Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read together with our condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to those statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our consolidated financial statements and notes to those statements included in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K in order to understand factors, such as charges and credits, financing transactions and changes in tax regulations, which may impact comparability from period to period.
We provide a broad range of manufactured products and services to customers in the energy, industrial and military sectors through our Offshore Manufactured Products, Well Site Services and Downhole Technologies segments. In first quarter 2024, certain short-cycle, consumable product operations historically reported within the Offshore Manufactured Products segment (legacy frac plugs and elastomer products) were integrated into the Downhole Technologies segment to better align with the underlying activity demand drivers and current segment management structure, as well as provide for additional operational synergies. Historical financial data, supplemental disaggregated revenue and backlog information as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 (presented herein) was conformed with the 2024 segment presentation.
Demand for our products and services is cyclical and substantially dependent upon activity levels in the oil and gas industry, particularly our customers’ willingness to invest capital in the exploration for and development of crude oil and natural gas reserves. Our customers’ capital spending programs are generally based on their cash flows and their outlook for near-term and long-term commodity prices, making demand for our products and services sensitive to expectations regarding future crude oil and natural gas prices, as well as economic growth, commodity demand and estimates of resource production and regulatory pressures related to Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) considerations.
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Recent Developments
Brent and West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) crude oil and natural gas pricing trends were as follows:
Average Price (1) for quarter ended
Average Price (1) for year ended December 31
Year March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31
Brent Crude (per bbl)
2024 $ 82.92 $ 84.68 $ — $ — $ —
2023 81.01 77.99 86.65 $ 84.01 $ 82.47
WTI Crude (per bbl)
2024 $ 77.50 $ 81.81 $ — $ — $ —
2023 75.91 73.54 82.25 $ 78.53 $ 77.56
Henry Hub Natural Gas (per MMBtu)
2024 $ 2.15 $ 2.07 $ — $ — $ —
2023 2.64 2.16 2.59 $ 2.74 $ 2.53
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(1) Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (spot prices).
On February 16, 2024, we amended the ABL Facility (as defined below) to extend its maturity date from February 10, 2025 to February 16, 2028.
In the first quarter of 2024, certain short-cycle, consumable product operations historically reported within the Offshore Manufactured Products segment (legacy frac plugs and elastomer products) were integrated into our Downhole Technologies segment to better align with the underlying activity demand drivers and current segment management structure, as well as provide for additional operational synergies. Historical segment financial data, backlog and other information were conformed with the 2024 segment presentation.
In 2023, we implemented initiatives to reduce future costs, which are continuing into 2024. These management actions included the consolidation, relocation and exit of certain manufacturing and service locations as well as the realignment of operations discussed above. We have also incurred legal and other related costs to enforce certain patents related to our proprietary technologies. As a result of these actions, our reported pre-tax results for the six months ended June 30, 2024 included a $10.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge as well as $6.9 million of facility consolidation, patent defense and other charges.
During the second quarter of 2024, our Offshore Manufactured Products segment sold a manufacturing and service facility that was classified as held-for-sale for net proceeds of $10.3 million. Additionally, we purchased $11.5 million principal amount of our 2026 Notes (as defined below) for $10.8 million and purchased $2.4 million of our common stock.
On July 19, 2024, Brent crude oil, WTI crude oil and natural gas spot prices closed at $85.19 per barrel, $81.43 per barrel and $1.88 per MMBtu, respectively. Additionally, the U.S. drilling rig count reported on July 19, 2024 was 586 rigs – 3% below the second quarter 2024 average.
Overview
Current and expected future pricing for WTI crude oil and natural gas and inflationary cost increases, along with expectations regarding the regulatory environment in the regions in which we operate, are factors that will continue to influence our customers’ willingness to invest capital in their businesses. Expectations for the longer-term price for Brent crude oil will continue to influence our customers’ spending related to global offshore drilling and development and, thus, a significant portion of the activity of our Offshore Manufactured Products segment.
Crude oil and natural gas prices and levels of demand for crude oil and natural gas are likely to remain highly volatile due to numerous factors, including: geopolitical conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, along with associated international tensions; the perceived risk of a global economic recession; domestic or international crude oil and natural gas production; changes in governmental rules and regulations; sanctions; the willingness of operators to invest capital in the exploration for and development of resources; use of alternative fuels; improved vehicle fuel efficiency; timing of capital investments in alternative energy sources; a more sustained movement to electric vehicles; and the potential for ongoing supply/demand imbalances.
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U.S. drilling, completion and production activity and, in turn, our financial results, are sensitive to near-term fluctuations in commodity prices, particularly U.S. crude oil and natural gas prices, given the short-term, call-out nature of our U.S. operations.
Customer spending in the natural gas shale plays has moderated over the last ten years due to technological advancements that have led to significant amounts of natural gas being produced from prolific basins in the Northeastern United States and from associated gas produced from the drilling and completion of unconventional oil wells in the United States.
Our Offshore Manufactured Products segment provides technology-driven, highly-engineered products and services for offshore oil and natural gas production systems and facilities globally, as well as certain products and services to the offshore drilling and completion markets. This segment also produces a variety of products for use in industrial, military and other applications outside the traditional energy industry. Additionally, we are investing in research and product development (and have been awarded select contracts and are bidding on additional projects) to facilitate the development of alternative energy sources, including offshore wind and deepsea mineral gathering opportunities. This segment is particularly influenced by global spending on deepwater drilling and production, which is primarily driven by our customers’ longer-term commodity demand forecasts and outlook for crude oil and natural gas prices. Approximately 90% of Offshore Manufactured Products segment sales in the first six months of 2024 were driven by our customers’ capital spending for products and services used in exploratory and developmental drilling, greenfield offshore production infrastructure, and subsea pipeline tie-in and repair system applications, along with upgraded equipment for existing offshore drilling rigs and other vessels (referred to herein as “project-driven products and services”). Deepwater oil and gas development projects typically involve significant capital investments and multi-year development plans. Such projects are generally undertaken by larger exploration, field development and production companies (primarily international oil companies and state-run national oil companies) using relatively conservative crude oil and natural gas pricing assumptions. Given the long lead times associated with field development, we believe some of these deepwater projects, once approved for development, are generally less susceptible to change based on short-term fluctuations in the price of crude oil and natural gas.
Backlog reported by our Offshore Manufactured Products segment decreased to $300 million as of June 30, 2024 from $327 million as of December 31, 2023. Bookings totaled $101 million in the second quarter of 2024, yielding a quarterly book-to-bill ratio of 1.0x (0.9x year-to-date). The following table sets forth backlog as of the dates indicated (in millions).
Backlog as of
Year March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31
2024 $ 305 $ 300
2023 316 328 $ 341 $ 327
2022 255 232 248 300
Our Well Site Services segment provides completion services and, to a much lesser extent, land drilling services, in the United States (including the Gulf of Mexico) and internationally. U.S. drilling and completion activity and, in turn, our Well Site Services results, are sensitive to near-term fluctuations in commodity prices, particularly WTI crude oil prices, given the short-term, call-out nature of its operations. We primarily supply equipment and service personnel utilized in the completion of, and initial production from, new and recompleted wells in our U.S. operations, which are dependent primarily upon the level and complexity of drilling, completion and workover activity in our areas of operations. Well intensity and complexity have increased with the continuing transition to multi-well pads, the drilling of longer lateral wells and increased downhole pressures, along with the increased number of frac stages completed in horizontal wells.
Our Downhole Technologies segment provides oil and gas perforation systems, downhole tools and services in support of completion, intervention, wireline and well abandonment operations. This segment designs, manufactures and markets its consumable engineered products to oilfield service as well as exploration and production companies. Product and service offerings for this segment include innovations in perforation technology through patented and proprietary systems combined with advanced modeling and analysis tools. This expertise has led to the optimization of perforation hole size, depth, and quality of tunnels, which are key factors for maximizing the effectiveness of hydraulic fracturing. Additional offerings include frac plug, toe valve and other elastomer products, which are focused on zonal isolation for hydraulic fracturing of horizontal wells, and a broad range of consumable products, such as setting tools and bridge plugs, that are used in completion, intervention and decommissioning applications. Demand drivers for the Downhole Technologies segment include continued trends toward longer lateral lengths, increased frac stages and more perforation clusters to target increased unconventional well productivity.
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Demand for our completion-related products and services within each of our segments is highly correlated to changes in the total number of wells drilled in the United States, total footage drilled, the number of drilled wells that are completed and changes in the drilling rig count. The following table sets forth a summary of the U.S. drilling rig count, as measured by Baker Hughes Company, as of and for the periods indicated.
As of July 19, 2024
Average for the
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
United States Rig Count:
Land – Oil 458 479 551 481 565
Land – Natural gas and other 106 104 146 112 151
Offshore 22 20 22 20 20
586 603 719 613 736
The U.S. energy industry is primarily focused on crude oil and liquids-rich exploration and development activities in U.S. shale plays utilizing horizontal drilling and completion techniques. As of June 30, 2024, oil-directed drilling accounted for 82% of the total U.S. rig count – with the balance largely natural gas related.
We use a variety of domestically produced and imported raw materials and component products, including steel, in the manufacture of our products. The United States has imposed tariffs on a variety of imported products, including steel and aluminum. In response to the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, the European Union and several other countries, including Canada and China, have threatened and/or imposed retaliatory tariffs. In addition, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, governments in the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and other countries have enacted sanctions against Russia and Russian interests. The effect of these sanctions and tariffs and the application and interpretation of existing trade agreements and customs, anti-dumping and countervailing duty regulations continue to evolve, and we continue to monitor these matters. If we encounter difficulty in procuring these raw materials and component products, or if the prices we have to pay for these products increase and we are unable to pass corresponding cost increases on to our customers, our financial position, cash flows and results of operations could be adversely affected. Furthermore, uncertainty with respect to potential costs in the drilling and completion of oil and gas wells could cause our customers to delay or cancel planned projects which, if this occurred, would adversely affect our financial position, cash flows and results of operations.
Other factors that can affect our business and financial results include but are not limited to: the general global economic environment; competitive pricing pressures; customer consolidations; public health crises; natural disasters; labor market constraints; supply chain disruptions; inflation in wages, materials, parts, equipment and other costs; climate-related and other regulatory changes; geopolitical conflicts and tensions; and changes in tax laws in the United States and international markets. We continue to monitor the global economy, the prices of and demand for crude oil and natural gas, and the resultant impact on the capital spending plans and operations of our customers in order to plan and manage our business.
Human Capital
For more information on our health and safety, diversity and other workforce policies, please see “Part I, Item 1. Business – Human Capital” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Selected Financial Data
This selected financial data should be read in conjunction with our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and “Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in “Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 in order to understand factors, such as charges and credits, which may impact comparability of the selected financial data.
In the first quarter of 2024, certain short-cycle manufacturing operations historically reported within the Offshore Manufactured Products segment (legacy frac plug and elastomer products) were integrated into the Downhole Technologies segment to better align with the underlying activity demand drivers and the current segment management structure, as well as provide for additional operational synergies. Historical financial data and supplemental disaggregated revenue information as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 (presented herein) were conformed with the 2024 segment presentation.
Unaudited Consolidated Results of Operations
The following summarizes our consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended
June 30, Six Months Ended
June 30,
2024 2023 Variance 2024 2023 Variance
Revenues:
Products $ 108,579 $ 92,630 $ 15,949 $ 202,908 $ 192,470 $ 10,438
Services 77,804 90,899 (13,095) 150,737 187,258 (36,521)
186,383 183,529 2,854 353,645 379,728 (26,083)
Costs and expenses:
Product costs 82,503 72,659 9,844 157,640 151,336 6,304
Service costs 59,530 69,371 (9,841) 116,344 141,429 (25,085)
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense presented below) 142,033 142,030 3 273,984 292,765 (18,781)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
26,373 23,528 2,845 48,869 47,544 1,325
Depreciation and amortization expense 14,698 15,537 (839) 28,893 30,793 (1,900)
Impairment of goodwill
— — — 10,000 — 10,000
Other operating (income) expense, net
1,234 (835) 2,069 1,031 (518) 1,549
184,338 180,260 4,078 362,777 370,584 (7,807)
Operating income (loss) 2,045 3,269 (1,224) (9,132) 9,144 (18,276)
Interest expense, net (2,061) (2,059) (2) (4,162) (4,450) 288
Other income, net
652 210 442 580 486 94
Income (loss) before income taxes 636 1,420 (784) (12,714) 5,180 (17,894)
Income tax benefit (provision) 665 (862) 1,527 641 (2,464) 3,105
Net income (loss) $ 1,301 $ 558 $ 743 $ (12,073) $ 2,716 $ (14,789)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic
$ 0.02 $ 0.01 $ (0.19) $ 0.04
Diluted
0.02 0.01 (0.19) 0.04
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic
62,483 62,803 62,493 62,814
Diluted
62,704 63,174 62,493 63,161
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Unaudited Segment Results of Operations
We manage and measure our business performance in three distinct operating segments: Offshore Manufactured Products, Well Site Services and Downhole Technologies. Supplemental financial information by operating segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 is summarized below (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
June 30, Six Months Ended
June 30,
2024 2023 Variance 2024 2023 Variance
Revenues:
Offshore Manufactured Products
Project-driven:
Products $ 59,752 $ 45,455 $ 14,297 $ 112,889 $ 94,072 $ 18,817
Services 31,024 24,846 6,178 56,257 49,476 6,781
90,776 70,301 20,475 169,146 143,548 25,598
Military and other products 10,780 8,346 2,434 19,267 15,604 3,663
101,556 78,647 22,909 188,413 159,152 29,261
Well Site Services 46,421 64,536 (18,115) 93,713 131,594 (37,881)
Downhole Technologies 38,406 40,346 (1,940) 71,519 88,982 (17,463)
$ 186,383 $ 183,529 $ 2,854 $ 353,645 $ 379,728 $ (26,083)
Operating income (loss):
Offshore Manufactured Products (1)
$ 14,357 $ 8,838 $ 5,519 $ 24,960 $ 16,536 $ 8,424
Well Site Services (2)
(535) 4,732 (5,267) (954) 11,698 (12,652)
Downhole Technologies (3)
(1,141) (121) (1,020) (13,220) 1,752 (14,972)
Corporate (10,636) (10,180) (456) (19,918) (20,842) 924
$ 2,045 $ 3,269 $ (1,224) $ (9,132) $ 9,144 $ (18,276)
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(1) During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized facility consolidation charges of $1.5 million and $3.0 million, respectively, associated with the Offshore Manufactured Products segment’s consolidation and relocation of a manufacturing and service location.
(2) During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Well Site Services segment recognized charges of $2.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively, associated primarily with the consolidation and exit of certain underperforming service locations and the defense of certain patents.
(3) During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Downhole Technologies segment recognized a $10.0 million non-cash impairment charge related to goodwill reassigned to the business in connection with the segment realignment discussed above.
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
We reported net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024 of $1.3 million, or $0.02 per share. The reported second quarter net income included facility consolidation and other charges of $4.4 million ($3.5 million after-tax, or $0.06 per share), partially offset by non-cash gains of $0.5 million ($0.4 million after-tax, or $0.01 per share) associated with debt extinguishment. These results compare to net income for the three months ended June 30, 2023 of $0.6 million, or $0.01 per share.
Our second quarter 2024 results of operations reflect the impact of the growth in offshore and international project activity and associated backlog conversion, partially offset by a decline in natural gas focused investments by our U.S. customers, competitive market conditions and management’s decision to exit certain underperforming locations. Management continues to implement measures in areas experiencing lower activity levels to reduce future costs.
Revenues. Consolidated total revenues in the second quarter of 2024 increased $2.9 million, or 2%, from the second quarter of 2023.
Consolidated product revenues in the second quarter of 2024 increased $15.9 million, or 17%, from the second quarter of 2023, driven primarily by the conversion of production facility and connector products from backlog into revenue. Consolidated service revenues in the second quarter of 2024 decreased $13.1 million, or 14%, from the second quarter of 2023. This decrease was concentrated in the United States – driven by lower land-based customer investments (particularly in natural gas basins), competitive market conditions and our exit of certain underperforming locations during the first six months of 2024, partially offset by higher offshore and international service activity.
The following table provides supplemental disaggregated revenue from contracts with customers by operating segment for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
Offshore Manufactured Products
Well Site Services Downhole Technologies Total
Three Months Ended June 30 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
Project-driven:
Products $ 59,752 $ 45,455 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 59,752 $ 45,455
Services 31,024 24,846 — — — — 31,024 24,846
Total project-driven 90,776 70,301 — — — — 90,776 70,301
Military and other products 10,780 8,346 — — — — 10,780 8,346
Short-cycle products and services
— — 46,421 64,536 38,406 40,346 84,827 104,882
$ 101,556 $ 78,647 $ 46,421 $ 64,536 $ 38,406 $ 40,346 $ 186,383 $ 183,529
By destination:
U.S. land $ 7,184 $ 10,003 $ 32,792 $ 51,596 $ 27,782 $ 32,113 $ 67,758 $ 93,712
Offshore and international 94,372 68,644 13,629 12,940 10,624 8,233 118,625 89,817
$ 101,556 $ 78,647 $ 46,421 $ 64,536 $ 38,406 $ 40,346 $ 186,383 $ 183,529
Cost of Revenues (exclusive of Depreciation and Amortization Expense). Our consolidated total cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense) in the second quarter of 2024 were comparable to the level reported in the second quarter of 2023.
Consolidated product costs in the second quarter of 2024 increased $9.8 million, or 14%, from the second quarter of 2023 driven primarily by the increase in project-driven products sales volumes. Consolidated service costs in the second quarter of 2024 decreased $9.8 million, or 14%, from the second quarter of 2023, with the impact of lower U.S. land-based activity levels and implemented cost control measures partially offset by facility consolidation and exit costs incurred in 2024.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Selling, general and administrative expense was $26.4 million in the second quarter of 2024, which included $1.0 million of costs associated with enforcing certain of our patents. Excluding these patent defense costs, selling, general and administrative costs increased $1.9 million, or 8%, from the second quarter of 2023, due primarily to higher compensation costs.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $0.8 million, or 5%, in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the prior-year quarter. Note 10, “Segments and Related Information,” to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements presents depreciation and amortization expense by segment.
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Operating Income. Our consolidated operating income was $2.0 million in the second quarter of 2024, which included charges totaling $4.4 million associated with facility consolidations and exits, and patent defense. This compares to second quarter 2023 consolidated operating income of $3.3 million. Excluding the 2024 charges, operating income increased $3.2 million year-over-year.
Interest Expense, Net. Net interest expense totaled $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2024, which compares to $2.1 million in the same period of 2023. Interest expense as a percentage of total debt outstanding was approximately 7% in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 7% in the second quarter of 2023.
Income Tax. Income tax benefit (provision) for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was calculated using a discrete approach. This methodology was used because changes in our results of operations and non-deductible expenses can materially impact the estimated annual effective tax rate. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, our income tax benefit was $0.7 million on pre-tax income of $0.6 million, which included favorable changes in valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets and certain non-deductible expenses. This compares to an income tax provision of $0.9 million on a pre-tax income of $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, which included certain non-deductible expenses, discrete tax items and a favorable change in valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). Reported comprehensive income (loss) is the sum of reported net income and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive loss was $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to comprehensive income of $3.3 million in the second quarter of 2023 due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates compared to the U.S. dollar which are used to translate certain of the international operations of our operating segments. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, currency translation adjustments recognized as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) were primarily attributable to the United Kingdom and Brazil. During the second quarter of 2024, the exchange rate for the Brazilian real weakened compared to the U.S. dollar while the exchange rate for the British flat was flat compared to the U.S. dollar. In the second quarter of 2023, the exchange rates for the British pound and the Brazilian real strengthened compared to the U.S. dollar.
Segment Operating Results
Offshore Manufactured Products
Revenues. Our Offshore Manufactured Products segment revenues increased $22.9 million, or 29%, in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023 due primarily to increased demand for international and offshore project-driven products and services.
Operating Income. Our Offshore Manufactured Products segment reported operating income of $14.4 million in the second quarter of 2024, which included $1.5 million in facility consolidation charges. This compares to operating income in the second quarter of 2023 of $8.8 million. Excluding the 2024 charges, operating income increased $7.1 million year-over-year.
Backlog. Backlog in our Offshore Manufactured Products segment totaled $300 million as of June 30, 2024, with second quarter 2024 bookings of $101 million and a quarterly book-to-bill ratio of 1.0x.
Well Site Services
Revenues. Our Well Site Services segment revenues decreased $18.1 million, or 28%, in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the prior-year period, driven primarily by lower U.S. land-based customer activity levels (particularly in natural gas basins), competitive market conditions and our exit of certain underperforming service locations during the first six months of 2024.
Operating Income. Our Well Site Services segment reported an operating loss of $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2024, which included charges totaling $2.9 million associated with facility consolidations and exits, and the defense of patents. This compares to operating income of $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2023. Excluding the 2024 charges discussed above, the Well Site Services segment’s operating results declined $2.4 million from the prior-year period, with the impact of the decrease in U.S. land-based revenues substantially offset by implemented cost control measures.
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Downhole Technologies
Revenues. Our Downhole Technologies segment revenues decreased $1.9 million, or 5%, in the second quarter of 2024 from the prior-year period, driven primarily by lower U.S. customer activity levels and competitive market conditions.
Operating Loss. Our Downhole Technologies segment reported an operating loss of $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2024, which compares to an operating loss of $0.1 million in the prior-year period, which included a $1.0 million non-cash provision for excess and obsolete inventory. Excluding the 2023 charge discussed above, the Downhole Technologies operating results declined $2.0 million from the prior-year period, due primarily to the reported decrease in revenues and lower manufacturing volumes.
Corporate
Operating Loss. Corporate expenses increased $0.5 million, or 4%, in the second quarter of 2024 from the prior-year period.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
We reported a net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024 of $12.1 million, or $0.19 per share. The reported first six months net loss included: a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $10.0 million ($9.5 million after-tax, or $0.15 per share) and facility consolidation and other charges of $6.9 million ($5.5 million after-tax, or $0.09 per share), partially offset by non-cash gains of $0.5 million ($0.4 million after-tax, or $0.01 per share) associated with debt extinguishment. These results compare to net income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 of $2.7 million, or $0.04 per share.
Our first half 2024 results of operations reflect the impact of growth in offshore and international project activity and associated backlog conversion, partially offset by a decline in natural gas focused investments by our U.S. customers, competitive market conditions and management’s decisions to exit certain underperforming locations. Management continues to implement measures in areas experiencing lower activity levels to reduce future costs.
Revenues. Consolidated total revenues in the first six months of 2024 decreased $26.1 million, or 7%, from the first six months of 2023.
Consolidated product revenues in the first six months of 2024 increased $10.4 million, or 5%, from the first six months of 2023, with the impact of higher customer demand for project-driven production facility products partially offset by a decline in U.S. customer demand for completion and perforating products. Consolidated service revenues in the first six months of 2024 decreased $36.5 million, or 20%, from the first six months of 2023. This decrease was concentrated in the United States – driven by lower land-based customer investments (particularly in natural gas basins), competitive market conditions and our exit of certain underperforming locations during the first six months of 2024, partially offset by higher offshore and international service activity.
The following table provides supplemental disaggregated revenue from contracts with customers by operating segment for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
Offshore Manufactured Products
Well Site Services Downhole Technologies Total
Six Months Ended June 30 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
Project-driven:
Products $ 112,889 $ 94,072 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 112,889 $ 94,072
Services 56,257 49,476 — — — — 56,257 49,476
Total project-driven 169,146 143,548 — — — — 169,146 143,548
Military and other products 19,267 15,604 — — — — 19,267 15,604
Short-cycle products and services
— — 93,713 131,594 71,519 88,982 165,232 220,576
$ 188,413 $ 159,152 $ 93,713 $ 131,594 $ 71,519 $ 88,982 $ 353,645 $ 379,728
By destination:
U.S. land $ 14,239 $ 18,445 $ 68,649 $ 104,870 $ 51,952 $ 70,934 $ 134,840 $ 194,249
Offshore and international 174,174 140,707 25,064 26,724 19,567 18,048 218,805 185,479
$ 188,413 $ 159,152 $ 93,713 $ 131,594 $ 71,519 $ 88,982 $ 353,645 $ 379,728
Cost of Revenues (exclusive of Depreciation and Amortization Expense). Our consolidated total cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense) decreased $18.8 million, or 6%, in the first six months of 2024 compared to the first six months of 2023.
Consolidated product costs in the first six months of 2024 increased $6.3 million, or 4%, compared to the first six months of 2023 due primarily to the reported product revenue increase. Consolidated service costs in the first six months of 2024 decreased $25.1 million, or 18%, compared to the first six months of 2023, with the impact of lower U.S. activity levels and implemented cost control measures partially offset by facility consolidation and exit costs incurred in 2024.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Selling, general and administrative expense was $48.9 million in the first six months of 2024, which included $1.3 million of costs associated with enforcing certain of our patents. Excluding these patent defense costs, selling, general and administrative costs were consistent with the first six months of 2023.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $1.9 million, or 6%, in the first six months of 2024 compared to the prior-year period. Note 10, “Segments and Related Information,” to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements presents depreciation and amortization expense by segment.
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Impairment of Goodwill. During the first quarter of 2024, our Downhole Technologies operations recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $10.0 million related to goodwill transferred to the business in connection with segment realignment discussed above. See Note 2, “Goodwill Impairment and Other Charges,” to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional discussion.
Operating Income (Loss). Our consolidated operating loss was $9.1 million in the first six months of 2024, which included a $10.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge and charges totaling $6.9 million associated with facility consolidations and exits, and patent defense. This compares to consolidated operating income of $9.1 million in the first six months of 2023. Excluding the 2024 charges, operating income decreased $1.3 million year-over-year.
Interest Expense, Net. Net interest expense totaled $4.2 million in the first six months of 2024, which compares to $4.5 million in the first six months of 2023. Interest expense as a percentage of total debt outstanding was approximately 7% in the first six months of 2024, compared to 7% in the first six months of 2023.
Income Tax. Income tax benefit (provision) for the first six months of 2024 and 2023 was calculated using a discrete approach. This methodology was used because changes in our results of operations and non-deductible expenses can materially impact the estimated annual effective tax rate. For the first six months of 2024, our income tax benefit was $0.6 million on a pre-tax loss of $12.7 million, which included a $10.0 million goodwill impairment charge, other non-deductible expenses and favorable changes in valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets. This compares to an income tax provision of $2.5 million on pre-tax income of $5.2 million for the first six months of 2023, which included certain non-deductible expenses, discrete tax items and a favorable change in valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). Reported comprehensive income (loss) is the sum of reported net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive loss was $6.2 million in the first six months of 2024 compared to comprehensive income of $7.4 million in the first six months of 2023 due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates compared to the U.S. dollar for certain of the international operations of our operating segments. For the first six months of 2024 and 2023, currency translation adjustments recognized as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) were primarily attributable to the United Kingdom and Brazil. During the first six months of 2024, the exchange rates for the British pound and the Brazilian real weakened compared to the U.S. dollar. This compares to the first six months of 2023, when the exchange rates for the British pound and the Brazilian real strengthened compared to the U.S. dollar.
Segment Operating Results
Offshore Manufactured Products
Revenues. Our Offshore Manufactured Products segment revenues increased $29.3 million, or 18%, in the first six months of 2024 compared to the first six months of 2023 due primarily to increased demand for international and offshore-project driven products and services.
Operating Income. Our Offshore Manufactured Products segment reported operating income of $25.0 million in the first six months of 2024, which included $3.0 million in facility consolidation charges. This compares to operating income of $16.5 million in the first six months of 2023. Excluding the 2024 charges, operating income increased $11.4 million year-over-year.
Backlog. Backlog in our Offshore Manufactured Products segment totaled $300 million as of June 30, 2024 compared to $327 million as of December 31, 2023. Bookings during the first six months of 2024 totaled $167 million, yielding a year-to-date book-to-bill ratio of 0.9x.
Well Site Services
Revenues. Our Well Site Services segment revenues decreased $37.9 million, or 29%, in the first six months of 2024 compared to the first six months of 2023, driven primarily by lower U.S. customer activity levels (particularly in natural gas basins), competitive market conditions and our exit of certain underperforming service locations during the first six months of 2024.
Operating Income (Loss). Our Well Site Services segment reported an operating loss of $1.0 million in the first six months of 2024, which included charges totaling $3.9 million associated with facility consolidations and exits, and the defense of patents. This compares to operating income of $11.7 million in the first six months of 2023. Excluding the 2024 charges discussed above, the Well Site Services segment’s operating results declined $8.7 million from the prior-year period, with the impact of the decrease in U.S. land-based revenues partially offset by implemented cost control measures.
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Downhole Technologies
Revenues. Our Downhole Technologies segment revenues decreased $17.5 million, or 20%, in the first six months of 2024 from the first six months of 2023 due primarily to lower U.S. customer demand for perforating and completion products during the first quarter of 2024.
Operating Loss. Our Downhole Technologies segment reported an operating loss of $13.2 million in the first six months of 2024, which included the $10.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to the first quarter of 2024 segment realignment. This compares to operating income of $1.8 million reported in the first six months of 2023, which included a $1.0 million non-cash provision for excess and obsolete inventory. Excluding the charge discussed above, the Downhole Technologies operating results declined $6.0 million from the prior-year period, due primarily to the reported decrease in revenue and lower manufacturing volumes.
Corporate
Operating Loss. Corporate expenses in the first six months of 2024 decreased $0.9 million, or 4%, from the first six months of 2023, due primarily to lower short- and long-term incentive expenses.
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Liquidity, Capital Resources and Other Matters
Our primary liquidity needs are to fund operating and capital expenditures, new product development and general working capital needs. In addition, capital has been used to fund strategic business acquisitions, repay debt and fund share repurchases. Our primary sources of funds are cash flow from operations, proceeds from borrowings under our credit facilities and, less frequently, capital markets transactions.
Operating Activities
Cash flows used in operations totaled $1.1 million during the first six months of 2024, compared to $38.7 million generated by operations during the first six months of 2023.
During the first six months of 2024, $28.3 million was used to fund net working capital increases, primarily due to an activity-driven increase in inventories, the payment of accrued 2023 short- and long-term cash incentives in the first quarter of 2024 and a decrease in accounts payable. During the first six months of 2023, $0.8 million was provided by net working capital decreases, with the favorable impact of a decrease in accounts receivable and an increase in deferred revenues, substantially offset by an activity-driven increase in inventories and the payment of accrued 2022 short-and long-term cash incentives in the first quarter of 2023.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities during the first six months of 2024 totaled $3.2 million, compared to $16.7 million used in investing activities during the first six months of 2023.
Capital expenditures totaled $15.9 million and $17.3 million during the first six months of 2024 and 2023, respectively. These investments were offset by proceeds from the sale of property and equipment of $12.8 million and $0.7 million during the first six months of 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Within our Offshore Manufactured Products segment, we completed the consolidation of certain facilities in Houston, Texas during 2023 and have strategically relocated our Asian manufacturing and service operations from Singapore to Batam, Indonesia. With these consolidations, a facility classified as held-for-sale assets within prepaid expenses and other current assets as of December 31, 2023 was sold during the second quarter of 2024 for net proceeds of $10.3 million.
Including investments associated with the construction of a new facility in Batam, we expect to invest approximately $35 million in capital expenditures during 2024. We plan to fund our capital expenditures with available cash, internally generated funds and, if necessary, borrowings under our ABL Facility discussed below.
Financing Activities
During the first six months of 2024, net cash of $17.2 million was used in financing activities, which included the purchase of $11.5 million principal amount of our outstanding 2026 Notes for $10.8 million in cash and the repurchase of $2.4 million of the Company’s common stock. This compares to $22.6 million of cash used in financing activities during the first six months of 2023, which included the repayment of the $17.3 million principal amount outstanding under our 2023 Notes and the repurchase of $3.0 million of our common stock.
As of June 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents totaling $25.2 million, which compared to $47.1 million as of December 31, 2023.
As of June 30, 2024, we had no borrowings outstanding under our ABL Facility, $123.5 million principal amount of our 2026 Notes (as defined below) outstanding and other debt of $2.9 million. Our reported interest expense included amortization of deferred financing costs of $0.8 million during the first six months of 2024. For the first six months of 2024, our contractual cash interest expense was $3.8 million, or approximately 6% of the average principal balance of debt outstanding.
We believe that cash on-hand, cash flow from operations and borrowing capacity available under our ABL Facility will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs in the coming twelve months. If our plans or assumptions change, or are inaccurate, we may need to raise additional capital. Our ability to obtain capital for additional projects to implement our growth strategy over the longer term will depend upon our future operating performance, financial condition and, more broadly, on the availability of equity and debt financing. Capital availability will be affected by prevailing conditions in our industry, the global economy, the global banking and financial markets, stakeholder scrutiny of ESG matters and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. In this regard, the effect of multiple U.S. bank failures in 2023 resulted in significant disruptions to global banking and financial markets. For companies like ours that support the energy industry, these disruptions negatively impacted the value of
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our common stock and may reduce our ability to access capital in the bank and capital markets or result in such capital being available on less favorable terms, which could in the future negatively affect our liquidity.
On March 6, 2024, the SEC finalized rules relating to the disclosure of a range of climate-related information (the “Rules”). The Rules were temporarily stayed by the SEC on April 4, 2024 pending judicial review. While subject to ongoing litigation, these new disclosure requirements are currently effective for us beginning with the year ending December 31, 2026, phased in over a five-year period. The ultimate impact on our business is uncertain but we and our customers may incur increased compliance costs related to the assessment and disclosure of climate-related risks. We may also face increased litigation risks related to disclosures made pursuant to the rule if finalized as proposed. In addition, enhanced climate disclosure requirements could accelerate the trend of certain stakeholders and lenders in restricting access to capital or seeking more stringent conditions with respect to their investments in us, our customers and other companies like ours that support the energy industry. For more information on our risks related to climate change, see the risk factors in “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” included in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K titled, “Our and our customers’ operations are subject to a series of risks arising out of the threat of climate change that could result in increased operating costs, limit the areas in which oil and natural gas production may occur, and reduce demand for the products and services we provide,” “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could accelerate the transition to a low carbon economy and could impose new costs on our customers’ operations” and “Increasing attention to ESG matters may impact our business.”
Stock Repurchase Program. On February 16, 2023, our Board of Directors authorized $25.0 million for repurchases of our common stock, par value $0.01 per share, through February 2025. Subject to applicable securities laws, such purchases will be at such times and in such amounts as we deem appropriate. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, $2.4 million in repurchases of common stock were made under the program. The amount remaining under our share repurchase authorization as of June 30, 2024 was $15.8 million.
Revolving Credit Facility. Our senior secured credit facility provides for a $125.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility (as amended, the “ABL Facility”) under which credit availability is subject to a borrowing base calculation. On February 16, 2024, we amended the ABL Facility to extend the maturity date to February 16, 2028.
The ABL Facility is governed by a credit agreement, as amended, with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and the lenders and other financial institutions from time to time party thereto (as amended, the “ABL Agreement”). The ABL Agreement matures on February 16, 2028 with a springing maturity 91 days prior to the maturity of any outstanding indebtedness with a principal amount in excess of $17.5 million. See Note 4, “Long-term Debt,” to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information regarding the ABL Agreement.
As of June 30, 2024, we had $14.4 million of outstanding letters of credit, but no borrowings outstanding under the ABL Agreement. The total amount available to be drawn as of June 30, 2024 was $82.5 million, calculated based on the then-current borrowing base less outstanding letters of credit.
2026 Notes. We issued $135.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.75% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) pursuant to an indenture, dated as of March 19, 2021 (the “2026 Indenture”), between us and Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as successor trustee. As of June 30, 2024, we have purchased a cumulative $11.5 million principal amount of the 2026 Notes for $10.8 million in cash, with $123.5 million principal amount outstanding. The outstanding 2026 Notes will mature on April 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted.
The 2026 Indenture contains certain events of default, including certain defaults by us with respect to other indebtedness of at least $40.0 million. See Note 4, “Long-term Debt,” to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information regarding the 2026 Notes. As of June 30, 2024, none of the conditions allowing holders of the 2026 Notes to convert, or requiring us to repurchase the 2026 Notes, had been met.
2023 Notes. On February 15, 2023, our 2023 Notes matured and the outstanding $17.3 million in principal amount was repaid in full.
Our total debt represented 15% and 16% of our combined total debt and stockholders’ equity as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Contingencies and Other Obligations. We are a party to various pending or threatened claims, lawsuits and administrative proceedings seeking damages or other remedies concerning our commercial operations, products, employees and other matters.
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See Note 11, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional discussion.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. As of June 30, 2024, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies
For a discussion of the critical accounting policies and estimates that we use in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements, see “Part II Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. These estimates require significant judgments, assumptions and estimates. We have discussed the development, selection, and disclosure of these critical accounting policies and estimates with the audit committee of our Board of Directors. There have been no material changes to the judgments, assumptions and estimates upon which our critical accounting estimates are based.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, which are adopted by us as of the specified effective date. Management believes that the impact of recently issued standards, which are not yet effective, will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
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