ION Geophysical Corporation

OTCPK:IOGP.Q Stock Report

Market Cap: US$88.7k

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ION Geophysical Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

ION Geophysical's CEO is Chris Usher, appointed in Jun 2019, has a tenure of 3.25 years. directly owns 1.11% of the company’s shares, worth $985.11. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.3 years and 3.3 years respectively.

Key information

Chris Usher

Chief executive officer

n/a

Total compensation

CEO salary percentagen/a
CEO tenure3.3yrs
CEO ownership1.1%
Management average tenure3.3yrs
Board average tenure3.3yrs

Recent management updates

Analysis Article • Jan 11

Have Insiders Been Buying ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE:IO) Shares?

We often see insiders buying up shares in companies that perform well over the long term. The flip side of that is that...

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Apr 18

ION Geophysical Corporation Files For Bankruptcy Protection - Sell

Company files for bankruptcy protection to restructure almost $150 million in debt after a multi-month review of strategic alternatives failed to yield tangible results. Under the terms of the restructuring support agreement, holders of the company's new second lien notes due 2025 will own 99.75% of the new equity. Current equityholders will be allocated a measly 0.25% of the restructured company, still subject to dilution by the management incentive plan. Downside in the common shares calculates to 98%. Unfortunately, sky-high borrowing rates, elevated margin requirements and some uncertainties related to the ongoing marketing process are likely to keep investors sidelined. Existing equityholders should sell their positions and move on ahead of the shares' expected delisting from the NYSE next week.
Seeking Alpha • Jan 28

ION Geophysical Corporation: Stock Craters After Reports Of Upcoming Chapter 11 Filing

Stock takes a beating after reports of the company looking to sell itself in a court-supervised auction emerged. Last month, the company missed an aggregate $12.3 million in bond principal and interest payments. The company has entered into forbearance agreements with lenders which are scheduled to expire on February 15. A sale of the business under chapter 11 is unlikely to generate sufficient proceeds to repay creditors, which would result in equityholders being wiped out. Investors should consider selling existing positions and moving on. Even after Thursday's sell-off, a short position could still yield decent gains.
Seeking Alpha • Dec 20

ION Geophysical Corporation: Pre-Packaged Bankruptcy Likely After Missed Debt Payments

ION suffers from ongoing weak seismic data customer demand in its core offshore oil and gas segment. Last week, the company missed an aggregate $12.3 million in bond principal and interest payments ahead of a likely comprehensive debt restructuring. Language used in the recent 8-K hints at a pre-packaged chapter 11 filing. Should the company indeed file for bankruptcy, existing equity holders are unlikely to receive a meaningful recovery given the sheer amount of debt ranking ahead of them. Investors should consider selling existing positions and moving on. Even a short position could still yield decent gains.
Seeking Alpha • Sep 23

ION Geophysical Corporation - Review Of Strategic Alternatives Is A Cause For Concern

Company suffers from ongoing weak seismic data customer demand in its core offshore oil and gas segment. H1 results came in well below management's expectations with a negative free cash flow of $32.7 million. With limited cash available, its credit facility effectively maxed out and the requirement to repay approximately $7.5 million in bond debt in December, ION needs to raise additional funds soon. Recently initiated review of strategic alternatives unlikely to be successful given the dismal state of the core business and the company's substantial debt obligations. A short position could yield decent results but sky-high borrowing rates are likely to keep even speculative investors sidelined at this point.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 18

ION Geophysical: New Opportunities Emerge Despite The Balance Sheet Risks

IO has received several 3D re-imaging projects in various geographies. It is also targeting the lower emission market, including the evaluation of potential sites for carbon storage. The company's Marlin SmartPort deployments in various UK ports, North America, Latin America, and Africa have increased. Although it continues to accumulate net losses, the debt restructuring has extended the long-term debt maturity, which avoids any near-term financial risks.
Analysis Article • Aug 14

Analysts Have Just Cut Their ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE:IO) Revenue Estimates By 12%

Today is shaping up negative for ION Geophysical Corporation ( NYSE:IO ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a...
Analysis Article • Jan 11

Have Insiders Been Buying ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE:IO) Shares?

We often see insiders buying up shares in companies that perform well over the long term. The flip side of that is that...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Chris Usher's remuneration changed compared to ION Geophysical's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$44m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$60m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$42m

Dec 31 2020US$460kUS$452k

-US$37m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$39m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$26m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$29m

Dec 31 2019US$1mUS$457k

-US$48m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

-US$53m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

-US$57m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

-US$74m

Dec 31 2018US$2mUS$379k

-US$71m

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

-US$53m

Jun 30 2018n/an/a

-US$41m

Mar 31 2018n/an/a

-US$25m

Dec 31 2017US$706kUS$354k

-US$30m

Sep 30 2017n/an/a

-US$35m

Jun 30 2017n/an/a

-US$39m

Mar 31 2017n/an/a

-US$53m

Dec 31 2016US$729kUS$341k

-US$65m

Sep 30 2016n/an/a

-US$64m

Jun 30 2016n/an/a

-US$86m

Mar 31 2016n/an/a

-US$5m

Dec 31 2015US$703kUS$354k

-US$25m

Compensation vs Market: Insufficient data to establish whether Chris's total compensation is reasonable compared to companies of similar size in the US market.

Compensation vs Earnings: Chris's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Chris Usher (61 yo)

3.3yrs
Tenure
US$460,139
Compensation

Mr. Christopher T. Usher, also known as Chris, serves as Director at International Association of Geophysical Contractors since February 2020. Mr. Usher has been President, Chief Executive Officer and Dire...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Christopher Usher
CEO, President & Director3.3yrsUS$460.14k1.11%
$ 985.1
Michael Morrison
Executive VP & CFO2.6yrsUS$436.01k0.40%
$ 354.2
Steven Bate
Chief Administrative Officerless than a yearUS$384.68kno data
Matthew Powers
Executive VP5yrsUS$242.64k0.33%
$ 290.8
Kenneth Williamson
Executive Vice President of Innovation & Strategic Marketing15.7yrsUS$343.61k0.62%
$ 552.8
Dale Lambert
Executive Vice President of EPTS1.6yrsUS$263.72k0.27%
$ 236.7
Rachel White
Vice President of Corporate Communicationsno datano datano data
Lisa Ruiz
Senior Vice President of Global Human Resourcesno datano datano data
Sheila Rodermund
Executive Vice President of Operations Optimizationno datano data0.16%
$ 144.5
Scott Schwausch
VP of Finance & Corporate Controller10.3yrsUS$206.22k0.084%
$ 74.7
3.3yrs
Average Tenure
58yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: IOGP.Q's management team is considered experienced (3.3 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Christopher Usher
CEO, President & Director3.3yrsUS$460.14k1.11%
$ 985.1
Mark Doran
Director1.3yrsno data0.016%
$ 14.1
James Lapeyre
Chairman & Lead Independent Director24.7yrsUS$153.05k2.23%
$ 2.0k
S. Nelson
Independent Director18.1yrsUS$148.25k0.090%
$ 80.3
John Seitz
Independent Director19.1yrsUS$135.45k0.097%
$ 86.3
Michael McGovern
Independent Director3.3yrsUS$138.78k0.033%
$ 29.4
Gary Pittman
Director1.3yrsno data0.016%
$ 14.1
Huasheng Zheng
Independent Directorno dataUS$112.45k0.020%
$ 17.8
ShaoHua Zhang
Independent Director1.6yrsno data0.016%
$ 13.9
3.3yrs
Average Tenure
66yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: IOGP.Q's board of directors are considered experienced (3.3 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2022/09/13 14:01
End of Day Share Price 2022/09/12 00:00
Earnings2021/09/30
Annual Earnings2020/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

ION Geophysical Corporation is covered by 15 analysts. of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jeffrey CampbellAlliance Global Partners
James WestBarclays
Rudolf HokansonBarrington Research Associates, Inc.