“Forum is a capital light and scalable business. In response to the change in outlook, we will be undertaking a number of cost reduction actions in an effort to further align the business with market activity levels. We will also continue to emphasize our winning products, many of which are aimed at cost and operating efficiency for our customers, which are critical in a low oil price environment.”
Forum has been in discussions with the largest holder of its 6.25% Senior Unsecured Notes due October, 2021 (the “Notes”), regarding a potential exchange of the Notes. In light of recent market developments, the Company and such noteholder have been unable to come to a mutual agreement for the transaction at this time. The Company will continue to evaluate liability management alternatives for the Notes prior to their
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, forward-looking statements contained in this press release specifically include the expectations of plans, strategies, objectives and anticipated financial and operating results of the Company, including with respect to the Notes.
These statements are based on certain assumptions made by the Company based on management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, anticipated future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. Among other things, these include the volatility of oil and natural gas prices, oilfield development activity levels, the availability of raw materials and specialized equipment, the Company's ability to deliver backlog in a timely fashion, the availability of skilled and qualified labor, competition in the oil and natural gas industry, market conditions, actions by holders of the Notes, governmental regulation and taxation of the oil and natural gas industry, the Company's ability to implement new technologies and services, the availability and terms of capital, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainties regarding environmental regulations or litigation and other legal or regulatory developments affecting the Company's business, and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected as described in the Company's filings with the
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