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Flotek Announces Increased 2024 Guidance, Improved Revenue, and Continued Profit Growth in Connection with Third Quarter 2024 Results

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HOUSTON, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Flotek Industries, Inc. (“Flotek” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FTK) today announced operational and financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, highlighted by significant improvement in profitability metrics as compared to the third quarter of 2023. Due to the strong results achieved through the first nine months of the year, the Company increased its 2024 profit guidance.

Financial Summary (in thousands, except ‘per share’ amounts)

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Total Revenues

$            49,742

$            47,268

$          136,267

$          145,870

Gross Profit

$              9,119

$              9,047

$            27,108

$            14,833

Adjusted Gross Profit (1)

$            10,695

$            10,264

$            31,421

$            18,005

Net Income

$              2,532

$              1,287

$              6,068

$            22,609

Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share

$                0.08

$                0.04

$                0.20

$               (0.18)

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

$              4,840

$              3,392

$            13,303

$            (2,464)

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

Generated total revenue of $49.7 million, a 5% increase from the third quarter of 2023, highlighted by a 58% year-over-year increase in Data Analytics revenues.Reduced SG&A by 12% from the third quarter of 2023 and by 9% sequentially from the second quarter of 2024.Reported net income of $2.5 million and adjusted EBITDA(1) of $4.8 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 97% and 43%, respectively.Reduced borrowings outstanding under the Asset Based Loan by 81% (or $6.1 million) compared to year-end 2023.

2024 Guidance: Stronger Profit Expectations

Based upon the Company’s strong year-to-date operational performance and the outlook for the fourth quarter, the Company is increasing its 2024 guidance. Flotek now expects adjusted EBITDA(2) to be in the range of $16.5 million to $18.5 million, up from the previous range of $14 million to $18 million. This represents a 9% increase to the midpoint of the range and a 35% increase when compared to the midpoint of the Company’s original 2024 guidance of $10 million to $16 million. In addition, the Company now expects its adjusted gross profit margin(2) for 2024 to be in the range of 20% to 22%, up from the original guidance of 18% to 22%.        

Management Commentary

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ryan Ezell commented, “We are pleased to report another quarter of outstanding safety, service quality and financial results. We continue to gain momentum and market share with the execution of our strategy, despite a challenging upstream market. Revenue from our Data Analytics segment grew 30% in the third quarter, a continuation of the strong growth of 22% in the second quarter. Our new upstream Data Analytics’ applications, including flare monitoring, were a catalyst for revenue growth this quarter.  Following the EPA’s approval of our JP3 analyzer in mid-July, we recognized our first revenues from flare monitoring in August and September, which comprised 25% of total quarterly segment revenues. We expect to see further growth in flare monitoring revenues during the fourth quarter. Revenue from our chemistry segment increased 7% in the third quarter, a continuation of the growth in the prior quarter. Our persistent revenue growth in our chemistry segment, despite a declining frac fleet market, is clear evidence that we are gaining market share through our differentiated chemistry technology solutions. 

In terms of profitability, adjusted EBITDA during the third quarter improved for the eighth consecutive quarter and, as a result, we are increasing our adjusted EBITDA guidance for the second time this year.  Over the first nine months of 2024, we reported adjusted EBITDA of $13.3 million, as compared to ($2.5) million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This $15.8 million improvement reflects the continued positive trajectory of the Company and the hard work and dedication  of the Flotek employees.”   

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Revenue: Flotek reported total revenues of $49.7 million for the third quarter of 2024, which was an increase of $2.5 million, or 5% compared to the third quarter of 2023. Third quarter revenue increased 8% sequentially driven by a 7% sequential increase in Chemistry revenues and a 30% sequential increase in Data Analytics’ revenue. Data Analytics segment revenue totaled $2.7 million during the third quarter of 2024, of which 25% was attributed to Flotek’s new proprietary flare measurement application.Gross Profit: The Company generated gross profit of $9.1 million with a margin of 18% during the third quarter 2024, as compared to gross profit of $9.0 million with a margin of 19% for the third quarter 2023. Gross profit margin during the third quarter of 2024 was lower than the 2023 period as a result of a shift in chemistry product mix as well as lower revenue during the 2024 period related to the minimum chemistry purchase requirements contained in the Company’s long-term supply agreement. Partially offsetting these items was an increase in gross profit from the Company’s Data Analytics segment, which contributed $1.2 million to third quarter 2024 gross profit, a 46% increase from the year ago quarter.Adjusted Gross Profit (Non-GAAP)(1): Flotek generated adjusted gross profit of $10.7 million during the third quarter 2024 compared to adjusted gross profit of $10.3 million for the third quarter 2023. Adjusted gross profit excludes non-cash items, primarily amortization of contract assets.Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expense: SG&A expense totaled $5.7 million for the third quarter 2024 compared to $6.5 million for the third quarter 2023. The improvement was the result of lower personnel costs and professional fee expenses during the 2024 period.Net Income and EPS: Flotek reported net income of $2.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2024. This compares to a net income of $1.3 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2023.Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)(1): Adjusted EBITDA was $4.8 million in the third quarter 2024 as compared to $3.4 million in the third quarter 2023. Third quarter 2024 adjusted EBITDA marked the eighth consecutive quarter of improvement.

(1)

A non-GAAP financial measure. See the “Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items and Non-Cash Items Impacting Earnings” section in this release for more information, including reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.

(2)

A non-GAAP financial measure. See the “Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items and Non-Cash Items Impacting Earnings” section in this release for more information, including reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures. We are unable to reconcile this forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure without unreasonable efforts, as we are unable to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty the impact of certain items that would be expected to impact the GAAP financial measure, including, among other items, the future amortization of our contract assets, certain stock-based compensation costs and the impact of the revaluation of certain liabilities, which is based upon our future stock price. These items do not impact the non-GAAP financial measure.

 

Conference Call Details

Flotek will host a conference call on November 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. CT (10:00 a.m. ET) to discuss its third quarter 2024 results. Participants may access the call through Flotek’s website at www.flotekind.com under “News” within the Investor Relations section, by telephone toll free at 1-800-836-8184 (international toll: 1-646-357-8785), or by using the following link to access the audience view of the webcast at https://app.webinar.net/7baorgbxmJ5 approximately five minutes prior to the start of the call. Following the conclusion of the conference call, a recording of the call will be available on the Company’s website.

An updated corporate presentation that will be referenced on the call will be posted to the Investor Relations section of Flotek’s website at www.flotekind.com prior to the start of the earnings conference call.

About Flotek Industries, Inc.

Flotek Industries, Inc. is a leading chemistry and data technology company focused on servicing the Energy industry. The Company’s top tier technologies leverage near real-time data to deliver innovative solutions to maximize customer returns. Flotek has an intellectual property portfolio of over 170 patents, 20+ years of field and laboratory data, and a global presence in more than 59 countries.

Flotek has established collaborative partnerships focused on sustainable and optimized chemistry and data solutions, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of energy on land, air, water and people.

Flotek is based in Houston, Texas and its common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FTK.” For additional information, please visit www.flotekind.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding Flotek Industries, Inc.’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Words such as will, continue, expects, anticipates, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements in this press release. Although forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the good faith judgment of management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known to management. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. Further information about the risks and uncertainties that may impact the Company are set forth in the Company’s most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K (including, without limitation, in the “Risk Factors” section thereof), and in the Company’s other SEC filings and publicly available documents. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this press release.

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.

 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$                          4,997

$                          5,851

Restricted cash

101

102

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $388 and $745 at
September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

12,220

13,687

Accounts receivable, related party, net of allowance for credit losses of $0 at
each of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

47,064

34,569

Inventories, net

12,744

12,838

Other current assets

2,687

3,564

Current contract asset

6,480

5,836

Total current assets

86,293

76,447

Long-term contract asset

63,835

68,820

Property and equipment, net

4,958

5,129

Operating lease right-of-use assets

3,759

5,030

Deferred tax assets, net

66

300

Other long-term assets

1,738

1,787

TOTAL ASSETS

$                      160,649

$                      157,513

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$                        37,395

$                        31,705

Accrued liabilities

4,115

5,890

Income taxes payable

54

45

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

1,642

2,449

Current portion of finance lease liabilities

22

Asset-based loan

1,426

7,492

Current portion of long-term debt

104

179

Total current liabilities

44,736

47,782

Deferred revenue, long-term

35

35

Long-term operating lease liabilities

6,871

7,676

Long-term debt

60

TOTAL LIABILITIES

51,642

55,553

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 240,000,000 shares authorized; 30,891,597 shares issued and
29,789,476 shares outstanding at September 30, 2024; 30,772,837 shares issued and 29,664,130
shares outstanding at December 31, 2023

3

3

Additional paid-in capital

464,143

463,140

Accumulated other comprehensive income

133

127

Accumulated deficit

(320,738)

(326,806)

Treasury stock, at cost; 1,102,121 and 1,108,707 shares at September 30, 2024
and December 31, 2023, respectively

(34,534)

(34,504)

Total stockholders’ equity

109,007

101,960

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$                      160,649

$                      157,513

 

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue:

Revenue from external customers

$              16,565

$            17,806

$            47,935

$          47,278

Revenue from related party

33,177

29,462

88,332

98,592

Total revenues

49,742

47,268

136,267

145,870

Cost of goods sold

40,623

38,221

109,159

131,037

Gross profit

9,119

9,047

27,108

14,833

Operating costs and expenses:

Selling, general, and administrative

5,714

6,526

18,056

21,303

Depreciation

220

181

662

530

Research and development

462

757

1,349

2,231

Severance costs

2

23

(28)

Gain on sale of property and equipment

(38)

(34)

(38)

Gain in fair value of Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable

(29,969)

Total operating costs and expenses

6,396

7,428

20,056

(5,971)

Income from operations

2,723

1,619

7,052

20,804

Other income (expense):

Paycheck protection plan loan forgiveness

4,522

Interest expense

(256)

(160)

(842)

(2,537)

Other income, net

102

(91)

151

(82)

Total other income (expense)

(154)

(251)

(691)

1,903

Income before income taxes

2,569

1,368

6,361

22,707

Income tax expense

(37)

(81)

(293)

(98)

Net income

$                 2,532

$               1,287

$              6,068

$          22,609

Income (loss) per common share:

Basic

$                   0.09

$                 0.04

$                0.21

$               0.97

Diluted

$                   0.08

$                 0.04

$                0.20

$             (0.18)

Weighted average common shares:

Weighted average common shares used in
computing basic income (loss) per common share

29,613

29,358

29,498

23,291

Weighted average common shares used in
computing diluted income (loss) per common share

30,897

30,688

30,655

28,034

 

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$                    6,068

$                  22,609

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

(46)

(384)

Change in fair value of Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable

(29,969)

Amortization of convertible note issuance costs

83

Payment-in-kind interest expense

2,284

Amortization of contract asset

4,341

3,665

Depreciation

662

530

Amortization of asset-based loan origination costs

243

36

Provision for credit losses, net of recoveries

121

97

Provision for excess and obsolete inventory

626

626

Gain on sale of property and equipment

(34)

(38)

Non-cash lease expense

1,661

2,316

Stock compensation expense

915

(565)

Deferred income tax expense

233

50

Paycheck protection plan loan forgiveness

(4,522)

Changes in current assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

1,346

3,472

Accounts receivable, related party

(12,495)

(2,082)

Inventories

(532)

(776)

Other assets

849

(863)

Accounts payable

5,690

60

Accrued liabilities

(1,730)

(3,179)

Operating lease liabilities

(2,002)

(2,636)

Income taxes payable

9

(54)

Interest payable

(8)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

5,925

(9,248)

 

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(continued)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(491)

(593)

Proceeds from sale of assets

34

68

Net cash used in investing activities

(457)

(525)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Payment for forfeited stock options

(617)

Payments on long term debt

(135)

(104)

Proceeds from asset-based loan

122,600

27,750

Payments on asset-based loan

(128,666)

(24,380)

Payment of asset-based loan origination costs

(164)

(502)

Payments to tax authorities for shares withheld from employees

(30)

(246)

Proceeds from issuance of stock

88

48

Payments for finance leases

(22)

(24)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(6,329)

1,925

Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

6

13

Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

(855)

(7,835)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period

5,851

12,290

Restricted cash at the beginning of period

102

100

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

5,953

12,390

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

4,997

4,453

Restricted cash at the end of period

101

102

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$                    5,098

$                    4,555

 

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.

Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items and Non-Cash Items Impacting Earnings

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended
September 30,

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Gross profit

$               9,119

$               9,047

$             27,108

$             14,833

Stock compensation expense

3

2

9

(135)

Severance and retirement

9

26

Contingent liability revaluation

(19)

(61)

(46)

(384)

Amortization of contract asset

1,592

1,276

4,341

3,665

Adjusted Gross profit (Non-GAAP) (1)

$             10,695

$             10,264

$             31,421

$             18,005

Net income

$               2,532

$               1,287

$               6,068

$             22,609

Interest expense

256

160

842

2,537

Income tax expense

37

81

293

98

Depreciation and amortization

220

181

662

530

EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (1)

$               3,045

$               1,709

$               7,865

$             25,774

Stock compensation expense

272

268

915

(574)

Severance

2

32

(28)

Contingent liability revaluation

(19)

(61)

(46)

(384)

Gain on disposal of assets

(38)

(34)

(38)

PPP loan forgiveness

(4,522)

Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable revaluation adjustment

(29,969)

Amortization of contract asset

1,592

1,276

4,341

3,665

Non-Recurring professional fees

(50)

236

230

3,612

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (1)

$               4,840

$               3,392

$             13,303

$             (2,464)

(1)

Management believes that adjusted gross profit, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, are useful to investors to assess and understand operating performance, especially when comparing those results with previous and subsequent periods.  Management views the income and expenses noted above to be outside of the Company’s normal operating results.  Management analyzes operating results without the impact of the above items as an indicator of performance, to identify underlying trends in the business and cash flow from continuing operations, and to establish financial and operational goals, excluding certain non-cash or non-recurring items.

 

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Storage Empowers an Intelligent World: Longsys to Debut Dual-Brand Innovations and PTM Business Model at Electronica 2024 in Munich

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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — From November 12-15, 2024, Longsys(301308.SZ), a branded semiconductor memory enterprise, will be unveiling its latest innovations in memory technology at Electronica in Munich. As an innovative memory solution manufacturer that integrates R&D, design, packaging and testing, manufacturing, and sales services, Longsys has been recognized for its exceptional product performance and market leadership, selected for the 2024 Fortune China’s Top 50 Tech Companies as the only storage enterprise on the list.

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At Electronica 2024, Longsys will showcase its extensive expertise and continuous innovation in storage technology. Through the PTM business model and a wide range of products from its two brands, Longsys looks forward to exploring new opportunities in industrial and automotive storage applications, contributing to the global transformation toward smarter industries. We warmly invite all attendees to visit our booth to experience the future of intelligent storage innovation firsthand.

About Longsys

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VIGO, Spain and LONDON, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Marosa 2024 S.L. (“Marosa”), a leading provider of VAT compliance and e-invoicing technology solutions, today announced it has secured a €12 million investment from Aquiline, a private investment firm specializing in financial services and technology. This funding represents Marosa’s first external capital raise and will help accelerate its growth strategy, expand compliance software and e-invoicing offerings, and support its global expansion.

Founded in 2016 by Pedro Pestana da Silva, Marosa is a tech-enabled provider of mission-critical VAT compliance technology and services, catering to large multinational business customers with VAT filing obligations across Europe. With over 1,200 enterprise and eCommerce customers, Marosa’s flagship software, VATify, offers a cloud-based, end-to-end solution that centralizes e-invoicing, VAT registration, and reporting. The company also provides real-time reporting of e-invoices in response to regulatory requirements in various EU countries.

The investment from Aquiline will enable Marosa to further accelerate product development, go-to-market approach, and international expansion, while capitalizing on significant regulatory and market momentum across Europe. Recent regulatory shifts, such as the adoption of mandatory e-invoicing and real-time reporting across Europe, have underscored the importance of digital VAT compliance solutions. Marosa is at the heart of these requirements, as it helps large multinational enterprises seeking to get ahead of regulatory changes by digitizing e-invoicing and VAT processes.

Pedro Pestana da Silva, Founder and CEO of Marosa, commented:

“I am delighted to welcome Aquiline as our first external investor. Over time, we have built a trusted relationship with their team, and they truly understand our vision, technology, and the needs of our clients. With this investment, we are well prepared to accelerate our R&D, enhance our product offerings, and expand our reach in a complex and evolving market.”

Giovanni Nani, Principal at Aquiline, added:

“Since our first meeting in 2020 we have admired the software and services that Pedro and the Marosa team have been developing for their growing customer base in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Aquiline has a strong track record of backing bootstrapped financial services and technology entrepreneurs. We are excited to partner with Marosa on its next phase of growth and support the team on its journey of becoming a pan-European VAT compliance and e-invoicing leader.”

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About Marosa

Marosa is a leading provider of fully integrated VAT compliance and e-invoicing technology solutions, serving enterprise and eCommerce clients across Europe. Headquartered in Vigo, Spain, Marosa’s flagship software, VATify, centralizes e-invoicing, VAT registration, and reporting, and automates communication with tax authorities, helping businesses stay ahead of regulatory changes and streamline their VAT compliance processes.

For more information, visit www.marosavat.com.

About Aquiline

Aquiline Capital Partners LP (“Aquiline”) is a private investment firm based in New York, London, and Philadelphia, that is dedicated to financial services and technology. As of September 30, 2024, Aquiline has approximately $11.3 billion of assets under management and has deployed approximately $7.0 billion of capital across the firm’s three strategies in private equity, venture, and credit.

For more information about Aquiline, its investment professionals, and its portfolio companies, visit www.aquiline.com.

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