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TETRA Technologies(TTI) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-02-27 22:05
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO . COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-13455 TETRA Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or ...
TETRA Technologies(TTI) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-11-01 19:19
TETRA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:TTI) Q3 2022 Results Conference Call November 1, 2022 10:30 AM ET Company Participants Brady Murphy - CEO Elijio Serrano - CFO Conference Call Participants Stephen Gengaro - Stifel Tim Moore - EF Hutton Martin Malloy - Johnson Rice Operator Good morning, and welcome to TETRA Technologies Third Quarter 2022 Results Conference Call. The speakers for today's call are Brady Murphy, Chief Executive Officer; and Elijio Serrano, Chief Financial Officer. [Operator Instructions] Please ...
TETRA Technologies(TTI) - 2022 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2022-10-31 21:08
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) The company's unaudited consolidated financial statements detail its operational results, financial position, and cash flows [Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=3&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) The company reported increased revenue but lower net income for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022 Consolidated Statements of Operations (In Thousands) | | Three Months Ended Sep 30, | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** | | **Total revenues** | $135,012 | $95,474 | $405,765 | $275,124 | | **Gross profit** | $29,473 | $15,747 | $90,000 | $40,049 | | **Income (loss) before discontinued operations** | ($63) | $2,495 | $9,430 | ($16,102) | | **Net income attributable to TETRA stockholders** | $278 | $2,513 | $9,743 | $104,474 | | **Diluted EPS attributable to TETRA stockholders** | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.08 | $0.83 | [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets and liabilities increased slightly as of September 30, 2022, compared to year-end 2021 Consolidated Balance Sheets (In Thousands) | | Sep 30, 2022 (Unaudited) | Dec 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total current assets** | $224,292 | $210,390 | | **Total assets** | $413,486 | $398,266 | | **Total current liabilities** | $111,504 | $97,142 | | **Total long-term debt, net** | $153,873 | $151,936 | | **Total liabilities** | $311,730 | $299,703 | | **Total TETRA stockholders' equity** | $102,969 | $99,704 | | **Total liabilities and equity** | $413,486 | $398,266 | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Operating cash flow improved significantly for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, despite higher investing activities Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In Thousands) | (In Thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net cash provided by operating activities** | $25,948 | $10,424 | | **Net cash used in investing activities** | ($28,280) | ($12,164) | | **Net cash used in financing activities** | ($2,771) | ($38,656) | | **Decrease in cash and cash equivalents** | ($6,304) | ($42,031) | | **Cash and cash equivalents at end of period** | $25,247 | $41,863 | [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=10&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail the company's two operating segments, discontinued operations, revenue sources, and a key legal contingency - The company operates through two segments: **Completion Fluids & Products Division** and **Water & Flowback Services Division**[25](index=25&type=chunk) - In January 2021, the company sold the general partner of CSI Compressco, resulting in a primarily non-cash accounting **gain of $120.6 million** reported in discontinued operations[38](index=38&type=chunk) - The company is in arbitration with its bromine supplier, LANXESS Corporation, over a disputed price increase, with an **unpredictable outcome**[62](index=62&type=chunk) Revenue by Geography (in thousands) | Revenue by Geography (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **United States** | $285,508 | $178,983 | | **International** | $120,257 | $96,141 | | **Total Revenue** | **$405,765** | **$275,124** | [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=21&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management analyzes financial results, liquidity, capital resources, and strategic initiatives for its two operating divisions [Business Overview](index=21&type=section&id=Business%20Overview) The company's two segments benefited from strong market conditions while advancing low-carbon energy resource initiatives - The company is focused on bromine-based completion fluids, calcium chloride, water management solutions, and frac flowback services[76](index=76&type=chunk) - A maiden inferred resource estimation for its Arkansas acreage indicated **5.25 million short tons of elemental bromine** and **234,000 short tons of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE)**[81](index=81&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=23&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Sequential revenue decreased due to seasonality, but year-over-year revenue and gross profit grew significantly Consolidated Sequential Comparison (in thousands) | Consolidated Comparison (in thousands) | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenues** | $135,012 | $140,716 | (4.1)% | | **Gross profit** | $29,473 | $28,107 | 4.9% | | **Gross profit %** | 21.8% | 20.0% | - | | **Income before taxes** | $2,115 | $1,280 | 65.2% | Consolidated Year-over-Year Comparison (in thousands) | Consolidated Comparison (in thousands) | 9 Months 2022 | 9 Months 2021 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenues** | $405,765 | $275,124 | 47.5% | | **Gross profit** | $90,000 | $40,049 | 124.7% | | **Gross profit %** | 22.2% | 14.6% | - | | **Income (loss) before taxes** | $12,329 | ($13,963) | 188.3% | [Non-GAAP Financial Measures](index=29&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) Adjusted EBITDA, a key non-GAAP metric, remained stable sequentially at $18.6 million in Q3 2022 - **Adjusted EBITDA** is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and other non-recurring adjustments[111](index=111&type=chunk) Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands) | Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands) | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Completion Fluids & Products** | $14,703 | $17,705 | | **Water & Flowback Services** | $13,188 | $9,945 | | **Corporate & Other** | ($9,296) | ($8,953) | | **Total Adjusted EBITDA** | **$18,595** | **$18,697** | [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=30&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company maintained a strong liquidity position of $92.3 million while funding growth-oriented capital expenditures - **Total liquidity** at the end of Q3 2022 was **$92.3 million**, comprising cash and credit facility availability[114](index=114&type=chunk) - **Capital expenditures** for the first nine months of 2022 were **$32.7 million**, primarily for the Water & Flowback Services Division[117](index=117&type=chunk) - The company holds rights to approximately 40,000 gross acres in Arkansas with an estimated inferred resource of **5.25 million short tons of bromine** and **234,000 short tons of LCE**[120](index=120&type=chunk)[121](index=121&type=chunk) Sources and Uses of Cash (in thousands) | Sources and Uses of Cash (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Operating activities** | $25,948 | $10,424 | | **Investing activities** | ($28,280) | ($12,164) | | **Financing activities** | ($2,771) | ($38,656) | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=34&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) The company is primarily exposed to market risks from variable interest rates and foreign currency fluctuations - The company has interest rate risk exposure, with its Term Credit Agreement bearing a **variable rate of 8.77%** as of September 30, 2022[141](index=141&type=chunk)[142](index=142&type=chunk) - The company is exposed to **foreign currency exchange rate risk** from revenues and expenses denominated in various foreign currencies[32](index=32&type=chunk)[143](index=143&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=34&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective with no material changes in internal controls - The CEO and CFO concluded that the company's **disclosure controls and procedures were effective** as of the end of the reporting period[144](index=144&type=chunk) - **No material changes** occurred in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter[145](index=145&type=chunk) PART II—OTHER INFORMATION [Legal Proceedings](index=35&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is in an ongoing arbitration with a key supplier over a disputed price increase for elemental bromine - The company filed for arbitration against LANXESS Corporation over a **disputed price increase for elemental bromine**[148](index=148&type=chunk)[149](index=149&type=chunk) - LANXESS filed a counterclaim to validate the price increase and seek damages; the **arbitration is currently pending**[150](index=150&type=chunk)[151](index=151&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=35&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) A new risk factor related to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could impact demand from oil and gas customers - A new risk factor has been identified related to the **Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA 2022)**[153](index=153&type=chunk) - The IRA 2022 could accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels and **adversely affect demand** for the company's services from its oil and gas customers[153](index=153&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=36&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company did not repurchase any of its equity securities during the third quarter of 2022 - The company made **no purchases of its equity securities** during the period from July 1, 2022, to September 30, 2022[155](index=155&type=chunk) [Defaults Upon Senior Securities](index=36&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Defaults%20Upon%20Senior%20Securities) No defaults upon senior securities were reported during the period - **None** reported[156](index=156&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=36&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) No mine safety disclosures were reported for the period - **None** reported[157](index=157&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=36&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) No other material information was reported for the period - **None** reported[158](index=158&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=37&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) The report includes required CEO/CFO certifications and financial data files formatted in XBRL - The report includes **certifications pursuant to Sections 302 and 906** of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002[160](index=160&type=chunk)[161](index=161&type=chunk) - **XBRL financial data files** are attached as exhibits[161](index=161&type=chunk)
TETRA Technologies(TTI) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-02 20:34
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission File Number 1-13455 TETRA Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 74-2148293 (State or Other Jurisdic ...
TETRA Technologies(TTI) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-02 20:33
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q2 2022, revenue grew 8% sequentially and 38% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA of $18.7 million, a decrease of $1.8 million sequentially due to various charges [13][44] - Cash from operating activities was $17.9 million, an improvement of $11.9 million sequentially, exceeding pre-pandemic results [14][48] - Adjusted earnings per share was $0.05 compared to $0.06 in Q1 and a loss of $0.02 in Q2 of the previous year [43] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Water & Flowback Services revenue increased 16% sequentially and 75% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA margins of 15.1% [26][27] - Completion Fluids & Products revenue increased 2% sequentially, but adjusted EBITDA decreased by $4 million, with margins at 23.7% compared to 26.1% in Q1 [33][34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The European chemical business was impacted by supply chain disruptions due to the Russia/Ukraine conflict, but still achieved 24% adjusted EBITDA margins [10] - The offshore and deepwater markets are showing signs of a multiyear growth cycle, supported by a forecasted 5-year high in subsea tree orders in 2022 [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on low carbon energy markets, which require critical minerals and chemistry expertise, creating significant growth opportunities [40] - Plans to execute a preliminary economic assessment for bromine and lithium extraction, with expectations for completion by year-end [24][84] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions, with technology investments yielding growth opportunities [39][41] - The company anticipates continued demand for its products, particularly in the Water & Flowback segment, despite limited frac crew capacity [76] Other Important Information - Total debt outstanding was $153 million at the end of June, down from $222 million in 2019, with a net leverage ratio improved to 1.7x [53] - Liquidity at the end of Q2 was $103 million, the highest since 2019, indicating strong cash management [54] Q&A Session Summary Question: Potential of calcium chloride in lithium extraction - Management confirmed that calcium chloride is being used by an international lithium provider, with encouraging results and potential for broader application [62] Question: Supplier outlook for Finland calcium chloride production - Management acknowledged the fluid situation due to the Russia/Ukraine conflict but expressed optimism about resolving supply issues [65][66] Question: Third quarter expectations for fluids business - Management expects a typical seasonal drop-off in Northern Europe but anticipates offsetting factors from increased sales in other areas [72] Question: Progress on low carbon initiatives - Management is engaged with CarbonFree and remains optimistic about future projects, although timelines for announcements are uncertain [95] Question: Direct lithium extraction technology viability - Management expressed confidence in adapting direct lithium extraction technology for Arkansas, despite current commercial applications being limited [119]
TETRA Technologies (TTI) Presents at the H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference - Slideshow
2022-06-11 18:10
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TETRA Technologies(TTI) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-05-03 17:39
TETRA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:TTI) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 3, 2022 10:30 AM ET Company Participants Brady Murphy - CEO Elijio Serrano - CFO Conference Call Participants Stephen Gengaro - Stifel Samantha Hoh - Evercore ISI Operator Good morning and welcome to TETRA Technologies' First Quarter 2022 Results Conference Call. The speakers for today's call are Brady Murphy, Chief Executive Officer; and Elijio Serrano, Chief Financial Officer. All participants will be in listen-only mode. [Operator I ...
TETRA Technologies(TTI) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-02 21:24
```markdown [PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=3&type=section&id=PART%20I%E2%80%94FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) [Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) The company's financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, show a significant year-over-year revenue increase to $130.0 million from $77.3 million, with net income attributable to TETRA stockholders decreasing to $7.7 million from $108.7 million due to a prior-year gain from discontinued operations, while total assets increased to $406.8 million and cash from operations remained stable at $5.9 million [Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=3&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) For the three months ended March 31, 2022, total revenues increased by 68.2% year-over-year to $130.0 million, gross profit surged to $32.4 million from $7.9 million, and income from continuing operations was $7.7 million, a significant turnaround from a loss of $11.9 million in the prior-year period, while net income attributable to stockholders was $7.7 million, compared to $108.7 million in Q1 2021, which was inflated by a $121.0 million gain from discontinued operations Consolidated Statements of Operations Highlights (In Thousands) | Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenues** | $130,037 | $77,324 | | **Gross Profit** | $32,420 | $7,869 | | **Income (loss) from continuing operations** | $7,734 | $(11,943) | | **(Loss) income from discontinued operations** | $(15) | $120,990 | | **Net income attributable to TETRA stockholders** | $7,720 | $108,714 | | **Diluted EPS from continuing operations** | $0.06 | $(0.10) | [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income) Comprehensive income attributable to TETRA stockholders was $7.9 million for the first quarter of 2022, a significant decrease from $105.9 million in the same period of 2021, with the 2021 figure largely driven by the high net income from discontinued operations Consolidated Comprehensive Income (In Thousands) | Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Income | $7,719 | $109,047 | | Comprehensive Income | $7,911 | $106,268 | | **Comprehensive income attributable to TETRA stockholders** | **$7,912** | **$105,935** | [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of March 31, 2022, total assets were $406.8 million, a slight increase from $398.3 million at year-end 2021, total liabilities remained stable at $299.9 million, and total TETRA stockholders' equity increased to $108.1 million from $99.7 million at the end of 2021, primarily due to net income for the quarter Balance Sheet Summary (In Thousands) | Metric | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Current Assets** | $217,247 | $210,390 | | **Total Assets** | **$406,768** | **$398,266** | | **Total Current Liabilities** | $97,038 | $97,142 | | **Total Liabilities** | $299,866 | $299,703 | | **Total TETRA Stockholders' Equity** | **$108,054** | **$99,704** | [Consolidated Statements of Equity](index=7&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Equity) Total TETRA stockholders' equity increased from $99.7 million at the end of 2021 to $108.1 million as of March 31, 2022, primarily driven by a net income of $7.7 million for the quarter - Equity increased by **$8.4 million** during Q1 2022, moving from **$98.6 million** to **$106.9 million**. This was mainly due to **$7.7 million** in net income and **$1.1 million** in equity compensation expense[19](index=19&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) For the first quarter of 2022, net cash provided by operating activities was $5.9 million, similar to the prior year, net cash used in investing activities was $5.6 million, mainly for property, plant, and equipment purchases, and financing activities provided $0.7 million in cash, a significant shift from the $29.9 million used in Q1 2021 for debt repayment Consolidated Cash Flows (In Thousands) | Activity | Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net cash provided by operating activities** | $5,934 | $5,825 | | **Net cash used in investing activities** | $(5,592) | $(4,301) | | **Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities** | $722 | $(29,887) | | **Increase (decrease) in cash** | $1,300 | $(29,666) | [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail the company's structure with two segments: Completion Fluids & Products and Water & Flowback Services, a key event was the Q1 2021 sale of the CSI Compressco general partner, resulting in a $120.6 million gain reported in discontinued operations, revenue is disaggregated by segment and geography, with the U.S. accounting for the majority of sales, and the company details its debt structure, including credit facilities in the U.S., Sweden, and Finland, confirming compliance with all covenants - The company operates through two segments: **Completion Fluids & Products Division** and **Water & Flowback Services Division**[23](index=23&type=chunk) - In Q1 2021, the company sold the general partner of CSI Compressco (the "GP Sale"), resulting in a primarily non-cash accounting gain of **$120.6 million**, which is included in income from discontinued operations[36](index=36&type=chunk) Revenue by Geography (Q1 2022 vs Q1 2021, In Thousands) | Geography | Q1 2022 Revenue | Q1 2021 Revenue | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | United States | $91,606 | $53,528 | | International | $38,431 | $23,796 | | **Total** | **$130,037** | **$77,324** | Long-Term Debt Summary (as of March 31, 2022, In Thousands) | Facility | Scheduled Maturity | Amount Outstanding | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Swedish Credit Facility | Dec 31, 2022 | $1,533 | | Asset-based credit agreement | May 31, 2025 | — | | Term credit agreement | Sep 10, 2025 | $152,531 | | **Total Debt** | | **$154,064** | [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=18&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management attributes the strong Q1 2022 performance to upward trends in customer activity driven by higher oil and gas prices, with revenue of $130.0 million comparable to pre-pandemic levels, the Completion Fluids & Products division benefited from higher activity in the Gulf of Mexico and international markets, while the Water & Flowback Services division saw growth from increased customer activity and price recovery, the company is actively pursuing low-carbon energy initiatives, including drilling an exploration well in Arkansas for bromine and lithium, and liquidity remains strong at $95.3 million - Customer activity trended upward in Q1 2022, with oil prices averaging over **$95 per barrel**. Consolidated revenue of **$130.0 million** is comparable to pre-pandemic Q1 2020[63](index=63&type=chunk) - The company is pursuing **low-carbon energy initiatives**, leveraging its bromine and lithium assets. An exploration well was completed in Arkansas during Q1 2022 to gather fluid samples for bromine and lithium analysis[66](index=66&type=chunk) - The Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused **supply constraints** for hydrochloric acid from a European supplier, impacting calcium chloride production in Finland. The financial impact in Q1 was not significant but could increase[64](index=64&type=chunk) - As of the end of Q1 2022, the company's **liquidity was $95.3 million**, defined as unrestricted cash plus availability under its credit facilities[105](index=105&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=20&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Comparing Q1 2022 to Q4 2021, revenues grew 14.9% to $130.0 million and gross profit surged 69.0% to $32.4 million, aided by a $3.8 million insurance settlement, year-over-year, Q1 2022 revenue increased 68.2% from $77.3 million in Q1 2021, with gross profit increasing over 300%, and both divisions showed significant YoY growth, with Water & Flowback Services turning a gross loss into a profit Q1 2022 vs Q4 2021 Consolidated Comparison (In Thousands) | Metric | Q1 2022 | Q4 2021 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenues | $130,037 | $113,148 | 14.9% | | Gross Profit | $32,420 | $19,188 | 69.0% | | Gross Margin | 24.9% | 17.0% | | Q1 2022 vs Q1 2021 Consolidated Comparison (In Thousands) | Metric | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenues | $130,037 | $77,324 | 68.2% | | Gross Profit | $32,420 | $7,869 | 312.0% | | Gross Margin | 24.9% | 10.2% | | - Consolidated gross profit for Q1 2022 was boosted by a **$3.8 million insurance settlement** from damage to the Lake Charles facility during Hurricane Laura in 2020[71](index=71&type=chunk) [Non-GAAP Financial Measures](index=25&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) The company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a primary management tool to evaluate financial performance, with total Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2022 at $20.5 million (15.7% of revenue), a significant increase from $13.1 million (11.6% of revenue) in Q4 2021 and $9.0 million (11.6% of revenue) in Q1 2021, driven by higher earnings across both segments Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (In Thousands) | Period | Completion Fluids & Products | Water & Flowback Services | Total Adjusted EBITDA | Adjusted EBITDA Margin | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Q1 2022** | $19,097 | $8,225 | **$20,477** | **15.7%** | | **Q4 2021** | $16,789 | $6,886 | **$13,074** | **11.6%** | | **Q1 2021** | $11,039 | $897 | **$8,981** | **11.6%** | [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=27&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company maintains a solid liquidity position of $95.3 million as of March 31, 2022, consisting of cash and credit facility availability, capital expenditures in Q1 2022 were $9.3 million, primarily for deploying additional SandStorm units, and the company is also investing in its lithium and bromine exploration targets in Arkansas, incurring $1.9 million in Q1 2022 to drill an exploration well, with debt management including significant repayments on the term credit agreement in 2021 - Total liquidity at the end of Q1 2022 was **$95.3 million**, comprising unrestricted cash plus availability under the ABL and Swedish Credit Facilities[105](index=105&type=chunk) - Capital expenditures were **$9.3 million** in Q1 2022, with **$7.4 million** spent by the Water & Flowback Services Division, mainly on SandStorm units[108](index=108&type=chunk) - The company incurred **$1.9 million** in Q1 2022 to drill an Arkansas exploration well for bromine and lithium analysis and is proceeding with a preliminary economic assessment (PEA)[112](index=112&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=31&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) The company is exposed to interest rate risk as borrowings under its ABL and Term Credit Agreements are tied to floating rates like LIBOR, with the weighted average interest rate on the $163.1 million term loan at 7.25% as of March 31, 2022, and also faces foreign currency exchange rate risk from its international operations, particularly with the Euro, but had no outstanding hedging contracts at the end of the quarter - The company is exposed to **interest rate risk** on its ABL Credit Agreement and Term Credit Agreement, which bear interest at rates based on LIBOR[130](index=130&type=chunk) - The company is exposed to **foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations**, primarily with the Euro, but did not have any foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding as of March 31, 2022[132](index=132&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=31&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management, including the CEO and CFO, evaluated the company's disclosure controls and procedures and concluded they were effective as of March 31, 2022, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - The CEO and CFO concluded that the company's **disclosure controls and procedures were effective** as of March 31, 2022[133](index=133&type=chunk) - **No changes in internal control over financial reporting** occurred during the quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal controls[134](index=134&type=chunk) [PART II—OTHER INFORMATION](index=32&type=section&id=PART%20II%E2%80%94OTHER%20INFORMATION) [Legal Proceedings](index=32&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) There have been no material developments in the company's legal proceedings during the quarter ended March 31, 2022, with further details available in the 2021 Annual Report - **No material developments in legal proceedings** occurred during the quarter. For more information, refer to the 2021 Annual Report and Note 6 of the financial statements[53](index=53&type=chunk)[136](index=136&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=32&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company's operations continue to be subject to the risk factors that were previously disclosed in its 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K - The company is subject to the **risk factors disclosed in its 2021 Annual Report**, with no new factors reported in this filing[137](index=137&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=32&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company did not repurchase any of its equity securities during the first quarter of 2022, and the previously authorized $20 million stock repurchase program from January 2004 was terminated by the Board of Directors on October 28, 2021 - **No shares were repurchased** during the first quarter of 2022[139](index=139&type=chunk) - The Board of Directors **terminated the company's stock repurchase program** on October 28, 2021[139](index=139&type=chunk) [Defaults Upon Senior Securities](index=32&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Defaults%20Upon%20Senior%20Securities) The company reported no defaults upon senior securities - None[140](index=140&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=32&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) The company reported no mine safety disclosures - None[141](index=141&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=32&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) The company reported no other information - None[142](index=142&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=33&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists the exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including CEO and CFO certifications (31.1, 31.2, 32.1, 32.2) and XBRL data files - Exhibits filed include **certifications pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002** and XBRL data files[144](index=144&type=chunk)[146](index=146&type=chunk) ```
TETRA Technologies(TTI) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-03-01 19:53
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the year 2021, the company delivered $50 million of adjusted EBITDA on $388 million in revenue, achieving positive free cash flow and significantly reducing total debt outstanding [7][19] - Fourth quarter revenue was $113 million, representing a 19% sequential growth and a 50% year-on-year increase [8] - Adjusted EBITDA margins improved to nearly 13% for the year, with a 200 basis points increase from the third quarter [7][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Water & Flowback revenue for the fourth quarter was $53 million, increasing 14% sequentially and 70% year-on-year, with adjusted EBITDA margins of 12.9% [9][11] - Completion Fluids & Products revenue increased 23% sequentially and 36% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA margins of 20.4% [12] - The company expects further double-digit growth in the first quarter of 2022, driven by recovering oil and gas markets and strong chemical sales [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Eastern Hemisphere energy services revenue more than doubled from Q3, indicating improved international market activity [12] - The company noted a significant recovery in the US rig count and active frac fleet count, which were down 29% and 36% sequentially, respectively [9] - Argentina is highlighted as a strong market, with new contracts and projects expected to positively impact revenue [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on low carbon energy initiatives and has formed a partnership with Eos Energy to supply high-purity zinc bromide for energy storage systems [15][16] - The company is exploring opportunities for grants and low-cost loans from the Department of Energy to support its low carbon energy initiatives [24] - The company aims to expand its market share in water management and flowback services, particularly through its proprietary Sandstorm technology [10][44] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about surpassing the adjusted EBITDA margin target of 15% earlier than anticipated due to ongoing improvements in the Water & Flowback Services business [11] - The company is well-positioned for a recovering oil and gas industry and is optimistic about growth in the energy transition market [7][27] - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by inflation and global logistics but expects to recover costs through pricing improvements [33] Other Important Information - The company reduced its term loan by $13 million in the fourth quarter, resulting in a 26% reduction in total debt outstanding [23] - The company expects to receive $3.75 million in cash proceeds from an insurance claim related to hurricane damage, which will further improve liquidity [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on Eos partnership revenue correlation - Management indicated that they expect their revenue from PureFlow to increase proportionately with Eos's revenue growth, although specific percentages were not disclosed [30][31] Question: Impact of inflation on Completion Fluids margins - Management acknowledged a small drop in margins due to inflation-related costs but expects improvements in Q1 as pricing adjustments are implemented [32][33] Question: Market share and growth in Water & Flowback business - Management confirmed that they are gaining traction in pricing and technology, aiming for a 15% margin target for the Water & Flowback business [38][44] Question: CapEx plans for expanding water business - Management stated that most CapEx is directed towards Sandstorm-related projects and early production studies in South America, with a focus on achieving quick paybacks [41] Question: Extraction of minerals from produced water - Management discussed the growing interest in extracting key minerals from produced water, indicating potential commercial viability [46][47]
TETRA Technologies(TTI) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-02-28 22:04
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO . COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-13455 TETRA Technologies, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 74-2148293 (State or Other Jurisdiction ...