Flotek Announces First Quarter 2024 Results Reflecting Improved Profitability

HOUSTON, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK) today announced operational and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, highlighted by significant improvement in profitability metrics as compared to the first quarter of 2023.

Financial Summary (in thousands, except per share amounts)


                                              Three months ended March 31,


                                         2024                         2023     % Change





     Total Revenues                  $40,374                      $48,007       (16) %



     Gross Profit                     $8,821                       $1,880        369 %



     Adjusted Gross Profit (1)       $10,075                       $2,647        281 %



     Net Income                       $1,562                      $21,343       (93) %



     Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share   $0.05                      $(0.12) n/a



     Adjusted EBITDA (1)              $4,026                     $(3,851) n/a

First Quarter 2024 Highlights

    --  Reported net income of $1.6 million compared to net income of $21.3
        million for the first quarter of 2023. Net income for the first quarter
        of 2023 benefited from $30.6 million in non-cash gains. Excluding these
        non-cash gains, first quarter 2024 net income improved by $10.8 million.
    --  Delivered significant year-over-year improvements in gross profit,
        adjusted gross profit((1)) and adjusted EBITDA((1) )of $6.9 million,
        $7.4 million and $7.9 million, respectively.
    --  Realized gross profit margin and adjusted gross profit margin((1)) of
        22% and 25%, respectively.
    --  Achieved the 3rd consecutive quarter of net income and 11th consecutive
        quarter of improvement in adjusted EBITDA((1)) as a percentage of
        revenue.
    --  Reduced borrowings outstanding under the Asset Based Loan by 58% (or
        $4.4 million) compared to year-end 2023.

Full Year 2024 Profitability Outlook

As a result of the numerous cost reductions and efficiency gains implemented throughout 2023, the Company expects a substantial increase in margins compared to 2023. In 2023, our gross margin was 13% and our net income was $24.7 million. Flotek expects 2024 adjusted gross profit margin((2)) to range between 18% and 22%, as compared to 2023 adjusted gross profit margin((1)) of 15%. The Company expects 2024 adjusted EBITDA((2)) to range between $10 million and $16 million as compared to $1.5 million in 2023((1)).

Management Commentary

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ryan Ezell commented, "Our first quarter results continue the positive financial and operational trends that began during 2022. We achieved our third consecutive quarter of net income. Adjusted EBITDA((1)) during the quarter exceeded the entire year of 2023. Using the mid-point of our guidance, we expect a nearly 800% increase in annual adjusted EBITDA((2)) versus 2023((1)).

During the quarter we realized 19% sequential growth in our ProFrac related revenue while our data analytics segment revenues increased 18% from the fourth quarter of 2023. While our first quarter external chemistry customer sales realized 27% year over year growth, they declined sequentially, which is consistent with the first quarter in each of the last three years. We expect these revenues will show a substantial increase during the second quarter and we anticipate annual growth in external chemistry customer sales for 2024.

Our numerous financial improvements continue to validate the initiatives executed over the past 18 months aimed at building a resilient business that can sustain profitability through the volatility inherent in our industry."

First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

    --  Revenue: Flotek reported total revenues of $40.4 million for the first
        quarter 2024, which was a decrease of $7.6 million, or 16%, compared to
        total revenues of $48.0 million for the first quarter 2023. The decline
        in revenue compared to the first quarter 2023 was the result of lower
        related party activity that was partially offset by a 13% increase in
        revenue from external customers.Revenue from external chemistry
        customers during the first quarter 2024 declined by approximately $6.0
        million as compared to the fourth quarter 2023 due primarily to normal
        seasonal declines. The Company anticipates external chemistry customer
        revenues to increase significantly in the second quarter 2024.Revenue
        associated with the Company's data analytics segment increased to $1.7
        million, an 18% improvement as compared to the fourth quarter 2023.
        Revenues from data analytics totaled $2.5 million during the first
        quarter 2023.


    --  Gross Profit: The Company generated gross profit of $8.8 million during
        the first quarter 2024 as compared to gross profit of $1.9 million for
        the first quarter 2023. The improvement in first quarter 2024 gross
        profit was the result of successful initiatives to drive cost
        improvements with respect to freight, logistics and materials, and
        revenue attributable to the estimated annual minimum chemistry purchase
        requirements contained in the ProFrac supply agreement. The measurement
        period during 2023 for annual minimum chemistry purchase requirements
        was June 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.


    --  Adjusted Gross Profit (Non-GAAP)((1)): Flotek generated adjusted gross
        profit of $10.1 million during the first quarter 2024 compared to
        adjusted gross profit of $2.6 million for the first 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 $6.1 million for the first quarter 2024 compared to $6.5 million
        for the first quarter 2023. The improvement was the result of lower
        personnel costs and professional fees during the 2024 period.


    --  Net Income and EPS: Flotek reported net income of $1.6 million, or $0.05
        per diluted share, for the first quarter 2024. This compares to net
        income of $21.3 million, or $(0.12) per diluted share, for the first
        quarter 2023. Net income for the first quarter 2023 benefited from a
        $26.1 million non-cash gain related to the fair value adjustment of the
        Company's convertible notes, as well as a $4.5 million gain from the
        partial forgiveness of the Company's PPP loan.
    --  Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)((1)): Adjusted EBITDA was $4.0 million in the
        first quarter 2024 as compared to negative $3.9 million in the first
        quarter 2023.


     
     (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 May 8, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. CT (10:00 a.m. ET) to discuss its first quarter 2024 results. Participants may access the call through Flotek's website at www.flotekind.com under "News" within the Investor Relations section or by telephone toll free at 1-800-836-8184 (international toll: 1-646-357-8785) 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 an advanced technology-driven, green chemical and data analytics company providing unique and innovative completion solutions that have a proven, positive impact on sustainability and reducing the overall environmental impact of energy on air, land, water and people. Flotek has an intellectual property portfolio of over 170 patents and a global presence in more than 59 countries throughout North America, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa. Flotek has established collaborative partnerships focused on sustainable and optimized chemistry and data solutions which improve well performance and allow its customers to generate higher returns on invested capital.

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)


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023


                                                                                                                                                                                                   
              
                ASSETS



     Current assets:



     Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5,219             $5,851



     Restricted cash                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       100                102



     Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $374 and $745 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively                                                                                                                     10,718             13,687



     Accounts receivable, related party, net of allowance for credit losses of $0 at each March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023                                                                                                                          38,655             34,569



     Inventories, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   13,871             12,838



     Other current assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2,686              3,564



     Current contract asset                                                                                                                                                                                                                              7,019              5,836



     Total current assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                               78,268             76,447



     Long-term contract assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                          66,369             68,820



     Property and equipment, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                         5,061              5,129



     Operating lease right-of-use assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                 4,336              5,030



     Deferred tax assets, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                               91                300



     Other long-term assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1,725              1,787



     
                TOTAL ASSETS                                                                                                                                                                                                                        $155,850           $157,513




                                                                                                                                                                                    
              
                LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY



     Current liabilities:



     Accounts payable                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $35,952            $31,705



     Accrued liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 3,365              5,890



     Income taxes payable                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   78                 45



     Current portion of operating lease liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                      2,083              2,449



     Current portion of finance lease liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                           13                 22



     Asset-based loan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3,111              7,492



     Current portion of long-term debt                                                                                                                                                                                                                     179                179



     Total current liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                          44,781             47,782



     Deferred revenue, long-term                                                                                                                                                                                                                            35                 35



     Long-term operating lease liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                               7,121              7,676



     Long-term debt                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         15                 60



     
                TOTAL LIABILITIES                                                                                                                                                                                                                     51,952             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; 30,772,837 shares issued and 29,661,130 shares outstanding at March 31, 2024; 30,772,837 shares issued and 29,664,130 shares outstanding at December 31, 2023                           3                  3



     Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                                                                                                                                        463,484            463,140



     Accumulated other comprehensive income                                                                                                                                                                                                                169                127



     Accumulated deficit                                                                                                                                                                                                                             (325,244)         (326,806)



     Treasury stock, at cost; 1,111,707 and 1,108,707 shares at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively                                                                                                                                    (34,514)          (34,504)



     Total stockholders' equity                                                                                                                                                                                                                        103,898            101,960



     
                TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                                                                                                                                                                          $155,850            $57,513

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)


                                                                                                      Three Months Ended March 31,


                                                                                                 2024            2023



     
                Revenue:



     Revenue from external customers                                                         $13,180         $11,652



     Revenue from related party                                                               27,194          36,355



     
                Total revenues                                                              40,374          48,007



     
                Cost of goods sold                                                          31,553          46,127



     
                Gross profit                                                                 8,821           1,880



     
                Operating costs and expenses:



     Selling, general, and administrative                                                      6,084           6,451



     Depreciation                                                                                220             176



     Research and development                                                                    406             614



     Severance costs                                                                               3           2,223



     Gain in fair value of Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable                                (26,095)



     Total operating costs and expenses                                                        6,713        (16,631)



     
                Income from operations                                                       2,108          18,511



     
                Other income (expense):



     Paycheck protection plan loan forgiveness                                                                4,522



     Interest expense                                                                          (278)        (1,672)



     Other expense, net                                                                         (26)            (9)



     Total other income (expense), net                                                         (304)          2,841



     
                Income before income taxes                                                   1,804          21,352



     Income tax expense                                                                        (242)            (9)



     
                Net income                                                                  $1,562         $21,343





     
                Income (loss) per common share:



     Basic                                                                                     $0.05           $1.30



     Diluted                                                                                   $0.05         $(0.12)





     
                Weighted average common shares:



     Weighted average common shares used in computing basic income (loss) per common share    29,431          16,468



     Weighted average common shares used in computing diluted income (loss) per common share  30,316          26,462

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)


                                                                                                Three Months Ended March 31,


                                                                                           2024            2023



     
                Cash flows from operating activities:



     Net income                                                                         $1,562         $21,343



     Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:



     Change in fair value of contingent consideration                                     (26)          (359)



     Change in fair value of Contract Consideration Convertible Notes Payable                        (26,095)



     Amortization of convertible note issuance costs                                                       83



     Payment-in-kind interest expense                                                                   1,571



     Amortization of contract assets                                                     1,267           1,251



     Depreciation and amortization                                                         220             176



     Amortization of asset-based loan origination costs                                     85



     Provision for credit losses, net of recoveries                                         32              23



     Provision for excess and obsolete inventory                                           285             258



     Non-cash lease expense                                                                694             977



     Stock compensation expense                                                            311         (1,112)



     Deferred income tax expense (benefit)                                                 209             (6)



     Paycheck protection plan loan forgiveness                                                        (4,522)



     Changes in current assets and liabilities:



     Accounts receivable                                                                 2,937           3,504



     Accounts receivable, related party                                                (4,086)        (3,546)



     Inventories                                                                       (1,318)          (441)



     Other assets                                                                          856           (470)



     Accounts payable                                                                    4,246           8,554



     Accrued liabilities                                                               (2,499)          1,236



     Operating lease liabilities                                                         (921)        (1,190)



     Income taxes payable                                                                   33            (87)



     Interest payable                                                                                     (8)



     Net cash provided by operating activities                                           3,887           1,140

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(continued)


                                                                                                 Three Months Ended March 31,


                                                                                            2024              2023



     
                Cash flows from investing activities:



     Capital expenditures                                                                 (152)            (157)



     Net cash used in investing activities                                                (152)            (157)



     
                Cash flows from financing activities:



     Payment for forfeited stock options                                                                   (617)



     Payments on long term debt                                                            (45)             (15)



     Proceeds from asset-based loan                                                      38,800



     Payments on asset-based loan                                                      (43,181)



     Payments to tax authorities for shares withheld from employees                         (9)            (200)



     Proceeds from issuance of stock                                                         33                20



     Payments for finance leases                                                            (9)              (6)



     Net cash used in financing activities                                              (4,411)            (818)



     
                Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents           42              (21)



     
                Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash             (634)              144



     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                                           5,219            12,433



     Restricted cash at the end of period                                                   100               101



     
                Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period         $5,319           $12,534

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.
Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items and Non-Cash Items Impacting Earnings
(in thousands)


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