Precision Drilling: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
CALGARY, Alberta — CALGARY, Alberta — Precision Drilling Corp. (PDS) on Wednesday reported profit of $10.6 million in its fourth quarter.
The Calgary, Alberta-based company said it had profit of 76 cents per share.
The oilfield services company posted revenue of $334.6 million in the period.
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