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C&J Energy Services, Inc. – ‘S-4/A’ on 10/31/14

On:  Friday, 10/31/14, at 5:05pm ET   ·   Accession #:  1047469-14-8721   ·   File #:  333-199004

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10/31/14  C&J Energy Services, Inc.         S-4/A                 11:8.6M                                   Merrill Corp/New/FA

Pre-Effective Amendment to Registration of Securities Issued in a Business-Combination Transaction   —   Form S-4
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S-4/A   —   Pre-Effective Amendment to Registration of Securities Issued in a Business-Combination Transaction
Document Table of Contents

Page (sequential)   (alphabetic) Top
 
11st Page  –  Filing Submission
"Table of Contents
"Helpful Information
"Questions and Answers About the Transactions
"Questions and Answers About the C&J Special Meeting
"Summary
"Selected Historical Consolidated Financial Data of Red Lion
"Selected Historical Consolidated Financial Information of C&J
"Summary Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information
"Comparative Per Share Data of C&J and Pro Forma Combined C&J
"Market Price and Dividend Information for C&J Common Stock
"Risk Factors
"Risks Related to the Transactions
"Risks Related to C&J
"Risks Related to the C&P Business
"Risks Related to Red Lion After the Transactions
"Risks Related to an Investment in Red Lion Common Shares
"Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
"The C&J Special Meeting
"The Transactions
"General
"The Separation
"The Merger
"Trading Markets
"Background of the Merger
"C&J's Reasons for the Merger
"NIL's Reasons for the Separation and the Merger
"Opinions of C&J's Financial Advisors
"Opinion of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Securities, Inc
"Opinion of Citigroup Global Markets Inc
"Certain Prospective Financial Information Prepared by C&J
"Certain Prospective Financial Information Prepared by Nabors
"Ownership of Red Lion Following the Merger
"Board of Directors and Executive Officers of Red Lion Following the Merger; Red Lion After the Transactions
"Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger
"102
"Regulatory Approvals
"110
"Federal Securities Law Consequences; Resale Restrictions
"Accounting Treatment
"Rights of Appraisal
"111
"Litigation Relating to the Merger
"C&J Executive Compensation
"113
"Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger and the U.S. Distributions
"114
"The Transaction Agreements
"123
"The Merger Agreement
"The Separation Agreement
"150
"Debt Financing
"164
"Additional Agreements Related to the Separation and the Merger
"168
"The Employee Benefits Agreement
"The Tax Matters Agreement
"170
"The Transition Services Agreements
"171
"The Alliance Agreement
"172
"The Registration Rights Agreement
"174
"Information About the Parties
"175
"Information about Nabors
"Information about Red Lion
"Information about Merger Sub
"Information about C&J
"Information About Red Lion and the C&P Business
"176
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Red Lion
"185
"Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information
"210
"Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners, Directors and Executive Officers of C&J
"220
"Description of Red Lion Share Capital
"223
"Comparison of the Rights of Stockholders Before and After the Transactions
"230
"Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions
"241
"Legal Matters
"242
"Experts
"Submission of Further Stockholder Proposals
"243
"Proposal 1
"244
"Proposal 2
"245
"Proposal 3
"246
"Index-Financial Statements
"F-1
"Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
"F-2
"Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012
"F-3
"Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
"F-4
"Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
"F-5
"Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
"F-6
"Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
"F-7
"Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
"F-8
"Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
"F-79
"Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013
"F-80
"Consolidated Statements of Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
"F-81
"Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
"F-82
"Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
"F-83
"Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
"F-84
"F-85
"Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
"Independent Auditor's Report-Deloitte & Touche LLP
"F-109 -- F-110
"Independent Auditor's Report-PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
"F-111
"Consolidated Balance Sheets
"F-112
"Consolidated Statements of Operations
"F-113
"Consolidated Statement of Member's Capital
"F-114
"Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
"F-115
"F-116 -- F-152
"Supplemental Oil and Natural Gas Disclosures (Unaudited)
"F-153 -- F-157
"Article I the Merger
"A-2
"1.1
"Organization of Red Lion
"1.2
"Organization of Merger Sub and USHC
"1.3
"1.4
"Effective Time of the Merger
"1.5
"Closing
"1.6
"Charters and By-laws of the Surviving Corporation and Red Lion
"A-3
"Article Ii Effects of the Merger
"2.1
"Conversion of Securities
"2.2
"Exchange of Certificates
"A-4
"2.3
"Penny Options and Other Stock-Based Awards
"A-6
"2.4
"Navy Options and Restricted Shares
"A-7
"Article Iii Certain Pre-Merger Transactions
"A-8
"3.1
"Red Lion Restructuring
"3.2
"Navy/Red Lion Transaction Agreements
"Article Iv Representations and Warranties
"4.1
"Representations and Warranties of Penny
"4.2
"Representations and Warranties of Navy
"A-25
"Article V Covenants Relating to Conduct of Business
"A-39
"5.1
"Covenants of Penny
"5.2
"Covenants of Navy
"A-42
"Article Vi Additional Agreements
"A-46
"6.1
"Preparation of Proxy Statement; Penny Stockholders Meeting
"6.2
"Access to Information; Confidentiality
"A-47
"6.3
"Reasonable Best Efforts
"A-48
"6.4
"Acquisition Proposals
"A-49
"6.5
"Stock Exchange Listing
"A-53
"6.6
"Employee Benefit Plans
"6.7
"Section 16 Matters
"6.8
"Fees and Expenses
"6.9
"Governance
"A-54
"6.10
"Indemnification; Directors' and Officers' Insurance
"A-55
"6.11
"Public Announcements
"A-56
"6.12
"Stockholder Litigation
"6.13
"Red Lion Financing
"6.14
"Standstill
"A-60
"6.15
"Transfer Restrictions
"A-61
"6.16
"Lock-up
"A-62
"6.17
"Additional Agreements
"6.18
"Right of First Refusal
"A-63
"6.19
"Tax Matters
"6.20
"Obligations of Red Lion and Merger Sub
"A-64
"6.21
"Reorganization Post-Merger
"Article Vii Conditions Precedent
"A-65
"7.1
"Conditions to Each Party's Obligation to Effect the Merger
"7.2
"Conditions to Obligations of Navy and Merger Sub
"7.3
"Conditions to Obligations of Penny
"A-66
"Article Viii Termination
"A-67
"8.1
"Termination
"8.2
"Effect of Termination
"A-69
"Article Ix General Provisions
"A-71
"9.1
"Non-survival of Representations, Warranties and Agreements
"9.2
"Notices
"9.3
"Interpretation
"A-72
"9.4
"Counterparts
"9.5
"Entire Agreement; No Third Party Beneficiaries
"9.6
"Governing Law
"9.7
"Severability
"A-73
"9.8
"Assignment
"9.9
"Submission to Jurisdiction
"9.10
"Enforcement
"A-74
"9.11
"Waiver of Jury Trial
"9.12
"Amendment
"9.13
"Extension; Waiver
"A-75
"Article I the Red Lion Restructuring
"Section 1.1
"Transfer of Red Lion Assets; Assumption of Red Lion Liabilities
"B-2
"Section 1.2
"Transfer of Excluded Assets; Assumption of Excluded Liabilities
"Section 1.3
"Misallocated Transfers
"B-3
"Section 1.4
"Red Lion Assets; Excluded Assets
"Section 1.5
"Red Lion Liabilities; Excluded Liabilities
"B-5
"Section 1.6
"Termination of Intercompany Agreements; Settlement of Intercompany Accounts
"B-7
"Section 1.7
"Governmental Approvals and Third-Party Consents
"B-8
"Section 1.8
"No Representation or Warranty
"B-10
"Section 1.9
"Waiver of Bulk-Sales Laws
"B-11
"Section 1.10
"Real Property Leases; Guarantees
"Section 1.11
"Exemption Certificates
"B-12
"Section 1.12
"Note Repayment
"Article Ii Closing of the Red Lion Restructuring; Post-Closing Working Capital Adjustment
"Section 2.1
"Separation Time
"Section 2.2
"Conditions to the Red Lion Restructuring
"Section 2.3
"Recapitalization of Red Lion
"Section 2.4
"Transfer of the Red Lion Business
"B-14
"Section 2.5
"Transfer of Red Lion Assets and Assumption of Red Lion Liabilities
"Section 2.6
"B-15
"Section 2.7
"Working Capital Adjustment
"Article Iii Mutual Releases; Indemnification
"Section 3.1
"Release of Pre-Separation Time Claims
"B-16
"Section 3.2
"Indemnification By the Red Lion Group
"B-18
"Section 3.3
"Indemnification By Navy
"Section 3.4
"Payments; Reductions for Insurance Proceeds and Other Recoveries
"B-19
"Section 3.5
"Procedures for Defense, Settlement and Indemnification of Third-Party Claims
"Section 3.6
"Additional Matters
"B-20
"Section 3.7
"Exclusive Remedy
"B-22
"Section 3.8
"Survival of Indemnities
"Article Iv Additional Agreements
"Section 4.1
"Further Assurances
"B-23
"Section 4.2
"Agreement For Exchange of Information
"Section 4.3
"Privileged Matters
"B-26
"Section 4.4
"Intellectual Property Assignment/Recordation
"B-28
"Section 4.5
"Use of Names of the Navy Group by Red Lion
"Section 4.6
"Removal of Tangible Assets
"Section 4.7
"Insurance
"B-29
"Article V Miscellaneous
"Section 5.1
"Expenses
"B-30
"Section 5.2
"Entire Agreement
"Section 5.3
"Section 5.4
"B-31
"Section 5.5
"Priority of Agreements
"B-32
"Section 5.6
"Amendments and Waivers
"Section 5.7
"Section 5.8
"Parties in Interest
"Section 5.9
"Assignability
"Section 5.10
"Construction
"B-33
"Section 5.11
"Section 5.12
"Section 5.13
"Survival of Covenants
"B-34
"Section 5.14
"Jurisdiction; Consent to Jurisdiction
"Section 5.15
"Specific Performance
"Section 5.16
"Limitations of Liability
"B-35
"Article Vi Definitions
"E-1
"1. Definitions
"Shares
"E-3
"2. Power to Issue Shares
"3. Power of the Company to Purchase its Shares
"4. Rights Attaching to Shares
"5. Calls on Shares
"E-6
"6. Preemptive Rights
"7. Forfeiture of Shares
"E-7
"8. Share Certificates
"E-8
"9. Fractional Shares
"Registration of Shares
"10. Register of Members
"11. Registered Holder Absolute Owner
"12. Transfer of Registered Shares
"E-9
"13. Transmission of Registered Shares
"E-10
"Alteration of Share Capital
"E-11
"14. Power to Alter Capital
"15. Variation of Rights Attaching to Shares
"Dividends and Capitalisation
"16. Dividends
"17. Power to Set Aside Profits
"18. Method of Payment
"E-12
"19. Capitalisation
"Meetings of Members
"20. Annual General Meetings
"21. Special General Meetings
"22. Requisitioned General Meetings
"E-13
"23. Notice
"24. Giving Notice and Access
"25. Postponement or Cancellation of General Meeting
"E-14
"26. Electronic Participation and Security in Meetings
"27. Quorum at General Meetings
"28. Chairman to Preside at General Meetings
"29. Voting on Resolutions
"30. Power to Demand a Vote on a Poll
"E-15
"31. Voting by Joint Holders of Shares
"E-16
"32. Instrument of Proxy
"33. Representation of Corporate Member
"E-17
"34. Adjournment of General Meeting
"35. Written Resolutions
"36. Directors Attendance at General Meetings
"E-18
"Directors and Officers
"37. Election of Directors
"38. Number of Directors
"E-19
"39. Classes of Directors
"40. Term of Office of Directors
"41. Alternate Directors
"E-20
"42. Removal of Directors
"43. Vacancy in the Office of Director
"44. Remuneration of Directors
"45. Defect in Appointment
"46. Directors to Manage Business
"E-21
"47. Powers of the Board of Directors
"48. Committees of the Board of Directors
"E-22
"49. Register of Directors and Officers
"50. Appointment of Officers
"51. Appointment of Secretary
"52. Duties of Officers
"53. Remuneration of Officers
"54. Conflicts of Interest
"55. Indemnification and Exculpation of Directors and Officers
"E-23
"Meetings of the Board of Directors
"56. Board Meetings
"57. Notice of Board Meetings
"58. Electronic Participation in Meetings
"E-24
"59. Representation of Corporate Director
"60. Quorum at Board Meetings
"61. Board to Continue in the Event of Vacancy
"62. Chairman to Preside
"63. Written Resolutions
"64. Validity of Prior Acts of the Board
"Corporate Records
"E-25
"65. Minutes
"66. Place Where Corporate Records Kept
"67. Form and Use of Seal
"Accounts
"68. Records of Account
"69. Financial Year End
"Audits
"E-26
"70. Annual Audit
"71. Appointment of Auditor
"72. Remuneration of Auditor
"73. Duties of Auditor
"74. Access to Records
"75. Financial Statements and the Auditor's Report
"76. Vacancy in the Office of Auditor
"Business Combinations
"E-27
"77. Business Combinations
"78. Company Sale
"E-30
"Voluntary Winding-Up and Dissolution
"79. Winding-Up
"Changes to Constitution
"E-31
"80. Changes to Bye-laws
"81. Changes to the Memorandum of Association
"E-32
"82. Discontinuance
"Part Ii Information Not Required in Prospectus
"Ii-1

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Subject to completion, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 31, 2014

Registration No. 333-199004


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20546



Amendment No. 1
to
FORM S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933



NABORS RED LION LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
  1389
(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
  98-1188116
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

CROWN HOUSE
4 Par-La-Ville Road
Second Floor
Hamilton, HM08
Bermuda
Telephone: (441) 292-1510

(Address, including zip code and telephone number, including area code, of registrant's principal executive office)



Laura W. Doerre
Vice President and General Counsel
Nabors Corporate Services, Inc.
515 West Greens Road, Suite 1200
Houston, Texas 77067
Telephone: (281) 874-0035

(Name, address, including zip code and telephone number, including are code, of agent for service)




Copies to:

Charles J. Conroy
Scott W. Golenbock
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP
1 Chase Manhattan Plaza
New York, New York 10005
(212) 530-5000

 

Theodore R. Moore
Executive Vice President-General Counsel
C&J Energy Services, Inc.
3990 Rogerdale
Houston, Texas 77042
(713) 260-9986

 

Jeffery B. Floyd
Stephen M. Gill
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
1001 Fannin Street, Suite 2500
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 758-2222



Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale of the securities to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this registration statement and the satisfaction or waiver of all other conditions to the closing of the merger described herein.

           If the securities being registered on this Form are being offered in connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General Instruction G, check the following box.    o

           If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.    o

           If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.    o

           Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ý   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a
smaller reporting company)
  Smaller reporting company o

           If applicable, place an X in the box to designate the appropriate rule provision relied upon in conducting this transaction:

           Exchange Act Rule 13e-4(i) (Cross-Border Issuer Tender Offer)    o

           Exchange Act Rule 14d-1(d) (Cross-Border Third-Party Tender Offer)    o



CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

           
 
Title of each class of securities
to be registered

  Amount to be
registered(1)

  Proposed maximum
aggregate offering
price(2)

  Amount of
registration fee(3)(4)

 

Common shares, par value $0.01 per share

  61,920,092   $1,804,970,681.80   $232,480.22

 

(1)
This Registration Statement relates to common shares, par value $0.01 per share, of Nabors Red Lion Limited, a Bermuda exempted company ("Red Lion") and currently a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Nabors Industries Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company, issuable to holders of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of C&J Energy Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("C&J"), pursuant to the proposed merger of Nabors CJ Merger Co., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion, with and into C&J. The amount of Red Lion common shares to be registered represents an estimate of the maximum number of shares that Red Lion will issue to holders of C&J common stock upon consummation of the merger which is based on a one-to-one exchange ratio requiring Red Lion to issue a number of shares equal to the number of shares of C&J common stock outstanding or reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding stock options as of the effective time of the merger.

(2)
Estimated solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee required by Section 6(b) of the Securities Act, and calculated pursuant to Rules 457(f)(1) and 457(c) under the Securities Act. The proposed maximum aggregate offering price of the registrant's common shares was calculated based upon the market value of shares of C&J common stock (the securities to be cancelled in the merger) in accordance with Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act as follows: the product of (A) $29.15, the average of the high and low prices per share of C&J common stock on September 24, 2014, as quoted on the New York Stock Exchange, multiplied by (B) 61,920,092, the estimated maximum number of shares of C&J common stock outstanding and reserved for issuance under various plans and in connection with various exchangeable and convertible securities as of September 24, 2014.

(3)
Calculated pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Securities Act at a rate equal to $128.80 per $1,000,000 of the proposed maximum aggregate offering price.

(4)
$232,480.22 was previously paid.

           The Registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission acting pursuant to said Section 8(a) may determine.

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The information in this proxy statement/prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not issue these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This proxy statement/prospectus is not an offer to sell or exchange securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy or exchange securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

Subject to Completion Dated October 31, 2014
Preliminary Proxy Statement/Prospectus

LOGO

C&J Energy Services, Inc.
3990 Rogerdale
Houston, Texas 77042

Dear Fellow Stockholders:

         As previously announced, on June 25, 2014, C&J Energy Services, Inc. ("C&J"), Nabors Industries Ltd. ("NIL" and, together with its subsidiaries, "Nabors") and Nabors Red Lion Limited, currently a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of NIL ("Red Lion"), entered into a merger agreement (the "Merger Agreement") pursuant to which C&J will combine with Nabors' completion and production services business in the United States and Canada (the "C&P Business"). Pursuant to a separation agreement dated as of June 25, 2014 by and between NIL and Red Lion (the "Separation Agreement"), NIL will separate the C&P Business from its other businesses, all of which are currently indirectly held by Red Lion. Following the separation, Red Lion and its subsidiaries will retain the C&P Business, while the remaining businesses of Nabors will be transferred from Red Lion and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries. Immediately after the separation, Nabors CJ Merger Co., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion ("Merger Sub"), will merge with and into C&J, with C&J surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion (the "Merger"). In the Merger, each share of C&J common stock (other than shares owned by C&J or Merger Sub) will be converted into the right to receive one newly issued Red Lion common share. We currently expect that, immediately following the closing of the Merger, C&J stockholders will own approximately 47% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares, and NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will own approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares. Upon completion of the Merger, Red Lion will continue its existence as a Bermuda exempted company and will be renamed C&J Energy Services Ltd. We anticipate that Red Lion common shares will be traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CJES."

         After careful consideration, our board of directors has determined that the Merger Agreement and the Merger are in the best interests of C&J and its stockholders and has unanimously approved and declared advisable the Merger Agreement and the Merger. You will be asked to vote on (1) a proposal to approve the Merger Agreement, which we refer to as the "merger proposal," (2) a proposal to approve on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation payable to C&J's named executive officers in connection with the Merger, which we refer to as the "compensation proposal," and (3) a proposal to approve the adjournment of the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in the event there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to approve the merger proposal, which we refer to as the "meeting adjournment proposal," at a special meeting of C&J stockholders to be held on                        , 2014 at C&J's headquarters located at 3990 Rogerdale, Houston, Texas 77042 at                , local time. Our board of directors unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the merger proposal, FOR the compensation proposal and FOR the meeting adjournment proposal.

         Your vote is very important, regardless of the number of shares of C&J common stock you own. We cannot complete the Merger unless the merger proposal is approved by our stockholders at the special meeting. Only stockholders who owned shares of C&J common stock at the close of business on                        , 2014, the record date of the special meeting, will be entitled to vote at the special meeting. Pursuant to a support agreement, Joshua E. Comstock, the Chairman of the C&J board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of C&J, and certain entities affiliated with him, have agreed to vote the shares of C&J common stock beneficially owned by them, representing approximately        % of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock as of the record date of the special meeting, in favor of the merger proposal and the meeting adjournment proposal.

         Whether or not you plan to be present at the special meeting, please complete, sign, date and return your proxy card in the enclosed envelope, or authorize the individuals named on your proxy card to vote your shares by calling the toll-free telephone number or by using the internet as described in the instructions included with your proxy card. If you hold your shares in "street name," you should instruct your broker how to vote your shares in accordance with your voting instruction form.

         This proxy statement/prospectus explains the Merger, the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, and provides specific information concerning the special meeting. Please review this proxy statement/prospectus carefully. You should carefully consider, before voting, the matters discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" beginning on page     of this proxy statement/prospectus.

         On behalf of our board of directors, I thank you for your support and appreciate your consideration of this matter.

    Cordially,

 

 

Joshua E. Comstock
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

         None of the Securities and Exchange Commission, any state securities regulator, the Bermuda Monetary Authority or any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of the securities to be issued under the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus, or determined if this proxy statement/prospectus is accurate or adequate. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

         The date of this proxy statement/prospectus is                        , 2014, and it is first being mailed to C&J stockholders on or about                        , 2014.


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C&J ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
3990 Rogerdale
Houston, Texas 77042
(713) 325-6000
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

To the Stockholders of C&J Energy Services, Inc.:

        NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a special meeting of stockholders of C&J Energy Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("C&J"), which will be held at C&J's headquarters located at 3990 Rogerdale, Houston, Texas 77042, on                        , 2014, at        , local time, for the following purposes:

        The approval of the merger proposal, set forth in item 1 above, is required for completion of the merger, as contemplated by the Merger Agreement and described in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus. The approval of the compensation proposal and meeting adjournment proposal, as set forth in items 2 and 3 above, are not required for the completion of the merger. C&J will transact no other business at the special meeting except such business as may properly be brought before the special meeting or any adjournment thereof.

        The C&J board of directors has fixed the close of business on                        , 2014 as the "record date" for the special meeting. Only stockholders who owned shares of C&J common stock at the close of business on the record date are entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting or any adjournment thereof. A complete list of such stockholders will be available for inspection by any C&J stockholder for any purpose germane to the special meeting during ordinary business hours for the 10 days preceding the special meeting at C&J's offices at the address on this notice. The eligible C&J stockholder list will also be available at the special meeting for examination by any stockholder present at such meeting.

        THE C&J BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AND DECLARED ADVISABLE THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE MERGER AND UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT C&J STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE MERGER PROPOSAL, FOR THE COMPENSATION PROPOSAL AND FOR THE MEETING ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL.

        Your vote is very important. Whether or not you expect to attend the special meeting in person, to ensure your representation at the special meeting, we urge you to authorize the individuals named on your proxy card to vote your shares as promptly as possible by (1) accessing the internet site listed on the proxy card, (2) calling the toll-free number listed on the proxy card or (3) submitting your proxy card by mail by using the provided self-addressed, stamped envelope. If you hold your shares in "street name," you should instruct your broker how to vote your shares in accordance with your voting instruction form. C&J stockholders may revoke their proxy in the manner described in the accompanying proxy statement/prospectus before it has been voted at the special meeting.

  By Order of the Board of Directors,

 

Theodore R. Moore
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary

 

Houston, Texas


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WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

        This proxy statement/prospectus incorporates by reference important business and financial information about C&J from documents filed with the SEC that have not been included herein or delivered herewith. You may obtain this information without charge by request made to C&J in writing, by telephone or by email with the following contact information or through C&J's website at www.cjenergy.com.

C&J ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
3990 Rogerdale
Houston, Texas 77042
Attention: Investor Relations
(713) 260-9986
Investors@cjenergy.com

        In order to receive timely delivery of these materials, you must make your requests no later than                , 2014.

        You may also read and copy this information at the SEC's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, or at the SEC's public reference rooms in New York, New York or Chicago, Illinois. You may also obtain copies of this information by mail from the Public Reference Section of the SEC, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. The SEC also maintains an internet website that has reports, proxy statements and other information about issuers, like C&J, that make electronic filings with the SEC. The address of that website is www.sec.gov.

        The SEC allows us to incorporate by reference information about C&J that is filed with them, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to documents previously filed by C&J with the SEC. The information incorporated by reference is an important part of this proxy statement/prospectus, and the information that C&J later files with the SEC will automatically update and supersede this information. The following documents C&J filed with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (the "Exchange Act"), are incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus:

        If you are a C&J stockholder and you have any questions about the proposed transactions, please contact C&J's Investor Relations Team at (713) 260-9986 or Investors@cjenergy.com.

        NONE OF RED LION, NIL, C&J OR MERGER SUB HAS AUTHORIZED ANYONE TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS OR ABOUT RED LION, NIL, C&J OR MERGER SUB THAT DIFFERS FROM OR ADDS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS OR THE DOCUMENTS THAT C&J PUBLICLY FILES WITH THE SEC. THEREFORE, IF ANYONE GIVES YOU DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON IT.

        IF YOU ARE IN A JURISDICTION WHERE OFFERS TO EXCHANGE OR SELL, OR SOLICITATIONS OF OFFERS TO EXCHANGE OR PURCHASE, THE SECURITIES OFFERED BY THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS ARE UNLAWFUL, OR IF YOU ARE A PERSON TO WHOM IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DIRECT THESE TYPES OF ACTIVITIES, THEN THE


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OFFER PRESENTED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS DOES NOT EXTEND TO YOU. IF YOU ARE IN A JURISDICTION WHERE SOLICITATIONS OF A PROXY ARE UNLAWFUL, OR IF YOU ARE A PERSON TO WHOM IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DIRECT THESE TYPES OF ACTIVITIES, THEN THE SOLICITATION PRESENTED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS DOES NOT EXTEND TO YOU.

        THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS SPEAKS ONLY AS OF ITS DATE UNLESS THE INFORMATION SPECIFICALLY INDICATES THAT ANOTHER DATE APPLIES. YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IS ACCURATE AS OF ANY DATE OTHER THAN THE DATE HEREOF. YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ANY DOCUMENT INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IS ACCURATE AS OF ANY DATE OTHER THAN THE DATE OF SUCH DOCUMENT. ANY STATEMENT CONTAINED IN A DOCUMENT INCORPORATED OR DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WILL BE DEEMED TO BE MODIFIED OR SUPERSEDED TO THE EXTENT THAT A STATEMENT CONTAINED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS OR IN ANY OTHER SUBSEQUENTLY FILED DOCUMENT WHICH ALSO IS OR IS DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS MODIFIES OR SUPERSEDES THAT STATEMENT. ANY STATEMENT SO MODIFIED OR SUPERSEDED WILL NOT BE DEEMED, EXCEPT AS SO MODIFIED OR SUPERSEDED, TO CONSTITUTE A PART OF THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. NEITHER THE MAILING OF THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS TO C&J STOCKHOLDERS, NOR THE TAKING OF ANY ACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY BY RED LION, NIL, C&J OR MERGER SUB AT ANY TIME WILL CREATE ANY IMPLICATION TO THE CONTRARY.


ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

        NIL has supplied all information relating to Red Lion, NIL and Merger Sub contained in this proxy statement/prospectus. C&J has supplied all information relating to C&J contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this proxy statement/prospectus. NIL and C&J have both contributed information relating to the Transactions.

        This proxy statement/prospectus forms a part of a registration statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-199004) filed by Red Lion with the SEC to register with the SEC Red Lion common shares to be issued pursuant to the Merger Agreement. It constitutes a prospectus of Red Lion under Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules thereunder, with respect to the Red Lion common shares to be issued to C&J stockholders in the Merger. It also constitutes a proxy statement under Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act and a notice of meeting and action to be taken with respect to the C&J special meeting of stockholders at which C&J stockholders will consider and vote on the proposal to approve the Merger Agreement as well as certain other proposals described in this proxy statement/prospectus.


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HELPFUL INFORMATION

    3  

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE TRANSACTIONS

    6  

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE C&J SPECIAL MEETING

    9  

SUMMARY

    13  

SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF RED LION

    26  

SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF C&J

    28  

SUMMARY UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    30  

COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA OF C&J AND PRO FORMA COMBINED C&J

    32  

MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION FOR C&J COMMON STOCK

    33  

RISK FACTORS

    34  

Risks Related to the Transactions

    34  

Risks Related to C&J

    40  

Risks Related to the C&P Business

    41  

Risks Related to Red Lion After the Transactions

    46  

Risks Related to an Investment in Red Lion Common Shares

    51  

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    55  

THE C&J SPECIAL MEETING

    56  

THE TRANSACTIONS

    61  

General

    61  

The Separation

    61  

The Merger

    62  

Trading Markets

    62  

Background of the Merger

    63  

C&J's Reasons for the Merger

    71  

NIL's Reasons for the Separation and the Merger

    75  

Opinions of C&J's Financial Advisors

    77  

Opinion of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Securities,  Inc. 

    77  

Opinion of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. 

    84  

Certain Prospective Financial Information Prepared by C&J

    91  

Certain Prospective Financial Information Prepared by Nabors

    94  

Ownership of Red Lion Following the Merger

    95  

Board of Directors and Executive Officers of Red Lion Following the Merger; Red Lion After the Transactions

    96  

Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger

    102  

Regulatory Approvals

    110  

Federal Securities Law Consequences; Resale Restrictions

    110  

Accounting Treatment

    110  

Rights of Appraisal

    111  

Litigation Relating to the Merger

    111  

C&J EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

    113  

MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER AND THE U.S. DISTRIBUTIONS

    114  

THE TRANSACTION AGREEMENTS

    123  

The Merger Agreement

    123  

The Separation Agreement

    150  

DEBT FINANCING

    164  

ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE SEPARATION AND THE MERGER

    168  

The Employee Benefits Agreement

    168  

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The Tax Matters Agreement

    170  

The Transition Services Agreements

    171  

The Alliance Agreement

    172  

The Registration Rights Agreement

    174  

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARTIES

    175  

Information about Nabors

    175  

Information about Red Lion

    175  

Information about Merger Sub

    175  

Information about C&J

    175  

INFORMATION ABOUT RED LION AND THE C&P BUSINESS

    176  

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF RED LION

    185  

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    210  

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS, DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF C&J

    220  

DESCRIPTION OF RED LION SHARE CAPITAL

    223  

COMPARISON OF THE RIGHTS OF STOCKHOLDERS BEFORE AND AFTER THE TRANSACTIONS

    230  

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

    241  

LEGAL MATTERS

    242  

EXPERTS

    242  

SUBMISSION OF FURTHER STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS

    243  

PROPOSAL 1

    244  

PROPOSAL 2

    245  

PROPOSAL 3

    246  

INDEX—FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    F-1  

PART II INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

    II-1  


ANNEXES

Annex A—Agreement and Plan of Merger

Annex B—Separation Agreement

Annex C—Opinion of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Securities, Inc.

Annex D—Opinion of Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Annex E—Red Lion Amended and Restated Bye-Laws

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HELPFUL INFORMATION

        In this document:

        "Alliance Agreement" means the Global Alliance Agreement to be entered into between NIL and Red Lion in the form attached as Exhibit E to the Separation Agreement in all material respects.

        "Ancillary Agreements" means the Employee Benefits Agreement, the Transition Services Agreements, the Tax Matters Agreement, the Alliance Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement.

        "C&J" means C&J Energy Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

        "C&J common stock" means the common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of C&J.

        "C&J Group" means C&J and each of its subsidiaries, including, after the effective time of the Merger, members of the Red Lion Group.

        "C&P Business" means the completion and production services business in the United States and Canada currently conducted by Nabors.

        "Code" means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

        "Companies Act" means the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda, as amended from time to time.

        "DGCL" means the Delaware General Corporation Law.

        "Employee Benefits Agreement" means the Employee Benefits Agreement to be entered into among NIL, Red Lion and C&J in the form attached as Exhibit A to the Separation Agreement in all material respects.

        "Exchange Act" means the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

        "GAAP" means U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

        "HSR Act" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended.

        "Intercompany Notes" means, collectively, the intercompany notes with an aggregate face amount of approximately $938 million issued by subsidiaries of Red Lion to other subsidiaries of NIL in the Separation.

        "IRS" means the U.S. Internal Revenue Service or any successor thereto, including its agents, representatives and attorneys.

        "LuxCo" means CJ Lux Holdings S.a r.l., a limited liability company organized under the laws of Luxembourg and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion.

        "Merger" means the merger of Merger Sub with and into C&J, with C&J continuing as the surviving company and as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion, as contemplated by the Merger Agreement.

        "Merger Agreement" means the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 25, 2014, by and among NIL, C&J and Red Lion, a copy of which is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement/prospectus.

        "Merger Sub" means Nabors CJ Merger Co., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion.

        "Merger Tax Opinion" means an opinion to the effect that for U.S. federal income tax purposes the Merger should be treated as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code

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and Red Lion should be treated as a corporation under Section 367(a) of the Code with respect to each transfer of property thereto in connection with the Merger, with limited exception.

        "Nabors" means the consolidated group of companies comprised of NIL and its subsidiaries, collectively.

        "Nabors Transition Services Agreement" means the Transition Services Agreement to be entered into between NIL and Red Lion as described on Exhibit C to the Separation Agreement.

        "NCPS" means Nabors Completion & Production Services Co., a Delaware corporation.

        "NIL" means Nabors Industries Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company.

        "NYSE" means the New York Stock Exchange.

        "Red Lion" means Nabors Red Lion Limited, a Bermuda exempted company and currently a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of NIL that indirectly holds the C&P Business as well as certain other businesses of Nabors. After the Transactions, Red Lion will own and operate the combined businesses of C&J and the C&P Business, and all of Nabors' other businesses will have been transferred from Red Lion and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries. After the Transactions, Red Lion will be a publicly traded entity and will own and operate the combined businesses of C&J and the C&P Business as "C&J Energy Services Ltd." Red Lion common shares are expected to trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CJES."

        "Red Lion common shares" means the common shares, par value $0.01 per share, of Red Lion.

        "Red Lion Transition Services Agreement" means the Transition Services Agreement to be entered into between NIL and Red Lion in the form attached as Exhibit B to the Separation Agreement in all material respects.

        "Registration Rights Agreement" means the Registration Rights Agreement to be entered into between NIL and Red Lion in the form attached as Exhibit F to the Separation Agreement in all material respects.

        "SEC" means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

        "Securities Act" means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

        "Separation" means the separation by NIL of specified assets (including equity interests in certain operating subsidiaries of NIL) and liabilities related to the C&P Business from the assets and liabilities related to the remaining businesses of Nabors, all of which are currently indirectly held by Red Lion, as contemplated by the Separation Agreement, such that, following the Separation, Red Lion and its subsidiaries will retain the C&P Business, and all of Nabors' other businesses will be transferred to other NIL subsidiaries.

        "Separation Agreement" means the Separation Agreement, dated as of June 25, 2014, by and between Red Lion and NIL, a copy of which is attached as Annex B to this proxy statement/prospectus.

        "Tax Matters Agreement" means the Tax Matters Agreement to be entered into between NIL and Red Lion in the form attached as Exhibit D to the Separation Agreement in all material respects.

        "Transactions" means the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the Separation Agreement, which provide, among other things, for the Separation and the Merger, as described in "The Transactions" in this proxy statement/prospectus.

        "Transaction Agreements" means the Merger Agreement, the Separation Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

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        "Transition Services Agreements" means, collectively, the Nabors Transition Services Agreement and the Red Lion Transition Services Agreement.

        "U.S. Distributions" means the distribution by Nabors Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, of NCPS and the distribution by Nabors International Finance Inc., a Delaware corporation, of NCPS.

        "U.S. Distributions Tax Opinion" means an opinion to the effect that the U.S. Distributions should qualify as tax-free pursuant to Section 355 of the Code.

        "US HoldCo" means CJ Holding Co., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of LuxCo.

        "U.S. Treasury Regulations" means the regulations promulgated under the Code.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE TRANSACTIONS

        The following are some of the questions that you may have regarding the Transactions and brief answers to those questions. For more detailed information about the matters discussed in these questions and answers, see "The Transactions" beginning on page    and "The Transaction Agreements" beginning on page    . These questions and answers, as well as the summary beginning on page    , are not meant to be a substitute for the information contained in the remainder of this proxy statement/prospectus, and this information is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed descriptions and explanations contained elsewhere in, or incorporated by reference into, this proxy statement/prospectus. You are urged to read this proxy statement/prospectus in its entirety. Additional important information is contained in the documents incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus and the annexes hereto. You should pay special attention to "Risk Factors" beginning on page    and "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" beginning on page    .

Q:
What are the transactions described in this proxy statement/prospectus?

A:
References to the "Transactions" mean the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the Separation Agreement, which provide, among other things, for the Separation of the C&P Business from the other businesses of Nabors, the Merger of a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion with and into C&J and the issuance of Red Lion common shares to C&J stockholders, as described in "The Transactions" and elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

Q:
What will happen in the Separation?

A:
Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement, NIL will separate the C&P Business from Nabors' other businesses, all of which are currently indirectly held by Red Lion. Following the Separation, Red Lion and its subsidiaries will retain the C&P Business, while the remaining businesses of Nabors will be transferred from Red Lion and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries.

Q:
What will happen in the Merger?

A:
Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, following completion of the Separation, Merger Sub will merge with and into C&J. C&J will survive the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion and will cease to be a publicly traded company. Upon completion of the Merger, Red Lion will be renamed C&J Energy Services Ltd. and will become a publicly traded company that will own and operate the combined businesses of C&J and the C&P Business. It is anticipated that Red Lion common shares will be traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CJES", and receipt of approval for such listing is a condition to the closing of the Merger.

Q:
What will C&J stockholders receive in the Merger?

A:
Holders of C&J common stock will receive one Red Lion common share for each share of C&J common stock that they hold at the time of the Merger. Immediately following the closing of the Merger, C&J stockholders will own approximately 49.75% of the fully diluted equity of Red Lion (which is currently expected to represent approximately 47% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares immediately following the closing of the Merger).

Q:
What will NIL receive in the Transactions?

A:
NIL is currently the sole shareholder of Red Lion. In connection with the Separation, Red Lion will issue to NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries Red Lion common shares based on a

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formula set forth in the Separation Agreement such that, immediately following the closing of the Merger, NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will own approximately 50.25% of the fully diluted equity of Red Lion (which is currently expected to represent approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares immediately following the closing of the Merger).


Additionally, subsidiaries of Red Lion will issue Intercompany Notes with an aggregate face amount of approximately $938 million to other subsidiaries of NIL in connection with the Separation. The Intercompany Notes will be repaid in connection with the closing of the Merger, resulting in a cash payment by Red Lion to subsidiaries of NIL of approximately $938 million. C&J has obtained commitments from certain financial institutions to provide debt financing to Red Lion and/or US HoldCo in an amount sufficient to fund the repayment of the Intercompany Notes at the closing of the Merger.

Q:
Who will serve on the Red Lion board of directors following completion of the Merger?

A:
Upon completion of the Transactions, Red Lion will have a seven-member board of directors, organized into three classes substantially equivalent in size. At that time, the Red Lion board of directors will be comprised of the following individuals: Randall C. McMullen, Jr., Michael Roemer, H. H. Wommack, Michael C. Linn, John P. Kotts, William Restrepo and Joshua E. Comstock, and the Chairman of the Red Lion board of directors will be Mr. Comstock, the current Chairman of the C&J board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of C&J. See "The Transactions—Board of Directors and Executive Officers of Red Lion Following the Merger; Red Lion After the Transactions."

Q:
Who will serve as the executive officers of Red Lion and manage the business of the combined company following completion of the Transactions?

A:
After the Transactions are completed, certain executive officers of C&J, along with an executive officer of the C&P Business, will be the executive officers of Red Lion and will manage its business. See "The Transactions—Board of Directors and Executive Officers of Red Lion Following the Merger; Red Lion After the Transactions."

Q:
Will Red Lion or its subsidiaries incur indebtedness in connection with the Transactions?

A:
Yes. In connection with the Transactions, C&J has obtained financing commitments from certain financial institutions that will permit Red Lion and its subsidiaries to incur borrowings or issue debt securities in an aggregate principal amount of up to $1.875 billion, a portion of which will be used on the closing date of the Merger to (i) fund the repayment of the Intercompany Notes issued in connection with the Separation, (ii) repay existing indebtedness of C&J and (iii) pay fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Transactions. Red Lion or one or more of its affiliates also intends, at or prior to the closing of the Merger, to issue senior unsecured notes in an offering conducted under Rule 144A of the Securities Act or another private placement transaction. See "Debt Financing."

Q:
How will the rights of C&J stockholders change after the Merger?

A:
After the Merger, C&J stockholders will become Red Lion shareholders, and their rights will be governed by Bermuda law and Red Lion's memorandum of association and amended bye-laws, which differ in several significant respects from Delaware corporate law and C&J's amended and restated certificate of incorporation and second amended and restated bylaws, respectively, as currently in effect. A comparison of C&J stockholder rights before and after the Transactions

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may be found in this proxy statement/prospectus in "Comparison of the Rights of Stockholders Before and After the Transactions."

Q:
Will C&J common stock continue to be traded on the NYSE after the Merger is completed?

A:
No. If the Merger is completed, C&J's common stock will no longer be listed for trading on the NYSE. Instead, Red Lion will apply to list the Red Lion common shares on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CJES," C&J's current ticker symbol. The approval for listing on the NYSE of the Red Lion common shares to be issued in the Merger or owned by NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries following the Merger is a condition to the closing of the Merger.

Q:
What are the material tax consequences to C&J stockholders resulting from the Merger?

A:
C&J stockholders generally are not expected to recognize gain or loss as a result of the Merger for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The obligation of C&J to complete the Merger is conditioned upon the receipt by C&J of the Merger Tax Opinion from Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP ("Fried Frank"), tax counsel to C&J, dated as of the closing date of the Merger, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to C&J, substantially to the effect that for U.S. federal income tax purposes the Merger should be treated as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code and Red Lion should be treated as a corporation under Section 367(a) of the Code with respect to each transfer of property thereto in connection with the Merger (other than a transfer by a "five percent transferee shareholder" (within the meaning of U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-3(c)(5)(ii)) of Red Lion immediately following the Merger who does not enter into a five-year gain recognition agreement in the form provided in U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-8(c)). Subject to the limitations and qualifications described in "Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger and the U.S. Distributions—U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger," certain U.S. holders and non-U.S. holders of C&J common stock, other than such holders who would be five percent transferee shareholders of Red Lion immediately after the Merger and who do not enter into gain recognition agreements, generally are not expected to recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the Merger. The material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Merger are described in more detail under "Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger and the U.S. Distributions—U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger."

Q:
Are there risks associated with the Transactions?

A:
Yes. NIL, C&J and their respective shareholders may not realize the expected benefits of the Transactions because of the risks and uncertainties discussed in "Risk Factors" beginning on page    and "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" beginning on page     . These risks include, among others, risks relating to the uncertainty that the Transactions will close, the uncertainty that Red Lion will be able to integrate the combined businesses of C&J and the C&P Business successfully and uncertainties relating to the performance of Red Lion after the Transactions.

Q:
When will the Transactions be completed?

A:
We expect to complete the Transactions before the end of 2014, although there can be no assurance as to whether or when the Transactions will be consummated.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE C&J SPECIAL MEETING

        The following are some of the questions that C&J stockholders may have regarding the special meeting of C&J stockholders, and brief answers to those questions. For more detailed information about the matters discussed in these questions and answers, see "The C&J Special Meeting" beginning on page     . These questions and answers, as well as the following summary, are not meant to be a substitute for the information contained in the remainder of this proxy statement/prospectus, and this information is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed descriptions and explanations contained elsewhere in, or the documents incorporated by reference into, this proxy statement/prospectus. C&J urges its stockholders to read this proxy statement/prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein in their entirety prior to making any decision. You should pay special attention to "Risk Factors" beginning on page    and "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" beginning on page    .

Q:
What are C&J stockholders being asked to vote on at the special meeting?

A:
C&J stockholders are being asked to approve the Merger Agreement, which we refer to as the "merger proposal." C&J stockholder adoption of the Merger Agreement is required under the DGCL and is a condition to the completion of the Transactions.


C&J stockholders are also being asked to approve on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to C&J's named executive officers in connection with the Merger, which we refer to as the "compensation proposal." The approval by C&J stockholders of the compensation proposal is not a condition to the completion of the Transactions.


C&J stockholders are also being asked to approve the adjournment of the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in the event there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to approve the merger proposal, which we refer to as the "meeting adjournment proposal." The approval by C&J stockholders of the meeting adjournment proposal is not a condition to the completion of the Transactions.

Q:
When and where is the special meeting of C&J stockholders?

A:
The special meeting of C&J stockholders will be held on                    , 2014 at        , local time, at C&J's headquarters located at 3990 Rogerdale, Houston, Texas 77042.

Q:
Who can vote at the special meeting of C&J stockholders?

A:
Only stockholders of record who own C&J common stock at the close of business on,                    , 2014, the record date of the special meeting, are entitled to vote at the special meeting. Each holder of common stock is entitled to one vote per share. There were            shares of C&J common stock outstanding on                    , 2014.

Q:
How does the C&J board of directors recommend that C&J stockholders vote?

A:
The C&J board of directors has determined that the Merger Agreement and the Merger are advisable and fair to, and in the best interests of, C&J and its stockholders. Accordingly, the C&J board of directors has unanimously approved the Merger Agreement and the Merger. Therefore, the C&J board of directors unanimously recommends that C&J stockholders vote "FOR" the merger proposal, "FOR" the compensation proposal and "FOR" the meeting adjournment proposal.

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Q:
What vote is required to approve each proposal?

A:
In accordance with the DGCL and C&J's governing documents, the approval by C&J stockholders of the merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock entitled to vote at the special meeting. Pursuant to a support agreement, Joshua E. Comstock, the Chairman of the C&J board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of C&J, and certain entities affiliated with him, have agreed to vote the shares of C&J common stock beneficially owned by them, representing approximately      % of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock as of the record date of the special meeting, in favor of the merger proposal and the meeting adjournment proposal. In accordance with the DGCL and C&J's governing documents, the approval by C&J stockholders of the compensation proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock entitled to vote and present in person or represented by proxy at the special meeting at which a quorum is present. The approval of the meeting adjournment proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of C&J common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the special meeting, whether or not a quorum is present.

Q:
What is a quorum?

A:
The holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock present either in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the special meeting will constitute a quorum. Proxies received but marked as abstentions will be included in the calculation of the number of shares considered to be present at the special meeting. Because each of the proposals is a non-routine matter, shares of C&J common stock held in "street name" and as to which a broker, bank or other nominee has not received voting instructions on any of the proposals will not be deemed present for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present at the special meeting. If a broker, bank or other nominee has received instructions as to one or more, but fewer than all, of the proposals with respect to any shares held in "street name," then those shares will be included in the calculation of the number of shares considered to be present at the special meeting for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present.

Q:
What should C&J stockholders do now in order to vote on the proposals being considered at the C&J special meeting?

A:
C&J stockholders may submit a proxy by filling out the accompanying proxy card and returning it as instructed on the proxy card. C&J stockholders can also authorize the individuals named on the proxy card to vote their shares by telephone or the internet by following the instructions printed on the proxy card.


Submitting a proxy means that a stockholder gives someone else the right to vote his shares in accordance with his instructions. In this way, the stockholder ensures that his vote will be counted even if he is unable to attend the C&J special meeting. If a C&J stockholder executes a proxy, but does not include specific instructions on how to vote, the individuals named as proxies will vote the C&J stockholders' shares as follows:


If a C&J stockholder holds shares in "street name," which means the shares are held of record by a broker, bank or nominee, see "Q: If a C&J stockholder's shares are held in 'street name' by his broker, will the broker vote the shares for the stockholder?" below.

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C&J stockholders may also vote in person at the meeting. If a C&J stockholder plans to attend the C&J special meeting and wishes to vote in person, he will be given a ballot at the C&J special meeting. Please note, however, that if a C&J stockholder's shares are held in "street name," and he wishes to vote in person at the C&J special meeting, the C&J stockholder must bring a proxy from the record holder of the shares authorizing him to vote at the C&J special meeting. Whether or not a C&J stockholder plans to attend the C&J special meeting, he is encouraged to authorize his proxy as described in this proxy statement/prospectus.

Q:
If a C&J stockholder is not going to attend the special meeting, should the stockholder return his proxy card or otherwise vote his shares?

A:
Yes. Completing, signing, dating and returning the proxy card by mail or submitting a proxy by calling the toll-free number shown on the proxy card or submitting a proxy by visiting the website shown on the proxy card ensures that the stockholder's shares will be represented and voted at the special meeting, even if the stockholder is unable to or does not attend.

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If a C&J stockholder's shares are held in "street name" by his broker, will the broker vote the shares for the stockholder?

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If a C&J stockholder's shares are held in "street name," which means such shares are held of record by a broker, bank or nominee, he will receive instructions from his broker, bank or other nominee that he must follow in order to have his shares of C&J common stock voted. If a C&J stockholder has not received such voting instructions or requires further information regarding such voting instructions, the C&J stockholder should contact his bank, broker or other nominee. Brokers, banks and other nominees are not allowed to exercise their voting discretion with respect to the approval of matters that are "non-routine" without specific instructions from the beneficial owner. All proposals for the C&J special meeting are non-routine and non-discretionary. Broker non-votes are shares held by a broker, bank or other nominee that are represented at the meeting but with respect to which the broker, bank or other nominee is not instructed by the beneficial owner of such shares to vote on the particular proposal, and the broker, bank or other nominee does not have discretionary voting power on such proposal. If a C&J stockholder's broker, bank or other nominee holds the C&J stockholder's shares of C&J common stock in "street name," the C&J stockholder's bank, broker or other nominee will vote the C&J stockholder's shares only if the C&J stockholder provides instructions on how to vote by filling out the voter instruction form sent to him by his bank, broker or other nominee with this proxy statement/prospectus.


WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO GRANT YOUR PROXY AS DESCRIBED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS.

Q:
Can C&J stockholders change their vote?

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Yes. Holders of record of C&J common stock who have properly completed and submitted their proxy card or proxy by telephone or internet can change their vote before the proxy is voted at the C&J special meeting in any of the following ways:

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Simply attending the special meeting will not revoke a proxy.


A C&J stockholder whose shares are held in "street name" by his broker and who has directed that person to vote his shares should instruct that person to change his vote.

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What will happen if C&J stockholders abstain from voting, or fail to vote or to instruct their broker, bank or nominee to vote if their shares are held in "street name"?

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The failure of a C&J stockholder to vote or to instruct his broker to vote if his shares are held in "street name" may have a negative effect on the ability of C&J to obtain the number of votes necessary for approval of the proposals. For purposes of the stockholder vote, an abstention, which occurs when a stockholder attends a meeting, either in person or by proxy, but abstains from voting, will have the same effect as voting "AGAINST" the merger proposal, voting "AGAINST" the compensation proposal and voting "AGAINST" the meeting adjournment proposal. The failure of a C&J stockholder to vote or to instruct his broker, bank or nominee to vote if his shares are held in "street name" will have the same effect as a vote "AGAINST" the merger proposal. The failure of a C&J stockholder to vote or to instruct his broker, bank or nominee to vote if his shares are held in "street name" will not (assuming a quorum is present) affect the proposal to approve the compensation proposal. Because the proposal is a non-routine matter, shares of C&J common stock held in "street name" and as to which a broker, bank or other nominee has not received voting instructions on any of the proposals will not have any effect on the meeting adjournment proposal. If a broker, bank or other nominee has received instructions as to one or more of the proposals, but not as to the meeting adjournment proposal, with respect to any shares held in "street name," then those shares will have the same effect as a vote "AGAINST" the meeting adjournment proposal.

Q:
What will happen if C&J stockholders do not revoke a submitted proxy?

A:
All properly signed proxies that are received prior to the special meeting and that are not revoked will be voted at the special meeting according to the instructions indicated on the proxies. If a proxy is returned without an indication as to how shares of C&J common stock represented by such proxy are to be voted with regard to a particular proposal, the shares of C&J common stock represented by such proxy will be voted in accordance with the recommendation of the C&J board of directors and therefore, "FOR" the merger proposal, "FOR" the compensation proposal and "FOR" the meeting adjournment proposal.

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Can C&J stockholders demand appraisal of their shares?

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No. C&J stockholders do not have appraisal rights under Delaware law in connection with the Merger.

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SUMMARY

        This summary, together with the sections entitled "Questions and Answers About the Transactions" and "Questions and Answers About the C&J Special Meeting" immediately preceding this summary, provides a summary of the material terms of the Transactions. These sections highlight selected information contained in this proxy statement/prospectus and may not include all the information that is important to you. To better understand the Transactions, and the risks related to the Transactions, and for a more complete description of the legal terms of the Separation and the Merger, you should read this entire proxy statement/prospectus carefully, including the documents incorporated by reference herein and the annexes hereto. See also "Where You Can Find Additional Information."


The Companies

        C&J is an independent provider of premium hydraulic fracturing, coiled tubing, cased-hole wireline, pumpdown and other complementary oilfield services with a focus on complex, technically demanding well completions. With the development of a specialty chemicals business and strategic acquisitions during 2013, C&J now blends and supplies specialty chemicals for completion and production services, and also manufactures and provides downhole tools and related directional drilling technology and data acquisition and control systems. These products are provided to third-party customers in the energy services industry and are also used in C&J's operations and equipment. In addition to its suite of completion, stimulation and production enhancement services, C&J manufactures, repairs and refurbishes equipment and provides parts and supplies for third-party companies in the energy services industry, as well as to fulfill its internal needs.

        Headquartered in Houston, Texas, C&J operates in some of the most active basins in the United States. C&J also has an office in Dubai and is in the process of establishing an operational presence in key countries in the Middle East with a long-term goal of becoming a significant provider of multiple services throughout the region.

        The principal executive offices of C&J are located at 3990 Rogerdale, Houston, Texas 77042, and C&J's main telephone number at that address is (713) 260-9986. Additional information about C&J and its subsidiaries is included in documents incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus. See "Where You Can Find More Information".

        Nabors owns and operates the world's largest land-based drilling rig fleet and has one of the largest completion services and workover and well servicing rig fleets in North America. Nabors is a leading provider of offshore platform workover and drilling rigs in the United States and multiple international markets. Nabors provides innovative drilling technology and equipment, directional drilling and comprehensive oilfield services in most of the significant oil and gas markets in the world.

        The principal executive offices of NIL are located at Crown House, 4 Par La-Ville Road, Second Floor, Hamilton, HM08, Bermuda, and NIL's main telephone number at that address is (441) 292-1510. Additional information about NIL is included in "Information About the Parties—Information About Nabors" beginning on page     .

        Red Lion is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of NIL that currently functions as the holding company for Nabors' various subsidiaries, including the subsidiaries that operate the C&P Business. Following the Transactions, Red Lion will continue to own and operate the combined businesses of C&J and the C&P Business, while all of Nabors' other businesses will be transferred from Red Lion

 

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and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries. In connection with the Separation, NIL and Red Lion will enter into a number of agreements that will govern the relationship between Nabors and Red Lion following the Separation.

        The principal executive offices of Red Lion are located at Crown House, 4 Par La-Ville Road, Second Floor, Hamilton, HM08, Bermuda, and Red Lion's main telephone number at that address is (441) 292-1510. The C&P Business is described in detail in "Information About the Parties—Information About Red Lion" beginning on page     .

        Merger Sub is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion. Merger Sub was formed on August 7, 2014 for the purpose of merging with and into C&J in the Merger, with C&J continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion. Merger Sub has not carried on any activities other than in connection with the Merger Agreement.


The Transactions

        On June 25, 2014, C&J and NIL announced that they had agreed to combine C&J and the C&P Business. Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, NIL will separate the C&P Business from Nabors' other businesses, all of which are currently indirectly held by Red Lion. NIL will cause Red Lion and its subsidiaries to retain the C&P Business, with the remaining businesses of Nabors to be transferred from Red Lion and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries. Following the Separation, NIL, Red Lion and C&J will consummate the Merger upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement. Red Lion's direct wholly-owned subsidiary, Merger Sub, will merge with and into C&J and C&J will survive the Merger as a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion.

        In the Merger, each share of C&J common stock (other than shares owned by C&J or Merger Sub) will be converted into the right to receive one newly issued Red Lion common share. As a result of and immediately following the closing of the Merger, C&J stockholders will own approximately 47% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares, and NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will own approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares. After the Transactions, Red Lion will continue its existence as a Bermuda exempted company, will be renamed C&J Energy Services Ltd. and will become a publicly traded company that operates the combined businesses of C&J and the C&P Business. It is anticipated that Red Lion common shares will be traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CJES."

        In connection with the Transactions, NIL and Red Lion have entered into a Separation Agreement to effect the Separation and have agreed to enter into several other agreements to provide a framework for their relationship after the Separation. Among other agreements, at the closing of the Merger, the following agreements will be executed:

        Employee Benefits Agreement.    The Employee Benefits Agreement will govern Nabors', Red Lion's and C&J's obligations with respect to employment-related matters and liabilities of employees of the C&P Business after the Merger. The Employee Benefits Agreement generally provides that a member of the Red Lion Group will assume and retain liabilities relating to Red Lion employees arising from an action first asserted upon or after the effective time of the Separation and that the Nabors Group will retain all liabilities with respect to employment, or termination of employment, of continuing employees of the C&P Business arising from an action first asserted before the effective time of the Separation.

        Tax Matters Agreement.    The Tax Matters Agreement will govern Nabors' and Red Lion's respective rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to taxes, tax attributes, the preparation and filing of tax returns, the control of audits and other tax proceedings and assistance and cooperation in respect

 

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of tax matters, in each case related to tax matters of Nabors and the C&P Business after the Merger. The Tax Matters Agreement generally provides that NIL will be responsible for, and will indemnify Red Lion for, all pre-closing taxes attributable to the C&P Business and Red Lion will be responsible for all post-closing taxes attributable to the C&P Business. In addition, subject to certain exceptions, NIL will be responsible for any taxes that arise in connection with the Separation.

        Alliance Agreement.    The Alliance Agreement will establish a framework for cooperation between Nabors and Red Lion following the closing of the Merger in connection with business opportunities where Nabors and Red Lion can provide complementary services, and provide for certain mutual exclusivity and non-competition obligations. Specifically, the Alliance Agreement creates a procedure whereby Nabors and Red Lion will cooperate with respect to procurement processes conducted by third parties requesting or including the provision of both certain drilling services (as provided by Nabors) and certain completion and production services (as provided by Red Lion). Also, for the term of the Alliance Agreement, Red Lion will generally agree not to provide or offer, directly or indirectly, certain drilling services, and NIL will generally agree not to provide or offer, directly or indirectly, completion and production services on land, in each case except in collaboration with the other or in certain named jurisdictions.

        Registration Rights Agreement.    The Registration Rights Agreement will govern Nabors' and Red Lion's respective rights and obligations with respect to the registration for resale of Red Lion common shares held by Nabors following the Merger. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, Red Lion will be required to prepare and file a shelf registration statement with the SEC for all of the Red Lion common shares held by NIL and maintain the effectiveness of such shelf registration statement until the date upon which there are no longer any registrable securities outstanding.

        Transition Services Agreements.    Pursuant to the Transition Services Agreements, Nabors and Red Lion will, on a transitional basis, provide to each other certain support services and other assistance after the Merger.

        See "Additional Agreements Related To The Separation And The Merger" beginning on page    .

        For a more complete discussion of the Transaction Agreements, see "The Transaction Agreements" and "Additional Agreements Related to the Separation and the Merger."

        Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement, NIL will separate the C&P Business from Nabors' other businesses, all of which are currently indirectly held by Red Lion. Following the Separation, Red Lion and its subsidiaries will retain the C&P Business, while the remaining businesses of Nabors will be transferred from Red Lion and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries.

        In connection with the Separation, Red Lion will issue to NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries Red Lion common shares based on a formula set forth in the Separation Agreement such that, immediately following the closing of the Merger, NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will own approximately 50.25% of the fully diluted equity of Red Lion (which is currently expected to represent approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares immediately following the closing of the Merger).

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condition that each of the parties to the Merger Agreement has irrevocably confirmed to the other that each condition to such party's obligation to effect the Merger (subject to certain exceptions) has been fulfilled, will be fulfilled at the effective time of the Merger or is or has been waived by such party, as the case may be.

        Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into C&J following completion of the Separation. C&J will survive the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion and will cease to be a publicly traded company. After the Merger, Red Lion will be a publicly traded company and will own and operate the combined businesses of C&J and the C&P Business.

        The Merger Agreement provides that, at the effective time of the Merger, each issued and outstanding share of C&J common stock (other than shares owned by C&J or Merger Sub) will be converted into the right to receive one newly issued Red Lion common share. This one-to-one exchange (subject to adjustment) is referred to as the "exchange ratio." The Separation Agreement provides for the issuance of additional Red Lion common shares to Nabors in connection with the Separation so that immediately following the closing of the Merger, NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will own approximately 50.25% of the fully diluted equity of Red Lion (which is currently expected to represent approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares immediately following the closing of the Merger). No fractional Red Lion common shares will be issued to C&J stockholders in the Merger.

        As more fully described elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus and in the Merger Agreement, each of NIL's, C&J's and Red Lion's obligations to effect the Merger are subject to the satisfaction or, to the extent permitted by law, waiver of the following conditions:

 

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        NIL's and Red Lion's respective obligations to effect the Merger are subject to the satisfaction or, to the extent permitted by law, waiver of the following conditions:

        C&J's obligation to effect the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or, to the extent permitted by law, waiver of the following conditions:

        See "The Transaction Agreements—The Merger Agreement—Conditions to Completion of the Merger."

 

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        At the close of business on            , 2014, the record date of the special meeting, C&J directors and executive officers and their affiliates were entitled to vote approximately        % of the shares of C&J common stock issued and outstanding on that date. C&J currently expects that C&J directors and executive officers and their affiliates will vote their shares in favor of all three proposals. Pursuant to a support agreement, Joshua E. Comstock, the Chairman of the C&J board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of C&J, and certain entities affiliated with him, have agreed to vote the shares of C&J common stock beneficially owned by them, representing approximately        % of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock as of the record date, in favor of the merger proposal and the meeting adjournment proposal.

        In accordance with the DGCL and C&J's governing documents, the approval by C&J stockholders of the merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock entitled to vote at the special meeting. In accordance with the DGCL and C&J's governing documents, the approval by C&J stockholders of the compensation proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of C&J common stock entitled to vote and present in person or represented by proxy at the special meeting at which a quorum is present. The approval of the meeting adjournment proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of C&J common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the special meeting, whether or not a quorum is present.

        In the course of reaching its decision to unanimously approve the Merger and adopt the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, the C&J board of directors considered a number of factors in its deliberations. Those factors are described in "The Transactions—C&J's Reasons for the Merger" beginning on page     .

        In the course of reaching its decision to unanimously approve the Separation and the Merger, the NIL board of directors considered a number of factors in its deliberations. Those factors are described in "The Transactions—NIL's Reasons for the Separation and the Merger" beginning on page     .

        In connection with the Merger, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Securities, Inc. ("TPH") delivered an opinion to the C&J board of directors as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the exchange ratio provided in the Merger that would entitle holders of C&J common stock (excluding specified holders) to receive Red Lion common shares in the Merger. C&J retained TPH solely to provide its opinion. The full text of TPH's written opinion, dated June 24, 2014, is incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus and attached as Annex C hereto. You are encouraged to read this opinion carefully in its entirety for a description of the procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered and limitations on the review undertaken. TPH's opinion was provided to the

 

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C&J board of directors in connection with the C&J board of directors' consideration of the Merger, does not address any other aspect of the Merger and does not constitute a recommendation as to how any holder of interests in C&J should vote or act with respect to the Merger or any other matter.

        C&J has retained Citigroup Global Markets Inc. ("Citi") as a financial advisor in connection with the Merger. In connection with this engagement, Citi delivered a written opinion, dated June 24, 2014, to the C&J board of directors as to the fairness, from a financial point of view and as of the date of the opinion, of the exchange ratio provided for pursuant to the Merger Agreement. The full text of Citi's written opinion, dated June 24, 2014, to the C&J board of directors, which describes the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations on the review undertaken, is incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus and attached as Annex D hereto. The description of Citi's opinion set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of Citi's opinion. Citi's opinion was provided for the information of the C&J board of directors (in its capacity as such) in connection with its evaluation of the exchange ratio from a financial point of view and did not address any other terms, aspects or implications of the Merger or any related transactions. Citi was not requested to consider, and its opinion did not address, the underlying business decision of C&J to effect the Merger or related transactions, the relative merits of the Merger or related transactions as compared to any alternative business strategies that might exist for C&J or the effect of any other transaction in which C&J might engage or consider. Citi's opinion is not intended to be and does not constitute a recommendation as to how any stockholder should vote or act on any matters relating to the Merger, any related transactions or otherwise.

        Upon completion of the Transactions, Red Lion will have a seven-member board of directors, organized into three classes substantially equivalent in size. At that time, the Red Lion board of directors will be comprised of the following individuals: Randall C. McMullen, Jr., Michael Roemer, H. H. Wommack, Michael C. Linn, John P. Kotts, William Restrepo and Joshua E. Comstock, and the Chairman of the Red Lion board of directors will be Mr. Comstock, who is the current Chairman of the C&J board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of C&J.

        Upon completion of the Transactions, certain current executive officers of C&J, along with an executive officer of the C&P Business, will become the executive officers of Red Lion and will manage its business.

        Certain members of the C&J board of directors and executive officers have financial interests in the Merger that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of C&J stockholders generally. The members of the C&J board of directors were aware of and considered these interests, among other matters, in evaluating and negotiating the Merger and the Merger Agreement, and in recommending to C&J stockholders that the Merger Agreement be adopted. With respect to the new employment agreements that have been entered into by and between Red Lion and each of C&J's named executive officers (specifically, Messrs. Comstock, McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge and Moore) to become effective as of the effective time of the Merger (the "Red Lion Employment Agreements"), the members of the C&J board of directors were aware of the fact that the C&J management team had proposed new arrangements to NIL and of the terms of such proposal and the C&J board of directors also

 

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considered this, among other matters, in evaluating the Merger Agreement and the Merger, and in recommending to C&J stockholders that the Merger Agreement be adopted.

        These interests include the following:

        After the Merger, C&J stockholders will become Red Lion shareholders and their rights will be governed by Bermuda law and Red Lion's memorandum of association and amended bye-laws, which differ in several significant respects from Delaware corporate law and C&J's amended and restated certificate of incorporation and second amended and restated bylaws, respectively, as currently in effect.

        You should carefully consider the matters described in "Risk Factors," as well as other information included in, and the documents incorporated by reference into, this proxy statement/prospectus.

        Under the HSR Act and related rules and regulations, the Merger may not be completed until notifications have been given and information furnished to the Federal Trade Commission and to the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (the "Antitrust Division"), and all statutory waiting period requirements have been satisfied. The HSR Act provides for an initial 30-calendar-day statutory

 

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waiting period following the necessary filings by the parties to a merger, unless the Federal Trade Commission and Antitrust Division terminate the waiting period early. C&J and NIL filed Notification and Report Forms with the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division on July 14, 2014, and on July 28, 2014, C&J and NIL were granted early termination of the HSR Act waiting period by the Federal Trade Commission.

        At any time before or after completion of the Merger, the Federal Trade Commission or the Antitrust Division, a state attorney general, a foreign competition authority, or a private party could take any action under the antitrust laws that it deems necessary or desirable in the public interest, including seeking to enjoin completion of the Separation or the Merger or seeking divestiture of substantial assets of C&J or NIL. There can be no assurance that a challenge to the Merger on antitrust grounds will not be made or, if such a challenge is made, that it would not be successful.

        In connection with the Transactions, C&J has obtained financing commitments from certain financial institutions that will permit Red Lion and its subsidiaries to incur borrowings in an aggregate principal amount of up to $1.875 billion, a portion of which will be used on the closing date of the Merger to (i) fund the repayment of the Intercompany Notes issued in connection with the Separation, (ii) repay existing indebtedness of C&J and (iii) pay fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Transactions.

        The Merger Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the completion of the Merger by the mutual written consent of C&J and NIL. Also, subject to specified qualifications and exceptions, either C&J or NIL may terminate the Merger Agreement at any time prior to the completion of the Merger if:

        In addition, subject to specified qualifications and exceptions, NIL may terminate the Merger Agreement if:

 

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        In addition, subject to specified qualifications and exceptions, C&J may terminate the Merger Agreement if:

        The Merger Agreement provides that, upon termination of the Merger Agreement under specified circumstances, certain termination fees may be payable. The circumstances under which termination fees may be payable, and the fees to be paid under those circumstances, include:

 

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        If C&J terminates the Merger Agreement following a breach by NIL of any of its covenants or agreements contained in the Merger Agreement, or a failure to be true of any of NIL's representations or warranties contained in the Merger Agreement, which breach, or failure to be true, either individually or in the aggregate, would result in, if occurring or continuing on the closing date of the Merger, the failure of the condition to the closing of the Merger relating to the accuracy of NIL's representations or warranties or the compliance by NIL with its covenants or agreements and which breach, or failure to be true, has not been cured by the earlier of 30 days following written notice thereof to NIL or the End Date or, by its nature, cannot be cured within such time period, then NIL shall reimburse C&J, up to an aggregate of $10 million on the second business following such termination, for all of the documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses incurred by C&J and its subsidiaries in connection with the Merger Agreement.

        The Separation Agreement provides for a working capital adjustment to the extent that the actual working capital of Red Lion as of the effective date of the Separation is outside of a target range described in the Separation Agreement as of such date. If the actual working capital transferred to Red Lion by NIL in the Separation exceeds the top of the target working capital range, then Red Lion will pay to NIL the difference between the actual working capital amount and the top of such target working capital range. If the actual working capital amount transferred to Red Lion by NIL in the Separation is less than the bottom of the target working capital range, then NIL will pay to Red Lion the difference between the actual working capital amount and the bottom of such target working capital range.

        C&J stockholders generally are not expected to recognize gain or loss as a result of the Merger for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The obligation of C&J to complete the Merger is conditioned upon the receipt by C&J of the Merger Tax Opinion from Fried Frank, tax counsel to C&J, dated as of the closing date of the Merger, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to C&J, substantially to the effect that for U.S. federal income tax purposes the Merger should be treated as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code and Red Lion should be treated as a corporation under Section 367(a) of the Code with respect to each transfer of property thereto in connection with the Merger (other than a transfer by a "five percent transferee shareholder" (within the meaning of U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-3(c)(5)(ii)) of Red Lion immediately following the Merger who does not enter into a five-year gain recognition agreement in the form provided in U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-8(c)). Subject to the limitations and qualifications described in "Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger and the U.S. Distributions—U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger," certain U.S. holders and non-U.S. holders of C&J common stock, other than such holders who would be five percent transferee shareholders of Red Lion immediately after the Merger and who do not enter into gain recognition agreements, generally are not expected to recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of the Merger. If for U.S. federal income tax purposes the Merger does not qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, C&J's U.S. stockholders would recognize gain or loss on their disposition of C&J common stock in the Merger. If the Merger qualifies as a reorganization within the

 

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meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, but Red Lion is not treated as a corporation under Section 367(a) of the Code with respect to transfers of property thereto in connection with the Merger, C&J's U.S. stockholders would recognize gain, but not loss, for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

        C&J stockholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors as to the specific tax consequences of the Merger to them, including the effect of any state, local or non-U.S. tax laws and of changes in applicable tax laws.

        The material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Merger are described in more detail under "Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger and the U.S. Distributions—U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger."

        C&J stockholders do not have appraisal rights under Delaware law in connection with the Merger.

 

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SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA OF RED LION

        The following selected historical consolidated financial data of Red Lion as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of Red Lion and the notes thereto that are included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 and for each of the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are derived from the unaudited financial records of Red Lion, which have not been included in, or incorporated by reference into, this proxy statement/prospectus.

        The selected historical consolidated financial data as of June 30, 2014 and for each of the six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are derived from the unaudited consolidated financial statements of Red Lion and the notes thereto that are included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial data as of June 30, 2013 are derived from the unaudited financial records of Red Lion, which have not been included in, or incorporated by reference into, this proxy statement/prospectus. Interim results for the six months ended and as of June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of, and are not projections for, the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014.

        Red Lion currently holds substantially all of the operating subsidiaries of NIL, including the subsidiaries that operate the C&P Business. Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement, NIL will separate the C&P Business from Nabors' other businesses prior to the Merger. Red Lion and its subsidiaries will retain the C&P Business, while the remaining businesses of Nabors, including the drilling and rig services businesses, will be transferred from Red Lion and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries. Red Lion will not have an ownership interest in the businesses retained by NIL following the Transactions. Because the selected historical consolidated financial data below is as of and for periods occurring prior to the Separation, it includes revenues, costs, assets and liabilities from businesses that will be retained by NIL, including the drilling and rig services business. See "Risk Factors—Risks Related to Red Lion After the Transactions—The historical financial information included in this proxy statement/prospectus may not be a reliable indicator of future results."

        The selected historical consolidated financial data below should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in this proxy statement/prospectus and the information included under "Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information" and

 

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the information under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Red Lion."

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
  Year Ended December 31,  
(In thousands, except per share data)
  2014   2013   2013   2012   2011   2010   2009  
 
  (unaudited)
  (unaudited)
   
   
   
  (unaudited)
  (unaudited)
 

Operating Data(1)(2)

                                           

Revenues and other income:

                                           

Operating revenues

  $ 3,206,599   $ 2,993,444   $ 6,152,015   $ 6,843,051   $ 6,013,480   $ 4,134,483   $ 3,662,220  

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates

    (3,021 )   4,255     39     (288,718 )   85,448     58,641     (211,961 )

Investment income

    8,046     94,241     96,576     63,137     19,935     7,248     25,464  
                               

Total revenues and other income

    3,211,624     3,091,940     6,248,630     6,617,470     6,118,863     4,200,372     3,475,723  

Costs and other deductions:

                                           

Direct costs

    2,128,234     1,972,594     3,987,120     4,361,814     3,738,506     2,397,061     1,971,711  

General and administrative expenses

    267,769     257,055     513,316     518,966     474,628     329,253     393,079  

Depreciation and amortization

    564,947     535,575     1,086,677     1,039,923     918,122     760,962     663,958  

Interest expense

    91,113     120,284     223,418     251,904     256,632     272,712     266,047  

Losses (gains) on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other expense (income), net

    17,256     61,637     39,230     (134,313 )   467     80,078     1,528  

Impairments and other charges

            280,491     290,260     198,072     61,292     118,543  
                               

Total costs and other deductions

    3,069,319     2,947,145     6,130,252     6,328,554     5,586,427     3,901,358     3,414,866  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    142,305     144,795     118,378     288,916     532,436     299,014     60,857  

Income tax expense (benefit)

    14,688     12,492     (58,256 )   48,254     167,127     52,759     (91,380 )

Subsidiary preferred stock dividend

    1,984     1,500     3,000     3,000     3,000     750      
                               

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

    125,633     130,803     173,634     237,662     362,309     245,505     152,237  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

    483     (19,862 )   (11,179 )   (67,526 )   (97,601 )   (161,090 )   (218,609 )
                               

Net income (loss)

    126,116     110,941     162,455     170,136     264,708     84,415     (66,372 )

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (826 )   (5,713 )   (7,180 )   (621 )   (1,045 )   (85 )   342  
                               

Net income attributable to Red Lion

  $ 125,290   $ 105,228   $ 155,275   $ 169,515   $ 263,663   $ 84,330   $ (66,030 )
                               

Earnings (Losses) Per Share

                                           

Basic from continuing operations

  $ 103   $ 104   $ 139   $ 198   $ 301   $ 205   $ 127  

Basic from discontinued operations

        (16 )   (10 )   (57 )   (81 )   (135 )   (182 )
                               

Total Basic

  $ 103   $ 88   $ 129   $ 141   $ 220   $ 70   $ (55 )
                               

Diluted from continuing operations

  $ 103   $ 104   $ 139   $ 198   $ 301   $ 205   $ 127  

Diluted from discontinued operations

        (16 )   (10 )   (57 )   (81 )   (135 )   (182 )
                               

Total Diluted

  $ 103   $ 88   $ 129   $ 141   $ 220   $ 70   $ (55 )
                               

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:

                                           

Basic

    1,200     1,200     1,200     1,200     1,200     1,200     1,200  

Diluted

    1,200     1,200     1,200     1,200     1,200     1,200     1,200  

Balance sheet data (at end of period):

                                           

Total assets

  $ 12,432,806   $ 12,262,593   $ 12,158,928   $ 12,654,307   $ 12,899,269   $ 11,594,266   $ 10,566,161  

Long-term debt

    3,956,290     4,071,191     3,904,117     4,379,336     4,348,490     3,064,126     3,940,605  

Total shareholder's equity

    5,900,686     5,739,757     5,802,797     5,765,124     5,424,006     5,151,915     4,899,815  

(1)
All periods present the operating activities of Red Lion's wholly owned oil and gas businesses, Red Lion's previously held equity interests in oil and gas joint ventures in Canada and Colombia, aircraft logistics operations and construction services as discontinued operations.

(2)
Red Lion's acquisitions' results of operations and financial position have been included beginning on the respective dates of acquisition and include KVS Transportation, Inc. and D&D Equipment Investments, LLC (October 2013), Navigate Energy Services, Inc. (January 2013), Peak Oilfield Service Company (July 2011), Stone Mountain Venture Partnership (June 2011), Energy Contractors LLC (December 2010) and Superior Well Services, Inc. (September 2010).

 

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SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF C&J

        The following selected historical consolidated financial information for C&J as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 has been derived from C&J's audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, which is incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus. The following selected historical consolidated financial information as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 and for each of the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 has been derived from C&J's audited consolidated financial statements for such years, which have not been incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus.

        The selected historical consolidated financial information as of June 30, 2014 and for each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 has been derived from C&J's unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained in C&J's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014, which is incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial information as of June 30, 2013 has been derived from C&J's unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained in C&J's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013, which has not been incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus. Interim results for the six months ended and as of June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of, and are not projections for, the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014.

        The following selected historical consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with the information under "Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information," C&J's historical financial statements included in reports that are incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus and the notes thereto and management's discussion and analysis of

 

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operations and financial condition of C&J contained in such reports. See "Where You Can Find Additional Information."

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
  Year Ended December 31,  
(In thousands, except per share data)
  2014   2013   2013   2012   2011   2010   2009  
 
  (unaudited)
  (unaudited)
   
   
   
   
   
 

Revenues

  $ 684,458   $ 543,007   $ 1,070,322   $ 1,111,501   $ 758,454   $ 244,157   $ 67,030  

Costs and expenses:

                                           

Direct costs

    498,583     367,157     738,947     686,811     432,298     145,093     44,414  

General and administrative expenses

    91,306     65,310     136,910     94,556     41,076     16,491     9,533  

Research and development

    6,358     463     5,020                  

Depreciation and amortization

    47,244     34,482     74,703     46,912     22,919     10,711     9,828  

Other (income) expense:

                                           

Interest expense, net

    3,944     3,333     6,550     4,996     4,221     17,341     4,708  

Losses (gains) on sales and retirement of long-lived assets and other expense (income), net

    (379 )   202     474     797     15     1,880     1,363  

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

                    7,605          
                               

Total costs and other deductions

    647,056     470,947     962,604     834,072     508,134     191,516     69,846  

Income (loss) from operations before income taxes

    37,402     72,060     107,718     277,429     250,320     52,641     (2,816 )

Income tax expense (benefit)

    14,706     26,069     41,313     95,079     88,341     20,369     (386 )
                               

Net income (loss)

  $ 22,696   $ 45,991   $ 66,405   $ 182,350   $ 161,979   $ 32,272   $ (2,430 )
                               

Earnings Per share

                                           

Basic earnings per share

  $ 0.42   $ 0.87   $ 1.25   $ 3.51   $ 3.28   $ 0.70   $ (0.05 )
                               

Diluted earnings per share

  $ 0.40   $ 0.84   $ 1.20   $ 3.37   $ 3.19   $ 0.67   $ (0.05 )
                               

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:

                                           

Basic

    53,722     52,665     53,038     52,008     49,315     46,352     46,323  

Diluted

    56,547     55,051     55,367     54,039     50,780     47,851     46,323  

Balance sheet data (at end of period):

                                           

Total assets

  $ 1,383,982   $ 1,071,988   $ 1,132,300   $ 1,012,757   $ 537,849   $ 226,088   $ 150,231  

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

    297,589     157,651     164,205     173,705         44,817     60,668  

Total shareholders' equity

    727,741     662,612     696,151     599,891     395,055     109,446     65,799  

 

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SUMMARY UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

        The following summary unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information combines the historical financial statements of C&J and Red Lion after giving effect to (i) the Separation and certain Merger-related Transactions between Nabors and Red Lion, (ii) the payment of approximately $938 million to Nabors in connection with the repayment of Intercompany Notes and (iii) the Merger, using the acquisition method of accounting for a reverse acquisition and incorporating preliminary estimates, assumptions and pro forma adjustments as described in the accompanying notes under "Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information" (the "unaudited pro forma statements"), which are included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

        The unaudited pro forma statements were prepared using: (i) C&J's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, which have been incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus; (ii) the historical Red Lion consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013, which are included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus; (iii) C&J's consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2014, which have been incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus; and (iv) the historical Red Lion consolidated financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2014, which are included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

        The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet information is presented as if the Merger had occurred on June 30, 2014, and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations and per share information is presented as if the Merger had occurred on January 1, 2013.

        The unaudited pro forma statements are not intended to represent or be indicative of the consolidated results of operations or financial condition of the combined company that would have been reported had the Merger been completed as of the dates presented, and further should not be taken as representative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial condition of the combined company. This summary unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information should be read together with the historical financial statements of each of C&J and Red Lion contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this proxy statement/prospectus and the information under "Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Red Lion" and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of C&J that are incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus.

 

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As of and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 (in thousands except per share data)

 
   
   
  Pro Forma  
 
  Historical  
 
  The
Separation
  Red Lion
Post-Separation
   
  C&J
Combined
 
 
  C&J   Red Lion   Adjustments  

Balance Sheet Data

                                     

Total assets

  $ 1,383,982   $ 12,432,806   $ (10,123,525 ) $ 2,309,281   $ 498,740   $ 4,192,003  

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

    297,589     3,956,290     (3,956,290 )       1,007,250     1,304,839  

Total liabilities

    656,241     6,521,624     (5,056,497 )   1,465,127     224,753     2,346,121  

Total equity

    727,741     5,911,182     (5,067,028 )   844,154     273,987     1,845,882  

Statement of Operations Data

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Revenues

  $ 684,458   $ 3,211,624   $ (2,171,786 ) $ 1,039,838   $   $ 1,724,296  

Direct costs

    498,583     2,128,234     (1,290,528 )   837,706         1,336,289  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    91,306     267,769     (189,865 )   77,904     (7,128 )   162,082  

Depreciation and amortization

    47,244     564,947     (451,774 )   113,173     (2,238 )   158,179  

Interest expense, net

    3,944     91,113     (91,113 )       41,732 (1)   45,676  

Other costs and expenses

    5,979     17,256     (13,047 )   4,209         10,188  

Income (loss) before income taxes

    37,402     142,305     (135,459 )   6,846     (32,366 )   11,882  

Net income (loss) available to shareholders

    22,696     126,116     (124,154 )   1,962     (18,168 )   6,490  

Per Share Data

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Basic income per common share

  $ 0.42                           $ 0.06  

Diluted income per common share

  $ 0.40                           $ 0.05  


For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 (in thousands except per share data)

 
   
   
  Pro Forma  
 
  Historical  
 
  The
Separation
  Red Lion
Post-Separation
   
  C&J
Combined
 
 
  C&J   Red Lion   Adjustments  

Statement of Operations Data

                                     

Revenues

  $ 1,070,322   $ 6,248,630   $ (4,171,571 ) $ 2,077,059   $   $ 3,147,381  

Direct costs

    738,947     3,987,120     (2,421,213 )   1,565,907         2,304,854  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    136,910     513,316     (349,242 )   164,074         300,984  

Depreciation and amortization

    74,703     1,086,677     (880,245 )   206,432     11,042     292,177  

Interest expense, net

    6,550     223,418     (223,418 )       87,151 (1)   93,701  

Other costs and expenses

    5,494     319,721     (291,119 )   28,602           34,096  

Income (loss) before income taxes

    107,718     118,378     (6,334 )   112,044     (98,193 )   121,569  

Net income (loss) available to shareholders

    66,405     162,455     (93,596 )   68,859     (58,312 )   76,952  

Per Share Data

                                     

Basic income per common share

  $ 1.25                           $ 0.67  

Diluted income per common share

  $ 1.20                           $ 0.65  

(1)
Pro forma adjustments to interest expense assume a significant portion of the Merger financing will come from senior unsecured bridge loans available under the Debt Commitment Letter at an effective interest rate of approximately 9%. Prior to the close of the Merger, Red Lion intends to undergo a public debt offering with more favorable interest rates than senior unsecured bridge loans.

 

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COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA OF C&J AND PRO FORMA COMBINED C&J

        The following table sets forth selected historical per share information for C&J common stock as well as similar information reflecting the combined businesses of C&J and the C&P Business, referred to as "pro forma combined" information, for the following periods: (i) as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and (ii) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013. The pro forma combined earnings per common share information is presented as if the Merger had been effective on January 1, 2013, and the pro forma combined book value per common share is presented as if the Merger had been effective on June 30, 2014. The information in the table is unaudited except that the historical information as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 has been derived from audited information. You should read the data in conjunction with C&J's historical consolidated financial statements and related notes incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus.

        The pro forma combined earnings per share was calculated using the methodology described under "Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information" included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. The pro forma combined book value per share was calculated by dividing total pro forma combined common stockholders' equity by the number of shares expected to be outstanding after giving pro forma effect to the issuance of Red Lion common shares pursuant to the Merger Agreement.

 
  As of and For the Six
Months Ended June 30,
2014
  As of and For the Year
Ended December 31,
2013
 
 
  C&J
Historical
  Pro Forma
Combined
  C&J
Historical
  Pro Forma
Combined
 

Basic earnings per common share

  $ 0.42   $ 0.06   $ 1.25   $ 0.67  

Diluted earnings per common share

  $ 0.40   $ 0.05   $ 1.20   $ 0.65  

Cash dividends declared per common share(1)

  $   $   $   $  

Book value per common share(2)

  $ 13.15   $ 15.66   $ 12.75     NA  

(1)
C&J has not paid any dividends historically and there is no intention to pay dividends in the future.

(2)
Book value per common share on a pro forma basis is presented as if the Merger had been effective on June 30, 2014.

 

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MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION FOR C&J COMMON STOCK

        C&J common stock currently trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CJES." On June 24, 2014, the last trading day before the announcement of the signing of the Merger Agreement, the last sale price of C&J common stock reported by the NYSE was $31.64. On October 30, 2014, the last practicable trading day for which information is available as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, the last sale price of C&J common stock reported by the NYSE was $18.62. The following table sets forth the high and low prices per share of C&J common stock for the periods indicated. For current price information, C&J stockholders are urged to consult publicly available sources.

 
  C&J Common
Stock
 
 
  High   Low  

Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2014

             

Period from October 1, 2014 to October 30, 2014

  $ 30.81   $ 17.32  

Third Quarter

  $ 34.18   $ 26.90  

Second Quarter

  $ 34.93   $ 27.41  

First Quarter

  $ 29.73   $ 20.26  

Calendar Year Ended December 31, 2013

             

Fourth Quarter

  $ 24.70   $ 19.88  

Third Quarter

  $ 22.18   $ 18.90  

Second Quarter

  $ 22.72   $ 17.45  

First Quarter

  $ 25.35   $ 21.09  

Calendar Year Ended December 31, 2012

             

Fourth Quarter

  $ 22.09   $ 17.80  

Third Quarter

  $ 22.66   $ 17.37  

Second Quarter

  $ 19.94   $ 16.15  

First Quarter

  $ 23.11   $ 16.05  

Calendar Year Ended December 31, 2011

             

Fourth Quarter

  $ 23.32   $ 12.65  

Third Quarter (from July 29, 2011)

  $ 32.94   $ 15.60  

        C&J has not paid any dividends on its common stock since becoming a public company. Any determination as to the declaration of dividends is at the C&J board of directors' sole discretion based on factors it deems relevant.

        Market price data for Red Lion common shares has not been presented as Red Lion common shares do not trade separately from NIL common shares.

 

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RISK FACTORS

        You should carefully consider the following risk factors, together with the other information contained in, or the documents incorporated by reference into, this proxy statement/prospectus, including the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors in C&J's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, as updated by subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, all of which are incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus. The risks described below are the material risks, although not the only risks, relating to the Transactions and Red Lion after the Transactions.


Risks Related to the Transactions

C&J stockholders cannot be sure of the market price of the Red Lion common shares they will receive.

        Under the Merger Agreement, each share of C&J common stock (other than shares owned by C&J or Merger Sub) will be converted into the right to receive one newly issued Red Lion common share. Red Lion common shares are not currently listed on a national securities exchange and do not trade publicly, although Red Lion intends to apply to list its common shares on the NYSE, effective as of the closing of the Merger, and receipt of approval for such listing is a condition to the closing of the Merger. No assurance can be provided as to the value at which Red Lion common shares will trade following the closing of the Merger. The trading price of Red Lion common shares will depend on a number of conditions, including changes in the businesses, operations, results and prospects of Red Lion, general market and economic conditions, governmental actions, regulatory considerations, legal proceedings and developments or other factors. A number of these factors and conditions are beyond the control of Red Lion, C&J and NIL.

        In addition, because the business of C&J and the C&P Business differ in some respects, the market price of Red Lion common shares after the Merger may be affected by factors different from those currently affecting the market price of C&J common stock. For instance, C&J is more vertically integrated than Red Lion in that C&J maintains an equipment manufacturing segment for the construction of oilfield equipment and other machinery for use in its business and for sale to third party customers. Moreover, the C&P Business includes a production services business, which historically trades at a different multiple of EBITDA than C&J's business. Consequently, there is a risk that various factors, conditions and developments that would not affect C&J's independent results of operations (and consequently its share price) could negatively affect the price of Red Lion common shares. See "—Risks Related to an Investment in Red Lion Common Shares" for a summary of some of the key factors that might affect Red Lion and the prices at which Red Lion common shares may trade from time to time.

The consideration to be received by C&J stockholders is fixed and will not be adjusted for changes affecting C&J or Red Lion.

        Under the Merger Agreement, each share of C&J common stock (other than shares owned by C&J or Merger Sub) will be converted into the right to receive one newly issued Red Lion common share. The consideration under the Merger Agreement is fixed and will not be adjusted prior to completion of the Merger for changes in the businesses, operations, results and prospects of C&J or the C&P Business. Such changes may affect the value of the Red Lion common shares that C&J stockholders will receive upon completion of the Merger or may affect the market value of C&J common stock prior to completion of the Merger. Market assessments of the benefits of the Merger and general and industry-specific market and economic conditions may also have an effect on the market price of C&J common stock prior to completion of the Merger and the expected value of Red Lion common shares that C&J stockholders will receive upon completion of the Merger. Neither C&J nor Red Lion is permitted to terminate the Merger Agreement solely because of changes in the market price of C&J common stock or the expected value of the Red Lion common shares.

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The Merger is subject to conditions, including certain conditions that may not be satisfied on a timely basis, if at all.

        The completion of the Merger is subject to a number of conditions, including the approval of the Merger Agreement by C&J stockholders, which makes the completion and timing of the Merger uncertain. See "The Transaction Agreements—The Merger Agreement—Conditions to Completion of the Merger." We cannot predict whether and when these conditions will be satisfied. Any delay in completing the Merger could cause the combined company not to realize all or some of the synergies that we expect to achieve if the Merger is successfully completed within its expected timeframe.

Failure to complete the Merger could negatively affect C&J's share price and its future business and financial results.

        C&J, NIL and Red Lion cannot make any assurances that they will be able to satisfy all of the conditions to the Merger or succeed in any litigation brought in connection with the Merger. If the Merger is not completed, or if there are significant delays in completing the Merger, the financial results of C&J may be adversely affected and C&J will be subject to several risks, including:

        If the Merger is not completed, C&J cannot assure its stockholders that these risks will not materialize and will not materially and adversely affect the business, financial results and stock price of C&J.

If the Merger does not qualify as a reorganization under Section 368 of the Code, C&J stockholders may be required to pay U.S. federal income taxes in connection with the receipt of Red Lion common shares in the Merger.

        Consummation of the Merger is conditioned on the receipt by C&J of the Merger Tax Opinion from Fried Frank, tax counsel to C&J, to the effect that C&J stockholders generally should not recognize gain or loss as a result of the Merger for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Merger Tax Opinion will be based on, among other things, current law and certain assumptions and representations

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as to factual matters made by NIL and C&J. Any change in currently applicable law, which may be retroactive, or the failure of any representation to be true, correct and complete in all material respects, could adversely affect the conclusions reached by Fried Frank in the Merger Tax Opinion. Moreover, the Merger Tax Opinion will not be binding on the IRS or the courts, and the IRS or the courts may not agree with the conclusions reached in the Merger Tax Opinion. If the Merger were taxable, C&J stockholders would be considered to have made a taxable sale of their C&J common stock to Red Lion, and C&J stockholders would recognize taxable gain or loss on their receipt of Red Lion common shares in the Merger. See "Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger and the U.S. Distributions—U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger" beginning on page      .

If C&J's financing for the transaction is not funded, the Merger may not be completed.

        C&J has obtained a debt financing commitment letter (the "Debt Commitment Letter") from certain financial institutions (collectively, the "Debt Commitment Parties") that will permit Red Lion and its subsidiaries to incur borrowings in an aggregate principal amount of up to $1.875 billion. Pursuant to the Debt Commitment Letter, and subject to the conditions set forth therein, the Debt Commitment Parties have agreed to provide to Red Lion and its subsidiaries (i) senior secured credit facilities in an aggregate principal amount of $1.275 billion, consisting of (a) a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $600 million and (b) a term loan B facility in an aggregate principal amount of $675 million and (ii) senior unsecured bridge loans in an aggregate principal amount of $600 million. It is expected that the proceeds of the term loan B facility together with proceeds from the bridge loans and/or senior unsecured notes issued in lieu thereof will be used on the closing date of the Merger (A) to fund the repayment of the Intercompany Notes issued in connection with the Separation, (B) to repay existing indebtedness of C&J and (C) to pay fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Transactions. To the extent one or more of the Debt Commitment Parties does not fund its portion of the debt financing commitments, the other Debt Commitment Parties are not obligated to assume the unfunded commitments and C&J may be required to seek alternative financing or fund such commitments itself. The Debt Commitment Letter includes certain conditions, including the negotiation of definitive documentation, the solvency of Red Lion after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and other customary closing conditions consistent with the Merger Agreement. For a description of the debt financing, see "Debt Financing" beginning on page      .

        In the event some or all of the financing contemplated by the Debt Commitment Letter is not available, C&J is obligated to use its reasonable best efforts to obtain alternative financing in an amount that will enable Red Lion to fund the repayment of the Intercompany Notes, and on terms and conditions not less favorable to the combined company than those described in the Debt Commitment Letter. However, such alternative financing may not be available to Red Lion or, if available, may not be available on satisfactory terms. Further, Red Lion's ability to raise capital by accessing the capital markets may be limited by a number of factors, including its credit rating, interest rates, investors' willingness to purchase Red Lion's securities, the condition of the global economy and a number of other factors that may be beyond C&J's and Red Lion's control and it may not be able to issue notes on satisfactory terms or terms similar to the Bridge Facility. If Red Lion is unable to access the capital markets or obtain funding from its financing sources for the cash required in connection with the transaction, the Merger may not be completed. Further, in such a circumstance, Nabors may terminate the Merger Agreement and C&J may be required to pay Nabors a termination fee of up to $65 million. See "The Transaction Agreements—The Merger Agreement—Fees Payable in Certain Circumstances" beginning on page      .

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Future potential changes to the tax laws could result in Red Lion being treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and if adopted prior to closing of the Merger, could delay the consummation of the Merger.

        Red Lion currently is treated as a foreign corporation that generally is not subject to U.S. federal income taxation. Under Code Section 7874(b), a foreign corporation that acquires substantially all of the properties of a U.S. entity may be treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes if, after the acquisition, the former equity holders of the U.S. entity own 80% or more of the foreign corporation and certain other conditions are met (the "80% Rule"). In addition, under Code Section 7874(a), if the former equity holders of the acquired U.S. entity own less than 80% but more than 60% of the foreign corporation and certain other conditions are met, the foreign corporation will continue to be treated as a "foreign" corporation, but special rules will apply, including that the U.S. entity (or any specified related U.S. persons) will not be permitted to use its tax attributes (e.g., net operating losses or available foreign tax credits) to reduce the U.S. federal income tax liability attributable to so-called "inversion gain" realized during the 10-year period following the date of acquisition (the "60% Rule"). Under current law, neither the 80% Rule nor the 60% Rule are expected to apply following the Merger, and Red Lion is expected to continue to be treated as a foreign corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Changes to Code Section 7874, the U.S. Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, or other provisions of tax law could affect Red Lion's status as a foreign corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the ability of C&J to use its tax attributes, or the ability of Red Lion and its subsidiaries to engage in certain transactions to reduce their overall tax liability, which could subject Red Lion and its subsidiaries to substantially greater future U.S. tax liability than currently contemplated. Any such changes could have prospective or retroactive application, and may apply even if enacted after the Merger is consummated.

        Since section 7874 of the Code was enacted, there have been various proposals to broaden its scope, including proposals which, if enacted in their presently proposed forms, could be effective retroactively to transactions completed as early as May 8, 2014. These proposals generally, among other things, would treat a foreign acquiring corporation as a U.S. corporation if the former shareholders of the U.S. corporation own more than 50% of the shares of the foreign acquiring corporation after the transaction, or if the foreign corporation's affiliated group has substantial business activities in the United States and the foreign corporation is primarily managed and controlled in the United States. Certain of these proposals, if enacted in their present forms and if applicable to the Merger, could cause Red Lion to be treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In addition, there can be no assurance that any final regulations issued or legislation enacted, if applicable to transactions completed during the period in which the Merger occurs, would not cause Red Lion to be treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

        In the event that, prior to the consummation of the Merger, legislation is enacted (or the parties reasonably believe that legislation will be enacted) that would cause Red Lion to be treated as a U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the parties have agreed to amend the Merger Agreement to provide that C&J will, directly and/or indirectly, acquire the C&P Business. As a result of such amendment, NCPS and the entity that owns the C&P Business in Canada each would become either a direct or indirect subsidiary of C&J. Such an amendment could cause a delay in the completion of the Transactions.

A delay in the completion of the Transactions may diminish the anticipated benefits of the Transactions.

        Completion of the Transactions is conditioned upon the receipt of consents, approvals and opinions from certain governmental agencies and third parties. The requirement to receive these consents, approvals and opinions before the Transactions could delay the completion of the Transactions if such governmental agencies or third parties request additional information from the parties or seek to impose certain conditions upon the granting of any consents, approvals or opinions.

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Any delay in the completion of the Transactions could diminish the anticipated benefits of the Transactions or result in additional transaction costs, loss of revenue or other effects associated with uncertainty about the Transactions. Significant changes to current conditions could outweigh the anticipated benefits of the Transaction. Any uncertainty over the ability of the companies to complete the Transactions could make it more difficult for C&J and the C&P Business to retain key employees or to pursue business strategies. In addition, until the Transactions are completed, the attention of C&J management and management of the C&P Business may be diverted from ongoing business concerns and regular business responsibilities to the extent management is focused on matters relating to the Transactions.

The integration of C&J with the C&P Business following the Transactions may present challenges and cannot be assured.

        There are difficulties inherent in the process of integrating C&J with the C&P Business. These difficulties include, but are not limited to, the following:

        The process of integrating operations could cause an interruption of, or loss of momentum in, the activities of one or more of Red Lion's businesses. Members of Red Lion's senior management may be required to devote considerable amounts of time to this integration process, which will decrease the time they will have to manage the business of Red Lion, service existing customers, attract new customers and develop new products or strategies. If Red Lion's senior management is not able to effectively manage the integration process, or if any significant business activities are interrupted as a result of the integration process, Red Lion's business could suffer.

        Red Lion's successful or cost-effective integration of C&J with the C&P Business cannot be assured. The failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on Red Lion's business, financial condition and results of operations after the Transactions.

The pendency of the Merger could materially adversely affect the business and operations of C&J and the C&P Business or result in a loss of their employees.

        Uncertainty about the effect of the Merger on employees, customers and suppliers may have an adverse effect on C&J and the C&P Business and, consequently, on Red Lion. These uncertainties may impair C&J's and the C&P Business's abilities to attract, retain and motivate key personnel until the Merger is consummated and for a period of time thereafter. These uncertainties could cause customers, suppliers and others who deal with C&J and the C&P Business to change their existing business relationships, which could negatively affect revenues, earnings and cash flows of C&J and the C&P Business, as well as the market price of C&J common stock, regardless of whether the Merger is completed. Employee retention may be challenging during the pendency of the Merger because employees may experience uncertainty about their future roles with the combined company. If, despite the retention efforts of C&J and the C&P Business, key employees depart because of issues relating to the uncertainty around employment security and difficulty of integration or a desire not to remain with Red Lion, Red Lion's business could be seriously harmed. In addition, the loss of the services of one or more of these key employees or skilled workers could adversely affect Red Lion's future operating results because of their experience and knowledge of C&J or the C&P Business.

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Certain executive officers and directors of C&J have interests in the Merger that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of C&J stockholders generally, which could have influenced their decision to support or approve the Merger.

        Certain executive officers and directors of C&J are parties to agreements or participants in other arrangements that give them interests in the Merger that may be different from, or be in addition to, your interests as a C&J stockholder. You should consider these interests in voting on the adoption of the Merger Agreement. These different interests are described in "The Transactions—Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger."

The Merger Agreement contains provisions that limit C&J's ability to pursue alternatives to the Transactions, could discourage a potential competing acquirer of C&J from making a favorable alternative transaction proposal and, in specified circumstances, could require C&J to pay a termination fee to NIL.

        The Merger Agreement contains a "no solicitation" provision that, subject to limited exceptions, restricts C&J's ability to initiate, solicit, knowingly encourage or knowingly facilitate any inquiry or proposal in respect of a competing third-party proposal for the acquisition of C&J's common stock or assets. In addition, C&J is generally required to negotiate in good faith with NIL to modify the terms of the Merger Agreement in response to any competing acquisition proposals before the C&J board of directors may withdraw or qualify its recommendation with respect to the Merger or terminate the Merger Agreement. In certain circumstances, upon termination of the Merger Agreement, C&J will be required to pay a termination fee in the amount of $65 million to NIL. See "The Transaction Agreements—The Merger Agreement—Acquisition Proposals" beginning on page      , "The Transaction Agreements—The Merger Agreement—Termination" beginning on page      , "The Transaction Agreements—The Merger Agreement—Fees Payable in Certain Circumstances" beginning on page      .

        These provisions and other deal protection provisions in the Merger Agreement could discourage a potential third-party acquirer that might have an interest in acquiring all or a significant portion of C&J from considering or proposing such acquisition, even if it were prepared to pay consideration with a higher per share cash or market value than the market value proposed to be received or realized in the Merger. These provisions might also result in a potential third-party acquirer proposing to pay a lower price to C&J stockholders than it might otherwise have proposed to pay because of the added expense of the termination fee that may become payable in certain circumstances under the Merger Agreement.

The Red Lion common shares to be received by C&J stockholders as a result of the Merger will have rights different from shares of C&J common stock.

        Upon completion of the Merger, the rights of C&J stockholders who become Red Lion shareholders will be governed by the memorandum of association and amended bye-laws of Red Lion and by Bermuda law. The rights associated with shares of C&J common stock are different from the rights associated with Red Lion common shares. Material differences between the rights of C&J stockholders and the rights of Red Lion shareholders include differences with respect to, among other things, dividends, the election of directors, the removal of directors, the fiduciary and statutory duties of directors, conflicts of interests of directors, the indemnification of directors and officers, limitations on director liability, the convening of annual meetings of shareholders or stockholders and special shareholder or stockholder meetings, notice provisions for meetings, the quorum for shareholder or stockholder meetings, the exercise of voting rights, shareholder or stockholder action by written consent, shareholder or stockholder derivative suits, shareholder or stockholder approval of certain transactions, rights of dissenting shareholders or stockholders, antitakeover measures, access to books and records and provisions relating to the ability to amend the memorandum of association and the bye-laws. See "Comparison of the Rights of Stockholders Before and After the Transactions" beginning

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on page      of this proxy statement/prospectus for a discussion of the different rights associated with Red Lion common shares and C&J common stock.

C&J stockholders will not be entitled to dissenters' or appraisal rights in the Merger.

        Dissenters' or appraisal rights are statutory rights that, if applicable under governing law, enable stockholders to dissent from an extraordinary transaction, such as a merger, and to demand that the corporation pay the fair value for their shares as determined by a court in a judicial proceeding instead of receiving the consideration offered to stockholders in connection with the extraordinary transaction. Under the DGCL, no appraisal rights will be available to C&J stockholders in connection with the Merger.

A lawsuit has been filed challenging the Merger, and any injunctive relief or adverse judgment for rescission or money damages could prevent or delay the Merger from being completed or could have a material adverse effect on C&J, Red Lion and/or NIL following the Merger.

        On July 30, 2014, plaintiff, an alleged C&J stockholder, filed a putative class action lawsuit on behalf of C&J stockholders against C&J, the C&J board of directors, NIL and Red Lion. The lawsuit is styled City of Miami General Employees' and Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust, et al. v. C&J Energy Services, Inc., et al.; C.A. No. 9980-VCN, in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and alleges breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with the Merger. Plaintiff seeks to enjoin the defendants from proceeding with or consummating the Merger and the stockholder meeting and, to the extent that the Merger is implemented before relief is granted, plaintiff seeks to have the Merger rescinded. On August 28, 2014, the court granted plaintiff's motion for expedition, and tentatively scheduled a hearing on November 14, 2014 to consider plaintiff's anticipated motion to enjoin the stockholder meeting. For a more detailed description about the lawsuit, see "The Transactions—Litigation Relating to the Merger" beginning on page      . Neither C&J nor NIL can predict the outcome of this lawsuit or any others that might be filed subsequent to the date of the filing of this proxy statement/prospectus; nor can either C&J or NIL predict the amount of time and expense that will be required to resolve the lawsuit. One of the conditions to the completion of the Merger is that no order, decree, ruling or injunction permanently restraining, enjoining, or otherwise prohibiting the Merger is in effect and that completion of the Merger is not illegal under any applicable law, rule, regulation or order. A preliminary injunction could delay or jeopardize the consummation of the Merger, and an adverse judgment granting permanent injunctive relief could indefinitely enjoin the Merger. An adverse judgment for rescission or for monetary damages could have a material adverse effect on Red Lion and/or NIL following the Merger.


Risks Related to C&J

        C&J's business is and will be subject to the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A of C&J's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, as updated by subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, all of which are filed by C&J with the SEC and incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus. See "Where You Can Find Additional Information."

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Risks Related to the C&P Business

Fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices could adversely affect drilling, completion and production activities by oil and natural gas companies and the C&P Business's revenues, cash flows and profitability.

        The C&P Business's operations depend on the level of spending by oil and gas companies for drilling, completion and production activities. Both short-term and long-term trends in oil and natural gas prices affect these levels. Oil and natural gas prices, as well as the level of drilling, completion and production activity, can be highly volatile. Worldwide military, political and economic events, including initiatives by Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ("OPEC"), affect both the demand for, and the supply of, oil and natural gas. Weather conditions, governmental regulation (both in the United States and elsewhere), levels of consumer demand, the availability of pipeline capacity and other factors beyond the control of the C&P Business may also affect the supply of and demand for oil and natural gas. Lower oil and natural gas prices have caused some of the C&P Business's customers to terminate, seek to renegotiate or fail to honor their drilling contracts and affected the fair market value of its rig fleet, which in turn has resulted in impairments of assets. A sustained or further decline in oil and natural gas prices could adversely impact the C&P Business's cash forecast models used to determine whether the carrying value of its long-lived assets exceed its future cash flows, which could result in future impairment to its long-lived assets. A prolonged period of lower oil and natural gas prices could affect the C&P Business's ability to retain skilled rig personnel and affect its ability to access capital to finance and grow its business. There can be no assurances as to the future level of demand for the C&P Business's services or future conditions in the oil and natural gas and oilfield services industries.

The C&P Business operates in a highly competitive industry with excess capacity, which may adversely affect its results of operations.

        The oilfield services industry is very competitive. Oilfield services companies compete primarily on a regional basis, and competition may vary significantly from region to region at any particular time. Completion and well servicing equipment, such as hydraulic fracturing fleets and workover and well-servicing rigs, can be moved from one region to another in response to changes in levels of activity and market conditions, which may result in an oversupply of equipment in an area. In many markets where the C&P Business operates, the number of rigs available for use exceeds the demand for rigs, resulting in price competition. In recent years, the ability to deliver rigs with new technology and features can determine which contractor is awarded a job, which requires continued technology advancement. The land drilling market generally is more competitive than the offshore drilling market because there are a greater number of rigs and competitors.

Our operations are subject to hazards inherent in the energy services industry. The nature of the C&P Business's operations presents hazards and other inherent risks of loss that could adversely affect its results of operations.

        The C&P Business's operations are subject to many hazards inherent in the oilfield services industry, particularly with respect to the workover and well-servicing and pressure pumping industries, including blowouts, cratering, explosions, fires, loss of well control, loss of or damage to the wellbore or underground reservoir, damaged or lost equipment and damage or loss from inclement weather or natural disasters. Any of these hazards could result in personal injury or death, damage to or destruction of equipment and facilities, suspension of operations, environmental and natural resources damage and damage to the property of others.

        Accidents may occur, the C&P Business may be unable to obtain desired contractual indemnities, and its insurance may prove inadequate in certain cases. The occurrence of an event not fully insured or indemnified against, or the failure or inability of a customer or insurer to meet its indemnification or insurance obligations, could result in substantial losses. In addition, insurance may not be available

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to cover any or all of these risks. Even if available, insurance may be inadequate or insurance premiums or other costs may rise significantly in the future making insurance prohibitively expensive. The C&P Business expects to continue facing upward pricing pressure in its insurance renewals; its premiums and deductibles may be higher, and some insurance coverage may either be unavailable or more expensive than it has been in the past. Moreover, the C&P Business's insurance coverage generally provides that it assumes a portion of the risk in the form of a deductible or self-insured retention. The C&P Business may choose to increase the levels of deductibles (and thus assume a greater degree of risk) from time to time in order to minimize its overall costs.

Federal and state legislative and regulatory initiatives relating to hydraulic fracturing could result in increased costs and additional operating restrictions or delays as well as adversely affect demand for the C&P Business's support services.

        Hydraulic fracturing is an important and common practice that is used to stimulate production of natural gas and/or oil from dense subsurface rock formations. The hydraulic fracturing process involves the injection of water, sand and chemicals under pressure into the formation to fracture the surrounding rock and stimulate production. The C&P Business commonly performs hydraulic fracturing services for its customers. Hydraulic fracturing typically is regulated by state oil and natural gas commissions; however, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") has asserted federal regulatory authority pursuant to the U.S. federal Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended ("SDWA"), over certain hydraulic fracturing activities involving the use of diesel fuel. In 2012, the EPA also promulgated new rules establishing new air emission controls for oil and gas production and natural gas processing operations. More recently, in May 2014, the EPA issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the agency's intent to develop regulations under the Toxic Substances and Control Act related to the disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. The EPA has also indicated an intent to regulate wastewater discharges from hydraulic fracturing under the Clean Water Act, while the Bureau of Land Management has imposed new requirements with respect to hydraulic fracturing conducted on federal land, including the disclosure of chemical additives used. In addition, from time to time, legislation has been introduced before the U.S. Congress to provide for federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing under the SDWA and to require disclosure of the chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process. Further, there has been public opposition to hydraulic fracturing, which could lead to legal changes and additional legislative or regulatory initiatives.

        Certain governmental reviews are either underway or being proposed that focus on environmental aspects of hydraulic fracturing practices. The White House Council on Environmental Quality is coordinating an administration-wide review of hydraulic fracturing practices and the EPA is performing a study of the potential environmental effects of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources. The EPA's study includes 18 separate research projects addressing topics such as water acquisition, chemical mixing, well injection, flowback and produced water and wastewater treatment and disposal. The EPA has indicated that it expects to issue its study report in late 2014. The EPA is also developing effluent limitations for the treatment and discharge of wastewater resulting from hydraulic fracturing activities and plans to propose these standards by late 2014. Other governmental agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of the Interior, are evaluating various other aspects of hydraulic fracturing. Depending on their results, these studies could spur initiatives to further regulate hydraulic fracturing under the SDWA or other regulatory programs.

        In addition, various state and local governments have implemented, or are considering, increased regulatory oversight of hydraulic fracturing through additional permit requirements, operational restrictions, disclosure requirements and temporary or permanent bans on hydraulic fracturing in certain environmentally sensitive areas such as certain watersheds. For example, Texas has adopted legislation that requires the public disclosure of information regarding the substances used in the hydraulic fracturing process to the Railroad Commission of Texas and to the public. In addition,

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municipalities in Colorado and several other states have adopted or are in the process of adopting ordinances restricting or prohibiting hydraulic fracturing within their jurisdictions. The widespread adoption of ordinances limiting hydraulic fracturing could adversely affect the C&P Business.

        The adoption of new laws or regulations imposing reporting obligations on, or otherwise limiting, the hydraulic fracturing process could make it more difficult to complete oil and natural gas wells in shale formations, increase costs of regulatory compliance and adversely affect the hydraulic fracturing services that the C&P Business renders for its exploration and production customers. In addition, if hydraulic fracturing becomes regulated at the federal level as a result of federal legislation or regulatory initiatives by the EPA or other regulatory agencies, fracturing activities could become subject to additional permitting requirements, and also to attendant permitting delays and potential increases in cost, which could adversely affect the business and results of operations of the C&P Business.

The C&P Business's operations are subject to hazards inherent in the energy services industry.

        Risks inherent to the C&P Business's industry, such as equipment defects, vehicle accidents, explosions and uncontrollable flows of gas or well fluids, can cause personal injury, loss of life, suspension of operations, damage to formations, damage to facilities, business interruption and damage to, or destruction of property, equipment and the environment. These risks could expose the C&P Business to substantial liability for personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, loss of oil and natural gas production, pollution and other environmental damages. The existence, frequency and severity of such incidents will affect operating costs, insurability and relationships with customers, employees and regulators. In particular, the C&P Business's customers may elect not to purchase its services if they view its safety record as unacceptable, which could cause the C&P Business to lose customers and substantial revenue.

        The C&P Business's operational personnel have experienced accidents which have, in some instances, resulted in serious injuries. The C&P Business's safety procedures may not always prevent such damages. The C&P Business may be unable to obtain desired contractual indemnities, and its insurance coverage may be inadequate to cover its liabilities. The occurrence of an event not fully insured or indemnified against, or the failure or inability of a customer or insurer to meet its indemnification or insurance obligations, could result in substantial losses. In addition, insurance may not be available to cover any or all of these risks. Even if available, the C&P Business may not be able to maintain adequate insurance in the future at rates it considers reasonable and commercially justifiable or on terms as favorable as its current arrangements. The occurrence of a significant uninsured claim, a claim in excess of the insurance coverage limits maintained by the C&P Business or a claim at a time when it is not able to obtain liability insurance could have a material adverse effect on the C&P Business's ability to conduct normal business operations and on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Climate change legislation or regulations restricting emissions of GHGs could result in increased operating costs and reduced demand for the C&P Business's services.

        In December 2009, the EPA published its findings that emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases ("GHGs") present an endangerment to the environment because emissions of such gases are, according to the EPA, contributing to the warming of the earth's atmosphere and other climatic changes. Based on these findings, the EPA adopted regulations that restrict emissions of GHGs under existing provisions of the federal Clean Air Act including one that requires a reduction in emissions of GHGs from motor vehicles and another that requires certain construction and operating permit reviews for GHG emissions from certain large stationary sources. The EPA has also adopted rules requiring the monitoring and reporting of GHGs from specified GHG emission sources, including, among others, certain oil and natural gas production facilities, on an annual basis. Further, the EPA recently proposed strict regulations with respect to GHG emissions from certain new and existing

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power plants. In addition to the EPA, the U.S. Congress has from time to time considered legislation to reduce emissions of GHGs, and almost one-half of the states have already taken legal measures to reduce emissions of GHGs, primarily through the planned development of GHG emission inventories and/or regional GHG cap and trade programs. Most of these cap and trade programs operate by requiring major sources of emissions or major producers of fuels, to acquire and surrender emission allowances. The number of allowances available for purchase is reduced each year in an effort to achieve the overall GHG emission reduction goal.

        Any new federal, regional or state restrictions on emissions of GHGs that may be imposed in areas in which the C&P Business conducts business could result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions on its customers. Such legislation could potentially make the C&P Business's customers' products more expensive and thus reduce demand for them, which could have a material adverse effect on the C&P Business and demand for its services. Finally, some scientists have concluded that increasing concentrations of GHGs in the earth's atmosphere may produce climate changes that have significant physical effects, such as increased frequency and severity of storms, droughts and floods and other climatic events. If any such effects were to occur, they could have an adverse effect on the C&P Business's results of operations.

The C&P Business is subject to extensive and costly environmental and occupational health and safety laws and regulations that may require it to take actions that will adversely affect its results of operations.

        The C&P Business is significantly affected by stringent and complex federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the emission or discharge of substances into the environment, protection of the environment and worker health and safety. Any failure by the C&P Business to comply with such environmental and occupational health and safety laws and regulations may result in governmental authorities taking actions against the C&P Business that could adversely impact its operations and financial condition, including the following:

        As part of its business, the C&P Business handles, transports and disposes of a variety of fluids and substances used by its customers in connection with their oil and natural gas exploration and production activities. The C&P Business also generates and disposes of nonhazardous and hazardous wastes. Such activities are subject to strict regulation for the prevention of oil spills and release of hazardous substances, and can lead to liability for removal costs and natural resource, real or personal property and certain economic damages arising from any spills. The generation, handling, transportation and disposal of these fluids, substances and wastes are regulated by a number of laws, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), the Clean Water Act, SDWA and analogous state laws. Failure to properly handle, transport or dispose of these materials or otherwise conduct its operations in accordance with these and other environmental laws could expose the C&P Business to liability for governmental penalties, third-party claims, cleanup costs associated with releases of such materials, damages to natural resources and other damages, as well as potentially impair its ability to conduct its operations. Moreover, certain of these environmental laws impose joint and several strict liability, even though the C&P Business's conduct in performing such activities was lawful at the time it occurred or the liability was the result of the conduct of, or conditions caused by, prior operators or other third parties.

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        In addition, environmental laws and regulations are subject to frequent change. Changes in environmental laws may also negatively impact the operations of oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, which in turn could have an adverse effect on the C&P Business. For example, legislation has been proposed from time to time in the U.S. Congress that would reclassify some oil and natural gas production wastes as hazardous wastes under RCRA, which would make the reclassified wastes subject to more stringent and costly handling, disposal and clean-up requirements. In addition, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act provides the federal government with broad discretion in regulating the leasing of offshore oil and gas production sites. If existing laws, regulatory requirements or enforcement policies were to change in the future, the C&P Business may be required to make significant unanticipated capital and operating expenditures.

More stringent trucking regulations may increase the C&P Business's costs and negatively impact its results of operations.

        As part of the services the C&P Business provides, it operates as a motor carrier and therefore is subject to regulation by the U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT") and by other various state agencies. These regulatory authorities exercise broad powers, governing activities such as the authorization to engage in motor carrier operations and regulatory safety and hazardous materials labeling, placarding and marking. There are additional regulations specifically relating to the trucking industry, including testing and specification of equipment and product handling requirements. In addition, the trucking industry is subject to possible regulatory and legislative changes that may affect the economics of the industry by requiring changes in operating practices or by changing the demand for common or contract carrier services or the cost of providing truckload services. Some of these possible changes include increasingly stringent environmental regulations, changes in the hours of service regulations which govern the amount of time a driver may drive in any specific period, require on board black box recorder devices or limits on vehicle weight and size.

        Interstate motor carrier operations are subject to safety requirements prescribed by the DOT. To a large degree, intrastate motor carrier operations are subject to state safety regulations that mirror federal regulations. Such matters as weight and dimension of equipment are also subject to federal and state regulations.

        From time to time, various legislative proposals are introduced, including proposals to increase federal, state or local taxes, including taxes on motor fuels, which may increase the C&P Business's costs or adversely impact the recruitment of drivers. The C&P Business cannot predict whether, or in what form, any increase in such taxes applicable to it will be enacted.

Legal proceedings could affect the financial condition and results of operations of the C&P Business.

        The C&P Business is subject to legal proceedings and governmental investigations from time to time that include employment, tort, intellectual property and other claims and purported class action and shareholder derivative actions. From time to time, the C&P Business is also subject to complaints and allegations of violations of employment-related laws by former, current or prospective employees. Lawsuits or claims could result in decisions against the C&P Business that could have an adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.

The profitability of the operations of the C&P Business could be adversely affected by turmoil in the global financial markets.

        Changes in general financial and political conditions may negatively impact the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the C&P Business in ways it cannot predict. If global markets and economic conditions deteriorate in the future, there could be a material adverse impact on the C&P Business's liquidity and those of its customers and other worldwide business partners. If global

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oil and gas prices were to decline rapidly, it could lead the C&P Business's customers to curtail their operations or expansion and cause difficulties for the C&P Business and its customers to forecast future capital expenditures, which in turn could negatively impact the worldwide rig count and the future financial results of the C&P Business.


Risks Related to Red Lion After the Transactions

Red Lion may not realize the anticipated cost synergies and growth opportunities.

        C&J and NIL expect that Red Lion will realize cost synergies, growth opportunities and other financial and operating benefits as a result of the Transactions. Red Lion's success in realizing these cost synergies, growth opportunities and other financial and operating benefits, and the timing of this realization, depends on the successful integration of the business operations of C&J with the C&P Business. Even if Red Lion is able to integrate the businesses of C&J and the C&P Business successfully, C&J, NIL and Red Lion cannot predict with certainty if or when these cost synergies, growth opportunities and benefits will occur, or the extent to which they actually will be achieved. For example, the benefits from the Transactions may be offset by costs incurred in integrating C&J and the C&P Business or in obtaining or attempting to obtain regulatory approvals for the Transactions. Realization of any benefits and cost synergies could be affected by the other risks described in "Risk Factors" and a number of factors beyond Red Lion's control, including, without limitation, general economic conditions, increased operating costs, the response of competitors and regulatory developments.

Upon consummation of the Transactions, C&J will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion. Accordingly, the risks specific to the business of C&J, together with the risks specific to the C&P Business, will affect Red Lion.

        You should read and consider the risk factors specific to the business of C&J and the C&P Business described above under "—Risks Related to C&J" and "—Risks Related to the C&P Business." In addition, you should read and consider the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A of C&J's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, as updated by subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, all of which are filed by C&J with the SEC and incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus. See "Where You Can Find Additional Information."

The historical financial information included in this proxy statement/prospectus may not be a reliable indicator of future results.

        The historical financial statements included in this proxy statement/prospectus include the historical consolidated financial data of Red Lion. C&J's historical financial statements, and their accompanying notes and management's discussion and analysis of operations and the financial condition of C&J, are included in reports that are incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus.

        Red Lion currently holds substantially all of the operating subsidiaries of NIL, including the subsidiaries that operate the C&P Business. Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement, NIL will separate the C&P Business from Nabors' other businesses prior to the Merger. Red Lion and its subsidiaries will retain the C&P Business, while the remaining businesses of Nabors, including the drilling and rig services businesses, will be transferred from Red Lion and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries. Red Lion will not have an ownership interest in the businesses retained by NIL following the Transactions. Because the historical financial information of Red Lion included in this proxy statement/prospectus is as of and for periods occurring prior to the Separation, it includes revenues, costs, assets and liabilities from businesses that will be retained by NIL, including the drilling and rig services businesses and no stand-alone or "carve-out"

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financials are provided for the C&P Business. As a result, the historical financial information of Red Lion included in this proxy statement/prospectus is not indicative of the financial position and results of operations of the C&P Business for the periods presented or the results the C&P Business will achieve following the Transactions. The historical financial information of Red Lion included in this proxy statement/prospectus should be read in conjunction with the information included under "Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information."

The pro forma financial information of Red Lion may not be a reliable indicator of future results.

        The pro forma financial information of Red Lion included in this proxy statement/prospectus has been derived from the historical financial information and accounting records of C&J and the C&P Business and reflects assumptions and allocations made, in order to reflect on a pro forma basis the impact of the Transactions. The estimates and assumptions used in the calculation of the pro forma financial information in this proxy statement/prospectus may be materially different from Red Lion's actual experience. Accordingly, the pro forma financial information included in this proxy statement/prospectus does not purport to indicate the results that would have actually been achieved had the Transactions been completed on the assumed date or for the periods presented, or which may be realized in the future, nor does the pro forma financial information give effect to any events other than those discussed in the unaudited pro forma financial statements and related notes.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of NIL, Red Lion was not required to comply with the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. As a public company, such requirements may strain Red Lion's resources, increase its costs and distract management, and it may be unable to comply with these requirements in a timely or cost-effective manner.

        As a public company with listed equity securities, Red Lion will need to comply with new laws, regulations and requirements, certain corporate governance provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, related regulations of the SEC, including compliance with the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, and the requirements of the NYSE, which Red Lion was not previously required to comply with as a private company. Complying with these statutes, regulations and requirements will occupy a significant amount of time of the Red Lion board of directors and management and may significantly increase Red Lion's costs and expenses. While combining C&J and the C&P Business accounting and operations functions, Red Lion will need to:

        If Red Lion's profitability is adversely affected because of these additional costs, it could have a negative effect on the trading price of Red Lion common shares.

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Red Lion and its subsidiaries will be required to indemnify NIL for taxes imposed as a result of certain actions taken by Red Lion if such actions adversely affect the tax-free status of the U.S. Distributions.

        The Tax Matters Agreement prohibits Red Lion from taking actions that could cause the U.S. Distributions to be taxable. In particular, for two years after the Merger (the "restriction period"), Red Lion and its subsidiaries may not take any of the following actions (each, a "restricted action"):

        If Red Lion wishes to take any such restricted action, Red Lion is required to cooperate with NIL in obtaining an IRS ruling or to provide NIL with an unqualified tax opinion, in each case that is reasonably satisfactory to NIL, unless NIL waives this requirement in writing, concluding that such action would not adversely affect the tax-free status of the U.S. Distributions. In addition to the foregoing restrictions, Red Lion will be required during the restriction period to consult with NIL prior to taking any of the following actions (each, a "consultation action"):

        Because of these restrictions, Red Lion may be limited in the amount of shares that it can issue to make acquisitions or raise additional capital in the two years subsequent to the completion of the Merger, which could have a material adverse effect on Red Lion's liquidity and financial condition.

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        If Red Lion takes (i) a restricted action or (ii) a consultation action that NIL has informed Red Lion has a reasonable risk of causing the U.S. Distributions to be taxable, Red Lion generally would be required to indemnify NIL for taxes arising as a result of Red Lion taking such restricted action or consultation action. Red Lion's obligation to indemnify NIL for taxes resulting from a restricted action is not impaired by NIL's receipt of an IRS ruling, acceptance of Red Lion's unqualified tax opinion or waiver of either of these requirements with respect to such restricted action. In addition, Red Lion's indemnification obligation could discourage or prevent a third party from making a proposal to acquire Red Lion or any entity that will be a subsidiary of Red Lion after the Merger and is or will be in the chain of ownership that includes NCPS (including NCPS) during the restriction period.

        If Nabors consolidated U.S. federal income tax group were to recognize gain on the U.S. Distributions for reasons not related to Red Lion taking a restricted action or a consultation action as described in the previous paragraph, NIL would be responsible for any resulting taxes and would not be entitled to be indemnified under the Tax Matters Agreement for any taxes imposed on such gain. Pursuant to the Code and the U.S. Treasury Regulations thereunder, each member of the Nabors consolidated U.S. federal income tax group (including NCPS) would be severally liable for such taxes. As a result, to the extent NIL is unable to pay such taxes, the IRS may seek payment from NCPS. Under the Tax Matters Agreement, NIL is required to indemnify Red Lion if the IRS collects such taxes from NCPS. However, there can be no assurance that NIL would be able to fulfill its obligations under the Tax Matters Agreement if NIL was determined to be responsible thereunder.

        See "Additional Agreements Related to the Separation and the Merger—The Tax Matters Agreement."

The business, financial condition and results of operations of Red Lion may be adversely affected if consents to transfer certain contracts of the C&P Business to Red Lion are not obtained.

        Certain licenses and customer contracts related to the C&P Business that are required to be transferred to Red Lion by NIL require the consent of the licensor or customer counterparty to the contract to effect the requisite assignment. NIL and Red Lion may be unable to obtain these consents on terms favorable to the C&P Business or at all, which could have an adverse effect on Red Lion's business, financial condition and results of operations after the Transactions. Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, in the event that a third-party consent cannot be obtained, NIL is required to use commercially reasonable efforts to take such other actions as may be reasonably requested by Red Lion in order to place it in substantially the same position as if the contract had been conveyed. However, NIL's obligations to do so terminates one year after the effective time of the Separation. There can be no assurance that third-party consents will be obtained within such one-year period or at all.

The substantial indebtedness that will be incurred by Red Lion and its subsidiaries in connection with the Transactions could adversely affect Red Lion's operations and financial condition after the Transactions.

        As described in "Debt Financing," Red Lion and its subsidiaries may incur up to $1.875 billion of indebtedness in connection with the Transactions and related financing transactions. On a pro forma basis after giving effect to the Transactions and the financings provided for in the new Senior Secured Credit Agreement, Red Lion would have a total of approximately $1.275 billion of debt outstanding but would still have the ability to incur approximately $600 million of additional debt under its new Senior Secured Credit Agreement.

        Red Lion's and its subsidiaries' indebtedness could have negative consequences to Red Lion after the Transactions, such as:

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Red Lion may not be able to service its debt obligations in accordance with their terms after the Transactions.

        Red Lion's ability to meet its expense and debt service obligations contained in the agreements governing Red Lion's indebtedness will depend on its future performance, which will be affected by financial, business, economic and other factors, including potential changes in customer preferences, the success of product and marketing innovation and pressure from competitors. Should Red Lion's revenues decline after the Transactions, it may not be able to generate sufficient cash flow to pay its debt service obligations when due. If Red Lion is unable to meet its debt service obligations after the Transactions or should it fail to comply with its financial and other restrictive covenants, Red Lion may be required to refinance all or part of its debt, sell important strategic assets at unfavorable prices or borrow more money. Red Lion may not be able to, at any given time, refinance its debt, sell assets or borrow more money on terms acceptable to Red Lion or at all. The inability of Red Lion to refinance its debt or access the capital markets could have a material adverse effect on Red Lion's financial condition and results from operations after the Transactions.

Red Lion will be subject to restrictive debt covenants after the Transactions, which may restrict its operational flexibility.

        Under the new Senior Secured Credit Agreement, as described in "Debt Financing" beginning on page    , Red Lion and its subsidiaries will be permitted to incur up to $1.275 billion of senior secured indebtedness. Additionally, Red Lion and its subsidiaries are expected to incur up to $600 million under the Bridge Facility and/or the Notes described in "Debt Financing." After the Transactions, the agreements governing Red Lion's indebtedness will contain financial and other restrictive covenants that may limit Red Lion's and its subsidiaries' ability to engage in activities that may be in their long-term best interests, including minimum interest coverage and maximum total leverage and secured leverage ratios and covenants that may limit the ability of Red Lion and its subsidiaries to create, incur, assume or suffer to exist liens or indebtedness, sell or otherwise dispose of their assets, make certain restricted payments and investments, enter into transactions with affiliates and prepay certain indebtedness.

Business growth could outpace the capabilities of Red Lion's infrastructure.

        Red Lion cannot be certain that its infrastructure will be adequate to support its operations as they expand. Future growth after the Merger could impose significant additional demands on Red Lion's existing infrastructure, resulting in additional responsibilities on members of Red Lion's senior management, including the need to recruit and integrate new senior level managers and executives. Red Lion cannot be certain that it will be able to recruit and retain such additional managers and executives. To the extent that Red Lion is unable to manage its growth effectively, or is unable to attract and retain additional qualified management, Red Lion may not be able to expand its operations or execute its business plan.

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Business issues currently faced by one company may be imputed to the operations of the other company.

        To the extent that any of C&J, NIL or Red Lion currently has or is perceived by customers to have operational challenges, such as on-time performance, safety issues or workforce issues, those challenges may raise concerns by existing customers of the other companies following the Merger, which may limit or impede Red Lion's future ability to obtain additional work from those customers.

Red Lion's sales after the Merger could decrease if parties who are currently customers of both C&J and the C&P Business elect to reduce their reliance on the combined company after the Merger.

        C&J and the C&P Business currently have some customer overlap. If any of these customers in common decreases the amount of its business with either C&J or the C&P Business before the Merger or with Red Lion following the Merger to reduce its reliance on the combined company, such decrease in business could adversely impact the sales and profitability of Red Lion following the Merger.


Risks Related to an Investment in Red Lion Common Shares

There is no existing market for Red Lion common shares, and Red Lion does not know if one will develop to provide you with adequate liquidity to sell your Red Lion common shares. The price of Red Lion common shares may fluctuate significantly, which could cause you to lose all or part of your investment.

        Prior to the Transactions, there has not been a public market for Red Lion common shares. Red Lion cannot predict the extent to which investor interest in Red Lion will lead to the development of an active trading market on the NYSE or otherwise or how liquid that market might become. If an active trading market does not develop, you may have difficulty selling any of the Red Lion common shares that you receive as consideration for your C&J common stock in the Merger. Active, liquid and orderly trading markets usually result in less price volatility and more efficiency in carrying out investors' purchase and sale orders. You may not be able to resell your Red Lion common shares at or above the trading price of your C&J common stock immediately prior to the Merger or at all. The lack of liquidity may result in wide bid-ask spreads, contribute to significant fluctuations in the market price of the Red Lion common shares and limit the number of investors who are able to buy the Red Lion common shares.

        The market price of Red Lion common shares may be influenced by many factors, some of which are beyond Red Lion's control. In the event of a drop in the market price of Red Lion common shares, you could lose a substantial part or all of your investment in Red Lion common shares.

        The following factors could affect the price of Red Lion common shares:

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        The stock markets in general have experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of Red Lion common shares. Securities class action litigation has often been instituted against companies following periods of volatility in the overall market and in the market price of a company's securities. Such litigation, if instituted against Red Lion, could result in very substantial costs to Red Lion, divert management's attention and resources and harm its business, operating results and financial condition.

Current C&J stockholders will have a reduced ownership and voting interest in Red Lion after the Merger.

        We estimate that Red Lion will issue or reserve for issuance approximately 55 million Red Lion common shares to C&J stockholders in the Merger. As a result of these issuances, Nabors and current C&J stockholders are expected to own approximately 53% and 47%, respectively, of Red Lion's issued and outstanding common shares immediately following completion of the Merger.

        C&J stockholders currently have the right to vote for their respective directors and on other matters affecting C&J. After the Merger is completed, each C&J stockholder that receives Red Lion common shares will become a shareholder of Red Lion with a percentage ownership of Red Lion that will be smaller than such stockholder's percentage ownership of C&J. As a result of these reduced ownership percentages, C&J stockholders will have less voting power in Red Lion than they now have with respect to C&J.

The majority of the Red Lion common shares will be held by NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

        Holders of Red Lion common shares will vote together as a single class on all matters presented to Red Lion shareholders for their vote or approval, except as otherwise required by applicable law or Red Lion's memorandum of association or amended bye-laws. Immediately following the closing of the Merger, NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will own approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares. Although NIL will be subject to certain standstill restrictions, as described in "The Transaction Agreements—The Merger Agreement—Standstill," during the period that will begin on the closing date of the Merger and end upon the earlier to occur of the five-year anniversary of the effective date of the Merger and the date that NIL beneficially owns less than 15% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares (the "Standstill Period"), NIL will have the right to vote its majority shares in its discretion. Further, NIL has the right to ensure that three individuals who are either Nabors employees or independent directors selected by NIL serve on the Red Lion board of directors during the Standstill Period, and such individuals may remain on the Red

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Lion board of directors following the end of the Standstill Period. In addition, until the later to occur of the termination of the Standstill Period and the two-year anniversary of the closing date of the Merger, NIL will have preemptive rights to purchase its pro rata portion of any common shares or other equity securities issued by Red Lion. The Red Lion amended bye-laws will provide that, until the fifth anniversary of the closing date of the Merger, certain major transactions, including any sale of Red Lion or any amendment to its memorandum of association or amended bye-laws, require the approval of the holders of at least two-thirds of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares, and in certain circumstances the approval of a specified number of the members of the Red Lion board of directors. As a result, NIL may be able to prevent the approval of such matters, and therefore may be able to prevent a change in control of Red Lion that could deprive Red Lion shareholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their common shares as part of a sale of Red Lion. The existence of significant shareholders may also have the effect of deterring a would-be acquirer of Red Lion from proposing a transaction or delaying or preventing changes in control or changes in management. In addition, NIL may be able to influence the management of Red Lion because of its substantial shareholding.

        Under the provisions of Red Lion's amended bye-laws to be in effect upon consummation of the Merger, until the end of the Standstill Period, the rights of Red Lion shareholders to change the amended bye-laws relating to the election of directors and the removal of directors are subject to restrictions. See "Comparison of the Rights of Stockholders Before and After the Transactions."

        In any of these matters, the interests of NIL may differ or conflict with the interests of Red Lion's other shareholders. Moreover, this concentration of share ownership may also adversely affect the trading price of Red Lion common shares to the extent investors perceive a disadvantage in owning shares of a company with a controlling shareholder.

        Under the rules of the NYSE, a company of which more than 50% of the voting power is held by another person or group of persons acting together is a "controlled company" and may elect not to comply with the requirements that a majority of its board of directors consist of independent directors, that its board of directors' compensation committee be comprised solely of independent directors, and that director nominees be selected or recommended to the board of directors for selection by independent directors. Although Red Lion will qualify as a "controlled company" upon completion of the Merger under the NYSE rules, Red Lion does not expect to rely on this exemption and intends to fully comply with all corporate governance requirements under the NYSE rules. However, if Red Lion were to utilize some or all of these exemptions, Red Lion shareholders may not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to all of the NYSE rules regarding corporate governance.

If NIL sells a controlling interest in Red Lion to a third party in a private transaction, Red Lion shareholders may not realize any change-of-control premium on Red Lion common shares and Red Lion may become subject to the control of a presently unknown third party.

        Immediately following the closing of the Merger, NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will own approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares. NIL has agreed not to transfer Red Lion common shares for 180 days following the closing of the Merger and thereafter, during the Standstill Period, to transfer Red Lion common shares only to any person or "group" (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) who has not filed a Schedule 13D with regard to Red Lion and is not required to file a Schedule 13D after giving effect to such transfer. However, following the end of the Standstill Period, should it continue to own a significant equity interest in Red Lion and choose to do so, NIL may sell some or all of its Red Lion common shares in a privately negotiated transaction, which, if sufficient in size, could result in a change of control of Red Lion. The ability of NIL to privately sell its Red Lion common shares after the end of the Standstill Period, with no requirement for a concurrent offer to be made to acquire all of the other Red Lion

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common shares, could prevent Red Lion shareholders from realizing any change-of-control premium on Red Lion common shares that may otherwise accrue to NIL upon its private sale of Red Lion common shares. Additionally, if NIL privately sells its significant equity interest in Red Lion, Red Lion may become subject to the control of a presently unknown third party. Such third party may have conflicts of interest with other Red Lion shareholders.

Future sales of Red Lion common shares in the public market could reduce its share price, and any additional capital raised by Red Lion through the sale of equity or convertible securities may dilute your ownership in Red Lion.

        Red Lion may issue additional common shares or convertible securities in future public offerings. Red Lion cannot predict the size of future issuances of its common shares or securities convertible into common shares or the effect, if any, that future issuances and sales of its common shares will have on the market price of its common shares. Sales of substantial amounts of Red Lion common shares (including shares issued in connection with an acquisition or employee benefit plan), or the perception that such sales could occur, may adversely affect prevailing market prices of its common shares.

        Additionally, NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will own approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares immediately following the closing of the Merger. Although NIL has agreed not to transfer Red Lion common shares for 180 days following the closing of the Merger, subject to compliance with the restrictions on transfers by Nabors during the Standstill Period and with the Securities Act or exemptions therefrom, Nabors may sell such shares at any time after the expiration of the 180-day period. Any sale by Nabors of Red Lion common shares or any announcement by Nabors that it has decided to sell Red Lion common shares following the Standstill Period, or the perception by the investment community that Nabors has sold or decided to sell Red Lion common shares, could have an adverse impact on the price of Red Lion common shares.

Red Lion's memorandum of association and amended bye-laws, as well as Bermuda law, will contain provisions that could discourage acquisition bids or merger proposals, which may adversely affect the market price of Red Lion common shares.

        Red Lion's amended bye-laws authorize its board of directors to issue preferred shares without shareholder approval. If the Red Lion board of directors elects to issue preferred shares, it could be more difficult for a third party to acquire Red Lion. In addition, some provisions of Red Lion's amended bye-laws could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire control of Red Lion, even if the change of control would be beneficial to Red Lion shareholders, including provisions which:

Red Lion may issue preferred shares on terms that could adversely affect the voting power or value of its common shares.

        Red Lion's amended bye-laws authorize it to issue, without the approval of its shareholders, one or more classes or series of preferred shares having such designations, preferences, limitations and relative rights, including preferences over its common shares respecting dividends and distributions, as the Red Lion board of directors may determine. The terms of one or more classes or series of preferred shares could adversely affect the voting power or value of Red Lion common shares. For example, Red Lion might grant holders of preferred shares the right to elect some number of its directors in all events or on the happening of specified events or the right to veto specified transactions. Similarly, the repurchase or redemption rights or liquidation preferences Red Lion might assign to holders of preferred shares could affect the residual value of the common shares.

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

        This proxy statement/prospectus, including information incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus, contains certain forward-looking statements (including, in the case of NIL and C&J, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Statements that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements and are contained throughout this proxy statement/prospectus. These forward-looking statements reflect management's views and assumptions as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus regarding future events and operating performance. Some of the forward-looking statements in this proxy statement/prospectus can be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as "believes," "intends," "expects," "may," "will," "estimates," "should," "could," "anticipates," "plans" or other comparable terms. Forward-looking statements, such as certain pro forma information; any projections of earnings, revenues or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; any statements regarding the expected effect or outcome of contingencies and litigation; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond the control of Red Lion, C&J and/or NIL, that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

        Information regarding important factors and assumptions that could affect the future results of Red Lion and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

        All forward-looking statements in this proxy statement/prospectus are qualified by these cautionary statements and are made only as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus and you are cautioned to not unduly rely on such statements. We do not undertake any obligation, other than as required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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THE C&J SPECIAL MEETING

General

        This proxy statement/prospectus is being provided to C&J stockholders as part of a solicitation of proxies by the C&J board of directors for use at the C&J special meeting. This proxy statement/prospectus provides C&J stockholders with important information they need to know to be able to vote, or instruct their brokers or other nominees to vote, at the C&J special meeting.


Date, Time and Place

        The C&J special meeting will be held on                    , 2014 at          , local time, at C&J's headquarters located at 3990 Rogerdale, Houston, Texas 77042.


Matters for Consideration

        At the special meeting, C&J stockholders will be asked to vote on the following proposals:

        Completion of the Transactions is conditioned on C&J stockholder approval of the merger proposal, but is not conditioned on C&J stockholder approval of the compensation proposal or the meeting adjournment proposal.

        THE C&J BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE MERGER AND UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT C&J STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE MERGER PROPOSAL.

        THE C&J BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT C&J STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE COMPENSATION PROPOSAL AND FOR THE MEETING ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL.


Record Date; Voting Information

        The record date for the special meeting is                    , 2014. Only holders of record of C&J common stock at the close of business on the record date will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting or any adjournment thereof. As of the record date, approximately        shares of C&J common stock were issued and outstanding and entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting and there were approximately        holders of record of C&J common stock. Each share of C&J common stock shall entitle the holder to one vote on each matter to be considered at the special meeting. A complete list of stockholders entitled to vote at the special meeting will be open to the examination of stockholders on the special meeting date and for a period of 10 days prior to the special meeting, during normal business hours, at the offices of C&J Energy Services, Inc., 3990 Rogerdale, Houston, Texas 77042. The eligible C&J stockholder list will also be available at the special meeting for examination by any stockholder present at such meeting.

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        If you are a record holder of C&J common stock on the record date, you may vote your shares of C&J common stock in person at the special meeting or by proxy as described below under "—Voting by Proxy."


Quorum

        The holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock entitled to vote and present in person or represented by proxy at the special meeting will constitute a quorum. A quorum must be present before a vote can be taken on the merger proposal and the compensation proposal, but is not required for a vote on the meeting adjournment proposal. Proxies received but marked as abstentions will be included in the calculation of the number of shares considered to be present at the special meeting. Because each of the proposals is a non-routine matter, shares of C&J common stock held in "street name" and as to which a broker, bank or other nominee has not received voting instructions on any of the proposals will not be deemed present for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present at the special meeting. If a broker, bank or other nominee has received instructions as to one or more, but fewer than all, of the proposals with respect to any shares held in "street name," then those shares will be included in the calculation of the number of shares considered to be present at the special meeting for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present.

        If a quorum is not present or if there are not sufficient votes for the approval of the merger proposal, C&J expects that the C&J special meeting will be adjourned to solicit additional proxies, subject to approval of the meeting adjournment proposal by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of C&J common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the C&J special meeting. At any subsequent reconvening of the C&J special meeting, all proxies will be voted in the same manner as the proxies would have been voted at the original C&J special meeting, except for any proxies that have been effectively revoked or withdrawn prior to the subsequent meeting.


Required Vote

        You may vote "FOR" or "AGAINST," or you may abstain from voting on the merger proposal. Consummation of the Transactions requires the approval of the merger proposal. In accordance with the DGCL and C&J's governing documents, the approval by C&J stockholders of the merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock entitled to vote at the special meeting. In accordance with the DGCL and C&J's governing documents, the approval by C&J stockholders of the compensation proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock entitled to vote and present in person or represented by proxy at the special meeting at which a quorum is present. Therefore, if you abstain, it will have the same effect as a vote "AGAINST" the merger proposal and "AGAINST" the compensation proposal. The failure of a C&J stockholder to vote or to instruct his broker, bank or nominee to vote if his shares are held in "street name" will have the same effect as a vote "AGAINST" the merger proposal. The failure of a C&J stockholder to vote or to instruct his broker, bank or nominee to vote if his shares are held in "street name" will not (assuming a quorum is present) affect the approval of the compensation proposal.

        The approval of the meeting adjournment proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of C&J common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the special meeting, whether or not a quorum is present. Therefore, if you abstain, it will have the same effect as a vote "AGAINST" the adoption of the meeting adjournment proposal. Because each of the proposals is a non-routine matter, shares of C&J common stock held in "street name" and as to which a broker, bank or other nominee has not received voting instructions on any of the proposals will not have any effect on the meeting adjournment proposal. If a broker, bank or other nominee has received instructions as to one or more of the proposals, but not as to the meeting adjournment proposal, with

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respect to any shares held in "street name," then those shares will have the same effect as a vote "AGAINST" the meeting adjournment proposal.


Voting by Proxy

        If you were a record holder of C&J common stock at the close of business on the record date of the special meeting, a proxy card is enclosed for your use. C&J requests that you submit your proxy to vote your shares as promptly as possible by (i) accessing the internet site listed on the proxy card, (ii) calling the toll-free number listed on the proxy card or (iii) submitting your proxy card by mail by using the provided self-addressed, stamped envelope. Information and applicable deadlines for voting through the internet or by telephone are set forth on the enclosed proxy card. When the accompanying proxy is returned properly executed, the shares of C&J common stock represented by it will be voted at the special meeting or any adjournment thereof in accordance with the instructions contained in the proxy card. Your internet or telephone vote authorizes the named proxies to vote your shares in the same manner as if you had marked, signed and returned a proxy card.

        If a proxy is returned without an indication as to how the shares of C&J common stock represented are to be voted with regard to a particular proposal, the C&J common stock represented by the proxy will be voted in accordance with the recommendation of the C&J board of directors and, therefore, "FOR" the merger proposal, "FOR" the compensation proposal and "FOR" the meeting adjournment proposal.

        At the date hereof, the C&J board of directors has no knowledge of any business that will be presented for consideration at the special meeting and that would be required to be set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus or the related proxy card other than the matters set forth in the Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders. If any other matter is properly presented at the special meeting for consideration, it is intended that the persons named in the enclosed form of proxy and acting thereunder will vote in accordance with their best judgment on such matter.

        If your broker, bank or other nominee holds your shares of C&J common stock in street name, you must either direct your nominee on how to vote your shares or obtain a proxy from your nominee to vote in person at the special meeting. Please check the voting form used by your nominee for information on how to submit your instructions to them.

        Your vote is important. Accordingly, if you were a record holder of C&J common stock on the record date of the special meeting, please sign and return the enclosed proxy card or vote via the internet or telephone whether or not you plan to attend the special meeting in person. Proxies submitted through the specified internet website or by phone must be received by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on        .


Revocation of Proxies

        If you are the record holder of C&J common stock, you can change your vote or revoke your proxy at any time before your proxy is voted at the special meeting. You can do this by:

        A registered stockholder may revoke a proxy by any of these methods, regardless of the method used to deliver the stockholder's previous proxy.

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        Written notices of revocation and other communications with respect to the revocation of proxies should be addressed as follows:

C&J Energy Services, Inc.
3990 Rogerdale
Houston, Texas 77042
Attention: Corporate Secretary

        If your shares are held in street name through a broker, bank or other nominee, you may change your vote by submitting new voting instructions to your broker, bank or nominee in accordance with its established procedures. If your shares are held in the name of a broker, bank or other nominee and you decide to change your vote by attending the special meeting and voting in person, your vote in person at the special meeting will not be effective unless you have obtained and present an executed proxy issued in your name from the record holder (your broker, bank or nominee).


Voting by C&J Directors and Executive Officers

        At the close of business on                    , 2014, the record date of the special meeting, C&J directors and executive officers and their affiliates were entitled to vote        shares of C&J common stock or approximately        % of the shares of C&J common stock issued and outstanding on that date. C&J currently expects that its directors and executive officers and their affiliates will vote their shares in favor of all proposals, although only Mr. Comstock has entered into an agreement obligating him to do so, as discussed below.

        In connection with the Merger, NIL and Red Lion entered into a support agreement with Joshua E. Comstock, the Chairman of the C&J board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of C&J, and certain entities affiliated with him, pursuant to which Mr. Comstock and such entities have agreed to vote the shares of C&J common stock beneficially owned by them, representing approximately        % of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock as of the record date, in favor of the merger proposal and the meeting adjournment proposal.

        In accordance with the DGCL and C&J's governing documents, the approval by C&J stockholders of the merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock entitled to vote at the special meeting. In accordance with the DGCL and C&J's governing documents, the approval by C&J stockholders of the compensation proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of C&J common stock present or represented by proxy at the special meeting at which a quorum is present; provided that the votes cast (whether for or against the proposal) represent at least a majority of the holders of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock entitled to vote and present in person or represented by proxy at the special meeting at which a quorum is present. The approval of the meeting adjournment proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of C&J common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the special meeting, whether or not a quorum is present.


Solicitation of Proxies

        C&J is soliciting proxies for the special meeting and will bear all expenses in connection with solicitation of proxies, except that expenses incurred in connection with the filing, printing and mailing of this proxy statement/prospectus will be shared equally by C&J and NIL. Upon request, C&J will pay banks, brokers, nominees, fiduciaries or other custodians their reasonable expenses for sending proxy material to, and obtaining instructions from, persons for whom they hold shares. C&J expects to solicit proxies primarily by mail, but directors, officers and other employees of C&J may also solicit in person or by internet, telephone or mail.

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Other Matters

        As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, the C&J board of directors knows of no other matters that will be presented for consideration at the special meeting other than as described in this proxy statement/prospectus. If any other matters properly come before the special meeting of C&J stockholders, or any adjournments of the special meeting are proposed and are properly voted upon, the enclosed proxies will give the individuals that C&J stockholders name as proxies discretionary authority to vote the shares represented by these proxies as to any of these matters; provided, however, that those individuals will only exercise this discretionary authority with respect to matters that were unknown a reasonable time before the solicitation of proxies.


Transfer Agent

        C&J stockholders should contact the transfer agent, at the phone number or address listed below, if they have questions concerning transfer of ownership or other matters pertaining to their stock accounts.

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
Attn: Kathy O'Kane
Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
16633 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 600
Addison, TX 75001
Telephone: 972.588.1852 (in the United States)

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THE TRANSACTIONS

General

        On June 25, 2014, C&J and NIL announced that they had agreed to merge C&J and the C&P Business. In connection with the Transactions, NIL and Red Lion have entered into a Separation Agreement, pursuant to which NIL will separate the C&P Business from Nabors' other businesses, all of which are currently indirectly held by Red Lion. NIL will cause Red Lion and its subsidiaries to retain the C&P Business, with the remaining businesses of Nabors to be transferred from Red Lion and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries. Following the Separation, NIL, Red Lion and C&J will consummate the Merger upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement. Red Lion's direct wholly-owned subsidiary, Merger Sub, will merge with and into C&J and C&J will survive the Merger as a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion.

        In the Merger, each share of C&J common stock (other than shares owned by C&J or Merger Sub) will be converted into the right to receive one newly issued Red Lion common share. As a result of and immediately following the closing of the Merger, C&J stockholders will own approximately 47% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares and NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will own approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares. Additionally, subsidiaries of Red Lion will issue Intercompany Notes with an aggregate face amount of approximately $938 million to subsidiaries of NIL in connection with the Separation. The Intercompany Notes will be repaid in connection with the closing of the Merger, resulting in a cash payment to NIL or its subsidiaries of approximately $938 million. After the Transactions, Red Lion will be a publicly traded company that operates the combined businesses of C&J and the C&P Business. Red Lion's name will be changed to C&J Energy Services Ltd., and it is anticipated that Red Lion common shares will be traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CJES."

        In connection with the Transactions, NIL and Red Lion will enter into several other agreements to provide a framework for their relationship after the Separation. Among other agreements, at the closing of the Merger, (i) NIL, Red Lion and C&J will enter into the Employee Benefits Agreement, which will govern Nabors', Red Lion's and C&J's obligations with respect to employment-related matters and liabilities of employees of the C&P Business after the Transactions, (ii) NIL and Red Lion will enter into the Tax Matters Agreement, which will govern Nabors' and Red Lion's respective rights and obligations with respect to taxes in connection with the Transactions, (iii) NIL and Red Lion will enter into the Alliance Agreement, which will establish a framework for cooperation between Nabors and Red Lion following the Transactions, (iv) NIL and Red Lion will enter into the Registration Rights Agreement, which will govern Nabors' and Red Lion's rights and obligations with respect to the registration for resale of Red Lion common shares held by Nabors following the Merger and (v) NIL and Red Lion will enter into the Transition Services Agreements, pursuant to which Nabors and Red Lion will provide to each other certain support services and other assistance after the Transactions. For more information, see "The Transaction Agreements" and "Additional Agreements Related to the Separation and the Merger."


The Separation

        Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement, NIL will separate the C&P Business from Nabors' other businesses, all of which are currently indirectly held by Red Lion. NIL will cause Red Lion and its subsidiaries to retain the C&P Business, and the remaining businesses of Nabors will be transferred from Red Lion and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries.

        In connection with the Separation, Red Lion will issue to NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries Red Lion common shares based on a formula set forth in the Separation Agreement such that, following the Transactions, NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will own approximately

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50.25% of the fully diluted equity of Red Lion (which is currently expected to represent approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares immediately following the closing of the Merger).

        As more fully described in this proxy statement/prospectus and in the Separation Agreement, NIL's obligation to effect the Separation is subject to the satisfaction or, to the extent permitted by law, waiver of the condition that each of the parties to the Merger Agreement has irrevocably confirmed to the others that the conditions to the Merger (other than the consummation of the Separation and the availability of debt financing to fund the repayment of the Intercompany Notes) have been fulfilled, will be fulfilled at the effective time of the Merger, or are being waived by such party, as the case may be.


The Merger

        Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into C&J following completion of the Separation. C&J will survive the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion and will cease to be a publicly traded company. After the Merger, Red Lion will be a publicly traded company that will own and operate the combined businesses of C&J and the C&P Business.

        The Merger Agreement provides that, at the effective time of the Merger, each issued and outstanding share of C&J common stock (other than shares owned by C&J or Merger Sub) will be converted into the right to receive one newly issued Red Lion common share. This one-to-one exchange is referred to as the "exchange ratio." The Separation Agreement provides for the issuance of additional Red Lion common shares to NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries in connection with the Separation so that when the Merger is completed, NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will own approximately 50.25% of the fully diluted equity of Red Lion (which is currently expected to represent approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares immediately following the closing of the Merger). No fractional Red Lion common shares will be issued to C&J stockholders in the Merger.

        After the Merger, C&J stockholders will become Red Lion shareholders and their rights will be governed by Bermuda law and Red Lion's memorandum of association and amended bye-laws, which differ in several significant respects from Delaware corporate law and C&J's amended and restated certificate of incorporation and second amended and restated bylaws, respectively, as currently in effect. A description of C&J stockholder rights may be found in this proxy statement/prospectus in "Comparison of the Rights of Stockholders Before and After the Transactions."


Trading Markets

        C&J common stock currently trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CJES." If the Merger is completed, C&J common stock will be delisted from the NYSE, will be deregistered under the Exchange Act and will cease to be publicly traded.

        As Red Lion is currently a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of NIL, there is no established trading market for Red Lion common shares. Upon completion of the Merger, Red Lion common shares are expected to trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CJES." Both NIL and C&J have agreed to use their reasonable best efforts to cause the following to be approved for listing on NYSE, subject to official notice of issuance, prior to the date of the closing of the Merger: (i) the Red Lion common shares to be issued in the Merger; (ii) the Red Lion common shares to be owned by Nabors following the Separation; and (iii) the Red Lion common shares to be reserved for issuance upon the exercise of

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an option to acquire Red Lion common shares. Further, it is a condition to the closing of the Merger that Red Lion common shares to be issued in the Merger or owned by NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries following the Merger be approved for listing on the NYSE, subject to official notice of issuance.


Background of the Merger

        C&J's management and board of directors regularly review C&J's performance, prospects and strategy. For the past several years, C&J has focused on growing its core service lines through the expansion of its assets, customer base and geographic reach, both domestically and internationally. Consistent with its strategy, C&J's management and board of directors routinely evaluate opportunities to create critical mass, establish a broader geographic presence and expand internationally. For example, over the past two years, C&J has increased the equipment capacity of its core service lines, including the addition of over 150,000 new incremental hydraulic horsepower capacity in its hydraulic fracturing operations. In 2013, C&J established a presence in the Middle East by opening its first international office in Dubai, where it assembled a team of sales, operational and administrative personnel, and by establishing relationships with key partners in targeted countries. C&J also acquired property and expects to commence construction of an operational facility in Dubai by the end of 2014 to support its future Middle East operations. In early 2014, C&J was awarded its first contract to provide coiled tubing services on a trial basis in Saudi Arabia and commenced operations during the second quarter of 2014.

        Also as part of this strategy, C&J has grown through acquisitions and strategic business combinations. For example, in June 2012, C&J commenced its wireline operations with the acquisition of a cased-hole wireline company and leveraged the broader customer base and geographic reach of the wireline business to introduce coiled tubing operations to new customers as well as into new areas. Additionally, in April 2013, C&J acquired a provider of directional drilling technology and related downhole tools, which permitted it to begin leasing premium drilling motors to its customers during 2014, and begin developing additional related products. In December 2013, C&J acquired a manufacturer of data acquisition and control instruments which are used in its hydraulic fracturing operations and which are also marketed to third-party energy services companies. In May 2014, C&J acquired an additional wireline company that allowed it to expand into the California market.

        The NIL board of directors periodically reviews and assesses Nabors' strategic opportunities, prospects and business development. Beginning in 2013, the NIL board of directors and senior management commenced a comprehensive strategic review process to evaluate strategies to enhance value for NIL's shareholders, including assessing NIL's capital structure, reviewing Nabors' combination of business lines and evaluating ways to improve Nabors' overall operational performance. As part of this review, the NIL board of directors considered various potential strategic alternatives, including a spin-off, a combination or a sale of the C&P Business.

        In early 2014, Citi reviewed with Joshua E. Comstock, Chairman of C&J's board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of C&J, potential acquisition and strategic business combination opportunities. C&J management reviewed these potential opportunities and identified the C&P Business as the only complementary business opportunity reviewed in line with C&J's growth strategy that could also provide C&J with immediate scale and entry into new markets. In early January 2014, a representative of Citi contacted Mr. Comstock to discuss a potential transaction, and, as requested by Mr. Comstock, subsequently contacted Anthony Petrello, Chairman of NIL's board of directors, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nabors to suggest that Mr. Comstock and Mr. Petrello meet to discuss such a transaction. On January 16, 2014, Mr. Comstock, Randy McMullen, President of C&J, Dennis A. Smith, Nabors' Director of Corporate Development and Investor Relations, a representative of Citi and Mr. Petrello met for the first time in person to discuss a potential combination and various alternatives, including a transaction involving a sale of 100% of the C&P Business and a transaction potentially

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involving one or more third parties. Nabors and C&J ultimately decided that the structure contemplated by the Transactions was superior. On February 18, 2014, Mr. Comstock contacted Mr. Petrello via email proposing to discuss further a potential combination of C&J with the C&P Business and the related industry outlook for oilfield services and equipment companies.

        On February 20 and 21, 2014, the NIL board of directors met. At this meeting, Mr. Petrello described the overture he had received from Mr. Comstock and agreed to update the board on his discussions at the next meeting.

        On February 27, 2014, Messrs. Comstock and Petrello met for dinner to discuss whether a combination could be structured in a manner beneficial to both C&J stockholders and NIL shareholders.

        Messrs. Comstock and Petrello agreed to continue discussions confidentially and, on February 28, 2014, C&J and NCPS entered into a mutual confidentiality agreement.

        On March 5, 2014, members of C&J management and Nabors management met in Houston, Texas to discuss each party's business and operations. The parties began by discussing the business rationale for a potential transaction, including the creation of a diversified completion and production services company with greater scale and synergy potential resulting from duplicative field and operational resources, overlapping locations in the most active basins in which each of the companies operates (including Eagle Ford, Permian, Bakken, Marcellus, Mid-Con) and potential cash tax synergies. Nabors management presented an overview of the C&P Business, including its geographic reach, customer base and financial outlook. C&J management then provided an overview of C&J's operations, including descriptions of the hydraulic fracturing, coiled tubing, cased-hole, wireline and equipment manufacturing businesses, as well as a description of its technologies and plans for international expansion. C&J's presentation also covered general due diligence topics, including accounting, inventory management, procurement, human resources, safety, environmental, legal, insurance and information technology.

        From March 5, 2014 through the execution of the Merger Agreement, the parties provided each other with information and conducted their respective due diligence reviews of the businesses.

        On March 27, 2014, members of C&J management, Deloitte Tax LLP ("Deloitte") and Fried Frank, counsel to C&J, met with members of Nabors management to discuss structuring considerations to effect a combination of C&J and the C&P Business. C&J and Nabors retained separate teams from Deloitte to serve as tax advisor in connection with the potential transaction.

        On April 3, 2014, the C&J board of directors met telephonically. At this meeting, which was attended by members of C&J management, Fried Frank, Citi and Deloitte, the C&J board of directors received an update from management on the status of the discussions with Nabors. Citi reviewed with the C&J board of directors certain financial matters relating to the potential combination of C&J with the C&P Business. Representatives of Deloitte discussed the proposed structure of the transaction, including the potential tax benefits to C&J and its stockholders. The C&J board of directors requested additional detail on the structuring steps necessary by Nabors to achieve the Separation and additional information regarding Wall Street analysts' views on Nabors and the C&P Business and certain other precedent transactions.

        That afternoon following the meeting, C&J management reviewed with the C&J board of directors information concerning the steps that would be taken by Nabors in the proposed Separation, together with a draft of a preliminary proposal to combine C&J with the C&P Business, valuing the C&P Business at $2.6 billion, to be managed by C&J management. Under the proposal, Nabors would own slightly more than a 50% stake in the combined company and a debt instrument of the combined company with a face value of $916 million, subject to adjustment based on changes in C&J's stock price. The proposal also provided for corporate governance arrangements designed to protect C&J's

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stockholders, including potentially a dual class structure, a staggered board, customary minority shareholder protections and appropriate transfer restrictions. Members of the C&J board of directors instructed Mr. Comstock to deliver the proposal to Mr. Petrello, which Mr. Comstock delivered on April 4, 2014.

        On April 9, 2014, as requested by the C&J board of directors, Citi provided the C&J board of directors with additional information regarding Wall Street analysts' views on Nabors and the C&P Business.

        On April 10, 2014, Mr. Comstock and Mr. Petrello met over dinner to discuss C&J's April 4, 2014 proposal. Mr. Petrello indicated that Nabors remained enthusiastic about the combination of C&J and the C&P Business, but was unwilling to accept C&J's proposed $2.6 billion valuation of the C&P Business. Mr. Petrello advised Mr. Comstock that he would support a $3.2 billion valuation in order to proceed with the transaction and discussed preliminarily the corporate governance arrangements that had been proposed.

        The following morning, Mr. Comstock provided the C&J board of directors with a report on his dinner with Mr. Petrello, including Mr. Petrello's position on valuation and other terms. Also that afternoon, as requested by the C&J board of directors, Citi provided the C&J board of directors with certain background information regarding other precedent transactions.

        From April 11, 2014 through April 14, 2014, C&J representatives reviewed additional due diligence information regarding the C&P Business to determine whether C&J could increase its proposed valuation of the C&P Business.

        On April 13, 2014, C&J management provided the C&J board of directors with an update regarding certain financial matters, including information regarding C&J management's revised valuation for the C&P Business and potential synergies expected to be achieved by management from the combination. On April 14, 2014, Mr. Comstock requested the approval of the C&J board of directors to respond to Mr. Petrello by increasing the proposed valuation of the C&P Business to $2.75 billion, contingent on more detail regarding certain aspects of the proposed corporate governance structure of the combined company. Over the course of the following day, members of the C&J board of directors communicated their thoughts regarding the proposed transaction to the C&J management team and, based on those communications, instructed Mr. Comstock to prepare a new proposal at a valuation of $2.75 billion for the C&P Business.

        On April 16, 2014, Mr. Comstock delivered to Mr. Petrello a revised proposal that increased the valuation of the C&P Business to $2.75 billion. Similar to the April 4 proposal, it was again proposed that Nabors would own slightly more than a 50% stake in the combined company and a debt instrument of the combined company with a face value of approximately $1.15 billion, subject to adjustment based on changes in C&J's stock price. C&J included with the revised proposal a detailed term sheet outlining the corporate governance provisions proposed by C&J, including a dual class structure, staggered board, transfer and standstill restrictions and additional minority protections.

        On April 22, 2014, NIL announced its earnings for the first quarter of 2014.

        On April 23, 2014, Mr. Petrello sent a letter in response to Mr. Comstock's April 16, 2014 proposal in which Nabors stated that the $2.75 billion valuation proposed by C&J did not reflect the full intrinsic value of the C&P Business, including the expected synergies of the transaction. Moreover, Mr. Petrello stated that Nabors was unwilling to accept a debt instrument from the combined company, but instead would require a cash payment at closing. Moreover, while Nabors indicated a willingness to work with C&J on mutually agreeable corporate governance arrangements, it specifically rejected a dual class structure as unnecessarily complicated and likely to be negatively viewed by investors.

        Between April 23, 2014 and April 25, 2014, members of the C&J board of directors discussed the appropriate response to Mr. Petrello's letter.

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        On April 25, 2014, as previously authorized by the C&J board of directors, Mr. Comstock responded in writing to Mr. Petrello's April 23, 2014 letter. Mr. Comstock noted that the C&P Business's first quarter results were concerning to C&J. C&J proposed to base the valuation of the C&P Business on an annualized blended EBITDA for the C&P Business for the second quarter of 2014 at a valuation not to exceed $2.9 billion as of the execution of a definitive merger agreement. The proposed valuation would be subject to adjustment based on the actual EBITDA performance of the C&P Business for the second and third quarters of 2014, capped at $2.9 billion. Mr. Comstock also indicated a willingness on the part of C&J to negotiate terms of the proposed corporate governance arrangement.

        Also on April 25, 2014, the NIL board of directors held a meeting at which members of Nabors management and representatives of Goldman, Sachs & Co., NIL's financial advisor ("Goldman"), were also present. Nabors management updated the board on the status of discussions with C&J and discussed with the board the terms of C&J's latest proposal. Members of Nabors management also reviewed the potential financial benefits of the transaction for both Nabors' drilling and rig services business and the C&P Business. Representatives of Goldman compared the potential transaction with C&J to other strategic alternatives that the board had discussed from time to time. At the conclusion of the meeting, the NIL board of directors authorized Mr. Petrello to continue the ongoing negotiations with C&J in an effort to conclude a deal within certain parameters.

        On April 29, 2014, the C&J board of directors held a regularly scheduled board meeting. Members of C&J management were also present at the meeting. Mr. Comstock provided an update on the status of negotiations with Nabors, Nabors' first quarter results and the recent valuation discussions between Mr. Comstock and Mr. Petrello.

        During the evening of April 29, 2014, Mr. Comstock and Mr. Petrello talked by telephone and agreed in principle to a valuation for the C&P Business of $2.925 billion, utilizing C&J's closing stock price that day and subject to resolution of certain corporate governance matters. They discussed the appropriate process to advance the proposed transaction, and agreed that C&J and Nabors, together with their respective advisors, would meet during the following week to provide additional background and respond to inquiries regarding their respective companies.

        On May 5, 2014, C&J management, Fried Frank, Deloitte and Citi met with Nabors management, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, Nabors' outside legal counsel ("Milbank"), and Goldman to discuss the potential transaction. At the meeting, Nabors provided to C&J a high-level term sheet proposing a combination of C&J and the C&P Business that valued the C&P Business at $2.925 billion, the amount discussed by Mr. Comstock and Mr. Petrello during their April 29, 2014 call. As consideration for its contribution of the C&P Business to the combined company, Nabors would receive slightly more than 50% of the equity of the combined company and cash, through the repayment of an intercompany note between Nabors and the combined company, in an amount equal to the difference between $2.925 billion and the value of the equity received by Nabors in the combined company. C&J stockholders would receive slightly less than 50% of the combined company's equity in exchange for their shares of C&J common stock. The term sheet proposed that the parent of the combined entity would be Red Lion, a subsidiary of NIL domiciled in Bermuda. The term sheet also proposed certain protections for existing C&J stockholders along the lines previously discussed by Mr. Comstock and Mr. Petrello, including (i) the composition of the initial board of directors of the combined company to be set forth in the definitive agreements, with Mr. Comstock as chairman of the board of directors; (ii) certain restrictions on Nabors' ability to transfer significant ownership in the combined company; (iii) standstill provisions limiting Nabors' ability to acquire additional equity of the combined company, engage in a buyout of the combined company or conduct a proxy contest to replace members of the combined company's board of directors; and (iv) a requirement of a majority vote for significant shareholder decisions (including a sale of the combined company. The term sheet also provided that Nabors would be granted registration rights and preemptive rights. At the meeting, C&J, Nabors and

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their respective advisors engaged in discussions regarding the term sheet and the proposed transaction more generally. At the conclusion of the meeting, C&J and Nabors agreed to meet again within the following couple of weeks, and C&J undertook to send a revised term sheet to Nabors.

        On May 9, 2014, C&J circulated a revised draft of the term sheet to management.

        On May 10, 2014, Nabors sent a revised term sheet and an initial draft of the Merger Agreement, prepared by Milbank, to C&J management.

        On May 12, 2014, members of C&J management and C&J's advisors met with members of Nabors management and Nabors' advisors to discuss the revised term sheet and open points generally. That evening, Nabors management provided C&J management with a revised Merger Agreement, prepared by Milbank, which was updated to reflect the day's discussion. The draft Merger Agreement provided, among other things, that (i) the C&J board of directors could change its recommendation that C&J stockholders vote to approve the transaction in connection with a superior proposal only if such proposal were for 100% of C&J's outstanding stock or assets; (ii) the C&J board of directors could change its recommendation for reasons other than a superior proposal only due to an intervening event and, if that intervening event related to Nabors or the C&P Business, the intervening event had to rise to the level of a material adverse effect; (iii) a majority of the board of directors of the combined entity could waive Nabors' standstill and transfer restrictions; (iv) NIL would be permitted to terminate the Merger Agreement for material breaches with respect to the stockholder meeting and non-solicitation covenants; and (v) NIL would receive a termination fee of $120 million under certain circumstances, including if C&J stockholders failed to approve the transaction or if C&J was unable to secure financing for the payoff of the intercompany note between Nabors and Red Lion. Also on May 12, 2014, C&J engaged Vinson & Elkins LLP as its outside legal counsel ("Vinson & Elkins") to represent C&J in the negotiations of the Merger Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements. Fried Frank continued to represent C&J with respect to tax matters and with respect to the negotiation of commitment letters related to the proposed financing of the transaction.

        On May 13, 2014, the C&J board of directors met telephonically with members of C&J management and representatives of Fried Frank and Citi. At the meeting, C&J management updated the C&J board of directors on the status of the negotiations with Nabors, including with respect to the corporate governance arrangements for the benefit of the C&J stockholders in the combined entity. Citi updated the C&J board of directors on certain financial matters relating to the proposed transaction. After discussion, the C&J board of directors instructed Mr. Comstock to continue negotiations with Nabors and to report back to the C&J board of directors with additional information when it became available.

        On May 19, 2014, Vinson & Elkins distributed a revised version of the Merger Agreement and initial drafts of the Registration Rights Agreement and the Alliance Agreement to Milbank. With respect to the Merger Agreement, C&J sought to (i) permit C&J a termination right in the event of a superior proposal that related to 50% or more of C&J's outstanding stock or assets; (ii) broaden the definition of an "intervening event" that would give rise to a right by the C&J board of directors to change its recommendation; (iii) provide for greater latitude in C&J's obligations under the non-solicitation and stockholder meeting covenants; (iv) require a unanimous vote of the directors of the combined entity to waive the standstill and transfer restrictions applicable to Nabors; (v) eliminate NIL's termination rights for material breaches by C&J of its non-solicitation and stockholder meeting covenants; (vi) eliminate the obligation of C&J to pay a termination fee if the C&J stockholders voted against the transaction or if C&J failed to secure the necessary financing; and (vii) set the termination fee payable by C&J in certain circumstances at $35 million (instead of $120 million).

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Vinson & Elkins and Fried Frank with initial drafts of the Tax Matters Agreement and the Employee Benefits Agreement.

        From May 19, 2014 through June 11, 2014, the parties negotiated the non-financial terms of the transaction and through their counsel exchanged drafts of the Merger Agreement, the Separation Agreement, the Tax Matters Agreement, the Alliance Agreement, the Employee Benefits Agreement, the Red Lion Transition Services Agreement, the Support Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement.

        Given, among other things, the importance of maintaining confidentiality regarding C&J's ongoing negotiations with Nabors, the belief that a debt commitment from Citibank, N.A. or its affiliates to finance certain obligations of C&J in the transaction would be beneficial for C&J and its stockholders and C&J's confidence in the ability of Citibank, N.A. or its affiliates to provide such financing, the C&J board of directors determined to request from Citibank, N.A. the required debt commitment for the proposed transaction. In light of this request, the C&J board of directors also determined to engage a second, independent financial advisor to evaluate the transaction for the C&J board of directors. On May 23, 2014, C&J engaged TPH to evaluate, and, if appropriate, render an opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the exchange ratio in the proposed transaction.

        Throughout late May and early June 2014, C&J and Nabors continued their reciprocal due diligence and continued to analyze the proposed transaction internally.

        On June 3, 2014, the NIL board of directors held its annual meeting at which members of Nabors management and representatives of Goldman were also present. At the meeting, Nabors management reviewed with the NIL board the expected benefits of the transaction, summarized the status of discussions with C&J, including financial terms and the parties' respective positions on the legal and other points that remained subject to negotiation, and presented a plan and estimated timing for resolution of these issues and entry into a transaction. Representatives of Goldman reviewed with the NIL board potential strategic benefits of the transaction. After extensive discussion, the NIL board of directors authorized Nabors management to conclude negotiations and to enter into the Merger Agreement on the terms discussed.

        On June 4, 2014, Citibank, N.A. delivered to C&J an initial draft of Citibank, N.A.'s proposed debt commitment letter related to the financing of the Transactions. From June 4, 2014 through June 25, 2014, C&J, Citibank, N.A. and their respective advisors negotiated the terms of the debt commitment.

        On June 6, 2014, the C&J board of directors met telephonically, together with members of C&J management and C&J's legal and financial advisors, to receive an update on the status of negotiations with Nabors. During this meeting, Vinson & Elkins advised the C&J board of directors of its duties in the context of the proposed transaction and provided the C&J board of directors with an overview of the terms of the proposed transaction. Vinson & Elkins noted that certain members of C&J management expected to enter into new employment arrangements with Red Lion in connection with the Merger but would not engage in discussions with Nabors regarding the terms of their employment until the terms of the Merger Agreement and other transaction documents had been substantially agreed upon by Nabors and C&J. Members of C&J management discussed their view of certain financial and valuation aspects of the proposed transaction. After extensive discussion, the C&J board of directors instructed C&J management and C&J's legal and financial advisors to continue to negotiate the transaction generally.

        On June 11, 2014, Mr. Comstock spoke with Mr. Petrello by telephone to discuss the valuation of the C&P Business and the potential resolution of the remaining open points in the Merger Agreement, the Separation Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements. On June 12, 2014, C&J management delivered a revised proposal to Nabors to address these points, which, among other things, provided for

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(i) a $2.8 billion valuation of the C&P Business; (ii) termination of certain supply arrangements of the C&P Business prior to the closing of the transaction; (iii) a termination fee of $65 million payable by C&J in certain instances; (iv) no termination fee payable if the C&J stockholders failed to approve the transaction or if C&J failed to secure the necessary financing; (v) the intercompany note to remain outstanding, subject to escalating interest rates, if the intercompany note was not repaid at closing because financing had not been obtained; (vi) an indemnity by Nabors to the combined company for certain tax-related matters; (vii) treating certain specific pre-closing litigation liabilities as excluded liabilities under the Separation Agreement; and (viii) an indemnity by Nabors to the combined company for certain pre-closing environmental liabilities of the C&P Business.

        On June 14, 2014, Nabors responded to certain non-valuation aspects, including (i) agreeing to a $65 million termination fee, but requiring that the fee be payable due to a financing failure and that 50% of the fee be payable if the C&J stockholders failed to approve the transaction; (ii) rejecting the proposal that the transactions could be consummated without the repayment of the intercompany note; (iii) agreeing to indemnify the combined company for tax-related liabilities associated with the Separation so long as such liabilities did not result from certain identified prohibited actions; and (iv) agreeing to indemnify the combined company for litigation and environmental matters that were asserted prior to the closing of the transactions.

        On June 18, 2014, Messrs. Comstock and Theodore R. Moore, C&J's Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, met over dinner with Mr. Petrello and Ms. Laura W. Doerre, Nabors' Vice President and General Counsel, to discuss the unresolved terms of the transaction. At the dinner, the representatives agreed, among other things, (i) to have each party's respective financial teams discuss financial assumptions and financial due diligence matters and Nabors' forecast for the C&P Business; (ii) to provide for a $17 million fee payable to NIL as reimbursement of expenses in the event that C&J stockholders failed to approve the proposed transaction; (iii) to treat certain supply arrangements of the C&P Business as excluded liabilities under the Separation Agreement; (iv) to require NIL to indemnify the combined company for tax-related liabilities associated with the Separation so long as such liabilities did not result from certain to-be-identified prohibited actions; (v) subject to limited exceptions, to treat outstanding litigation matters of the C&P Business and other pre-Closing matters subject to insurance coverage as excluded liabilities under the Separation Agreement; and (vi) to treat certain identified environmental liabilities as excluded liabilities under the Separation Agreement.

        During the period from June 19, 2014 through June 25, 2014, C&J, Nabors and Red Lion and their respective advisors recommenced negotiation of the Merger Agreement and related transaction documents.

        Also during this period, members of C&J's management team met with members of Nabors' management team to discuss the financial performance and outlook of the C&P Business. As a result of these discussions, the parties agreed that the overall value for the C&P Business reflected in the transaction would be $2.86 billion, utilizing a 45-day volume weighted average price for C&J's stock.

        On the morning of June 23, 2014, the C&J board of directors met telephonically, together with members of C&J management and C&J's legal and financial advisors, to receive an update on the status of negotiations with Nabors. During this meeting, Vinson & Elkins provided the C&J board of directors with a detailed presentation concerning the terms of the proposed Merger Agreement and Separation Agreement, and Fried Frank provided the C&J board of directors with a detailed presentation concerning the Tax Matters Agreement. Mr. Moore provided the C&J board of directors with a presentation concerning the other transaction documents. Members of C&J management then updated the C&J board of directors on valuation and other due diligence matters. Each of TPH and Citi provided the C&J board of directors with a preliminary overview of the analytical approach that it expected to utilize to evaluate the proposed exchange ratio provided for in the transaction. After

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extensive discussion, the C&J board of directors instructed management and C&J's advisors to finalize the terms of the transaction based on the $2.86 billion valuation for the C&P Business.

        Later on June 23, 2014, Baker Botts L.L.P. ("Baker Botts"), representing C&J's named executive officers (specifically, Messrs. Comstock, McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge and Moore and, together, the "Management Team"), delivered to Nabors proposed employment agreements for the Management Team, setting forth terms of their employment by Red Lion post-closing. Additionally, Mr. Moore delivered such agreements to the C&J board of directors for review and information in connection with the C&J board of directors' evaluation of the proposed transactions.

        On the morning of June 24, 2014, the C&J board of directors met telephonically. The non-management directors met in an executive session to discuss the proposed transaction. Following the executive session, the full C&J board of directors met telephonically, together with members of C&J management and C&J's legal and financial advisors, as well as Baker Botts in its capacity as employment counsel to the Management Team. During this meeting, the C&J board of directors discussed the terms of the proposed employment arrangements for the Management Team and the status of the Management Team's negotiation of such agreements with Nabors after which Baker Botts was excused from the meeting. Vinson & Elkins then summarized the material open points of the proposed Merger Agreement and Separation Agreement and Fried Frank summarized the material open points of the proposed Tax Matters Agreement. Mr. Moore then summarized for the C&J board of directors the status of the other ancillary agreements and Mr. McMullen updated the C&J board of directors on the status of the proposed debt commitment letter.

        The meeting was then recessed to allow the non-management directors to again meet in executive session, together with representatives of Vinson & Elkins, TPH and Citi. Upon reconvening the full board, Citi reviewed with the C&J board of directors its financial analysis of the exchange ratio, and delivered to the C&J board of directors an oral opinion, confirmed by delivery of a written opinion dated June 24, 2014, to the effect that, as of such date and based on and subject to various assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations and qualifications on the review undertaken, the exchange ratio provided for pursuant to the Merger Agreement was fair, from a financial point of view, to holders of C&J common stock. Next, TPH provided to the C&J board of directors its financial analysis of the transaction and delivered to the C&J board of directors its oral opinion, which was subsequently confirmed by delivery of a written opinion dated June 24, 2014, to the effect that as of the date of the opinion and based upon and subject to the factors, assumptions, limitations and qualifications set forth in its written opinion, the exchange ratio in the proposed transaction was fair, from a financial point of view, to the holders of C&J's common stock (other than any shares held by Nabors, Red Lion or C&J, as the surviving company in the Merger, or any of their affiliates). After discussions, including as to the matters discussed below in "—C&J's Reasons for the Merger," the C&J board of directors, by unanimous vote of all of its members, approved the Merger Agreement and related transaction documents and determined that the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger, are advisable and in the best interests of C&J and its stockholders, and resolved to recommend that C&J stockholder vote to adopt the Merger Agreement. The C&J board of directors authorized C&J's management and advisors to finalize the remaining open points on the various transaction agreements.

        Following the conclusion of the C&J board of directors meeting, C&J, Nabors and their respective counsel finalized the transaction documentation. C&J management indicated that they required greater assurance regarding the arrangements for the Management Team before entering into the transaction, and accordingly Members of the Management Team and Nabors agreed that the terms of their proposed employment arrangements with Red Lion would be finalized on substantially the terms previously discussed prior to the mailing of this proxy statement/prospectus. Thereafter, C&J and NIL executed the Merger Agreement in the form approved by their respective boards, the Separation Agreement and the Support Agreement.

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        On the afternoon of June 25, 2014, the parties each publicly announced the Transactions.

        Following the execution of the Merger Agreement, the debt financing commitment letter was modified on July 15, 2014 and August 19, 2014, in each case for the purpose of adding additional financial institutions as commitment parties thereunder.

        Following the execution of the Merger Agreement and through September 26, 2014, the Management Team continued to negotiate with Nabors their employment arrangements with Red Lion. On September 26, 2014, each such C&J named executive officer entered into an employment agreement with Red Lion, to become effective as of the effective time of the Merger. For a discussion of these employment agreements, see "Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger—New Red Lion Employment Agreements."


C&J's Reasons for the Merger

        In evaluating the Merger, the C&J board of directors consulted with members of C&J's management and legal, financial and other advisors and, in reaching its decision to unanimously approve the Merger Agreement and the Merger, carefully considered a variety of factors relating to C&J before the consummation of the Transactions and the combined company following the consummation of the Transactions. Specifically, the C&J board of directors viewed certain factors positively, including the following:

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        The C&J board of directors also considered certain countervailing factors negatively in its deliberations concerning the Transactions, including:

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        This discussion of the information and factors considered by the C&J board of directors in reaching its conclusions and recommendation includes the principal factors considered by the C&J board of directors, but is not intended to be exhaustive and may not include all of the factors considered by the C&J board of directors. In view of the wide variety of factors considered in connection with its evaluation of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, and the complexity of these matters, the C&J board of directors did not find it useful and did not attempt to quantify, rank or assign any relative or specific weights to the various factors that it considered in reaching its determination to approve the Merger Agreement and the Merger, and to make its recommendation to C&J stockholders. Rather, the C&J board of directors viewed its decisions as being based on the totality of the information presented to it and the factors it considered, including its review with members of C&J's management and outside legal and financial advisors. In addition, individual members of the C&J board of directors may have assigned different weights to different factors. As of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, C&J believes there have been no material changes in the operations or performance of C&J or the C&P Business or in any of the projections or assumptions for C&J or the C&P Business provided to Citi and TPH since the delivery of their respective opinions, each dated June 24, 2014, and C&J does not anticipate such changes to occur prior to the special meeting of C&J stockholders.

        Certain members of the C&J board of directors and executive officers have financial interests in the Merger that are different from, or in addition to, those of C&J's stockholders generally. The C&J board of directors was aware of and considered these potential interests, among other matters, in

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evaluating the Merger and in making its recommendation to holders of C&J common stock. For a discussion of these interests, see "—Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger."

        After careful consideration, the C&J board of directors, on June 24, 2014, unanimously approved the Merger Agreement and the Merger. The C&J board of directors unanimously recommends to C&J stockholders that they approve the merger proposal and the meeting adjournment proposal.


NIL's Reasons for the Separation and the Merger

        As discussed in "—Background of the Merger," the NIL board of directors and Nabors' senior management conducted a comprehensive strategic review process beginning in 2013 to evaluate strategies to enhance value for NIL's shareholders, including assessing NIL's capital structure, reviewing Nabors' combination of business lines and evaluating ways to improve Nabors' overall operational performance. As part of this review, the NIL board of directors determined that it could best unlock shareholder value by combining the C&P Business with a strategic partner and that further value would be created by focusing its efforts on becoming a premium pure-play drilling and rig services company. As a result, NIL began the process that resulted in the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement and the Separation Agreement, and the proposed Transactions, which include NIL separating the C&P Business from Nabors' other businesses and thereafter combining the C&P Business with C&J, resulting in NIL or one of its subsidiaries receiving $938 million in cash and approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares and C&J stockholders receiving approximately 47% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares immediately following the closing of the Merger.

        The NIL board of directors believes that the Transactions will accomplish a number of important business objectives for Nabors, as well as provide enhanced opportunities for the resulting combined company. These important business objectives include:

        In reaching its decision to unanimously approve the Transactions, the NIL board of directors consulted with members of Nabors' management and Nabors' financial and legal advisors, and considered a wide variety of additional factors in favor of the Transactions, including, but not limited to, the following:

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        The NIL board of directors also considered certain countervailing factors during its deliberations that did not favor the Transactions, including the following:

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        The above discussion is not intended to be exhaustive. In view of the variety of factors and the amount of information considered, the NIL board of directors did not find it practicable to, and did not make specific assessments of, quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to, the specific factors considered in reaching its determination. In addition, the NIL board of directors did not undertake to make any specific determination as to whether any particular factor, or any aspect of any particular factor, was favorable or unfavorable to its ultimate determination, and individual members of the NIL board of directors may have given different weights to different factors. This explanation of the factors considered by the NIL board of directors is in part forward-looking in nature and, therefore, should be read in light of the factors discussed in the sections of this proxy statement/prospectus entitled "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors."


Opinions of C&J's Financial Advisors

        C&J retained TPH solely to provide an opinion to the C&J board of directors in connection with the Merger. C&J instructed TPH to evaluate the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the exchange ratio provided in the Merger that would entitle holders of C&J common stock (other than any shares held by C&J, Nabors, Red Lion, C&J, as the surviving company in the Merger (the "Surviving Company"), or any of their affiliates) to receive Red Lion common shares in the Merger. At a meeting of the C&J board of directors held on June 24, 2014, TPH rendered its opinion orally to the C&J board of directors that, as of June 24, 2014, based upon and subject to the factors and assumptions set forth in its written opinion and based upon such other matters as TPH considered relevant, the exchange ratio provided in the Merger Agreement that would entitle holders of C&J common stock to receive Red Lion common shares pursuant to the Merger Agreement was fair, from a financial point of view, to such holders of C&J common stock (other than any shares held by C&J, Nabors, Red Lion, the Surviving Company or any of their affiliates). Subsequent to rendering its oral opinion, TPH confirmed its opinion in writing to the C&J board of directors.

        The opinion speaks only as of the date and the time it was rendered and not as of the time the Merger may be completed or any other time. The opinion does not reflect changes that may occur or may have occurred after its delivery, which could significantly alter the value, among other things, of

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C&J or the C&P Business or the trading price of C&J common stock, which are factors on which TPH's opinion was based.

        The full text of the TPH opinion, dated June 24, 2014, which sets forth, among other things, the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered, and qualifications and limitations of the review undertaken by TPH in rendering its opinion, is incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus and attached as Annex C hereto. The summary of the TPH opinion set forth in this proxy statement/prospectus is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the opinion. C&J stockholders are urged to read the TPH opinion carefully and in its entirety. TPH provided its opinion for the information and assistance of the C&J board of directors in connection with its consideration of the Merger and related transactions. The TPH opinion is not intended to be and does not constitute a recommendation of the exchange ratio or as to how any holder of interests in C&J should vote or act with respect to the Merger, any related transactions or any other matter.

        TPH's opinion and its presentation to the C&J board of directors were among many factors taken into consideration by the C&J board of directors in approving the Merger Agreement and making its recommendation regarding the Merger.

        In connection with rendering its opinion and performing its related financial analysis, TPH reviewed, among other things:

        TPH also held discussions with members of the senior management of C&J regarding their assessment of the strategic rationale for, and the potential benefits of, the Merger and the past and current business operations, financial condition and future prospects of C&J and the C&P Business. In addition, TPH reviewed the reported price and trading activity for C&J common stock, compared certain financial and stock market information for C&J and the C&P Business with similar information for certain other companies the securities of which are publicly traded, and performed such other studies and analyses, and considered such other factors, as it considered appropriate.

        For purposes of its opinion, TPH assumed and relied upon, without assuming any responsibility for independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial, accounting, legal, tax and other information provided to, discussed with or reviewed by or for it, or publicly available. In that regard, TPH assumed with C&J's consent that the internal financial information and forecasts and cost synergies and operating synergies referenced above were reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting the best currently available estimates and good faith judgments of C&J and that such forecasts and

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synergies will be realized in the amounts and the time periods contemplated thereby. TPH also assumed that all governmental, regulatory or other consents or approvals necessary for the consummation of the Merger and related transactions will be obtained without any material adverse effect on the C&P Business, C&J, Nabors, Red Lion, Merger Sub, the Surviving Company, any of Red Lion's other subsidiaries following consummation of the Merger, the holders of shares of C&J common stock or the expected benefits of the Merger and related transactions that would be in any way meaningful to TPH's analysis, and that the definitive Merger Agreement and definitive Separation Agreement would not differ in any material respects from the last drafts furnished to TPH. In addition, TPH has not made an independent evaluation or appraisal of the assets or liabilities (including any contingent, derivative or off-balance-sheet assets and liabilities) of C&J or any of its subsidiaries or NIL or any of its subsidiaries or otherwise with respect to the C&P Business or the Surviving Company, and has not been furnished with any such evaluation or appraisal. TPH's opinion does not address any legal, regulatory, tax or accounting matters, and it has assumed with the consent of C&J, that the Merger will qualify for federal income tax purposes as a reorganization under the provisions of Section 368(a) of the Code.

        TPH's opinion is necessarily based upon economic, monetary, market and other conditions as in effect on, and the information made available to it as of, June 24, 2014. TPH has disclaimed any obligation to update, revise or reaffirm its opinion, including with respect to circumstances, developments or events coming after the rendering of its opinion.

        The estimates contained in TPH's analysis and the results from any particular analysis are not necessarily indicative of future results, which may be significantly more or less favorable than suggested by such analyses. In addition, analyses relating to the value of businesses or assets neither purport to be appraisals nor do they necessarily reflect the prices at which businesses or assets may actually be sold. Accordingly, TPH's analysis and estimates are inherently subject to substantial uncertainty.

        In arriving at its opinion, TPH did not attribute any particular weight to any particular analysis or factor considered by it, but rather made qualitative judgments as to the significance and relevance of each analysis and factor. Several analytical methodologies were employed by TPH in its analyses, and no one single method of analysis should be regarded as critical to the overall conclusion reached by TPH. Each analytical technique has inherent strengths and weaknesses, and the nature of the available information may further affect the value of particular techniques. Accordingly, TPH believes that its analyses must be considered as a whole and that selecting portions of its analyses and of the factors considered by it, without considering all analyses and factors in their entirety, could create a misleading or incomplete view of the evaluation process underlying its opinion. The conclusion reached by TPH, therefore, is based on the application of TPH's own experience and judgment to all analyses and factors considered by it, taken as a whole. TPH's opinion was reviewed and approved by its fairness opinion committee.

        TPH's opinion relates solely to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the holders of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock (other than shares held by C&J, Nabors, Red Lion, the Surviving Company or any of their affiliates) of the exchange ratio provided in the Merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement.

        TPH's opinion does not address the relative merits of the Merger as compared to any alternative business transaction or strategic alternative that might be available to C&J, nor does it address the underlying business decision of C&J to engage in the Merger and related transactions. TPH does not express any view on, and its opinion does not address, any other term or aspect of the Merger Agreement or the Merger or the related transactions and transaction documents, including, without limitation, the fairness of the Merger or related transactions to, or any consideration paid or received in connection therewith by, creditors or other constituencies of C&J, Nabors or the C&P Business; nor as to the fairness of the amount or nature of any compensation to be paid or payable to any of the

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officers, directors or employees of C&J, Nabors or the C&P Business, or any class of such persons, in connection with the Merger and related transactions, whether relative to the exchange ratio provided pursuant to the Merger Agreement or otherwise. TPH has not been asked to consider, and its opinion does not address, the price at which the common stock of C&J, Nabors or the Surviving Company will trade at any time. TPH is not rendering any legal, tax or accounting advice and understands C&J is relying on its legal counsel and accounting and tax advisors as to legal, tax and accounting matters in connection with the Merger and related transactions.

        The data and analyses summarized herein are from TPH's presentation to the C&J board of directors delivered on June 24, 2014, which primarily utilized market closing prices as of June 23, 2014. The analyses summarized herein include information presented in tabular format. In order to fully understand the financial analyses performed, the tables must be read with the text of each summary.

        TPH reviewed and analyzed certain financial information including valuation multiples related to selected comparable publicly-traded oilfield services companies whose operations TPH believed, based on its experience with companies in the oilfield services industry, to be similar to C&J's and the C&P Business's operations for purposes of this analysis. TPH divided the selected group of companies into two groups for use in this analysis: the Pressure Pumping Focused Group, which included Calfrac Well Services Ltd., Canyon Services Group, Inc., RPC Inc. and Trican Well Service Ltd., and the Production Services Focused Group, which included Basic Energy Services, Inc., Key Energy Services Inc. and Superior Energy Services, Inc. The preceding groups of companies are referred to as the comparable companies in this proxy statement/prospectus.

        TPH selected the companies reviewed in this analysis because, among other things, the comparable companies operate businesses that have similar characteristics as C&J and the C&P Business. However, no selected company or group of companies is identical to C&J or the C&P Business. Accordingly, TPH believes that purely quantitative analyses are not, in isolation, determinative in the context of the Merger and related transactions and that qualitative judgments concerning differences between the financial and operating characteristics and prospects of C&J or the C&P Business and the comparable companies that could affect the public trading values of each also are relevant. TPH calculated and compared various financial multiples and ratios of each of the comparable companies, including, among other things, the ratio of each company's (i) enterprise value, which is referred to as EV, calculated as the market capitalization of each company, plus book value of debt and non-controlling interests, less cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, to its (ii) estimated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, commonly referred to as EBITDA. All of these calculations were performed, and based on publicly available financial data and closing prices, as of June 23, 2014. The EBITDA estimates for each of the comparable companies used by TPH in its analysis were based on publicly available consensus estimates as reported by FactSet Research Systems Inc.

        The following summarizes the results of this review:

        C&J.    Based on an analysis of the relevant metrics for each of the comparable companies, TPH selected a reference range of 5.0x-7.0x for EV to estimated 2015 EBITDA, and applied this range to the estimated 2015 adjusted EBITDA of C&J of $315 million, as reflected in the financial forecasts for C&J prepared by the management of C&J, which are referred to in this discussion as the C&J management case. From this analysis, TPH estimated an implied price per share range for shares of C&J common stock of $22.56 to $33.29.

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        Surviving Company.    Based on an analysis of the relevant metrics for each of the comparable companies, TPH selected a reference range of 4.75x-6.75x for EV to estimated 2015 EBITDA, and applied this range to the estimated pro forma 2015 EBITDA of the Surviving Company of $829 million (which includes estimated synergies of $83 million), as reflected in the pro forma financial forecasts for the Surviving Company prepared by the management of C&J, which are referred to in this discussion as the C&J pro forma management case. From this analysis, TPH estimated an implied price per share range for one Surviving Company ordinary share of $22.13 to $35.80, and compared this to the implied value range of one share of C&J common stock calculated in the comparable companies' analysis of $22.56 to $33.29.

        TPH performed a discounted cash flow analysis of C&J and the Surviving Company on an illustrative pro forma combined basis, in each case as of June 30, 2014. Discounted cash flow analysis is a valuation methodology used to derive a valuation of a company by calculating the present value of estimated future cash flows of the company as reflected in the C&J management case. TPH calculated the discounted cash flow value as the sum of the net present value of each of: the estimated future cash flows that C&J and the pro forma Surviving Company respectively, are expected to generate for the second half of 2014 and each of the full years 2015 through 2017 as reflected in the C&J management case; and the estimated value of C&J and the Surviving Company, respectively, at the end of 2017, or the terminal value.

        C&J.    For its discounted cash flow calculations of C&J, TPH applied unlevered discount rates ranging from 9.5% to 12.5% to the estimated future cash flows of C&J. The discount rates applicable to C&J were based, among other things, on TPH's judgment of the estimated range of weighted average cost of capital based on an analysis of the selected comparable companies discussed above in "—Selected Comparable Company Multiples Analysis." The terminal value of C&J was calculated applying various terminal value EBITDA multiples ranging from 5.0x to 7.0x. The terminal value EBITDA multiples were selected by TPH by reference to EV to EBITDA trading multiples calculated for selected comparable companies discussed above in "—Selected Comparable Company Multiples Analysis." TPH applied such ranges of terminal value EBITDA multiples to C&J's estimated 2018 EBITDA, as set forth in the C&J management case, to determine a terminal value for C&J. The ranges of estimated future cash flows and terminal values were then discounted to present values as of June 30, 2014 using the range of discount rates referred to above. From this analysis, TPH estimated an implied price per share range for shares of C&J common stock of $27.75 to $43.91.

        Surviving Company.    For its discounted cash flow calculations, TPH applied unlevered discount rates ranging from 9.5% to 12.5% to the estimated future cash flows of the Surviving Company. The discount rates applicable to the Surviving Company were based, among other things, on TPH's judgment of the estimated range of weighted average cost of capital based on an analysis of the selected comparable companies discussed above in "—Selected Comparable Company Multiples Analysis." The terminal value of the Surviving Company was calculated applying various terminal value EBITDA multiples ranging from 4.75x to 6.75x. The terminal value EBITDA multiples were selected by TPH by reference to EV to EBITDA trading multiples calculated for selected comparable companies discussed above in "—Selected Comparable Company Multiples Analysis." TPH applied such range of terminal value EBITDA multiples to the estimated 2018 pro forma EBITDA of the Surviving Company, which included the effect of the estimated synergies, as set forth in the C&J pro forma management case, to determine a terminal value for the Surviving Company. The ranges of estimated future cash flows and terminal values were then discounted to present values as of June 30, 2014 using the range of discount rates referred to above. From this analysis, TPH estimated an implied price per share range for one Surviving Company ordinary share of $28.84 to $47.08, and compared this to the

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implied price per share range of one share of C&J common stock calculated in the discounted cash flow analysis above of $27.75 to $43.91.

        TPH analyzed the implied present value per share of C&J and the implied present value per share of the pro forma Surviving Company. Implied future share prices as of January 1, 2016, January 1, 2017 and January 1, 2018 of C&J and the pro forma Surviving Company were calculated by first multiplying 2016E, 2017E and 2018E EBITDA, respectively, by select multiples based on the EV to EBITDA trading multiples calculated for selected comparable companies discussed above in "—Selected Comparable Company Multiples Analysis" to calculate enterprise value. Implied equity value was then calculated by subtracting book value of debt and non-controlling interests, less cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities from enterprise value. The peer multiples used for C&J and the pro forma Surviving Company ranged from 5.0x to 7.0x and 4.75x and 6.75x, respectively. An equity discount rate range of 11% to 14% was then used to discount the implied future share prices as of January 1, 2016, January 1, 2017 and January 1, 2018 of each of C&J and the pro forma Surviving Company to June 30, 2014. From this analysis, TPH estimated an implied price per share range for one pro forma Surviving Company ordinary share of $25.02 to $45.98 and compared this to the implied price per share range for one share of C&J common stock of $24.53 to $42.90.

        TPH calculated for informational purposes the implied ownership of current C&J stockholders based on the relative contributions of EBITDA by C&J and the C&P Business as provided by C&J's management. Relative contribution analysis was performed for the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013 and the projected years ending December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2015. This analysis indicated a range of implied ownership percentages for C&J stockholders immediately after the consummation of the Merger and related transactions of approximately 32% to 53% as compared to the approximately 47% ownership percentage of C&J stockholders provided for in the Merger and related transactions.

        TPH reviewed C&J's stock price performance from July 2011 to June 2014. TPH noted that, over this period, C&J's stock price increased 12% since its initial public offering. TPH also noted that as of June 23, 2014, C&J's stock price was 75% above its 52 week low and 1% below its 52 week high.

        TPH analyzed the projected pro forma financial effects of the Merger and related transactions on the Surviving Company's estimated pro forma earnings per share and cash flow per share, including estimated synergies, for its fiscal years 2015 and 2016 using various financial forecasts and other data contained in the C&J management projections. TPH noted that the Merger and related transactions are expected to be accretive to the Surviving Company's estimated pro forma earnings per share and cash flow per share for each of the fiscal years 2015 and 2016 as compared to C&J's standalone estimated earnings per share and cash flow per share for the same fiscal years.

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        TPH and its affiliates, as part of their investment banking business, are continually engaged in performing financial analyses with respect to businesses and their securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions, negotiated underwritings, competitive biddings, secondary distributions of listed and unlisted securities, private placements and other transactions as well as for estate, corporate and other purposes.

        TPH also engages in securities trading and brokerage, private equity activities, equity research and other financial services, and in the ordinary course of these activities, TPH and its affiliates may from time to time acquire, hold or sell, for their own accounts and for the accounts of their customers, (i) equity, debt and other securities (or related derivative securities) and financial instruments (including bank loans and other obligations) of C&J, Nabors or any of the other parties to the Merger Agreement or related transactions and any of their respective affiliates, and (ii) any currency or commodity that may be involved in the Merger or related transactions.

        In addition, TPH and its affiliates and certain of its employees, including members of the team performing services in connection with the Merger, as well as certain private equity funds associated or affiliated with TPH in which they may have financial interests, may from time to time acquire, hold or make direct or indirect investments in or otherwise finance a wide variety of companies, including C&J and NIL, other prospective counterparties and their respective affiliates. TPH was not requested to, and did not, solicit indications of interest or proposals from third parties regarding a possible acquisition of all or any part of C&J or any alternative transaction. TPH was not requested to, and it did not, participate in the negotiation of the terms of the Merger Agreement or the transactions contemplated thereby, nor was TPH requested to, and it did not, provide any advice or services in connection with the Merger Agreement or the transactions contemplated thereby other than the delivery of its opinion.

        TPH acted as financial advisor to C&J solely in order to render its opinion in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. C&J selected TPH to provide a fairness opinion in connection with the Merger because of TPH's expertise, reputation and familiarity with the oil and gas industry generally and the oilfield services industry specifically and because its investment banking professionals have substantial experience in transactions comparable to the Merger.

        TPH has previously provided investment banking services to C&J for which it received fees or compensation, including serving as an underwriter with respect to C&J's initial public offering in July 2011. TPH and its affiliates may provide investment banking or other financial services to C&J, Nabors, Red Lion or any of the parties to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement or their respective shareholders, affiliates or portfolio companies in the future. In connection with such investment banking or other financial services, TPH may receive compensation.

        The description set forth above constitutes a summary of the analyses employed and factors considered by TPH in rendering its opinion to the C&J board of directors. TPH believes that its analyses must be considered as a whole and that selecting portions of its analyses, without considering all analyses and factors, could create an incomplete view of the process underlying its opinion. The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex, analytical process involving various determinations as to the most appropriate and relevant methods of financial analysis and the application of those methods to the particular circumstances and is not necessarily susceptible to partial analysis or summary description.

        Pursuant to the terms of the engagement of TPH, C&J agreed to pay TPH a $1 million fee upon delivery of its opinion. In addition, C&J has agreed to reimburse TPH for its reasonably incurred out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the engagement, including fees and disbursements of its legal counsel. C&J has also agreed to indemnify TPH, its affiliates and their respective officers,

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directors, partners, agents, employees and controlling persons for liabilities arising in connection with or as a result of its rendering of services under its engagement, including liabilities under the federal securities laws. Other than the services provided to C&J described above, for which it received the fees described above, in the two years prior to the date of its opinion, none of TPH or any of its affiliates has provided financial advisory or financing services to C&J or any of its affiliates.

        C&J also has retained Citi as a financial advisor in connection with the Merger. In connection with this engagement, C&J requested that Citi evaluate the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the exchange ratio provided for pursuant to the Merger Agreement. On June 24, 2014, at a meeting of the C&J board of directors held to evaluate the Merger, Citi delivered to the C&J board of directors an oral opinion, confirmed by delivery of a written opinion dated June 24, 2014, to the effect that, as of that date and based on and subject to various assumptions, matters considered, procedures followed and limitations and qualifications described in its written opinion, the exchange ratio provided for pursuant to the Merger Agreement was fair, from a financial point of view, to holders of C&J common stock.

        The full text of Citi's written opinion, dated June 24, 2014, to the C&J board of directors, which describes the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations on the review undertaken, is incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus and attached as Annex D hereto. The description of Citi's opinion set forth below is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of Citi's opinion. Citi's opinion was provided for the information of the C&J board of directors (in its capacity as such) in connection with its evaluation of the exchange ratio from a financial point of view and did not address any other terms, aspects or implications of the Merger or any related transactions. Citi was not requested to consider, and its opinion did not address, the underlying business decision of C&J to effect the Merger or related transactions, the relative merits of the Merger or related transactions as compared to any alternative business strategies that might exist for C&J or the effect of any other transaction in which C&J might engage or consider. Citi's opinion is not intended to be and does not constitute a recommendation as to how any stockholder should vote or act on any matters relating to the Merger, any related transactions or otherwise.

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        Citi noted for the C&J board of directors that it did not compare the financial terms of the Merger to financial terms of other transactions given, in Citi's view, the lack of sufficient comparability of other transactions with the Merger. In rendering its opinion, Citi assumed and relied, without independent verification, upon the accuracy and completeness of all financial and other information and data publicly available or provided to or otherwise reviewed by or discussed with Citi and upon the assurances of the managements of C&J and Nabors that they were not aware of any relevant information that was omitted or that remained undisclosed to Citi. With respect to the financial forecasts and other information and data provided to or otherwise reviewed by or discussed with Citi relating to C&J and the C&P Business, including certain adjustments to the financial forecasts and other information and data relating to the C&P Business prepared by the management of C&J, Citi was advised by the managements of C&J and Nabors, as the case may be, and assumed, with C&J's consent, that they were reasonably prepared on bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments as to the future financial performance of C&J and the C&P Business, the potential strategic implications and financial and operational benefits (including the amount, timing and achievability thereof) anticipated by the management of C&J to result from, and other potential pro forma financial effects of, the Merger and related transactions and the other matters covered thereby. Citi assumed, with C&J's consent, that the financial results, including with respect to the potential strategic implications and financial and operational benefits anticipated to result from the Merger and related transactions, reflected in such financial forecasts and other information and data will be realized in the amounts and at the times projected. Citi relied, at C&J's direction, upon the assessments of the managements of C&J and Nabors as to (i) the transactions related to the Merger, including with respect to the timing thereof and assets, liabilities and financial and other terms involved, (ii) the ability to integrate C&J and the C&P Business, (iii) existing and future relationships, agreements and arrangements with, and the ability to attract and retain, key customers and (iv) the potential impact on C&J and the C&P Business of market and other trends and prospects for, and governmental and other regulatory and legislative matters relating to or affecting, the oil and gas industry, including assumptions of the managements of C&J and Nabors as to, among others, oil and gas supply and demand cycles, commodity pricing, demand for completion and production services and pricing for such services reflected in the financial forecasts and other information and data utilized in Citi's analyses, which are subject to significant volatility and which, if different than as assumed, could have a material impact on Citi's analyses or opinion. Citi assumed, with C&J's consent, that there would be no developments with respect to any such matters that would have an adverse effect on C&J, Red Lion (including the C&P Business), the Merger or related transactions (including the contemplated benefits thereof) or that would otherwise be meaningful in any respect to Citi's analyses or opinion.

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properties or assets of C&J, the C&P Business or any other entity or business. Citi assumed, with C&J's consent, that the Merger and related transactions would be consummated in accordance with their respective terms and in compliance with all applicable laws and other relevant documents and requirements, without waiver, modification or amendment of any material term, condition or agreement, and that, in the course of obtaining the necessary governmental, regulatory or third party approvals, consents, releases, waivers and agreements for the Merger and related transactions, no delay, limitation, restriction or condition, including any divestiture requirements, amendments or modifications, would be imposed that would have an adverse effect on C&J, Red Lion (including the C&P Business), the Merger or related transactions (including the contemplated benefits thereof). Citi also assumed, with C&J's consent, that the Merger and related transactions would qualify, as applicable, for the intended tax treatment contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the Separation Agreement. Citi's opinion, as set forth in its written opinion, related to the relative values of C&J and the C&P Business on a standalone and pro forma basis. Citi did not express any view or opinion as to the actual value of Red Lion common shares when issued in the Merger or the prices at which Red Lion common shares would trade or otherwise be transferable at any time. Citi assumed, with C&J's consent, that Red Lion would retain or acquire all assets, properties and rights necessary for the operations of Red Lion following the Merger and related transactions, that appropriate reserves, indemnification arrangements or other provisions were made with respect to the liabilities of or relating to Red Lion (including the C&P Business), and that Red Lion would not directly or indirectly assume or incur any liabilities contemplated to be excluded as a result of the Merger, the related transactions or otherwise. Representatives of C&J advised Citi, and Citi further assumed, that the final terms of the Merger Agreement and the Separation Agreement would not vary materially from those set forth in the drafts Citi reviewed. Citi did not express any opinion with respect to accounting, tax, regulatory, legal or similar matters and it relied, with C&J's consent, upon the assessments of representatives of C&J and Nabors as to such matters.

        Citi's opinion did not address any terms (other than the exchange ratio to the extent expressly specified in its opinion), aspects or implications of the Merger or related transactions, including, without limitation, the form or structure of the Merger, the form or structure, or financial or other terms, of any related transactions, or any terms, aspects or implications of any transition services, global alliance or other related agreements, any support agreements or other agreement, arrangement or understanding to be entered into in connection with or contemplated by the Merger, the related transactions or otherwise. In connection with Citi's engagement, Citi was not requested to, and it did not, undertake a third-party solicitation process on C&J's behalf with respect to the acquisition of all or a part of C&J. Citi expressed no view as to, and its opinion did not address, the underlying business decision of C&J to effect the Merger or any related transactions, the relative merits of the Merger or any related transactions as compared to any alternative business strategies that might exist for C&J or the effect of any other transaction in which C&J might engage. Citi also expressed no view as to, and its opinion did not address, the fairness (financial or otherwise) of the amount or nature or any other aspect of any compensation to any officers, directors or employees of any parties to the Merger or related transactions, or any class of such persons, relative to the exchange ratio or otherwise. Citi's opinion was necessarily based upon information available, and financial, stock market and other conditions and circumstances existing and disclosed, to Citi as of the date of its opinion. Citi noted for the C&J board of directors that the credit, financial and stock markets, and the industries in which C&J and Red Lion operate, may experience volatility and Citi expressed no view or opinion on any potential effects such volatility may have on C&J, Red Lion (or their respective businesses), the Merger or related transactions (including the contemplated benefits thereof). The issuance of Citi's opinion was authorized by Citi's fairness opinion committee.

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preparation of a financial opinion is a complex analytical process involving various determinations as to the most appropriate and relevant methods of financial analysis and the application of those methods to the particular circumstances and, therefore, a financial opinion is not readily susceptible to summary description. Citi arrived at its ultimate opinion based on the results of all analyses undertaken by it and assessed as a whole, and it did not draw, in isolation, conclusions from or with regard to any one factor or method of analysis. Accordingly, Citi believes that the analyses must be considered as a whole and that selecting portions of its analyses and factors or focusing on information presented in tabular format, without considering all analyses and factors or the narrative description of the analyses, could create a misleading or incomplete view of the processes underlying such analyses and its opinion.

        In its analyses, Citi considered industry performance, general business, economic, market and financial conditions and other matters existing as of the date of its opinion, many of which are beyond the control of C&J, Nabors and Red Lion. No company or business reviewed is identical or directly comparable to C&J, Red Lion or their respective businesses and an evaluation of these analyses is not entirely mathematical; rather, the analyses involve complex considerations and judgments concerning financial and operating characteristics and other factors that could affect the public trading or other values of the companies or business segments reviewed.

        The estimates contained in Citi's analyses and the valuation ranges resulting from any particular analysis are not necessarily indicative of actual values or predictive of future results or values, which may be significantly more or less favorable than those suggested by such analyses. In addition, analyses relating to the value of businesses or securities do not purport to be appraisals or to reflect the prices at which businesses or securities actually may be sold or acquired. Accordingly, the estimates used in, and the results derived from, Citi's analyses are inherently subject to substantial uncertainty.

        Citi was not requested to, and it did not, recommend the specific consideration payable in the Merger. The type and amount of consideration payable in the Merger were determined through negotiations between C&J and Nabors and the decision to enter into the Merger Agreement, the Separation Agreement and related agreements was solely that of the C&J board of directors. Citi's opinion was only one of many factors considered by the C&J board of directors in its evaluation of the Merger and related transactions and should not be viewed as determinative of the views of such board of directors or the management of C&J with respect to the Merger or related transactions or the consideration payable in the Merger or related transactions.

        The following represents a brief summary of the material financial analyses prepared and reviewed with the C&J board of directors in connection with Citi's opinion, dated June 24, 2014. The summary set forth below does not purport to be a complete description of the financial analyses performed by, and underlying the opinion of, Citi, nor does the order of the financial analyses described represent the relative importance or weight given to those financial analyses by Citi. Certain financial analyses summarized below include information presented in tabular format. In order to fully understand the financial analyses, the tables must be read together with the text of each summary as the tables alone do not constitute a complete description of the financial analyses. Considering the data in the tables below without considering the full narrative description of the financial analyses, including the methodologies and assumptions underlying the financial analyses, could create a misleading or incomplete view of such financial analyses. None of C&J, Nabors, Red Lion, Citi or any other person assumes responsibility if future results are different from those described, whether or not any such difference is material. Financial data utilized for C&J in the financial analyses described below was based on internal financial forecasts and other estimates of the management of C&J, referred to as C&J management forecasts, and financial data utilized for the C&P Business in such analyses was based on internal financial forecasts and other estimates of the management of Nabors, as adjusted by the management of C&J, referred to as adjusted Nabors management forecasts.

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        Citi performed a selected public companies analysis of each of C&J and the C&P Business in which Citi reviewed certain financial and stock market information, as applicable, relating to C&J, the C&P Business and selected companies that Citi in its professional judgment deemed generally relevant for comparative purposes. Financial data of the selected companies were based on public filings and other publicly available information. Financial data of C&J was based on C&J management forecasts and financial data of the C&P Business was based on adjusted Nabors management forecasts.

        In its selected public companies analysis of C&J, Citi reviewed enterprise values (calculated as diluted equity value plus total debt and less cash and cash equivalents) as a multiple of next 12 months and calendar year 2015 estimated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, referred to as EBITDA, of C&J and the following four selected companies in the well completion industry, referred to as the selected completion companies:

        The overall low to high next 12 months (as of March 31, 2014) and calendar year 2015 estimated EBITDA multiples observed for the selected completion companies were 7.2x to 10.1x (with an average of 8.4x) and 6.6x to 7.7x (with an average of 6.9x), respectively. The implied next 12 months (as of March 31, 2014) and calendar year 2015 estimated EBITDA multiples observed for C&J were 8.5x and 6.7x, respectively. Citi then applied a selected range of next 12 months (as of March 31, 2014) and calendar year 2015 estimated EBITDA multiples of 7.4x to 9.4x and 5.9x to 7.9x, respectively, derived from the selected completion companies to corresponding data of C&J.

        In its selected public companies analysis of the C&P Business, Citi reviewed enterprise values as a multiple of next 12 months and calendar year 2015 estimated EBITDA of the C&P Business, C&J and the other selected completion companies and the following two selected companies in the well production industry, referred to as the selected production companies:

        The overall low to high next 12 months (as of March 31, 2014) and calendar year 2015 estimated EBITDA multiples observed for the selected production companies were 5.8x to 6.1x (with an average of 6.0x) and 5.2x to 5.2x (with an average of 5.2x), respectively. Citi then applied a selected range of next 12 months and calendar year 2015 estimated EBITDA multiples of 6.3x to 7.4x and 5.3x to 6.3x, respectively, derived from the selected completion companies and the selected production companies to corresponding data of the C&P Business.

        Based on these analyses, Citi calculated the following implied exchange ratio reference ranges, as compared to the Merger exchange ratio:

Implied Exchange Ratio
Reference Range Based on
Next 12 Months EBITDA
  Implied Exchange Ratio
Reference Range Based On
Calendar Year 2015E
EBITDA
  Merger Exchange Ratio
         
0.998x - 1.630x   1.005x - 1.821x   1.000x

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        Citi noted that the above exchange ratio reference ranges implied a range of contributed equity values by C&J to pro forma Red Lion of approximately 46.9% to 59.1% based on the implied next 12 months EBITDA exchange ratio reference range and approximately 47.1% to 61.7% based on the implied calendar year 2015 estimated EBITDA exchange ratio reference range as compared to the pro forma ownership of holders of C&J common stock in Red Lion upon consummation of the Merger of approximately 47%.

        Citi performed a discounted cash flow analysis of each of C&J and the C&P Business in which Citi calculated the estimated present value of the standalone unlevered free cash flows that C&J and the C&P Business were forecasted to generate during the second half of the calendar year ending December 31, 2014 through the full calendar year ending December 31, 2018. Financial data used in this analysis was based on, in the case of C&J, C&J management forecasts and, in the case of the C&P Business, adjusted Nabors management forecasts. For purposes of this analysis, stock-based compensation was treated as a cash expense. The terminal value for C&J was calculated by applying to C&J's calendar year 2018 estimated EBITDA a selected range of EBITDA multiples of 5.5x to 7.5x and the terminal value for the C&P Business was calculated by applying to the calendar year 2018 estimated EBITDA of the C&P Business a selected range of EBITDA multiples of 5.0x to 7.0x. The present values (as of June 30, 2014) of the cash flows and terminal values were then calculated using discount rates ranging from 9.5% to 11.7% in the case of C&J and 8.9% to 11.0% in the case of the C&P Business.

        Based on this analysis, Citi calculated the following implied exchange ratio reference range, as compared to the Merger exchange ratio:

  Implied Exchange Ratio
Reference Range
  Merger Exchange Ratio    
             

  0.788x - 1.909x   1.000x    

        Citi noted that the above exchange ratio reference range implied a range of contributed equity values by C&J to pro forma Red Lion of approximately 41.1% to 62.8% as compared to the pro forma ownership of holders of C&J common stock in Red Lion upon consummation of the Merger of approximately 47%.

        Citi also performed a discounted cash flow analysis of C&J and the C&P Business on a pro forma basis in which Citi calculated the estimated present value of the unlevered free cash flows that pro forma Red Lion was forecasted to generate during calendar years ending December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2018 taking into account, among other things, the net present value of potential synergies and tax benefits anticipated by the management of C&J to result from the Merger and related transactions. Financial data used in this analysis was based on, in the case of C&J, C&J management forecasts and, in the case of the C&P Business, adjusted Nabors management forecasts. For purposes of this analysis, stock-based compensation was treated as a cash expense. The terminal value for pro forma Red Lion was calculated by applying to pro forma Red Lion's calendar year 2018 estimated EBITDA a selected range of EBITDA multiples of 5.25x to 7.25x. The present values (as of June 30, 2014) of the cash flows and terminal values were then calculated using discount rates ranging from 9.0% to 10.8%.

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        Based on this analysis, Citi calculated the following implied exchange ratio reference range, as compared to the Merger exchange ratio:

  Implied Exchange Ratio
Reference Range
  Merger Exchange Ratio    
             

  0.513x - 1.043x   1.000x    

        Citi noted that the above exchange ratio reference range implied a range of contributed equity values by C&J to pro forma Red Lion of approximately 24.1% to 49.0% as compared to the pro forma ownership of holders of C&J common stock in Red Lion upon consummation of the Merger of approximately 47%.

        Citi performed a relative contribution analysis of C&J and the C&P Business in which Citi reviewed the relative contributions of C&J and the C&P Business to pro forma Red Lion's calendar year 2013 EBITDA, last 12 months (as of March 31, 2014) EBITDA, next 12 months (as of March 31, 2014) estimated EBITDA, calendar year 2014 estimated EBITDA and calendar year 2015 estimated EBITDA. Financial data of C&J was based on C&J management forecasts and financial data of the C&P Business was based on adjusted Nabors management forecasts. This analysis indicated, on an equity value basis, overall relative contributions of C&J to pro forma Red Lion's calendar year 2013 EBITDA, last 12 months EBITDA, next 12 months estimated EBITDA, calendar year 2014 estimated EBITDA and calendar year 2015 estimated EBITDA of approximately 34.1% to 47.7% as compared to the pro forma ownership of holders of C&J common stock in Red Lion upon consummation of the Merger of approximately 47%.

        Based on this analysis, Citi calculated the following implied exchange ratio reference range, as compared to the Merger exchange ratio:

  Implied Exchange Ratio
Reference Range
  Merger Exchange Ratio    
             

  0.583x - 1.029x   1.000x    

        Citi also observed certain additional information that was not considered part of Citi's financial analyses with respect to its opinion but was referenced for informational purposes, including, among other things, an illustrative pro forma financial impact of the Merger relative to, among other things, C&J's estimated cash earnings per share on a standalone basis for calendar years ending December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2017 based on, in the case of C&J, C&J management forecasts and, in the case of the C&P Business, adjusted Nabors management forecasts, after taking into account potential run-rate revenue and cost synergies anticipated by the management of C&J to result from the Merger and proposed financing for the Merger, which indicated that the Merger could be accretive relative to C&J's estimated cash earnings per share on a standalone basis for each of the calendar years ending December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2017. Actual results achieved by pro forma Red Lion may vary from forecasted results and variations may be material.

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        C&J has agreed to pay Citi for its services as a financial advisor to C&J in connection with the Merger an aggregate fee of $12 million, of which $10 million is payable contingent upon consummation of the Merger. In addition, C&J has agreed to reimburse Citi for certain expenses, including reasonable fees and expenses of counsel, and to indemnify Citi and certain related parties against liabilities, including liabilities under federal securities laws, arising from Citi's engagement.

        Citi and its affiliates are also participating in the financing for the Transactions, including acting as lead arranger for such financing, for which services Citi and its affiliates will receive an aggregate fee currently estimated to be up to approximately $19.6 million.

        Citi and its affiliates in the past have provided, currently are providing and/or in the future may provide services to C&J, NIL, Red Lion and their respective affiliates unrelated to the Merger and related transactions, for which services Citi and its affiliates have received and may receive compensation including, during the two-year period prior to the date of Citi's opinion, having acted or acting (i) as a lender with respect to certain credit facilities of C&J and certain related entities, and (ii) as an underwriter, lender, arranger, bookrunner, initial purchaser and in various other roles with respect to certain securities offerings and credit facilities of NIL and certain related entities. During the two-year period prior to the date of Citi's opinion, Citi and its affiliates received aggregate fees of approximately $1 million from C&J for the services relating to C&J described above. In the ordinary course of business, Citi and its affiliates may actively trade or hold the securities of C&J, NIL, Red Lion and their respective affiliates for its own account or for the account of its customers and, accordingly, may at any time hold a long or short position in such securities. In addition, Citi and its affiliates (including Citigroup Inc. and its affiliates) may maintain relationships with C&J, NIL, Red Lion and their respective affiliates.

        C&J selected Citi to act as its financial advisor in connection with the Merger based on Citi's reputation, experience and familiarity with C&J and its business. Citi is an internationally recognized investment banking firm that regularly engages in the valuation of businesses and their securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions, negotiated underwritings, competitive bids, secondary distributions of listed and unlisted securities, private placements and valuations for estate, corporate and other purposes.


Certain Prospective Financial Information Prepared by C&J

        C&J does not as a matter of course make public forecasts as to future performance, earnings or other results beyond the current fiscal year, and C&J is especially reluctant to disclose forecasts for extended periods given the unpredictability of the underlying assumptions and estimates. However, in connection with its evaluation of the Merger, C&J provided to Nabors and the C&J board of directors certain unaudited non-public, internal financial forecasts regarding C&J's anticipated future operations for fiscal years 2015 to 2018. These forecasts also were provided to C&J's financial advisors for use in connection with their respective financial analyses and opinions described in "—Opinions of C&J's Financial Advisors." C&J has included below a summary of these forecasts to give its stockholders access to certain unaudited non-public information that was considered by the C&J board of directors

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and provided to Nabors and C&J's and Nabors' respective financial advisors in connection with the Merger.

 
  2015E   2016E   2017E   2018E  
 
  (In millions)
 

Total Revenues

  $ 1,831   $ 2,053   $ 2,367   $ 2,540  

EBITDA*

  $ 300   $ 360   $ 424   $ 455  

Capital Expenditures

  $ 149   $ 104   $ 160   $ 114  

Net Income

  $ 113   $ 152   $ 191   $ 213  

*
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, excluding non-recurring integration, severance and retention expenses. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP.

        For purposes of the summary of internal financial forecasts above, stock-based compensation was treated as a cash expense. Additionally, these forecasts do not reflect the impact of potential synergies resulting from the Transactions. In preparing the unaudited prospective financial information described above, C&J made the following material assumptions:

        In addition, C&J's management prepared unaudited prospective financial information regarding the C&P Business's anticipated future operations for fiscal years 2015 to 2018, which was derived from the information provided by Nabors to C&J for fiscal years 2015 to 2018 in connection with C&J's due diligence review of the C&P Business. The unaudited prospective financial information provided below includes certain adjustments by C&J management to the prospective financial information provided to C&J by Nabors. See "—Certain Prospective Financial Information Prepared by Nabors." These adjustments were based on C&J management's interpretation of financial results for the C&P Business for April through June 2014 and ongoing conversations with Nabors management in connection with C&J's due diligence review of the C&P Business, as well as C&J management's view of the outlook for the stimulation and production businesses. C&J has included below a summary of this information to give its stockholders access to certain non-public information that was considered by the C&J board of directors and also provided to C&J's financial advisors in connection with the Merger.

 
  2015E   2016E   2017E   2018E  
 
  (In millions)
 

Total Revenues

  $ 2,399   $ 2,561   $ 2,668   $ 2,789  

EBITDA*

  $ 445   $ 528   $ 564   $ 606  

Capital Expenditures

  $ 214   $ 210   $ 196   $ 196  

*
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, excluding non-recurring integration, severance and retention expenses. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure

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        The unaudited prospective financial information prepared by the management of C&J was, in general, prepared solely for its internal use and is subjective in many respects. As a result, there can be no assurance that the prospective results will be realized or that actual results will not be significantly higher or lower than estimated. This unaudited prospective financial information was based on numerous variables and assumptions that are inherently uncertain, many of which are beyond the control of C&J's management and the C&P Business's management. Important factors that may affect actual results and cause the unaudited prospective financial information to not be achieved include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to the business of each of C&J and the C&P Business (including each of C&J's and the C&P Business's ability to achieve strategic goals, objectives and targets over applicable periods), industry performance, foreign exchange rates, commodity pricing, the regulatory environment, general business and economic conditions and other factors described under "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements." The unaudited prospective financial information also reflects assumptions as to certain business decisions that are subject to change. Since the unaudited prospective financial information covers multiple years, such information by its nature becomes less predictive with each successive year. C&J stockholders are urged to review C&J's SEC filings for a description of C&J's reported financial results and risk factors with respect to C&J's business, as well as the section of this proxy statement/prospectus entitled "Risk Factors" beginning on page    .

        The unaudited prospective financial information was not prepared with a view toward public disclosure, nor was it prepared with a view toward compliance with published guidelines of the SEC or the guidelines established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for preparation and presentation of financial forecasts or GAAP. C&J's independent registered public accounting firms have not examined, compiled or otherwise applied procedures to the unaudited prospective financial information presented herein and, accordingly, do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on them. The reports of C&J's independent registered public accounting firms included in this proxy statement/prospectus relate to C&J's historical financial information. They do not extend to the unaudited prospective financial information and should not be read to do so. The summary of this unaudited prospective financial information is not included in this proxy statement/prospectus to influence C&J stockholders' decision whether to vote for the approval of the Merger Agreement and the Merger, and should not be relied upon for such purpose.

        The inclusion of this unaudited prospective financial information in this proxy statement/prospectus should not be regarded as an indication that any of C&J, the C&P Business, Nabors or their respective officers, directors, partners, affiliates, advisors, or other representatives considered the unaudited prospective financial information to be necessarily predictive of actual future results, and the unaudited

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prospective financial information should not be relied upon as such. None of C&J, the C&P Business or Nabors or their respective officers, directors, partners, affiliates, advisors, or other representatives can give any assurance that actual results will not differ from this unaudited prospective financial information. C&J undertakes no obligation to update or otherwise revise or reconcile this unaudited prospective financial information to reflect circumstances existing after the date this unaudited prospective financial information was generated or to reflect the occurrence of future events even in the event that any or all of the assumptions underlying the projections are shown to be in error. C&J does not intend to make publicly available any update or other revision to this unaudited prospective financial information. None of C&J or its officers, directors, partners, affiliates, advisors, or other representatives has made, makes or is authorized in the future to make any representation to any shareholder or other person regarding C&J's ultimate performance compared to the information contained in this unaudited prospective financial information or that the forecasted results will be achieved. C&J has made no representation to Nabors, in the Merger Agreement or otherwise, concerning this unaudited prospective financial information.


Certain Prospective Financial Information Prepared by Nabors

        Nabors does not as a matter of course make public forecasts as to future performance, earnings or other results among other reasons because of the unpredictability of the assumptions and estimates underlying such forecasts. However, in connection with C&J's due diligence review of the C&P Business, Nabors presented certain prospective, unaudited financial information regarding the C&P Business, which are referred to as the "C&P Business management case," to C&J. The C&P Business management case also was provided to Nabors' and C&J's respective financial advisors for use in connection with their respective financial analyses and opinions. The C&P Business management case contains certain internal financial forecasts regarding the C&P Business's anticipated future operations for fiscal years 2014-2018. A summary of the C&P Business management case is set forth below.

 
  2014E   2015E   2016E   2017E   2018E  
 
  (in millions)
 

Revenue

  $ 2,164   $ 2,451   $ 2,611   $ 2,719   $ 2,842  

EBITDA*

    376     516     598     636     679  

Capital Expenditures

    180     214     210     196     196  

*
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, excluding non-recurring integration, severance and retention expenses. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP.

        The C&P Business management case was not prepared with a view toward public disclosure, nor was it prepared with a view toward compliance with published guidelines of the SEC, the guidelines established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for preparation and presentation of financial forecasts or GAAP. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has not examined, compiled or otherwise applied procedures to the financial forecasts presented herein and, accordingly, does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on them. The reports of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP included in this proxy statement/prospectus relate to the historical financial data of Red Lion. They do not extend to the prospective financial information and should not be read to do so. The summary of the C&P Business management case is being included in this proxy statement/prospectus because the C&P Business management case was provided by Nabors to C&J and its financial advisors in connection with the Merger.

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case not to be achieved include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to the C&P Business (including its ability to achieve strategic goals, objectives and targets over applicable periods), industry performance, the regulatory environment, general business and economic conditions, foreign exchange rates, commodity pricing and other factors described under "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements." The C&P Business management case is subjective in many respects and also reflects assumptions as to certain business decisions that are subject to change. As a result, actual results may differ materially from those contained in the C&P Business management case. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the C&P Business management case will be realized. The C&P Business management case covers multiple years and the forecasts contained therein by their nature become less predictive with each succeeding year.

        In preparing the C&P Business management case, Nabors' management made assumptions and estimates regarding, among other things, achievement of various strategic objectives in cost reductions for the completions business, the level of future investments in workover rigs and other assets in the production business and the yield to be achieved on such investments, and future general and administrative expenses. Underlying these assumptions was a commodity price environment, oil prices in particular, that would be conducive to underpin projected growth in maintenance intensive oil wells to sustain the current and projected activity levels, demand and prices for our services. These assumptions may not prove to be accurate and the projected results may not be realized, and actual results may differ from those reflected in the C&P Business management case.

        The inclusion of this summary of the C&P Business management case in this proxy statement/prospectus should not be regarded as an indication that any of Nabors, Red Lion, C&J or their respective affiliates, advisors or other representatives considered or now consider the internal financial forecasts to be predictive of actual future results or events, and the C&P Business management case should not be relied upon as such. The C&P Business management case was prepared by the management of Nabors based on information available at the time of preparation. None of Nabors, Red Lion, C&J or their respective officers, directors, partners, affiliates, advisors or other representatives can give you any assurance that actual results will not materially differ from the C&P Business management case, and neither Nabors nor Red Lion undertakes any obligation to update or otherwise revise or reconcile the C&P Business management case to reflect circumstances existing after the date the internal financial forecasts were generated or to reflect the occurrence of future events even if any or all of the assumptions underlying the C&P Business management case are shown to be in error. Nabors and Red Lion do not intend to make publicly available any update or other revision to the C&P Business management case. None of Nabors, Red Lion or their respective officers, directors, partners, affiliates, advisors or other representatives has made or makes any representation to any stockholder or other person regarding the C&P Business's ultimate performance compared to the information contained in the C&P Business management case or that forecasted results will be achieved. Nabors and Red Lion have made no representation to C&J, in the Merger Agreement or otherwise, concerning the C&P Business management case.

        This summary of the C&P Business management case is not included in this proxy statement/prospectus to induce any C&J stockholder to vote in favor of approval of the Merger Agreement and should not be relied upon for such purpose.


Ownership of Red Lion Following the Merger

        Immediately following the closing of the Merger, C&J stockholders will own approximately 47% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares and NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will own approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares.

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Board of Directors and Executive Officers of Red Lion Following the Merger; Red Lion After the Transactions

        The names, ages and titles of the directors and executive officers of Red Lion upon completion of the Merger are set forth in the following table:

Name
  Age   Position at Red Lion

Joshua E. Comstock

    45   Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Randall C. McMullen, Jr. 

    39   President, Chief Financial Officer and Director

Donald J. Gawick

    57   Chief Operating Officer

James H. Prestidge, Jr. 

    56   Chief Strategy Officer

Theodore R. Moore

    37   Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Edward J. Keppler

    50   President, Drilling & Completion Services

Larry P. Heidt

    66   President, Production Services

Michael Roemer

    55   Director

H. H. Wommack

    59   Director

Michael C. Linn

    62   Director

John P. Kotts

    63   Director

William Restrepo

    55   Director

        The executive officers of Red Lion immediately following the closing of the Merger are expected to be certain of the executive officers of C&J immediately prior to the closing of the Merger, along with an executive officer of the C&P Business. The biographical information for each person who is currently expected to be an executive officer of Red Lion is listed below.

        Joshua E. Comstock.    Mr. Comstock has served as C&J's Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the C&J board of directors since he founded C&J in 1997; he was elected Chairman of the C&J board of directors in February 2011. From December 2010 through October 2012, Mr. Comstock also held the position of President of C&J, before passing it to Mr. McMullen, C&J's Chief Financial Officer. Prior to starting C&J, Mr. Comstock worked for J4 Oilfield Service, a test pump services company, where his primary responsibility was working in natural gas production as a service contractor for Exxon. Mr. Comstock began his career working as a foreman on several specialized natural gas pipeline construction projects. Through this experience, he gained extensive knowledge and understanding of the oil services industry.

        Randall C. McMullen, Jr.    Mr. McMullen has served as C&J's President since October 2012, and as C&J's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and a member of the C&J board of directors since joining C&J in August 2005. Prior to joining C&J, Mr. McMullen held various positions with Credit Suisse First Boston, the GulfStar Group and Growth Capital Partners. Mr. McMullen graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University with a B.B.A. in Finance. Mr. McMullen was selected as a director because of his strong finance background and experience as Chief Financial Officer and his deep and specific knowledge of C&J and its business.

        Donald J. Gawick.    Mr. Gawick has served as C&J's Chief Operating Officer since October 2012. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of C&J's wireline business, Casedhole Solutions, Inc. ("Casedhole Solutions"), from March 2010 through June 2012, when C&J acquired Casedhole Solutions. Mr. Gawick continued in his role of President of Casedhole Solutions until his promotion to Chief Operating Officer in October 2012. Mr. Gawick started his oilfield career in 1979 with Schlumberger Ltd. ("Schlumberger"), and between 1979 and March 2010, he held numerous management positions with Schlumberger, focusing on operations and marketing, including oversight of all of Schlumberger's oilfield

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business segments. In addition, he has held senior leadership positions in oilfield services in sales, business and new technology development, service delivery and Health-Safety-Environmental management, with assignments throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Europe, the Far East and Latin America. Mr. Gawick graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1979 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.

        James H. Prestidge, Jr.    Mr. Prestidge joined C&J in April 2013 as President—International Infrastructure Development and on April 8, 2014, his title was revised to Chief Strategy Officer. He has extensive international experience in the oil and gas services industry, and a proven capability of managing operating and relationship issues in challenging governmental, regulatory and service environments globally. Mr. Prestidge serves as a director and Chairman of the board of directors of Continental Intermodal Group, a position he has held since October 1, 2013. Prior to joining C&J, Mr. Prestidge served at Halliburton Energy Services ("Halliburton") from January 1981 through his retirement in December 2012; he was in retirement at the time of his employment with C&J. Over the course of his career at Halliburton, Mr. Prestidge acted as, among other positions: Vice President—HSE and Service Quality (February 2011 through December 2012) in Houston, Texas where he was responsible for Halliburton's global health, safety and environment program, as well as quality operations with over 70,000 employees in over 70 countries; Vice President—Asia Pacific Region (January 2010 through January 2011) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where he managed total operations for 12 product service lines and support functions throughout the region; Vice President—Special Projects Iraq Development (January 2009 through December 2009) in Cairo, Egypt, where he led negotiations and strategy related to the startup deployment of field operations and infrastructure in Iraq; Vice President—Africa Region (January 2007 through December 2008) in Cairo, Egypt where he managed total operations for 12 product service lines and support functions throughout the region; Vice President—Production Enhancement (January 2003 through December 2006) in Houston, Texas where he was responsible for global production enhancement operations, including hydraulic fracturing and coiled tubing services; and Vice President—Southern Region (January 2001 through December 2002) in Houston, Texas. Mr. Prestidge earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an Executive M.B.A. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

        Theodore R. Moore.    Mr. Moore has served as C&J's Executive Vice President since October 2012 and as C&J's General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since February 2011. Prior to that time, Mr. Moore practiced corporate law at Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. from 2002 through January 2011. Mr. Moore represented public and private companies and investment banking firms in numerous capital markets offerings and mergers and acquisitions, primarily in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Moore earned a B.A. in Political Economy from Tulane University and a J.D. from Tulane Law School.

        Edward J. Keppler.    Mr. Keppler has served as C&J's Senior Vice President—Corporate Oilfield Operations since July 2013, focusing on tactical operational issues across all of its service lines, including streamlining standard operating procedures within each service line, structuring and implementing training for supervisor and manager level employees, working with its QHSE department on training and safety awareness, and certifications and competency testing for all of C&J field based personnel. He previously served as the President of Casedhole Solutions from October 2012 through July 2013, having joined Casedhole Solutions as its Vice President and General Manager for the North Region in May 2010. Prior to joining Casedhole Solutions, Mr. Keppler was employed by Schlumberger from 1991 through 2010, where he gained significant wireline experience in the North American market with extensive expertise in cased-hole operations, perforating, open-hole logging, and wellbore formation sampling. While employed by Schlumberger, Mr. Keppler held numerous key management positions, including wireline district manager in six different locations, regional operations manager for the state of Alaska, Engineering Sustaining Manager and Cased-Hole Service Delivery Manager for the U.S. Mr. Keppler's last position before joining Casedhole Solutions was Global Wireline Technical

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Support Manager. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1990.

        Larry P. Heidt.    Mr. Heidt directs all aspects of the completion and production services business line for Nabors worldwide. He joined Nabors in March 1992 as President of Nabors Energy Services (UK) Ltd. In 1996, he assumed the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of Nabors Drilling USA. Before joining Nabors, Mr. Heidt served as Executive Vice President of Noble Drilling Corporation. Prior to that time, he held positions of increasing importance in the international, domestic and offshore markets of the energy industry.

        Biographical information for each person who is currently expected to be a director of Red Lion following the closing of the Merger (other than those directors who are also expected to serve as executive officers and are described above) is listed below.

        Michael Roemer.    Mr. Roemer has served as a member of the C&J board of directors since December 2010. Mr. Roemer previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of HKW, a private equity group, and as a partner in several affiliate funds of HKW from 2000 until January 2012. Upon his retirement from HKW, Mr. Roemer founded Roemer Financial Consulting, through which he provides financial accounting advice. Prior to joining HKW, Mr. Roemer served as a shareholder and Vice President of Flackman, Goodman & Potter, P.A., a certified public accounting firm, from 1988 to 2000. Mr. Roemer is a licensed CPA with over 30 years' experience, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Roemer received his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island. Mr. Roemer was selected as a director because of his extensive background in public accounting and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, combined with his subsequent experience as the chief financial officer of a private equity firm and his vast experience in financial and accounting matters.

        H. H. Wommack.    Mr. Wommack has served as a member of the C&J board of directors since December 2010. Mr. Wommack is currently the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Saber Oil and Gas Ventures, LLC, an oil and gas company that focuses on acquisition and exploitation efforts in the Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. Mr. Wommack has served in this position since August 2008. Mr. Wommack also serves as the Chairman of Cibolo Creek Partners, LLC, which specializes in commercial real estate investments, a position he has held since January 1993, and as the Chairman of Globe Energy Services, LLC, an energy services company in the Permian Basin, a position he has held since May 2011. Prior to his current positions, Mr. Wommack was Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Royalties, Inc. from August 1983 to August 2004 and Saber Resources from July 2004 until August 2008. Additionally, Mr. Wommack was the founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Basic Energy Services (formerly Sierra Well Services, Inc.), and following its initial public offering, Mr. Wommack continued to serve on the board of directors of Basic Energy Services through June 2009. Mr. Wommack graduated with a B.A. from the University of North Carolina, Chappell Hill, and earned a J.D. from the University of Texas. Mr. Wommack was selected as a director because of his extensive executive-level management experience and proven leadership and business capabilities in the oil and gas industry. Additionally, Mr. Wommack's knowledge and experience from serving as chairman and chief executive officer of a company that went through an initial public offering adds a unique and valuable perspective to Red Lion as a public company.

        Michael Linn.    Mr. Linn was elected to the NIL board of directors in 2012 and currently serves as Chairman of the Compensation Committee and member of the Risk Oversight and Governance and Nominating Committees of the NIL board of directors. Linn is the President & CEO of MCL Ventures, LLC, an investment company. Linn founded LINN Energy, a NASDAQ-listed independent

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oil and natural gas company, in 2003 and currently serves on the Board of Directors of LINN. He served as LINN's Executive Chairman from January 2010 to December 2011, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from June 2006 to January 2010, and President and Chief Executive Officer from March 2003 to June 2006. He serves on the National Petroleum Council and on the Board of the Independent Petroleum Association of America. Linn is a Texas Representative for the Legal and Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. He was previously chairman and currently serves on the Natural Gas Council. He acts as an adviser to the Board of Directors of Quantum Energy Partners, LLC, serves on the Board of Directors of Black Stone Minerals Company, LP and Western Refining Logistics GP, LLC and serves as a Non-Executive Director of Centrica plc. Linn holds a B.A. in Political Science from Villanova University and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Mr. Linn was selected as a director because of his extensive executive-level management experience and proven leadership and business capabilities in the oil and gas industry, as well as his experience in legal and regulatory affairs relating to the oil and gas industry.

        John Kotts.    Mr. Kotts was elected to the NIL board of directors in 2013 and currently serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee, and member of the Compensation, and Risk Oversight Committees of the NIL board of directors. Kotts is a private investor and entrepreneur. Through his management company, J.P. Kotts & Co., Inc., Kotts also operates a private investment fund focused on U.S. and international trading of securities and other financial instruments. He also invests in real estate and private equities. Kotts is currently the owner and CEO of Vesco/Cardinal, an oil tool rental and service company, as well as several manufacturing companies. Kotts previously held various financial, banking and investment banking positions in companies specializing in leveraged buyouts, venture capital and turnaround transactions. From 1990 to 1998, he owned and operated Cardinal Services, Inc., a leading supplier of liftboat rentals and other production-related services, including mechanical wireline services and plug and abandonment services, to oil companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico. After selling the company to a group led by First Reserve Corporation in 1998, Kotts retained a significant partnership interest and continued to be involved as a member of the Company's Board of Directors until the time of the Company's merger with Superior Energy Services. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy and an MBA in Finance from Hofstra University and completed additional post-graduate work at McGill University in Montréal, New York University and Harvard Business School. Mr. Kotts was selected as a director because of his extensive experience as an investor and entrepreneur, as well as his experience establishing a production services business.

        William Restrepo.    Mr. Restrepo has served as Chief Financial Officer of NIL since March 2014. Prior to joining NIL Mr. Restrepo served as CFO at Pacific Drilling from 2011 to 2014. From 2005 to 2010, he served as CFO at Seitel, Inc. and at Smith International until its acquisition by Schlumberger Limited. Prior to that position, Mr. Restrepo spent 20 years with Schlumberger Limited in various senior financial and operational positions, including operational responsibility for all product lines in the Continental Europe and the Arabian Gulf markets, as well as senior financial executive roles in Corporate Treasury and worldwide controller positions with international postings in Europe, South America and Asia. Mr. Restrepo holds bachelor's degrees in Economics and Civil Engineering, respectively, from Cornell University and the University of Miami. He also earned an M.B.A. from Cornell University. Mr. Restrepo was selected as a director because of his experience in global finance and accounting as well as the treasury, tax, risk management and internal audit groups of NIL, and his extensive portfolio of proven domestic and international capabilities in corporate finance, financial accounting, internal audit, tax, operations, and mergers and acquisitions, as well as planning and analysis.

        C&J was founded in Texas in 1997. On July 29, 2011, C&J common stock began trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CJES." C&J is an independent provider of premium hydraulic

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fracturing, coiled tubing, cased-hole wireline, pumpdown and other complementary services with a focus on complex, technically demanding well completions. These services are provided to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies throughout the United States. With the development of a specialty chemicals business and strategic acquisitions during 2013, C&J now blends and supplies specialty chemicals for completion and production services, and also manufactures and provides downhole tools and related directional drilling technology and data acquisition and control systems. These products are provided to third-party customers in the energy services industry and are also used in C&J's operations and equipment. In addition to its suite of completion, stimulation and production enhancement services, C&J manufactures repairs and refurbishes equipment and provides parts and supplies for third-party companies in the energy services industry, as well as to fulfill its internal needs.

        The C&P Business is largely complementary to C&J in product segment, customer base, and geographic emphasis. The C&P Business is comprised of operations involved in the completion, life-of-well maintenance and eventual plugging and abandonment of a well. These product lines include stimulation, coiled-tubing, cementing, wireline, workover and well-servicing, fluids management and special services.

        Headquartered in Houston, Texas, C&J operates in some of the most active basins in the United States and in 2013 C&J opened its first international office in Dubai with a long-term goal of becoming a significant provider of multiple services throughout the Middle East. The C&P business has a strong presence in all major U.S. basins, with a strong complementary position to C&J in that they largely do not provide the same services in the same areas. The C&P Business also provides a presence in Western Canada, where C&J is not currently operating. Additionally, the combined company is expected to be able to accelerate its international expansion through Nabors' established international drilling platform as contemplated by the Alliance Agreement.

        C&J and the C&P Business have strong complementary positions in the United States and Canada.

        Following the Transactions, Red Lion is expected to change its name to C&J Energy Services Ltd. and be traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CJES".

        The key elements of Red Lion's strategy after the Transactions are as follows:

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Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger

        In considering the recommendation of the C&J board of directors that C&J stockholders vote in favor of the merger proposal, C&J stockholders should be aware that aside from their interests as C&J stockholders, certain members of the C&J board of directors and executive officers have interests in the Merger that are different from, or in addition to, those of other C&J stockholders generally. The members of the C&J board of directors were aware of and considered these interests, among other matters, in evaluating and negotiating the Merger Agreement and the Merger, and in recommending to C&J stockholders that they should approve the merger proposal. C&J stockholders should take these interests into account in deciding whether to vote "FOR" the merger proposal. With respect to the Red Lion Employment Agreements, the members of the C&J board of directors were aware of the fact that the C&J Management Team had proposed new arrangements to Nabors and of the terms of such proposal and the C&J board of directors also considered this, among other matters, in evaluating the Merger Agreement and the Merger, and in recommending to C&J stockholders that they should approve the merger proposal. These interests are described in more detail below, and certain of them are quantified in the narrative and the tables below.

        Under the Merger Agreement, outstanding stock option and restricted stock awards for C&J common stock granted under the C&J LTIP held by all award holders, including C&J's executive officers and non-employee directors, will be converted into share option and restricted share awards for Red Lion common shares, respectively.

        Stock Options.    Each outstanding C&J stock option award (a "C&J Option") will be converted into an option to purchase, on the same terms and conditions (including with respect to vesting and exercisability), a number of Red Lion common shares determined by multiplying the number of shares of C&J common stock subject to such C&J Option immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger by the one-to-one exchange ratio (subject to adjustment) provided for in the Merger Agreement. The converted option will have an exercise price per share of Red Lion common shares, rounded, if necessary, up to the nearest whole cent, equal to the per share exercise price for the shares of C&J common stock otherwise purchasable pursuant to such C&J Option immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger divided by the exchange ratio.

        Restricted Stock.    Each outstanding C&J restricted stock award (a "C&J Restricted Stock Award") will be converted into an award to acquire, on the same terms and conditions (including with respect to vesting), a number of Red Lion common shares determined by multiplying the number of shares of C&J common stock subject to such C&J Restricted Stock Award immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger by the exchange ratio.

        As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, C&J's named executive officers and non-employee directors held the following numbers of outstanding C&J Options and C&J Restricted Stock Awards (expressed in shares of C&J common stock):

Name of Executive
  Number of Shares
Subject to
Outstanding
Restricted Stock
Awards
  Number of Shares
Subject to
Outstanding
Unvested Stock
Option Awards
  Number of Shares
Subject to
Outstanding
Vested and
Exercisable Stock
Option Awards
 

Joshua E. Comstock

    276,126     9,861     2,604,690  

Randall C. McMullen, Jr. 

    159,003     5,678     1,527,333  

Donald J. Gawick

    66,042     1,055     2,112  

James H. Prestidge, Jr. 

    32,703     0     0  

Theodore R. Moore

    61,928     2,203     144,407  

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Name of Director
  Number of Shares
Subject to
Outstanding
Restricted Stock
Awards
  Number of Shares
Subject to
Outstanding
Unvested Stock
Option Awards
  Number of Shares
Subject to
Outstanding
Vested and
Exercisable Stock
Option Awards
 

Darren M. Friedman

    0     0     3,667  

Adrianna Ma

    0     0     0  

Michael Roemer

    0     0     3,667  

C. James Stewart, III

    0     0     3,667  

H.H. "Tripp" Wommack, III

    0     0     3,667  

        As the C&J Options and C&J Restricted Stock Awards are being converted directly into awards for Red Lion common shares and there is no acceleration of vesting, no monetary value is being received by the C&J executive officers in connection with the conversion. See "—Quantification of Potential Payments to C&J's Named Executive Officers in Connection with the Merger" below.

        Under the Employee Benefits Agreement, certain C&J executive officers may be entitled to receive, during the Benefit Continuation Period (as defined below), the following (i) comparable types and levels of employee benefits (including salary, cash incentive compensation and health and welfare benefits) as those provided immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger to similarly situated C&J employees or Red Lion employees, and (ii) severance benefits on the terms and subject to the conditions of the Nabors Industries, Inc. Severance Plan (as in effect as of the signing of the Employee Benefits Agreement) (the "Red Lion Group Severance Plan"). Under the Employee Benefits Agreement, "Benefit Continuation Period" means the period of time from the effective time of the Merger through the earlier of (a) the one-year anniversary of the effective time of the Merger and (b) December 31, 2015.

        Under the Red Lion Group Severance Plan, eligible C&J executive officers may be eligible to receive severance benefits upon an Involuntary Termination (as defined in the Red Lion Group Severance Plan) equal to the greater of (i) an amount equal to one week's base pay for each year of service, or (ii) an amount equal to four weeks' base pay. C&J executive officers who have an employment agreement that entitles them to severance benefits are not eligible to receive severance benefits under the Red Lion Group Severance Plan, but will instead receive benefits under the terms of the applicable employment agreement.

        Red Lion and each of C&J's named executive officers (specifically Messrs. Comstock, McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge and Moore) have entered into new employment agreements, to be effective as of the effective time of the Merger. A summary description of the material terms of the Red Lion Employment Agreements is set forth below; however, the following summary does not purport to be a complete description of all the terms of the Red Lion Employment Agreements and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Red Lion Employment Agreements, copies of which are filed with this proxy statement/prospectus.

        Term.    The Red Lion Employment Agreements are between Red Lion and each of Messrs. Comstock, McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge and Moore. Upon their effectiveness, the Red Lion Employment Agreements supersede any and all prior employment agreements between Red Lion, its predecessors or its subsidiaries (including C&J) and each of Messrs. Comstock, McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge and Moore, respectively. The Red Lion Employment Agreements for Messrs. Comstock, McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge and Moore each have a term that commences on the consummation of the Merger (the "Effective Date") and ends on the third anniversary of the Effective Date, with

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automatic one-year extensions following the expiration of the initial term or any subsequent one-year extension term, provided that neither party provides a notice of non-renewal at least 90 days prior to the applicable extension date.

        Compensation and Benefits.    The Red Lion Employment Agreements provide that each of Messrs. Comstock, McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge and Moore will be eligible to receive the following compensation and benefits: (i) an annualized base salary, (ii) eligibility to receive an annual bonus (with a designated target range of a specified percentage of annualized base salary) that is based on the achievement of certain performance targets set forth by the compensation committee of Red Lion's board of directors, (iii) a success bonus contingent upon completion of the Merger that is comprised of (a) a lump-sum cash payment and (b) a one-time grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") covering Red Lion common shares subject to a three-year vesting schedule that is contingent upon continued employment, (iv) eligibility to receive discretionary bonuses as determined solely by the Red Lion board of directors, (v) employee benefits for the executive and the executive's eligible family members that Red Lion ordinarily provides to similarly situated employees (including, but not limited to, medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, disability insurance and life insurance), and (vi) eligibility to receive long-term equity compensation awards (or cash awards upon mutual agreement of Red Lion and the executive) each year, beginning in 2015, at a target award level of no less than the executive's Total Cash Compensation (as defined below). Under the Red Lion Employment Agreements, "Total Cash Compensation" means the sum of (i) the executive's base salary for the prior calendar year and (ii) the greater of the annual cash bonus paid to the executive in either of the prior two calendar years, whether such annual cash bonus was paid by Red Lion or its predecessor.

        The following table enumerates certain of the foregoing items of compensation and benefits that each of Messrs. Comstock, McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge and Moore are entitled to or eligible to receive under the Red Lion Employment Agreements:

Executive
  Annualized
Base Salary
  Annual Bonus (Target
Range of Annualized
Base Salary)
  Merger Success Bonus (Lump Sum
Cash Payment)
  Merger Success
Bonus (One-Time
RSU Grant)

Comstock

  $ 1,100,000   200 - 300%   $3,300,000 (equal to three times base salary)   500,000 RSUs

McMullen

  $ 650,000   100 - 200%   $650,000 (equal to one times base salary)   25,000 RSUs

Gawick

  $ 550,000   150%   $550,000 (equal to one times base salary)   25,000 RSUs

Prestidge

  $ 450,000   150%   $450,000 (equal to one times base salary)   25,000 RSUs

Moore

  $ 450,000   100%   $450,000 (equal to one times base salary)   25,000 RSUs

        Under the Red Lion Employment Agreements, each of Messrs. Comstock, McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge and Moore will be eligible to receive fringe benefits and perquisites, including provision for an automobile (or an automobile allowance) for business and personal use and related insurance coverage, use of the Red Lion aircraft for business purposes and reimbursement of reasonable business expenses. Additionally, under his Red Lion Employment Agreement, Mr. Comstock is eligible to use the Red Lion aircraft for personal purposes, provided that Mr. Comstock is responsible for paying the incremental costs associated with aircraft use for personal purposes to Red Lion.

        Severance.    The Red Lion Employment Agreements contain certain severance provisions upon qualifying terminations of employment.

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Red Lion Employment Agreement), then the executive will be eligible to receive: (i) to the extent unpaid, the sum of the executive's base salary earned through the date of termination and any accrued, unused vacation pay earned by executive (the "Accrued Obligation") and (ii) unreimbursed business expenses.

        If Red Lion terminates the employment of Messrs. Comstock, McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge or Moore other than for cause, death or permanent disability (as defined in the applicable Red Lion Employment Agreement), or if such an executive resigns for good reason, in each case, outside of the Protected Period (as defined below), then the executive will be eligible to receive: (i) the Accrued Obligation and any unreimbursed business expenses, (ii) subject to satisfaction of any applicable performance targets, any of the executive's unpaid bonuses with respect to a previous calendar year completed prior to the date of termination (without regard to any continued employment requirement), and (iii) subject to the executive's execution of a release and compliance with certain restrictive covenants specified in the Red Lion Employment Agreement, (a) payment of the annual bonus for the calendar year in which the termination occurs (based on actual results and payable at the time bonuses are paid to active executives), (b) full vesting of any and all long-term equity compensation awards held by the executive (provided that any awards intended to be performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code shall be paid based on actual performance), with any unexercised stock options remaining exercisable for their full term, (c) lump sum payment of an amount equal to two times the sum of (1) the executive's annualized base salary in effect on the date of termination and (2) the executive's target annual bonus for the calendar year in which the date of termination occurs and (d) a lump sum payment of an amount equal to all Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended ("COBRA") premiums that would be payable for the 18 month period beginning on the date of termination, assuming that the executive and the executive's eligible dependents elected COBRA coverage (without regard to whether actual coverage was elected or would be applicable for the entire 18 month period).

        If Red Lion terminates the employment of Messrs. Comstock, McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge or Moore other than for cause, such an executive resigns upon the expiration of the term of the Red Lion Employment Agreement following Red Lion's election not to extend the term or such an executive resigns for good reason, in each case, during the Protected Period in connection with a change of control (as defined in the applicable Red Lion Employment Agreement and which, for the avoidance of doubt, does not include the Merger), then the executive will be eligible to receive (in lieu of the ordinary severance payments and benefits described above): (i) the Accrued Obligation and any unreimbursed business expenses, (ii) subject to satisfaction of any applicable performance targets, payment of the executive's unpaid bonuses with respect to a previous calendar year completed prior to the date of termination (without regard to any continued employment requirement), and (iii) subject to the executive's execution of a release and compliance with certain restrictive covenants specified in the Red Lion Employment Agreement, (a) payment of the annual bonus for the calendar year in which the termination occurs at the target level, (b) full vesting of any and all long-term equity compensation awards held by the executive (provided that any awards intended to be performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code shall be paid based on actual performance), with any unexercised stock options remaining exercisable for their full term, (c) a lump sum payment of an amount equal to three times the sum of (1) the executive's base salary in effect on the date of termination and (2) the executive's target annual bonus for the calendar year in which the date of termination occurs and (d) a lump sum payment of an amount equal to all COBRA premiums that would be payable for the three-year period beginning on the date of termination, assuming that the executive and the executive's eligible dependents elected COBRA coverage (without regard to whether actual coverage was elected or would be applicable for the entire three-year period).

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Employment Agreement following Red Lion's election not to extend the term or such an executive resigns for good reason, in each case, during the Protected Period in connection with an unapproved change of control (as defined in the applicable Red Lion Employment Agreement), then the executive will be eligible to receive (in lieu of the ordinary and change in control severance payments and benefits described above): (i) the Accrued Obligation and any unreimbursed business expenses, (ii) subject to satisfaction of any applicable performance targets, payment of the executive's unpaid bonuses with respect to a previous calendar year completed prior to the date of termination (without regard to any continued employment requirement), and (iii) subject to the executive's execution of a release and compliance with certain restrictive covenants specified in the Red Lion Employment Agreement, (a) payment of the annual bonus for the calendar year in which the termination occurs at the target level, (b) full vesting of any and all long-term equity compensation awards held by the executive (provided that any awards intended to be performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code shall be paid based on actual performance), with any unexercised stock options remaining exercisable for their full term, (c) a lump sum payment of an amount equal to all COBRA premiums that would be payable for the three-year period beginning on the date of termination, assuming that the executive and the executive's eligible dependents elected COBRA coverage (without regard to whether actual coverage was elected or would be applicable for the entire three-year period), (d) a lump sum payment of an amount equal to four and one-half times the sum of (1) the executive's annualized base salary in effect on the date of termination and (2) the executive's target annual bonus for the calendar year in which the date of termination occurs and (e) a lump sum payment of an amount equal to three times the annual value of the executive's perquisites (including, but not limited to, the executive's car allowance).

        Under the Red Lion Employment Agreements, "Protected Period" means the period beginning thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of a change of control or unapproved change of control, as applicable, and ending on the two (2) year anniversary of the effective date of such change of control or unapproved change of control.

        If the employment of Messrs. Comstock, McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge or Moore is terminated by reason of death or permanent disability, then the executive will be eligible to receive: (i) the Accrued Obligation and any unreimbursed business expenses, (ii) subject to satisfaction of any applicable performance targets, any of the executive's unpaid bonuses with respect to a previous calendar year completed prior to the date of termination (without regard to any continued employment requirement), (iii) payment of the annual bonus for the calendar year in which the termination occurs (based on actual results and payable at the time bonuses are paid to active executives), (iv) full vesting of any and all long-term equity compensation awards held by the executive (provided that any awards intended to be performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code shall be paid based on actual performance), with any unexercised stock options remaining exercisable for their full term, and (v) the timely payment or provision of any and all benefit obligations provided under Section 3.4 of the Red Lion Employment Agreements (which includes, but is not limited to, employee benefits, sick-leave benefits, disability insurance and paid vacation), which under their terms are available in the event of the executive's death or permanent disability.

        Excess Parachute Payments.    To the extent that any payments or benefits received by any of Messrs. Comstock, McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge or Moore under the Red Lion Employment Agreements or otherwise would constitute an "excess parachute payment" that would otherwise result in the imposition of an excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code, then the total amount of such payments shall either be (i) paid in full or (ii) paid in a reduced amount such that no portion of the total amount of such payments would be subject to an excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code, whichever result produces the greatest benefit on an after-tax basis to the executive.

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confidentiality, non-disclosure, non-solicitation and non-competition obligations that apply during the term of employment. The confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations survive an executive's termination of employment, and the non-solicitation and non-competition obligations also apply for a period of two years after an executive's termination of employment (or in the event such termination was in connection with a change of control or unapproved change of control, one year after the executive's termination).

        NIL or Red Lion may initiate negotiations of other agreements, arrangements and understandings with certain of C&J's executive officers regarding compensation and benefits and may enter into definitive agreements regarding employment with, or the right to participate in the equity of, Red Lion on a going-forward basis following completion of the Merger.

        Joshua E. Comstock has served as C&J's Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the C&J board of directors since he founded C&J in 1997; he was elected Chairman of the C&J board of directors in February 2011. Following the Merger, Mr. Comstock will serve as a director and as Chairman of the Red Lion board of directors.

        The Merger Agreement provides that Red Lion shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless an officer or director of C&J from losses based upon, resulting from or arising out of service as an officer or director pertaining to any matter existing or occurring at or prior to the effective time of the Merger.

        The information set forth below is required by Item 402(t) of Regulation S-K regarding compensation that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger that the current C&J named executive officers could receive in connection with the Merger. Information being reported with respect to the current C&J named executive officers describes the payments and benefits that would be payable under the Red Lion Employment Agreements, which will be effective as of the effective time of the Merger and will supersede the existing employment agreements with such individuals as of the effective time of the Merger. The amounts in the table below were calculated using the following assumptions: (i) the consummation of the Merger occurred on September 26, 2014, (ii) the price per Red Lion common share is $33.04, which was the average closing market price of C&J's common stock over the first five business days following the first public announcement of the Merger (the "Average Closing Price"), (iii) no event that would constitute a change of control or unapproved change of control has occurred (except to the limited extent described in footnote (5) below), (iv) the employment of each C&J named executive officer has been terminated by Red Lion other than for cause or by each executive for good reason (each, a "Qualifying Termination"), in either case, outside of the Protected Period, immediately following the consummation of the Merger (and, for the avoidance of doubt, once the Red Lion Employment Agreements have become effective), (v) each C&J named executive officer has properly executed a release of claims against Red Lion and its affiliates and complied with the restrictive covenants set forth in the Red Lion Employment Agreements and (vi) certain other assumptions as specified in the footnotes to the table below have been made. All payments described in the table and accompanying footnotes below are paid in separate, lump sum payments. Values shown below do not take into account any impact of excise taxes or payment reductions imposed in connection with Sections 280G or 4999 of the Code, or any increase in compensation that may occur following the date of this filing or following the Merger. Some of the assumptions used in the table below are based upon information not currently available and, as a result, the actual amounts to be received by the C&J named executive officers may differ from the amounts set forth below.

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        For additional details regarding the terms of the payments described below, see "—Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger."

Name
  Cash
($)(1)
  Equity
($)(2)
  Perquisites/
Benefits
($)(3)
  Other
($)(4)
  Total
($)(5)
 

Joshua E. Comstock

    11,000,000     25,782,736     21,673     3,300,000     40,104,409  

Randall C. McMullen, Jr. 

    4,550,000     6,159,803     21,673     650,000     11,381,476  

Donald J. Gawick

    3,575,000     3,022,956     21,673     550,000     7,169,629  

James H. Prestidge, Jr. 

    2,925,000     1,906,507     21,673     450,000     5,303,180  

Theodore R. Moore

    2,250,000     2,903,274     21,673     450,000     5,624,947  

(1)
The amounts in this column reflect the cash severance that would become payable to the current C&J named executive officers under the Red Lion Employment Agreements, which consists of (a) payment of the annual bonus for the year in which the executive's employment is terminated (determined based on actual results) and (b) a lump sum payment of an amount equal to two times the sum of (i) the executive's base salary as in effect on the date of termination and (ii) the executive's target annual bonus for the calendar year in which the date of termination occurs. For purposes of calculating the actual bonus amounts under this column, we have assumed that each executive earned the maximum target annual bonus for which such executive was eligible pursuant to the applicable Red Lion Employment Agreement. The annual bonus portion of the cash severance amount under the Red Lion Employment Agreements equals $3,300,000 for Mr. Comstock, $1,300,000 for Mr. McMullen, $825,000 for Mr. Gawick, $675,000 for Mr. Prestidge and $450,000 for Mr. Moore. The lump sum base salary plus target annual bonus portion of the cash severance amount under the Red Lion Employment Agreements equals $7,700,000 for Mr. Comstock, $3,250,000 for Mr. McMullen, $2,750,000 for Mr. Gawick, $2,250,000 for Mr. Prestidge and $1,800,000 for Mr. Moore. For purposes of calculating the target annual bonus portion of the cash severance amount for any executive whose Red Lion Employment Agreement contains a range of potential target annual bonus amounts, the midpoint of the applicable range was assumed (in accordance with the terms of the Red Lion Employment Agreements).

(2)
The amounts in this column reflect (i) the number of unvested Red Lion restricted stock units that each current C&J named executive officer would hold immediately following the Merger multiplied by the Average Closing Price, (ii) the number of unvested Red Lion restricted shares that each current C&J named executive officer would hold immediately following the Merger multiplied by the Average Closing Price and (iii) the number of unvested options covering Red Lion common shares that each current C&J named executive officer would hold immediately following the Merger multiplied by the result obtained from subtracting the per share exercise price applicable to such options immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (which, with respect to each such option, was $18.89) from the Average Closing Price, in each case, which such unvested equity awards would be accelerated under the Red Lion Employment Agreements upon a Qualifying Termination. The restricted stock units reported under this column consist of the grants to be made to the executives upon the completion of the Merger as a success bonus, which consists of 500,000 restricted stock units, or an amount equal to $16,520,000, with respect to Mr. Comstock and 25,000 restricted stock units, or an amount equal to $826,000, with respect to each of Messrs. McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge and Moore. The restricted shares reported under this column consist of the number of unvested Red Lion restricted shares that each current C&J named executive officer would hold immediately following the Merger as a result of the conversion of each C&J Restricted Stock Award as described under "The Transactions—Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger—Treatment of C&J LTIP Awards," specifically 276,126 restricted shares, or an amount equal to $9,123,203, with respect to Mr. Comstock; 159,003 restricted shares, or an amount equal to $5,253,459, with respect to Mr. McMullen; 66,042 restricted shares, or an amount

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(3)
The amounts in this column reflect the anticipated aggregate amount of COBRA premiums that would be provided to each current C&J named executive officer upon a Qualifying Termination for an 18 month period.

(4)
The amounts in this column reflect the lump sum cash payment to be made to the current C&J named executive officers upon the completion of the Merger as a success bonus, which consists of three times base salary with respect to Mr. Comstock and one times base salary with respect to each of Messrs. McMullen, Gawick, Prestidge and Moore. The amounts in this column are considered "single-trigger" as only the Merger must occur prior to payment.

(5)
Under the Red Lion Employment Agreements, the current C&J named executive officers would be entitled to increased severance benefits upon a qualifying termination during the Protected Period in connection with an unapproved change of control. An unapproved change of control includes, but is not limited to, a failure to appoint or reappoint Mr. Comstock as Chairman of the Red Lion board of directors, or failure of the Red Lion shareholders to reelect Mr. Comstock as a director, in each case other than due to Mr. Comstock's death, disability, voluntary determination not to stand for reelection or involuntary termination for cause. The increased severance benefits payable to a current C&J named executive officer under the Red Lion Employment Agreements upon a qualifying termination during the Protected Period in connection with an unapproved change of control are described in greater detail above, and generally consist of (a) payment of the annual bonus for the calendar year in which the termination occurs at the target level, (b) full vesting of any and all long-term equity compensation awards, (c) lump sum payment of an amount equal to all COBRA premiums that would be payable for the three-year period beginning on the date of termination, (d) a lump sum payment equal to four and one-half times the sum of (i) the executive's annualized base salary in effect on the date of termination and (ii) the executive's target annual bonus for the calendar year in which the date of termination occurs and (e) a lump sum payment of an amount equal to three times the annual value of the executive's perquisites (including, but not limited to, the car allowance). The sum total of (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), as described in the preceding sentence, is referred to as the "Unapproved COC Amount". Notwithstanding the assumptions contained in the first paragraph under "—Quantification of Potential Payments to C&J's Named Executive Officers in Connection with the Merger" above, the Unapproved COC Amount calculated under the Red Lion Employment Agreements for each current C&J named executive officer equals $49,795,068 for Mr. Comstock, $15,504,139 for Mr. McMullen, $10,682,262 for Mr. Gawick, $8,165,742 for Mr. Prestidge and $7,935,110 for Mr. Moore. For purposes of calculating the target annual bonus portion of the Unapproved COC Amount described in (d)(ii) above for any executive whose Red Lion Employment Agreement contains a range of potential target annual bonus amounts, the midpoint of the applicable range was assumed (in accordance with the terms of the Red Lion Employment Agreements). For

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Regulatory Approvals


Federal Securities Law Consequences; Resale Restrictions


Accounting Treatment

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        Based on the facts and circumstances outlined above as well as the other factors listed in ASC 805, C&J, NIL and Red Lion have determined that the business combination should be treated as a reverse acquisition, with C&J as the accounting acquirer. C&J will apply acquisition method accounting to the assets and liabilities of the C&P Business upon consummation of the Transactions. Upon completion of the Transactions, the historical financial statements of C&J will be those of Red Lion after the Transactions. NIL has determined that it should not consolidate its ownership interest in Red Lion following the closing of the Transaction because NIL will not have a "controlling financial interest" in Red Lion for consolidation purposes under GAAP.


Rights of Appraisal

        C&J stockholders will not be entitled to exercise appraisal rights under the DGCL in connection with the Merger.


Litigation Relating to the Merger

        Following the June 25, 2014 announcement that C&J, NIL, and Red Lion entered into a definitive merger agreement, a purported stockholder of C&J filed a lawsuit against C&J, the C&J board of directors, NIL and Red Lion challenging the Merger. The lawsuit is styled City of Miami General Employees' and Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust, et al. v. C&J Energy Services, Inc., et al.; C.A. No. 9980-VCN, in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, filed on July 30, 2014 (the "Lawsuit"). Plaintiff in the Lawsuit generally alleges that the C&J board of directors breached fiduciary duties of loyalty, due care, good faith, candor and independence owed to C&J stockholders by allegedly approving the Merger Agreement at an unfair price and through an unfair process. Plaintiff specifically alleges that the C&J board directors, or certain of them (i) failed to fully inform themselves of the market value of C&J, maximize its value and obtain the best price reasonably available for C&J, (ii) acted in bad faith and for improper motives, (iii) erected barriers to discourage other strategic alternatives and (iv) put their personal interests ahead of the interests of C&J stockholders. The Lawsuit further alleges that C&J, NIL and Red Lion aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties by the C&J board of directors.

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        Plaintiff in the Lawsuit seeks, among other relief, to enjoin the Merger and the stockholder meeting, rescission in the event the Merger is consummated and an award of costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorneys' and experts' fees. On August 28, 2014, the court granted plaintiff's motion for expedition, and tentatively scheduled a hearing on November 14, 2014 to consider plaintiff's anticipated motion to enjoin the stockholder meeting.

        We cannot predict the outcome of this or any other lawsuit that might be filed, nor can we predict the amount of time and expense that will be required to resolve the Lawsuit. We believe the Lawsuit is without merit and we intend to defend against it vigorously.

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C&J EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

        Pursuant to Item 18(b) of Form S-4, the information required by Item 18(a)(7)(ii) of Form S-4 is being incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus from C&J's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. Note that the information incorporated by reference herein primarily covers the year ended December 31, 2013, and discusses certain existing employment agreements of the C&J named executive officers that will not continue in effect from or after the effective time of the Merger. See "The Transactions—Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger" for details on the Red Lion Employment Agreements that supersede the existing employment agreements of the C&J named executive officers, effective as of the closing of the Merger.

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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER AND THE U.S. DISTRIBUTIONS

        The following discussion summarizes the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the U.S. Distributions, which are an integral part of the Separation, and the Merger. This summary is based on the Code, the U.S. Treasury Regulations, and interpretations of the Code and the U.S. Treasury Regulations by the courts and the IRS, all as they exist as of the date hereof and all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. This is not a complete summary of all of the tax consequences of the Merger and the U.S. Distributions. In particular, it does not address U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to C&J stockholders or, after the Merger, Red Lion shareholders, that are subject to special treatment under U.S. federal income tax law, such as financial institutions, mutual funds, cooperatives, dealers in securities, traders in securities who elect to apply a mark-to-market method of accounting, insurance companies, tax-exempt entities, partnerships and other pass-through entities or investors in such entities, grantor trusts, regulated investment companies and real estate investment trusts, stockholders who hold their shares as part of a "hedge," "straddle," "conversion" or "constructive sale" transaction, persons who have been (but are no longer) citizens or residents of the United States, U.S. persons whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, stockholders who are subject to the alternative minimum tax and stockholders who acquired their shares upon the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation or through a tax-qualified retirement plan. In addition, this summary is limited to stockholders that hold their shares of C&J common stock and Red Lion common shares as a capital asset. This summary does not address any estate, gift, Medicare contribution or other non-income tax consequences or any state, local or foreign tax consequences. This discussion does not address the tax consequences to any person who actually or constructively owns 5% or more of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock before the Merger or the Red Lion common shares after the Merger. All statements as to matters of law and legal conclusions, but not as to factual matters, contained in this section entitled "Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger and the U.S. Distributions" are, unless otherwise noted, the opinion of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, counsel to Red Lion, and are, to the extent noted herein, based on the accuracy of various factual matters.

        For purposes of this discussion, a "U.S. Holder" is a beneficial owner of C&J common stock or, after the Merger, Red Lion common shares, other than an entity or arrangement treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

        For purposes of this discussion, an "eligible C&J stockholder" is any U.S. Holder that is a beneficial owner of C&J common stock and that (i) will not be a "five percent transferee shareholder" as defined in U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-3(c)(5)(ii) or (ii) enters into a five-year gain recognition agreement in the form provided in U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-8(c). A "five percent transferee shareholder" is, in general, a person that holds C&J common stock and that immediately after the Merger will hold, actually or constructively, at least five percent of the issued and

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outstanding shares of Red Lion common shares by vote or value (including a proportionate share of the Red Lion common shares owned by a partnership in which such person is a partner).

        A "non-U.S. Holder" is any beneficial owner of C&J common stock or, after the Merger, Red Lion common shares, that is neither a U.S. Holder nor a partnership (or any other entity or arrangement treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes). Non-U.S. Holders and U.S. Holders, together, are referred to in this discussion as "Holders."

        If an entity that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds C&J common stock, the tax treatment of a partner in such entity generally will depend on the status of the partner, the activities of the partnership and certain determinations made at the partner level. If you are a partner in a partnership holding C&J common stock, please consult your tax advisor.

        C&J stockholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the tax consequences of the Merger and the U.S. Distributions to them, including the effects of U.S. federal, state, local, foreign and other tax laws.


U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger

        The obligation of C&J to consummate the Merger is conditioned on C&J's receipt of the Merger Tax Opinion from Fried Frank, tax counsel to C&J, dated as of the closing date of the Merger, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to C&J, substantially to the effect that for U.S. federal income tax purposes the Merger should be treated as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code and Red Lion should be treated as a corporation under Section 367(a) of the Code with respect to each transfer of property thereto in connection with the Merger (other than a transfer by a five percent transferee shareholder of Red Lion immediately following the Merger that does not enter into a five-year gain recognition agreement in the form provided in U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-8(c)). If the condition relating to the receipt of the Merger Tax Opinion is waived, this proxy statement/prospectus will be amended and recirculated and stockholder approval will be resolicited to the extent required by applicable law.

        One requirement for the Merger to qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code is that Red Lion must be treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Red Lion will be treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes with respect to a transfer of shares of C&J common stock to Red Lion by a U.S. Holder in the Merger (other than a transfer by a C&J stockholder that would be a five percent transferee shareholder of Red Lion immediately following the Merger and that does not enter into a five-year gain recognition agreement in the form provided in U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-8(c)) only if certain tests set forth in the U.S. Treasury Regulations under Section 367(a) of the Code are satisfied, including, generally, that (i) U.S. C&J stockholders, in the aggregate, receive 50% or less (by vote and by value) of the stock of Red Lion in the Merger, (ii) C&J officers and directors, together with U.S. C&J stockholders that own at least 5% (by vote or by value) of C&J, own 50% or less (by vote and by value) of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares, in the aggregate, immediately after the Merger, and (iii) at the time of the Merger, the fair market value of Red Lion is at least equal to the fair market value of C&J. In addition, Red Lion must have been engaged, directly or through a qualified subsidiary or qualified partnership, in an active trade or business outside the United States for the entire 36-month period preceding the Merger and satisfy certain additional requirements related to such trade or business. For purposes of this test, a corporation that was acquired by Red Lion, or a partnership in which Red Lion acquired an interest, during the 36-month period preceding the Merger will not be considered a qualified subsidiary or qualified partnership, as applicable, if such acquisition was for the principal purpose of satisfying the active trade or business requirement or the requirement that the fair market value of Red Lion be at least equal to the fair market value of C&J at the time of the Merger.

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        The Merger Tax Opinion described above will be based on facts, representations, assumptions and exclusions set forth or referred to in such opinions, and on representation letters provided by C&J, Nabors and Red Lion. The opinion is not binding on the IRS or the courts, and none of C&J, Nabors or Red Lion intend to request a ruling from the IRS regarding any matter relating to the Transactions. Consequently, no assurance can be given that the IRS will not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to any of those described herein. The opinion will be based on current law, and cannot be relied on if current law changes with retroactive effect. In addition, if any of the representations or assumptions upon which such opinions will be based are inconsistent with the actual facts, the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Merger could be materially different.

        The U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Merger to beneficial owners of C&J common stock will depend on whether the Merger qualifies for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code.

        If the merger qualifies as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code and Red Lion is treated as a corporation under Section 367(a) of the Code with respect to each transfer of property thereto in connection with the Merger (other than a transfer by a five percent transferee shareholder of Red Lion immediately following the Merger that does not enter into a gain recognition agreement in the form provided in U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-8(c)), the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Merger should be as follows:

        An eligible C&J stockholder whose shares of C&J common stock are exchanged in the Merger for Red Lion common shares generally should not recognize gain or loss on the exchange. The eligible C&J stockholder should have an aggregate tax basis in the Red Lion common shares received in the exchange equal to the stockholder's aggregate tax basis in the C&J common stock surrendered in the exchange, and the eligible C&J stockholder's holding period for the Red Lion common shares received in the exchange should include the holding period of the shares of C&J common stock surrendered in the exchange.

        Under Section 367(a) of the Code and the U.S. Treasury Regulations thereunder, special rules apply to a U.S. Holder that is a five percent transferee shareholder of Red Lion after the Merger and who receives Red Lion common shares in the Merger. Any U.S. Holder of C&J common stock that will be a five percent transferee shareholder of Red Lion after the Merger is urged to consult his, her or its own tax advisor with respect to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Merger to him, her or it.

        A non-U.S. Holder whose shares of C&J common stock are exchanged in the Merger for Red Lion common shares generally should not recognize gain or loss on the exchange for U.S. federal income tax purposes unless C&J common stock constitutes a "U.S. real property interest" within the meaning of Section 897 of the Code with respect to the holder. Stock in a corporation will be considered a U.S. real property interest if the corporation is a U.S. real property holding corporation (a "USRPHC"). A corporation is a USRPHC if the fair market value of its U.S. real property interests equals or exceeds 50% of the sum of the fair market value of its worldwide real property interests and its other assets used or held for use in a trade or business (all as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes). C&J does not believe that C&J common stock constitutes, and does not currently

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anticipate that C&J common stock will become prior to the effective time of the Merger, a U.S. real property interest. If C&J common stock constitutes a U.S. real property interest with respect to a non-U.S. Holder, the non-U.S. Holder will recognize gain, if any, in connection with the Merger in a manner similar to that described below under "—Tax Consequences if the Merger Does Not Qualify as a Reorganization—Non-U.S. Holders."

        If the Merger does not qualify for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, a C&J stockholder that is a U.S. Holder whose shares of C&J common stock are exchanged in the Merger for Red Lion common shares will recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes in an amount equal to the difference between the fair market value, at the effective time of the Merger, of the Red Lion common shares received by the U.S. Holder in the Merger, and the U.S. Holder's tax basis in the shares of C&J common stock surrendered in the Merger. Any such gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if, as of the effective time of the Merger, the shares of C&J common stock exchanged have been held for more than one year by such U.S. Holder, and otherwise will be short-term capital gain or loss. Long-term capital gains of certain non-corporate U.S. Holders, including individuals, generally are eligible for preferential rates of U.S. federal income taxation. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations. If a U.S. Holder acquired different blocks of C&J common stock at different times or at different prices, such U.S. Holder must determine its gain or loss, and whether such gain or loss is long-term or short-term, separately with respect to each block of C&J common stock. A U.S. Holder will have an aggregate tax basis in the Red Lion common shares received in the exchange equal to the fair market value of such Red Lion common shares at the time of the Merger, and the holding period of such Red Lion common shares will begin on the day after the Merger.

        If the Merger qualifies for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, but Red Lion is not treated as a corporation under Section 367(a) of the Code with respect to the transfers of property thereto in connection with the Merger, C&J stockholders will recognize gain, if any, for U.S. federal income tax purposes in the manner described above, but will not recognize loss, if any, with respect to C&J common stock.

        If the Merger does not qualify for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, or if Red Lion is not treated as a corporation under Section 367(a) of the Code with respect to the transfers of property thereto in connection with the Merger, a C&J stockholder that is a non-U.S. Holder whose shares of C&J common stock are exchanged in the Merger for Red Lion common shares will generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on any gain unless:

        Gain described in the first bullet point above generally will be subject to U. S. federal income tax on a net income basis at the regular graduated rates. A non-U.S. Holder that is a corporation also may be subject to a branch profits tax at a rate of 30% (or such lower rate specified by an applicable

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income tax treaty) on such effectively connected gain, as adjusted for certain items. Non-U.S. Holders should consult any applicable income tax treaties that may provide for different rules.

        An individual non-U.S. Holder described in the second bullet point will be subject to a flat 30% tax on the gain, which may be offset by U.S. source capital losses, even though the individual is not considered a resident of the United States.

        With respect to the third bullet point above, as noted above under "—Tax Consequences of the Merger to Holders of C&J Common Stock—Non-U.S. Holders," C&J does not believe that it is, and does not currently anticipate that it will become prior to the effective time of the Merger, a USRPHC.


The U.S. Distributions

        The obligation of NIL to complete the Merger is conditioned on the receipt by NIL, Red Lion and NCPS of the U.S. Distributions Tax Opinion from Deloitte dated as of the closing date of the Merger, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to NIL, to the effect that the U.S. Distributions, which includes the distribution by Nabors Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, of NCPS and the distribution by Nabors International Finance Inc., a Delaware corporation, of NCPS, should qualify as tax-free pursuant to Section 355 of the Code. The U.S. Distributions Tax Opinion will be based on representations made to counsel and on factual assumptions set forth or referred to in such opinion. If any of the representations or assumptions upon which such opinion is based are inconsistent with the actual facts, the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the U.S. Distributions could be adversely affected.

        If the U.S. Distributions do not qualify as tax-free under Section 355 of the Code, the Nabors consolidated U.S. federal income tax group would recognize taxable gain, which gain likely would be substantial. Following the Merger, even if the U.S. Distributions otherwise qualify as tax-free under Section 355 of the Code, the U.S. Distributions will be taxable to the Nabors consolidated U.S. federal income tax group pursuant to Section 355(e) of the Code if there is a 50% or more (by vote or value) change in ownership of either Red Lion, which NCPS will be an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of, or any entity that will be a subsidiary of Red Lion after the Merger and is or will be in the chain of ownership that includes NCPS (including NCPS), directly or indirectly, as part of a plan or series of related transactions that include the U.S. Distributions. For purposes of these rules, any acquisitions of the stock of Red Lion or any entity that will be a subsidiary of Red Lion after the Merger and is or will be in the chain of ownership that includes NCPS (including NCPS) within two years before or after the U.S. Distributions are presumed to be part of a plan, although the parties may be able to rebut that presumption. The process for determining whether a prohibited 50% or greater change in control has occurred under these rules is complex, inherently factual and subject to interpretation of the facts and circumstances of a particular case. Although the Red Lion common shares issued to C&J stockholders in the Merger must be counted in the determination of whether such a change in control has occurred, because Nabors will continue to own more than 50% of the Red Lion common shares following the Merger, it is not expected that the Merger standing alone would cause the U.S. Distributions to be taxable under Section 355(e) of the Code. However, if the IRS were to determine that other acquisitions of Red Lion common shares or the common shares of any entity that will be a subsidiary of Red Lion after the Merger and is or will be in the chain of ownership that includes NCPS (including NCPS), either before or after the U.S. Distributions, are part of a plan or series of related transactions that includes the U.S. Distributions, such determination could result in the recognition of gain by the Nabors consolidated U.S. federal income tax group under Section 355(e) of the Code.

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generally is required to indemnify Red Lion if the IRS collects such taxes from NCPS. However, there can be no assurance that Nabors would be able to fulfill its obligations under the Tax Matters Agreement if Nabors was determined to be responsible thereunder. In addition, in certain circumstances and subject to certain limitations, Red Lion is required under the Tax Matters Agreement to indemnify Nabors against taxes attributable to the U.S. Distributions that arise as a result of certain actions of Red Lion or any entity that will be a subsidiary of Red Lion after the Merger, which are referred to as "disqualifying actions." Disqualifying actions generally include the restricted actions and consultation actions described above in "Risk Factors—Risks Related to Red Lion After the Transactions—Red Lion and its subsidiaries will be required to indemnify Nabors for taxes imposed as a result of certain actions taken by Red Lion if such actions adversely affect the tax-free status of the U.S. Distributions." However, if Red Lion consults with Nabors in accordance with procedures described in the Tax Matters Agreement prior to taking a consultation action, Red Lion will not be required to indemnify Nabors for taxes attributable to the U.S. Distributions that arise as a result of such action unless (i) such taxes would not have been imposed but for certain pre-Merger actions of C&J or (ii) Nabors properly objected to such action in accordance with the procedures described in the Tax Matters Agreement. See "Risk Factors—Risks Related to Red Lion After the Transactions—Red Lion and its subsidiaries will be required to indemnify Nabors for taxes imposed as a result of certain actions taken by Red Lion if such actions adversely affect the tax-free status of the U.S. Distributions" and "Additional Agreements Related to the Separation and the Merger—The Tax Matters Agreement." If Red Lion is required to indemnify Nabors in the event the U.S. Distributions are taxable, this indemnification obligation would be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on Red Lion. If the Nabors consolidated U.S. federal income tax group were to recognize gain on the U.S. Distributions for reasons not related to a disqualifying action by Red Lion, Nabors would not be entitled to be indemnified under the Tax Matters Agreement for any taxes imposed on such gain.


Ownership and Disposition of Red Lion Common Shares Received in the Merger

        The following is a discussion of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of Red Lion common shares received in the Merger.

        Subject to the Passive Foreign Investment Company ("PFIC") rules discussed below, distributions made by Red Lion with respect to its common shares, including deemed dividends, generally will be taxable as ordinary dividend income to the extent that such distributions are paid out of Red Lion's current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. U.S. Holders that are corporations will not be entitled to claim the corporate dividends received deduction with respect to distributions by Red Lion.

        With respect to certain non-corporate U.S. Holders (including individuals), dividends will be taxed at the lower capital gains rate applicable to "qualified dividend income" if (i) Red Lion common shares are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States, (ii) Red Lion is neither a PFIC nor treated as such with respect to the U.S. Holder for the taxable year in which the dividend is paid and the preceding taxable year and (iii) certain holding period requirements are met. Under IRS guidance, common or ordinary shares generally will be considered for purposes of clause (i) above to be readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States if they are listed on the NYSE, as Red Lion common shares are required to be under the Merger Agreement. Each C&J stockholder should consult his, her or its own tax advisors regarding the availability of the lower qualified dividend rate for dividends paid with respect to Red Lion common shares.

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        To the extent, if any, that the amount of any distribution exceeds Red Lion's current and accumulated earnings and profits as computed under U.S. federal income tax principles, such excess will first reduce a U.S. Holder's tax basis in its Red Lion common shares and, to the extent in excess of such tax basis, will be treated as gain from the sale or exchange of property and taxed as described below under "—Taxation of Disposition of Red Lion Common Shares."

        A non-U.S. Holder will generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax or withholding on Red Lion dividends, if any, unless such income is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business of such non-U.S. Holder (and, if an income tax treaty applies, is attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment of such non-U.S. Holder) and other conditions are met.

        Subject to the PFIC rules discussed below, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize a capital gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes on the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of Red Lion common shares in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized on the disposition and the U.S. Holder's adjusted tax basis in such shares. Gain or loss, if any, generally will be U.S.-source gain or loss and will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder has held the common shares for more than one year at the time of the disposition. If the gain on a disposition qualifies as a long-term capital gain, a non-corporate taxpayer might be eligible for a reduced rate of taxation on such gain. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.

        Any gain realized on the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of Red Lion common shares by a non-U.S. Holder generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax unless:

        Gain recognized by a non-U.S. Holder described in the first bullet point will be subject to tax under the rules described above as if it were a U.S. Holder and, in the case of a foreign corporation, might be subject to an additional "branch profits" tax equal to 30% of its effectively connected earnings and profits. An individual non-U.S. holder described in the second bullet point will be subject to a flat 30% tax on the gain, which may be offset by U.S. source capital losses, even though the individual is not considered a resident of the United States.

        Special, generally unfavorable, U.S. federal income tax rules apply to U.S. persons owning shares of a PFIC. A foreign corporation will be considered a PFIC for any taxable year in which (i) 75% or more of its gross income is passive income (such as dividends, interest, rents, royalties or gains from the disposition of investment assets) or (ii) at least 50% of the average value of its assets consists of assets that produce, or are held for the production of, passive income. For purposes of applying the tests in the preceding sentence, the foreign corporation is deemed to own its proportionate share of the assets of and to receive directly its proportionate share of the income of any other corporation in which the foreign corporation owns, directly or indirectly, at least 25% by value of the stock.

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        Red Lion believes that it currently is not a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and Red Lion does not expect to become a PFIC in the future. However, the determination of PFIC status for any year is fact-specific, and there can be no assurance in this regard. Accordingly, it is possible that Red Lion is or may become a PFIC in the current taxable year or in future years.

        If Red Lion were a PFIC in any taxable year during which a U.S. Holder holds common shares, gain recognized by such U.S. Holder on a sale or other disposition (including certain pledges) of the common shares would be allocated ratably over the U.S. Holder's holding period for such shares. The amount of gain allocated to the taxable year of the sale or other disposition and to any year before Red Lion became a PFIC would be taxed as ordinary income. The amount allocated to each other taxable year would be subject to tax at the highest rate in effect for individuals or corporations, as appropriate, for that taxable year, and an interest charge would be imposed on the amount of tax so determined. Further, to the extent that any distribution received by a U.S. Holder on its common shares exceeds 125% of the average annual distributions on the common shares received during the preceding three years or the U.S. Holder's holding period, whichever is shorter, that distribution would be subject to taxation in the same manner as gain, described immediately above. However, certain elections may be available that would result in alternative treatment.

        If Red Lion is classified as a PFIC in any year during which a U.S. Holder holds common shares, Red Lion generally will continue to be treated as a PFIC as to such U.S. Holder in all succeeding years, regardless of whether Red Lion continues to meet the income or asset test discussed above (unless such U.S. Holder is eligible to and does make a purging election). U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors as to the potential application of the PFIC rules (including any election that may be available) to the ownership and disposition of the common shares.

        U.S. Treasury Regulations generally require each "significant holder" of C&J common stock who receives Red Lion common shares pursuant to the Merger to attach to his, her or its U.S. federal income tax return for the year in which the Merger occurs a detailed statement setting forth certain information relating to the tax-free nature of the Merger. Red Lion will provide the appropriate information to each significant holder upon request, and each such holder is required to retain permanent records of this information. A "significant holder" is a holder of C&J common stock who, immediately before the Merger, owns at least 5% of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock or had an aggregate tax basis in C&J securities of $1 million or more.

        In general, information reporting will apply to dividends in respect of Red Lion common shares and proceeds from the sale, exchange or redemption of Red Lion common shares that are paid to holders within the United States (and in certain cases, outside the United States), unless you are an exempt recipient. A backup withholding tax (currently at a rate of 28%) may apply to such payments if you fail to provide a correct taxpayer identification number or certification of exempt status or fail to report in full dividend and interest income. A U.S. Holder who is required to establish its exempt status generally must provide such certification on IRS Form W-9. U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the application of the U.S. information reporting and backup withholding rules.

        Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Amounts withheld as backup withholding may be credited against a Holder's U.S. federal income tax liability, and Holders may obtain a refund of any excess amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules by filing the appropriate claim for refund with the IRS and furnishing any required information.

        Non-U.S. Holders generally are exempt from these information reporting requirements and backup withholding tax, but may be required to comply with certain certification and identification procedures in order to establish their eligibility for exemption.

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        Individual U.S. Holders that own "specified foreign financial assets" with an aggregate value in excess of $50,000 are generally required to file an information statement along with their tax returns, currently on Form 8938, with respect to such assets. "Specified foreign financial assets" include any financial accounts held at a non-U.S. financial institution, as well as securities issued by a non-U.S. issuer (which would include the Red Lion common shares) that are not held in accounts maintained by financial institutions. Higher reporting thresholds apply to certain individuals living abroad and to certain married individuals. U.S. Treasury Regulations have been proposed that would extend this reporting requirement to certain entities that are treated as formed or availed of to hold direct or indirect interests in specified foreign financial assets based on certain objective criteria. U.S. Holders who fail to report the required information could be subject to substantial penalties. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors concerning the application of these rules to their investment in Red Lion, including the application of the rules to their particular circumstances.

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THE TRANSACTION AGREEMENTS

The Merger Agreement

        The following summary describes the material provisions of the Merger Agreement. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Merger Agreement. A copy of the Merger Agreement is incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus and attached as Annex A hereto. You are urged to read the Merger Agreement in its entirety.

        The Merger Agreement and this summary of its terms have been included with this proxy statement/prospectus to provide information regarding the terms of the Merger Agreement and are not intended to modify or supplement any factual disclosures about NIL, Red Lion or C&J in public reports filed by NIL or C&J with the SEC. The Merger Agreement is not intended to provide any other factual information about C&J, Merger Sub, NIL or Red Lion following completion of the Merger. Information about C&J, Merger Sub, NIL and Red Lion can be found elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. In particular, the Merger Agreement and related summary are not intended to be, and should not be relied upon as, disclosures regarding any facts and circumstances relating to NIL, Red Lion, Merger Sub or C&J. The Merger Agreement contains representations and warranties of NIL and Red Lion solely for the benefit of C&J and representations and warranties of C&J solely for the benefit of Nabors. These representations and warranties have been made solely for the benefit of the other party to the Merger Agreement and have been qualified by certain information that has been disclosed to the other party to the Merger Agreement and that is not reflected in the Merger Agreement. In addition, these representations and warranties may be intended as a way of allocating risks among parties if the statements contained therein prove to be incorrect, rather than as actual statements of fact, and may apply standards of materiality in a way that is different from what may be viewed as material by stockholders. Accordingly, you should not rely on the representations and warranties as characterizations of the actual state of facts. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties may have changed since the date of the Merger Agreement, which subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in C&J's or NIL's public disclosures. C&J does not believe that securities laws require C&J to disclose publicly any information related to the Merger Agreement other than information that has already been so disclosed.

        The Merger Agreement requires NIL and Red Lion to cause Red Lion or its applicable subsidiary to organize US HoldCo and Merger Sub prior to the mailing of this proxy statement/prospectus. All shares of common stock of Merger Sub and US HoldCo will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and will be directly or indirectly owned by Red Lion free and clear of any liens. The certificate of incorporation and bylaws of Merger Sub and US HoldCo will be in such forms as are to be determined by Red Lion. Promptly following the organization of US HoldCo and Merger Sub and prior to the mailing of the proxy statement/prospectus, Red Lion will cause (i) each of US HoldCo and Merger Sub to enter into and become a party to the Merger Agreement, (ii) each of Merger Sub and US HoldCo to adopt the Merger Agreement and (iii) the stockholders of each of Merger Sub and US HoldCo to approve the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger.

        Pursuant to the Merger Agreement and in accordance with the DGCL, at the effective time of the Merger, Merger Sub will merge with and into C&J. As a result of the Merger, the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub will cease, and C&J will continue as the surviving corporation as a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion. The amended and restated certificate of incorporation and second amended and restated bylaws of C&J as in effect immediately prior to the Merger will be amended and restated in their entirety to read as set forth in Exhibit B and Exhibit C, respectively, to the Merger Agreement and, as so amended and restated, will be the certificate of incorporation and

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bylaws of C&J following completion of the Merger until thereafter amended in accordance with their respective terms and the DGCL. At or prior to the effective time of the Merger, Red Lion shall adopt amended bye-laws in the form of Exhibit D to the Merger Agreement.

        Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the closing of the Merger will take place at 10:00 a.m., Bermuda Time, on the second business day after satisfaction or waiver (subject to applicable law) of the conditions to the Merger, unless otherwise agreed upon by C&J, Red Lion and NIL. However, if the marketing period (as defined in the Merger Agreement) has not ended at the time of satisfaction or waiver of the conditions precedent to the Merger, then the closing will occur on the date following the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions that is the earlier to occur of (i) a date during the marketing period specified by C&J on no less than three business days' notice to NIL and (ii) the third business day immediately following the final day of the marketing period, unless as otherwise agreed upon by C&J, Red Lion and NIL. C&J and NIL expect that the closing of the Separation will occur on the business day preceding the closing of the Merger.

        On the date of the closing of the Merger, C&J will execute and deliver for filing a certificate of merger to the Secretary of State for the State of Delaware and will make all other filings or recordings required under the DGCL to effect the Merger. The Merger will become effective at the time of filing of such certificate of merger or at such later time as provided in the certificate of merger as agreed between the parties to the Merger Agreement.

        The Merger Agreement provides that, at the effective time of the Merger, each issued and outstanding share of C&J common stock (except shares of C&J common stock held by C&J or Merger Sub) will be automatically converted into the right to receive one newly issued Red Lion common share, which is referred to as the exchange ratio. However, if, after the date of the Merger Agreement and prior to the effective time of the Merger (or after the effective time of the Separation, with respect to Red Lion), C&J or Red Lion pays a dividend in, splits, combines into a smaller number of shares, or issues by reclassification any shares of C&J common stock (in each case, subject to the approval of NIL pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Merger Agreement) or Red Lion common shares (in each case, subject to the approval of C&J pursuant to Section 5.2 of the Merger Agreement), as applicable, then the exchange ratio and any other similarly dependent items, as the case may be, will be appropriately adjusted to provide to the holders of C&J common stock and Red Lion common shares the same economic effect as contemplated by the Merger Agreement prior to such action, and as so adjusted will, from and after the date of such event, be the exchange ratio or other dependent item, as applicable, subject to further adjustment in accordance with the Merger Agreement.

        The calculation of the merger consideration as set forth in the Merger Agreement will result in NIL holding approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares immediately following the Merger and C&J stockholders holding the remaining approximately 47% of such shares.

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        Each option held by a Continuing Employee (as defined below) to acquire NIL common shares under any equity incentive plan of Nabors (a "Nabors stock option") that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger, whether vested or unvested, will, as of the effective time of

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the Merger, cease to represent a right to acquire NIL common shares and will be cancelled by Nabors and replaced by Red Lion with an option to purchase, on the same terms and conditions (including with respect to vesting and exercisability) as were applicable to such Nabors stock option immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger, the number of Red Lion common shares, rounded, if necessary, down to the nearest whole share, determined by multiplying the number of NIL common shares subject to such Nabors stock option immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger by the Nabors exchange ratio (which refers to the quotient of (i) the closing price of one NIL common share on the business day immediately prior to the closing date of the Merger divided by (ii) the closing price of one share of C&J common stock on the business day immediately prior to the closing date of the Merger), at an exercise price per share of Red Lion common shares, rounded, if necessary, up to the nearest whole cent, equal to the per share exercise price for NIL common shares otherwise purchasable pursuant to such Nabors stock option immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger divided by the Nabors exchange ratio; provided that these adjustments with respect to any Nabors stock options, whether or not they are "incentive stock options" as defined in Section 422 of the Code, are intended to be effected in a manner that is consistent with Section 424(a) of the Code and Section 409A of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder. NIL will take any and all actions that are necessary to cause the cancellation of all Nabors stock options in accordance with the Sections of the Merger Agreement summarized in this paragraph.

        Each issued and outstanding NIL common share held by a Continuing Employee subject to vesting or other lapse restrictions under any equity incentive plan of Nabors immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (a "restricted Nabors share") will, as of the effective time of the Merger, cease to represent NIL common shares and will be cancelled by NIL and replaced by Red Lion with a number of Red Lion common shares equal to the Nabors exchange ratio (as described above), with such shares subject to the same terms and conditions (including with respect to vesting, accumulated dividends and other dividend rights) as were applicable to such restricted Nabors shares immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger. NIL will take any and all actions that are necessary to cause the cancellation of all restricted Nabors shares in accordance with the Sections of the Merger Agreement summarized in this paragraph.

        Prior to the effective time of the Merger, C&J will take all actions that are necessary to adopt, effective as of the effective time of the Merger, one or more sub-plans to the C&J stock plans, with terms and conditions consistent with those of the Nabors share plan governing each applicable Nabors stock option and restricted Nabors share. Effective as of the effective time of the Merger, Red Lion will adopt the C&J stock plans (together with any sub-plans thereunder adopted in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence).

        Prior to the effective time of the Merger, NIL and Red Lion will cause the Red Lion Restructuring (as defined in the Separation Agreement) to be effected in accordance with the terms of the Separation Agreement. Neither NIL nor Red Lion, prior to the effective time of the Merger, will agree to (i) amend, modify, update, supplement, alter or waive any provisions of the Separation Agreement (including by way of a side letter or separate agreement) or (ii) take any action that would be reasonably expected to materially delay the consummation of the Red Lion Restructuring, without the written consent of C&J, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

        Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Separation Agreement, at or prior to the effective time of the Merger, NIL and Red Lion will each execute and deliver and, if applicable, cause any of their respective subsidiaries to execute and deliver, the following agreements, each substantially in the form attached to the Separation Agreement: the Employee Benefits Agreement, the Transition Services Agreements, the Tax Matters Agreement, the Alliance Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement and any other agreements required in the Red Lion Restructuring.

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        In the Merger Agreement, C&J, on the one hand, and NIL (on behalf of itself and the Red Lion Entities), on the other hand, have made representations and warranties to the other. For purposes of the Merger Agreement, "Red Lion Entities" means (i) prior to completion of the Red Lion Restructuring, NCPS, Nabors Production Services ("NPS Canada"), a division of Nabors Drilling Canada Limited, an Alberta corporation, and their respective subsidiaries, and (ii) from and after completion of the Red Lion Restructuring, the Red Lion Group. For purposes of the Merger Agreement, the terms "Red Lion Group" and "Red Lion Business" (which term is used in this proxy statement/prospectus interchangeably with the term "C&P Business") have the meanings set forth in the Separation Agreement, except that "Red Lion Group" when used in the Merger Agreement shall include only those persons that shall be members of the Red Lion Group immediately following the Red Lion Restructuring and shall not include C&J and its subsidiaries.

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        C&J has also made representations and warranties to Nabors relating to the opinions of C&J's financial advisors, the required vote of C&J stockholders to approve the Merger Agreement and the furnishing or filing of all reports, schedules, registration statements and other documents required to be filed with the SEC since August 3, 2011. C&J has also made representations and warranties to Nabors relating to the financing contemplated by the commitment letter, which is referred to as the "Red Lion commitment letter," dated as of June 25, 2014, by and between C&J and Citibank, N.A., pursuant to which the lenders party thereto have committed, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, to lend the amounts set forth therein to US HoldCo (the "debt financing"). C&J received an amended and restated commitment letter dated July 15, 2014 from Citibank, N.A., Citi, Bank of America, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, WF Investment Holdings, LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. On August 19, 2014, the amended and restated commitment letter was supplemented to add certain additional financial institutions as commitment parties thereunder (such additional financial institutions, together with the financial institutions identified above as parties to the debt financing commitment letter and certain of their respective affiliates, collectively, the "Debt Commitment Parties"). For a description of the debt financing, see "Debt Financing" beginning on page     .

        NIL (on behalf of Red Lion) also made representations and warranties to C&J relating to the required vote of Red Lion and Merger Sub shareholders to approve the Merger Agreement and the absence of ownership by NIL of shares of C&J common stock.

        Except for the representations and warranties contained in the Merger Agreement (as modified by C&J's disclosure letter or Nabors' disclosure letter, as applicable), or the certificates delivered pursuant to the Merger Agreement, none of C&J, NIL or any of their subsidiaries or representatives makes any other express or implied representation or warranty with respect to C&J, NIL or Red Lion, or any of their respective subsidiaries or, the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, and C&J and NIL disclaimed any other representations or warranties, whether made by C&J, NIL, Red Lion or any of their respective affiliates or representatives.

        Many of the representations and warranties contained in the Merger Agreement are subject to a "material adverse effect" standard (that is, they will not be deemed to be untrue or incorrect unless their failure to be true or correct, individually or in the aggregate, would, as the case may be, be material or have a material adverse effect on Red Lion, the C&P Business or C&J, as applicable), knowledge, qualifications or both, and none of the representations and warranties survive the effective time of the Merger. The Merger Agreement does not contain any post-closing indemnification obligations with respect to these matters.

        Under the Merger Agreement, a "material adverse effect" means, with respect to Red Lion and the C&P Business or C&J, as applicable, any event, occurrence, state of facts, circumstance, condition, effect or change, that is material and adverse to the financial condition, businesses or results of operations of the C&P Business (with respect to Red Lion) or C&J and its subsidiaries taken as a whole (with respect to C&J). However, a "material adverse effect" shall be deemed not to include any event, occurrence, state of facts, circumstances, condition, effect or change to the extent resulting from one or more of the following:

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        During the period from the date of the Merger Agreement and continuing until the earlier of the effective time of the Merger and the termination of the Merger Agreement, C&J made certain agreements as to itself and its subsidiaries and NIL made certain agreements as to the Red Lion Entities and the C&P Business with respect to the conduct of their respective businesses. C&J agreed as to itself and its subsidiaries and NIL agreed as to the Red Lion Entities and the C&P Business that, except as expressly permitted or expressly contemplated by the Merger Agreement or the other Transaction Agreements (including any schedules thereto), as set forth in their respective disclosure letters, as required by applicable law, or to the extent consented to by the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, each of these parties (a) will carry on their respective businesses in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact their present business organizations, maintain their rights, franchises, licenses and other authorizations issued by governmental entities and preserve their relationships with employees, customers, suppliers and others having business dealings with them to the end that their goodwill and ongoing businesses will not be impaired in any material respect at the effective time of the Merger; and (b) will not (1) enter into any new material line of business; (2) change its or its subsidiaries' operating policies in any material respect, except as required by law or

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by policies imposed by a governmental entity; (3) incur or commit to any capital expenditures or any obligations or liabilities in connection therewith other than capital expenditures and obligations or liabilities (A) incurred or committed to in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and in any event not in excess of the amount set forth in the disclosure letters, in the aggregate; or (B) required on an emergency basis or for the safety of individuals or compliance with environmental laws and regulations in an amount not exceeding $5 million net of insurance coverage for any individual event or occurrence, provided that one party will notify the other as promptly as practicable of such expenditure; (4) enter into or amend any agreement that has as its subject matter an affiliate transaction; or (5) except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, enter into any agreement that would constitute a material contract had such agreement been in effect on the date of the Merger Agreement or amend or terminate any material contract in any material respect, or waive or grant any release or relinquishment of any material rights under, or renew, any material contract.

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        C&J has agreed to take all lawful action to call, set a record date for, give notice of, convene and hold a meeting of its stockholders as promptly as practicable following the date upon which this proxy statement/prospectus becomes effective for the purpose of obtaining the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock to approve the Merger Agreement. The Merger Agreement provides that C&J may adjourn or postpone such stockholder meeting:

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        In addition, C&J has agreed to use reasonable best efforts to obtain from its stockholders the required stockholder vote in favor of approval of the Merger Agreement.

        C&J agreed that it will not, and will cause each of its subsidiaries (and any of the employees or directors of it or its subsidiaries) not to, and will use its reasonable best efforts to cause its and their respective representatives not to, directly or indirectly:

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        C&J will notify NIL as promptly as practicable of any request for information related to a potential acquisition proposal or any acquisition proposal received by C&J or any of its representatives, orally and in writing, indicating, in connection with such notice, the identity of such person and the material terms and conditions of any such acquisition proposal (including a copy thereof if in writing and any related available material documentation or correspondence), and in any event C&J will provide written notice to NIL of such acquisition proposal or requests for information and initiation of such discussions or negotiations by the end of the business day following the day on which such event occurs. C&J agrees that it will keep NIL promptly and reasonably apprised of the status and material terms of any such acquisition proposal (including whether withdrawn or rejected) and the status and nature of all information requested, and in any event C&J shall provide NIL with written notice of any material development with respect to any of the foregoing by the end of the business day following the day on which such development occurs. C&J also agrees to provide NIL with any information that it provides to the third party making the request therefor substantially contemporaneously with providing such information to such third party, unless NIL has already been provided with such information.

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        C&J (i) will and will cause its subsidiaries, and its and their representatives to, cease immediately and terminate any and all existing solicitation, knowing encouragement, knowing facilitation, discussions or negotiations with any third parties (other than NIL and its affiliates and its and their representatives) conducted prior to the date of the Merger Agreement with respect to any acquisition proposal, (ii) will not, and will cause its subsidiaries not to, release any third party from, or waive any provisions of, any confidentiality or standstill agreement to which it or any of its subsidiaries is a party with respect to any acquisition proposal, and (iii) will and will cause its subsidiaries to enforce, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, the provisions of any such agreement, including by seeking to obtain injunctions to prevent any breaches of such agreements and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions thereof in any court having jurisdiction. C&J agrees that it will use reasonable best efforts to promptly inform its and its subsidiaries' respective directors, officers, key employees, agents and representatives of the obligations undertaken in this section. C&J will promptly request, to the extent it has a contractual right to do so, that each person, if any, that has heretofore executed a confidentiality agreement within the 12 months prior to the date hereof in connection with its consideration of any acquisition proposal, return or destroy all confidential information or data furnished to any person by or on behalf of C&J or any of its subsidiaries.

        For purposes of the Merger Agreement, "superior proposal" means a bona fide written acquisition proposal that the C&J board of directors determines in good faith, after consultation with its financial advisors and outside legal counsel, taking into account all legal, financial, regulatory, timing and other aspects of the proposal, all conditions contained therein and the person making the proposal, is more favorable to C&J stockholders, from a financial point of view, than the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (after giving effect to any adjustments to the terms and provisions of the Merger Agreement committed to in writing by C&J in response to such acquisition proposal); provided that, for purposes of this definition of "superior proposal," the term "acquisition proposal" has the meaning assigned to such term elsewhere in the Merger Agreement, except that the reference to "15% or more" in the definition of "acquisition proposal" is deemed to be a reference to "50%."

        For purposes of the Merger Agreement, "intervening event" means a material event that was not known by or reasonably foreseeable to the C&J board of directors, as of the signing of the Merger Agreement (or if known or reasonably foreseeable, the magnitude or consequences of which were not known or understood by, or not reasonably foreseeable by, the C&J board of directors as of the signing of the Merger Agreement), which event, magnitude or consequence becomes known to the C&J board of directors before obtaining the requisite stockholder vote; provided, that (i) in no event will any action taken by either party pursuant to and in compliance with certain affirmative covenants set forth in the Merger Agreement, and the consequences of any such action, constitute an intervening event, (ii) in no event will any changes in prevailing economic or market conditions of the securities, credit or financial markets in the United States or elsewhere or any changes or events, affecting the industries in which the C&P Business operates generally, including changes in market prices (except to the extent those changes or events have a materially disproportionate effect on the C&P Business relative to other similarly situated participants in the industries in which it operates) constitute an intervening event, (iii) in no event will any failure, in and of itself, by the C&P Business to meet any internal or published projections or forecasts in respect of revenues, earnings or other financial or operating metrics constitute an intervening event (it being understood that the facts or occurrences giving rise to or contributing to such failure may be taken into account), and (iv) in no event will the receipt, existence of or terms of an acquisition proposal or any inquiry relating thereto or the consequences thereof constitute an intervening event.

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that a majority of the named individuals would not be independent directors pursuant to the standard of independence under the rules and regulations of the NYSE if composed of such seven individuals, then, prior to the mailing of the proxy statement, NIL will designate one or more replacement independent directors so as to ensure that a majority of the members the Red Lion board of directors would be independent directors. In any such case NIL will replace the fewest number of individuals necessary to ensure that a majority of the members the Red Lion board of directors would be independent directors. The Red Lion board of directors will be divided into three classes and, effective as of the effective time of the Merger, the current Chief Executive Officer of C&J will be the Chairman of the Red Lion board of directors.

        On or prior to the effective time of the Merger, the Red Lion board of directors will take such actions as are necessary to cause the individuals set forth in Exhibit 6.9(c) of the Merger Agreement to be elected or appointed to the offices of Red Lion specified in such exhibit as of the effective time of the Merger.

        Unless approved in advance in writing by at least two-thirds of the members of the Red Lion board of directors, NIL agrees that, from the date of the closing of the Merger and ending upon the earlier to occur of (i) the five-year anniversary of the effective time of the Merger and (ii) the date that NIL beneficially owns less than 15% of all issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares, neither it nor any of its directors, officers or controlled affiliates, as applicable, will, and that it will use its reasonable best efforts to cause its directors and officers not to:

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        C&J will not agree to any amendment or modification to be made to, or any waiver of any provision or remedy under, the Red Lion commitment letter without the prior written consent of NIL, if such amendments, modifications or waivers would reasonably be expected to (i) modify the aggregate amount of the debt financing or (ii) impose new or additional conditions to the receipt of the debt financing that would reasonably be expected to (a) expand in any material respect the conditions precedent or contingencies to the funding at closing of the Merger, (b) prevent or materially delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements or (c) materially adversely impact the ability of C&J to enforce its rights against the other parties to the Red Lion commitment letter. C&J will use its reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable to arrange and obtain the debt financing on the terms and conditions described in or contemplated by the Red Lion commitment letter, including using reasonable best efforts to: (A) maintain in effect the Red Lion commitment letter (provided, that (1) C&J may amend, restate, supplement or otherwise modify the Red Lion commitment letter to add or replace lenders, lead arrangers, bookrunners, syndication agents or similar entities who had not executed the Red Lion commitment letter as of the date of the Merger Agreement and make other changes to the Red Lion commitment letter in order to effectuate the foregoing, (2) C&J may increase the amount of the debt financing, in each case so long as such action would not reasonably be expected to prevent or materially delay the consummation of the debt financing or the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreements, and (3) C&J will disclose to NIL promptly its intention to amend, modify, waive or replace the Red Lion commitment letter, will keep NIL reasonably apprised of the status and proposed terms and conditions thereof, and will upon Nabors' written request, promptly furnish to NIL copies of any agreements or other documentation with respect to such amendment, modification, waiver or replacement); (B) satisfy on a timely basis all conditions and covenants applicable to C&J in the Red Lion commitment letter and otherwise comply with its obligations thereunder; (C) (x) furnish the report of C&J's auditor on the most recently available audited consolidated financial statements of C&J and its subsidiaries and use its reasonable best efforts to obtain the consent of such auditor to the use of such report in accordance with normal custom and practice and use reasonable best efforts to cause such auditor to provide customary comfort letters to the underwriters, initial purchasers or placement agents, as applicable, in connection with the debt financing, and (y) furnish any financial statements, schedules or other financial data or information relating to C&J as may be reasonably necessary to consummate the debt financing, including financial statements, financial data, pro forma financial statements, projections, audit reports and other information of the type required by Regulation S-X and Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act for a registered public offering, reasonably required in connection with the debt financing or as otherwise necessary in order to assist in receiving customary "comfort" (including "negative assurance" comfort) from independent accountants in connection with the offering(s) of debt securities contemplated by the Red Lion commitment letter (all such information in these clauses (x)

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and (y), the "C&J Required Information"); (D) finalize and enter into definitive agreements with respect thereto (the "Debt Financing Agreements") on the terms and conditions contemplated by the Red Lion commitment letter (or terms and conditions (including the flex provisions) no less favorable to Red Lion than the terms and conditions in the Red Lion commitment letter); (E) timely (taking into account the expected timing of the marketing period) prepare the necessary marketing materials with respect to the debt financing; (F) commence the syndication and/or marketing activities contemplated by the Red Lion commitment letter (taking into account the expected timing of the marketing period); and (G) consummate the debt financing at or prior to closing of the Merger. C&J will (aa) furnish to NIL complete, correct and executed copies of the Debt Financing Agreements, (bb) give NIL prompt notice of any material breach by any party of any of the Red Lion commitment letter or the Debt Financing Agreements of which C&J becomes aware or any termination thereof and (cc) upon Nabors' request, otherwise keep NIL reasonably informed of the status of C&J's efforts to arrange the debt financing (or any replacement thereof). If any portion of the debt financing becomes unavailable on the terms and conditions contemplated in the Red Lion commitment letter (including the flex provisions) or from sources contemplated in the Red Lion commitment letter, C&J will use its reasonable best efforts to arrange and obtain alternative debt financing from alternative debt sources for the same purposes as the purposes of the debt financing in an amount not less than $938,070,225 upon terms and conditions not less favorable, taken as a whole, to Red Lion than those in the Red Lion commitment letter as promptly as practicable following the occurrence of such event, including using reasonable best efforts to enter into definitive agreements with respect thereto, provided, that C&J shall not be required to seek or accept any such alternate financing if the terms or conditions thereof are less favorable, taken as a whole, to Red Lion than the debt financing to be replaced, including with respect to economic terms and conditions.

        Prior to the closing of the Merger, each of NIL and Red Lion will and will cause its subsidiaries to, and will use its reasonable best efforts to cause its respective representatives to, provide to C&J, at C&J's sole expense, all reasonable cooperation reasonably requested by C&J that is necessary in connection with the debt financing, including using reasonable best efforts to: (i) furnish audited consolidated balance sheets and related statements of income, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows of the C&P Business for the three most recently completed fiscal years ended at least 90 days prior to the date of the closing of the Merger (which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and Regulation S-X and include an audit opinion for each period that has not been withdrawn); (ii) furnish unaudited consolidated balance sheets and related statements of income, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows of the C&P Business for each subsequent fiscal quarter ended at least 45 days prior to the closing of the Merger (but excluding the fourth quarter of any fiscal year) (which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and Regulation S-X and reviewed in accordance with SAS 100) (and the equivalent interim period in the prior fiscal year); (iii) furnish the report or reports of the C&P Business's auditor on the latest three years of audited financial statements of the C&P Business ended at least 90 days prior to the date of the closing of the Merger and using its reasonable best efforts to obtain the consent of such auditor to the use of such report in accordance with normal custom and practice and use reasonable best efforts to cause such auditor or auditors to provide customary comfort letters and bring down comfort letters to the underwriters, initial purchasers or placement agents, as applicable, in connection with the debt financing; (iv) cooperate with C&J and providing assistance to C&J in connection with the preparation of a pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the most recent fiscal year ended at least 90 days before the date of the closing of the Merger, a pro forma balance sheet and related pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the most recent interim period ended at least 45 days prior to the date of the closing of the Merger, and a pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the 12-month period ending on the last day of the most recently completed four-fiscal quarter period ended at least 45 days prior to the date of the closing of the Merger, in each case prepared giving effect to the transactions contemplated on the date of the closing of the Merger as if such business combination had occurred at the beginning of the

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applicable period (in the case of income statements) or the end of the applicable period (in the case of balance sheets) (which pro forma financial statements for the most recent year and interim period would be prepared in accordance with Rule 11-02 of Regulation S-X); (v) furnish any other financial statements, schedules or other financial data or information reasonably requested by C&J as may be reasonably necessary to consummate the debt financing, including financial statements, financial data, pro forma financial statements, projections, audit reports and other information of the type required by Regulation S-X and Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act for a registered public offering on Form S-1 (including any financial statements required by Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X), reasonably required in connection with the debt financing or as otherwise necessary in order to assist in receiving customary "comfort" (including "negative assurance" comfort and comfort on the pro forma financial statements) from independent accountants in connection with the offering(s) of debt securities contemplated by the Red Lion commitment letter (all such information in these clauses (i) through (v), collectively with the C&J Required Information, the "Required Information"); (vi) participate in a reasonable number of meetings (including customary one-on-one meetings with the parties acting as lead arrangers or agents for, and prospective lenders and purchasers of, the debt financing), presentations, road shows, due diligence sessions, drafting sessions and sessions with rating agencies in connection with the debt financing (including, upon request, senior management and representatives, with appropriate seniority and expertise, of Nabors); (vii) assist with the preparation of customary materials for rating agency presentations, bank information memoranda, offering documents, private placement memoranda and similar documents required in connection with the debt financing (including the delivery of one or more customary representation letters); (viii) cause the taking of corporate actions by NIL and its subsidiaries reasonably necessary to permit the completion of the debt financing; (ix) facilitate the execution and delivery at the closing of the Merger of definitive documents related to the debt financing on the terms contemplated hereby; (x) cooperate with consultants or others engaged to undertake field examinations and appraisals, including furnishing information to such persons in respect of accounts receivable, inventory and other applicable assets; (xi) provide to the financing sources all documentation and other information reasonably requested by such sources that such sources reasonably determine is required by regulatory authorities with respect to Red Lion under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the USA Patriot Act; (xii) use reasonable best efforts to cooperate in obtaining consents, legal opinions, surveys and title insurance as reasonably requested by C&J and customary for financings similar to the debt financing and cooperation in connection with obtaining or preparing lien searches, Uniform Commercial Code filings, perfection certificates, incumbency certificates, solvency certificates, joinders, evidences of authority, notices, closing certificates, charters and other governing documents, and good standing certificates, and the creation and perfection of security interests in the collateral related to the debt financing; (xiii) ensure that there are no competing issues, offerings, arrangements or placements of debt securities or syndicated commercial bank or other credit facilities of NIL being offered, placed or arranged during the marketing period; (xiv) use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause the auditors who audited the financial statements included in the Required Information (a) to cooperate in connection with the preparation of offering documents, including reviewing and commenting on any offering memoranda utilized in connection with the financing; and (b) to participate in customary auditor's due diligence sessions with the financing sources; (xv) provide reasonable access to the financing sources and their counsel in connection with the debt financing to the books and records of the company for purposes of completing their due diligence, including minute books, contracts and any and all other documents customarily reviewed by banks, initial purchasers and underwriters in connection with financing transactions; 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procuring, prior to the date that is 20 consecutive calendar days prior to the date of the closing of the Merger, corporate and facilities ratings for the debt financing; provided, however, that nothing in the Merger Agreement shall require such cooperation to the extent it would interfere unreasonably with the business or operations of NIL or its subsidiaries. None of NIL or any of its subsidiaries will be required to take any action that would subject it to actual or potential liability, to bear any cost or expense or to pay any commitment or other similar fee or make any other payment or incur any other liability or provide or agree to provide any indemnity in connection with the debt financing or any of the foregoing, prior to the effective time of the Merger, unless such action is contingent upon the closing of the Merger. If the closing does not occur, C&J will indemnify and hold harmless NIL, Red Lion, their respective subsidiaries and their respective representatives from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, claims, costs, expenses, interest, awards, judgments and penalties suffered or incurred by them in connection with any action, claim, arbitration, litigation or suit brought by a third party related to the arrangement of the debt financing (including any action taken in accordance with the section of the Merger Agreement summarized in this paragraph) and any information utilized in connection therewith (other than historical information relating to Red Lion or its subsidiaries or other information furnished by or on behalf of Red Lion or its subsidiaries), except to the extent that such liabilities, losses, damages, claims, costs expenses, interests, awards, judgments and penalties arise from the willful misconduct, gross negligence or bad faith of NIL, Red Lion, their subsidiaries or representatives. NIL consented to the reasonable use of NIL's and its subsidiaries' logos in connection with the debt financing, provided that such logos are used in a manner that is not intended to harm or disparage NIL or any of its subsidiaries or the reputation or goodwill of NIL or any of its subsidiaries. C&J will be responsible for all out-of-pocket, third party fees and expenses related to the debt financing (including all fees under commitment letters and all indemnity claims under any of them).

        At or immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger, C&J will, and will cause its subsidiaries to, permanently (i) terminate its existing credit facility and all related contracts to which C&J or any of its subsidiaries is a party and (ii) cause to be released any liens on its assets relating to such terminated credit facility.

        For the purposes of the Merger Agreement, "marketing period" means the first period of 15 consecutive business days after the date of the Merger Agreement and following the receipt by C&J of the Required Information and during which period such Required Information shall be accurate and complete, shall not be "stale" and shall comport with the requirements for a registration statement on Form S-1 for an offering registered under the Securities Act, no auditor shall have withdrawn any audit opinion with respect to any audited financial statements contained in the Required Information, it shall not be necessary to restate any of such historical financial statements and there shall not be any material open accounting comments on the financial statements of any affiliate of Red Lion included in the registration statement on Form S-4; provided, that the entirety of such period shall occur prior to August 16, 2014 or after September 2, 2014 or prior to December 15, 2014 or after January 2, 2015, and each day within the periods July 2, 2014 through July 7, 2014 and November 24, 2014 through November 30, 2014 shall not be deemed a business day for purposes of calculating such period.

        The Merger Agreement provides that NIL, Red Lion and C&J will cooperate and use reasonable best efforts in obtaining (i) the U.S. Distributions Tax Opinion from Nabors' tax counsel substantially to the effect that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the distribution by Nabors Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, of NCPS and the distribution by Nabors International Finance Inc., a Delaware corporation, of NCPS should qualify as tax-free pursuant to Section 355 of the Code, and (ii) the Merger Tax Opinion from C&J's tax counsel substantially to the effect that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Merger should be treated as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code and Red Lion should be treated as a corporation under Section 367(a) of the Code with respect

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to each transfer of property thereto in connection with the Merger (other than a transfer by a shareholder who would be a "five-percent transferee shareholder" (within the meaning of U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-3(c)(5)(ii)) of Red Lion immediately following the Merger who does not enter into a five-year gain recognition agreement in the form provided in U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-8(c)).

        Notwithstanding anything in the Merger Agreement to the contrary, in the event that prior to the date of the closing of the Merger legislation is enacted, or the parties reasonably believe that legislation will be enacted with an effective date prior to or after the date of the closing of the Merger, which would cause Red Lion to be treated as a domestic corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Merger Agreement will be amended to provide for (i) the merger of a newly formed subsidiary of C&J with and into NCPS, with NCPS surviving such merger as a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of C&J, and (ii) the acquisition by C&J (or a subsidiary of C&J) of NPS Canada.

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        NIL and C&J are not obligated to complete the Merger unless each of the following conditions is satisfied or waived:

        Nabors' and Merger Sub's obligations to effect the Merger are subject to the satisfaction or, to the extent permitted by law, waiver of the following additional conditions:

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        C&J's obligation to effect the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or, to the extent permitted by law, waiver of the following additional conditions:

        The Merger Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the effective time of the Merger by the mutual written consent of NIL and C&J. Also, subject to specified qualifications and exceptions, either NIL or C&J may terminate the Merger Agreement at any time prior to the effective time of the Merger if:

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        In addition, subject to specified qualifications and exceptions, NIL may terminate the Merger Agreement if:

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        In the event of termination of the Merger Agreement, the Merger Agreement will become void, and there will be no liability or obligation on the part of any party or its respective officers or directors, except with respect to certain provisions described below under "—Fees Payable in Certain Circumstances," and certain other provisions specified in the Merger Agreement, which shall survive such termination and except that no party shall be relieved or released from any liabilities or damages incurred or suffered by the other party arising out of its willful and material breach of its covenants contained in the Merger Agreement.

        The Merger Agreement provides that, upon termination of the Merger Agreement under specified circumstances, certain fees may be payable. In the event C&J terminates the Merger Agreement following a breach by NIL of its covenants or a failure to be true of NIL's representations and warranties, then NIL will reimburse C&J, up to an aggregate of $10 million, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such accounts as C&J may designate, for all of the documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses incurred by C&J and its subsidiaries in connection with the Merger Agreement, including all fees and expenses of accountants, counsel, investment banking firms or financial advisors (and their respective counsel and representatives) or experts and consultants in connection with the Merger Agreement, on the second business day following such termination.

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        Whether or not the Merger is consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby will be paid by the party incurring such expense, except as otherwise provided in "—Fees Payable in Certain Circumstances" above and except that (i) if the Merger is consummated, C&J or Red Lion shall pay, or cause to be paid, any and all property or transfer taxes imposed on either C&J or Red Lion or their subsidiaries in connection with the Merger, and (ii) expenses incurred in connection with filing, printing and mailing this proxy statement/prospectus and filing fees paid to governmental entities with respect to the transactions contemplated thereby pursuant to the HSR Act will be shared equally by NIL and C&J.

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the following conditions has been satisfied: (i) all of the applicable conditions precedent have been satisfied or, to the extent permitted by applicable law, waived by the party having the right to waive such conditions; (ii) the third business day immediately following the final day of the marketing period has occurred; (iii) the debt financing has been funded or will be funded at the closing of the Merger; and (iv) NIL has confirmed in a written notice to C&J that if specific performance is granted and the debt financing is funded, then NIL stands ready, willing and able to close. For the avoidance of doubt, in no event is NIL entitled to enforce or seek to enforce specifically C&J's obligations to consummate the Merger if the debt financing has not been funded. Each of the parties further waives (a) any defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate and (b) any requirement under any law to post security as a prerequisite to obtaining equitable relief.

        Each of NIL and Red Lion agreed that neither it, US HoldCo, Merger Sub, NCPS or NPS Canada nor any of their former, current or future officers, directors, managers, employees, members, partners, agents or other representatives and affiliates (collectively, "Nabors related parties"), will have any claim against any financing source, any lender participating in the debt financing or any of their respective former, current or future general or limited partners, stockholders, managers, members, agents, representatives, affiliates, successors or assigns (collectively, "financing related parties"), nor will any financing related party have any liability whatsoever to any Nabors related party, in connection with the debt financing or in any way relating to the Merger Agreement, any of the transactions contemplated hereby or the debt financing or the performance of services by any financing related party with respect to the foregoing, whether at law, in equity, in contract, in tort or otherwise, in each case, whether arising, in whole or in part, out of comparative, contributory or sole negligence by any financing related party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Merger Agreement, (i) no amendment or modification to this section (or amendment or modification with respect to any related definitions as they affect this section) shall be effective without the prior written consent of each financing source or other financing related party, and (ii) each financing source and other financing related party shall be an express third party beneficiary of, and shall have the right to enforce, the sections of the Merger Agreement summarized in this paragraph. Each of the parties to the Merger Agreement agreed that the provisions of such sections are to be interpreted, and any action relating to this such sections, are to be governed by the laws of the State of New York. The sections of the Merger Agreement are intended to benefit and may be enforced by the financing sources and the other financing related parties. For purposes of such sections, "financing sources" means the financial institutions that have committed to provide or otherwise entered into agreements in connection with the debt financing in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, including the parties named in the Red Lion commitment letter, any joinder agreements and the fee letter contemplated therein (and their respective successors and permitted assigns).


The Separation Agreement

        The following describes the material provisions of the Separation Agreement. This summary is qualified in its entirety by the Separation Agreement. A copy of the Separation Agreement is incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus and attached as Annex B hereto. You are urged to read the Separation Agreement in its entirety. The Separation Agreement has been included to provide information regarding its terms. The rights and obligations of the parties are governed by the express terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement and not by this summary or any other information included in this proxy statement/prospectus. It is not intended to provide any other factual information about C&J, Merger Sub, NIL or Red Lion. Information about C&J, Merger Sub, NIL and Red Lion can be found elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

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        Descriptions regarding the assets and liabilities retained by or conveyed to Red Lion and its subsidiaries, on the one hand, or other NIL subsidiaries, on the other hand, contained in the Separation Agreement are qualified by certain information that has been exchanged between NIL and Red Lion and that is not reflected in the Separation Agreement. Accordingly, you should not rely on the general descriptions of assets and liabilities in the Separation Agreement, as they have been modified in important ways by the information exchanged between NIL and Red Lion.

        Red Lion is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of NIL that currently functions as the holding company for Nabors' various subsidiaries, including the subsidiaries that operate the C&P Business. The Separation Agreement provides for the separation of the C&P Business from the other businesses of Nabors. Among other things, the Separation Agreement specifies which assets and liabilities will remain with Red Lion and its subsidiaries (generally those related to the C&P Business), and which assets and liabilities will be transferred to and assumed by other NIL subsidiaries (generally those related to the remaining businesses of Nabors). The Separation Agreement sets forth when and how these transfers and assumptions will occur and also includes procedures by which Nabors and Red Lion will become separate companies. The matters addressed by the Separation Agreement include, without limitation, the matters described below.

        NIL currently owns all of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares. NIL and Red Lion have each determined that it would be appropriate and desirable for NIL, Red Lion and Red Lion's subsidiaries to undergo the Red Lion Restructuring, such that following the Red Lion Restructuring, Red Lion's remaining assets and liabilities will consist solely of the C&P Business, and Nabors will be issued additional Red Lion common shares. As used in the Separation Agreement and certain other Ancillary Agreements, "Red Lion Group" means Red Lion and each of its subsidiaries, including, as of the effective time of the Merger, members of the C&J Group. As used in the Separation Agreement and Employee Benefits Agreement, "Nabors Group" means NIL and its subsidiaries other than members of the Red Lion Group.

        NIL and Red Lion contemplate that, concurrently with or immediately following the Red Lion Restructuring, as further described herein, US HoldCo will incur indebtedness, and will enter into definitive agreements with respect thereto, to be used to fund repayment of the Intercompany Notes to be issued to two wholly-owned subsidiaries of NIL, Nabors Industries, Inc., and Nabors Drilling Canada Limited ("NDCL"), which will have face amounts of $829,820,225 and $108,250,000, respectively.

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        The assets to be transferred or assigned to Red Lion or one of its subsidiaries include the following, to the extent they are owned by NIL or its subsidiaries at the effective time of the Separation:

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        The Separation Agreement provides that the assets to be transferred or assigned to Red Lion or one of its subsidiaries will not in any event include any of the following assets:

        The Separation Agreement provides that the liabilities that are to be assumed by Red Lion or a subsidiary of Red Lion include the following:

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        The Separation Agreement provides that the liabilities that are to be assumed by Red Lion or a subsidiary of Red Lion will not in any event include any of the following liabilities:

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        Notwithstanding the foregoing, NIL intends to effect the Separation, and separate the assets and liabilities that will remain with Red Lion and its subsidiaries (generally those related to the C&P Business) from those that will be transferred to and assumed by other NIL subsidiaries (generally those related to the remaining businesses of Nabors) primarily by transferring equity interests in entities in members of the Nabors Group from Red Lion to Nabors. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus, Red Lion holds substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Nabors, including the equity of the entities operating the businesses to be retained by Nabors.

        The Separation Agreement requires NIL and Red Lion to deliver certain documents to the other party to effect the transfer of the C&P Business to Red Lion.

        On the date of the Separation, NIL will deliver, or will cause one of its subsidiaries to deliver, to Red Lion the following:

        On the date of the Separation, Red Lion will deliver, or will cause one of its subsidiaries to deliver, to NIL the following:

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        Except for certain agreements such as the Separation Agreement, the Merger Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements, the Intercompany Notes, any contracts to which any person other than NIL, Red Lion and their respective affiliates is a party and any contracts to which any non-wholly-owned subsidiary of NIL or Red Lion is a party, all contracts between or among Red Lion or any member of the Red Lion Group, on the one hand, and NIL or any member of the Nabors Group, on the other hand, will be terminated as of the effective time of the Separation. Except as otherwise provided in the Separation Agreement, Red Lion and NIL will also settle all intercompany receivables, payables, loans and other accounts at or prior to the effective time of the Separation.

        The Separation Agreement provides that NIL and Red Lion will use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to obtain any required third-party consents or governmental approvals required in connection with the Red Lion Restructuring; however, NIL will not be required to make any payments or offer or grant any accommodation (financial or otherwise) to any third party or governmental authority to obtain any such consent or governmental approval, except to the extent that Red Lion or C&J agrees to reimburse and make whole NIL for any such payments or accommodations made by NIL at Red Lion's request. These specific obligations terminate on the one-year anniversary of the effective time of the Separation, except for any consent or governmental approvals as are in the process of being obtained on such date, as to which such obligations will continue.

        The conveyance of any specific asset or liability to either Red Lion or NIL in connection with the Separation will automatically be deferred until all legal or contractual impediments are removed and all necessary consents and governmental approvals have been obtained, subject to certain exceptions. The party retaining such asset will hold such asset or liability in trust for the use and benefit and burden of the other (at such other party's expense) until properly conveyed, and use commercially reasonable efforts to take such other actions as may be reasonably requested by the person to whom such asset or liability is to be conveyed in order to place such person in substantially the same position as if such asset or liability had been conveyed as contemplated thereby and so that all the benefits and burdens relating to such asset or liability are to inure from and after the effective time of the Separation to the person to whom such asset or liability is to be conveyed.

        Under the Separation Agreement, other than as expressly provided therein, Red Lion acknowledges that neither NIL nor any member of the Nabors Group will make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to any matter whatsoever, including with respect to the condition or the value of any asset or liability, the freedom from any security interest of any asset, the absence of defenses or freedom from counterclaims, or any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or title. Except to the extent otherwise provided for in the Separation Agreement or the Merger Agreement, all assets to be transferred to Red Lion will be transferred without any covenant, representation or warranty (whether express or implied) and are held "as is, where is" and from and after the closing of the Transactions, Red Lion will bear the economic and legal risk that any conveyance will prove to be insufficient to vest in Red Lion good and marketable title, free and clear of any security interest, necessary consents or governmental approvals, or requirements of laws not complied with.

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closing of the Merger, if the full proceeds of the Red Lion Financing are available to US HoldCo, US HoldCo will make the note repayment to Nabors Industries, Inc. and NDCL.

        Nabors' obligation to effect the Red Lion Restructuring is conditioned upon the fulfillment (or waiver by Nabors) at or prior to the effective time of the Separation of the condition that each of the parties to the Merger Agreement has irrevocably confirmed to the other that each condition to such party's obligations to effect the Merger (other than the condition that the Red Lion Restructuring has been completed in accordance with the Separation Agreement and the condition that there is sufficient debt financing available to fund the repayment of the Intercompany Notes) has been fulfilled, will be fulfilled at the effective time of the Merger or is or has been waived by such party in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement. However, unless the Merger Agreement shall have been terminated in accordance with its terms, any such waiver shall be subject to the written consent of C&J.

        In connection with the Separation, immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger, Red Lion will issue to NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries a number of Red Lion common shares such that the total number of Red Lion common shares owned by NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries immediately thereafter will equal: (i) the C&J base share number (calculated in accordance with the terms of the Separation Agreement); divided by (ii) 0.4975; multiplied by (iii) 0.5025. Subject to the last sentence of this section entitled "Recapitalization of Red Lion," the C&J base share number shall equal 61,920,092, which represents the sum of:

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        Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if the parties reasonably determine that the calculation set forth on a specified schedule of the Separation Agreement is erroneous such that Nabors has not been issued shares equal the number of shares intended by the Separation Agreement, then the parties will amend the relevant, specified section of the Separation Agreement to correct such error and the C&J base share number will be modified accordingly; (ii) if C&J issues any shares of C&J common stock (including restricted C&J shares, whether or not vested), C&J stock options or other capital stock or securities, or Red Lion issues (with C&J's consent if occurring prior to the effective time of the Merger) any options or other rights to acquire Red Lion common shares to employees of C&J or Red Lion in connection with the Merger, in either case from and after the date of the Separation Agreement (other than (a) in an issuance pursuant to a specified section of the Merger Agreement that the Merger Agreement expressly provides does not require the prior consent of NIL or (b) for shares already included in the calculation pursuant to the fourth bullet point above); or (iii) if NIL, with the consent of C&J, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, issues any Nabors stock options or restricted Nabors shares that are subject to conversion into Nabors adjusted options or adjusted Nabors restricted shares, respectively, at the effective time of the Merger pursuant to a specified section of the Merger Agreement, then the C&J base share number shall be increased by the number of such shares issued or subject to issuance, as applicable, and if necessary additional Red Lion common shares will be issued to Nabors at or after the effective time of the Merger, with effect retroactive to the effective time of the Merger (including with respect to distributions paid on such Red Lion common shares from and after the effective time of the Merger), in each case so that Nabors has been issued shares equal to (1) the C&J base share number as so revised, divided by (2) 0.4975, multiplied by (3) 0.5025.

        The Separation Agreement provides for a working capital adjustment to the extent that the actual working capital of Red Lion as of the effective date of the Separation is outside of a target working capital range as of such date. Under the Separation Agreement:

If the actual working capital transferred to Red Lion by NIL in the Separation exceeds the top of the target working capital range, then Red Lion will pay to NIL the difference between the actual working capital amount and the top of such target working capital range. If the actual working capital amount transferred to Red Lion by NIL in the Separation is less than the bottom of the target working capital range, then NIL will pay to Red Lion the difference between the actual working capital amount and the bottom of such target working capital range.

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        Without limiting the parties' rights and obligations under the Separation Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements, both Red Lion and NIL will release each other and specified related parties from any and all liabilities existing or arising from any acts or events occurring or failing to occur at or before the effective time of the Separation. The Separation Agreement, however, provides that neither Red Lion nor NIL will be released from the following liabilities:

        In addition, under the Separation Agreement, Red Lion and each member of the Red Lion Group will jointly and severally indemnify NIL, the other members of the Nabors Group and each of their respective current and former directors, officers, employees and certain other persons from and against any and all losses relating to, arising out of or resulting from (whether prior to, at or following the effective time of the Separation):

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Separation, NIL and each member of the Nabors Group will, on a joint and several basis, indemnify Red Lion, the other members of the Red Lion Group and their respective current and former directors, officers, employees and certain other persons from and against any and all losses relating to, arising out of or resulting from (whether prior to or following the effective time of the Separation):

        Under the Separation Agreement, indemnification payments will be reduced by any insurance proceeds or other amounts actually recovered from unaffiliated third-parties by or on behalf of the indemnitee in respect of the related loss. The existence of a claim by an indemnitee for payment from an insurer or against a third party in respect of any indemnifiable loss will not, however, delay any payment pursuant to the indemnification provisions contained in the Separation Agreement and otherwise determined to be due and owing by the indemnifying party. Rather, the indemnifying party will make payment in full of the amount determined to be due and owing by it, and the indemnitee will assign to the indemnifying party its entire claim for insurance proceeds or against such third party.

        In the absence of a final determination to the contrary, any amount payable by Red Lion to NIL under the Separation Agreement will be treated as occurring immediately prior to the Red Lion Restructuring, as an intercompany distribution, and any amount payable by NIL to Red Lion under the Separation Agreement will be treated as occurring immediately prior to the Red Lion Restructuring, as a contribution to capital.

        Any claim on account of indemnifiable losses that does not involve a third-party claim will be asserted by reasonably prompt written notice given by the indemnitee to the indemnifying party from whom such indemnification is sought. If an indemnitee receives notice or otherwise learns of the assertion by a person who is not a member of the Nabors Group or Red Lion Group or any of their respective affiliates of any claim or of the commencement by any such person of any action with respect to which an indemnifying party may be obligated to provide indemnification, such indemnitee will give such indemnifying party prompt written notice thereof but in any event within 15 calendar days after becoming aware of such third-party claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the delay or failure of any indemnitee or other person to give notice as provided in Separation Agreement will not relieve the indemnifying party of its obligations under the Separation Agreement, except to the extent that such indemnifying party is actually prejudiced by such delay or failure to give notice. Provided the conditions as outlined in the Separation Agreement are met, the indemnifying party has the right to assume and conduct the defense of such third-party claim in accordance with the limits set forth in the

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Separation Agreement with counsel selected by the indemnifying party and reasonably acceptable to the indemnitee.

        With respect to any third-party claim for which Red Lion, on the one hand, and NIL, on the other hand, may have liability under the Separation Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements, the parties agree to cooperate fully and maintain a joint defense so as to minimize such liabilities and defense costs associated therewith. The party that is not responsible for managing the defense of such third-party claims will, upon reasonable request, be consulted with respect to significant matters relating thereto and may retain counsel to monitor or assist in the defense of such claims at its own cost.

        Provided the conditions outlined in the Separation Agreement are met and notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, NIL may elect to have exclusive authority and control over the investigation, prosecution, defense and appeal of all actions pending at the effective time of the Separation which relate to or arise out of the C&P Business, the Red Lion assets or the Red Lion liabilities if such action also relates to the excluded assets and excluded liabilities and a member of the Nabors Group is also named as a target or defendant thereunder. In the event of an action that involves solely matters that are indemnifiable and in which the indemnifying party is not a named defendant, if either the indemnitee or the indemnifying party so requests, the parties will endeavor to substitute the indemnifying party for the named defendant. If such substitution cannot be achieved for any reason or is not requested, the rights and obligations of the parties regarding indemnification and the management of the defense of claims as set forth in the Separation Agreement will not be affected.

        In the event of payment by or on behalf of any indemnifying party to or on behalf of any indemnitee in connection with any third-party claim, such indemnifying party will be subrogated to and will stand in the place of such indemnitee as to any events or circumstances in respect of which such indemnitee may have any right, defense or claim relating to such third-party claim against any claimant asserting such third-party claim or against any other person. Such indemnitee will cooperate with such indemnifying party in a reasonable manner, and at the cost and expense of such indemnifying party, in prosecuting any subrogated right, defense or claim.

        Except as otherwise provided for in the Separation Agreement, the Separation Agreement will not apply to taxes (which are covered by the Tax Matters Agreement), and in case of any conflict, the Tax Matters Agreement will prevail.

        Any claim pursuant to the Separation Agreement with respect to the presence or release of any hazardous materials on any real property owned or operated by C&J, Red Lion or any affiliate thereof, will be governed by the specific terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement.

        Each of Red Lion and NIL intends and agrees that the Separation Agreement sets forth the exclusive remedy of the parties following the effective time of the Separation for any losses arising out of any breach of the covenants or agreements of the parties contained in the Separation Agreement, except that nothing contained therein will impair any right of any person (i) to exercise all of their rights and seek all damages available to them under law in the event of claims or causes of action arising from fraud, (ii) to specific performance and (iii) to equitable relief.

        The Separation Agreement addresses additional obligations of NIL and Red Lion, relating to, among others, the exchange of information, ownership of information, record retention, compensation for providing information and production of witnesses, and includes covenants relating to the use of Nabors Group names by Red Lion, and the removal of tangible assets transferred to Red Lion and Nabors from facilities transferred to Red Lion or retained by NIL, as applicable. Certain obligations and covenants are described below.

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        Further Assurances.    Prior to the effective time of the Separation, in the event the parties identify any tangible asset that (i) is owned by a member of the Nabors Group, (ii) is not included in the Red Lion assets or will otherwise be made available to the C&P Business pursuant to the Red Lion Transition Services Agreement or any of the other Ancillary Agreements, (iii) is not used primarily in, or held primarily for the benefit of, the C&P Business and (iv) is necessary to manufacture products of the C&P Business in a manner consistent with the manner in which they have manufactured as of the date of the Separation Agreement, the parties will reasonably cooperate and negotiate in good faith to identify a mutually acceptable, commercially reasonable arrangement pursuant to which such asset will be made available to the C&P Business subsequent to the effective time of the Separation for a reasonable period of time.

        Exchange of Information.    Except as otherwise provided in the Transition Services Agreements, each party will provide access to certain shared information in its possession or control for a period that is until the later of (i) six years following the effective time of the Separation and (ii) the expiration of the relevant statute of limitations period, if applicable.

        Intellectual Property Assignment/Recordation.    Under the Separation Agreement, each party will be responsible for, and will pay all expenses (whether incurred before, at or after the effective time of the Separation) involved in notarization, authentication, legalization and/or consularization of the signatures of any representatives of its group on any of the transfer documents relating to the transfer of intellectual property. Red Lion will be responsible for, and will pay, all expenses (whether incurred before, at or after the effective time of the Separation) incurred in connection with the transfer of licenses or procurement of new licenses from third parties as may be necessary or advisable in connection with the transfer documents relating to the transfer of intellectual property to Red Lion. Red Lion will be responsible for, and will pay, all expenses (whether incurred before, at or after the effective time of the Separation) relating to, the recording of any such transfer documents relating to the transfer of intellectual property to any member of the Red Lion Group with any governmental authorities as may be necessary or appropriate.

        Use of Names of the Nabors Group by Red Lion.    Except as provided in the Alliance Agreement, from and after the effective time of the Separation, Red Lion will take all actions necessary to assure that no member of the Red Lion Group operates the C&P Business utilizing, based on or taking advantage of the name, reputation, trademarks or associated goodwill of any member of the Nabors Group (except as a matter of historical reference). In addition, Red Lion and each member of the Red Lion Group may use products, product labeling, packaging, advertising, sale and promotional materials, printed stationery, brochures and literature bearing any of the corporate names, trademarks or consumer information telephone numbers of the Nabors Group after the effective time of the Separation; however, Red Lion will, and will cause each member of the Red Lion Group to, cease use of products, product labeling, packaging, advertising, sale and promotional materials, printed stationery, brochures and literature bearing any of the corporate names, trademarks or consumer information telephone numbers beginning on the first anniversary of the effective time of the Separation, and there will be no time limit with respect to Red Lion's sale of products bearing the corporate name, trademarks or consumer information telephone numbers or that use any packaging bearing that same included in its inventory.

        Removal of Tangible Assets.    Except as may be otherwise provided in the Transition Services Agreements or otherwise agreed to by the parties, all tangible Red Lion assets that are located at any facilities used primarily by a member of the Nabors Group will be moved promptly after the effective time of Separation at NIL's expense. All tangible excluded assets that are located at any of the facilities used or held for use primarily in the C&P Business will be moved as promptly as practicable after the effective time of the Separation at NIL's expense.

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        Insurance.    From and after the effective time of the Separation, neither Red Lion nor any other member of the Red Lion Group will have any rights with respect to any insurance policies, except that (i) NIL will, if requested by Red Lion, use commercially reasonable efforts to assert, on behalf of Red Lion, claims for any loss, liability or damage with respect solely to the Red Lion assets or liabilities under "occurrence basis" insurance policies arising out of insured incidents occurring before the effective time of the Separation, and (ii) NIL will continue to prosecute, on behalf of Red Lion, claims with respect solely to Red Lion assets or liabilities properly asserted with an insurer prior to the effective time of the Separation under "claims made" insurance policies arising out of insured incidents occurring before the effective time of the Separation.

        The Separation Agreement will terminate without further action at any time before the effective time of the Merger upon termination of the Merger Agreement. In the event of such a termination, neither party will have any further liability to the other party except as provided in the Merger Agreement.

        The Separation Agreement provides that C&J is a third-party beneficiary of the rights of Red Lion under the Separation Agreement. Unless the Merger Agreement shall have been terminated in accordance with its terms, no amendment or waiver of any provision of the Separation Agreement will be effective without the prior written consent of C&J.

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DEBT FINANCING

        In connection with its entry into the Merger Agreement and the Separation Agreement, C&J received an amended and restated commitment letter dated July 15, 2014 from Citibank, N.A., Citi, Bank of America, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, WF Investment Holdings, LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. The Debt Commitment Letter replaced the debt financing commitment letter that had previously been provided by Citibank, N.A. and certain of its affiliates at the signing of the Merger Agreement and the Separation Agreement on June 25, 2014. On August 19, 2014 the amended and restated commitment letter was supplemented to add certain additional financial institutions as commitment parties thereunder (such financial institutions, together with the financial institutions identified above as parties to the debt commitment letter and certain of their respective affiliates, the "Debt Commitment Parties", and the amended and restated commitment letter as so supplemented, the "Debt Commitment Letter"). Pursuant to the Debt Commitment Letter, and subject to the conditions set forth therein, the Debt Commitment Parties have agreed to provide to Red Lion and its subsidiaries (i) senior secured credit facilities (the "Senior Secured Credit Facilities") in an aggregate principal amount of $1.275 billion, consisting of (a) a revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility") in an aggregate principal amount of $600 million and (b) a term loan B facility (the "Term Loan B Facility") in an aggregate principal amount of $675 million, and (ii) senior unsecured bridge loans (the "Bridge Facility") in an aggregate principal amount of $600 million.

        Red Lion or one or more of its affiliates intends, on or prior to the closing of the Merger, to issue senior unsecured notes (the "Notes") in an offering conducted under Rule 144A of the Securities Act or another private placement transaction. The Bridge Facility will only be utilized to the extent that Red Lion or one or more of its affiliates is unable to issue the Notes.

        The Debt Commitment Letter contains conditions to the funding of the debt financing that are customary for commitments of this type, including but not limited to:


Senior Secured Credit Facilities

        Red Lion and its subsidiaries intend to enter into a Senior Secured Credit Agreement among Red Lion, US HoldCo, certain subsidiaries of Red Lion from time to time party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (the "Senior Secured Credit Agreement"). The Senior Secured Credit Agreement will effectuate the Senior Secured Credit Facilities contemplated by the Debt Commitment Letter. The aforementioned parties have not entered into a definitive agreement with respect to the Senior Secured Credit Agreement and the final terms and conditions remain subject to change. The parties anticipate finalizing definitive documentation prior to or contemporaneously with the completion of the Merger.

        The borrower under the Revolving Credit Facility will be Red Lion and/or US HoldCo. The borrower under the Term Loan B Facility will be Red Lion or US HoldCo. Red Lion or US HoldCo, as applicable, expects to use the proceeds of the Term Loan B Facility together with the proceeds from

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the Bridge Facility and/or the Notes to (i) fund the repayment of the Intercompany Notes issued in connection with the Separation, (ii) repay existing indebtedness of C&J and (iii) pay fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Transactions. Red Lion expects that no amount will initially be drawn under the Revolving Credit Facility on the closing date of the Merger, and expects to use the Revolving Credit Facility for ongoing working capital and for general corporate purposes from and after the closing date of the Merger.

        The Senior Secured Credit Agreement is expected to have several features similar to credit facilities of this nature, including, but not limited to, the following.

        Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility are expected to mature on the fifth anniversary of the closing date of the Merger. Borrowings under the Term Loan B Facility are expected to mature on the seventh anniversary of the closing date of the Merger.

        Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility will be non-amortizing. The Term Loan B Facility is expected to amortize in quarterly installments in an amount equal to 1.00% per annum, with the remaining balance payable on the maturity date.

        Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility will bear interest based on, at the option of the borrower, London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or an alternative base rate, plus an applicable margin determined pursuant to a pricing grid based on the ratio of consolidated total indebtedness of Red Lion and its subsidiaries to consolidated EBITDA of Red Lion and its subsidiaries for the most recent four fiscal quarter period for which financial statements are available (the "Total Leverage Ratio"), which grid is expected to be as follows:

 
  Total Leverage
Ratio £ 1.0:1.0
  Total Leverage
Ratio > 1.0:1.0
but £ 2.0:1.0
  Total Leverage
Ratio > 2.0:1.0
but £ 3.0:1.0
  Total Leverage
Ratio > 3.0:1.0
but £ 3.5:1.0
  Total Leverage
Ratio > 3.5:1.0
 

LIBOR loans

    2.00 %   2.25 %   2.50 %   2.75 %   3.00 %

Base rate loans

    1.00 %   1.25 %   1.50 %   1.75 %   2.00 %

        The Revolving Credit Facility will also require that the borrower(s) pay a commitment fee to the lenders thereunder in respect of unused commitments, which commitment fee is expected to be equal to (i) 0.375% of the amount of the aggregate unused commitments so long as the Total Leverage Ratio is less than or equal to 2.0:1.0 and (ii) 0.50% of the aggregate unused commitments so long as the Total Leverage Ratio is greater than 2.0:1.0.

        Amounts outstanding under the Term Loan B Facility will bear interest based on, at the option of the borrower, LIBOR (which, in the case of the Term Loan B facility, will be deemed to be no less than 1.00%) or an alternative base rate, plus an applicable margin equal to (i) in the case of LIBOR loans, 3.25%, and (ii) in the case of base rate loans, 2.25%.

        For purposes of the foregoing, the alternative base rate is expected to be the highest of (i) the administrative agent's letter of credit base rate, (ii) the three month certificate of deposit rate plus 1/2 of 1.00%, (iii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 1/2 of 1.00% and (iv) LIBOR plus 1.00%.

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Facility, add one or more incremental term loan facilities and/or issue certain incremental equivalent notes, in an aggregate total principal amount not to exceed $200 million.

        The Senior Secured Credit Facilities are expected to be permitted to be prepaid from time to time without premium or penalty, except, in the case of the Term Loan B Facility, for a 1.00% premium on prepayments made in connection with certain repricing transactions occurring within six months after the closing date of the Merger.

        Subject to certain conditions and exceptions, the Term Loan B Facility is expected to be required to be prepaid under certain circumstances, including (i) in the event of a sale or other disposition of property by Red Lion or its subsidiaries, in an amount equal to 100% of the net proceeds of such sale or other disposition, subject to customary reinvestment rights and other exceptions; and (ii) in the event of an incurrence of debt not permitted under the Senior Secured Credit Agreement, in an amount equal to 100% of the net proceeds of such debt.

        The Senior Secured Credit Agreement is expected to contain customary restrictive covenants (in each case, subject to exceptions) that will limit, among other things, the ability of Red Lion and its subsidiaries to create, incur, assume or suffer to exist liens or indebtedness, sell or otherwise dispose of their assets, make certain restricted payments and investments, enter into transactions with affiliates and prepay certain indebtedness.

        The Senior Secured Credit Agreement is expected to contain certain financial covenants applicable to the Revolving Credit Facility only, including a maximum Total Leverage Ratio as follows:

Period
  Maximum Total
Leverage Ratio
 

First two fiscal quarters after the closing date

    4.50:1.00  

Third fiscal quarter after the closing date

    4.25:1.00  

Thereafter

    4.00:1.00  

        The Senior Secured Credit Agreement is also expected to contain a maximum ratio of consolidated secured indebtedness of Red Lion and its subsidiaries to consolidated EBITDA of Red Lion and its subsidiaries for the most recent four fiscal quarter period for which financial statements are available (the "Secured Leverage Ratio"), applicable to the Revolving Credit Facility only, as follows:

Period
  Maximum Secured
Leverage Ratio
 

First three fiscal quarters after the closing date

    3.00:1.00  

Fourth, fifth and sixth fiscal quarters after the closing date

    2.75:1.00  

Thereafter

    2.50:1.00  

        The Senior Secured Credit Agreement is also expected to contain a minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA of Red Lion and its subsidiaries to consolidated interest expense of Red Lion and its subsidiaries for the most recent four fiscal quarter period for which financial statements are available, of 3.00:1.00, which will be applicable to the Revolving Credit Facility only.

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        The Senior Secured Credit Agreement is expected to contain customary events of default, including payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults, certain bankruptcy or insolvency events, certain ERISA-related events, changes in control or ownership and invalidity of any loan document.

        Subject to certain exceptions, obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Agreement and in respect of related hedging arrangements and related cash management arrangements are expected to be guaranteed by Red Lion and each of its subsidiaries, except that C&J and its subsidiaries will generally not be required to guarantee the Senior Secured Credit Facilities before the date that is 45 days after the closing date of the Merger.


Bridge Facility

        The borrower under the Bridge Facility and/or the issuer of the Notes is expected to be Red Lion or US HoldCo or, in the case of an Escrow Funding described below, another subsidiary of Red Lion. Red Lion, US HoldCo or such other subsidiary, as applicable, expects to use the proceeds of the Bridge Facility and/or the Notes together with the proceeds from the Term Loan B Facility (i) to fund the repayment of the Intercompany Notes issued in connection with the Separation, (ii) to repay existing indebtedness of C&J and (iii) to pay fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Transactions.

        Interest under the Bridge Facility will initially equal a LIBOR-based rate, plus a margin, increasing every three months thereafter up to a cap. The Bridge Facility is expected to be unsecured and guaranteed by the same entities that guarantee the Senior Secured Credit Facilities.

        Loans under the Bridge Facility that are not paid in full on or before the first anniversary of the incurrence thereof will, except under limited circumstances, be converted into extending term loans maturing eight years after the date the Bridge Loans are incurred. After such a conversion, the holders of outstanding extended term loans may choose, subject to certain limitations, to exchange their extended term loans for senior exchange notes that mature eight years after the date the Bridge Loans are incurred.

        The documentation for the Bridge Facility is expected to contain customary restrictive covenants (in each case, subject to exceptions) that will limit, among other things, the ability of Red Lion and its subsidiaries to create, incur, assume or suffer to exist liens or indebtedness, sell or otherwise dispose of their assets, make certain restricted payments and investments, enter into transactions with affiliates and prepay certain indebtedness.

        It is expected that, in lieu of borrowings under the Bridge Facility, up to $600 million in aggregate principal amount of Notes will be issued by Red Lion or one or more of its affiliates in an offering conducted under Rule 144A of the Securities Act or another private placement transaction.

        If the closing of the Merger does not occur prior to January 1, 2015, the Debt Commitment Parties will have the right, under certain circumstances, to require C&J to incur the Bridge Facility and fund the proceeds into escrow pursuant to an escrow arrangement to be agreed. Such proceeds delivered into escrow would be released upon the earlier of the closing of the Merger and the termination of the Merger Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof.

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ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE SEPARATION AND THE MERGER

        The descriptions of the Employee Benefits Agreement, the Tax Matters Agreement, the Transition Services Agreements, the Alliance Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement are qualified by reference to the complete text of these agreements, which are incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus. We encourage you to read the agreements in their entirety.


The Employee Benefits Agreement

        In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, NIL, Red Lion and C&J will enter into the Employee Benefits Agreement to allocate certain assets, liabilities and responsibilities with respect to certain matters regarding employment, employee compensation, employee benefit plans, retirement plans, and other programs and arrangements.

        Individuals who, immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger, are employed by the C&P Business, including any individual absent due to short-term medical leave, long-term medical leave, vacation, holiday or leave of absence, including military leave and leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, are referred to as "Continuing Employees." A member of the Red Lion Group will assume and retain all liabilities with respect to (i) all Red Lion employee benefit plans, (ii) the employment or other service or termination of employment of all Continuing Employees and (iii) Red Lion independent contractors, in each case provided that any applicable liabilities arise from an action first asserted upon or after the effective time of the Separation. Red Lion will also assume and retain all liabilities with respect to all liabilities under or in connection with workers' compensation benefits with respect to any Continuing Employee or any other person who is or was employed by the C&P Business or Red Lion, in each case, arising from an action asserted upon or after the effective time of the Separation.

        The Nabors Group will retain all liabilities with respect to employment or other service or termination of employment of Continuing Employees to the extent such liabilities pertain to an action pending or asserted in writing before the effective time of the Separation, as well as employment or service of individuals who provide or have provided services to the Nabors Group and are not Continuing Employees.

        Immediately prior to the effective time of the Separation, each Continuing Employee will cease to be a participating member in, and will cease to accrue further benefits from, each Nabors Group employee benefit plan, except that Continuing Employees enrolled in certain health and welfare plans and certain Canadian benefit plans will continue to participate in such plans for a specified period of time following the effective time of the Merger subject to the terms of the Red Lion Transition Services Agreement. The costs and expenses associated with this continued participation in the plans will be the sole responsibility of Red Lion. To the extent permitted by applicable law and subject to any and all required regulatory approvals, the Nabors Group will transfer all assets and liabilities of Continuing Employees under the Pension Plan for Employees of Nabors Drilling Canada Limited, which is a defined contribution retirement plan similar to a U.S. 401(k) plan, to a corresponding Red Lion Employee Benefit Plan, effective as of the effective time of the Merger.

        For purposes of the Employee Benefits Agreement, "Benefit Continuation Period" means the period from the effective time of the Merger through the earlier of (i) the one-year anniversary of the effective time of the Merger and (ii) December 31, 2015. During the Benefit Continuation Period, Red Lion will provide each Continuing Employee and C&J employee comparable types and levels of employee benefits as those provided immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger to

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similarly-situated C&J employees or Continuing Employees. Immediately following the effective time of the Merger, each Continuing Employee and each C&J employee will be eligible to receive severance benefits from Red Lion on the terms and subject to the conditions of the Nabors Industries, Inc. Severance Plan (as is in effect as of the execution of the Employee Benefits Agreement).

        Under the employee benefit plans of Red Lion that provide benefits to any Continuing Employees or C&J employees from or after the effective time of the Merger, Continuing Employees and C&J employees will receive credit for their years of service with Nabors, Red Lion, C&J, their respective affiliates and each of their respective predecessors to the same extent as they were entitled to credit under any similar benefit plans in which such individuals participated immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger for all purposes (other than benefit accrual under any defined benefit pension plan and except to the extent service credit would result in a duplication of benefits). With respect to any medical, dental, pharmaceutical and/or vision benefits, Red Lion will use commercially reasonable efforts to cause all pre-existing condition exclusions and actively-at-work requirements to be waived. Continuing Employees' account balances under health and dependent care spending accounts will be transferred to comparable plans of Red Lion. Red Lion will honor all unused vacation of each Continuing Employee during the calendar year in which the effective time of the Separation occurs. Thereafter, Continuing Employees will be subject to the applicable vacation, sick and personal leave policies of Red Lion.

        The Red Lion subsidiary employing a Continuing Employee will be responsible for determining and paying all bonus awards for performance periods during which the effective time of the Separation occurs and all performance periods thereafter for each such employee.

        Red Lion will assume all liabilities for actions pursued under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and other applicable state or similar Laws with respect to Continuing Employees, provided that such action is asserted upon or after the effective time of the Separation.

        Red Lion will similarly assume all liabilities incurred by the Nabors Group pursuant to the WARN Act resulting from the termination of employment of any Continuing Employee upon or after the effective time of the Separation. The Nabors Group will assume all liabilities incurred by Red Lion pursuant to the WARN Act resulting from the termination of employment of any Continuing Employee by the C&P Business prior to the effective time of the Separation and the termination of employment of any other current or former employee or service provider of the Nabors Group, in each case who is not a Continuing Employee.

        From and after the effective time of the Merger, the Nabors Group will retain all assets and liabilities under the Pool Company Retirement Income Plan and the associated plan trust(s) and will hold Red Lion harmless for all liabilities related to the plan or trust(s).

        Red Lion will cause a cash or deferred arrangement intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code to accept rollovers from and after the effective time of the Merger from the Nabors Industries, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan ("Nabors 401(k) Plan") with respect to Continuing Employees. Red Lion will assume all assets and liabilities of the KVS 401(k) Plan and will hold the Nabors Group harmless from any action asserted upon or after the effective time of the Separation with respect to the KVS 401(k) Plan to the extent the KVS 401(k) Plan has not merged with and into the Nabors 401(k) Plan prior to the effective time of the Separation.

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        The Nabors Group will retain all assets and liabilities arising out of or relating to the Nabors Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan and the Nabors Industries, Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan.


The Tax Matters Agreement

        The Tax Matters Agreement will govern the respective rights, responsibilities and obligations of NIL, on the one hand, and Red Lion, on the other hand, after completion of the Merger, with respect to certain tax matters, including the allocation of liability for taxes, NIL's and Red Lion's obligations to file tax returns and remit taxes, NIL's and Red Lion's control over tax contests and NIL's and Red Lion's obligations to cooperate after the Merger in tax return preparation and record-keeping matters.

        The Tax Matters Agreement generally provides that NIL will be responsible for, and will indemnify Red Lion for, all pre-closing U.S. federal taxes (including any consolidated U.S. federal income taxes of NIL) and state and local income taxes attributable to the C&P Business and Red Lion will be responsible for all post-closing taxes attributable to the C&P Business, Red Lion and its subsidiaries (and certain pre-closing taxes of those entities to the extent that such taxes are accrued and reflected in the working capital adjustment). In addition, except as described in the next paragraph, NIL will be responsible for any taxes that arise in connection with the Separation. Pursuant to the Code and the U.S. Treasury Regulations thereunder, each member of the NIL consolidated U.S. federal income tax group (including NCPS) would be severally liable for such taxes. As a result, to the extent NIL is unable to pay such taxes, the IRS may seek payment from NCPS. Under the Tax Matters Agreement, NIL generally is required to indemnify Red Lion if the IRS collects such taxes from NCPS. However, there can be no assurance that NIL would be able to fulfill its obligations under the Tax Matters Agreement if NIL was determined to be responsible thereunder.

        Notwithstanding the above, the Tax Matters Agreement provides that Red Lion will indemnify NIL for all taxes imposed as a result of the U.S. Distributions becoming wholly or partly taxable by reason of (i) Red Lion or any of its subsidiaries taking an action that is prohibited under the Tax Matters Agreement (described below), (ii) a violation of NIL's preemptive rights under the amended bye-laws of Red Lion, (iii) Red Lion or any entity that will be a subsidiary of Red Lion after the Merger taking an action that Red Lion is required to consult with NIL under the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement prior to taking and with respect to which NIL has informed Red Lion, in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement, of a reasonable risk that such action will cause the U.S. Distributions to be taxable, and (iv) certain C&J pre-closing actions, and any costs and expenses related to the foregoing (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses).

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        If Red Lion wishes to take any such restricted action, it may only do so with the consent of NIL, or following receipt of an IRS ruling or an unqualified tax opinion, in each case reasonably acceptable to NIL, to the effect that such action will not affect the status of the U.S. Distributions as tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes pursuant to Code Section 355. Red Lion's obligation to indemnify NIL for taxes resulting from a restricted action is not impaired by NIL's receipt of an IRS ruling or acceptance of Red Lion's unqualified tax opinion (in each case, concluding that such action would not adversely affect the tax-free status of the U.S. Distributions) or waiver of either of these requirements with respect to such restricted action.

        In addition to the above restrictions, during the two-year period after completion of the Merger, the Tax Matters Agreement requires that Red Lion consult with NIL prior to Red Lion or any entity in the chain of NCPS ownership (including NCPS) taking the following actions (each, a "consultation action"):

        If any of the foregoing consultation actions occurs and causes the U.S. Distributions to be partly or wholly taxable under Code Section 355 and either (i) NIL informed Red Lion that there is a reasonable risk that such action would cause the U.S. Distributions to be taxable, or (ii) the tax is incurred due to the pre-Merger actions of C&J, then Red Lion shall indemnify NIL for such taxes imposed in connection with such action.


The Transition Services Agreements

        NIL and Red Lion will enter into the Nabors Transition Services Agreement and the Red Lion Transition Services Agreement. Under these agreements, NIL and Red Lion will, on a transitional basis, provide to each other certain support services, access to certain shared facilities and other assistance following the completion of the Transactions to facilitate the transition of the C&P Business to Red Lion and the ongoing operations of Nabors.

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        The terms of the transition services will vary by service. Each Transition Services Agreement, once effective, shall terminate upon the earlier of (i) the last date on which a party designated as "the provider" under the applicable agreement is obligated to provide services, and (ii) mutual written agreement of both parties to terminate the agreement in its entirety. The party which has been designated as "the recipient" in each of the respective Transition Services Agreements may terminate such agreement with respect to the entirety of any individual service or any portion thereof for any reason or no reason upon 60 days' prior written notice, subject to such terminating party's obligation to pay certain termination charges, or if the party designated as "the provider" in such agreement materially breaches its obligations and the breach is not cured upon 30 days' written notice.

        In addition, a party designated as the provider in the applicable Transition Services Agreement may terminate such agreement with respect to one or more services, in whole but not in part, if the recipient in such agreement has breached any of its material obligations with respect to such service and the breach is not cured upon 30 days' written notice.

        NIL and Red Lion, in their respective roles as the provider under the applicable Transition Services Agreement, will indemnify each other and each other's related parties from liabilities relating to or in connection with the use or provision of any services covered by the applicable Transition Services Agreement to the extent that such liabilities arose out of, relate to or are a consequence of the bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct of the party acting as the provider of services.


The Alliance Agreement

        The Alliance Agreement, between Red Lion and NIL, will formally establish Red Lion's and NIL's collective understanding regarding their cooperation in the performance of their respective operations following the completion of the Transactions and the potential to provide complementary services in certain specified circumstances, and provides for certain mutual exclusivity and non-competition obligations.

        The Alliance Agreement sets forth the process whereby Red Lion and NIL will cooperate with respect to procurement processes conducted by third parties where (a) a client has requested that certain drilling services (as provided by NIL) and certain completion and production services (as provided by Red Lion) be bid together as a single service offering by participating bidders (such drilling services and completion and production services, as detailed in the Alliance Agreement, "Drilling Services" and "P&C Services", respectively, and together, "Complementary Services") or (b) the party submitting a bid wishes to include in its bid any of the other party's Complementary Services. This obligation to cooperate under the Alliance Agreement will apply with respect to any country other than (i) Saudi Arabia, (ii) Ecuador, (iii) Argentina and (iv) for a certain period of time, Mexico.

        Where Red Lion or NIL has been invited to participate in a project subject to the cooperation obligations set forth in the Alliance Agreement (each an "Eligible Project"), the party that has been invited to bid (the "Primary Bidding Party") will collaborate with the other party (the "Secondary Bidding Party") in accordance with the Alliance Agreement. With respect to each Eligible Project, the parties will discuss in good faith the applicable bidding requirements, scope and other requirements relating to the Eligible Project, and options for transaction structuring. Except to the extent agreed by the Primary Bidding Party in its sole discretion, the relationship on each Eligible Project shall be between the client and the Primary Bidding Party, with the Secondary Bidding Party acting as the Primary Bidding Party's subcontractor. Each party in the role of Secondary Bidding Party regarding the applicable Eligible Project will not bid or offer to provide Complementary Services regarding such Eligible Project except in collaboration with the Primary Bidding Party, except as otherwise set forth in the Alliance Agreement.

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Party has no obligation to collaborate with the Secondary Bidding Party with respect to an Eligible Project. Those exceptions include the following: (a) the Secondary Bidding Party declines to participate or lacks the authorization or capability to provide the Complementary Services in a manner that complies with all of the client's requirements; (b) the client rejects the Secondary Bidding Party's involvement; (c) the Secondary Bidding Party fails (i) to provide in a timely manner information requested by the Client or (ii) to participate in presentations or submissions necessary to secure the contract; (d) the Secondary Bidding Party proposes Complementary Services (or related terms and conditions) that do not comply with client requirements; (e) the Secondary Bidding Party is not at that time authorized to provide the Complementary Services in the applicable jurisdictions; (f) the Secondary Bidding Party has previously been sanctioned in the applicable jurisdiction for failure to comply with anti-bribery, anti-corruption, occupational safety or import/export (or other trade) regulations; (g) the Secondary Bidding Party fails to respond to Primary Bidding Party requests for information or proposals within deadlines set forth in the Alliance Agreement; or (h) the Primary Bidding Party receives a proposal from a third party to provide Complementary Services for a lower fee than the fees the Secondary Bidding Party is willing to accept.

        The Alliance Agreement will terminate upon the earlier of (i) the fifth anniversary of the effective date of the agreement, and (ii) the first anniversary of the first date NIL beneficially owns less than 15% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares.

        In the event a Secondary Bidding Party competes with the Primary Bidding Party with respect to an Eligible Project for any reason, then upon the Primary Bidding Party's election, the country in which such Eligible Project is located will no longer be considered an eligible country subject to the collaboration requirements set forth in the Alliance Agreement.

        Red Lion will not provide or offer, directly or indirectly, Drilling Services (other than directional drilling services currently developed or currently in development by Red Lion) anywhere in the world except in collaboration with NIL as set out in the Alliance Agreement. Subject to the provisions of the Alliance Agreement relating to acquired businesses or assets (as described below), NIL will not provide or offer, directly or indirectly, P&C Services on land anywhere in the world except in collaboration with Red Lion as set out in the Alliance Agreement; provided, however, that the foregoing restriction on NIL's activities shall not apply regarding any of the following: (i) Saudi Arabia; (ii) Argentina; (iii) Ecuador; (iv) for a certain period of time, Mexico; and (v) heavy workover services performed with drilling rigs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event will either party be prohibited from an acquisition of the business or assets of a third party if such business or assets include an operating segment performing the other party's Complementary Service, so long as (i) the revenues attributed to such operating segment do not constitute 25% or more of the aggregate revenues attributed to the business or assets being acquired during the 12 months preceding the acquisition and (ii) the acquiring party (a) acts in good faith to divest the competitive portion of the acquired business or (b) causes the acquired business not to compete with the other party with respect to Eligible Project procurement processes that commence after the closing date of the acquisition of the business.

        Red Lion and NIL will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless each other and each other's affiliates, officers, directors, employees, successors and permitted assigns from and against any loss, liability (including settlements, judgments, fines and penalties) or costs (including reasonable attorney fees, court costs and other litigation expenses) relating to any action, suit or proceeding (whether civil, criminal, administrative, arbitral, investigative or otherwise) brought by a third party (including by any governmental agency) alleging that Red Lion's or NIL's intellectual property (and use thereof) infringes or misappropriates, or causes the infringement or misappropriation of, the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secrets or other intellectual property rights of a third party, relating to any breach of confidentiality obligations by Red Lion or NIL, or the failure of Red Lion or NIL to comply with certain applicable laws.

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        Each of the parties will be liable for direct damages under the Alliance Agreement. Neither party will be liable for consequential damages generally, but each shall be liable for consequential damages that arise out of that party's gross negligence or willful misconduct (in each case to the extent the party claiming such consequential damages has paid amounts to a third party as part of a settlement or judgment). The limitations of liability will not apply with respect to a party's obligation to indemnify the other under the Alliance Agreement.


The Registration Rights Agreement

        The Registration Rights Agreement, between Red Lion and NIL, will govern Red Lion's and NIL's respective rights and obligations with respect to the registration for resale of Red Lion common shares held by NIL following the consummation of the Transactions. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, Red Lion will be required to prepare and file a shelf registration statement under the Securities Act with the SEC for all of the Red Lion common shares held by NIL and maintain the effectiveness of such shelf registration statement until the date upon which there are no longer any registrable securities outstanding.

        The Registration Rights Agreement will terminate with respect to any holder at such time as such holder does not beneficially own any registrable securities, or if both the effective time of the Merger has not occurred and the Merger Agreement has been terminated in accordance with its terms.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARTIES

Information about Nabors

        Nabors owns and operates the world's largest land-based drilling rig fleet and has one of the largest completion services and workover and well servicing rig fleets in North America. Nabors is a leading provider of offshore platform workover and drilling rigs in the United States and multiple international markets. Nabors provides innovative drilling technology and equipment, directional drilling and comprehensive oilfield services in most of the significant oil and gas markets in the world.

        Nabors' internet address is www.nabors.com. Please note that Nabors' internet address is included in this proxy statement/prospectus as an inactive textual reference only. The information contained on Nabors' website is not incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus or any future documents that may be filed with the SEC and should not be considered part of this proxy statement/prospectus. NIL makes available on this website, free of charge, its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after it electronically files or furnishes such materials to the SEC. These reports are not incorporated by reference. Investors may access these filings in the "Investor Relations" section of Nabors' website.

        For a more detailed description of the business of Nabors, see NIL's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the SEC.


Information about Red Lion

        Red Lion is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of NIL that currently functions as the holding company for NIL's various subsidiaries, including the subsidiaries that operate the C&P Business. Following the Transactions, Red Lion will continue to own and operate the combined businesses of C&J and the C&P Business, while all of Nabors' other businesses will be transferred from Red Lion and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries. In connection with the Separation, NIL and Red Lion will enter into a number of agreements that will govern the relationship between Nabors and Red Lion following the Separation.


Information about Merger Sub

        Merger Sub is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion. Merger Sub was formed on August 7, 2014 for the purposes of merging with and into C&J in the Merger, with C&J continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion. Merger Sub has not carried on any activities other than in connection with the Merger Agreement.


Information about C&J

        C&J is an independent provider of premium hydraulic fracturing, coiled tubing, wireline and other complementary services with a focus on complex, technically demanding well completions. These services are provided to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies throughout the United States. In addition to C&J's core service offerings, it manufactures, repairs and refurbishes equipment and provides oilfield parts and supplies for third-party companies in the energy services industry, as well as to fulfill its internal needs.

        C&J's internet address is www.cjenergy.com. Please note that C&J's internet address is included in this proxy statement/prospectus as an inactive textual reference only. The information contained on C&J's website is not incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus or any future documents that may be filed with the SEC and should not be considered part of this proxy statement/prospectus. C&J makes available on this website, free of charge, its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after it electronically files or furnishes such materials to the SEC. Investors may access these filings in the "Investor Relations" section of C&J website.

        For a more detailed description of the business of C&J, see C&J's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the SEC.

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INFORMATION ABOUT RED LION AND THE C&P BUSINESS

Overview

        Red Lion holds substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Nabors, and conducts substantially all the operations of Nabors' business. Red Lion currently owns substantially all of the operating subsidiaries of NIL, including those that operate the C&P Business and the drilling and rig services businesses.

        Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement, NIL will separate the C&P Business from Nabors' other businesses prior to the Merger. Red Lion and its subsidiaries will retain the C&P Business, while the remaining businesses of Nabors, including the drilling and rig services businesses, will be transferred from Red Lion and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries. Red Lion will no longer have an ownership interest in the businesses retained by Nabors following the Transactions. Accordingly, in connection with the Merger, C&J shareholders will be issued common shares in an entity that, at that time, will own the C&P Business but will not own the drilling and rig services or any of the other businesses currently owned by Red Lion. See "The Transactions—The Separation" beginning on page    . For additional information regarding the drilling and rig services businesses, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Red Lion" beginning on page    , and NIL's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

        The C&P Business consists of Nabors' existing completion and production services businesses with activities primarily in the United States and Canada, which also currently comprises Nabors' existing Completion Services and Production Services reporting segments. The C&P Business provides completion and production services including technical pumping, down-hole surveying, well servicing, fluid logistics and rental tool services for major and independent oil and natural gas companies operating in the most important oil and natural gas producing regions throughout the United States and Canada. Nabors established the C&P Business in 1999 through the acquisition of Pool Energy Services, and has continued to grow the C&P Business both organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions, including the 2010 acquisition of Superior Well Services, Inc. ("Superior Well"), and the 2013 acquisitions of KVS Transportation, Inc. and D&D Equipment Investments, LLC (collectively, "KVS").

        The C&P Business has established a leadership position in its industry based on the breadth of its service offerings, the quality of its equipment and personnel and its long-standing relationships with customers. The C&P Business provides a broad range of services to its customers across the completion and production phases of an oil or natural gas well. The following table sets forth operating revenue with respect to the C&P Business's operations by geographic area:

 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

U.S.

  $ 1,958,096   $ 2,313,925   $ 1,936,936  

Canada

    118,832     141,863     146,125  
               

Total

  $ 2,076,928   $ 2,455,788   $ 2,083,061  

        The C&P Business has organized its business into the following two operating segments:

        The Completion Services segment operated a fleet of 24 pressure pumping crews with a total of 805,000 hydraulic horsepower, 84 cementing units, 42 wireline units and 30 coiled tubing units, as of June 30, 2014. The C&P Business utilizes this equipment to perform hydraulic fracturing services, a part of the well completion process in which water, sand and chemicals are injected under pressure into

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subsurface formations to stimulate oil and natural gas production. Other services provided by this segment include perforating the well casing in specified producing zones, stimulating and testing these zones and installing down-hole equipment. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013, the C&P Business's Completion Services segment generated 49% and 52% of the C&P Business's revenues, respectively.

        The segment consists of the following service lines:

        The following table sets forth the type, number and location of the completion services equipment the C&P Business operated at June 30, 2014:

 
  Frac crews   Cementing
units
  Wireline
units
  Coiled tubing
units
 

Ark-La-Tex

                 

Rocky Mountains

    9     9     10     1  

Mid-Continent

    1     8     11      

South Texas

    3     7     3     1  

Gulf Coast

        4          

West Texas

    6     4     3     12  

Northeast

    5     40     15      

West

        12         16  
                   

Total

    24     84     42     30  
                   

        The Production Services segment operated a fleet of 544 workover rigs as of June 30, 2014, which are utilized to perform well maintenance and workover services during the production phase of an oil or natural gas well. Well maintenance services are generally performed on a call-out basis and can be completed within 48 hours. The services include the repair and replacement of pumps, sucker rods, tubing and other mechanical apparatuses at the wellsite that are used to pump or lift hydrocarbons from producing wells. The C&P Business also utilizes its well service rigs to perform plugging services for wells in which the oil and natural gas has been depleted or further production has become uneconomical. Workover services can be utilized to remedy failures, modify well depth and formation penetration to capture hydrocarbons from alternative formations, clean out and recomplete a well when production has declined, repair leaks, or convert a depleted well to an injection well for secondary or

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enhanced recovery projects. Workovers are typically carried out with a rig that includes standard drilling accessories such as rotary drilling equipment, pumps and tanks for drilling fluids, blowout preventers and other specialized equipment for servicing rigs. The production services segment also operated a fleet of 1,491 fluid services trucks, 5,279 frac tanks and 29 salt water disposal wells as of June 30, 2014, which supply, store, remove and dispose of specialized fluids utilized in completion and workover operations and used in daily operations for producing wells. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013, the C&P Business's production services segment generated 51% and 48% of the C&P Business's revenues, respectively.

        The segment consists of the following service lines:

        The following table sets forth the type, number and location of the production services equipment the C&P Business operated at June 30, 2014:

 
  Rigs   Fluid
services
trucks
  Frac tanks   SWD wells  

Ark-La-Tex

    14     129     304     7  

Rocky Mountains

    76     75     322     2  

Mid-Continent

    34     95     448     5  

South Texas

    28     210     511     3  

Gulf Coast

                 

West Texas

    106     326     1,269     12  

Northeast

    7     104     597      

West

    181     552     1,828      

Canada

    98              
                   

Total

    544     1,491     5,279     29  
                   


The C&P Business's Strengths

        Nabors believes that the C&P Business is well-positioned to execute its business strategies successfully based on the following strengths:

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The C&P Business's Strategies

        Nabors believes the C&P Business's strengths will allow it to develop mutually beneficial, long-term customer relationships. The C&P Business intends to capitalize on its strengths to execute its strategy based on the following objectives:

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Competition

        The industry in which the C&P Business operates is generally competitive due to the large number of market participants. In the C&P Business's geographic markets, Nabors believes price and the availability and condition of equipment are the most significant factors in determining which contractor is awarded a job. Other factors include the availability of trained personnel possessing the required specialized skills, the overall quality of service and safety record and the ability to offer ancillary services.

        Certain competitors are present in more than one of the C&P Business's operating regions, although no one competitor operates in all of these areas. In providing its production services, it competes with Basic Energy Services, Inc., Key Energy Services, Inc., Superior Energy Services, Inc. (formerly Complete Energy Services, Inc.), Forbes Energy Services Ltd. and numerous other competitors having smaller regional or local rig operations. In providing its completion services, the C&P Business competes with large operators such as Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Weatherford International Ltd., Schlumberger Limited and FTS International Services LLC, smaller companies such

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as RPC, Inc. and other small and mid-sized independent contractors, and major oilfield services companies with operations outside of the United States.


Customers

        The C&P Business's customers include major national and independent oil and gas companies. Two customers individually accounted for 14% and 11%, and 17% and 12% of the C&P Business's consolidated revenues in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Sales are generated by the C&P Business's sales force and through referral from existing customers. The C&P Business monitors closely the financial condition of these customers, their capital expenditure plans and other indications of their drilling, completion and production services or delivering equipment.


Employees

        As of June 30, 2014, the C&P Business employed approximately 7,100 personnel.


Seasonality

        The C&P Business in the United States is subject to seasonal variations as a result of weather conditions, holidays, and shorter daylight hours in the first and fourth quarters. In addition, the completion services located in the Appalachian, Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain regions of the United States can be adversely affected by seasonal weather conditions, primarily in the spring, as many municipalities impose weight restrictions on the paved roads leading to the C&P Business's jobsites due to the muddy conditions caused by spring thaws. The Canadian operations are subject to seasonal variations as a result of weather conditions and generally experience reduced levels of activity and financial results during the second quarter of each year. The C&P Business's overall financial results reflect the seasonal variations experienced in these operations.


Intellectual Property

        The C&P Business seeks patent and trademark protections for the C&P Business's technology when it deems it prudent, and the C&P Business aggressively pursues protection of these rights. Nabors believes the C&P Business's patents and trademarks are adequate for the conduct of the C&P Business and that no single patent or trademark is critical to its business. In addition, the C&P Business relies to a great extent on the technical expertise and know-how of its personnel to maintain its competitive position.


Insurance

        The C&P Business's operations are subject to many hazards inherent in the workover and well-servicing and pressure pumping industries, including blowouts, cratering, explosions, fires, loss of well control, loss of or damage to the wellbore or underground reservoir, damaged or lost equipment and damage or loss from inclement weather or natural disasters. Any of these hazards could result in personal injury or death, damage to or destruction of equipment and facilities, suspension of operations, environmental and natural resources damage and damage to the property of others.

        Accidents may occur and the C&P Business may be unable to obtain desired contractual indemnities, and its insurance may prove inadequate in certain cases. The occurrence of an event not fully insured or indemnified against, or the failure or inability of a customer or insurer to meet its indemnification or insurance obligations, could result in substantial losses. In addition, insurance may not be available to cover any or all of these risks. Even if available, insurance may be inadequate or insurance premiums or other costs may rise significantly in the future, making insurance prohibitively expensive. The C&P Business expects to continue to face upward pressure in its insurance renewals; its premiums and deductibles may be higher, and some insurance coverage may either be unavailable or more expensive than it has been in the past. Moreover, the C&P Business's insurance coverage generally provides that it assumes a portion of the risk in the form of a deductible or self-insured retention. The C&P Business may choose to increase the levels of deductibles (and thus assume a greater degree of risk) from time to time in order to minimize its overall costs.

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Environmental and Other Regulatory Matters

        The C&P Business is significantly affected by stringent and complex federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the emission or discharge of substances into the environment, protection of the environment and worker health and safety. Any failure by the C&P Business to comply with such environmental and occupational health and safety laws and regulations may result in governmental authorities taking actions against its business that could adversely impact its operations and financial condition, including the following:

        As part of its business, the C&P Business handles, transports and disposes of a variety of fluids and substances used by its customers in connection with their oil and natural gas exploration and production activities. The C&P Business also generates and disposes of nonhazardous and hazardous wastes. Such activities are subject to strict regulation for the prevention of oil spills and release of hazardous substances, and can lead to liability for removal costs and natural resource, real or personal property and certain economic damages arising from any spills. The generation, handling, transportation and disposal of these fluids, substances and wastes are regulated by a number of laws, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), the Clean Water Act, SDWA and analogous state laws. Failure to properly handle, transport or dispose of these materials or otherwise conduct its operations in accordance with these and other environmental laws could expose the C&P Business to liability for governmental penalties, third-party claims, cleanup costs associated with releases of such materials, damages to natural resources and other damages, as well as potentially impair its ability to conduct its operations. Moreover, certain of these environmental laws impose joint and several, strict liability even though the C&P Business's conduct in performing such activities was lawful at the time it occurred or the conduct of, or conditions caused by, prior operators or other third parties was the basis for such liability. In addition, environmental laws and regulations are subject to frequent change and if existing laws, regulatory requirements or enforcement policies were to change in the future, the C&P Business may be required to make significant unanticipated capital and operating expenditures.

        Changes in environmental laws and regulations may also negatively impact the operations of oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, which in turn could have an adverse effect on the C&P Business. For example, legislation has been proposed from time to time in the U.S. Congress that would reclassify some oil and natural gas production wastes as hazardous wastes under RCRA, which would make the reclassified wastes subject to more stringent and costly handling, disposal and clean-up requirements. In addition, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act provides the federal government with broad discretion in regulating the leasing of offshore oil and gas production sites. If existing laws, regulatory requirements or enforcement policies were to change in the future, the C&P Business may be required to make significant unanticipated capital and operating expenditures.

        The C&P Business's completion services include hydraulic fracturing, a process sometimes used in the completion of oil and gas wells, whereby water, sand and chemicals are injected under pressure into subsurface formations to stimulate gas and, to a lesser extent, oil production. Hydraulic fracturing typically is regulated by state oil and natural gas commissions; however, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") has asserted federal regulatory authority pursuant to the SDWA, over certain hydraulic fracturing activities involving the use of diesel fuel. In 2012, the EPA also

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promulgated new rules establishing new air emission controls for oil and gas production and natural gas processing operations. More recently, in May 2014, the EPA issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the agency's intent to develop regulations under the Toxic Substances and Control Act related to the disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. The EPA has also indicated an intent to regulate wastewater discharges from hydraulic fracturing under the Clean Water Act and air emissions from hydraulic fracturing under the Clean Air Act, while the Bureau of Land Management has imposed new requirements with respect to hydraulic fracturing conducted on federal land, including the disclosure of chemical additives used. In addition, from time to time legislation has been introduced before the U.S. Congress to provide for federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing under the SDWA and to require disclosure of the chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing process. There has been public opposition to hydraulic fracturing, which could lead to legal changes and additional legislative or regulatory initiatives. In addition, various state and local governments have implemented, or are considering, increased regulatory oversight of hydraulic fracturing through additional permit requirements, operational restrictions, disclosure requirements and temporary or permanent bans on hydraulic fracturing in certain environmentally sensitive areas such as certain watersheds. These rules require, among other things, controlling emissions through flaring until 2015 and thereafter through reduced emissions completions, as well as imposing new requirements on emissions from tanks and other equipment. These rules and any other new laws and regulations regulating completion and production activities could cause operational delays, increased costs of compliance or increased costs in exploration and production for the C&P Business's customers, which could adversely affect its business and the demand for fracturing services.

        In December 2009, the EPA published its findings that emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases ("GHGs") present an endangerment to the environment because emissions of such gases are, according to the EPA, contributing to the warming of the earth's atmosphere and other climatic changes. Based on these findings, the EPA adopted regulations that restrict emissions of GHGs under existing provisions of the federal Clean Air Act including one that requires a reduction in emissions of GHGs from motor vehicles and another that requires certain construction and operating permit reviews for GHG emissions from certain large stationary sources. The EPA has also adopted rules requiring the monitoring and reporting of GHGs from specified GHG emission sources, including, among others, certain oil and natural gas production facilities, on an annual basis. Further, the EPA recently proposed strict regulations with respect to GHG emissions from certain new and existing power plants. In addition to the EPA, the U.S. Congress has from time to time considered legislation to reduce emissions of GHGs, and almost one-half of the states have already taken legal measures to reduce emissions of GHGs, primarily through the planned development of GHG emission inventories and/or regional GHG cap and trade programs. Most of these cap and trade programs work by requiring major sources of emissions or major producers of fuels, to acquire and surrender emission allowances. The number of allowances available for purchase is reduced each year in an effort to achieve the overall greenhouse gas emission reduction goal. Future or more stringent regulation could dramatically increase operating costs for oil and natural gas companies and could reduce the market for its services by making wells and/or oilfields uneconomical to operate.

        The C&P Business does not currently anticipate that compliance with currently applicable environmental regulations and controls will significantly change its competitive position, capital spending or earnings during 2014. Nabors believes the C&P Business is in material compliance with applicable environmental rules and regulations, and the cost of such compliance is not material to the business or the financial condition of the C&P Business.

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Safety Program

        The C&P Business involves the operation of heavy and powerful equipment which can result in serious injuries to its employees and third parties and substantial damage to property. The C&P Business has comprehensive safety and training programs designed to minimize accidents in the workplace and improve the efficiency of its operations. In addition, many of its larger customers now place greater emphasis on safety and quality management programs of their contractors. The C&P Business believes that these factors will gain further importance in the future. Nabors has directed substantial resources toward employee safety and quality management training programs as well as its employee review process.

        Company-mandated policies and procedures provide the overall framework to ensure its operations minimize the hazards inherent in its work and are intended to meet regulatory requirements, while allowing its field operations to satisfy customer-mandated policies and local needs and practices.


Properties

        The C&P Business leases local office space and owns or leases numerous rig facilities, storage facilities, truck facilities and sales and administrative offices throughout the geographic regions in which it operates. In connection with its fluid management services, the C&P Business operates a number of owned and leased saltwater disposal facilities and brine and freshwater stations. The C&P Business's leased properties are subject to various lease terms and expirations.

        Nabors believes all properties that the C&P Business currently occupies are suitable for their intended uses. Nabors believes that the C&P Business's current facilities are sufficient to conduct its operations. However, the C&P Business continues to evaluate the purchase or lease of additional properties or the consolidation of its properties, as its business requires.


Legal Proceedings

        The C&P Business is, from time to time, involved in routine litigation incidental to its operations. None of the litigation in which the C&P Business is currently involved, individually or in the aggregate, is material to its combined financial condition or results of operations nor is the C&P Business aware of any material pending or contemplated proceedings as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus.

        Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, any liability arising from or relating to legal proceedings involving the C&P Business prior to the Separation (other than any liabilities arising from or relating to certain legal proceedings as agreed by NIL, Red Lion and C&J) will be retained by NIL, and NIL has agreed to indemnify Red Lion (and its subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees and agents and certain other related parties) against any losses it may incur arising from or relating to such legal proceedings. There can be no assurance that NIL will be able to fully satisfy its indemnification obligations. Moreover, even if Red Lion ultimately succeeds in recovering from NIL any amounts for which Red Lion is held liable, Red Lion may be temporarily required to bear these losses.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF RED LION

        The following discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with "Selected Historical Consolidated Financial Data of Red Lion," "Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information" and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus. See "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements." Unless the context requires otherwise, the terms "Red Lion," "the Company," "its," "we," "our," "ours" and "us" refer to Nabors Red Lion Limited, a Bermuda exempted company and its subsidiaries, and the term "Nabors" refers to the consolidated group of companies comprising Nabors Industries Ltd., a publicly traded Bermuda exempted company.


Overview

        Nabors Red Lion Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NIL, and it owns substantially all of the operating subsidiaries of NIL.

        Management operates Nabors and Red Lion as a single enterprise. As the sole shareholder with control of Red Lion, NIL consolidates Red Lion for financial reporting purposes, and NIL holds few significant assets other than through Red Lion. Therefore, the consolidated financial statements of Nabors and Red Lion are substantially similar, and for purposes of the following discussion and analysis, it should be understood that "Red Lion" and "Nabors" refer to the same group of operating entities, except with respect to matters occurring at a future date following the Separation. NIL does not conduct business itself, other than acting as the sole shareholder of Red Lion and certain other entities. Red Lion holds substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Nabors and conducts substantially all the operations of Nabors businesses with no publicly traded equity.

        Pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement, NIL will separate the C&P Business from Nabors' other businesses, and will cause Red Lion and its subsidiaries to retain the C&P Business, while the remaining businesses of Nabors, including the drilling and rig services businesses, will be transferred from Red Lion and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries. After the Transactions, the drilling and rig services businesses will be owned by Nabors and Red Lion will no longer have an ownership interest in these businesses. In connection with the Merger, C&J shareholders will be issued Red Lion common shares, which at the time, will own the C&P Business but will not own the drilling and rig services or any other business currently owned by Red Lion. See "The Transactions—The Separation" beginning on page      .

        Because this discussion and analysis relates to the consolidated historical financial condition and results of operations of Red Lion as of and for periods occurring prior to the Separation, it addresses revenues, costs, assets and liabilities from businesses that will be retained by Nabors, including the drilling and rig services business. See "Risk Factors—Risks Related to Red Lion After the Transactions—The historical financial information included in this proxy statement/prospectus may not be a reliable indicator of future results."

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most of the major oil and gas markets in the world. The majority of our business is conducted through two business lines:

        Our business depends, to a large degree, on the level of spending by oil and gas companies for exploration, development and production activities. A sustained increase or decrease in the price of oil or natural gas could materially impact exploration, development and production activities of our customers and, consequently, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

        The spending of our customers is determined principally by their internally generated cash flow and, to a lesser extent, by joint venture arrangements and funding from the capital markets. In our drilling and rig services business line, operations have traditionally been driven by natural gas prices, but the majority of current activity is driven by the price of oil and, to a lesser extent, natural gas liquids from unconventional reservoirs (shales). Activity in our international markets is increasingly driven by the development of natural gas reserves. In our completion and production services business line, operations are primarily driven by oil prices.

        The following table sets forth oil and natural gas price data according to Bloomberg for each of the 12 months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:

 
  Twelve Months
Ended June 30,
  Increase/
(Decrease)
  Year Ended
December 31,
  Increase/(Decrease)  
 
  2014   2013   2014 to 2013   2013   2012   2011   2013 to 2012   2012 to 2011  
 
  (In thousands, except percentages)
 

Commodity prices:

                                                                   

Average Henry Hub natural gas spot price ($/mcf)

  $ 4.48   $ 3.83   $ 0.65     17 % $ 3.72   $ 2.75   $ 4.00   $ 0.97     35 % $ (1.25 )   (31 )%

Average West Texas intermediate crude oil spot price ($/barrel)

  $ 101.30   $ 95.79   $ 5.51     6 % $ 98.02   $ 94.10   $ 95.05   $ 3.92     4 % $ (0.95 )   (1 )%

        Operating revenues and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates totaled $3.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2014, representing an increase of $205.9 million, or 7%, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2013. Adjusted income derived from operating activities and income from continuing operations, net of tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 totaled $242.6 million and $125.6 million, respectively, representing an increase of 4% and a decrease of 4%, respectively, as compared to the corresponding 2013 period.

        During the six months ended June 30, 2014, our operating results improved over 2013 as they reflected generally rising crude oil prices. Crude oil prices remain the primary driver of U.S. drilling activity. Our customers' financial results benefit from these higher prices, resulting, we believe, in increased drilling activity and related well-completion activity. Continued resilient crude oil prices could lead to increased domestic drilling activity for the balance of 2014. Although prices of natural gas and natural gas liquids in the United States have increased since early 2012, they remain at levels that

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negatively impact gas-directed drilling activity, and we believe they would have to increase further in order for our customers to increase their gas-directed drilling activity significantly.

        Our international markets have begun to respond to improving oil prices during the last two years. Several of our international markets have also begun to experience an increase in demand for drilling driven by increasing natural gas prices. Beginning in 2013, we signed agreements for several new and significantly upgraded drilling rigs, for both oil- and gas-directed drilling. Our plans to deploy those rigs during 2014, and the combination of these deployments and day rate increases commencing in 2014 should improve international results beginning in the second half of 2014 and into 2015.

        Operating revenues and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates in 2013 totaled $6.2 billion, representing a decrease of $402.3 million, or 6%, over 2012. Adjusted income derived from operating activities and net income from continuing operations for 2013 totaled $564.9 million and $173.6 million, respectively, representing decreases of 39% and 27% when compared to 2012.

        During 2013, our income from continuing operations was negatively impacted by a $208.2 million loss recognized when we repurchased $785.4 million aggregate principal amount of the 9.25% senior notes in September. Excluding this, our operating results in North American drilling and completion operations decreased due to the industry-wide decrease in land drilling activity and overcapacity in the pressure pumping markets. Results from our international operations significantly increased due to the deployment of additional rigs under long-term contracts and the renewal of existing contracts at current market rates.

        Operating revenues and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates for 2012 totaled $6.6 billion, representing an increase of $455.4 million, or 7%, over 2011. Adjusted income derived from operating activities for 2012 totaled $922.8 million, representing an increase of 5% over 2011, while net income from continuing operations for 2012 totaled $237.7 million, representing a decrease of 34% over 2011.

        During 2012, our income from continuing operations was negatively impacted by impairments and other charges, including full-cost ceiling test writedowns from an unconsolidated oil and gas joint venture totaling $283.4 million, representing our proportionate share of the writedowns, a $75 million impairment of an intangible asset related to the trade name of Superior Well Services, Inc., a provision for the retirement of long-lived assets totaling $138.7 million in multiple operating segments, a $50.4 million impairment of some coil-tubing rigs and a goodwill impairment totaling $26.3 million. Partially offsetting these charges were $160 million of asset gains, primarily relating to selling our interest in an unconsolidated oil and gas joint venture at the end of 2012. Excluding these items, our operating results improved as a result of increased demand for our services and products due to increased drilling activity in oil- and liquids-rich shale basins and increased well-servicing activity in the United States and Canada. This increase in activity has more than offset the drop in demand from gas-related plays.

        Operating revenues and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates for 2011 totaled $6.1 billion, and adjusted income derived from operating activities for 2011 totaled $879.2 million, while net income from continuing operations for 2011 totaled $362.3 million.

        During 2011, our operating results improved primarily due to the incremental revenue and positive operating results from the addition of our Completion Services operating segment beginning in September 2010, increased drilling activity in oil- and liquids-rich shale basins in our drilling operations

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in both our U.S. lower 48 and Canadian drilling operations and increased well-servicing activity in the United States and Canada. However, our operating results and activity levels were negatively impacted in (i) our U.S. offshore operations in response to uncertainty in the regulatory environment in the Gulf of Mexico, (ii) our Alaskan operations due to key customers' spending constraints and (iii) in our Saudi Arabian operations due to downtime and reduced rates on several jackup rigs.

        The following tables set forth certain information with respect to our reportable segments and rig activity:

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
  Year Ended December 31,   Increase/(Decrease)  
(In thousands, except percentages and rig activity)
  Increase/
(Decrease)
 
  2014   2013   2013   2012   2011   2013 to 2012   2012 to 2011  
 
  (unaudited)
  (unaudited)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 

Operating revenues and Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates(1)

                                                                   

Drilling & Rig Services:

                                                                   

U.S. 

  $ 1,043,370   $ 951,902   $ 91,468     10 % $ 1,914,786   $ 2,276,808   $ 1,999,241   $ (362,022 )   (16 )% $ 277,567     14 %

Canada

    166,482     191,656     (25,174 )   (13 )%   361,676     429,411     426,455     (67,735 )   (16 )%   2,956     1 %

International

    766,320     672,937     93,383     14 %   1,464,264     1,265,060     1,104,461     199,204     16 %   160,599     15 %

Rig Services(2)

    305,466     252,351     53,115     21 %   516,004     688,310     626,169     (172,306 )   (25 )%   62,141     10 %
                                                     

Subtotal Drilling & Rig Services(3)

    2,281,638     2,068,846     212,792     10 %   4,256,730     4,659,589     4,156,326     (402,859 )   (9 )%   503,263     12 %

Completion & Production Services:

                                                                   

Completion Services

    504,538     516,154     (11,616 )   (2 )%   1,074,713     1,462,767     1,237,306     (388,054 )   (27 )%   225,461     18 %

Production Services

    533,778     496,173     37,605     8 %   1,009,214     1,000,873     849,522     8,341     1 %   151,351     18 %
                                                     

Subtotal Completion & Production Services(4)

    1,038,316     1,012,327     25,989     3 %   2,083,927     2,463,640     2,086,828     (379,713 )   (15 )%   376,812     18 %

Other reconciling items(5)(7)

   
(116,376

)
 
(83,474

)
 
(32,902

)
 
(39

)%
 
(188,603

)
 
(568,896

)
 
(144,226

)
 
380,293
   
67

%
 
(424,670

)
 
(294

)%
                                                     

Total

  $ 3,203,578   $ 2,997,699   $ 205,879     7 % $ 6,152,054   $ 6,554,333   $ 6,098,928   $ (402,279 )   (6 )% $ 455,405     7 %
                                                     

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  Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
  Year Ended December 31,   Increase/(Decrease)  
(In thousands, except percentages and rig activity)
  Increase/
(Decrease)
 
  2014   2013   2013   2012   2011   2013 to 2012   2012 to 2011  
 
  (unaudited)
  (unaudited)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 

Adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities(1)(6)

                                                                   

Drilling & Rig Services:

                                                                   

U.S. 

  $ 162,471   $ 147,408   $ 15,063     10 % $ 315,496   $ 509,894   $ 442,831   $ (194,398 )   (38 )% $ 67,063     15 %

Canada

    26,385     34,413     (8,028 )   (23 )%   61,193     91,360     89,344     (30,167 )   (33 )%   2,016     2 %

International

    98,702     53,950     44,752     83 %   177,833     91,226     123,813     86,607     95 %   (32,587 )   (26 )%

Rig Services(2)

    17,787     (4,096 )   21,883     534 %   (3,918 )   67,366     55,856     (71,284 )   (106 )%   11,510     21 %
                                                     

Subtotal Drilling & Rig Services(3)

    305,345     231,675     73,670     32 %   550,604     759,846     711,844     (209,242 )   (28 )%   48,002     7 %

Completion & Production Services:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Completion Services

    (34,216 )   24,626     (58,842 )   (239 )%   51,722     188,518     229,125     (136,796 )   (73 )%   (40,607 )   (18 )%

Production Services

    60,480     49,485     10,995     22 %   102,130     108,835     80,018     (6,705 )   (6 )%   28,817     36 %
                                                     

Subtotal Completion & Production Services(4)

    26,264     74,111     (47,847 )   (65 )%   153,852     297,353     309,143     (143,501 )   (48 )%   (11,790 )   (4 )%

Other reconciling items(7)

    (88,981 )   (73,311 )   (15,670 )   (21 )%   (139,515 )   (134,370 )   (141,801 )   (5,145 )   (4 )%   7,431     5 %
                                                     

Total adjusted income derived from operating activities

  $ 242,628   $ 232,475   $ 10,153     4 % $ 564,941   $ 922,829   $ 879,186   $ (357,888 )   (39 )% $ 43,643     5 %
                                                     

U.S. oil and gas joint venture earnings (losses)

                        (289,199 )   88,486     289,199     100 %   (377,685 )   (427 )%

Interest expense

    (91,113 )   (120,284 )   29,171     24 %   (223,418 )   (251,904 )   (256,632 )   28,486     11 %   4,728     2 %

Investment income

    8,046     94,241     (86,195 )   (91 )%   96,576     63,137     19,935     33,439     53 %   43,202     217 %

Gains (losses) on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other income (expense), net

    (17,256 )   (61,637 )   44,381     72 %   (39,230 )   134,313     (467 )   (173,543 )   (129 )%   134,780     n/m (8)

Impairments and other charges

                    (280,491 )   (290,260 )   (198,072 )   9,769     3 %   (92,188 )   (47 )%
                                                     

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    142,305     144,795     (2,490 )   (2 )%   118,378     288,916     532,436     (170,538 )   (59 )%   (243,520 )   (46 )%

Income tax expense (benefit)

    14,688     12,492     2,196     18 %   (58,256 )   48,254     167,127     (106,510 )   (221 )%   (118,873 )   (71 )%

Subsidiary preferred stock dividend

    1,984     1,500     484     32 %   3,000     3,000     3,000         0 %       0 %
                                                     

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

    125,633     130,803     (5,170 )   (4 )%   173,634     237,662     362,309     (64,028 )   (27 )%   (124,647 )   (34 )%

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

    483     (19,862 )   20,345     102 %   (11,179 )   (67,526 )   (97,601 )   56,347     83 %   30,075     31 %
                                                     

Net income

    126,116     110,941     15,175     14 %   162,455     170,136     264,708     (7,681 )   (5 )%   (94,572 )   (36 )%

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (826 )   (5,713 )   4,887     86 %   (7,180 )   (621 )   (1,045 )   (6,559 )   n/m (8)   424     41 %
                                                     

Net income attributable to Red Lion

  $ 125,290   $ 105,228   $ 20,062     19 % $ 155,275   $ 169,515   $ 263,663   $ (14,240 )   (8 )% $ (94,148 )   (36 )%
                                                     

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  Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
  Year Ended December 31,   Increase/(Decrease)  
 
  Increase/
(Decrease)
 
 
  2014   2013   2013   2012   2011   2013 to 2012   2012 to 2011  
 
  (unaudited)
  (unaudited)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 

Rig activity:

                                                                   

Rig years:(9)

                                                                   

U.S. 

    211.0     192.8     18.2     9 %   195.0     219.1     214.7     (24.1 )   (11 )%   4.4     2 %

Canada

    32.6     28.6     4.0     14 %   29.9     34.8     39.8     (4.9 )   (14 )%   (5.0 )   (13 )%

International(10)

    128.6     124.0     4.6     4 %   124.2     119.3     105.3     4.9     4 %   14.0     13 %
                                                     

Total rig years

    372.2     345.4     26.8     8 %   349.1     373.2     359.8     (24.1 )   (6 )%   13.4     4 %
                                                     

Rig hours:(11)

                                                                   

Production Services

    420,732     436,979     (16,247 )   (4 )%   865,939     853,373     791,956     12,566     1 %   61,417     8 %

Canada Production Services

    70,211     76,829     (6,618 )   (9 )%   152,747     181,185     184,908     (28,438 )   (16 )%   (3,723 )   (2 )%
                                                     

Total rig hours

    490,943     513,808     (22,865 )   (4 )%   1,018,686     1,034,558     976,864     (15,872 )   (2 )%   57,694     6 %
                                                     

(1)
All periods present the operating activities of our wholly-owned oil and gas businesses, our previously held equity interests in oil and gas joint ventures in Canada and Colombia and aircraft logistics operations and construction services as discontinued operations.

(2)
Includes our drilling technology and top drive manufacturing, directional drilling, rig instrumentation and software services. These services represent our other companies that are not aggregated into a separate reportable operating segment.

(3)
Includes earnings (losses), net from unconsolidated affiliates, accounted for using the equity method, of ($3.3) million and $4.0 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and ($0.4) million, $0 million and ($3.1) million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

(4)
Includes earnings (losses), net from unconsolidated affiliates, accounted for using the equity method, of $0.3 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and $0.4 million, $0.5 million and $0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

(5)
Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions and unallocated corporate expenses for each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, and the elimination of inter-segment transactions and earnings (losses), net from the U.S. unconsolidated oil and gas joint venture, accounted for using the equity method until sold in December 2012, of ($289.2) million and $88.5 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

(6)
Adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities is computed by subtracting the sum of direct costs, general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization and earnings (losses) from the U.S. oil and gas joint venture from the sum of Operating revenues and earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates. These amounts should not be used as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of our business units and the consolidated company based on several criteria, including adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities, because we believes that these financial measures accurately reflect our ongoing profitability. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to income from continuing operations before income taxes, which is a GAAP measure, is provided in the above table.

(7)
Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions and unallocated corporate expenses.

(8)
Number is so large that it is not meaningful.

(9)
Excludes well-servicing rigs, which are measured in rig hours. Includes our equivalent percentage ownership of rigs owned by unconsolidated affiliates. Rig years represent a measure of the number of equivalent rigs operating during a given period. For example, one rig operating 182.5 days during a 365-day period represents 0.5 rig years.

(10)
Includes our equivalent percentage ownership of rigs owned by unconsolidated affiliates, which totaled 2.5 rig years during each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 and 2.1 years during the year ended December 31, 2011.

(11)
Rig hours represents the number of hours that our well-servicing rig fleet operated during the period.

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Segment Results of Operations

        This business line is comprised of Red Lion's global drilling rig operations and drilling-related services, consisting of equipment manufacturing, instrumentation optimization software and directional drilling services.

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
  Year Ended December 31,   Increase/(Decrease)  
 
  Increase/
(Decrease)
 
 
  2014   2013   2013   2012   2011   2013 to 2012   2012 to 2011  
 
  (unaudited)
  (unaudited)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
  (In thousands, except percentages and rig activity)
 

U.S.

                                                                   

Revenues

  $ 1,043,370   $ 951,902   $ 91,468     10 % $ 1,914,786   $ 2,276,808   $ 1,999,241   $ (362,022 )   (16 )% $ 277,567     14 %

Adjusted income

  $ 162,471   $ 147,408   $ 15,063     10 % $ 315,496   $ 509,894   $ 442,831   $ (194,398 )   (38 )% $ 67,063     15 %

Rig years

    211.0     192.8     18.2     9 %   195.0     219.1     214.7     (24.1 )   (11 )%   4.4     2 %

Canada

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Revenues

  $ 166,482   $ 191,656   $ (25,174 )   (13 )% $ 361,676   $ 429,411   $ 426,455   $ (67,735 )   (16 )% $ 2,956     1 %

Adjusted income

  $ 26,385   $ 34,413   $ (8,028 )   (23 )% $ 61,193   $ 91,360   $ 89,344   $ (30,167 )   (33 )% $ 2,016     2 %

Rig years

    32.6     28.6     4.0     14 %   29.9     34.8     39.8     (4.9 )   (14 )%   (5.0 )   (13 )%

International

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Revenues

  $ 766,320   $ 672,937   $ 93,383     14 % $ 1,464,264   $ 1,265,060   $ 1,104,461   $ 199,204     16 % $ 160,599     15 %

Adjusted income

  $ 98,702   $ 53,950   $ 44,752     83 % $ 177,833   $ 91,226   $ 123,813   $ 86,607     95 % $ (32,587 )   (26 )%

Rig years

    128.6     124.0     4.6     4 %   124.2     119.3     105.3     4.9     4 %   14.0     13 %

Rig Services

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Revenues

  $ 305,466   $ 252,351   $ 53,115     21 % $ 516,004   $ 688,310   $ 626,169   $ (172,306 )   (25 )% $ 62,141     10 %

Adjusted income (loss)

  $ 17,787   $ (4,096 ) $ 21,883     534 % $ (3,918 ) $ 67,366   $ 55,856   $ (71,284 )   (106 )% $ 11,510     21 %

        Our U.S. drilling segment includes land drilling activities in the lower 48 states, Alaska and offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

        Operating results increased during the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding 2013 period primarily as a result of an increase in drilling activity in the lower 48 states. During the period we deployed nine newbuild PACE® X rigs and deployed eight net existing rigs. Compared to the comparable period of 2013, our average daily revenue per rig in the lower 48 increased, which was partially offset by an increase in our daily operating cost per rig. This net increase was partially offset by decreased drilling activity in offshore operations due to lower utilization of our MODS™ rigs and the impact on results from the sale of four offshore rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.

        Operating results decreased from 2012 to 2013 primarily as a result of an industry-wide decrease in land drilling activity over the latter part of 2012 in response to declines in commodity prices. Throughout 2013, this resulted in both reduced drilling activity and lower dayrates for our lower 48 fleet. Expiring term contracts also contributed to the decrease as contracts were renewed at the lower market prices. These decreases were partially offset by slight improvements in margins and costs for our offshore fleet operating in the Gulf of Mexico.

        Operating results increased from 2011 to 2012 primarily due to higher average dayrates and a slight increase in drilling activity, as well as $39.6 million in revenues recognized that were related to early contract terminations. These increases were partially offset by higher depreciation expense related to new rigs placed into service during 2012.

        Operating results decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding 2013 period primarily due to an unfavorable foreign exchange variance. In addition, revenue was unfavorably impacted by lower average drilling dayrates, partially offset by increased drilling activity. The Canadian dollar weakened approximately 8% against the U.S. dollar

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year-over-year. This negatively impacted margins, as both revenues and expenses are denominated in Canadian dollars.

        Operating results decreased from 2012 to 2013 also as a result of the industry-wide decrease in land drilling activity, similar to the United States. Strong oil prices and oil-related drilling activities have partially mitigated the impact of the overall natural gas oversupply in North America and the resulting reductions in customer demand for gas drilling.

        Operating results increased slightly from 2011 to 2012 primarily due to higher average dayrates, which offset the decreases in drilling and well-servicing activities. The natural gas oversupply in North America and resulting low natural gas prices decreased customer demand for gas drilling and well-servicing activity in 2012. Reduced natural gas drilling activity was largely offset by increased demand in oil exploration. Strong oil prices increased in oil drilling activity and drilling dayrates, with more demand for larger rigs required to drill long-reach horizontal wells in the shale plays and oil sands.

        Operating results increased during the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding 2013 period primarily as a result of increased drilling activity and higher dayrates from existing land rigs and deployments with higher margins in Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Northern Iraq, Algeria and Colombia. Operating results during the current period were also positively impacted by revenues earned in Venezuela and Iraq. These increases were partially offset by downtime associated with a jackup rig in dry dock in Saudi Arabia.

        Operating results increased from 2012 to 2013 primarily as a result of increases in the utilization of our overall rig fleet and higher average margins from recent rig deployments in Papua New Guinea, Northern Iraq and Abu Dhabi. Results were also impacted by favorable moves on the land rigs, favorable activity on the offshore rigs in Saudi Arabia and overall improvements in operational efficiencies.

        Operating results increased from 2011 to 2012 as a result of increases in utilization of our overall rig fleet albeit at lower margins. Adjusted income derived from operating activities decreased from 2011 to 2012 primarily from the decreases in average dayrates and lower utilization of our jackup rigs in Saudi Arabia and lower offshore activity in Congo. These decreases were partially offset by new activity in Papua New Guinea and increased utilization of rigs in Mexico.

        Operating results increased during the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding 2013 period primarily due to capital equipment unit sales of Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd. ("Canrig") and higher ROCKIT™ system sales. Our Ryan Directional Services Inc. operations also contributed to these increases from sales of our new aluminum pipe product line. Adjusted income increased primarily due to cost reductions and higher service and rental margins at Canrig.

        Operating results decreased from 2012 to 2013 primarily resulting from reductions to Canrig activities during 2013 compared to 2012 due to lower demand in the U.S. and Canadian drilling markets for top drives, rig instrumentation and data collection services from oil and gas exploration companies, along with lower third-party rental and RigWatchTM units, which generate higher margins.

        Operating results increased from 2011 to 2012 primarily as a result of increased demand in the United States and Canadian drilling markets for top drives, rig instrumentation and data collection services from oil and gas exploration companies and higher third-party rental and RigWatchTM units,

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which generate higher margins, partially offset by a continued decline in customer demand for our construction services in Alaska.

        This business line is comprised of our operations involved in the completion, life-of-well maintenance and eventual plugging and abandonment of a well. These product lines include stimulation, coiled-tubing, cementing, wireline, workover, well-servicing and fluids management.

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
  Year Ended December 31,   Increase/(Decrease)  
 
  Increase/
(Decrease)
 
 
  2014   2013   2013   2012   2011   2013 to 2012   2012 to 2011  
 
  (unaudited)
  (unaudited)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
  (In thousands, except percentages and rig activity)
 

Completion Services

                                                                   

Revenues

  $ 504,538   $ 516,154   $ (11,616 )   (2 )% $ 1,074,713   $ 1,462,767   $ 1,237,306   $ (388,054 )   (27 )% $ 225,461     18 %

Adjusted income

  $ (34,216 ) $ 24,626   $ (58,842 )   (239 )% $ 51,722   $ 188,518   $ 229,125   $ (136,796 )   (73 )% $ (40,607 )   (18 )%

Production Services

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Revenues

  $ 533,778   $ 496,173   $ 37,605     8 % $ 1,009,214   $ 1,000,873   $ 849,522   $ 8,341     1 % $ 151,351     18 %

Adjusted income

  $ 60,480   $ 49,485   $ 10,995     22 % $ 102,130   $ 108,835   $ 80,018   $ (6,705 )   (6 )% $ 28,817     36 %

Rig hours

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

U.S. 

    420,732     436,979     (16,247 )   (4 )%   865,939     853,373     791,956     12,566     1 %   61,417     8 %

Canada

    70,211     76,829     (6,618 )   (9 )%   152,747     181,185     184,908     (28,438 )   (16 )%   (3,723 )   (2 )%
                                                     

    490,943     513,808     (22,865 )   (4 )%   1,018,686     1,034,558     976,864     (15,872 )   (2 )%   57,694     6 %
                                                     

        Operating results decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2014, primarily due to the expiration of five multi-year take-or-pay contracts at favorable rates and reduced customer activity caused in part by severe weather in the Northeast and Rocky Mountain operating areas that reduced customer activity.

        Operating results decreased from 2012 to 2013 primarily due to downward pricing pressure across all regions due to continued overcapacity in the pressure pumping market and reduced customer activity in part caused by severe weather in our northern operating areas. During 2013, we suspended some of our stimulation operations in Canada and some of our coil-tubing operations in the United States. We relocated the Canadian assets to the United States.

        Operating revenues increased from 2011 to 2012 primarily due to the increased levels of fracturing activity and associated increase in our assets deployed in the major producing areas in the United States. Adjusted income derived from operating activities decreased from 2011 to 2012 due to lower margins on product sales as a result of higher commodity prices.

        Operating results for our U.S. operations increased during the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding 2013 period, primarily due to incremental operating results from our acquisition of KVS, a trucking and logistics business, during the fourth quarter of 2013. Operating results for our Canadian operations were slightly improved, where the combination of stronger rig hourly rates, and increased rental revenue offset the unfavorable impact of the foreign exchange rate.

        Operating revenues increased from 2012 to 2013 primarily due to our acquisition of KVS. From 2011 to 2012, operating revenues increased primarily due to the mix of higher and lower rate rigs working in our U.S. markets, partially offset by weaker Canadian markets. Our U.S. markets have had higher utilization and increases in rig and truck fleets as well as frac tank counts, despite continued pricing challenges. The decrease in adjusted income from 2012 to 2013 reflects the costs that have

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increased in rig and truck fleets as a result of capital invested over the past few years to increase those fleets.


Other Financial Information

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
  Year Ended December 31,   Increase/(Decrease)  
 
  Increase/
(Decrease)
 
 
  2014   2013   2013   2012   2011   2013 to 2012   2012 to 2011  
 
  (unaudited)
  (unaudited)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
  (In thousands, except percentages)
 

General and administrative expenses

  $ 267,769   $ 257,055   $ 10,714     4 % $ 513,316   $ 518,966   $ 474,628     (5,650 )   (1 )%   44,338     9 %

As a percentage of operating revenue

    8.4 %   8.6 %   (0.2 )%   (2 )%   8.3 %   7.6 %   7.9 %   0.7 %   9 %   (0.3 )%   (4 )%

Depreciation and amortization

    564,947     535,575     29,372     5 %   1,086,677     1,039,923     918,122     46,754     4 %   121,801     13 %

Interest expense

    91,113     120,284     (29,171 )   (24 )%   223,418     251,904     256,632     (28,486 )   (11 )%   (4,728 )   (2 )%

Investment income

    8,046     94,241     (86,195 )   (91 )%   96,576     63,137     19,935     33,439     53 %   43,202     217 %

Losses (gains) on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other expense (income), net

    17,256     61,637     (44,381 )   (72 )%   39,230     (134,313 )   467     173,543     129 %   (134,780 )   n/m (1)

(1)
Number is so large that it is not meaningful.

        General and administrative expenses increased slightly during the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding 2013 period. As a percentage of operating revenues, general and administrative expenses are slightly lower for the 2014 period and consistent with the slight increase in operating revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the corresponding 2013 period.

        General and administrative expenses decreased slightly from 2012 to 2013 primarily as a result of lower activities and cost-reduction efforts across all business units. As a percentage of operating revenues, general and administrative expenses have increased primarily as a result of the similar drop in operating revenues during 2013.

        General and administrative expenses increased from 2011 to 2012 primarily as a result of an increase in wages to support a higher headcount as a result of increased operations for a majority of our operating segments. As a percentage of operating revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased from 2011 to 2012.

        Depreciation and amortization expense increased slightly during the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding 2013 period, as a result of the incremental depreciation expense related to newly constructed rigs which were placed into service during 2013 and the first half of 2014 in the United States, and to a lesser extent, rig upgrades and other capital expenditures made during 2013 and 2014 relating to our drilling and rig services business line in Red Lion's U.S. and international markets.

        Depreciation and amortization expense increased from 2012 to 2013 and from 2011 to 2012 as a result of the incremental depreciation expense from newly constructed rigs placed into service during 2012 and 2013 and rig upgrades and other capital expenditures made since 2012.

        Interest expense decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the corresponding 2013 periods as a result of the redemption of a portion of the principal amount of our

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9.25% senior notes in September 2013, partially offset by the September 2013 issuances of our 2.35% and 5.10% senior notes. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, average interest rates were lower on our outstanding senior notes, revolving credit facility and commercial paper balances as compared to the corresponding 2013 periods.

        Interest expense decreased from 2012 to 2013 primarily as a result of the redemptions of some of our 9.25% senior notes in September 2013 and our 5.375% senior notes in August 2012. During 2013, our overall debt was lower and average interest rates were lower on our outstanding senior notes, revolving credit facility and commercial paper balances as compared to 2012. These reductions were partially offset by the September 2013 issuance of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 2.35% and 5.10% senior notes.

        Interest expense decreased from 2011 to 2012 primarily as a result of the redemption in May 2011 of our remaining 0.94% senior exchangeable notes, aggregate principal amount $1.4 billion, and the redemption in August 2012 of our 5.375% senior notes, aggregate principal amount $275 million. The decrease was partially offset by interest expense increases related to our August 2011 issuance of 4.625% senior notes due September 2021 and interest on larger amounts outstanding on our revolving credit facilities.

        Investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 included realized gains of $5.1 million, related to the sale of some of our available-for-sale securities and $3.0 million attributable to interest and dividend income.

        Investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was comprised primarily of realized gains of $88.7 million related to the sale of some of our available-for-sale debt and equity securities. The balance was attributable to interest, dividend income and unrealized gains on the remaining portfolio of investments.

        Investment income during 2013 was $96.6 million and included $89.0 million related to realized gains from short-term and other long-term investments and net gains of $2.5 million from our trading securities. The balance was attributable to $5.1 million in interest and dividend income.

        Investment income during 2012 was $63.1 million and included (i) $41.1 million net in realized gains from our trading securities; (ii) $14.5 million in realized gains from short-term and other long-term investments and (iii) $7.5 million in interest and dividend income from our cash, other short-term and long-term investments.

        Investment income during 2011 was $19.9 million and included (i) $12.9 million in realized gains relating to one of our overseas fund investments classified as long-term investments, (ii) $5.1 million in realized gains from short-term and other long-term investments and (iii) $9.9 million in interest and dividend income from our cash, other short-term and long-term investments. Investment income was partially offset by net unrealized losses of $8.0 million from our trading securities.

        The losses on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other income (expense), net for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $17.3 million, which primarily included net losses on sales and disposals of assets of approximately $13.5 million, currency exchange losses of approximately $0.7 million and increases to our litigation reserves of $3.6 million.

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        The losses on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other income (expense), net for the six months ended June 30, 2013 were $61.6 million, which primarily included our portion of a one-time stock grant valued at $23.0 million, which vested immediately and $15.3 million in cash awarded and paid to Mr. Petrello in connection with the termination of his prior employment agreement. The Chief Executive Officer and certain other executives' compensation is portioned such that it is allocated between the parent company, NIL, and Red Lion and its subsidiaries based upon an estimate of time devoted to each respective entity's operations. In addition, there were increases to our litigation reserves of $5.6 million, foreign currency exchange losses of approximately $7.0 million and net losses on sales and disposals of assets of approximately $5.3 million.

        The losses on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other income (expense), net for 2013 were $39.2 million, which was primarily comprised of (i) net losses on sales and disposals of assets of approximately $13.6 million, (ii) increases to litigation reserves of $11.7 million and (iii) foreign currency exchange losses of $8.1 million.

        The gains on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other income (expense), net for 2012 were $134.3 million, which included net gains on sales and disposals of long-lived assets of approximately $147.5 million, primarily as result of the gain from the sale of our equity interest in Sabine Oil & Gas LLC. These gains were partially offset by (i) increases to our litigation reserves of $4.7 million and (ii) foreign currency exchange losses of approximately $8.3 million.

        The losses on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other income (expense), net for 2011 were $0.5 million and were primarily comprised of (i) increases to our litigation reserves of $11.3 million, (ii) foreign currency exchange losses of approximately $2.1 million and (iii) a net loss on sales and disposals of long-lived assets of approximately $1.9 million. The net loss was partially offset by a $13.1 million gain recognized in connection with our acquisition of the remaining 50% equity interest of Peak Oilfield Service Company.

 
  Year Ended December 31,   Increase/(Decrease)  
 
  2013   2012   2011   2013 to 2012   2012 to 2011  
 
  (In thousands, except percentages)
 

Loss on tendered notes

  $ 208,197   $   $   $ 208,197     100 % $      

Provision for retirement of assets

    14,044     138,666     98,072     (124,622 )   (90 )%   40,594     41 %

Impairment of long-lived assets

    20,000     50,355         (30,355 )   (60 )%   50,355     100 %

Termination of employment contract

    38,250         100,000     38,250     100 %   (100,000 )   (100 )%

Intangible asset impairment

        74,960         (74,960 )   (100 )%   74,960     100 %

Goodwill impairment

        26,279         (26,279 )   (100 )%   26,279     100 %
                                   

Total

  $ 280,491   $ 290,260   $ 198,072     (9,769 )   (3 )% $ 92,188     47 %
                                   

        We did not record any impairments for each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

        During 2013, we recognized a loss related to the extinguishment of debt in connection with the tender offer for our 9.25% senior notes. In 2013, Nabors completed a cash tender offer for these notes and repurchased $785.4 million aggregate principal amount. We paid the holders an aggregate of approximately $1 billion in cash, reflecting principal, accrued and unpaid interest and prepayment premium and recognized a loss as part of the debt extinguishment.

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        During 2013, we recorded a provision for retirement of long-lived assets in multiple operating segments totaling $14.0 million, which reduced the carrying value of some assets to their salvage value. The retirements related to assets in Saudi Arabia and included obsolete top-drives, nonworking trucks, generators, engines and other miscellaneous equipment. The retirements in our Canadian operations included functionally inoperable rigs and other drilling equipment. In our completion and production operations, the retirements related to rigs and vehicles that would require significant repair to return to work and other non-core assets.

        During 2012, we recorded a provision for retirement of long-lived assets in multiple operating segments, including $37.1 million in United States, $33.7 million in Canada, $16.5 million in international and $2.0 million in rig services, all from our drilling and rig services business line. The retirements in this business line included mechanical rigs, a jackup rig and other assets that have become inoperable or functionally obsolete and that we do not believe could be returned to service without significant costs to refurbish.

        Additionally in 2012, we recorded similar provisions for retirement of long-lived assets of $49.4 million in our completion and production services business line. During 2012, we streamlined our operations and consolidated our completion services and production services into this business line, and retired some non-core assets.

        During 2011, we recorded a provision for retirement of long-lived assets totaling $98.1 million in multiple operating segments. This related to the decommissioning and retirement of one jackup rig, 116 land rigs, and a number of rigs and trucks. Our U.S., International and Production Services operations recorded $63.2 million, $26.1 million and $8.9 million, respectively. These assets were deemed to be functionally or economically non-competitive for today's market and are being dismantled for parts and scrap.

        A continued period of lower oil and natural gas prices and their potential impact on our utilization and dayrates could result in the recognition of future impairment charges to additional assets if future cash flow estimates, based upon information then available to management, indicate that the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable.

        During 2013, we recognized an impairment of $20.0 million to our fleet of coil-tubing units in our completion and production services business line. Intense competition and oversupply of equipment has led to lower utilization and margins for this product line. When these factors were considered as part of our annual impairment tests on long-lived assets, the sum of the estimated future cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, was less than the carrying amount of these assets. The estimated fair values of these assets were calculated using discounted cash flow models involving assumptions based on our utilization of the assets, revenues and direct costs, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. We believe the fair value estimated for purposes of these tests represents a Level 3 fair value measurement. In 2013, we suspended our coil-tubing operations in the United States. A prolonged period of slow economic recovery could continue to adversely affect the demand for and prices of our services, which could result in future impairment charges for other reporting units due to the potential impact on our estimate of our future operating results.

        During the fourth quarter of 2012, we determined that some of our coil-tubing rigs would not be fully utilized as forecasted, which resulted in a triggering event and required a year-end long-lived asset impairment test. Our year-end impairment test resulted in impairment charges of $17.4 million in our U.S. and $32.9 million in our Canada operations.

        We did not record any impairment of long-lived assets in 2011.

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        During 2013, we recognized a one-time stock grant valued at $23.0 million, which vested immediately, and $15.3 million in cash awarded and paid to Mr. Petrello in connection with the termination of his prior employment agreement. The Chief Executive Officer and certain other executives' compensation is portioned such that it is allocated between the parent company, NIL, and Red Lion and its subsidiaries based upon an estimate of time devoted to each respective entity's operations.

        During the fourth quarter of 2011, we recorded a provision for a contingent liability that existed on December 31, 2011 related to the change of our Chief Executive Officer that occurred in October 2011. This charge resulted from a potential termination payment to our former Chief Executive Officer, Eugene Isenberg, under the terms of his employment contract. Subsequent to December 31, 2011, Mr. Isenberg elected to forego triggering that payment, and as a result, we did not owe or make the termination payment. During 2012, we made charitable contributions to benefit the needs of our employees and other community-based causes. We contributed one million Nabors common shares to the Nabors Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, in support of this objective. Mr. Isenberg's election to forego triggering the potential payment was accounted for as a capital contribution, net of the charitable contributions described above, during the first quarter of 2012.

        During 2012, we recorded an impairment of the trade name of Superior Well Services, Inc. totaling $75.0 million. The trade name of Superior Well Services, Inc. was initially classified as a ten-year intangible asset at the date of acquisition in September 2010. The impairment is a result of the decision to cease using the trade name of Superior Well Services, Inc. to reduce confusion in the marketplace and enhance the Nabors brand.

        There were no intangible asset impairments in 2013 or 2011.

        During 2012, we recognized the impairment of goodwill associated with our U.S. and international drilling operations. The impairments were deemed necessary due to the prolonged uncertainty of utilization of some of our rigs as a result of changes in our customers' plans for future drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico and our international markets. A prolonged period of lower natural gas prices or changes in laws and regulations could continue to adversely affect the demand for and prices of our services, which could result in future goodwill impairment charges for other reporting units due to the potential impact on our estimate of future operating results.

        There were no goodwill impairments in 2013 or 2011.


Income tax rate

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
   
  Year Ended
December 31,
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
  Increase/(Decrease)  
 
  Increase/
(Decrease)
 
 
  2014   2013   2013   2012   2011   2013 to 2012   2012 to 2011  
 
  (unaudited)
  (unaudited)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 

Effective income tax rate from continuing operations

    10.3 %   8.6 %   1.7 %   20 %   (49.2 )%   16.7 %   31.4 %   (65.9 )%   (395 )%   (14.7 )%   (47 )%

        The change in our effective tax rate for each of the periods presented results mainly from the proportion of income generated in the United States versus other countries where we operate. Income generated in the United States is generally taxed at a higher rate than other jurisdictions.

        The effective tax rate for 2013 resulted mainly from the loss on the tendered notes.

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        We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous other jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes. One of the most volatile factors in this determination is the relative proportion of our income or loss being recognized in high-versus low-tax jurisdictions. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We are regularly audited by tax authorities. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, the final outcome of tax audits and any related litigation could be materially different than what is reflected in our income tax provisions and accruals. The results of an audit or litigation could materially affect our financial position, income tax provision, net income or cash flows.

        Various bills have been introduced in the U.S. Congress that could reduce or eliminate the tax benefits associated with Nabors' 2002 reorganization as a Bermuda company. Legislation enacted by the U.S. Congress in 2004 provides that a corporation reorganizing in a foreign jurisdiction on or after March 4, 2003 be treated as a domestic corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. There has been and we expect that there may continue to be legislation proposed by the U.S. Congress from time to time which, if enacted, could limit or eliminate the tax benefits associated with Nabors' reorganization.

        Because we cannot predict whether legislation will ultimately be adopted, no assurance can be given that the tax benefits associated with Nabors' reorganization will ultimately accrue to the benefit of the company and its shareholders. It is possible that future changes to the tax laws (including tax treaties) could impact our ability to realize the tax savings recorded to date as well as future tax savings resulting from Nabors' reorganization.

 
  June 30,   December 31,  
(In thousands)
  2014   2013   2012  
 
  (unaudited)
   
   
 

Oil and Gas

  $ 233,163   $ 239,936   $ 377,625  

Other Rig Services

        3,328     6,232  
               

  $ 233,163   $ 243,264   $ 383,857  
               

        The carrying value of our assets held for sale represents the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. We continue to market these properties at prices that are reasonable compared to current fair value.

        We have contracts with pipeline companies to pay specified fees based on committed volumes for gas transport and processing. In December 2013, we entered into agreements to restructure these contracts, assigning a portion of the obligation to third parties and reducing our future payment commitments. As of June 30, 2014, our undiscounted contractual commitments for these contracts approximated $139.2 million and we had liabilities of $63.1 million, $28.8 million of which were classified as current and were included in accrued liabilities. As of December 31, 2013, our undiscounted contractual commitments for these contracts approximated $171.2 million, and we had liabilities of $113.6 million, $64.4 million of which were classified as current and are included in accrued liabilities. The amounts at each balance sheet date represented our best estimate of the fair value of the excess capacity of the pipeline commitments calculated using a discounted cash flow model, when considering our disposal plan, current production levels, natural gas prices and expected utilization of the pipeline over the remaining contractual term. Decreases in actual production or natural gas prices could result in future charges related to excess pipeline commitments.

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        As of December 31, 2012, we had liabilities of $206.0 million, $69.0 million of which were classified as current and included in accrued liabilities.

        Our income (loss) from discontinued operations for each operating segment were as follows:

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
   
  Year Ended
December 31,
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
  Increase/(Decrease)  
 
  Increase/
(Decrease)
 
 
  2014   2013   2013   2012   2011   2013 to 2012   2012 to 2011  
 
  (unaudited)
  (unaudited)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
   
   
  (In thousands, except percentages)
 

Operating revenues

                                                                   

Oil and Gas

  $ 8,528   $ 22,039   $ (13,511 )   (61 )% $ 25,327   $ 27,363   $ 125,654 (1) $ (2,036 )   (7 )% $ (98,291 )   (78 )%

Rig Services

  $   $ 81,758   $ (81,758 )   (100 )% $ 127,154   $ 172,335   $ 76,584   $ (45,181 )   (26 )% $ 95,751     125 %

Income (loss) from discontinued operations:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Oil and Gas

  $ 483   $ (33,700 ) $ 34,183     (101 )% $ (27,396) (2) $ (66,033) (3)   (91,394) (4) $ 38,637     59 % $ 25,361     28 %

Rig Services

  $   $ 13,838   $ (13,838 )   (100 )% $ 16,217   $ (1,493) (5)   (6,207) (5) $ 17,710     n/m (6) $ 4,714     76 %

(1)
Includes approximately $83 million of equity in earnings during 2011 for our proportionate share of Remora Energy International LP's net income, inclusive of the gains recognized for asset sales during 2011.

(2)
Includes impairments during 2013 of $61.5 million to write down the carrying value of some of our wholly-owned oil and gas-centered assets, partially offset by a gain related to our restructure of our future pipeline obligations.

(3)
Includes adjustments during 2012 to increase our pipeline contractual commitments by $128.1 million and other gains and losses related to the sale of our wholly-owned oil and gas-centered assets.

(4)
Includes impairments during 2011 of $255.0 million to write down the carrying value of our wholly-owned oil and gas-centered assets.

(5)
Includes $7.8 million and $7.9 million, respectively, of impairment (a Level 3 measurement) in 2012 and 2011 to our aircraft and logistics assets as a result of the continued downturn in the oil and gas industry in Canada.

(6)
Number is so large that it is not meaningful.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

        We require capital to fund ongoing operations, organic growth initiatives and acquisitions. Our working capital requirements and funding for maintenance capital expenditures, strategic investments and acquisitions have historically been part of the corporate-wide cash management program of Nabors. After the completion of the Transactions, Red Lion will be solely responsible for the provision of funds to finance its working capital, capital programs and other cash requirements.

        Our cash flows depend, to a large degree, on the level of spending by oil and gas companies for exploration, development and production activities. Sustained increases or decreases in the price of oil or natural gas could have a material impact on these activities, and could also materially affect Red Lion's cash flows. Certain sources and uses of cash, such as the level of discretionary capital expenditures or acquisitions, purchases and sales of investments, issuances and repurchases of debt and, prior to the completion of the Transactions, of Nabors common shares, are within our control and are adjusted as necessary based on market conditions.

        Operating Activities.    Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $841.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $637.9 million during the corresponding 2013 period. Net cash provided by operating activities ("operating cash flows") is our primary source of capital and liquidity. Factors affecting changes in operating cash flows are largely the same as those that impact net earnings, with the exception of non-cash expenses such as depreciation and amortization, depletion, impairments, share-based compensation, deferred income taxes and our proportionate share of earnings or losses from unconsolidated affiliates. Net income (loss) adjusted for non-cash components was approximately $706.0 million and $599.8 million during each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additionally, changes in working capital items such as collection of receivables, deferred revenue arrangements, and payments of

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operating payables can be significant factors affecting operating cash flows. Changes in working capital items contributed $135.4 million and $38.1 million in cash during each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

        Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $1.4 billion during 2013, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $1.6 billion during 2012 and $1.5 billion during 2011. Net income (loss) adjusted for non-cash components was approximately $1.4 billion, $1.6 billion and $1.5 billion in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Additionally, changes in working capital items such as collection of receivables can be a significant component of operating cash flows. Changes in working capital items used $13.5 million, used $49.5 million and used $32.4 million in cash flows during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

        Investing Activities.    Net cash used for investing activities totaled $782.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $342.1 million during the corresponding 2013 period. Our primary use of cash for investing activities is for capital expenditures related to the rig-related enhancements, new construction and equipment, as well as sustaining capital expenditures. During each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we used cash for capital expenditures totaling $862.7 million and $500.4 million, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we received $69.3 million from the sale of assets. This was primarily from the sale of non-core assets in a continuation of our efforts to monetize non-core assets and focus on our core business. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, we paid $37.5 million cash to purchase the business of Navigate Energy Services, Inc., and we sold our trading equity securities and some of our available-for-sale equity securities, providing $163.2 million in cash.

        Net cash used for investing activities totaled $815.5 million during 2013 compared to net cash used for investing activities of $1.2 billion in 2012 and $1.9 billion in 2011. Our primary use of cash for investing activities is for capital expenditures related to rig-related enhancements, new construction and equipment, as well as sustaining capital expenditures. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, we used cash for capital expenditures totaling $1.2 billion, $1.5 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively.

        In 2013, cash of $318.9 million was provided in proceeds from sales of our oil and gas assets and other non-core operations.

        In 2013, we used cash of $79.5 million to purchase KVS and $37.5 million to purchase Navigate Energy Services, Inc. We also sold our trading equity securities and some of our available-for-sale debt and equity securities, providing $164.5 million in cash.

        In 2012, cash of $254.5 million was provided in proceeds from sales of our oil and gas assets and equity interests in unconsolidated oil and gas joint ventures.

        Financing Activities.    Net cash used for financing activities was $30.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $307.8 million during the corresponding 2013 period. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we issued $111.2 million in commercial paper and repaid $60.0 million on amounts borrowed under our revolving credit facility. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, we issued $295.0 million in commercial paper and repaid $590.0 million on amounts borrowed under our revolving credit facility.

        During 2013, net cash used for financing was $680.0 million. We issued $329.8 million net in commercial paper. Additionally, we received proceeds of $694.3 million (net of financing costs) from the issuance of 2.35% senior notes and 5.10% senior notes and used these proceeds (plus proceeds from our commercial paper and cash on hand) to repurchase $785.4 million aggregate principal amount of our 9.25% senior notes due 2019 for $991.3 million. We also repaid borrowings under our revolving credit facility of $720.0 million during 2013.

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        Net cash used for financing activities totaled $260.8 million during 2012, including repayment of $282.4 million, representing principal and accrued interest, of our $275.0 million 5.375% senior notes. Of that amount $30 million, net, of the required cash came from our revolving credit facilities.

        Net cash provided by financing activities was $180.3 million during 2011. During 2011, we drew $1.6 billion from our revolving credit facilities primarily for the redemption of the remaining $1.4 billion of our 0.94% senior exchangeable notes. During 2011, cash was provided from the receipt of $690.4 million in proceeds, net of debt issuance costs, from the issuance by Nabors Delaware of its 4.625% senior notes due September 2021 in August 2011 and was used to repay amounts then outstanding under the revolving credit facilities.

        Purchase commitments outstanding as of June 30, 2014 totaled approximately $953.8 million, primarily for rig-related enhancements, new construction and equipment, as well as sustaining capital expenditures, other operating expenses and purchases of inventory. This amount could change significantly based on market conditions and new business opportunities. The level of our outstanding purchase commitments and our expected level of capital expenditures over the next 12 months represent a number of capital programs that are currently underway or planned. These programs will result in an expansion in the number of land drilling rigs, upgrades to our offshore rigs, completion and production services equipment and well-servicing equipment and additions to the technology assets that we own and operate. We expect to be able to reduce the planned expenditures if necessary or increase them if market conditions and new business opportunities warrant it.

        We have historically completed a number of acquisitions and will continue to evaluate opportunities to acquire assets or businesses to enhance our operations. Several of our previous acquisitions were funded through issuance of debt or Nabors common shares. Future acquisitions may be funded using existing cash or by issuing debt or, prior to the completion of the Transactions, Nabors common shares. Such capital expenditures and acquisitions will depend on our view of market conditions and other factors.

        The following table summarizes Red Lion's contractual cash obligations as of December 31, 2013:

 
  Payments due by Period  
 
  Total   <1 Year   1 - 3 Years   3 - 5 Years   Thereafter  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Contractual cash obligations:

                               

Long-term debt:

                               

Principal

  $ 3,914,451   $   $ 350,000 (1) $ 1,474,844 (2) $ 2,089,607 (3)

Interest

    1,149,950     184,858     369,763     323,247     272,082  

Operating leases

    58,750     24,689     19,661     6,474     7,926  

Purchase commitments(4)

    787,821     766,537     21,284          

Employment contracts

    21,976     6,449     11,147     4,125     255  

Pension funding obligations

    1,400     1,400              

Transportation and processing contracts(5)

    171,150     44,365     44,807     28,024     53,954  

(1)
Represents Nabors Delaware aggregate 2.35% senior notes due September 2016

(2)
Represents Nabors Delaware's aggregate 6.15% senior notes due February 2018, commercial paper and amounts drawn on our revolving credit facility which expires November 2017.

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(3)
Represents Nabors Delaware's aggregate 9.25% senior notes due January 2019, 5.00% senior notes due September 2020, 4.625% senior notes due September 2021 and 5.10% senior notes due September 2023.

(4)
Purchase commitments include: agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable pricing provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction.

(5)
We have contracts with pipeline companies to pay specified fees based on committed volume for gas transport and processing, as calculated on a monthly basis.

        During the year ended December 31, 2012, we paid a $12.5 million dividend to our shareholder.

        Our primary sources of liquidity are cash, investments, availability under our revolving credit facility and commercial paper program and cash generated from operations. As of June 30, 2014, we had cash and short-term investments of $485.2 million and working capital of $1.5 billion. As of December 31, 2013, we had cash and short-term investments of $506.3 million and working capital of $1.4 billion. As of June 30, 2014, we had $.9 billion of availability remaining under our $1.5 billion revolving credit facility and commercial paper program.

        We had 11 letter-of-credit facilities with various banks as of June 30, 2014. Availability under these facilities as of June 30, 2014 was as follows:

 
  (In thousands)  

Credit available

  $ 573,203  

Less: Letters of credit outstanding, inclusive of financial and performance guarantees

    331,928  
       

Remaining availability

  $ 241,275  
       

        Our ability to access capital markets or to otherwise obtain sufficient financing is enhanced by our senior unsecured debt ratings as provided by the major credit rating agencies in the United States and our historical ability to access these markets as needed. While there can be no assurances that we will be able to access these markets in the future, we believe that we will be able to access capital markets or otherwise obtain financing in order to satisfy any payment obligation that might arise upon exchange or purchase of our notes and that any cash payment due, in addition to its other cash obligations, would not ultimately have a material adverse impact on our liquidity or financial position. A ratings downgrade could adversely impact our ability to access debt markets in the future, increase the cost of future debt, and potentially require us to post letters of credit for certain obligations.

        Our gross debt to capital ratio was 0.40:1 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Our net debt to capital ratio was 0.37:1 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The gross debt to capital ratio is calculated by dividing (x) total debt by (y) total capital. Total capital is defined as total debt plus shareholder's equity. Net debt is total debt minus the sum of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. Neither the gross debt to capital ratio nor the net debt to capital ratio is a measure of operating performance or liquidity defined by GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

        Our interest coverage ratio was 8.7:1 as of June 30, 2014 and 7.4:1 as of December 31, 2013. The interest coverage ratio is a trailing 12-month quotient of the sum of (x) operating revenues and earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates, direct costs and general administrative expenses divided by (y) interest expense. The interest coverage ratio is not a measure of operating performance or

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liquidity defined by GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

        Our current cash and investments, projected cash flows from operations, possible dispositions of non-core assets, revolving credit facility and commercial paper program are expected to adequately finance our purchase commitments, capital expenditures, acquisitions, scheduled debt service requirements, and all other expected cash requirements for the next 12 months. After the completion of the Transactions, however, Red Lion's existing revolving credit facility and commercial paper program will not be immediately available to provide such financing for cash requirements.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements (Including Guarantees)

        We are a party to some transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements defined as "off-balance sheet arrangements" that could have a material future effect on our financial position, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources. The most significant of these off-balance sheet arrangements involve agreements and obligations under which we provide financial or performance assurance to third parties. Certain of these agreements serve as guarantees, including standby letters of credit issued on behalf of insurance carriers in conjunction with our workers' compensation insurance program and other financial surety instruments such as bonds. In addition, we have provided indemnifications, which serve as guarantees, to some third parties.


Other Matters

        In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") relating to the reporting of discontinued operations and the disclosures related to disposals of components of an entity. The core principles address the question around whether the disposal represents a strategic shift, if the operations and cash flows can be clearly distinguished and continuing involvement will no longer preclude a disposal from being presented as discontinued operations. These changes are effective for interim and annual periods that begin after December 15, 2014. Early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this will have on our consolidated financial statements.

        In May 2014, the FASB issued an ASU relating to the revenue recognition from contracts with customers that creates a common revenue standard for GAAP and IFRS. The core principle will require recognition of revenue to represent the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration, including costs incurred, to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. These changes are effective for interim and annual periods that begin after December 15, 2016. Early application is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this will have on our consolidated financial statements.

        In June 2014, the FASB issued an ASU relating to the accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. The core principle will require the reporting entity to apply existing guidance in Topic 718 relating to awards with performance conditions that affect vesting to account for such awards. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. These changes are effective for interim and annual periods that begin after December 15, 2015. Early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this will have on our consolidated financial statements.

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        The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the amounts of revenues and expenses recognized during the reporting period. We analyze our estimates based on our historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual results could differ from our estimates. The following is a discussion of our critical accounting estimates. Management considers an accounting estimate to be critical if:

        Fair value is the price that would be received upon a sale of an asset or paid upon a transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). We utilize market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market-corroborated, or generally unobservable. We primarily apply the market approach for recurring fair value measurements and endeavor to utilize the best information available. Accordingly, we employ valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The use of unobservable inputs is intended to allow for fair value determinations in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. We are able to classify fair value balances utilizing a fair-value hierarchy based on the observability of those inputs. Under the fair-value hierarchy:

        The drilling, workover and well-servicing and pressure pumping industries are very capital intensive. Property, plant and equipment represented 71.0% of our total assets as of June 30, 2014, and depreciation constituted 18.4% of our total costs and other deductions for the six months ended June 30, 2014. Property, plant and equipment represented 71.0% of our total assets as of December 31, 2013, and depreciation constituted 18.0% of our total costs and other deductions in 2013.

        Depreciation for our primary operating assets, drilling and workover rigs is calculated based on the units-of-production method. For each day a rig is operating, we depreciate it over an approximate 4,927-day period, with the exception of our jackup rigs which are depreciated over an 8,030-day period, after provision for salvage value. For each day a rig asset is not operating, it is depreciated over an assumed depreciable life of 20 years, with the exception of our jackup rigs, where a 30-year depreciable life is typically used, after provision for salvage value.

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        Depreciation on our buildings, well-servicing rigs, oilfield hauling and mobile equipment, marine transportation and supply vessels, aircraft equipment, and other machinery and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset after provision for salvage value (buildings—10 to 30 years; well-servicing rigs—three to 15 years; marine transportation and supply vessels—10 to 25 years; aircraft equipment—five to 20 years; oilfield hauling and mobile equipment and other machinery and equipment—three to 10 years).

        These depreciation periods and the salvage values of our property, plant and equipment were determined through an analysis of the useful lives of our assets and based on our experience with the salvage values of these assets. Periodically, we review our depreciation periods and salvage values for reasonableness given current conditions. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is therefore based upon estimates of the useful lives and salvage value of those assets. Estimation of these items requires significant management judgment. Accordingly, management believes that accounting estimates related to depreciation expense recorded on property, plant and equipment are critical.

        There have been no factors related to the performance of our portfolio of assets, changes in technology or other factors indicating that these estimates do not continue to be appropriate. Accordingly, for each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, no significant changes have been made to the depreciation rates applied to property, plant and equipment, the underlying assumptions related to estimates of depreciation, or the methodology applied. However, certain events could occur that would materially affect our estimates and assumptions related to depreciation. Unforeseen changes in operations or technology could substantially alter management's assumptions regarding our ability to realize the return on its investment in operating assets and therefore affect the useful lives and salvage values of our assets.

        As discussed above, the drilling, workover and well-servicing and pressure pumping industry is very capital intensive. We review our assets for impairment annually or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recorded in the period in which it is determined that the sum of estimated future cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, is less than the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. Impairment charges are recorded using discounted cash flows, which requires the estimation of dayrates and utilization, and such estimates can change based on market conditions, technological advances in the industry or changes in regulations governing the industry. Significant and unanticipated changes to the assumptions could result in future impairments. As the determination of whether impairment charges should be recorded on our long-lived assets is subject to significant management judgment, and an impairment of these assets could result in a material charge on our consolidated statements of income (loss), management believes that accounting estimates related to impairment of long-lived assets are critical.

        Assumptions made in the determination of future cash flows are made with the involvement of management personnel at the operational level where the most specific knowledge of market conditions and other operating factors exists. For each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and each of the years 2013, 2012 and 2011, no significant changes have been made to the methodology utilized to determine future cash flows.

        For an asset classified as held for sale, we consider the asset impaired when its carrying amount exceeds fair value less its cost to sell. Fair value is determined in the same manner as an impaired long-lived asset that is held and used.

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significantly prolonged period of lower oil and natural gas prices could adversely affect the demand for and prices of our services, which could result in future impairment charges.

        We review goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such goodwill and intangible assets exceed their fair value. During the second quarter of 2013, we assessed qualitative factors and determined it was necessary to perform the two-step annual goodwill impairment test for all of our reporting units within our operating segments. Our drilling and rig services business line consists of U.S., Canada, international and rig services operating segments. Our rig services operating segment includes Canrig and Ryan Directional Services Inc. Our completion and production services business line consists of completion and production services operating segments. The impairment test involves comparing the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a second step is required to measure the goodwill impairment loss. This second step compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill to the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. During 2013, we concluded that all our operating segments' fair values were substantially in excess of their carrying value.

        The fair values calculated in these impairment tests are determined using discounted cash flow models involving assumptions based on our utilization of rigs or other oil and gas service equipment, revenues and earnings from affiliates, as well as direct costs, general and administrative costs, depreciation, applicable income taxes, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Our discounted cash flow projections for each reporting unit were based on financial forecasts. The future cash flows were discounted to present value using discount rates that are determined to be appropriate for each reporting unit. Terminal values for each reporting unit were calculated using a Gordon Growth methodology with a long-term growth rate of 3%. We believe the fair value estimated for purposes of these tests represent a Level 3 fair value measurement.

        A significantly prolonged period of lower oil and natural gas prices or changes in laws and regulations could continue to adversely affect the demand for and prices of our services, which could result in future goodwill impairment charges for other reporting units due to the potential impact on our estimate of our future operating results.

        Deferred taxes represent a substantial liability for Red Lion. For financial reporting purposes, management determines our current tax liability as well as those taxes incurred as a result of current operations yet deferred until future periods. In accordance with the liability method of accounting for income taxes as specified in the Income Taxes Topic of the ASC, the provision for income taxes is the sum of income taxes both currently payable and deferred. Currently payable taxes represent the liability related to our income tax return for the current year, while the net deferred tax expense or benefit represents the change in the balance of deferred tax assets or liabilities reported on our consolidated balance sheets. The tax effects of unrealized gains and losses on investments and derivative financial instruments are recorded through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within equity. The changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities are determined based upon changes in differences between the basis of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the basis of assets and liabilities for tax purposes as measured by the enacted tax rates that management estimates will be in effect when these differences reverse. Management must make certain assumptions regarding whether tax differences are permanent or temporary and must estimate the timing of their reversal, and whether taxable operating income in future periods will be sufficient to fully recognize any gross deferred tax

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assets. Valuation allowances are established to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In determining the need for valuation allowances, management has considered and made judgments and estimates regarding estimated future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. These judgments and estimates are made for each tax jurisdiction where we operate as the calculation of deferred taxes is completed at that level. Under U.S. federal tax law, the amount and availability of loss carryforwards (and certain other tax attributes) are subject to a variety of interpretations and restrictive tests applicable to us. The utilization of these carryforwards could be limited or effectively lost upon certain changes in ownership. Accordingly, although we believe substantial loss carryforwards are available to us, no assurance can be given concerning their realization or whether or not they will be available in the future. These loss carryforwards are also considered in our calculation of taxes for each jurisdiction in which we operate. Additionally, we record reserves for uncertain tax positions that are subject to a significant level of management judgment related to the ultimate resolution of those tax positions. Accordingly, management believes that the estimate related to the provision for income taxes is critical to our results of operations.

        We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous other jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We are regularly audited by tax authorities. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, the final determination of tax audits and any related litigation could be materially different than that reflected in historical income tax provisions and accruals. An audit or litigation could materially affect our financial position, income tax provision, net income, or cash flows in the period or periods challenged. However, certain events could occur that would materially affect management's estimates and assumptions regarding the deferred portion of our income tax provision, including estimates of future tax rates applicable to the reversal of tax differences, the classification of timing differences as temporary or permanent, reserves recorded for uncertain tax positions and any valuation allowance recorded as a reduction to our deferred tax assets. Management's assumptions related to the preparation of our income tax provision have historically proved to be reasonable in light of the ultimate amount of tax liability due in all taxing jurisdictions.

        Our 2013 provision for income taxes from continuing operations was $58.3 million tax benefit, consisting of $33.0 million of current tax expense and $91.3 million of deferred tax benefit. Changes in management's estimates and assumptions regarding the tax rate applied to deferred tax assets and liabilities, the ability to realize the value of deferred tax assets, or the timing of the reversal of tax basis differences could potentially impact the provision for income taxes and could potentially change the effective tax rate. A 1% change in the effective tax rate from (51.9%) to (50.9%) would decrease the current year income tax benefit by approximately $1.1 million.

        Our operations are subject to many hazards inherent in the drilling, workover and well-servicing and pressure pumping industries, including blowouts, cratering, explosions, fires, loss of well control, loss of or damage to the wellbore or underground reservoir, damaged or lost drilling equipment and damage or loss from inclement weather or natural disasters. Any of these hazards could result in personal injury or death, damage to or destruction of equipment and facilities, suspension of operations, environmental and natural resources damage and damage to the property of others. Our offshore operations are also subject to the hazards of marine operations including capsizing, grounding, collision and other damage from hurricanes and heavy weather or sea conditions and unsound ocean bottom conditions. Our operations are subject to risks of war, civil disturbances and other political events.

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        Accidents may occur, we may be unable to obtain desired contractual indemnities, and Red Lion's insurance may prove inadequate in certain cases. There is no assurance that our insurance or indemnification agreements will adequately protect us against liability from all of the consequences of the hazards described above. Moreover, our insurance coverage generally provides that we assume a portion of the risk in the form of a deductible or self-insured retention.

        Based on the risks discussed above, it is necessary for us to estimate the level of our liability related to insurance and record reserves for these amounts in our consolidated financial statements. Reserves related to self-insurance are based on the facts and circumstances specific to the claims and our past experience with similar claims. The actual outcome of self-insured claims could differ significantly from estimated amounts. We maintain actuarially determined accruals in our consolidated balance sheets to cover self-insurance retentions for workers' compensation, employers' liability, general liability and automobile liability claims. These accruals are based on certain assumptions developed utilizing historical data to project future losses. Loss estimates in the calculation of these accruals are adjusted based upon actual claim settlements and reported claims. These loss estimates and accruals recorded in our financial statements for claims have historically been reasonable in light of the actual amount of claims paid.

        Because the determination of our liability for self-insured claims is subject to significant management judgment and in certain instances is based on actuarially estimated and calculated amounts, and because such liabilities could be material in nature, management believes that accounting estimates related to self-insurance reserves are critical.

        During each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and each of the years 2013, 2012 and 2011, no significant changes were made to the methodology used to estimate insurance reserves. For purposes of earnings sensitivity analysis, if the December 31, 2013 reserves were adjusted by 10%, total costs and other deductions would change by $18.2 million, or 0.3%.

        We have completed a number of acquisitions in recent years. In conjunction with our accounting for these acquisitions, it was necessary for us to estimate the values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the various business combinations using various assumptions. These estimates may be affected by such factors as changing market conditions, technological advances in the industry or changes in regulations governing the industry. The most significant assumptions, and the ones requiring the most judgment, involve the estimated fair values of property, plant and equipment, and the resulting amount of goodwill, if any. Unforeseen changes in operations or technology could substantially alter management's assumptions and could result in lower estimates of values of acquired assets or of future cash flows. This could result in impairment charges being recorded in our consolidated statements of income. As the determination of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is subject to significant management judgment and a change in purchase price allocations could result in a material difference in amounts recorded in our consolidated financial statements, management believes that accounting estimates related to the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are critical.

        The determination of the fair value of assets and liabilities is based on the market for the assets and the settlement value of the liabilities. These estimates are made by management based on our experience with similar assets and liabilities. During each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and each of the years 2013, 2012 and 2011, no significant changes were made to the methodology utilized to value assets acquired or liabilities assumed. Our estimates of the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed have proved to be reliable in the past.

        Given the nature of the evaluation of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the application to specific assets and liabilities, it is not possible to reasonably quantify the impact of changes in these assumptions.

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

        The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information (the "unaudited pro forma statements") combines the historical financial statements of C&J and Red Lion after giving effect to (i) the Separation and certain Merger-related transactions between Nabors and Red Lion; (ii) the payment of approximately $938 million to Nabors in connection with the repayment of Intercompany Notes; and (iii) the Merger using the acquisition method of accounting for a reverse acquisition and incorporating preliminary estimates, assumptions and pro forma adjustments as described in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma statements.

        The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet is presented as if the Merger had occurred on June 30, 2014, and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations are presented as if the Merger had occurred on January 1, 2013.

        The unaudited pro forma statements were prepared using: (i) C&J's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, which have been incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus; (ii) the historical consolidated financial statements of Red Lion for the year ended December 31, 2013, which are included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus; (iii) C&J's consolidated financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2014, which have been incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus; and (iv) the historical consolidated financial statements of Red Lion as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2014, which are included elsewhere in this proxy statement/prospectus.

        C&J, NIL and Red Lion have determined that C&J will be the accounting acquirer in the Merger based on the facts and circumstances outlined in "The Transactions—Accounting Treatment." Under the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price is allocated to the underlying tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired based on their respective fair market values, with any excess purchase price allocated to goodwill. The pro forma purchase price allocation was based on an estimate of the fair market values of the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities related to the C&P Business. In arriving at the estimated fair market values, C&J and NIL have considered the appraisal of an independent appraisal firm which was based on a preliminary and limited review of the assets related to the C&P Business. Following the effective date of the Merger, C&J expects to complete the purchase price allocation after considering the appraisal of the C&P Business assets at the level of detail necessary to finalize the required purchase price allocation. The final purchase price allocation may be different than that reflected in the pro forma purchase price allocation presented herein, and this difference may be material.

        The pro forma Red Lion Post-Separation amounts reflect various elements of the Transactions, including the separation of Nabors' C&P Business from its other businesses, the result of which is that Red Lion Post-Separation retains substantially all of the C&P Business while all other Nabors' businesses will be transferred to other NIL subsidiaries. Additionally, these adjustments reflect the removal of certain C&P Business assets and liabilities which are to be retained by Nabors at closing of the Merger, including (i) cash, (ii) debt and (iii) receivable and payable balances due from/to other NIL subsidiaries and affiliates. Certain expenses reflected in the Red Lion Post-Separation amounts are an allocation of corporate expenses from other Nabors' affiliates. These expenses include, but are not limited to, centralized Nabors' support functions such as legal, accounting, tax, treasury, internal audit, information technology and human resources, as well as interest expense. The actual costs that may have been incurred if it had operated as a standalone company would be dependent on a number of factors including the chosen organizational structure and strategic decisions made as to information technology and infrastructure requirements. As such, the Red Lion Post-Separation amounts do not necessarily reflect the financial position and results of operations that would have resulted if it had operated as a standalone company during the periods presented.

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        C&J is developing a plan to integrate the operations of C&J and the C&P Business after the Merger. In connection with that plan, management anticipates that certain non-recurring charges, such as operational relocation expenses, employee severance costs, asset impairments, product rebranding and consulting expenses, will be incurred in connection with this integration. Management cannot identify the timing, nature and amount of such charges as of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus. However, any such charge could affect the future results of the combined company in the period in which such charges are incurred. The unaudited pro forma statements do not include the effects of the costs associated with any restructuring or other integration activities resulting from the Merger. The unaudited pro forma statements do not include the realization of any cost savings from operating efficiencies, synergies or other restructuring activities which might result from the Merger.

        The unaudited pro forma statements should be read in conjunction with the separate historical financial statements and accompanying notes and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of C&J that are incorporated by reference in this proxy statement/prospectus and of Red Lion that are included herein and the information under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Red Lion."

        The unaudited pro forma statements are not intended to represent or be indicative of the consolidated results of operations or financial condition of the combined company that would have been reported had the Merger been completed as of the dates presented, and further should not be taken as representative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial condition of the combined company.

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
As of June 30, 2014
(in thousands)

 
   
   
  Pro Forma  
 
  Historical  
 
  The
Separation(a)
  Red Lion
Post-Separation
   
   
  C&J
Combined
 
 
  C&J   Red Lion   Adjustments    
 

Current assets:

                                         

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 19,315   $ 409,789   $ (409,789 ) $   $ 17,522   (c)   $ 36,837  

Short-term investments

        75,386     (75,386 )                

Assets held for sale

        233,163     (233,163 )                

Accounts receivable, net

    228,166     1,448,511     (1,007,664 )   440,847             669,013  

Inventory, net

    75,951     216,444     (181,917 )   34,527             110,478  

Prepaid and other current assets

    20,377     336,798     (302,008 )   34,790             55,167  

Deferred tax assets

    452     87,354     (74,845 )   12,509             12,961  
                               

Total current assets

    344,261     2,807,445     (2,284,772 )   522,673     17,522         884,456  

Long-term investments and other receivables

   
   
2,724
   
(2,724

)
 
   
       
 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    662,513     8,832,966     (7,526,546 )   1,306,420     158,963   (d)     2,127,896  

Other assets:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

 

   
 
 

Goodwill

    220,507     512,897     (87,343 )   425,554     30,395   (b)     676,456  

Intangible assets, net

    135,096     42,510         42,510     246,490   (e)     424,096  

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

        60,509     (60,509 )                

Deposits on equipment under construction

    12,231                         12,231  

Deferred financing costs, net

    2,108                 45,370   (f)     47,478  

Other noncurrent assets

    7,266     173,755     (161,631 )   12,124             19,390  
                               

Total assets

  $ 1,383,982   $ 12,432,806   $ (10,123,525 ) $ 2,309,281   $ 498,740       $ 4,192,003  
                               
                               

Current liabilities:

                                         

Accounts payable

  $ 151,057   $ 617,710   $ (476,804 ) $ 140,906   $       $ 291,963  

Accrued expenses

    43,209     674,449     (632,713 )   41,736             84,945  

Income taxes payable

        26,711     (26,747 )   (36 )           (36 )

Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations

    4,355     207     (207 )       6,750   (h)     11,105  

Affiliate payable

        167,610     770,390     938,000     (938,000 ) (c)      

Other current liabilities

    2,166                         2,166  
                               

Total current liabilities

    200,787     1,486,687     (366,081 )   1,120,606     (931,250 )       390,143  

Long-term liabilities:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

 

   
 
 

Deferred tax liabilities

    155,337     481,420     (136,901 )   344,519     148,753   (g)     648,609  

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

    297,589     3,956,290     (3,956,290 )       1,007,250   (h)     1,304,839  

Other long-term liabilities

    2,528     597,227     (597,225 )   2             2,530  
                               

Total liabilities

    656,241     6,521,624     (5,056,497 )   1,465,127     224,753         2,346,121  

Stockholders' equity:

                                         

Common stock

    554     12         12     613   (i)     1,179  

Additional paid-in capital

    263,074     2,540,265     (1,712,441 )   827,824     302,225   (i)     1,393,123  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

        189,826     (173,909 )   15,917     (15,917 ) (i)      

Retained earnings

    464,113     4,115,210     (4,115,210 )       (12,533 ) (i)     451,580  

Less: treasury shares at cost

        (944,627 )   944,627                  
                               

Total stockholders' equity

    727,741     5,900,686     (5,056,933 )   843,753     274,388         1,845,882  

Noncontrolling interest

        10,496     (10,095 )   401     (401 ) (i)      
                               

Total equity

    727,741     5,911,182     (5,067,028 )   844,154     273,987   (i)     1,845,882  
                               

Total liabilities and equity

  $ 1,383,982   $ 12,432,806   $ (10,123,525 ) $ 2,309,281   $ 498,740       $ 4,192,003  
                               
                               

   

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
(in thousands, except per share data)

 
   
   
  Pro Forma  
 
  Historical  
 
  The
Separation(a)
  Red Lion
Post-Separation
   
   
  C&J
Combined
 
 
  C&J   Red Lion   Adjustments    
 

Revenues and other income

  $ 684,458   $ 3,211,624   $ (2,171,786 ) $ 1,039,838   $       $ 1,724,296  

Costs and expenses:

                                         

Direct costs

    498,583     2,128,234     (1,290,528 )   837,706             1,336,289  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    91,306     267,769     (189,865 )   77,904     (7,128 ) (l)     162,082  

Research and development

    6,358                         6,358  

Depreciation and amortization

    47,244     564,947     (451,774 )   113,173     (2,238 ) (j)     158,179  

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

    (1 )   17,256     (13,047 )   4,209             4,208  

Interest expense, net

    3,944     91,113     (91,113 )       41,732   (k)     45,676  

Other expense (income), net

    (378 )                       (378 )
                               

Income (loss) before income taxes

    37,402     142,305     (135,459 )   6,846     (32,366 )       11,882  

Income tax expense (benefit)

   
14,706
   
14,688
   
(11,788

)
 
2,900
   
(12,214

)

(m)

   
5,392
 

Less: Subsidiary preferred stock dividend

        1,984         1,984     (1,984 ) (n)      
                               

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    22,696     125,633     (123,671 )   1,962     (18,168 )       6,490  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

        483     (483 )                
                               

Net income (loss) available to shareholders

    22,696     126,116     (124,154 )   1,962     (18,168 )       6,490  

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

   
   
(826

)
 
729
   
(97

)
 
97
 

(n)

   
 
                               

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

  $ 22,696   $ 125,290   $ (123,425 ) $ 1,865   $ (18,071 )     $ 6,490  
                               
                               

Basic income per common share

  $ 0.42                               $ 0.06  
                                       
                                       

Diluted income per common share

  $ 0.40                               $ 0.05  
                                       
                                       

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

                                         

Basic

    53,722                       62,500   (o)     116,222  
                                     
                                     

Diluted

    56,547                       63,001   (p)     119,548  
                                     
                                     

   

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
(in thousands, except per share data)

 
   
   
  Pro Forma  
 
  Historical  
 
  The
Separation(a)
  Red Lion
Post-Separation
   
   
  C&J
Combined
 
 
  C&J   Red Lion   Adjustments    
 

Revenues and other income

  $ 1,070,322   $ 6,248,630   $ (4,171,571 ) $ 2,077,059   $       $ 3,147,381  

Costs and expenses:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

 

   
 
 

Direct costs

    738,947     3,987,120     (2,421,213 )   1,565,907             2,304,854  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    136,910     513,316     (349,242 )   164,074             300,984  

Research and development

    5,020                         5,020  

Depreciation and amortization

    74,703     1,086,677     (880,245 )   206,432     11,042   (j)     292,177  

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

    527     39,230     (30,628 )   8,602             9,129  

Impairment of long-lived assets

        280,491     (260,491 )   20,000             20,000  

Interest expense, net

    6,550     223,418     (223,418 )       87,151   (k)     93,701  

Other expense, net

    (53 )                       (53 )
                               

Income before income taxes

    107,718     118,378     (6,334 )   112,044     (98,193 )       121,569  

Income tax expense (benefit)

   
41,313
   
(58,256

)
 
98,441
   
40,185
   
(36,881

)

(m)

   
44,617
 
                               

Net income (loss)

    66,405     176,634     (104,775 )   71,859     (61,312 )       76,952  

Less: Dividends on preferred stock

        3,000         3,000     (3,000 ) (n)      
                               

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    66,405     173,634     (104,775 )   68,859     (58,312 )       76,952  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

        (11,179 )   11,179                  
                               

Net income (loss) available to shareholders

    66,405     162,455     (93,596 )   68,859     (58,312 )       76,952  

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

   
   
(7,180

)
 
6,946
   
(234

)
 
234
 

(n)

   
 
                               

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

  $ 66,405   $ 155,275   $ (86,650 ) $ 68,625   $ (58,078 )     $ 76,952  
                               
                               

Basic income per common share

  $ 1.25                               $ 0.67  
                                       
                                       

Diluted income per common share

  $ 1.20                               $ 0.65  
                                       
                                       

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

                                         

Basic

    53,038                       62,500   (o)     115,538  
                                     
                                     

Diluted

    55,367                       62,936   (p)     118,303  
                                     
                                     

   

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

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Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

Note 1.  Description of the Merger

        On June 25, 2014, C&J and NIL announced that they had agreed to combine C&J and the C&P Business pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement. In connection with the Transactions, NIL and Red Lion have entered into a Separation Agreement, pursuant to which NIL will separate the C&P Business from Nabors' other businesses, all of which are currently indirectly held by Red Lion. NIL will cause Red Lion and its subsidiaries to retain the C&P Business, with the remaining businesses of Nabors to be transferred from Red Lion and its subsidiaries to other NIL subsidiaries. Following the Separation, NIL, Red Lion and C&J will consummate the Merger upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement. Red Lion's direct wholly-owned subsidiary, Merger Sub, will merge with and into C&J and C&J will survive the Merger as a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion.

        In the Merger, each share of C&J common stock (other than shares owned by C&J or Merger Sub) will be converted into the right to receive one Red Lion common share. As a result of and immediately following these transactions, C&J stockholders will own approximately 47% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares and approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares will be held by Nabors. Additionally, subsidiaries of Red Lion will issue Intercompany Notes with an aggregate face amount of approximately $938 million to subsidiaries of NIL in connection with the Separation. The Intercompany Notes will be repaid in connection with the closing of the Merger, resulting in a cash payment to Nabors of approximately $938 million. After the Transactions, Red Lion will be a publicly traded company that operates the combined businesses of C&J and the C&P Business. Red Lion's name will be changed to C&J Energy Services Ltd., and it is anticipated that Red Lion common shares will be traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CJES."

        C&J's and Red Lion's obligations to effect the Merger are subject to the satisfaction or, to the extent permitted by law, waiver of certain conditions precedent. For a description of these conditions, see "The Transaction Agreements—The Merger Agreement—Conditions to Completion of the Merger."

Note 2.  Calculation of Purchase Price of the C&P Business

        The following is a preliminary estimate of the purchase price for the C&P Business (in thousands):

Assumption of the Intercompany Notes

  $ 938,000  

Stock Consideration:

   
 
 

62,500,000 Red Lion common shares issued to Nabors and valued based on the number of C&J shares required to be issued to produce the same 53%/47% ownership ratio (62,500,000 C&J shares given a 1 for 1 exchange ratio) and using a closing market price per share of C&J on October 28, 2014 of $18.00 per share

    1,125,000  

Estimated portion of Red Lion replacement restricted stock awards attributable to pre-merger service for 218,997 shares of Nabors restricted stock

    4,109  

Estimated portion of Red Lion replacement stock option awards attributable to pre-merger service for 371,437 Nabors stock options

    2,140  
       

Total estimated purchase price

  $ 2,069,249  
       
       

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        The following is a preliminary estimate of the purchase price allocation (in thousands):

Preliminary estimated allocation of purchase price:

       

Current assets

  $ 522,673  

Property, plant and equipment

    1,465,383  

Goodwill

    455,949  

Intangible assets (identifiable)

    289,000  

Other long-term assets

    12,124  

Current liabilities

    (182,606 )

Deferred income taxes

    (493,272 )

Other long-term liabilities

    (2 )
       

Total estimated purchase price

  $ 2,069,249  
       
       

        For purposes of this pro forma analysis, the above purchase price has been allocated based on a preliminary assessment of the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the C&P Business at June 30, 2014. The preliminary assessment of fair value resulted in approximately $289 million of identifiable intangible assets, which are expected to have useful lives ranging from 5 to 15 years, and $456 million of goodwill, which will be subject to periodic impairment testing in accordance with GAAP.

        C&J will engage an independent appraisal firm to assist in finalizing the allocation of the C&P Business purchase price. The preliminary assessment of the fair values of tangible and intangible assets used in these pro forma statements was based on appropriate and generally accepted valuation techniques. These and other preliminary estimates may materially differ from the estimates presented herein as additional information becomes available and is assessed by C&J and its independent appraisal firm.

Note 3.  Pro Forma Assumptions and Adjustments

        The following assumptions and adjustments apply to the pro forma statements:

Total estimated consideration

  $ 2,069,249  

Less:

       

Book value of the C&P Business net assets

    844,154  

Assumption of the Intercompany Notes

    938,000  

Adjustments to historical net book value:

       

Adjust property, plant and equipment to fair value (see note (d))

    158,963  

Adjust intangible and other long-term assets to fair value (see note (e))

    246,490  

Adjust deferred tax liabilities as a result of fair value adjustments (see note (g))

    (148,753 )
       

Pro forma adjustment to goodwill

  $ 30,395  
       
       

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Assumption and repayment of the Intercompany Notes (see note (2))

  $ (938,000 )

Estimated debt issuance costs related to financing arrangements

    (47,478 )

Estimated acquisition-related transaction costs

    (10,425 )

Estimated registration costs

    (575 )

Retirement of C&J debt (see note (h))

    (261,000 )

Gross proceeds from financing arrangements (see note (h))

    1,275,000  
       

Pro forma adjustment to cash

  $ 17,522  
       
       

Non-deductible fair value adjustments:

       

C&P Business property, plant and equipment estimated fair value adjustment (see note (d))

  $ 158,963  

C&P Business identifiable intangible assets estimated fair value adjustment (see note (e))

    246,490  
       

Total non-deductible adjustments

    405,453  

Estimated deferred tax rate(1)

    36.7 %
       

Pro forma adjustment to deferred income taxes

  $ 148,753  
       
       

(1)
Tax rate was based on an estimate of the blended effective tax rate of the C&P Business.

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Pro forma adjustment to current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations

  $ 6,750  
       
       

Debt financing arrangements:

       

Gross proceeds from senior secured term debt

  $ 675,000  

Gross proceeds from bridge loan

    600,000  
       

Gross proceeds from debt financing arrangements

    1,275,000  

Current portion of senior secured term debt

    (6,750 )

Retirement of C&J debt

    (261,000 )
       

Pro forma adjustment to debt—long-term debt

  $ 1,007,250  
       
       

Total stock consideration (see note (2))

  $ 1,131,249  

Eliminate C&P Business historical stockholder's equity and noncontrolling interest and reflect Red Lion capital structure

    (844,154 )

Write off deferred financing costs related to retirement of C&J debt

    (2,108 )

Estimated acquisition-related transaction costs

    (10,425 )

Estimated registration costs

    (575 )
       

Pro forma adjustment to equity

  $ 273,987  
       
       

 
  Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2014
  Year Ended
December 31,
2013
 

Depreciation expense related to the fair value of C&P Business property, plant and equipment acquired with an estimated weighted average life of approximately 8 years

  $ 99,840   $ 195,283  

Amortization expense related to the fair value adjustment of C&P Business intangible assets acquired with useful lives ranging from 5 to 15 years

    11,095     22,191  

Elimination of C&P Business previously recorded depreciation and amortization expense

    (113,173 )   (206,432 )
           

Pro forma adjustment to depreciation and amortization

  $ (2,238 ) $ 11,042  
           
           

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  Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2014
  Year Ended
December 31,
2013
 

Interest expense associated with financing arrangements

  $ 45,307   $ 89,545  

Eliminate interest expense associated with the retirement of C&J debt

    (3,575 )   (6,242 )

Write off deferred financing costs related to retirement of C&J debt

        3,848  
           

Pro forma adjustment to interest expense

  $ 41,732   $ 87,151  
           
           

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS, DIRECTORS
AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF C&J

        The table below sets forth the beneficial ownership of C&J's common stock as of September 24, 2014. The table sets forth the beneficial ownership by the following individuals or entities:

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1)
  Aggregate
Number of
Shares
Owned(2)
  Acquirable
within
60 Days(3)
  Percent
of Class
Outstanding(4)
 

Capital Research Global Investors(5)

    6,581,261         12 %

General Atlantic LLC(6)

    5,248,508         9 %

BlackRock, Inc.(7)

    4,123,727         7 %

Point72 Asset Management, L.P./ Point72 Capital Advisors, Inc./ Cubist Systematic Strategies, LLC/ Steven A. Cohen(8)

    3,603,200         6 %

T. Rowe Price & Associates, Inc.(9)

    3,353,890         6 %

The Vanguard Group(10)

    2,874,808         5 %

Joshua E. Comstock(11)

    5,672,895     2,640,690     10 %

Randall C. McMullen, Jr. 

    1,949,669     1,527,333     3 %

Donald J. Gawick

    83,538     2,112     *  

James H. Prestidge, Jr. 

    41,727         *  

Theodore R. Moore

    222,132     144,407     *  

Darren M. Friedman

    19,935     3,667     *  

Adrianna Ma(6)

    4,850         *  

Michael Roemer

    19,935     3,667     *  

H. H. Wommack, III

    19,935     3,667     *  

C. James Stewart, III

    19,935     3,667     *  

Executive Officers and Directors as Group (18 persons)

    8,717,912     4,645,932     16 %

        Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC. Except as otherwise indicated, each person named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of C&J common stock shown as beneficially owned, subject to applicable community property laws. As of September 24, 2014, 55,339,023 shares of C&J common stock were issued and outstanding. In computing the number of shares of C&J common stock beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, shares of C&J common stock that are subject to employee stock options or SSARs held by that person that are exercisable on or within 60 days of September 24, 2014 are deemed outstanding. These shares are not, however, deemed outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.


*
Represents less than 1% of the outstanding common stock.

(1)
Except as otherwise indicated, the mailing address of each person or entity named in the table is C&J Energy Services, Inc., 3990 Rogerdale Rd., Houston, Texas 77042.

(2)
Reflects the number of shares beneficially held by the named person as of September 24, 2014, with the exception of the amounts reported in filings on Schedule 13G or Schedule 13D (including any amendments thereto), which amounts are based on holdings as of December 31, 2013, or such

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(3)
Reflects the number of shares that could be purchased upon the exercise of options held by the named person as of September 24, 2014, or within 60 days after September 24, 2014.

(4)
Based on 55,339,023 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of September 24, 2014. Based on the number of shares owned and acquirable within 60 days at September 24, 2014 by the named person (including (a) any shares of restricted stock, whether vested or unvested, held by such person and (b) any shares that could be purchased upon the exercise of options held by the named person as of September 24, 2014, or within 60 days after September 24, 2014), with the exception of the amounts reported in filings on Schedule 13G or Schedule 13D (including any amendments thereto), which amounts are based on holdings as of December 31, 2013, or such other date as disclosed in such filings.

(5)
As reported on Schedule 13G/A as of December 31, 2013 and filed with the SEC on February 13, 2014. Capital Research Global Investors, a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), is deemed to be the beneficial owner of these securities as a result of CRMC acting as investment adviser to various investment companies registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the securities reported as owned by Capital Research Global Investors are owned by accounts under the discretionary investment management of Capital Research Global Investors. The address of Capital Research Global Investors is 333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, California, 90071.

(6)
As reported on Schedule 13D/A as of May 20, 2013 and filed with the SEC on May 22, 2013. The shares for which General Atlantic LLC ("GA LLC") is deemed to beneficially own and have shared voting and dispositive control are owned by GAP Coinvestments CDA, L.P. ("GAPCO CDA"), GAP Coinvestments III, LLC ("GAPCO III"), GAP Coinvestments IV, LLC ("GAPCO IV"), General Atlantic Partners 90, L.P. ("GAP LP") and GAPCO GmbH & Co. KG ("GAPCO KG"). GA LLC is the general partner of GAPCO CDA and of General Atlantic GenPar, L.P., which is the general partner of GAP LP. GA LLC is also the managing member of GAPCO III and GAPCO IV. GAPCO Management GmbH ("GAPCO Management") is the general partner of GAPCO KG. GAPCO CDA, GAPCO III, GAPCO IV, GAP LP, and GAPCO KG, (collectively, the "GA Group") are a "group" within the meaning of Rule 13d-5 of the Exchange Act. Ms. Adrianna Ma is a Managing Director of GA LLC, by virtue of which she may be deemed to have shared voting and dispositive control of the shares owned by the GA Group. There are twenty-five managing directors of GA LLC. Ms. Ma disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares owned by the GA Group, except to the extent of her pecuniary interest therein. The address of the GA Group is c/o General Atlantic Service Company, LLC, 3 Pickwick Plaza, Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830.

(7)
As reported on Schedule 13G as of December 31, 2013 and filed with the SEC on January 28, 2014. The address of BlackRock, Inc. is 40 East 52nd Street, New York, New York, 10022.

(8)
As reported on Scheduled 13D/A as of September 12, 2014 and filed with the SEC on September 15, 2014. By reason of the provisions of Rule 13d-3 of the Act, as amended, each of (i) Point72 Asset Management, L.P. ("Point72 Asset Management"), Point72 Capital Advisors, Inc. ("Point72 Capital Advisors Inc."), and Mr. Steven A. Cohen may be deemed to beneficially own 3,603,200 shares of C&J common stock, which includes 1,000,000 shares of C&J common stock subject to call options held by an investment fund managed by Point72 Asset Management and

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(9)
As reported on Schedule 13G/A as of December 31, 2013 and filed with the SEC on February 11, 2014. These securities are owned by various individuals and institutional investors, which T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. serves as an investment adviser with power to direct investments and/or sole power to vote the securities. For the purposes of the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. expressly disclaims that it is, in fact, the beneficial owner of such securities. The address of T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. is 100 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202.

(10)
As reported on Schedule 13G as of December 31, 2013 and filed with the SEC on February 11, 2014. The address of The Vanguard Group is 100 Vanguard Blvd., Malvern, Pennsylvania, 19355.

(11)
Included in the shares indicated as beneficially owned by Mr. Comstock are 971,990 shares owned by Mr. Comstock in his individual capacity, 966,000 shares held by a trust for the benefit of Mr. Comstock, of which Mr. Comstock serves as trustee and of which he may be deemed to be the beneficial owner, 966,000 shares held by a trust for the benefit of Rebecca A. Comstock, of which Mr. Comstock serves as co-trustee and of which he may be deemed to be the beneficial owner, 150,000 shares owned by JRC Investments, LLC, of which Mr. Comstock may be deemed to be the beneficial owner in his capacity as the sole member of JRC Investments, LLC, and 2,503,163 options owned by Mr. Comstock in his individual capacity which are exercisable within 60 days of April 4, 2014.

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DESCRIPTION OF RED LION SHARE CAPITAL

        The following description of share capital summarizes certain provisions of Red Lion's memorandum of association and amended bye-laws as they will be in effect immediately following the Merger. The summary does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, all of the provisions of Red Lion's memorandum of association and amended bye-laws. Red Lion's amended bye-laws are attached as Annex E to this proxy statement/prospectus, which you are urged to read in their entirety.


General

        Red Lion is an exempted company incorporated under the laws of Bermuda. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies in Bermuda under registration number 42239. It was incorporated on June 8, 2008 under the name Nabors Red Lion Limited. Its registered office is located at Canon's Court, 22 Victoria Street, Hamilton, HM 12, Bermuda.

        Red Lion's objects are unrestricted, and it has the capacity of a natural person. It can therefore undertake activities without restriction on its capacity.

        Since June 26, 2014, other than an increase of authorized share capital of Red Lion from $12,000 to $8.0 million there have been no material changes to Red Lion's share capital, mergers, amalgamations or consolidations of Red Lion or any of its subsidiaries, no material changes in the mode of conducting its business, no material changes in the types of products produced or services rendered and no name changes. There have been no bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceedings with respect to Red Lion or its subsidiaries.

        There have been no public takeover offers by third parties for Red Lion's shares nor any public takeover offers by Red Lion for the shares of another company which have occurred during the last or current financial years.


Share Capital

        Immediately following the consummation of the Merger, Red Lion's authorized share capital will consist of 800 million common shares, par value $0.01 per share, and        undersigned preference shares, par value $0.01 per share. Upon consummation of the Merger, there will be approximately                issued and outstanding common shares, excluding        common shares issuable upon exercise of options granted as of        , and no preference shares issued and outstanding. All of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares prior to consummation of the Merger are and will be fully paid, and all of the Red Lion common shares to be issued in connection with the Merger will be issued fully paid.

        Pursuant to Red Lion's amended bye-laws, subject to any resolution of the shareholders to the contrary, the Red Lion board of directors is authorized to issue any of its authorized but unissued shares. There are no limitations on the right of non-Bermudians or non-residents of Bermuda to hold or vote its shares.


Common Shares

        Other than Nabors, holders of common shares have no pre-emptive, redemption, conversion or sinking fund rights. Holders of common shares are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of holders of common shares. Unless a different majority is required by law or by Red Lion's amended bye-laws, resolutions to be approved by holders of common shares require approval by a simple majority of votes cast at a meeting at which a quorum is present. Immediately following the closing of the Merger, NIL or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will own approximately 53% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion common shares.

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        Red Lion's amended bye-laws provide Nabors with preemptive rights to purchase any newly issued securities of Red Lion, on a pro rata basis to the percentage of all issued and outstanding shares in Red Lion held by Nabors at any given time, up until the later of the termination of the Standstill Period and the two-year anniversary of the closing date of the Merger, subject to such exceptions as described in Red Lion's amended bye-laws.

        In the event of Red Lion's liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of common shares are entitled to share equally and ratably in Red Lion's assets, if any, remaining after the payment of all of its debts and liabilities, subject to any liquidation preference on any issued and outstanding preference shares.


Preference Shares

        Pursuant to Bermuda law and Red Lion's amended bye-laws, its board of directors by resolution may establish one or more series of preference shares having such number of shares, designations, dividend rates, relative voting rights, conversion or exchange rights, redemption rights, liquidation rights and other relative participation, optional or other special rights, qualifications, limitations or restrictions as may be fixed by the board of directors without any further shareholder approval. Such rights, preferences, powers and limitations as may be established could have the effect of discouraging an attempt to obtain control of the Red Lion.


Dividend Rights

        Under Bermuda law, a company may not declare or pay dividends if there are reasonable grounds for believing that (i) the company is, or would after the payment be, unable to pay its liabilities as they become due; or (ii) the realizable value of its assets would thereby be less than its liabilities. Under Red Lion's amended bye-laws, each common share is entitled to a dividend if, as and when dividends are declared by its board of directors, subject to any preferred dividend right of the holders of any preference shares.

        Any cash dividends payable to holders of Red Lion common shares listed on the NYSE will be paid to Red Lion's transfer agent in the United States for disbursement to those holders.


Variation of Rights

        If at any time Red Lion has more than one class of shares, the rights attaching to any class, unless otherwise provided for by the terms of issue of the relevant class, may be varied either with the (i) consent in writing of the holders of 75% of the issued shares of that class, or (ii) sanction of a resolution passed by a majority of the votes cast at a general meeting of the relevant class of shareholders at which a quorum consisting of at least two persons holding or representing one-third of the issued shares of the relevant class is present. Red Lion's amended bye-laws specify that the creation or issue of shares ranking equally with existing shares or the purchase or redemption by Red Lion of its shares will not, unless expressly provided by the terms of issue of existing shares, vary the rights attached to existing shares. In addition, the creation or issue of preference shares ranking in priority to common shares for payment of dividends or with respect to capital, or which confer on the holders voting rights more favorable than those conferred on the shares already in issue will not be deemed to vary the rights attached to common shares or, subject to the terms of any other series of preference shares, to vary the rights attached to any other series of preference shares.


Transfer of Shares

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certificate and such other evidence of the transferor's right to make the transfer as the board of directors shall reasonably require. Subject to these restrictions, a holder of common shares may transfer the title to all or any of his common shares by completing a form of transfer in the form set out in the amended bye-laws (or as near thereto as circumstances admit) or in such other common form as the board of directors may accept. The instrument of transfer must be signed by the transferor and transferee, although in the case of a fully paid share the board of directors may accept the instrument signed only by the transferor.


Meetings of Shareholders

        Under Bermuda law, a company is required to convene at least one general meeting of shareholders each calendar year, which is referred to as the annual general meeting. However, the members may by resolution waive this requirement, either for a specific year or period of time, or indefinitely. When the requirement has been so waived, any member may, on notice to the company, terminate the waiver, in which case an annual general meeting must be called.

        Bermuda law provides that a special general meeting of shareholders may be called by the board of directors of a company and must be called upon the request of shareholders holding not less than 10% of the paid-up capital of the company carrying the right to vote at general meetings. Bermuda law also requires that shareholders be given at least five days' advance notice of a general meeting, but the accidental omission to give notice to any person does not invalidate the proceedings at a meeting. Red Lion's amended bye-laws provide that the president or chairman or a majority of the Red Lion board of directors may convene an annual general meeting or a special general meeting. Under Red Lion's amended bye-laws, at least 10 days' notice of an annual general meeting or a special general meeting must be given to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting. This notice requirement is subject to the ability to hold such meetings on shorter notice if such notice is agreed (i) in the case of an annual general meeting by all of the shareholders entitled to attend and vote at such meeting, or (ii) in the case of a special general meeting by a majority in number of the shareholders entitled to attend and vote at the meeting holding not less than 95% in nominal value of the shares entitled to vote at such meeting. The quorum required for a general meeting of shareholders is two or more persons present throughout the meeting and representing in person or by proxy in excess of one third of the total issued voting shares.


Access to Books and Records and Dissemination of Information

        Members of the general public have a right to inspect the public documents of a company available at the office of the Registrar of Companies in Bermuda. These documents include a company's memorandum of association, including its objects and powers, and certain alterations to the memorandum of association. The shareholders have the additional right to inspect the bye-laws of a company, minutes of general meetings and a company's audited financial statements, which must be presented to the annual general meeting. The register of members of a company is also open to inspection by shareholders and by members of the general public without charge. The register of members is required to be open for inspection for not less than two hours in any business day (subject to the ability of a company to close the register of members for not more than thirty days in a year). A company is required to maintain its share register in Bermuda but may, subject to the provisions of the Companies Act, establish a branch register outside of Bermuda. A company is required to keep at its registered office a register of directors and officers that is open for inspection for not less than two hours in any business day by members of the public without charge. Bermuda law does not, however, provide a general right for shareholders to inspect or obtain copies of any other corporate records.

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Election and Removal of Directors

        Red Lion's amended bye-laws provide that during the Standstill Period its board of directors shall consist of seven directors; thereafter, its board of directors shall consist of not less than three directors and not more than such maximum as the board of directors may from time to time determine. Upon consummation of the Merger, the Red Lion board of directors will consist of seven directors.

        Any shareholder wishing to propose for election as a director someone who is not an existing director or is not proposed by the board of directors must give notice of the intention to propose the person for election. Where a person is proposed to be elected as a director at an annual general meeting, that notice must be given not less than 90 days nor more than 120 days before the anniversary of the last annual general meeting prior to the giving of the notice or, in the event the annual general meeting is called for a date that is not 30 days before or after such anniversary the notice must be given not later than 10 days following the earlier of the date on which notice of the annual general meeting was posted to members or the date on which public disclosure of the date of the annual general meeting was made. Where a director is to be elected at a special general meeting, notice must be given not later than 10 days following the earlier of the date on which notice of the special general meeting was posted to members or the date on which public disclosure of the date of the special general meeting was made.

        A director may be removed only by resolution approval by a majority of other directors and only for cause.


Proceedings of Board of Directors

        Red Lion's amended bye-laws provide that its business is to be managed and conducted by its board of directors. Bermuda law permits individual and corporate directors and there is no requirement in Red Lion's amended bye-laws or Bermuda law that directors hold any of its shares. There is also no requirement in Red Lion's amended bye-laws or Bermuda law that its directors must retire at a certain age.

        The remuneration of Red Lion's directors is determined by the board of directors. The directors may also be paid all travel, hotel and other expenses properly incurred by them in connection with Red Lion's business or their duties as directors.

        A director who has a direct or indirect interest in any contract or arrangement with Red Lion must disclose such interest as required by Bermuda law. Such an interested director is not entitled to vote on or participate in any discussion in respect of any such contract or arrangement in which he or she is interested.


Indemnification of Directors and Officers

        Section 98 of the Companies Act provides generally that a Bermuda company may indemnify its directors, officers and auditors against any liability which by virtue of any rule of law would otherwise be imposed on them in respect of any negligence, default, breach of duty or breach of trust, except in cases where such liability arises from fraud or dishonesty of which such director, officer or auditor may be guilty in relation to the company. Section 98 further provides that a Bermuda company may indemnify its directors, officers and auditors against any liability incurred by them in defending any proceedings, whether civil or criminal, in which judgment is awarded in their favor or in which they are acquitted or granted relief by the Supreme Court of Bermuda pursuant to Section 281 of the Companies Act.

        Red Lion's amended bye-laws provide that it shall indemnify its officers and directors in respect of their actions and omissions, except in respect of their fraud or dishonesty. Red Lion's amended bye-laws provide that the shareholders waive all claims or rights of action that they might have,

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individually or in right of the company, against any of the company's directors or officers for any act or failure to act in the performance of such director's or officer's duties, except in respect of any fraud or dishonesty of such director or officer. Section 98A of the Companies Act permits Red Lion to purchase and maintain insurance for the benefit of any officer or director in respect of any loss or liability attaching to him in respect of any negligence, default, breach of duty or breach of trust, whether or not Red Lion may otherwise indemnify such officer or director. Red Lion is expected to purchase and maintain a directors' and officers' liability policy for such a purpose.


Amendment of Memorandum of Association and Amended Bye-laws

        Bermuda law provides that the memorandum of association of a company may be amended by a resolution passed at a general meeting of shareholders. Red Lion's amended bye-laws provide that no bye-law shall be rescinded, altered or amended, and no new bye-law shall be made, unless it shall have been approved by a resolution of the Red Lion board of directors and by a resolution of Red Lion shareholders. In the case of certain bye-laws, such as the bye-laws relating to the election and removal of directors, the number of directors, the classes of directors, the term of office of directors, approval of business combinations, amendment of bye-law provisions and changes to the memorandum of association, the required resolutions must include the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the directors then in office and of at least two thirds of the votes attaching to all shares in issue. Further, in the case of bye-laws relating to the voting on resolutions, the ability to pass resolutions by way of written resolution, the election and removal of directors, the number of directors, the powers of the board of directors and the appointment of officers, the required resolutions must include the affirmative vote of (i) a majority of all directors, (ii) the chairman of Red Lion and (iii) at least 75% of the directors other than the directors elected by Nabors. During the Standstill Period, any amendment of bye-law provisions relating to the election and removal of directors must be approved by a resolution including the affirmative vote of not less than 85% of all of the votes attaching to all shares in issue. Until the later of the termination of the Standstill Period and the two-year anniversary of the closing date of the Merger, any amendment of bye-law provisions relating to Nabors' preemptive rights must be approved by a resolution including the affirmative vote of not less than 85% of the votes attached to all shares in issue.

        In the case of bye-laws relating to the adoption by the board of directors of a rights plan during and upon termination of the Standstill Period, any amendment to such bye-law provisions require the consent of Nabors.

        Finally, in the case of bye-laws relating to a company sale, the rights plan to be adopted by the board of directors within two days of the closing date of the Merger and bye-laws enabling the board of directors to issue rights in connection with a rights plan, the required resolutions must include the affirmative vote of 100% of the votes attaching to all shares in issue.

        Under Bermuda law, the holders of an aggregate of not less than 20% in par value of the company's issued share capital or any class thereof have the right to apply to the Supreme Court of Bermuda for an annulment of any amendment of the memorandum of association adopted by shareholders at any general meeting, other than an amendment which alters or reduces a company's share capital as provided in the Companies Act. Where such an application is made, the amendment becomes effective only to the extent that it is confirmed by the Bermuda court. An application for an annulment of an amendment of the memorandum of association must be made within 21 days after the date on which the resolution altering the company's memorandum of association is passed and may be made on behalf of persons entitled to make the application by one or more of their number as they may appoint in writing for the purpose. No application may be made by shareholders voting in favor of the amendment.

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Amalgamations and Business Combinations

        The amalgamation or merger of a Bermuda company with another company or corporation (other than certain affiliated companies) requires the amalgamation or merger agreement to be approved by the company's board of directors and by its shareholders. Unless the company's bye-laws provide otherwise, the approval of 75% of the shareholders voting at such meeting is required to approve the amalgamation or merger agreement, and the quorum for such meeting must be two persons holding or representing more than one-third of the issued shares of the company. Red Lion's amended bye-laws provide that a merger or an amalgamation that is a business combination with an interested shareholder must be approved as described below.

        Red Lion's amended bye-laws contain provisions regarding "business combinations" with "interested shareholders." Pursuant to Red Lion's amended bye-laws, in addition to any other approval that may be required by applicable law, any business combination with an interested shareholder within a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested shareholder must be approved by the board of directors and authorized at an annual or special general meeting by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of Red Lion's issued and outstanding voting shares that are not owned by the interested shareholder, unless (i) prior to the time that the shareholder becoming an interested shareholder, the Red Lion board of directors approved either the business combination or the transaction that resulted in the shareholder becoming an interested shareholder, or (ii) upon consummation of the transaction that resulted in the shareholder becoming an interested shareholder, the interested shareholder owned at least 85% of the issued and outstanding Red Lion voting shares at the time the transaction commenced. For purposes of these provisions, "business combinations" include mergers, amalgamations, consolidations and certain sales, leases, exchanges, mortgages, pledges, transfers and other dispositions of assets, issuances and transfers of shares and other transactions resulting in a financial benefit to an interested shareholder. An "interested shareholder" is a person that beneficially owns 15% or more of issued and outstanding voting shares and any person affiliated or associated with Red Lion that owned 15% or more of the issued and outstanding Red Lion voting shares at any time three years prior to the relevant time.

        Under Bermuda law, in the event of an amalgamation or merger of a Bermuda company with another company or corporation, a shareholder of the Bermuda company who did not vote in favor of the amalgamation and who is not satisfied that fair value has been offered for such shareholder's shares may, within one month of notice of the shareholders meeting, apply to the Supreme Court of Bermuda to appraise the fair value of those shares.


Shareholder Suits

        Class actions and derivative actions are generally not available to shareholders under Bermuda law. The Bermuda courts, however, would ordinarily be expected to permit a shareholder to commence an action in the name of a company to remedy a wrong to the company where the act complained of is alleged to be beyond the corporate power of the company or illegal, or would result in the violation of the company's memorandum of association or bye-laws. Furthermore, consideration would be given by a Bermuda court to acts that are alleged to constitute a fraud against the minority shareholders or, for instance, where an act requires the approval of a greater percentage of the company's shareholders than that which actually approved it.

        When the affairs of a company are being conducted in a manner which is oppressive or prejudicial to the interests of some part of the shareholders, one or more shareholders may apply to the Supreme Court of Bermuda, which may make such order as it sees fit, including an order regulating the conduct of the company's affairs in the future or ordering the purchase of the shares of any shareholders by other shareholders or by the company.

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        Red Lion's amended bye-laws contain a provision by virtue of which its shareholders waive any claim or right of action that they have, both individually and on its behalf, against any director or officer in relation to any action or failure to take action by such director or officer, except in respect of any fraud or dishonesty of such director or officer.


Capitalization of Profits and Reserves

        Pursuant to Red Lion's amended bye-laws, its board of directors may capitalize (i) any part of the amount of its share premium or other reserve accounts or any amount credited to its profit and loss account or otherwise available for distribution by applying such sum in paying up unissued shares to be allotted as fully paid bonus shares pro-rata (except in connection with the conversion of shares) to the shareholders, or (ii) any sum standing to the credit of a reserve account or sums otherwise available for dividend or distribution by paying up in full, partly paid or nil paid shares of those shareholders who would have been entitled to such sums if they were distributed by way of dividend or distribution.


Registrar or Transfer Agent

        A register of holders of the common shares will be maintained by Appleby Services (Bermuda) Limited in Bermuda, and a branch register will also be maintained in the United States.


Untraced Shareholders

        Red Lion's amended bye-laws provide that its board of directors may forfeit any dividend or other monies payable in respect of any shares which remain unclaimed for seven years from the date when such monies became due for payment. In addition, Red Lion is entitled to cease sending dividend warrants and checks by post or otherwise to a shareholder if such instruments have been returned undelivered to, or left uncashed by, such shareholder on at least two consecutive occasions or, following one such occasion, reasonable enquires have failed to establish the shareholder's new address. This entitlement ceases if the shareholder claims a dividend or cashes a dividend check or a warrant.


Certain Provisions of Bermuda Law

        Red Lion has been designated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority as a non-resident for Bermuda exchange control purposes. This designation allows it to engage in transactions in currencies other than the Bermuda dollar, and there are no restrictions on its ability to transfer funds (other than funds denominated in Bermuda dollars) in and out of Bermuda or to pay dividends to United States residents who are holders of its common shares.

        Red Lion intends to apply for, and expects to receive, consent from the Bermuda Monetary Authority for the issue and free transferability of all of Red Lion common shares to and between non-residents of Bermuda for exchange control purposes, provided any of Red Lion's shares remain listed on an appointed stock exchange, which includes the NYSE. Approvals or permissions given by the Bermuda Monetary Authority do not constitute a guarantee by the Bermuda Monetary Authority as to Red Lion's performance or its creditworthiness. Accordingly, in giving such consent or permissions, the Bermuda Monetary Authority shall not be liable for the financial soundness, performance or default of Red Lion's business or for the correctness of any opinions or statements expressed herein. Certain issues and transfers of common shares involving persons deemed resident in Bermuda for exchange control purposes require the specific consent of the Bermuda Monetary Authority.

        In accordance with Bermuda law, share certificates are only issued in the names of companies, partnerships or individuals. In the case of a shareholder acting in a special capacity (for example as a trustee), certificates may, at the request of the shareholder, record the capacity in which the shareholder is acting. Notwithstanding such recording of any special capacity, Red Lion is not bound to investigate or see to the execution of any such trust.

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COMPARISON OF THE RIGHTS OF STOCKHOLDERS BEFORE AND AFTER THE TRANSACTIONS

        The rights of C&J stockholders are governed by Delaware law and C&J's amended and restated certificate of incorporation and second amended and restated bylaws. After the Merger, C&J stockholders will become holders of Red Lion common shares and their rights will be governed by the Companies Act and Red Lion's memorandum of association and amended bye-laws.

        The principal attributes of C&J common stock and Red Lion common shares will be substantially similar; however, there are certain differences between your rights as a stockholder under Delaware law and as a shareholder under Bermuda law, which is largely modeled after the laws of England. In addition, there are certain differences between C&J's amended and restated certificate of incorporation and second amended and restated bylaws and Red Lion's memorandum of association and amended bye-laws. Other than certain restrictions during the Standstill Period, it is our intention that your rights as a stockholder be substantially the same before and after the Merger and, accordingly, any differences which may arise would be as a consequence of the difference between Bermuda and Delaware law. In addition, there are similarities between those actions that constitute violations of the U.S. federal securities laws that would also constitute or give rise to a cause of action under Bermuda law and would therefore result in civil liability on Red Lion or its directors or officers in a suit brought in the Supreme Court of Bermuda. For example, a material untrue statement made without reasonable grounds to believe it to be true made in a document filed as a prospectus for a public offering of securities would give rise to a criminal offense under Bermuda law and could give rise to civil liability on the Bermuda company and its directors or officers to shareholders who purchased the securities in the offering. In addition, any use of any deceptive or manipulative devices by the company or by its officers or directors on behalf of the company in connection with the purchase or sale of the company's securities could give rise to civil liability on the Bermuda company and its directors or officers under Bermuda and U.S. securities laws.

        The amended bye-laws of Red Lion, as they will be in effect immediately following the Merger, are incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus and attached as Annex E hereto. The amended and restated certificate of incorporation of C&J is included as Exhibit 3.1 to C&J's Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed March 30, 2011. The second amended and restated bylaws of C&J are included as Exhibit 3.1 to C&J's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated February 27, 2012, filed February 29, 2012. The amended and restated certificate of incorporation and the second amended and restated bylaws of C&J are incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus. See "Where You Can Find Additional Information".

        The following is a comparison of the material rights of holders of C&J common stock and Red Lion common shares.

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COMPARISON OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PROVISIONS

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

       

Size of Board

 

During the Standstill Period, the board of directors shall consist of seven directors. After the Standstill Period, the board of directors shall consist of not less than three directors nor more than the maximum number of directors as determined by the board of directors from time to time.

 

Board must contain seven directors.

Classified Board

 

Directors are divided into three classes, each class to consist, as nearly as possible, of one-third of the total number of directors constituting the entire board of directors. If the number of directors is changed, any increase or decrease will be apportioned among the classes so as to maintain each class as nearly equal as possible. No decrease in the number of directors shall have the effect of shortening the term of any incumbent director.

 

Directors are not divided into classes. No decrease in the number of directors shall have the effect of shortening the term of any incumbent director.

Term of Office

 

Except for three classes of directors which shall initially hold one, two and three year terms commencing on the closing date of the Merger and expiring at each succeeding annual general meeting, the term of office of each member of the board of directors shall be until the third annual general meeting following his or her election.

 

Directors shall hold their offices for such term to which they are elected.

Vacancies

 

Any vacancy among directors of any class, including a vacancy that results from an increase in the number of directors, may be filled for the unexpired term by a resolution of the remaining directors subject to the approval of the nominating and governance committee of Red Lion, regardless of class; provided, that during the Standstill Period, any vacancy in the office of a director selected by Nabors shall be filled with a person designated by Nabors. During any vacancy the remaining directors shall have full power to act as the Red Lion board of directors, so long as the requirements for a quorum are satisfied.

 

The provisions of C&J's organizational documents are substantially similar, except that there is no requirement for approval from a nominating committee, and there are no similar limitations on who must designate a director.

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PROVISION
  RED LION   C&J

Removal of Directors

 

Directors can be removed from office prior to the expiration of their term only for cause by a resolution approved by a majority of other directors.

 

Under C&J's second amended and restated bylaws, directors can be removed from office prior to the expiration of their term only for cause by the affirmative vote of the holders of 80% of the voting power of C&J on the relevant record date.

Indemnification of Directors and Officers

 

Red Lion shall indemnify and secure harmless its directors, secretary and other officers from and against all actions, costs, charges, losses, damages and expenses which such directors or officers or any of them (or their heirs, executors or administrators) shall or may incur or sustain by or by reason of any act done, concurred in or omitted in or about the execution of their duty, or supposed duty, or in their respective offices or trusts, provided that this indemnity shall not extend to any matter in respect of any fraud or dishonesty in relation to Red Lion which may attach to the indemnified parties. The indemnification provided for in the amended bye-laws is not exclusive of other rights to which a director or officer may be entitled, including rights provided pursuant to the amended bye-laws, any agreement, any insurance purchased by Red Lion, or otherwise. If the Merger is completed, Red Lion anticipates that it will enter into indemnification agreements with its directors and officers with terms and conditions substantially similar to the agreements C&J has entered into with its directors and officers (subject always to Bermuda law and any limitations on such agreements contained in the Companies Act).

  C&J's amended and restated certificate of incorporation makes indemnification of directors and officers and advancement of expenses to defend claims against directors and officers mandatory on the part of C&J to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL.

Delaware law generally permits a corporation to indemnify its directors and officers against expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred in connection with a third-party action, other than a derivative action, and against expenses actually and reasonably incurred in the defense or settlement of a derivative action, provided that there is a determination that the individual acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation. That determination must be made, in the case of an individual who is a director or officer at the time of the determination:

by a majority of the disinterested directors, even though less than a quorum;

by a committee of disinterested directors, designated by a majority vote of disinterested directors, even though less than a quorum;

by independent legal counsel, regardless of whether a quorum of disinterested directors exists; or

by a majority vote of the stockholders, at a meeting at which a quorum is present.

Without court approval, however, no indemnification may be made in respect of any derivative action in which an individual is adjudged liable to the corporation.

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PROVISION
  RED LION   C&J

     

Delaware law requires indemnification of directors and officers for expenses relating to a successful defense on the merits or otherwise of a derivative or third-party action. Delaware law permits a corporation to advance expenses relating to the defense of any proceeding to directors and officers contingent upon current directors or officers executing an undertaking to repay any advances, if it is determined ultimately that those individuals are not entitled to be indemnified.

     

C&J's second amended and restated bylaws contain a provision making advancement of expenses mandatory for any person involved in a proceeding by reason of the fact he or she is or was a director or officer of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation in any capacity another corporation or entity, subject delivery of an undertaking (if required by applicable law) to repay such advancements if it is determined ultimately that those individuals are not entitled to be indemnified. C&J has entered into agreements with each of its directors and officers indemnifying each of them against expenses, settlements, judgments and fines in connection with any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, arbitration or proceeding where the individual's involvement is by reason of the fact that he is or was a director or officer or served at C&J's request as a director or officer of another organization, except that indemnification is not provided against judgments or fines in a derivative suit unless permitted by Delaware law.

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PROVISION
  RED LION   C&J

Limitations on Liability

 

Red Lion's amended bye-laws provide that each shareholder of Red Lion agrees to waive any claim or right of action, whether individually or derivatively, against any officer, director or committee member on account of any action, or failure to take any action, of such person in his performance of his duties with or for Red Lion or any subsidiary thereof, provided that such waiver shall not apply to any claims or rights of action arising out of the fraud or dishonesty of such person in relation to Red Lion.

In addition to the terms of Red Lion's amended bye-laws, in order to maintain a derivative action on behalf of the company, a shareholder must satisfy the requirements described under "—Shareholder Derivative Suits" beginning on page    .

 

Delaware law provides that the certificate of incorporation of a Delaware corporation may include a provision which limits or eliminates the liability of directors of the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of a fiduciary duty, provided such liability does not arise from prescribed conduct, including a breach of the duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or which involve a knowing violation of the law, the unlawful payment of dividends, or any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. C&J's amended and restated certificate of incorporation contains such a provision.

SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS

 

 

 

 

Calling a Special Meeting

 

A special meeting of the shareholders may be called by a majority of the board of directors or the president or chairman of Red Lion, or upon the requisition of shareholders holding at least 10% of the paid up voting capital of Red Lion, as provided by the Companies Act.

 

A special meeting of the stockholders may be called by the board of directors, the chairman of the board, or the chief executive officer.

Quorum Requirements; Adjournment

 

At least two persons present throughout the meeting and representing in person or by proxy at least one-third of the voting shares of Red Lion on the relevant date constitutes a quorum. At any meeting duly called, the chairman of a general meeting may adjourn the meeting.

 

A majority of the shares entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, constitutes a quorum at a meeting of stockholders. At any meeting duly called, whether or not a quorum is present, the chairman of the meeting and the holders of a majority of the shares represented at the meeting may adjourn the meeting.

Voting Rights

 

Each holder of Red Lion common shares will be entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders.

 

In a voice vote, each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote. In a stock vote, each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote for each share of stock held by such stockholder.

Action by Written Consent

 

The Companies Act and the amended bye-laws of Red Lion each provide that shareholders may take action by unanimous written consent other than in respect of the removal of an auditor or director.

 

C&J's organizational documents prohibit actions taken by written consent.

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PROVISION
  RED LION   C&J

Advanced Notice Requirements for Matters to be Considered at a General Meeting

 

The Companies Act provides that shareholders may, as set forth below and at their own expense (unless a company otherwise resolves), require a company to give notice of any resolution that the shareholders can properly propose at the next annual general meeting or to circulate a statement prepared by the shareholders in respect of any matter referred to in a proposed resolution or any business to be conducted at a general meeting. The number of shareholders necessary for such a requisition is either that number of shareholders representing at least 5% of the total voting rights of all shareholders having a right to vote at the meeting to which the requisition relates or not less than 100 shareholders.

 

The provisions of C&J's organizational documents are substantially similar. C&J is subject to the Exchange Act which provides that a stockholder who continuously holds at least $2,000 in market value or 1% of a company's voting securities for at least one year prior to the submission of a proposal and through the meeting date may, subject to certain conditions, include the proposal in the company's proxy materials sent to stockholders.

 

Red Lion's amended bye-laws provide that all nominees for election to the board of directors, other than retiring directors or directors proposed by the board of directors, must be made following written notice to Red Lion accompanied by certain other information as may be required by the board of directors from time to time. In connection with any annual general meeting, written notice of a shareholder's intention to make such nominations must be given to Red Lion not less than 90 days nor more than 120 days prior to the anniversary date of the immediately preceding annual general meeting, provided that in the event the annual general meeting is called for a date that is not 30 days before or after such anniversary date, such notice must be given not later than the 10th day following the day on which such notice of the date of the annual general meeting was mailed or public disclosure of the date of the annual general meeting was made, whichever occurs first.

   

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PROVISION
  RED LION   C&J

  Red Lion will be subject to the Exchange Act which provides that a shareholder who continuously holds at least $2,000 in market value or 1% of a company's voting securities for at least one year prior to the submission of a proposal and through the meeting date may, subject to certain conditions, include the proposal in the company's proxy materials sent to shareholders.    

Annual Meeting

 

The annual general meeting of Red Lion shareholders shall be held in each calendar year at such time and place as the president, chairman or board of directors shall appoint.

 

The annual meeting of C&J stockholders shall be held on such date at such place and time as the board of directors may designate.

AMENDMENTS TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS

 

 

 

 

Memorandum of Association/Certificate of Incorporation

 

Red Lion's memorandum of association may be amended only by a resolution of the board of directors including the affirmative vote of the chairman, and by a shareholder resolution including the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the votes attaching to all shares in issue.

 

C&J's amended and restated certificate of incorporation may be amended if the holders of at least 662/3% of shares of stock entitled to vote on the matter approve the amendment.

In addition, under Delaware law, class voting rights exist with respect to any amendments to C&J's restated certificate of incorporation that adversely affect the terms of the shares of such class.

Bye-laws / Bylaws

 

Until the fifth anniversary following the closing of the Merger, the amended bye-laws may be amended only by a resolution of the board of directors together with a resolution of the shareholders approved by the holders of two-thirds of the issued and outstanding shares, unless such amendment has been approved by a resolution of the board of directors including the affirmative vote of the chairman and at least three of the directors other than the directors selected by Nabors, in which case, subject to the last sentence in this section, only a simple board resolution and a simple shareholders resolution are required. Subject to the following sentence, after such fifth anniversary, the amended bye-laws may only be amended by a resolution of the board of directors and a resolution of the shareholders.

  C&J's second amended and restated bylaws may be amended by:

the stockholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of 662/3% of the stock entitled to vote with resect thereto; or

the board of directors by the affirmative vote of the majority of the board.

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  RED LION   C&J

 

There are additional requirements placed on the amendment of certain amended bye-laws, such as those that have an anti-takeover effect, which are intended to preserve such amended bye-laws.

   

VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR STOCKHOLDER ACTION

 

Except as otherwise specifically provided in the amended bye-laws or the Companies Act, any action to be taken by the shareholders may be taken by the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the shares voting at a general meeting of Red Lion.

 

Except as specifically provided in the amended and restated certificate of incorporation or the DGCL, any action to be taken by stockholders may be taken by a voice vote; however, upon demand by stockholders holding a majority of the issued and outstanding stock, a stock vote shall be taken and stockholder action may be taken with the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of C&J present in person or represented by proxy at a meeting (at which a quorum is present) and entitled to vote.

PURCHASE OF SHARES

 

The amended bye-laws provide that the board of directors, at its discretion, may authorize the purchase of Red Lion's shares of any class at any price (whether at par or below par) provided such purchases are in accordance with the Companies Act.

 

Under Delaware law, the C&J board of directors has substantially similar authority so long as such purchases comply with the DGCL.

OPTIONS AND WARRANTS

 

Directors may, in their discretion, grant options for any class of shares or series of class of shares, to any persons for any period and upon such terms as the board may deem advisable, and cause appropriate instruments evidencing such options to be issued.

 

Under Delaware law, the C&J board of directors has substantially similar authority.

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PROVISION
  RED LION   C&J

ISSUANCE OF PREFERRED SHARES

 

The amended bye-laws provide that the Red Lion board of directors may from time to time authorize by means of a board resolution the issuance of preferred shares in one or more series. The board of directors is expressly authorized to fix for each such series the number of shares which shall constitute such series, voting power, (full or limited, or no voting power) and designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof. Such a "blank check" preferred share provision could have certain "anti-takeover" effects. See "Description of Red Lion Share Capital" beginning on page    .

 

The provisions of C&J's organizational documents are substantially similar.

APPROVAL OF MERGER/SALE OF ASSETS

 

The Companies Act permits an amalgamation or merger between two or more Bermuda companies, or between one or more Bermuda "exempted companies" and one or more foreign companies. Under Bermuda law, Red Lion will be considered an "exempted company."

Red Lion's amended bye-laws provide that, until the fifth anniversary of the closing date of the Merger, an affirmative vote from shareholders holding two-thirds of the shares in issuance is required to approve a sale of Red Lion by way of a merger or amalgamation.

See "Description of Red Lion Share Capital—Amalgamations and Business Combinations" beginning on page    .

 

In general, under Delaware law, an agreement of merger or consolidation must be approved both by the C&J board of directors and by the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock entitled to vote thereon.

Similarly, a sale of all or substantially all of such corporation's assets other than in the ordinary course of business, or a voluntary dissolution of C&J, requires the approval of the C&J board of directors and the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of the shares of C&J common stock entitled to vote thereon.

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PROVISION
  RED LION   C&J

SHAREHOLDER DERIVATIVE SUITS

  Bermuda courts generally follow English law precedent, which permits a shareholder action in the name of the company:

where the act complained of is alleged to be beyond the corporate power of Red Lion or illegal or would result in the violation of Red Lion's memorandum of association or amended bye-laws;

where the acts are alleged to constitute a fraud against the minority shareholders; or

where the act requires approval by a greater percentage of Red Lion shareholders than actually approved it.

In general, it may be more difficult for you to bring a shareholder derivative suit on behalf of the company under Bermuda law than it is to bring such a suit under Delaware law.

  Delaware law requires that a stockholder bringing a derivative suit against a Delaware corporation have been a stockholder at the time of the disputed transaction, or its shares thereafter passed to the stockholder by operation of law from a person who was a holder at that time.

Under Delaware law, a complaint in a derivative suit must:

state the plaintiff was a stockholder at the time of the transaction with respect to which the plaintiff complains or that the plaintiff's shares thereafter became the plaintiff's by operation of law; and

(i) allege with particularity the efforts plaintiff has made to obtain the action the plaintiff desires from the directors of the corporation, or (ii) state the reasons for the plaintiff's failure to obtain the action or for not making the effort to obtain the action.

ALTERATION OF CAPITAL

 

Under Bermuda law and its amended bye-laws, Red Lion may, by resolution of the shareholders or where required, of a separate class of shareholders:

 

Substantially similar rights are provided under Delaware law.

 

increase its authorized share capital;

   

 

divide its shares into several classes and attach thereto respectively any preferential, deferred, qualified or special rights, privileges or conditions;

   

 

consolidate and divide its share capital into shares of larger par value than its existing shares;

   

 

subdivide its shares into shares of smaller par value than is fixed by the memorandum of association;

   

 

make provision for the issue and allotment of shares which do not carry any voting rights;

   

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  RED LION   C&J

 

cancel shares which, at the date of the passing of the resolution in that behalf, have not been taken or agreed to be taken by any person, and diminish the amount of its share capital by the amount of the shares cancelled; and

   

 

change the currency denomination of its share capital.

   

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

        C&J reviews all relationships and transactions in which it, its control persons and its directors and executive officers or their immediate family members are participants to determine whether such persons have a direct or indirect material interest. Pursuant to its Related Persons Transactions Policy, C&J's General Counsel is primarily responsible for developing and implementing procedures and controls to obtain information from the directors and executive officers with respect to related person transactions and for subsequently determining, based on the facts and circumstances disclosed to them, whether C&J or a related person has a direct or indirect material interest in the transaction.

        C&J's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics discourages all conflicts of interest and provides guidance with respect to conflicts of interest. Under the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, conflicts of interest occur when private or family interests interfere in any way, or even appear to interfere, with C&J's interests. C&J's restrictions on conflicts of interest under the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics will include related person transactions.

        C&J has multiple processes for reporting conflicts of interests, including related person transactions. Under its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, all employees are required to report any actual or apparent conflicts of interest, or potential conflicts of interest, to their supervisors and all related person transactions involving its regional or market executives must be communicated in writing as part of their quarterly representation letter. This information is then reviewed by C&J's Audit Committee, the C&J board of directors or its independent registered public accounting firm, as deemed necessary, and discussed with management. Going forward, as part of this review, the following factors will generally be considered:

        Ultimately, all such transactions require approval or ratification by the C&J board of directors in accordance with its Related Persons Transactions Policy. Any member of the C&J board of directors who is a related person with respect to a transaction will be recused from the review of the transaction.

        In addition, C&J annually distributes a questionnaire to its executive officers and members of its board of directors requesting certain information regarding, among other things, their immediate family members, employment and beneficial ownership interests. This information is then reviewed for any conflicts of interest under the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. At the completion of the annual audit, C&J's Audit Committee and its independent registered public accounting firm reviews with management, insider and related person transactions and potential conflicts of interest.

        C&J expects the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, the Related Person Transaction Policy and the written policy described above to apply to Red Lion after the Merger.

        Additionally, in connection with the Transactions, NIL and Red Lion entered into certain agreements including the Separation Agreement, and C&J, NIL and Red Lion will enter into the Ancillary Agreements, as applicable. For a more complete discussion, see "The Transaction Agreements" and "Additional Agreements Related to the Separation and the Merger."

        Pursuant to Item 18(b) of Form S-4, certain other information required by Item 18(a)(7)(iii) of Form S-4 is being incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus from C&J's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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LEGAL MATTERS

        The validity of the Red Lion common shares to be issued in connection with the Merger will be passed upon for Red Lion by Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited, special Bermuda legal counsel to Red Lion. Certain U.S. federal income tax consequences will be passed upon for Red Lion by Milbank, Tweed, Hadley, & McCloy LLP.


EXPERTS

        The consolidated financial statements of C&J as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013, and the effectiveness of C&J's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, incorporated in this proxy statement/prospectus by reference from C&J's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 have been audited by UHY LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their reports thereon, and are incorporated in reliance upon such reports given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

        The financial statements of Red Lion as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013 included in this proxy statement/prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report (which contains an explanatory paragraph relating to Red Lion's significant transactions with related parties as described in Note 17 to the financial statements) of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

        The consolidated financial statements of Sabine Oil & Gas LLC for the year ended December 31, 2011 included in this proxy statement/prospectus have been so included in reliance on the report (which contains an emphasis of a matter paragraph relating to the Company's restatement of its 2011 financial statements as described in Note 2 to the financial statements) of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

        The estimates of net proved oil and gas reserves from Red Lion's wholly-owned assets in Canada as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 included in this proxy statement/prospectus have been so included in reliance on the reports of AJM Deloitte, an independent petroleum engineer consultant firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in oil and gas reserves reporting.

        The estimates net proved oil and gas reserves from Red Lion's wholly-owned assets in the Eagle Ford Shale, Texas, as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and in Giddings, Texas, as of December 31, 2011, included in this proxy statement/prospectus has been so included in reliance on the reports of Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc., an independent petroleum engineer consultant firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in oil and gas reserves reporting.

        The estimates net proved oil and gas reserves from Red Lion's wholly-owned assets in Alaska as of December 31, 2012 included in this proxy statement/prospectus has been so included in reliance on the report of DeGolyer and MacNaughton, an independent petroleum engineer consultant firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in oil and gas reserves reporting.

        The estimates net proved oil and gas reserves from Red Lion's wholly-owned assets and interests in oil and natural gas properties in the United States as of December 31, 2011 included in this proxy statement/prospectus has been so included in reliance on the reports of Miller and Lents, Ltd., an independent petroleum engineer consultant firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in oil and gas reserves reporting.

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SUBMISSION OF FURTHER STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS

        Assuming consummation of the Merger, Red Lion shareholders will be entitled to present proposals for consideration at forthcoming shareholder meetings provided that they comply with the proxy rules promulgated by the SEC and Red Lion's amended bye-laws. The deadline for submission of all shareholder proposals to be considered for inclusion in Red Lion's proxy statement for its next annual meeting will be disclosed in a Form 10-Q or Form 8-K filed after the consummation of the Merger.

        C&J will hold a 2015 annual meeting of stockholders only if the Merger has not already been completed. If such a meeting is held, stockholder proposals for inclusion in the C&J proxy statement relating to the C&J 2015 annual meeting of stockholders must be received by C&J between January 22, 2015 and February 21, 2015.

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PROPOSAL 1

Proposal to Approve the Merger Agreement

        For a summary and detailed information regarding this proposal, see the information about the Merger Agreement throughout this proxy statement/prospectus, including the information set forth in section entitled "The Transaction Agreements—The Merger Agreement" beginning on page      . A copy of the Merger Agreement is attached as Annex A to this proxy statement/prospectus.

        Under the Merger Agreement, approval of this proposal is a condition to the completion of the Merger. If the proposal is not approved, the Merger and the Transactions will not be completed even if the other proposals related to the Transactions are approved.

        Adoption of the Merger Agreement requires the affirmative vote, in person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock that are entitled to vote at the special meeting. Failures to vote, broker non-votes and abstentions will have the same effect as a vote "AGAINST" the approval of such proposal.

        THE C&J BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AND DECLARED ADVISABLE THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE MERGER AND UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT C&J STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR PROPOSAL 1.

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PROPOSAL 2

Advisory Vote on Compensation

        C&J is providing its stockholders with the opportunity to cast a non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation payments that will or may be paid to the C&J named executive officers in connection with the Merger, as required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. This proposal, which is referred to in this proxy statement/prospectus as the "compensation proposal," gives C&J stockholders the opportunity to vote on a non-binding, advisory basis on the compensation payments that will or may be paid to C&J's named executive officers in connection with the Merger. The compensation that C&J's named executive officers may be entitled to receive in connection with the Merger is summarized in the table under "The Transactions—Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger—Quantification of Potential Payments to C&J's Named Executive Officers in Connection with the Merger." That summary includes all compensation and benefits that will or may be paid to the C&J named executive officers in connection with the Merger.

        The C&J board of directors encourages you to review carefully the compensation information disclosed in this proxy statement/prospectus.

        The C&J board of directors unanimously recommends that C&J stockholders approve the following resolution:

        "RESOLVED, that C&J stockholders approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation that will or may become payable to the C&J named executive officers in connection with the Merger, as disclosed pursuant to Item 402(t) of Regulation S-K in the table in the section of the proxy statement titled "The Transactions—Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger—Quantification of Potential Payments to C&J's Named Executive Officers in Connection with the Merger" and the related narrative disclosures."

        The vote on the compensation proposal is a vote separate and apart from the vote on the approval of the merger proposal. Accordingly, you may vote to approve the merger proposal and vote not to approve the compensation proposal and vice versa. An approval vote on the compensation proposal is not a condition to the Merger. Because the vote on the compensation proposal is advisory only, it will not be binding on C&J or Red Lion. Accordingly, if the Merger Agreement is adopted and the Merger is completed, the compensation payments that are contractually required to be paid to C&J's named executive officers will or may be paid, subject only to the conditions applicable thereto, regardless of the outcome of the advisory, non-binding vote of C&J stockholders on the compensation proposal.

        In accordance with the DGCL and C&J's governing documents, the approval of the compensation proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of C&J common stock entitled to vote and present in person or represented by proxy at the special meeting at which a quorum is present. Accordingly, an abstention will have the same effect as a vote "AGAINST" the compensation proposal. The failure of a C&J stockholder to vote or to instruct his broker, bank or nominee to vote if his shares are held in "street name" will not (assuming a quorum is present) affect the vote to approve the compensation proposal.

        THE C&J BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE COMPENSATION PAYMENTS THAT WILL OR MAY BE PAID TO C&J'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER.

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PROPOSAL 3

Possible Adjournment of the Special Meeting

        If C&J fails to receive a sufficient number of votes to approve Proposal 1, C&J may propose to adjourn the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in the event there are not sufficient votes at the time of the special meeting to approve Proposal 1, whether or not a quorum is present. C&J currently does not intend to propose adjournment of the special meeting if there are sufficient votes to approve Proposal 1. The proposal to adjourn the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies requires the approval of the holders of a majority of the shares of C&J common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the special meeting, whether or not a quorum is present. Therefore, if you abstain from voting on the meeting adjournment proposal, it will have the same effect as a vote "AGAINST" the adoption of the meeting adjournment proposal. Because each of the proposals is a non-routine matter, shares of C&J common stock held in "street name" and as to which a broker, bank or other nominee has not received voting instructions on any of the proposals will not have any effect on the meeting adjournment proposal. If a broker, bank or other nominee has received instructions as to one or more of the proposals, but not as to the meeting adjournment proposal, with respect to any shares held in "street name," then those shares will have the same effect as a vote "AGAINST" the meeting adjournment proposal." If a quorum is not present, C&J's second amended and restated bylaws also permit the Chairman to adjourn the special meeting without a stockholder vote.

        THE C&J BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT C&J STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR PROPOSAL 3, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES.

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INDEX—FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
  Page No.  

Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

       

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    F-2  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012

    F-3  

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

    F-4  

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

    F-5  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

    F-6  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

    F-7  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

    F-8  

Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

    F-79  

Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

   
 
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013

    F-80  

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

    F-81  

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

    F-82  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

    F-83  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

    F-84  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

    F-85  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholder of Nabors Red Lion Limited:

        In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Nabors Red Lion Limited and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying index, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        As discussed in Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has entered into significant transactions with related parties.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas
September 29, 2014

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NABORS RED LION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
  December 31,  
 
  2013   2012  
 
  (In thousands, except per
share amounts)

 

ASSETS

             

Current assets:

             

Cash

  $ 389,109   $ 523,257  

Short-term investments

    117,218     253,282  

Assets held for sale

    243,264     383,857  

Accounts receivable, net

    1,399,516     1,382,623  

Inventory

    209,793     251,133  

Deferred income taxes

    121,316     110,480  

Other current assets

    272,731     226,510  
           

Total current assets

    2,752,947     3,131,142  

Long-term investments

    3,236     4,269  

Property, plant and equipment, net

    8,597,813     8,712,088  

Goodwill

    512,964     472,326  

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

    64,260     61,690  

Other long-term assets

    227,708     272,792  
           

Total assets

  $ 12,158,928   $ 12,654,307  
           

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

             

Current liabilities:

             

Current debt

  $ 10,185   $ 364  

Trade accounts payable

    545,426     498,893  

Accrued liabilities

    696,715     589,473  

Affiliate payables

    160,136     174,948  

Income taxes payable

    58,634     33,628  
           

Total current liabilities

    1,471,096     1,297,306  

Long-term debt

    3,904,117     4,379,336  

Other long-term liabilities

    382,053     529,101  

Deferred income taxes

    517,586     602,064  
           

Total liabilities

    6,274,852     6,807,807  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)

   
 
   
 
 

Subsidiary preferred stock (Note 15)

    69,188     69,188  

Equity:

   
 
   
 
 

Shareholder's equity:

             

Common shares, par value $0.01 per share:

             

Issued and outstanding 1,200, respectively

    12     12  

Capital in excess of par value

    2,538,003     2,533,458  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    217,801     339,948  

Retained earnings

    3,991,608     3,836,333  

Less: treasury shares of parent, at cost, 28,414 common shares

    (944,627 )   (944,627 )
           

Total shareholder's equity

    5,802,797     5,765,124  

Noncontrolling interest

    12,091     12,188  
           

Total equity

    5,814,888     5,777,312  
           

Total liabilities and equity

  $ 12,158,928   $ 12,654,307  
           

   

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

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NABORS RED LION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands, except per share amounts)
 

Revenues and other income:

                   

Operating revenues

  $ 6,152,015   $ 6,843,051   $ 6,013,480  

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates

    39     (288,718 )   85,448  

Investment income

    96,576     63,137     19,935  
               

Total revenues and other income

    6,248,630     6,617,470     6,118,863  

Costs and other deductions:

   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Direct costs

    3,987,120     4,361,814     3,738,506  

General and administrative expenses

    513,316     518,966     474,628  

Depreciation and amortization

    1,086,677     1,039,923     918,122  

Interest expense

    223,418     251,904     256,632  

Losses (gains) on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other expense (income), net

    39,230     (134,313 )   467  

Impairments and other charges

    280,491     290,260     198,072  
               

Total costs and other deductions

    6,130,252     6,328,554     5,586,427  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    118,378     288,916     532,436  

Income tax expense (benefit):

                   

Current

    32,994     148,022     111,327  

Deferred

    (91,250 )   (99,768 )   55,800  
               

Total income tax expense (benefit)

    (58,256 )   48,254     167,127  

Subsidiary preferred stock dividend

    3,000     3,000     3,000  
               

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

    173,634     237,662     362,309  

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

    (11,179 )   (67,526 )   (97,601 )
               

Net income

    162,455     170,136     264,708  

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (7,180 )   (621 )   (1,045 )
               

Net income attributable to Red Lion

  $ 155,275   $ 169,515   $ 263,663  
               

Earnings per share:

                   

Basic from continuing operations

  $ 139   $ 198   $ 301  

Basic from discontinued operations

    (10 )   (57 )   (81 )
               

Total Basic

  $ 129   $ 141   $ 220  
               

Diluted from continuing operations

  $ 139   $ 198   $ 301  

Diluted from discontinued operations

    (10 )   (57 )   (81 )
               

Total Diluted

  $ 129   $ 141   $ 220  
               

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:

                   

Basic

    1,200     1,200     1,200  

Diluted

    1,200     1,200     1,200  

   

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Net income attributable to Red Lion

  $ 155,275   $ 169,515   $ 263,663  

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:

                   

Translation adjustment attributable to Red Lion

    (63,591 )   24,627     (23,664 )

Unrealized gains/(losses) on marketable securities:

                   

Unrealized gains on marketable securities

    23,007     98,138     5,356  

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income          

    (88,158 )   (13,405 )   (3,036 )
               

Unrealized gains/(losses) on marketable securities

    (65,151 )   84,733     2,320  

Pension plan

    5,916     (324 )   (5,391 )

Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges

    613     702     763  
               

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax

    (122,213 )   109,738     (25,972 )

Income tax benefit related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)

    (66 )   (4,147 )   (1,777 )
               

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

    (122,147 )   113,885     (24,195 )
               

Comprehensive income attributable to Red Lion

    33,128     283,400     239,468  

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

    7,180     621     1,045  

Translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (932 )   311     (185 )
               

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

    6,248     932     860  
               

Comprehensive income

  $ 39,376   $ 284,332   $ 240,328  
               

   

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                   

Net income

  $ 162,455   $ 170,136   $ 264,708  

Adjustments to net income:

                   

Depreciation and amortization

    1,099,741     1,055,757     927,460  

Accretion, depletion and other exploratory expenses

    22,270     2,573     44,551  

Deferred income tax benefit

    (99,481 )   (129,502 )   (11,960 )

Deferred financing costs amortization

    4,255     4,294     5,107  

Discount amortization on long-term debt

    2,137     1,908     27,042  

Impairments and other charges

    53,905     311,541     460,971  

Losses on debt extinguishment

    211,981          

Losses (gains) on long-lived assets, net

    18,060     (51,585 )   (51,945 )

Gains on investments, net

    (91,480 )   (56,925 )   (12,486 )

Foreign currency transaction losses, net

    8,081     8,373     2,318  

Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates, net of dividends

    800     299,717     (161,189 )

Other

    (9,730 )   1,241     (12,122 )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

                   

Accounts receivable

    (44,534 )   200,537     (459,453 )

Inventory

    39,412     14,447     (114,896 )

Other current assets

    (6,943 )   (42,743 )   (24,820 )

Other long-term assets

    42,298     (38,467 )   71,867  

Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    117,763     (223,246 )   516,769  

Affiliate payables

    (14,813 )   10,191     4,634  

Income taxes payable

    (31,752 )   (1,488 )   999  

Other long-term liabilities

    (114,967 )   31,222     (27,540 )
               

Net cash provided by operating activities

    1,369,458     1,567,981     1,450,015  

Cash flows from investing activities:

                   

Purchases of investments

        (950 )   (11,746 )

Sales and maturities of investments

    164,510     31,944     39,063  

Proceeds from sale of unconsolidated affiliates

    12,640     159,529     126,414  

Cash paid for acquisition of businesses, net

    (116,971 )       (55,459 )

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

    (5,967 )   (1,325 )   (112,262 )

Capital expenditures

    (1,178,205 )   (1,518,628 )   (2,042,617 )

Proceeds from sales of assets and insurance claims

    308,538     149,801     180,558  

Other

    (13 )       16,570  
               

Net cash used for investing activities

    (815,468 )   (1,179,629 )   (1,859,479 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

                   

Increase (decrease) in cash overdrafts

    (4,421 )   1,609     6,373  

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

    698,753         697,578  

Contribution from parent

            26,085  

Debt issuance costs

    (4,502 )   (3,433 )   (7,141 )

Proceeds from revolving credit facilities

        710,000     1,560,000  

Proceeds from short term borrowings

    10,000          

Reduction in long-term debt

    (994,181 )   (276,258 )   (1,404,281 )

Dividends received on parent treasury shares

    4,545          

Dividends paid to shareholder

        (12,500 )    

Proceeds from commercial paper, net

    329,844          

Reduction in revolving credit facilities

    (720,000 )   (680,000 )   (700,000 )

Other

        (266 )   1,734  
               

Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities

    (679,962 )   (260,848 )   180,348  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (8,176 )   (2,603 )   (3,380 )
               

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    (134,148 )   124,901     (232,496 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    523,257     398,356     630,852  
               

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 389,109   $ 523,257   $ 398,356  
               

   

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 
  Common Shares    
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
   
   
   
 
(In thousands)
  Shares   Par
Value
  Capital
in Excess of
Par Value
  Retained
Earnings
  Treasury
Shares
  Non-controlling
Interest
  Total
Equity
 

As of December 31, 2010

    1,200   $ 12   $ 2,468,667   $ 250,258   $ 3,410,851   $ (977,873 ) $ 14,701   $ 5,166,616  

Net income

                            263,663           1,045     264,708  

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

                      (24,195 )               (185 )   (24,380 )

Capital contribution from parent

                26,085                             26,085  

Other

            1,734           4,804           (2,159 )   4,379  
                                   

As of December 31, 2011

    1,200   $ 12   $ 2,496,486   $ 226,063   $ 3,679,318   $ (977,873 ) $ 13,402   $ 5,437,408  

Net income

                            169,515           621     170,136  

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

                      113,885                 311     114,196  

Capital contribution from forgiveness of liability, net of tax

                62,734                             62,734  

Issuance of parent treasury shares, net of tax

                (25,496 )               33,246           7,750  

Dividends paid to shareholder

                          (12,500 )               (12,500 )

Other

            (266 )                     (2,146 )   (2,412 )
                                   

As of December 31, 2012

    1,200   $ 12   $ 2,533,458   $ 339,948   $ 3,836,333   $ (944,627 ) $ 12,188   $ 5,777,312  

Net income

                            155,275           7,180     162,455  

Dividends received on parent treasury shares

                4,545                           4,545  

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

                      (122,147 )               (932 )   (123,079 )

Other

                                  (6,345 )   (6,345 )
                                   

As of December 31, 2013

    1,200   $ 12   $ 2,538,003   $ 217,801   $ 3,991,608   $ (944,627 ) $ 12,091   $ 5,814,888  
                                   

   

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

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 Organization and Nature of Operations

Organization and Business

        Nabors Red Lion Limited ("Red Lion") is a Bermuda exempted company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nabors Industries Ltd. ("NIL"). NIL is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the ticker NBR. As used in this Report, "we", "us", "our", "the Company", and "Red Lion" means Nabors Red Lion Limited and its subsidiaries. Any reference to "Nabors" refers to the consolidated group of companies comprised of NIL and its subsidiaries, collectively. Reference to "NIL" refers to the parent holding company.

        Red Lion is the company through which substantially all of the operating segments of Nabors reside, exclusive of the parent holding company NIL. The majority of Nabors' and Red Lion's business is conducted through two business lines, Drilling & Rig Services and Completion & Production Services. See further discussion of these business lines within Nature of Operations below.


Merger and Separation from Nabors

        In June 2014, Nabors and Red Lion signed a definitive merger agreement with C&J Energy Services, Inc. ("CJES"), an independent oilfield services and manufacturing company, to merge Nabors' Completion and Production Services business (the "C&P Business") with and into CJES with CJES surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion (the "Merger"). The C&P Business comprises substantially all of Red Lion's existing reportable Completion and Production Services segments. Prior to the Merger, Nabors will engage in a series of restructuring transactions to separate the C&P Business from Nabors' other businesses and will cause Red Lion and its subsidiaries to retain the C&P Business, while the remaining businesses of Nabors, including the drilling and rig services businesses, will be transferred from Red Lion to other Nabors' subsidiaries (the "Separation").

        Following the completion of the Merger and Separation, Nabors will own approximately 53 percent of the combined company, which will be incorporated in Bermuda and is expected to be listed on the NYSE as C&J Energy Services Ltd. The Merger has been approved by the board of directors of both Nabors and CJES, and is subject to approval by CJES shareholders and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The accompanying audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes do not reflect any changes related to the Merger or the aforementioned restructuring transactions for the periods presented herein.


Basis of Presentation

        Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Red Lion, as well as all majority owned and non-majority owned subsidiaries required to be consolidated under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements reflect the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with GAAP.

        Nabors maintains share-based compensation programs at the corporate level. To the extent that our employees participate in these programs, we are allocated a portion of the associated expenses which is included in direct costs and general and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Income. However, the Consolidated Balance Sheets do not include any Nabors' outstanding equity related to the share-based compensation. See "Note 8—Share-Based Compensation" for a further description of these awards.

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Note 1 Organization and Nature of Operations (Continued)

        Investments in operating entities where we have the ability to exert significant influence, but where we do not control operating and financial policies, are accounted for using the equity method. Our share of the net income (loss) of these entities is recorded as earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates in our Consolidated Statements of Income. The investments in these entities are included in investment in unconsolidated affiliates in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.


Nature of Operations

        Red Lion has grown from a land drilling business centered in the United States and Canada to a global business aimed at optimizing the entire well life cycle, with operations on land and offshore in most of the major oil and gas markets in the world. The majority of our business is conducted through two business lines:


Drilling & Rig Services

        This business line is comprised of our global drilling rig operations and drilling-related services, consisting of equipment manufacturing, instrumentation optimization software and directional drilling services.


Completion & Production Services

        This business line is comprised of our operations involved in the completion, life-of-well maintenance and eventual plugging and abandonment of a well. These services include stimulation, coiled-tubing, cementing, wireline, workover, well-servicing and fluids management.

        As a global provider of services for land-based and offshore oil and natural gas wells, Red Lion's fleet of rigs and equipment includes:

        In addition:

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Note 1 Organization and Nature of Operations (Continued)

Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Cash and Cash Equivalents

        Cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits and various other short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less.


Investments

        Short-term investments consist of equity securities, corporate debt securities, mortgage-backed debt securities and asset-backed debt securities. Securities classified as available-for-sale are stated at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and temporary losses for available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and, until realized, are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. Unrealized holding losses are included in earnings during the period for which the loss is determined to be other-than-temporary.

        In computing realized gains and losses on the sale of equity securities, the specific-identification method is used. In accordance with this method, the cost of the equity securities sold is determined using the specific cost of the security when originally purchased.

        We have investments in overseas funds that invest primarily in a variety of public and private U.S. and non-U.S. securities (including asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, global structured-asset securitizations, whole-loan mortgages, and participations in whole loans and whole-loan mortgages). These investments are non-marketable and do not have published fair values. The fair value of these investments approximates their carrying value and totaled $3.2 million and $4.3 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.


Inventory

        Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out or weighted-average costs methods and includes the cost of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. Inventory included the following:

 
  December 31,  
 
  2013   2012  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Raw materials

  $ 128,606   $ 148,822  

Work-in-progress

    26,762     45,733  

Finished goods

    54,425     56,578  
           

  $ 209,793   $ 251,133  
           

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Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)


Property, Plant and Equipment

        Property, plant and equipment, including renewals and betterments, are stated at cost, while maintenance and repairs are expensed currently. Interest costs applicable to the construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as a component of the cost of such assets. We provide for the depreciation of our drilling and workover rigs using the units-of-production method. For each day a rig is operating, we depreciate it over an approximate 4,927-day period, with the exception of our jackup rigs which are depreciated over an 8,030-day period, after provision for salvage value. For each day a rig asset is not operating, it is depreciated over an assumed depreciable life of 20 years, with the exception of our jackup rigs, where a 30-year depreciable life is used, after provision for salvage value.

        Depreciation on our buildings, well-servicing rigs, oilfield hauling and mobile equipment, marine transportation and supply vessels, and other machinery and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset after provision for salvage value (buildings—10 to 30 years; well-servicing rigs—3 to 15 years; marine transportation and supply vessels—10 to 25 years; oilfield hauling and mobile equipment and other machinery and equipment—3 to 10 years). Amortization of capitalized leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense. Upon retirement or other disposal of fixed assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective property, plant and equipment accounts and any gains or losses are included in our Consolidated Statements of Income.

        We review our assets for impairment annually or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recorded in the period in which it is determined that the sum of estimated future cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, is less than the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. Impairment charges are recorded using discounted cash flows which requires the estimation of dayrates and utilization, and such estimates can change based on market conditions, technological advances in the industry or changes in regulations governing the industry.

        For an asset classified as held for sale, we consider the asset impaired when its carrying amount exceeds fair value less its cost to sell. Fair value is determined in the same manner as an impaired long-lived asset that is held and used.

        Significant and unanticipated changes to the assumptions could result in future impairments. A significantly prolonged period of lower oil and natural gas prices could adversely affect the demand for and prices of our services, which could result in future impairment charges. As the determination of whether impairment charges should be recorded on our long-lived assets is subject to significant management judgment, and an impairment of these assets could result in a material charge on our Consolidated Statements of Income, management believes that accounting estimates related to impairment of long-lived assets are critical.


Goodwill

        We initially assess goodwill for impairment based on qualitative factors to determine whether to perform the two-step annual goodwill impairment test, a Level 3 fair value measurement. After qualitative assessment, step one of the impairment test compares the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, a second step is required to measure the goodwill impairment loss. The second step compares the implied fair value of

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Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

the reporting unit's goodwill to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds the implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.

        The fair values calculated in these impairment tests were determined using discounted cash flow models involving assumptions based on our utilization of rigs or other oil and gas service equipment, revenues and earnings from affiliates, as well as direct costs, general and administrative costs, depreciation, applicable income taxes, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Our discounted cash flow projections for each reporting unit were based on financial forecasts. The future cash flows were discounted to present value using discount rates determined to be appropriate for each reporting unit. Terminal values for each reporting unit were calculated using a Gordon Growth methodology with a long-term growth rate of 3%.

        Our estimated fair values of our reporting units incorporate judgment and the use of estimates by management. Potential factors requiring assessment include a further or sustained decline in our stock price, declines in oil and natural gas prices, a variance in results of operations from forecasts, and additional transactions in the oil and gas industry. Another factor in determining whether impairment has occurred is the relationship between our market capitalization and our book value. As part of our annual review, we compared the sum of our reporting units' estimated fair value, which included the estimated fair value of non-operating assets and liabilities, less debt, to our market capitalization and assessed the reasonableness of our estimated fair value. Any of the above-mentioned factors may cause us to re-evaluate goodwill during any quarter throughout the year.

        The change in the carrying amount of goodwill for our business lines for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2013 was as follows:

 
  Balance at
December 31,
2011
  Acquisitions
and Purchase
Price
Adjustments
  Disposals and
Impairments
  Cumulative
Translation
Adjustment
  Balance at
December 31,
2012
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Drilling & Rig Services:

                               

U.S. 

  $ 57,445   $   $ (7,296) (1) $   $ 50,149  

International

    18,983         (18,983) (1)        

Rig Services

    34,766         (3,035) (2)   382     32,113  
                       

Subtotal Drilling & Rig Services

    111,194         (29,314 )   382     82,262  

Completion & Production Services

                               

Completion

    334,992                 334,992  

Production

    55,072                 55,072  
                       

Subtotal Completion & Production Services

    390,064                 390,064  
                       

Total

  $ 501,258   $   $ (29,314 ) $ 382   $ 472,326  
                       

 

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Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 
  Balance at
December 31,
2012
  Acquisitions
and Purchase
Price
Adjustments
  Disposals and
Impairments
  Cumulative
Translation
Adjustment
  Balance at
December 31,
2013
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Drilling & Rig Services:

                               

U.S. 

  $ 50,149   $   $   $   $ 50,149  

Rig Services

    32,113     15,828 (3)   (9,631) (4)   (1,049 )   37,261  
                       

Subtotal Drilling & Rig Services

    82,262     15,828     (9,631 )   (1,049 )   87,410  

Completion & Production Services

                               

Completion

    334,992                   334,992  

Production

    55,072     35,490 (5)           90,562  
                       

Subtotal Completion & Production Services

    390,064     35,490             425,554  
                       

Total

  $ 472,326   $ 51,318   $ (9,631 ) $ (1,049 ) $ 512,964  
                       

(1)
Represents the impairment of goodwill associated with our operations in our U.S. and International drilling operating segments. As of December 31, 2012, our International operating segment had no recorded goodwill.

(2)
Represents the removal of goodwill in connection with our sale of a subsidiary that provided trucking and logistics services.

(3)
Represents the goodwill recorded in connection with our acquisition of NES. See "Note 5—Acquisitions" for additional discussion.

(4)
Represents the removal of goodwill in connection with our sale of Peak and the logistic assets from one of our Canada subsidiaries.

(5)
Represents the goodwill recorded in connection with our acquisition of KVS. See "Note 5—Acquisitions" for additional discussion.

        Goodwill for the consolidated company, totaling approximately $76.7 million, is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.


Litigation and Insurance Reserves

        We estimate our reserves related to litigation and insurance based on the facts and circumstances specific to the litigation and insurance claims and our past experience with similar claims. We maintain actuarially determined accruals in our Consolidated Balance Sheets to cover self-insurance retentions. See "Note 18—Commitments and Contingencies" regarding self-insurance accruals. We estimate the range of our liability related to pending litigation when we believe the amount and range of loss can reasonably be estimated. We record our best estimate of a loss when the loss is considered probable. When a liability is probable and there is a range of estimated loss with no best estimate in the range, we record the minimum estimated liability related to the lawsuits or claims. As additional information becomes available, we assess the potential liability related to our pending litigation and claims and revise our estimates. Due to uncertainties related to the resolution of lawsuits and claims, the ultimate outcome may differ from our estimates. For matters where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably

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Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

possible and significant, we disclose the nature of the matter and a range of potential exposure, unless an estimate cannot be made at the time of disclosure.


Revenue Recognition

        We recognize revenues and costs on daywork contracts daily as the work progresses. For certain contracts, we receive lump-sum payments for the mobilization of rigs and other drilling equipment. We defer revenue related to mobilization periods and recognize the revenue over the term of the related drilling contract. Costs incurred related to a mobilization period for which a contract is secured are deferred and recognized over the term of the related drilling contract. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred. We defer recognition of revenue on amounts received from customers for prepayment of services until those services are provided.

        We recognize revenue for top drives and instrumentation systems we manufacture when the earnings process is complete. This generally occurs when products have been shipped, title and risk of loss have been transferred, collectability is probable, and pricing is fixed and determinable.

        In connection with the performance of our cementing services, we recognize product and service revenue when the products are delivered or services are provided to the customer and collectability is reasonably assured. Product sale prices are determined by published price lists provided to our customers.

        We recognize, as operating revenue, proceeds from business interruption insurance claims in the period that the applicable proof of loss documentation is received. Proceeds from casualty insurance settlements in excess of the carrying value of damaged assets are recognized in losses (gains) on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other expense (income), net in the period that the applicable proof of loss documentation is received. Proceeds from casualty insurance settlements that are expected to be less than the carrying value of damaged assets are recognized at the time the loss is incurred and proof of loss documentation is received and then recorded in losses (gains) on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other expense (income), net.

        We recognize reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses incurred as revenues and account for out-of-pocket expenses as direct costs.


Income Taxes

        We are a Bermuda exempted company and are not subject to income taxes in Bermuda. Consequently, income taxes have been provided based on the tax laws and rates in effect in the countries where we operate and earn income. The income taxes in these jurisdictions vary substantially. Our effective tax rate for financial statement purposes will continue to fluctuate from year to year because our operations are conducted in different taxing jurisdictions.

        We recognize increases to our tax reserves for uncertain tax positions along with interest and penalties as an increase to other long-term liabilities.

        For U.S. and other jurisdictional income tax purposes, we have net operating and other loss carryforwards that we are required to assess quarterly for potential valuation allowances. We consider the sufficiency of existing temporary differences and expected future earnings levels in determining the

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amount, if any, of valuation allowance required against such carryforwards and against deferred tax assets.

        Red Lion realizes an income tax benefit associated with certain awards issued under our stock plans. We recognize the benefits related to tax deductions up to the amount of the compensation expense recorded for the award in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Any excess tax benefit (i.e., tax deduction in excess of compensation expense) is reflected as an increase in capital in excess of par. Any shortfall is recorded as a reduction to capital in excess of par to the extent of our aggregate accumulated pool of windfall benefits, beyond which the shortfall would be recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income.


Foreign Currency Translation

        For certain of our foreign subsidiaries, such as those in Canada and Argentina, the local currency is the functional currency, and therefore translation gains or losses associated with foreign-denominated monetary accounts are accumulated in a separate section of the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity. For our other international subsidiaries, the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, and therefore local currency transaction gains and losses, arising from remeasurement of payables and receivables denominated in local currency, are included in our Consolidated Statements of Income.


Cash Flows

        We treat the redemption price, including accrued original issue discount, on our convertible debt instruments as a financing activity for purposes of reporting cash flows in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements

        In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") relating to the reporting of discontinued operations and the disclosures related to disposals of components of an entity. The core principles address the question around whether the disposal represents a strategic shift, if the operations and cash flows can be clearly distinguished and continuing involvement will no longer preclude a disposal from being presented as discontinued operations. These changes are effective for interim and annual periods that begin after December 15, 2014. Early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this will have on our consolidated financial statements.

        In May 2014, the FASB issued an ASU relating to the revenue recognition from contracts with customers that creates a common revenue standard for GAAP and IFRS. The core principle will require recognition of revenue to represent the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration, including costs incurred, to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. These changes are effective for interim and annual periods that begin after December 15, 2016. Early application is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this will have on our consolidated financial statements.

        In June 2014, the FASB issued an ASU relating to the accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. The core principle will require the reporting entity to apply existing guidance in Topic 718—Compensation—Stock Compensation relating to awards with performance conditions that

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affect vesting to account for such awards. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. These changes are effective for interim and annual periods that begin after December 15, 2015. Early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this will have on our consolidated financial statements.


Use of Estimates

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the amounts of revenues and expenses recognized during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from such estimates. Areas where critical accounting estimates are made by management include:

Note 3 Impairments and Other Charges

        The components of impairments and other charges is provided below:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Loss on tendered notes

  $ 208,197   $   $  

Provision for retirement of assets

    14,044     138,666     98,072  

Impairment of long-lived assets

    20,000     50,355      

Termination of employment contract

    38,250         100,000  

Intangible asset impairment

        74,960      

Goodwill impairment

        26,279      
               

Total

  $ 280,491   $ 290,260   $ 198,072  
               


Loss on tendered notes

        During 2013, we recognized a loss related to the extinguishment of debt in connection with the tender offer for our 9.25% senior notes. See "Note 12—Debt" for additional discussion. In 2013, we completed a cash tender offer for these notes and repurchased $785.4 million aggregate principal amount. We paid the holders an aggregate of approximately $1.0 billion in cash, reflecting principal and accrued and unpaid interest and recognized a loss as part of the debt extinguishment.

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Provision for retirement of long-lived assets

        During 2013, we recorded a provision for retirement of long-lived assets in multiple operating segments totaling $14.0 million, which reduced the carrying value of some assets to their salvage value. The retirements related to assets in Saudi Arabia and included obsolete top-drives, nonworking trucks, generators, engines and other miscellaneous equipment. The retirements in our Canada operations included functionally inoperable rigs and other drilling equipment. In our Completion & Production operations, the retirements related to rigs and vehicles that would require significant repair to return to work and other non-core assets.

        During 2012, we recorded a provision for retirement of long-lived assets in multiple operating segments, including $37.1 million in U.S., $33.7 million in Canada, $16.5 million in International and $2.0 million in Rig Services, all from our Drilling & Rig Services business line. The retirements in this business line included mechanical rigs, a jackup rig and other assets that have become inoperable or functionally obsolete and that we do not believe could be returned to service without significant costs to refurbish. Additionally in 2012, we recorded provisions for retirement of long-lived assets of $49.4 million.

        During 2011, we recorded a provision for retirement of long-lived assets totaling $98.1 million in multiple operating segments. This related to the decommissioning and retirement of one jackup rig, 116 land rigs, and a number of rigs and trucks. Our U.S., International and Production Services operations recorded $63.2 million, $26.1 million and $8.9 million, respectively. These assets were deemed to be functionally or economically non-competitive for today's market and are being dismantled for parts and scrap.

        A continued period of lower oil and natural gas prices and their potential impact on our utilization and dayrates could result in the recognition of future impairment charges to additional assets if future cash flow estimates, based upon information then available to management, indicate that the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable.


Impairments of long-lived assets

        During 2013, we recognized an impairment of $20.0 million to our fleet of coil-tubing units in our Completion & Production Services business line. Intense competition and oversupply of equipment has led to lower utilization and margins for this product line. When these factors were considered as part of our annual impairment tests on long-lived assets, the sum of the estimated future cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, was less than the carrying amount of these assets. The estimated fair values of these assets were calculated using discounted cash flow models involving assumptions based on our utilization of the assets, revenues and direct costs, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. We believe the fair value estimated for purposes of these tests represents a Level 3 fair value measurement. In 2013, we suspended our coil-tubing operations in the United States. A prolonged period of slow economic recovery could continue to adversely affect the demand for and prices of our services, which could result in future impairment charges for other reporting units due to the potential impact on our estimate of our future operating results.

        During the fourth quarter of 2012, we determined that some of our coil-tubing rigs would not be fully utilized as forecasted, which resulted in a triggering event and required a year-end long-lived asset impairment test. Our year-end impairment test resulted in impairment charges of $17.4 million in our U.S. and $32.9 million in our Canada operations.

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        We did not record any impairment of long-lived assets in 2011.


Provision for termination of employment contract

        During 2013, Nabors recognized a one-time stock grant valued at $27.0 million, which vested immediately, and $18.0 million in cash awarded and paid to Mr. Petrello in connection with the termination of his prior employment agreement. The Chief Executive Officer and certain other executives' compensation is portioned such that it is allocated between the parent company, NIL, and Red Lion and its subsidiaries based upon an estimate of time devoted to each respective entity's operations. The amounts included in our consolidated financial statements are $23.0 million in stock awards and $15.3 million in cash. See "Note 18—Commitments and Contingencies" for additional discussion.

        During 2011, we recorded a provision for a contingent liability that existed on December 31, 2011 related to the change of our Chief Executive Officer that occurred in October 2011. This charge resulted from a potential termination payment to our former Chief Executive Officer, Eugene Isenberg, under the terms of his employment contract. Subsequent to December 31, 2011, Mr. Isenberg elected to forego triggering that payment and as a result, we did not owe or make the termination payment. During 2012, we made charitable contributions to benefit the needs of our employees and other community-based causes. Nabors contributed one million common shares previously held by an affiliate to the Nabors Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, in support of this objective. We consider our former Chief Executive Officer to be a significant shareholder of the Company and, therefore, recorded these transactions as equity. During 2012, we recorded the release of the contingent liability, net of tax, through capital in excess of par as a forgiveness of liability from a beneficial owner—see Capital Contribution From Forgiveness of Liability, net of tax in our 2012 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity. We recorded the donation of shares of our parent (presented as treasury shares) at their weighted average cost, net of tax, through capital in excess of par.


Intangible asset impairment

        During 2012, we recorded an impairment of the Superior Wells Services, Inc. ("Superior") trade name totaling $75.0 million. The Superior trade name was initially classified as a ten-year intangible asset at the date of acquisition in September 2010. The impairment is a result of the decision to cease using the Superior trade name to reduce confusion in the marketplace and enhance the Nabors brand.

        There were no intangible asset impairments in 2013 or 2011.


Goodwill impairments

        During 2012, we recognized the impairment of goodwill associated with our operations in the U.S. and International drilling operations. The impairments were deemed necessary due to the prolonged uncertainty of utilization of some of our rigs as a result of changes in our customers' plans for future drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico and our international markets. A prolonged period of lower natural gas prices or changes in laws and regulations could continue to adversely affect the demand for and prices of our services, which could result in future goodwill impairment charges for other reporting units due to the potential impact on our estimate of future operating results.

        There were no goodwill impairments in 2013 or 2011.

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Assets Held for Sale

        Assets held for sale included the following:

 
  December 31,  
 
  2013   2012  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Oil and Gas

  $ 239,936   $ 377,625  

Rig Services

    3,328     6,232  
           

  $ 243,264   $ 383,857  
           


Oil and Gas Properties

        The carrying value of our assets held for sale represents the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. We continue to market these properties at prices that are reasonable compared to current fair value. Also, we have deferred tax assets of approximately $15.0 million, which are included in long-term deferred income taxes in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, associated with our oil and gas operations in Canada.

        We have contracts with pipeline companies to pay specified fees based on committed volumes for gas transport and processing. In December 2013, we entered into agreements to restructure these contracts, assigning a portion of the obligation to third parties and reducing our future payment commitments. At December 31, 2013, our undiscounted contractual commitments for these contracts approximated $171.2 million, and we had liabilities of $113.6 million, $64.4 million of which were classified as current and are included in accrued liabilities.

        At December 31, 2012, we had liabilities of $206 million, $69 million of which were classified as current and included in accrued liabilities. The amounts at December 31, 2013 and 2012 represented our best estimate of the fair value of the excess capacity of the pipeline commitments calculated using a discounted cash flow model, when considering our disposal plan, current production levels, natural gas prices and expected utilization of the pipeline over the remaining contractual term.


Discontinued Operations

        The operating results from the assets discussed above for all periods presented are retroactively presented and accounted for as discontinued operations in the accompanying audited Consolidated Statements of Income and the respective accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Our condensed statements of income (loss) from discontinued operations for each operating segment were as follows:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands, except percentages)
 

Operating revenues

                   

Oil and Gas

  $ 25,327   $ 27,363   $ 125,654 (1)

Rig Services

  $ 127,154   $ 172,335   $ 76,584  

Income (loss) from Oil & Gas discontinued operations:

                   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

  $ (17,371 ) $ (3,958 ) $ 18,880  

Less: Impairment charges or other (gains) and losses on sale of wholly owned assets

    24,087 (2)   106,096 (3)   208,455 (4)

Less: Income tax expense (benefit)

    (14,062 )   (44,021 )   (98,181 )
               

Income (loss) from Oil and Gas discontinued operations, net of tax

  $ (27,396 ) $ (66,033 ) $ (91,394 )
               

Income (loss) from Rig Services discontinued operations:

                   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

  $ 17,680   $ 9,846   $ 458  

Less: Impairment charges or other (gains) and losses on sale of wholly owned assets

    (4,368 )(5)   9,087 (6)   8,800 (6)

Less: Income tax expense (benefit)

    5,831     2,252     (2,135 )
               

Income (loss) from Rig Services discontinued operations, net of tax

  $ 16,217   $ (1,493 ) $ (6,207 )
               

Oil and Gas

(1)
Includes approximately $83 million of equity in earnings during 2011 for our proportionate share of Remora's net income, inclusive of the gains recognized for asset sales during 2011.

(2)
Includes impairments during 2013 of $61.5 million to write down the carrying value of some of our wholly owned oil and gas-centered assets, partially offset by a gain related to our restructure of our future pipeline obligations.

(3)
Includes adjustments during 2012 to increase our pipeline contractual commitments by $128.1 million and other gains and losses related to the sale of our wholly owned oil and gas-centered assets.

(4)
Includes impairments during 2011 of $255.0 million to write down the carrying value of our wholly owned oil and gas-centered assets.

        In 2013, we sold some of our wholly owned oil and gas assets and received proceeds of $90.0 million.

        In 2012, we sold our remaining wholly owned oil and gas business in Colombia and sold additional wholly owned assets in the United States. In December 2012, we sold our 49.7% ownership interest in the U.S. unconsolidated oil and gas joint venture, to the remaining equity owners. During 2012, we received cumulative gross cash proceeds of $254.5 million from sales of oil and gas assets.

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        In 2011, we sold some of our wholly owned oil and gas assets in Colombia and the United States. Additionally in 2011, Remora Energy International LP ("Remora"), a former unconsolidated international oil and gas joint venture, completed sales of its oil and gas assets in Colombia. During 2011, we received gross cash proceeds of $303.8 million from sales of oil and gas assets.


Rig Services

(5)
Represents the gains recognized from our sale of our logistics services and construction services. In April 2013, we sold the assets of one of our former Canadian subsidiaries that provided logistics services for proceeds of $9.3 million. In October 2013, we sold Peak, one of our businesses in Alaska, for gross cash proceeds of $135.5 million.

(6)
Includes $7.8 million and $7.9 million, respectively, of impairment (a Level 3 measurement) in 2012 and 2011 to our aircraft and logistics assets as a result of the continued downturn in the oil and gas industry in Canada.

        Additional discussion of our policy pertaining to the calculations of our annual impairment tests, including any impairment to goodwill, is set forth in Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. A further protraction of lower commodity prices or an inability to sell these assets in a timely manner could result in recognition of future impairment charges.

Note 5 Acquisitions

2013 Acquisitions

        In January 2013, we purchased the business of Navigate Energy Services, Inc. ("NES"), for a total cash price of approximately $37.5 million. NES operates primarily in Texas, Louisiana and North Dakota as a provider of drift-while-drilling and measure-while-drilling services and technology. Their business was focused on directional drilling by oil and gas exploration and development companies. This acquisition expands our technology and development capability for drilling and measurement tools and services, and is included in our Rig Services operating segment. The purchase price was allocated to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired based on their fair value. The excess of the purchase price over the fair values of the assets acquired was recorded as goodwill in the amount of $15.8 million.

        In October 2013, we purchased KVS Transportation, Inc. and D&D Equipment Investments, LLC, (collectively, "KVS") for total consideration of $149.0 million, $66.8 million of which is payable in three equal annual installments through 2016. KVS provided various logistics and support services operating in the oilfield and well-servicing industry. Services are provided by tractor trucks, bobtail trucks, winch trucks, other truck types, trailers, container bins, eyewash stations, various types of tanks, shop equipment and other related support equipment. This acquisition expands our truck fleet, vacuum truck services, and tank and related equipment services, and is included in our Production Services operating segment. The excess of the purchase price over the fair values of the assets acquired was recorded as goodwill in the amount of $35.5 million.


2011 Acquisitions

        In 2011, we paid $65 million in cash to acquire the remaining 50 percent equity interest of Peak Oilfield Service Company ("Peak"), making it a wholly owned subsidiary on this date. Peak provided

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construction and rig moving services in icy conditions as well as light and heavy-duty moving, hauling and maintenance services. Previously, we held a 50 percent equity interest with a carrying value of $38.1 million that we had accounted for as an equity method investment. In 2013, we sold Peak. See "Note 4—Assets Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations."

Note 6 Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments

        Our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following:

 
  December 31,  
 
  2013   2012  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 389,109   $ 523,257  

Short-term investments:

             

Trading equity securities

        52,705  

Available-for-sale equity securities

    96,942     174,610  

Available-for-sale debt securities

    20,276     25,967  
           

Total short-term investments

  $ 117,218   $ 253,282  
           

        Certain information related to our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments follows:

 
  December 31,  
 
  Fair Value   2013 Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Losses
  Fair Value   2012 Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Losses
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 389,109   $   $   $ 523,257   $   $  

Short-term investments:

                                     

Trading equity securities

                52,705     46,981      

Available-for-sale equity securities

    96,942     68,395         174,610     137,282     (1,030 )

Available-for-sale debt securities:

                                     

Commercial paper and CDs

                206          

Corporate debt securities

    19,388     4,122         23,399     1,870      

Mortgage-backed debt securities

    210     11         244     15      

Mortgage-CMO debt securities

    20         (2 )   523     10     (3 )

Asset-backed debt securities

    658     2     (54 )   1,595     28     (192 )
                           

Total available-for-sale debt securities

    20,276     4,135     (56 )   25,967     1,923     (195 )
                           

Total available-for-sale securities

    117,218     72,530     (56 )   200,577     139,205     (1,225 )
                           

Total short-term investments

    117,218     72,530     (56 )   253,282     186,186     (1,225 )
                           

Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

  $ 506,327   $ 72,530   $ (56 ) $ 776,539   $ 186,186   $ (1,225 )
                           

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        Certain information related to the gross unrealized losses of our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments follows:

 
  As of December 31, 2013  
 
  Less Than 12 Months   More Than 12 Months  
 
  Fair Value   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Fair Value   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Available-for-sale equity securities

  $   $   $   $  

Available-for-sale debt securities:(1)

                         

Mortgage-CMO debt securities

            20     2  

Asset-backed debt securities

    395     54          
                   

Total available-for-sale debt securities

    395     54     20     2  
                   

Total

  $ 395   $ 54   $ 20   $ 2  
                   

        The estimated fair values of our corporate, mortgage-backed, mortgage-CMO and asset-backed debt securities at December 31, 2013, classified by time to contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to repay obligations without prepayment penalties and we may elect to sell the securities prior to the contractual maturity date.

 
  Estimated
Fair Value
December 31,
2013
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Debt securities:

       

Due in one year or less

  $  

Due after one year through five years

    15,600  

Due in more than five years

    4,676  
       

Total debt securities

  $ 20,276  
       

        Certain information regarding our debt and equity securities is presented below:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Available-for-sale

                   

Proceeds from sales and maturities

  $ 107,586   $ 24,010   $ 12,672  

Realized gains, net

  $ 88,158   $ 13,405   $ 3,036  

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Note 7 Fair Value Measurements

        Fair value is the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid upon transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). We utilize market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market-corroborated, or generally unobservable. We primarily apply the market approach for recurring fair value measurements and endeavor to utilize the best information available. Accordingly, we employ valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The use of unobservable inputs is intended to allow for fair value determinations in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. We are able to classify fair value balances utilizing a fair value hierarchy based on the observability of those inputs. Under the fair value hierarchy:

        These financial statements also include notes payable, related to the acquisition of KVS, at carrying value which approximates fair value as of December 31, 2013. This fair value (Level 3) was calculated using a discounted cash flow model which incorporates details such as contractual terms, maturity and, in certain instances, timing and amount of future cash flows, as well as assumptions related to liquidity and credit valuation adjustments of marketplace participants. See "Note 5—Acquisitions" for additional discussion.

        Preferred stock is presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value as of the acquisition date of Superior. The fair value of our preferred stock is estimated based on prices quoted from third party financial institutions. The fair value (Level 2) of our preferred stock was approximately $69.0 million and $68.6 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. See "Note 15—Preferred Stock" for additional discussion

        The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our financial assets and liabilities that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. Our debt securities could transfer into or out of a Level 1 or 2 measure depending on the availability of independent and current pricing at the end of each quarter. During 2013 and 2012, there were no transfers of our financial assets between Level 1 and Level 2 measures. Our financial assets and

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liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 
  Fair Value as of December 31, 2013  
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Assets:

                         

Short-term investments:

                         

Available-for-sale equity securities from energy industry

  $ 96,080   $ 862   $   $ 96,942  

Available-for-sale debt securities:

                         

Corporate debt securities

        19,388         19,388  

Mortgage-backed debt securities

        210         210  

Mortgage-CMO debt securities

        20         20  

Asset-backed debt securities

    658             658  
                   

Total short-term investments

  $ 96,738   $ 20,480   $   $ 117,218  
                   

 

 
  Fair Value as of December 31, 2012  
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Assets:

                         

Short-term investments:

                         

Available-for-sale equity securities from energy industry

  $ 163,924   $ 10,686   $   $ 174,610  

Available-for-sale debt securities:

                         

Commercial paper and CDs

    206             206  

Corporate debt securities

        23,399         23,399  

Mortgage-backed debt securities

        244         244  

Mortgage-CMO debt securities

        523         523  

Asset-backed debt securities

    1,595             1,595  

Trading equity securities from energy industry

    52,705             52,705  
                   

Total short-term investments

  $ 218,430   $ 34,852   $   $ 253,282  
                   


Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

        Fair value measurements were applied with respect to our nonfinancial assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis, which would consist of measurements primarily to assets held for sale, goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets, assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination and our pipeline contractual commitment.


Fair Value of Financial Instruments

        The fair value of our financial instruments has been estimated in accordance with GAAP. The fair value of our long-term debt, revolving credit facility, commercial paper and subsidiary preferred stock is

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estimated based on quoted market prices or prices quoted from third-party financial institutions. The carrying and fair values of these liabilities were as follows:

 
  December 31,  
 
  2013   2012  
 
  Effective
Interest
Rate
  Carrying
Value
  Fair Value   Effective
Interest
Rate
  Carrying Value   Fair Value  
 
  (In thousands)
 

2.35% senior notes due September 2016

    2.56 % $ 349,820   $ 354,694     6.42 % $   $  

6.15% senior notes due February 2018

    6.42 %   969,928     1,097,480     6.42 %   968,708     1,164,813  

9.25% senior notes due January 2019

    9.33 %   339,607     428,733     9.33 %   1,125,000     1,492,819  

5.00% senior notes due September 2020

    5.20 %   697,947     731,955     5.20 %   697,648     770,707  

4.625% senior notes due September 2021

    4.75 %   698,148     709,793     4.75 %   697,907     755,517  

5.10% senior notes due September 2023

    5.26 %   348,765     349,731     0.00 %        

Subsidiary preferred stock

    4.00 %   69,188     69,000     4.00 %   69,188     68,625  

Revolving credit facility

    2.28 %   170,000     170,000     2.17 %   890,000     890,000  

Commercial paper

    0.45 %   329,844     329,844     0.00 %        

Other

    0.00 %   10,243     10,243     0.00 %   437     437  
                               

Total

        $ 3,983,490   $ 4,251,473         $ 4,448,888   $ 5,142,918  
                               

        The fair values of our cash equivalents, trade receivables and trade payables approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

        As of December 31, 2013, our short-term investments were carried at fair market value and included $117.2 million in securities classified as available-for-sale. As of December 31, 2012, our short-term investments were carried at fair market value and included $200.6 million and $52.7 million in securities classified as available-for-sale and trading, respectively.

Note 8 Share-Based Compensation

        We compensate some of our employees in the form of share-based awards issued from NIL. The Chief Executive Officer and certain other executives' compensation is portioned such that it is allocated between the parent company, NIL, and Red Lion and its subsidiaries based upon an estimate of time devoted to each respective entity's operations. The amount of compensation expense we recognize is based on the grant-date fair value and we pay cash to NIL as awards vest. Total share-based compensation expense, which includes stock options and restricted stock, totaled $46.0 million, $16.2 million and $18.9 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and is included in direct costs and general and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Income. See "Note 21—Segment Information."

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        Nabors restricted stock share-based awards also include two types of performance share awards: the first, based on Nabors performance measured against pre-determined performance metrics and the second, based on market conditions measured against a predetermined peer group. The performance period for the awards granted in 2013 commenced on January 1, 2013 and ended December 31, 2013.


Stock Option Plans

        As of December 31, 2013, Nabors had several stock plans under which options to purchase Nabors common shares could be granted to key officers and managerial employees of Red Lion and its subsidiaries. Options granted under the plans generally are at prices equal to the fair market value of Nabors shares on the date of the grant. Options granted under the plans generally are exercisable in varying cumulative periodic installments after one year. In the case of certain key executives, options granted may vest immediately on the grant date. Options granted under the plans cannot be exercised more than ten years from the date of grant. Options to purchase 7.8 million and 14.3 million Nabors common shares remained available for grant as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Of the Nabors common shares available for grant as of December 31, 2013, approximately 6.8 million of these shares are also available for issuance in the form of restricted shares.

        The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model which uses assumptions for the risk-free interest rate, volatility, dividend yield and the expected term of the options. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for a period equal to the expected term of the option. Expected volatilities are based on implied volatilities from traded options on Nabors' common shares, historical volatility of Nabors' common shares, and other factors. We use historical data to estimate the expected term of the options and employee terminations within the option-pricing model; separate groups of employees that have similar historical exercise behavior are considered separately for valuation purposes. The expected term of the options represents the period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding.

        We also consider an estimated forfeiture rate for these option awards, and we recognize compensation cost only for those shares that are expected to vest, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting term of three to five years. The forfeiture rate is based on historical experience. Estimated forfeitures have been adjusted to reflect actual forfeitures during 2013.

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        Stock option transactions under our various stock-based employee compensation plans are presented below:

Options
  Shares   Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
 
  (In thousands, except exercise price)
 

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2012

    18,758   $ 20.27            

Granted

    32     15.91            

Exercised

    (577 )   9.34            

Forfeited

    (2,792 )   19.33            
                   

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2013

    15,421   $ 20.84   3.31 years   $ 44,910  
                   

Options exercisable as of December 31, 2013

    14,872   $ 20.84   3.13 years   $ 44,592  
                   

        Of the options outstanding, 14.9 million, 17.1 million and 21.3 million were exercisable at weighted-average exercise prices of $20.84, $20.80 and $19.49, as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

        During 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, Nabors awarded options vesting over periods up to four years to purchase 32,000, 644,822 and 813,087 of Nabors common shares to our employees and executive officers.

        The fair value of stock options granted during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following weighted-average assumptions:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  

Weighted average fair value of options granted

  $ 6.01   $ 9.47   $ 6.19  

Weighted average risk free interest rate

    0.57 %   0.63 %   0.65 %

Dividend yield

    0.69 %   0 %   0 %

Volatility(1)

    51.01 %   55.84 %   51.11 %

Expected life

    4.0 years     4.0 years     4.0 years  

(1)
Expected volatilities are based on implied volatilities from publicly traded options to purchase Nabors' common shares, historical volatility of Nabors' common shares and other factors.

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        A summary of our unvested stock options as of December 31, 2013, and the changes during the year then ended is presented below:

Unvested Stock Options
  Outstanding   Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair
Value
 
 
  (In thousands, except fair value)
 

Unvested as of December 31, 2012

    1,623   $ 5.61  

Granted

    32     6.01  

Vested

    (1,043 )   3.91  

Forfeited

    (63 )   5.47  
           

Unvested as of December 31, 2013

    549   $ 8.88  
           

        The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $4.1 million, $23.1 million and $17.1 million, respectively. The total fair value of options that vested during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $4.1 million, $7.1 million and $4.7 million, respectively.

        As of December 31, 2013, there was $3.8 million of total future compensation cost related to unvested options that are expected to vest. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately one year.


Restricted Stock

        Our stock plans allow grants of Nabors restricted stock. Nabors restricted stock is issued on the grant date, but cannot be sold or transferred. Nabors restricted stock vests in varying periodic installments ranging up to five years.

        A summary of our restricted stock as of December 31, 2013, and the changes during the year then ended, is presented below:

Restricted stock
  Outstanding   Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair
Value
 
 
  (In thousands, except fair value)
 

Unvested as of December 31, 2012

    1,596   $ 23.51  

Granted

    3,971     16.44  

Vested

    (1,929 )   18.48  

Forfeited

    (247 )   20.07  
           

Unvested as of December 31, 2013

    3,391   $ 18.28  
           

        During 2013, 2012 and 2011, Nabors awarded 3,971,414, 836,015 and 1,024,379 shares of restricted stock, respectively, to our employees. These awards had an aggregate value at their date of grant of $65.2 million, $17.1 million and $27.9 million, respectively, and were scheduled to vest over a period of up to four years. The fair value of Nabors restricted stock that vested during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $31.9 million, $8.1 million and $17.4 million, respectively. The fair value of these awards is based on the closing price of Nabors stock on the date the awards are granted.

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        As of December 31, 2013, there was $44.5 million of total future compensation cost related to unvested Nabors restricted stock awards that are expected to vest. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately one year.


Restricted Stock Based on Performance Conditions

        During the first quarter of 2014, Nabors granted 307,964 restricted stock performance-based awards for fiscal year 2013 to some of our executives. These awards vest over a period up to three years. The performance awards granted are based upon achievement of specific financial or operational objectives. The number of shares granted was determined by the number of performance goals achieved. Our performance shares based on performance conditions are liability-classified awards, of which our accrued liabilities included $1.6 million at December 31, 2013. The fair value of these awards was estimated at each reporting period during 2013, based on internal metrics and marked to market at December 31, 2013.


Restricted Stock Based on Market Conditions

        During 2013, Nabors began granting restricted stock awards based on market conditions to some of our executives. Nabors granted 300,843 such awards with an aggregate fair value of $3.1 million. These shares were granted based on the comparative performance of Nabors Total Shareholder Return ("TSR") relative to a peer group over a three-year period.

        The grant date fair value of these awards was based on a Monte Carlo model, using the following assumptions during 2013:

Risk free interest rate

    0.41 %

Expected volatility

    46.00 %

Closing stock price

  $ 16.53  

Expected term (in years)

    2.82  

        The following table sets forth information regarding outstanding Nabors restricted stock based on market conditions as of December 31, 2013:

Market based restricted stock
  Outstanding   Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair
Value
 
 
  (In thousands, except fair value)
 

Outstanding as of December 31, 2012

      $  

Granted

    301     10.42  

Vested

         

Forfeited

         
           

Outstanding as of December 31, 2013

    301   $ 10.42  
           

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Note 9 Property, Plant and Equipment

        The major components of our property, plant and equipment are as follows:

 
  December 31,  
 
  2013   2012  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Land

  $ 63,733   $ 49,965  

Buildings

    163,962     154,878  

Drilling, workover and well-servicing rigs, and related equipment

    12,818,136     12,364,021  

Marine transportation and supply vessels

    14,062     14,054  

Oilfield hauling and mobile equipment

    1,322,798     1,313,339  

Other machinery and equipment

    168,465     176,468  

Construction-in-process(1)

    693,475     363,537  
           

  $ 15,244,631   $ 14,436,262  

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

    (6,646,818 )   (5,724,174 )
           

  $ 8,597,813   $ 8,712,088  
           

(1)
Relates primarily to amounts capitalized for new or substantially new drilling, workover and well-servicing rigs that were under construction and had not yet been placed in service as of December 31, 2013 or 2012.

        Repair and maintenance expense included in direct costs in our Consolidated Statements of Income totaled $510.8 million, $563.5 million and $586.4 million during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

        Interest costs of $13.0 million, $19.4 million and $24.0 million were capitalized during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Note 10 Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates

        Our principal investment in unconsolidated affiliates accounted for using the equity method include drilling and workover operations located in Saudi Arabia (51% ownership). This unconsolidated affiliate is integral to our operations. See "Note 17—Related-Party Transactions" for additional information. During 2011 and 2012, we sold our equity interests in unconsolidated oil and gas joint ventures.

        Combined condensed financial data for investments in unconsolidated affiliates, including assets classified as held for sale, are summarized as follows:

 
  December 31,  
 
  2013   2012  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Current assets

  $ 442,703   $ 174,977  

Long-term assets

  $ 138,222   $ 161,207  

Current liabilities

  $ 440,585   $ 194,504  

Long-term liabilities

  $ 4,169   $ 3,389  

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  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Gross revenues

  $ 562,101   $ 657,362   $ 760,257  

Gross margin

  $ 46,446   $ 107,035   $ 205,502  

Net income (loss)

  $ 1,088   $ (624,172 ) $ 327,760  

Red Lion's earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates(1)

  $ 39   $ (288,718 ) $ 85,448  

(1)
Red Lion's earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates included in discontinued operations, net of tax was $76.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Note 11 Financial Instruments and Risk Concentration

        We may be exposed to certain market risks arising from the use of financial instruments in the ordinary course of business. These risks arise primarily as a result of potential changes in the fair market value of financial instruments that would result from adverse fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, credit risk, interest rates, and marketable and non-marketable security prices as discussed below.


Foreign Currency Risk

        We operate in a number of international areas and are involved in transactions denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars, which exposes us to foreign exchange rate risk or foreign currency devaluation risk. The most significant exposures arise in connection with our operations in Venezuela and Canada, which usually are substantially unhedged.

        At various times, we utilize local currency borrowings (foreign-currency-denominated debt), the payment structure of customer contracts and foreign exchange contracts to selectively hedge our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations in connection with monetary assets, liabilities, cash flows and commitments denominated in certain foreign currencies. A foreign exchange contract is a foreign currency transaction, defined as an agreement to exchange different currencies at a given future date and at a specified rate.


Credit Risk

        Our financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments and accounts receivable. Cash equivalents such as deposits and temporary cash investments are held by major banks or investment firms. Our short-term and long-term investments are managed within established guidelines that limit the amounts that may be invested with any one issuer and provide guidance as to issuer credit quality. We believe that the credit risk in our cash and investment portfolio is minimized as a result of the mix of our investments. In addition, our trade receivables are with a variety of U.S., international and foreign-country national oil and gas companies. Management considers this credit risk to be limited due to the financial resources of these companies. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers, and we generally do not require material collateral. We do occasionally require prepayment of amounts from customers whose creditworthiness is in question prior to providing services to them. We maintain

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reserves for potential credit losses, and these losses historically have been within management's expectations.


Interest Rate and Marketable and Non-marketable Security Price Risk

        Our financial instruments that are potentially sensitive to changes in interest rates include our 2.35%, 5.10%, 6.15%, 9.25%, 5.0% and 4.625% senior notes, our investments in debt securities (including corporate, asset-backed, mortgage-backed debt and mortgage-CMO debt securities) and our investments in overseas funds that invest primarily in a variety of public and private U.S. and non-U.S. securities (including asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, global structured-asset securitizations, whole-loan mortgages, and participations in whole loans and whole-loan mortgages), which are classified as long-term investments.

        We may utilize derivative financial instruments that are intended to manage our exposure to interest rate risks. The use of derivative financial instruments could expose us to further credit risk and market risk. Credit risk in this context is the failure of a counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty would owe us, which can create credit risk for us. When the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, we would owe the counterparty, and therefore, we would not be exposed to credit risk. We attempt to minimize credit risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with major financial institutions that have a significant asset base. Market risk related to derivatives is the adverse effect on the value of a financial instrument that results from changes in interest rates. We try to manage market risk associated with interest-rate contracts by establishing and monitoring parameters that limit the type and degree of market risk that we undertake.

Note 12 Debt

        Debt consisted of the following:

 
  As of December 31,  
 
  2013   2012  
 
  (In thousands)
 

2.35% senior notes due September 2016

  $ 349,820   $  

6.15% senior notes due February 2018

    969,928     968,708  

9.25% senior notes due January 2019

    339,607     1,125,000  

5.00% senior notes due September 2020

    697,947     697,648  

4.625% senior notes due September 2021

    698,148     697,907  

5.10% senior notes due September 2023

    348,765      

Revolving credit facility

    170,000     890,000  

Commercial paper

    329,844      

Other

    10,243     437  
           

  $ 3,914,302   $ 4,379,700  

Less: current portion

    10,185     364  
           

  $ 3,904,117   $ 4,379,336  
           

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        As of December 31, 2013, the maturities of our primary debt for each of the five years after 2013 and thereafter are as follows:

 
  Paid at Maturity  
 
  (In thousands)
 

2014

  $  

2015

     

2016

    350,000 (1)

2017

    499,844 (2)

2018

    975,000 (3)

Thereafter

    2,089,607 (4)
       

  $ 3,914,451  
       

(1)
Represents our 2.35% senior notes due September 2016

(2)
Represents amounts drawn on our revolving credit facility and commercial paper, which expires November 2017

(3)
Represents our 6.15% senior notes due February 2018

(4)
Represents our 9.25% senior notes due January 2019, 5.0% senior notes due September 2020, 4.625% senior notes due September 2021 and 5.10% senior notes due September 2023


2.35% and 5.10% Senior Notes Due September 2016 and September 2023

        In September 2013, Nabors Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Nabors Delaware"), our wholly owned subsidiary, completed a private placement of $700 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes, comprised of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 2.35% senior notes due 2016 and $350 million aggregate principal amount of 5.10% senior notes due 2023. The notes are unsecured and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by NIL. The notes were sold by the initial purchasers to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A and to certain investors outside of the United States under Regulation S under the Securities Act. The notes pay interest semiannually on March 15 and September 15, beginning on March 15, 2014. The 2.35% senior notes will mature on September 15, 2016, and the 5.10% senior notes will mature on September 15, 2023.

        The notes rank equal in right of payment to all of Nabors Delaware's existing and future senior unsubordinated debt. The notes rank senior in right of payment to all of our existing and future senior subordinated and subordinated debt. NIL's guarantee of the notes is unsecured and ranks equal in right of payment to all of our unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness from time to time outstanding. The indenture includes covenants customary for transactions of this type that, subject to significant exceptions, limit our subsidiaries' ability to, among other things, incur certain liens or enter into sale and leaseback transactions. In the event of a Change of Control Trigger Event, as defined in the indenture, with respect to a series of the notes, the holders of that series of notes may require Nabors Delaware to purchase all or a portion of each senior note in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. The notes are redeemable in whole or in part at any time at the option of Nabors Delaware at the redemption prices specified in the indenture, plus

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accrued and unpaid interest. Nabors Delaware used the proceeds from the issuance of the notes, together with cash on hand, to redeem a portion of its 9.25% senior notes due 2019.


6.15% Senior Notes Due February 2018

        In February 2008, Nabors Delaware completed a private placement of $575 million aggregate principal amount of 6.15% senior notes due 2018, which are unsecured and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by NIL. On July 22, 2008, Nabors Delaware completed an additional private placement under the same indenture of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 6.15% senior notes due 2018, and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by NIL. These new notes are subject to the same rates, terms and conditions and together will be treated as a single class of debt securities under the indenture (together $975 million 6.15% senior notes due 2018). The issue of notes was resold by the initial purchasers to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to certain investors outside of the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The notes bear interest at a rate of 6.15% per year, payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 and will mature on February 15, 2018.

        The notes are unsecured and are effectively junior in right of payment to any of Nabors Delaware's future secured debt. The senior notes rank equally with any of Nabors Delaware's other existing and future unsubordinated debt and are senior in right of payment to any of Nabors Delaware's future senior subordinated debt. NIL's guarantee of the senior notes is unsecured and ranks equal in right of payment to all of our unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness from time to time outstanding. The notes are subject to redemption by Nabors Delaware, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the notes then outstanding to be redeemed; or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest, determined in the manner set forth in the indenture. In the event of a change in control triggering event, as defined in the indenture, the holders of notes may require Nabors Delaware to purchase all or any part of each note in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase, except to the extent Nabors Delaware has exercised its right to redeem the notes.


9.25% Senior Notes Due January 2019

        In September 2013, Nabors Delaware commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 9.25% senior notes due 2019, which expired on September 11, 2013. On September 12, 2013, Nabors Delaware accepted for repurchase all of the notes that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to the expiration of the tender offer, totaling $785.4 million aggregate principal amount of the notes (including $14 million held by a consolidated affiliate). Nabors Delaware paid the holders an aggregate of approximately $1.0 billion in cash, reflecting principal, accrued and unpaid interest and a premium of $211.9 million (including related fees), from the proceeds of the 2.35% senior notes due 2016 and 5.10% senior notes due 2023 issued in September 2013, discussed above, borrowings under its commercial paper program and cash on hand. Following the repurchase, $339.6 million aggregate principal amount of the 9.25% senior notes remains outstanding. The 9.25% senior notes due 2019 have similar rankings, covenants and change of control provisions as Nabors Delaware's other series of senior notes. The premium represents the loss on the debt extinguishment and is included in the impairments and other charges line of our Consolidated Statements of Income for the year ended December 31, 2013.

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Note 12 Debt (Continued)


5.0% Senior Notes Due September 2020

        In September 2010, Nabors Delaware completed a private placement of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0% senior notes due 2020, which are unsecured and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by NIL. The notes were resold by the initial purchasers to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to certain investors outside of the United States under Regulation S. The notes pay interest semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 and will mature on September 15, 2020.

        The notes rank equal in right of payment to all of Nabors Delaware's existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness, and senior in right of payment to all of Nabors Delaware's existing and future senior subordinated and subordinated indebtedness. NIL's guarantee of the notes is unsecured and an unsubordinated obligation and ranks equal in right of payments to all of our unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness from time to time outstanding. In the event of a change of control triggering event, as defined in the indenture, the holders of the notes may require Nabors Delaware to purchase all or a portion of the notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. The notes are redeemable in whole or in part at any time at the option of Nabors Delaware at a redemption price, plus accrued and unpaid interest, as specified in the indenture. Nabors Delaware used a portion of the proceeds to repay the borrowing under a revolving credit facility incurred to fund our acquisition in September 2010.


4.625% Senior Notes Due September 2021

        In August 2011, Nabors Delaware completed a private placement of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625% senior notes due 2021, which are unsecured and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by NIL. The notes were resold by the initial purchasers to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to certain investors outside of the United States under Regulation S. The notes pay interest semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 and will mature on September 15, 2021.

        The notes rank equal in right of payment to all of Nabors Delaware's existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness, and senior in right of payment to all of Nabors Delaware's existing and future senior subordinated and subordinated indebtedness. NIL's guarantee of the notes is unsecured and an unsubordinated obligation and ranks equal in right of payments to all of our unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness from time to time outstanding. In the event of a change of control triggering event, as defined in the indenture, the holders of the notes may require Nabors Delaware to purchase all or a portion of the notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. The notes are redeemable in whole or in part at any time at the option of Nabors Delaware at a redemption price, plus accrued and unpaid interest, as specified in the indenture. Nabors Delaware used a portion of the proceeds to pay back borrowings on our revolving credit facilities and for other general corporate purposes.


5.375% Senior Notes Due August 2012

        In August 2012, we paid $282.4 million to holders of Nabors Delaware's 5.375% senior notes, representing principal of $275.0 million and accrued interest of $7.4 million. We used cash on hand and $270 million from revolving credit facilities to pay this obligation.

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Senior Exchangeable Notes

        In May 2011, the remaining $1.4 billion aggregate principal amount of our 0.94% senior exchangeable notes matured, and we redeemed them with $1.2 billion of borrowings under our revolving credit facilities and available cash.


Commercial Paper Program

        In April 2013, Nabors Delaware established a commercial paper program. This program allows for the issuance from time to time of up to an aggregate amount of $1.5 billion in commercial paper with a maturity of no more than 397 days. Our commercial paper borrowings are classified as long-term debt because the borrowings are fully supported by availability under our revolving credit facility, which matures as currently structured in November 2017, more than one year from the date of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2013, we had approximately $329.8 million of commercial paper outstanding; we used the proceeds to reduce borrowings under our revolving credit facility and redeem debt. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings at December 31, 2013 was 0.446%.


Revolving Credit Facility

        At December 31, 2013, we had $1.3 billion of remaining availability under our $1.5 billion revolving credit facility. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings at December 31, 2013 was 1.49%. The revolving credit facility contains various covenants and restrictive provisions that limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, make investments or loans and create liens and require Nabors to maintain a net funded indebtedness to total capitalization ratio, as defined in each agreement. We were in compliance with all covenants under the agreement at December 31, 2013. If we fail to perform our obligations under the covenants, the revolving credit commitment could be terminated, and any outstanding borrowings under the facility could be declared immediately due and payable.


Short-Term Borrowings

        We had 10 letter-of-credit facilities with various banks as of December 31, 2013. Availability and borrowings under our letter-of-credit facilities are as follows:

 
  December 31, 2013  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Credit available

  $ 523,204  

Less: Letters of credit outstanding, inclusive of financial and performance guarantees

    321,818  
       

Remaining availability

  $ 201,386  
       

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Note 13 Income Taxes

        The change in our unrecognized tax benefits during 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Balance as of January 1

  $ 83,950   $ 68,848   $ 81,174  

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

    145     922     1,850  

Additions for tax positions of prior years

    3,360     16,372 (2)   11,748  

Reductions for tax positions for prior years

    (30,320) (1)   (1,174 )   (11,082 )

Settlements

    (9,583 )   (1,018 )   (14,842 )
               

Balance as of December 31

  $ 47,552   $ 83,950   $ 68,848  
               

(1)
Includes $21.6 million related to settlements in Mexico, Canada and Algeria and $8.7 million due to the expiration of statutes.

(2)
Includes an unrecognized tax benefit of $10.4 million related to a Mexico audit assessment.

        The balance also represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably impact the effective income tax rate in future periods. As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we had approximately $20.6 million, $42.8 million and $28.2 million, respectively, of interest and penalties related to our total gross unrecognized tax benefits. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, we accrued and recognized estimated interest related to unrecognized tax benefits and penalties of approximately $5.2 million, $2.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively. We recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in the income tax expense (benefit) line item in our Consolidated Statements of Income.

        We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous other jurisdictions. A number of our United States and non-United States income tax returns from 1998 through 2012 are currently under audit examination. We anticipate that several of these audits could be finalized within the next 12 months. It is possible that the benefit relating to our unrecognized tax positions could significantly increase or decrease within the next 12 months. However, based on the current status of examinations, and the protocol for finalizing audits with the relevant tax authorities, which could include formal legal proceedings, it is not possible to estimate the future impact of the amount of changes, if any, to recorded uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2013.

        Income from continuing operations before income taxes was comprised of the following:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
United States and Other Jurisdictions
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

United States

 
$

(88,471

)

$

200,238
 
$

206,952
 

Other jurisdictions

    206,849     88,678     325,484  
               

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

  $ 118,378   $ 288,916   $ 532,436  
               

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        Income taxes have been provided based upon the tax laws and rates in the countries where we operate. We are a Bermuda exempted company. Bermuda does not impose corporate income taxes. Our U.S. subsidiaries are subject to a U.S. federal tax rate of 35%.

        Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations consisted of the following:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Current:

                   

U.S. federal

  $ (16,934 ) $ 25,802   $ 27,649  

Outside the U.S. 

    43,995     87,978     45,357  

State

    5,933     34,242     38,321  
               

  $ 32,994   $ 148,022   $ 111,327  
               

Deferred:

                   

U.S. federal

  $ (72,555 ) $ (76,953 ) $ 52,158  

Outside the U.S. 

    (5,188 )   (9,484 )   16,692  

State

    (13,507 )   (13,331 )   (13,050 )
               

  $ (91,250 ) $ (99,768 ) $ 55,800  
               

Income tax expense (benefit)

  $ (58,256 ) $ 48,254   $ 167,127  
               

        Red Lion is not subject to tax in Bermuda. A reconciliation of the differences between taxes on income before income taxes computed at the appropriate statutory rate and our reported provision for income taxes follows:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Income tax provision at statutory (Bermuda rate of 0%)

  $   $   $  

Taxes on U.S. and other international earnings (losses) at greater than the Bermuda rate

    (29,481 )   (37,590 )   122,711  

Increase in valuation allowance

    25,592     33,730     4,785  

Effect of change in tax rate

            (258 )

Tax reserves and interest

    (46,792 )   31,204     14,618  

State income taxes

    (7,575 )   20,910     25,271  
               

Income tax expense (benefit)

  $ (58,256 ) $ 48,254   $ 167,127  
               

Effective tax rate

    (49.2 )%   16.7 %   31.4 %

        The changes in our effective tax rate from 2012 to 2013 and from 2011 to 2012 resulted mainly from the proportion of income generated in the United States versus other countries where we operate and settlements of tax disputes. In general, the effective tax rate reflects the proportion of income generated in the United States versus other countries where we operate. Income generated in the United States is generally taxed at a higher rate than other jurisdictions.

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Note 13 Income Taxes (Continued)

        The significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

 
  December 31,  
 
  2013   2012  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Deferred tax assets:

             

Net operating loss carryforwards

  $ 1,658,084   $ 1,826,597  

Equity compensation

    32,219     29,337  

Deferred revenue

    35,689     33,523  

Tax credit and other attribute carryforwards

    109,294     110,563  

Insurance loss reserves

    4,645     10,873  

Accrued Interest

    224,959     55,143  

Other

    161,253     46,827  
           

Subtotal

    2,226,143     2,112,863  

Valuation allowance

    (1,547,441 )   (1,520,852 )
           

Deferred tax assets:

  $ 678,702   $ 592,011  

Deferred tax liabilities:

             

Depreciation and amortization for tax in excess of book expense

  $ 967,689   $ 945,888  

Variable interest investments

    85,979     144,020  

Other

    17,890      
           

Deferred tax liability

  $ 1,071,558   $ 1,089,908  
           

Net deferred assets (liabilities)

  $ (392,856 ) $ (497,897 )
           

Balance Sheet Summary:

             

Net current deferred asset

  $ 121,316   $ 110,480  

Net noncurrent deferred asset(1)

    6,489     4,408  

Net current deferred liability(2)

    (3,075 )   (10,721 )

Net noncurrent deferred liability

    (517,586 )   (602,064 )
           

Net deferred asset (liability)

  $ (392,856 ) $ (497,897 )
           

(1)
This amount is included in other long-term assets.

(2)
This amount is included in accrued liabilities.

        For U.S. federal income tax purposes, we have net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards of approximately $213.0 million that, if not utilized, will expire between 2018 and 2033. The NOL carryforwards for alternative minimum tax purposes are approximately $132.0 million. Additionally, we have NOL carryforwards in other jurisdictions of approximately $5.4 billion of which $492.0 million that, if not utilized, will expire at various times from 2014 to 2033. We provide a valuation allowance against NOL carryforwards in various tax jurisdictions based on our consideration of existing temporary differences and expected future earning levels in those jurisdictions. We have recorded a deferred tax asset of approximately $1.44 billion as of December 31, 2013 relating to NOL carryforwards that have an indefinite life in several non-U.S. jurisdictions. A valuation allowance of approximately $1.43 billion

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has been recognized because we believe it is more likely than not that substantially all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

        The NOL carryforwards by year of expiration:

Year Ended December 31,
  Total   U.S. Federal   Non-U.S.  
 
  (In thousands)
 

2014

  $ 14,538   $   $ 14,538  

2015

    12,052         12,052  

2016

    37,089         37,089  

2017

    36,674         36,674  

2018

    54,102     999     53,103  

2019

    21,666     17,722     3,944  

2020

    17,065         17,065  

2021

    24,020         24,020  

2022

    475         475  

2023

    5,673         5,673  

2030

    28,173         28,173  

2031

    259,630     189,444     70,186  

2032

    82,328         82,328  

2033

    94,533     4,778     89,755  
               

Subtotal: expiring NOLs

  $ 688,018   $ 212,943   $ 475,075  

Non-expiring NOLs

    4,924,153         4,924,153  
               

Total

  $ 5,612,171   $ 212,943   $ 5,399,228  
               

        In addition, for state income tax purposes, we have net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $304.0 million that, if not utilized, will expire at various times from 2014 to 2033.

        Under U.S. federal tax law, the amount and availability of loss carryforwards (and certain other tax attributes) are subject to a variety of interpretations and restrictive tests applicable to Red Lion and our subsidiaries. The utilization of these carryforwards could be limited or effectively lost upon certain changes in our shareholder base. Accordingly, although we believe substantial loss carryforwards are available to us, no assurance can be given that they will be available in the future.

        Various bills have been introduced in the U.S. Congress that could reduce or eliminate the U.S. tax benefits associated with our 2002 reorganization as a Bermuda company. Legislation enacted by Congress in 2004 provides that a corporation that reorganized in a foreign jurisdiction on or after March 4, 2003 be treated as a domestic corporation for United States federal income tax purposes. There has been and we expect that there may continue to be legislation proposed in Congress from time to time which, if enacted, could limit or eliminate the tax benefits associated with our reorganization.

        Because we cannot predict whether legislation will ultimately be adopted, no assurance can be given that the tax benefits associated with our reorganization will ultimately accrue to the benefit of the Company and its shareholders. It is possible that future changes to tax laws (including tax treaties) could impact our ability to realize the tax savings recorded to date as well as future tax savings resulting from our reorganization.

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Note 14 Common Shares

        On June 26, 2014, in connection with a larger restructuring of the Company's business, approved by the Board of Directors, we altered our existing share capital by subdividing 12,000 common shares with a par value of $1.00 each into 1,200,000 common shares with a par value of $0.01 each. This increased our authorized share capital from $12,000 to $8,000,000 by the creation of 798,800,000 new common shares of par value $0.01 each to rank pari passu with the existing shares. Earnings per share and common shares outstanding are reported giving retrospective effect to the aforementioned transactions in these financials.

        Red Lion, as a wholly owned subsidiary of NIL, holds treasury shares of NIL. From time to time, treasury shares may be reissued. When shares are reissued, we use the weighted-average-cost method for determining cost. The difference between the cost of the shares and the issuance price is added to or deducted from our capital in excess of par value account. We have received dividends amounting to $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. These dividends have been recorded as an increase to shareholder's equity within our consolidated financial statements.

Note 15 Subsidiary Preferred Stock

        Nabors Completion & Production Services Co. ("NCPS"), a wholly owned subsidiary, had 75,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock ("preferred stock"), $0.01 par value per share, outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012. There are 10,000,000 shares authorized. The preferred stock is issuable in series with such voting rights, if any, designations, powers, preferences and other rights and such qualifications, limitations and restrictions as may be determined by its board; the board may also fix the number of shares constituting each series and increase or decrease the number of shares of any series.

        Holders of the preferred stock are entitled to receive, when and if declared by its board, out of assets legally available therefor, cumulative cash dividends at the rate per annum of $40.00 per share of preferred stock. Dividends on the preferred stock are payable quarterly in arrears on December 1, March 1, June 1 and September 1 of each year (and, in the case of any undeclared and unpaid dividends, at such additional times and for such interim periods, if any, as determined by its board), at such annual rate. Dividends are cumulative from the date of the original issuance of the preferred stock, whether or not in any dividend period or periods we have assets legally available for the payment of such dividends.

        As of December 31, 2013, dividends on outstanding shares of preferred stock had been declared and paid in full with respect to each quarter since its issuance.


Liquidation Preference

        Holders of preferred stock are entitled to receive, in the event that NCPS is liquidated, dissolved or wound up, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, $1,000 per share (the "Liquidation Value") plus an amount per share equal to all dividends undeclared and unpaid thereon to the date of final distribution (the "Liquidation Preference"), and no more. Until the holders of preferred stock have been paid the Liquidation Preference in full, NCPS may not make any payment to any holder of stock that ranks junior to the preferred stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up. As of December 31, 2013, the preferred stock had a total Liquidation Preference of $75.0 million.

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Note 15 Subsidiary Preferred Stock (Continued)

Redemption

        The preferred stock is redeemable, in whole or in part, and at NCPS's option, at any time on or after November 18, 2013, for a redemption price of 101% of the Liquidation Value, plus all accrued dividends. The redemption price is payable in cash.

        As a result of the Superior acquisition in 2010, each share of preferred stock is convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, into $22.12 for each share of NCPS common stock into which the preferred share would have been convertible prior to the acquisition (a "deemed common share"). The preferred shares had a conversion price of $25.00 per deemed common share prior to the acquisition (equivalent to a conversion rate of 40 deemed common shares for each share of preferred stock), representing 3,000,000 deemed common shares. This results in a redemption value of $75.8 million at December 31, 2013, payable in cash. The right to convert shares of preferred stock that may be called for redemption will terminate at the close of business on the day preceding a redemption date.


Voting Rights

        Except as otherwise required from time to time by applicable law or upon certain events of default, the holders of preferred stock have no voting rights, and their consent is not required for taking any corporate action. When and if the holders of the preferred stock are entitled to vote, each holder will be entitled to one vote per share.

Note 16 Pension, Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits

Pension Plans

        In conjunction with our acquisition of Pool Energy Services Co. ("Pool") in November 1999, we acquired the assets and liabilities of a defined benefit pension plan, the Pool Company Retirement Income Plan (the "Pool Pension Plan"). Benefits under the Pool Pension Plan are frozen and participants were fully vested in their accrued retirement benefit on December 31, 1998.

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        Summarized information on the Pool Pension Plan is as follows:

 
  Pension Benefits  
 
  2013   2012  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Change in benefit obligation:

             

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

  $ 29,205   $ 26,659  

Interest cost

    1,078     1,116  

Actuarial loss (gain)

    (3,360 )   2,107  

Benefit payments

    (730 )   (677 )
           

Benefit obligation at end of year(1)

  $ 26,193   $ 29,205  
           

Change in plan assets:

             

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

  $ 18,780   $ 16,352  

Actual (loss) returns on plan assets

    2,736     1,598  

Employer contributions

    598     1,507  

Benefit payments

    (730 )   (677 )
           

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

  $ 21,384   $ 18,780  
           

Funded status:

             

Underfunded status at end of year

  $ (4,809 ) $ (10,425 )

Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheets:

             

Other long-term liabilities

  $ (4,809 ) $ (10,425 )

(1)
As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the accumulated benefit obligation was the same as the projected benefit obligation.

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Components of net periodic benefit cost (recognized in our consolidated statements of income):

                   

Interest cost

  $ 1,078   $ 1,116   $ 1,198  

Expected return on plan assets

    (1,210 )   (1,086 )   (1,008 )

Recognized net actuarial loss

    1,123     1,034     628  
               

Net periodic benefit cost

  $ 991   $ 1,064   $ 818  
               

Weighted-average assumptions:

                   

Weighted-average discount rates

    4.75 %   3.75 %   4.25 %

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

    6.50 %   6.50 %   6.50 %

        For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the net actuarial loss amounts included in other comprehensive income were approximately ($6.6) million, ($12.7) million and ($12.1) million, respectively.

        The amount included in other comprehensive income that is expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost during 2014 is approximately $0.5 million.

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        We analyze the historical performance of investments in equity and debt securities, together with current market factors such as inflation and interest rates to help us make assumptions necessary to estimate a long-term rate of return on plan assets. Once this estimate is made, we review the portfolio of plan assets and make adjustments thereto that we believe are necessary to reflect a diversified blend of investments in equity and debt securities that is capable of achieving the estimated long-term rate of return without assuming an unreasonable level of investment risk.

        The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the investments in the Pool Pension Plan as of December 31, 2013. The investments' fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is classified in its entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement.

 
  Fair Value as of December 31, 2013  
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Assets:(1)

                         

Cash equivalents

  $ 558   $   $   $ 558  

Short-term investments:

                         

Available-for-sale equity securities(2)

        11,988         11,988  

Available-for-sale debt securities(3)

        8,838         8,838  
                   

Total investments

        20,826         20,826  
                   

Total

  $ 558   $ 20,826   $   $ 21,384  
                   

(1)
Includes investments in collective trust funds that are valued based on the fair value of the underlying investments using quoted prices in active markets or other significant inputs that are deemed observable.

(2)
Includes funds that invest primarily in U.S. common stocks and foreign equity securities.

(3)
Includes funds that invest primarily in investment grade debt.

        The measurement date used to determine pension measurements for the plan is December 31.

        Our weighted-average asset allocations as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 by asset category are as follows:

 
  2013   2012  

Cash

    3 %   3 %

Equity securities

    56 %   55 %

Debt securities

    41 %   42 %
           

Total

    100 %   100 %
           

        We invest plan assets based on a total return on investment approach, pursuant to which the plan assets include a diversified blend of investments in equity and debt securities toward a goal of maximizing the long-term rate of return without assuming an unreasonable level of investment risk. We determine the level of risk based on an analysis of plan liabilities, the extent to which the value of the

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plan assets satisfies the plan liabilities and our financial condition. Our investment policy includes target allocations approximating 55% investment in equity securities and 45% investment in debt securities. The equity portion of the plan assets represents growth and value stocks of small, medium and large companies. We measure and monitor the investment risk of the plan assets both on a quarterly basis and annually when we assess plan liabilities.

        We expect to contribute approximately $1.4 million to the Pool Pension Plan in 2014. This is based on the sum of (1) the minimum contribution for the 2013 plan year that will be made in 2014 and (2) the estimated minimum required quarterly contributions for the 2014 plan year. We made contributions to the Pool Pension Plan in 2013 and 2012 totaling $0.6 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

        As of December 31, 2013, we expect that benefits to be paid in each of the next five years after 2013 and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter will be as follows:

 
  (In thousands)  

2014

  $ 1,060  

2015

    1,171  

2016

    1,258  

2017

    1,370  

2018

    1,476  

2019 - 2023

    8,602  
       

  $ 14,937  
       

        Some of our employees are covered by defined contribution plans. Our contributions to the plans totaled $23.1 million, $19.0 million and $22.9 million during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Red Lion does not provide post-employment defined benefit pension plan benefits to its employees, except for employees covered under the Pool Pension Plan.

Note 17 Related-Party Transactions

        Red Lion has various arrangements with the parent holding company, NIL. Among these arrangements is the issuance of share-based awards. NIL issues share-based awards to the employees of Red Lion based on the fair value of the award on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Chief Executive Officer and certain other executives' compensation is portioned such that it is allocated between the parent company, NIL, and Red Lion and its subsidiaries based upon an estimate of time devoted to each respective entity's operations. As these awards vest or are exercised by our employees, we pay cash to NIL. For further discussion, see "Note 8—Share-Based Compensation." In addition, NIL is the guarantor of the debt of Red Lion, which is further discussed in "Note 12—Debt."

        Red Lion and certain current and former key employees, including Mr. Petrello, entered into split-dollar life insurance agreements, pursuant to which we pay a portion of the premiums under life insurance policies with respect to these individuals and, in some instances, members of their families. These agreements provide that we are reimbursed for the premium payments upon the occurrence of specified events, including the death of an insured individual. Any recovery of premiums paid by Red Lion could be limited to the cash surrender value of the policies under certain circumstances. As such,

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the values of these policies are recorded at their respective cash surrender values in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We have made premium payments to date totaling $6.5 million related to these policies. The cash surrender value of these policies of approximately $5.9 million and $5.8 million is included in other long-term assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the payment of premiums by Red Lion under the agreements could be deemed to be prohibited loans to these individuals. Consequently, we have paid no premiums related to our agreements with these individuals since the adoption of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

        In the ordinary course of business, we enter into various rig leases, rig transportation and related oilfield services agreements with our unconsolidated affiliates at market prices. Revenues from business transactions with these affiliated entities totaled $190.6 million, $164.0 million and $218.4 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Expenses from business transactions with these affiliated entities totaled $0.1 million, $0.1 million and $0.9 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Additionally, we had accounts receivable from these affiliated entities of $87.1 million and $68.7 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We had accounts payable to these affiliated entities of $6.4 million and $3.2 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and long-term payables with these affiliated entities of $0.8 million as of those dates, which are included in other long-term liabilities.

        In the ordinary course of business, we also provide drilling, well-servicing and other services to LINN Operating, Inc. ("LINN"), a company of which Mr. Linn, an independent member of NIL's Board of Directors, is a Director. Revenues from business transactions with LINN totaled $3.2 million and $12.5 million during 2013 and 2012, respectively. We had accounts receivable from LINN of $0.2 million and $1.9 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        In addition, Mr. Crane, an independent director of NIL's Board of Directors, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Crane Capital Group Inc. ("CCG"), an investment company that indirectly owns a majority interest in several operating companies, some of which have provided services to us in the ordinary course of business, including international logistics and electricity. During 2013 and 2012, we made payments for these services of $39.4 million and $42.0 million, respectively. We had accounts payable to these CCG-related companies of $1.4 million and $1.4 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note 18 Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

        Red Lion and its subsidiaries occupy various facilities and lease certain equipment under various lease agreements.

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        The minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases, with lease terms in excess of one year subsequent to December 31, 2013, were as follows:

 
  (In thousands)  

2014

  $ 24,689  

2015

    11,660  

2016

    8,001  

2017

    4,896  

2018

    1,578  

Thereafter

    7,926  
       

  $ 58,750  
       

        The above amounts do not include property taxes, insurance or normal maintenance that the lessees are required to pay. Rental expense relating to operating leases with terms greater than 30 days amounted to $40.5 million, $35.5 million and $36.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

        We have contracts with pipeline companies to pay specified fees based on committed volumes for gas transport and processing. Our pipeline contractual commitments as of December 31, 2013 were as follows:

 
  (In thousands)  

2014

  $ 44,365  

2015

    29,285  

2016

    15,522  

2017

    14,195  

2018

    13,829  

Thereafter(1)

    53,954  
       

  $ 171,150  
       

(1)
Final commitment period is for the period ending October 2029. See "Note 4—Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations" for additional discussion.

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        We have entered into employment contracts with certain of our employees. Our minimum salary and bonus obligations under these contracts as of December 31, 2013 were as follows:

 
  (In thousands)  

2014

  $ 6,449  

2015

    5,908  

2016

    5,239  

2017

    3,105  

2018

    1,020  

Thereafter

    255  
       

  $ 21,976  
       

        During the first quarter of 2013, the Compensation Committee authorized a new employment agreement for Mr. Petrello effective January 1, 2013 that significantly restructured his compensation arrangements. The new employment agreement provides for an initial term of five years, with automatic one-year extensions at the end of each term, subject to a 90-day notice of termination provided within the agreement.

        During 2013, Mr. Petrello's annual compensation package pursuant to his employment agreement included $1.7 million in base salary and $1.5 million in cash bonus. The Chief Executive Officer and certain other executives' compensation is portioned such that it is allocated between the parent company, NIL, and Red Lion and its subsidiaries based upon an estimate of time devoted to each respective entity's operations. The amounts included in our consolidated financial statements are $1.45 million in base salary and $1.28 million in cash bonus. The employment agreement also provides

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a quarterly deferred bonus of $0.3 million to his account under Nabors' executive deferred compensation plan.

        Mr. Petrello is also eligible for awards under Nabors' equity plans, may participate in annual long-term incentive programs and pension and welfare plans on the same basis as other executives, and may receive special bonuses from time to time as determined by the Board of Directors.

        Other Obligations.    In addition to salary and bonus, Mr. Petrello receives group life insurance at an amount at least equal to three times his base salary, various split-dollar life insurance policies, reimbursement of expenses, various perquisites and a personal umbrella insurance policy in the amount of $5 million. Premiums payable under the split-dollar life insurance policies were suspended as a result of the adoption of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


Contingencies

        We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous other jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We are regularly audited by tax authorities. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, the final determination of tax audits and any related litigation could be materially different than what is reflected in income tax provisions and accruals. An audit or litigation could materially affect our financial position, income tax provision, net income, or cash flows in the period or periods challenged.

        It is possible that future changes to tax laws (including tax treaties) could impact our ability to realize the tax savings recorded to date as well as future tax savings, resulting from our 2002 corporate reorganization. See "Note 13—Income Taxes" for additional discussion.

        In 2006, Nabors Drilling International Limited, one of our wholly owned Bermuda subsidiaries ("NDIL"), received a Notice of Assessment from Mexico's federal tax authorities in connection with the audit of NDIL's Mexico branch for 2003. The notice proposed to deny depreciation expense deductions relating to drilling rigs operating in Mexico in 2003. The notice also proposed to deny a deduction for payments made to an affiliated company for the procurement of labor services in Mexico. NDIL's Mexico branch took similar deductions for depreciation and labor expenses from 2004 to 2008. In 2009, the government proposed similar assessments against the Mexico branch of another wholly owned Bermuda subsidiary, Nabors Drilling International II Ltd. ("NDIL II") for 2006. We anticipate that a similar assessment will eventually be proposed against NDIL through 2008 and against NDIL II for 2007 to 2010. Although Red Lion and its tax advisors previously concluded that the deductions were appropriate for each of the years, a reserve has been recorded in accordance with GAAP. During 2013, we reached a negotiated settlement for NDIL's 2003, 2005 and 2006 tax years (the statute of limitations had previously expired on the 2004 tax year) and NDIL II's 2006 tax year. Accordingly, the corresponding reserves were reduced by approximately $20 million during the first quarter of 2013. After this settlement, the remaining amounts assessed or expected to be assessed in the aggregate, range from $30 million to $35 million, for which reserves are recorded in accordance with GAAP. If we ultimately do not prevail, we would be required to recognize additional tax for any amount in excess of the current reserve.

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        We estimate the level of our liability related to insurance and record reserves for these amounts in our consolidated financial statements. Our estimates are based on the facts and circumstances specific to existing claims and our past experience with similar claims. These loss estimates and accruals recorded in our financial statements for claims have historically been reasonable in light of the actual amount of claims paid and are actuarially supported. Although we believe our insurance coverage and reserve estimates are reasonable, a significant accident or other event that is not fully covered by insurance or contractual indemnity could occur and could materially affect our financial position and results of operations for a particular period.

        We self-insure for certain losses relating to workers' compensation, employers' liability, general liability, automobile liability and property damage. Some workers' compensation claims, employers' liability and marine employers' liability claims are subject to a $2.0 million per-occurrence deductible. Some automobile liability is subject to a $1.0 million deductible. General liability claims are subject to a $5.0 million per-occurrence deductible.

        In addition, we are subject to a $5.0 million deductible for land rigs and for offshore rigs. This applies to all kinds of risks of physical damage except for named windstorms in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for which we are self-insured.

        Political risk insurance is procured for select operations in South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Losses are subject to a $0.25 million deductible, except for Colombia, which is subject to a $0.5 million deductible. There is no assurance that such coverage will adequately protect Red Lion against liability from all potential consequences.

        As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, our self-insurance accruals totaled $181.7 million and $168.4 million, respectively, and our related insurance recoveries/receivables were $44.7 million and $24.6 million, respectively.

        Red Lion and its subsidiaries are defendants or otherwise involved in a number of lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. We estimate the range of our liability related to pending litigation when we believe the amount and range of loss can be estimated. We record our best estimate of a loss when the loss is considered probable. When a liability is probable and there is a range of estimated loss with no best estimate in the range, we record the minimum estimated liability related to the lawsuits or claims. As additional information becomes available, we assess the potential liability related to our pending litigation and claims and revise our estimates. Due to uncertainties related to the resolution of lawsuits and claims, the ultimate outcome may differ from our estimates. For matters where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and significant, we disclose the nature of the matter and a range of potential exposure, unless an estimate cannot be made at the time of disclosure. In the opinion of management and based on liability accruals provided, our ultimate exposure with respect to these pending lawsuits and claims is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or cash flows, although they could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for a particular reporting period.

        In 2009, the Court of Ouargla entered a judgment of approximately $17.7 million (at current exchange rates) against us relating to alleged customs infractions in Algeria. We believe we did not

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receive proper notice of the judicial proceedings, and that the amount of the judgment was excessive in any case. We asserted the lack of legally required notice as a basis for challenging the judgment on appeal to the Algeria Supreme Court. In May 2012, that court reversed the lower court and remanded the case to the Ouargla Court of Appeals for treatment consistent with the Supreme Court's ruling. In January 2013, the Ouargla Court of Appeals reinstated the judgment. We have again lodged an appeal to the Algeria Supreme Court, asserting the same challenges as before. Based upon our understanding of applicable law and precedent, we continue to believe that we will prevail. Although the appeal remains ongoing at this time, the Hassi Messaoud customs office recently initiated efforts to collect the judgment prior to the Supreme Court's decision in the case. As a result, we paid approximately $3.1 million and posted security of approximately $1.33 million to suspend those collection efforts and to enter into a formal negotiations process with the customs authority. We have recorded a reserve in the amount of the posted security. If we are ultimately required to pay a fine or judgment related to this matter, the resulting loss could be up to $13.3 million in excess of amounts accrued.

        In March 2011, the Court of Ouargla entered a judgment of approximately $34.8 million (at current exchange rates) against us relating to alleged violations of Algeria's foreign currency exchange controls, which require that goods and services provided locally be invoiced and paid in local currency. The case relates to certain foreign currency payments made to us by CEPSA, a Spanish operator, for wells drilled in 2006. Approximately $7.5 million of the total contract amount was paid offshore in foreign currency, and approximately $3.2 million was paid in local currency. The judgment includes fines and penalties of approximately four times the amount at issue. We have appealed the ruling based on our understanding that the law in question applies only to resident entities incorporated under Algerian law. An intermediate court of appeals has upheld the lower court's ruling, and we have appealed the matter to the Algeria Supreme Court. While our payments were consistent with our historical operations in the country, and, we believe, those of other multinational corporations there, as well as interpretations of the law by the Central Bank of Algeria, the ultimate resolution of this matter could result in a loss of up to $26.8 million in excess of amounts accrued.

        In 2012, Nabors Global Holdings II Limited ("NGH2L") signed a contract with ERG Resources, LLC ("ERG") relating to the sale of all of the Class A shares of NGH2L's wholly owned subsidiary, Ramshorn International Limited, an oil and gas exploration company. When ERG failed to meet its closing obligations, NGH2L terminated the transaction on March 19, 2012 and, as contemplated in the agreement, retained ERG's $3.0 million escrow deposit. ERG filed suit the following day in the 61st Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, in a case styled ERG Resources, LLC v. Nabors Global Holdings II Limited, Ramshorn International Limited, and Parex Resources, Inc.; Cause No. 2012-16446, seeking injunctive relief to halt any sale of the shares to a third party, specifically naming as defendant Parex Resources, Inc. ("Parex"). The lawsuit also seeks monetary damages of up to $750.0 million based on an alleged breach of contract by NGH2L and alleged tortious interference with contractual relations by Parex. Red Lion successfully defeated ERG's effort to obtain a temporary restraining order from the Texas court on March 20, 2012. Red Lion completed the sale of Ramshorn's Class A shares to a Parex affiliate in April 2012, which mooted ERG's application for a temporary injunction. The lawsuit is staid, pending further court actions. ERG retains its causes of action for monetary damages, but Red Lion believes the claims are foreclosed by the terms of the agreement and are without factual or legal merit. Although we are vigorously defending the lawsuit, its ultimate outcome cannot be determined at this time.

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        We are a party to some transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements defined as "off-balance sheet arrangements" that could have a material future effect on our financial position, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources. The most significant of these off-balance sheet arrangements involve agreements and obligations under which we provide financial or performance assurance to third parties. Certain of these agreements serve as guarantees, including standby letters of credit issued on behalf of insurance carriers in conjunction with our workers' compensation insurance program and other financial surety instruments such as bonds. In addition, we have provided indemnifications, which serve as guarantees, to some third parties. These guarantees include indemnification provided by Red Lion to our share transfer agent and our insurance carriers. We are not able to estimate the potential future maximum payments that might be due under our indemnification guarantees.

        Management believes the likelihood that we would be required to perform or otherwise incur any material losses associated with any of these guarantees is remote. The following table summarizes the total maximum amount of financial guarantees issued by Red Lion:

 
  Maximum Amount  
 
  2014   2015   2016   Thereafter   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Financial standby letters of credit and other financial surety instruments

  $ 70,144     34         11,933   $ 82,111  

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Note 19 Earnings Per Share

        A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings (losses) per share computations is as follows:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands, except per share amounts)
 

Net income (numerator):

                   

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

  $ 173,634   $ 237,662   $ 362,309  

Less: Income attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (7,180 )   (621 )   (1,045 )
               

Adjusted income from continuing operations—basic and diluted

    166,454     237,041     361,264  

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

    (11,179 )   (67,526 )   (97,601 )
               

Adjusted net income attributable to Nabors

  $ 155,275   $ 169,515   $ 263,663  
               

Earnings per share:

                   

Basic from continuing operations

  $ 139   $ 198   $ 301  

Basic from discontinued operations

    (10 )   (57 )   (81 )
               

Total Basic

  $ 129   $ 141   $ 220  
               

Diluted from continuing operations

  $ 139   $ 198   $ 301  

Diluted from discontinued operations

    (10 )   (57 )   (81 )
               

Total Diluted

  $ 129   $ 141   $ 220  
               

Shares (denominator):

                   

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding—basic

    1,200     1,200     1,200  

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding—diluted

    1,200     1,200     1,200  

        For all periods presented, there were no potentially dilutive options or warrants outstanding.

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        Accrued liabilities include the following:

 
  December 31,  
 
  2013   2012  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Accrued compensation

  $ 172,299   $ 153,380  

Deferred revenue

    202,918     148,165  

Other taxes payable

    76,781     58,590  

Workers' compensation liabilities

    29,459     22,645  

Interest payable

    64,728     90,878  

Warranty accrual

    4,653     6,436  

Litigation reserves

    30,784     26,782  

Current liability to discontinued operations

    64,404     63,614  

Professional fees

    2,947     2,958  

Current deferred tax liability

    3,075     10,721  

Current liability to acquisition of KVS

    22,033      

Other accrued liabilities

    22,634     5,304  
           

  $ 696,715   $ 589,473  
           

        Investment income includes the following:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Interest and dividend income

  $ 5,119   $ 7,536   $ 9,925  

Gains on investments, net

    91,457 (1)   55,601 (2)   10,010 (3)
               

  $ 96,576   $ 63,137   $ 19,935  
               

(1)
Includes net gains of $2.5 million from our trading securities and $89.0 million realized gains from short-term and other long-term investments.

(2)
Includes net unrealized gains of $41.1 million from our trading securities and $14.5 million realized gains from short-term and other long-term investments.

(3)
Reflects gain on sale of debt securities and gains from our long-term investments of $18.0 million, partially offset by net unrealized losses of $8.0 million from our trading securities.

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        Losses (gains) on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other expense (income), net include the following:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Losses (gains) on sales, disposals and involuntary conversions of long-lived assets

  $ 13,624   $ (147,522) (1) $ (11,196) (2)

Litigation expenses

    11,659     4,716     11,300  

Foreign currency transaction losses

    8,074     8,341     2,092  

Other losses

    5,873     152     (1,729 )
               

  $ 39,230   $ (134,313 ) $ 467  
               

(1)
Includes a $160 million gain from the sale of our equity interest in our U.S. unconsolidated oil and gas joint venture.

(2)
Includes a $13.1 million pre-tax gain from our acquisition of Peak during 2011 representing the excess of the estimated fair value of the assets and liabilities over the net carrying value of our previously held equity interest. See "Note 5—Acquisitions" for additional discussion.

        The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), by component, includes the following:

 
  Gains (losses)
on cash flow
hedges
  Unrealized gains
(losses) on
available- for-
sale securities
  Defined benefit
pension plan
items
  Foreign
currency
items
  Total  
 
  (In thousands(a))
 

As of January 1, 2013

  $ (2,793 ) $ 134,229   $ (7,632 ) $ 216,144   $ 339,948  
                       

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

        22,968         (63,591 )   (40,623 )

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

    374     (85,455 )   3,557         (81,524 )
                       

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

    374     (62,487 )   3,557     (63,591 )   (122,147 )
                       

As of December 31, 2013

  $ (2,419 ) $ 71,742   $ (4,075 ) $ 152,553   $ 217,801  
                       

(a)
All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.

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        The line items that were reclassified to net income include the following:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
Line item in consolidated statement of income
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Investment income

  $ 88,158   $ 13,405   $ 3,036  

Interest expense

    613     702     763  

General and administrative expenses

    5,916     (324 )   (5,391 )
               

Total before tax

    81,629     13,027     7,664  

Tax expense

    105     4,147     1,777  
               

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income

  $ 81,524   $ 8,880   $ 5,887  
               

        Supplemental cash flow information includes the following:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Cash paid for income taxes

  $ 100,749   $ 85,044   $ 53,759  
               

Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest

  $ 239,637   $ 250,045   $ 208,212  
               

Acquisitions of businesses:

                   

Fair value of assets acquired

  $ 140,740   $   $ 80,585  

Goodwill

    51,318         8,000  

Liabilities assumed

    (8,232 )       (10,471 )

Gain on acquisition

            (13,114 )

Future consideration payments (fair value)

    (64,174 )        
               

Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses

    119,652         65,000  

Cash acquired in acquisitions of businesses

    (2,681 )       (9,541 )
               

Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses, net

  $ 116,971   $   $ 55,459  
               

Note 21 Segment Information

        At December 31, 2013, we conducted our operations through two business lines:

        The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Inter-segment sales are recorded at cost or cost plus a profit margin. We evaluate the performance of our segments based on several criteria, including adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities.

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        The following table sets forth financial information with respect to our operating segments:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Operating revenues and Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates:(1)

                   

Drilling & Rig Services:

   
 
   
 
   
 
 

U.S. 

  $ 1,914,786   $ 2,276,808   $ 1,999,241  

Canada

    361,676     429,411     426,455  

International

    1,464,264     1,265,060     1,104,461  

Rig Services(2)

    516,004     688,310     626,169  
               

Subtotal drilling and rig services(3)

    4,256,730     4,659,589     4,156,326  

Completion & Production Services:

   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Completion Services

    1,074,713     1,462,767     1,237,306  

Production Services

    1,009,214     1,000,873     849,522  
               

Subtotal completion and production services(4)

    2,083,927     2,463,640     2,086,828  

Other reconciling items(5)

   
(188,603

)
 
(568,896

)
 
(144,226

)
               

Total

  $ 6,152,054   $ 6,554,333   $ 6,098,928  
               

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  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities:(1)(6)

                   

Drilling & Rig Services:

   
 
   
 
   
 
 

U.S. 

  $ 315,496   $ 509,894   $ 442,831  

Canada

    61,193     91,360     89,344  

International

    177,833     91,226     123,813  

Rig Services(2)

    (3,918 )   67,366     55,856  
               

Subtotal drilling and rig services(3)

    550,604     759,846     711,844  

Completion & Production Services:

   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Completion Services

    51,722     188,518     229,125  

Production Services

    102,130     108,835     80,018  
               

Subtotal completion and production services(4)

    153,852     297,353     309,143  

Other reconciling items(7)

   
(139,515

)
 
(134,370

)
 
(141,801

)
               

Total adjusted income derived from operating activities

    564,941     922,829     879,186  
               

U.S. oil and gas joint venture earnings (losses)

        (289,199 )   88,486  

Interest expense

    (223,418 )   (251,904 )   (256,632 )

Investment income

    96,576     63,137     19,935  

Gains (losses) on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other income (expense), net

    (39,230 )   134,313     (467 )

Impairments and other charges

    (280,491 )   (290,260 )   (198,072 )
               

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    118,378     288,916     532,436  

Income tax expense (benefit)

    (58,256 )   48,254     167,127  

Subsidiary preferred stock dividend

    3,000     3,000     3,000  
               

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

    173,634     237,662     362,309  

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

    (11,179 )   (67,526 )   (97,601 )
               

Net income

    162,455     170,136     264,708  

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (7,180 )   (621 )   (1,045 )
               

Net income attributable to Red Lion

  $ 155,275   $ 169,515   $ 263,663  
               

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Note 21 Segment Information (Continued)

 

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Depreciation and amortization(1)

                   

Drilling & Rig Services:

   
 
   
 
   
 
 

U.S. 

  $ 440,210   $ 406,740   $ 360,604  

Canada

    57,796     59,191     57,382  

International

    346,659     330,388     273,315  

Rig Services(2)

    32,029     29,617     28,192  
               

Subtotal drilling and rig services

    876,694     825,936     719,493  

Completion & Production Services:

                   

Completion Services

    109,242     112,401     102,009  

Production Services

    103,502     104,201     96,885  
               

Subtotal completion and production services

    212,744     216,602     198,894  

Other reconciling items(7)

   
(2,761

)
 
(2,615

)
 
(265

)
               

Total depreciation and amortization

  $ 1,086,677   $ 1,039,923   $ 918,122  
               

 

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Capital expenditures and acquisitions of businesses:(9)

                   

Drilling & Rig Services:

   
 
   
 
   
 
 

U.S. 

  $ 644,792   $ 758,555   $ 719,741  

Canada

    59,386     78,729     58,134  

International

    248,980     265,249     653,759  

Rig Services(2)

    70,831     39,923     136,739  
               

Subtotal drilling and rig services

    1,023,989     1,142,456     1,568,373  

Completion & Production Services(8)

    325,449     238,300     487,900  

Other reconciling items(7)

    16,556     52,830     191,462  
               

Total capital expenditures and acquisitions of businesses          

  $ 1,365,994   $ 1,433,586   $ 2,247,735  
               

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 21 Segment Information (Continued)

 

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Total assets:

             

Drilling & Rig Services:

             

U.S. 

  $ 4,248,630   $ 4,157,470  

Canada

    608,018     699,698  

International

    3,584,339     3,626,307  

Rig Services

    474,275     644,350  
           

Subtotal drilling and rig services(10)

    8,915,262     9,127,825  

Completion & Production Services(8)(11)

    2,394,865     2,301,803  

Other reconciling items(7)(12)

    848,801     1,224,679  
           

Total assets

  $ 12,158,928   $ 12,654,307  
           

(1)
All periods present the operating activities of our wholly owned oil and gas businesses, our previously held equity interests in oil and gas joint ventures in Canada and Colombia, aircraft logistics operations and construction services as discontinued operations.

(2)
Includes our drilling technology and top drive manufacturing, directional drilling, rig instrumentation and software services. These services represent our other companies that are not aggregated into a separate reportable operating segment.

(3)
Includes earnings, net from unconsolidated affiliates, accounted for using the equity method, of ($0.4) million, $0 million and ($3.1) million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

(4)
Includes earnings, net from unconsolidated affiliates, accounted for using the equity method, of $0.4 million, $0.5 million and $0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

(5)
Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions and earnings (losses), net from the U.S. unconsolidated oil and gas joint venture, accounted for using the equity method until sold in December 2012, of ($289.2) million and $88.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

(6)
Adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities is computed by subtracting the sum of direct costs, general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization and earnings (losses) from the U.S. oil and gas joint venture from the sum of Operating revenues and Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates. These amounts should not be used as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of our business units and the consolidated company based on several criteria, including adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities, because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect our ongoing profitability. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to income from continuing operations before income taxes, which is a GAAP measure, is provided in the above table.

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Note 21 Segment Information (Continued)

(7)
Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions and unallocated corporate expenses, assets and capital expenditures.

(8)
Reflects assets allocated to the line of business to conduct its operations. Further allocation to individual operating segments of Completion & Production Services is not available.

(9)
Includes the portion of the purchase price of acquisitions allocated to fixed assets and goodwill based on their fair market value.

(10)
Includes $57.0 million and $59.9 million of investments in unconsolidated affiliates accounted for using the equity method as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

(11)
Includes $7.4 million and $1.8 million of investments in unconsolidated affiliates accounted for using the equity method as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

(12)
Includes assets of $239.9 million and $377.6 million from oil and gas businesses classified as assets held-for-sale as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        The following table sets forth financial information with respect to Red Lion's operations by geographic area:

 
  Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Operating revenues and Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates:

                   

U.S. 

  $ 4,146,125   $ 4,625,614   $ 4,311,009  

Outside the U.S. 

    2,005,929     1,928,719     1,787,919  
               

  $ 6,152,054   $ 6,554,333   $ 6,098,928  
               

Property, plant and equipment, net:

                   

U.S. 

  $ 5,474,746   $ 5,179,578   $ 4,974,239  

Outside the U.S. 

    3,123,067     3,532,510     3,655,707  
               

  $ 8,597,813   $ 8,712,088   $ 8,629,946  
               

Goodwill:

                   

U.S. 

  $ 498,149   $ 456,463   $ 466,794  

Outside the U.S. 

    14,815     15,863     34,464  
               

  $ 512,964   $ 472,326   $ 501,258  
               

Note 22 Subsequent Events

        During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we paid $70.9 million to redeem the 75,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding of our subsidiary and paid all dividends due on such shares. The result of the redemption was a loss of $1.688 million, representing the difference between the redemption amount and the carrying value of the subsidiary preferred stock. We also paid regular and accrued dividends of $750,000 and $108,750, respectively, and special dividends of $375,000. These

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Note 22 Subsequent Events (Continued)

dividends were treated as regular dividends, and as such were reflected in net income in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

        Following the June 25, 2014 announcement that C&J, Nabors, and Red Lion entered into a definitive merger agreement, a purported stockholder of C&J filed a lawsuit against C&J, the C&J board of directors, Nabors and Red Lion challenging the Merger. The lawsuit is styled City of Miami General Employees' and Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust, et al. v. C&J Energy Services, Inc., et al.; C.A. No. 9980-VCN, in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, filed on July 30, 2014 (the "Lawsuit"). Plaintiff in the Lawsuit generally alleges that the C&J board of directors breached fiduciary duties of loyalty, due care, good faith, candor and independence owed to C&J stockholders by allegedly approving the Merger Agreement at an unfair price and through an unfair process. Plaintiff specifically alleges that the C&J board directors, or certain of them (i) failed to fully inform themselves of the market value of C&J, maximize its value and obtain the best price reasonably available for C&J, (ii) acted in bad faith and for improper motives, (iii) erected barriers to discourage other strategic alternatives and (iv) put their personal interests ahead of the interests of C&J stockholders. The Lawsuit further alleges that C&J, Nabors and Red Lion aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties by the C&J board of directors. Plaintiff in the Lawsuit seeks, among other relief, to enjoin the Merger, rescission in the event the Merger is consummated and an award of costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorneys' and experts' fees. The Lawsuit is at a preliminary stage. We cannot predict the outcome of this or any other lawsuit that might be filed, nor can we predict the amount of time and expense that will be required to resolve the Lawsuit. We believe the Lawsuit is without merit and we intend to defend against it vigorously.

        On July 31, 2014, we sold our oil and gas properties located on the North Slope of Alaska. Under the terms of the agreement, we received $35 million at closing and expect to receive additional payments of $27 million upon the properties achieving certain production targets in subsequent years. In addition, we will retain a working interest at various interests and an overriding royalty interest in the properties at various interests. The working interest is fully carried up to $600 million of total project costs. The transaction generally remains subject to approval of local Alaska regulatory authorities, among other usual and customary conditions.

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Supplemental Information on Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Activities (unaudited)

        We own certain mineral interests in connection with our investment in development and production of natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids in the United States and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.

        Beginning in 2010 and in accordance with the SEC's Final Rule, Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting, our operating results from wholly owned oil and gas activities and from our U.S. unconsolidated oil and gas joint venture were deemed significant, and we provided the oil and gas disclosure required by the SEC's Industry Guide. In December 2012, we sold our U.S. unconsolidated oil and gas joint venture, the remaining oil and gas investment classified as continuing operations. During 2013, we determined that the criteria for disclosing significant oil and gas activities was not met. Accordingly, we present below for 2011 and 2012, our oil and gas activities, during which time these investments were deemed significant.

        The estimates of net proved oil and gas reserves as of December 31, 2012 were based on reserve reports prepared by independent petroleum engineers. AJM Deloitte prepared reports of estimated proved oil and gas reserves for our wholly owned assets in Canada. Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc. prepared reports of estimated proved oil reserves for our wholly owned assets located in the Eagle Ford Shale, Texas. DeGolyer and MacNaughton Corp. prepared reports of estimated proved oil and gas reserves for our wholly owned assets in Alaska.

        The estimates of net proved oil and gas reserves as of December 31, 2011 were based on reserve reports prepared by independent petroleum engineers. AJM Deloitte prepared reports of estimated proved oil and gas reserves for our wholly owned assets in Canada. Miller and Lents, Ltd. prepared reports of estimated proved oil and gas reserves for our wholly owned assets and interests in oil and natural gas properties located in the United States. Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc. prepared reports of estimated proved oil reserves for our wholly owned assets located in the Eagle Ford Shale and Giddings field in Grimes County, Texas.

        The following supplementary information includes our results of operations for oil and gas production activities; capitalized costs related to oil and gas producing activities; and costs incurred in oil and gas property acquisition, exploration and development. Supplemental information is also provided for the estimated quantities of proved oil and gas reserves; the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows associated with proved oil and gas reserves; and a summary of the changes in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows associated with proved oil and gas reserves.


Results of Operations

        Results of operations of oil and gas activities are included in discontinued operations, except those of our former unconsolidated U.S. oil and gas joint venture. Net revenues from production include only the revenues from the production and sale of natural gas, oil, and natural gas liquids. Production costs are those incurred to operate and maintain wells and related equipment and facilities used in oil and gas operations. Exploration expenses include dry-hole costs, geological and geophysical expenses, and the costs of retaining undeveloped leaseholds. Income tax expense is calculated by applying the current statutory tax rates to the revenues after deducting costs, which include depreciation, depletion and

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amortization ("DD&A") allowances, after giving effect to permanent differences. The results of operations exclude general office overhead and interest expense attributable to oil and gas activities.

 
  United
States
  Canada   Colombia   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Results of Operations

                         

For the year ended December 31, 2011:

                         

Consolidated Subsidiaries

                         

Revenue

  $ 25,684   $ 7,046   $ 12,378   $ 45,108  

Production costs

    12,682     27,432 (3)   3,704     43,818  

Exploration expenses

    23,768     3,324     122     27,214  

Depreciation and depletion

    22,350     104     949     23,403  

Impairment of oil and gas properties

    71,392     183,654         255,046  

Loss (gain) on disposition

    (6,642 )       (39,599 )   (46,241 )

Related income tax expense (benefit)

    (38,707 )   (54,979 )   15,577     (78,109 )
                   

Results of producing activities for consolidated subsidiaries

  $ (59,159 ) $ (152,489 ) $ 31,625   $ (180,023 )
                   

    Revised                 Revised  

Equity Companies(1)

                         

Revenue

  $ 102,149   $ 1,335   $ 26,730   $ 130,214  

Production costs

    28,639     4,600     10,598     43,837  

Depreciation and depletion

    37,874     1,032     9,806     48,712  

Impairment of oil and gas properties

    2,088             2,088  

Realized gain on derivative instrument

        (84 )       (84 )

Loss (gain) on acquisitions/dispositions

    (49,575 )       (95,301 )   (144,876 )

Related income tax expense (benefit)(2)

            6,055     6,055  
                   

Results of producing activities for equity subsidiaries

  $ 83,123   $ (4,213 ) $ 95,572   $ 174,482  
                   

Total results of operations

  $ 23,964   $ (156,702 ) $ 127,197   $ (5,541 )
                   

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  United
States
  Canada   Colombia   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Results of Operations

                         

For the year ended December 31, 2012:

                         

Consolidated Subsidiaries

                         

Revenue

  $ 24,805   $ 4,741   $ 435   $ 29,981  

Production costs

    8,959     5,842     106     14,907  

Exploration expenses

    1,245     160     2,343     3,748  

Depreciation and depletion

    89     2,308     13     2,410  

Impairment of oil and gas properties

    29,314     127,766         157,080  

Loss (gain) on disposition

    (2,302 )       (47,060) (5)   (49,362 )

Related income tax expense (benefit)

    (8,092 )   (32,834 )       (40,926 )
                   

Results of producing activities for consolidated subsidiaries

  $ (4,408 ) $ (98,501 ) $ 45,033   $ (57,876 )
                   

    Revised                 Revised  

Equity Companies(1)

                         

Revenue

  $ 80,607   $   $   $ 80,607  

Production costs

    32,192             32,192  

Depreciation and depletion

    39,502             39,502  

Impairment of oil and gas properties

    305,151 (4)           305,151  

Realized gain on derivative instrument

                 

Related income tax expense (benefit)(2)

                 
                   

Results of producing activities for equity subsidiaries

  $ (296,238 ) $   $   $ (296,238 )
                   

Total results of operations

  $ (300,646 ) $ (98,501 ) $ 45,033   $ (354,114 )
                   

(1)
Represents our proportionate share of interests in our equity companies for the applicable year.

(2)
Equity companies are pass-through entities for tax purposes.

(3)
Includes $24.2 million of transportation costs from pipeline commitments during 2011.

(4)
Includes our proportionate share of full-cost ceiling test write-downs.

(5)
Includes our gain on disposition of Colombia properties in April 2012.


Capitalized Cost

        Capitalized costs include the cost of properties, equipment and facilities for oil and gas-producing activities. Capitalized costs for proved properties include costs for oil and gas leaseholds where proved reserves have been identified, development wells, and related equipment and facilities, including development wells in progress. Capitalized costs for unproved properties include costs for acquiring oil and gas leaseholds where no proved reserves have been identified, including costs of exploratory wells

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that are in the process of drilling or for active completion, and costs of exploratory wells suspended or waiting for completion.

 
  United
States
  Canada   Colombia   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Capitalized Costs

                         

For the year ended December 31, 2011:

                         

Consolidated Subsidiaries

                         

Property acquisition costs, proved

  $ 587,385   $ 101,402   $   $ 688,787  

Property acquisition costs, unproved

    101,611     92,750     23,767     218,128  
                   

Total acquisition costs

    688,996     194,152     23,767     906,915  

Accumulated depreciation and amortization          

    (539,380 )   (28,838 )   (741 )   (568,959 )
                   

Net capitalized costs for consolidated subsidiaries

  $ 149,616   $ 165,314   $ 23,026   $ 337,956  
                   

Equity Companies(1)

                         

Property acquisition costs, proved

  $ 1,141,393   $   $   $ 1,141,393  

Property acquisition costs, unproved

    103,657             103,657  
                   

Total acquisition costs

    1,245,050             1,245,050  

Accumulated depreciation and amortization          

    (512,503 )               (512,503 )
                   

Net capitalized costs for equity companies

  $ 732,547   $   $   $ 732,547  
                   

 

 
  United
States
  Canada   Colombia   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Capitalized Costs

                         

For the year ended December 31, 2012:

                         

Consolidated Subsidiaries

                         

Property acquisition costs, proved

  $ 114,427   $ 62,048   $   $ 176,475  

Property acquisition costs, unproved

    91,219     83,455         174,674  
                   

Total acquisition costs

    205,646     145,503         351,149  

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

    (23,949 )   (29,560 )         (53,509 )
                   

Net capitalized costs for consolidated subsidiaries          

  $ 181,697   $ 115,943   $   $ 297,640  
                   

Equity Companies(2)

                         

(1)
Represents our proportionate share of interests in our equity companies for the applicable year.

(2)
As of December 31, 2012, we had no equity companies with oil and gas assets.


Costs Incurred in Oil and Gas Property Acquisitions, Exploration and Development

        Amounts reported as costs incurred include both capitalized costs and costs charged to expense during 2012 and 2011, respectively, for oil and gas property acquisition, exploration and development activities. Costs incurred also include new asset retirement obligations established in the current year, as well as increases or decreases to the asset retirement obligations resulting from changes to cost estimates during the year. Exploration costs include the costs of drilling and equipping successful exploration wells, as well as dry-hole costs, geological and geophysical expenses, and the costs of

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retaining undeveloped leaseholds. Development costs include the costs of drilling and equipping development wells, and construction of related production facilities.

 
  United States   Canada   Colombia   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Costs incurred in property acquisitions, exploration and development activities

                         

For the year ended December 31, 2011:

                         

Consolidated Subsidiaries

                         

Property acquisition costs, proved

  $ 23,051   $ 7,748   $   $ 30,799  

Property acquisition costs, unproved

    37,272     26,099         63,371  

Exploration costs

    49,156         122     49,278  

Development costs

    43,780     184     19,605     63,569  

Asset retirement costs

    496     750     254     1,500  
                   

Total costs incurred for consolidated subsidiaries          

  $ 153,755   $ 34,781   $ 19,981   $ 208,517  
                   

Equity Companies(1)

                         

Property acquisition costs, proved

  $ 232,410   $   $   $ 232,410  

Property acquisition costs, unproved

    14,268         4,395     18,663  

Exploration costs

    252             252  

Development costs

    136,711             136,711  

Asset retirement costs

    2,834             2,834  
                   

Total costs incurred for equity companies

  $ 386,475   $   $ 4,395   $ 390,870  
                   

 
  United States   Canada   Colombia   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Costs incurred in property acquisitions, exploration and development activities

                         

For the year ended December 31, 2012:

                         

Consolidated Subsidiaries

                         

Property acquisition costs, proved

  $   $   $   $  

Property acquisition costs, unproved

                 

Exploration costs

    27,994     190     13,181     41,365  

Development costs

    64,805     623         65,428  

Asset retirement costs

    89     162     13     264  
                   

Total costs incurred for consolidated subsidiaries

  $ 92,888   $ 975   $ 13,194   $ 107,057  
                   

Equity Companies(1)

                         

Property acquisition costs, proved

  $ 1,420   $   $   $ 1,420  

Property acquisition costs, unproved

                 

Exploration costs

    31,411             31,411  

Development costs

    24,355             24,355  

Asset retirement costs

    127             127  
                   

Total costs incurred for equity companies

  $ 57,313   $   $   $ 57,313  
                   

(1)
Represents our proportionate share of interests in equity companies for the applicable year.

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Oil and Gas Reserves

        The reserve disclosures that follow reflect estimates of proved reserves for our consolidated subsidiaries and equity companies of natural gas, oil, and natural gas liquids owned at December 31, 2012 and 2011 and changes in proved reserves during 2012 and 2011. Our year-end reserve volumes in the following tables were calculated using average prices during the 12-month period prior to the ending date of the period covered by the report, determined as an unweighted arithmetic average of the first-day-of-the-month price for each month within such period. These reserve quantities are also used in calculating unit-of-production depreciation rates and in calculating the standardized measure of discounted net cash flow. Estimates of volumes of proved reserves of natural gas at year end are expressed in billions of cubic feet of natural gas ("Bcf") at a pressure base of 14.73 pounds per square inch for natural gas and in millions of barrels ("MMBbls") for oil and natural gas liquids.

        For our wholly owned properties in the United States, the prices used in our reserve reports were $2.75 per mcf for the 12-month average of natural gas, $33.74 per barrel for natural gas liquids and $94.71 per barrel for oil at December 31, 2012. For our wholly owned properties in Canada, the price used in our reserve reports was $1.05 per mcf for the 12-month average of natural gas at December 31, 2012.

        Proved oil and gas reserves are those quantities of oil and gas, which, by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible—from a given date forward, from known reservoirs, and under existing economic conditions, operating methods and government regulations—prior to the time at which contracts providing the right to operate expire, unless evidence indicates that renewal is reasonably certain.

        Revisions can include upward or downward changes in previously estimated volumes of proved reserves for existing fields due to the evaluation or re-evaluation of (1) already available geologic, reservoir or production data, (2) new geologic, reservoir or production data or (3) changes in average prices and year-end costs that are used in the estimation of reserves. This category can also include significant changes in either development strategy or production equipment/facility capacity.

        Proved reserves include 100 percent of each majority-owned affiliate's participation in proved reserves and our ownership percentage of the proved reserves of equity companies, but exclude royalties and quantities due others.

        In the proved reserves tables, consolidated reserves and equity company reserves are reported separately. However, we do not view equity company reserves any differently than those of our consolidated subsidiaries.

        Net proved developed reserves are those volumes that are expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods or in which the cost of the required equipment is relatively minor compared to the cost of a new well. Net proved undeveloped reserves are

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those volumes that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage, or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion.

 
  United States   Canada   Colombia   Total  
Reserves
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas
(Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas
(Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas
(Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas
(Bcf)
 

Net proved reserves of consolidated subsidiaries

                                                 

January 1, 2011

    21.2     19.8         5.5     2.0         23.2     25.3  

Revisions

    0.1     (3.9 )       0.9             0.1     (3.0 )

Extensions, additions and discoveries

    1.6     4.0                     1.6     4.0  

Production

    (0.2 )   (3.0 )       (2.1 )   (0.1 )       (0.3 )   (5.1 )

Purchases in place

                3.9                 3.9  

Sales in place

    (20.9 )(2)               (1.9 )       (22.8 )    
                                   

December 31, 2011

    1.8     16.9         8.2             1.8     25.1  

Revisions

    (0.2 )   0.6         1.5             (0.2 )   2.1  

Extensions, additions and discoveries

    14.8 (3)   0.9                     14.8     0.9  

Production

    (0.2 )   (0.8 )       (2.0 )           (0.2 )   (2.8 )

Purchases in place

                                 

Sales in place

    (0.8 )   (16.5 )(4)                   (0.8 )   (16.5 )
                                   

December 31, 2012

    15.4     1.1         7.7             15.4     8.8  
                                   

 

 
  United States   Canada   Colombia   Total  
Reserves
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas
(Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas
(Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas
(Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas
(Bcf)
 

Proportional interest in proved reserves of equity companies

                                                 

January 1, 2011

    7.9     552.8         5.2     1.9         9.8     558.0  

Revisions

    (4.2 )   (359.0 )                   (4.2 )   (359.0 )

Extensions, additions and discoveries

    3.2     103.1                             3.2     103.1  

Production

    (0.4 )   (18.6 )       (0.4 )   (0.3 )       (0.7 )   (19.0 )

Purchases in place

    9.4     304.2 (5)                   9.4     304.2  

Sales in place

                (4.8 )(6)   (1.6 )(7)       (1.6 )   (4.8 )
                                   

December 31, 2011

    15.9     582.5                     15.9     582.5  

Revisions

    (1.5 )   (22.6 )                   (1.5 )   (22.6 )

Extensions, additions and discoveries

    1.4     8.9                             1.4     8.9  

Production

    (0.5 )   (19.0 )                   (0.5 )   (19.0 )

Purchases in place

                                 

Sales in place(8)

    (15.3 )   (549.8 )                   (15.3 )   (549.8 )
                                   

December 31, 2012

                                 
                                   

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  United States   Canada   Colombia   Total  
Reserves
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas
(Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas
(Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas
(Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas
(Bcf)
 

Total proved reserves at December 31, 2011

    17.7     599.4           8.2                 17.7     607.6  

Total proved reserves at December 31, 2012

    15.4     1.1         7.7             15.4     8.8  

Proved Developed Reserves at December 31, 2011

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Consolidated subsidiaries

    0.9     13.6         8.2             0.9     21.8  

Equity companies(1)

    6.3     256.4                     6.3     256.4  

Proved Developed Reserves at December 31, 2012

                                                 

Consolidated subsidiaries

    1.1     0.4         7.7             1.1     8.1  

Proved Undeveloped Reserves at December 31, 2011

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Consolidated subsidiaries

    0.9     3.3                     0.9     3.3  

Equity companies(1)

    9.6     326.1                     9.6     326.1  

Proved Undeveloped Reserves at December 31, 2012

                                                 

Consolidated subsidiaries

    14.3     0.7                     14.3     0.7  

(1)
Represents our proportionate share of interests in equity companies for the applicable year. As of December 31, 2012, we had no equity companies with oil and gas assets.

(2)
On December 14, 2011, we sold our 25% working interest in the Cat Canyon and West Cat Canyon fields in Santa Barbara County, California. We received approximately $71.6 million in cash from the sale.

(3)
Relates primarily to the discovery of proved undeveloped reserves in our North Slope, Alaska field.

(4)
Relates to the divestitures during 2012 of substantially all of our U.S. wholly owned gas properties.

(5)
Relates to acquisitions of properties with 360.4 Bcfe and drilling of non-proved properties of 122.2 Bcfe. In addition, negative revisions of 384 Bcfe were noted primarily resulting from proved undeveloped reserves being reclassified to non-proved status in accordance with the SEC five-year guidance for recording proved reserves.

(6)
Relates to the proved reserves of 4.8 Bcfe that were exchanged for our ownership interest when the Canada unconsolidated oil and gas joint venture was dissolved in June 2011.

(7)
Relates to the sale of Remora's assets which resulted in a decrease in proved reserves of 9.5 Bcfe.

(8)
Relates to our sale of Sabine in December 2012, which included 15.1 MMBbls and 531.9 Bcf, respectively, of oil and natural gas.


Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Cash Flows

        For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flow was computed by applying first-day-of-the-month average prices, year-end costs and legislated tax rates and a discount factor of 10 percent to proved reserves. Estimated future net cash flows for all periods presented are reduced by estimated future development, production, abandonment and dismantlement costs based on existing costs, assuming continuation of existing economic conditions,

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and by estimated future income tax expense. These estimates also include assumptions about the timing of future production of proved reserves, and timing of future development, production costs, and abandonment and dismantlement. Income tax expense, both U.S. and global, is calculated by applying the existing statutory tax rates, including any known future changes, to the pretax net cash flows giving effect to any permanent differences and reduced by the applicable tax basis. The 10-percent discount factor is prescribed by GAAP.

        The present value of future net cash flows does not purport to be an estimate of the fair market value of our consolidated subsidiaries and equity companies' proved reserves. An estimate of fair value would also take into account, among other things, anticipated changes in future prices and costs, the expected recovery of reserves in excess of proved reserves and a discount factor more representative of the time value of money and the risks inherent in producing oil and gas. Significant changes in

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estimated reserve volumes or commodity prices could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

 
  United States   Canada   Colombia   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Cash Flows

                         

For the year ended December 31, 2011:

                         

Consolidated Subsidiaries

                         

Future cash flows from sales of oil and gas

  $ 225,141   $ 20,906   $   $ 246,047  

Future production costs

    (66,448 )   (5,761 )       (72,209 )

Future development costs

    (45,505 )   (1,607 )       (47,112 )

Future income tax expense(2)

                 
                   

Future net cash inflows

    113,188     13,538         126,726  

Effect of discounting net cash flows at 10%

    (55,886 )   (2,527 )         (58,413 )
                   

Discounted future net cash flows

  $ 57,302   $ 11,011   $   $ 68,313  

Equity Companies(1)

                         

Future cash flows from sales of oil and gas

  $ 3,347,348   $   $   $ 3,347,348  

Future production costs

    (1,005,922 )           (1,005,922 )

Future development costs

    (660,509 )           (660,509 )

Future income tax expense(3)

                 
                   

Future net cash inflows

    1,680,917             1,680,917  

Effect of discounting net cash flows at 10%

    (1,098,854 )               (1,098,854 )
                   

Discounted future net cash flows

  $ 582,063   $   $   $ 582,063  

Total consolidated and equity interests in standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows

  $ 639,365   $ 11,011   $   $ 650,376  
                   

For the year ended December 31, 2012:

                         

Consolidated Subsidiaries

                         

Future cash flows from sales of oil and gas

  $ 1,633,946   $ 8,101   $   $ 1,642,047  

Future production costs

    (427,971 )   (5,060 )       (433,031 )

Future development costs

    (402,392 )   (376 )       (402,768 )

Future income tax expense(2)

    (305,215 )           (305,215 )
                   

Future net cash inflows

    498,368     2,665         501,033  

Effect of discounting net cash flows at 10%

    (218,139 )   (268 )         (218,407 )
                   

Discounted future net cash flows

  $ 280,229   $ 2,397   $   $ 282,626  
                   

Total consolidated and equity interests in standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows(4)

  $ 280,229   $ 2,397   $   $ 282,626  
                   

(1)
Represents our proportionate share of interests in equity companies for the applicable year.

(2)
For Canada and Colombia, there are net operating loss carryforwards that are expected to offset any future taxable earnings.

(3)
Equity companies are pass-through entities for tax purposes.

(4)
As of December 31, 2012, we had no equity companies with oil and gas assets.

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Change in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves

        The following table reflects the estimate of changes in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows from proved reserves:

 
  United
States
  Canada   Colombia   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Change in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves

                         

Consolidated Subsidiaries

                         

Discounted future net cash flows as of December 31, 2011

  $ 57,302   $ 11,011   $   $ 68,313  
                   

Value of reserves added during the year due to extensions, discoveries and net purchases less related costs

    454,913             454,913  

Changes in value of previous-year reserves due to:

                         

Sales of oil and gas produced, net of production costs

    (14,958 )   1,101         (13,857 )

Development costs incurred during the year

    11,343     623         11,966  

Net change in prices and production costs

    13,174     (11,659 )       1,515  

Net change in future development costs

    1,164     4         1,168  

Revisions of previous reserve estimates

    (894 )   427         (467 )

Purchases of reserves

                 

Divestiture of reserves

    (33,082 )           (33,082 )

Accretion of discount

    5,730     1,101         6,831  

Other

    (25,922 )   (211 )       (26,133 )

Net change in income taxes(2)

    (188,541 )           (188,541 )
                   

Total change in the standardized measure for consolidated subsidiaries

  $ 222,927   $ (8,614 ) $   $ 214,313  
                   

Discounted future net cash flows as of December 31, 2012

  $ 280,229   $ 2,397   $   $ 282,626  
                   

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  (In thousands)
 

Change in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves Equity Companies(1)

                         

Discounted future net cash flows as of December 31, 2011

  $ 582,063   $   $   $ 582,063  
                   

Value of reserves added during the year due to extensions, discoveries and net purchases less related costs

    16,926             16,926  

Changes in value of previous-year reserves due to:

                         

Sales of oil and gas produced, net of production costs

    (48,432 )           (48,432 )

Development costs incurred during the year

    24,356             24,356  

Net change in prices and production costs

                 

Net change in future development costs

                 

Revisions of previous reserve estimates

    (377,184 )           (377,184 )

Purchases of reserves

                 

Divestiture of reserves(4)

    (246,093 )           (246,093 )

Accretion of discount

    58,206             58,206  

Other

    (9,842 )           (9,842 )

Net change in income taxes(3)

                 
                   

Total change in the standardized measure for equity companies

  $ (582,063 ) $   $   $ (582,063 )
                   

Discounted future net cash flows as of December 31, 2012

  $   $   $   $  
                   

(1)
Represents our proportionate share of interests in equity companies for the applicable year.

(2)
For Canada and Colombia, there are net operating loss carryforwards that are expected to offset any future taxable earnings.

(3)
Equity companies are pass-through entities for tax purposes. On December 14, 2011, we sold our 25% working interest in the Cat Canyon and West Cat Canyon fields in Santa Barbara County, California. We received approximately $71.6 million in cash from the sale.

(4)
Includes $233 million, representing our divestiture of Sabine in December 2012.

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  Proved Developed   Undeveloped   Total  
Reserve Category
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas (Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas (Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas (Bcf)
 

For the year ended December 31, 2012:

                                     

Consolidated subsidiaries

                                     

United States

    1.1     0.4     14.3     0.7     15.4     1.1  

Canada

        7.7                 7.7  

Colombia

                         
                           

Total consolidated

    1.1     8.1     14.3     0.7     15.4     8.8  
                           

Equity companies(1)

                                     

United States

                         

Canada

                         

Colombia

                         

Total equity companies

                         
                           

Total

    1.1     8.1     14.3     0.7     15.4     8.8  
                           

For the year ended December 31, 2011:

                                     

Consolidated subsidiaries

                                     

United States

    0.9     13.6     0.9     3.3     1.8     16.9  

Canada

        8.2                 8.2  

Colombia

                         
                           

Total consolidated

    0.9     21.8     0.9     3.3     1.8     25.1  

Equity companies(1)

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

United States

    6.3     256.4     9.6     326.1     15.9     582.5  

Canada

                         

Colombia

                         

Total equity companies

    6.3     256.4     9.6     326.1     15.9     582.5  
                           

Total

    7.2     278.2     10.5     329.4     17.7     607.6  
                           

(1)
We held no interests in equity companies at December 31, 2012.

(2)
Represents our proportionate interests in our equity companies for the applicable period.

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  United States   Canada   Colombia   Total  
 
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas (Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas (Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas (Bcf)
  Liquids
(MMBbls)
  Natural
Gas (Bcf)
 

As of December 31, 2012:

                                                 

Oil and natural gas liquids production

                                                 

Consolidated subsidiaries

    0.268     0.938         2.00     0.003         0.271     2.938  
                                   

Equity companies(1)

    0.545     19.01                     0.545     19.010  

Average production sales prices:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Consolidated subsidiaries

  $ 76.74   $ 3.04   $   $ 2.36   $ 130.04   $   $ 77.33   $ 2.58  
                                   

Equity companies(1)

  $ 53.94   $ 2.70   $   $   $   $   $   $  

Average production costs ($/bce):

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Consolidated subsidiaries

        $ 3.52/Mcfe (2)       $ 2.91/Mcfe   $ 31.75/Boe                    
                                             

Equity companies(1)

        $ 1.47/Mcfe         $   $                    

As of December 31, 2011:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Oil and natural gas liquids production

                                                 

Consolidated subsidiaries

    0.140     2.944         2.117     0.111     0.011     0.251     5.072  
                                   

Equity companies(1)

    0.409     18.634         0.380     0.316         0.725     19.014  

Average production sales prices:

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Consolidated subsidiaries

  $ 88.94   $ 4.09   $   $ 3.33   $ 111.57   $ 5.00   $ 98.91   $ 3.77  
                                   

Equity companies(1)

  $ 58.16   $ 4.03   $   $ 3.48   $ 84.47   $   $ 69.63   $ 4.02  

Average production costs ($/bce):

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Consolidated subsidiaries

        $ 3.35/Mcfe (2)       $ 12.96/Mcfe   $ 32.98/Boe (2)                  
                                             

Equity companies(1)

        $ 1.32/Mcfe         $ 11.99/Mcfe   $ 33.49/Boe                    

(1)
Represents our proportionate interests in our equity companies for the applicable period.

(2)
Reflects the thousand cubic feet ("Mcf") equivalent, determined using the ratio of six Mcf of natural gas to one barrel of crude oil or natural gas liquids, or as "Mcfe" and reflects the barrel of oil equivalent or as "Boe".

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  Net
Productive
Exploratory
Wells Drilled
  Net Dry
Exploratory
Wells Drilled
  Net
Productive
Development
Wells Drilled
  Net Dry
Development
Wells Drilled
 

For the year ended December 31, 2012:

                         

Consolidated subsidiaries

                         

United States

    2.40         6.50      

Canada

                 

Colombia

    1.15              
                   

Total consolidated

    3.55         6.50      
                   

Equity companies(1)

                       

United States

    1.49         3.48      
                   

Total equity companies

    1.49         3.48      
                   

For the year ended December 31, 2011:

                         

Consolidated subsidiaries

                         

United States

    5.14     3.63     2.04     3.28  

Canada

    3.00     4.00          

Colombia

            2.00     1.40  
                   

Total consolidated

    8.14     7.63     4.04     4.68  
                   

Equity companies(1)

                         

United States

            10.45      
                   

Total equity companies

            10.45      
                   

(1)
Represents our proportionate interests in our equity companies for the applicable period.

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SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

        Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

 
  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
  Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
  Charged to
Other
Accounts
  Deductions   Balance at
End of
Period
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

2013

                               

Allowance for doubtful accounts

  $ 32,847     (1,880 )   (294 )   (3,539 ) $ 27,134  

Inventory reserve

  $ 6,645     18,469     (366 )   (2,748 ) $ 22,000  

Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

  $ 1,520,852         26,589       $ 1,547,441  

2012

                               

Allowance for doubtful accounts

  $ 41,703     (5,979 )   179     (3,056 ) $ 32,847  

Inventory reserve

  $ 6,984     (3,141 )   9     2,793   $ 6,645  

Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

  $ 1,485,540         35,312       $ 1,520,852  

2011

                               

Allowance for doubtful accounts

  $ 22,507     5,352     (29 )   13,873   $ 41,703  

Inventory reserve

  $ 6,784     (1,185 )   1,889     (504 ) $ 6,984  

Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

  $ 1,514,153             (28,613 ) $ 1,485,540  

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NABORS RED LION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)
  June 30, 2014   December 31,
2013
 

ASSETS

             

Current assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 409,789   $ 389,109  

Short-term investments

    75,386     117,218  

Assets held for sale

    233,163     243,264  

Accounts receivable, net

    1,448,511     1,399,516  

Inventory

    216,444     209,793  

Deferred income taxes

    87,354     121,316  

Other current assets

    336,798     272,731  
           

Total current assets

    2,807,445     2,752,947  

Long-term investments and other receivables

    2,724     3,236  

Property, plant and equipment, net

    8,832,966     8,597,813  

Goodwill

    512,897     512,964  

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

    60,509     64,260  

Other long-term assets

    216,265     227,708  
           

Total assets

  $ 12,432,806   $ 12,158,928  
           

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

             

Current liabilities:

             

Current portion of debt

  $ 207   $ 10,185  

Trade accounts payable

    617,710     545,426  

Accrued liabilities

    674,449     696,715  

Affiliate payables

    167,610     160,136  

Income taxes payable

    26,711     58,634  
           

Total current liabilities

    1,486,687     1,471,096  

Long-term debt

    3,956,290     3,904,117  

Other long-term liabilities

    597,227     382,053  

Deferred income taxes

    481,420     517,586  
           

Total liabilities

    6,521,624     6,274,852  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

   
 
   
 
 

Subsidiary preferred stock

        69,188  

Equity:

   
 
   
 
 

Shareholder's equity:

             

Common shares, par value $0.01 per share:

             

Issued and outstanding 1,200, respectively

    12     12  

Capital in excess of par value

    2,540,265     2,538,003  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    189,826     217,801  

Retained earnings

    4,115,210     3,991,608  

Less: treasury shares of parent, at cost, 28,414 common shares

    (944,627 )   (944,627 )
           

Total shareholder's equity

    5,900,686     5,802,797  

Noncontrolling interest

    10,496     12,091  
           

Total equity

    5,911,182     5,814,888  
           

Total liabilities and equity

  $ 12,432,806   $ 12,158,928  
           

   

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

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NABORS RED LION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

 
  Six Months Ended June 30,  
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
  2014   2013  

Revenues and other income:

             

Operating revenues

  $ 3,206,599   $ 2,993,444  

Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates

    (3,021 )   4,255  

Investment income

    8,046     94,241  
           

Total revenues and other income

    3,211,624     3,091,940  

Costs and other deductions:

   
 
   
 
 

Direct costs

    2,128,234     1,972,594  

General and administrative expenses

    267,769     257,055  

Depreciation and amortization

    564,947     535,575  

Interest expense

    91,113     120,284  

Losses on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other expense, net

    17,256     61,637  
           

Total costs and other deductions

    3,069,319     2,947,145  

Income from continuing operations before income tax

    142,305     144,795  

Income tax expense (benefit):

             

Current

    17,935     23,339  

Deferred

    (3,247 )   (10,847 )
           

Total income tax expense (benefit)

    14,688     12,492  

Subsidiary preferred stock dividend

    1,984     1,500  
           

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

    125,633     130,803  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

    483     (19,862 )
           

Net income

    126,116     110,941  

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (826 )   (5,713 )
           

Net income attributable to Red Lion

  $ 125,290   $ 105,228  
           

Earnings (losses) per share:

             

Basic from continuing operations

  $ 103   $ 104  

Basic from discontinued operations

        (16 )
           

Total Basic

  $ 103   $ 88  
           

Diluted from continuing operations

  $ 103   $ 104  

Diluted from discontinued operations

        (16 )
           

Total Diluted

  $ 103   $ 88  
           

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:

             

Basic

    1,200     1,200  

Diluted

    1,200     1,200  

   

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

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NABORS RED LION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(In thousands)
  2014   2013  

Net income attributable to Red Lion

  $ 125,290   $ 105,228  

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:

             

Translation adjustment attributable to Red Lion

    (4,727 )   (52,857 )

Unrealized gains/(losses) on marketable securities:

             

Unrealized gains/(losses) on marketable securities

    (19,533 )   5,002  

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains on marketable securities

    (4,903 )   (88,157 )
           

Unrealized losses on marketable securities

    (24,436 )   (83,155 )

Pension liability amortization and adjustment

    246     562  

Unrealized losses and amortization of cash flow hedges

    306     306  
           

Other comprehensive loss, before tax

    (28,611 )   (135,144 )

Income tax benefit related to items of other comprehensive loss

    (636 )   (2,277 )
           

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

    (27,975 )   (132,867 )
           

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Red Lion

    97,315     (27,639 )

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

    826     5,713  

Translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (102 )   (801 )
           

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

    724     4,912  
           

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $ 98,039   $ (22,727 )
           

   

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

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NABORS RED LION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 
  Six Months Ended June 30,  
 
  2014   2013  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

             

Net income

  $ 126,116   $ 110,941  

Adjustments to net income :

             

Depreciation and amortization

    564,947     543,637  

Depletion and other oil and gas expense

    1,511     14,182  

Deferred income tax benefit

    (3,604 )   (18,866 )

Impairment and other charges

        38,250  

Losses on long-lived assets, net

    15,041     7,930  

Gains on investments, net

    (5,062 )   (91,140 )

Foreign currency transaction losses, net

    657     7,023  

Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates, net of dividends

    3,021     (3,891 )

Other

    3,357     (8,239 )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

             

Accounts receivable

    (48,116 )   22,556  

Inventory

    (6,623 )   13,893  

Other current assets

    (29,806 )   4,099  

Other long-term assets

    10,868     25,820  

Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    57,373     42,650  

Affiliate payables

    7,470     (2,537 )

Income taxes payable

    (63,070 )   (28,834 )

Other long-term liabilities

    207,283     (39,556 )
           

Net cash provided by operating activities

    841,363     637,918  

Cash flows from investing activities:

             

Purchases of investments

    (266 )    

Sales and maturities of investments

    23,238     163,161  

Proceeds from sales of unconsolidated affiliate

        10,000  

Cash paid for acquisition of businesses, net

    (10,200 )   (37,516 )

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

    (1,612 )   (3,927 )

Capital expenditures

    (862,680 )   (500,368 )

Proceeds from sales of assets and insurance claims

    69,343     29,731  

Other

    (761 )   (3,142 )
           

Net cash used for investing activities

    (782,938 )   (342,061 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

             

Increase (decrease) in cash overdrafts

    (3,392 )   (8,686 )

Dividends received on parent treasury shares

    2,272     2,272  

Proceeds from short term borrowings

        11,250  

Reduction in long-term debt

        (17,853 )

Reduction in short-term debt

    (10,000 )    

Proceeds from commercial paper, net

    111,228     295,000  

Purchase of subsidiary preferred stock

    (70,875 )    

Proceeds from revolving credit facilities

    15,000      

Reduction in revolving credit facilities

    (75,000 )   (590,000 )

Other

        230  
           

Net cash used for financing activities

    (30,767 )   (307,787 )

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (6,978 )   (6,709 )
           

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    20,680     (18,639 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    389,109     523,257  
           

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 409,789   $ 504,618  
           

   

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

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NABORS RED LION LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(Unaudited)

 
  Common
Shares
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
  Capital
in Excess
of Par
Value
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
   
   
   
 
(In thousands)
  Shares   Par
Value
  Retained
Earnings
  Treasury
Shares
  Non-
controlling
Interest
  Total
Equity
 

As of December 31, 2012

    1,200   $ 12   $ 2,533,458   $ 339,948   $ 3,836,333   $ (944,627 ) $ 12,188   $ 5,777,312  
                                   

Net income

                            105,228           5,713     110,941  

Dividends received on parent treasury shares

                2,272                             2,272  

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

                      (132,867 )               (801 )   (133,668 )

Other

                                        (6,378 )   (6,378 )
                                   

As of June 30, 2013

    1,200   $ 12   $ 2,535,730   $ 207,081   $ 3,941,561   $ (944,627 ) $ 10,722   $ 5,750,479  
                                   

As of December 31, 2013

    1,200   $ 12   $ 2,538,003   $ 217,801   $ 3,991,608   $ (944,627 ) $ 12,091   $ 5,814,888  
                                   

Net income

                            125,290           826     126,116  

Dividends received on parent treasury shares

                2,272                             2,272  

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

                      (27,975 )               (102 )   (28,077 )

Other

                (10 )         (1,688 )         (2,319 )   (4,017 )
                                   

As of June 30, 2014

    1,200   $ 12   $ 2,540,265   $ 189,826   $ 4,115,210   $ (944,627 ) $ 10,496   $ 5,911,182  
                                   

   

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

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Nabors Red Lion Limited and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 Organization and Nature of Operations

Organization and Business

        Nabors Red Lion Limited ("Red Lion") is a Bermuda exempted company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nabors Industries Ltd. ("NIL"). NIL is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the ticker NBR. As used in this Report, "we", "us", "our", "the Company", and "Red Lion" means Nabors Red Lion Limited and its subsidiaries. Any reference to "Nabors" refers to the consolidated group of companies comprised of NIL and its subsidiaries, collectively. Reference to "NIL" refers to the parent holding company.

        Red Lion is the company through which substantially all of the operating segments of Nabors reside, exclusive of the parent holding company NIL. The majority of Nabors' and Red Lion's business is conducted through two business lines, Drilling & Rig Services and Completion & Production Services. See further discussion of these business lines within Nature of Operations below.


Merger and Separation from Nabors

        In June 2014, Nabors and Red Lion signed a definitive merger agreement with C&J Energy Services, Inc. ("CJES"), an independent oilfield services and manufacturing company, to merge Nabors' Completion and Production Services business (the "C&P Business") with and into CJES with CJES surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Red Lion (the "Merger"). The C&P Business comprises substantially all Red Lion's existing reportable Completion and Production Services segments. Prior to the Merger, Nabors will engage in a series of restructuring transactions to separate the C&P Business from Nabors' other businesses and will cause Red Lion and its subsidiaries to retain the C&P Business, while the remaining businesses of Nabors, including the drilling and rig services businesses, will be transferred from Red Lion to other Nabors' subsidiaries (the "Separation").

        Following the completion of the Merger and Separation, Nabors will own approximately 53 percent of the combined company, which will be incorporated in Bermuda and is expected to be listed on the NYSE as C&J Energy Services Ltd. The Merger has been approved by the board of directors of both Nabors and CJES, and is subject to approval by CJES shareholders and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and footnotes do not reflect any changes related to the Merger or the aforementioned restructuring transactions for the periods presented herein.


Basis of Presentation

        Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Red Lion, as well as all majority owned and non-majority owned subsidiaries required to be consolidated under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements reflect the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with GAAP.

        Nabors maintains share-based compensation programs at the corporate level. To the extent that our employees participate in these programs, we are allocated a portion of the associated expenses which is included in direct costs and general and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Income. However, the Consolidated Balance Sheets do not include any Nabors' outstanding equity related to the share-based compensation. See "Note 5—Share-Based Compensation" for a further description of these awards.

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Nabors Red Lion Limited and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 1 Organization and Nature of Operations (Continued)

        Investments in operating entities where we have the ability to exert significant influence, but where we do not control operating and financial policies, are accounted for using the equity method. Our share of the net income (loss) of these entities is recorded as earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates in our Consolidated Statements of Income. The investments in these entities are included in investment in unconsolidated affiliates in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.


Nature of Operations

        Red Lion has grown from a land drilling business centered in the United States and Canada to a global business aimed at optimizing the entire well life cycle, with operations on land and offshore in most of the major oil and gas markets in the world. The majority of our business is conducted through two business lines:


Drilling & Rig Services

        This business line is comprised of our global drilling rig operations and drilling-related services, consisting of equipment manufacturing, instrumentation optimization software and directional drilling services.


Completion & Production Services

        This business line is comprised of our operations involved in the completion, life-of-well maintenance and eventual plugging and abandonment of a well. These services include stimulation, coiled-tubing, cementing, wireline, workover, well-servicing and fluids management.

        As a global provider of services for land-based and offshore oil and natural gas wells, Red Lion's fleet of rigs and equipment includes:

        In addition:

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 1 Organization and Nature of Operations (Continued)

Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Interim Financial Information

        The unaudited consolidated financial statements of Red Lion are prepared in conformity with GAAP. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted. Therefore, these financial statements should be read along with our annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 ("Annual Financials"). In management's opinion, the consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position as of June 30, 2014, as well as the results of our operations and comprehensive income (loss), cash flows and changes in equity for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, in accordance with GAAP. Interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2014 may not be indicative of results that will be realized for the full year ending December 31, 2014.


Inventory

        Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out or weighted-average cost methods and includes the cost of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. Inventory included the following:

 
  June 30,
2014
  December 31,
2013
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Raw materials

  $ 139,090   $ 128,606  

Work-in-progress

    38,537     26,762  

Finished goods

    38,817     54,425  
           

  $ 216,444   $ 209,793  
           


Goodwill

        We initially assess goodwill for impairment based on qualitative factors to determine whether to perform the two-step annual goodwill impairment test, a Level 3 fair value measurement. After qualitative assessment, step one of the impairment test compares the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, a second step is required to measure the goodwill impairment loss. The second step compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds the implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.

        The fair values calculated in these impairment tests were determined using discounted cash flow models involving assumptions based on our utilization of rigs or other oil and gas service equipment, revenues and earnings from affiliates, as well as direct costs, general and administrative costs, depreciation, applicable income taxes, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. Our discounted cash flow projections for each reporting unit were based on financial forecasts. The future

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

cash flows were discounted to present value using discount rates determined to be appropriate for each reporting unit. Terminal values for each reporting unit were calculated using a Gordon Growth methodology with a long-term growth rate of 3%.

        Our estimated fair values of our reporting units incorporate judgment and the use of estimates by management. Potential factors requiring assessment include a further or sustained decline in our stock price, declines in oil and natural gas prices, a variance in results of operations from forecasts, and additional transactions in the oil and gas industry. Another factor in determining whether impairment has occurred is the relationship between our market capitalization and our book value. As part of our annual review, we compared the sum of our reporting units' estimated fair value, which included the estimated fair value of non-operating assets and liabilities, less debt, to our market capitalization and assessed the reasonableness of our estimated fair value. Any of the above-mentioned factors may cause us to re-evaluate goodwill during any quarter throughout the year.

        Based on our review, there was no goodwill impairment.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements

        In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued an Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") relating to the reporting of discontinued operations and the disclosures related to disposals of components of an entity. The core principles address the question around whether the disposal represents a strategic shift, if the operations and cash flows can be clearly distinguished and continuing involvement will no longer preclude a disposal from being presented as discontinued operations. These changes are effective for interim and annual periods that begin after December 15, 2014. Early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this will have on our consolidated financial statements.

        In May 2014, the FASB issued an ASU relating to the revenue recognition from contracts with customers that creates a common revenue standard for GAAP and IFRS. The core principle will require recognition of revenue to represent the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration, including costs incurred, to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. These changes are effective for interim and annual periods that begin after December 15, 2016. Early application is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this will have on our consolidated financial statements.

        In June 2014, the FASB issued an ASU relating to the accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. The core principle will require the reporting entity to apply existing guidance in Topic 718—Compensation—Stock Compensation relating to awards with performance conditions that affect vesting to account for such awards. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. These changes are effective for interim and annual periods that begin after December 15, 2015. Early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this will have on our consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 3 Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments

        Certain information related to our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments follows:

 
  June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013  
 
  Fair Value   Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Losses
  Fair Value   Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Gains
  Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Losses
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 409,789   $   $   $ 389,109   $   $  
                           

Short-term investments:

                                     

Available-for-sale equity securities

    75,366     48,041           96,942     68,395      
                           

Available-for-sale debt securities:

                                     

Corporate debt securities

                19,388     4,122      

Mortgage-backed debt securities

                210     11      

Mortgage-CMO debt securities

    20         (1 )   20         (2 )

Asset-backed debt securities

                658     2     (54 )
                           

Total available-for-sale debt securities

    20         (1 )   20,276     4,135     (56 )
                           

Total available-for-sale securities

    75,386     48,041     (1 )   117,218     72,530     (56 )
                           

Total short-term investments

    75,386     48,041     (1 )   117,218     72,530     (56 )
                           

Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

  $ 485,175   $ 48,041   $ (1 ) $ 506,327   $ 72,530   $ (56 )
                           

        Certain information related to the gross unrealized losses of our short-term investments follows:

 
  As of June 30, 2014  
 
  Less Than 12 Months   More Than 12 Months  
 
  Fair Value   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
  Fair Value   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Available-for-sale debt securities:

                         

Mortgage-CMO debt securities

  $   $   $ 20   $ 1  
                   

Total available-for-sale debt securities

            20     1  
                   

Total

  $   $   $ 20   $ 1  
                   

        The estimated fair values of our mortgage-CMO debt securities at June 30, 2014, classified by time to contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities

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because the issuers of the securities may have the right to repay obligations without prepayment penalties and we may elect to sell the securities prior to the contractual maturity date.

 
  Estimated Fair Value
June 30, 2014
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Debt securities:

       

Due in one year or less

  $  

Due after one year through five years

     

Due in more than five years

    20  
       

Total debt securities

  $ 20  
       

        Certain information regarding our debt and equity securities is presented below:

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2014   2013  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Available-for-sale

             

Proceeds from sales and maturities

  $ 22,313   $ 106,953  

Realized gains, net

  $ 4,903   $ 88,157  

Note 4 Fair Value Measurements

        The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our financial assets that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2014. Our debt securities could transfer into or out of a Level 1 or 2 measures depending on the availability of independent and current pricing at the end of each quarter. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, there were no transfers of our financial assets between Level 1 and Level 2 measures. Our financial assets are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 
  Fair Value as of June 30, 2014  
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Assets:

                         

Short-term investments:

                         

Available-for-sale equity securities (energy industry)

  $ 74,504   $ 862   $   $ 75,366  

Available-for-sale debt securities:

                         

Mortgage-CMO debt securities

        20         20  
                   

Total short-term investments

  $ 74,504   $ 882   $   $ 75,386  
                   


Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

        Fair value measurements were applied with respect to our nonfinancial assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis, which would consist of measurements primarily to assets

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held-for-sale, goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets, assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination and our pipeline contractual commitments.


Fair Value of Financial Instruments

        The fair value of our financial instruments has been estimated in accordance with GAAP. The fair value of our long-term debt, revolving credit facility and commercial paper is estimated based on quoted market prices or prices quoted from third-party financial institutions. The carrying and fair values of these liabilities were as follows:

 
  June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013  
 
  Carrying
Value
  Fair Value   Carrying
Value
  Fair Value  
 
  (In thousands)
 

2.35% senior notes due September 2016

  $ 349,853   $ 358,596   $ 349,820   $ 354,694  

6.15% senior notes due February 2018

    970,541     1,113,255     969,928     1,097,480  

9.25% senior notes due January 2019

    339,607     434,405     339,607     428,733  

5.00% senior notes due September 2020

    698,100     785,883     697,947     731,955  

4.625% senior notes due September 2021

    698,268     756,623     698,148     709,793  

5.10% senior notes due September 2023

    348,829     385,284     348,765     349,731  

Subsidiary preferred stock(1)

            69,188     69,000  

Revolving credit facility

    110,000     110,000     170,000     170,000  

Commercial paper

    441,072     441,072     329,844     329,844  

Other

    227     227     10,243     10,243  
                   

Total

  $ 3,956,497   $ 4,385,345   $ 3,983,490   $ 4,251,473  
                   

(1)
We redeemed all outstanding subsidiary preferred stock during the current quarter. See "Note 8—Subsidiary Preferred Stock" for additional discussion.

        The fair values of our cash equivalents, trade receivables and trade payables approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

Note 5 Share-Based Compensation

        We compensate some of our employees in the form of share-based awards issued from NIL. The Chief Executive Officer and certain other executives' compensation is portioned such that it is allocated between the parent company, NIL, and Red Lion and its subsidiaries based upon an estimate of time devoted to each respective entity's operations. The amount of compensation expense we recognize is based on the grant-date fair value and we pay cash to NIL as awards vest. Total share-based compensation expense, which includes stock options and restricted stock, totaled $16.9 million and $33.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and is included in direct costs and general and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statement of Income. See "Note 13—Segment Information."

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Stock Options

        The total intrinsic value of Nabors' stock options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $36.6 million and $2.4 million, respectively. The total fair value of Nabors' stock options that vested during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $1.5 million and $3.9 million, respectively.


Restricted Stock

        During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, Nabors awarded 978,892 and 3,836,456 shares of restricted stock, respectively, vesting over periods of up to four years, to our employees. These awards had an aggregate value at their date of grant of $22.3 million and $62.9 million, respectively. The fair value of Nabors' restricted stock that vested during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $22.1 million and $30.9 million, respectively.


Restricted Stock Based on Performance

        During the six months ended June 30, 2014, Nabors awarded 307,964 shares of restricted stock, vesting over a period of three years to some of our executives. The Nabors performance awards granted were based upon achievement of specific financial or operational objectives. The number of Nabors shares granted was determined by the number of performance goals achieved during the period beginning January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.

        Nabors performance awards based on performance conditions are liability-classified awards until shares are granted, of which our accrued liabilities included $0.8 million at June 30, 2014 for the performance period beginning January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. The fair value of these awards are estimated at each reporting period, based on internal metrics and marked to market.


Restricted Stock Based on Market Conditions

        During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, Nabors awarded 395,550 and 353,933 shares of restricted stock, respectively, which will vest based on Nabors' performance compared to peer group over a three-year period. These awards had an aggregate value at their date of grant of $4.5 million and $3.7 million, respectively, after consideration of all assumptions. The grant date fair value of these awards was based on a Monte Carlo model, using the following assumptions during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 
  2014   2013  

Risk free interest rate

    0.80 %   0.41 %

Expected volatility

    40.00 %   46.00 %

Closing stock price

  $ 18.19   $ 16.53  

Expected term (in years)

    2.97     2.82  

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Note 6 Debt

        Debt consisted of the following:

 
  June 30,
2014
  December 31,
2013
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

2.35% senior notes due September 2016

  $ 349,853   $ 349,820  

6.15% senior notes due February 2018

    970,541     969,928  

9.25% senior notes due January 2019

    339,607     339,607  

5.00% senior notes due September 2020

    698,100     697,947  

4.625% senior notes due September 2021

    698,268     698,148  

5.10% senior notes due September 2023

    348,829     348,765  

Revolving credit facility

    110,000     170,000  

Commercial paper

    441,072     329,844  

Other

    227     10,243  
           

  $ 3,956,497   $ 3,914,302  

Less: current portion

    207     10,185  
           

  $ 3,956,290   $ 3,904,117  
           


Commercial Paper Program

        As of June 30, 2014, we had approximately $441.1 million of commercial paper outstanding. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings at June 30, 2014 was 0.33%. Our commercial paper borrowings are classified as long-term debt because the borrowings are fully supported by availability under our revolving credit facility, which matures as currently structured in November 2017, more than one year from the balance sheet date.


Revolving Credit Facility

        As of June 30, 2014, we had approximately $110.0 million of borrowings outstanding. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings at June 30, 2014 was 1.45%. The revolving credit facility contains various covenants and restrictive provisions that limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, make investments or loans and create liens and require us to maintain a net funded indebtedness to total capitalization ratio, as defined in each agreement. We were in compliance with all covenants under the agreement at June 30, 2014. If we fail to perform our obligations under the covenants, the revolving credit commitment could be terminated, and any outstanding borrowings under the facility could be declared immediately due and payable.

Note 7 Common Shares

        On June 26, 2014, in connection with a larger restructuring of the Company's business, approved by the Board of Directors, we altered our existing share capital by subdividing 12,000 common shares with a par value of $1.00 each into 1,200,000 common shares with a par value of $0.01 each. This increased our authorized share capital from $12,000 to $8,000,000 by the creation of 798,800,000 new common shares of par value $0.01 each to rank pari passu with the existing shares. Earnings per share and common shares outstanding are reported giving retrospective effect to the aforementioned transactions in these financials.

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        Red Lion, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nabors, holds treasury shares of NIL. From time to time, treasury shares may be reissued. When shares are reissued, we use the weighted-average-cost method for determining cost. The difference between the cost of the shares and the issuance price is added to or deducted from our capital in excess of par value account. We have received dividends amounting to $2.3 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. These dividends have been recorded as an increase to stockholder's equity within our consolidated financial statements.

Note 8 Subsidiary Preferred Stock

        During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we paid $70.9 million to redeem the 75,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding of our subsidiary and paid all dividends due on such shares. The result of the redemption was a loss of $1.688 million, representing the difference between the redemption amount and the carrying value of the subsidiary preferred stock. The loss results in a charge to retained earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and a reduction to net income used to determine income available for common shareholders in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share in the period of transaction. We also paid regular and accrued dividends of $750,000 and $108,750, respectively, and special dividends of $375,000. These dividends were treated as regular dividends, and as such were reflected in earnings in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Note 9 Commitments and Contingencies

Contingencies

        We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous other jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We are regularly audited by tax authorities. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, the final determination of tax audits and any related litigation could be materially different than what is reflected in income tax provisions and accruals. An audit or litigation could materially affect our financial position, income tax provision, net income, or cash flows in the period or periods challenged.

        It is possible that future changes to tax laws (including tax treaties) could impact our ability to realize the tax savings recorded to date as well as future tax savings, resulting from our 2002 corporate reorganization. See "Note 13—Income Taxes in our Annual Financials" for additional discussion.

        In 2006, Nabors Drilling International Limited, one of our wholly owned Bermuda subsidiaries ("NDIL"), received a Notice of Assessment from Mexico's federal tax authorities in connection with the audit of NDIL's Mexico branch for 2003. The notice proposed to deny depreciation expense deductions relating to drilling rigs operating in Mexico in 2003. The notice also proposed to deny a deduction for payments made to an affiliated company for the procurement of labor services in Mexico. NDIL's Mexico branch took similar deductions for depreciation and labor expenses from 2004 to 2008. In 2009, the government proposed similar assessments against the Mexico branch of another wholly owned Bermuda subsidiary, Nabors Drilling International II Ltd. ("NDIL II") for 2006. We anticipate that a similar assessment will eventually be proposed against NDIL through 2008 and against NDIL II

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for 2007 to 2010. Although we previously concluded that the deductions were appropriate for each of the years, a reserve has been recorded in accordance with GAAP. During 2013, we reached a negotiated settlement for NDIL's 2003, 2005 and 2006 tax years (the statute of limitations had previously expired on the 2004 tax year) and NDIL II's 2006 tax year. Accordingly, the corresponding reserves were reduced by approximately $20 million during 2013. After this settlement, the remaining amounts assessed or expected to be assessed in the aggregate, range from $30 million to $35 million, for which reserves are recorded in accordance with GAAP. If we ultimately do not prevail, we would be required to recognize additional tax expense for any amount in excess of the current reserve.

        We estimate the level of our liability related to insurance and record reserves for these amounts in our consolidated financial statements. Our estimates are based on the facts and circumstances specific to existing claims and our past experience with similar claims. These loss estimates and accruals recorded in our financial statements for claims have historically been reasonable in light of the actual amount of claims paid and are actuarially supported. Although we believe our insurance coverage and reserve estimates are reasonable, a significant accident or other event that is not fully covered by insurance or contractual indemnity could occur and could materially affect our financial position and results of operations for a particular period.

        We self-insure for certain losses relating to workers' compensation, employers' liability, general liability, automobile liability and property damage. Effective April 1, 2014, some of our workers' compensation claims, employers' liability and marine employers' liability claims are subject to a $3.0 million per-occurrence deductible; additionally, some of our automobile liability claims are subject to a $2.5 million deductible. General liability claims remain subject to a $5.0 million per-occurrence deductible.

        In addition, we are subject to a $5.0 million deductible for land rigs and for offshore rigs. This applies to all kinds of risks of physical damage except for named windstorms in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for which we are self-insured.

        Red Lion and its subsidiaries are defendants or otherwise involved in a number of lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. We estimate the range of our liability related to pending litigation when we believe the amount and range of loss can be estimated. We record our best estimate of a loss when the loss is considered probable. When a liability is probable and there is a range of estimated loss with no best estimate in the range, we record the minimum estimated liability related to the lawsuits or claims. As additional information becomes available, we assess the potential liability related to our pending litigation and claims and revise our estimates. Due to uncertainties related to the resolution of lawsuits and claims, the ultimate outcome may differ from our estimates. For matters where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and significant, we disclose the nature of the matter and a range of potential exposure, unless an estimate cannot be made at the time of disclosure. In the opinion of management and based on liability accruals provided, our ultimate exposure with respect to these pending lawsuits and claims is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or cash flows, although they could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations for a particular reporting period.

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        In 2009, the Court of Ouargla entered a judgment of approximately $17.7 million (at current exchange rates) against us relating to alleged customs infractions in Algeria. We believe we did not receive proper notice of the judicial proceedings, and that the amount of the judgment was excessive in any case. We asserted the lack of legally required notice as a basis for challenging the judgment on appeal to the Algeria Supreme Court. In May 2012, that court reversed the lower court and remanded the case to the Ouargla Court of Appeals for treatment consistent with the Supreme Court's ruling. In January 2013, the Ouargla Court of Appeals reinstated the judgment. We have again lodged an appeal to the Algeria Supreme Court, asserting the same challenges as before. Based upon our understanding of applicable law and precedent, we continue to believe that we will prevail. Although the appeal remains ongoing at this time, the Hassi Messaoud customs office recently initiated efforts to collect the judgment prior to the Supreme Court's decision in the case. As a result, we paid approximately $3.1 million and posted security of approximately $1.33 million to suspend those collection efforts and to enter into a formal negotiations process with the customs authority. We have recorded a reserve in the amount of the posted security. If we are ultimately required to pay a fine or judgment related to this matter, the resulting loss could be up to $13.3 million in excess of amounts accrued.

        In 2011, the Court of Ouargla entered a judgment of approximately $34.8 million (at current exchange rates) against us relating to alleged violations of Algeria's foreign currency exchange controls, which require that goods and services provided locally be invoiced and paid in local currency. The case relates to certain foreign currency payments made to us by CEPSA, a Spanish operator, for wells drilled in 2006. Approximately $7.5 million of the total contract amount was paid offshore in foreign currency, and approximately $3.2 million was paid in local currency. The judgment includes fines and penalties of approximately four times the amount at issue. We have appealed the ruling based on our understanding that the law in question applies only to resident entities incorporated under Algerian law. An intermediate court of appeals has upheld the lower court's ruling, and we have appealed the matter to the Algeria Supreme Court. While our payments were consistent with our historical operations in the country, and, we believe, those of other multinational corporations there, as well as interpretations of the law by the Central Bank of Algeria, the ultimate resolution of this matter could result in a loss of up to $26.8 million in excess of amounts accrued.

        In 2012, Nabors Global Holdings II Limited ("NGH2L") signed a contract with ERG Resources, LLC ("ERG") relating to the sale of all of the Class A shares of NGH2L's wholly owned subsidiary, Ramshorn International Limited, an oil and gas exploration company. When ERG failed to meet its closing obligations, NGH2L terminated the transaction on March 19, 2012 and, as contemplated in the agreement, retained ERG's $3.0 million escrow deposit. ERG filed suit the following day in the 61st Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, in a case styled ERG Resources, LLC v. Nabors Global Holdings II Limited, Ramshorn International Limited, and Parex Resources, Inc.; Cause No. 2012-16446, seeking injunctive relief to halt any sale of the shares to a third party, specifically naming as defendant Parex Resources, Inc. ("Parex"). The lawsuit also seeks monetary damages of up to $750.0 million based on an alleged breach of contract by NGH2L and alleged tortious interference with contractual relations by Parex. Nabors successfully defeated ERG's effort to obtain a temporary restraining order from the Texas court on March 20, 2012. Nabors completed the sale of Ramshorn's Class A shares to a Parex affiliate in April 2012, which mooted ERG's application for a temporary injunction. The lawsuit is staid, pending further court actions. ERG retains its causes of action for monetary damages, but Nabors believes the claims are foreclosed by the

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terms of the agreement and are without factual or legal merit. Although we are vigorously defending the lawsuit, its ultimate outcome cannot be determined at this time.

        We are a party to some transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements defined as "off-balance sheet arrangements" that could have a material future effect on our financial position, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources. The most significant of these off-balance sheet arrangements involve agreements and obligations under which we provide financial or performance assurance to third parties. Certain of these agreements serve as guarantees, including standby letters of credit issued on behalf of insurance carriers in conjunction with our workers' compensation insurance program and other financial surety instruments such as bonds. In addition, we have provided indemnifications, which serve as guarantees, to some third parties. These guarantees include indemnification provided to our share transfer agent and our insurance carriers. We are not able to estimate the potential future maximum payments that might be due under our indemnification guarantees.

        Management believes the likelihood that we would be required to perform or otherwise incur any material losses associated with any of these guarantees is remote. The following table summarizes the total maximum amount of financial guarantees issued by Red Lion:

 
  Maximum Amount  
 
  Remainder of
2014
  2015   2016   Thereafter   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Financial standby letters of credit and other financial surety instruments

  $ 71,297   $ 120,139   $ 75   $   $ 191,511  

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Note 10 Earnings Per Share

        A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations is as follows:

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2014   2013  
 
  (In thousands, except
per share amounts)

 

Net income (loss) (numerator):

             

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

  $ 125,633   $ 130,803  

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (826 )   (5,713 )

Less: loss on redemption of subsidiary preferred stock

    (1,688 )    
           

Adjusted income from continuing operations—basic and diluted

  $ 123,119   $ 125,090  
           

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

  $ 483   $ (19,862 )
           

Earnings per share:

             

Basic from continuing operations

  $ 103   $ 104  

Basic from discontinued operations

        (16 )
           

Total Basic

  $ 103   $ 88  
           

Diluted from continuing operations

  $ 103   $ 104  

Diluted from discontinued operations

        (16 )
           

Total Basic

  $ 103   $ 88  
           

Shares (denominator):

             

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding—basic

    1,200     1,200  

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding—diluted

    1,200     1,200  

        For all periods presented, there were no potentially dilutive options or warrants outstanding.

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        Accrued liabilities include the following:

 
  June 30,
2014
  December 31,
2013
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Accrued compensation

  $ 153,021   $ 172,299  

Deferred revenue

    285,329     202,918  

Other taxes payable

    45,363     76,781  

Workers' compensation liabilities

    29,459     29,459  

Interest payable

    64,232     64,728  

Warranty accrual

    4,448     4,653  

Litigation reserves

    22,781     30,784  

Current liability to discontinued operations

    28,824     64,404  

Professional fees

    2,647     2,947  

Current deferred tax liability

    3,075     3,075  

Current liability to acquisition of KVS

    22,033     22,033  

Other accrued liabilities

    13,237     22,634  
           

  $ 674,449   $ 696,715  
           

        Investment income includes the following:

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2014   2013  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Interest and dividend income

  $ 2,998   $ 3,117  

Gains on investments, net

    5,048 (1)   91,124 (2)
           

  $ 8,046   $ 94,241  
           

(1)
Includes realized gains of $5.0 million from the sale of available-for-sale securities.

(2)
Includes realized gains of $88.7 million from the sale of available-for-sale securities and net realized gains of $2.4 million from the sale of our trading securities.

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        Losses (gains) on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other expense (income), net include the following:

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2014   2013  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Losses on sales, disposals and involuntary conversions of long-lived assets

  $ 13,546   $ 5,344  

Termination of employment contract(1)

        38,250  

Litigation expenses

    3,627     5,634  

Foreign currency transaction losses

    656     7,019  

Other losses (gains)

    (573 )   5,390  
           

  $ 17,256   $ 61,637  
           

(1)
Represents a one-time stock grant valued at $23.0 million, which vested immediately, and $15.3 million in cash awarded and paid to Mr. Petrello in connection with the termination of his prior employment agreement. The Chief Executive Officer and certain other executives' compensation is portioned such that it is allocated between the parent company, NIL, and Red Lion and its subsidiaries based upon an estimate of time devoted to each respective entity's operations. See "Note 18—Commitments and Contingencies" in our Annual Financials for additional discussion.

        The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), by component, includes the following:

 
  Gains (losses)
on cash flow
hedges
  Unrealized
gains (losses)
on available-
for-sale
securities
  Defined benefit
pension plan
items
  Foreign
currency
items
  Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

As of January 1, 2013

  $ (2,793 ) $ 134,229   $ (7,632 ) $ 216,144   $ 339,948  
                       

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax of $70

        4,913         (52,857 )   (47,944 )

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1)

    187     (85,454 )   344         (84,923 )
                       

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

    187     (80,541 )   344     (52,857 )   (132,867 )
                       

As of June 30, 2013

  $ (2,606 ) $ 53,688   $ (7,288 ) $ 163,287   $ 207,081  
                       

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 11 Supplemental Balance Sheets, Income Statement and Cash Flow Information (Continued)


 
  Gains (losses)
on cash flow
hedges
  Unrealized
gains (losses)
on available-
for-sale
securities
  Defined benefit
pension plan
items
  Foreign
currency
items
  Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

As of January 1, 2014

  $ (2,419 ) $ 71,742   $ (4,075 ) $ 152,553   $ 217,801  
                       

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax of $93

        (19,626 )       (4,727 )   (24,353 )

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1)

    187     (3,960 )   151         (3,622 )
                       

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

    187     (23,586 )   151     (4,727 )   (27,975 )
                       

As of June 30, 2014

  $ (2,232 ) $ 48,156   $ (3,924 ) $ 147,826   $ 189,826  
                       

(1)
All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate debits.

        The line items that were reclassified to net income include the following:

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2014   2013  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Investment income

  $ 4,903   $ 88,157  

Interest expense

    306     306  

General and administrative expenses

    246     562  
           

Total before tax

  $ 4,351   $ 87,289  

Tax expense

    729     2,366  
           

Reclassification adjustment for (gains)/losses included in net income (loss)

  $ 3,622   $ 84,923  
           

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 11 Supplemental Balance Sheets, Income Statement and Cash Flow Information (Continued)

        Supplemental cash flow information includes the following:

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2014   2013  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Cash paid for income taxes

  $ 76,652   $ 67,378  
           

Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest

  $ 84,815   $ 116,567  
           

Acquisitions of businesses:

             

Fair value of assets acquired

  $ 10,200   $ 23,349  

Goodwill

        15,829  

Liabilities assumed

        (1,640 )
           

Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses

    10,200     37,538  

Cash acquired in acquisitions of businesses

        (22 )
           

Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses, net

  $ 10,200   $ 37,516  

Note 12 Assets Held-for-Sale and Discontinued Operations

 
  June 30,
2014
  December 31,
2013
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Oil and Gas

  $ 233,163   $ 239,936  

Rig Services

        3,328  
           

  $ 233,163   $ 243,264  
           

        We have contracts with pipeline companies to pay specified fees based on committed volumes for gas transport and processing. At June 30, 2014, our undiscounted contractual commitments for these contracts approximated $139.2 million and we had liabilities of $63.1 million, $28.8 million of which were classified as current and were included in accrued liabilities. At December 31, 2013, we had liabilities of $113.6 million, $64.4 million of which were classified as current and were included in accrued liabilities. These amounts represent our best estimate of the fair value of the excess capacity of the pipeline commitments calculated using a discounted cash flow model, when considering our disposal plan, current production levels, natural gas prices and expected utilization of the pipeline over the remaining contractual term. Decreases in actual production or natural gas prices could result in future charges related to excess pipeline commitments.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 12 Assets Held-for-Sale and Discontinued Operations (Continued)


Discontinued Operations

        Our condensed statements of income (loss) from discontinued operations for each operating segment were as follows:

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2014   2013  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Operating revenues

             

Oil and Gas

  $ 8,528   $ 22,039  
           

Income (loss) from Oil and Gas discontinued operations:

             

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

  $ 1,536   $ (8,202 )

Less: Impairment charges or other (gains) and losses on sale of wholly owned assets

    1,411     36,663  

Less: Income tax benefit

    (358 )   (11,165 )
           

Income (loss) from Oil and Gas discontinued operations, net of tax

  $ 483   $ (33,700 )
           

        During the six months ended June 30, 2013, Rig Services contributed operating revenues of $81.8 million. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax was $13.8 million, for the same period.

Note 13 Segment Information

        The following table sets forth financial information with respect to our operating segments:

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2014   2013  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Operating revenues and Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates:(1)

             

Drilling & Rig Services:

             

U.S. 

  $ 1,043,370   $ 951,902  

Canada

    166,482     191,656  

International

    766,320     672,937  

Rig Services(2)

    305,466     252,351  
           

Subtotal Drilling & Rig Services(3)

    2,281,638     2,068,846  

Completion & Production Services:

             

Completion Services

    504,538     516,154  

Production Services

    533,778     496,173  
           

Subtotal Completion & Production Services(4)

    1,038,316     1,012,327  

Other reconciling items(5)

    (116,376 )   (83,474 )
           

Total

  $ 3,203,578   $ 2,997,699  
           

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 13 Segment Information (Continued)

 

 
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
  2014   2013  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities(1)(6)

             

Drilling & Rig Services:

             

U.S. 

  $ 162,471   $ 147,408  

Canada

    26,385     34,413  

International

    98,702     53,950  

Rig Services(2)

    17,787     (4,096 )
           

Subtotal Drilling & Rig Services(3)

    305,345     231,675  

Completion & Production Services:

             

Completion Services

    (34,216 )   24,626  

Production Services

    60,480     49,485  
           

Subtotal Completion & Production Services(4)

    26,264     74,111  

Other reconciling items(5)

    (88,981 )   (73,311 )
           

Total adjusted income derived from operating activities

  $ 242,628   $ 232,475  
           

Interest expense

    (91,113 )   (120,284 )

Investment income

    8,046     94,241  

Losses on sales and disposals of long-lived assets and other expense, net

    (17,256 )   (61,637 )
           

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    142,305     144,795  
           

Income tax expense

    14,688     12,492  

Subsidiary preferred stock dividend

    1,984     1,500  
           

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

    125,633     130,803  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

    483     (19,862 )
           

Net income

    126,116     110,941  

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

    (826 )   (5,713 )
           

Net income attributable to Red Lion

  $ 125,290   $ 105,228  
           

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 13 Segment Information (Continued)

 

 
  June 30,
2014
  December 31,
2013
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Total assets:

             

Drilling & Rig Services:

             

U.S. 

  $ 4,352,311   $ 4,248,630  

Canada

    647,313     608,018  

International

    3,817,316     3,584,339  

Rig Services

    503,222     474,275  
           

Subtotal Drilling & Rig Services(7)

    9,320,162     8,915,262  

Completion & Production Services(8)(9)

    2,319,326     2,394,865  

Other reconciling items(5)

    793,318     848,801  
           

Total assets:

  $ 12,432,806   $ 12,158,928  
           

(1)
All periods present the operating activities of our wholly owned oil and gas businesses, our previously held equity interests in oil and gas joint ventures in Canada and Colombia, aircraft logistics operations and construction services as discontinued operations.

(2)
Includes our drilling technology and top drive manufacturing, directional drilling, rig instrumentation and software services. These services represent our other companies that are not aggregated into a separate reportable operating segment.

(3)
Includes earnings, net from unconsolidated affiliates, accounted for using the equity method, of ($3.3) million and $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

(4)
Includes earnings, net from unconsolidated affiliates, accounted for using the equity method, of $0.3 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

(5)
Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions and unallocated corporate expenses and assets.

(6)
Adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities is computed by subtracting the sum of direct costs, general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization from the sum of Operating revenues and Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated affiliates. These amounts should not be used as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of our business units and the consolidated company based on several criteria, including adjusted income (loss) derived from operating activities, because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect our ongoing profitability. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to income from continuing operations before income taxes, which is a GAAP measure, is provided in the above table.

(7)
Includes $51.3 million and $56.9 million of investments in unconsolidated affiliates accounted for using the equity method as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

(8)
Reflects assets allocated to the line of business necessary to conduct its operations. Further allocation to individual operating segments of Completion & Production Services is not available.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Note 13 Segment Information (Continued)

(9)
Includes $9.2 million and $7.4 million of investments in unconsolidated affiliates accounted for using the equity method as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Note 14 Subsequent Events

        On July 31, 2014, we sold our oil and gas properties located on the North Slope of Alaska. Under the terms of the agreement, we received $35 million at closing and expect to receive additional payments of $27 million upon the properties achieving certain production targets in subsequent years. In addition, we will retain a working interest at various interests and an overriding royalty interest in the properties at various interests. The working interest is fully carried up to $600 million of total project costs. The transaction generally remains subject to approval of local Alaska regulatory authorities, among other usual and customary conditions.

        Following the June 25, 2014 announcement that C&J, Nabors, and Red Lion entered into a definitive merger agreement, a purported stockholder of C&J filed a lawsuit against C&J, the C&J board of directors, Nabors and Red Lion challenging the Merger. The lawsuit is styled City of Miami General Employees' and Sanitation Employees' Retirement Trust, et al. v. C&J Energy Services, Inc., et al.; C.A. No. 9980-VCN, in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, filed on July 30, 2014 (the "Lawsuit"). Plaintiff in the Lawsuit generally alleges that the C&J board of directors breached fiduciary duties of loyalty, due care, good faith, candor and independence owed to C&J stockholders by allegedly approving the Merger Agreement at an unfair price and through an unfair process. Plaintiff specifically alleges that the C&J board directors, or certain of them (i) failed to fully inform themselves of the market value of C&J, maximize its value and obtain the best price reasonably available for C&J, (ii) acted in bad faith and for improper motives, (iii) erected barriers to discourage other strategic alternatives and (iv) put their personal interests ahead of the interests of C&J stockholders. The Lawsuit further alleges that C&J, Nabors and Red Lion aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties by the C&J board of directors. Plaintiff in the Lawsuit seeks, among other relief, to enjoin the Merger, rescission in the event the Merger is consummated and an award of costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorneys' and experts' fees. The Lawsuit is at a preliminary stage. We cannot predict the outcome of this or any other lawsuit that might be filed, nor can we predict the amount of time and expense that will be required to resolve the Lawsuit. We believe the Lawsuit is without merit and we intend to defend against it vigorously.

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SABINE OIL & GAS LLC
1415 Louisiana Street, Suite 1600
Houston, TX 77002

Annual Report
for the Year Ended
December 31, 2013

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Independent Auditor's Report—Deloitte & Touche LLP

  F-109 - F-110

Independent Auditor's Report—PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

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Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

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Consolidated Statement of Member's Capital

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Supplemental Oil and Natural Gas Disclosures (Unaudited)

 

F-153 - F-157

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

The Member of Sabine Oil & Gas LLC

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Sabine Oil & Gas LLC and its subsidiaries (the "Company"), which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, member's capital and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.


Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

        Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


Auditors' Responsibility

        Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

        An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Company's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

        We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.


Opinion

        In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Sabine Oil & Gas LLC and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


Emphasis of Matter

        As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the accompanying 2012 consolidated financial statements have been restated to correct errors. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.


Disclaimer of Opinion on Supplementary Information

        Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the consolidated financial statements as a whole. The supplementary information on oil and natural gas producing activities is

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presented for the purpose of additional analysis and is not a required part of the consolidated financial statements. This supplementary information is the responsibility of the Company's management. Such information has not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our audits of the consolidated financial statements and, accordingly it is inappropriate to and we do not express an opinion on the supplementary information referred to above.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Houston, Texas
March 31, 2014

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Independent Auditor's Report

The Member of Sabine Oil & Gas LLC

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Sabine Oil & Gas LLC (formerly known as NFR Energy LLC) and its subsidiaries which comprise the consolidated statements of operations, of member's capital and of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2011.


Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

        Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


Auditor's Responsibility

        Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and in accordance with the auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

        An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the Company's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.


Opinion

        In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the results of operations and of cash flows of Sabine Oil & Gas LLC and its subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2011 in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


Emphasis of a Matter

        As described in Note 2 to the financial statements, the 2011 financial statements have been restated to correct an error. Our opinion is not modified with regard to this matter.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
March 31, 2013, except with respect to our opinion on the consolidated financial statements insofar as it relates to the Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements as described in Note 2, as to which the date is March 31, 2014.

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Consolidated Financial Statements

Sabine Oil & Gas LLC

Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012

 
  December 31,
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
 
  (in thousands)
 
 
  (Unaudited)
  (As Restated)
 

Assets

             

Current assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 11,821   $ 6,193  

Accounts receivable, net

    71,384     33,190  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    2,910     3,618  

Derivative instruments

    7,806     54,855  

Other short term assets

        515  
           

Total current assets

    93,921     98,371  
           

Property, plant and equipment:

             

Oil and natural gas properties (full cost method)

             

Proved

    3,204,317     2,825,430  

Unproved

    208,823     332,898  

Gas gathering and processing equipment

    19,577     15,564  

Office furniture and fixtures

    11,167     9,262  
           

    3,443,884     3,183,154  

Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization

    (2,063,842 )   (1,926,944 )
           

Total property, plant and equipment, net

    1,380,042     1,256,210  
           

Other assets:

             

Derivative instruments

    4,332     1,651  

Deferred financing costs, net

    26,502     29,827  

Goodwill

    173,547     173,547  

Other long term assets

    375     953  
           

Total other assets

    204,756     205,978  
           

Total assets

  $ 1,678,719   $ 1,560,559  
           
           

Liabilities and member's capital

             

Current liabilities:

             

Accounts payable—trade

  $ 16,148   $ 3,074  

Royalties payable

    33,964     8,814  

Accrued interest payable

    23,891     15,523  

Accrued exploration and development

    75,819     23,281  

Accrued operating expenses and other

    47,602     31,102  

Derivative instruments

    11,625     3,875  

Other short term liabilities

    278     251  
           

Total current liabilities

    209,327     85,920  
           

Long term liabilities:

             

Credit facility

    250,000     405,000  

Term loan

    645,272     490,127  

Senior notes

    348,040     347,411  

Asset retirement obligation

    13,798     13,580  

Derivative instruments

    11,272     18,017  

Other long term liabilities

        71  
           

Total long term liabilities

    1,268,382     1,274,206  
           

Commitments and contingencies

             

Member's capital:

             

Member's capital

    1,523,008     1,533,008  

Accumulated deficit

    (1,321,998 )   (1,332,575 )
           

Total member's capital

    201,010     200,433  
           

Total liabilities and member's capital

  $ 1,678,719   $ 1,560,559  
           
           

   

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

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Consolidated Financial Statements

Sabine Oil & Gas LLC

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

 
  For the Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (in thousands)  
 
 
  (Unaudited)
  (As Restated)
  (As Restated)
 

Revenues

                   

Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas

  $ 354,223   $ 177,422   $ 201,421  

Other

    755     24     131  
               

Total revenues

    354,978     177,446     201,552  
               

Operating expenses

                   

Lease operating

    42,491     41,011     27,113  

Workover

    2,160     2,638     2,903  

Marketing, gathering, transportation and other

    17,567     17,491     16,149  

Production and ad valorem taxes

    17,824     4,400     7,775  

General and administrative

    27,469     21,434     23,546  

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

    137,068     91,353     75,424  

Gain on bargain purchase

            (99,548 )

Accretion

    952     862     628  

Impairments

    1,125     664,438     4,192  
               

Total operating expenses

    246,656     843,627     58,182  
               

Other income (expenses)

                   

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

    (99,471 )   (49,387 )   (39,632 )

Gain on derivative instruments

    814     29,267     71,834  

Other income (expenses)

    912     (498 )   (389 )
               

Total other income (expenses)

    (97,745 )   (20,618 )   31,813  
               

Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests

    10,577     (686,799 )   175,183  

Less: Net income (loss) applicable to noncontrolling interests

        17     (117 )
               

Net income (loss) applicable to controlling interests

  $ 10,577   $ (686,782 ) $ 175,066  
               
               

   

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

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Consolidated Financial Statements

Sabine Oil & Gas LLC

Consolidated Statement of Member's Capital

For the Years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

(in thousands)

 
  Member's Capital    
   
   
   
 
 
  Amounts
Receivable
from Member
  Accumulated
Deficit
  Noncontrolling
Interests
  Total Member's
Capital
 
 
  Units   Value  

Balance as of December 31, 2010—As Restated

    1,067   $ 1,065,183   $ (150 ) $ (820,859 ) $ 3,035   $ 247,209  
                           
                           

Member's contributions

    203     203,000                 203,000  

Amounts receivable from member

            109             109  

Distributions—noncontrolling interests

                    (888 )   (888 )

Distributions to member for state tax withholding

        (485 )               (485 )

Net income applicable to controlling interests

                175,066         175,066  

Net income applicable to noncontrolling interests

                    117     117  
                           

Balance as of December 31, 2011—As Restated

    1,270   $ 1,267,698   $ (41 ) $ (645,793 ) $ 2,264   $ 624,128  
                           
                           

Member's contributions

    88     87,467                 87,467  

In-kind contributions

    178     178,000                 178,000  

Amounts receivable from member

            41             41  

Distributions—noncontrolling interests

                    (175 )   (175 )

Distributions to member for state tax withholding

        (157 )               (157 )

Sale of noncontrolling interests

                    (2,072 )   (2,072 )

Net loss applicable to controlling interests

                (686,782 )       (686,782 )

Net loss applicable to noncontrolling interests

                    (17 )   (17 )
                           

Balance as of December 31, 2012—As Restated

    1,536   $ 1,533,008   $   $ (1,332,575 ) $   $ 200,433  
                           
                           

Distributions to member

        (10,000 )               (10,000 )

Net income

                10,577         10,577  
                           

Balance as of December 31, 2013—(Unaudited)

    1,536   $ 1,523,008   $   $ (1,321,998 ) $   $ 201,010  
                           
                           

   

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

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Sabine Oil & Gas LLC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

 
  For the Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (in thousands)
 
 
  (Unaudited)
  (As Restated)
  (As Restated)
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                   

Net income (loss), including noncontrolling interest

  $ 10,577   $ (686,799 ) $ 175,183  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                   

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

    137,068     91,353     75,424  

Impairments

    1,125     664,438     4,192  

Loss on sale of asset

        651     600  

Accretion expense

    952     862     628  

Accrued interest expense

    10,328     2,372     1,458  

Amortization of deferred rent

    (249 )   (532 )   (38 )

Amortization of deferred financing costs

    9,587     4,020     2,817  

(Gain) loss on derivative instruments

    46,545     75,735     (1,272 )

Amortization of option premiums

    (1,171 )   (56 )    

Amortization of prepaid expenses

    4,787     2,546     2,482  

Gain on bargain purchase

            (99,548 )

Non cash distribution to member

        (157 )   (485 )

Working capital and other changes:

                   

Increase in accounts receivable

    (38,195 )   (8,431 )   (8,855 )

Increase in other assets

    (7,248 )   (5,811 )   (6,713 )

Increase in accounts payable, royalties payable and accrued liabilities

    43,092     3,975     13,159  
               

Net cash provided by operating activities

    217,198     144,166     159,032  
               
               

Cash flows from investing activities:

                   

Oil and gas property additions

    (360,080 )   (170,970 )   (292,648 )

Oil and gas property acquisitions

        (559,066 )   (385,218 )

Cash received from insurance proceeds

    604     12,680      

Gas processing equipment additions

    (4,014 )   (5,409 )   (3,810 )

Other asset additions

    (2,075 )   (384 )   (2,952 )

Cash received from sale of assets

    171,756     35,764     3,706  
               

Net cash used in investing activities

    (193,809 )   (687,385 )   (680,922 )
               
               

Cash flows from financing activities:

                   

Borrowings under senior secured revolving credit facility

    193,000     123,000     584,500  

Borrowings under second lien term loan

    153,500     490,000      

Debt repayments for the senior secured revolving credit facility

    (348,000 )   (136,000 )   (260,500 )

Deferred financing costs

    (6,261 )   (19,227 )   (4,462 )

Member's contributions

        87,508     203,109  

Distributions—noncontrolling interests

        (175 )   (888 )

Distributions to member

    (10,000 )        
               

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    (17,761 )   545,106     521,759  
               
               

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    5,628     1,887     (131 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    6,193     4,306     4,437  
               

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 11,821   $ 6,193   $ 4,306  
               
               

   

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

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Sabine Oil & Gas LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited)

1. Organization

        Effective December 19, 2012, NFR Energy LLC was renamed Sabine Oil & Gas LLC ("Sabine" or "the Company"). The Company was established as a Delaware limited liability company in late 2006 to invest in oil and natural gas exploration opportunities within the onshore U.S. market. The Company is wholly owned by Sabine Oil & Gas Holdings II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Holdings II" or "Member"), which is wholly owned by Sabine Oil & Gas Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Holdings"). The Company's sole membership interest is owned by Holdings. Currently, affiliates of First Reserve Corporation ("First Reserve"), own approximately 99.76% of the common equity interests of Holdings and the remaining interests are owned by certain members of the Company's management and board of representatives.

        The Company operates in the exploration and production segment of the energy industry and is pursuing development and exploration projects in a variety of forms including operated and non-operated working interests, joint ventures, farm-outs, and acquisitions, in both conventional and unconventional resources. Sabine is a holding company which conducts its operations through its subsidiaries, which own the operating assets of the Company.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

        The Company presents its consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include Sabine and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.


Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements

        The Company is restating its financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 with respect to the accounting and disclosures for certain derivative financial transactions under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815"). The Company determined that the documentation it had prepared to support its initial hedge designations for effectiveness in connection with the Company's oil and natural gas hedging program was not compliant with the technical documentation requirements to qualify for cash flow hedge accounting treatment in accordance with ASC 815, and as a result, the Company was not permitted to utilize hedge accounting treatment in the preparation of its financial statements.

        Under ASC 815, the fair value of hedge contracts is recognized in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as an asset or liability, as the case may be, and the amounts received or paid under the hedge contracts are reflected in earnings during the period in which the underlying production occurs. If the hedge contracts qualify for cash flow hedge accounting treatment, the fair value of the hedge contract that is effective in offsetting changes in expected cash flows (the effective portion) is recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive income", and the effective portion of the changes in the fair value do not affect net income in the period. The portion of the change in fair value of the qualified derivative instrument that is not effective in offsetting changes in expected cash flows (the ineffective portion), as well as any amount excluded from the assessment of the effectiveness of the derivative instruments, are recognized in earnings. If the hedge contract does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the change in the fair value of the hedge contract is reflected in earnings during the period

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Sabine Oil & Gas LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited) (Continued)

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

as a "Gain (loss) on derivatives" within revenues on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Under the cash flow hedge accounting treatment used by the Company, the effective portion of the fair value of the hedge contracts was recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets with the offsetting gain or loss recorded initially in "Accumulated other comprehensive income" and later reclassified through earnings when the hedged production impacted earnings. The ineffective portion of the designated derivative instruments was recognized in "Gain on derivative instruments" within Other income (expenses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As a result of the determination that the designation documentation failed to meet the requirements necessary to utilize cash flow hedge accounting treatment, any gain or loss resulting from changes in fair value should have been recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of earnings. The Company previously recognized gains and losses resulting from the settlement of its designated derivative financial instruments as a component of revenues, and has reclassified gains of $107.4 million in 2012 and $72.5 million in 2011 to "Gain on derivative instruments" within Other income (expenses) as a result of eliminating hedge accounting. In addition, the Company reclassified $67.8 million of losses and $25.1 million of gains in 2012 and 2011, respectively, from "Accumulated other comprehensive income" to "Gain on derivative instruments" within Other income (expenses). Because the derivatives did not qualify for hedge accounting, the inclusion of hedge value for designated contracts in the full cost ceiling calculation at all balance sheet dates when the ceiling test was performed was not appropriate. Thus, our full cost ceiling calculations were revised and resulted in restatements to increase impairment expense recognized in earlier periods and reductions to our ceiling test impairment expense of $62.0 million and $25.7 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively, as well as requiring restatements to decrease depletion expense by $4.5 million and $6.8 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

        Additionally, the Company is restating its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 with respect to reversing the $14.5 million bargain purchase gain recognized for our December 17, 2012 acquisition of certain oil and natural gas properties in South Texas. We reduced the fair value allocated to the oil and gas properties acquired to reflect the consideration paid which was a reflection of market participants and similar transactions in the same period. The impact of this restatement was considered regarding the full cost ceiling calculation at December 31, 2012 for adjustment to impairment expense of $14.3 million and depletion expense of $0.2 million. Factors that gave rise to bargain purchase gains in 2011 were not present in 2012.

        Certain other reclassifications have been made to prior periods. These reclassifications include the correction of pricing differentials of $3.7 million and $3.6 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively, which were previously reported as "Marketing, gathering, transportation and other" costs and are currently reported as "Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas" revenues as a reflection of realized pricing, as well a $9.9 million reclassification of loss from "Loss on sale of assets" to "Impairments" in 2012. These reclassifications also include a $5.1 million correction of the classification of our option premiums previously reported as "Other short term liabilities" and "Other long term liabilities" and currently reported as short term and long term derivatives assets in accordance with netting requirements. These reclassifications have no impact on previously reported net income and management believes they are immaterial to previously reported financial information.

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Sabine Oil & Gas LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited) (Continued)

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

        The following table represents the impact of this restatement on relevant financial statement line items in our Consolidated Balance Sheet:

 
  December 31, 2012  
 
  As Reported   Adjustments   As Restated  
 
  (in thousands)
 

Assets

                   

Property, plant and equipment:

                   

Oil and natural gas properties (full cost method)

                   

Proved

  $ 2,839,900   $ (14,470 ) $ 2,825,430  

Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization

    (1,851,998 )   (74,946 )   (1,926,944 )

Other assets:

                   

Derivative instruments

    6,731     (5,080 )   1,651  
               

Total assets

  $ 1,655,055   $ (94,496 ) $ 1,560,559  
               
               

Liabilities and member's capital

                   

Long term liabilities:

                   

Other long term liabilities

  $ 5,151   $ (5,080 ) $ 71  

Member's capital:

                   

Accumulated deficit

    (1,306,203 )   (26,372 )   (1,332,575 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    63,044     (63,044 )    
               

Total liabilities and member's capital

  $ 1,655,055   $ (94,496 ) $ 1,560,559  
               
               

        The following table represents the impact of this restatement on relevant financial statement line items in our Consolidated Statements of Operations:

 
  Year ended December 31, 2012  
 
  As Reported   Adjustments   As Restated  
 
  (in thousands)
 

Revenues

                   

Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas

  $ 181,098   $ (3,676 ) $ 177,422  

Gain on derivative instruments

    107,374     (107,374 )    
               

Total revenues

    288,496     (111,050 )   177,446  
               

Operating expenses

                   

Marketing, gathering, transportation and other

    21,167     (3,676 )   17,491  

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

    96,096     (4,743 )   91,353  

Gain on bargain purchase

    (14,470 )   14,470      

Impairments

    730,916     (66,478 )   664,438  

Loss on sale of assets

    9,880     (9,880 )    
               

Total operating expenses

    913,934     (70,307 )   843,627  
               

Other income (expenses)

                   

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

    (10,312 )   39,579     29,267  
               

Total other income (expenses)

    (60,197 )   39,579     (20,618 )
               

Net loss including noncontrolling interests

    (685,635 )   (1,164 )   (686,799 )
               

Net loss applicable to controlling interests

  $ (685,618 ) $ (1,164 ) $ (686,782 )
               
               

 

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2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 
  Year ended December 31, 2011  
 
  As Reported   Adjustments   As Restated  
 
  (in thousands)
 

Revenues

                   

Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas

  $ 204,989   $ (3,568 ) $ 201,421  

Gain on derivative instruments

    72,517     (72,517 )    
               

Total revenues

    277,637     (76,085 )   201,552  
               

Operating expenses

                   

Marketing, gathering, transportation and other

    19,717     (3,568 )   16,149  

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

    82,178     (6,754 )   75,424  

Impairments

    29,921     (25,729 )   4,192  
               

Total operating expenses

    94,233     (36,051 )   58,182  
               

Other income (expenses)

                   

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

    (25,799 )   97,633     71,834  
               

Total other income (expenses)

    (65,820 )   97,633     31,813  
               

Net income including noncontrolling interests

    117,584     57,599     175,183  
               

Net income applicable to controlling interests

  $ 117,467   $ 57,599   $ 175,066  
               
               

        The following table represents the impact of this restatement on relevant financial statement line items in our Consolidated Statement of Member's Capital:

 
  Member's Capital    
   
   
   
   
 
 
  Amounts
Receivable
from Member
  Accumulated
Deficit
  Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)
  Noncontrolling
Interests
  Total
Member's
Capital
 
 
  Units   Value  

Balance as of December 31, 2010—As Reported

    1,067   $ 1,065,183   $ (150 ) $ (738,052 ) $ 105,722   $ 3,035   $ 435,738  

Adjustments to comprehensive loss:

                                           

Net loss applicable to controlling interests

                (82,807 )           (82,807 )

Unrealized loss on derivative contracts

                    (105,722 )       (105,722 )

Total

                                           
                               

Balance as of December 31, 2010—As Restated

    1,067   $ 1,065,183   $ (150 ) $ (820,859 ) $   $ 3,035   $ 247,209  
                               
                               

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2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)


 
  Member's Capital    
   
   
   
   
 
 
  Amounts
Receivable
from Member
  Accumulated
Deficit
  Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)
  Noncontrolling
Interests
  Total
Member's
Capital
 
 
  Units   Value  

Balance as of December 31, 2011—As Reported

    1,270   $ 1,267,698   $ (41 ) $ (620,585 ) $ 130,837   $ 2,264   $ 780,173  

Adjustments to comprehensive loss:

                                           

Net loss applicable to controlling interests

                (25,208 )           (25,208 )

Unrealized loss on derivative contracts

                    (130,837 )       (130,837 )

Total

                                           
                               

Balance as of December 31, 2011—As Restated

    1,270   $ 1,267,698   $ (41 ) $ (645,793 ) $   $ 2,264   $ 624,128  
                               
                               

 

 
  Member's Capital    
   
   
   
   
 
 
  Amounts
Receivable
from Member
  Accumulated
Deficit
  Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)
  Noncontrolling
Interests
  Total
Member's
Capital
 
 
  Units   Value  

Balance as of December 31, 2012—As Reported

    1,536   $ 1,533,008   $   $ (1,306,203 ) $ 63,044   $   $ 289,849  

Adjustments to comprehensive loss:

                                           

Net loss applicable to controlling interests

                (26,372 )           (26,372 )

Unrealized loss on derivative contracts

                    (63,044 )       (63,044 )

Total

                                           
                               

Balance as of December 31, 2012—As Restated

    1,536   $ 1,533,008   $   $ (1,332,575 ) $   $   $ 200,433  
                               
                               

        The following table represents the impact of this restatement on relevant financial statement line items in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

 
  Year ended December 31, 2012  
 
  As Reported   Adjustments   As Restated  
 
  (in thousands)
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                   

Net loss, including noncontrolling interest

  $ (685,635 ) $ (1,164 ) $ (686,799 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                   

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

    96,096     (4,743 )   91,353  

Impairments

    730,916     (66,478 )   664,438  

Loss on sale of asset

    10,531     (9,880 )   651  

Loss on derivative instruments

    7,940     67,795     75,735  

Gain on bargain purchase

    (14,470 )   14,470      
               

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 144,166   $   $ 144,166  
               
               

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited) (Continued)

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)


 
  Year ended December 31, 2011  
 
  As Reported   Adjustments   As Restated  
 
  (in thousands)
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                   

Net income, including noncontrolling interest

  $ 117,584   $ 57,599   $ 175,183  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                   

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

    82,178     (6,754 )   75,424  

Impairments

    29,921     (25,729 )   4,192  

(Gain) loss on derivative instruments

    23,844     (25,116 )   (1,272 )
               

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 159,032   $   $ 159,032  
               
               


Cash and Cash Equivalents

        All highly liquid investments purchased with an initial maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.


Concentration of Credit Risk

        The Company's significant receivables are comprised of oil and natural gas revenue receivables. The amounts are due from a limited number of entities; therefore, the collectability is dependent upon the general economic conditions of a few purchasers. The Company regularly reviews collectability and establishes the allowance for doubtful accounts as necessary using the specific identification method. The receivables are not collateralized.

        Derivative instruments subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk (see Note 8).


Inventory

        Inventory, which is included in "Prepaid expenses and other current assets" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, consists principally of tubular goods, spare parts, and equipment used in our drilling operations. The inventory balance, net of impairments, was $0.7 million and $1.6 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Inventory is stated at the lower of weighted average cost or market. Under this method, impairments relating to obsolete inventory were $1.1 million, $1.2 million and $1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and are included in "Impairments" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.


Oil and Natural Gas Properties and Equipment

        The Company uses the full cost method of accounting for its investment in oil and natural gas properties. Under this method, the Company capitalizes all acquisition, exploration, and development costs incurred for the purpose of finding oil and natural gas reserves, including salaries, benefits, and other internal costs directly attributable to these activities. The Company capitalized $6.6 million, $2.7 million and $3.5 million of internal costs during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Costs associated with production and general corporate activities are expensed in the

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited) (Continued)

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

period incurred. The Company also includes the present value of its dismantlement, restoration and abandonment costs within the capitalized oil and natural gas property balance (see "Asset Retirement Obligation" below). Unless a significant portion of the Company's proved reserve quantities is sold (greater than 25%), proceeds from the sale of oil and natural gas properties are accounted for as a reduction to capitalized costs, and gains and losses are not recognized unless such adjustments would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves of oil and natural gas.

        Depletion of proved oil and natural gas properties is computed using the units-of-production method based upon estimated proved oil and natural gas reserves. The costs of unproved properties are withheld from the depletion base until such time as they are either developed or abandoned. Unproved properties are reviewed on a quarterly basis for impairment, and if impaired, are reclassified to proved properties and included in the ceiling test and depletion calculations.

        Under the full cost method of accounting, a ceiling test is performed on a quarterly basis. The full cost ceiling test is an impairment test prescribed by SEC Regulation S-X Rule 4-10. The ceiling test determines a limit on the book value of oil and natural gas properties. The capitalized costs of proved oil and natural gas properties, net of "Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization" (accumulated DD&A) on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, may not exceed the estimated future net cash flows from proved oil and natural gas reserves, excluding future cash outflows associated with settling asset retirement obligations that have been accrued on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, using the unweighted average first-day-of-the-month prices for the prior twelve month period ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (adjusted for quality and basis differentials), held flat for the life of production, discounted at 10%, plus the cost of unevaluated properties and major development projects excluded from the costs being amortized. If capitalized costs exceed this limit, the excess is charged to expense and reflected as accumulated DD&A.

        For the year ended December 31, 2013 the Company did not recognize an impairment for the carrying value of proved oil and natural gas properties in excess of the ceiling limitation. For the year ended December 31, 2012 the Company recognized an impairment of $641.8 million for the carrying value of proved oil and natural gas properties in excess of the ceiling limitation mostly as a result of the decline of oil and natural gas prices. For the year ended December 31, 2011 the Company did not recognize an impairment for the carrying value of proved oil and natural gas properties in excess of the ceiling limitation. The average of the unweighted first day of the month prices for the prior twelve month period ended December 31, 2013 was $3.67 per Mcf for natural gas. Additionally, the average of the unweighted first day of the month prices for the prior twelve month period ended December 31, 2013 was $96.78 per Bbl for oil. As of December 31, 2013, the ceiling limitation exceeded the carrying value of proved oil and natural gas properties by approximately $201 million. The Company could have a reduction in our asset carrying value for oil and natural gas properties if the average of the unweighted first day of the month natural oil and natural gas prices for the prior twelve month periods declines.

        Gathering assets and related facilities, certain other property and equipment, and furniture and fixtures are depreciated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, generally ranging from 3 to 30 years. These assets are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is then recognized if the carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited) (Continued)

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

No impairment charge for gas gathering and processing equipment was recorded in the year ended December 31, 2013. In 2012, we recorded impairment charges for gas gathering and processing equipment of $21.4 million based on expected present value and estimated future cash flows using current volume throughput and pricing assumptions, for properties which were subsequently sold in August 2012. No impairment charge for gas gathering and processing equipment was recorded in the year ended December 31, 2011. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their economic lives or the lease term. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed in the period incurred.

        The Company's depletion, depreciation and amortization (DD&A) expense on our oil and natural gas properties is calculated each quarter utilizing period end reserve quantities. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded $134.2 million, $87.6 million and $71.2 million, respectively, of depletion on oil and natural gas properties. As a rate of production, depletion was $2.10 per Mcfe, $1.80 per Mcfe and $1.61 per Mcfe for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

        For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company received insurance proceeds of $0.6 million and $12.7 million, respectively, which were netted with the replacement costs recognized in oil and natural gas properties. Insurance proceeds were received as the result of control of well events during drilling or completion operations in East Texas. No insurance proceeds were received for the year ended December 31, 2011.


Capitalized Interest

        The Company capitalizes interest costs to oil and natural gas properties on expenditures made in connection with exploration and development projects that are not subject to current depletion. Interest is capitalized only for the period that activities are in progress to bring these projects to their intended use. The Company capitalized $13.0 million, $4.3 million and $5.9 million of interest during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.


Leases

        The Company accounts for leases with escalation clauses and rent holidays on a straight-line basis. The deferred rent expense liability associated with future lease commitments is reported under the caption "Other short term liabilities" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.


Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

        The Company uses derivative financial instruments to achieve a more predictable cash flow from its oil and natural gas production by reducing its exposure to price fluctuations. Such derivative instruments, which are placed with major financial institutions who are participants in the Company's Credit Facility (see Note 5) that the Company believes are minimal credit risks, may take the form of forward contracts, futures contracts, swaps, options, or basis swaps.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited) (Continued)

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

        At December 31, 2013, substantially all of our oil and natural gas derivative contracts are settled based upon reported New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) prices. Our derivative contracts are with multiple counterparties to minimize our exposure to any individual counterparty, and we have netting arrangements with all of our counterparties that provide for offsetting payables against receivables from separate hedging arrangements with that counterparty. The oil and natural gas reference prices, upon which the commodity derivative contracts are based, reflect various market indices that have a generally high degree of historical correlation with actual prices received by the Company for its oil and natural gas production. Our fixed-price swap and option agreements are used to fix the sales price for our anticipated future oil and natural gas production. Upon settlement, the Company receives a fixed price for the hedged commodity and receives or pays our counterparty a floating market price, as defined in each instrument. The instruments are settled monthly. When the floating price exceeds the fixed price for a contract month, the Company pays our counterparty. When the fixed price exceeds the floating price, our counterparty is required to make a payment to the Company.

        Our derivatives instruments at December 31, 2013 included natural gas basis swaps in addition to fixed price swaps and oil and natural gas options. The basis swaps are used to minimize exposure to fluctuating differentials on certain pricing indices against other pricing indices. These instruments are settled monthly. Upon settlement, the Company will pay a floating price on a specified index, and the counterparty will pay a floating price on a different specified index, either of which may include a specified differential. When the Company's specified index price is less than the counterparties, the counterparty will pay the Company. When the Company's specified index price is greater than the counterparties specified index price, the Company will pay the counterparty. Additionally, the Company has bought and sold natural gas puts, bought and sold oil and natural gas calls and sold oil puts. For the oil and natural gas calls, the counterparty has the option to purchase a set volume of the contracted commodity at a contracted price on a contracted date in the future. For the oil and natural gas puts, the counterparty has the option to sell a contracted volume of the commodity at a contracted price on a contracted date in future.

        The Company records balances resulting from commodity risk management activities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value. Gains and losses from the change in fair value of derivative instruments and cash settlements on commodity derivatives are presented within "Gain on derivative instruments" located in Other income (expenses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.


Deferred Financing Costs

        Deferred financing costs of approximately $6.3 million and $19.2 million were incurred during 2013 and 2012, respectively, and include costs associated with the Company's term loan agreement ("Term Loan") and senior secured revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility") (see Note 5). Deferred financing costs associated with the Term Loan, Credit Facility and 9.75% senior unsecured notes due 2017 (the "2017 Notes") are being amortized over the life of the respective obligations with $9.0 million, $3.2 million and $2.8 million included in interest expense during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. As a result of reductions in the borrowing base of our Credit Facility, the Company also expensed $0.6 million and $0.8 million, in 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited) (Continued)

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)


Financial Instruments

        The Company's financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable are carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The Company's Credit Facility and Term Loan are reported at carrying value which approximates fair value based on current rates applicable to similar instruments. Since considerable judgment is required to develop estimates of fair value, the estimates provided are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize upon the purchase or refinancing of such instruments. The Company's derivative instruments are reported at fair value based on Level 2 fair value methodologies and the 2017 Notes are reported at carrying value but further compared to fair value based on Level 2 fair value methodologies (see Note 9).


Goodwill

        Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of an asset over the estimated fair value of the assets acquired. The Company assesses the carrying amount of goodwill by testing for impairment annually and when impairment indicators arise. Goodwill totaled $173.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012. The goodwill was recognized during 2012 as a result of our December 2012 acquisitions discussed in Note 4—Property Acquisitions and Divestitures. No impairment of goodwill was recognized during 2013 and 2012.


Asset Retirement Obligations

        If a reasonable estimate of the fair value of an obligation to perform site reclamation, dismantle facilities or plug and abandon wells can be made, we record an "Asset retirement obligation" ("ARO") as a liability and capitalize the present value of the asset retirement cost in "Oil and natural gas properties" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets in the period in which the retirement obligation is incurred. In general, the amount of an ARO and the costs capitalized will be equal to the estimated future cost to satisfy the abandonment obligation assuming the normal operation of the asset, using current prices that are escalated by an assumed inflation factor up to the estimated settlement date, which is then discounted back to the date that the abandonment obligation was incurred using an assumed cost of funds for our company. After recording these amounts, the ARO is accreted to its future estimated value using the same assumed cost of funds and the additional capitalized costs are depreciated on a unit-of-production basis within the related full cost pool. The capitalized costs associated with an ARO are included in the amortization base for purposes of calculating the ceiling test.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited) (Continued)

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

        The information below reconciles the recorded amount of our asset retirement obligations:

 
  For the year ended
December 31,
 
 
  2013   2012  
 
  (in thousands)
 

Beginning balance

  $ 13,580   $ 15,348  

Liabilities incurred

    993     1,887  

Liabilities disposed

    (1,678 )   (4,689 )

Liabilities settled

    (49 )   (102 )

Change in estimate

        274  

Accretion expense

    952     862  
           

Ending balance

  $ 13,798   $ 13,580  
           
           


Revenue Recognition

        The Company records revenues from the sales of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas when produced, sold and collectability is ensured. The Company uses the entitlement method that requires revenue recognition for the Company's net revenue interest of sales from its properties. Accordingly, oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales are not recognized for deliveries in excess of the Company's net revenue interest, while oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales are recognized for any under delivered volumes. Production imbalances are generally recorded at estimated sales prices of the anticipated future settlements of the imbalances. The Company had no material overproduction or underproduction at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

        Additionally, the Company owns and operates certain gathering facilities in Texas and charges fees to collect and transport produced natural gas from common delivery points to locations along the sales stream. These gathering fees are reported in "Other revenue" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.


Use of Estimates

        The preparation of the consolidated financial statements for the Company in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

        The Company's consolidated financial statements are based on a number of significant estimates, including oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas reserve quantities that are the basis for the calculation of DD&A and impairment of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas properties, and timing and costs associated with its asset retirement obligations.

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Sabine Oil & Gas LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited) (Continued)

2. Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)


Income Taxes

        The Company is a limited liability company treated as a partnership for federal and state income tax purposes with all income tax liabilities and/or benefits of the Company being passed through to the Member. As such, no recognition of federal or state income taxes for the Company or its subsidiaries that are organized as limited liability companies have been provided for in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Any uncertain tax position taken by the Member is not an uncertain position of the Company.

        In accordance with the operating agreement of the Company, to the extent possible without impairing the Company's ability to continue to conduct its business and activities, and in order to permit its Member to pay taxes on the taxable income of the Company, the Company would be required to make distributions to the Member in the amount equal to the estimated tax liability of such Member computed as if the Member paid income tax at the highest marginal federal and state rate applicable to an individual resident of New York, New York, in the event that taxable income is generated for the Member. There was no taxable income and therefore no distributions to the Member in 2013, 2012 or 2011.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements

        In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-11, "Disclosures About Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" (ASU 2011-11), which was clarified by Accounting Standards Update 2013-01. These updates amend the disclosure requirements on offsetting assets and liabilities by requiring improved information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that have a right of offset or are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. This information will enable users of a company's financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on a company's financial position, including the effect or potential effect of rights of setoff associated with certain financial instruments and derivative instruments. The Company is required to apply the amendments for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2011-11 in the quarter ended March 31, 2013. As ASU 2011-11 relates to disclosure requirements, there will be no impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. Refer to Note 8 for updated disclosure.

3. Significant Customers

        During the year ended December 31, 2013, purchases by three companies exceeded 10% of the total oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales of the Company. Purchases by Eastex Crude Company, Enbridge Pipeline (East Texas) LP and CP Energy LLC accounted for approximately 19%, 16% and 11% of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2012, purchases by four companies exceeded 10% of the total oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales of the Company. Purchases by Enbridge Pipeline (East Texas) LP, Shell Trading (US) Company, Texla Energy Management LLC and Eastex Crude Company accounted for approximately 17%, 14%, 13% and 12% of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2011, purchases by three companies exceeded 10% of the total oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales of the Company. Purchases by Enbridge Pipeline (East Texas) LP, Texla

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited) (Continued)

3. Significant Customers (Continued)

Energy Management LLC and PVR Midstream LLC accounted for approximately 18%, 15% and 13% of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales, respectively.

4. Property Acquisitions and Divestitures

        On December 18, 2013, the Company closed on the sale of our interests in certain oil and natural gas properties in the Texas Panhandle and surrounding Oklahoma area for $169.0 million, net of certain purchase price adjustments. The sale of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding Oklahoma properties was accounted for as an adjustment to the full cost pool with no gain or loss recognized.

        On April 30, 2013, the Company closed on the purchase of interests in approximately 5,000 net acres in South Texas for approximately $14.9 million. The acquisition does not qualify as a business combination under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805").

        Total costs incurred for oil and natural gas property acquisitions for 2012 were approximately $737.1 million, net of purchase price adjustments, of which $145.1 million related to unproved property, $420.2 million related to proved property acquisitions, and $173.5 million related to goodwill. Total costs incurred for related gathering and processing facilities was approximately $5.7 million, net of purchase price adjustments.

        The results of the acquisitions described below are included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations since each acquisitions respective close date.

        On December 14, 2012, the Company closed the acquisition of certain oil and natural gas properties in the Texas Panhandle and surrounding Oklahoma area for $657.8 million, net of purchase price adjustments. The acquisition was funded in part by $181.6 million of equity contributed by the Member with the remaining balance funded from the proceeds of the Term Loan. This acquisition qualified as a business combination. The Company recorded a fair value of $340.9 million for proved property and $145.1 million for unproved acreage, net of the ARO liability assumed of $1.7 million. This transaction resulted in the recognition of $173.5 million of goodwill for the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets received and represents the future economic benefits arising from assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The valuation to derive the purchase price included both proved and unproved categories of reserves, expectation for timing and amount of future development and operating costs, projections of future rates of production, expected recovery rates and risk adjusted discount rates.

        The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition (in millions):

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

       

Proved properties

  $ 340.9  

Unproved properties

    145.1  

Goodwill

    173.5  

Asset retirement obligation

    (1.7 )
       

Consideration, net of accrued purchase price adjustments

  $ 657.8  
       

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Sabine Oil & Gas LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited) (Continued)

4. Property Acquisitions and Divestitures (Continued)

        The unaudited pro forma results presented below have been prepared to give the effect of the acquisition discussed above on our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2011. The unaudited pro forma results do not purport to represent what our actual results of operations would have been if the acquisition had been completed on such date or to project our results of operations for any future date or period.

 
  Year ended
December 31, 2012
  Year ended
December 31, 2011
 
 
  Actual   Pro Forma   Actual   Pro Forma  
 
  (in thousands)
 
 
  (As Restated)
   
  (As Restated)
   
 

Pro Forma (unaudited)

                         

Total revenues

  $ 177,446   $ 258,362   $ 201,552   $ 251,395  

Net loss applicable to controlling interests(1)

  $ (686,782 ) $ (385,929 ) $ 175,066   $ 213,016  

(1)
Reductions in operating expenses due to pro forma ceiling test impact of $252.1 million for 2012 have been included in pro forma results above.

        On December 17, 2012, the Company closed the acquisition of certain oil and natural gas properties in South Texas for $79.3 million, net of purchase price adjustments. This acquisition qualified as a business combination pursuant to ASC 805. The Company recorded a fair value of $79.3 million for proved property. The valuation to derive the purchase price included proved and unproved categories of reserves, expectation for timing and amount of future development and operating costs, projections of future rates of production, expected recovery rates and risk adjusted discount rates.

        The unaudited pro forma results presented below have been prepared to give the effect of the acquisition discussed above on our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2011. The unaudited pro forma results do not purport to represent what our actual results of operations would have been if the acquisition had been completed on such date or to project our results of operations for any future date or period.

 
  Year ended
December 31, 2012
  Year ended
December 31, 2011
 
 
  Actual   Pro Forma   Actual   Pro Forma  
 
  (in thousands)
 
 
  (As Restated)
   
  (As Restated)
   
 

Pro Forma (unaudited)

                         

Total revenues

  $ 177,446   $ 181,197   $ 201,552   $ 213,412  

Net loss applicable to controlling interests(1)

  $ (686,782 ) $ (648,246 ) $ 175,066   $ 184,495  

(1)
Reductions in operating expenses due to pro forma ceiling test impact of $37.8 million for 2012 have been included in pro forma results above.

        Acquired properties that are considered to be business combinations are recorded at their fair value. In determining the fair value of the properties, the Company prepares estimates of oil and natural gas reserves. The Company uses estimated future prices to apply to the estimated reserve quantities acquired and the estimated future operating and development costs to arrive at the estimates

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited) (Continued)

4. Property Acquisitions and Divestitures (Continued)

of future net revenues. For the fair value assigned to proved reserves, the future net revenues are discounted using a market-based weighted average cost of capital rate determined appropriate at the time of the acquisition. To compensate for inherent risks of estimating and valuing reserves, proved undeveloped, probable and possible reserves are reduced by additional risk-weighting factors.

        On August 31, 2012, the Company closed on the sale of our interests in Montana oil and natural gas properties for $15.8 million, net of purchase price adjustments. The sale of the Montana oil and natural gas properties was accounted for as an adjustment to the full cost pool with no gain or loss recognized. Concurrently with the sale of the Montana oil and natural gas properties, the Company closed on the sale of its controlling ownership interests in Montana gathering entities Lodge Creek Pipelines, LLC and Willow Creek Gathering, LLC for a combined $2.5 million, net of purchase price adjustments.

        On May 22, 2012, the Company closed on the sale of its interests in Utah oil and natural gas properties for $18.2 million, net of purchase price adjustments. The sale of the Utah oil and natural gas properties was accounted for as an adjustment to the full cost pool with no gain or loss recognized.

        Total costs incurred for 2011 were approximately $396.4 million (excluding related asset retirement costs), of which approximately $31.3 million related to unproved properties, $365.1 million related to proved property acquisitions, and no goodwill acquired.

        On November 14, 2011, the Company closed on the acquisition of certain oil and natural gas properties in East Texas for $222 million, net of purchase price adjustments. This acquisition qualified as a business combination pursuant to ASC 805. The Company recorded a fair value of $235.1 million for proved property and $5.3 million for unproved acreage, which resulted in a bargain purchase gain of $18.4 million that was recorded in the current period's earnings. The valuation to derive the purchase price included both proved and unproved categories of reserves, expectation for timing and amount of future development and operating costs, projections of future rates of production, expected recovery rates and risk adjusted discount rates considering a depressed natural gas market. The gain was a result of fair market value in excess of the discounted purchase price for the proved developed and undeveloped reserves and unproved acreage.

        The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2011
 
 
  (in millions)
 

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

       

Proved developed properties

  $ 235.1  

Unproved leasehold properties

    5.3  

Bargain purchase gain

    (18.4 )
       

Cash, net of accrued purchase price adjustments

  $ 222.0  
       

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (2013 amounts and disclosures unaudited) (Continued)

4. Property Acquisitions and Divestitures (Continued)

        The unaudited pro forma results presented below have been prepared to give the effect of the acquisition discussed above on our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2010. The unaudited pro forma results do not purport to represent what our actual results of operations would have been if the acquisition had been completed on such date or to project our results of operations for any future date or period.

 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2011
 
 
  Actual   Pro Forma  
 
  (in thousands)
 
 
  (As Restated)
   
 

Pro Forma (unaudited)

             

Total revenues

  $ 201,552   $ 241,169  

Net income applicable to controlling interests (1)

  $ 75,518   $ 90,973  

(1)
Bargain purchase gain of $99.5 million, recognized in operating expenses, has been excluded from actual results above.

        On August 18, 2011, the Company closed on the acquisition of certain oil and natural gas properties in East Texas for $102.6 million, net of purchase price adjustments. This acquisition qualified as a business combination pursuant to ASC 805. The Company recorded a fair value of $142.3 million for proved property and $14.8 million for unproved acreage, which resulted in a bargain purchase gain of $54.5 million that was recorded in the current period's earnings. The valuation to derive the purchase price included both proved and unproved categories of reserves, expectation for timing and amount of future development and operating costs, projections of future rates of production, expected recovery rates and risk adjusted discount rates considering a depressed natural gas market. The gain was a result of fair market value in excess of the discounted purchase price for the proved developed and undeveloped reserves and unproved acreage, as well as an upward shift in the forward price curve at the time of closing.

        The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2011
 
 
  $ (in millions)
 

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

       

Proved properties

  $ 142.3  

Unproved properties

    14.8  

Bargain purchase gain

    (54.5 )
       

Cash, net of accrued purchase price adjustments

  $ 102.6  
       

        The unaudited pro forma results presented below have been prepared to give the effect of the acquisition discussed above on our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2010. The unaudited pro forma results do not purport to

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4. Property Acquisitions and Divestitures (Continued)

represent what our actual results of operations would have been if the acquisition had been completed on such date or to project our results of operations for any future date or period.

 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2011
 
 
  Actual   Pro Forma  
 
  (in thousands)
 
 
  (As Restated)
   
 

Pro Forma (unaudited)

             

Total revenues

  $ 201,552   $ 216,071  

Net income applicable to controlling interests(1)

  $ 75,518   $ 84,456  

(1)
Bargain purchase gain of $99.5 million, recognized in operating expenses, has been excluded from actual results above.

        On January 31, 2011 and February 8, 2011, the Company entered into agreements to purchase working interests in developed and undeveloped acreage in East Texas for $60.7 million and $11.2 million, respectively, for a total adjusted purchase price of $71.8 million, which qualified as a business combination pursuant to ASC 805. The Company recorded a fair value of $87.4 million for developed acreage, which resulted in a bargain purchase gain of $26.7 million that was recorded in the current period's earnings. The valuation to derive the purchase price included proved categories of reserves, expectation for timing and amount of future development and operating costs, projections of future rates of production, expected recovery rates and risk adjusted discount rates considering a depressed natural gas market. The gain was a result of fair market value in excess of the discounted purchase price for both proved developed and undeveloped reserves and unproved acreage, as well as a result of an upward shift in the forward price curve at the time of closing and receipt of updated production data for the recent producing wells that improved the well economics.

        The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2011
 
 
  $ (in millions)
 

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

       

Proved developed properties

  $ 87.4  

Unproved leasehold properties

    11.2  

Asset retirement obligation

    (0.1 )

Bargain purchase gain

    (26.7 )
       

Cash, net of accrued purchase price adjustments

  $ 71.8  
       

        The unaudited pro forma results presented below have been prepared to give the effect of the acquisitions discussed above on our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2010. The unaudited pro forma results do not purport to

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4. Property Acquisitions and Divestitures (Continued)

represent what our actual results of operations would have been if these acquisitions had been completed on such date or to project our results of operations for any future date or period.

 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2011
 
 
  Actual   Pro Forma  
 
  (in thousands)
 
 
  (As Restated)
   
 

Pro Forma (unaudited)

             

Total revenues

  $ 201,552   $ 204,434  

Net income applicable to controlling interests(1)

  $ 75,518   $ 77,768  

(1)
Bargain purchase gain of $99.5 million, recognized in operating expenses for 2011, has been excluded from actual results above.

        The Company incurred $371.5 million and $56.1 million in development costs, for 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company incurred exploration costs of $4.6 million and $43.1 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        The costs of unproved properties are excluded from amortization until the properties are evaluated. We review all of our unevaluated properties quarterly to determine whether or not and to what extent proved reserves have been assigned to the properties and otherwise if impairment has occurred. Unevaluated properties are grouped by major prospect area where individual property costs are not significant. In addition, we analyze our unevaluated leasehold and transfer to evaluated properties leasehold that can be associated with proved reserves, leasehold that expired in the quarter or leasehold that is not a part of our development strategy and will be abandoned.

        The table below sets forth the cost of unproved properties excluded from the amortization base as of December 31, 2013 and the year in which the associated costs were incurred:

 
  Year of Acquisition  
 
  2013   2012   2011   Prior   Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Leasehold acquisition costs

  $ 20.3   $ 87.7   $ 2.1   $ 37.4   $ 147.5  

Development costs (1)

    46.3             4.4     50.7  

Capitalized interest

    5.3     1.8     1.9     1.6     10.6  
                       

Total

  $ 71.9   $ 89.5   $ 4.0   $ 43.4   $ 208.8  
                       
                       

(1)
Development costs excluded from the amortization base in accordance with full cost accounting rules.

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5. Long-Term Debt

Senior Notes

        On February 12, 2010, we and our subsidiary Sabine Oil & Gas Finance Corporation, formerly NFR Energy Finance Corporation, co-issued $200 million in 9.75% senior unsecured notes due 2017 (the "2017 Notes") in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and to persons outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. The 2017 Notes bear interest at a rate of 9.75% per annum, payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 each year commencing August 15, 2010. The 2017 Notes were issued at 98.73% of par. In conjunction with the issuance of the 2017 Notes, the Company recorded a discount of $2.5 million to be amortized over the remaining life of the 2017 Notes utilizing the simple interest method. The remaining unamortized discount was $1.1 million and $1.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The 2017 Notes were issued under and are governed by an indenture dated February 12, 2010 between the Company, Sabine Oil & Gas Finance Corporation, the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as trustee, and the Company's subsidiaries named therein as guarantors.

        All of our restricted subsidiaries that guarantee our senior secured revolving Credit Facility (other than Sabine Oil & Gas Finance Corporation) have guaranteed the 2017 Notes on a senior unsecured basis.

        On April 14, 2010, we and Sabine Oil & Gas Finance Corporation issued an additional $150 million in senior notes at 9.75% due 2017. The additional notes were issued at 98.75% of par and bear interest at a rate of 9.75% per annum, payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year commencing August 15, 2010. The additional notes were issued under the same indenture as the 2017 Notes issued on February 12, 2010. The Company recorded a discount of $1.9 million to be amortized over the remaining life of the 2017 Notes utilizing the simple interest method. The remaining unamortized discount was $0.8 million and $1.1 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        We may redeem the 2017 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after February 15, 2014, at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) set forth in the following table plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on February 15 of the years indicated below:

Year
  Percentage  

2014

    104.875  

2015

    102.438  

2016

    100.000  

        The indenture governing the 2017 Notes contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness unless the ratio of our adjusted consolidated EBITDA to our adjusted consolidated interest expense over the trailing four fiscal quarters will be at least 2.0 to 1.0 (subject to exceptions for borrowings within certain limits under our Credit Facility); pay dividends or repurchase or redeem equity interests; limit dividends or other payments by restricted subsidiaries that are not guarantors to us or our other subsidiaries; make certain investments; incur liens; enter into certain types of transactions with our affiliates; and sell assets or

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5. Long-Term Debt (Continued)

consolidate or merge with or into other companies. However, if the 2017 Notes have an investment grade rating from Standard & Poor's Ratings Group, Inc. and Moody's Investors Service, Inc., and no default or event of default exists under the indenture, we will not be subject to certain of the foregoing covenants.


Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

        On November 30, 2007, the Company entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility") with a syndicate of banks. Through a series of redeterminations, the Company has amended and restated the Credit Facility. The most recent redetermination effective November 7, 2013, increased the borrowing base from $550 million to $675 million. Effective December 18, 2013, the borrowing base was reduced from $675 million to $620 million due to the sale of certain oil and natural gas properties in the Texas Panhandle and surrounding Oklahoma area. The next scheduled redetermination will be in April 2014.

        As of December 31, 2013, commitments under the Credit Facility were $750 million, the borrowing base was $620 million, the outstanding balance amount totaled $250 million and we were able to incur approximately $370 million of additional secured indebtedness under the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility's maturity date is April 7, 2016.

        Subsequent to the period ended December 31, 2013, through March 31, 2014, the Company has borrowed $130 million and has repaid $25 million. As of March 31, 2014 after giving effect to the net amount of borrowings and repayments, the borrowing base under the Credit Facility was $620 million, the outstanding amount totaled $355 million and we had approximately $265 million of secured indebtedness available under the Credit Facility.

        Borrowings made under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by first priority perfected liens and security interests on substantially all assets of Sabine and its wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries.

        Interest on borrowings under the Credit Facility accrues at variable interest rates at either a Eurodollar rate or an alternate base rate (ABR). The Eurodollar rate is calculated as London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus an applicable margin that varies from 1.75% (for periods in which Sabine has utilized less than 30% of the borrowing base) to 2.75% (for periods in which Sabine has utilized equal to or greater than 90% of the borrowing base). The ABR is calculated as the greater of (a) the Prime Rate, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50%, or (c) Eurodollar rate on such day (or if such day is not a business day, the immediately preceding business day) plus 1.5%. The Company elects the basis of the interest rate at the time of each borrowing. In addition, Sabine pays a commitment fee of 0.50% under the Credit Facility (quarterly in arrears) for the amount that the aggregate commitments exceed borrowings under the Credit Facility.

        Under the Credit Facility, the Company may request letters of credit, provided that the borrowing base is not exceeded or will not be exceeded as a result of issuance of the letter of credit. There were no outstanding letters of credit on December 31, 2013 or 2012.

        The Credit Facility requires the Company to comply with certain financial covenants to maintain (a) a current ratio, defined as a ratio of consolidated current assets (including the unused amount of the total commitments under the Credit Facility, but excluding noncash assets under ASC 815,

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5. Long-Term Debt (Continued)

Derivatives and Hedging, to consolidated current liabilities (excluding noncash obligations under ASC 815 and the current maturities under the Credit Facility, determined at the end of each quarter), of not less than 1.0 to 1.0; (b) an interest coverage ratio at the end of each quarter defined as a ratio of EBITDA (as such terms are defined in the Credit Facility) for the period of four fiscal quarters then ending to interest expense for such period of not less than 2.5 to 1.0.

        In addition, the Credit Facility contains covenants that restrict, among other things, the Company's ability to incur other indebtedness, create liens, or sell its assets; merge with other entities; pay dividends; enter into hedging agreements; and make certain investments.

        We received a waiver from our lenders to make a one time payment in June 2013 to Nabors in the amount of $10.0 million in order to satisfy Holdings' commitment to Nabors that was otherwise guaranteed by First Reserve.

        At December 31, 2013 and 2012, Sabine was in compliance with its financial debt covenants under the Credit Facility.


Term Loan Agreement

        The Company entered into a $500 million term loan agreement ("Term Loan") on December 14, 2012 with a maturity date of November 16, 2016. On January 23, 2013, the syndication was completed with an additional funding of $150 million bringing the outstanding balance to $650 million as of December 31, 2013. Proceeds from the Term Loan were used to acquire oil and natural gas properties in December 2012 and repay borrowings under the Credit Facility in the first quarter of 2013.

        Borrowings made under the Term Loan are subordinate to the liens and security interests securing the Credit Facility.

        Interest on borrowings under the Term Loan accrues at variable interest rates at either a Eurodollar rate or an alternate base rate (ABR). Effective with the close of the syndicate in January 2013, the Eurodollar rate is calculated as London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) with a floor of 1.25%, plus an applicable margin of 7.50%. The Company elects the basis of the interest rate at the time of each borrowing. The weighted average interest rate incurred on this indebtedness for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was 8.8% and 10.0%, respectively.

6. Member's Capital

Common Units

        The Company is authorized to issue one class of units to be designated as "Common Units". The Units are not represented by certificates. All Common Units are issued at a price equal to $1,000 per unit.

        In June 2013, the Company made a one time payment to Nabors Industries LTD "Nabors" in the amount of $10.0 million in order to satisfy Holdings' commitment to Nabors that was otherwise guaranteed by First Reserve.

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6. Member's Capital (Continued)

Incentive Units

        In addition to common units, Holdings established an incentive plan which provides for incentive units which have been issued to certain of our directors, officers and employees. The incentive units have no voting rights and participate only upon liquidation events meeting certain requisite financial thresholds. No compensation expense related to the incentive units has been recognized by the Company as the occurrence of a liquidation event is not considered probable, and thus the value of the incentive, if any, cannot be determined.

7. Statement of Cash Flows

        During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company's noncash investing and financing activities consisted of the following transactions:

        During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company's noncash investing and financing activities consisted of the following transactions:

        During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company's noncash investing and financing activities consisted of the following transactions:

        Sabine paid $89.7 million, $47.1 million and $41.1 million for interest during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

8. Derivative Financial Instruments

        The Company is exposed to risks associated with unfavorable changes in the market price of natural gas as a result of the forecasted sale of its production and uses derivative instruments to hedge or reduce its exposure to certain of these risks. For these derivative instruments, the Company did not elect hedge accounting for accounting purposes or did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment and,

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8. Derivative Financial Instruments (Continued)

accordingly, recorded the net change in the mark-to-market valuation of these derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        All of our derivative instruments serve as economic hedges and are recorded at fair value with gains and losses recognized immediately in earnings. These marked-to-market adjustments will produce a degree of earnings volatility that can be significant from period to period, but such adjustments will have no cash flow impact relative to changes in market prices. The impact to cash flow occurs upon settlement of the underlying contract.

        Throughout the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company has executed derivative contracts as market conditions allowed in order to economically hedge our anticipated future cash flows from oil and natural gas producing activities. These include both oil and natural gas fixed price swap agreements covering certain portions of our anticipated 2013, 2014, and 2015 production volumes. Additionally, the Company executed option contracts including purchased and written oil and natural gas call agreements, as well as purchased and written oil and natural gas put agreements, covering certain portions of our anticipated 2014 oil and natural gas production. No material premiums were recognized as a result of these option agreements. None of the fixed-price swap or option contracts executed during 2013 were designated for hedge accounting, with all mark to market changes in fair value recognized currently in earnings. See the table below for specific volume, timing, and pricing details regarding our outstanding trade positions.

        In December 2012, the Company entered into certain oil and natural gas swap contracts covering a portion of anticipated production for 2013 and 2014. These contracts were not designated as cash flow hedges at the time of their execution, with all mark to market changes recognized currently in earnings. See the table below for specific volume, timing, and pricing details regarding our trade positions.

        Additionally, during 2012 and in prior years, the Company entered into certain option contracts on oil and natural gas. These included purchased natural gas puts, written oil and natural gas calls, and written oil and natural gas puts for periods from 2014 through 2016, for which a net premium was recognized. The net unamortized premium included in short term and long term derivative liabilities is $7.2 million and $9.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2013. See the table below for specific volume, timing, and pricing details regarding our derivative positions.

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8. Derivative Financial Instruments (Continued)

        The following swaps and options were outstanding with associated notional volumes and contracted swap, floor, and ceiling prices that represent hedge weighted average prices for the index specified as of December 31, 2013:


Natural Gas

 
   
   
  Weighted Average Prices  
Settlement
Period
  Derivative Instrument   Notional
Amount
  Swap   Sub Floor   Floor   Ceiling  
 
   
  (Mmbtu)
  ($/Mmbtu)
 
2014   Swap     19,722,000   $ 4.06                    
2014   Swap with sub floor     3,128,000   $ 3.99   $ 3.25              
2014   Three-way collar     4,554,000         $ 3.50   $ 4.50   $ 5.25  
2014   Three-way collar     3,096,000         $ 3.50   $ 4.50   $ 4.50  
2014   Three-way collar     18,775,000         $ 3.25   $ 4.50   $ 4.50  
2015   Swap     18,250,000   $ 4.09                    
2015   Sold Call     21,900,000                     $ 5.25  
2016   Sold Call     21,960,000                     $ 5.00  


Oil

 
   
   
  Weighted Average Prices  
 
   
  Notional
Amount
 
Settlement
Period
  Derivative Instrument   Swap   Sub Floor   Floor   Ceiling  
 
   
  (Bbl)
  ($/Bbl)
 
2014   Swap     1,264,725   $ 92.25                           
2014   Swap with sub floor     122,275   $ 89.13   $ 70.00              
2014   Sold Call     73,000                     $ 100.00  
2015   Swap     365,000   $ 89.50                    
2015   Sold Call     200,750                     $ 106.36  

        The Company recorded a short term and a long term derivative asset of $7.8 million and $4.3 million, respectively, and recorded a short term and a long term derivative liability of $11.6 million and $11.3 million, respectively, related to the fair value of the derivative instrument's prices on related volumes as of December 31, 2013.

 
  For the Year Ended
December 31,
 
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (in thousands)
 

Gain on commodity derivative instruments

  $ 814   $ 29,267   $ 71,834  

        We received $46.2 million, $104.9 million and $70.6 million on settlements of derivatives in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

        Our derivative contracts are executed with counterparties under certain master netting agreements that allow us to offset assets due from, and liabilities due to, the counterparties. The table below presents the carrying value of our derivative assets and liabilities both before and after the impact of

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8. Derivative Financial Instruments (Continued)

such netting agreements on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 
   
  Derivative Assets  
 
   
  December 31,
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
 
   
  (in thousands)  
 
   
  Fair Value  

Current assets

  Derivative Instruments   $ 15,859   $ 55,230  

Current liabilities(1)

  Derivative Instruments     2,826     45  
               

Total current asset fair value

        18,685     55,275  

Other assets

 

Derivative Instruments

   
6,488
   
11,908
 

Long term liabilities(1)

  Derivative Instruments     223     5,727  
               

Total long term asset fair value

        6,711     17,635  

Less: Counterparty set-off

       
(13,258

)
 
(16,404

)
               

Total derivative asset net fair value

      $ 12,138   $ 56,506  
               
               

 

 
   
  Derivative Liabilities  
 
   
  December 31,
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
 
   
  (in thousands)  
 
   
  Fair Value  

Current liabilities

  Derivative Instruments   $ (14,451 ) $ (3,921 )

Current assets(1)

  Derivative Instruments     (8,052 )   (375 )
               

Total current liability fair value

        (22,503 )   (4,296 )

Long term liabilities

 

Derivative Instruments

   
(11,496

)
 
(23,744

)

Other assets(1)

  Derivative Instruments     (2,156 )   (10,256 )
               

Total long term liability fair value

        (13,652 )   (34,000 )

Less: Counterparty set-off

       
13,258
   
16,404
 
               

Total derivative liability net fair value

      $ (22,897 ) $ (21,892 )
               
               

(1)
Impact of counterparty right of set-off for derivative instruments subject to certain master netting agreements.

        At December 31, 2013, and December 31, 2012, none of our outstanding derivatives contained credit-risk related contingent features that would result in a material adverse impact to us upon any change in our credit ratings.

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9. Fair Value Measurements

        As discussed in Note 8, the Company utilizes derivative instruments to hedge against the variability in cash flows associated with the forecasted sale of its anticipated future natural gas production. The Company generally hedges a substantial, but varying, portion of anticipated natural gas production for the next 12 to 60 months. These derivatives are carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The Company utilizes market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable. The Company classifies fair value balances based on the observability of those inputs.

        The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement).

        The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

        Level 1—Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. Level 1 primarily consists of financial instruments such as exchange-traded derivatives, marketable securities and listed equities.

        Level 2—Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value, volatility factors, and current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of these assumptions are observable in the marketplace throughout the full term of the instrument, can be derived from observable data, or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. Instruments in this category generally include non-exchange-traded derivatives such as commodity swaps, basis swaps, options, and collars.

        Level 3—Pricing inputs include significant inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management's best estimate of fair value.

        The following table sets forth, by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Company's financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to

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9. Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

 
  Recurring Fair Value Measures  
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

As of December 31, 2013

                         

Derivative Assets

  $   $ 12.1   $   $ 12.1  

Derivative Liabilities

        (22.9 )       (22.9 )
                   

Total

  $   $ (10.8 ) $   $ (10.8 )
                   
                   

 

 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

As of December 31, 2012

                         

Derivative Assets

  $   $ 56.5   $   $ 56.5  

Derivative Liabilities

        (21.9 )       (21.9 )
                   

Total

  $   $ 34.6   $   $ 34.6  
                   
                   

        Derivatives listed above include commodity swaps, basis swaps, put and call options that are carried at fair value. The fair value amounts on the Consolidated Balance Sheets associated with the Company's derivatives resulted from Level 2 fair value methodologies, that is, the Company is able to value the assets and liabilities based on observable market data for similar instruments. The amounts above include the impact of netting assets and liabilities with counterparties with which the right of offset exists.

        The observable data includes the forward curve for commodity prices and interest rates based on quoted markets prices and prospective volatility factors related to changes in commodity prices, as well as the impact of our non-performance risk of the counterparties which is derived using credit default swap values.

        The Company measures fair value of its long term debt based on a Level 2 methodology using quoted market prices with consideration given to the effect of the Company's credit risk. The carrying value of the Company's Credit Facility and Term Loan approximate fair value based on current rates applicable to similar instruments. The following table outlines the fair value of our 2017 Notes as of December 31, 2013 and 2012:

 
  December 31,
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
 
  (in thousands)
 

2017 Senior Notes

             

Carrying Value

  $ 348,040   $ 347,411  

Fair Value

  $ 327,698   $ 326,050  

        We utilize fair value on a non-recurring basis to perform impairment tests as required on our inventory, property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets. No impairment charge for gas gathering and processing equipment was recorded in the year ended December 31, 2013. For the years

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9. Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, we recognized $21.4 million and $2.8 million, respectively, of impairment charges for gas gathering and processing equipment. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized $1.1 million, $1.2 million and $1.4 million, respectively, of impairment charges related to the write-down of carrying value of certain sizes of casing inventory. Assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations are recorded at their fair value as of the date of acquisition (Note 4). The inputs used to determine such fair value are primarily based upon internally developed cash flow models and would generally be classified as Level 3. Additionally, we use fair value to determine the inception value of our asset retirement obligations. The inputs used to determine such fair value are primarily based upon costs incurred historically for similar work, as well as estimates from independent third parties for costs that would be incurred to restore leased property to the contractually stipulated condition, and would generally be classified as Level 3.

10. Commitments and Contingencies

        From time to time, the Company may be a plaintiff or defendant in a pending or threatened legal proceeding arising in the normal course of its business. All known liabilities are accrued when probable and reasonably estimable based on the Company's best estimate of the potential loss. While the outcome and impact of currently pending legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company's management and legal counsel believe that the resolution of these proceedings through settlement or adverse judgment will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated operating results, financial position or cash flows.

        Holdings has entered into a Committed Oilfield Services Agreement (the "Services Agreement") with Nabors, which grants Nabors service contracts with revenues of no less than 20% and 75% of the Company's gross spend on hydraulic fracturing services and drilling and directional services, respectively, through December 13, 2016. If at any yearly anniversary of the execution of the Services Agreement, we have failed to meet the revenue commitment for the previous 12-month period and Nabors has complied with its service obligations under the Services Agreement, Holdings may be required to pay Nabors an amount equal to the revenue shortfall multiplied by 40%, which would likely result in Holdings requesting that the Company settle such obligations. For the annual period ended December 31, 2013, the Company recognized a shortfall and penalty amount due to Nabors under the terms of the services agreement of $1.7 million which is included in "Accrued operating expenses and other" liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and "Other income (expense)" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as of December 31, 2013 and was paid in January 2014.

        As part of our ongoing operations, since inception we have contracted with affiliates of Nabors to secure drilling rigs and other services for the oil and natural gas well activity we have undertaken. Amounts paid to affiliates of Nabors under these agreements totaled $55.2 million, $42.8 million and $87.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and the Company recognized a liability on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 of $8.5 million and $3.6 million, respectively, for these services which are reflected in "Accounts payable—trade" and "Accrued exploration and development" balances on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        As of December 31, 2013 total future commitments relating to our secured rig and servicing contracts were $68.9 million over the next five years, which does not include non-contracted services or any estimated shortfalls required by the Nabors Services Agreement.

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10. Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

        The Company leases approximately 73,000 square feet of office space in downtown Houston, Texas, under a lease, which was amended effective January 1, 2014 to terminate on April 30, 2016. The average rent for this space over the life of the lease is approximately $1.8 million per year. As of December 31, 2013, total future commitments are $5.4 million.

        The Company leases approximately 11,000 square feet of office space in downtown Denver, Colorado. The lease terminates on August 31, 2014 and the Company has the option to extend its lease term for an additional 60 months. This lease is sub leased out with proceeds to offset the rent commitments. As of December 31, 2013 total future commitments are $0.2 million.

        Rent expense was approximately $1.8 million, $1.4 million and $1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

        The Company leases various office and production equipment. As of December 31, 2013, total future commitments are $0.9 million. The majority of our operating leases continue with a month to month lease term after initial contractual obligations have expired.

        As is customary in the oil and natural gas industry, the Company may at times have commitments in place to reserve or earn certain acreage positions or wells. If the Company does not pay such commitments, the acreage positions or wells may be lost.

        A summary of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2013 is provided in the following table:

 
  Payments due by period
For the Year Ending December 31,
 
 
  2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   Thereafter   Total  
 
  (in millions)
 

Senior Secured revolving credit facility(1)

  $   $   $ 250.0   $   $   $   $ 250.0  

Second Lien term loan(1)

                    650.0         650.0  

2017 Senior Notes

    34.1     34.1     34.1     366.8             469.1  

Drilling rig commitments(2)

    19.3     28.5     20.1     1.0             68.9  

Office and equipment leases

    3.1     2.5     0.9                 6.5  

Other

    0.9     0.3     0.1                 1.3  
                               

Total

  $ 57.4   $ 65.4   $ 305.2   $ 367.8   $ 650.0   $   $ 1,445.8  
                               
                               

(1)
Includes outstanding principal amounts at December 31, 2013. This table does not include future commitment fees, interest expense or other fees on these facilities because they are floating rate instruments and we cannot determine with accuracy the timing of future loan advances, repayments or future interest rates to be charged.

(2)
At December 31, 2013, we had three drilling rigs under contract which expires in 2016. Any other rig performing work for us is doing so on a well-by-well basis and therefore can be released without penalty at the conclusion of drilling on the current well. These types of drilling obligations have not been included in the table above. The values in the table represent the gross amounts that we are committed to pay. However, we will record in our financials our proportionate share based on our working interest.

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11. Employee Benefit Plans

        The Company co-sponsors a 401(k) tax deferred savings plan (the Plan) and makes it available to employees. The Plan is a defined contribution plan, and the Company may make discretionary matching contributions of up to 6% of each participating employee's compensation to the Plan. The contributions made by the Company totaled approximately $972,000, $905,000 and $845,000 during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

12. Subsequent Events

        Management has evaluated subsequent events through March 31, 2014, which represents the date the consolidated financial statements were issued.

        On March 25, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of certain oil and natural gas properties in North Texas for approximately $20 million. The acquisition qualifies as a business combination; however, no further disclosure is feasible as of the date of this report as the Company is still in the process of determining fair value.

13. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

 
  2013  
 
  First
(As Restated)
  Second
(As Restated)
  Third
(As Restated)
  Fourth   Total  
 
  (In thousands)
 

Total oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas

  $ 67,523   $ 81,356   $ 96,007   $ 109,337   $ 354,223  

Income from operations

  $ 17,317   $ 24,934   $ 32,737   $ 33,334   $ 108,322  

Net income (loss) applicable to controlling interests

  $ (25,575 ) $ 28,291   $ 6,546   $ 1,315   $ 10,577  

 

 
  2012  
 
  First
(As Restated)
  Second
(As Restated)
  Third
(As Restated)
  Fourth   Total
(As Restated)
 
 
  (In thousands)
 

Total oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas

  $ 48,897   $ 38,580   $ 41,590   $ 48,355   $ 177,422  

Loss from operations

  $ (88,129 ) $ (307,975 ) $ (233,930 ) $ (36,147 ) $ (666,181 )

Net loss applicable to controlling interests

  $ (61,454 ) $ (326,616 ) $ (258,390 ) $ (40,322 ) $ (686,782 )

        The Company is restating its financial statements for each of the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, June 30, 2013 and 2012, and September 30, 2013 and 2012 with respect to the accounting and disclosures for certain derivative financial transactions under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815"). The Company determined that the formal documentation it had prepared to support its initial hedge designations for effectiveness in connection with the Company's oil hedging program was not compliant with the technical documentation requirements to qualify for cash flow hedge accounting treatment in accordance with ASC 815, and as a result, the Company was not permitted to utilize hedge accounting treatment in the

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preparation of its financial statements. The restatements eliminate hedge accounting treatment which had been applied in 2013 and 2012 and reflect other immaterial adjustments to oil and natural gas sales.

        Under ASC 815, the fair value of hedge contracts is recognized in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as an asset or liability, as the case may be, and the amounts received or paid under the hedge contracts are reflected in earnings during the period in which the underlying production occurs. If the hedge contracts qualify for cash flow hedge accounting treatment, the fair value of the hedge contract that is effective in offsetting changes in expected cash flows (the effective portion) is recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive income", and the effective portion of the changes in the fair value do not affect net income in the period. The portion of the change in fair value of the qualified derivative instrument that was not effective in offsetting changes in expected cash flows (the ineffective portion), as well as any amount excluded from the assessment of the effectiveness of the derivative instruments, are recognized in earnings. If the hedge contract does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the change in the fair value of the hedge contract is reflected in earnings during the period as a "Gain (loss) on derivatives". Under the cash flow hedge accounting treatment used by the Company, the effective portion of the fair value of the hedge contracts was recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets with the offsetting gain or loss recorded initially in "Accumulated other comprehensive income" and later reclassified through earnings when the hedged production impacted earnings. The ineffective portion of the designated derivative instruments was recognized in "Gain on derivative instruments" within Other income (expenses) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As a result of the determination that the designation documentation failed to meet the requirements necessary to utilize cash flow hedge accounting treatment, any gain or loss resulting from changes in fair value should have been recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of earnings. The Company previously recognized gains and losses resulting from the settlement of its designated derivative financial instruments as a component of Revenues, and has reclassified gains in 2012 and in 2011 to "Gain on derivative instruments" within other Other income (expenses) as a result of eliminating hedge accounting.

        The following tables present the restated condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2013 and 2012, June 30, 2013 and 2012 and September 30, 2013 and 2012, the restated condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, June 30, 2013 and 2012 and September 30, 2013 and 2012 and the condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash

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13. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Continued)

Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:


Sabine Oil and Gas LLC
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

 
  March 31, 2013   June 30, 2013   September 30, 2013  
 
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
 
 
  (in thousands)
  (in thousands)
  (in thousands)
 

Assets

                                                       

Derivative instruments

  $ 29,403   $ (1,292 ) $ 28,111   $ 37,802   $ (2,599 ) $ 35,203   $ 29,800   $ (3,841 ) $ 25,959  

Property, plant and equipment:

                                                       

Oil and natural gas properties (full cost method) Proved

    2,907,592     (14,470 )   2,893,122     3,027,316     (14,470 )   3,012,846     3,154,639     (14,470 )   3,140,169  

Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization

    (1,892,001 )   (61,114 )   (1,953,115 )   (1,924,809 )   (59,933 )   (1,984,742 )   (1,962,242 )   (58,711 )   (2,020,953 )

Other assets:

                                                       

Derivative instruments

    3,901     (3,788 )   113     8,276     (2,481 )   5,795     6,441     (1,239 )   5,202  
                                       

Total assets

  $ 1,686,206   $ (80,664 ) $ 1,605,542   $ 1,778,925   $ (79,483 ) $ 1,699,442   $ 1,858,139   $ (78,261 ) $ 1,779,878  
                                       
                                       

Liabilities and member's capital

                                                       

Current liabilities:

                                                       

Other short term liabilities

  $ 143   $   $ 143   $ 2,707   $ (2,599 ) $ 108   $ 3,972   $ (3,841 ) $ 131  

Long term liabilities:

                                                       

Other long term liabilities

    5,124     (5,080 )   44     2,499     (2,481 )   18     1,239     (1,239 )    

Member's capital:

                                                       

Member's capital

    1,533,008         1,533,008     1,533,008     (10,000 )   1,523,008     1,533,008     (10,000 )   1,523,008  

Accumulated deficit

    (1,316,493 )   (41,657 )   (1,358,150 )   (1,295,200 )   (34,659 )   (1,329,859 )   (1,283,000 )   (40,313 )   (1,323,313 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    33,927     (33,927 )       29,744     (29,744 )       22,868     (22,868 )    
                                       

Total controlling interests member's capital

    250,442     (75,584 )   174,858     267,552     (74,403 )   193,149     272,876     (73,181 )   199,695  
                                       

Noncontrolling interests

                                     
                                       

Total member's capital

    250,442     (75,584 )   174,858     267,552     (74,403 )   193,149     272,876     (73,181 )   199,695  
                                       

Total liabilities and member's capital

  $ 1,686,206   $ (80,664 ) $ 1,605,542   $ 1,778,925   $ (79,483 ) $ 1,699,442   $ 1,858,139   $ (78,261 ) $ 1,779,878  
                                       
                                       

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  March 31, 2012   June 30, 2012   September 30, 2012  
 
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
 
 
  (in thousands)
  (in thousands)
  (in thousands)
 

Assets

                                                       

Property, plant and equipment:

                                                       

Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization

  $ (1,200,366 ) $ (100,203 ) $ (1,300,569 ) $ (1,513,780 ) $ (108,801 ) $ (1,622,581 ) $ (1,763,270 ) $ (99,091 ) $ (1,862,361 )

Other assets:

                                                       

Derivative instruments

    39,114         39,114     30,121     (5,080 )   25,041     13,339     (5,080 )   8,259  
                                       

Total assets

  $ 1,565,078   $ (100,203 ) $ 1,464,875   $ 1,213,088   $ (113,881 ) $ 1,099,207   $ 921,246   $ (104,171 ) $ 817,075  
                                       
                                       

Liabilities and member's capital

                                                       

Long term liabilities:

                                                       

Other long term liabilities

  $ 721   $   $ 721   $ 5,667   $ (5,080 ) $ 587   $ 5,535   $ (5,080 ) $ 455  

Member's capital:

                                                       

Accumulated deficit

    (750,736 )   43,487     (707,249 )   (1,034,326 )   463     (1,033,863 )   (1,270,511 )   (21,742 )   (1,292,253 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    143,690     (143,690 )       109,264     (109,264 )       77,349     (77,349 )    
                                       

Total liabilities and member's capital

  $ 1,565,078   $ (100,203 ) $ 1,464,875   $ 1,213,088   $ (113,881 ) $ 1,099,207   $ 921,246   $ (104,171 ) $ 817,075  
                                       
                                       

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Sabine Oil and Gas LLC
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

 
  Three months ended
March 31, 2013
  Three months ended
June 30, 2013
  Three months ended
September 30, 2013
 
 
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
 
 
  (in thousands)
  (in thousands)
  (in thousands)
 

Revenues

                                                       

Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids

  $ 68,283   $ (760 ) $ 67,523   $ 81,356   $   $ 81,356   $ 96,007   $   $ 96,007  

Gain on derivative instruments

    15,004     (15,004 )       5,205     (5,205 )                
                                       

Total revenues

    83,460     (15,764 )   67,696     86,762     (5,205 )   81,557     96,260         96,260  
                                       

Operating expenses

                                                       

Marketing, gathering, transportation and other

    5,237     (760 )   4,477     3,744         3,744     4,286         4,286  

Depletion, depreciation and amortization            

    27,285     (1,113 )   26,172     32,893     (1,181 )   31,712     37,518     (1,222 )   36,296  

Impairments

    12,719     (12,719 )       4         4     2         2  
                                       

Total operating expenses

    64,971     (14,592 )   50,379     57,804     (1,181 )   56,623     64,745     (1,222 )   63,523  
                                       

Other income (expenses)

                                                       

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

    (5,472 )   (14,113 )   (19,585 )   27,284     1,022     28,306     5,932     (6,876 )   (944 )

Other income (expense)

    11         11     (9,971 )   10,000     29     82         82  
                                       

Total other income (expenses)

    (28,779 )   (14,113 )   (42,892 )   (7,665 )   11,022     3,357     (19,315 )   (6,876 )   (26,191 )
                                       

Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests

    (10,290 )   (15,285 )   (25,575 )   21,293     6,998     28,291     12,200     (5,654 )   6,546  
                                       

Net income (loss) applicable to controlling interests

  $ (10,290 ) $ (15,285 ) $ (25,575 ) $ 21,293   $ 6,998   $ 28,291   $ 12,200   $ (5,654 ) $ 6,546  
                                       
                                       

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  Three months ended
March 31, 2012
  Three months ended
June 30, 2012
  Three months ended
September 30, 2012
 
 
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
 
 
  (in thousands)
  (in thousands)
  (in thousands)
 

Revenues

                                                       

Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas

  $ 49,816   $ (919 ) $ 48,897   $ 38,580   $   $ 38,580   $ 41,590   $   $ 41,590  

Gain on derivative instruments

    26,405     (26,405 )       31,669     (31,669 )       27,060     (27,060 )    
                                       

Total revenues

    76,132     (27,324 )   48,808     70,237     (31,669 )   38,568     68,698     (27,060 )   41,638  
                                       

Operating expenses

                                                       

Marketing, gathering, transportation and other

    5,530     (919 )   4,611     4,177         4,177     4,429         4,429  

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

    27,028     (1,548 )   25,480     24,267     (955 )   23,312     20,296     (983 )   19,313  

Impairments

    140,603     (54,296 )   86,307     291,698     9,553     301,251     233,923     1,153     235,076  

Loss on sale of assets

                            9,880     (9,880 )    
                                       

Total operating expenses

    193,700     (56,763 )   136,937     337,945     8,598     346,543     285,278     (9,710 )   275,568  
                                       

Other income (expenses)

                                                       

Gain (loss) on derivative instruments

    (640 )   39,258     38,618     (4,488 )   (2,758 )   (7,246 )   (8,212 )   (4,854 )   (13,066 )
                                       

Total other income (expenses)

    (12,610 )   39,258     26,648     (15,886 )   (2,758 )   (18,644 )   (19,592 )   (4,854 )   (24,446 )
                                       

Net loss including noncontrolling interests

    (130,178 )   68,697     (61,481 )   (283,594 )   (43,025 )   (326,619 )   (236,172 )   (22,204 )   (258,376 )
                                       

Net loss applicable to controlling interests

  $ (130,151 ) $ 68,697   $ (61,454 ) $ (283,591 ) $ (43,025 ) $ (326,616 ) $ (236,186 ) $ (22,204 ) $ (258,390 )
                                       
                                       

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Sabine Oil and Gas LLC
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

 
  Three months ended
March 31, 2013
  Six months ended
June 30, 2013
  Nine months ended
September 30, 2013
 
 
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
 
 
  (in thousands)
  (in thousands)
  (in thousands)
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                                                       

Net income (loss), including noncontrolling interest

  $ (10,290 ) $ (15,285 ) $ (25,575 ) $ 11,003   $ (8,287 ) $ 2,716   $ 23,203   $ (13,941 ) $ 9,262  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                                                       

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

    27,285     (1,113 )   26,172     60,177     (2,294 )   57,883     97,695     (3,516 )   94,179  

Impairments

    12,719     (12,719 )       12,723     (12,719 )   4     12,725     (12,719 )   6  

(Gain) loss on derivative instruments

    5,574     29,117     34,691     (18,731 )   33,300     14,569     (13,138 )   40,176     27,038  
                                       

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 22,197   $   $ 22,197   $ 83,386   $ 10,000   $ 93,386   $ 139,771   $ 10,000   $ 149,771  
                                       
                                       

Cash flows from financing activities:

                                                       

Distributions to member

  $   $   $   $   $ (10,000 ) $ (10,000 ) $   $ (10,000 ) $ (10,000 )
                                       

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  $ 49,753   $   $ 49,753   $ 52,364   $ (10,000 ) $ 42,364   $ 107,845   $ (10,000 ) $ 97,845  
                                       
                                       

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  Three months ended
March 31, 2012
  Six months ended
June 30, 2012
  Nine months ended
September 30, 2012
 
 
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
  As
Reported
  Adjustments   As
Restated
 
 
  (in thousands)
  (in thousands)
  (in thousands)
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                                                       

Net loss, including noncontrolling interest

  $ (130,178 ) $ 68,697   $ (61,481 ) $ (413,772 ) $ 25,672   $ (388,100 ) $ (649,944 ) $ 3,468   $ (646,476 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                                                       

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

    27,028     (1,548 )   25,480     51,296     (2,503 )   48,793     71,592     (3,486 )   68,106  

Impairments

    140,603     (54,296 )   86,307     432,301     (44,743 )   387,558     666,223     (43,590 )   622,633  

Loss on sale of asset

    439         439     438         438     10,318     (9,880 )   438  

Loss on derivative instruments

    49     (12,853 )   (12,804 )   (1,098 )   21,574     20,476     11,524     53,488     65,012  
                                       

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 31,629   $   $ 31,629   $ 79,392   $   $ 79,392   $ 106,973   $   $ 106,973  
                                       
                                       

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCING ACTIVITIES (UNAUDITED)

        The following supplemental information regarding our oil and natural gas producing activities is presented in accordance with the requirements of Section 932-235-50 of the ASC.

Costs Incurred

        The costs incurred in oil and natural gas acquisitions, exploration and development activities were as follows:

 
  For the Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (in thousands)
 

Property acquisition costs, proved

  $   $ 429,682 (1) $ 466,874  

Property acquisition costs, unproved

    51,184     165,657 (1)   28,663  

Exploration and extension well costs

    4,553     43,097 (1)   507  

Development costs

    371,525     56,112 (1)   274,631  

Asset retirement costs

    993     1,887     5,693  
               

Total Costs

  $ 428,255   $ 696,435 (1) $ 776,368  
               
               

(1)
The Company revised this previously reported unaudited financial information to exclude the proceeds from divested properties of $39.2 million, remove the effects of bargain purchase gains as restated and to conform to current period presentation.

Capitalized Costs

        The capitalized costs in oil and natural gas properties were as follows:

 
  For the Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (in thousands)
 
 
   
  (As Restated)
  (As Restated)
 

Proved properties

  $ 3,204,317   $ 2,825,430   $ 2,292,875  

Unproved properties

    208,823     332,898     208,230  
               

    3,413,140     3,158,328     2,501,105  

Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization

    (2,049,132 )   (1,914,919 )   (1,185,582 )
               

Net capitalized costs

  $ 1,364,008   $ 1,243,409   $ 1,315,523  
               
               

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Results of Operations

        Results of operations for oil and natural gas producing activities, which exclude processing and other activities, corporate general and administrative expenses, and straight-line depreciation expense on non oil and natural gas assets, were as follows:

 
  For the Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (in thousands)
 
 
   
  (As Restated)
  (As Restated)
 

Revenues

                   

Oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas

  $ 354,223   $ 177,422   $ 201,421  

Operating expenses:

                   

Lease operating

    42,491     41,011     27,113  

Workover

    2,160     2,638     2,903  

Marketing, gathering, transportation and other

    17,567     17,491     16,149  

Production and ad valorem taxes

    17,824     4,400     7,775  

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

    134,213     87,625     71,178  

Impairments

        641,891      
               

Results of operations

  $ 139,968   $ (617,634 ) $ 76,303  
               
               

Oil and Natural Gas Reserves and Related Financial Data

        Users of this information should be aware that the process of estimating quantities of "proved" and "proved developed" natural gas and crude oil reserves is very complex, requiring significant subjective decisions in the evaluation of all available geological, engineering and economic data for each reservoir. The data for a given reservoir also may change substantially over time as a result of numerous factors, including additional development activity, evolving production history and continual reassessment of the viability of production under varying economic conditions. Consequently, material revisions to existing reserve estimates may occur from time to time.

        The following tables set forth our total proved reserves and the changes in our total proved reserves. These reserve estimates are based in part on reports prepared by Ryder Scott and Miller and Lents, independent petroleum engineers, utilizing data compiled by us. In preparing their reports, Ryder Scott evaluated properties representing all of our proved reserves at December 31, 2013 and Miller and Lents evaluated properties representing all of our proved reserves at December 31, 2012 and 2011. Our proved reserves are located onshore in the United States. There are many uncertainties inherent in estimating proved reserve quantities, and projecting future production rates and the timing of future development expenditures. In addition, reserve estimates of new discoveries are more imprecise than those of properties with production history. Accordingly, these estimates are subject to change as additional information becomes available. Proved reserves are the estimated quantities of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas that geoscience and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be economically producible in future years from known oil and natural gas reservoirs under existing economic conditions, operating methods and government regulations at the end of the respective years. Proved developed reserves are those reserves expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods.

        Proved reserves as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were estimated using the average of the historical unweighted first-day-of-the-month prices of oil and natural gas for the prior twelve months as required under SEC rules. The average of the historical unweighted first-day-of-the-month prices for the prior twelve month periods ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $3.67, $2.76 and $4.12, respectively, for natural gas. The average of the historical unweighted first-day-of-the-month prices for the prior twelve month periods ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $96.78, $94.71 and

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$96.19, respectively, for oil. The average of the historical unweighted first-day-of-the-month prices for the prior twelve months as of March 2013 is $3.99 for natural gas and $98.30 for oil, and the future prices actually received may materially differ from current prices or the prices used in making the reserve estimates impacting the amount of proved developed and proved undeveloped reserves as of December 31, 2013. With respect to future development costs and operating expenses, the Company derived estimates using the current cost environment at year end, which is consistent with current SEC rules.

 
  Oil
(BBLS)
  NGLS
(BBLS)
  Natural
Gas
(Bcf)
  Natural Gas
Equivalents
(Bcfe)
 

Estimated Proved Reserves

                         

December 31, 2010

    4.8     11.2     1,111.0     1,206.7  
                   
                   

Revisions of previous estimates

    (2.8 )   (5.6 )   (720.2 )   (770.6 )

Extensions and discoveries

    1.3     5.1     207.1     245.7  

Production

    (0.7 )   (0.2 )   (39.0 )   (44.3 )

Purchases of minerals in Place

    3.3     15.5     611.1     723.9  
                   

December 31, 2011

    5.9     26.0     1,170.0     1,361.4  
                   
                   

Revisions of previous estimates

    (2.2 )   (12.2 )   (504.3 )   (591.1 )

Extensions and discoveries

    2.2     0.4     2.6     18.0  

Production

    (0.3 )   (0.9 )   (41.1 )   (48.6 )

Purchases of minerals in Place

    10.5     16.2     117.5     277.8  

Sales of minerals in Place

    (0.1 )   (0.1 )   (35.7 )   (36.7 )
                   

December 31, 2012

    16.0     29.4     709.0     980.8  
                   
                   

Revisions of previous estimates

    0.1         (58.3 )   (57.4 )

Extensions and discoveries

    6.9     5.4     73.7     147.5  

Production

    (1.4 )   (1.8 )   (44.0 )   (63.4 )

Sales of minerals in Place

    (4.7 )   (8.0 )   (92.1 )   (168.2 )
                   

December 31, 2013

    16.9     25.0     588.3     839.3  
                   
                   

Estimated Proved Developed Reserves

                         

December 31, 2011

    2.4     10.3     514.9     591.2  

December 31, 2012

    3.8     10.3     415.0     499.2  

December 31, 2013

    6.0     11.6     360.6     466.1  

        The proved oil and natural gas reserves utilized in the preparation of the financial statements were estimated by Ryder Scott as of December 31, 2013 and Miller & Lents as of December 31, 2012 and 2011. These independent petroleum consultants made their estimations in accordance with guidelines established by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Accounting Standards Board, which require that reserve reports be prepared under existing economic and operating conditions with no provision for price and cost escalation except by contractual agreement.

Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Natural Gas Reserves

        The following information was developed utilizing procedures prescribed by ASC 932, Disclosures about Oil and Natural Gas Producing Activities. The information is based on estimates prepared by our petroleum engineering staff. The "standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows" should not be viewed as representative of the current value of our proved oil and natural gas reserves. It and the other information contained in the following tables may be useful for certain comparative purposes, but should not be solely relied upon in evaluating us or our performance.

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        In reviewing the information that follows, we believe that the following factors should be taken into account:

        Under the standardized measure, future cash inflows were estimated by using the average of the historical unweighted first-day-of-the-month prices of oil and natural gas for the prior twelve month periods ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. Future cash inflows do not reflect the impact of open hedge positions. Future cash inflows were reduced by estimated future development and production costs based on year end costs in order to arrive at net cash flows before tax. Use of a 10% discount rate and year-end prices and costs are required by ASC 932.

        In general, management does not rely on the following information in making investment and operating decisions. Such decisions are based upon a wide range of factors, including estimates of probable as well as proved reserves and varying price and cost assumptions considered more representative of a range of possible outcomes.

        The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows from our estimated proved oil and natural gas reserves follows:

 
  For the Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (in thousands)
 

Future cash inflows

  $ 4,667,459   $ 4,615,745   $ 6,724,283  

Less related future:

                   

Production costs

    (1,127,359 )   (1,413,634 )   (2,020,736 )

Development costs

    (682,876 )   (1,055,357 )   (1,326,857 )
               

Future net cash inflows

    2,857,224     2,146,754     3,376,690  

10% annual discount for estimated timing of cash flows

    (1,506,352 )   (1,236,961 )   (2,207,421 )
               

Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows

  $ 1,350,872   $ 909,793   $ 1,169,269  
               
               

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        A summary of the changes in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows applicable to proved oil and natural gas reserves follows:

 
  For the Year Ended December 31,  
 
  2013   2012   2011  
 
  (in thousands)
 

Beginning Balance

  $ 909,793   $ 1,169,269   $ 585,674  

Revisions of previous estimates

                   

Changes in prices and costs

    186,943     (105,480) (1)   (41,896 )

Changes in quantities

    45,167     (561,009) (1)   40,535  

Additions to proved reserves

    392,752     35,351     168,123  

Purchases of reserves

        467,885 (1)   527,760  

Sales of reserves

    (152,677 )   (26,436) (1)    

Accretion of discount

    90,973     116,927     58,567  

Sales of oil and gas, net

    (274,180 )   (114,520) (1)   (147,481 )

Change in estimated future development costs

    22,181     (5,636) (1)   (102,647 )

Previously estimated development costs incurred

    117,377     29,068     88,980  

Changes in rate of production and other, net

    12,542     (95,626) (1)   (8,346 )
               

Net change

    441,078     (259,476 )   583,595  
               

Ending Balance

  $ 1,350,872   $ 909,793   $ 1,169,269  
               
               

(1)
The Company has revised this previously reported unaudited financial information.

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ANNEX A


AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

dated as of June 25, 2014

by and among

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD.,

NABORS RED LION LIMITED

and

C&J ENERGY SERVICES, INC.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
   
  Page  

ARTICLE I THE MERGER

    A-2  

1.1.

 

Organization of Red Lion

    A-2  

1.2.

 

Organization of Merger Sub and USHC

    A-2  

1.3.

 

The Merger

    A-2  

1.4.

 

Effective Time of the Merger

    A-2  

1.5.

 

Closing

    A-2  

1.6.

 

Charters and By-laws of the Surviving Corporation and Red Lion

    A-3  

ARTICLE II EFFECTS OF THE MERGER

   
A-3
 

2.1.

 

Conversion of Securities

    A-3  

2.2.

 

Exchange of Certificates

    A-4  

2.3.

 

Penny Options and Other Stock-Based Awards

    A-6  

2.4.

 

Navy Options and Restricted Shares

    A-7  

ARTICLE III CERTAIN PRE-MERGER TRANSACTIONS

   
A-8
 

3.1.

 

Red Lion Restructuring

    A-8  

3.2.

 

Navy/Red Lion Transaction Agreements

    A-8  

ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

   
A-8
 

4.1.

 

Representations and Warranties of Penny

    A-8  

4.2.

 

Representations and Warranties of Navy

    A-25  

ARTICLE V COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

   
A-39
 

5.1.

 

Covenants of Penny

    A-39  

5.2.

 

Covenants of Navy

    A-42  

ARTICLE VI ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

   
A-46
 

6.1.

 

Preparation of Proxy Statement; Penny Stockholders Meeting

    A-46  

6.2.

 

Access to Information; Confidentiality

    A-47  

6.3.

 

Reasonable Best Efforts

    A-48  

6.4.

 

Acquisition Proposals

    A-49  

6.5.

 

Stock Exchange Listing

    A-53  

6.6.

 

Employee Benefit Plans

    A-53  

6.7.

 

Section 16 Matters

    A-53  

6.8.

 

Fees and Expenses

    A-53  

6.9.

 

Governance

    A-54  

6.10.

 

Indemnification; Directors' and Officers' Insurance

    A-55  

6.11.

 

Public Announcements

    A-56  

6.12.

 

Stockholder Litigation

    A-56  

6.13.

 

Red Lion Financing

    A-56  

6.14.

 

Standstill

    A-60  

6.15.

 

Transfer Restrictions

    A-61  

6.16.

 

Lock-up

    A-62  

6.17.

 

Additional Agreements

    A-62  

6.18.

 

Right of First Refusal

    A-63  

6.19.

 

Tax Matters

    A-63  

6.20.

 

Obligations of Red Lion and Merger Sub

    A-64  

6.21.

 

Reorganization Post-Merger

    A-64  

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ARTICLE VII CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

    A-65  

7.1.

 

Conditions to Each Party's Obligation to Effect the Merger

    A-65  

7.2.

 

Conditions to Obligations of Navy and Merger Sub

    A-65  

7.3.

 

Conditions to Obligations of Penny

    A-66  

ARTICLE VIII TERMINATION

   
A-67
 

8.1.

 

Termination

    A-67  

8.2.

 

Effect of Termination

    A-69  

ARTICLE IX GENERAL PROVISIONS

   
A-71
 

9.1.

 

Non-survival of Representations, Warranties and Agreements

    A-71  

9.2.

 

Notices

    A-71  

9.3.

 

Interpretation

    A-72  

9.4.

 

Counterparts

    A-72  

9.5.

 

Entire Agreement; No Third Party Beneficiaries

    A-72  

9.6.

 

Governing Law

    A-72  

9.7.

 

Severability

    A-73  

9.8.

 

Assignment

    A-73  

9.9.

 

Submission to Jurisdiction

    A-73  

9.10.

 

Enforcement

    A-74  

9.11.

 

WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL

    A-74  

9.12.

 

Amendment

    A-74  

9.13.

 

Extension; Waiver

    A-75  


EXHIBITS

Exhibit A   Separation Agreement

Exhibit B

 

Form of Surviving Corporation Charter

Exhibit C

 

Form of Surviving Corporation By-laws

Exhibit D

 

Form of Amended Red Lion Bye-laws

Exhibit 6.9(c)

 

Red Lion Officers Post-Closing


Subject Matters of Disclosure Letters to Agreement and Plan of Merger

        The following is a list of the subject matters addressed in the disclosure letter delivered by Nabors Industries Ltd. to C&J Energy Services, Inc. and the disclosure letter delivered by C&J Energy Services, Inc. to Nabors Industries Ltd. concurrently with entering into the Agreement and Plan of Merger. Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, Nabors Industries Ltd. and C&J Energy Services, Inc. agree to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the Agreement and Plan of Merger to the SEC upon request.


List of Subject Matters in the Nabors Industries Ltd. Disclosure Letter

4.2(b)   Capital Structure
4.2(b)(v)   Nabors Stock Plans
4.2(c)   Authority
4.2(d)   Financial Statements
4.2(e)   Undisclosed Liabilities
4.2(f)   Compliance with Applicable Laws

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4.2(g)   Legal Proceedings
4.2(h)   Taxes
4.2(i)   Certain Agreements
4.2(j)(i)   Red Lion Employee Benefit Plans
4.2(j)(iii)   Red Lion Qualified Plans
4.2(j)(vi)   Title IV Plans
4.2(j)(ix)   Severance and Acceleration
4.2(k)   Subsidiaries
4.2(l)   Absence of Certain Changes or Events
4.2(o)   Properties
4.2(q)   Environmental Matters
4.2(u)   Customers
4.2(v)   Related-Party Transactions
4.2(w)   Plants and Equipment
5.2   Covenants of Nabors
5.2(a)   Ordinary Course Covenants


List of Subject Matters in the C&J Energy Services, Inc. Disclosure Letter

4.1(b)   Capital Structure
4.1(c)   Authority
4.1(h)   Taxes
4.1(i)   Certain Agreements
4.1(j)   Benefit Plans
4.1(r)   Labor and Employment Matters
4.1(u)   Customers
4.1(v)   Related-Party Transactions
5.1   Covenants of Penny
6.10(b)   Insurance
6.13(c)   Credit Facility
6.15(b)   Competitors
6.17   Executive Officers of C&J
7.2(h)   Material Agreements

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INDEX OF DEFINED TERMS

 
  Section
Acceptable Confidentiality Agreement   6.4(b)(i)
Acquisition Proposal   6.4(a)
Acquisitions   5.1(e)
Adjusted Navy Restricted Share   2.4(b)
Adjusted Option   2.3(a)
Agreement   Preamble
Alliance Agreement   3.2(d)
Blue   4.2
Book-Entry Shares   2.2(b)(i)
Business Day   1.5
Cancelled Shares   2.1(b)
Certificate of Merger   1.4
Certificates   2.2(b)(i)
Change in Penny Recommendation   6.1(b)
Closing   1.5
Closing Date   1.5
Code   Recitals
Competitor   6.15(b)
Conditions   6.18(c)
Confidentiality Agreement   6.2
Debt Financing Agreements   6.13(a)
DGCL   1.3
Effective Time   1.4
Employee Benefits Agreement   3.2(a)
Encumbrance   4.1(o)(v)
End Date   8.1(c)
Environmental Claim   4.1(q)(ii)
Environmental Laws   4.1(q)(i)
Environmental Permits   4.1(q)(i)
ERISA   4.1(j)
ERISA Affiliate   4.1(j)
Event   4.1(a)(iii)
Exchange Act   4.1(d)
Exchange Agent   2.2(b)(i)
Exchange Fund   2.2(a)
Exchange Ratio   2.1(a)
Existing D&O Policy   6.10(b)
Financing Related Parties   9.14
Form S-4   6.1(a)(i)
Former Penny Holders   2.2(b)(i)
Former Penny Shares   2.2(b)(i)
GAAP   4.1(a)(iii)
Good Faith Disqualification Notice   6.14(d)
Governmental Entity   4.1(c)(iii)
Hazardous Materials   4.1(q)(iii)
HSR Act   4.1(c)(iii)
Indemnified Parties   6.10(a)
Independent Director   6.9(a)

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  Section
Infringe   4.1(p)
Injunction   7.1(e)
Insiders   6.7
Insurance Amount   6.10(b)
Intervening Event   6.4(f)
IRS   4.1(j)(ii)
knowledge   9.3
known   9.3
Liens   1.1
LuxCo   6.21
Marketing Period   1.5
Material Adverse Effect   4.1(a)(iii)
Merger   1.3
Merger Consideration   2.1(a)
Merger Control Law   4.1(c)(iii)
Merger Sub   Recitals
Merger Tax Opinion   6.19(b)
Navy   Preamble
Navy Adjusted Option   2.4(a)
Navy Affiliate Transaction   4.2(v)
Navy Common Stock   2.4(a)
Navy Disclosure Letter   4.2
Navy Exchange Ratio   2.4(d)
Navy Related Parties   9.14
Navy Selected Director   6.9(e)
Navy Stock Option   2.4(a)
Navy Stock Plan   2.4(b)
Navy Tax Counsel   6.19(a)
Non-US Penny Plan   4.1(j)(vii)
Non-US Red Lion Plan   4.2(j)(vii)
Note Repayment   4.1(z)
NYSE   4.1(c)(iii)
Offered Shares   6.18(a)
Offer Notice   6.18(a)
Ownership Limit   6.15(a)(iii)
Passive Investor   6.15(a)(iii)
PBGC   4.1(j)(xiii)
Penny   Preamble
Penny Affiliate Transaction   4.1(v)(ii)
Penny Board   Recitals
Penny By-laws   1.6(a)
Penny Charter   1.6(a)
Penny Common Stock   2.1(a)
Penny Contracts   4.1(i)
Penny Disclosure Letter   4.1
Penny Employee Benefit Plan   4.1(j)
Penny Intellectual Property   4.1(p)
Penny Permits   4.1(f)
Penny Permitted Encumbrances   4.1(o)(v)
Penny Permitted Liens   4.1(o)(i)

A-vi


 
  Section
Penny Preferred Stock   4.1(b)(i)
Penny Qualified Plans   4.1(j)(iii)
Penny Real Properties   4.1(o)(ii)
Penny Real Property Leases   4.1(o)(iii)
Penny Recommendation   6.1(b)
Penny Required Information   6.13(a)
Penny SEC Documents   4.1(d)
Penny Share Unit   2.3(c)
Penny Stockholders Meeting   6.1(b)
Penny Stock Option   2.3(a)
Penny Stock Plans   4.1(b)
Penny Tax Counsel   6.19(b)
Penny Termination Fee   8.2(b)(i)
Penny Top Customers   4.1(u)
proceedings   4.1(h)(i)
Proxy Statement   6.1(a)(i)
Public Penny Proposal   8.2(b)
Red Lion   Preamble
Red Lion Assets   4.2
Red Lion Business   4.2
Red Lion Bye-laws   1.6(b)
Red Lion Commitment Letter   4.1(z)
Red Lion Common Shares   1.1
Red Lion Contracts   4.2(i)
Red Lion Employee   2.4(a)
Red Lion Employee Benefit Plan   4.2(j)
Red Lion Entities   4.2
Red Lion Financing   4.1(z)
Red Lion Financial Statements   4.2(d)
Red Lion Group   4.2
Red Lion Intellectual Property   4.2(p)
Red Lion MOA   4.2(a)
Red Lion Permitted Encumbrances   4.2(o)(v)
Red Lion Permits   4.2(f)
Red Lion Permitted Liens   4.2(o)(i)
Red Lion Qualified Plans   4.2(j)(iii)
Red Lion Real Properties   4.2(o)(ii)
Red Lion Real Property Leases   4.2(o)(iii)
Red Lion Required Information   6.13(b)
Red Lion Restructuring   Recitals
Red Lion Top Customers   4.2(u)
Refusal Period   6.18(b)
Registration Rights Agreement   3.2(e)
Representatives   6.2
Required Information   6.13(b)
Required Penny Vote   4.1(n)
Requisite Regulatory Approvals   7.1(c)
Restricted Navy Share   2.4(b)
Restricted Penny Share   2.3(b)
Restricted Red Lion Share   2.3(b)

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  Section
Restructuring Tax Opinion   6.19(a)
Right of First Refusal   6.18(b)
Royal   4.2
SEC   4.1(a)(ii)
Secretary of State   1.4
Section 16 Information   6.7
Securities Act   4.1(b)(iii)
Separation Agreement   Recitals
Separation Time   2.1(d)
Significant Subsidiary   4.1(a)(ii)
Standstill Period   6.14(c)
Subsidiary   4.1(a)(i)
Superior Proposal   6.4(e)
Support Agreement   Recitals
Support Group   Recitals
Surviving Corporation   1.3
Surviving Corporation Charter   1.6(a)
Tax   4.1(h)(ii)
Tax Matters Agreement   3.2(c)
Tax Return   4.1(h)(iii)
Title IV Plan   4.2(j)(vi)
Transaction Agreements   3.2(f)
Transfer   6.15(a)
Transition Services Agreements   3.2(b)
USHC   Recitals
Violation   4.1(c)(ii)
Voting Debt   4.1(b)(ii)
Willful and Material Breach   8.2(a)

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        AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER dated as of June 25, 2014 (this "Agreement") is by and among Nabors Industries Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company ("Navy"), Nabors Red Lion Limited, a Bermuda exempted company ("Red Lion") and C&J Energy Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Penny").

        WHEREAS, Red Lion is a wholly owned Subsidiary of Navy, Red Lion will form a direct wholly owned Subsidiary as a Delaware corporation ("Merger Sub"), and Red Lion will form an indirect wholly owned Subsidiary as a Delaware corporation ("USHC") (which will be treated as a direct wholly owned Subsidiary of Red Lion for U.S. federal and, to the extent permitted, state and local income Tax purposes);

        WHEREAS, concurrently with and as a condition to the execution of this Agreement, Navy and Red Lion entered into the Separation Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Separation Agreement"), pursuant to which Navy and Red Lion will cause Red Lion to undergo a restructuring more fully described in the Separation Agreement (the "Red Lion Restructuring");

        WHEREAS, at the Effective Time, the parties will effect the merger of Merger Sub with and into Penny in which the issued and outstanding shares of Penny Common Stock will be converted into the right to receive Red Lion Common Shares, with Penny continuing as the surviving corporation and as a direct wholly owned Subsidiary of Red Lion, all upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein;

        WHEREAS, immediately after the Merger, Red Lion will transfer Penny to USHC;

        WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Penny (the "Penny Board") has determined that the Merger and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are advisable and in the best interests of, Penny and its stockholders and (i) has approved and declared advisable this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to which Penny is a party, including the Merger, and (ii) has determined to recommend that the Penny stockholders approve this Agreement and such transactions, including the Merger;

        WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Red Lion has determined that the Red Lion Restructuring is necessary to facilitate the Merger, and that the Merger and this Agreement are advisable and in the best interests of Red Lion and has approved this Agreement and the Separation Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the Red Lion Restructuring, the Merger and the issuance of Red Lion Common Shares in connection therewith and has made all such arrangements and taken all such corporate action as is required to ensure sufficient authorized share capital exists for the issuance of the requisite number of Red Lion Common Shares at the Effective Time;

        WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Navy has approved this Agreement and the Separation Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the Merger and the Red Lion Restructuring;

        WHEREAS, Navy, Red Lion and Penny desire to make certain representations, warranties, covenants and agreements in connection with the Merger and also to prescribe various conditions to the Merger;

        WHEREAS, for U.S. federal income Tax purposes, the parties intend that the Merger qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and for Red Lion to be treated as a corporation under Section 367(a) of the Code with respect to each transfer of property thereto in connection with the Merger (other than a transfer by a shareholder that would be a "five-percent transferee shareholder" (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-3(c)(5)(ii)) of Red Lion immediately following the Merger that does not enter into a five-year gain recognition agreement in the form provided in Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-8(c));

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        WHEREAS, as a condition and inducement to Navy's willingness to enter into this Agreement, Joshua E. Comstock and certain affiliated entities (collectively, the "Support Group") are entering into a support agreement dated as of the date hereof (the "Support Agreement"), pursuant to which, among other things, the Support Group has agreed to vote certain shares of Penny Common Stock it beneficially owns in favor of adoption of this Agreement and not to sell or otherwise transfer those shares prior to the termination of such Support Agreement in accordance with its terms;

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:


ARTICLE I
THE MERGER

        1.1.    Organization of Red Lion.     Red Lion is organized under the laws of Bermuda. Navy owns all of the share capital of Red Lion. As of the date hereof, the authorized share capital of Red Lion consists of 12,000 common shares, par value $1.00 per share (the "Red Lion Common Shares"), all of which have been issued to Navy, which Red Lion Common Shares are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and are owned by Navy free and clear of any liens (statutory or other), pledges, charges, encumbrances and security interests whatsoever ("Liens").


        1.2.
    Organization of Merger Sub and USHC.     In accordance with the Separation Agreement, Navy and Red Lion shall cause Red Lion or its applicable Subsidiary to organize USHC and Merger Sub prior to the mailing of the Proxy Statement. All shares of common stock of Merger Sub and USHC shall be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and shall be directly or indirectly owned by Red Lion free and clear of any Liens. The certificate of incorporation and by-laws of Merger Sub and USHC shall be in such forms as shall be determined by Red Lion. Promptly following the organization of USHC and Merger Sub and prior to the mailing of the Proxy Statement, Red Lion shall cause each of USHC and Merger Sub to enter into and become a party to this Agreement and shall cause Merger Sub and USHC to adopt this Agreement and shall cause the stockholders of Merger Sub and USHC to approve this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including the Merger.


        1.3.
    The Merger.     At the Effective Time, Merger Sub shall be merged with and into Penny (the "Merger"). Penny will be the surviving corporation in the Merger (the "Surviving Corporation"), and the separate existence of Merger Sub shall cease. As a result of the Merger, Penny shall become a direct wholly owned Subsidiary of Red Lion. The Merger will have the effects set forth in the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL").


        1.4.
    Effective Time of the Merger.     Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, on the Closing Date, Penny shall execute and deliver for filing a certificate of merger (the "Certificate of Merger") to the Secretary of State for the State of Delaware ("Secretary of State"), in such form and manner provided in the DGCL and shall make all other filings or recordings required under the DGCL to effect the Merger. The Merger shall become effective upon the filing of the Certificate of Merger with the Secretary of State or at such time thereafter as is provided in such Certificate of Merger as agreed between the parties (such time, the "Effective Time").


        1.5.
    Closing.     The closing of the Merger (the "Closing") will take place at 10:00 a.m., Bermuda time, on the date (the "Closing Date") that is the second Business Day after the satisfaction or waiver (subject to applicable law) of the conditions set forth in Article VII (excluding conditions that, by their terms, are to be satisfied on the Closing Date, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions), unless another time or date is agreed to in writing by the parties to this Agreement; provided, however that if the Marketing Period has not ended at the time of satisfaction or waiver (subject to applicable law) of all of the conditions set forth in Article VII (excluding conditions that, by their terms, are to be satisfied on the Closing Date, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions), the Closing shall occur on the earlier to occur of (a) a date during the Marketing Period specified by Penny on no less than three Business Days' notice to Navy and (b) the third Business Day

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immediately following the final day of the Marketing Period (subject in each case to the satisfaction or waiver (subject to applicable law) of all of the conditions set forth in Article VII (excluding conditions that, by their terms, are to be satisfied on the Closing Date, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions) as of the date determined pursuant to this proviso), unless another time or date is agreed to in writing by the parties to this Agreement. The Closing shall be held at the offices of Navy, Crown House, Second Floor, 4 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton, HM 08, Bermuda, unless another place is agreed to in writing. For purposes of this Agreement, "Business Day" means any day that is not a Saturday, a Sunday or other day that is a statutory holiday under the federal laws of the United States. For purposes of this Agreement, "Marketing Period" means the first period of fifteen (15) consecutive Business Days after the date of this Agreement and following the receipt by Penny of the Required Information and during which period such Required Information shall be accurate and complete, shall not be "stale" and shall comport with the requirements for a registration statement on Form S-1 for an offering registered under the Securities Act, no auditor shall have withdrawn any audit opinion with respect to any audited financial statements contained in the Required Information, it shall not be necessary to restate any of such historical financial statements and there shall not be any material open accounting comments on the financial statements of any affiliate of Red Lion included in the Form S-4; provided, that the entirety of such period shall occur prior to August 16, 2014 or after September 2, 2014 or prior to December 15, 2014 or after January 2, 2015 and each of (i) July 2, 2014 through July 7, 2014, and (ii) November 24, 2014 through November 30, 2014 shall not be deemed a Business Day for purposes of calculating such period.


        1.6.
    Charters and By-laws of the Surviving Corporation and Red Lion.     (a) At the Effective Time, (i) the certificate of incorporation of Penny (the "Penny Charter") shall be amended and restated so as to read in its entirety as set forth on Exhibit B hereto (the "Surviving Corporation Charter"), and as so amended and restated, shall be the certificate of incorporation of the Surviving Corporation until thereafter amended in accordance with its terms and the DGCL, and (ii) and by-laws of Penny (the "Penny By-laws") shall be amended and restated so as to read in their entirety as set forth in Exhibit C hereto, and as so amended and restated, shall be the by-laws of the Surviving Corporation until thereafter amended in accordance with their terms, the terms of the Surviving Corporation Charter, as the same may be amended, and the DGCL.


ARTICLE II
EFFECTS OF THE MERGER

        2.1.    Conversion of Securities.     At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of Red Lion, Merger Sub, Navy, Penny or the holders of any of their securities:

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        2.3.
    Penny Options and Other Stock-Based Awards.     The Board of Directors of each of Red Lion and Penny or the appropriate committee thereof shall take all action necessary so that:

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ARTICLE III
CERTAIN PRE-MERGER TRANSACTIONS

        The following transactions shall occur at or prior to the Effective Time.


        3.1.
    Red Lion Restructuring.     


        3.2.
    Navy/Red Lion Transaction Agreements.     Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Separation Agreement, at or prior to the Effective Time, Navy and Red Lion shall each execute and deliver and, if applicable, cause any of their respective Subsidiaries to execute and deliver, the following agreements, each in the form attached to the Separation Agreement in all material respects:


ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

        4.1.    Representations and Warranties of Penny.     Except, with respect to any subsection of this Section 4.1, as set forth in the correspondingly identified subsection of the disclosure letter delivered by Penny to Navy concurrently herewith (the "Penny Disclosure Letter") (it being understood by the parties that any information disclosed in one subsection of the Penny Disclosure Letter shall be deemed to be disclosed for purposes of each other subsection of the Penny Disclosure Letter to which the relevance of such information is reasonably apparent on its face), and except as disclosed in the Penny SEC Documents filed with the SEC between January 1, 2013 and the date hereof (excluding any disclosure set forth in any risk factor section, any disclosure in any section relating to forward looking statements or any other statements that are predictive or primarily cautionary in nature other than, in each of the foregoing, any historical facts included therein), Penny represents and warrants to Navy as follows:

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        4.2.
    Representations and Warranties of Navy.     Except, with respect to any subsection of this Section 4.2, as set forth in the correspondingly identified subsection of the disclosure letter delivered by Navy to Penny concurrently herewith (the "Navy Disclosure Letter") (it being understood by the parties that any information disclosed in one subsection of the Navy Disclosure Letter shall be deemed to be disclosed for purposes of each other subsection of the Navy Disclosure Letter to which the relevance of such information is reasonably apparent on its face), Navy represents and warrants to Penny as follows. For purposes of this Agreement, "Red Lion Entities" means (i) prior to completion of the Red Lion Restructuring, Nabors Completion & Production Services Co., a Delaware corporation ("Blue"), Nabors Production Services ("Royal"), a division of Nabors Drilling Canada Limited, an Alberta corporation, and their respective Subsidiaries, and (ii) from and after completion of the Red Lion Restructuring, the Red Lion Group. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms "Red Lion Group", "Red Lion Assets" and "Red Lion Business" have the meanings set forth in the Separation Agreement, provided, for the avoidance of doubt, that "Red Lion Group" when used in this Agreement shall include only those persons that shall be members of the Red Lion Group immediately following the Red Lion Restructuring and shall not include Penny and its Subsidiaries.

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ARTICLE V
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS

        5.1.    Covenants of Penny.     During the period from the date hereof and continuing until the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement, Penny agrees as to itself and its Subsidiaries that, except as expressly permitted or expressly contemplated by this Agreement or the other Transaction Agreements (including any schedules thereto), as set forth in Section 5.1 of the Penny Disclosure Letter, as required by applicable law, or to the extent that Navy shall otherwise consent in writing, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed:

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    Covenants of Navy.     During the period from the date hereof and continuing until the earlier of the Effective Time and the termination of this Agreement, Navy agrees as to the Red Lion Entities and the Red Lion Business that, except as expressly permitted or expressly contemplated by this Agreement or the other Transaction Agreements (including any schedules thereto) (including as necessary for the Red Lion Restructuring), as set forth in Section 5.2 of the Navy Disclosure Letter, as required in connection with the Red Lion Restructuring or the Separation Agreement, as required by applicable law, or to the extent that Penny shall otherwise consent in writing, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed:

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ARTICLE VI
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

        6.1.    Preparation of Proxy Statement; Penny Stockholders Meeting.     (a) (i) As promptly as practicable following the date of this Agreement, Navy and Penny shall cooperate in preparing, and shall file, as applicable, with the SEC a proxy statement relating to the Penny Stockholders Meeting (such proxy statement, as amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Proxy Statement") and a registration statement on Form S-4 with respect to the issuance of Red Lion Common Shares in the Merger (such registration statement on Form S-4, and any amendments or supplements thereto, the "Form S-4"), in which the Proxy Statement will be included as a prospectus. Each of Navy and Penny shall use reasonable best efforts to have the Form S-4 declared effective under the Securities Act and the Proxy Statement cleared by the SEC as promptly as practicable after such filing. Penny shall use reasonable best efforts to cause the Proxy Statement to be mailed to holders of Penny Common Stock as promptly as practicable after the Form S-4 is declared effective.

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        6.2.
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request. No review pursuant to this Section 6.2 shall affect any representation or warranty made by any party in this Agreement or any certificate delivered pursuant hereto. Each party will hold, and will cause its respective Representatives and affiliates to hold, any nonpublic information in accordance with the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement. Any such investigation pursuant to this Section 6.2 shall be conducted in such a manner as not to interfere unreasonably with the business or operations of Navy, Red Lion or Penny, as the case may be. No party nor any of its Subsidiaries shall be required to provide access to or to disclose information where such access or disclosure would violate or prejudice the rights of its customers, jeopardize the attorney-client privilege of the institution in possession or control of such information or contravene any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment, decree or binding agreement entered into prior to the date hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no party shall be required to disclose personnel records relating to individual performance or evaluation records, medical histories, or other information the disclosure of which would violate applicable law. To the extent practicable, the parties will make appropriate substitute disclosure arrangements under circumstances in which the restrictions of the preceding sentence apply.


        6.3.
    Reasonable Best Efforts.     (a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each party will use its reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under this Agreement and applicable laws, rules and regulations to consummate the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement as soon as practicable after the date hereof and in no event after the End Date, including preparing and filing as promptly as practicable all documentation to effect all necessary applications, notices, filings and other documents and to obtain as promptly as practicable all authorizations, consents, orders or approvals of, or declarations or filings with, and all expirations of waiting periods required from, any Governmental Entity, including pursuant to the HSR Act, and all other consents, waivers, orders, approvals, permits, rulings, authorizations and clearances necessary or advisable to be obtained from any third party in order to consummate the Merger or any of the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement. In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, each party agrees (i) (A) to make, as promptly as practicable, and in any event no later than 15 Business Days from the date hereof, an appropriate filing of a Notification and Report Form pursuant to the HSR Act and (B) to make, as promptly as reasonably practicable such other notifications and filings as are required under any Merger Control Laws with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby that the Parties agree are required to be made, and (ii) to supply as promptly as practicable any additional information and documentary material that may be requested pursuant to the HSR Act, or Merger Control Law by such authorities and to use reasonable best efforts to cause the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting periods under the HSR Act and any Merger Control Law and to secure any clearances and authorizations under Merger Control Laws on or before the End Date.

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        6.4.
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        6.5.
    Stock Exchange Listing.     Red Lion and Navy shall use reasonable best efforts to cause (i) the Red Lion Common Shares to be issued in the Merger, (ii) the Red Lion Common Shares to be owned by Navy following the Red Lion Restructuring and (iii) the Red Lion Common Shares to be reserved for issuance upon the exercise of an option to acquire Red Lion Common Shares, to be approved for listing on NYSE, subject to official notice of issuance, prior to the Closing Date.


        6.6.
    Employee Benefit Plans.     Nothing contained in this Agreement shall (a) constitute or be deemed to be an amendment to any Penny Employee Benefit Plan or Red Lion Employee Benefit Plan or any other compensation or benefit plan, program, practice, policy, agreement or arrangement of Penny, Navy, Red Lion, the Surviving Corporation or any of their respective Subsidiaries; (b) prevent the amendment or termination of any Penny Employee Benefit Plan or Red Lion Employee Benefit Plan or interfere with the right or obligation of Red Lion, Navy or the Surviving Corporation to make such changes as are deemed necessary to conform with applicable law or regulation (including Section 409A of the Code); or (c) limit the right of Red Lion, Navy, the Surviving Corporation or any of their respective Subsidiaries to terminate the employment or service of any employee or other service provider at any time.


        6.7.
    Section 16 Matters.     Assuming that Penny delivers to Red Lion the Section 16 Information (as defined below) reasonably in advance of the Effective Time, the Board of Directors of Red Lion, or a committee of Non-Employee Directors thereof (as such term is defined for purposes of Rule 16b-3(d) under the Exchange Act), shall reasonably promptly thereafter and in any event prior to the Effective Time adopt a resolution providing that the receipt by the Insiders (as defined below) of Penny of Red Lion Common Shares in exchange for shares of Penny Common Stock (including Restricted Penny Shares) pursuant to the transactions contemplated hereby and to the extent such securities are listed in the Section 16 Information provided by Penny to Red Lion prior to the Effective Time, is intended to be exempt from liability pursuant to Section 16(b) under the Exchange Act such that any such receipt shall be so exempt. "Section 16 Information" shall mean information accurate in all material respects regarding the Insiders of a person, the number of shares of the capital stock held by each such Insider, and the number and description of options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares and other stock-based awards held by each such Insider. "Insiders," with respect to a person, shall mean those officers and directors of such person who are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act and who are listed in the Section 16 Information.


        6.8.
    Fees and Expenses.     Whether or not the Merger is consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such expense, except as otherwise provided in Section 8.2 hereof and except that (a) if the Merger is consummated, Red Lion or the Surviving Corporation shall pay, or cause to be paid, any and all property or transfer Taxes imposed on either Penny or Red Lion or their Subsidiaries in connection with the Merger, and (b) expenses incurred in connection with filing, printing and mailing the Proxy Statement and the Form S-4 and filing fees paid to Governmental Entities with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby pursuant to the HSR Act shall be shared equally by Navy and Penny.

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        6.9.
    Governance.     (a) Navy and Red Lion shall cause the number of directors that will comprise the full Board of Directors of Red Lion on the Closing Date to be seven (7), consisting of the following individuals: Randall C. McMullen, Jr., Michael Roemer, H. H. Wommack, Laura Doerre, Siggi Meissner, William Restrepo and Joshua E. Comstock; provided, that if Penny and Navy reasonably determine that a majority of the members the Board of Directors of Red Lion would not be independent directors pursuant to the standard of independence under the rules and regulations of the NYSE ("Independent Directors") if composed of such seven individuals, then, prior to the mailing of the Proxy Statement, Navy shall designate one or more Independent Directors to replace individuals on the foregoing list who are not Independent Directors so as to ensure that a majority of the members the Board of Directors of Red Lion would be Independent Directors; provided, further, that in such a case Navy shall replace the fewest number of individuals necessary to ensure that a majority of the members the Board of Directors of Red Lion would be Independent Directors; and provided, further, that any references in this Agreement to an individual who has been so replaced shall be deemed to be references to the designated replacement. The Board of Directors of Red Lion shall be divided into three classes. Randall C. McMullen, Jr. and Laura Doerre shall be in the first class of directors, Michael Roemer and Siggi Meissner shall be in the second class of directors, and H. H. Wommack, William Restrepo and Joshua E. Comstock shall be in the third class of directors. Each director in the first class shall (unless such director ceases to be in office in accordance with the Red Lion Bye-laws) serve initially until the conclusion of the first annual general meeting of the shareholders of Red Lion following the Effective Time, and subsequently shall (unless such director ceases to be in office in accordance with the Red Lion Bye-laws) serve for three-year terms, each concluding at the third annual general meeting of the shareholders of Red Lion after such class of directors was last appointed or reappointed. Each director in the second class shall (unless such director ceases to be in office in accordance with the Red Lion Bye-laws) serve initially until the conclusion of the second annual general meeting of the shareholders of Red Lion following the Effective Time, and subsequently shall (unless such director ceases to be in office in accordance with the Red Lion Bye-laws) serve for three-year terms, each concluding at the third annual general meeting of the shareholders of Red Lion after such class of directors was last appointed or reappointed. Each director in the third class shall (unless such director ceases to be in office in accordance with the Red Lion Bye-laws) serve initially until the conclusion of the third annual general meeting of the shareholders of Red Lion following the Effective Time, and subsequently shall (unless such director ceases to be in office in accordance with the Red Lion Bye-laws) serve for three-year terms, each concluding at the third annual general meeting of the shareholders of Red Lion after such class of directors together was last appointed or reappointed. At each annual election thereafter, the successors of the directors of the class whose term expires in that year shall be elected to hold office for a term of three years, so that the term of office of one class of directors shall expire each year.

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        6.10.
    Indemnification; Directors' and Officers' Insurance.     (a) Without limiting any other rights that any Indemnified Party may have pursuant to any employment agreement, indemnification agreement or otherwise, from and after the Effective Time, Red Lion shall cause the Surviving Corporation to, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, indemnify, defend and hold harmless, and provide advancement of expenses to, each person who is now, or has been at any time prior to the date hereof or who becomes prior to the Effective Time, an officer or director of Penny or any of its Subsidiaries (the "Indemnified Parties") against all losses, claims, damages, costs, expenses (including attorneys' and other professionals' fees and expenses), liabilities or judgments or amounts that are paid in settlement of or in connection with any threatened or actual claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation based in whole or in part on or arising in whole or in part out of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer or employee of Penny or any of its Subsidiaries or is or was serving at the request of Penny or any of its Subsidiaries as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, employee benefit plan, trust or other enterprise or by reason of anything done or not done by such person in any such capacity and pertaining to any matter existing or occurring, or any acts or omissions occurring, at or prior to the Effective Time, whether asserted or claimed prior to, or at or after, the Effective Time, in each case to the fullest extent such persons are permitted by applicable law to be indemnified by, or have the right to advancement of expenses from, Penny as of the date hereof.

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        6.11.
    Public Announcements.     Navy and Penny shall use reasonable best efforts (i) to develop a joint communications plan, (ii) to ensure that all press releases and other public statements with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby shall be consistent with such joint communications plan, and (iii) except in respect of any announcement required by applicable law or by obligations pursuant to any listing agreement with or rules of any securities exchange in which it is impracticable to consult with each other as contemplated by this clause (iii), to consult with each other before issuing any press release or, to the extent practical, otherwise making any public statement with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.


        6.12.
    Stockholder Litigation.     Subject to applicable law, each of Penny and Navy shall give the other party the opportunity to participate in the defense or settlement of any stockholder litigation against such party and/or its directors or executive officers relating to the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Each party agrees that it shall not settle or offer to settle any litigation commenced prior to or after the date of this Agreement against such party or its directors, executive officers or similar persons by any stockholder of such party relating to the Merger or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned).


        6.13.
    Red Lion Financing.     

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        6.14.
    Standstill.     

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        6.15.
    Transfer Restrictions.     

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        6.16.
    Lock-up.     Navy will not, for a period commencing on the Closing Date and ending 180 days after the Closing Date, Transfer Red Lion Common Shares or any securities convertible into, exercisable for, or exchangeable for Red Lion Common Shares.


        6.17.
    Additional Agreements.     In case at any time after the Effective Time any further action is necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement or to vest Red Lion or the Surviving Corporation with full title to all properties, assets, rights, approvals, immunities and franchises of either of the constituent corporations of the Merger, the proper officers and directors of each party to this Agreement shall take all such necessary action.

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        6.18.
    Right of First Refusal.     


        6.19.
    Tax Matters.     

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        6.20.
    Obligations of Red Lion and Merger Sub.     Navy shall take all action necessary to cause Red Lion and Merger Sub to perform their respective obligations under or related to this Agreement in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Prior to the Penny Stockholders Meeting, Navy shall (a) cause the Board of Directors of Merger Sub and USHC, by resolutions duly adopted, to adopt this Agreement and (b) cause an affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock of Merger Sub approving this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby to be obtained.


        6.21.
    Reorganization Post-Merger.     

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        6.22.
    Share Calculation.     At or prior to the Closing, Penny shall deliver a certificate signed on behalf of Penny by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Penny stating (a) the correct total number of shares of Penny Common Stock (including Restricted Penny Shares) issued between the date hereof and the Effective Time and (b) the correct total number of shares of Penny Common Stock subject to issuance upon the exercise or payment of any Penny Stock Options that were issued between the date hereof and the Effective Time.


ARTICLE VII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

        7.1.    Conditions to Each Party's Obligation to Effect the Merger.     The respective obligation of each party to effect the Merger is subject to the satisfaction at or prior to the Closing of the following conditions, any and all of which may be waived in whole or in part by Penny and Navy to the extent permitted by applicable law:


        7.2.
    Conditions to Obligations of Navy and Merger Sub.     The obligation of Navy and Merger Sub to effect the Merger is subject to the satisfaction at or prior to the Closing of the following conditions, any and all of which may be waived in whole or in part by Navy to the extent permitted by applicable law:

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        7.3.
    Conditions to Obligations of Penny.     The obligation of Penny to effect the Merger is subject to the satisfaction at or prior to the Closing of the following conditions, any and all of which may be waived in whole or in part by Penny to the extent permitted by applicable law:

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ARTICLE VIII
TERMINATION

        8.1.    Termination.     This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Effective Time, whether before or after the Required Penny Vote has been obtained:

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        A terminating party shall provide written notice of termination to the other parties specifying with particularity the reason for such termination and the Section or Sections of this Agreement under which such termination is being made. If more than one provision of this Section 8.1 is available to a terminating party in connection with a termination, a terminating party may rely on any and/or all available provisions in this Section 8.1 for any such termination.


        8.2.
    Effect of Termination.     (a) In the event of termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1, this Agreement shall forthwith become void, and there shall be no liability or obligation on the part of any party or its respective officers or directors, except with respect to Section 6.2 (Access to Information; Confidentiality), Section 6.8 (Fees and Expenses), this Section 8.2 (Effect of Termination), and Article IX (General Provisions), which shall survive such termination and except that no party shall be relieved or released from any liabilities or damages incurred or suffered by the other party arising out of its Willful and Material Breach of its covenants contained in this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, "Willful and Material Breach" means a material breach that is the consequence of an act by the breaching party with the knowledge that the taking of such act would, or would be reasonably expected to, cause a material breach of this Agreement.

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        If Navy fails to pay all amounts due to Penny on the dates specified, then Navy shall pay all costs and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) incurred by Penny in connection with any action or proceeding (including the filing of any lawsuit) taken by it to collect such unpaid amounts, together with interest on such unpaid amounts at the prime lending rate prevailing at such time, as published in

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ARTICLE IX
GENERAL PROVISIONS

        9.1.    Non-survival of Representations, Warranties and Agreements.     None of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements in this Agreement or in any instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement, including any rights arising out of any breach of such representations, warranties, covenants and agreements, shall survive the Effective Time, except for those covenants and agreements that by their terms apply or are to be performed in whole or in part after the Effective Time.


        9.2.
    Notices.     All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given (a) on the date of delivery if delivered personally, or by facsimile, upon confirmation of receipt, (b) on the first Business Day following the date of dispatch if delivered by a recognized next-day courier service, or (c) on the fifth Business Day following the date of mailing if delivered by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. All notices hereunder shall be delivered as set forth below, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated in writing by the party to receive such notice.

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        9.3.
    Interpretation.     When a reference is made in this Agreement to Sections, Exhibits or Schedules, such reference shall be to a Section of or Exhibit or Schedule to this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words "include," "includes" or "including" are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words "without limitation." The phrase "made available" in this Agreement shall mean that the information referred to has been made available by the party to whom such information is to be made available. The phrases "herein," "hereof," "hereunder" and words of similar import shall be deemed to refer to this Agreement as a whole, including the Exhibits and Schedules hereto, and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The word "or" shall be inclusive and not exclusive. Any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The phrases "known" or "knowledge" mean, with respect to either party to this Agreement, the actual knowledge of those of such party's executive officers who have been involved in the negotiation of this Agreement. The term "affiliate" has the meaning given to it in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, provided that from and after the Separation Date (as defined in the Separation Agreement) no member of either Group (as defined in the Separation Agreement) shall be deemed an affiliate of any member of the other Group. The term "person" has the meaning given to it in Sections 3(a)(9) and 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act.


        9.4.
    Counterparts.     This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (including by electronic means), each of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and this Agreement shall become effective when a counterpart signed by each party shall be delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart.


        9.5.
    Entire Agreement; No Third Party Beneficiaries.     This Agreement (including the documents and the instruments referred to herein) (a) constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, other than the Confidentiality Agreement, which shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement in accordance with their terms and (b) is not intended to confer upon any person other than the parties any rights or remedies hereunder, except (i) as provided in Section 6.10 (which is intended for the benefit of only the persons specifically named therein), for Section 9.5, Section 9.9, Section 9.11, Section 9.12 and Section 9.14 (which are intended for the benefit of the Financing Sources and other Financing Related Parties and without whose consent such Sections may not be amended in any way adverse to the Financing Sources or any other Financing Related Parties), and (iii) following the Effective Time, the rights of holders of Penny Common Stock, the Penny Stock Options, Restricted Penny Shares, Penny Share Units and Navy Stock Options to receive the Merger Consideration, Adjusted Option, Navy Adjusted Option or other consideration, as applicable.


        9.6.
    Governing Law.     This Agreement and all disputes or controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Merger shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to the laws of any other jurisdiction that might be applied because of the conflicts of law principles of the State of New York (except that all provisions of this Agreement relating to the approval and effects of the Merger, the conversion of capital stock in the Merger, and any other matters relating to the internal corporate governance of Penny or Merger

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Sub or to which Delaware law otherwise applies by reason of the internal affairs doctrine shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of Delaware and matters relating to the issuance of Red Lion Common Shares, and to the legal duties of the Board of Directors of Red Lion, the Board of Directors of Navy and their respective members shall be governed by the internal laws of Bermuda).


        9.7.
    Severability.     Any term or provision of this Agreement that is invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to that jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability and, unless the effect of such invalidity or unenforceability would prevent the parties from realizing the major portion of the economic benefits of the Merger that they currently anticipate obtaining therefrom, shall not render invalid or unenforceable the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement or affect the validity or enforceability of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement in any other jurisdiction. If any provision of this Agreement is so broad as to be unenforceable, the provision shall be interpreted to be only so broad as is enforceable.


        9.8.
    Assignment.     Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations of the parties hereunder shall be assigned by either party (whether by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other party, and any attempt to make any such assignment without such consent shall be null and void. Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.


        9.9.
    Submission to Jurisdiction.     

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        9.10.
    Enforcement.     


        9.11.
    WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.     EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY AGREEMENT OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT ENTERED INTO WITH ANY FINANCING SOURCES IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY INVOLVING ANY MATTERS (WHETHER SOUNDING IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE) IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR ANY AGREEMENT OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT ENTERED INTO WITH ANY FINANCING SOURCES. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (I) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER; (II) SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE FOREGOING WAIVER; (III) SUCH PARTY MAKES THE FOREGOING WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (IV) SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVER AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 9.11.


        9.12.
    Amendment.     This Agreement may be amended by the parties at any time before or after approval of the matters presented in connection with this Agreement by the shareholders of Penny, but, after any such approval, no amendment shall be made which by law requires further approval by such shareholders without such further approval. This Agreement may not be amended except by an

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instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no amendment to Section 9.5, Section 9.9, Section 9.11, Section 9.12 or Section 9.14 that is in any way adverse to the Financing Sources or any other Financing Related Parties shall be effective except with the prior written consent of the Financing Sources to such amendment.


        9.13.
    Extension; Waiver.     At any time prior to the Effective Time, the parties, by action taken or authorized by their respective Board of Directors, may, to the extent permitted by applicable law, (a) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other party, (b) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties contained herein or in any document delivered pursuant hereto, and (c) waive compliance with any of the agreements or conditions contained herein. Any agreement on the part of a party to any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument signed on behalf of such party. The failure of a party to assert any of its rights under this Agreement or otherwise shall not constitute a waiver of those rights. No single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege. Any waiver shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given and shall not constitute a waiver to any subsequent or other exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder.


        9.14.
    Provisions Related to the Financing Sources.     Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each of Navy and Red Lion agrees that neither it, USHC, Merger Sub, Blue or Royal nor any of their former, current or future officers, directors, managers, employees, members, partners, agents or other representatives and Affiliates (collectively, "Navy Related Parties"), shall have any claim against any Financing Source, any lender participating in the Red Lion Financing or any of their respective former, current or future general or limited partners, stockholders, managers, members, agents, representatives, Affiliates, successors or assigns (collectively, "Financing Related Parties"), nor shall any Financing Related Party have any liability whatsoever to any Navy Related Party, in connection with the Red Lion Financing or in any way relating to this Agreement, any of the transactions contemplated hereby or the Red Lion Financing or the performance of services by any Financing Related Party with respect to the foregoing, whether at law, in equity, in contract, in tort or otherwise, in each case, whether arising, in whole or in part, out of comparative, contributory or sole negligence by any Financing Related Party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, (a) no amendment or modification to this Section 9.14 (or amendment or modification with respect to any related definitions as they affect this Section 9.14) shall be effective without the prior written consent of each Financing Source or other Financing Related Party and (b) each Financing Source and other Financing Related Party shall be an express third party beneficiary of, and shall have the right to enforce, this Section 9.14. Each of the parties hereto agrees that, Section 9.6 notwithstanding, the provisions of this Section 9.14 shall be interpreted, and any action relating to this provision, shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. This Section 9.14 is intended to benefit and may be enforced by the Financing Sources and the other Financing Related Parties. For purposes hereof, "Financing Sources" means the financial institutions that have committed to provide or otherwise entered into agreements in connection with the Red Lion Financing in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the parties named in the Red Lion Commitment Letter, any joinder agreements and the fee letter contemplated therein (and their respective successors and permitted assigns).

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, all as of the date first set forth above.

    NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD.

 

 

By:

 

/s/ MARK D. ANDREWS

        Name:   Mark D. Andrews
        Title:   Corporate Secretary

 

 

NABORS RED LION LIMITED

 

 

By:

 

/s/ MARK D. ANDREWS

        Name:   Mark D. Andrews
        Title:   Director

 

 

C&J ENERGY SERVICES, INC.

 

 

By:

 

/s/ JOSHUA E. COMSTOCK

        Name:   Joshua E. Comstock
        Title:   Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer


ANNEX B

SEPARATION AGREEMENT

by and between

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD.,

and

NABORS RED LION LIMITED

dated as of

June 25, 2014



TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
   
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ARTICLE I

THE RED LION RESTRUCTURING

 

Section 1.1

 

Transfer of Red Lion Assets; Assumption of Red Lion Liabilities

   
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Section 1.2

 

Transfer of Excluded Assets; Assumption of Excluded Liabilities

    B-2  

Section 1.3

 

Misallocated Transfers

    B-3  

Section 1.4

 

Red Lion Assets; Excluded Assets

    B-3  

Section 1.5

 

Red Lion Liabilities; Excluded Liabilities

    B-5  

Section 1.6

 

Termination of Intercompany Agreements; Settlement of Intercompany Accounts

    B-7  

Section 1.7

 

Governmental Approvals and Third-Party Consents

    B-8  

Section 1.8

 

No Representation or Warranty

    B-10  

Section 1.9

 

Waiver of Bulk-Sales Laws

    B-11  

Section 1.10

 

Real Property Leases; Guarantees

    B-11  

Section 1.11

 

Exemption Certificates

    B-12  

Section 1.12

 

Note Repayment

    B-12  

ARTICLE II

CLOSING OF THE RED LION RESTRUCTURING;
POST-CLOSING WORKING CAPITAL ADJUSTMENT

 

Section 2.1

 

Separation Time

   
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Section 2.2

 

Conditions to the Red Lion Restructuring

    B-12  

Section 2.3

 

Recapitalization of Red Lion

    B-12  

Section 2.4

 

Transfer of the Red Lion Business

    B-14  

Section 2.5

 

Transfer of Red Lion Assets and Assumption of Red Lion Liabilities

    B-14  

Section 2.6

 

Transfer of Excluded Assets; Assumption of Excluded Liabilities

    B-15  

Section 2.7

 

Working Capital Adjustment

    B-15  

ARTICLE III

MUTUAL RELEASES; INDEMNIFICATION

 

Section 3.1

 

Release of Pre-Separation Time Claims

   
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Section 3.2

 

Indemnification By the Red Lion Group

    B-18  

Section 3.3

 

Indemnification By Navy

    B-18  

Section 3.4

 

Payments; Reductions for Insurance Proceeds and Other Recoveries

    B-19  

Section 3.5

 

Procedures for Defense, Settlement and Indemnification of Third-Party Claims

    B-19  

Section 3.6

 

Additional Matters

    B-20  

Section 3.7

 

Exclusive Remedy

    B-22  

Section 3.8

 

Survival of Indemnities

    B-22  

ARTICLE IV

ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

 

Section 4.1

 

Further Assurances

   
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Section 4.2

 

Agreement For Exchange of Information

    B-23  

Section 4.3

 

Privileged Matters

    B-26  

Section 4.4

 

Intellectual Property Assignment/Recordation

    B-28  

Section 4.5

 

Use of Names of the Navy Group by Red Lion

    B-28  

Section 4.6

 

Removal of Tangible Assets

    B-28  

Section 4.7

 

Insurance

    B-29  

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ARTICLE V

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 5.1

 

Expenses

   
B-30
 

Section 5.2

 

Entire Agreement

    B-30  

Section 5.3

 

Governing Law

    B-30  

Section 5.4

 

Notices

    B-31  

Section 5.5

 

Priority of Agreements

    B-32  

Section 5.6

 

Amendments and Waivers

    B-32  

Section 5.7

 

Termination

    B-32  

Section 5.8

 

Parties in Interest

    B-32  

Section 5.9

 

Assignability

    B-32  

Section 5.10

 

Construction

    B-33  

Section 5.11

 

Severability

    B-33  

Section 5.12

 

Counterparts

    B-33  

Section 5.13

 

Survival of Covenants

    B-34  

Section 5.14

 

Jurisdiction; Consent to Jurisdiction

    B-34  

Section 5.15

 

Specific Performance

    B-34  

Section 5.16

 

Limitations of Liability

    B-35  

ARTICLE VI

DEFINITIONS

 

SCHEDULES

       

Schedule 1.1

 

 

Planned Structure

Schedule 1.4(a)(i)

    Schedule of Red Lion Facilities

Schedule 1.4(a)(ii)

    Schedule of Red Lion Entity Interests

Schedule 1.4(a)(ix)

    Schedule of Actions

Schedule 1.4(a)(xi)

    Schedule of Tangible Personal Property

Schedule 1.4(a)(xiii)

    Schedule of Approvals

Schedule 1.4(a)(xiv)

    Schedule of Other Red Lion Assets

Schedule 1.4(b)(vii)

    Schedule of Excluded Assets

Schedule 1.5(a)(i)

    Schedule of Red Lion Liabilities

Schedule 1.5(a)(ii)

    Schedule of Contracts

Schedule 1.5(b)(ii)

    Schedule of Excluded Liabilities

Schedule 1.5(b)(iii)

    Schedule of Excluded Actions

Schedule 1.6(b)(i)

    Schedule of Intercompany Agreements Not To be Terminated

Schedule 1.7

    Schedule of Consents or Governmental Approvals

Schedule 2.3

    Penny Base Share Number

Schedule 2.4(a)(vii)

    Schedule of Resigning Officers and Directors of the Red Lion Group

Schedule 2.7(a)

    Accounting Exhibit

Schedule 2.7(b)

    Working Capital

Schedule 3.3(e)

    Indemnification by Navy

EXHIBITS

 

 

 

 

Exhibit A

 

 

Form of Employee Benefits Agreement

Exhibit B

    Form of Red Lion Transition Services Agreement

Exhibit C

    Form of Navy Transition Services Agreement

Exhibit D

    Form of Tax Matters Agreement

Exhibit E

    Form of Global Alliance Agreement

Exhibit F

    Form of Registration Rights Agreement

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SEPARATION AGREEMENT

        This Separation Agreement (this "Agreement") is dated as of June 25, 2014, by and between Nabors Industries Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company ("Navy") and Nabors Red Lion Limited, a Bermuda exempted company and currently a wholly owned Subsidiary of Navy ("Red Lion"). Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined have the meanings ascribed to such terms in Article VI.


RECITALS

        1.     Navy is engaged, directly and indirectly, in the Red Lion Business;

        2.     As a condition to the execution of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof, among Navy, Red Lion and C&J Energy Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Penny") (the "Merger Agreement"), Navy is required to separate the Red Lion Business from the other businesses of Navy;

        3.     The Board of Directors of Navy has determined that it would be in the best interests of Navy and its shareholders to separate the Red Lion Business from the other businesses of Navy and enter into the Merger Agreement;

        4.     Navy currently owns all of the issued and outstanding common shares, par value $1.00 per share, of Red Lion (the "Red Lion Common Shares");

        5.     Navy and Red Lion have each determined that it would be appropriate and desirable for Navy, Red Lion and Red Lion's Subsidiaries to undergo a restructuring (the "Red Lion Restructuring" which, for the avoidance of doubt, does not include the incurrence of the Red Lion Financing or the entry into the Debt Financing Agreements, the Note Repayment, the consummation of the Merger or any events occurring following the Effective Time), which will include certain distributions that are intended to qualify as a series of distributions subject to Sections 332, 351, 355 and 368 of the Code or, in the case of restructuring Red Lion Assets located in Canada, a sale subject to Section 1001 of the Code, as a result of which the Red Lion Group will, directly or indirectly, own solely Navy's well services and completion business in Canada (the "Canada Completion Business") and well services and completion business in the United States (the "U.S. Completion Business," and together with the Canada Completion Business, the "Red Lion Business"), and the distribution to Navy certain entities not engaged in the Red Lion Business, such that following the Red Lion Restructuring, Red Lion's remaining assets and liabilities will consist solely of the Red Lion Business, and Navy will be issued additional Red Lion Common Shares;

        6.     Navy and Red Lion contemplate that, concurrently with or immediately following the Red Lion Restructuring as further described herein, USHC will incur indebtedness (as defined in the Merger Agreement, the "Red Lion Financing"), and will enter into definitive agreements with respect thereto (the "Debt Financing Agreements"), to be used to fund the repayment of certain intercompany notes (collectively, the "Notes") with an aggregate face amount of $829,820,225 to be issued to Nabors Industries Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Indigo") and/or one or more other Navy Subsidiaries, and $108,250,000 to be issued to Nabors Drilling Canada Limited, an Alberta Corporation ("Alberta"), (the "Note Repayment," and the Red Lion Financing, and the entry into the Debt Financing Agreements, together with the Red Lion Share Issuance, collectively, the "Recapitalization");

        7.     This Agreement is intended to be a "plan of reorganization" within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.368-2(g) with respect to the Recapitalization;

        8.     Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, a corporation to be organized under the laws of the State of Delaware that will be a direct wholly owned Subsidiary of Red Lion ("Merger Sub") will merge with and into Penny (the "Merger"), with Penny surviving the Merger as a

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direct wholly owned Subsidiary of Red Lion and each common share, par value $0.01 per share, of Penny ("Penny Common Stock") issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will be converted into the right to receive one Red Lion Common Share on the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement;

        9.     Immediately after the Merger, Red Lion will transfer Penny to a limited liability company to be organized under the laws of Luxembourg and wholly owned by Red Lion ("LuxCo"), thereafter LuxCo will transfer Penny to a corporation to be organized under the laws of the State of Delaware as a direct wholly owned Subsidiary of LuxCo ("USHC"); and

        10.   The Parties intend in this Agreement to set forth the principal arrangements between them regarding the Red Lion Restructuring and the Recapitalization, and certain other agreements that will govern certain matters relating to the Red Lion Restructuring and the Recapitalization and the relationship of Navy, Red Lion and their respective Subsidiaries.

        Accordingly, the Parties agree as follows:


ARTICLE I

THE RED LION RESTRUCTURING

        Section 1.1    Transfer of Red Lion Assets; Assumption of Red Lion Liabilities.     Except as provided in Section 1.7(b), effective as of the Separation Time, to the extent not previously effected by restructuring the Red Lion Group to the structure set forth on Schedule 1.1 prior to the Separation Time (including the steps set forth on Schedule 1.1 pertaining to the Canada Completion Business):


        Section 1.2
    Transfer of Excluded Assets; Assumption of Excluded Liabilities.     Except as provided in Section 1.7(b), prior to the Separation Time, to the extent not previously effected:

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        Section 1.3
    Misallocated Transfers.     In the event that at any time or from time to time (whether prior to, at or after the Separation Time), either Party (or any member of the Navy Group or the Red Lion Group, as applicable) is the owner of, receives or otherwise comes to possess any Asset (including the receipt of payments made pursuant to Contracts and proceeds from accounts receivable) or Liability that is allocated to any Person that is a member of the other Group pursuant to this Agreement (except in the case of any acquisition of Assets from the other Party for value subsequent to the Separation Time), such Party will promptly transfer, or cause to be transferred, such Asset or Liability to the Person so entitled thereto. Prior to any such transfer, such Asset or Liability will be held in accordance with Section 1.7(c).


        Section 1.4
    Red Lion Assets; Excluded Assets.     

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        Section 1.5
    Red Lion Liabilities; Excluded Liabilities.     

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        Section 1.6
    Termination of Intercompany Agreements; Settlement of Intercompany Accounts.     

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        Section 1.7
    Governmental Approvals and Third-Party Consents.     

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        Section 1.8
    No Representation or Warranty.     EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN THE MERGER AGREEMENT, RED LION (ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND MEMBERS OF THE RED LION GROUP) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NONE OF NAVY NOR ANY MEMBER OF THE NAVY GROUP MAKES ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY HEREIN AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO: (A) THE CONDITION OR THE VALUE OF ANY RED LION ASSET OR THE AMOUNT OF ANY RED LION LIABILITY; (B) THE FREEDOM FROM ANY SECURITY INTEREST OF ANY RED LION ASSET; (C) THE ABSENCE OF DEFENSES OR FREEDOM FROM COUNTERCLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM TO BE CONVEYED TO RED LION OR HELD BY A MEMBER OF THE RED LION GROUP; OR (D) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR TITLE. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN THE MERGER AGREEMENT, RED LION (ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND MEMBERS OF THE RED LION GROUP) FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES THAT NAVY OR ANY MEMBER OF THE NAVY GROUP GAVE OR MIGHT HAVE GIVEN, OR WHICH MIGHT BE PROVIDED OR IMPLIED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR COMMERCIAL PRACTICE, ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS AGREEMENT OR IN THE MERGER AGREEMENT, ALL ASSETS TO BE TRANSFERRED TO RED LION (AND ALL OF THE RED LION ASSETS HELD BY THE RED LION ENTITIES) WILL BE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT ANY COVENANT, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY (WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED) AND ARE HELD "AS

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IS, WHERE IS" AND FROM AND AFTER THE CLOSING RED LION WILL BEAR THE ECONOMIC AND LEGAL RISK THAT ANY CONVEYANCE WILL PROVE TO BE INSUFFICIENT TO VEST IN RED LION GOOD AND MARKETABLE TITLE, FREE AND CLEAR OF ANY SECURITY INTEREST OR ANY NECESSARY CONSENTS OR GOVERNMENTAL APPROVALS THAT ARE NOT OBTAINED OR THAT ANY REQUIREMENTS OF LAWS ARE NOT COMPLIED WITH.


        Section 1.9
    Waiver of Bulk-Sales Laws.     Each Party hereby waives compliance by each member of their respective Group with the requirements and provisions of the "bulk-sale" or "bulk-transfer" Laws of any jurisdiction that may otherwise be applicable with respect to the transfer or sale of any or all of the Assets to any member of the Navy Group or Red Lion Group, as applicable.


        Section 1.10
    Real Property Leases; Guarantees.     

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        Section 1.11
    Exemption Certificates.     Navy will cause Red Lion or a Subsidiary of Red Lion, as applicable, to use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver to Navy on or before the Separation Date properly executed resale exemption certificates and requisite tax registration numbers for the Red Lion Inventory (and, where relevant in accordance with applicable local Law, for any tangible personal property and any other Red Lion Assets), and such other certificates and documentation as may be required to reasonably evidence any exemption from transfer Taxes. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties, as applicable, are and remain responsible for all transfer Taxes in accordance with the Tax Matters Agreement.


        Section 1.12
    Note Repayment.     Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Notes will survive the Separation Time. At the Closing, if the full proceeds of the Red Lion Financing are available to USHC, USHC will make the Note Repayment to Indigo and Alberta, as applicable.


ARTICLE II

CLOSING OF THE RED LION RESTRUCTURING;
POST-CLOSING WORKING CAPITAL ADJUSTMENT

        Section 2.1    Separation Time.     Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, and subject to the satisfaction and waiver of the conditions set forth in Section 2.2, the effective time and date of each Conveyance and assumption of any Asset or Liability in accordance with Article I in connection with the Red Lion Restructuring will be no later than 12:01 a.m., Eastern Time, on the Business Day anticipated to precede the Closing Date (such time, the "Separation Time," and such date, the "Separation Date").


        Section 2.2
    Conditions to the Red Lion Restructuring.     The obligations of Navy pursuant to this Agreement to effect the Red Lion Restructuring are subject to the fulfillment (or waiver by Navy) at or prior to the Separation Time of the condition that each of the parties to the Merger Agreement has irrevocably confirmed to each other that each condition in Article VII of the Merger Agreement (other than Sections 7.1(f) and 7.2(f) thereto) to such party's respective obligations to effect the Merger (i) has been fulfilled, (ii) will be fulfilled at the Effective Time, or (iii) is or has been waived by such party in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, as the case may be; provided, however, that unless the Merger Agreement shall have been terminated in accordance with its terms, any such waiver shall be subject to the written consent of Penny.


        Section 2.3
    Recapitalization of Red Lion.     In connection with the Conveyance of Assets contemplated by Section 1.1, immediately prior to the Effective Time, Red Lion will issue to Navy or one of its wholly owned Subsidiaries a number of Red Lion Common Shares such that the total number of Red Lion Common Shares owned by Navy and its Subsidiaries immediately thereafter (the "Red Lion Share Issuance") will equal (a) the Penny Base Share Number, divided by (b) .4975, multiplied by (c) .5025. Subject to the last sentence of this Section 2.3, the "Penny Base Share Number" shall equal 61,920,092, which, as calculated on Schedule 2.3, represents the sum of:

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        Section 2.4
    Transfer of the Red Lion Business.     


        Section 2.5
    Transfer of Red Lion Assets and Assumption of Red Lion Liabilities.     In furtherance of the Conveyance of Red Lion Assets and the assumption of Red Lion Liabilities as provided in Section 1.1: (a) Navy will, and will cause its Subsidiaries, to execute and deliver, such bills of sale, quitclaim deeds, stock powers, certificates of title, assignments of contracts and other instruments of transfer, Conveyance and assignment, as and to the extent reasonably necessary to evidence the Conveyance of all of Navy's and its Subsidiaries' (other than Red Lion and its Subsidiaries) right, title and interest in and to the Red Lion Assets to Red Lion and its Subsidiaries and (b) Red Lion will execute and deliver such assumptions of Contracts and other instruments of assumption as and to the extent reasonably necessary to evidence the valid and effective assumption of the Red Lion Liabilities by Red Lion. All of the foregoing documents contemplated by this Section 2.5 will be referred to, collectively, herein as the "Navy Transfer Documents." For the avoidance of doubt, the obligations with

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respect to the Conveyance of Red Lion Assets and the assumption of Red Lion Liabilities provided in Section 1.1, and the execution and delivery of documents provided in this Section 2.5, does not extend to the Conveyance of, or execution or delivery of documents with respect to, any Red Lion Assets that are already held as of the Separation Time by Red Lion or a Red Lion Entity (which Red Lion Asset will continue to be held by Red Lion or such Red Lion Entity) or any Red Lion Liabilities that as of the Separation Time is already a Liability of Red Lion or a Red Lion Entity (which Red Lion Liability will continue to be a Liability of Red Lion or such Red Lion Entity).


        Section 2.6
    Transfer of Excluded Assets; Assumption of Excluded Liabilities.     In furtherance of the Conveyance of Excluded Assets and the assumption of Excluded Liabilities provided in Section 1.2: (a) Red Lion will execute and deliver, and will cause its Subsidiaries to execute and deliver, such bills of sale, quitclaim deeds, stock powers, certificates of title, assignments of contracts and other instruments of transfer, Conveyance and assignment as and to the extent reasonably necessary to evidence the Conveyance of all of Red Lion's and its Subsidiaries' right, title and interest in and to the Excluded Assets to Navy and its Subsidiaries and (b) Navy will execute and deliver such assumptions of Contracts and other instruments of assumption as and to the extent reasonably necessary to evidence the valid and effective assumption of the Excluded Liabilities by Navy. All of the foregoing documents contemplated by this Section 2.6 will be referred to, collectively, herein as the "Red Lion Transfer Documents" and, together with the Navy Transfer Documents, the "Transfer Documents."


        Section 2.7
    Working Capital Adjustment.     

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ARTICLE III

MUTUAL RELEASES; INDEMNIFICATION


        Section 3.1
    Release of Pre-Separation Time Claims.     

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        Section 3.2
    Indemnification By the Red Lion Group.     Without limiting or otherwise affecting the indemnity provisions of the Ancillary Agreements, from and after the Separation Time, Red Lion, and each member of the Red Lion Group, will, on a joint and several basis, indemnify, defend (or, where applicable, pay the defense costs for) and hold harmless the Navy Indemnitees from and against, and will reimburse such Navy Indemnitees with respect to, any and all Losses that result from, relate to or arise, whether prior to, at or following the Separation Time, out of any of the following items (without duplication):


        Section 3.3
    Indemnification By Navy.     Without limiting or otherwise affecting the indemnity provisions of the Ancillary Agreements or the Merger Agreement, from and after the Separation Time, Navy, and each member of the Navy Group, will, on a joint and several basis, indemnify, defend (or, where applicable, pay the defense costs for) and hold harmless the Red Lion Indemnitees from and against, and will reimburse such Red Lion Indemnitee with respect to, any and all Losses that result from, relate to or arise, whether prior to or following the Separation Time, out of any of the following items (without duplication):

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        Section 3.4
    Payments; Reductions for Insurance Proceeds and Other Recoveries.     


        Section 3.5
    Procedures for Defense, Settlement and Indemnification of Third-Party Claims.     

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        Section 3.6
    Additional Matters.     

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        Section 3.7
    Exclusive Remedy.     Each of Red Lion and Navy intends and hereby agrees that this Article III sets forth the exclusive remedy of the Parties following the Separation Time for any Losses arising out of any breach of the covenants or agreements of the Parties contained in this Agreement, except that nothing contained in this Section 3.7 will impair any right of any Person (a) to exercise all of their rights and seek all damages available to them under Law in the event of claims or causes of action arising from fraud; (b) to specific performance under this Agreement; and (c) to equitable relief as provided in Section 5.15 or in any Ancillary Agreement. In furtherance of the foregoing, each of the Parties hereto hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Law, any and all rights, claims and causes of action it may have against the other Party in connection herewith, arising under or based upon any Law other than the right to seek indemnity pursuant to this Article III and the right to seek the relief described in clauses (a), (b) and (c) of the preceding sentence.


        Section 3.8
    Survival of Indemnities.     The rights and obligations of each of Navy and Red Lion and their respective Indemnitees under this Article III will survive the sale or other transfer by any Party of any Assets or businesses or the assignment by it of any Liabilities.

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ARTICLE IV

ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

        Section 4.1    Further Assurances.     Subject to the limitations of Section 1.7:


        Section 4.2
    Agreement For Exchange of Information.     

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        (k)
    Restrictions.     Except as expressly provided in this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements, no Party or member of such Party's Group hereunder grants or confers rights of license in any Information owned by any member of such Party's Group to any member of the other Party's Group hereunder.


        Section 4.3
    Privileged Matters.     

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        Section 4.4
    Intellectual Property Assignment/Recordation.     Each Party will be responsible for, and will pay all expenses (whether incurred before, at or after the Separation Time) involved in notarization, authentication, legalization and/or consularization of the signatures of any representatives of its Group on any of the Transfer Documents relating to the transfer of Intellectual Property. Red Lion will be responsible for, and will pay, all expenses (whether incurred before, at or after the Separation Time) incurred in connection with the transfer of licenses or procurement of new licenses from third parties as may be necessary or advisable in connection with the Transfer Documents relating to the transfer of Intellectual Property to Red Lion. Red Lion will be responsible for, and will pay, all expenses (whether incurred before, at or after the Separation Time) relating to, the recording of any such Transfer Documents relating to the transfer of Intellectual Property to any member of the Red Lion Group with any Governmental Authorities as may be necessary or appropriate.


        Section 4.5
    Use of Names of the Navy Group by Red Lion.     Except as allowed under the Alliance Agreement, from and after the Separation Time, Red Lion will take all actions necessary to assure that no member of the Red Lion Group operates the Red Lion Business utilizing, based on or taking advantage of the name, reputation, Trademarks or goodwill of any member of the Navy Group; provided that Penny and members of the Red Lion Group may refer to the Navy Group and Trademarks of the Navy Group in connection with describing the historical relationship of the Red Lion Group to the Navy Group. In addition, Red Lion and each member of the Red Lion Group may use products, product labeling, packaging, advertising, sale and promotional materials, printed stationery, brochures and literature bearing any of the corporate names, Trademarks or consumer information telephone numbers of the Navy Group after the Separation Time; provided, that Red Lion will, and will cause each member of the Red Lion Group to, cease use of products, product labeling, packaging, advertising, sale and promotional materials, printed stationery, brochures and literature bearing any of the corporate names, Trademarks or consumer information telephone numbers beginning on the first anniversary of the Separation Time; provided, further, that there will be no time limit with respect to Red Lion's sale of products bearing the corporate name, Trademarks or consumer information telephone numbers or that use any packaging bearing that same included in the Red Lion Inventory. The Red Lion Group will use commercially reasonable efforts to cease the sale or use of such products, product labeling or packaging as promptly as reasonably practicable following the Separation Time, consistent with their ordinary course of business. Red Lion will, and will cause each member of the Red Lion Group to, maintain quality standards for products of the Red Lion Business not materially different from those maintained by the Red Lion Business prior to the Separation Time for so long as any member of the Red Lion Group continues to sell or use any products, product labeling, packaging, advertising, sales or promotional materials bearing the corporate names, Trademarks or consumer information telephone numbers of any member of the Navy Group.


        Section 4.6
    Removal of Tangible Assets.     

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        Section 4.7
    Insurance.     

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ARTICLE V

MISCELLANEOUS

        Section 5.1    Expenses.     Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, including Section 1.7(b), Section 1.7(c), Section 1.10, Section 2.7(d), Section 3.4(b), Section 3.5(b), Section 3.6(b), Section 3.6(d), Section 4.2(i), Section 4.4, Section 4.7, the Merger Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, each Party will be responsible for the fees and expenses of the Parties as provided in Section 6.8 of the Merger Agreement.


        Section 5.2
    Entire Agreement.     This Agreement, the Merger Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and the Confidentiality Agreement, including any related annexes, schedules and exhibits, as well as any other agreements and documents referred to herein and therein, will together constitute the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and will supersede all prior negotiations, agreements and understandings of the Parties of any nature, whether oral or written, with respect to such subject matter.


        Section 5.3
    Governing Law.     This Agreement and, unless expressly provided therein, each Ancillary Agreement (and any claims or disputes arising out of or related hereto or thereto or to the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby or to the inducement of any Party to enter herein and

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therein, whether for breach of contract, tortious conduct or otherwise and whether predicated on common law, statute or otherwise) is governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York irrespective of the choice of laws principles of the State of New York, including all matters of validity, construction, effect, enforceability, performance and remedies.


        Section 5.4
    Notices.     Any notice, demand, claim or other communication under this Agreement shall be sufficient if in writing, and sent by facsimile transmission (provided that any notice received by facsimile transmission or otherwise at the addressee's location on any Business Day after 5:00 p.m. (addressee's local time) shall be deemed to have been received at 9:00 a.m. (addressee's local time) on the next Business Day), by reliable overnight delivery service (with proof of service), hand delivery or certified or registered mail (return receipt requested and first-class postage prepaid), addressed as follows:

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or to such other address as any Party shall specify by written notice so given, and such notice shall be deemed to have been delivered as of the date so telecommunicated, personally delivered or mailed. Any Party to this Agreement may notify any other party of any changes to the address or any of the other details specified in this paragraph; provided that such notification shall only be effective on the date specified in such notice or five (5) Business Days after the notice is given, whichever is later. Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver because of changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to be receipt of the notice as of the date of such rejection, refusal or inability to deliver. Any notice to Navy will be deemed notice to all members of the Navy Group, and any notice to Red Lion will be deemed notice to all members of the Red Lion Group.


        Section 5.5
    Priority of Agreements.     If there is a conflict between any provision of this Agreement and a provision in any of the Ancillary Agreements, the provision of this Agreement will control unless specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement or in the Ancillary Agreement.


        Section 5.6
    Amendments and Waivers.     


        Section 5.7
    Termination.     This Agreement will terminate without further action at any time before the Effective Time upon termination of the Merger Agreement. If terminated, no Party will have any Liability of any kind to the other Party or any other Person on account of this Agreement, except as provided in the Merger Agreement.


        Section 5.8
    Parties in Interest.     This Agreement is binding upon and is for the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Penny shall be a third-party beneficiary of the rights of Red Lion under this Agreement. This Agreement is not made for the benefit of any Person not a Party hereto, and no Person other than the Parties hereto or their respective successors and permitted assigns will acquire or have any benefit, right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Agreement, except (i) as contemplated in the preceding sentence, (ii) for the provisions of Article III with respect to indemnification of Indemnitees and (iii) for the second sentence of Section 5.6(a), which shall be to the benefit of Penny.


        Section 5.9
    Assignability.     No Party may assign its rights or delegate its duties under this Agreement without the written consent of the other Party, except that a Party may assign its rights or delegate its duties under this Agreement to a member of its Group; provided that the member agrees in writing to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement; and provided, further, that the assignment or delegation will not relieve any Party of its indemnification obligations or obligations in the event of a breach of this Agreement. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, any attempted assignment or delegation will be void.

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        Section 5.10
    Construction.     When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Article or Section, such reference shall be to an Article or Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents to this Agreement is for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. The descriptive headings herein are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not intended to be a substantive part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words "include," "includes" or "including" are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words "without limitation." The words "hereof," "hereby," "herein" and "hereunder" and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant thereto unless otherwise defined therein. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such term. Any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, including (in the case of agreements or instruments) by waiver or consent and (in the case of statutes) by succession of comparable successor statutes, including all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein. References to a Person are also to its permitted successors and assigns. References to a date or time shall be deemed to be such date or time in New York City, unless otherwise specified. References to dollar amounts are to U.S. dollars, unless otherwise specified. Each of the parties has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement, the Merger Agreement, or any Ancillary Agreement, any provision herein which contemplates the agreement, approval or consent of, or exercise of any right of, a Party, such Party may give or withhold such agreement, approval or consent, or exercise such right, in its sole and absolute discretion, the Parties hereto hereby expressly disclaim any implied duty of good faith and fair dealing or similar concept.


        Section 5.11
    Severability.     If any provision of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, or the application of any provision to any Person or circumstance, shall be declared judicially to be invalid, unenforceable or void, such decision shall not have the effect of invalidating or voiding the remainder of this Agreement or such Ancillary Agreement, it being the intent and agreement of the parties hereto that this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement shall be deemed amended by modifying such provision to the extent necessary to render it valid, legal and enforceable while preserving its intent or, if such modification is not possible, by substituting therefor another provision that is legal and enforceable and that achieves the same objective.


        Section 5.12
    Counterparts.     This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts (any one of which need not contain the signatures of more than one Party), each of which will be deemed to be an original but all of which taken together will constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement, and any amendments hereto, to the extent signed and delivered by means of a facsimile machine or other electronic transmission, will be treated in all manner and respects as an original agreement and will be considered to have the same binding legal effects as if it were the original signed version thereof delivered in person. At the request of a Party, the other Party will re-execute original forms thereof and deliver them to the requesting Party. No Party will raise the use of a facsimile machine or other electronic means to deliver a signature or the fact that any signature was transmitted or communicated through the use of facsimile machine or other electronic means as a defense to the formation of a Contract and each such Party forever waives any such defense.

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        Section 5.13
    Survival of Covenants.     Except as expressly set forth in any Ancillary Agreement, the covenants, representations and warranties contained in this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and liability for the breach of any obligations contained herein, will survive each of the Red Lion Restructuring and the Recapitalization and will remain in full force and effect.


        Section 5.14
    Jurisdiction; Consent to Jurisdiction.     


        Section 5.15
    Specific Performance.     In the event of any actual or threatened default in, or breach of, any of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreement, the Party who is, or is to be, thereby aggrieved will have the right to specific performance and injunctive or other equitable relief in respect of its rights under this Agreement or such Ancillary Agreement, in addition to any and all other rights and remedies at law or in equity, subject to

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Section 3.7. The Parties agree that the remedies at law for any breach or threatened breach, including monetary damages, are inadequate compensation for any loss and that any defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate is waived. Any requirements for the securing or posting of any bond with such remedy are waived by each of the Parties to this Agreement.


        Section 5.16
    Limitations of Liability.     Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, neither Red Lion or its Affiliates, on the one hand, nor Navy or its Affiliates, on the other hand, will be liable under this Agreement to the other for any special, indirect, punitive, exemplary, remote, speculative or similar damages in excess of compensatory damages of the other arising in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby (other than any such liability with respect to a Third-Party Claim).


ARTICLE VI

DEFINITIONS

        For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms, when utilized in a capitalized form, will have the following meanings:

        "Accounting Exhibit" means the accounting statement exhibit on Schedule 2.7(a) attached hereto and the line items, accounting principles, methods, practices, categories, estimates, judgments and assumptions set forth therein.

        "Accounting Firm" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.7(d).

        "Action" means any demand, charge, claim, action, suit, counter suit, arbitration, hearing, inquiry, proceeding, audit, review, complaint, litigation or investigation, or proceeding of any nature whether administrative, civil, criminal, regulatory or otherwise, by or before any federal, state, local, foreign or international Governmental Authority or any arbitration or mediation tribunal.

        "Adjusted Navy Restricted Share" has the meaning given to such term in the Merger Agreement.

        "Adjusted Options" has the meaning given to such term in the Merger Agreement.

        "Adjustment Amount" means (i) Working Capital, less (ii) the amount closest to Working Capital in the Target Working Capital Range, calculated in accordance with the Accounting Exhibit; provided, however, that if Working Capital is in the Target Working Capital Range, then the Adjustment Amount will be equal to zero.

        "Adjustment Payment" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.7(f).

        "Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with such other Person as of the date on which, or at any time during the period for which, the determination of affiliation is being made. For purposes of this definition, the term "control" (including, with correlative meanings, the terms "controlled by" and "under common control with"), as used with respect to any Person means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by Contract or otherwise.

        "Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

        "Alberta" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Alliance Agreement" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(a)(v).

        "Ancillary Agreements" means the Tax Matters Agreement, the TSAs, the Employee Benefits Agreement, the Alliance Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement.

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        "Assets" means assets, properties and rights (including goodwill), wherever located (including in the possession of vendors or other third parties or elsewhere), whether real, personal or mixed, tangible, intangible or contingent, in each case whether or not recorded or reflected or required to be recorded or reflected on the books and records or financial statements of any Person.

        "Business Day" means any day that is not a Saturday, a Sunday or other day that is a statutory holiday under the federal Laws of the United States.

        "Canada Completion Business" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Claims Made Policies" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(a).

        "Claims Notice" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.5(b)(i).

        "Closing" has the meaning set forth in the Merger Agreement.

        "Closing Adjustment Statement" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.7(b).

        "Closing Date" has the meaning set forth in the Merger Agreement.

        "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or any successor statute), as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

        "Confidentiality Agreement" means the confidentiality agreement to be entered into between Navy and Red Lion prior to the Separation Time in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Navy, Red Lion and Penny.

        "Consents" means any consents, waivers or approvals from, or notification requirements to, or authorizations by, any third parties.

        "Contracts" means any contract, agreement, lease, license, sales order, purchase order, instrument or other commitment, whether written or oral, that is binding on any Person or any part of its property under applicable Law.

        "Control" and its derivatives means, with respect to any Person (other than an individual): (a) the legal, beneficial, or equitable ownership, directly or indirectly, of (i) at least 50% of the aggregate of all voting equity interests in such Person or (ii) equity interests having the right to at least 50% of the profits of an entity or, in the event of dissolution, to at least 50% of the Assets of such Person; or (b) the right to appoint, directly or indirectly, a majority of the board of directors or equivalent governing body of such Person; or (c) the right to control, directly or indirectly, the management or direction of such Person by means of Contract, corporate governance document or a similar instrument; or (d) in the case of a partnership, the holding of the position of sole general partner.

        "Convey" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1(a). Variants of this term, such as "Conveyance," will have correlative meanings.

        "Covered Claim" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.14(a).

        "Debt Financing Agreements" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Direct Claims" has the meaning set forth in the definition of "Losses."

        "Divested Business" means any business or product line of the Red Lion Business sold or terminated by the Navy Group (or any predecessor) prior to the Separation Time.

        "Effective Time" has the meaning given to such term in the Merger Agreement.

        "Employee Benefits Agreement" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(a)(i). From and after the Separation Time, the Employee Benefits Agreement will refer to the agreement executed and delivered pursuant to such section, as amended and/or modified from time to time in accordance with its terms.

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        "Environmental Conditions" means the presence as of the Separation Time in the environment, including the soil, groundwater, surface water or ambient air, of any Hazardous Materials at a level which exceeds any applicable response action standard or threshold established under any applicable Environmental Law or that otherwise requires investigation or remediation (including investigation, study, health or risk assessment, monitoring, removal, treatment or transport) under any applicable Environmental Laws.

        "Environmental Law" has the meaning set forth in the Merger Agreement.

        "Estimated Adjustment Payment" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.7(a).

        "Estimated Closing Adjustment Statement" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.7(a).

        "Exchange Ratio" has the meaning given to such term in the Merger Agreement.

        "Excluded Actions" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(b)(iii).

        "Excluded Assets" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(b).

        "Excluded Environmental Liabilities" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(b)(vi).

        "Excluded Liabilities" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(b).

        "Final Adjustment Payment" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.7(f).

        "Final Closing Adjustment Statement" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.7(e).

        "Final Determination" has the meaning set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement.

        "Governmental Approvals" means any notices, reports or other filings to be made, or any Consents, registrations, permits or authorizations to be obtained from, any Governmental Authority.

        "Governmental Authority" means any federal, state, local, foreign or international court, government, department, commission, board, bureau, agency, official or other regulatory, administrative or governmental authority or self-regulatory organization.

        "Group" means the Navy Group, the Red Lion Group or the Penny Group, as the context requires.

        "Guarantee Release" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.10(b).

        "Hazardous Materials" has the meaning set forth in the Merger Agreement.

        "Indemnifying Party" means any Party which may be obligated to provide indemnification to an Indemnitee pursuant to Article III hereof or any other section of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

        "Indemnitee" means any Person which may be entitled to indemnification from an Indemnifying Party pursuant to Article III hereof or any other section of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

        "Inidigo" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Information" means information in written, oral, electronic or other tangible or intangible form, stored in any medium, including studies, reports, records, books, Contracts, instruments, surveys, discoveries, ideas, concepts, know-how, techniques, designs, specifications, drawings, blueprints, diagrams, models, prototypes, samples, flow charts, data, computer data, disks, diskettes, tapes, computer programs or other software, marketing plans, customer names, communications by or to attorneys (including attorney-client privileged communications), memos and other materials prepared by attorneys or under their direction (including attorney work product), and other technical, financial, employee or business information or data, but in any case excluding back-up tapes.

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        "Insurance Proceeds" means those monies: (i) received by an insured from an insurance carrier; or (ii) paid by an insurance carrier on behalf of the insured.

        "Intellectual Property" means, in any and all jurisdictions throughout the world, all (i) inventions and discoveries (whether or not patentable or reduced to practice), patents, patent applications, invention disclosures, and statutory invention registrations, including reissues, divisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, extensions and reexaminations thereof, (ii) trademarks, service marks, domain names, uniform resource locators, trade dress, slogans, logos, symbols, trade names, brand names and other identifiers of source or goodwill, including registrations and applications for registration thereof and including the goodwill symbolized thereby or associated therewith (collectively, "Trademarks"), (iii) published and unpublished works of authorship, whether copyrightable or not, copyrights therein and thereto, registrations, applications, renewals and extensions therefor, industrial designs, mask works, and any and all rights associated therewith, (iv) computer data, computer programs or other software, and databases, in each case whether in source code, object code or other form, and all related documentation, (v) trade secrets and all other confidential or proprietary Information (including know-how) and invention rights, and all rights to limit the use or disclosure thereof, (vi) rights of privacy and publicity, and (vii) any and all other proprietary rights, and (viii) any and all other intellectual property under the Laws of any country throughout the world.

        "Intercompany Accounts" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.6(c).

        "Laws" means any statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, code or other requirement of, or Order issued by, a Governmental Authority.

        "Liabilities" means all debts, liabilities, guarantees, assurances, commitments and obligations, whether fixed, contingent or absolute, asserted or unasserted, matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, accrued or not accrued, known or unknown, due or to become due, whenever or however arising (including whether arising out of any Contract or tort based on negligence or strict liability) and whether or not the same would be required by generally accepted principles and accounting policies to be reflected in financial statements or disclosed in the notes thereto.

        "Litigation Conditions" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.5(b)(ii).

        "Losses" means liabilities, damages, penalties, judgments, assessments, losses, costs and expenses in any case, whether arising under strict liability or otherwise (including reasonable attorneys' fees); provided, however, that (i) with respect to claims made hereunder by (A) any member of the Navy Group, on the one hand, against any member of the Red Lion Group, on the other hand, or (B) by any member of the Red Lion Group, on the one hand, against any member of the Navy Group, on the other hand (collectively, "Direct Claims"), "Losses" will not include attorneys' fees or other arbitration or litigation expenses (including without limitation experts' fees and administrative costs) incurred in connection with the prosecution of such Direct Claim under the provisions set forth in Article III or Section 5.14 and (ii) "Losses" will not include any punitive, exemplary, special, consequential or similar damages or any diminution in value or indirect damages (including lost profits, revenues or opportunities), in each case, except to the extent awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction in connection with a Third-Party Claim.

        "LuxCo" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Merger" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Merger Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the recitals of this Agreement.

        "Merger Sub" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Navy" has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

        "Navy Adjusted Option" has the meaning given to such term in the Merger Agreement.

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        "Navy Group" means Navy and each of its Subsidiaries, but excluding any member of the Red Lion Group.

        "Navy Indemnitees" means Navy, each member of the Navy Group, and all Persons who are or have been shareholders, stockholders, directors, partners, managers, managing members, officers, agents or employees of any member of the Navy Group (in each case, in their respective capacities as such).

        "Navy Objection" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.7(c).

        "Navy Stock Option" has the meaning given to such term in the Merger Agreement.

        "Navy Transfer Documents" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5.

        "Navy TSA" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(a)(iii). From and after the Separation Time, the Navy TSA will refer to the agreement executed and delivered pursuant to such section, as amended and/or modified from time to time in accordance with its terms.

        "Non-Red Lion Business" means all businesses and operations (whether or not such businesses or operations are or have been terminated, divested or discontinued) conducted prior to the Separation Time by Navy, the Navy Subsidiaries, Red Lion and the Red Lion Subsidiaries, in each case that are not included in the Red Lion Business.

        "Non-Red Lion Facilities" means all facilities that are used or held for use by a member (or former member) of the Navy Group, including any formerly owned, operated or leased properties of the Red Lion Business.

        "Note Repayment" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Notes" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Occurrence Basis Policies" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(a).

        "Orders" means any orders, judgments, injunctions, awards, decrees, writs or other legally enforceable requirement handed down, adopted or imposed by, including any consent decree, settlement agreement or similar written agreement with, any Governmental Authority.

        "Parties" means Navy, and Red Lion and, for purposes of the obligations in Section 3.2, the Red Lion Group.

        "Penny" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Penny Base Share Number" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.

        "Penny Common Stock" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Penny Group" means Penny and each of its Subsidiaries, including after the Effective Time, the Red Lion Group.

        "Penny Stock Options" has the meaning given to such term in the Merger Agreement.

        "Person" means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, a limited liability company, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, a joint venture, an unincorporated organization or a Governmental Authority.

        "Policies" means all insurance policies, insurance contracts and claim administration contracts of any kind of Navy and its Subsidiaries (including members of the Red Lion Group) and their predecessors which were or are in effect at any time at or prior to the Separation Date, including but not limited to commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation and employer's liability, excess and umbrella liability, aircraft hull and liability, commercial crime (including ERISA bond), property and business interruption, directors' and officers' liability, fiduciary liability, errors and

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omissions, special accident, environmental, inland and marine, and captive insurance company arrangements, together with all rights, benefits and privileges thereunder.

        "Privileged Information" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3(a).

        "Privileges" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3(a).

        "Real Property Interests" means all interests in real property of whatever nature, including easements, whether as owner or holder of a Security Interest, lessor, sublessor, lessee, sublessee or otherwise.

        "Recapitalization" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Red Lion" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Red Lion Accounts" means the bank and brokerage account owned by Red Lion or any other member of the Red Lion Group.

        "Red Lion Assets" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(a).

        "Red Lion Books and Records" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(a)(iv).

        "Red Lion Business" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Red Lion Common Shares" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Red Lion Contracts" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(a)(iii).

        "Red Lion Employee" has the meaning set forth in the Employee Benefits Agreement.

        "Red Lion Employee Benefit Plans" has the meaning set forth in the Merger Agreement.

        "Red Lion Entities" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(a)(ii).

        "Red Lion Entity Interests" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(a)(ii).

        "Red Lion Facilities" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(a)(i).

        "Red Lion Financing" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Red Lion Group" means Red Lion and each of its Subsidiaries. The Penny Group will be deemed to be members of the Red Lion Group as of the Effective Time.

        "Red Lion Indemnitees" means Red Lion, each member of the Red Lion Group, and each of their respective successors and assigns, and all Persons who are or have been shareholders, stockholders, directors, partners, managers, managing members, officers, agents or employees of any member of the Red Lion Group (in each case, in their respective capacities as such), and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.

        "Red Lion Information" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3(b).

        "Red Lion Inventory" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.4(a)(xii).

        "Red Lion Liabilities" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5(a).

        "Red Lion Restructuring" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Red Lion Share Issuance" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.

        "Red Lion Transfer Documents" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6.

        "Red Lion TSA" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(a)(ii). From and after the Separation Time, the Red Lion TSA will refer to the agreement executed and delivered pursuant to such section, as amended and/or modified from time to time in accordance with its terms.

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        "Registration Rights Agreement" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(a)(vi).

        "Reserve Amount" has the meaning set forth in Schedule 2.7(b).

        "Restricted Penny Share" has the meaning set forth in the Merger Agreement.

        "Restricted Navy Share" has the meaning set forth in the Merger Agreement.

        "Security Interest" means any mortgage, security interest, pledge, lien, charge, claim, option, indenture, right to acquire, right of first refusal, deed of trust, licenses to third parties, leases to third parties, security agreements, voting or other restriction, right-of-way, covenant, condition, easement, encroachment, restriction on transfer, or other encumbrance and other restrictions or limitations on use of real or personal property of any nature whatsoever.

        "Separation Date" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.

        "Separation Time" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.

        "Shared Information" means (i) all Information provided by any member of the Red Lion Group to a member of the Navy Group prior to the Separation Time, and (ii) any Information in the possession or under the control of such respective Group that relates to the operation of the Red Lion Business prior to the Separation Time and that the requesting Party reasonably needs (A) to comply with reporting, disclosure, filing or other requirements imposed on the requesting Party (including under applicable securities and tax Laws) by a Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the requesting Party, (B) for use in any other judicial, regulatory, administrative or other proceeding or in order to satisfy audit, accounting, claims, regulatory, litigation or other similar requirements, in each case other than claims or allegations that one Party to this Agreement has against the other, (C) subject to the foregoing clause (B) above, to comply with its obligations under this Agreement or the Merger Agreement, or (D) to the extent such Information and cooperation is necessary to comply with such reporting, filing and disclosure obligations, for the preparation of financial statements or completing an audit, and as reasonably necessary to conduct the ongoing businesses of Navy or Red Lion, as the case may be.

        "Subsidiary" of any Person means another Person (other than a natural Person), an aggregate amount of the voting securities, other voting ownership or voting partnership interests of which is sufficient to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body (or, if there are no such voting interests, 50% or more of the equity interests of which) is owned directly or indirectly by such first Person.

        "Target Working Capital Range" has the meaning set forth in Schedule 2.7(b).

        "Tax" has the meaning set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement.

        "Tax Matters Agreement" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(a)(iv). From and after the Separation Time, the Tax Matters Agreement will refer to the agreement executed and delivered pursuant to such section, as amended and/or modified from time to time in accordance with its terms.

        "Tax Return" has the meaning set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement.

        "Third-Party Claim" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.5(b)(i).

        "Trademarks" has the meaning set forth in the definition of "Intellectual Property."

        "Transactions" has the meaning set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement.

        "Transfer Documents" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6.

        "TSAs" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(a)(iii).

        "U.S. Completion Business" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

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        "USHC" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

        "Working Capital" has the meaning set forth in Schedule 2.7(b).

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this Separation Agreement to be executed on its behalf by its officers hereunto duly authorized on the day and year first above written.

    NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD.

 

 

By:

 

/s/ MARK D. ANDREWS

        Name:   Mark D. Andrews
        Title:   Corporate Secretary

 

 

NABORS RED LION LIMITED

 

 

By:

 

/s/ MARK D. ANDREWS

        Name:   Mark D. Andrews
        Title:   Director

   

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Annex C

LOGO

June 24, 2014

The Board of Directors
C&J Energy Services, Inc.
3990 Rogerdale Rd.
Houston, Texas 77042

Dear Members of the Board of Directors:

        You have requested our opinion as to the fairness from a financial point of view to the holders of the outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Shares"), of C&J Energy Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Copper"), other than any Shares held by Copper, Navy (defined below), Red Lion (defined below) or the Surviving Corporation (defined below) or any of their affiliates, of the Exchange Ratio (as defined below) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") by and among Nabors Industries Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company ("Navy"), Nabors Red Lion Limited, a Bermuda exempted company and wholly owned subsidiary of Navy ("Red Lion"), and Copper. The Agreement provides for, among other things, the merger of a Delaware corporation that will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Lion ("Merger Sub") with and into Copper (the "Merger"), pursuant to which Copper will be the surviving corporation (the "Surviving Corporation"), and each issued and outstanding Share (other than any Shares owned by Copper or Merger Sub) will be converted into the right to receive one (the "Exchange Ratio") share of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of Red Lion. Prior to the effective time of the Merger, we understand that pursuant to the Separation Agreement by and between Navy and Red Lion (the "Separation Agreement", and together with the Merger Agreement, the "Agreements") and the Merger Agreement (as the case may be), among other things (i) Navy, Red Lion and certain of Red Lion's subsidiaries will effect a restructuring pursuant to which Navy will transfer to Red Lion its completion and production services business, (collectively, the "Business" and, such transfer, the "Separation"), (ii) Navy, Red Lion and certain of Red Lion's subsidiaries will undertake certain debt financing arrangements (the "Financings") that, following the effective time of the Merger, will remain as debt obligations of a subsidiary of Red Lion and the proceeds of which will be used to fund the repayment of certain intercompany notes in an aggregate amount of approximately $909 million to a subsidiary of Navy (following the netting of certain assumed indebtedness) and (iii) immediately following the Merger, holders of Shares exchanged in the Merger will hold in the aggregate approximately 47%, and Navy will hold approximately 53%, of the shares of common stock (on a fully-diluted basis) of the Surviving Corporation. The Merger, the Separation, the Financings and the other transactions contemplated by the Agreements are collectively referred to herein as the "Transactions." The summary of the Transactions is qualified in its entirety by the terms of the Agreements.

        Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Securities, Inc. ("TPH") and its affiliates, as part of their investment banking business, are continually engaged in performing financial analyses with respect to businesses and their securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions, negotiated underwritings, competitive biddings, secondary distributions of listed and unlisted securities, private placements and other transactions as well as for estate, corporate and other purposes. TPH also engages in securities trading and brokerage, private equity activities, equity research and other financial services, and in the ordinary

   

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course of these activities, TPH and its affiliates may from time to time acquire, hold or sell, for their own accounts and for the accounts of their customers, (i) equity, debt and other securities (or related derivative securities) and financial instruments (including bank loans and other obligations) of Copper, Navy, any of the other parties to the Transactions and any of their respective affiliates and (ii) any currency or commodity that may be involved in the Transactions and the other matters contemplated by the Agreements. In addition, TPH and its affiliates and certain of its employees, including members of the team performing services in connection with the Transactions, as well as certain private equity funds associated or affiliated with TPH in which they may have financial interests, may from time to time acquire, hold or make direct or indirect investments in or otherwise finance a wide variety of companies, including Copper, Navy, other prospective counterparties and their respective affiliates. We have acted as financial advisor to Copper solely in order to render this opinion in connection with the Transactions. We expect to receive fees for our services, which are payable upon delivery of our opinion, and Copper has agreed to reimburse our expenses and indemnify us against certain liabilities arising out of our engagement. We served as an underwriter on Copper's initial public offering in July 2011, and we may provide investment banking or other financial services to Navy, Copper or any of the other parties to the Transactions or their respective shareholders, affiliates or portfolio companies in the future. In connection with such investment banking or other financial services, we may receive compensation.

        In connection with this opinion, we have reviewed, among other things, (i) a draft of the Merger Agreement dated June 24, 2014; (ii) a draft of the Separation Agreement, dated June 24, 2014; (iii) annual reports to stockholders and Annual Reports on Form 10-K of Copper for the three years ended December 31, 2013; (iv) annual reports to shareholders and Annual Reports on Form 10-K of Navy for the three years ended December 31, 2013; (v) certain interim reports to stockholders and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q of Copper and Navy; (vi) certain other communications from Copper and Navy to their respective stockholders; (vii) certain internal financial information and forecasts for Copper and the Business prepared or provided by the management of Copper (the "Forecasts"); (viii) certain publicly available research analyst reports with respect to the future financial performance of Copper and the Business; and (ix) certain cost savings and operating synergies projected by the management of Copper to result from the Transactions (the "Synergies"). We also have held discussions with members of the senior management of Copper regarding their assessment of the strategic rationale for, and the potential benefits of, the Transactions and the past and current business operations, financial condition and future prospects of Copper and of the Business. In addition, we have reviewed the reported price and trading activity for the Shares, compared certain financial and stock market information for Copper and the Business with similar information for certain other companies the securities of which are publicly traded, and performed such other studies and analyses, and considered such other factors, as we considered appropriate.

        For purposes of our opinion, we have assumed and relied upon, without assuming any responsibility for independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial, accounting, legal, tax and other information provided to, discussed with or reviewed by or for us, or publicly available. In that regard, we have assumed with your consent that the Forecasts and Synergies have been reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of Copper, and that such Forecasts and Synergies will be realized in the amounts and time periods contemplated thereby. We have also assumed that all governmental, regulatory or other consents or approvals necessary for the consummation of the Transactions will be obtained without any material adverse effect on the Business, the Surviving Corporation, Copper, Navy, Red Lion, Merger Sub, any of Red Lion's other subsidiaries following consummation of the Merger, the holders of Shares or the expected benefits of the Transactions that would be in any way meaningful to our analysis, and that the definitive Merger Agreement and definitive Separation Agreement will not differ in any material respects from the last drafts thereof furnished to us as of the date hereof. In addition, we have not made an independent evaluation or appraisal of the assets or liabilities (including any contingent,

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derivative or off-balance-sheet assets and liabilities) of Copper or any of its subsidiaries or Navy or any of its subsidiaries, or otherwise with respect to the Business or the Surviving Corporation, and we have not been furnished with any such evaluation or appraisal. Our opinion does not address any legal, regulatory, tax or accounting matters, and we have assumed with your consent that the Merger will qualify for federal income tax purposes as a reorganization under the provisions of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

        Our opinion does not address the underlying business decision of Copper to engage in the Transactions, or the relative merits of the Transactions as compared to any other alternative transaction that might be available to Copper. This opinion addresses only the fairness to specified holders of the Shares from a financial point of view, as of the date hereof, of the Exchange Ratio pursuant to the Merger Agreement. We do not express any view on, and our opinion does not address, any other term or aspect of the Agreements or the Transactions, including, without limitation, the fairness of the Transactions to, or any consideration paid or received in connection therewith by, creditors or other constituencies of Copper, Navy or the Business; nor as to the fairness of the amount or nature of any compensation to be paid or payable to any of the officers, directors or employees of Copper, Navy or the Business, or any class of such persons, in connection with the Transactions, whether relative to the Exchange Ratio pursuant to the Merger Agreement or otherwise. We are not expressing any opinion as to the price at which the shares of Copper's, Navy's or the Surviving Company's common stock will trade at any time. Our opinion is necessarily based on economic, monetary, market and other conditions as in effect on, and the information made available to us as of, the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update, revise or reaffirm our opinion and expressly disclaim any responsibility to do so based on circumstances, developments or events occurring after the date hereof. Our advisory services and the opinion expressed herein are provided for the information and assistance of the Board of Directors of Copper in connection with its consideration of the Transactions, and such opinion does not constitute a recommendation as to how any holder of interests in Copper should vote with respect to such Transactions or any other matter. This opinion has been reviewed and approved by TPH's fairness opinion committee.

        Based upon and subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that, as of the date hereof, the Exchange Ratio provided in the Merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement is fair from a financial point of view to the holders of Shares, other than any Shares held by Copper, Navy, Red Lion or the Surviving Corporation or any of their affiliates.

    Very truly yours,

 

 

Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Securities Inc.

 

 

By:

 

/s/ ADAM PEAKES

        Name:   Adam Peakes
        Title:   Managing Director

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Annex D


[LETTERHEAD OF CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.]

June 24, 2014

The Board of Directors
C&J Energy Services, Inc.
3990 Rogerdale
Houston, Texas 77042

The Board of Directors:

        You have requested our opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to holders of the common stock of C&J Energy Services, Inc. ("C&J") of the Exchange Ratio (defined below) provided for pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") proposed to be entered into among Nabors Industries Ltd. ("Nabors"), Nabors Red Lion Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nabors ("Red Lion"), and C&J pursuant to which C&J and the U.S. and Canadian well services and completion businesses of Nabors and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Red Lion Business") will be combined. As more fully described in the Merger Agreement and after giving effect to the Related Transactions (defined below), (i) a newly-formed, wholly owned subsidiary of Red Lion ("Merger Sub") will be merged with and into C&J (the "Merger") and (ii) each outstanding share of the common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of C&J ("C&J Common Stock") will be converted into the right to receive one (the "Exchange Ratio") common share, par value $1.00 per share, of Red Lion ("Red Lion Common Shares"), subject to adjustment (as to which we express no opinion) as set forth in the Merger Agreement.

        We understand that, pursuant to the Merger Agreement and a Separation Agreement (the "Separation Agreement" and, together with the Merger Agreement, the "Agreements") proposed to be entered into between Nabors and Red Lion, (i) prior to consummation of the Merger, Nabors will effect an internal restructuring and recapitalization pursuant to which, among other things, substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Nabors related to the Red Lion Business will be consolidated and transferred to Red Lion, certain entities not engaged in the Red Lion Business will be transferred by Red Lion to Nabors and certain debt financings and refinancings will be undertaken with respect to the Red Lion Business and (ii) following consummation of the Merger, C&J will be transferred to a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Lion to be organized as a limited liability company under the laws of Luxembourg, which will subsequently transfer C&J to a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Lion incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware (such transfers, together with the transactions described in clause (i) above and the other transactions contemplated by the Agreements, the "Related Transactions"). We also have been advised that, in connection with the Merger, certain transition, global alliance and other related agreements will be entered into among Nabors and its subsidiaries (other than Red Lion and its subsidiaries) and Red Lion and its subsidiaries (including, after consummation of the Merger, C&J and its subsidiaries) (such agreements, the "Related Agreements").

        In arriving at our opinion, we reviewed drafts, each dated June 24, 2014, of the Agreements and held discussions with certain senior officers, directors and other representatives of C&J and certain senior officers and other representatives of Nabors concerning the businesses, operations and prospects of C&J and the Red Lion Business on a standalone basis and as combined in Red Lion. We reviewed certain publicly available and other business and financial information relating to C&J and the Red Lion Business as well as certain financial forecasts and other information and data relating to C&J and the Red Lion Business which were provided to or discussed with us by the respective managements of C&J and Nabors, including certain adjustments to the financial forecasts and other information and data relating to the Red Lion Business prepared by the management of C&J and certain information

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C&J Energy Services, Inc.
June 24, 2014
Page 2

and data relating to the potential strategic implications and financial and operational benefits (including the amount, timing and achievability thereof) anticipated by the management of C&J to result from the Merger and the Related Transactions. We reviewed the financial terms of the Merger as set forth in the Merger Agreement in relation to, among other things, current and historical market prices of C&J Common Stock; the financial condition and historical and projected earnings and other operating data of C&J and the Red Lion Business; and the capitalization of C&J and Red Lion. We analyzed certain financial, stock market and other publicly available information relating to the businesses of other companies whose operations we considered relevant in evaluating those of C&J and the Red Lion Business. We also evaluated certain potential pro forma financial effects of the Merger and the Related Transactions relative to C&J on a standalone basis utilizing the financial forecasts and other information and data relating to C&J and the Red Lion Business described above. In addition to the foregoing, we conducted such other analyses and examinations and considered such other information and financial, economic and market criteria as we deemed appropriate in arriving at our opinion. We have not compared the financial terms of the Merger to financial terms of other transactions given, in our view, the lack of sufficient comparability of other transactions with the Merger. The issuance of our opinion has been authorized by our fairness opinion committee.

        In rendering our opinion, we have assumed and relied, without independent verification, upon the accuracy and completeness of all financial and other information and data publicly available or provided to or otherwise reviewed by or discussed with us and upon the assurances of the managements of C&J and Nabors that they are not aware of any relevant information that has been omitted or that remains undisclosed to us. With respect to financial forecasts and other information and data provided to or otherwise reviewed by or discussed with us relating to C&J and the Red Lion Business, including certain adjustments to the financial forecasts and other information and data relating to the Red Lion Business prepared by the management of C&J, we have been advised by the managements of C&J and Nabors, as the case may be, and we have assumed, with your consent, that such forecasts and other information and data were reasonably prepared on bases reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of such managements as to the future financial performance of C&J and the Red Lion Business, the potential strategic implications and financial and operational benefits (including the amount, timing and achievability thereof) anticipated by the management of C&J to result from, and other potential pro forma financial effects of, the Merger and the Related Transactions and the other matters covered thereby. We have assumed, with your consent, that the financial results, including with respect to the potential strategic implications and financial and operational benefits anticipated to result from the Merger and the Related Transactions, reflected in such financial forecasts and other information and data will be realized in the amounts and at the times projected. We have relied, at your direction, upon the assessments of the managements of C&J and Nabors as to (i) the Related Transactions, including with respect to the timing thereof and assets, liabilities and financial and other terms involved, (ii) the ability to integrate C&J and the Red Lion Business, (iii) existing and future relationships, agreements and arrangements with, and the ability to attract and retain, key customers and (iv) the potential impact on C&J and the Red Lion Business of market and other trends and prospects for, and governmental and other regulatory and legislative matters relating to or affecting, the oil and gas industry, including assumptions of the managements of C&J and Nabors as to, among others, oil and gas supply and demand cycles, commodity pricing, demand for completion and production services and pricing for such services reflected in the financial forecasts and other information and data utilized in our analyses, which are subject to significant volatility and which, if different than as assumed, could have a material impact on our analyses or opinion. We have assumed, with your consent, that there will be no developments with respect to any

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C&J Energy Services, Inc.
June 24, 2014
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such matters that would have an adverse effect on C&J, Red Lion (including the Red Lion Business), the Merger or the Related Transactions (including the contemplated benefits thereof) or that would otherwise be meaningful in any respect to our analyses or opinion.

        We have evaluated Red Lion and the Merger for purposes of our analyses and opinion after giving effect to the Related Transactions. We have not made or been provided with an independent evaluation or appraisal of the assets or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of C&J, the Red Lion Business or any entity or other business and we have not made any physical inspection of the properties or assets of C&J, the Red Lion Business or any entity or other business. We have assumed, with your consent, that the Merger and the Related Transactions will be consummated in accordance with their respective terms and in compliance with all applicable laws and other relevant documents and requirements, without waiver, modification or amendment of any material term, condition or agreement, and that, in the course of obtaining the necessary governmental, regulatory or third party approvals, consents, releases, waivers and agreements for the Merger and the Related Transactions, no delay, limitation, restriction or condition, including any divestiture requirements, amendments or modifications, will be imposed that would have an adverse effect on C&J, Red Lion (including the Red Lion Business), the Merger or the Related Transactions (including the contemplated benefits thereof). We also have assumed, with your consent, that the Merger and the Related Transactions will qualify, as applicable, for the intended tax treatment contemplated by the Agreements. Our opinion, as set forth herein, relates to the relative values of C&J and the Red Lion Business on a standalone and pro forma basis. We are not expressing any view or opinion as to the actual value of Red Lion Common Shares when issued in the Merger or the prices at which Red Lion Common Shares will trade or otherwise be transferable at any time. We have assumed, with your consent, that Red Lion will retain or acquire all assets, properties and rights necessary for the operations of Red Lion following the Merger and the Related Transactions, that appropriate reserves, indemnification arrangements or other provisions have been made with respect to the liabilities of or relating to Red Lion (including the Red Lion Business), and that Red Lion will not directly or indirectly assume or incur any liabilities that are contemplated to be excluded as a result of the Merger, the Related Transactions or otherwise. Representatives of C&J have advised us, and we further have assumed, that the final terms of the Agreements will not vary materially from those set forth in the drafts reviewed by us. We are not expressing any opinion with respect to accounting, tax, regulatory, legal or similar matters and we have relied, with your consent, upon the assessments of representatives of C&J and Nabors as to such matters.

        Our opinion does not address any terms (other than the Exchange Ratio to the extent expressly specified herein), aspects or implications of the Merger or the Related Transactions, including, without limitation, the form or structure of the Merger, the form or structure, or financial or other terms, of any Related Transactions, or any terms, aspects or implications of any Related Agreements, any support agreements or other agreement, arrangement or understanding to be entered into in connection with or contemplated by the Merger, the Related Transactions or otherwise. In connection with our engagement, we were not requested to, and we did not, undertake a third-party solicitation process on C&J's behalf with respect to the acquisition of all or a part of C&J. We express no view as to, and our opinion does not address, the underlying business decision of C&J to effect the Merger or any Related Transactions, the relative merits of the Merger or any Related Transactions as compared to any alternative business strategies that might exist for C&J or the effect of any other transaction in which C&J might engage. We also express no view as to, and our opinion does not address, the fairness (financial or otherwise) of the amount or nature or any other aspect of any compensation to any officers, directors or employees of any parties to the Merger or the Related Transactions, or any class

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June 24, 2014
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of such persons, relative to the Exchange Ratio or otherwise. Our opinion is necessarily based upon information available, and financial, stock market and other conditions and circumstances existing and disclosed, to us as of the date hereof. As you are aware, the credit, financial and stock markets, and the industries in which C&J and Red Lion operate, may experience volatility and we express no opinion or view as to any potential effects of such volatility on C&J, Red Lion (or their respective businesses), the Merger or the Related Transactions (including the contemplated benefits thereof).

        Citigroup Global Markets Inc. has acted as financial advisor to C&J in connection with the proposed Merger and the Related Transactions and will receive a fee for such services, the principal portion of which is contingent upon consummation of the Merger. We also will receive a fee in connection with the delivery of this opinion. As you are aware, at C&J's request, we and certain of our affiliates expect to participate in certain financings or refinancings to be undertaken in connection with the Related Transactions, for which services we and such affiliates will receive compensation. We and our affiliates in the past have provided, currently are providing and/or in the future may provide services to C&J, Nabors, Red Lion and their respective affiliates unrelated to the proposed Merger and the Related Transactions, for which services we and our affiliates have received and may receive compensation including, during the past two years, having acted or acting (i) as a lender with respect to certain credit facilities of C&J and certain related entities and (ii) as an underwriter, lender, arranger, bookrunner, initial purchaser and in various other roles with respect to certain securities offerings and credit facilities of Nabors and certain related entities. In the ordinary course of business, we and our affiliates may actively trade or hold the securities of C&J, Nabors, Red Lion and their respective affiliates for our own account or for the account of our customers and, accordingly, may at any time hold a long or short position in such securities. In addition, we and our affiliates (including Citigroup Inc. and its affiliates) may maintain relationships with C&J, Nabors, Red Lion and their respective affiliates.

        Our advisory services and the opinion expressed herein are provided for the information of the Board of Directors of C&J in its evaluation of the proposed Merger, and our opinion is not intended to be and does not constitute a recommendation to any stockholder as to how such stockholder should vote or act on any matters relating to the proposed Merger.

        Based upon and subject to the foregoing, our experience as investment bankers, our work as described above and other factors we deemed relevant, we are of the opinion that, as of the date hereof, the Exchange Ratio provided for pursuant to the Merger Agreement is fair, from a financial point of view, to holders of C&J Common Stock.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

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ANNEX E

BYE-LAWS

OF

NABORS RED LION LIMITED



TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTERPRETATION

    E-1  

1. Definitions

   
E-1
 

SHARES

   
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2. Power to Issue Shares

   
E-3
 

3. Power of the Company to Purchase its Shares

    E-3  

4. Rights Attaching to Shares

    E-3  

5. Calls on Shares

    E-6  

6. Preemptive Rights

    E-6  

7. Forfeiture of Shares

    E-7  

8. Share Certificates

    E-8  

9. Fractional Shares

    E-8  

REGISTRATION OF SHARES

   
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10. Register of Members

   
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11. Registered Holder Absolute Owner

    E-8  

12. Transfer of Registered Shares

    E-9  

13. Transmission of Registered Shares

    E-10  

ALTERATION OF SHARE CAPITAL

   
E-11
 

14. Power to Alter Capital

   
E-11
 

15. Variation of Rights Attaching to Shares

    E-11  

DIVIDENDS AND CAPITALISATION

   
E-11
 

16. Dividends

   
E-11
 

17. Power to Set Aside Profits

    E-11  

18. Method of Payment

    E-12  

19. Capitalisation

    E-12  

MEETINGS OF MEMBERS

   
E-12
 

20. Annual General Meetings

   
E-12
 

21. Special General Meetings

    E-12  

22. Requisitioned General Meetings

    E-13  

23. Notice

    E-13  

24. Giving Notice and Access

    E-13  

25. Postponement or Cancellation of General Meeting

    E-14  

26. Electronic Participation and Security in Meetings

    E-14  

27. Quorum at General Meetings

    E-14  

28. Chairman to Preside at General Meetings

    E-14  

29. Voting on Resolutions

    E-14  

30. Power to Demand a Vote on a Poll

    E-15  

31. Voting by Joint Holders of Shares

    E-16  

32. Instrument of Proxy

    E-16  

33. Representation of Corporate Member

    E-17  

34. Adjournment of General Meeting

    E-17  

35. Written Resolutions

    E-17  

36. Directors Attendance at General Meetings

    E-18  

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DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

    E-18  

37. Election of Directors

   
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38. Number of Directors

    E-19  

39. Classes of Directors

    E-19  

40. Term of Office of Directors

    E-19  

41. Alternate Directors

    E-20  

42. Removal of Directors

    E-20  

43. Vacancy in the Office of Director

    E-20  

44. Remuneration of Directors

    E-20  

45. Defect in Appointment

    E-20  

46. Directors to Manage Business

    E-21  

47. Powers of the Board of Directors

    E-21  

48. Committees of the Board of Directors

    E-22  

49. Register of Directors and Officers

    E-22  

50. Appointment of Officers

    E-22  

51. Appointment of Secretary

    E-22  

52. Duties of Officers

    E-22  

53. Remuneration of Officers

    E-22  

54. Conflicts of Interest

    E-22  

55. Indemnification and Exculpation of Directors and Officers

    E-23  

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

   
E-23
 

56. Board Meetings

   
E-23
 

57. Notice of Board Meetings

    E-23  

58. Electronic Participation in Meetings

    E-24  

59. Representation of Corporate Director

    E-24  

60. Quorum at Board Meetings

    E-24  

61. Board to Continue in the Event of Vacancy

    E-24  

62. Chairman to Preside

    E-24  

63. Written Resolutions

    E-24  

64. Validity of Prior Acts of the Board

    E-24  

CORPORATE RECORDS

   
E-25
 

65. Minutes

   
E-25
 

66. Place Where Corporate Records Kept

    E-25  

67. Form and Use of Seal

    E-25  

ACCOUNTS

   
E-25
 

68. Records of Account

   
E-25
 

69. Financial Year End

    E-25  

AUDITS

   
E-26
 

70. Annual Audit

   
E-26
 

71. Appointment of Auditor

    E-26  

72. Remuneration of Auditor

    E-26  

73. Duties of Auditor

    E-26  

74. Access to Records

    E-26  

75. Financial Statements and the Auditor's Report

    E-26  

76. Vacancy in the Office of Auditor

    E-26  

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

    E-27  

77. Business Combinations

   
E-27
 

78. Company Sale

    E-30  

VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP AND DISSOLUTION

   
E-30
 

79. Winding-Up

   
E-30
 

CHANGES TO CONSTITUTION

   
E-31
 

80. Changes to Bye-laws

   
E-31
 

81. Changes to the Memorandum of Association

    E-32  

82. Discontinuance

    E-32  

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INTERPRETATION

1.
Definitions

1.1
In these Bye-laws, the following words and expressions shall, where not inconsistent with the context, have the following meanings, respectively:

Act

  the Companies Act 1981;

Auditor

 

includes an individual, company or partnership;

Board

 

the board of directors (including, for the avoidance of doubt, a sole director) appointed or elected pursuant to these Bye-laws and acting by resolution in accordance with the Act and these Bye-laws or the directors present at a meeting of directors at which there is a quorum;

Closing Date

 

the date of the closing of the merger of Penny and a subsidiary of the Company contemplated by the Merger Agreement;

Code

 

The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, of the United States;

Common Shareholders

 

Members that are registered holders of Common Shares;

Company

 

the company for which these Bye-laws are approved and confirmed;

Company Sale

 

any sale of the Company or any material direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company (whether by merger, amalgamation, consolidation, sale of Common Shares or otherwise) or the lease, sale or other disposition of all, or substantially all, of the Company's assets on a consolidated basis;

Director

 

a director of the Company;

Independent Directors

 

a director of the Company that the Board determines qualifies as independent under the listing standards of the principal stock exchange on which the Common Shares are listed;

Member

 

the person registered in the Register of Members as the holder of shares in the Company and, when two or more persons are so registered as joint holders of shares, means the person whose name stands first in the Register of Members as one of such joint holders or all of such persons, as the context so requires;

Merger Agreement

 

that certain agreement and plan of merger, dated as of June 25, 2014, by and among Navy, the Company and Penny, as same may be amended and restated from time to time;

Navy

 

Nabors Industries Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company;

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Navy Selected Directors

 

Laura Doerre, Siggi Meissner and William Restrepo, or, if one of them has resigned, died, or is otherwise unable to serve as director for any reason, a replacement thereof designated in writing by Navy and approved by the Company's nominating and governance committee;

notice

 

written notice as further provided in these Bye-laws unless otherwise specifically stated;

Officer

 

any person appointed by the Board to hold an office in the Company;

Penny

 

C&J Energy Services Ltd., a Delaware corporation;

Pro Rata Share

 

a fraction (expressed as a percentage), the numerator of which equals the number of Common Shares held at the relevant time by Navy and the denominator of which equals the total number of issued and outstanding Common Shares at such time;

Register of Directors and Officers

 

the register of directors and officers referred to in these Bye-laws;

Register of Members

 

the register of members referred to in these Bye-laws;

Resident Representative

 

any person appointed to act as resident representative and includes any deputy or assistant resident representative;

Right of First Refusal

 

the Company's right of first refusal with respect to certain transfers of Common Shares by Navy pursuant to Section 6.18 of the Merger Agreement (or any successor provision thereof);

Rights Plan

 

any shareholder rights plan adopted by the Board in accordance with Bye-law 4.5;

Secretary

 

the person appointed to perform any or all of the duties of secretary of the Company and includes any deputy or assistant secretary and any person appointed by the Board to perform any of the duties of the Secretary;

Standstill Period

 

the period beginning at the effective time of the merger as set forth in the Merger Agreement and ending upon the earlier to occur of (a) the five-year anniversary of the effective time of the merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement and (b) the date that Navy beneficially owns less than 15% of all issued and outstanding Common Shares;

Treasury Share

 

a share of the Company that was or is treated as having been acquired and held by the Company and has been held continuously by the Company since it was so acquired and has not been cancelled; and

United States or U.S. 

 

the United States of America and its dependant territories or any part thereof.

1.2
In these Bye-laws, where not inconsistent with the context:

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1.3
In these Bye-laws expressions referring to writing or its cognates shall, unless the contrary intention appears, include facsimile, printing, lithography, photography, electronic mail and other modes of representing words in visible form.

1.4
Headings used in these Bye-laws are for convenience only and are not to be used or relied upon in the construction hereof.


SHARES

2.
Power to Issue Shares

2.1
Subject to these Bye-laws and to any resolution of the Members to the contrary, and without prejudice to any special rights previously conferred on the holders of any existing shares or class of shares, the Board shall have the power to issue any unissued shares on such terms and conditions as it may determine.

2.2
Without limitation to the provisions of Bye-law 4, subject to the Act, any preference shares may be issued or converted into shares that (at a determinable date or at the option of the Company or the holder) are liable to be redeemed on such terms and in such manner as may be determined by the Board (before the issue or conversion).

3.
Power of the Company to Purchase its Shares

3.1
The Company may purchase its own shares for cancellation or acquire them as Treasury Shares in accordance with the Act on such terms as the Board shall think fit.

3.2
The Board may exercise all the powers of the Company to purchase or acquire all or any part of its own shares in accordance with the Act.

4.
Rights Attaching to Shares

4.1
At the date these Bye-laws are adopted, the authorized share capital of the Company is divided into two classes comprising: (i) [number] common shares of par value US$[0.01] each (the "Common Shares") and (ii) [number] preference shares of par value US$[0.01] each (the "Preference Shares").

4.2
The holders of Common Shares shall, subject to these Bye-laws (including, without limitation, the rights attaching to Preference Shares):

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4.3
The Board is authorised to provide for the issuance of the Preference Shares in one or more series, and to establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each such series, and to fix the terms, including designation, powers, preferences, rights, qualifications, limitations and restrictions of the shares of each such series (and, for the avoidance of doubt, such matters and the issuance of such Preference Shares shall not be deemed to vary the rights attached to the Common Shares or, subject to the terms of any other series of Preference Shares, to vary the rights attached to any other series of Preference Shares). The authority of the Board with respect to each series shall include, but not be limited to, determination of the following:

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4.4
Any Preference Shares of any series which have been redeemed (whether through the operation of a sinking fund or otherwise) or which, if convertible or exchangeable, have been converted into or exchanged for shares of any other class or classes shall have the status of authorised and unissued Preference Shares of the same series and may be reissued as a part of the series of which they were originally a part or may be reclassified and reissued as part of a new series of Preference Shares to be created by resolution or resolutions of the Board or as part of any other series of Preference Shares, all subject to the conditions and the restrictions on issuance set forth in the resolution or resolutions adopted by the Board providing for the issue of any series of Preference Shares.

4.5
At the discretion of the Board, whether or not in connection with the issuance and sale of any shares or other securities of the Company, the Company may issue securities, contracts, warrants or other instruments evidencing any shares, option rights, securities having conversion or option rights, or obligations on such terms, conditions and other provisions as are fixed by the Board including, without limiting the generality of this authority, conditions that preclude or limit any person or persons owning or offering to acquire a specified number or percentage of the issued Common Shares, other shares, option rights, securities having conversion or option rights, or obligations of the Company or transferee of the person or persons from exercising, converting, transferring or receiving the shares, option rights, securities having conversion or option rights, or obligations.

4.6
During the Standstill Period, to the extent that the Board adopts a Rights Plan in accordance with Bye-law 4.5, the Board shall ensure that the terms of the Rights Plan provide that the rights issued pursuant to the Rights Plan shall not become exercisable as a result of the ownership of Common Shares by Navy in an amount not exceeding, and such Rights Plan shall not otherwise directly or indirectly restrict or impair the ownership of those Common Shares by Navy in an amount not exceeding, the Common Shares held by Navy at the time the such Rights Plan is adopted.

4.7
After the termination of the Standstill Period, to the extent that the Board adopts a Rights Plan in accordance with Bye-law 4.5, the Board shall ensure that the terms of the Rights Plan provide that the rights shall not become exercisable as a result of the ownership of Common Shares by Navy in amount not exceeding, and such Rights Plan shall not otherwise directly or indirectly restrict or impair the ownership of those Common Shares by Navy in an amount not exceeding, the Common Shares held by Navy at the time such Rights Plan is adopted.

4.8
All the rights attaching to a Treasury Share shall be suspended and shall not be exercised by the Company while it holds such Treasury Share and, except where required by the Act, all Treasury Shares shall be excluded from the calculation of any percentage or fraction of the share capital, or shares, of the Company.

4.9
The Board shall within two days of the Closing Date adopt a Rights Plan that, subject to Bye-law 4.6, shall have such terms and conditions as the Board deems to be in the best interests of the Company and that shall have a fixed term of two years and pursuant to which, at any time any Member's interest in the Company reaches 10% or more, or in the case of Navy increases to more than the amount specified in Bye-laws 4.6 or 4.7 as applicable, (each an "Acquiring Member") the Company shall have the right to purchase Preference Shares from all Members, other than the Acquiring Member, in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Rights Plan

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5.
Calls on Shares

5.1
The Board may make such calls as it thinks fit upon the Members in respect of any moneys (whether in respect of nominal value or premium) unpaid on the shares allotted to or held by such Members (and not made payable at fixed times by the terms and conditions of issue) and, if a call is not paid on or before the day appointed for payment thereof, the Member may at the discretion of the Board be liable to pay the Company interest on the amount of such call at such rate as the Board may determine, from the date when such call was payable up to the actual date of payment. The Board may differentiate between the holders as to the amount of calls to be paid and the times of payment of such calls.

5.2
Any amount which, by the terms of allotment of a share, becomes payable upon issue or at any fixed date, whether on account of the nominal value of the share or by way of premium, shall for the purposes of these Bye-laws be deemed to be an amount on which a call has been duly made and payable on the date on which, by the terms of issue, the same becomes payable, and in case of non-payment all the relevant provisions of these Bye-laws as to payment of interest, costs and expenses, forfeiture or otherwise shall apply as if such amount had become payable by virtue of a duly made and notified call.

5.3
The joint holders of a share shall be jointly and severally liable to pay all calls and any interest, costs and expenses in respect thereof.

5.4
The Company may accept from any Member the whole or a part of the amount remaining unpaid on any shares held by him, although no part of that amount has been called up or become payable.

6.
Preemptive Rights

6.1
Until the termination of the Standstill Period and the 2 (two) year anniversary of the Closing Date, prior to the Company directly or indirectly issuing additional Common Shares, Preference Shares or other equity securities of the Company or any securities convertible into, exercisable for, or exchangeable for Common Shares or other equity securities of the Company (collectively, the "New Shares") to a proposed purchaser, Navy shall have the right to purchase the number of New Shares as provided in this Bye-law 6.

6.2
The Company shall give Navy at least 10 days' prior notice (the "First Notice") of any proposed issuance of New Shares, which notice shall set forth in reasonable detail the proposed terms and conditions thereof and shall offer Navy the opportunity to purchase its Pro Rata Share (which Pro Rata Share shall be calculated as of the date of such notice) of the New Shares at the same price, on the same terms and conditions and at the same time as the New Shares are proposed to be issued by the Company. If Navy wishes to exercise its preemptive rights, it must do so by delivering an irrevocable written notice to the Company within five days after delivery by the Company of the First Notice, which notice shall state the dollar amount of New Shares that Navy would like to purchase up to a maximum amount equal to Navy's Pro Rata Share of the total offering amount.

6.3
Notwithstanding anything in this Bye-law 6 to the contrary, the provisions of this Bye-law 6 shall not apply to issuances of New Shares by the Company as follows:

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6.4
The provisions contained in this Bye-law 6 (Preemptive Rights) shall automatically terminate, expire and cease to have any further effect upon the 2 (two) year anniversary of the Closing Date.

7.
Forfeiture of Shares

7.1
If any Member fails to pay, on the day appointed for payment thereof, any call in respect of any share allotted to or held by such Member, the Board may, at any time thereafter during such time as the call remains unpaid, direct the Secretary to forward such Member a notice in writing in the form, or as near thereto as circumstances admit, of the following:

Notice of Liability to Forfeiture for Non-Payment of Call
Nabors Red Lion Limited (the "Company")


    

 

You have failed to pay the call of [amount of call] made on the [date], in respect of the [number] share(s) [number in figures] standing in your name in the Register of Members of the Company, on the [date], the day appointed for payment of such call. You are hereby notified that unless you pay such call together with interest thereon at the rate of [            ] per annum computed from the said [date] at the registered office of the Company the share(s) will be liable to be forfeited.

    

 

Dated this [date]
  
  

[Signature of Secretary] By Order of the Board

 

 
7.2
If the requirements of such notice are not complied with, any such share may at any time thereafter before the payment of such call and the interest due in respect thereof be forfeited by a resolution of the Board to that effect, and such share shall thereupon become the property of the Company and may be disposed of as the Board shall determine. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the disposal may take place by sale, purchase, redemption or any other method of disposal permitted by and consistent with these Bye-laws and the Act.

7.3
A Member whose share or shares have been so forfeited shall, notwithstanding such forfeiture, be liable to pay to the Company all calls owing on such share or shares at the time of the forfeiture, together with all interest due thereon and any costs and expenses incurred by the Company in connection therewith.

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7.4
The Board may accept the surrender of any shares which it is in a position to forfeit on such terms and conditions as may be agreed. Subject to those terms and conditions, a surrendered share shall be treated as if it had been forfeited.

8.
Share Certificates

8.1
Every Member shall be entitled to a certificate under the common seal (or a facsimile thereof) of the Company or bearing the signature (or a facsimile thereof) of a Director or the Secretary or a person expressly authorised to sign specifying the number and, where appropriate, the class of shares held by such Member and whether the same are fully paid up and, if not, specifying the amount paid on such shares. The Board may by resolution determine, either generally or in a particular case, that any or all signatures on certificates may be printed thereon or affixed by mechanical means.

8.2
The Company shall be under no obligation to complete and deliver a share certificate unless specifically called upon to do so by the person to whom the shares have been allotted.

8.3
If any share certificate shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Board to have been worn out, lost, mislaid, or destroyed the Board may cause a new certificate to be issued and request an indemnity for the lost certificate if it sees fit.

8.4
Notwithstanding any provisions of these Bye-laws:

9.
Fractional Shares

The Company may not issue its shares in fractional denominations.


REGISTRATION OF SHARES

10.
Register of Members

10.1
The Board shall cause to be kept in one or more books a Register of Members and shall enter therein the particulars required by the Act.

10.2
The Register of Members shall be open to inspection without charge at the registered office of the Company on every business day, subject to such reasonable restrictions as the Board may impose, so that not less than two hours in each business day be allowed for inspection. The Register of Members may, after notice has been given in accordance with the Act, be closed for any time or times not exceeding in the whole thirty days in each year.

11.
Registered Holder Absolute Owner

The Company shall be entitled to treat the registered holder of any share as the absolute owner thereof and accordingly shall not be bound to recognise any equitable claim or other claim to, or interest in, such share on the part of any other person.

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12.
Transfer of Registered Shares

12.1
An instrument of transfer shall be in writing in the form of the following, or as near thereto as circumstances admit, or in such other form as the Board may accept:

Transfer of a Share or Shares
Nabors Red Lion Limited (the "Company")


    

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED.................... [amount], I, [name of transferor] hereby sell, assign and transfer unto [transferee] of [address], [number] shares of the Company.
       DATED this [date]    

    

 

Signed by:
  
  

Transferor

 

In the presence of:
  
  

Witness

    

 

Signed by:
 
 

Transferee

 

In the presence of:
  
  

Witness
12.2
Such instrument of transfer shall be signed by (or in the case of a party that is a corporation, on behalf of) the transferor and transferee, provided that, in the case of a fully paid share, the Board may accept the instrument signed by or on behalf of the transferor alone. The transferor shall be deemed to remain the holder of such share until the same has been registered as having been transferred to the transferee in the Register of Members.

12.3
The Board may refuse to recognise any instrument of transfer unless it is accompanied by the certificate in respect of the shares to which it relates and by such other evidence as the Board may reasonably require showing the right of the transferor to make the transfer.

12.4
The joint holders of any share may transfer such share to one or more of such joint holders, and the surviving holder or holders of any share previously held by them jointly with a deceased Member may transfer any such share to the executors or administrators of such deceased Member.

12.5
The Board may in its absolute discretion and without assigning any reason therefor refuse to register the transfer of a share which is not fully paid up. The Board shall refuse to register a transfer unless all applicable consents, authorisations and permissions of any governmental body or agency in Bermuda have been obtained. If the Board refuses to register a transfer of any share the Secretary shall, within three months after the date on which the transfer was lodged with the Company, send to the transferor and transferee notice of the refusal.

12.6
Shares may be transferred without a written instrument if transferred by an appointed agent or otherwise in accordance with the Act.

12.7
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these Bye-laws, shares that are listed or admitted to trading on an appointed stock exchange may be transferred in accordance with the rules and regulations of such exchange.

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13.
Transmission of Registered Shares

13.1
In the case of the death of a Member, the survivor or survivors where the deceased Member was a joint holder, and the legal personal representatives of the deceased Member where the deceased Member was a sole holder, shall be the only persons recognised by the Company as having any title to the deceased Member's interest in the shares. Nothing herein contained shall release the estate of a deceased joint holder from any liability in respect of any share which had been jointly held by such deceased Member with other persons. Subject to the Act, for the purpose of this Bye-law, legal personal representative means the executor or administrator of a deceased Member or such other person as the Board may, in its absolute discretion, decide as being properly authorised to deal with the shares of a deceased Member.

13.2
Any person becoming entitled to a share in consequence of the death or bankruptcy of any Member may be registered as a Member upon such evidence as the Board may deem sufficient or may elect to nominate some person to be registered as a transferee of such share, and in such case the person becoming entitled shall execute in favour of such nominee an instrument of transfer in writing in the form, or as near thereto as circumstances admit, of the following:

Transfer by a Person Becoming Entitled on Death/Bankruptcy of a
Member
Nabors Red Lion Limited (the "Company")


    

 

I/We, having become entitled in consequence of the [death/bankruptcy] of [name and address of deceased/bankrupt Member] to [number] share(s) standing in the Register of Members of the Company in the name of the said [name of deceased/bankrupt Member] instead of being registered myself/ourselves, elect to have [name of transferee] (the "Transferee") registered as a transferee of such share(s) and I/we do hereby accordingly transfer the said share(s) to the Transferee to hold the same unto the Transferee, his or her executors, administrators and assigns, subject to the conditions on which the same were held at the time of the execution hereof; and the Transferee does hereby agree to take the said share(s) subject to the same conditions.
       DATED this [date]    

    

 

Signed by:
  
  

Transferor

 

In the presence of:
 
 

Witness

    

 

Signed by:
  
  

Transferee

 

In the presence of:
  
  

Witness
13.3
On the presentation of the foregoing materials to the Board, accompanied by such evidence as the Board may require to prove the title of the transferor, the transferee shall be registered as a Member. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board shall, in any case, have the same right to decline or suspend registration as it would have had in the case of a transfer of the share by that Member before such Member's death or bankruptcy, as the case may be.

13.4
Where two or more persons are registered as joint holders of a share or shares, then in the event of the death of any joint holder or holders the remaining joint holder or holders shall be absolutely entitled to such share or shares and the Company shall recognise no claim in respect of the estate of any joint holder except in the case of the last survivor of such joint holders.

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ALTERATION OF SHARE CAPITAL

14.
Power to Alter Capital

14.1
The Company may if authorised by resolution of the Members increase, divide, consolidate, subdivide, change the currency denomination of, diminish or otherwise alter or reduce its share capital in any manner permitted by the Act.

14.2
Where, on any alteration or reduction of share capital, fractions of shares or some other difficulty would arise, the Board may deal with or resolve the same in such manner as it thinks fit.

15.
Variation of Rights Attaching to Shares

If, at any time, the share capital is divided into different classes of shares, the rights attached to any class (unless otherwise provided by the terms of issue of the shares of that class) may, whether or not the Company is being wound-up, be varied with the consent in writing of the holders of three-fourths of the issued shares of that class or with the sanction of a resolution passed by a majority of the votes cast at a separate general meeting of the holders of the shares of the class at which meeting the necessary quorum shall be two persons at least holding or representing by proxy one-third of the issued shares of the class. For the purposes of these Bye-laws, the rights conferred upon the holders of the shares of any class (including Common Shares) or series shall not, unless otherwise expressly provided by the terms of issue of the shares of that class or series, be deemed to be varied by the creation, issue, allotment or award of further shares ranking in priority for payment of dividends or with respect to capital, or which confer on the holders voting rights more favourable than those conferred on the shares already in issue, and shall not otherwise be deemed to be varied by the creation or issue of further shares ranking pari passu therewith, or by the purchase or redemption by the Company of any of its own shares of any class or series.


DIVIDENDS AND CAPITALISATION

16.
Dividends

16.1
The Board may, subject to these Bye-laws and in accordance with the Act, declare a dividend to be paid to the Members, in proportion to the number of shares held by them, and such dividend may be paid in cash or wholly or partly in specie in which case the Board may fix the value for distribution in specie of any assets. No unpaid dividend shall bear interest as against the Company.

16.2
The Board may fix any date as the record date for determining the Members entitled to receive any dividend.

16.3
The Company may pay dividends in proportion to the amount paid up on each share where a larger amount is paid up on some shares than on others.

16.4
The Board may declare and make such other distributions (in cash or in specie) to the Members as may be lawfully made out of the assets of the Company. No unpaid distribution shall bear interest as against the Company.

17.
Power to Set Aside Profits

The Board may, before declaring a dividend, set aside out of the surplus or profits of the Company, such amount as it thinks proper as a reserve to be used to meet contingencies or for equalising dividends or for any other purpose.

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18.
Method of Payment

18.1
Any dividend, interest, or other moneys payable in cash in respect of the shares may be paid by cheque or draft sent through the post directed to the Member at such Member's address in the Register of Members, or to such person and to such address as the holder may in writing direct.

18.2
In the case of joint holders of shares, any dividend, interest or other moneys payable in cash in respect of shares may be paid by cheque or draft sent through the post directed to the address of the holder first named in the Register of Members, or to such person and to such address as the joint holders may in writing direct. If two or more persons are registered as joint holders of any shares any one can give an effectual receipt for any dividend paid in respect of such shares.

18.3
The Board may deduct from the dividends or distributions payable to any Member all moneys due from such Member to the Company on account of calls or otherwise.

18.4
Any dividend and/or other moneys payable in respect of a share which has remained unclaimed for [seven] years from the date when it became due for payment shall, if the Board so resolves, be forfeited and cease to remain owing by the Company. The payment of any unclaimed dividend or other moneys payable in respect of a share may (but need not) be paid by the Company into an account separate from the Company's own account. Such payment shall not constitute the Company a trustee in respect thereof.

18.5
The Company shall be entitled to cease sending dividend cheques and warrants by post or otherwise to a Member if those instruments have been returned undelivered to, or left uncashed by, that Member on at least two consecutive occasions or, following one such occasion, reasonable enquiries have failed to establish the Member's new address. The entitlement conferred on the Company by this Bye-law in respect of any Member shall cease if the Member claims a dividend or cashes a dividend cheque or warrant.

19.
Capitalisation

19.1
The Board may capitalise any amount for the time being standing to the credit of any of the Company's share premium or other reserve accounts or to the credit of the profit and loss account or otherwise available for distribution by applying such amount in paying up unissued shares to be allotted as fully paid bonus shares pro rata (except in connection with the conversion of shares of one class to shares of another class) to the Members.

19.2
The Board may capitalise any amount for the time being standing to the credit of a reserve account or amounts otherwise available for dividend or distribution by applying such amounts in paying up in full, partly or nil paid shares of those Members who would have been entitled to such amounts if they were distributed by way of dividend or distribution.


MEETINGS OF MEMBERS

20.
Annual General Meetings

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Act entitling the Members of the Company to elect to dispense with the holding of an annual general meeting, an annual general meeting shall be held in each year (other than the year of incorporation) at such time and place as may be determined by either (i) the president or the Chairman of the Company (if any), or (ii) a majority of the Board.

21.
Special General Meetings

Either (i) the president or the Chairman of the Company (if any), or (ii) a majority of the Board may convene a special general meeting whenever in their judgment such a meeting is necessary.

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22.
Requisitioned General Meetings

The Board shall, on the requisition of the Members holding at the date of the deposit of the requisition not less than one tenth of such of the paid up share capital of the Company as at the date of the deposit carries the right to vote at general meetings, forthwith proceed to convene a special general meeting and the provisions of the Act shall apply.

23.
Notice

23.1
At least 10 days' notice of an annual general meeting shall be given to each Member entitled to attend and vote thereat, stating the date, place and time at which the meeting is to be held, that the election of Directors will take place thereat, and as far as practicable, the other business to be conducted at the meeting.

23.2
At least 10 days' notice of a special general meeting shall be given to each Member entitled to attend and vote thereat, stating the date, time, place and the general nature of the business to be considered at the meeting.

23.3
The Board may fix any date as the record date for determining the Members entitled to receive notice of and to vote at any general meeting.

23.4
A general meeting shall, notwithstanding that it is called on shorter notice than that specified in these Bye-laws, be deemed to have been properly called if it is so agreed by (i) all the Members entitled to attend and vote thereat in the case of an annual general meeting; and (ii) by a majority in number of the Members having the right to attend and vote at the meeting, being a majority together holding not less than 95% in nominal value of the shares giving a right to attend and vote thereat in the case of a special general meeting.

23.5
The accidental omission to give notice of a general meeting to, or the non-receipt of a notice of a general meeting by, any person entitled to receive notice shall not invalidate the proceedings at that meeting.

24.
Giving Notice and Access

24.1
A notice may be given by the Company to a Member:

24.2
Any notice required to be given to a Member shall, with respect to any shares held jointly by two or more persons, be given to whichever of such persons is named first in the Register of Members and notice so given shall be sufficient notice to all the holders of such shares.

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24.3
In proving service under paragraphs 24.1(b), (c) and (d), it shall be sufficient to prove that the notice was properly addressed and prepaid, if posted or sent by courier, and the time when it was posted, deposited with the courier, or transmitted by electronic means.

25.
Postponement or Cancellation of General Meeting

The Secretary may, and on the instruction of the Chairman or president of the Company, the Secretary shall, postpone or cancel any general meeting called in accordance with these Bye-laws (other than a meeting requisitioned in accordance with the Act) provided that notice of postponement or cancellation is given to the Members before the time for such meeting. Fresh notice of the date, time and place for the postponed or cancelled meeting shall be given to each Member in accordance with these Bye-laws.

26.
Electronic Participation and Security in Meetings

26.1
Members may participate in any general meeting by such telephonic, electronic or other communication facilities or means as permit all persons participating in the meeting to communicate with each other simultaneously and instantaneously, and participation in such a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

26.2
The Board may, and at any general meeting, the Chairman of such meeting may, make any arrangement and impose any requirement or restriction it or he considers appropriate to ensure the security of a general meeting including, without limitation, requirements for evidence of identity to be produced by those attending the meeting, the searching of their personal property and the restriction of items that may be taken into the meeting place. The Board and, at any general meeting, the Chairman of such meeting are entitled to refuse entry to a person who refuses to comply with any such arrangements, requirements or restrictions.

27.
Quorum at General Meetings

27.1
At any general meeting two or more persons present throughout the meeting and representing in person or by proxy in excess of one-third of the total issued voting shares in the Company throughout the meeting shall form a quorum for the transaction of business.

27.2
If at the time appointed for the meeting a quorum is not present, then, the meeting shall stand adjourned to the same day one week later, at the same time and place or to such other day, time or place as the Secretary may determine. Unless the meeting is adjourned to a specific date, time and place announced at the meeting being adjourned, new notice of the resumption of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each Member entitled to attend and vote thereat in accordance with these Bye-laws.

28.
Chairman to Preside at General Meetings

The Chairman or the president of the Company (if there is one and the Chairman declines to act) shall act as chairman of the meeting at all general meetings at which such person is present. In their absence, a chairman of the meeting shall be appointed or elected by those present at the meeting and entitled to vote.

29.
Voting on Resolutions

29.1
Subject to the Act and these Bye-laws, any question proposed for the consideration of the Members at any general meeting shall be decided by the affirmative votes of a majority of the votes cast in accordance with these Bye-laws and in the case of an equality of votes the resolution shall fail.

29.2
No Member shall be entitled to vote at a general meeting unless such Member has paid all the calls on all shares held by such Member.

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29.3
At any general meeting a resolution put to the vote of the meeting shall:

29.4
In the event that a Member participates in a general meeting by telephone, electronic or other communication facilities or means, the chairman of the meeting shall direct the manner in which such Member may cast his vote on a show of hands.

29.5
At any general meeting if an amendment is proposed to any resolution under consideration and the chairman of the meeting rules on whether or not the proposed amendment is out of order, the proceedings on the substantive resolution shall not be invalidated by any error in such ruling.

29.6
At any general meeting a declaration by the chairman of the meeting that a question proposed for consideration has, on a show of hands, been carried, or carried unanimously, or by a particular majority, or lost, and an entry to that effect in a book containing the minutes of the proceedings of the Company shall, subject to these Bye-laws, be conclusive evidence of that fact.

29.7
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these Bye-laws, until the fifth anniversary of the Closing Date, none of the following actions shall be taken unless the same is approved by a resolution of the Members approved by the holders of not less than two thirds of all shares in issue:

30.
Power to Demand a Vote on a Poll

30.1
In accordance with Bye-law 29.3(a), a poll may be demanded by any of the following persons:

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30.2
Where a poll is demanded, subject to any rights or restrictions for the time being lawfully attached to any class of shares, every person present at such meeting shall have one vote for each share of which such person is the holder or for which such person holds a proxy and such vote shall be counted by ballot as described herein, or in the case of a general meeting at which one or more Members are present by telephone, electronic or other communication facilities or means, in such manner as the chairman of the meeting may direct and the result of such poll shall be deemed to be the resolution of the meeting at which the poll was demanded and shall replace any previous resolution upon the same matter which has been the subject of a show of hands. A person entitled to more than one vote need not use all his votes or cast all the votes he uses in the same way.

30.3
A poll demanded for the purpose of electing a chairman of the meeting or on a question of adjournment shall be taken forthwith. A poll demanded on any other question shall be taken at such time and in such manner during such meeting as the chairman of the meeting may direct. Any business other than that upon which a poll has been demanded may be conducted pending the taking of the poll.

30.4
Where a vote is taken by poll, each person physically present and entitled to vote shall be furnished with a ballot paper on which such person shall record his vote in such manner as shall be determined at the meeting having regard to the nature of the question on which the vote is taken, and each ballot paper shall be signed or initialled or otherwise marked so as to identify the voter and the registered holder in the case of a proxy. Each person present by telephone, electronic or other communication facilities or means shall cast his vote in such manner as the chairman of the meeting shall direct. At the conclusion of the poll, the ballot papers and votes cast in accordance with such directions shall be examined and counted by a committee of not less than two Members or proxy holders appointed by the chairman of the meeting for the purpose and the result of the poll shall be declared by the chairman of the meeting.

31.
Voting by Joint Holders of Shares

In the case of joint holders, the vote of the senior who tenders a vote (whether in person or by proxy) shall be accepted to the exclusion of the votes of the other joint holders, and for this purpose seniority shall be determined by the order in which the names stand in the Register of Members.

32.
Instrument of Proxy

32.1
A Member may appoint a proxy by

Proxy
Nabors Red Lion Limited (the "Company")

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32.2
The appointment of a proxy must be received by the Company at the registered office or at such other place or in such manner as is specified in the notice convening the meeting or in any instrument of proxy sent out by the Company in relation to the meeting at which the person named in the appointment proposes to vote, and appointment of a proxy which is not received in the manner so permitted shall be invalid.

32.3
A Member who is the holder of two or more shares may appoint more than one proxy to represent him and vote on his behalf in respect of different shares.

32.4
The decision of the chairman of any general meeting as to the validity of any appointment of a proxy shall be final.

33.
Representation of Corporate Member

33.1
A corporation which is a Member may, by written instrument, authorise such person or persons as it thinks fit to act as its representative at any meeting and any person so authorised shall be entitled to exercise the same powers on behalf of the corporation which such person represents as that corporation could exercise if it were an individual Member, and that Member shall be deemed to be present in person at any such meeting attended by its authorised representative or representatives.

33.2
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the chairman of the meeting may accept such assurances as he thinks fit as to the right of any person to attend and vote at general meetings on behalf of a corporation which is a Member.

34.
Adjournment of General Meeting

34.1
The chairman of a general meeting may adjourn the meeting, whether or not a quorum is present.

34.2
Unless the meeting is adjourned to a specific date, place and time announced at the meeting being adjourned, new notice of the date, place and time for the resumption of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each Member entitled to attend and vote thereat in accordance with these Bye-laws.

35.
Written Resolutions

35.1
Subject to these Bye-laws, anything which may be done by resolution of the Company in general meeting or by resolution of a meeting of any class of the Members may be done without a meeting only by written resolution signed by (or, in the case of a member that is a corporation, on behalf of) all Members.

35.2
A resolution in writing may be signed in any number of counterparts.

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35.3
A resolution in writing made in accordance with this Bye-law is as valid as if it had been passed by the Company in general meeting or by a meeting of the relevant class of Members, as the case may be, and any reference in any Bye-law to a meeting at which a resolution is passed or to Members voting in favour of a resolution shall be construed accordingly.

35.4
A resolution in writing made in accordance with this Bye-law shall constitute minutes for the purposes of the Act.

35.5
This Bye-law shall not apply to:

35.6
For the purposes of this Bye-law, the effective date of the resolution is the date when the resolution is signed by (or in the case of a Member that is a corporation, on behalf of) the last Member to sign, and any reference in any Bye-law to the date of passing of a resolution is, in relation to a resolution made in accordance with this Bye-law, a reference to such date.

36.
Directors Attendance at General Meetings

The Directors shall be entitled to receive notice of, attend and be heard at any general meeting.


DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

37.
Election of Directors

37.1
Only persons who are proposed or nominated in accordance with this Bye-law shall be eligible for election as Directors. Any Member or the Board may propose any person for election as a Director. Where any person, other than a Director retiring at the meeting or a person proposed for re-election or election as a Director by the Board, is to be proposed for election as a Director, notice must be given to the Company of the intention to propose him and of his willingness to serve as a Director. Where a Director is to be elected:

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37.2
Where persons are validly proposed for re-election or election as a Director, the persons receiving the most votes (up to the number of Directors to be elected) shall be elected as Directors, and an absolute majority of the votes cast shall not be a prerequisite to the election of such Directors.

37.3
At any general meeting the Members may authorise the Board to fill any vacancy on the Board left unfilled at a general meeting.

37.4
Where persons are validly proposed for re-election or election as a Director, the persons receiving the most votes cast at the meeting by Members, present in person or represented by proxy, (up to the number of Directors to be elected) shall be elected as Directors, and an absolute majority of the votes cast shall not be a prerequisite to the election of such Directors.

37.5
During the Standstill Period, whenever any Directors are to be elected, if there shall be less than three Navy Selected Directors in office, then, subject to the approval of the Company's nominating and governance committee, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, the persons nominated by the Company's nominating and governance committee for election as Directors shall include such persons designated in writing by Navy to the Company's nominating and governance committee as would bring the number of Navy Selected Directors to three.

37.6
No person shall qualify for services as a Director if he or she is party to any compensatory, payment or other financial agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person or entity other than the Company, or has received such compensation or other payment from any person or entity other than the Company, in each case in connection with candidacy or service as a director of the Company; provided that agreements providing only for indemnification and/or reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses in connection with candidacy as a director (but not, for the avoidance of doubt, in connection with service as a director) and any pre-existing employment agreement a candidate has with his or her employer (not entered into in contemplation of the employer's investment in the Company or such employee's candidacy as director), shall not be disqualifying under this Bye-law.

38.
Number of Directors

During the Standstill Period, the Board shall consist of seven Directors. After the Standstill Period, the Board shall consist of not less than [number] Directors and not more than such maximum number of Directors as the Board may from time to time determine.

39.
Classes of Directors

The Directors shall be divided into three classes designated Class I, Class II and Class III. Each class of Directors shall consist, as nearly as possible, of one third of the total number of Directors constituting the entire Board.

40.
Term of Office of Directors

At the first general meeting which is held on the Closing Date for the purpose of electing Directors, the Class I Directors shall be elected for a one year term of office, the Class II Directors shall be elected for a two year term of office and the Class III Directors shall be elected for a three year term of office. At each succeeding annual general meeting, successors to the class of Directors whose term expires at that annual general meeting shall be elected for a three year term. If the number of Directors is changed, any increase or decrease shall be apportioned among the classes so as to maintain the number of Directors in each class as nearly equal as possible, and any Director of any class elected to fill a vacancy shall hold office for a term that shall coincide with the remaining term of the other Directors of that class, but in no case shall a decrease in the number of Directors shorten the term of any Director then in office. A Director shall hold office until the annual general meeting for the year in which his term expires, subject to his office being vacated pursuant to Bye-law 41.

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41.
Alternate Directors

41.1
Under no circumstances shall any person be appointed as an alternate Director.

42.
Removal of Directors

42.1
Subject to any provision to the contrary in these Bye-laws, a Director may be removed only by resolution approved by a majority of other Directors and only for cause.

42.2
If a Director is removed from the Board under this Bye-law the Board may fill the vacancy with a person approved by the Company's nominating and governance committee, provided that during the Standstill Period any vacancy arising as a result of the removal of a Navy Selected Director shall only be filled with a person designated in writing by Navy with the reasonable consent of the Company's nominating and governance committee.

42.3
For the purposes of this Bye-law, "cause" shall mean a conviction for a criminal offence involving dishonesty or engaging in conduct which brings the Director or the Company into disrepute and which results in material financial detriment to the Company.

43.
Vacancy in the Office of Director

43.1
The office of Director shall be vacated if the Director:

43.2
Subject to the approval of the Company's nominating and governance committee, the Board shall have the power to appoint any person as a Director to fill a vacancy on the Board occurring as a result of the death, disability, disqualification or resignation of any Director or as a result of an increase in the size of the Board or the failure of the Members to appoint any person proposed for office at an annual general meeting of the Company, provided that during the Standstill Period any vacancy arising as a result of the death, disability, disqualification or resignation of a Navy Selected Director shall only be filled with a person designated in writing by Navy to the Company's nominating and governance committee and approved by the nominating and governance committee, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.

44.
Remuneration of Directors

43.1
The remuneration (if any) of the Directors shall be determined by the Board and shall be deemed to accrue from day to day. The Directors may also be paid all travel, hotel and other expenses properly incurred by them (or, in the case of a director that is a corporation, by their representative or representatives) in attending and returning from Board meetings, meetings of any committee appointed by the Board or general meetings, or in connection with the business of the Company or their duties as Directors generally.

45.
Defect in Appointment

All acts done in good faith by the Board, any Director, a member of a committee appointed by the Board, any person to whom the Board may have delegated any of its powers, or any person acting as a Director shall, notwithstanding that it be afterwards discovered that there was some defect in the appointment of any Director or person acting as aforesaid, or that he was, or any of them were,

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disqualified, be as valid as if every such person had been duly appointed and was qualified to be a Director or act in the relevant capacity.

46.
Directors to Manage Business

The business of the Company shall be managed and conducted by the Board. In managing the business of the Company, the Board may exercise all such powers of the Company as are not, by the Act or by these Bye-laws, required to be exercised by the Company in general meeting.

47.
Powers of the Board of Directors

47.1
The Board may:

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48.
Committees of the Board of Directors

Effective the Closing Date, the committees of the Board shall include an audit committee consisting of [            ], a compensation committee consisting of [            ] and a nominating and governance committee consisting of [the Chairman of the Company and            ]. During the Standstill Period, the Board shall appoint a nominating and governance committee, which shall consist of three Directors, two of whom shall be Directors other than Navy Selected Directors and one of such two shall be the committee's chairman. The appointment of persons to the nominating and governance committee shall require a resolution of the Board approved by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Directors, including the Chairman of the Company.

49.
Register of Directors and Officers

The Board shall cause to be kept in one or more books at the registered office of the Company a Register of Directors and Officers and shall enter therein the particulars required by the Act.

50.
Appointment of Officers

50.1
Subject to Bye-law 48.2, the Board may appoint such Officers (who may or may not be Directors) as the Board may determine for such terms as the Board deems fit.

50.2
The Chairman may be appointed and removed only by the unanimous approval of the Independent Directors.

51.
Appointment of Secretary

The Secretary shall be appointed by the Board from time to time for such term as the Board deems fit.

52.
Duties of Officers

The Officers shall have such powers and perform such duties in the management, business and affairs of the Company as may be delegated to them by the Board from time to time.

53.
Remuneration of Officers

The Officers shall receive such remuneration as the Board may determine.

54.
Conflicts of Interest

54.1
Any Director, or any Director's firm, partner or any company with whom any Director is associated, may act in any capacity for, be employed by or render services to the Company on such terms, including with respect to remuneration, as may be agreed between the parties. Nothing herein contained shall authorise a Director or a Director's firm, partner or company to act as Auditor to the Company.

54.2
A Director who is directly or indirectly interested in a contract or proposed contract with the Company (an "Interested Director") shall declare the nature of such interest as required by the Act.

54.3
An Interested Director is prohibited from:

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55.
Indemnification and Exculpation of Directors and Officers

55.1
The Directors, Resident Representative, Secretary and other Officers (such term to include any person appointed to any committee by the Board) acting in relation to any of the affairs of the Company or any subsidiary thereof and the liquidator or trustees (if any) acting in relation to any of the affairs of the Company or any subsidiary thereof and every one of them (whether for the time being or formerly), and their heirs, executors and administrators (each of which an "indemnified party"), shall be indemnified and secured harmless out of the assets of the Company from and against all actions, costs, charges, losses, damages and expenses which they or any of them, their heirs, executors or administrators, shall or may incur or sustain by or by reason of any act done, concurred in or omitted in or about the execution of their duty, or supposed duty, or in their respective offices or trusts, and no indemnified party shall be answerable for the acts, receipts, neglects or defaults of the others of them or for joining in any receipts for the sake of conformity, or for any bankers or other persons with whom any moneys or effects belonging to the Company shall or may be lodged or deposited for safe custody, or for insufficiency or deficiency of any security upon which any moneys of or belonging to the Company shall be placed out on or invested, or for any other loss, misfortune or damage which may happen in the execution of their respective offices or trusts, or in relation thereto, PROVIDED THAT this indemnity shall not extend to any matter in respect of any fraud or dishonesty in relation to the Company which may attach to any of the indemnified parties. Each Member agrees to waive any claim or right of action such Member might have, whether individually or by or in the right of the Company, against any Director or Officer on account of any action taken by such Director or Officer, or the failure of such Director or Officer to take any action in the performance of his duties with or for the Company or any subsidiary thereof, PROVIDED THAT such waiver shall not extend to any matter in respect of any fraud or dishonesty in relation to the Company which may attach to such Director or Officer.

55.2
The Company may purchase and maintain insurance for the benefit of any Director or Officer against any liability incurred by him under the Act in his capacity as a Director or Officer or indemnifying such Director or Officer in respect of any loss arising or liability attaching to him by virtue of any rule of law in respect of any negligence, default, breach of duty or breach of trust of which the Director or Officer may be guilty in relation to the Company or any subsidiary thereof.

55.3
The Company may advance moneys to a Director or Officer for the costs, charges and expenses incurred by the Director or Officer in defending any civil or criminal proceedings against him, on condition that the Director or Officer shall repay the advance if any allegation of fraud or dishonesty in relation to the Company is proved against him.


MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

56.
Board Meetings

The Board may meet for the transaction of business, adjourn and otherwise regulate its meetings as it sees fit. Subject to these Bye-laws, a resolution put to the vote at a Board meeting shall be carried by the affirmative votes of a majority of the votes cast and in the case of an equality of votes the resolution shall fail.

57.
Notice of Board Meetings

A Director may, and the Secretary on the requisition of a Director shall, at any time summon a Board meeting. Notice of a Board meeting shall be deemed to be duly given to a Director if it is given to such Director verbally (including in person or by telephone) or otherwise communicated or sent to such Director by post, electronic means or other mode of representing words in a visible form at such

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Director's last known address or in accordance with any other instructions given by such Director to the Company for this purpose.

58.
Electronic Participation in Meetings

Directors may participate in any meeting by such telephonic, electronic or other communication facilities or means as permit all persons participating in the meeting to communicate with each other simultaneously and instantaneously, and participation in such a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

59.
Representation of Corporate Director

59.1
A Director which is a corporation may, by written instrument, authorise such person or persons as it thinks fit to act as its representative at any meeting and any person so authorised shall be entitled to exercise the same powers on behalf of the corporation which such person represents as that corporation could exercise if it were an individual Director, and that Director shall be deemed to be present in person at any such meeting attended by its authorised representative or representatives.

59.2
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the chairman of the meeting may accept such assurances as he thinks fit as to the right of any person to attend and vote at Board meetings on behalf of a corporation which is a Director.

60.
Quorum at Board Meetings

The quorum necessary for the transaction of business at a Board meeting shall be four Directors, provided that if there are more than two Navy Selected Directors present, the quorum necessary for the transaction of business shall be five Directors.

61.
Board to Continue in the Event of Vacancy

The Board may act notwithstanding any vacancy in its number but, if and so long as its number is reduced below the number fixed by these Bye-laws as the quorum necessary for the transaction of business at Board meetings, the continuing Directors or Director may act for the purpose of (i) summoning a general meeting at which they will propose and recommend a person/s nominated by the nominating and governance committee to fill the vacancy/ies; or (ii) preserving the assets of the Company.

62.
Chairman to Preside

Unless otherwise agreed by a majority of the Directors attending, the Chairman or the president of the Company, if there be one, shall act as chairman at all Board meetings at which such person is present. In their absence a chairman of the meeting shall be appointed or elected by the Directors present at the meeting.

63.
Written Resolutions

A resolution signed by (or in the case of a Director that is a corporation, on behalf of) all the Directors, which may be in counterparts, shall be as valid as if it had been passed at a Board meeting duly called and constituted, such resolution to be effective on the date on which the resolution is signed by (or in the case of a Director that is a corporation, on behalf of) the last Director.

64.
Validity of Prior Acts of the Board

No regulation or alteration to these Bye-laws made by the Company in general meeting shall invalidate any prior act of the Board which would have been valid if that regulation or alteration had not been made.

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CORPORATE RECORDS

65.
Minutes

The Board shall cause minutes to be duly entered in books provided for the purpose:

66.
Place Where Corporate Records Kept

Minutes prepared in accordance with the Act and these Bye-laws shall be kept by the Secretary at the registered office of the Company.

67.
Form and Use of Seal

67.1
The Company may adopt a seal in such form as the Board may determine. The Board may adopt one or more duplicate seals for use in or outside Bermuda.

67.2
A seal may, but need not, be affixed to any deed, instrument or document, and if the seal is to be affixed thereto, it shall be attested by the signature of (i) any Director, or (ii) any Officer, or (iii) the Secretary, or (iv) any person authorised by the Board for that purpose.

67.3
A Resident Representative may, but need not, affix the seal of the Company to certify the authenticity of any copies of documents.


ACCOUNTS

68.
Records of Account

68.1
The Board shall cause to be kept proper records of account with respect to all transactions of the Company and in particular with respect to:

68.2
Such records of account shall be kept at the registered office of the Company or, subject to the Act, at such other place as the Board thinks fit and shall be available for inspection by the Directors during normal business hours.

68.3
Such records of account shall be retained for a minimum period of five years from the date on which they are prepared.

69.
Financial Year End

The financial year end of the Company may be determined by resolution of the Board and failing such resolution shall be 31st December in each year.

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AUDITS

70.
Annual Audit

Subject to any rights to waive laying of accounts or appointment of an Auditor pursuant to the Act, the accounts of the Company shall be audited at least once in every year.

71.
Appointment of Auditor

71.1
Subject to the Act, the Members shall appoint an auditor to the Company to hold office for such term as the Members deem fit or until a successor is appointed.

71.2
The Auditor may be a Member but no Director, Officer or employee of the Company shall, during his continuance in office, be eligible to act as an Auditor of the Company.

72.
Remuneration of Auditor

72.1
The remuneration of an Auditor appointed by the Members shall be fixed by the Company in general meeting or in such manner as the Members may determine.

72.2
The remuneration of an Auditor appointed by the Board to fill a casual vacancy in accordance with these Bye-laws shall be fixed by the Board.

73.
Duties of Auditor

73.1
The financial statements provided for by these Bye-laws shall be audited by the Auditor in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. The Auditor shall make a written report thereon in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.

73.2
The generally accepted auditing standards referred to in this Bye-law may be those of a country or jurisdiction other than Bermuda or such other generally accepted auditing standards as may be provided for in the Act. If so, the financial statements and the report of the Auditor shall identify the generally accepted auditing standards used.

74.
Access to Records

The Auditor shall at all reasonable times have access to all books kept by the Company and to all accounts and vouchers relating thereto, and the Auditor may call on the Directors or Officers for any information in their possession relating to the books or affairs of the Company.

75.
Financial Statements and the Auditor's Report

75.1
Subject to the following Bye-law, the financial statements and/or the auditor's report as required by the Act shall:

75.2
If all Members and Directors shall agree, either in writing or at a meeting, that in respect of a particular interval no financial statements and/or auditor's report thereon need be made available to the Members, and/or that no auditor shall be appointed then there shall be no obligation on the Company to do so.

76.
Vacancy in the Office of Auditor

The Board may fill any casual vacancy in the office of the auditor.

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

77.
Business Combinations

77.1
(a) Any Business Combination with any Interested Shareholder within a period of three years following the time of the transaction in which the person became an Interested Shareholder must be approved by the Board and authorised at an annual or special general meeting, by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two thirds of the issued and outstanding voting shares of the Company that are not owned by the Interested Shareholder unless:

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77.2
In respect of any Business Combination to which the restrictions contained in Bye-law 75.1 do not apply but which the Act requires to be approved by the Members, the necessary general meeting quorum and Members' approval shall be as set out in Bye-laws 29 and 30 respectively.

77.3
The Board shall ensure that the bye-laws or other constitutional documents of each entity wholly-owned or majority-owned by the Company shall contain any provisions necessary to ensure that the intent of Bye-law 75.1, as it relates to the actions of such entities, is achieved.


COMPANY SALE

78.
Company Sale

In any Company Sale, all holders of Common Shares shall receive consideration of the same type and same amount calculated on a per share basis.


VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP AND DISSOLUTION

79.
Winding-Up

If the Company shall be wound up the liquidator may, with the sanction of a resolution of the Members, divide amongst the Members in specie or in kind the whole or any part of the assets of the

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Company (whether they shall consist of property of the same kind or not) and may, for such purpose, set such value as he deems fair upon any property to be divided as aforesaid and may determine how such division shall be carried out as between the Members or different classes of Members. The liquidator may, with the like sanction, vest the whole or any part of such assets in the trustees upon such trusts for the benefit of the Members as the liquidator shall think fit, but so that no Member shall be compelled to accept any shares or other securities or assets whereon there is any liability.


CHANGES TO CONSTITUTION

80.
Changes to Bye-laws

80.1
No Bye-law may be rescinded, altered or amended and no new Bye-law may be made save in accordance with the Act and until the same has been approved by a resolution of the Board and by a resolution of the Members.

80.2
Bye-laws 37 (Election of Directors), 38 (Number of Directors), 39 (Classes of Directors), 40 (Term of Office of Directors), 42 (Removal of Directors), 77 (Business Combinations), this 80.2 and 81 (Changes to the Memorandum of Association) may not be rescinded, altered or amended and no new Bye-law may be made which would have the effect of rescinding, altering or amending the provisions of such Bye-laws, until the same has been approved by a resolution of the Board including the affirmative vote of not less than two thirds of the Directors then in office and by a resolution of the Members including the affirmative vote of not less than two thirds of the votes attaching to all shares in issue.

80.3
Notwithstanding Bye-law 80.2, Bye-laws 29 (Voting on Resolutions), 35 (Written Resolutions), 37 (Election of Directors), 38 (Number of Directors), 42 (Removal of Directors), 47 (Powers of the Board of Directors), 50 (Appointment of Officers) and this 80.3 may not be rescinded, altered or amended and no new Bye-law may be made which would have the effect of rescinding, altering or amending the provisions of such Bye-laws, until the same has been approved by a resolution of the Board that includes the affirmative vote of (i) a majority of all Directors, (ii) the Chairman, and (iii) at least 75% of the Directors other than the Navy Selected Directors.

80.4
Notwithstanding Bye-laws 80.2 and 80.3 during the Standstill Period, Bye-laws 37 (Election of Directors), 42 (Removal of Directors) and this 80.4 may not be rescinded, altered or amended and no new Bye-law may be made which would have the effect of rescinding, altering or amending the provisions of such Bye-laws until the same has been approved by a resolution of the Members including the affirmative vote of not less than 85% of the votes attaching to all shares in issue.

80.5
Until the later of the termination of the Standstill Period and the 2 (two) year anniversary of the Closing Date, Bye-law 6 may not be rescinded, altered or amended and no new Bye-law may be made which would have the effect of rescinding, altering or amending the provisions of such Bye-laws until the same has been approved by a resolution of Members including the affirmative vote of not less than 85% of the votes attached to all shares in issue.

80.6
Bye-law 4.6 and 4.7 may not be rescinded, altered or amended and no new Bye-law may be made which would have the effect of rescinding, altering or amending the provision of such Bye-laws until the same has been consented to by Navy, provided that this Bye-law 80.6 shall terminate, expire and have no further effect after the date that Navy beneficially owns less than 15% of all issued and outstanding Common Shares.

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80.7
Bye-law 4.5, 4.9, 78 (Company Sale) and this 80.7 may not be rescinded, altered or amended and no new Bye-law may be made which would have the effect of rescinding, altering or amending the provisions of such Bye-law until the same has been approved by a resolution of the Members including the affirmative vote of not less than 100% of the votes attaching to all shares in issue.

81.
Changes to the Memorandum of Association

No alteration or amendment to the Memorandum of Association may be made save in accordance with the Act and until same has been approved by a resolution of the Board including the affirmative vote of the Chairman of the Company, and by a resolution of the Members including the affirmative vote of not less than two thirds of the votes attaching to all shares in issue.

82.
Discontinuance

The Board may exercise all the powers of the Company to discontinue the Company to a jurisdiction outside Bermuda pursuant to the Act.

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PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

Item 20.    Indemnification of Directors and Officers

        Section 98 of the Companies Act provides generally that a Bermuda company may indemnify its directors, officers and auditors against any liability which by virtue of any rule of law would otherwise be imposed on them in respect of any negligence, default, breach of duty or breach of trust, except in cases where such liability arises from fraud or dishonesty of which such director, officer or auditor may be guilty in relation to the company. Section 98 further provides that a Bermuda company may indemnify its directors, officers and auditors against any liability incurred by them in defending any proceedings, whether civil or criminal, in which judgment is awarded in their favor or in which they are acquitted or granted relief by the Supreme Court of Bermuda pursuant to Section 281 of the Companies Act.

        Red Lion's amended bye-laws will provide that it shall indemnify its officers and directors in respect of their actions and omissions, except in the case of their fraud or dishonesty. Red Lion's amended bye-laws will provide that its shareholders waive all claims or rights of action that they might have, individually or in right of Red Lion, against any member of the Red Lion board of directors or officers for any act or failure to act in the performance of such director's or officer's duties, except in respect of any fraud or dishonesty of such director or officer.

        If the Transactions are completed, Red Lion anticipates that it will enter into indemnification agreements with its directors and officers with terms and conditions substantially similar to the agreements C&J has entered into with its directors and officers (subject always to Bermuda law and any limitations on such agreements contained in the Companies Act). Red Lion expects to maintain insurance to reimburse members of the Red Lion board of directors and officers and those of Red Lion's subsidiaries for charges and expenses incurred by them for wrongful acts claimed against them by reason of their being or having been directors or officers of Red Lion or any of Red Lion's subsidiaries.

Item 21.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)
The following Exhibits are filed as part of this registration statement unless otherwise indicated:

Exhibit No.   Exhibit Description
2.1   Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Nabors Industries Ltd., Nabors Red Lion Limited and C&J Energy Services, Inc. (attached as Annex A to the proxy statement/prospectus which is part of this Registration Statement).

2.2

 

Separation Agreement by and between Nabors Industries Ltd. and Nabors Red Lion Limited (attached as Annex B to the proxy statement/prospectus which is part of this Registration Statement).

++3.1       

 

Memorandum of Association of Nabors Red Lion Limited.

++3.2       

 

Bye-laws of Nabors Red Lion Limited.

3.3

 

Form of Amended Bye-laws of Nabors Red Lion Limited (attached as Annex E to the proxy statement/prospectus which is part of this Registration Statement).

+3.4   

 

Form of Common Share Certificate of Nabors Red Lion Limited.

++4.1       

 

Form of Registration Rights Agreement by and between Nabors Industries Ltd. and Nabors Red Lion Limited.

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Exhibit No.   Exhibit Description
+5.1      Opinion of Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited, as to the validity of the Nabors Red Lion Limited common shares being registered hereby.

+8.1   

 

Opinion of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP

10.1  

 

Form of Transition Services Agreements by and between Nabors Industries Ltd. and Nabors Red Lion Limited.

++10.2       

 

Form of Global Alliance Agreement by and between C&J Energy Services Ltd. and Nabors Industries Ltd.

++10.3       

 

Form of Tax Matters Agreement by and between Nabors Industries Ltd. and Nabors Red Lion Limited.

10.4  

 

Form of Employee Benefits Agreement by and among Nabors Industries Ltd., Nabors Red Lion Limited and C&J Energy Services, Inc.

++10.5       

 

Support Agreement by and among Nabors Industries Ltd., Nabors Red Lion Limited and Joshua E. Comstock, the Joshua E. Comstock Trust and JRC Investments, LLC.

++10.6       

 

Employment Agreement by and between Nabors Red Lion Limited and Josh Comstock.

++10.7       

 

Employment Agreement by and between Nabors Red Lion Limited and Donald J. Gawick.

++10.8       

 

Employment Agreement by and between Nabors Red Lion Limited and Randy McMullen.

++10.9       

 

Employment Agreement by and between Nabors Red Lion Limited and Theodore R. Moore.

++10.10       

 

Employment Agreement by and between Nabors Red Lion Limited and James H. Prestidge, Jr.

++21.1       

 

Subsidiaries of Nabors Red Lion Limited.

23.1  

 

Consent of UHY LLP relating to the audited financial statements of C&J Energy Services, Inc.

23.2  

 

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP relating to the audited financial statements of Nabors Red Lion Limited.

+23.3     

 

Consent of Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited (included in Exhibit 5.1 to this Registration Statement).

+23.4     

 

Consent of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP (included in Exhibit 8.1 to this Registration Statement).

23.5  

 

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP

23.6  

 

Consent of AJM Deloitte

23.7  

 

Consent of Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc.

23.8  

 

Consent of DeGolyer and MacNaughton

23.9  

 

Consent of Miller and Lents, Ltd.

23.10

 

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP relating to the audited financial statements of Sabine Oil & Gas LLC

++24       

 

Powers of attorney (included on the signature pages hereto).

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Exhibit No.   Exhibit Description
+99.1          Form of proxy card for the special meeting of the stockholders of C&J Energy Services, Inc.

++99.2       

 

Rule 438 Consent of Randall C. McMullen, Jr.

++99.3       

 

Rule 438 Consent of Michael Roemer

++99.4       

 

Rule 438 Consent of H.H. "Tripp" Wommack

++99.5       

 

Rule 438 Consent of Michael C. Linn

++99.6       

 

Rule 438 Consent of John P. Kotts

++99.7       

 

Rule 438 Consent of William Restrepo

++99.8       

 

Rule 438 Consent of Joshua E. Comstock

++99.9       

 

Consent of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.

++99.10       

 

Consent of Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

+
To be filed by amendment

++
Previously filed

Item 22.    Undertakings

1.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant's annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

2.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes as follows: that prior to any public reoffering of the securities registered hereunder through use of a prospectus which is a part of this registration statement, by any person or party who is deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Rule 145(c), the issuer undertakes that such reoffering prospectus will contain the information called for by the applicable registration form with respect to reofferings by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the information called for by the other items of the applicable form.

3.
The registrant undertakes that every prospectus (i) that is filed pursuant to paragraph (2) immediately preceding, or (ii) that purports to meet the requirements of Section 10(a)(3) of the Act and is used in connection with an offering of securities subject to Rule 415, will be filed as a part of an amendment to the registration statement and will not be used until such amendment is effective, and that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

4.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against

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such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

5.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to respond to requests for information that is incorporated by reference into the prospectus pursuant to Items 4, 10(b), 11, or 13 of this Form, within one business day of receipt of such request, and to send the incorporated documents by first class mail or other equally prompt means. This includes information contained in documents filed subsequent to the effective date of the registration statement through the date of responding to the request.

6.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to supply by means of a post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and included in the registration statement when it became effective.

7.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, will be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

8.
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, in a primary offering of securities of the registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

(i)
any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

(ii)
any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of such registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

(iii)
the portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or the securities provided by or on behalf of such registrant; and

(iv)
any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by such registrant to the purchaser.

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        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Houston, State of Texas, on October 31, 2014.

  NABORS RED LION LIMITED

 

/s/ ANTHONY G. PETRELLO


  Name:   Anthony G. Petrello

  Title:   President (Principal Executive Officer)

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this registration statement has been duly signed below by the following persons on behalf of Nabors Red Lion Limited and in the capacities indicated on the dates indicated.

 
Signature
 
Title
 
Date

 

 

 

 

 

 
  *

Anthony G. Petrello
  President, Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
  October 31, 2014

 

*

William Restrepo

 

Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer or Controller)

 

October 31, 2014

 

*

Mark D. Andrews

 

Director

 

October 31, 2014

 

*

Timothy J. Counsell

 

Director

 

October 31, 2014

 

*

Tammy L. Richardson

 

Director

 

October 31, 2014

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Title
 
Date

 

 

 

 

 

 
  *

Donald J. Puglisi
  Authorized Representative   October 31, 2014

*
The undersigned does hereby sign this registration statement on behalf of the above-indicated person pursuant to the power of attorney executed by such person.

    By:   /s/ ANTHONY G. PETRELLO

        Name:   Anthony G. Petrello
        Title:   President (Principal Executive Officer)

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