(1)    Average number of drilling rigs working or moving.


Financial Position

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except ratios)December 31, 2025  December 31, 2024 
Working capital(1) 186,815   162,592 
Cash 85,781   73,771 
Long-term debt 679,291   812,469 
Total long-term financial liabilities(1) 746,944   888,173 
Total assets 2,726,690   2,956,315 
Long-term debt to long-term debt plus equity ratio (1) 0.30   0.33 

(1)    See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.

Summary for the three months ended December 31, 2025:

(1)    See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS.”

Summary for the year ended December 31, 2025:

STRATEGY

Precision’s vision is to be globally recognized as the High Performance, High Value provider of land drilling services. We work toward this vision by defining and measuring our results against strategic priorities established at the beginning of every year.

Below we summarize the results of our 2025 strategic priorities.

  1. Maximize free cash flow through disciplined capital deployment and strict cost management.
    • Generated cash from operations of $413 million, allowing us to fund 27 major rig upgrades, meet our debt reduction and share purchase goals, and increase our cash balance by $12 million year over year.
    • On track to realize approximately $10 million in annual savings by proactively reducing fixed costs in the first quarter of 2025 to address market uncertainty.
    • Delivered resilient operating margins in Canada and the U.S. even though average industry activity declined(1).
    • Sustained Completion and Production Services Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow generation even though we wound down our U.S. well service operation in the second quarter.
  2. Enhance shareholder returns through debt reduction and share repurchases.  Plan to reduce debt by at least $100 million and allocate 35% to 45% of free cash flow before debt repayments for share repurchases.
    • Reduced debt by $101 million and ended the year with a Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.2 times. On track to achieve a sustained Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of below 1.0 times.
    • Well positioned to meet our long-term debt reduction target of $700 million between 2022 and 2027. As at December 31, 2025, we have reduced debt by $535 million since the beginning of 2022.
    • Returned $76 million to shareholders through share repurchases, achieving the midpoint of our target range, and reducing our outstanding shares by 6%.
    • Renewed our Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) in September, allowing repurchases of up to 10% of the public float.
  3. Grow revenue in existing service lines through contracted upgrades, optimized pricing and utilization, and opportunistic consolidating tuck-in acquisitions.
    • Invested $107 million in upgrade capital, including 27 major customer-funded rig upgrades in Canada and the U.S.
    • Relocated two Super Triple rigs from the U.S. to Canada under long-term contracts.
    • Grew our leading Canadian drilling rig market share year over year(1) and maintained strong pricing with revenue per utilization day improving 2%.
    • Grew U.S. rig utilization in 2025 from a low of 27 active rigs in February to a peak of 40 active rigs in October and exited the year with 36 active rigs.
    • Continued to expand our EverGreenTM product offering across our Super Series fleet, increasing revenue 22% year over year.

2026 Strategic Priorities

  1. Drive revenue growth and deepen customer relationships through contracted upgrades, continuous operational excellence, and by leveraging our performance-driven technology as a key competitive differentiator.
  2. Maximize free cash flow through strategic capital deployment and sustained cost discipline.
  3. Enhance shareholder returns by reducing debt $100 million in 2026 and allocating up to 50% of free cash flow, before debt repayments, directly to shareholders. 

(1)   See “SEGMENT REVIEW OF CONTRACT DRILLING SERVICES".

OUTLOOK

Near-term expectations for global energy demand growth remain tempered by persistent geopolitical uncertainties and continued signs of oversupply. However, this narrative has started to soften as demand indicators stabilize, particularly in natural gas markets, where accelerating LNG supply growth and strengthening consumption in key regions, including Asia and Europe, are expected to support a more constructive demand outlook in 2026.

Looking further ahead, we believe the long-term fundamentals for energy remain favorable, underpinned by economic expansion, rising energy needs from emerging economies, and sustained global appetite for LNG driven by the continued build-out of LNG infrastructure and trade flows. Additionally, natural gas-fired power generation is poised for multi-year structural growth as data centers scale rapidly to meet AI driven electricity demand.

In Canada, constructive commodity prices for heavy oil and condensate, plus additional takeaway capacity for both oil and natural gas continue to support Canadian activity. LNG Canada made its first shipment at the beginning of July and as customers take a long-term view of this business, demand for our Super Triple rigs is near full capacity. The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion continues to support heavy oil production, driving our Super Single rig utilization toward full capacity. We currently have 85 rigs active, after peaking at 87 rigs in January, and expect our winter drilling season activity to exceed last year's level.

In the U.S., while volatile WTI oil prices and drilling efficiencies continue to suppress oil-targeted rig activity, the natural gas rig count increased approximately 20% in 2025 as customers became more constructive on LNG off-take and AI demand. We capitalized on these emerging opportunities in natural gas basins such as the Haynesville and Marcellus and increased our U.S. drilling rig utilization days 25% over the last nine months of 2025. We currently have 38 rigs active and continue to have encouraging customer conversations that could result in additional activity increases in 2026.

Internationally, we currently have seven active rigs, including four in Kuwait and three in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supported by contracts that extend into 2027 and 2028. In early 2026, one Kuwait rig was demobilized and activity was backfilled by reactivating our rig in Saudi Arabia that had been temporarily suspended in 2025. While the Saudi Arabia rig generates a lower operating margin, this transition maintains overall utilization levels in 2026. We continue to seek opportunities to increase our international utilization by pursuing long-term, contract-backed investments.

As the premier well service provider in Canada, the long-term outlook for this business is positive, driven by increased takeaway capacity from the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and LNG Canada, and our High Performance, High Value service offering. We expect customer demand and pricing to remain strong into the foreseeable future, assuming no significant change in market conditions.

Overall, our outlook for the year is constructive and will continue to be commodity price dependent. In Canada, we expect our first quarter activity to surpass activity a year ago, as our 32 Super Triple and 47 available Super Single rigs are nearly fully utilized. In the U.S., we expect activity to be steady quarter over quarter, with some potential upside. Our operating margins in Canada should average between $14,000 and $15,000 per utilization day for the first quarter of 2026, which is consistent with the margin we reported in the first quarter of 2025. In the U.S., we expect our first quarter operating margins to remain stable and average between US$8,000 and US$9,000 per utilization day.

Capital spending in 2026 is expected to be $245 million and capital spending by spend category(1) includes $182 million for maintenance, infrastructure, and intangibles and $63 million for expansion and upgrades. The 2026 capital plan may fluctuate with activity levels and customer contract upgrade opportunities.

(1)    See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.

Contracts

The following chart outlines the average number of drilling rigs under term contract by quarter as at February 11, 2026. For the quarter ending after December 31, 2025, this chart represents the minimum number of term contracts from which we will earn revenue. We expect the actual number of contracted rigs to vary in future periods as we sign additional term contracts.

As at February 11, 2026 Average for the quarter ended 2025  Average  Average for the quarter ended 2026  Average 
  Mar. 31  June 30  Sept. 30  Dec. 31  2025  Mar. 31  June 30  Sept. 30  Dec. 31  2026 
Average rigs under term contract:                              
Canada  20   18   16   21   19   22   20   16   15   18 
U.S.  16   16   17   17   17   14   10   6   3   8 
International  8   7   7   7   7   7   7   7   7   7 
Total  44   41   40   45   43   43   37   29   25   33 


SEGMENTED FINANCIAL RESULTS

Precision operates primarily in Canada, the United States and certain international locations, in two industry segments: Contract Drilling Services and Completion and Production Services. Contract Drilling Services includes drilling rigs, procurement and distribution of oilfield supplies, and the manufacture, sale and repair of drilling equipment. Completion and Production Services includes service rigs, oilfield equipment rental, and camp services.

 For the three months ended December 31,  For the year ended December 31, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) 2025  2024  % Change   2025  2024  % Change 
Revenue:                 
Contract Drilling Services 410,284   402,610   1.9   1,576,036   1,617,735   (2.6)
Completion and Production Services 70,940   68,830   3.1   278,818   294,817   (5.4)
Inter-segment eliminations (2,716)  (3,269)  (16.9)  (11,150)  (10,224)  9.1 
  478,508   468,171   2.2   1,843,704   1,902,328   (3.1)
Adjusted EBITDA:(1)                 
Contract Drilling Services 124,498   125,683   (0.9)  488,796   532,345   (8.2)
Completion and Production Services 17,287   15,895   8.8   63,980   66,681   (4.1)
Corporate and Other (15,399)  (21,052)  (26.9)  (63,161)  (77,805)  (18.8)
  126,386   120,526   4.9   489,615   521,221   (6.1)
Depreciation and amortization 88,523   82,210   7.7   317,904   309,314   2.8 
Loss (gain) on asset disposals 4,128   (1,913)  (315.8)  (8,623)  (16,148)  (46.6)
Loss on asset decommissioning 67,080     NM   67,080     NM 
Foreign exchange (675)  1,487   (145.4)  (1,208)  2,259   (153.5)
Finance charges 12,829   16,281   (21.2)  57,197   69,753   (18.0)
Loss (gain) on investments and other assets (187)  1,814   (110.3)  1,344   1,484   (9.4)
Net earnings (loss) before income tax (45,312)  20,647   (319.5)  55,921   154,559   (63.8)
Income taxes (3,444)  5,717   (160.2)  52,827   43,229   22.2 
Net earnings (loss) (41,868)  14,930   (380.4)  3,094   111,330   (97.2)
Non-controlling interest 307   135   127.4   1,252   135   827.4 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (42,175)  14,795   (385.1)  1,842   111,195   (98.3)

(1)    See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.

SEGMENT REVIEW OF CONTRACT DRILLING SERVICES

 For the three months ended December 31,  For the year ended December 31, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted) 2025   2024  % Change   2025   2024  % Change 
Revenue 410,284   402,610   1.9   1,576,036   1,617,735   (2.6)
Expenses:                 
Operating 274,724   264,858   3.7   1,045,884   1,041,068   0.5 
General and administrative 11,062   12,069   (8.3)  41,356   44,322   (6.7)
Adjusted EBITDA(1) 124,498   125,683   (0.9)  488,796   532,345   (8.2)
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue(1) 30.3%  31.2%     31.0%  32.9%   

(1)    See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.

Canadian onshore drilling statistics:(1)2025  2024 
 Precision  Industry(2)  Precision  Industry(2) 
Average number of active land rigs for quarters ended:           
March 31 74   214   73   208 
June 30 50   127   49   134 
September 30 63   176   72   207 
December 31 66   185   65   194 
Year to date average 63   176   65   186 

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

United States onshore drilling statistics:(1)2025  2024 
 Precision  Industry(2)  Precision  Industry(2) 
Average number of active land rigs for quarters ended:           
March 31 30   572   38   602 
June 30 33   556   36   583 
September 30 36   525   35   565 
December 31 37   527   34   569 
Year to date average 34   545   36   580 

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

SEGMENT REVIEW OF COMPLETION AND PRODUCTION SERVICES

 For the three months ended December 31,  For the year ended December 31, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted) 2025   2024  % Change   2025   2024    
Revenue 70,940   68,830   3.1   278,818   294,817   (5.4)
Expenses:                 
Operating 51,001   50,714   0.6   204,915   217,842   (5.9)
General and administrative 2,652   2,221   19.4   9,923   10,294   (3.6)
Adjusted EBITDA(1) 17,287   15,895   8.8   63,980   66,681   (4.1)
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue(1) 24.4%  23.1%     22.9%  22.6%   
Well servicing statistics:                 
Number of service rigs (end of period)(2) 145   160   (9.4)  145   160   (9.4)
Service rig operating hours(2) 61,231   57,932   5.7   234,166   242,479   (3.4)

(1)    See “FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS”.
(2)    The service rig fleet and service rig operating hours exclude our U.S. operations that we wound down in the second quarter of 2025.

OTHER ITEMS

Share-based Incentive Compensation Plans

We have several cash and equity-settled share-based incentive plans for non-management directors, officers, and other eligible employees. Our accounting policies for each share-based incentive plan can be found in our 2024 Annual Report.

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

 For the three months ended December 31,  For the year ended December 31, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)2025  2024  2025  2024 
Cash settled share-based incentive plans 5,852   14,018   18,202   42,828 
Equity settled share-based incentive plans 21   1,071   5,543   4,588 
Total share-based incentive compensation plan expense 5,873   15,089   23,745   47,416 
            
Allocated:           
Operating 1,999   3,709   6,689   11,868 
General and Administrative 3,874   11,380   17,056   35,548 
  5,873   15,089   23,745   47,416 

The majority of our share-based compensation plans are classified as cash-settled and impacted by changes in our share price. For the year ended December 31, 2025 our share-based compensation expense was $24 million compared to $47 million last year, as our share price appreciation was less in 2025 compared to 2024.

Income Taxes

In 2025, we recognized an income tax expense of $53 million with a significant portion related to a higher deferred income tax expense pertaining to our U.S. operations. We waived certain U.S. tax deductions to mitigate minimum taxes that the Corporation became subject to as a result of stronger operating results. Consequently, Precision does not expect to be subject to U.S. income tax for several years. The waiving of these U.S. tax deductions has been accounted for as a change in tax estimate and adjusted prospectively, resulting in an increase to deferred tax expense and corresponding increase to the deferred tax liability.

FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We reference certain additional Non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Non-GAAP) measures that are not defined terms under IFRS Accounting Standards to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors.
Adjusted EBITDA We believe Adjusted EBITDA (earnings (loss) before income taxes, loss (gain) on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, loss on asset decommissioning, loss (gain) on asset disposals, and depreciation and amortization), as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Net Earnings (Loss) and our reportable operating segment disclosures, is a useful measure because it gives an indication of the results from our principal business activities prior to consideration of how our activities are financed and the impact of foreign exchange, taxation and depreciation and amortization charges.

The most directly comparable financial measure is net earnings.


 For the three months ended December 31,  For the year ended December 31, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) 2025   2024   2025   2024 
Adjusted EBITDA by segment:           
Contract Drilling Services 124,498   125,683   488,796   532,345 
Completion and Production Services 17,287   15,895   63,980   66,681 
Corporate and Other (15,399)  (21,052)  (63,161)  (77,805)
Adjusted EBITDA 126,386   120,526   489,615   521,221 
Depreciation and amortization 88,523   82,210   317,904   309,314 
Loss (gain) on asset disposals 4,128   (1,913)  (8,623)  (16,148)
Loss on asset decommissioning 67,080      67,080    
Foreign exchange (675)  1,487   (1,208)  2,259 
Finance charges 12,829   16,281   57,197   69,753 
Loss (gain) on investments and other assets (187)  1,814   1,344   1,484 
Income taxes (3,444)  5,717   52,827   43,229 
Net earnings (loss) (41,868)  14,930   3,094   111,330 
Non-controlling interests 307   135   1,252   135 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders (42,175)  14,795   1,842   111,195 


Funds Provided by (Used in) Operations We believe funds provided by (used in) operations, as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, is a useful measure because it provides an indication of the funds our principal business activities generate prior to consideration of working capital changes, which is primarily made up of highly liquid balances.

The most directly comparable financial measure is cash provided by (used in) operations.


Net Capital Spending We believe net capital spending is a useful measure as it provides an indication of our primary investment activities.

The most directly comparable financial measure is cash provided by (used in) investing activities.

Net capital spending is calculated as follows:


  For the three months ended December 31,  For the year ended December 31, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars)  2025   2024   2025   2024 
Capital spending by spend category            
Expansion and upgrade  25,291   21,565   106,908   52,066 
Maintenance, infrastructure and intangibles  56,143   37,335   156,590   164,632 
   81,434   58,900   263,498   216,698 
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment  (17,244)  (8,570)  (39,038)  (30,395)
Net capital spending  64,190   50,330   224,460   186,303 
Proceeds from sale of investments and other assets           (3,623)
Purchase of investments and other assets     718   21   725 
Receipt of finance lease payments  (225)  (208)  (851)  (799)
Changes in non-cash working capital balances  (10,086)  11,114   (15,306)  20,380 
Cash used in investing activities  53,879   61,954   208,324   202,986 


Working Capital We define working capital as current assets less current liabilities, as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Working capital is calculated as follows:


 December 31,  December 31, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) 2025   2024 
Current assets 486,915   501,284 
Current liabilities (300,100)  (338,692)
Working capital 186,815   162,592 


Total Long-term Financial Liabilities We define total long-term financial liabilities as total non-current liabilities less deferred tax liabilities, as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Total long-term financial liabilities is calculated as follows:


 December 31,  December 31, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) 2025   2024 
Total non-current liabilities 837,707   935,624 
Deferred tax liabilities (90,763)  (47,451)
Total long-term financial liabilities 746,944   888,173 


Non-GAAP Ratios
We reference certain additional Non-GAAP ratios that are not defined terms under IFRS to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors.
Adjusted EBITDA % of Revenue We believe Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of consolidated revenue, as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Net Earnings (Loss), provides an indication of our profitability from our principal business activities prior to consideration of how our activities are financed and the impact of foreign exchange, taxation and depreciation and amortization charges.
Long-term debt to long-term debt plus equity We believe that long-term debt (as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) to long-term debt plus equity (total equity as reported in our Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) provides an indication of our debt leverage.
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA We believe that the Net Debt (long-term debt plus current portion of long-term debt less cash, as reported in our Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position) to Adjusted EBITDA ratio provides an indication of the number of years it would take for us to repay our debt obligations.
Supplementary Financial Measures
We reference certain supplementary financial measures that are not defined terms under IFRS to assess performance because we believe they provide useful supplemental information to investors.
Capital Spending by Spend Category We provide additional disclosure to better depict the nature of our capital spending. Our capital spending is categorized as expansion and upgrade, maintenance and infrastructure, or intangibles.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this release, including statements that contain words such as "could", "should", "can", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "expect", "believe", "will", "may", "continue", "project", "potential" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, "forward-looking information and statements").

In particular, forward-looking information and statements include, but are not limited to, the following:

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:

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:

Readers are cautioned that the forgoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect our business, operations or financial results are included in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities, including but not limited to Precision’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, which may be accessed on Precision’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca or under Precision’s EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof and Precision undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)

(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) December 31, 2025  December 31, 2024 
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash $85,781  $73,771 
Accounts receivable  352,142   378,712 
Inventory  48,992   43,300 
Assets held for sale     5,501 
Total current assets  486,915   501,284 
Non-current assets:      
Deferred tax assets  2,235   6,559 
Property, plant and equipment  2,159,212   2,356,173 
Intangibles  9,470   12,997 
Right-of-use assets  56,817   66,032 
Finance lease receivables  4,474   4,806 
Investments and other assets  7,567   8,464 
Total non-current assets  2,239,775   2,455,031 
Total assets $2,726,690  $2,956,315 
       
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $280,652  $314,355 
Income taxes payable  1,670   3,778 
Current portion of lease obligations  17,778   20,559 
Total current liabilities  300,100   338,692 
       
Non-current liabilities:      
Share-based compensation  13,780   13,666 
Provisions and other  6,704   7,472 
Lease obligations  47,169   54,566 
Long-term debt   679,291   812,469 
Deferred tax liabilities  90,763   47,451 
Total non-current liabilities  837,707   935,624 
Equity:      
Shareholders’ capital  2,238,766   2,301,729 
Contributed surplus  79,270   77,557 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  165,020   199,020 
Deficit  (898,992)  (900,834)
Total equity attributable to shareholders  1,584,064   1,677,472 
Non-controlling interest  4,819   4,527 
Total equity  1,588,883   1,681,999 
Total liabilities and equity $2,726,690  $2,956,315 

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET EARNINGS (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)

  Three Months Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) 2025  2024  2025  2024 
             
             
Revenue $478,508  $468,171  $1,843,704  $1,902,328 
Expenses:            
Operating  323,009   312,303   1,239,649   1,248,686 
General and administrative  29,113   35,342   114,440   132,421 
Earnings before income taxes, loss (gain) on
investments and other assets, finance
charges, foreign exchange, loss on asset
decommissioning, loss (gain) on asset
                
Depreciation and amortization  88,523   82,210   317,904   309,314 
Loss (gain) on asset disposals  4,128   (1,913)  (8,623)  (16,148)
Loss on asset decommissioning  67,080      67,080    
Foreign exchange  (675)  1,487   (1,208)  2,259 
Finance charges  12,829   16,281   57,197   69,753 
Loss (gain) on investments and other assets  (187)  1,814   1,344   1,484 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes  (45,312)  20,647   55,921   154,559 
Income taxes:            
Current     2,811   3,307   7,470 
Deferred  (3,444)  2,906   49,520   35,759 
   (3,444)  5,717   52,827   43,229 
Net earnings (loss) $(41,868) $14,930  $3,094  $111,330 
Attributable to:            
Shareholders of Precision Drilling Corporation $(42,175) $14,795  $1,842  $111,195 
Non-controlling interests $307  $135  $1,252  $135 
Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to share-
holders of Precision Drilling Corporation:
            
Basic $(3.23) $1.06  $0.14  $7.81 
Diluted $(3.23) $1.06  $0.14  $7.81 

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

  Three Months Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) 2025  2024  2025  2024 
Net earnings (loss) $(41,868) $14,930  $3,094  $111,330 
Unrealized gain (loss) on translation of assets 
and liabilities of operations denominated in
foreign currency
  (19,503)  89,412   (68,830)  119,821 
Foreign exchange gain (loss) on net investment hedge with U.S. denominated debt  9,072   (49,744)  34,830   (69,027)
Tax expense related to net investment hedge of long-term debt     750      750 
Comprehensive income (loss) $(52,299) $55,348  $(30,906) $162,874 
Attributable to:            
Shareholders of Precision Drilling Corporation $(52,606) $55,213  $(32,158) $162,739 
Non-controlling interests $307  $135  $1,252  $135 

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

  Three Months Ended December 31,  Year Ended December 31, 
(Stated in thousands of Canadian dollars) 2025  2024  2025  2024 
Cash provided by (used in):            
Operations:            
Net earnings (loss) $(41,868) $14,930  $3,094  $111,330 
Adjustments for:            
Long-term compensation plans  2,523   4,398   14,521   18,888 
Depreciation and amortization  88,523   82,210   317,904   309,314 
Gain on asset disposals  4,128   (1,913)  (8,623)  (16,148)
Loss on asset decommissioning  67,080      67,080    
Unrealized foreign exchange  (620)  1,477   (1,654)  2,442 
Finance charges  12,829   16,281   57,197   69,753 
Income taxes  (3,444)  5,717   52,827   43,229 
Other  (420)  (392)  (439)  (272)
Loss (gain) on investments and other assets  (187)  1,814   1,344   1,484 
Income taxes paid  (878)  (1,617)  (5,638)  (6,459)
Income taxes recovered  62   27   67   85 
Interest paid  (3,246)  (2,806)  (63,491)  (72,241)
Interest received  268   409   1,234   1,967 
Funds provided by operations  124,750   120,535   435,423   463,372 
Changes in non-cash working capital balances  1,364   42,256   (22,526)  18,711 
Cash provided by operations  126,114   162,791   412,897   482,083 
             
Investments:            
Purchase of property, plant and equipment  (81,410)  (58,900)  (263,474)  (216,647)
Purchase of intangibles  (24)     (24)  (51)
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment  17,244   8,570   39,038   30,395 
Proceeds from sale of investments and other assets           3,623 
Purchase of investments and other assets     (718)  (21)  (725)
Receipt of finance lease payments  225   208   851   799 
Changes in non-cash working capital balances  10,086   (11,114)  15,306   (20,380)
Cash used in investing activities  (53,879)  (61,954)  (208,324)  (202,986)
             
Financing:            
Issuance of long-term debt  10,000   17,078   148,780   27,978 
Repayment of long-term debt  (10,000)  (41,813)  (249,439)  (204,319)
Repurchase of share capital  (21,565)  (25,023)  (75,623)  (75,488)
Issuance of common shares from the exercise
of options
  210      418   686 
Debt amendment fees  (20)  (46)  (717)  (1,363)
Distributions to non-controlling interest        (831)   
Lease payments  (3,504)  (3,266)  (14,867)  (13,271)
Funding from non-controlling interest           4,392 
Cash used in financing activities  (24,879)  (53,070)  (192,279)  (261,385)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  114   1,700   (284)  1,877 
Increase in cash  47,470   49,467   12,010   19,589 
Cash, beginning of period  38,311   24,304   73,771   54,182 
Cash, end of period $85,781  $73,771  $85,781  $73,771 

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

  Attributable to shareholders of the Corporation       
(Stated in thousands of
Canadian dollars)
 Shareholders’
Capital
  Contributed
Surplus
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
  Deficit  Total  Non-
controlling interest
  Total
Equity
 
Balance at January 1, 2025 $2,301,729  $77,557  $199,020  $(900,834) $1,677,472  $4,527  $1,681,999 
Net earnings for the period           1,842   1,842   1,252   3,094 
Other comprehensive income
for the period
        (34,000)     (34,000)     (34,000)
Share options exercised  599   (181)        418      418 
Settlement of Executive
Performance and Restricted
Share Units
  11,651   (2,790)        8,861      8,861 
Distributions to non-controlling
interest
                 (960)  (960)
Share repurchases  (76,857)           (76,857)     (76,857)
Redemption of non-management
directors share units
  1,644   (859)        785      785 
Share-based compensation
expense
     5,543         5,543      5,543 
Balance at December 31, 2025 $2,238,766  $79,270  $165,020  $(898,992) $1,584,064  $4,819  $1,588,883 


  Attributable to shareholders of the Corporation       
(Stated in thousands of
Canadian dollars)
 Shareholders’
Capital
  Contributed
Surplus
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
  Deficit  Total  Non-
controlling interest
  Total
Equity
 
Balance at January 1, 2024 $2,365,129  $75,086  $147,476  $(1,012,029) $1,575,662  $  $1,575,662 
Net earnings for the period           111,195   111,195   135   111,330 
Other comprehensive income for the period        51,544      51,544      51,544 
Settlement of Executive
Performance and Restricted
Share Units
  21,846   (1,479)        20,367      20,367 
Share options exercised  978   (292)        686      686 
Share repurchases  (86,570)           (86,570)     (86,570)
Redemption of non-management
directors share units
  346   (346)               
Share-based compensation
expense
     4,588         4,588      4,588 
Funding from non-controlling
interest
                 4,392   4,392 
Balance at December 31, 2024 $2,301,729  $77,557  $199,020  $(900,834) $1,677,472  $4,527  $1,681,999 

2025 FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST

Precision Drilling Corporation has scheduled a conference call and webcast to begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. MT (1:00 p.m. ET) on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

To participate in the conference call please register at the URL link below. Once registered, you will receive a dial-in number and a unique PIN, which will allow you to ask questions.

https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI8ce0356cb5f6441baed7b455664272f2

The call will also be webcast and can be accessed through the link below. A replay of the webcast call will be available on Precision’s website until the following quarterly conference all is posted.

https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/gfacaf25

About Precision

Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs. Precision has commercialized an industry-leading digital technology portfolio known as Alpha™ that utilizes advanced automation software and analytics to generate efficient, predictable, and repeatable results for energy customers. Our drilling services are enhanced by our EverGreen™ suite of environmental solutions, which bolsters our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Additionally, Precision offers well service rigs, rental equipment and camps all backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.

Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PDS”.

Additional Information

For further information, please contact:

Lavonne Zdunich, CPA, CA
Vice President, Investor Relations
403.716.4500

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


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