EX-99.4 6 d683417dex994.htm EX-99.4 EX-99.4

Exhibit 99.4

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

On October 25, 2018 (the “Closing Date”), pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated October 15, 2018 (the “Magnum Purchase Agreement”), Nine Energy Service, Inc. (“the Company”) acquired all of the equity interests of Magnum Oil Tools International, LTD, Magnum Oil Tools GP, LLC and Magnum Oil Tools Canada Ltd. (such entities collectively, “Magnum” and such acquisition, the “Magnum Acquisition”) for approximately $334.5 million in upfront cash consideration, subject to customary adjustments, and 5.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock, which were issued to the sellers of Magnum in a private placement. The Magnum Purchase Agreement also includes the potential for additional future payments in cash of (i) up to 60% of net income (before interest, taxes and certain gains or losses) for the “E-Set” tools business in 2019 through 2025 and (ii) up to $25.0 million based on sales of certain dissolvable plug products in 2019 (the “Magnum Earnout”).

On the Closing Date, the Company issued $400.0 million principal amount of 8.750% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “Notes”) at par. The Notes were issued under an indenture, dated as of October 25, 2018, by and among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company and Wells Fargo, National Association, as trustee. The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company’s current domestic subsidiaries and by certain future subsidiaries.

On the Closing Date, the Company entered into a credit agreement, dated as of October 25, 2018, by and among the Company, Nine Energy Canada Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and as an issuing lender, and certain other financial institutions party thereto as lenders and issuing lenders, that permits aggregate borrowings of up to $200.0 million, subject to a borrowing base, including a Canadian tranche with a sub-limit of up to $25.0 million and a sub-limit of $50.0 million for letters of credit (the “New Credit Facility”). The New Credit Facility will mature five years from the Closing Date, or, if earlier, on the date that is 180 days before the scheduled maturity date of the Notes if they have not been redeemed or repurchased by such date. Concurrent with the effectiveness of the New Credit Facility, the Company borrowed approximately $35.0 million.

The proceeds from the Notes, together with cash on hand and borrowings under the New Credit Facility, were used to (i) fund the upfront cash consideration of the Magnum Acquisition, (ii) fully repay the term loan borrowings under the Company’s existing credit agreement (the “Legacy Term Loans”) and (iii) pay fees and expenses associated with the issuance of the Notes, the Magnum Acquisition and the New Credit Facility.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are based on the Company’s historical consolidated financial statements and Magnum’s historical combined financial statements as adjusted to give effect to the Magnum Acquisition and the related financing transactions. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 give effect to these transactions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2017. The


unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of September 30, 2018 gives effect to these transactions as if they had occurred on September 30, 2018. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements and related notes are presented for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the financial position that would have existed or the financial results that would have occurred if the Magnum Acquisition and the related financing transactions had been consummated on the dates indicated, nor are they necessarily indicative of the Company’s future financial position or operating results.

The assumptions and estimates underlying the unaudited adjustments to the pro forma condensed combined financial statements are described in the accompanying notes, which should be read together with the pro forma condensed combined financial statements. These estimates are based on currently available information and certain assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable. The pro forma adjustments reflected herein are limited to amounts that are directly attributable to the Magnum Acquisition and the related financing transactions, factually supportable and, with respect to the pro forma condensed combined statement of operations, are expected to have a continuing impact. These pro forma adjustments will differ from the actual adjustments, and the differences may be material. In particular, the upfront cash consideration has not been finalized for the customary adjustments noted above and the Company has not fully completed the valuation procedures necessary to arrive at the final estimate of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not reflect the realization of any expected cost savings or other synergies from the Magnum Acquisition as a result of restructuring activities and other planned cost savings initiatives following the completion of the Magnum Acquisition.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements should be read together with the Company’s historical financial statements, which are included in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Magnum’s historical financial statements, which are included in the Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Report”) to which these pro forma condensed combined financial statements are an exhibit.


UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

(in thousands)

 

     Nine
Historical
9/30/2018
    Magnum
Historical
9/30/2018
    Combined
Historical
9/30/2018
   

RECLASSIFICATION
ADJUSTMENTS
(NOTE 2)

9/30/2018

    PRO FORMA
ADJUSTMENTS
(NOTE 4)
9/30/2018
    PRO FORMA
Combined
9/30/2018
 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 86,534     $ 8,252     $ 94,786     $ —       $ (58,760 )(a)    $ 36,026  

Accounts receivable, net

     162,437       33,493       195,930       36       —         195,966  

Other receivables

     —         1,208       1,208       (1,208     —         —    

Income taxes receivable

     84       —         84       1,169       —         1,253  

Inventories, net

     29,571       52,942       82,513       —         9,640 (b)      92,153  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     7,035       1,134       8,169       3       —         8,172  

Notes receivable from shareholders

     10,551       —         10,551       —         —         10,551  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     296,212       97,029       393,241       —         (49,120     344,121  

Property and equipment, net

     257,447       2,697       260,144       —         1,023 (c)      261,167  

Goodwill

     93,756       —         93,756       —         201,001 (d)      294,757  

Intangible assets, net

     57,892       —         57,892       —         254,000 (e)      311,892  

Other long-term assets

     1,144       1,076       2,220       —         3,794 (f)      6,014  

Notes receivable from shareholders

     —         —               —         —          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 706,451     $ 100,802     $ 807,253     $ —       $ 410,698     $ 1,217,951  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —    

Accounts payable

     49,497       5,326       54,823       1,563       —         56,386  

Accrued expenses

     44,600       4,451       49,051       (1,563     (117 )(g)      47,371  

Income taxes payable

     —         928       928       —         —         928  

Current portion of capital lease obligations

     372             372       —         —         372  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     94,469       10,705       105,174       —         (117     105,057  

Long-term debt

     114,048       —         114,048       —         312,952 (h)      427,000  

Deferred income taxes

     5,983       —         5,983       —         —         5,983  

Long-term lease obligations

     1,266       —         1,266       —         —         1,266  

Contingent consideration

     —         —         —         —         23,029 (i)      23,029  

Other long-term liabilities

     55       4,039       4,094       —         (4,039 )(j)      55  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     215,821       14,744       230,565       —         331,825       562,390  

Common stock

     251       —         251       —         50       301  

Additional paid-in capital

     564,229       —         564,229       —         177,300       741,529  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     (4,121     (630     (4,751     —         630       (4,121

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

     (69,729     86,688       16,959       —         (99,107     (82,148
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     490,630       86,058       576,688       —         78,873 (k)      655,561  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 706,451     $ 100,802     $ 807,253     $ —       $ 410,698     $ 1,217,951  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.


UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

(in thousands)

 

     Nine
Historical
9/30/2018
    Magnum
Historical
9/30/2018
     Combined
Historical
9/30/2018
   

RECLASSIFICATION
ADJUSTMENTS
(NOTE 2)

9/30/2018

    PRO FORMA
ADJUSTMENTS
(NOTE 4)
9/30/2018
    PRO FORMA
Combined
9/30/2018
 

Revenues

   $ 597,726     $ 113,841      $ 711,567     $ —       $ —       $ 711,567  

Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

     467,700       67,095        534,795       (507     (4,039 )(j)      530,249  

General and administrative

     53,282       12,267        65,549       —         (1,434 )(l)      61,824  
              (2,291 )(m)   

Depreciation

     39,982       162        40,144       507       140 (c)      40,791  

Amortization of intangibles

     5,653       —          5,653       —         11,050 (e)      16,703  

Loss on equity method investment

     270       —          270       —         —         270  

Gain on sale of property and equipment

     (1,701     —          (1,701     (176     —         (1,877
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     565,186       79,524        644,710       (176     3,426       647,960  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

     32,540       34,317        66,857       176       (3,426     63,607  

Other income, net

     —         287        287       (176     —         111  

Interest expense

     (6,313     —          (6,313     —         (23,347 )(n)      (29,660
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (6,313     287        (6,026     (176     (23,347     (29,549
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     26,227       34,604        60,831       —         (26,773     34,058  

Provision for income taxes

     1,875       1,101        2,976       —         1,162 (o)      4,138  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 24,352     $ 33,503      $ 57,855     $ —       $ (27,935   $ 29,920  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) per share:

             

Basic

   $ 1.05              $ 1.06  

Diluted

   $ 1.03              $ 1.05  

Weighted average common shares outstanding

             

Basic

     23,264,014              5,000,000 (p)      28,264,014  

Diluted

     23,603,922              5,000,000 (p)      28,603,922  

See accompanying notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.


UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017

(in thousands)

 

     Nine
Historical
12/31/2017
    Magnum
Historical
12/31/2017
    Combined
Historical
12/31/2017
   

RECLASSIFICATION
ADJUSTMENTS
(NOTE 2)

12/31/2017

    PRO FORMA
ADJUSTMENTS
(NOTE 4)
12/31/2017
    PRO FORMA
Combined
12/31/2017
 

Revenues

   $ 543,660     $ 89,588     $ 633,248     $ —       $ —       $ 633,248  

Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

     448,467       53,968       502,435       (831     (1,686 )(j)      499,918  

General and administrative

     49,552       13,118       62,670       —         (1,122 )(l)      61,548  

Depreciation

     53,422       300       53,722       831       187 (c)      54,740  

Amortization of intangibles

     8,799       —         8,799       —         14,733 (e)      23,532  

Impairment of intangibles

     3,800       —         3,800       —         —         3,800  

Impairment of goodwill

     31,530       —         31,530       —         —         31,530  

Loss on equity method investment

     368       —         368       —         —         368  

(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment

     4,688       —         4,688       (5     —         4,683  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     600,626       67,386       668,012       (5     12,112       680,119  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

     (56,966     22,202       (34,764     5       (12,112     (46,871

Other expense, net

     —         (146     (146     (5     —         (151

Interest expense

     (15,703     —         (15,703     —         (23,844 )(n)      (39,547
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (15,703     (146     (15,849     (5     (23,844     (39,698
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (72,669     22,056       (50,613     —         (35,956     (86,569

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     (4,987     22       (4,965     —         (2,610 )(o)      (7,575
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (67,682   $ 22,034     $ (45,648   $ —       $ (33,346   $ (78,994
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) per share:

            

Basic

   $ (4.55           $ (3.97

Diluted

   $ (4.55           $ (3.97

Weighted average common shares outstanding

            

Basic

     14,887,006             5,000,000 (p)      19,887,006  

Diluted

     14,887,006             5,000,000 (p)      19,887,006  

See accompanying notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.


NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Note 1 – Basis of presentation

The Magnum Acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. As the acquirer for accounting purposes, the Company has estimated the fair value of Magnum’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed and conformed the accounting policies of Magnum to its own accounting policies.

Note 2 – Reclassifications

Certain reclassification adjustments have been made to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements to conform Magnum’s combined balance sheet as of September 30, 2018 and Magnum’s combined statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 to the Company’s presentation, as follows:

 

   

The Company recognizes goods and services received but not invoiced as accounts payable whereas Magnum recognizes these amounts as accrued expenses.

 

   

The Company recognizes state income tax and Texas franchise tax refunds due to the Company as income taxes receivable, miscellaneous accounts receivable as accounts receivable and employee advances as prepaid expenses and other current assets whereas Magnum recognizes these amounts as other receivables.

 

   

The Company recognizes depreciation as a separate component of operating income or loss, whereas Magnum recognizes a portion of these amounts as cost of revenue.

 

   

The Company recognizes gains or losses on sale of assets as a separate component of operating income or loss, whereas Magnum recognizes these amounts as non-operating income or expense.

Note 3 – Calculation of purchase consideration and preliminary purchase price allocation

The following table summarizes the fair value of purchase consideration transferred on the Closing Date (in thousands):

 

Proceeds from newly issued Notes and New Credit Facility

   $ 296,622  

Cash provided from operations

     58,760  
  

 

 

 

Total upfront cash consideration

   $ 355,382  

Issuance of the Company’s common shares

     177,350 (1)  

Contingent consideration

     23,029 (2)  
  

 

 

 

Total purchase consideration

   $ 555,761  
  

 

 

 


(1) Represents 5.0 million shares issued to the sellers of Magnum, which have been valued at the closing price per share ($35.47) of the Company’s common stock on the Closing Date.

(2) Represents the Company’s estimated fair value of the Magnum Earnout. The estimated fair value of the Magnum Earnout was determined using the “income approach” which requires a forecast of all of the expected future cash flows. The Company engaged a third-party valuation specialist to assist in the estimated fair value determination of the Magnum Earnout. The estimated fair value of the Magnum Earnout is preliminary and based upon available information and certain assumptions, known at the time of the Report, which management believes are reasonable. This preliminary fair value estimate for the Magnum Earnout may change as additional information becomes available and such changes could be material. Subsequent to the final determination of the fair value as part of the purchase price allocation, the Magnum Earnout will be revalued on quarterly basis. Any changes in value will be recorded in operating income (loss) in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations.

The Company has performed a preliminary valuation analysis of the fair market value of Magnum’s assets and liabilities. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price as of September 30, 2018 (in thousands):

 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 8,252  

Accounts receivable, net

     33,529  

Inventories

     62,582  

Income taxes receivable

     1,169  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     1,137  

Property and equipment, net

     3,720  

Goodwill

     201,001  

Intangible assets

     254,000  

Other long-term assets

     1,076  

Accounts payable

     (5,326

Accrued expenses

     (4,451

Income taxes payable

     (928

Other long-term liabilities

     —    
  

 

 

 

Total consideration

   $ 555,761  
  

 

 

 

This preliminary purchase price allocation has been used to prepare pro forma adjustments in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet and income statements. The final purchase price allocation will be determined when the Company has completed all detailed valuations and necessary calculations, which is expected to be finalized within the next twelve months. The final allocation could differ materially from the preliminary allocation used in the pro forma adjustments. The final allocation may include (i) changes in identifiable net assets, (ii) changes in fair values of inventory and property, plant and equipment, (iii) changes in allocations to intangible assets such as customer relationships, trade names, technology, non-compete agreements and in-process research and development as well as goodwill, (iv) changes to the fair value of the Magnum Earnout and (v) other changes to assets and liabilities.


Note 4 – Pro forma adjustments

The pro forma adjustments are based on the Company’s preliminary estimates and assumptions that are subject to change. The following adjustments have been reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements:

(a) Represents the net decrease in cash and cash equivalents in connection with the Magnum Acquisition, which is comprised of the following (in thousands):

 

Proceeds from the issuance of the Company’s Notes, net of deferred financing costs of $8.0 million

   $ 392,000  

Proceeds from borrowings under the Company’s New Credit Facility

     35,000  
  

 

 

 

Subtotal

     427,000  

Less: Payment of outstanding principal on the Company’s Legacy Term Loans

     (115,274

Less: Payment of outstanding interest on the Company’s Legacy Term Loans

     (117

Less: Payment of deferred financing costs under the Company’s New Credit Facility

     (3,794

Less: Payment of upfront cash consideration of Magnum Acquisition

     (355,382

Less: Payment of estimated transaction costs in connection with the Magnum Acquisition

     (11,193
  

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to cash and cash equivalents

   $ (58,760
  

 

 

 

(b) Represents the estimated adjustment to step up Magnum’s inventory to an estimated fair value of $62.6 million, an increase of $9.6 million from its carrying value. The estimated fair value calculation is preliminary and subject to change. The estimated fair value was determined based on the estimated selling price of the inventory less the remaining manufacturing and selling costs and a normal profit margin on those manufacturing and selling efforts.


(c) Represents the adjustment of $1.0 million to increase the basis in the acquired property and equipment to an estimated fair value of $3.7 million. The estimated fair value of acquired property and equipment is expected to be amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from 3 to 10 years. The estimated fair value and useful life calculations are preliminary and subject to changes after the Company finalizes its review of the specific types, nature, age, condition and location of Magnum’s property and equipment. The following table summarizes the changes in estimated depreciation expense (in thousands):

 

     Nine Months
Ended
September 30, 2018
     Year Ended
December 31, 2017
 

Estimated Magnum depreciation expense

   $ 809      $ 1,318  

Less: Magnum’s historical depreciation expense

     (669      (1,131
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to depreciation expense

   $ 140      $ 187  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(d) Represents the preliminary goodwill associated with the Magnum Acquisition as presented in Note 3. Goodwill represents the estimate of the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

(e) Represents the adjustment to state acquired identifiable intangible assets, consisting of customer relationships, trade names, technology, non-compete agreements and in-process research and development, at their estimated fair value.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the identifiable intangible assets, their estimated useful lives and the related impact to amortization expense (in thousands):

 

                   Pro Forma Amortization Expense  
     Useful Life      Fair Value      Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
     Year Ended
December 31, 2017
 

Customer relationships

     10      $ 30,000      $ 2,250      $ 3,000  

Trade name

     Indefinite        65,000        —          —    

Technology

     15        155,000        7,750        10,333  

Noncompete agreements

     2.1        3,000        1,050        1,400  

In-process research and development

     Indefinite        1,000        —          —    
     

 

 

       

Pro forma adjustments to intangible assets

 

   $ 254,000        
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
         $ 11,050      $ 14,733  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

The estimated fair value of the identifiable intangible assets was determined primarily using the “income approach” which requires a forecast of all of the expected future cash flows. The Company engaged a third-party valuation specialist to assist in the estimated fair value determination. The estimated fair value of the identifiable intangible assets is expected to be amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which represents the periods in which the identifiable intangible assets are expected to provide a material economic benefit.


These estimates of fair value and useful lives are preliminary in nature and will likely differ from final amounts the Company will calculate after the completion of its detailed valuation analysis, and the difference could have a material impact on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. With other assumptions held constant, a 10% change to the estimated fair value of the identifiable intangible assets would result in an increase or decrease to amortization expense of $1.5 million annually.

(f) Represents the capitalization of deferred financing costs associated with the Company’s New Credit Facility.

(g) Represents the payment of accrued interest associated with the Company’s Legacy Term Loans at the Closing Date.

(h) Represents the issuance of the Notes and the borrowings under the New Credit Facility to fund a portion of the upfront cash consideration of the Magnum Acquisition partially offset with the repayment of the Legacy Term Loans. The net increase to long-term debt included the following (in thousands):

 

Issuance of the Company’s Notes, net of deferred financing costs of $8.0 million

   $ 392,000  

Borrowings under the Company’s New Credit Facility

     35,000  
  

 

 

 

Subtotal

     427,000  

Less: Payment of the Legacy Term Loans net of deferred financing costs of $1.2 million

     (114,048
  

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to long-term debt

   $ 312,952  
  

 

 

 

(i) Represents the Company’s preliminary estimate of contingent consideration associated with the Magnum Earnout. This amount is included in the preliminary estimated fair value of the consideration transferred on the Closing Date.

(j) Represents the amount of sales commissions due from or paid by Magnum to an intercompany entity as part of a tax-planning strategy. The intercompany entity is not included in the Magnum Acquisition.

(k) Represents the Company’s issuance of common stock to the sellers of Magnum as partial consideration for the Magnum Acquisition, partially offset with the elimination of the historical equity of Magnum and estimated transaction costs in connection with the Magnum Acquisition, as follows (in thousands):

 

Proceeds from the issuance of 5.0 million of the Company’s common shares at $35.47 a share

   $ 177,350  

Less: Historical equity of Magnum at September 30, 2018

     (86,058

Less: Write-off of deferred financing costs associated with the Legacy Term Loans

     (1,226

Less: Payment of estimated transaction costs in connection with the Magnum Acquisition

     (11,193
  

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to equity

   $ 78,873  
  

 

 

 

(l) Represents the amount of insurance premiums paid by Magnum to a captive insurance entity under common ownership for additional insurance coverage. The entity is not included in the Magnum Acquisition and the related insurance policies will not be replaced subsequent to the close of the transaction.


(m) Represents the elimination of nonrecurring transaction costs incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 that are directly related to the Magnum Acquisition.

(n) Represents the net increase to interest expense resulting from interest on the Company’s Notes, interest on borrowings under the Company’s New Credit Facility and the amortization of new deferred financing costs, partially offset with the elimination of interest expense and deferred financing costs associated with the Legacy Term Loans, as follows (in thousands):

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
     Year Ended
December 31, 2017
 

Interest expense on the Company’s Notes and New Credit Facility

   $ 27,891      $ 37,188  

Amortization of new deferred financing costs

     1,769        2,359  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 29,660      $ 39,547  

Less: Elimination of interest expense and deferred financing costs associated with the Company’s Legacy Term Loans

     (6,313      (15,703
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to interest expense

   $ 23,347      $ 23,844  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(o) Represents the income tax effect of pro forma adjustments based on the estimated blended federal and state statutory tax rate of 12.15% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 8.75% for the year ended December 31, 2017.

(p) Represents 5.0 million shares issued to the sellers of Magnum on the Closing Date, which increased the Company’s pro-forma weighted-average shares outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017, respectively.