Helmerich & Payne Inc. provided earnings guidance for the year 2012. For the year 2012, the company expects capital expenditures remains at approximately $1.1 billion. The company's depreciation and general and administrative expense estimates for the year also remain at approximately $380 million and $105 million, respectively. Interest expense after capitalized interest is now expected to decrease to approximately $13 million during fiscal 2012, and tax rate for continuing operations during the year is expected to be approximately 37%.