FLOTEK INDUSTRIES INC/CN/ (FTK)
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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=928054. Latest filing source: 0000928054-26-000020.
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Business
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Risk Factors
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Selected Fundamentals
| Metric | Value | Unit | FY | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 237,262,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-03-16 |
| Net income | 30,528,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-03-16 |
| Assets | 220,049,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-03-16 |
Financials
Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-03-16. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000928054.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.
| Metric | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 188,233,000 | 243,106,000 | 177,773,000 | 119,353,000 | 53,141,000 | 39,627,000 | 136,092,000 | 188,058,000 | 187,025,000 | 237,262,000 | |||
| Net income | -49,130,000 | -27,395,000 | -70,340,000 | -33,915,000 | -136,450,000 | -30,526,000 | -42,305,000 | 24,713,000 | 10,498,000 | 30,528,000 | |||
| Operating income | -16,968,000 | -10,320,000 | -69,811,000 | -75,500,000 | -143,648,000 | -31,456,000 | -35,421,000 | 23,223,000 | 12,196,000 | 23,244,000 | |||
| Gross profit | 147,527,000 | 130,764,000 | 96,306,000 | 90,678,000 | -28,673,000 | 3,256,000 | -6,700,000 | 24,263,000 | 39,386,000 | 59,833,000 | |||
| Diluted EPS | -0.88 | -0.47 | -1.21 | -0.55 | -2.00 | -0.42 | -3.41 | -0.10 | 0.34 | 0.84 | |||
| Operating cash flow | 39,237,000 | 42,644,000 | 25,472,000 | 2,054,000 | -47,838,000 | -25,840,000 | -44,632,000 | -11,297,000 | 3,361,000 | 7,204,000 | |||
| Assets | 383,215,000 | 329,888,000 | 285,883,000 | 230,600,000 | 86,210,000 | 50,244,000 | 164,810,000 | 157,513,000 | 170,796,000 | 220,049,000 | |||
| Liabilities | 95,514,000 | 64,630,000 | 84,259,000 | 58,571,000 | 39,039,000 | 30,052,000 | 162,214,000 | 55,553,000 | 56,896,000 | 106,991,000 | |||
| Stockholders' equity | 287,343,000 | 264,900,000 | 202,013,000 | 172,029,000 | 47,171,000 | 20,192,000 | 2,596,000 | 101,960,000 | 113,900,000 | 113,058,000 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 4,823,000 | 4,584,000 | 3,044,000 | 100,575,000 | 38,660,000 | 11,534,000 | 12,290,000 | 5,851,000 | 4,404,000 | 5,731,000 |
Ratios
| Metric | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | -26.10% | -11.27% | -39.57% | -28.42% | -77.03% | -31.09% | 13.14% | 5.61% | 12.87% | ||||
| Operating margin | -9.01% | -4.25% | -39.27% | -63.26% | -79.38% | -26.03% | 12.35% | 6.52% | 9.80% | ||||
| Return on equity | -17.10% | -10.34% | -34.82% | -19.71% | -289.27% | -151.18% | 24.24% | 9.22% | 27.00% | ||||
| Return on assets | -12.82% | -8.30% | -24.60% | -14.71% | -158.28% | -60.76% | -25.67% | 15.69% | 6.15% | 13.87% | |||
| Liabilities / equity | 0.33 | 0.24 | 0.42 | 0.34 | 0.83 | 1.49 | 62.49 | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.95 | |||
| Current ratio | 2.15 | 2.13 | 2.31 | 3.72 | 2.30 | 2.27 | 0.53 | 1.60 | 1.92 | 1.80 |
Industry Peer Context
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Financial Bridges
Income statement bridge from reported figures
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Financial Charts
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0000928054-26-000020; filed 2026-03-16. Concept: RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Source concepts: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
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Quarterly
Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-05-07. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000928054.json.
| Quarter | End Date | Revenue | Net Income | Diluted EPS | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-Q2 | 2022-06-30 | -0.05 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2022-Q3 | 2022-09-30 | -0.25 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q1 | 2023-03-31 | 11,652,000 | -0.02 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2023-Q2 | 2023-06-30 | -21,000 | -0.02 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2023-Q3 | 2023-09-30 | 47,268,000 | 1,287,000 | 0.04 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q4 | 2023-12-31 | 42,188,000 | 2,104,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2024-Q1 | 2024-03-31 | 40,374,000 | 1,562,000 | 0.05 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q2 | 2024-06-30 | 46,152,000 | 1,974,000 | 0.06 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q3 | 2024-09-30 | 49,742,000 | 2,532,000 | 0.08 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q4 | 2024-12-31 | 50,758,000 | 4,430,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2025-Q1 | 2025-03-31 | 55,362,000 | 5,380,000 | 0.17 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q2 | 2025-06-30 | 58,350,000 | 1,768,000 | 0.05 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q3 | 2025-09-30 | 56,031,000 | 20,355,000 | 0.53 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q4 | 2025-12-31 | 67,519,000 | 3,025,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2026-Q1 | 2026-03-31 | 70,051,000 | 4,664,000 | 0.12 | reported discrete quarter |
Quarterly Charts
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0000928054-26-000047; filed 2026-05-07. Concept: RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Source concepts: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0000928054-26-000047; filed 2026-05-07. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.
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Macro Cross-References
- CPIAUCSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
- UNRATE - Unemployment Rate
- FEDFUNDS - Federal Funds Effective Rate
- CES0500000003 - Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees, Total Private
- DFEDTARU - Federal Funds Target Range - Upper Limit
- DFEDTARL - Federal Funds Target Range - Lower Limit
- DGS3MO - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 3-Month Constant Maturity
- DGS2 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 2-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS10 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS30 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity
- T10Y2Y - 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity
- CPILFESL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy
- CPIUFDSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food
- CPIENGSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy
- CUSR0000SAH1 - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Shelter
- PCEPI - Personal Consumption Expenditures: Chain-type Price Index
- PCEPILFE - Personal Consumption Expenditures Excluding Food and Energy: Chain-type Price Index
- PPIACO - Producer Price Index by Commodity: All Commodities
- T10YIE - 10-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate
- U6RATE - Total Unemployed, Plus All Marginally Attached Workers Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons
- PAYEMS - All Employees, Total Nonfarm
- CIVPART - Labor Force Participation Rate
- EMRATIO - Employment-Population Ratio
- UNEMPLOY - Unemployed
- CE16OV - Employment Level
- ICSA - Initial Claims
- JTSJOL - Job Openings: Total Nonfarm
- JTSQUR - Quits: Total Nonfarm
- GDPC1 - Real Gross Domestic Product
- A191RL1Q225SBEA - Real Gross Domestic Product: Percent Change from Preceding Period
- INDPRO - Industrial Production: Total Index
- TCU - Capacity Utilization: Total Index
- HOUST - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units
- PERMIT - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Total Units
- RSAFS - Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade
- PCE - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- DSPIC96 - Real Disposable Personal Income
- PSAVERT - Personal Saving Rate
- M2SL - M2
- BOPGSTB - U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: Balance
- MSPUS - Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States
- HSN1F - New One Family Houses Sold: United States
- RHORUSQ156N - Homeownership Rate in the United States
- TTLCONS - Total Construction Spending: Total Construction in the United States
- RRVRUSQ156N - Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States
- TOTALSL - Total Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- REVOLSL - Revolving Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- DRCCLACBS - Delinquency Rate on Credit Card Loans, All Commercial Banks
- GDP - Gross Domestic Product
- GPDI - Gross Private Domestic Investment
- GCE - Government Consumption Expenditures and Gross Investment
- PCEC - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- NETEXP - Net Exports of Goods and Services
- GFDEBTN - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt
- GFDEGDQ188S - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt as Percent of Gross Domestic Product
- FYFSD - Federal Surplus or Deficit
- FGRECPT - Federal Government Current Receipts
- FGEXPND - Federal Government: Current Expenditures
- MANEMP - All Employees, Manufacturing
- USCONS - All Employees, Construction
- USTRADE - All Employees, Retail Trade
- USFIRE - All Employees, Financial Activities
- USGOVT - All Employees, Government
- AWHAETP - Average Weekly Hours of All Employees, Total Private
- DGORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Durable Goods
- NEWORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft
- BUSINV - Total Business Inventories
- EXPGS - Exports of Goods and Services
- IMPGS - Imports of Goods and Services
- IR - Import Price Index (End Use): All Commodities
- PPIFIS - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Final Demand
Latest quarter (10-Q)
Latest 10-Q source: 0000928054-26-000047.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the 2025 Annual Report and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included herein. Comparative segment revenues and related financial information are discussed herein and are presented in Note 17 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. See “Forward-Looking Statements” in this Quarterly Report and “Risk Factors” included in our filings with the SEC, including our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our 2025 Annual Report, for a description of important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected results. Our historical financial information may not be indicative of our future performance.
Executive Summary
Flotek strives to be the collaborative partner of choice for solutions that reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people. An advanced technology-driven, chemical and data analytics company, Flotek seeks to provide unique and innovative solutions to its customers in both the domestic and international energy markets. The Company is committed to delivering products and services that endeavor to maximize customer returns by leveraging chemistry as the common value creation platform.
The Company has two operating segments, Chemistry Technologies (“CT”) and Data Analytics (“DA”), which are both supported by the Company’s continuing Research and Innovation (“R&I”) advanced laboratory capabilities.
Recent Events
On March 3, 2026, the Company announced that it had been awarded its first contract to deliver power services for utilities infrastructure support. Under the agreement, the Company expects to coordinate the installation of up to 50 megawatts (“MW”) of power generation equipment including the Company’s gas distribution and conditioning assets to support critical federal disaster recovery initiatives. The initial term of the agreement is for six months, with customer option to extend to four years. In late March, the Company began deploying the initial equipment to service this contract. As a result, the Company expects DA revenue in the second quarter to increase as compared to the first quarter.
On March 12, 2026, the Company and ProFrac Holding Corp (“ProFrac”) entered into an agreement (as amended, the “OSP Agreement”) regarding the settlement of 2025 Contract Shortfall Fees payable to the Company under the ProFrac Agreement for the measurement period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. The OSP Agreement provides for the payment of an aggregate of $19.7 million of consideration (which amount represents $27.4 million of 2025 Contract Shortfall Fees, net of a $7.2 million offset against the 2025 Contract Shortfall Fee (the “OSP Offset”) amount due under the ProFrac Agreement and other minor adjustments) to the Company as follows: $7.2 million to be paid in cash and $12.5 million to be satisfied through an equipment construction and rental credit (the “Equipment Credit”). Under the OSP Agreement, the Company has committed to purchase and/or rent $12.5 million of equipment from ProFrac to be used for opportunities within the DA segment, with the costs of such equipment to be offset by the Equipment Credit. Pursuant to the OSP Agreement, during the first quarter of 2026, the Company received $5 million in cash and utilized $0.7 million of the Equipment Credit. The Company received the remaining $2.2 million in cash in April 2026 and expects to utilize the remaining Equipment Credit during 2026, however any unused amounts at the end of 2026 would be available for use in 2027 until the full credit is utilized.
Company Overview
Chemistry Technologies
The Company’s CT segment provides sustainable, optimized chemistry solutions that we believe maximize our customers’ value by improving return on invested capital, lowering operational costs and providing tangible environmental benefits. The Company’s proprietary chemistries, specialty chemistries, logistics and technology services seek to enable our customers to pursue improved efficiencies and performance throughout the life cycle of their desired chemical applications program. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, packages, distributes and markets optimized chemistry solutions that are designed to accelerate existing sustainability practices to reduce the environmental impact of energy on the air, water, land and people.
Customers of the CT segment include energy-related companies, such as our related party ProFrac Services, LLC (“ProFrac Services”), with whom we have a long-term chemistry supply agreement, as well as industrial companies. Major integrated oil and gas companies, oilfield services companies, independent oil and gas companies, national and state-owned oil companies, geothermal energy companies, solar energy companies and advanced alternative energy companies may benefit from our best-in-class technology, field operations, and continuous improvement exercises that go beyond existing sustainability practices.
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ProFrac Supply Agreement
On February 2, 2022, the Company entered into a Chemical Products Supply Agreement with ProFrac Services, which was subsequently amended on May 17, 2022 and February 1, 2023 (as amended, the “ProFrac Agreement”).
The ProFrac Agreement contains minimum requirements for chemistry purchases. If the minimum volume purchases are not achieved within the applicable measurement period, ProFrac Services is required to pay to the Company, as liquidated damages, an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the difference between (i) the aggregate purchase price of the quantity of products comprising the minimum purchase obligation and (ii) the actual purchased volume during the measurement period (“Contract Shortfall Fees”). The measurement period for Contract Shortfall Fees during 2025 was January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Related party revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 reflect Contract Shortfall Fees of $7.5 million. The current measurement period for Contract Shortfall Fees is January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The Company does not expect that the minimum purchase requirements will be met during the current measurement period, and as a result, related party revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 reflect Contract Shortfall Fees of $2.7 million.
Data Analytics
The Company’s Data Analytics (“DA”) segment delivers real-time information and insights to its customers designed to enable optimization of operations and reduction of emissions and their carbon intensity. The Company’s technologies are founded upon an industry leading field-deployable, in-line optical near-infrared spectrometer that measures the quality, quantity and composition of hydrocarbon flows. The instrument’s response is processed with advanced chemometrics modeling, artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to deliver valuable insights to our customers every 5-15 seconds.
The DA segment generates revenues through a combination of short and long-term equipment rentals (service revenue) and capital sales (product revenue). Customers of the DA segment span across the oil and gas industry, including oil and gas supermajors, some of the largest midstream oil and gas companies, large gas processing plants, independent exploration and production companies and oil field service companies that provide hydraulic fracturing services. We believe customers using our technology may obtain significant benefits, including additional profits, by enhancing operations in crude/condensates stabilization, enhancing blending operations, reducing time impacting transmix operations and increasing efficiencies and optimization of gas plants. The DA segment has expanded its presence in providing mobile power generation solutions which facilitates the use of significantly lower-cost field gas, as a replacement to diesel, to generate power, lower emissions and protect equipment through the continuous measurement of gas quality.
Research & Innovation
R&I supports both our business segments through chemistry formulation, specialty chemical formulations and EPA regulatory guidance, technical support, basin and reservoir studies, data analytics and new technology projects. The purpose of R&I is to supply the Company’s business segments with enhanced products and services that generate current and future revenues, while advising Company management on opportunities concerning technology, environmental and industry trends. The R&I facilities support advances in CT and DA segment performance, optimization and manufacturing. For each of the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company incurred $0.4 million of research and development expense. The Company expects that its 2026 research and development investments will continue to support new product development, especially in support of enhanced environmental demands and customization initiatives for its clients.
Outlook
Our business is subject to numerous variables that impact our outlook and expectations given the shifting conditions of the oil and gas industry. Revenue during the first quarter of 2026 increased 27% as compared to the 2025 period. We expect to grow revenues from the CT and DA segments through the remainder of 2026, as compared to 2025. Our outlook is based upon market conditions we perceive today. The oil and gas industry is highly cyclical.
Energy Industry
The demand for oil and gas and related services fluctuates due to numerous factors including weather and macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions. Despite the near-term volatility in commodity pricing, partially attributable to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and numerous supply and demand factors, we believe the fundamentals for energy-related services remain stable. Independent exploration and production companies operate the majority of U.S. land rigs and react quickly to changing commodity prices. In the current commodity price environment, we generally expect these companies, as well as major exploration and production companies, to maintain current activity levels over the next 12 months. We are continuing to monitor developments with respect to the ongoing military conflicts in the region including the impact on global commodity prices, potential shipping and logistics disruptions as well as the impact to the cost of certain raw materials.
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Chemistry Technologies
The CT segment is actively advancing integrated solutions to enhance capital efficiency for exploration and production (“E&P”) operators and service companies. Our approach combines technical leadership, exceptional service quality, reliable delivery and a strong safety record. We believe that we have optimized service delivery across key North American basins and are well-positioned to adapt to fluctuations in activity levels. Based upon our results during the first quarter of 2026, and customer commitments, we anticipate stable demand for our chemistry during 2026. Our expectations are in part based upon our current outlook on oil and gas prices.
As a result of the continued growth in the exportation of natural gas, as well as the increased utilization of natural gas to generate electricity, we expect the demand for natural gas to continue to increase over the next twelve to twenty-four months. Higher natural gas prices would likely increase activity in the Haynesville shale basin, an area where we expect our established presence, expertise and capabilities could provide growth.
Internationally, we are seeing an increase in unconventional activity in the Middle East and Argentina, where we expect demand for our chemistry to grow throughout 2026. Our outlook for growth in the Middle East is subject to the resolution of the ongoing military conflicts.
We remain focused on driving innovati
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Latest 10-K MD&A
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with Part 1, including the matters set forth in Item 1.A. Risk Factors, and our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this Annual Report, including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our business and related financing, includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act , and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. As a result of many risks and uncertainties, including those factors set forth in Item 1.A. Risk Factors of this Annual Report, our actual results could differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis. For more information, see “Forward-Looking Statements.” These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this Annual Report, and we do not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. All dollar amounts stated herein are in U.S. dollars unless specified otherwise.
Executive Summary
Flotek strives to be the collaborative partner of choice for solutions that reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people. An advanced technology-driven, chemical and data analytics company, Flotek seeks to provide unique and innovative solutions to its customers in both the domestic and international energy markets. The Company is committed to delivering products and services that endeavor to maximize customer returns by leveraging chemistry as the common value creation platform.
The Company has two operating segments, Chemistry Technologies (“CT”) and Data Analytics (“DA”), which are both supported by the Company’s continuing Research and Innovation (“R&I”) advanced laboratory capabilities.
Company Overview
Chemistry Technologies
The Company’s CT segment provides sustainable, optimized chemistry solutions that we believe maximize our customers’ value by improving return on invested capital, lowering operational costs and providing tangible environmental benefits. The Company’s proprietary chemistries, specialty chemistries, logistics and technology services seek to enable our customers to pursue improved efficiencies and performance throughout the life cycle of their desired chemical applications program. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, packages, distributes and markets optimized chemistry solutions that are designed to accelerate existing sustainability practices to reduce the environmental impact of energy on the air, water, land and people.
Customers of the CT segment include energy-related companies, such as our related party ProFrac Services, LLC (“ProFrac Services”), with whom we have a long-term chemistry supply agreement, as well as industrial companies. Major integrated oil and gas companies, oilfield services companies, independent oil and gas companies, national and state-owned oil companies, geothermal energy companies, solar energy companies and advanced alternative energy companies may benefit from our best-in-class technology, field operations, and continuous improvement exercises that go beyond existing sustainability practices.
ProFrac Supply Agreement
On February 2, 2022, the Company entered into a Chemical Products Supply Agreement with ProFrac Services, which was subsequently amended on May 17, 2022 and February 1, 2023 (collectively, the “ProFrac Agreement”).
The ProFrac Agreement contains minimum requirements for chemistry purchases. If the minimum volume purchases are not achieved within the applicable measurement period, ProFrac Services is required to pay to the Company, as liquidated damages, an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the difference between (i) the aggregate purchase price of the quantity of products comprising the minimum purchase obligation and (ii) the actual purchased volume during the measurement period (“Contract Shortfall Fees”). The minimum purchase requirements were not met during the 2024 measurement period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 and, as a result, related party revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024 reflected Contract Shortfall Fees of $32.4 million. The minimum purchase requirements were not met during the 2025 measurement period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and, as a result, related party revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025 reflected Contract Shortfall Fees of $27.4 million.
On March 12, 2026, the Company and ProFrac entered into an agreement (as amended, the “OSP Agreement”) regarding the settlement of 2025 Contract Shortfall Fees payable to the Company under the ProFrac Agreement for the measurement period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. The OSP Agreement provides for the payment of an aggregate of $19.7 million
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(which amount represents $27.4 million of 2025 Contract Shortfall Fees, net of a $7.2 million offset payable under the Purchase Agreement as described in “Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - Note 3” (the “OSP Offset”) and other minor adjustments) of consideration to the Company as follows: $7.2 million to be paid in cash and $12.5 million to be satisfied through an equipment construction and rental credit (the “Equipment Credit”). Under the OSP Agreement, the Company has committed to purchase and/or rent $12.5 million of equipment from ProFrac to be used for opportunities within the Data Analytics segment, with the costs of such equipment to be offset by the Equipment Credit. The Company expects to utilize the Equipment Credit during 2026, however any unused amounts at the end of 2026 would be available for use in 2027 until the full credit is utilized.
Data Analytics
The Company’s Data Analytics (“DA”) segment provides analytical measurement and digital solutions, including measure-and-control services, that deliver near real-time insights for process control across the oil and gas value chain and emerging applications in power and digital valuation. DA solutions help customers optimize performance, improve decision-making, and reduce emissions and carbon intensity, supported in part by recurring service and lease revenues.
The DA segment generates revenues through a combination of short and long-term equipment rentals (service revenue) and capital sales (product revenue). Customers of the DA segment span across the oil and gas industry, including oil and gas supermajors, some of the largest midstream oil and gas companies, large gas processing plants, independent exploration and production companies and oil field service companies that provide hydraulic fracturing services. We believe customers using our technology may obtain significant benefits, including additional profits, by enhancing operations in crude/condensates stabilization, enhancing blending operations, reducing time impacting transmix operations and increasing efficiencies and optimization of gas plants. The DA segment has expanded its presence in providing mobile power generation solutions through the acquisition of the assets described in “Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - Note 3.” These assets facilitate the use of significantly lower-cost field gas, as a replacement to diesel, to generate power, lower emissions and protect equipment through the continuous measurement of gas quality.
Power Services Contract
On March 3, 2026, the Company announced that it had been awarded its first contract to deliver power services for utilities infrastructure support. Under the agreement, the Company expects to coordinate the installation of up to 50 MW of power generation equipment including the Company’s gas distribution and conditioning assets to support critical federal disaster recovery initiatives. The initial term of the agreement is for six-months, with customer option to extend to four years. The Company expects to begin deploying equipment during the second quarter of 2026.
Research & Innovation
R&I supports both our business segments through chemistry formulation, specialty chemical formulations and EPA regulatory guidance, technical support, basin and reservoir studies, data analytics and new technology projects. The purpose of R&I is to supply the Company’s business segments with enhanced products and services that generate current and future revenues, while advising Company management on opportunities concerning technology, environmental and industry trends. The R&I facilities support advances in CT and DA segment performance, optimization and manufacturing. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred $1.8 million and $1.7 million, respectively, of research and development expense. The Company expects that its 2026 research and development investment will continue to support new product development and customization initiatives for its clients.
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Consolidated Results of Operations (in thousands)
| Years ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 90,436 | $ | 71,263 | |||||||||
| Revenue from related party | 146,826 | 115,762 | |||||||||||
| Total revenues | 237,262 | 187,025 | |||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 177,429 | 147,639 | |||||||||||
| Cost of sales % | 74.8 | % | 78.9 | % | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 59,833 | 39,386 | |||||||||||
| Gross profit % | 25.2 | % | 21.1 | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 28,046 | 24,709 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative % | 11.8 | % | 13.2 | % | |||||||||
| Asset acquisition expenses | 4,362 | — | |||||||||||
| Depreciation | 1,836 | 891 | |||||||||||
| Research and development | 1,822 | 1,714 | |||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of property and equipment | (7) | (124) | |||||||||||
| Severance expense | 530 | — | |||||||||||
| Income from operations | 23,244 | 12,196 | |||||||||||
| Operating margin % | 9.8 | % | 6.5 | % | |||||||||
| Other expense | |||||||||||||
| Interest expense and other income, net | (3,589) | (1,049) | |||||||||||
| Total other expense | (3,589) | (1,049) | |||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 19,655 | 11,147 | |||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 10,873 | (649) | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 30,528 | $ | 10,498 | |||||||||
| Net income % | 12.9 | % | 5.6 | % |
Consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased $50.2 million versus the same period of 2024. The increase in revenue during the year ended December 31, 2025 was driven primarily by increases in both external and related party product sales and $16.1 million in PWRtek rental revenue, partially offset by decreased Contract Shortfall Fees.
Consolidated cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased $29.8 million, or 20%, versus the same period of 2024. The increase is primarily driven by increased material costs, increased service costs and increased freight costs as a result of increased volume of business.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses are not directly attributable to products sold or services provided. SG&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025, increased $3.3 million, or 14%, versus the same period of 2024 as a result of increased salaries and wages, increased stock compensation expense and higher contract labor and audit costs, partially offset by reduced legal and consulting fees.
Asset acquisition expenses were $4.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and were related to accounting, legal and other professional fees associated with the Asset Acquisition. There was no corresponding activity for the same period of 2024.
Research and development (“R&D”) costs increased $0.1 million, or 6%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, versus the same period of 2024 driven by higher personnel costs resulting from headcount optimization.
Operating income increased by $11.0 million to $23.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 versus the same period in 2024. The increase in 2025 is primarily due to a $20.4 million increase in gross profit resulting from higher product sales and rental revenues, partially offset by $4.4 million in Asset Acquisition expenses, a $3.3 million increase in SG&A expenses and a $0.9 million increase in depreciation expense.
Total other expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased $2.5 million, driven primarily by a $2.8 million increase in interest expense primarily the result of interest from the PWRtek Note, partially offset by a $0.3 million decrease in other
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income. The changes for the 2025 period are driven by the partial release of the Company’s valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets (see “Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - Note 12”).
Total income tax benefit was $10.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to income tax expense of $0.6 million for the same period of 2024.
Results by Segment (in thousands):
Chemistry Technologies Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 79,565 | $ | 63,214 | ||
| Revenue from related party | 130,221 | 114,947 | ||||
| Income from operations | 30,385 | 26,602 |
CT revenue from external customers for the year ended December 31, 2025, increased $16.4 million, or 26% compared to 2024 due to increased sales with both new and existing customers. Revenue from related party for the year ended December 31, 2025, increased $15.3 million, or 13%, primarily driven by increased product sales under the ProFrac Agreement, partially offset by decreased Contract Shortfall Fees.
Income from operations for the CT segment for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased $3.8 million, compared to 2024. The increase was driven by an increase in gross profit of $5.3 million attributable to higher product volumes, partially offset by an increase in cost of sales.
Data Analytics Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 10,871 | $ | 8,049 | ||
| Revenue from related party | 16,605 | 815 | ||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 7,882 | (939) |
DA external customer revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, increased $2.8 million, or 35%, compared to revenue for 2024. The increase was driven primarily by increased unit sales. Related party revenue increased by $15.8 million compared to 2024 primarily due to $16.1 million of rental income under the Lease Agreement partially offset by decreased revenue relating to services provided to ProFrac Services outside of the ProFrac Agreement.
Income from operations for the DA segment for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased $8.8 million compared to 2024. The increase was driven by an increase in gross profit of $15.2 million primarily attributable to rental revenues under the Lease Agreement and increased product sales, partially offset by a $3.4 million increase in the cost of sales for the year ended year ended December 31, 2025.
Corporate and Other Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Loss from operations | $ | (15,023) | $ | (13,467) |
Loss from operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased by $1.6 million, or 12%, compared to the same period of 2024 due to increased severance expenses, increased stock compensation expenses and increased contract labor and audit fees.
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Capital Resources and Liquidity
Overview
The Company’s working capital requirements relate to the acquisition and maintenance of materials and equipment and funding of obligations as they become due. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company funded working capital requirements with cash on hand, borrowings under the ABL (defined below) and cash flow from operations. We believe our cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operating activities, which includes the impact of the transactions described in “Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - Note 3”, the collection or offset utilization of future Contract Shortfall Fees as described below, and availability under the ABL will be sufficient to fund our capital requirements and anticipated obligations as they become due over the next twelve months.
However, sustained weakness in the oil and gas markets, and the resulting potential impact on our customers’ ability to pay their obligations to us in a timely manner could have a negative impact on our liquidity. In addition, the availability of capital is dependent on the Company’s operating cash flow, which is currently expected to be principally derived from the ProFrac Agreement and the Lease Agreement. The minimum purchase requirements under the ProFrac Agreement were not met during the current measurement period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, and as a result, related party revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025 reflect Contract Shortfall Fees of $27.4 million. As described in “- Company Overview” above, on March 12, 2026, the Company and ProFrac entered into the OSP Agreement regarding the settlement of 2025 Contract Shortfall Fees.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $5.7 million compared to $4.4 million on December 31, 2024. In addition, at March 4, 2026, the Company had approximately $11.1 million in available borrowings under the ABL. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company had $23.2 million of operating income, $7.2 million of cash provided by operating activities, $2.0 million of cash used in investing activities and $3.7 million of cash used in financing activities.
Asset Based Loan
In August 2023, the Company entered into a 24-month revolving loan and security agreement in connection with an Asset Based Loan, which was amended in October 2023, August 2024 and April 2025 (as amended, the “ABL”). The August 2024 amendment to the ABL extended the maturity date to August 2026, increased the credit availability and lowered the interest rate spread. The ABL provides up to $20.0 million of credit availability, which is limited by a borrowing base consisting of (i) 85% of eligible accounts receivable, plus (ii) 60% of the value of eligible inventory not to exceed 100% of the eligible accounts receivable, plus (iii) 60% of the value of certain real estate holdings.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had $3.3 million and $4.8 million outstanding under the ABL, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company incurred $1.0 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in interest and fees related to the ABL. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs related to the ABL.
Borrowings under the ABL bear interest at the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate (subject to a floor of 5.50%) plus 2.0% per annum. The interest rate under the ABL was 8.75% and 9.5% as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the weighted-average interest rate was 9.3% and 10.8%, respectively. The ABL contains an annual commitment fee equal to 1.0% of the ABL’s borrowing base. Additionally, the Company will be assessed a non-usage fee of 0.25% per quarter based on the difference between the average daily outstanding balance and the borrowing base limit of the ABL. If the ABL is terminated prior to the end of its term, the Company is required to pay an early termination fee of 2.50% of the borrowing base limit of the ABL (if terminated with more than 12 months remaining until the maturity date) or 1.50% of the borrowing base limit of the ABL (if terminated with less than 12 months remaining until the maturity date).
In connection with the Company’s entry into the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into the Letter Agreement with the lender whereby the lender will not test compliance with respect to the Tangible Net Worth (as defined in the ABL) covenant through and including December 31, 2025. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, the Company will be required to maintain positive trailing three-month consolidated net income on a monthly basis through and including December 31, 2025. In addition, the ABL provides the lender a blanket security interest on all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, excluding the PWRtek Assets. On October 28, 2025, the lender provided its consent to the assignment of the PWRtek Note and various amendments to the PWRtek Note and related documents.
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Cash Flows
Consolidated cash flows by type of activity are noted below (in thousands):
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 7,204 | $ | 3,361 | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (1,977) | (1,816) | ||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (3,743) | (3,116) | ||||
| Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (155) | 124 | ||||
| Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 1,329 | $ | (1,447) |
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $7.2 million and $3.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Consolidated net income for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $30.5 million and $10.5 million, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, non-cash adjustments to net income totaled $1.5 million as compared to $11.2 million for the same period of 2024.
•For the year ended December 31, 2025, non-cash adjustments included amortization of contract assets of $6.3 million, stock compensation expense of $2.3 million and non-cash lease expense of $1.0 million primarily due to ROU asset amortization for equipment leases. Non-cash adjustments also include a deferred tax benefit of $11.2 million, $1.8 million of depreciation expense, $0.3 million of amortization of loan origination costs, provision for doubtful accounts of $0.6 million and the provision for excess and obsolete inventory of $0.4 million.
•For the year ended December 31, 2024, non-cash adjustments included amortization of contract assets of $5.6 million, stock compensation expense of $1.4 million and non-cash lease expense of $2.1 million primarily due to ROU asset amortization for equipment leases. Non-cash adjustments also include $0.9 million of depreciation expense, $0.3 million of amortization of loan origination costs and the provision for excess and obsolete inventory of $0.6 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, changes in working capital used $24.9 million of cash as compared to $18.4 million used for the same period of 2024.
•For the year ended December 31, 2025, changes in working capital resulted primarily from increases in accounts receivable, including related party, of $38.9 million, partially offset by an increase in inventories of $3.1 million. Accrued liabilities increased $11.8 million and operating lease liabilities decreased $1.5 million primarily due to payments on equipment leases.
•For the year ended December 31, 2024, changes in working capital resulted primarily from increases in accounts receivable, including related party, of $21.6 million, and partially offset by an increase in inventories of $0.7 million. Accrued liabilities increased $5.7 million and operating lease liabilities decreased $2.4 million primarily due to payments on equipment leases.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $2.0 million primarily due to capital expenditures related to capital additions. Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1.8 million primarily due to capital additions, including new equipment and sensors expected to be utilized in flare monitoring.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily from $1.5 million in net payments on the ABL, $1.6 million in payments for shares withheld for taxes, $0.5 million in payments for note payable issuance costs and $0.7 million in stock warrant issuance costs, partially offset by $0.6 million in proceeds from stock option exercises and $0.2 million in proceeds from the issuance of stock related to the employee stock purchase plan.
Net cash used in financing activities was $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily from $2.7 million in net payments on the ABL and $0.4 million in payments for loan origination fees and shares withheld for taxes.
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Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Our most significant accounting policies are described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in Part II, Item 8 — “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” of this Annual Report. The Company believes the following accounting estimates are critical due to the significant subjective and complex judgments and estimates required when preparing the consolidated financial statements. The Company regularly reviews judgments, assumptions and estimates related to the critical accounting estimates.
Leases — Lessor Accounting
We lease equipment to customers under operating lease arrangements. At contract inception we perform an evaluation to determine if a lease arrangement conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. To the extent such rights of control are conveyed, we further make an assessment as to the applicable lease classification. The determination of appropriate lease classification (sales-type lease or operating lease) may require the use of management judgment, including economic life of the leased equipment, the rate implicit in the lease used to determine the fair value of lease payments, and the fair value of leased equipment.
Contract Assets
The Company’s contract assets represent consideration which was issued in the form of convertible notes (Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable as discussed in Note 10, “Debt” in Part II, Item 8) and other incremental costs related to obtaining the ProFrac Agreement in 2022. The contract assets are amortized over the term of the ProFrac Agreement based on forecasted revenues. As goods are transferred to ProFrac Services, LLC, the amortization is presented as a reduction of the transaction price included in related party revenue in the consolidated statements of operations. The contract assets are tested for recoverability on a recurring basis and the Company will recognize an impairment loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the contract assets exceeds the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in the future for the transfer of goods under the contract less the direct costs that relate to providing those goods in the future. The amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in the future for the transfer of goods under the contract and the direct costs that relate to providing those goods used in the Company’s contract assets recoverability analysis consider both historical and anticipated purchases by ProFrac over the remaining life of the ProFrac Agreement, taking into account the effect of the Contract Shortfall Fee that is payable to the Company if the annual minimum purchase obligation is not met. The Contract Shortfall Fee mitigates the impact of a failure to meet the expected annual minimum purchase obligation by providing the Company consideration to offset the gross profit lost as a result of ProFrac’s purchases not meeting the annual minimum purchase obligation. Due to the Contract Shortfall Fee, if actual purchases under the ProFrac Agreement are less than the annual minimum purchase obligation, there is negligible impact on the amount of gross profit generated by the ProFrac Agreement. As a result, the Company believes there is minimal sensitivity to amounts purchased under the ProFrac Agreement to the ProFrac Agreement’s expected profitability when considering the contract assets recoverability assessment.
Income Taxes: Valuation Allowance
Accounting for income taxes involves estimates and judgments relating to the tax bases of assets and liabilities and the future recoverability of deferred tax assets. In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, we determine whether it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income in future years when deferred tax assets are recoverable or are expected to reverse. Factors that may affect estimates of future taxable income include, but are not limited to, changes in revenue, costs or profit margins, market share, and execution of new long-term contracts with customers. In practice, positive and negative evidence is reviewed with objective evidence receiving greater weight. If, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that all, or some portion, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, we record a valuation allowance. The more negative evidence that exists, the more positive evidence is necessary and the more difficult it is to support a conclusion that a valuation allowance is not needed for all, or some portion, of the deferred tax assets.
The Company considered both positive and negative evidence and determined that a full valuation allowance was no longer required for certain deferred tax assets during the year ended December 31, 2025. Positive evidence included our results of operations reaching an adjusted three-year cumulative income position during the year that indicates a trend of profitability; future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences; and an evaluation of currently available information about future years forecasted taxable income, specifically, the forecasted future income based on existing contracts including the ProFrac Agreement and the Lease Agreement. The Company’s adjusted three-year cumulative income position considered the impact of unusual and non-recurring items on historical book income or losses. However, because of the lack of objectively verifiable information in years after the expiration of the ProFrac Agreement and Lease Agreement, it was determined that forecasted
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future income may not be sufficient to realize all the deferred tax assets. Therefore, a partial release of valuation allowance for both federal and state deferred tax assets was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2025 totaling $15.5 million.
The Company will continue to evaluate both positive and negative evidence that could require changes to the remaining federal and state valuation allowances. In assessing forecasted future income in the years after the expiration of the ProFrac Agreement and Lease Agreement when assessing if it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized, the Company will consider the impact of sustained pre-tax income growth derived from non-related party customers; renewals or extensions to current long-term customer contracts; signing of new contracts with customers with positive margins; and macroeconomic and industry specific conditions. Refer to “Item 1A.-Risk Factors” in this Annual Report for more information. We intend to continue maintaining a valuation allowance on a substantial portion of our deferred tax assets until there is sufficient evidence to support a reversal of such allowances.
Reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Inventories consist of raw materials and finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or market determined using the weighted-average cost method, or net realizable value. Finished goods inventories include raw materials, direct labor and production overhead.
The Company reviews inventories on hand and current market conditions to determine if the cost of raw materials and finished goods inventories exceed current market prices and impairs the cost basis of the inventory accordingly. Obsolete inventory or inventory in excess of management’s estimated usage requirement is written down to its net realizable value if those amounts are determined to be less than cost. Write-downs or write-offs of inventory are charged to cost of sales.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the reserve for excess and obsolete inventory was $3.9 million and $5.2 million, or 26.9% and 28.2% of inventory, respectively. Significant or unanticipated changes to our estimates and forecasts could impact the amount and timing of any additional provisions for excess and obsolete inventory.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent accounting pronouncements which may impact the Company are described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” in Part II, Item 8 — “Financial Statements” of this Annual Report.
MD&A history
Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.
FY 2024 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000928054-25-000017.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with Part 1, including the matters set forth in Item 1.A. Risk Factors, and our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
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Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this Annual Report, including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our business and related financing, includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act , and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. As a result of many risks and uncertainties, including those factors set forth in Item 1.A. Risk Factors of this Annual Report, our actual results could differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis. For more information, see “Forward-Looking Statements.” These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this Annual Report, and we do not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. All dollar amounts stated herein are in U.S. dollars unless specified otherwise.
Executive Summary
Flotek creates unique solutions to reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people. A technology-driven, specialty chemistry and data technology company, Flotek helps customers across industrial and commercial markets improve their environmental performance. The Company seeks to provide sustainable and optimized chemistry and data technology solutions for both domestic and international energy markets.
The Company’s two operating segments, CT and DA, are supported by the Company’s continuing Research and Innovation (“R&I”) advanced laboratory capabilities.
Company Overview
Chemistry Technologies
The Company’s CT segment provides sustainable, optimized chemistry solutions that we believe maximize our customers’ value by improving return on invested capital, lowering operational costs, and providing tangible environmental benefits. The Company’s proprietary green chemistries, specialty chemistries, logistics, and technology services enable its customers to pursue improved efficiencies and performance throughout the life cycle of their desired chemical applications program. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, packages, distributes and markets optimized chemistry solutions that are designed to accelerate existing sustainability practices to reduce the environmental impact of energy on the air, water, land and people.
Customers of the CT segment include those of energy related markets, such as our related party ProFrac Services, LLC, with whom we have a long-term supply agreement, as well as industrial companies. Major integrated oil and gas companies, oilfield services companies, independent oil and gas companies, national and state-owned oil companies, geothermal energy companies, solar energy companies and advanced alternative energy companies may benefit from our best-in-class technology, field operations, and continuous improvement exercises that go beyond existing sustainability practices.
ProFrac Supply Agreement
On February 2, 2022, the Company entered into a Chemical Products Supply Agreement with ProFrac Services, LLC, which was subsequently amended on May 17, 2022 and February 1, 2023 (collectively, the “ProFrac Agreement”).
The ProFrac Agreement contains minimum requirements for chemistry purchases. If the minimum volume purchases are not achieved within the applicable measurement period, ProFrac Services, LLC is required to pay to the Company, as liquidated damages, an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the difference between (i) the aggregate purchase price of the quantity of products comprising the minimum purchase obligation and (ii) the actual purchased volume during the measurement period (“Contract Shortfall Fees”). The ProFrac Agreement provides that payment of Contract Shortfall Fees is to be made within 30 days after the applicable measurement period. The measurement period for Contract Shortfall Fees during 2023 was June 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Related party revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 reflected Contract Shortfall Fees of $20.1 million. The minimum purchase requirements were not met during the 2024 measurement period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 and, as a result, the Company recorded revenue related to Contract Shortfall Fees of $32.4 million.
Data Analytics
The DA segment delivers real-time information and insights to our customers to enable optimization of operations and reduction of emissions and their carbon intensity. Real-time composition and physical property measurements are delivered simultaneously on refined fuels, natural gas liquids (“NGLs”), natural gas, crude oil, and condensates using the industry’s only field-deployable, in-line optical near-infrared spectrometer that generates no emissions. The instrument's response is processed with advanced chemometrics modeling, artificial intelligence, and machine learning algorithms to deliver valuable insights every fifteen seconds.
We believe customers using this technology have obtained significant benefits, including additional profits, by enhancing operations in crude/condensates stabilization, enhancing blending operations, reducing time impacting transmix operations,
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increasing efficiencies and optimization of gas plants, allowing for the use of significantly lower cost field gas instead of diesel to generate power, lowering emissions and protecting equipment, and ensuring product quality while reducing giveaways, i.e., providing higher value products at the lower value products prices. More efficient operations have the benefit of reducing carbon footprint, e.g., less flaring and reduction in energy expenditure for compression and re-processing. Our customers in North America include oil and gas supermajors, some of the largest midstream oil and gas companies, large gas processing plants and independent exploration and production companies. We have developed a line of Verax™ analyzers for deployment internationally, which was certified for compliance in hazardous locations and harsh weather conditions.
Research & Innovation
R&I supports both our business segments through green chemistry formulation, specialty chemical formulations and EPA regulatory guidance, technical support, basin and reservoir studies, data analytics and new technology projects. The purpose of R&I is to supply the Company’s business segments with enhanced products and services that generate current and future revenues, while advising Company management on opportunities concerning technology, environmental and industry trends. The R&I facilities support advances in CT and DA performance, optimization and manufacturing. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred $1.7 million and $2.5 million, respectively, of research and development expense. The Company expects that its 2025 research and development investment will continue to support new product development and customization initiatives for its clients.
Consolidated Results of Operations (in thousands)
| Years ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 71,263 | $ | 66,518 | |||||||||
| Revenue from related party | 115,762 | 121,540 | |||||||||||
| Total revenues | 187,025 | 188,058 | |||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 147,639 | 163,795 | |||||||||||
| Cost of sales % | 78.9 | % | 87.1 | % | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 39,386 | 24,263 | |||||||||||
| Gross profit % | 21.1 | % | 12.9 | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 24,709 | 27,827 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative % | 13.2 | % | 14.8 | % | |||||||||
| Depreciation | 891 | 734 | |||||||||||
| Research and development | 1,714 | 2,486 | |||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of property and equipment | (124) | (38) | |||||||||||
| Gain in fair value of contract consideration convertible notes payable | — | (29,969) | |||||||||||
| Income from operations | 12,196 | 23,223 | |||||||||||
| Operating margin % | 6.5 | % | 12.3 | % | |||||||||
| Other income (expense) | |||||||||||||
| Paycheck protection plan loan forgiveness | — | 4,522 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense and other income, net | (1,049) | (2,883) | |||||||||||
| Total other (expense) income | (1,049) | 1,639 | |||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 11,147 | 24,862 | |||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (649) | (149) | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 10,498 | $ | 24,713 | |||||||||
| Net income % | 5.6 | % | 13.1 | % |
Consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased $1.0 million versus the same period of 2023. The decrease in revenue during the year ended December 31, 2024 was driven primarily by a decrease in activity under the ProFrac Agreement, partially offset by increased Contract Shortfall Fees and higher revenue from external customers and higher DA revenues.
Consolidated cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased $16.2 million, or 10%, versus the same period of 2023. The decrease is primarily driven by decreased activity with ProFrac Services, LLC and lower freight and equipment
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rental costs due to the decreased volume of business, partially offset by higher costs related to increased non-related party volumes and increased salaries and wages. The reduction in cost of sales as a percentage of revenue in 2024 was the result of higher revenue from Contract Shortfall Fees, which have no associated costs.
Selling general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses are not directly attributable to products sold or services provided. SG&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, decreased $3.1 million, or 11%, versus the same period of 2023 as a result of reduced legal fees in 2024, partially offset by higher stock compensation expense.
Research and development (“R&D”) costs decreased $0.8 million, or 31%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, versus the same period of 2023 driven by lower personnel costs resulting from headcount optimization.
Operating income decreased by $11.0 million to $12.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 versus the same period in 2023. The decrease in 2024 is primarily due to the $30.0 million gain in fair value of the Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable for the year ended December 31, 2023 with no corresponding activity for the year ended December 31, 2024, partially offset by a $15.1 million increase in gross profit resulting from higher Contract Shortfall Fees, a $3.1 million decrease in SG&A expenses and a $0.8 million decrease in R&D expenses.
Total other (expense) income for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased $2.7 million, driven primarily by a $4.5 million gain for the forgiveness of the Flotek PPP loan during 2023 with no corresponding activity in 2024, partially offset by a $1.8 million decrease in interest expense related to the maturity of the Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable in the first half of 2023.
Results by Segment (in thousands):
Chemistry Technologies Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 63,214 | $ | 59,016 | ||
| Revenue from related party | 114,947 | 120,903 | ||||
| Income from operations | 26,602 | 39,043 |
CT revenue from external customers for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased $4.2 million, or 7% compared to 2023 due to increased sales with both new and existing customers. Revenue from related party for the year ended December 31, 2024, including accrued Contract Shortfall Fees, decreased $6.0 million, or 5%, primarily driven by decreased product sales under the ProFrac Agreement, partially offset by increased Contract Shortfall Fees.
Income from operations for the CT segment for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased $12.4 million, compared to 2023. The decrease was driven by the gain in fair value of the Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable of $30.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 without corresponding activity for the year ended December 31, 2024, partially offset by an increase in gross profit of $15.9 million attributable to higher Contract Shortfall Fees and lower freight costs.
Data Analytics Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 8,049 | $ | 7,502 | ||
| Revenue from related party | 815 | 637 | ||||
| Loss from operations | (939) | (53) |
DA external customer revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased $0.5 million, or 7%, compared to revenue for 2023. The increase was driven by increased service sales primarily related to the Company’s near-infrared spectrometer measurement system, partially offset by decreased product sales. Related party revenue increased by $0.2 million, or 28%, compared to 2023 relating to services provided to ProFrac Services, LLC outside of the ProFrac Agreement.
Loss from operations for the DA segment for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $0.9 million compared to 2023. The increase in losses was primarily due to increased cost of sales related to the change in contingent earnout valuations (see Note 10) and credits included in cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2023 with no corresponding activity for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Corporate and Other Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Loss from operations | $ | (13,467) | $ | (15,767) |
Loss from operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased by $2.3 million, or 15%, compared to the same period of 2023 due to decreased professional fees, partially offset by increased stock compensation expense.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Overview
The Company’s capital requirements relate to the acquisition and maintenance of equipment and funding of working capital requirements. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company funded working capital requirements with cash on hand and borrowings under the ABL (defined below).
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $4.4 million compared to $5.9 million on December 31, 2023. In addition, at March 10, 2025, the Company had approximately $15 million in available borrowings under the ABL. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company had $12.2 million of operating income, $3.4 million of cash provided by operating activities, $1.8 million of cash used in investing activities and $3.1 million of cash used in financing activities. While we believe our cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operating activities, which includes the collection of the Contract Shortfall Fees as described further below, and availability under the ABL will be sufficient to fund our capital requirements and anticipated obligations as they become due, uncertainty surrounding the long-term stability and strength of the oil and gas markets, and the resulting potential impact on our customers’ ability to pay their obligations to us in a timely manner could have a negative impact on our liquidity. In addition, the availability of capital is dependent on the Company’s operating cash flow, which is currently expected to be principally derived from the ProFrac Agreement. The minimum purchase requirements under the ProFrac Agreement were not met during the 2024 measurement period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, and as a result, the Company recorded revenue related to Contract Shortfall Fees of $32.4 million, of which $15.0 million was collected through March 12, 2025.
Asset Based Loan
In August 2023, the Company entered into a 24-month revolving loan and security agreement in connection with an Asset Based Loan, which was amended in October 2023 and again in August 2024 (as amended, the “ABL”). The August 2024 amendment to the ABL extended the maturity to August 2026, increased the credit availability and lowered the interest rate spread. The ABL provides up to $20.0 million of credit availability, which is limited by a borrowing base consisting of (i) 85% of eligible accounts receivable, plus (ii) 60% of the value of eligible inventory not to exceed 100% of the eligible accounts receivable, plus (iii) 60% of the value of certain real estate holdings.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $4.8 million outstanding under the ABL. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred $0.7 million in interest and fees related to the ABL. As of December 31, 2024, the Company recorded $0.3 million of unamortized deferred financing costs related to the ABL.
Borrowings under the ABL bear interest at the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate (subject to a floor of 5.50%) plus 2.0% per annum. The interest rate under the ABL was 9.5% and 11.0% as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the weighted-average interest rate was 10.8%. The ABL contains an annual commitment fee equal to 1.0% of the ABL’s borrowing base. Additionally, the Company will be assessed a non-usage fee of 0.25% per quarter based on the difference between the average daily outstanding balance and the borrowing base limit of the ABL. If the ABL is terminated prior to the end of its term, the Company is required to pay an early termination fee of 2.50% of the borrowing base limit of the ABL (if terminated with more than 12 months remaining until the maturity date) or 1.50% of the borrowing base limit of the ABL (if terminated with less than 12 months remaining until the maturity date).
The ABL contains customary representations, warranties, covenants and events of default, the occurrence of which would permit the lender to accelerate the payment of any amounts borrowed. The ABL requires the Company to maintain a minimum Tangible Net Worth (as defined in the ABL) of not less than $11 million. In addition, the ABL provides the lender a blanket security interest on all or substantially all of the Company’s assets. The Company was in compliance with all of the covenants under the ABL as of December 31, 2024.
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Cash Flows
Consolidated cash flows by type of activity are noted below (in thousands):
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 3,361 | $ | (11,297) | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (1,816) | (1,014) | ||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (3,116) | 5,928 | ||||
| Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | 124 | (54) | ||||
| Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | (1,447) | $ | (6,437) |
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities was $3.4 million and ($11.3) million during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Consolidated net income for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $10.5 million and $24.9 million, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, non-cash adjustments to net income totaled $11.2 million as compared to $22.8 million for the same period of 2023.
•For the year ended December 31, 2024, non-cash adjustments included amortization of contract assets of $5.6 million, stock compensation expense of $1.4 million and non-cash lease expense of $2.1 million primarily due to ROU Asset amortization for equipment leases. Non-cash adjustments also include $0.9 million of depreciation expense, $0.3 million of amortization of loan origination costs and the provision for excess and obsolete inventory of $0.6 million.
•For the year ended December 31, 2023, non-cash adjustments included a $30.0 million gain on the fair value valuation of the Contingent Convertible Notes, a gain of $4.5 million for the Flotek PPP loan forgiveness, paid-in-kind interest on the Convertible Notes Payable and Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable of $2.3 million, amortization of contract assets and convertible note issuance costs of $5.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively, and stock compensation of ($0.3) million. The non-cash adjustment for the provision for excess and obsolete inventory was $1.0 million and depreciation was $0.7 million. Non-cash lease expense was $3.0 million primarily due to ROU Asset amortization for equipment leases which were added in 2022.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, changes in working capital used $18.5 million of cash as compared to $13.2 million used for the same period of 2023.
•For the year ended December 31, 2024, changes in working capital resulted primarily from increases in accounts receivable, including related party, of $21.6 million, and an increase in inventories of $0.7 million. Accrued liabilities increased $5.7 million and operating lease liabilities decreased $2.4 million primarily due to payments on equipment leases.
•For the year ended December 31, 2023, changes in working capital resulted primarily from increases in accounts receivable, including related party, of $6.5 million, and a decrease in inventories of $1.9 million due to reduced sales with ProFrac Services, LLC in late 2023. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities decreased $1.7 million and $2.6 million, respectively. The decrease in accrued liabilities is primarily due to accrued severance, sales taxes and professional fees, partially offset by higher bonus accruals. Operating lease liabilities decreased $3.4 million primarily due to payments on equipment leases.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1.8 million primarily due to capital additions, including new equipment and sensors expected to be utilized in flare monitoring. Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $1.0 million primarily due to system enhancements and capital additions.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily from $2.7 million in net payments on the ABL and $0.4 million in payments for loan origination fees and shares withheld for taxes.
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $5.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily from net proceeds from the ABL. Net cash provided was partially offset by severance payments attributed to our former chief executive officer’s forfeited vested stock options, loan origination fees, and payments for shares withheld for taxes.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Our most significant accounting policies are described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in Part II, Item 8 — “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” of this Annual Report. The Company believes the following accounting estimates are critical due to the significant subjective and complex judgments and estimates required when preparing the consolidated financial statements. The Company regularly reviews judgments, assumptions and estimates related to the critical accounting estimates.
Contract Assets
The Company’s contract assets represent consideration which was issued in the form of convertible notes (Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable as discussed in Note 9, “Debt and Convertible Notes Payable” in Part II, Item 8) and other incremental costs related to obtaining the ProFrac Agreement in 2022. The contract assets are amortized over the term of the ProFrac Agreement based on forecasted revenues. As goods are transferred to ProFrac Services, LLC, the amortization is presented as a reduction of the transaction price included in related party revenue in the consolidated statements of operations. The contract assets are tested for recoverability on a recurring basis and the Company will recognize an impairment loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the contract assets exceeds the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in the future for the transfer of goods under the contract less the direct costs that relate to providing those goods in the future. Significant or unanticipated changes to our forecast could impact the recoverability of the contract assets.
Reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Inventories consist of raw materials and finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or market determined using the weighted-average cost method, or net realizable value. Finished goods inventories include raw materials, direct labor and production overhead.
The Company reviews inventories on hand and current market conditions to determine if the cost of raw materials and finished goods inventories exceed current market prices and impairs the cost basis of the inventory accordingly. Obsolete inventory or inventory in excess of management’s estimated usage requirement is written down to its net realizable value if those amounts are determined to be less than cost. Write-downs or write-offs of inventory are charged to cost of sales.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the reserve for excess and obsolete inventory was $5.2 million and $6.1 million, or 28.2% and 32.3% of inventory, respectively. Significant or unanticipated changes to our estimates and forecasts could impact the amount and timing of any additional provisions for excess and obsolete inventory.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent accounting pronouncements which may impact the Company are described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” in Part II, Item 8 — “Financial Statements” of this Annual Report.
FY 2023 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000928054-24-000023.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this Annual Report, including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our business and related financing, includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. As a result of many risks and uncertainties, including those factors set forth in Item 1A -Risk Factors of this Annual Report, our actual results could differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis. For more information, see “Forward-Looking Statements.” These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report, and we do not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. All dollar amounts stated herein are in U.S. dollars unless specified otherwise.
Executive Summary
Flotek creates unique solutions to reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people. A technology-driven, specialty green chemistry and data technology company, Flotek helps customers across industrial and commercial markets improve their environmental performance. The Company serves specialty chemistry needs for both domestic and international energy markets.
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During 2022 the Company entered into the ProFrac Agreement, (see Note 9, “Debt and Convertible Notes Payable” and Note 17, “Related Party Transactions”) which has resulted in a significant increase in revenue for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Company Overview
Chemistry Technologies
We believe that the Company’s CT segment provides sustainable, optimized chemistry solutions that maximize our customers’ value by improving return on invested capital, lowering operational costs, and providing tangible environmental benefits. The Company’s proprietary green chemistries, specialty chemistries, logistics, and technology services enable its customers to pursue improved efficiencies and performance throughout the life cycle of its desired chemical applications program. The Company’s CT segment designs, develops, manufactures, packages, distributes and markets optimized chemistry solutions that accelerate existing sustainability practices to reduce the environmental impact of energy on the air, water, land and people.
Customers of the CT segment include those of energy related markets, such as our related party ProFrac Services, LLC, as well as industrial applications. Major integrated oil and gas companies, oilfield services companies, independent oil and gas companies, national and state-owned oil companies, geothermal energy companies, solar energy companies and advanced alternative energy companies benefit from our best-in-class technology, field operations, and continuous improvement exercises that go beyond existing sustainability practices.
Data Analytics
The DA segment delivers real-time information and insights to our customers to enable optimization of operations and reduction of emissions and their carbon intensity. Real-time composition and physical properties are delivered simultaneously on their refined fuels, natural gas liquids (“NGLs”), natural gas, crude oil, and condensates using the industry’s only field-deployable, in-line optical near-infra-red spectrometer that generates no emissions. The instrument's response is processed with advanced chemometrics modeling, artificial intelligence, and machine learning algorithms to deliver these valuable insights every 15 seconds.
We believe customers using this technology have obtained significant benefits including additional profits by enhancing operations in crude/condensates stabilization, blending operations, reduction of transmix, increasing efficiencies and optimization of gas plants, allowing for the use of lower cost field gas instead of diesel to generate power and protect equipment, and ensuring product quality while reducing giveaways i.e., providing higher value products at the lower value products prices. More efficient operations have the benefit of reducing their carbon footprint e.g., less flaring and reduction in energy expenditure for compression and re-processing. Our customers in North America include the supermajors, some of the largest midstream companies and large gas processing plants. We have developed a line of Verax™ analyzers for deployment internationally which was certified for compliance in hazardous locations and harsh weather conditions.
Research & Innovation
R&I supports both segments through green chemistry formulation, specialty chemical formulations, EPA regulatory guidance, technical support, basin and reservoir studies, data analytics and new technology projects. The purpose of R&I is to supply the Company’s segments with enhanced products and services that generate current and future revenues, while advising Company management on opportunities concerning technology, environmental and industry trends. The R&I facilities support advances in chemistry performance, detection, optimization and manufacturing.
ProFrac Supply Agreement
On February 2, 2022, the Company entered into the Initial ProFrac Agreement, which was subsequently amended on May 17, 2022 and February 1, 2023 (collectively, the “ProFrac Agreement”).
The ProFrac Agreement contains minimum requirements for chemistry purchases. If the minimum volumes are not achieved within the applicable measurement period, ProFrac Services, LLC is required to pay to the Company, as liquidated damages, an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the difference between (i) the aggregate purchase price of the quantity of products comprising the minimum purchase obligation and (ii) the actual purchased volume during the measurement period (“Contract Shortfall Fees”). The current measurement period for Contract Shortfall Fees is June 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The minimum purchase requirements were not met during the current measurement period, and as a result, related party revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 reflect Contract Shortfall Fees of $20.1 million, of which $10.0 million was collected through March 11, 2024 with the remainder due on or before April 8, 2024.
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Consolidated Results of Operations (in thousands)
| Years ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 66,518 | $ | 54,344 | |||||||||
| Revenue from related party | 121,540 | 81,748 | |||||||||||
| Total revenues | 188,058 | 136,092 | |||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 163,795 | 142,792 | |||||||||||
| Cost of sales % | 87.1 | % | 104.9 | % | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 24,263 | (6,700) | |||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) % | 12.9 | % | (4.9) | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 27,873 | 27,124 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative % | 14.8 | % | 19.9 | % | |||||||||
| Depreciation | 734 | 734 | |||||||||||
| Research and development | 2,486 | 4,438 | |||||||||||
| Severance costs | (46) | — | |||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of property and equipment | (38) | (2,916) | |||||||||||
| Gain on lease termination | — | (584) | |||||||||||
| Gain in fair value of contract consideration convertible notes payable | (29,969) | (75) | |||||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill | — | — | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 23,223 | (35,421) | |||||||||||
| Operating margin % | 12.3 | % | (26.0) | % | |||||||||
| Paycheck protection plan loan forgiveness | 4,522 | — | |||||||||||
| Interest expense and other income, net | (2,883) | (6,906) | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 24,862 | (42,327) | |||||||||||
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (149) | 22 | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 24,713 | $ | (42,305) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) % | 13.1 | % | (31.1) | % |
Consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $52.0 million, or 38%, versus the same period of 2022. The significant increase in revenue during the year ended December 31, 2023 was driven primarily by a full year of activity under the ProFrac Agreement which commenced in the second quarter of 2022. In addition, revenues increased due to continued increased activity with new and existing domestic customers particularly in the CT segment, partially offset by reduced international activity.
Consolidated cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $21.0 million, or 15%, versus the same period of 2022. The increase is primarily driven by the activity with ProFrac Services, LLC and higher freight and equipment rental costs due to the increased volume of business. The reduction in cost of sales as a percentage of revenue in 2023 was the result of revenue from Contract Shortfall Fees, which have no associated costs, and numerous initiatives to reduce the cost of freight and logistics and secure better pricing of materials.
Selling general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses are not directly attributable to products sold or services provided. SG&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023, increased $0.7 million, or 3%, versus the same period of 2022.
Research and development (“R&D”) costs decreased $2.0 million, or 44%, for the year ended December 31, 2023, versus the same period of 2022 driven by lower personnel costs resulting from headcount optimization.
Operating income increased by $58.6 million to $23 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, versus an operating loss of $35 million during the same period in 2022. The improvement was driven primarily by an increased gross profit of $31.0 million resulting from increased related party and external customer revenue, including accrued Contract Shortfall Fees, the gain in fair value of the Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable of $30.0 million compared to the same period of 2022, and a $2.0 million decrease in research and development costs. The improvement was partially offset by an increase in
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SG&A expenses of $0.7 million and a decrease in gains on the sale of assets and lease termination of $2.9 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
Interest expense and other income for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $8.5 million, driven primarily by a $4.5 million gain for the forgiveness of the Flotek PPP loan and a $4.2 million decrease in interest expense related to the maturity of the Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable in the first half of 2023.
Results by Segment (in thousands):
Chemistry Technologies Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 59,016 | $ | 48,960 | ||
| Revenue from related party | 120,903 | 81,618 | ||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 39,043 | (14,729) |
CT revenue from external customers for the year ended December 31, 2023, increased $10.1 million, or 21%, compared to 2022 due to increased domestic sales with both new and existing customers. Revenue from related parties, including accrued Contract Shortfall Fees, increased $39.3 million, or 48%, driven by the ProFrac Agreement which commenced in the second quarter of 2022.
Income from operations for the CT segment for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $53.8 million, compared to 2022. The increase was driven by an increase in gross profit of $27.7 million attributable to increased activity and accrued Contract Shortfall Fees along with an increase in the gain in fair value of the Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable of $30.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $0.1 million for the same period in 2022.
Data Analytics Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 7,502 | $ | 5,384 | ||
| Revenue from related party | 637 | 130 | ||||
| Loss from operations | (53) | (2,877) |
DA external customer revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, increased $2.1 million, or 39%, compared to revenue for 2022. The increase was driven by increased product sales. Related party revenue increased by $0.6 million compared to 2022 relating to services provided to ProFrac Services, LLC outside of the ProFrac Agreement.
Loss from operations for the DA segment for the year ended December 31, 2023 decreased $2.8 million, or 98%, compared to 2022. The improvement was primarily due to increased activity and decreased R&D expense and personnel costs.
Corporate and Other Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Loss from operations | $ | (15,767) | $ | (17,815) |
Loss from operations for the year ended December 31, 2023 decreased by $2.0 million, or 11%, compared to the same period of 2022, due to decreased salaries and benefits from reduced headcount, including lower stock compensation costs.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Overview
The Company’s ongoing capital requirements relate to the acquisition and maintenance of equipment and funding of working capital. During 2023, the Company funded working capital requirements with cash on hand and borrowings under the ABL (as defined below) entered into in August 2023.
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As of December 31, 2023, the Company had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $5.9 million, as compared to $12.3 million at December 31, 2022. In addition, at March 11, 2024, the Company had approximately $0.5 million in borrowings outstanding under its ABL, as compared to $7.5 million at December 31, 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company had operating income of $23.2 million, $11.3 million of cash used in operating activities, $1.0 million of cash used in investing activities and $5.9 million of cash provided by financing activities.
Asset Based Loan
On August 14, 2023, the Company entered into a 24-month revolving loan and security agreement in connection with an Asset Based Loan (the “ABL”). The ABL provides up to $10 million of initial credit availability, which is limited by a borrowing base consisting of (i) 85% of eligible accounts receivable, plus (ii) 60% of the value of eligible inventory not to exceed 100% of the eligible accounts receivable. On October 5, 2023, the ABL was amended to increase its maximum borrowing base from $10.0 million to a total of $13.8 million.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $7.5 million outstanding under the ABL. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company incurred $0.5 million in interest and fees related to the ABL, which included the annual fee of $0.1 million. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had incurred origination costs of $0.5 million related to the ABL that was recorded as deferred financing costs to be amortized over the term of the ABL.
Borrowings under the ABL bear interest at the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate (subject to a floor of 5.50%) plus 2.5% per annum. The interest rate under the ABL was 11% as of December 31, 2023. The ABL contains an annual commitment fee equal to 1.0% of the ABL’s borrowing base. Additionally, the Company will be assessed a non-usage fee of 0.25% per quarter based on the difference between the average daily outstanding balance and the borrowing base limit of the ABL. If the ABL is terminated prior to the end of its 24-month term, the Company is required to pay an early termination fee of 2.50% of the borrowing base limit of the ABL (if terminated with more than 12 months remaining until the maturity date) or 1.50% of the borrowing base limit of the ABL (if terminated with less than 12 months remaining until the maturity date).
The ABL contains customary representations, warranties, covenants and events of default, the occurrence of which would permit the lender to accelerate the payment of any amounts borrowed. The ABL requires the Company to maintain a minimum Tangible Net Worth (as defined in the ABL) of not less than $11 million. In addition, the ABL provides the lender a blanket security interest on all or substantially all of the Company’s assets. The Company was in compliance with all of the covenants under the ABL as of December 31, 2023.
Sources and Uses of Liquidity
The Company currently funds its operations with cash on hand, availability under the ABL (see Note 9, “Debt and Convertible Notes Payable” in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report) and other liquid assets. Although the Company has a history of negative cash flows from operations and losses, the Company recognized $24.3 million and $24.7 million of gross profit and net income, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2023. While we believe that our cash, liquid assets, and availability under the ABL will provide us with sufficient financial resources to fund operations to meet our capital requirements and anticipated obligations as they become due, uncertainty surrounding the long term stability and strength of the oil and gas markets could have a negative impact on our liquidity.
As discussed in Note 17, “Related Party Transactions” in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report, the ProFrac Agreement contains minimum requirements for chemistry purchases. If the minimum volumes are not achieved within the applicable measurement period, ProFrac Services LLC is required to pay to the Company, as liquidated damages (“Contract Shortfall Fees”), an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the difference between (i) the aggregate purchase price of the quantity of products comprising the minimum purchase obligation and (ii) the actual purchased volume during the measurement period. The current measurement period for Contract Shortfall Fees is June 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The minimum purchase requirements were not met during the current measurement period, and as a result, related party revenues and receivables for the year ended and as of December 31, 2023 include $20.1 million in Contract Shortfall Fees of which $10.0 million has been collected through March 11, 2024. The Company expects to receive the remaining $10.1 million on or before April 8, 2024. For 2024, the measurement period will be January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. If the minimum purchase requirements are not met during the year ended December 31, 2024, there will be additional Contract Shortfall Fees due during the first quarter of 2025.
Based upon the improvement in our outlook for future cash flows from operations that includes the collection of the Contract Shortfall Fees related to 2023 of $20.1 million, combined with cash on hand and availability under the ABL, the Company believes it has sufficient financial resources to fund operations and meet its capital requirements and anticipated obligations as they become due in the next twelve months. However, the Company cannot guarantee a sufficient level of cash flows in the future. The Company had previously disclosed in the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ending December 31, 2022, that substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern existed. As described, the Company
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has concluded that those conditions and events raising the substantial doubt no longer exist. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.
Cash Flows
Consolidated cash flows by type of activity are noted below (in thousands):
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (11,297) | $ | (44,632) | ||
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (1,014) | 5,331 | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 5,928 | 38,267 | ||||
| Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (54) | 100 | ||||
| Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | (6,437) | $ | (934) |
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $11.3 million and $44.6 million during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Consolidated net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $24.7 million compared to a net loss of $42.3 million for the same period of 2022.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, non-cash adjustments to net income totaled $22.8 million as compared to $12.8 million for the same period of December 31, 2022.
•For the year ended December 31, 2023, non-cash adjustments included a $30.0 million gain on the fair value valuation of the Contingent Convertible Notes, a gain of $4.5 million for the Flotek PPP loan forgiveness, paid-in-kind interest on the Convertible Notes Payable and Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable of $2.3 million, amortization of contract assets and convertible note issuance costs of $5.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively, and stock compensation expense of $0.3 million. The non-cash adjustment for the provision for excess and obsolete inventory was $1.0 million and depreciation was $0.7 million. Non-cash lease expense was $3.0 million primarily due to ROU Asset amortization for equipment leases which were added in 2022.
•For the year ended December 31, 2022, non-cash adjustments included paid-in-kind interest on the Convertible Notes Payable and Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable of $6.0 million, amortization of contract assets and convertible note issuance costs of $3.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively, and stock compensation expense of $3.3 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, changes in working capital used $13.2 million of cash as compared to using $15.2 million for the same period of 2022.
•For the year ended December 31, 2023, changes in working capital resulted primarily from increases in accounts receivable, including related party of $6.5 million, and a decrease in inventories of $1.9 million due to reduced ProFrac sales in late 2023. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities decreased $1.7 million and $2.6 million, respectively. The decrease in accrued liabilities is primarily due to accrued severance, sales taxes and professional fees, partially offset by higher bonus accruals. Operating lease liabilities decreased $3.4 million primarily due to payments on equipment leases.
•For the year ended December 31, 2022, changes in working capital resulted primarily from increases in accounts receivable and inventories of $28.7 million and $7.9 million, respectively, due to the significant increase in revenues. Contract assets increased $3.6 million related to transaction fees paid associated with Contract Consideration Notes Payable. This was partially offset by an increase of accounts payable of $25.8 million, attributable to the increase in activity.
Investing Activities
Net cash used by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $1.0 million primarily due to system enhancements and capital additions. Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $5.3 million primarily related to the sale of assets.
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Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $5.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily from net proceeds from the ABL. Net cash provided was partially offset by severance payments attributed to former CEO’s forfeited vested stock options, loan origination fees, and payments for shares withheld for taxes.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $38.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily from the proceeds of the issuance of convertible notes of $21.2 million and prefunded warrants of $19.5 million, partially offset by issuance costs of $2.3 million.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Our most significant accounting policies are described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in Part II, Item 8 — “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” of this Annual Report. The Company believes the following accounting estimates are critical due to the significant subjective and complex judgments and estimates required when preparing the consolidated financial statements. The Company regularly reviews judgments, assumptions and estimates related to the critical accounting estimates.
Contract Assets
The Company’s contract assets represent consideration which was issued in the form of convertible notes (Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable as discussed in Note 9, “Debt and Convertible Notes Payable” in Part II, Item 8) and other incremental costs related to obtaining the ProFrac Agreement in 2022. The contract assets are amortized over the term of the ProFrac Agreement based on forecasted revenues. As goods are transferred to ProFrac Services, LLC, the amortization is presented as a reduction of the transaction price included in related party revenue in the consolidated statements of operations. The contract assets are tested for recoverability on a recurring basis and the Company will recognize an impairment loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the contract assets exceeds the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in the future for the transfer of goods under the contract less the direct costs that relate to providing those goods in the future. Significant or unanticipated changes to our forecast could impact the recoverability of the contract assets.
Reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Inventories consist of raw materials and finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost, or market determined using the weighted-average cost method, or net realizable value. Finished goods inventories include raw materials, direct labor and production overhead.
The Company reviews inventories on hand and current market conditions to determine if the cost of raw materials and finished goods inventories exceed current market prices and impairs the cost basis of the inventory accordingly. Obsolete inventory or inventory in excess of management’s estimated usage requirement is written down to its net realizable value if those amounts are determined to be less than cost. Write-downs or write-offs of inventory are charged to cost of sales.
At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the reserve for excess and obsolete inventory was $6.1 million and $8.2 million, or 32.3% and 34.3% of inventory, respectively. Significant or unanticipated changes to our estimates and forecasts could impact the amount and timing of any additional provisions for excess and obsolete inventory.
Fair Value of Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable
The Company accounted for the Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable, which was issued related to obtaining the ProFrac Agreement, as liability classified convertible instruments in accordance with FASB ASC 718, “Stock Compensation” (see Note 9, “Debt and Convertible Notes Payable” in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report). Under ASC 718, liability classified convertible instruments are measured at fair value at the grant date and at each reporting date with the change in fair value included in the consolidated statements of operations. At each reporting date preceding the date of maturity, the Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable were remeasured by means of a Monte Carlo simulation which utilized key inputs such as the risk-free interest rate, stock price, expected volatility and term until liquidation. Significant changes to the key inputs such as the Company’s stock price and volatility would impact the estimated fair value. The Contract Consideration Convertible Notes matured and were converted during the year ended December 31, 2023 in accordance with their terms.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent accounting pronouncements which may impact the Company are described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” in Part II, Item 8 — “Financial Statements” of this Annual Report.
FY 2022 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000928054-23-000052.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this Annual Report, including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our business and related financing, includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. As a result of many risks and uncertainties, including those factors set forth in Item 1A -Risk Factors of this Annual Report, our actual results could differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis. For more information, see “Forward-Looking Statements.” These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report, and we do not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. All dollar amounts stated herein are in U.S. dollars unless specified otherwise.
Executive Summary
Flotek creates unique solutions to reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people. A technology-driven, specialty green chemistry and data company, Flotek helps customers across industrial and commercial markets improve their environmental performance. The Company serves specialty chemistry needs for both domestic and international energy markets.
The Company has two operating segments, CT and DA, which are both supported by the Company’s continuing Research and Innovation advanced laboratory capabilities.
The Company’s CT segment develops, manufactures, packages, distributes, delivers, and markets green, specialty chemicals that help their customers meet their ESG and operational goals, and aim to enhance the profitability of hydrocarbon producers.
The Company’s DA segment enables users to maximize the value of their hydrocarbon associated processes by providing real-time data and analytics associated with the streams in seconds rather than minutes or days. The real-time access to information prevents waste, reduces reprocessing, and allows users to pursue automation of their hydrocarbon streams to maximize their profitability.
During 2022 the Company entered into the ProFrac Agreement, (see Note 10, “Debt and Convertible Notes Payable” and Note 18, “Related Party Transactions”) which has resulted in a significant increase in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Company Overview
Chemistry Technologies
We believe that the Company’s CT segment provides sustainable, optimized chemistry solutions that maximize our customer’s value by elevating their ESG performance, lowering operational costs, and delivering improved return on invested capital. The Company’s proprietary green chemistries, specialty chemistries, logistics, and technology services enable its customers to pursue improved efficiencies and performance throughout the life cycle of its desired chemical applications program. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, packages, distributes and markets optimized chemistry solutions that accelerate existing sustainability practices to reduce the environmental impact of energy on the air, water, land and people.
Customers of the CT segment include those of energy related markets, such as our related party ProFrac Services, LLC, as well as consumer and industrial applications. Major integrated oil and gas companies, oilfield services companies, independent oil and gas companies, national and state-owned oil companies, geothermal energy companies, solar energy companies and advanced alternative energy companies benefit from our best-in-class technology, field operations, and continuous improvement exercises that go beyond existing sustainability practices.
Data Analytics
The DA segment delivers real-time information and insights to our customers to enable optimization of operations and reduction of emissions and their carbon intensity. Real-time composition and physical properties are delivered simultaneously on their refined fuels, natural gas liquids (“NGLs”), natural gas, crude oil, and condensates using the industry’s only field-
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deployable, in-line optical near-infra-red spectrometer that generates no emissions. The instrument's response is processed with advanced chemometrics modeling, artificial intelligence, and machine learning algorithms to deliver these valuable insights every 15 seconds.
We believe customers using this technology have obtained significant benefits including additional profits by enhancing operations in crude/condensates stabilization, blending operations, reduction of transmix, increasing efficiencies and optimization of gas plants, and ensuring product quality while reducing giveaways i.e., providing higher value products at the lower value products prices. More efficient operations have the benefit of reducing their carbon footprint e.g., less flaring and reduction in energy expenditure for compression and re-processing. Our customers in North America include the supermajors, some of the largest midstream companies and large gas processing plants. We have developed a line of Verax™ analyzers for deployment internationally which was certified for compliance in hazardous locations and harsh weather conditions.
Research & Innovation
R&I supports the acceleration of ESG solutions for both segments through green chemistry formulation, specialty chemical formulations, EPA regulatory guidance, technical support, basin and reservoir studies, data analytics and new technology projects. The purpose of R&I is to supply the Company’s segments with enhanced products and services that generate current and future revenues, while advising Company management on opportunities concerning technology, environmental and industry trends. The R&I facilities support advances in chemistry performance, detection, optimization and manufacturing.
Consolidated Results of Operations (in thousands)
| Years ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 54,344 | $ | 39,627 | |||||||||
| Revenue from related party | 81,748 | 3,641 | |||||||||||
| Total revenues | 136,092 | 43,268 | |||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 142,792 | 40,012 | |||||||||||
| Cost of sales % | 104.9 | % | 92.5 | % | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | (6,700) | 3,256 | |||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) % | (4.9) | % | 7.5 | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 27,124 | 20,166 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative % | 19.9 | % | 46.6 | % | |||||||||
| Depreciation | 734 | 1,011 | |||||||||||
| Research and development | 4,438 | 5,537 | |||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of property and equipment | (2,916) | (94) | |||||||||||
| Gain on lease termination | (584) | — | |||||||||||
| Gain in fair value of contract consideration convertible notes payable | (75) | — | |||||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill | — | 8,092 | |||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (35,421) | (31,456) | |||||||||||
| Operating margin % | (26.0) | % | (72.7) | % | |||||||||
| Paycheck protection plan loan forgiveness | — | 881 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense and other income, net | (6,906) | 9 | |||||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (42,327) | (30,566) | |||||||||||
| Income tax benefit | 22 | 40 | |||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (42,305) | $ | (30,526) | |||||||||
| Net loss % | (31.1) | % | (70.6) | % |
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Consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, increased $92.8 million, or 215% versus the same period of 2021. The significant increase in revenue during the year ended December 31, 2022 is driven primarily by activity under the ProFrac Agreement which commenced in the second quarter of 2022 and continued increased activity with new and existing customers both domestic and international, particularly in the CT segment.
Consolidated cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2022, increased $102.8 million, or 257% versus the same period of 2021 .The increase is primarily driven by the activity with ProFrac Services, LLC and higher freight and equipment rental costs due to the increased volume of business. Cost of sales in 2021 was positively impacted by the release of accrued costs of $7.6 million subsequent to the agreement of a settlement with ADM, see Note 13, “Commitments and Contingencies”.
Selling general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses are not directly attributable to products sold or services provided. SG&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022, increased $7.0 million, or 35%, versus the same period of 2021. The increase in SG&A expenses is driven primarily by higher personnel costs to facilitate the increase in operational activity, and professional fees. For the year ended December 31, 2021, personnel costs were lower due to the receipt of a $2.9 million payroll tax credit from the Employee Retention Credit, (“ERC”) a provision set up to assist employers during the pandemic. The increase in professional fees of $1.8 million is attributable mainly to fees incurred in assessing alternative strategies to raise capital, partially offset by lower legal fees.
Depreciation expense decreased $0.3 million, or 27% for the year ended December 31, 2022, versus the same period of 2021 partially driven by the assets held for sale that were ultimately sold during the year ended December 31, 2022 and also by assets becoming fully depreciated.
Research and development (“R&D”) costs decreased $1.1 million, or 20% for the year ended December 31, 2022, versus the same period of 2021 driven by lower personnel costs as a result of headcount reductions from 2021 to 2022.
Loss from operations increased by $4.0 million, or 13% for the year ended December 31, 2022, versus the same period in 2021. Loss from operations for the year ended December 31, 2021 was positively impacted by the release of accrued costs of $7.6 million subsequent to the agreement of a settlement with ADM, see Note 13, “Commitments and Contingencies”. Excluding the ADM credit, loss from operations decreased $3.6 million, or 9% year on year. The improvement is driven by increased revenue and gross margin, the gain on disposal of property and equipment from the sale of the Waller, Texas and Monahans, Texas facilities and the gain on lease termination partially offset by increased SG&A expenses.
Loss before income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2022, was impacted by interest charges of $7.1 million compared to $0.1 million for the same period in 2021. The increased interest cost is driven by paid-in-kind interest on the Convertible Notes Payable issued in connection with the PIPE transaction conducted in February 2022 and the Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable. Loss before income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2021was positively impacted by a $0.9 million gain from the forgiveness of the JP3 Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan.
Results by Segment (in thousands):
Chemistry Technologies Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 48,960 | $ | 35,288 | ||
| Revenue from related party | 81,618 | 3,641 | ||||
| Loss from operations | (14,729) | (5,466) |
CT revenue from external customers for the year ended December 31, 2022, increased $13.7 million, or 39%, compared to 2021 due to increased domestic and international sales with both new and existing customers. Revenue from related parties increased $78.0 million, or 2,142% driven by the ProFrac Agreement which commenced in the second quarter of 2022.
Loss from operations for the CT segment for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased $9.3 million, or 169%, compared to 2021. The decline is driven by the low gross margin due to amortization of the contract asset, early payment discounts given to customers, start up costs relating to the ProFrac Agreement and a one time inventory write down of $1.0 million relating to the decision to cease the manufacture and sale of hand sanitizers. Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2021 benefited
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from the release of accrued costs relating to the ADM settlement of $7.6 million, see Note 13, “Commitments and Contingencies”.
Data Analytics Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 5,384 | $ | 4,339 | ||
| Revenue from related party | 130 | — | ||||
| Loss from operations | (2,877) | (12,168) |
DA revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, increased $1.0 million, or 24%, compared to revenue for 2021. The increase is driven by significant revenues with three new customers and several existing customers. Related party revenue has increased by $0.1 million compared to 2021 relating to services provided to ProFrac Services, LLC.
Loss from operations for the DA segment for the year ended December 31, 2022 decreased $9.3 million, or 76%, compared to 2021. The improvement is primarily due to 2021 being impacted by a goodwill impairment charge of $8.1 million and the increase in revenue and gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Corporate and Other Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Loss from operations | $ | (17,815) | $ | (13,822) |
Loss from operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased by $4.0 million, or 29% compared to 2021 attributable to an increase in personnel costs and professional fees. Personnel costs in 2021 included a $2.9 million payroll tax credit from the ERC provision. Increased professional fees were driven by fees incurred in assessing alternative strategies to raise capital, partially offset by lower legal fees.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Overview
The Company’s ongoing capital requirements relate to the acquisition and maintenance of equipment and to the funding of working capital requirements. During 2022, the Company funded working capital requirements with net cash proceeds from the issuance of Convertible Notes Payable for $20.1 million, prefunded warrants issued for $19.5 million, and cash on hand.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $12.3 million, as compared to $11.5 million at December 31, 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company had an operating loss of $35.4 million, $44.6 million of cash used in operating activities, $5.3 million of cash provided by investing activities and $38.3 million of cash provided by financing activities.
Going Concern
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The going concern assumption contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. However, substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern exists.
The Company currently funds its operations from cash on hand and other current assets. The Company has a history of losses and negative cash flows from operations and expects to utilize a significant amount of cash within one year after the date of filing the consolidated financial statements. The availability of capital is dependent on the Company’s operating cash flow currently expected to be principally derived from the ProFrac Agreement (see Note 18, “Related Party Transactions”). It is not
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certain that the Company’s cash and other current assets and our forecasted operating cash flows currently expected to be generated from the ongoing execution of the ProFrac Agreement will provide the Company with sufficient financial resources to fund operations and meet our capital requirements and anticipated obligations as they become due in the next twelve months. The Company may require additional liquidity to continue its operations over the next twelve months to sufficiently alleviate or mitigate the conditions and events noted above, which results in substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are issued.
The Company is evaluating strategies to obtain additional funding for future operations. These strategies may include, but are not limited to, obtaining equity financing, issuing debt or entering into other financing arrangements, obtaining higher prices for its products and services, increasing the percentage of its sales from higher margin products, monetizing non-core assets, and reducing expenses. However, the Company may be unable to access further equity or debt financing when needed. As such, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional liquidity when needed or under acceptable terms, if at all.
The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying amounts and classification of assets, liabilities, and reported expenses that may be necessary if the Company were unable to continue as a going concern.
Cash Flows
Consolidated cash flows by type of activity are noted below (in thousands):
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | |||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (44,632) | $ | (25,840) | ||
| Net cash provided by investing activities | 5,331 | 112 | ||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 38,267 | (372) | ||||
| Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | 100 | 100 | ||||
| Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | (934) | $ | (26,000) |
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $44.6 million and $25.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Consolidated net loss for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, were $42.3 million and $30.5 million, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, non-cash positive adjustments to net loss totaled $12.8 million as compared to $4.2 million for the same period of 2021.
•For the year ended December 31, 2022, non-cash positive adjustments included paid-in-kind interest on the Convertible Notes Payable and Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable of $6.0 million, amortization of contract assets and convertible note issuance costs of $3.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively and stock compensation expense of $3.3 million. The non-cash adjustment for the provision for excess and obsolete inventory was $1.7 million and depreciation was $0.7 million. These were offset by adjustments for the gain on sale of property and and equipment of $2.9 million, attributable to the facility sales and the gain on lease termination of $0.6 million relating to the early termination of a lease on a Canadian facility.
•For the year ended December 31, 2021, non-cash adjustments included a $7.6 million benefit related to the ADM settlement and $8.1 million of impairment charges. The non-cash adjustment for the provision of excess and obsolete inventory was $0.6 million and depreciation was $1.0 million. Other non-cash adjustments included stock based compensation of $3.8 million, JP3 PPP loan forgiveness of $0.9 million and $0.8 million related to the change in fair value of contingent consideration.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, changes in working capital used $15.2 million of cash as compared to providing $0.5 million for the same period of 2021.
•For the year ended December 31, 2022, changes in working capital resulted primarily from increases in accounts receivable including related party and inventories of $28.7 million and $7.9 million, respectively, due to the significant increase in revenues. Contract assets increased $3.6 million related to transaction fees paid, associated with Contract
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Consideration Notes Payable. This is partially offset by an increase of accounts payable of $25.8 million, attributable to the increase in activity.
•For the year ended December 31, 2021, changes in working capital resulted primarily from increases in accounts receivable and other current assets of $2.0 million and accounts payable of $1.8 million. This has been offset by decreases in inventories and income taxes receivable of $2.1 million and accrued liabilities of $1.4 million.
Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $5.3 million primarily from the sale of the facilities in Waller, Texas and Monahans, Texas which closed on April 18, 2022 and December 22, 2022, respectively, resulting in cash proceeds of $5.8 million, partially offset by capital additions. Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was immaterial.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $38.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily from the proceeds of the issuance of convertible notes of $21.2 million and prefunded warrants of $19.5 million, partially offset by issuance costs of $2.3 million. Net cash used in financing activities was $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily for purchases of common stock related to tax withholding requirements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Significant accounting policies are described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in Part II, Item 8 — “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” of this Annual Report. The Company believes the following accounting policies are critical due to the significant subjective and complex judgments and estimates required when preparing the consolidated financial statements. The Company regularly reviews judgments, assumptions and estimates related to the critical accounting policies.
Contract Assets
The Company’s contract assets represent consideration issued in the form of convertible notes (Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable as discussed in Note 10, “Debt and Convertible Notes Payable”) and other incremental costs related to obtaining the ProFrac Agreement. The contract assets are amortized over the term of the ProFrac Agreement (10 years) based on forecasted revenues. As goods are transferred to ProFrac Services, LLC, the amortization is presented as a reduction of the transaction price included in related party revenue in the consolidated statements of operations. The contract assets are tested for recoverability on a recurring basis and the Company will recognize an impairment loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the contract assets exceeds the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in the future for the transfer of goods under the contract less the direct costs that relate to providing those goods in the future. Significant or unanticipated changes to our forecast could impact the recoverability of the contract assets.
Reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Inventories consist of raw materials and finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost, or market determined using the weighted-average cost method, or net realizable value. Finished goods inventories include raw materials, direct labor and production overhead.
The Company reviews inventories on hand and current market conditions to determine if the cost of raw materials and finished goods inventories exceed current market prices and impairs the cost basis of the inventory accordingly. Obsolete inventory or inventory in excess of management’s estimated usage requirement is written down to its net realizable value if those amounts are determined to be less than cost. Write-downs or write-offs of inventory are charged to cost of sales.
At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the reserve for excess and obsolete inventory was $8.2 million and $10.1 million, or 34.3% and 51.8% of inventory, respectively. Significant or unanticipated changes to our estimates and forecasts could impact the amount and timing of any additional provisions for excess and obsolete inventory.
Fair Value of Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable
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The Company accounts for the Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable as discussed in Note 10, “Debt and Convertible Notes Payable” issued related to obtaining the ProFrac Agreement, as liability classified convertible instruments in accordance with FASB ASC 718, “Stock Compensation”. Under ASC 718, liability classified convertible instruments are measured at fair value at the grant date and at each reporting date with the change in fair value included in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company estimates the fair value of the Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable by means of a Monte Carlo simulation which utilizes key inputs such as the risk-free interest rate, stock price, expected volatility and term until liquidation. Significant changes to the key inputs such as the Company’s stock price and volatility would impact the estimated fair value.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent accounting pronouncements which may impact the Company are described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” in Part II, Item 8 — “Financial Statements” of this Annual Report.
FY 2021 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000928054-22-000071.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Executive Summary
Flotek Industries, Inc. (“Flotek” or the “Company”) creates solutions to reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people. A technology-driven, specialty green chemistry and data technology company, Flotek helps customers across industrial, commercial, and consumer markets improve their ESG performance. The Company serves specialty chemistry needs for both domestic and international energy markets as well as applications of U.S. manufactured surface cleaners, disinfectants for industrial, commercial and consumer use.
The Company has two operating segments, CT and DA, which are both supported by the Company’s continuing Research and Innovation advanced laboratory capabilities.
The Company’s CT segment develops, manufactures, packages, distributes, delivers, and markets green, specialty chemicals that help their customers meet their ESG and operational goals, enhancing the profitability of hydrocarbon producers and supplying professional chemistries that clean surfaces in both commercial and personal settings to help reduce the spread of bacteria, viruses and germs.
The Company’s DA segment enables users to maximize the value of their hydrocarbon associated processes by providing real-time data and analytics associated with the streams in seconds rather than minutes or days. These real-time data and analytics prevent waste, reduces reprocessing, and allows users to pursue automation of their hydrocarbon streams to maximize their profitability, thereby improving ESG performance. During the second quarter of 2020, the Company acquired 100% ownership of JP3 in a cash-and-stock transaction. JP3’s real-time data platforms combine the energy industry’s only field-deployable, inline optical analyzer with proprietary cloud visualization and analytics, delivers increased profitability for its customers. In conjunction with the acquisition of JP3, the Company created the DA segment.
Company Overview
Chemistry Technologies
The Company’s CT segment provides sustainable, optimized chemistry solutions that maximize our customer’s value by elevating their ESG performance, lowering operational costs, and delivering improved return on invested capital. The Company’s proprietary green chemistries, specialty chemistries, logistics, and technology services enable its customers to pursue improved efficiencies and performance throughout the life cycle of its desired chemical applications program. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, packages, distributes and markets optimized chemistry solutions that accelerate existing sustainability practices to reduce the environmental impact of energy on the air, water, land and people.
Customers of the CT segment include those of energy related markets as well as consumer and industrial applications. Major integrated oil and gas companies, oilfield services companies, independent oil and gas companies, national and state-owned oil companies, geothermal energy companies, solar energy companies and advanced alternative energy companies benefit from best-in-class technology, field operations, and continuous improvement exercises that go beyond existing sustainability practices.
Data Analytics
The DA segment delivers real-time information and insights to our customers to enable optimization of operations and reduction of emissions and their carbon intensity. Real-time composition and physical properties are delivered simultaneously on their refined fuels, NGLs, natural gas, crude oil, and condensates using the industry’s only field-deployable, in-line optical near-infra-red spectrometer that generates no emissions. The instrument's response is processed with advanced chemometrics modeling, artificial intelligence, and machine learning algorithms to deliver these valuable insights every 15 seconds.
Customers using this technology have obtained significant benefits including additional profits by enhancing operations in crude/condensates stabilization, blending operations, reduction of transmix, increasing efficiencies and optimization of gas plants, and ensuring product quality while reducing giveaways i.e., providing higher value products at the lower value products prices. More efficient operations has the benefit of reducing their carbon footprint e.g., less flaring and reduction in energy expenditure for compression and re-processing. Our customers in North America include the supermajors, some of the largest midstream companies and large gas processing plants. We have developed a new line of Verax analyzers for deployment internationally which was recently certified for compliance in hazardous locations and harsh weather conditions.
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Research & Innovation
R&I supports the acceleration of ESG solutions for both segments through green chemistry formulation, specialty chemical formulations, FDA and EPA regulatory guidance, technical support, basin and reservoir studies, data analytics and new technology projects. The purpose of R&I is to supply the Company’s segments with enhanced products and services that generate current and future revenues, while advising Company management on opportunities concerning technology, environmental and industry trends. The R&I facilities support advances in chemistry performance, detection, optimization and manufacturing.
Outlook
Our business is subject to numerous variables which impact our outlook and expectations given the shifting conditions of the industry and weather volatility. We have based our outlook on the market and weather conditions we perceive today. Changes often occur.
Energy
We expect North American and International onshore activity to continue to improve throughout 2022 from fourth quarter 2021 levels for the next twelve months provided that commodity prices remain at or above current levels. The strongest potential growth throughout 2022 will likely comes from private, rather than publicly traded exploration and production companies. Private exploration and production companies operate the majority of U.S. land rigs and react quickly to changing commodity prices. In the current commodity price environment, we expect the private companies to increase activity and publicly traded companies to have modest spending increases in the year ahead. Additionally, we have reestablished our ability to sell product through other service companies and believe sales through indirect channels should accelerate in 2022.
Industrial
In 2020, the Company launched a diversified line of EPA and FDA compliant products that target industrial, agricultural and consumer markets with particular focus on customers that are seeking to accelerate their focus on sustainability and minimized impact on the environment. The Company’s product line includes adjuvants, disinfectants, surface cleaners, degreasers, solvents and a multitude of proprietary chemistries for industrial, commercial and consumer use. The Company believes these adjacent markets provide an opportunity to diversify and expand the Company’s portfolio of chemistry solutions to meet the growing demand. We have signed four manufacturing sales representation groups with 150+ sales personnel covering 48 states. We will be training and educating their representatives during the next two quarters. The leverage sales effort is anticipated to accelerate sales in the second half of 2022.
Digital Analytics
The use of data and digital analytics is a growing trend in all industries where technology is leveraged to analyze large datasets of operational information to improve performance, as well as for predictive maintenance, advanced safety measures and reduced environmental impact of operations. Verax has gained a foothold in NA markets for critical applications where compositional information is needed in real-time. The technology delivers real-time insight on valuable operations data like vapor pressure, boiling point, flash point, octane level, API gravity, viscosity, BTU and more, simultaneously. We continue to work with our customers to identify further facilities and applications where our technology has the highest value. We expect to open and establish our international customer base with our new generation of internationally certified online analyzers. The new analyzers are specifically designed to withstand routine exposure to extreme outdoor environments, ambient temperatures up to 55°C/131°F and sandstorm pollution common to important international environments. We anticipate international sales to increase over the next twelve months because of the newly certified equipment. To drive recurring revenue, we continue to build on the modular nature of our sensor and analysis packages with new data processing techniques that enhance the value of our installations. AIDA (Automated Interface Detection Algorithm) provides real-time detection of interfaces in a liquids pipeline without the need for additional sampling or chemometric modeling. The application can identify products such as refined fuels, crude and NGLs with its advanced machine learning algorithms and detect interfaces within 60 seconds. This allows operators to cut batches quickly and accurately, reduce transmix and minimize off-spec product that requires downgrades.
ESG
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ESG-focused solutions continue to be an emphasis for the Company as the energy, industrial and consumer markets are seeking to accelerate their focus on sustainability and minimized impact on the environment. The Company’s products and services offer a significant benefit to businesses seeking to improve their ESG performance, including improving safety, reliability and efficiency of their operations. The Company offers sustainable chemistry solutions, tailoring product selection to enable operational efficiencies, improve water management and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for its customers in the exploration and production sector of the oil and gas industry. Further, the Company’s patented line of Complex nano-Fluid® (also known as CnF®) products are formulated with highly effective, plant-based solvents offering safer, renewable and sustainable alternatives to toxic BTEX-based (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene) chemicals. Benzene is a carcinogenic chemical that can cause acute physical damage, chronic blood disorders, reproductive disorders, leukemia and when exposed to the atmosphere, benzene creates smog, which can be carried to the ground through rain and contaminates water bodies and soil. Additionally, the Company’s real-time sensor technology helps to enable process and operational efficiencies, minimize waste and processing and reduce emissions.
The Company believes the industry focus on maintaining a “social license to operate” provides the platform to accelerate the adoption of our greener practices and chemistries. We believe the performance-driven ESG focus of the Company assists in reducing environmental liabilities and improving returns for our customers.
Supply Chain
During 2020 and 2021 challenging supply chain issues emerged that “will continue into 2022” according to Secretary of Transportation Peter Buttigieg. The anticipated activity increases will strain supply chains generally. The principal supply issues facing our industry for the next twelve months will include:
•Rising Freight Costs;
•Delays due to Port Congestion;
•Labor Shortages and
•Demand Forecasting.
All bidding will require the risk of shipping costs and delays be factored into proposals. Trucking availability and pricing will impact North American opportunities while sea-freight costs will impact sales of North American manufactured goods being delivered internationally for the foreseeable future. The import of raw materials from China will also incur price increases. Accelerating tensions between China and the U.S. could also result in supply disruption.
Weather
During 2021, Hurricane Ida and other weather related events caused significant disruptions to the energy industry in the US. The Company was able to maintain consistent operations throughout the year and provide support to our partners in Louisiana and surrounding areas during Hurricane Ida. The Company’s operations, as well as those of our primary customer base, are periodically subjected to potential weather related disruptions. The Company monitors and carefully evaluates guidance from authoritative sources including the National Weather Service and other agencies. We currently do not anticipate weather related events to have a material impact on first quarter results.
COVID-19
The impacts of COVID-19 continue to affect the U.S. and global economy. The protocols and processes established to maintain business continuity with COVID-19 have proven robust enough to diminish concern about business disruption unless new variants emerge. The resumption of travel while often onerous has begun to accelerate and in person customer visits that began in earnest during the third quarter will continue to accelerate.
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Consolidated Results of Operations (in thousands)
| Years ended December 31, | |||||||||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||
| Revenue from external customers | $ | 39,627 | $ | 53,141 | |||||||||
| Revenue from related party | 3,641 | — | |||||||||||
| Total revenues | 43,268 | 53,141 | |||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 40,012 | 81,814 | |||||||||||
| Cost of good sold % | 92.5 | % | 154.0 | % | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 3,256 | (28,673) | |||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) % | 7.5 | % | (54.0) | % | |||||||||
| Selling general and administrative | 20,166 | 22,763 | |||||||||||
| Selling general and administrative % | 46.6 | % | 42.8 | % | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,011 | 3,412 | |||||||||||
| Research and development | 5,537 | 7,213 | |||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of property and equipment | (94) | (94) | |||||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill | 8,092 | 11,706 | |||||||||||
| Impairment of property and equipment and intangible assets | — | 69,975 | |||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (31,456) | (143,648) | |||||||||||
| Operating margin % | (72.7) | % | (270.3) | % | |||||||||
| PPP loan forgiveness | 881 | — | |||||||||||
| Gain on lease termination | — | 576 | |||||||||||
| Interest and other income, net | 9 | 443 | |||||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (30,566) | (142,629) | |||||||||||
| Income tax benefit | 40 | 6,179 | |||||||||||
| Net Loss | $ | (30,526) | $ | (136,450) | |||||||||
| Net loss % | (70.6) | % | (256.8) | % |
Consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, decreased $9.9 million, or 18.6%, versus the same period of 2020. Revenue during the year ended December 31, 2021 reflected a loss of revenue in the CT segment associated with two major customers changing ownership during 2021, losses related to the normalization and decline of market demand for sanitizers and non-recurring citrus terpenes sales. Current year revenue decreases were partially offset by the incremental post acquisition JP3 revenues generated in the second, third, and fourth quarter of 2021.
Consolidated cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2021, decreased $41.8 million, or 51.1% versus the same period of 2020. In 2020 cost of goods sold included $11.7 million purchase commitment and excess terpene reserve of which $7.6 million was reversed in 2021. This resulted in a $19.3 million decrease year on year. Additionally, both segments had non-recurring product rationalization expenses in 2020 of an aggregate $9.6 million. In 2021, the decline in revenues in addition to cost reduction initiatives including reducing personnel and facility costs also contributed to the year on year decrease.
Selling general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses are not directly attributable to products sold or services provided. SG&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021, decreased $2.6 million, or 11.4%, versus the same period of 2020. SG&A expenses decreased as a result of a reduction in compensation costs including severance partially offset by an increase in non-recurring legal related costs related to litigation and investigations.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $2.4 million, or 70.4% for the year ended December 31, 2021, versus the same period of 2020, primarily due to impairments of property and equipment and other intangible assets recorded during the year ended December 31, 2020.
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Research and development (“R&D”) costs decreased $1.7 million, or 23.2% for the year ended December 31, 2021, versus the same period of 2020 due to lower personnel costs as a result of our reduction in workforce from 2020 to 2021.
Loss from operations improved by $112.2 million, or 78.1% for the year ended December 31, 2021, versus the same periods in 2020. The loss from operations improvement is primarily a result of the improvement to gross loss and reductions of expenses for SG&A, depreciation and amortization and R&D described above, and the impairment expenses of $81.7 million recorded during the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to impairment expenses of $8.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Loss before income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2021, was also impacted by an $0.9 million gain from the forgiveness of the JP3 Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan, and for the year ended December 31, 2020 by a $0.6 million gain from lease termination.
The Company’s income tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2021 was minimal. The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $6.2 million in 2020, primarily as a result of the extended net operating loss carryback provisions included in the CARES Act.
Results by Segment (in thousands):
Chemistry Technologies Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31 | ||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Revenue | $ | 38,929 | $ | 50,310 | ||
| Loss from operations | (5,466) | (88,486) |
CT revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, decreased $11.4 million compared to 2020. The decrease in revenue during 2021 compared to 2020 was driven by impacts from industry consolidation and international activity. While the pandemic continued to weigh on economic activity in 2021, global supply and demand has steadily normalized through the second half of 2021. Revenue from two major customers was reduced temporarily as a result of market consolidation in the Permian basin in addition the normalization and decline of market demand for sanitizers and non-recurring citrus terpenes sales. Additionally, international activity, primarily in the Middle East, decreased year over year. CT also granted price concessions in our effort to maintain and obtain market share.
Loss from operations for the CT segment for the year ended December 31, 2021, improved $83.0 million, or 93.9% compared to 2020. The improvement in loss from operations is due to significantly lower expenses, primarily the result of impairment charges of property and equipment of $54.7 million in 2020. Secondly, expenses during 2020 included an $11.7 million charge to reserve for terpene purchase commitment losses, while expenses during 2021 were reduced by a $7.6 million gain as a result of reaching a settlement agreement for terpene purchase commitment. Certain cost reduction initiatives to optimize our cost structure contributed to the current decrease in operating losses by reducing personnel, office costs, equipment and facilities costs as the Company continues to consolidate its physical facilities and equipment rentals to align with activity.
Data Analytics Results of Operations:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Revenue | $ | 4,339 | $ | 2,831 | ||
| Loss from operations | (12,168) | (36,407) |
On May 18, 2020, the Company purchased JP3 and formed the DA segment. DA revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, increased $1.5 million compared to revenue for 2020, which was only the post-acquisition partial period revenues between May 18, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Loss from operations for the DA segment for the year ended December 31, 2021 improved $24.2 million or 66.6% compared to 2020. The improvement in loss from operations is primarily the result of impairment charges of property and equipment, other intangible assets and goodwill of $24.2 million in 2020 compared to a goodwill impairment charge of $8.1 million in 2021. Additionally, operating expenses in 2020 were impacted by $3.9 million related to product rationalization and also by the change in fair value of the contingent consideration for the JP3 acquisition. A portion of the stock performance earn-out provision was triggered in 2020 resulting in $2.7 million of charges to cost of goods
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sold in 2020, while the revaluations of the contingent consideration in 2021 resulted in reductions to cost of goods sold of $0.8 million. Operating margins in 2021 were positively impacted by increased revenue and margins.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Overview
The Company’s ongoing capital requirements relate to the acquisition and maintenance of equipment and funding working capital requirements. During 2021, the Company funded capital requirements primarily with cash on hand.
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had available cash and cash equivalents of $11.5 million, as compared to $38.7 million at December 31, 2020. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company had an operating loss of $31.5 million, $25.8 million of cash used for operating activities and $0.4 million of cash used for financing activities. Cash provided by investing activities was minimal.
Liquidity
The Company currently funds its operations and growth primarily from cash on hand. The ability of the Company to grow and be competitive in the marketplace is dependent on the availability of adequate capital. Access to capital is dependent, in large part, on the Company’s cash flows and the availability of and access to debt and equity financing. The Company has a history of losses and negative cash flows from operations and expects to utilize a significant amount of cash in operations in the following year. Uncertainty surrounding the long- term stability and strength of the oil and gas markets, or reduced spending by our customers could have a further negative impact on our liquidity
On February 2, 2022, the Company completed a Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) transaction with a consortium of investors, including with related parties, through the issuance of $21.2 million aggregate of convertible notes that resulted in net cash proceeds of approximately $19.5 million. Also, on February 2, 2022, the Company entered into a long-term supply agreement with ProFrac Services, LLC (the “ProFrac Agreement”) upon issuance of $10 million of convertible notes. Under the ProFrac Agreement, ProFrac Services, LLC is obligated to order chemicals from the Company at least equal to the greater of (a) the chemicals required for 33% of their hydraulic fracturing fleets and (b) a baseline measured by the first ten hydraulic fracturing fleets deployed by ProFrac Services, LLC. If minimum volumes are not achieved, the Company receives 25% of the difference between (i) the aggregate Purchase Price of the quantity of Products comprising the Minimum Purchase Obligation during such calendar year. The term of the ProFrac Agreement is three years starting on April 1, 2022.
The Company also committed to plans to sell its warehouse facility in Monahhans, Texas and its manufacturing facility in Waller, Texas. These facilities were classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2021. Subsequent to December 31, 2021, the Company executed a contract to sell its Waller facility for $4.2 million of cash proceeds. The sale is expected to close in April 2022.
Based on our cash and liquid assets, including the transactions subsequent to year end described above and in Note 22 Subsequent Events, we believe that our cash and liquid assets will provide us with sufficient financial resources to fund operations and meet our capital requirements and anticipated obligations as they become due. However the Company cannot guarantee a sufficient level of cash flows in the future.
Cash Flows
Consolidated cash flows by type of activity are noted below (in thousands):
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (25,840) | $ | (47,838) | ||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 112 | (17,701) | ||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (372) | 3,727 | ||||
| Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | 100 | (102) | ||||
| Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | (26,000) | $ | (61,914) |
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Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $25.8 million and $47.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Consolidated net loss for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, were $30.6 million and $136.5 million, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, non-cash adjustments to net income totaled $4.2 million as compared to $112.8 million for the same period of 2020.
•For the year ended December 31, 2021, non-cash adjustments included a $7.6 million benefit related to the ADM settlement and $8.1 million of impairment charges. The non-cash adjustment for the provision of excess and obsolete inventory was $0.6 million and depreciation was $1.0 million. Other non-cash adjustments included stock based compensation of $3.8 million, JP3 PPP loan forgiveness of $0.9 million and $0.8 million related to the change in fair value of contingent consideration.
•For the year ended December 31, 2020, contributory non-cash adjustments consisted primarily of $81.7 million of impairment charges, $9.4 million of inventory purchase commitment reserve charges, $12.3 million for the provision of excess and obsolete inventory, $3.0 million for stock compensation expense, $3.4 million for depreciation and amortization and $2.7 million related to the change in fair value consideration.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, changes in working capital provided $0.5 million of cash as compared to using $24.2 million for the same period of 2020.
•For the year ended December 31, 2021, changes in working capital resulted primarily from increases in accounts receivable and other current assets of $2.0 million and accounts payable of $1.8 million. This has been offset by decreases in inventories and income taxes receivable of $2.1 million and accrued liabilities of $1.4 million.
•For the year ended December 31, 2020 the use of working capital primarily resulted from a reduction in accrued liabilities and accounts payable of $33.0 million, which included two one-time payments made in 2020: one payment of $15.8 million to amend a long-term supply agreement and one to pay $4.1 million for the final post-closing working capital adjustment related to the 2019 sale of the CICT segment. Decreases in accounts receivable, inventories and other current assets provided cash of $8.5 million.
Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was negligible. Net cash used in investing activities was $17.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. Cash used in investing activities included $26.3 million from purchase of JP3 offset by cash provided of $9.9 million due to the release of escrow amounts in 2020 from the 2019 sale of the Florida Chemical Company.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily for purchases of common stock related to tax withholding requirements. Net cash provided by financing activities was $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily from the proceeds received from the PPP.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
There have been no transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as “structured finance” or “special purpose entities” (“SPEs”), established for the purpose of facilitating off balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As of December 31, 2021, the Company was not involved in any unconsolidated SPEs.
The Company has not made any guarantees to customers or vendors nor does the Company have any off-balance sheet arrangements or commitments that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, change in financial condition, revenue, expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that would be material to investors other than the long term terpene agreement discussed in Note 15 in Part II, Item 8 – Financial Statements of this Annual Report.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company’s financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Preparation of these statements requires management to make judgments, estimates, and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant accounting policies are described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in Part II, Item 8 — “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” of this Annual Report. The Company believes the following accounting policies are critical due to the significant subjective and complex judgments and estimates required when preparing the consolidated financial statements. The Company regularly reviews judgments, assumptions and estimates related to the critical accounting policies.
Reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Inventories consist of raw materials and finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost, or market determined using the weighted-average cost method, or net realizable value. Finished goods inventories include raw materials, direct labor and production overhead.
The Company reviews inventories on hand and current market conditions to determine if the cost of raw materials and finished goods inventories exceed current market prices and impairs the cost basis of the inventory accordingly. Obsolete inventory or inventory in excess of management’s estimated usage requirement is written down to its net realizable value if those amounts are determined to be less than cost. Write-downs or write-offs of inventory are charged to cost of goods sold.
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the reserve for excess and obsolete inventory was $10.1 million and $11.1 million, or 51.8% and 48.3% of inventory, respectively. Significant or unanticipated changes to our estimates and forecasts could impact the amount and timing of any additional provisions for excess and obsolete inventory.
Goodwill
Goodwill is the excess of cost of an acquired entity over the amounts assigned to identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Goodwill is not subject to amortization but is tested for impairment annually on October 1 or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate a potential impairment. These circumstances may include an adverse change in the business climate or a change in the assessment of future operations of a reporting unit.
When performing the annual impairment test, the Company has the option to assess whether a goodwill impairment exists using either a qualitative or quantitative assessment. The qualitative assessment involves determining whether events or circumstances exist that indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill.
If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount or if the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment, a quantitative impairment test is performed to determine whether goodwill impairment exists at the reporting unit.
The quantitative impairment test, used to identify both the existence of impairment and the amount of impairment loss, compares the estimated fair value of each reporting unit with goodwill to its carrying amount, including goodwill. To determine fair value estimates, the Company uses the income approach based on discounted cash flow analyses, combined, when appropriate, with a market-based approach. The market-based approach considers valuation comparisons of recent public sale transactions of similar businesses and earnings multiples of publicly traded businesses operating in industries consistent with the reporting unit. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
In performing the annual quantitative impairment test and consistent with our prior practice, we determined the fair value of the DA reporting unit using an income approach. Under the income approach, the fair value of the reporting unit was determined based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate. We used our internal forecasts, updated for recent events, to estimate future cash flows with cash flows beyond the specific operating plans estimated using a terminal value calculation, which incorporates historical and forecasted trends, including an estimate of long-term future growth rates, based on our most recent views of the long-term outlook for the DA reporting unit. Our internal forecasts include assumptions about future commodity pricing and expected demand for our goods and services. For the DA reporting unit, production growth is still anticipated to be lower in the near term as operators continue to show an abundance of fiscal discipline in development spending. Midstream thru-out volumes have remained well below capacity levels. While we are expecting production growth to increase, it is likely to do so at a more conservative pace. These factors have precipitated our impairment decision for Data Analytics goodwill. Due to the inherent uncertainties involved in making estimates and
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assumptions, actual results may differ from those assumed in our forecasts. We derived our discount rate using a capital asset pricing model and analyzing published rates for industries relevant to the DA reporting unit to estimate the cost of equity financing. We used a discount rate that are commensurate with the risks and uncertainties inherent in the respective business and in our internally developed forecasts.
Our estimates are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable but which are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ from those assumed in our analysis.
Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the tax rates expected to be in effect when the differences reverse. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized related to the anticipated future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statement basis and the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities using statutory tax rates at the applicable year end. Deferred tax assets are also recognized for operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date.
A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The establishment of a valuation allowance requires significant judgment and is impacted by various estimates. Both positive and negative evidence, as well as the objectivity and verifiability of that evidence, is considered in determining the appropriateness of recording a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. Except for a state jurisdiction, the Company maintains a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets.
The Company has performed an evaluation and concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, including ROU assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Indicative events or circumstances include, but are not limited to, matters such as a significant decline in market value or a significant change in business climate. If events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable, the Company first compares the carrying amount of an asset or asset group to the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposal of the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset or asset group exceeds the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposal of the asset, the Company will determine the fair value of the asset or asset group. The amount of impairment loss recognized is the excess of the asset or asset group’s carrying amount over its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third party independent appraisals, as considered necessary.
The determination of whether property and equipment, including ROU assets is impaired involved a significant level of judgement in these assumptions, and changes in our forecasts, business strategy, or economic and market conditions could significantly impact these judgements. Any resulting impairment charges could have a material impact on our results of operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent accounting pronouncements which may impact the Company are described in Note 2, “Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” in Part II, Item 8 — “Financial Statements” of this Annual Report.