UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-K

þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2012

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission file number: 001-34090

Tesco Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Alberta	76-0419312
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3993 West Sam Houston Parkway North Suite 100 Houston, Texas	77043-1221
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

713-359-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Shares, without par value	Nasdaq Stock Market

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes   ¨    No   þ

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ¨    No  þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  þ    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.   ¨

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. (Check one):

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

Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes   ¨    No  þ

The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant at the close of business on June 29, 2012 was $328,356,042 based upon the last sales price reported for such date on the NASDAQ Stock Market.  For purposes of this disclosure, shares of common stock held by persons who hold more than 5% of the outstanding shares of common stock and shares held by

officers and directors of the registrant as of June 29, 2012 have been excluded as such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination is not necessarily conclusive.

Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 28, 2013: 38,928,664

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the registrant’s 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Report on Form 10-K.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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	PART I
Item 1.	Business	1
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	6
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	13
Item 2.	Properties	13
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	13
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	14
	PART II
Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	15
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	16
Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	30
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	31
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	31
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	31
Item 9B.	Other Information	32
	PART III
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	33
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	33
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	33
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence	33
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	33
	PART IV
Item 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	34

Below is a list of defined terms that are used throughout this document:

TESCO CASING DRILLING®	= CASING DRILLING
TESCO’s Casing Drive System	= CDSTM or CDS
TESCO’s Multiple Control Line Running System	= MCLRSTM or MCLRS
TESCO's After Market Sales and Services	=AMSS

A list of our trademarks and the countries in which they are registered is presented below:

Trademark	Country of Registration
TESCO®	United States, Canada
TESCO CASING DRILLING®	United States
CASING DRILLING®	Canada
CASING DRILLING™	United States
Casing Drive System™	United States, Canada
CDS™	United States, Canada
Multiple Control Line Running System™	United States, Canada
MCLRS™	United States, Canada

When we refer to “TESCO”, “we”, “us”, “our”, “ours”, or “the Company”, we are describing Tesco Corporation and our subsidiaries.

This Report on Form 10-K contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws, including within the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. From time to time, our public filings, press releases and other communications by our officers and representatives (such as conference calls and presentations) will contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, "goal", "seek", "strategy", "future", “intend”, “forecast”, “target”, “project”, "likely", “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “estimate”, “predict” or similar words suggesting future outcomes or language suggesting an outlook. Forward-looking statements in this Report on Form 10-K include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to expectations of our prospects, future revenue, earnings, activities, and technical results.

Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events, and trends, the economy, and other future conditions. The forward-looking statements in this Report on Form 10-K are made as of the date it was issued and we do not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks that outcomes implied by forward-looking statements will not be achieved. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these statements as a number of important factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations and anticipations, estimates, and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

PART I

Item 1. Business

General

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service delivery of technology based solutions for the upstream energy industry.  We seek to change the way wells are drilled by delivering safer and more efficient solutions that add real value by reducing the costs of drilling for, and producing, oil and natural gas.  Our product and service offerings consist mainly of equipment sales and services to drilling contractors and oil and natural gas operating companies throughout the world.

We were created on December 1, 1993 through the amalgamation of Shelter Oil and Gas Ltd., Coexco Petroleum Inc., Forewest Industries Ltd. and Tesco Corporation.  The amalgamated corporation continued under the name Tesco Corporation, which is organized under the laws of Alberta, Canada.

Prior to the sale of the CASING DRILLING business during the second quarter of 2012, our four business segments were:

• Top Drives – top drive sales, top drive rentals and after-market sales and services;

• Tubular Services – automated and conventional tubular services;

• CASING DRILLING^TM – proprietary CASING DRILLING^TM technology; and

• Research and Engineering – internal research and development activities related to our automated tubular services and top drive model development, as well as the CASING DRILLING^TM technology prior to the sale.

For a further discussion of our business segments, see Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 15 included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "Report on Form 10-K").

On June 4, 2012, we completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of the CASING DRILLING segment to Schlumberger Oilfield Holdings Ltd. and Schlumberger Technology Corporation (together, the "Schlumberger Group"). For detailed discussion of this matter, see Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 included in the Report on Form 10-K.

Top Drive segment

Our Top Drive segment sells equipment and provides services to drilling contractors and oil and natural gas operating companies throughout the world.  We provide top drive rental services on a day-rate basis for land and offshore drilling rigs, and we provide after-market sales to, and service for, our customers.

We primarily manufacture top drives that are used in drilling operations to rotate the drill string while suspended from the derrick above the rig floor.  Our top drives offer portability and flexibility, permitting drilling companies to conduct top drive drilling for all or any portion of a well.  We offer for sale a range of portable and permanently installed top drive products that includes both hydraulically and electrically powered machines capable of delivering 400 to 1,350 horsepower, with a rated lifting capacity of 150 to 750 tons.  With each top drive we sell, we offer the services of top drive technicians who provide customers with training, installation, and support services.

We offer nine distinct model series of top drive systems, using hydraulic, permanent magnet alternating current (“AC”), and induction AC technology.  We believe that we are industry leaders in the development and provision of permanent magnet technology in both portable and permanently installed top drive systems.  This technology provides very high power density, allowing for high performance and low weight.  We use AC induction technology and late generation power electronics in our smaller horsepower systems, such as our EMI machines, allowing the end user to specify its preferred power electronics and motor combination and permitting us to select components from a larger vendor base.  EMI top drive units are available with 150 to 250 ton load path configurations.  We also developed our EXI system in response to market demands for a high performance compact electric top drive system, commonly required on modern fast moving rigs frequently used in pad drilling operations. The EXI system has a load path rating of 350 tons and generates 600 horsepower at the quill. The ESI is our new model, which has a load path rating of 500 tons and generates 1,350 horsepower at the quill.  The HXI is a new generation of our current hydraulic HMI system, incorporating a full suite of operational features and providing a significant gain in performance at the quill.  The HXI machine has a load path rating of 250 tons and has a 700 horsepower self-contained diesel-driven hydraulic power unit.

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In addition to our top drive sales, we rent top drives on a day-rate basis for land and offshore drilling rigs.  Our rental fleet offers a range of systems that can be installed in practically any mast configuration, including workover rigs.  Our fleet is composed principally of hydraulically powered top drive systems, with power ratings of 475 to 1,205 horsepower and load path ratings of 150 to 650 tons, each equipped with its own independent diesel engine driven hydraulic power unit.  This unique combination permits a high level of portability and installation flexibility.

Our top drive rental fleet, which was comprised of 135 units at December 31, 2012, is deployed strategically around the world to be available to customers on a timely basis.  Our fleet is highly transportable and we mobilize the top drive units to meet customer requests.   In order of size by region from highest to lowest, we currently have rental units in Latin America, the United States and Canada, Russia, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.  During 2011 and 2012, we mobilized top drives to geographic areas with higher demand such as Russia and Latin America.

We also provide after-market sales and services to our installed customer base around the globe.  We maintain regional stocks of high-demand parts in order to expedite top quality, original replacement parts for top drive systems.  Our service offerings include the commissioning of all new units and recertification of working units including top drives, power units and various other top drive product and component repairs.  Our field-experienced personnel are responsible for the rig up and installation of all units, which includes both rental units and customer-owned units.  Our personnel also provide onsite training and top drive supervision.  In addition, our technicians are available to perform work under ongoing maintenance contracts.

Markets and Competition

Demand for our top drive products and rental services depends primarily upon capital spending of drilling contractors and oil and natural gas companies and the level of drilling activity.  Our customers for top drive sales and after-market sales and service primarily consist of drilling contractors, rig builders and equipment brokers.  Occasionally, we may also sell top drives and provide after-market sales and services to major and independent oil and natural gas companies and national oil companies who wish to own and manage their own top drive systems.  Our customers for our rental fleet include drilling contractors, major and independent oil and natural gas companies and national oil companies.

We estimate that approximately 60% of land drilling rigs are currently equipped with top drive systems, including Russia and China, where few rigs operate with top drives today.  By contrast, we estimate that approximately 95% of offshore rigs are equipped with top drives.  We were the first top drive manufacturer to provide portable top drives for land drilling rigs.  We believe that significant further land-based market potential exists for our top drive drilling system technology, including both portable and permanently installed applications.  Further, where many top drive systems approach the end of their useful lives and are inefficient or may not have legacy parts available, we believe that a market for replacement systems will be created.  We believe the development of that market could be an important opportunity for us.

Our primary competitors in the sale of top drive systems are National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (“NOV”) and Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd., a subsidiary of Nabors Industries Ltd.  We believe that we have the second largest customer installed base and are the number two global provider of top drives, following NOV.  Of the three major top drive system providers, we are the company that maintains the largest fleet of assets solely for rental purposes.  Competition in our industry in the sale of top drive systems takes place primarily on the basis of the features and capacities of the equipment, the quality of the services and technical support offered, delivery lead time, and price.

Backlog

We believe that top drive sales backlog is an indicator of how our business will be affected by changes in the global macro-economic environment.  We consider a product sale order as backlog when the customer has signed a purchase contract, submitted the purchase order and, if required by the purchase agreement, paid a non-refundable deposit.  Revenue from services is recognized as the services are rendered, based upon agreed daily, hourly, or job rates.  Accordingly, we have no backlog for services.

Our top drive sales backlog at December 31, 2012 was 28 units with a total potential revenue value of $42.2 million, compared to 74 units with a total potential revenue value of $91.1 million at December 31, 2011.  In North America, we are experiencing downward pressure in bidding activity. Our customers in North America have maintained their focus on lowering project costs, which continues to put downward pressure on our product sales. Our international customers represent a large portion of our backlog and we expect this to hold steady into 2013.

We have the ability to expand or downsize our top drive manufacturing capacity to meet current and expected customer demand.  In response to declining demand for our top drives due to industry and operating conditions caused by the recession, we downsized our manufacturing operations substantially during 2009.  As market conditions improved during 2011 and 2012, we

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maintained and added to our core manufacturing team, with a current manufacturing capacity of 12 to 16 top drive units per month, depending on system complexity. We believe that our top drive business needs to maintain manufacturing inventory of one to two quarters of production.  This limits our exposure in the event that the sales market softens and allows us to effectively manage our supply chain and workforce, yet allows us to be responsive to our client base.

Tubular Services segment

Our Tubular Services segment includes a suite of automated offerings, as well as conventional casing and tubing running services.  Casing is steel pipe that is installed in oil, natural gas, or geothermal wells to maintain the structural and pressure integrity of the well bore, isolate water bearing surface sands, prevent communication between subsurface strata, and provide structural support of the wellhead and other casing and tubing strings in the well.  Most operators and drilling contractors install casing using service companies, like ours, who use specialized equipment and personnel trained for this purpose. Wells can have from two to ten casing strings of various sizes installed.  These jobs encompass wells from vertical holes to high angle extended reach wells and include both onshore and offshore applications.

Our patented Casing Drive System (“CDS”) is a tool which facilitates running and reaming casing into a well bore on any rig equipped with a top drive.  This tool offers improved safety and efficiency over traditional methods by eliminating operations that are associated with high risk of personal injury.  It also increases the likelihood that the casing can be run to casing point on the first attempt, offers the ability to simultaneously rotate and reciprocate the casing string as required while circulating drilling fluid, and requires fewer people on the rig for casing running operations than traditional methods.

We also offer installation service of deep water completion equipment using our Multiple Control Line Running System (“MCLRS”) proprietary and patented technology.  We believe that this technology substantially improves the quality of the installation of high-end well completions by eliminating damage and splices to control and injection lines.  We also believe that this technology improves the speed and safety of the completion process by splitting the work area between personnel making up the tubing and personnel installing completion equipment.

Our conventional service offerings provide equipment and personnel for the installation of tubing and casing, including power tongs, pick-up/lay-down units, torque monitoring services, and connection testing services for new well construction and in work-over and re-entry operations.

Markets and Competition

Our Tubular Services customers primarily consist of oil and natural gas operating companies, including major and independent companies, national oil companies and, on occasion, other service companies that have contractual obligations to provide tubular running and handling services.  Demand for our tubular services strongly depends upon capital spending of oil and natural gas companies and the level of drilling activity.

The conventional tubular services market consists generally of several large, global operators and a large number of small and medium-sized operators that typically operate in limited geographic areas where the market is highly fragmented. The largest global competitors in this market are Weatherford International, Ltd. (“Weatherford International”), Franks International, Inc., and Baker Hughes Incorporated.  Competition in the conventional tubular services market takes place primarily on the basis of the quality of the services offered, the quality and utility of the equipment provided, the proximity of the service provider and equipment to the work site and price.

While we are aware of competitive technology similar to our CDS tool, we believe that we continue to be the market leader in this technology. Other companies offering similar technology and services include NOV, Weatherford International, and Franks International, Inc.  Our CDS system is easily and quickly installed on any top drive system and we offer skilled and trained personnel at the field level who have specialized knowledge of top drive drilling system operations.

CASING DRILLING segment

On June 4, 2012, we completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of the CASING DRILLING segment to the Schlumberger Group. For detailed discussion of this matter, see Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 included in the Report on Form 10-K.

The CASING DRILLINGTM process used oilfield casing in place of drill pipe to simultaneously drill and case the well, reducing both drilling time and the chance of unscheduled drilling events. CASING DRILLINGTM technology minimized the use of conventional drill pipe and drill collars and enabled the operators to eliminate pipe trips and case the interval while drilling.

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This avoided well bore exposure during tripping and mitigated associated risks such as borehole collapse, lost circulation problems and stuck tools or pipe.

Research and Engineering segment

As a technology-driven company, we continue to invest significantly in research and development activities, primarily related to our proprietary technologies in tubular services and top drive model development, as well as the CASING DRILLING technology prior to the sale.  We hold rights, through patents and patent license agreements, to patented and/or patent pending technologies for certain innovations that we believe will have application to our core businesses.   We pursue patent protection in appropriate jurisdictions where we believe our innovations could have significant potential application to our core businesses.  We hold patents and patent applications in the United States, Canada, Europe, and various other countries.  Following the sale of CASING DRILLING, our patent portfolio currently includes 130 issued patents, comprised of 57 U.S. and 73 foreign patents, and 90 pending patent applications, comprised of 33 U.S. and 57 foreign patent applications.  We generally retain all intellectual property rights to our technology through non-disclosure and technology ownership agreements with our employees, suppliers, consultants, and other third parties with whom we do business.

We hold patents for various specific aspects of the design of our portable top drive and related equipment, including the torque track system that improves operational handling by absorbing the torque generated by our top drives.  Our CDS is protected by patents on some of the gripping tools and on the “link tilt” system, which is a method used to handle casing.  We hold numerous patents related to the installation and utilization of certain accessories for casing for purposes of casing rotation. Various other related methods and tools are patent protected as well.

Our research and development costs were $10.5 million, $12.5 million, and $9.1 million for the years ended 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.  We will continue to invest in the development, commercialization, and enhancements of our proprietary technologies.

Financial Information About Geographic Areas

Our Top Drive and Tubular Services businesses are distributed globally.  Prior to the sale of the CASING DRILLING business during the second quarter of 2012, we did not track or measure property, plant, and equipment by business segment. For the information of our property, plant, and equipment by business segment and geographic area at December 31, 2012, see Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 15 included in the Report on Form 10-K. The following table presents our revenue by segment and geographic areas for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 (United States dollars in thousands):

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	Top Drive Segment
	United States and Canada			International			Total
	Revenue		%	Revenue		%	Revenue
2012	$	217,990	61%	$	139,852	39%	$	357,842
2011	219,168		64%	125,530		36%	344,698
2010	137,826		57%	106,107		43%	243,933
	Tubular Services Segment
	United States and Canada			International			Total
	Revenue		%	Revenue		%	Revenue
2012	$	109,377	60%	$	73,027	40%	$	182,404
2011	97,644		65%	53,480		35%	151,124
2010	84,656		69%	37,228		31%	121,884
	CASING DRILLING Segment (1)
	United States and Canada			International			Total
	Revenue		%	Revenue		%	Revenue
2012	$	4,268	33%	$	8,625	67%	$	12,893
2011	4,572		27%	12,575		73%	17,147
2010	6,822		53%	6,026		47%	12,848

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(1) On June 4, 2012, we completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of the CASING DRILLING segment to the Schlumberger Group. For detailed discussion of this matter, see Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 included in this Report on Form 10-K.

Procurement of Materials and Supplies

For a discussion of the procurement of materials and supplies, see Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 15 included in this Report on Form 10-K.

Seasonality

Our business is subject to seasonal cycles associated with winter-only, summer-only, dry-season, or regulatory-based access to drilling locations.  The most significant of these occur in Canada and Russia where traditionally the first and fourth calendar quarters of each year are the busiest as the contractor fleet can access drilling locations that are only accessible when frozen.  As of December 31, 2012, approximately 15% of our top drive rental fleet operated in Canada and Russia.

In certain Asia Pacific and South American regions, we are subject to decline in activities due to seasonal rains.  Further, seasonal variations in the demand for hydrocarbons and accessibility of certain drilling locations in North America can affect our business as our activity follows the active drilling rig count reasonably closely.  We actively manage our highly mobile rental fleet around the world to minimize the impact of geographically specific seasonality.

Customers

Our accounts receivable are principally with major international and national oil and natural gas service and exploration and production companies and are subject to normal industry credit risks.  We perform ongoing credit evaluations of customers and grant credit based upon past payment history, financial condition, and anticipated industry conditions.  Customer payments are regularly monitored and a provision for doubtful accounts is established based upon specific situations and overall industry conditions.  Many of our customers are located in international areas that are inherently subject to risks of economic, political and civil instabilities, including the effects of currency fluctuations and exchange controls, such as devaluation of foreign currencies and other economic problems, which may impact our ability to collect those accounts receivable.  We monitor customers who are at risk for non-payment and, if warranted by the set of circumstances, will lower available credit extended to those customers or establish alternative arrangements, including increased deposit requirements or payment schedules.

No single customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated revenue in any of the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010.

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Employees

As of December 31, 2012, the total number of our employees worldwide was 2,079. We believe that our relationship with our employees is good.  We seek to maintain a high level of employee satisfaction and we believe our employee compensation systems are competitive.

Available Information

Access to our corporate governance policies and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, interactive data, current reports on Form 8-K, Section 16 filings, and all amendments to those reports, are available through our website, www.tescocorp.com, free of charge. These reports are made available on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are electronically filed in the United States (“U.S.”) with the SEC and in Canada on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”).  Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics ("Code") is also posted on our website. We intend to satisfy the disclosure requirement under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K and applicable NASDAQ rules regarding amendments to or waivers of our Code by posting this information on our website at www.tescocorp.com. In addition to our website, copies of our U.S. public filings are available at www.sec.gov and copies of our Canadian public filings are available at www.sedar.com.

We have included our website address only as an inactive textual reference. The information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this Report on Form 10-K.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Cautionary Statement for Purposes of the “Safe Harbor” Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

We operate in an environment that involves a number of significant risks and uncertainties. We caution you to read the following risk factors, which have affected, and/or in the future could affect, our business, prospects, operating results, and financial condition. The risks described below include forward-looking statements, and actual events and our actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business, prospects, operating results, and financial condition. Furthermore, additional risks and uncertainties are described under other captions in this Report on Form 10-K and should also be considered by our investors.

Risks associated with the global economy

The current global economic and political environment may negatively impact industry fundamentals, and the related decrease in demand for drilling rigs could cause a downturn in the oil and natural gas industry. Such a condition could have a material adverse impact on our business.  

An extended deterioration in the global economic environment may impact fundamentals that are critical to our industry, such as the global demand for, and consumption of, oil and natural gas. Reduced demand for oil and natural gas generally results in lower oil and natural gas prices and prolonged weakness in the economy could impact the economics of planned drilling projects, resulting in curtailment, reduction, delay or postponement for an indeterminate period of time. Furthermore, an extended deterioration in the political environment in countries where we operate or that produce significant supply of the world’s demand for oil may also impact fundamentals that are critical to our industry, such as the global supply of oil and natural gas. Constraints in the global supply of oil caused by political turmoil in any of the large oil-producing countries of the world could significantly increase oil and natural gas prices while the removal of such constraints could significantly decrease oil and natural gas prices for an indeterminate period of time.  Such volatility in oil and natural gas prices could negatively impact the world economy and our industry.  Any long-term reduction in oil and natural gas prices will reduce oil and natural gas drilling and production activity and result in a corresponding decline in the demand for our products and services, which could adversely affect the demand for sales, rentals or services of our top drive units and for our Tubular Services. These reductions could adversely affect the future net realizability of assets, including inventory, fixed assets, goodwill, and other intangible assets.

We are exposed to risks associated with the financial markets.

While we intend to finance our operations with existing cash, cash flow from operations, and borrowing under our existing credit facility, we may require additional financing to support our growth. If any of the significant lenders, insurance companies, or other financial institutions are unable to perform their obligations under our credit agreements, insurance policies, or other

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contracts, and we are unable to find suitable replacements on acceptable terms as a result of recent credit disruptions or otherwise, our results of operations, liquidity, and cash flows could be adversely affected.

Many of our customers access the credit markets to finance their oil and natural gas drilling and production activity. The possible inability of these parties to obtain financing on acceptable terms, due to the recent credit disruptions or otherwise, could impair their ability to perform under their agreements with us and lead to various negative effects on us, including business disruption, decreased revenue, and increases in bad debt write-offs. A sustained decline in the financial stability of these parties could have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

The occurrence or threat of terrorist attacks could materially impact our business.

The occurrence or threat of future terrorist attacks could adversely affect the economies of the United States and other developed countries. A lower level of economic activity could result in a decline in energy consumption, which could cause a decrease in spending by oil and natural gas companies for exploration and development.  In addition, these risks could trigger increased volatility in prices for crude oil and natural gas which could also adversely affect spending by oil and natural gas companies.  A decrease in spending for any reason could adversely affect the markets for our products and thereby adversely affect our revenue and margins and limit our future growth prospects. Moreover, these risks could cause increased instability in the financial and insurance markets and adversely affect our ability to access capital and to obtain insurance coverage that we consider adequate or are required to obtain by our contracts with third parties.

We face risks related to natural disasters and pandemic diseases, which could materially and adversely disrupt our operations and affect travel required for our worldwide operations.

A portion of our business involves the movement of people, parts, and supplies to or from foreign locations. Any restrictions on travel or shipments to and from foreign locations, due to the occurrence of natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, or hurricanes; or an epidemic or outbreak of diseases, in these locations, could significantly disrupt our operations and decrease our ability to provide services to our customers. In addition, our local workforce could be affected by such an occurrence or outbreak which could also significantly disrupt our operations and decrease our ability to provide services to our customers.

Risks associated with the oil and natural gas industry

We could be subject to substantial liability claims, which would adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Certain equipment and processes are used by us and other companies in the oil and natural gas industry during the delivery of oilfield services in hostile environments, such as exploration, development, and production applications. An accident or a failure of a product or process could cause personal injury, loss of life, damage to property, equipment, or the environment, and suspension of operations. Our insurance may not protect us against liability for some kinds of events, including events involving pollution, or against losses resulting from business interruption. Moreover, in the future we may not be able to maintain insurance at levels of risk coverage or policy limits that we deem adequate. Substantial claims made under our policies could cause our premiums to increase. Any future damages caused by our products that are not covered by insurance, or are in excess of policy limits or are subject to substantial deductibles, could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

We face risks due to the cyclical nature of the energy industry and the corresponding credit risk of our customers.

Changing political, economic, or military circumstances throughout the energy-producing regions of the world can impact the market price of oil and natural gas for extended periods of time. As most of our accounts receivable are with customers involved in the oil and natural gas industry, any significant change in such circumstances could result in financial exposure in relation to affected customers.

Fluctuations in the demand for and prices of oil and natural gas would negatively impact our business.

Fluctuations in the demand for, and prices of, oil and natural gas impact the level of drilling activity by our customers and potential customers. The prices are primarily determined by supply, demand, government regulations relating to oil and natural gas production and processing, and international political events, none of which can be accurately predicted. In times of declining activity, not only is there less opportunity for us to sell our products and services but there is increased competitive pressure that tends to reduce our prices and, therefore, our margins.

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Possible legislation and regulations related to global warming and climate change could have an adverse effect on our operations and the demand for oil and natural gas.

Foreign, federal, state, and local authorities and agencies are currently evaluating and promulgating climate-related legislation and regulations that are focused on restricting greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) is taking steps to require monitoring and reporting of GHG emissions and to regulate GHGs as pollutants under the Clean Air Act (“CAA”). The EPA finalized the Mandatory Greenhouse Reporting Rules in 2009. The EPA expanded those rules to require the reporting of GHG emissions from other specified large GHG emission sources in the United States on an annual basis, as well as certain onshore and offshore oil and natural gas production facilities on an annual basis, beginning in 2012 for emissions occurring in 2011.

In addition, climate change legislation is pending in the United States Congress. Foreign jurisdictions are also considering the need to address climate changes by legislation or regulation. Several regional GHG initiatives have formed which may require reporting or development of cap and trade programs. These developments may curtail production and demand for fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas in areas of the world where our customers operate and thus adversely affect future demand for our services, which may in turn adversely affect future results of operations. Additionally, federal and/or state legislation to reduce the effects of GHG may potentially have a direct or indirect adverse effect on our operations, including the possible imposition on us and/or our customers of additional operational costs due to carbon emissions generated by oil and gas related activities.  Finally, our business could be negatively affected by climate change related physical changes or changes in weather patterns, which could result in damages to or loss of our physical assets, impacts on our ability to conduct operations and/or disruption of our customers’ operations.

Our onshore oil and natural gas operations could be adversely impacted by changes in, and compliance with, restrictions or regulations on onshore drilling in the United States and in other areas around the world which may adversely affect our business and operating results.

New federal and state legislation regulating hydraulic fracturing may result in increased costs to drill, complete, and operate wells, as well as delays in obtaining permits to drill wells all of which could negatively impact our clients and thereby our business and operating results. If legislation is passed to ban hydraulic fracturing, the number of wells drilled in the future could drop dramatically, and the economic performance of those drilled would be negatively affected. Local authorities have also instituted restrictions to hydraulic fracturing operations which could result in negative impacts to our business.

Our revenue and earnings are subject to fluctuations period over period and are difficult to forecast.

Our revenue and earnings may vary significantly from quarter to quarter depending upon:

• the level of drilling activity worldwide, as well as the particular geographic focus of the activity;

• the variability of customer orders, which are particularly unpredictable in international markets;

• the levels of inventories of our products held by end-users and distributors;

• the mix of our products sold or leased and the margins on those products;

• new products offered and sold or leased by us or our competitors;

• weather conditions or other natural disasters that can affect our operations or our customers’ operations;

• changes in oil and natural gas prices and currency exchange rates, which in some cases affect the costs and prices for our products;

• the level of capital equipment project orders, which may vary with the level of new rig construction and refurbishment activity in the industry;

• changes in drilling and exploration plans, which can be particularly volatile in international markets;

• the variability of customer orders or a reduction in customer orders, which may leave us with excess or obsolete inventories;

• the ability of our vendors to timely supply necessary component parts used for the manufacturing of our products; and

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• the ability to manufacture and timely deliver customer orders, particularly in the top drive segment due to the increasing size and complexity of our models.

In addition, our fixed costs cause our margins to decrease when demand is low and service capacity is underutilized.

Any significant consolidation or loss of end-user customers could have a negative impact on our business.

Exploration and production company operators and drilling contractors have undergone substantial consolidation in recent years. Additional consolidation is probable. In addition, many oil and natural gas properties could be transferred over time to different potential customers.

Consolidation of drilling contractors results in fewer end-users for our products and could result in the combined contractor standardizing its equipment preferences in favor of a competitor’s products.

Merger activity among both major and independent oil and natural gas companies also affects exploration, development, and production activity, as these consolidated companies attempt to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Generally, only the more promising exploration and development projects from each merged entity are likely to be pursued, which may result in overall lower post-merger exploration and development budgets. Moreover, some end-users prefer not to use relatively new products or premium products in their drilling operations.

We operate in an intensively competitive industry, and if we fail to compete effectively, our business will suffer.

Our competitors may attempt to increase their market share by reducing prices or our customers may adopt competing technologies. The drilling industry is driven primarily by cost minimization. Our strategy is aimed at reducing drilling costs through the application of new technologies. Our competitors, many of whom have a more diverse product line and access to greater amounts of capital than we do, have the ability to compete against the cost savings generated by our technology by reducing prices and by introducing competing technologies. Our competitors may also have the ability to offer bundles of products and services to customers that we do not offer. We have limited resources to sustain prolonged price competition and maintain the level of investment required to continue the commercialization and development of our new technologies.

To compete in our industry, we must continue to develop new technologies and products.

The markets for our products and services are characterized by continual technological developments and we have identified our products as providing technological advantages over other competitive products. As a result, substantial improvements in the scope and quality of product function and performance can occur over a short period of time. If we are not able to develop commercially competitive products in a timely manner in response to changes in technology, our business may be adversely affected. Our future ability to develop new products depends on our ability to:

• design and commercially produce products that meet the needs of our customers;

• successfully market new products; and

• obtain and maintain patent protection.

We may encounter resource constraints, technical barriers, or other difficulties that would delay introduction of new products and services in the future. Our competitors may introduce new products or obtain patents before we do and achieve a competitive advantage. Additionally, the time and expense invested in product development may not result in commercial applications.

For example, from time to time, we have incurred significant losses in the development of new technologies which were not successful for various commercial or technical reasons. If we are unable to successfully implement technological or research and engineering type activities, our growth prospects may be reduced and our future revenue may be materially and adversely affected. Moreover, we may experience operating losses after new products are introduced and commercialized because of high start-up costs, unexpected manufacturing costs or problems, or lack of demand.  

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Risks associated with our business

We have been party to patent infringement claims and we may not be able to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights.

In two separate actions, we were sued by VARCO I/P, Inc. and Weatherford International, who have alleged that our CDS tool and other equipment and processes violate certain of their patents. See Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 14 included in this Report on Form 10-K.  We settled our lawsuit with Weatherford International, and we believe the suit with VARCO I/P, Inc. is without merit. We intend to continue to defend ourselves vigorously. In the event that we are not successful in defending ourselves in this matter, it may have a material adverse effect on our Tubular Services segment and, therefore, on our business. In addition, in the future we may be subject to other infringement claims and if any of our products were found to be infringing, our consolidated financial results may be adversely affected.

Some of our products and the processes used to produce them have been granted U.S. and international patent protection, or have patent applications pending. Nevertheless, patents may not be granted from our applications and, if patents are issued, the claims allowed may not be sufficient to protect our technology. Recent changes in U.S. patent law may have the effect of making certain of our patents more likely to be the subject of claims for invalidation.

Our competitors may be able to independently develop technology that is similar to ours without infringing on our patents. This is especially true internationally where the protection of intellectual property rights may not be as effective. In addition, obtaining and maintaining intellectual property protection internationally may be significantly more expensive than doing so domestically. We may have to spend substantial time and money defending our patents. After our patents expire, our competitors will not be legally constrained from marketing products substantially similar to ours.

We are subject to legal proceedings and may, in the future, be subject to additional legal proceedings.

In the normal course of our business, we are subject to legal proceedings brought by or against us and our subsidiaries. We are currently involved in legal proceedings described in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 14 included in this Report on Form 10-K. From time to time, we may become subject to additional legal proceedings which may include contract, tort, intellectual property, tax, regulatory compliance and other claims.

We are also subject to complaints or allegations from former, current, or prospective employees from time to time, alleging violations of employment-related laws. Lawsuits or claims could result in decisions against us which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Our products and services are used in hazardous conditions, and we are subject to risks relating to potential liability claims.

Most of our products are used in hazardous drilling and production applications where an accident or a failure of a product can have catastrophic consequences. For example, the unexpected failure of a top drive to rotate a drill string during drilling operations could result in the loss of control over a well, leading to blowout and the discharge of pollutants into the environment. Damages arising from an occurrence at a location where our products are used have in the past and may in the future result in the assertion of potentially large claims against us.

While we attempt to limit our exposure to such risks through contracts with our customers, these measures may not protect us against liability for certain kinds of events, including blowouts, cratering, explosions, fires, loss of well control, loss of hole, damaged or lost drilling equipment, damage or loss from inclement weather or natural disasters, and losses resulting from business interruption. Our insurance coverage generally provides that we assume a portion of the risk in the form of a self-insured retention, and may not be adequate in risk coverage or policy limits to cover all losses or liabilities that we may incur. The occurrence of an event not fully insured or indemnified against, or the failure of a customer or insurer to meet its indemnification or insurance obligations, could result in substantial losses. Moreover, we may not be able in the future to maintain insurance at levels of risk coverage or policy limits that we deem adequate. Any significant claims made under our policies will likely cause our premiums to increase. Any future damages caused by our products or services that are not covered by insurance, are in excess of policy limits or are subject to substantial deductibles, could reduce our earnings and cash available for operations.

Environmental compliance and remediation costs and the costs of environmental liabilities could exceed our estimates.

The energy industry is affected by changes in public policy, federal, state, local, and foreign laws and regulations. The adoption of laws and regulations curtailing exploration and development drilling for oil and natural gas for economic, environmental and other policy reasons may adversely affect our operations due to our customers having limited drilling and other opportunities in the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry. The operations of our customers, as well as our properties, are subject

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to increasingly stringent laws and regulations relating to environmental protection, including laws and regulations governing air emissions, water discharges, waste management and workplace safety.

Our credit facility contains restrictions that may limit our ability to finance future operations or capital needs and could accelerate debt payments.

Our credit facility contains restrictive covenants which limit the amount of borrowings available by the maintenance of certain financial ratios.  Decreases in our financial performance could prohibit us from borrowing amounts under our credit facility, force us to make repayments of outstanding debt in order to remain in compliance with these restrictive covenants, or accelerate our debt payments and other financing obligations and those of our subsidiaries. Additionally, our credit agreements are collateralized by equity interests in our subsidiaries.  A breach of the covenants under these agreements could permit the lenders to exercise their rights to foreclose on these collateral interests.   If this were to occur, we might not be able to repay such debt and other financing obligations. These restrictions may negatively impact our ability to finance future operations, implement our business strategy or fund our capital needs. Compliance with these financial ratios may be affected by events beyond our control, including the risks and uncertainties described in the other risk factors discussed elsewhere in this report.

For further discussion of our credit facility, see Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 9 included in this Report on Form 10-K.

We have a revolving credit facility that is not contracted at market rates.

In April 2012, we amended our credit agreement to provide a revolving line of credit of $125 million including up to $20 million of swing line loans. The new credit facility has a term of five years and all outstanding borrowings on the new agreement are due and payable on April 27, 2017.

At this time it is difficult to forecast the future state of the bank loan market. As a result of the uncertain state of various financial institutions and the credit markets generally, we may be unable to maintain our current borrowing capacity in the event of bank or banks failure to fund any commitments under the current credit facility, and we may not be able to refinance our bank facility in the same amount and on the same terms as we currently hold, which could negatively impact our liquidity and results of operations.

We provide warranties on our products and if our products fail to operate properly our business will suffer.

We provide warranties as to the proper operation and conformance to specifications of the equipment we manufacture. Our products are often deployed in harsh environments including subsea applications. The failure of these products to operate properly or to meet specifications may increase our costs by requiring additional engineering resources and services, replacement of parts and equipment or monetary reimbursement to a customer. We have experienced quality problems with raw material vendors, which required us to recall and replace certain equipment and components. We have also received warranty claims and we expect to continue to receive them in the future. Such claims may exceed the reserve we have set aside for them. To the extent that we incur substantial warranty claims in any period because of quality issues with our products, our reputation, ability to obtain future business and earnings could be materially and adversely affected.

Our foreign operations and investments involve special risks.

We sell products and provide services in parts of the world where the political and legal systems are very different from those in the U.S. and Canada. In places like Russia, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia/Pacific, we may have difficulty or extra expense in navigating the local bureaucracies and legal systems. We may face challenges in enforcing contracts in local courts or be at a disadvantage when we have a dispute with a customer that is an agency of the state. We may be at a disadvantage to competitors that are not subject to the same international trade and business practice restrictions that U.S. and Canadian laws impose on us.

While diversification is desirable, it can expose us to risks related to cultural, political, and economic factors of foreign jurisdictions which are beyond our control. As a general rule, we have elected not to carry political risk insurance against these risks. Such risks include the following:

• loss of revenue, property, and equipment as a result of hazards such as wars or insurrection;

• the effects of currency fluctuations and exchange controls, such as devaluation of foreign currencies and other economic problems;

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• changes or interpretations in laws, regulations, and policies of foreign governments, including those associated with changes in the governing parties, nationalization, and expropriation;

• protracted delays in securing government consents, permits, licenses, or other regulatory approvals necessary to conduct our operations; and

• protracted delays in the collection of accounts receivable due to economic, political, and civil instabilities.

A portion of our accounts receivable as of December 31, 2012 was denominated in Venezuelan Bolivar. On February 8, 2013, the Venezuela government announced that effective February 13, 2013 its currency would be devalued 32%. We expect this devaluation will have an impact of approximately $0.8 million on our results of operations for the upcoming quarterly period ended March 31, 2013.

Our profitability is driven to a large extent by our ability to deliver the products we manufacture in a timely manner.

Disruptions to our production schedule may adversely impact our ability to meet delivery commitments. If we fail to deliver products according to contract terms, we may suffer financial penalties and a diminution of our commercial reputation and future product orders.

We rely on the availability of raw materials, component parts and finished products to produce our products.

We buy raw materials, components and precision machining or sub-assembly services from many different vendors located in Canada, the U.S., Europe, South East Asia and the Middle East. The price and lead times for some products have fluctuated along with the general changes of steel prices around the world. We also source a substantial amount of electrical components, including permanent magnet motors and drives as well as a substantial amount of hydraulic components, including hydraulic motors, from suppliers located in the U.S. and abroad.  The inability of suppliers to meet performance, quality specifications, and delivery schedules could cause delays in manufacturing and make it difficult or impossible for us to meet outstanding orders or accept new orders for the manufacture of the affected equipment. In addition, the lack of an efficient supply chain could cause us to hold higher levels of inventory.

The design of some of our equipment is based on components provided by specific sole source manufacturers.

Some of our products have been designed around components which are only available from one source of supply. In some cases, a manufacturer has developed or modified the design of a component at our request, and consequently we are the only purchaser of such items. If the manufacturer of such an item should go out of business or cease or refuse to manufacture the component in question, or raise the price of such components unduly, we may have to identify alternative components and redesign portions of our equipment. This could cause delays in manufacturing and make it difficult or impossible for us to meet outstanding orders or accept new orders for the manufacture of the affected equipment.

Our business requires the retention and recruitment of a skilled workforce and key employees, and the loss of such employees could result in the failure to implement our business plans.

As a technology based company, we depend upon skilled engineering and other professionals in order to engage in product innovation and ensure the effective implementation of our innovative technology. We compete for these professionals, not only with other companies in the same industry, but with oil and natural gas service companies generally and other industries. In periods of high energy and industrial manufacturing activity, demand for the skills and expertise of these professionals increases, which can make the hiring and retention of these individuals more difficult and expensive. Failure to recruit and retain such individuals may result in our inability to maintain a competitive advantage over other companies and loss of customer satisfaction.   The loss or incapacity of certain key employees for any reason, including our President and Chief Executive Officer, Julio M. Quintana, could have a negative impact on our ability to implement our business plan due to the specialized knowledge these individuals possess. We do not maintain key man insurance on any of our personnel.

Our business relies on the skills and availability of trained and experienced trades and technicians to provide efficient and necessary services to us and our customers. Hiring and retaining such individuals are critical to the success of our business plan. Retention of staff and the prevention of injury to staff are essential in order to provide a high level of service.

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We may be unable to identify or complete acquisitions.

Acquisitions have been and may continue to be an element of our business strategy. We can give no assurance that we will be able to integrate successfully the assets and operations of acquired businesses with our own business. Any inability on our part to integrate and manage the growth of acquired businesses may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. We can give no assurance that we will be able to identify and acquire additional businesses in the future on terms favorable to us.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

Item 2. Properties.

The following table details our principal facilities, including (i) all properties that we own, and (ii) those leased properties that serve as corporate or regional headquarters as of December 31, 2012.

Location	Approximate Square Footage (Buildings)	Owned or Leased	Description
Houston, Texas, United States of America	26,500	Leased	Corporate headquarters.
Houston, Texas, United States of America	67,800	Owned	Headquarters for North American operations in Top Drive and Tubular Services, and our U.S. regional operations base which also provides equipment repair and maintenance for U.S. and certain overseas operations.
Kilgore, Texas, United States of America	21,900	Owned	Regional operations base for the Tubular Services segment in east Texas and northern Louisiana.
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States of America	43,300	Owned	Regional operations base for the Tubular Services segment in southern Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada	85,000	Owned	Manufacturing of top drives and other equipment.
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico	1,615	Leased	Regional headquarters for Latin America, including Mexico.
Moscow, Russia	3,987	Leased	Regional headquarters for Russia, Europe, and West Africa.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates	3,800	Leased	Regional headquarters for the Middle East, North Africa, and East Africa.
Republic of Singapore	15,500	Leased	Regional headquarters for China, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and New Zealand.

In addition, we lease operational facilities at locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. Each of these locations supports operations in its local area, primarily for the Tubular Services segment.

Outside the U.S., we lease additional operating facilities in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Dubai, Ecuador, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Oman, Romania, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela. The majority of these facilities support the Top Drive and Tubular Services segments.

We consider our existing equipment and facilities to be adequate to support our operations.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

In the normal course of our business, we are subject to legal proceedings brought by or against us and our subsidiaries. None of these proceedings involves a claim for damages exceeding ten percent of our current assets on a consolidated basis. See Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 14 included in this Report on Form 10-K for a summary of certain closed and ongoing legal proceedings. Such information is incorporated into this Part I, Item 3-"Legal Proceedings" in this Report on Form 10-K by reference.

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On December 26, 2012, we received a request by the staff of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") that the Company take steps to preserve and retain five categories of documents relating to commercial agents who perform services for the corporate group in a foreign jurisdiction, the Company's general use of commercial agents in that jurisdiction, and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. This request stated that it "should not be construed as an indication by the Commission, or its staff, that any violations of law have occurred; nor should it be considered an adverse reflection upon any person, entity, or security." We have, under the advice and through independent external legal counsel, cooperated with and have provided the SEC staff with specific information which it has requested. External legal counsel for the Company has been advised by the SEC staff that no formal order of investigation has been issued. The outcome of the SEC's review and any future financial impact resulting from this matter are indeterminable at this time.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

None.

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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Market Information

Our outstanding shares of common stock are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market (“NASDAQ”) under the symbol “TESO.” The following table outlines the share price trading range by quarter for 2012 and 2011.

	Share Price Trading Range
	High		Low
	($ per share)
2012
1st Quarter	$	16.81	$	12.82
2nd Quarter	16.88		10.17
3rd Quarter	12.77		9.73
4th Quarter	11.49		8.70
2011
1st Quarter	$	22.36	$	14.20
2nd Quarter	22.49		16.46
3rd Quarter	23.39		11.33
4th Quarter	17.54		10.01

As of February 28, 2013, there were approximately 223 holders of record of our common stock, including brokers and other nominees.

Dividend Policy

We have not declared or paid any dividends since 1993 and do not expect to declare or pay dividends in the near future. Any decision to pay dividends on our common shares will be made by our Board of Directors on the basis of our earnings, financial requirements, and other relevant conditions existing at the time. Pursuant to our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, we are currently prohibited from paying dividends to our shareholders without the prior consent of our creditors.

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The following performance graph and table compares the yearly percentage change in the cumulative shareholder return for the five year period commencing on December 31, 2007 and ending on December 31, 2012 on our common shares (assuming a $100 investment was made on December 31, 2007) with the total cumulative return of the S&P 500 Composite Index, and the Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index (“OSX”), assuming reinvestment of dividends.

	Dec. 31, 2007		Dec. 31, 2008		Dec. 31, 2009		Dec. 31, 2010		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2012
● Tesco Corp.	$	100	$	25	$	45	$	55	$	44	$	40
■ OSX	$	100	$	40	$	65	$	81	$	72	$	73
p S & P 500	$	100	$	62	$	56	$	86	$	86	$	97

Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

The following selected historical financial data as of  December 31, 2012 and 2011 and for each of the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 is derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in this Report on Form 10-K.  The selected financial data as of December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 and for each of the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 are derived from audited consolidated financial statements.  The selected financial data is not necessarily indicative of results to be expected in future periods and should be read in conjunction with Part II,  Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data included in this Report on Form 10-K.

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	Years Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010			2009			2008
Statements of income (loss) data:	(in millions, except per share amounts)
Revenue
Top Drive	$	357.8		$	344.7		$	243.9		$	224.8		$	341.4
Tubular Services	182.4			151.1			121.9			118.3			166.5
CASING DRILLING	12.9			17.2			12.9			13.7			27.0
	553.1			513.0			378.7			356.8			534.9
Operating income (loss)
Top Drives	87.7			88.8			62.8			49.5			106.8
Tubular Services	21.7			16.7			8.2			(2.9		)	22.5
CASING DRILLING	8.2			(12.4		)	(11.6		)	(20.6		)	(12.6		)
Research and Engineering	(10.5		)	(12.5		)	(9.1		)	(7.4		)	(11.1		)
Corporate and Other	(30.3		)	(38.1		)	(35.0		)	(33.0		)	(30.8		)
	76.8			42.5			15.3			(14.4		)	74.8
Interest (income) expense, net	1.1			(1.1		)	0.6			0.9			4.2
Other (income) expense	1.1			2.3			0.9			2.3			(0.1		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	74.6			41.3			13.8			(17.6		)	70.7
Income tax (benefit) provision	24.8			14.3			6.8			(12.3		)	20.8
Net income (loss)	$	49.8		$	27.0		$	7.0		$	(5.3	)	$	49.9
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic	38.7			38.2			37.8			37.6			37.2
Diluted	39.1			38.9			38.3			37.6			37.8
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$	1.29		$	0.71		$	0.19		$	(0.14	)	$	1.34
Diluted	$	1.27		$	0.69		$	0.18		$	(0.14	)	$	1.32
Cash dividends per common share	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—

Factors Affecting Trends

• Our effective tax rate has fluctuated as follows:  2012: 33%, 2011: 35%, 2010: 49%, 2009:  70%; 2008:  29%;

• In 2012, our quality control processes found casting anomalies in the gearbox housing of our new ESI top drive model and subsequently determined that the casting of the gearbox housing did not meet TESCO's standards. We recorded warranty expenses of $4.4 million specifically associated with the gear box housing issue for our new ESI model.

• In 2012, we recorded a $12.4 million pre-tax gain on the sale of the CASING DRILLING business. For detailed discussion of this matter, see Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 included in the Report on Form 10-K.

• In 2012, we reversed $4.7 million of accruals previously made for a legacy withholding tax issue in a foreign jurisdiction ($3.1 million to other income and a $1.6 million reduction to interest expense) based on favorable determinations received in April 2012 and January 2013. For detailed discussion of this matter, see Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 14 included in the Report on Form 10-K;

• In 2012, we recorded an accrual for $1.5 million for a tax assessment in a foreign jurisdiction;

• In 2011, we recorded $2.4 million in interest income related to a refund received during the year from the Mexican tax authorities and a $1.8 million charge to bad debt expense for accounts deemed uncollectible. For a detailed discussion of the refund from the Mexican tax authorities, see Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 14 included in this Report on Form 10-K;

• In 2010, we recorded a $1.9 million increase in income tax expense for a valuation allowance adjustment established on foreign subsidiary net operating losses; and

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• In 2009, we recorded an impairment charge of $14.4 million to reduce obsolete and slow moving inventory to its net realizable value, an impairment charge of $3.6 million to reduce fixed assets held for sale to its net realizable value, and $3.7 million for severance and relocation costs as part of a cost restructuring.

	Years Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010			2009			2008
	(in millions)
Balance sheet data:
Total assets	$	587.1		$	549.2		$	454.9		$	442.6		$	499.9
Debt and capital leases	0.3			6.6			—			8.6			49.6
Shareholders’ equity	469.5			412.8			375.7			362.2			351.9
Cash flow data:
Cash flow provided by operating activities	$	17.6		$	19.3		$	54.8		$	63.0		$	77.0
Cash flows used in investing activities	(14.2		)	(57.6		)	(25.8		)	(3.8		)	(58.5		)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities	(4.4		)	0.8			(8.4		)	(40.4		)	(19.5		)
Other data:
Adjusted EBITDA (a)	$	111.3		$	85.7		$	56.9		$	42.4		$	114.5
Net cash (debt) (b)	21.8			16.4			60.6			31.3			(29.0		)

(a) We evaluate our performance based on non-GAAP measures, of which a primary performance measure is adjusted EBITDA, which consists of earnings (net income or loss) available to common shareholders, net interest expense, income taxes, non-cash stock compensation expense, non-cash impairments, depreciation and amortization and other non-cash items. This measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies and is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in U.S. ("GAAP"). The measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, net income or loss, cash flows provided by operating, investing or financing activities, or other cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP. The amounts included in the adjusted EBITDA calculation, however, are derived from amounts included in the historical consolidated statements of income data.

We believe that adjusted EBITDA is useful to an investor in evaluating our operating performance because it is widely used by investors in our industry to measure a company’s operating performance without regard to items such as income taxes, net interest expense, depreciation and amortization, and non-cash stock compensation expense, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon accounting methods and book value of assets, financing methods, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired; it helps investors more meaningfully evaluate and compare the results of our operations from period to period by removing the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest expense), merger and acquisition transactions (primarily gains/losses on sale of a business) and asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization) and actions that do not affect liquidity (stock compensation expense) from our operating results; and it helps investors identify items that are within our operational control. Depreciation and amortization charges, while a component of operating income, are fixed at the time of the asset purchase in accordance with the depreciable lives of the related asset and as such are not a directly controllable period operating charge.

(b) Net cash (debt) represents the amount cash and cash equivalents exceeds (or is less than) total debt. Net cash (debt) is not a calculation based upon GAAP. The amounts included in the net cash (debt) calculation, however, are derived from amounts included in our historical consolidated balance sheets. In addition, net cash (debt) should not be considered as an alternative to operating cash flows or working capital as a measure of liquidity. We have reported net cash (debt) because we regularly review net cash (debt) as a measure of our liquidity. However, the net cash (debt) measure presented in this Report on Form 10-K may not always be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the components of the calculation.

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Adjusted EBITDA is derived from our consolidated statements of income as follows (in millions):

	Years Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010		2009			2008
	(in millions)
Net income (loss)	$	49.8		$	27.0		$	7.0	$	(5.3	)	$	49.9
Income tax provision (benefit)	24.8			14.3			6.8		(12.3		)	20.8
Depreciation and amortization	43.0			38.5			36.1		36.7			33.3
Net interest expense (income)	1.1			(1.1		)	0.6		0.9			4.2
Stock compensation expense—non-cash	5.0			7.0			6.4		4.4			6.3
Gain on sale of CASING DRILLING	(12.4		)	—			—		—			—
Impairment of inventory and assets—non-cash	—			—			—		18.0			—
Adjusted EBITDA	$	111.3		$	85.7		$	56.9	$	42.4		$	114.5

Net cash (debt) is derived from the consolidated balance sheets as follows (in millions):

	Years Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010		2009			2008
	(in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	22.0		$	23.0		$	60.6	$	39.9		$	20.6
Current portion of long term debt	(0.1		)	(2.8		)	—		—			(10.2		)
Long term debt	(0.1		)	(3.8		)	—		(8.6		)	(39.4		)
Net cash (debt)	$	21.8		$	16.4		$	60.6	$	31.3		$	(29.0	)

Item 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying footnotes included in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data included in this Report on Form 10-K.  Our MD&A includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that may result in actual results differing from the statements we make.  These risks and uncertainties are discussed further in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors included in this Report on Form 10-K.

Overview

Listed below is a general outline of our MD&A:

• Our business – includes a summary of our business purposes, a description of the current business environment, a summary of our 2012 performance and an outlook for 2013;

• Results of operations – includes a year-over-year analysis of the results of our business segments, our corporate activities, and other income statement items;

• Liquidity and capital resources – includes a general discussion of our sources and uses of cash, available liquidity, our liquidity outlook for 2013, an overview of cash flow activity during 2012, and additional factors that could impact our liquidity;

• Critical accounting estimates – includes a discussion of accounting estimates that involve the use of significant assumptions and/or judgments in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements; and

• Off balance sheet arrangements – includes a discussion of our (i) off balance sheet arrangements, including guarantees and letters of credit, if any, and (ii) other contractual obligations.

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Our Business

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service delivery of technology-based solutions for the upstream energy industry. We seek to change the way wells are drilled by delivering safer and more efficient solutions that add real value by reducing the costs of drilling for and producing oil and natural gas.

Prior to the sale of the CASING DRILLING business during the second quarter of 2012, our four business segments were:

• Top Drives – top drive sales, top drive rentals and after-market sales and services;

• Tubular Services – automated and conventional tubular services;

• CASING DRILLING – proprietary CASING DRILLING technology; and

• Research and Engineering – internal research and development activities related to our automated tubular services and top drive model development, as well as the CASING DRILLING technology prior to the sale.

For a detailed description of these business segments, see Part I, Item 1, Business included in this Report on Form 10-K.

Business Environment

During the first half of 2012 and in 2011, oil and natural gas drilling activity increased significantly from the low level of activity beginning with the severe global economic downturn in 2008, and from the low oil and natural gas prices and tightening credit availability in 2009. However in the second half of 2012, North America experienced a decline in rig activity due to lower natural gas prices. During 2012, Europe experienced a decline in rig activity due to the uncertainty over the outcome of the European Union's ("EU") financial support programs and the possibility that other EU member states may experience similar financial troubles. Additionally, many governments are seeking additional revenue sources, including eliminating key federal income tax incentives currently available to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. Current global macro-economic conditions make any projections difficult and uncertain. One of the key indicators of our business is the number of active drilling rigs.  Below is a table that shows rig counts by region for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010.

	Average Rig Count(1)			Increase (Decrease)
	2012	2011	2010	2011 to 2012			2010 to 2011
U.S.	1,919	1,875	1,541	44		2%	334		22%
Canada	365	423	351	(58	)	(14)%	72		21%
Latin America (includes Mexico)	423	424	383	(1	)	—%	41		11%
Asia Pacific (excludes China onshore)	356	256	269	100		39%	(13	)	(5)%
Middle East (excludes Iran, Iraq and Sudan)	241	292	265	(51	)	(17)%	27		10%
Africa	119	78	83	41		53%	(5	)	(6)%
Europe (excludes Russia)	96	118	93	(22	)	(19)%	25		27%
Worldwide	3,519	3,466	2,985	53		2%	481		16%

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(1) Source:     Baker Hughes Incorporated worldwide rig count; averages are monthly.

Summary of 2012 and Operational Performance

During 2012, our Top Drive and Tubular Services segments improved on their performance in 2011 and provided a strong base of earnings. Our automated tubular services offering continues to gain market acceptance, and we remain committed to growing this segment as we believe that every top drive rig will eventually convert to running casing with an automated system, such as the CDS that we offer.  We also invested in new and enhanced product and service offerings that are being developed in our Research and Engineering segment.  We continue to grow fiscally stronger as demonstrated by the following factors:

• we increased our revenue from $513.0 million in 2011 to $553.1 million in 2012;

• we increased our operating income from $42.5 million in 2011 to $76.8 million in 2012;

• we completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of the CASING DRILLING segment to the Schlumberger Group and recognized a pre-tax gain of $12.4 million;

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• we increased our adjusted EBITDA from $85.7 million in 2011 to $111.3 million in 2012;

• we increased our net cash position from $16.4 million at December 31, 2011 to $21.8 million at December 31, 2012;

• we funded a substantial increase in our working capital from cash provided by operating activities; and

• we amended our credit agreement to provide a revolving line of credit of $125 million and had no amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility at December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Outlook for 2013

The current outlook for the global economy varies widely, but we believe that most indicators point towards a continued slow recovery in 2013. Below is a table that shows projected drilling activity for 2013 by region and compares these projections to the number of wells drilled during each of the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.  In particular, U.S. and Canadian activity is projected to increase by 6% and international activity is projected to increase by 2% from average 2012 levels.

	Wells drilled (1) Years ended December 31,
	2013	2012	2011	2010
	(forecast)(1)
U.S.(2)	47,053	44,732	44,905	45,617
Canada	11,510	10,711	12,612	10,912
Latin America	4,924	4,635	4,743	5,450
Europe, Africa, Middle East (including Russia)	14,886	14,511	12,086	11,359
Far East (including China)	27,317	27,168	26,880	23,802
Worldwide	105,690	101,757	101,226	97,140

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(1) Source: Report by World Oil magazine, February 2013.

(2) U.S. data for the wells drilled in 2012 is estimated by World Oil magazine, February 2013.

Current global macro-economic conditions make any projections difficult and uncertain; however, in each of our revenue generating segments, we anticipate moderately improved activity into 2013, as follows:

• Top Drive – Based upon existing drilling and bidding levels and the size of our product sale backlog, we expect our top drive order rate and rental activity to remain steady in 2013.  In North America, we continue experiencing downward pressure in bidding activity. Our top drive sales backlog at December 31, 2012 was 28 units with a total potential revenue value of $42.2 million, compared to 74 units with a total potential revenue value of $91.1 million at December 31, 2011.  Our customers have maintained their focus on lowering project costs, which continues to put downward pressure on our sales prices on select product offerings. We expect our international top drive sales and rental activity and after-market sales and services to hold steady in 2013; and

• Tubular Services – We expect our CDS automated and conventional casing business to strengthen in our international markets in 2013. We will continue to expand our automated casing service offerings, particularly in the major unconventional shale regions in North America and select international locations. In addition, we expect drilling activity in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico to gradually increase in 2013, which should increase demand for our MCLRS proprietary services.

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Results of Operations

Below is a summary of our revenue and operating results for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 (in thousands, except percentages):

	Year Ended December 31,									Increase/Decrease
	2012			2011			2010			2011 to 2012				2010 to 2011
Segment revenue
Top Drive	$	357,842		$	344,698		$	243,933		$	13,144		4%	$	100,765		41%
Tubular Services	182,404			151,124			121,884			31,280			21%	29,240			24%
CASING DRILLING	12,893			17,147			12,848			(4,254		)	(25)%	4,299			33%
Consolidated revenue	$	553,139		$	512,969		$	378,665		$	40,170		8%	$	134,304		35%
Segment operating income
Top Drive	$	87,716		$	88,799		$	62,818		$	(1,083	)	(1)%	$	25,981		41%
Tubular Services	21,708			16,680			8,228			5,028			30%	8,452			103%
CASING DRILLING	8,191			(12,392		)	(11,594		)	20,583			166%	(798		)	(7)%
Research and engineering	(10,457		)	(12,512		)	(9,075		)	2,055			16%	(3,437		)	(38)%
Corporate and other	(30,363		)	(38,058		)	(35,060		)	7,695			20%	(2,998		)	(9)%
Consolidated operating income	76,795			42,517			15,317			34,278			81%	27,200			178%
Other expense	2,200			1,245			1,495			955			77%	(250		)	(17)%
Income before income taxes	74,595			41,272			13,822			33,323			81%	27,450			199%
Income tax provision	24,781			14,276			6,777			10,505			74%	7,499			111%
Net income	$	49,814		$	26,996		$	7,045		$	22,818		85%	$	19,951		283%

Top Drive Segment

Our Top Drive business segment sells equipment and provides services to drilling contractors and oil and natural gas operating companies throughout the world. We primarily manufacture top drives that are used in drilling operations to rotate the drill string while suspended from the derrick above the rig floor. We also provide top drive rental services on a day-rate basis for land and offshore drilling rigs, and we provide after-market sales and support for our customers.  The following is a summary of our top drive operating results and metrics for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 (revenue and operating income in thousands, except percentages):

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	Year Ended December 31,						Increase/Decrease
	2012		2011		2010		2011 to 2012				2010 to 2011
Top Drive revenue
Sales	$	166,722	$	152,599	$	85,584	14,123			9%	67,015		78%
Rental services	126,095		135,706		109,179		(9,611		)	(7)%	26,527		24%
After-market sales and services	65,025		56,393		49,170		8,632			15%	7,223		15%
	$	357,842	$	344,698	$	243,933	$	13,144		4%	$	100,765	41%
Top Drive operating income	$	87,716	$	88,799	$	62,818	(1,083		)	(1)%	25,981		41%
Number of top drive sales:
New	121		106		61		15			14%	45		74%
Used or consigned	10		9		8		1			11%	1		13%
End of period number of top drives in rental fleet:	135		132		125		3			2%	7		6%
Rental operating days (a)	25,420		28,280		23,972		(2,860		)	(10)%	4,308		18%
Average daily operating rate	$	4,960	$	4,799	$	4,554	161			3%	245		5%

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(a)  Defined as a day that a unit in our rental fleet is under contract and operating; does not include stand-by days.

Top Drive sales revenue —The increases in revenue from 2011 to 2012 and from 2010 to 2011 were due to increased number of new top drive units sold as a result of increased demand, both domestically and internationally. The number of new top drive units sold during 2012 exceeded the pre-recession levels of 118 units in 2008.

Our selling price per unit varies significantly depending on the model, whether the unit was previously operated in our rental fleet and whether a power unit was included in the sale. Revenue related to the sale of used or consigned top drive units was $13.5 million, $9.0 million, and $8.0 million during 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively.

Top Drive rental services revenue — The decrease in revenue from 2011 to 2012 was due to the decrease in rental operating days resulting from lower rig count in North America during the second half of 2012. The 2012 average rig count in U.S. was over 2,000 units in January 2012 but was below 1,800 units in December 2012. The increase in revenue from 2010 to 2011 was due to the increase in rental operating days, coupled with the increase in average daily rates, resulting from a 16% growth in the average worldwide rig count year-over-year.  Our rental fleet increased by 7 units in 2011 and then increased by 3 units during 2012 to meet the demand of our customers for rental services.

Top Drive after-market sales and services revenue — The increases in revenue from 2011 to 2012 and from 2010 to 2011 were the result of higher market demand created by a larger installed base of TESCO top drives.  

Top Drive operating income — The slight decrease in Top Drive operating results from 2011 to 2012 was due primarily to a decrease in operating days for the rental fleet, partially offset by higher revenue from top drive sales and after-market sales and services. Additionally, during 2012, our quality control processes found casting anomalies in the gearbox housing of our new ESI top drive model and subsequently determined that the casting of the gearbox housing did not meet TESCO's standards. We recorded warranty expenses of $4.4 million specifically associated with the gear box housing issue for our new ESI model.

The improvement in Top Drive operating results from 2010 to 2011 was a function of revenue factors discussed above, which provided flow-through to our operating margin.  No significant adjustments affecting operating income were recorded in 2011 or 2010. 

Tubular Services Segment

Our Tubular Services business segment includes both automated and conventional services, which are typically offered as a “call out” service on a well-by-well basis.  Our automated service offerings, in particular the CDS, provide a safer and more automated method for running casing and, if required, reaming the casing into the hole, as compared to traditional methods.  Additionally, our automated Tubular Service business includes the installation services of deep water smart well

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completion equipment using our MCLRS, a proprietary and patented technology that improves the quality of the installation of high-end well completions.  Our conventional Tubular Service business provides equipment and personnel for the installation of tubing and casing, including power tongs, pick-up/lay-down units, torque monitoring services, and connection testing services for new well construction and in work-over and re-entry operations.  Below is a summary of our tubular services operating results and metrics for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 (revenue and operating income in thousands, except percentages):

	Year Ended December 31,						Increase/Decrease
	2012		2011		2010		2011 to 2012				2010 to 2011
Tubular Services revenue
Automated	$	141,191	$	120,315	$	100,734	$	20,876		17%	$	19,581	19%
Conventional	41,213		30,809		21,150		10,404			34%	9,659		46%
	$	182,404	$	151,124	$	121,884	$	31,280		21%	$	29,240	24%
Tubular Services operating income	$	21,708	$	16,680	$	8,228	$	5,028		30%	$	8,452	103%
Number of automated jobs	3,525		3,557		3,173		(32		)	(1)%	384		12%

The increases in Tubular Services revenue from 2011 to 2012 and from 2010 to 2011 were due to increased demand for tubular services. A significant amount of current U.S. drilling activity is in shale formations that require directional and horizontal drilling techniques, which we believe are good applications for our automated service offerings. In addition, increased domestic and international demand for our tubular services, both automated and conventional, has resulted in new jobs at more favorable pricing terms. During 2012, we recorded $10.2 million of revenue from our MCLRS offerings, compared to $5.6 million during 2011 and $5.4 million during 2010. The increase was due primarily to improved market conditions in 2012 following the depressed market conditions in 2011 that resulted from the Deepwater Horizon explosion, the temporary Gulf of Mexico drilling moratorium and the resulting negative impact on the deepwater drilling permitting process. The Tubular Services automated revenue during 2012 and 2011 also included $6.7 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of revenue from CDS equipment sales, while no CDS equipment sales were made during 2010. Additionally, during 2012, Premiere Casing Services - Egypt SAE ("Premiere"), which we acquired in October 2011, recorded $8.3 million of revenue from conventional service offerings, compared to $0.7 million during 2011.

Our Tubular Services revenue improved from 2010 to 2011 due to the 16% increase in average worldwide rig count year-over-year. The increase in the average worldwide rig count let to an increase in the number of proprietary jobs and more favorable pricing terms in 2011, as compared to 2010. The majority of our conventional revenue growth was driven by the more recently developing shale formations in North America and new entry markets in Asia Pacific and the Middle East regions. As we penetrate these markets further, we intend to transition customer preferences to our automated offerings.

The increase in Tubular Services operating income from 2011 to 2012 was due primarily to higher revenue for our MCLRS automated tubular services and CDS equipment sales, which provide higher operating margins and higher revenue for automated and conventional jobs discussed above. The improvement in our Tubular Services operating results from 2010 to 2011 was primarily a function of the revenue factors discussed above, which provided flow-through to our operating margin as benefits were derived from economies of scale. During 2010, our operating results included a $1.8 million decrease in operating income resulting from a customer dispute over contract term interpretations.

CASING DRILLING Segment

On June 4, 2012, we completed the sale of substantially all of the assets of the CASING DRILLING segment to the Schlumberger Group. For detailed discussion of this matter, see Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 included in the Report on Form 10-K.

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Below is a summary of our CASING DRILLING operating results for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 (in thousands, except percentages):

	Year Ended December 31,								Increase/Decrease
	2012		2011			2010			2011 to 2012				2010 to 2011
CASING DRILLING revenue	$	12,893	$	17,147		$	12,848		$	(4,254	)	(25)%	$	4,299		33%
CASING DRILLING operating income (loss)	$	8,191	$	(12,392	)	$	(11,594	)	$	20,583		166%	$	(798	)	(7)%

CASING DRILLING operating income for the year ended December 31, 2012, includes approximately $12.4 million gain from the sale of the business segment.

Research and Engineering Segment

Our Research and Engineering segment is comprised of our internal research and development activities related to our automated tubular services and top drive model development, as well as the CASING DRILLING technology prior to the sale.  The following is a summary of our research and engineering expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 (in thousands, except percentages):

	Year Ended December 31,						Increase/Decrease
	2012		2011		2010		2011 to 2012				2010 to 2011
Research and engineering expense	$	10,457	$	12,512	$	9,075	$	(2,055	)	(16)%	$	3,437	38%

Research and engineering expenses decreased from 2011 to 2012 due to the absence of CASING DRILLINGresearch and engineering after the sale of this business segment on June 4, 2012. Research and engineering expenses increased from 2010 to 2011 as we continued our investment in the development, commercialization and enhancements of our proprietary technologies.  

Corporate and Other Segment

Corporate and other expenses primarily consist of the corporate level general and administrative expenses and certain selling and marketing expenses.  Below is a summary of our corporate and other expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 (in thousands, except percentages):

	Year Ended December 31,						Increase/Decrease
	2012		2011		2010		2011 to 2012				2010 to 2011
Corporate and other expenses	$	30,363	$	38,058	$	35,060	$	(7,695	)	(20)%	$	2,998	9%
Corporate and other expenses as a % of revenue	5%		7%		9%					(2) pts			(2) pts

Corporate and other expenses were lower in 2012 than in 2011 primarily due to decreased short term and long term incentive compensation. Corporate and other expenses were higher in 2011 than in 2010 due to increased payroll and benefit expense from increased headcount and increased expenses for travel, depreciation, advertising and marketing and other administrative costs resulting from expanded operations to meet increased demand for our products and services.

Corporate and other expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased in 2012 as compared to 2011 and 2010 due to higher revenues during 2012 as we recover from the downturn in the oil and natural gas industry.

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Other Expense (Income)

Below is a summary of our other expense (income) for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 (in thousands, except percentages):

	Year Ended December 31,									Increase/Decrease
	2012			2011			2010			2011 to 2012				2010 to 2011
Other expense (income)
Interest expense	$	1,204		$	1,504		$	758		$	(300	)	(20)%	$	746		98%
Interest income	(104		)	(2,596		)	(165		)	2,492			96%	(2,431		)	(1,473)%
Foreign exchange losses	3,083			2,523			1,043			560			22%	1,480			142%
Other income	(1,983		)	(186		)	(141		)	(1,797		)	(966)%	(45		)	(32)%
Total other expense	$	2,200		$	1,245		$	1,495		$	955		77%	$	(250	)	(17)%

Interest expense — Interest expense decreased from 2011 to 2012 due primarily to a reduction of $1.6 million to interest expense previously accrued for a legacy withholding tax issue in a foreign jurisdiction based on favorable determinations received in April 2012 and January 2013. This reduction was partially off-set by interest expenses accrued during 2012 for tax assessments in foreign jurisdictions. For detailed discussion of these tax matters, see Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 14 included in the Report on Form 10-K. Interest expense increased from 2010 to 2011 as a result of outstanding debt balances under our credit facility.  During the fourth quarter of 2011, we drew down and repaid $10.0 million on our credit facility to fund working capital needs. In addition, 2011 results include interest expense on the debt assumed from our acquisition of Premiere in October 2011.

Interest income — Interest income decreased from 2011 to 2012 and increased from 2010 to 2011 due to a refund received from the Mexican tax authorities during the second quarter of 2011 as described in Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 14 of this Report on Form 10-K. We recorded $2.4 million in interest income and $0.6 million in other income, partially offset by $0.4 million of interest expense during 2011 related to this refund.

Foreign exchange losses — Foreign exchange losses increased from 2011 to 2012 and from 2010 to 2011 due to fluctuations in the valuation of the U.S. dollar compared to other currencies in which we transact around the world, including Canadian dollars, Argentine pesos, Mexican pesos, Russian rubles, Euros, and Singapore dollars, among others. During 2012 and 2011, our foreign exchange losses were negatively affected by increased volatility in the global economy caused by the U.S. debt downgrade and European debt crisis. From time to time, we may use foreign currency forward contracts to manage our currency exchange exposures on foreign currency denominated balances and anticipated cash flows. However, we did not have any foreign currency forward contracts in place during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010.

Other expense (income) — Other expense (income) reflects gains and losses on sale of non-operating assets, penalties, and other miscellaneous expense (income).  In 2012, we recorded a reduction of $3.1 million previously expensed for a legacy withholding tax issue in a foreign jurisdiction based on favorable determinations received in April 2012 and January 2013. This reduction was partially off-set by penalties accrued during 2012 for tax assessments in foreign jurisdictions. For detailed discussion of these tax matters, see Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 14 included in the Report on Form 10-K.

Income Tax Provision

	Year Ended December 31,						Increase/Decrease
	2012		2011		2010		2011 to 2012	2010 to 2011
Effective income tax rate	33	%	35	%	49	%	(2) pts	(14) pts

We are an Alberta, Canada corporation.  We conduct business and are taxed on profits earned in a number of jurisdictions around the world. Our income tax rate is based on the laws and rates in effect in the countries in which our operations are conducted or in which we are considered a resident for income tax purposes. Our effective tax rate, which is income tax expense as a percentage

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of pre-tax earnings, fluctuates from year to year based on the level of profits earned in each jurisdiction in which we operate and the tax rates applicable to such earnings.

Our effective tax rates for 2012, 2011, and 2010 were higher than the 25.0% Canadian statutory rate primarily due to the level of profit earned in higher-taxed jurisdictions and non-deductible expenses in those jurisdictions. Additionally, our effective tax rate in 2012 included an accrual of $1.5 million for a tax assessment in a foreign jurisdiction and a $1.4 million valuation allowance adjustment related to foreign subsidiary net operating losses. Our effective tax rate in 2010 included a valuation allowance adjustment related to foreign subsidiary net operating losses of $1.9 million.  No provision is made for taxes that may be payable on the repatriation of accumulated earnings in our foreign subsidiaries on the basis that these earnings will continue to be used to finance the activities of these subsidiaries.

For a further description of income tax matters, see Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 11 and Part II, Item 9A, Controls and Procedures included in this Report on Form 10-K.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We rely on our cash and access to credit to fund our operations, growth initiatives, and acquisitions.  Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from our operations, available cash and cash equivalents, and availability under our revolving credit facility.  We use these sources of liquidity to fund our working capital requirements, capital expenditures, strategic investments and acquisitions.  For 2013, we forecast capital expenditures to be between $30 million to $40 million, based on current market conditions.  We expect to be able to fund our activities for 2013 with cash flows generated from our operations, available cash and cash equivalents, and available borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

As of December 31, 2012, we had no outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility, and we had availability to borrow $119.7 million under our revolving credit facility.  The availability of current borrowings is, and future borrowings may be, limited in order to maintain certain financial ratios required by restrictive covenants in our credit facility. We were in compliance with our bank covenants at December 31, 2012.  For further discussion on our credit facility, see Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 9 included in this Report on Form 10-K.

Our net cash position as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 was as follows (in thousands):

	Years ended December 31,
	2012			2011
Cash	$	22,014		$	23,069
Current portion of long term debt	(119		)	(2,793		)
Long term debt	(142		)	(3,832		)
Net cash	$	21,753		$	16,444

We report our net cash position because we regularly review it as a measure of our performance. However, the measure presented in this Report on Form 10-K may not always be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the components of the measurement we use.

Cash Flows

Our cash flows fluctuate with the level of spending by oil and natural gas companies for drilling activities.  Certain sources and uses of cash, such as the level of discretionary capital expenditures and the issuance and repayment of debt, are within our control and are adjusted as necessary based on market conditions.  The following is a discussion of our cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Operating Activities – Net cash provided by operating activities is our primary source of capital and liquidity.  Net cash provided by operating activities was $17.6 million in 2012 compared to $19.3 million in 2011.  The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities is primarily due to cash outlays for inventory purchases, as a result of our increased activity levels from the continued recovery in the economy and the oil and natural gas drilling activities in general. Inventory increased from $111.8 million at December 31, 2011 to $124.5 million at December 31, 2012, to support our forecasted demand for top drive rental fleet additions and forecasted customer demand for new CDS tools and parts for after-market sales.

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Investing Activities – Net cash used for investing activities was $14.2 million during 2012 compared to $57.6 million during 2011.  During 2012 and 2011, we used $63.7 million and $47.4 million of cash, respectively, for capital expenditures. Our capital expenditures spending increased from 2011 to 2012 to meet projected demand for our products and services. We received $10.4 million and $6.9 million of cash during 2012 and 2011, respectively, from sales from operating assets and $39.5 million of cash from the sale of CASING DRILLNG business, net of transaction costs during 2012.  Additionally, we used $16.0 million of cash to acquire Premiere, net of cash acquired, during 2011.

Financing Activities – Net cash used in financing activities was $4.4 million during 2012 compared to net cash provided of $0.8 million during 2011.  During 2012, we paid off $6.3 million of debt assumed as part of the Premiere acquisition, and we borrowed and paid back $35.4 million from our revolving credit facility. During 2011, we borrowed and paid back $10.0 million from our revolving credit facility.  

Critical Accounting Estimates

Our significant accounting policies are described in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 2 in this Report on Form 10-K.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to select appropriate accounting estimates and to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.  We consider our critical accounting estimates to be those that require difficult, complex or subjective judgment necessary in accounting for inherently uncertain matters and those that could significantly influence our financial results based on changes in those judgments.  Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates and actual results may differ materially from those estimates.  We believe the most critical accounting policies in this regard are those described below.

Deferred Taxes — We record deferred tax assets and liabilities to reflect the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. By their nature, tax laws are often subject to interpretation. In those cases where a tax position is open to interpretation, differences of opinion can result in differing conclusions as to the amount of tax benefits to be recognized. Valuation allowances are established to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the tax asset will not be realized. We consider estimates of future taxable income and ongoing tax planning in assessing the utilization of available tax losses and credits. Unforeseen events and industry conditions may impact forecasts of future taxable income which, in turn, can affect the carrying value of the deferred tax assets and liabilities and impact our future reported earnings. The level of evidence and documentation necessary to support a position prior to being given recognition and measurement within the financial statements is a matter of judgment that depends on all available evidence. A change in our forecast of future taxable income, or changes in circumstances, assumptions and clarification of uncertain tax regimes may require changes to any valuation allowances associated with our deferred tax assets, which could have a material effect on net income.

Loss Contingencies —We accrue loss contingency reserves when our assessments indicate that it is probable that a liability has been incurred or an asset will not be recovered and an amount can be reasonably estimated.  Estimates of our liabilities are based on an evaluation of potential outcomes and currently available facts.  Actual results may differ from our estimates, and our estimates can be revised in the future, either negatively or positively, depending upon actual outcomes or changes in expectations based on the facts surrounding each matter.

Revenue Recognition —We recognize revenue when the earnings process is complete, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. For product sales, revenue is recognized upon delivery when title and risk of loss of the equipment is transferred to the customer, with no right of return. For the sale of our top drives, we determine the transfer of title and risk of loss in accordance with contracts with our customers and the related International Commercial Terms. Revenue in the Top Drive segment may be generated from contractual arrangements that include multiple deliverables. Revenue from these arrangements is recognized as each item or service is delivered based on their relative fair value and when the delivered items or services have stand-alone value to the customer. For revenue other than product sales, we recognize revenue as the services are rendered based upon agreed daily, hourly or job rates.

We provide product warranties on equipment sold pursuant to manufacturing contracts and provide for the anticipated cost of such warranties in cost of sales and services when sales revenue is recognized. The accrual of warranty costs is an estimate based upon historical experience and upon specific warranty issues as they arise. We periodically review our warranty provision to assess its adequacy in the light of actual warranty costs incurred. The key factors with respect to estimating our product warranty accrual are our assumptions regarding the quantity and the estimated cost of potential warranty exposure. Historically, our warranty expense has fluctuated based on the identification of specifically identified technical issues, and warranty expense does not necessarily move in concert with sales levels. However, because the warranty accrual is an estimate, it is reasonably possible that future warranty issues could arise that could have a significant impact on our financial statements.

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable — We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts to record accounts receivable at their net realizable value.  The main factors in determining the allowance needed for accounts receivable are customer bankruptcies, delinquency, and management’s estimate of ability to collect outstanding receivables based on the number of days outstanding and risks of economic, political and civil instabilities. We make assumptions regarding current market conditions and how they may affect our customers’ ability to pay outstanding receivables based on the length of time that a receivable remains unpaid, our historical experiences with the customers, the financial condition of the individual customers and the international areas in which they operate. Historically, our estimates have not differed materially from the ultimate amounts recognized for bad debts. However, these allowances are based on estimates. If actual results are not consistent with our assumptions and judgments used, we may be exposed to additional write offs of accounts receivable that could be material to our results of operations.

Excess and Obsolete Inventory Provisions — Our inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market.  Our estimated market value of inventory depends upon demand driven by oil and natural gas drilling activity, which depends in turn upon oil and natural gas prices, the general outlook for economic growth worldwide, available financing for our customers, political stability in major oil and natural gas producing areas and the potential obsolescence of various types of equipment we sell, among other factors. Quantities of inventory on hand are reviewed periodically to ensure they remain active part numbers and the quantities on hand are not excessive based on usage patterns and known changes to equipment or processes. Our primary exposure with respect to estimating our provision for excess and obsolete inventory is our assumption regarding the projected quantity usage patterns. These estimates are based on historical usage and operating forecasts and are reviewed for reasonableness on a periodic basis. Significant or unanticipated changes in business conditions and/or changes in technologies could impact the amount and timing of provision for excess or obsolete inventory that may be required.

Impairment of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets —Long-lived assets, which include goodwill, property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets, comprise a substantial portion of our assets. The carrying value of goodwill is reviewed for impairment on an annual basis and the carrying value of other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable.

We test consolidated goodwill for impairment using a fair value approach and perform our goodwill impairment test annually as of December 31 or upon the occurrence of a triggering event. Goodwill impairment exists when the estimated fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value. We estimate the fair value of goodwill based on discounted cash flows (the income approach). The income approach is dependent on a number of significant management assumptions including markets and market share, sales volumes and prices, costs to produce, capital spending, working capital changes, terminal value multiples and the discount rate. The discount rate is commensurate with the risk inherent in the projected cash flows and reflects the rate of return required by an investor in the current economic conditions. During times of economic volatility, significant judgment must be applied to determine our weighted-average cost of capital that we use to determine the discount rate.  If actual results are not consistent with our assumptions and judgments used in estimating future cash flows and asset fair values, we may be exposed to goodwill impairment losses that could be material to our results of operations.

When evaluating long-lived assets other than goodwill (such as property, plant and equipment) for potential impairment, we first compare the carrying value of the asset to the asset’s estimated, future net cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges). If the estimated future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, we calculate and recognize an impairment loss.  This process requires management to apply judgment in estimating future cash flows and asset fair values, including forecasting useful lives of the assets held and used, estimating future operating activities, future business conditions or technological developments.   If actual results are not consistent with our assumptions and judgments used in estimating future cash flows and asset fair values or if we encounter significant, unanticipated changes in circumstances, we may be required to lower the carrying value of our long-lived assets by recording an impairment charge that could be material to our results of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 2, under the heading “Recent accounting pronouncements” included in this Report on Form 10-K.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of December 31, 2012, we have no off-balance sheet arrangements other than the contractual obligations and letters of credit noted below.

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Contractual Obligations

We are party to various contractual obligations.  A portion of these obligations are reflected in our financial statements, such as long term debt, while other obligations, such as operating leases and purchase obligations, are not reflected on our balance sheet.  The following is a summary of our contractual cash obligations as of December 31, 2012 (in thousands):

	Payments due by period
	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		More than 5 years
Long term debt obligations
Principal	$	261	$	119	$	142	$	—	$	—
Interest	145		137		8		—		—
Operating lease obligations (a)	9,114		4,073		2,879		1,295		867
Manufacturing purchase commitments (b)	34,891		34,891		—		—		—
	$	44,411	$	39,220	$	3,029	$	1,295	$	867

(a) We have operating lease commitments expiring at various dates, principally administrative offices, operation facilities and equipment.

(b) Represents manufacturing purchase commitments for executed purchase orders that have been submitted to the respective vendor.

Letters of Credit

We enter into letters of credit in the ordinary course of business.  As of December 31, 2012, we had outstanding letters of credit of approximately $8.7 million.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

We are exposed to market risks in our normal business activities.  Market risk is the potential loss that may result from market changes associated with an existing or forecasted financial transaction.  The types of market risks we are exposed to are credit risk, foreign currency risk and interest rate risk.

Credit Risk – Our financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents and accounts receivable.  Cash equivalents, such as deposits, investments in short-term commercial paper and other money market instruments, are held by major banks.  Our accounts receivable are principally with oil and natural gas service, exploration and production companies and are subject to normal industry credit risks. For a further discussion, see Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 15 included in this Report on Form 10-K.

Interest Rate Risk – At December 31, 2012, our debt consisted of capital leases assumed in our acquisition of Premiere. At year end, we had no outstanding debt related to our credit facility, but we have had significant debt borrowings in the past and currently have the ability to borrow up to $119.7 million under our existing revolving credit facility, subject to the maintenance of certain financial ratios required by restrictive covenants.  Our credit facility has a variable interest rate, which exposes us to interest rate risk.  From time to time, we may use derivative financial instruments to manage our interest rate exposures. Exposures arising from changes in prevailing levels of interest rates relative to the contractual rates on our debt may be managed by entering into interest rate swap agreements when it is deemed appropriate. We were not party to any interest rate swaps during the year ended December 31, 2012.

The carrying value of cash, investments in short-term commercial paper, and other money market instruments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value due to the relatively short-term period to maturity of the instruments. The fair value of our long-term debt depends primarily on current market interest rates for debt issued with similar maturities by companies with risk profiles similar to us.

Foreign Currency Risk – We have operations in foreign locations that subject us to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.  Although the majority of our business is transacted in U.S. dollars, we transact some business in Canadian dollars, Argentinean pesos, Mexican pesos, Russian rubles, Venezuelan bolivars, and Singapore dollars, among others.  From time to time, we use derivative financial instruments to manage our foreign currency exposures.  Currency exchange exposures on

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foreign currency denominated balances and anticipated cash flows may be managed by foreign exchange forward contracts when it is deemed appropriate. We were not party to any foreign exchange forward contracts during the year ended December 31, 2012.

Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

The financial statements and supplementary data required by this item are included in Part IV, Item 15, Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules included in this Report on Form 10-K and are presented beginning on page F-1.

Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

Item 9A.Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the SEC reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time period specified by the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As of December 31, 2012, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer participated with management in evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of December 31, 2012, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, a company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company, (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company, and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”).

Based on management's assessment using the COSO criteria, we have concluded that, as of December 31, 2012, our internal control over financial reporting was effective.

The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2012, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Item 9B.Other Information.

As previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 5, 2012, Mr. Robert L. Kayl gave notice of his decision to resign from his position as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company for personal reasons, and such resignation was to have occurred following the Company's filing of this Report on Form 10-K. However, the Company and Mr. Kayl have mutually agreed to extend his employment so that Mr. Kayl will remain in his current position until the Company selects his successor, with the effect that his October 5, 2012 notice of resignation is mutually deemed withdrawn.

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PART III

Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

The information required by this Item (other than the information set forth in the next paragraph in this Item 10) will be included under the section captioned “Election of Directors (Proposal One)” in our proxy statement for the 2013 annual meeting of shareholders, which information is incorporated into this Report on Form 10-K by reference.

We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to our officers, directors, and employees. The full text of our code of business conduct and ethics can be found on our website (http://www.tescocorp.com) under the “Corporate Governance” heading on the “Investor Relations” page and attached hereto as Exhibit 14. We may satisfy the disclosure requirements under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K regarding an amendment to, or a waiver from, a provision of our code of business conduct and ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, or controller, or persons performing similar functions, by posting such information on our website where it is accessible through the same link noted above.

Item 11. Executive Compensation.

The information required by this Item will be included under the sections captioned “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” in our proxy statement for the 2013 annual meeting of shareholders, which information is incorporated into this Report on Form 10-K by reference.

Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

The information required by this Item will be included under the section captioned “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in our proxy statement for the 2013 annual meeting of shareholders, which information is incorporated into this Report on Form 10-K by reference.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence.

The information required by this Item will be included under the section captioned “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” in our proxy statement for the 2013 annual meeting of shareholders, which information is incorporated into this Report on Form 10-K by reference.

Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Information required by this Item will be included under the section captioned “Appointment of the Independent Auditors (Proposal Two)” in our proxy statement for the 2013 annual meeting of shareholders, which information is incorporated into this Report on Form 10-K by reference.

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PART IV

Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

(a)	The following documents are filed as part of this report:
	(1)	Financial Statements
			Page No.
		Report of independent registered public accounting firm	F-2
		Consolidated balance sheets - December 31, 2012 and 2011	F-3
		Consolidated statements of income for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012	F-4
		Consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity and comprehensive income for each of three years in the period ended December 31, 2012	F-5
		Consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012	F-6
		Notes to consolidated financial statements	F-7
	(2)	Financial Statement Schedules
			Page No.
		Schedule II—Valuation and qualifying accounts	F-30

(b) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
3.1*	Restated Articles of Amalgamation of Tesco Corporation, dated May 29, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 1, 2007)
3.2*	Amended and Restated By-laws of Tesco Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 22, 2007)
4.1*	Form of Common Share Certificate for Tesco Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Tesco Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 8, 2011)
4.2*	Shareholder Rights Plan Agreement between Tesco Corporation and Computershare Trust Company of Canada, as Rights Agent, Amended and Restated as of May 4, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 13, 2011)
10.1*	Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 29, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 1, 2012)
10.2*	Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated April 27, 2012 by and among Tesco Corporation, Tesco US Holding LP, the lender parties thereto and JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 1, 2012)
10.3*	First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement dated June 4, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 8, 2012)

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Exhibit No.	Description
10.4*	Lease between NK IV Tech, Ltd. and Tesco Corporation (US), for the lease of the corporate headquarters of Tesco Corporation, dated July 6, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Tesco Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 29, 2007)
10.5*	Final Settlement and License Agreement between Tesco Corporation and Weatherford International Inc. and Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. dated  January 11, 2011, effective as of October 26, 2010
10.6*+	Form of Director Indemnity Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2009)
10.7*+	Form of Officer Indemnity Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2009)
10.8*+	Employment Agreement effective December 31, 2008 by and between Tesco Corporation and Julio M. Quintana (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 29, 2008)
10.9*+	Employment Agreement effective August 18, 2008 by and between Tesco Corporation and Robert L. Kayl (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 5, 2008)
10.10*+	Employment Agreement effective December 31, 2007 between Tesco Corporation and Jeffrey Foster (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 2, 2008)
10.11*+	Employment Agreement effective May 11, 2009 by and between Tesco Corporation and Fernando Assing (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2009)
10.12*+	Employment Agreement dated September 1, 2010, effective as of August 3, 2010 by and between Tesco Corporation and Dean Ferris (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 3, 2010)
10.13*+	First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement effective March 15, 2009 by and between Tesco Corporation and Julio M. Quintana (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 17, 2009)
10.14*+	First Amendment to the Employment Agreement effective March 15, 2009 by and between Tesco Corporation and Robert L. Kayl (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 17, 2009)
10.15*+	First Amendment to the Employment Agreement effective March 15, 2009 by and between Tesco Corporation and Jeffrey Foster (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8‑K filed with the SEC on March 17, 2009)
10.16*+	Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement effective December 31, 2010 by and between Tesco Corporation and Julio M. Quintana
10.17*+	Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement effective December 31, 2010 by and between Tesco Corporation and Robert L. Kayl
10.18*+	Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement effective December 31, 2010 by and between Tesco Corporation and Jeffrey L. Foster
10.19*+	First Amendment to the Employment Agreement effective December 31, 2010 by and between Tesco Corporation and Dean Ferris
10.20*+	First Amendment to the Employment Agreement effective December 31, 2010 by and between Tesco Corporation and Fernando Assing
10.21*+	Third Amendment to the Employment Agreement effective July 15, 2011, but dated October 10, 2011 by and between Tesco Corporation and Jeffrey L. Foster
10.22*+	Letter Agreement effective July 15, 2011, but dated February 23, 2012 by and between Tesco Corporation and Fernando Assing

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Exhibit No.	Description
10.23*+	Amended and Restated Tesco Corporation 2005 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 22, 2007)
10.24*+	Form of Instrument of Grant under Amended and Restated Tesco Corporation 2005 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Tesco Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2008)
10.25*+	Tesco Corporation Employee Stock Savings Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Tesco Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 22, 2007)
10.26*+	Tesco Corporation Short Term Incentive Plan 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Tesco Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2008)
10.27*+	Tesco Corporation Short Term Incentive Plan 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Tesco Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2009)
10.28*+	Tesco Corporation Short Term Incentive Plan 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to Tesco Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 5, 2010)
10.29*+	Tesco Corporation Short Term Incentive Plan 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to Tesco Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 1, 2011)
10.30*+	Tesco Corporation Short Term Incentive Plan 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to Tesco Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2012)
10.31+	Tesco Corporation Short Term Incentive Plan 2013
14	Tesco Corporation Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
21	Subsidiaries of Tesco Corporation
23	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
24	Power of Attorney (included on signature page)
31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification, executed by Julio M. Quintana, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tesco Corporation