Biggest changeMoreover, failure to comply with applicable requirements or the occurrence of an explosive incident may also result in the loss of our ATF or analogous state license to store and handle explosives, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial conditions. 43 The ESA and comparable laws intended to protect certain species of wildlife govern our and our oil and natural gas E&P customers’ operations, which constraints could have an adverse impact on our ability to expand some of our existing operations or limit our customers’ ability to develop new oil and natural gas wells.
Biggest changeMoreover, failure to comply with applicable requirements or the occurrence of an explosive incident may also result in the loss of our ATF or analogous state license to store and handle explosives, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial conditions.
The federal ESA and comparable state laws were established to protect endangered and threatened species. Under the ESA, if a species is listed as threatened or endangered, restrictions may be imposed on activities adversely affecting that species' habitat. Similar protections are offered to migratory birds under MBTA. See Part I, Item 1.
The federal ESA and comparable state laws were established to protect endangered and threatened species. Under the ESA, if a species is listed as threatened or endangered, restrictions may be imposed on activities adversely affecting that species' habitat. Similar protections are offered to migratory birds under the MBTA. See Part I, Item 1.
Additional factors over which we have no control that could affect our customers’ willingness to undertake drilling, completion, production, and intervention spending activities include: • the level of prices, and expectations about prices, for oil and natural gas; • the level of domestic and global oil and natural gas production; • the level of domestic and global oil and natural gas inventories; • the availability, pricing and perceived safety of pipeline, trucking, train storage and other transportation capacity; • the supply of and demand for oilfield services and equipment; • lead times associated with acquiring equipment and availability of qualified personnel; • the cost of exploring for, developing, producing and delivering oil and natural gas; • the expected rates of decline in production from existing and prospective wells; • the discovery rates of new oil and natural gas reserves; • any prolonged reduction in the overall level of oil and natural gas E&P activities, whether resulting from changes in oil and natural gas prices or otherwise; • uncertainty in capital and commodities markets and the ability of oil and natural gas E&P companies to raise equity capital and debt financing; • federal, state and local regulation of hydraulic fracturing and other oilfield service activities, as well as E&P activities, including public pressure on governmental bodies and regulatory agencies to regulate the oil and gas industry; • moratoriums on drilling activity resulting in a cessation of operation or a failure to expand operations; • adverse weather conditions, including rain, tropical storms, hurricanes and severe cold weather, that can affect oil and natural gas operations over a wide area; • oil refining capacity; • merger and divestiture activity among oil and gas producers; • the availability of water resources and suitable proppants in sufficient quantities and on acceptable terms for use in hydraulic fracturing operations; • the availability, capacity and cost of disposal and recycling services for used hydraulic fracturing fluids; • the political environment in oil and natural gas producing regions, including uncertainty or instability resulting from civil disorder, terrorism or war, such as the continuing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel; • worldwide political, military and economic conditions; 24 • global or national health pandemics, epidemics or concerns, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which reduced and may further reduce demand for oil and natural gas and related products due to reduced global or national economic activity; • actions of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ("OPEC"), its members and other state-controlled oil companies relating to oil and natural gas price and production levels, including announcements of potential changes to such levels; • advances in exploration, development and production technologies or in technologies affecting energy consumption; • stockholder activism or activities by non-governmental organizations to restrict the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas; • the potential acceleration of the energy transition and development of alternative fuels; and • the price and availability of alternative fuels and energy sources.
Additional factors over which we have no control that could affect our customers’ willingness to undertake drilling, completion, production, and intervention spending activities include: • the level of prices, and expectations about prices, for oil and natural gas; • the level of domestic and global oil and natural gas production; • the level of domestic and global oil and natural gas inventories; • the availability, pricing and perceived safety of pipeline, trucking, train storage and other transportation capacity; • the supply of and demand for oilfield services and equipment; • lead times associated with acquiring equipment and availability of qualified personnel; • the cost of exploring for, developing, producing and delivering oil and natural gas; • the expected rates of decline in production from existing and prospective wells; • the discovery rates of new oil and natural gas reserves; • any prolonged reduction in the overall level of oil and natural gas E&P activities, whether resulting from changes in oil and natural gas prices or otherwise; • uncertainty in capital and commodities markets and the ability of oil and natural gas E&P companies to raise equity capital and debt financing; • federal, state and local regulation of hydraulic fracturing and other oilfield service activities, as well as E&P activities, including public pressure on governmental bodies and regulatory agencies to regulate the oil and gas industry; • moratoriums on drilling activity resulting in a cessation of operation or a failure to expand operations; • adverse weather conditions, including rain, tropical storms, hurricanes and severe cold weather, that can affect oil and natural gas operations over a wide area; • oil refining capacity; • merger and divestiture activity among oil and gas producers; • the availability of water resources and suitable proppants in sufficient quantities and on acceptable terms for use in hydraulic fracturing operations; • the availability, capacity and cost of disposal and recycling services for used hydraulic fracturing fluids; • the political environment in oil and natural gas producing regions, including uncertainty or instability resulting from civil disorder, terrorism or war, such as the continuing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel; • worldwide political, military and economic conditions; • global or national health pandemics, epidemics or concerns, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which reduced and may further reduce demand for oil and natural gas and related products due to reduced global or national economic activity; • actions of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ("OPEC"), its members and other state-controlled oil companies relating to oil and natural gas price and production levels, including announcements of potential changes to such levels; • advances in exploration, development and production technologies or in technologies affecting energy consumption; • stockholder activism or activities by non-governmental organizations to restrict the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas; • the potential acceleration of the energy transition and development of alternative fuels; and • the price and availability of alternative fuels and energy sources.
These locations and activities are susceptible to the physical effects of climate change, such as increased frequency or severity storm systems, hurricanes, droughts, floods, extreme winter weather, or geologic/geophysical conditions. Risks Relating to Financial Considerations We have operated at a loss, and there is no assurance of our profitability in the future.
These locations and activities are susceptible to the physical effects of climate change, such as increased frequency or severity storm systems, hurricanes, droughts, floods, extreme winter weather, or geologic/geophysical conditions. 31 Risks Relating to Financial Considerations We have operated at a loss, and there is no assurance of our profitability in the future.
Even if we are able to increase our prices in future periods, we may not be able to do so at a rate that is sufficient to offset any rising costs, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We have been expanding our available products and services in recent periods.
Even if we are able to increase our prices in future periods, we may not be able to do so at a rate that is sufficient to offset any rising costs, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 26 We have been expanding our available products and services in recent periods.
Although we monitor individual customer financial viability in granting such credit arrangements and maintain reserves we believe are adequate to cover exposure for doubtful accounts, in weak economic environments, customers’ delays and failures to pay often increase due to, among other reasons, a reduction in our customers’ cash flow from operations and their access to credit markets.
Although we monitor individual customer financial viability in granting such credit arrangements and maintain reserves we believe are adequate to cover 34 exposure for doubtful accounts, in weak economic environments, customers’ delays and failures to pay often increase due to, among other reasons, a reduction in our customers’ cash flow from operations and their access to credit markets.
In recent years, oilfield services companies have been the subject of a significant volume of wage and hour-related litigation, including claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act, in which employee pay practices have been challenged. We have previously been named as defendants in these lawsuits, and we do 30 not maintain insurance for alleged wage and hour-related litigation.
In recent years, oilfield services companies have been the subject of a significant volume of wage and hour-related litigation, including claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act, in which employee pay practices have been challenged. We have previously been named as defendants in these lawsuits, and we do not maintain insurance for alleged wage and hour-related litigation.
The ABL Facility includes financial, operating and negative covenants that limit our ability to incur indebtedness, to create liens or other encumbrances, to make certain payments and investments, including dividend payments, to engage in transactions with affiliates, to engage in sale/leaseback transactions, to guarantee indebtedness and to sell or otherwise dispose of assets and merge or consolidate with other entities.
The New ABL Facility includes financial, operating and negative covenants that limit our ability to incur indebtedness, to create liens or other encumbrances, to make certain payments and investments, including dividend payments, to engage in transactions with affiliates, to engage in sale/leaseback transactions, to guarantee indebtedness and to sell or otherwise dispose of assets and merge or consolidate with other entities.
In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, we assess potential impairment to long-lived assets (property and equipment and amortized intangible assets) when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recovered.
In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, we assess potential impairment to long-lived assets (property and equipment and amortized intangible assets) when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recovered.
We may be adversely affected by disputes regarding intellectual property rights and the value of our intellectual property rights is uncertain. We may become involved in claims, litigation or dispute resolution proceedings from time to time to maintain, protect or enforce our intellectual property rights against potential third-party infringers, which could be costly and time-consuming.
We may be adversely affected by disputes regarding intellectual property rights and the value of our intellectual property rights is uncertain. 37 We may become involved in claims, litigation or dispute resolution proceedings from time to time to maintain, protect or enforce our intellectual property rights against potential third-party infringers, which could be costly and time-consuming.
Risks Relating to Our Business 23 Our business depends on domestic capital spending by the oil and natural gas industry, and reductions in capital spending could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our revenues are generated primarily from customers who are engaged in drilling for and production of oil and natural gas.
Risks Relating to Our Business Our business depends on domestic capital spending by the oil and natural gas industry, and reductions in capital spending could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our revenues are generated primarily from customers who are engaged in drilling for and production of oil and natural gas.
However, despite this general allocation of risk, we might not succeed in enforcing such contractual allocation, might incur an unforeseen liability falling outside the scope of such allocation or may be required to enter into a service agreement with terms that vary from the above allocations of risk.
However, despite this general allocation of risk, we might not succeed in enforcing such contractual allocation, might incur an 43 unforeseen liability falling outside the scope of such allocation or may be required to enter into a service agreement with terms that vary from the above allocations of risk.
Such ratings are used by some investors to inform their investment and voting decisions. Additionally, certain investors use these scores to benchmark companies against their peers and, if a company is perceived as lagging, these investors may engage with companies to require improved ESG disclosure or performance.
Such ratings are used by some investors to inform their investment and voting decisions. Additionally, certain investors use these scores to benchmark companies against their peers and, if a company is perceived as lagging, these investors may engage with 41 companies to require improved ESG disclosure or performance.
Volatility or weakness in oil prices or natural gas prices (or the perception that oil prices or natural gas prices will decrease) affects the spending patterns of our customers and may result in the drilling of fewer new wells. This, in turn, could lead to lower demand for our services and may cause lower utilization of our assets.
Volatility or weakness in oil prices or natural gas prices (or the perception that oil prices or natural gas prices will decrease) affects the spending patterns of our customers and may result in the drilling of fewer new wells. 24 This, in turn, could lead to lower demand for our services and may cause lower utilization of our assets.
All of these indicators are generally 25 driven by commodity prices, which are affected by both domestic and global supply and demand factors. In particular, while U.S. oil and natural gas prices are correlated with global oil price movements, they are also affected by local markets, weather and consumption patterns.
All of these indicators are generally driven by commodity prices, which are affected by both domestic and global supply and demand factors. In particular, while U.S. oil and natural gas prices are correlated with global oil price movements, they are also affected by local markets, weather and consumption patterns.
Global pandemics and the actions taken by third parties, including, but not limited to, governmental authorities, businesses, and consumers, in response to such pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have previously adversely impacted and may in the future adversely impact the global economy, resulting in 28 significant volatility in the oil and gas industry.
Global pandemics and the actions taken by third parties, including, but not limited to, governmental authorities, businesses, and consumers, in response to such pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have previously adversely impacted and may in the future adversely impact the global economy, resulting in significant volatility in the oil and gas industry.
Risks Relating to Our Common Stock Future sales of our Common Stock in the public market could reduce our stock price, and any additional capital raised by us through the sale of equity or convertible securities may dilute your ownership interest. 44 We may sell shares of Common Stock in the future.
Risks Relating to Our Common Stock Future sales of our Common Stock in the public market could reduce our stock price, and any additional capital raised by us through the sale of equity or convertible securities may dilute your ownership interest. We may sell shares of Common Stock in the future.
If our customers delay or fail to pay a significant amount of outstanding receivables, it could reduce our availability under our ABL Facility or otherwise have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
If our customers delay or fail to pay a significant amount of outstanding receivables, it could reduce our availability under our New ABL Facility or otherwise have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
These data privacy laws are not uniform and as the privacy legal landscape continues to develop, we will likely be required to expend significant resources to continue to modify or 39 enhance our compliance measures to comply with such laws, rules and regulations.
These data privacy laws are not uniform and as the privacy legal landscape continues to develop, we will likely be required to expend significant resources to continue to modify or enhance our compliance measures to comply with such laws, rules and regulations.
One or more of these developments could decrease completion of our customers’ oil and gas wells, increase our and our customers’ compliance costs and reduce demand for our products and 40 services, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
One or more of these developments could decrease completion of our customers’ oil and gas wells, increase our and our customers’ compliance costs and reduce demand for our products and services, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
The lenders or other investors who hold debt that we fail to service or on which we otherwise default could also accelerate amounts due, which could in such an instance potentially trigger a default or acceleration of other debt we may incur.
The lenders or other investors 32 who hold debt that we fail to service or on which we otherwise default could also accelerate amounts due, which could in such an instance potentially trigger a default or acceleration of other debt we may incur.
Specifically, we typically have experienced a pause by our customers around the holiday season in the fourth quarter, which may be compounded as our customers exhaust their annual 31 capital spending budgets towards year end.
Specifically, we typically have experienced a pause by our customers around the holiday season in the fourth quarter, which may be compounded as our customers exhaust their annual capital spending budgets towards year end.
While we believe that we will be able to make satisfactory alternative arrangements in the event of any interruption in the supply of these materials 36 and/or products by one of our suppliers, we may not always be able to make alternative arrangements.
While we believe that we will be able to make satisfactory alternative arrangements in the event of any interruption in the supply of these materials and/or products by one of our suppliers, we may not always be able to make alternative arrangements.
As our competitors and others use or develop new technologies in the future, we may be placed at a competitive disadvantage if we fail to keep pace with technological advancements within our industry.
As our competitors and others use or develop new technologies in the future, we may be placed at a competitive 36 disadvantage if we fail to keep pace with technological advancements within our industry.
A failure to comply with the obligations contained in the ABL Facility could result in an event of default, which could permit acceleration of the debt, termination of undrawn commitments and enforcement against any liens securing the debt.
A failure to comply with the obligations contained in the New ABL Facility could result in an event of default, which could permit acceleration of the debt, termination of undrawn commitments and enforcement against any liens securing the debt.
Moreover, some of our customers’ drilling and completion activities 42 may take place on federal land or Tribal lands, requiring leases and other approvals from the federal government or Tribes to conduct such drilling and completion activities.
Moreover, some of our customers’ drilling and completion activities may take place on federal land or Tribal lands, requiring leases and other approvals from the federal government or Tribes to conduct such drilling and completion activities.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS (U.S. dollars in millions, except per unit data) Investing in our Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the information in this Annual Report, including the matters addressed under “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and the following risks before making an investment decision.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS (U.S. dollars in millions, except per unit data) Investing in our Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the information in this Annual Report, including the matters addressed under “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and the following risks before making an investment decision.
To date, we have not experienced any material losses relating to cyberattacks; however, there can be no assurance that we will not suffer such losses in the future.
To date, we have not experienced any 38 material losses relating to cyberattacks; however, there can be no assurance that we will not suffer such losses in the future.
Our past acquisition activity and any future acquisitions may not be successful in delivering expected performance post-acquisition, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our business was created largely through a series of acquisitions, including most recently the Greene's Acquisition (as defined below).
Our past acquisition activity and any future acquisitions may not be successful in delivering expected performance post-acquisition, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our business was created largely through a series of acquisitions, including the Greene's Acquisition (as defined below).
We are also at risk that we may be required to refund amounts collected from a customer during the period immediately prior to that customer’s bankruptcy filing, and the amount we ultimately collect from the customer’s bankruptcy estate may be significantly less. 35 Customer bankruptcies may also reduce our availability under our ABL Facility.
We are also at risk that we may be required to refund amounts collected from a customer during the period immediately prior to that customer’s bankruptcy filing, and the amount we ultimately collect from the customer’s bankruptcy estate may be significantly less. Customer bankruptcies may also reduce our availability under our New ABL Facility.
If we cannot service our debt or repay or refinance our debt as it becomes due, we may be forced to sell assets or take other disadvantageous actions, including (1) reducing financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes or (2) dedicating an unsustainable level of our cash flow from operations to the payment of principal and interest on our indebtedness.
To service and repay our debt as it becomes due, we may be forced to sell assets or take other disadvantageous actions, including (1) reducing financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes and (2) dedicating an unsustainable level of our cash flow from operations to the payment of principal and interest on our indebtedness.
Among other things, the EDA Amendment allows for debt for equity exchanges in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). During the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023, the Company did not sell any shares of Common Stock and incurred legal and administrative fees of $0.1 and $0.5, respectively.
Among other things, the EDA Amendment allows for debt-for-equity exchanges in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). During the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the Company did not sell any shares of Common Stock and incurred legal and administrative fees of $0.3 and $0.5, respectively.
Our future operating performance and ability to refinance such indebtedness will be affected by prevailing economic and political conditions, the level of drilling, completion, production and intervention services activity for North American onshore oil and natural gas resources, the willingness of capital providers to lend to our industry and other financial and business factors, many of which are beyond our control.
Our future operating performance will be affected by prevailing economic and political conditions, the level of drilling, completion, production and intervention services activity for North American onshore oil and natural gas resources, the willingness of capital providers to lend to our industry and other financial and business factors, many of which are beyond our control.
Significant factors that are likely to affect commodity prices in current and future periods include, but are not limited to, price reductions or increased production by OPEC members and other oil exporting nations, the effect of U.S. energy, monetary and trade policies, U.S. and global economic conditions, U.S. and global political and economic developments, including initiatives introduced by the Biden Administration and resulting energy and environmental policies, war or other military conflict, including the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and conditions in the U.S. oil and gas industry and the resulting demand for domestic land oilfield services.
Significant factors that are likely to affect commodity prices in current and future periods include, but are not limited to, price reductions or increased production by OPEC members and other oil exporting nations, the effect of U.S. energy, monetary and trade policies, U.S. and global economic conditions, U.S. and global political and economic developments, including initiatives introduced by the Trump Administration and resulting energy and environmental policies, war or other military conflict, including the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and conditions in the U.S. oil and gas industry and the resulting demand for domestic land oilfield services.
The U.S. inflation rate began increasing significantly in 2021 and has remained at an elevated level as of year-end 2023.
The U.S. inflation rate began increasing significantly in 2021 and has remained at an elevated level as of year-end 2024.
Any Common Stock offered and sold in the ATM Offering will be issued pursuant to our shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-256149) filed with the SEC on May 14, 2021 and declared effective on June 11, 2021 (the “Registration Statement”), the prospectus supplement relating to the ATM Offering filed with the SEC on June 14, 2021 and any applicable additional prospectus supplements related to the ATM Offering that form a part of the Registration Statement.
Shares of Common Stock offered and sold in the ATM Offering were issued pursuant to the Company's shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-256149) filed with the SEC on May 14, 2021 and declared effective on June 11, 2021 (the “Registration Statement”), the prospectus supplement relating to the ATM Offering filed with the SEC on June 14, 2021 and any applicable additional prospectus supplements related to the ATM Offering that form a part of the Registration Statement.
Our significant level of indebtedness may limit our ability to borrow additional funds or capitalize on acquisition or other business opportunities. The indenture that governs the Senior Notes and the credit agreement that governs the ABL Facility have significant financial and operating restrictions that may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our significant level of indebtedness may limit our ability to borrow additional funds or capitalize on acquisition or other business opportunities. The 2030 Senior Notes Indenture and the New ABL Facility have significant financial and operating restrictions that may have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our revenues. Our top five customers for the year ended December 31, 2023 together accounted for approximately 26% of our revenues.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of our revenues. Our top five customers for the year ended December 31, 2024 together accounted for approximately 31% of our revenues.
Certain regulatory authorities have delayed or suspended the issuance of permits while the potential environmental impacts associated with issuing such permits can be studied and appropriate mitigation measures evaluated. Also, in some cases, federal agencies have sought to cancel proposed leases for federal lands and refused or delayed required approvals.
Certain regulatory authorities have delayed or suspended the issuance of permits while the potential environmental impacts associated with issuing such permits can be studied and appropriate mitigation measures evaluated. At times, federal agencies have sought to cancel proposed leases for federal lands and refused or delayed required approvals.
“Business – Government Regulation and Environmental, Health and Safety Matters” for more discussion on permitting and leasing matters, including actions under the Biden Administration that may adversely affect oil and natural gas leasing and permitting activities.
“Business – Government Regulation and Environmental, Health and Safety Matters” for more discussion on permitting and leasing matters, including actions that may adversely affect oil and natural gas leasing and permitting activities.
In addition, insurance may not be available in the future at rates that we consider reasonable and commercially justifiable, compelling us to have larger deductibles or self-insured retentions to effectively manage expenses.
The current trend in the insurance industry is towards larger deductibles and self-insured retentions. In addition, insurance may not be available in the future at rates that we consider reasonable and commercially justifiable, compelling us to have larger deductibles or self-insured retentions to effectively manage expenses.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, based on total purchase cost, our ten largest suppliers of goods and services represented approximately 25% of all such purchases.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, based on total purchase cost, our ten largest suppliers of goods and services represented approximately 27% of all such purchases.
On June 14, 2021, we entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Equity Distribution Agreement”) with Piper Sandler & Co. as sales agent (the “Agent”).
On June 14, 2021, we entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (as amended from time to time, the “Equity Distribution Agreement”) with Piper Sandler & Co. as sales agent (the “Agent”).
Fuel conservation measures, alternative fuel requirements, increasing consumer demand for or legislative incentives for alternatives to oil and natural gas, technological advances in fuel economy and energy generation devices could reduce demand for oil and natural gas.
Risks Relating to Our Industry Conservation measures and technological advances could reduce demand for oil and natural gas. 28 Fuel conservation measures, alternative fuel requirements, increasing consumer demand for or legislative incentives for alternatives to oil and natural gas, technological advances in fuel economy and energy generation devices could reduce demand for oil and natural gas.
We also may not be able to raise the substantial capital required for acquisitions and integrations on satisfactory terms, if at all.
Beyond twelve months, we may not be able to raise the substantial capital required for acquisitions and integrations on satisfactory terms, if at all.
Our amended and restated bylaws designate courts in the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a different judicial forum for intra-corporate disputes with us or our directors, officers, employees or agents.
These provisions may also prevent or discourage attempts to remove and replace incumbent directors. 46 Our amended and restated bylaws designate courts in the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a different judicial forum for intra-corporate disputes with us or our directors, officers, employees or agents.
As a result of market conditions, premiums and deductibles for certain of our insurance policies may substantially increase. In some instances, certain insurance could become unavailable or available only for reduced amounts of coverage. Our insurance has deductibles or self-insured retentions and contains certain coverage exclusions. The current trend in the insurance industry is towards larger deductibles and self-insured retentions.
As a result of market conditions, premiums and deductibles for certain of our insurance policies may substantially increase. In some instances, certain insurance could become unavailable or available only for reduced amounts of coverage. 29 Our insurance has deductibles or self-insured retentions and contains certain coverage exclusions.
On March 9, 2021, the Company filed claims in the District Court of Harris County, Texas against Magellan E&P Holdings, Inc.
On March 9, 2021, the Company filed claims in the District Court of Harris County, Texas against Magellan E&P Holdings, Inc. (“Magellan”), Redmon-Keys Insurance Group, Inc.
The indenture also contains customary events of default including, among other things, the failure to pay interest for 30 days, failure to pay principal when due, failure to observe or perform any other covenants or agreement in the Indenture subject to grace periods, cross- 34 acceleration to indebtedness with an aggregate principal amount in excess of $50.0, material impairment of liens, failure to pay certain material judgments and certain events of bankruptcy.
The 2030 Senior Notes Indenture also contains customary events of default including, among other things, the failure to pay interest for three business days, failure to pay principal when due, failure to observe or perform any other covenants or agreement in the 2030 Senior Notes Indenture subject to grace periods, cross-acceleration to indebtedness with an aggregate principal amount in excess of $7.5, material impairment of liens, failure to pay certain material judgments and certain events of bankruptcy.
Opposition towards oil and gas drilling and development activity has been growing globally and is particularly pronounced in the United States.
Opposition towards oil and gas drilling and development activity has been growing globally including in the United States.
However, these provisions will apply even if the offer may be considered beneficial by some stockholders and could delay or effectively prevent an acquisition that our Board determines is not in the best interests of our 46 company and our stockholders. These provisions may also prevent or discourage attempts to remove and replace incumbent directors.
However, these provisions will apply even if the offer may be considered beneficial by some stockholders and could delay or effectively prevent an acquisition that our Board determines is not in the best interests of our company and our stockholders.
Our ability to continue to achieve our goals may depend upon our ability to effectively identify attractive businesses, access financing sources on acceptable terms, negotiate favorable transaction terms and successfully integrate any businesses we acquire, achieve cost efficiencies and manage these businesses as part of our company. Our acquisition and merger activities may involve unanticipated delays, costs and other problems.
Our ability to continue to achieve our goals may depend upon our ability to 27 effectively identify attractive businesses, access financing sources on acceptable terms, negotiate favorable transaction terms and successfully integrate any businesses we acquire, achieve cost efficiencies and manage these businesses as part of our company.
Price competition, equipment availability, location and suitability, experience of the workforce, safety records, reputation, operating integrity and the condition of equipment are all factors used by customers in awarding contracts. Our competitors are numerous and may have greater financial and technological resources than we do. Contracts are traditionally awarded on the basis of competitive bids or direct negotiations with customers.
Price competition, equipment availability, location and suitability, experience of the workforce, safety records, reputation, operating integrity and the condition of equipment are all factors used by customers in awarding contracts. Our competitors are numerous and may 30 have greater financial and technological resources than we do.
We cannot predict any future trends in the rate of inflation and a significant increase in inflation, to the extent we are unable to timely pass through the cost increases to our customers, would negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We cannot predict any future trends in the rate of inflation and a significant increase in inflation, to the extent we are unable to timely pass through the cost increases to our customers, would negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. We may be unable to maintain existing prices or implement price increases on our services.
The competitive environment has intensified as mergers among E&P companies have reduced the number of available customers and may further increase if E&P company bankruptcies further reduce the number of available customers or our existing and potential customers may develop their own service businesses.
Contracts are traditionally awarded on the basis of competitive bids or direct negotiations with customers. The competitive environment has intensified as mergers among E&P companies have reduced the number of available customers and may further increase if E&P company bankruptcies further reduce the number of available customers or our existing and potential customers may develop their own service businesses.
If debt and equity capital or alternative financing plans are not available on favorable terms or at all, we would be required to either get the necessary consents to amend the terms of our debt to allow us to pursue additional financing alternatives or curtail our capital spending, and our ability to sustain or improve our profits may be adversely affected.
If debt and equity capital or alternative financing plans are not available on favorable terms or at all, we may be required to get the necessary consents to amend the terms of our debt to allow us to pursue additional financing alternatives.
The inability to effectively and efficiently manage our assets to meet the current and future needs of our customers, which may vary widely from what is originally forecast due to a number of factors beyond our control, including periods of adverse weather, difficult market conditions or slowdowns in oil and natural gas exploration in the various regions in which we operate, could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 27 Possible decreased revenues, difficulty in obtaining access to financing and increased funding costs we experience may be exacerbated by the geographic concentrations of our completion and production operations.
The inability to effectively and efficiently manage our assets to meet the current and future needs of our customers, which may vary widely from what is originally forecast due to a number of factors beyond our control, including periods of adverse weather, difficult market conditions or slowdowns in oil and natural gas exploration in the various regions in which we operate, could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may not be able to sufficiently reduce our costs or increase our revenues to achieve profitability and generate positive operating income. We may incur further operating losses and experience negative operating cash flow, which may be significant.
We may not be able to sufficiently reduce our costs or increase our revenues to achieve profitability and generate positive operating income. We may incur further operating losses and experience negative operating cash flow, which may be significant. Our assets require capital for maintenance, upgrades and refurbishment, and we may require capital expenditures for new equipment.
Although oil prices were higher in 2022 and 2023, compared to 2021, the industry still has not fully recovered, and is currently still at a lower rig count than before the COVID-19 pandemic. We cannot assure you these conditions will not continue to exist throughout 2024.
Although oil prices have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry has still not fully recovered, and is currently still at a lower rig count than before the COVID-19 pandemic. We cannot assure you these conditions will not continue to exist throughout 2025.
Additionally, competition or advances in technology within our industry may require us to update our products and services. Such demands on our capital or reductions in demand and the increase in cost to maintain labor necessary for such maintenance and improvement, in each case, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Such demands on our capital or reductions in demand and the increase in cost to maintain labor necessary for such maintenance and improvement, in each case, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The borrowing base of our ABL Facility is dependent upon our receivables, which may be significantly lower in the future due to reduced activity levels or decreases in pricing for our services. The industry in which we operate has undergone and may continue to undergo consolidation.
The borrowing base of our New ABL Facility is dependent upon our receivables, which may be significantly lower in the future due to reduced activity levels or decreases in pricing for our services.
For example, they could: • increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions; • require us to dedicate a substantial portion of cash from operations to the payment of debt service, thereby reducing the availability of cash to fund working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes; • limit our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, general corporate purposes or acquisitions; • place us at a disadvantage compared to our competitors that are less leveraged; • limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and in our industry; and • make us vulnerable to increases in interest rates if we borrow under our ABL Facility, as any such borrowings would be made at variable interest rates.
For example, they could: • increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions; • require us to dedicate a substantial portion of cash from operations to the payment of debt service, including making mandatory quarterly redemptions of the 2030 Senior Notes, thereby reducing the availability of cash to fund working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes; • limit our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, general corporate purposes or acquisitions; • place us at a disadvantage compared to our competitors that are less leveraged; • limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and in our industry; and • make us vulnerable to increases in interest rates with respect to the outstanding 2030 Senior Notes and amounts borrowed under our New ABL Facility.
Termination of the manufacturing relationship with any of these manufacturers could affect our ability to provide such products and services to our customers. Although we believe other alternate sources of supply for our proprietary products exist, we would need to establish relationships with new manufacturers, which could potentially involve significant expense, delay or potential changes to certain product components.
Although we believe other alternate sources of supply for our proprietary products exist, we would need to establish relationships with new manufacturers, which could potentially involve significant expense, delay or potential changes to certain product components.
The oil and gas industry experienced significant increases in activity in late 2021 and 2022 due to the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing demand for oil and gas. Average oil prices and natural gas prices and activity subsequently decreased in 2023 compared to 2022, before stabilizing in late 2023.
The oil and gas industry experienced significant increases in activity in late 2021 and 2022 due to the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing demand for oil and gas.
“Business – Government Regulation and Environmental, Health and Safety Matters” for more discussion on climate change and ESG matters that may pose a risk to our business, such as regulatory actions taken by the Biden Administration and the proposed SEC rule relating to climate disclosures. 41 We may be required to assume responsibility for environmental and other liabilities of companies we have acquired or will acquire.
“Business – Government Regulation and Environmental, Health and Safety Matters” for more discussion on climate change and ESG matters that may pose a risk to our business. We may be required to assume responsibility for environmental and other liabilities of companies we have acquired or will acquire.
Sales of or other transactions relating to shares of our Common Stock by our significant stockholders, directors, officers or employees could cause a perception in the marketplace that adverse events or trends have occurred or may be occurring at our company or that it is otherwise an advantageous time to sell shares of our Common Stock.
Sales of substantial amounts of our Common Stock (including shares issued in connection with an acquisition or shares held by stockholders with registration rights), or the perception that such sales could occur, may adversely affect prevailing market prices of our Common Stock. 45 Sales of or other transactions relating to shares of our Common Stock by our significant stockholders, directors, officers or employees could cause a perception in the marketplace that adverse events or trends have occurred or may be occurring at our company or that it is otherwise an advantageous time to sell shares of our Common Stock.
Further, to the extent COVID-19 or any other pandemic adversely affects our business or the global economic conditions more generally, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in this report. Risks Relating to Our Industry Conservation measures and technological advances could reduce demand for oil and natural gas.
Further, to the extent COVID-19 or any other pandemic adversely affects our business or the global economic conditions more generally, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in this report.
During the past five years, WTI has ranged from a low of $(36.98) per barrel ("Bbl") in April 2020 to a high of $123.64 per Bbl in March 2022. As of December 31, 2023, WTI closed at $71.89 per Bbl, a 10.3% decrease compared to the closing price of WTI on December 31, 2022.
During the past five years, West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) has ranged from a low of $(36.98) per barrel (“Bbl”) in April 2020 to a high of $123.64 per Bbl in March 2022. As of December 31, 2024, WTI closed at $72.44 per Bbl, a 0.8% increase compared to the closing price of WTI on December 31, 2023.
Our reliance on such suppliers could increase the difficulty of obtaining such goods and services in the event of a disruption to the supply chain or upon a bankruptcy of one or more of these suppliers or upon a shortage in our industry. Price increases, delays in delivery and interruptions in supply may require us to incur higher operating costs.
Our reliance on such suppliers could increase the 35 difficulty of obtaining such goods and services in the event of a disruption to the supply chain or upon a bankruptcy of one or more of these suppliers or upon a shortage in our industry.
Our ability to pay the principal and interest on our long-term debt and to satisfy our other liabilities will depend on our future operating performance and ability to refinance our debt as it becomes due.
Our ability to pay the principal and interest on our debt as it becomes due, including the quarterly redemptions of the 2030 Senior Notes, and to satisfy our other liabilities will depend on our future operating performance.
While we cannot predict whether, or in what form, any legislation or regulatory and executive actions that change existing trucking legal requirements will occur, we may incur increased expenses associated with new or changed trucking laws, regulatory and executory actions, or other restrictions, which could negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
While we cannot predict whether, or in what form, any legislation or regulatory and executive actions that change existing trucking legal requirements will occur, we may incur increased expenses associated with new or changed trucking laws, regulatory and executory actions, or other restrictions, which could negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. 39 Legal requirements relating to hydraulic fracturing could increase our customers’ costs of doing business, limit the areas in which our customers can operate and reduce oil and natural gas production by our customers, which could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Explosive incidents arising out of dangerous materials used in our business could disrupt operations and result in bodily injuries and property damages, which occurrences could have a material adverse effect our business, results of operations and financial conditions.
Explosive incidents arising out of dangerous materials used in our business could disrupt operations and result in bodily injuries and property damages, which occurrences could have a material adverse effect our business, results of operations and financial conditions. 42 Our operations include the licensing, storage and handling of explosive materials that are subject to regulation by the ATF and analogous state agencies.
In addition, these risks may be greater for us upon the acquisition of another company that has not allocated significant resources and management focus to safety and has a poor safety record. 29 We maintain what we believe is customary and reasonable insurance to protect our business against most potential losses, but we are not fully insured against all risks inherent in our business and such insurance may not be adequate to cover our liabilities, especially as the inherent risks in our operations increase with increasing well complexity.
We maintain what we believe is customary and reasonable insurance to protect our business against most potential losses, but we are not fully insured against all risks inherent in our business and such insurance may not be adequate to cover our liabilities, especially as the inherent risks in our operations increase with increasing well complexity.
("Magellan"), Redmon-Keys Insurance Group, Inc. and certain underwriters at Lloyd's to recover $4.6 owed on invoices duly issued by the Company for services rendered on behalf of the defendants in response to an offshore well blowout near Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi, Texas.
(“Redmon-Keys”) and certain underwriters at Lloyd's (the “Magellan Underwriters”) to recover $4.6 owed on invoices duly issued by the Company for services rendered on behalf of the defendants in response to an offshore well blowout near Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi, Texas. On March 30, 2021, Magellan filed for bankruptcy pursuant to Chapter 7 of the U.S. bankruptcy code.
On March 30, 2021, Magellan filed for bankruptcy pursuant to Chapter 7 of the U.S. bankruptcy code. The bankruptcy proceedings are ongoing. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2021, the Company reserved the full amount of its invoices totaling $4.6 as a prudent action in light of the Chapter 7 filing.
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2021, the Company reserved the full amount of its invoices totaling $4.6 as a prudent action in light of the Chapter 7 filing.
Any inability to maintain our pricing or to increase our pricing from reduced levels could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We cannot predict the magnitude or duration of volatility in oil and gas prices and therefore on the prices we charge our customers. Any inability to maintain our pricing or to increase our pricing from reduced levels could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The costs of components and labor have increased in the past and may increase in the 32 future with increases in demand, which will require us to incur additional costs to upgrade any equipment we may acquire in the future. Our equipment typically does not generate revenue while it is undergoing maintenance, refurbishment or upgrades.
Our equipment requires periodic capital investment in maintenance, upgrades and refurbishment to maintain its competitiveness. The costs of components and labor have increased in the past and may increase in the future with increases in demand, which will require us to incur additional costs to upgrade any equipment we may acquire in the future.
Some of our largest customers have consolidated in recent years and are using their size and purchasing power to achieve economies of scale and pricing concessions. This consolidation may result in reduced capital spending by E&P customers or the acquisition of one or more of our other primary customers, which may lead to decreased demand for our products and services.
This consolidation may result in reduced capital spending by E&P customers or the acquisition of one or more of our other primary customers, which may lead to decreased demand for our products and services.
If our cash flows, existing cash balances, and borrowings under our ABL Facility are insufficient to fund future capital expenditures, we may consider additional financing or refinancing alternatives.
If our future cash flows and available borrowings under our New ABL Facility are insufficient to fund our operating expenses, we may be forced to consider additional financing alternatives.
The indenture governing the Senior Notes contains customary affirmative and negative covenants restricting, among other things, the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness and liens, pay dividends or make other distributions, make certain other restricted payments or investments, sell assets, enter into restrictive agreements, enter into transactions with the Company’s affiliates, and merge or consolidate with other entities or sell substantially all of the Company’s assets.
The 2030 Senior Notes Indenture also restricts, among other things, the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness and liens, pay dividends or make other distributions, make certain other restricted payments or investments, sell assets, enter into restrictive agreements, enter into transactions with the Company’s affiliates, and merge or consolidate with other entities or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of the Company’s properties and assets to another person, which, in each case, is subject to certain limitations and exceptions.