Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total Q2 revenue was $274 million, representing a sequential decline of 2.4% [8] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $87 million, down 7.6% sequentially, with adjusted EBITDA margins at 31.7% compared to 33.5% in Q1 [11][12] - GAAP income decreased to $49 million in Q2 from $54 million in Q1, primarily due to lower operating income [12] - Adjusted net income for Q2 was $53 million, or $0.66 per share, down from $59 million and $0.73 per share in Q1 [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Pressure Control segment revenues were $180 million, down 5.5% sequentially, mainly due to lower rental business revenue [8][9] - Spoolable Technologies segment revenues increased to $96 million, up 3.9% sequentially, driven by higher domestic customer activity [10] - Operating income for the Pressure Control segment declined by $12 million or 22.1% sequentially, while operating income for Spoolable Technologies increased by $4.2 million or 17.5% [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. Land rig count was reported at 526, which is 5% below the second quarter average [20] - The average rig count is expected to decline further, impacting pressure control revenue in Q3 [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced a transformative acquisition of a controlling interest in Baker Hughes' surface pressure control business, aiming to diversify its footprint [6][23] - The focus remains on enhancing operational efficiencies and supply chain management, particularly in light of tariff impacts [17][46] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the second quarter faced challenges due to tariff increases and commodity market weakness, but free cash flow remained strong [6][24] - The company anticipates that the sharpest domestic activity declines for 2025 are behind them, with expectations for a broader geographic footprint post-acquisition [24] Other Important Information - The Board approved an 8% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.14 per share, reflecting confidence in cash flow durability [7][15] - Legal expenses related to ongoing litigation increased by approximately $2 million from the first quarter [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on pressure control margins - Management acknowledged that the unexpected doubling of tariffs impacted margins, but cost recovery initiatives were paused due to falling oil prices [27][28] Question: Customer confidence in ramping activity - Management indicated that customers are focused on capital discipline and returning cash to shareholders, which has led to a cautious approach towards CapEx expansion despite favorable oil prices [31][32] Question: Trends in drilling, completions, and production - Management noted that completions activity is expected to decline more significantly than drilling, with production activity not suffering to the same degree [39][40] Question: Acquisition strategy in the Middle East - Management expressed optimism about turning around the acquired business, focusing on supply chain improvements and cultural changes [42][46] Question: Legal charges and ongoing litigation - Management confirmed that trial delays would lead to further legal expenses, but the nature of the dispute involves IP issues related to the SafeLink product [52][53]

Core Viewpoint - The stability of cash flow, rather than the scale of assets, is crucial for quality of life and investment success, especially in uncertain market conditions [1] Group 1: Cash Flow Index ETFs - A new batch of cash flow index ETFs has emerged, focusing on companies that generate real cash flow, serving as a strategy to navigate market volatility [1] - The China Securities Cash Flow Total Return Index has achieved a remarkable annual return of 40% in a turbulent market [2] Group 2: Investment Strategies - The free cash flow strategy is based on three winning logic points: 1. It focuses on real profitability by looking beyond financial statements, as free cash flow is based on actual cash inflows and outflows [4] 2. It combines high dividend yields with growth potential, providing a dual revenue engine [5] 3. It employs a dynamic rebalancing mechanism to capture undervalued stocks, allowing for timely adjustments to the index [9] Group 3: Performance Metrics - The index demonstrated resilience during bear markets, with a mere 2.76% decline in 2022 when the CSI 300 fell by 21.6% [6] - In bull markets, it outperformed with a 40.94% increase in 2024, achieving an excess return of 27 percentage points [6] - Since its inception in 2013, the index has accumulated a total return of 587.53% [6] Group 4: Index Composition - The index employs a "barbell strategy," including both cash-rich cyclical leaders like coal and petrochemicals, and high ROE growth sectors such as home appliances and automobiles [7] - The top ten constituent stocks, including China Shenhua and Midea Group, account for over 60% of the index, providing stable dividends while retaining growth potential [7] Group 5: Future Outlook - The market is expected to reassess value anchors, with state-owned enterprises facing value re-evaluation as cash flow assets become essential for risk-averse investments [9] - The upcoming issuance of the China Securities Cash Flow ETF may capture more certainty in the era of cash being king [9]