Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Yaxing Chemical plans to introduce strategic investors through its wholly-owned subsidiary Weifang Yaxing New Materials to optimize its industrial layout and capital structure, promoting high-quality development [1] - The introduction of strategic investors aims to enhance the construction of new projects, particularly the polyvinylidene chloride project, and to optimize the state-owned capital structure by leveraging provincial and other state-owned capital resources [1] - After the financing, Yaxing Chemical's ownership in Yaxing New Materials will decrease from 100% to 76.08%, while Yaxing New Materials will remain a controlled subsidiary [1] Group 2 - The total amount of financing is 220 million yuan, with 189 million yuan allocated to increase the registered capital of Yaxing New Materials and the remaining 31.4 million yuan added to the capital reserve [1] - The pre-investment valuation of Yaxing New Materials is set at 700 million yuan [1] - The subscription details indicate that Shandong Dongneng Jiayuan Venture Capital Fund plans to invest 100 million yuan, while other investors include Guoyun Comprehensive Reform and Shandong State-owned Capital Investment, with respective investments of 80 million yuan, 25 million yuan, and 15 million yuan [2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 2025 revenue was $154 million, a 7% sequential decline and 12% lower than Q1 2024 [12] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $13.8 million with a 9% margin, down from 13.7% in Q4 2024 but up from 7% in Q1 2024 [12] - Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 208 basis points year-over-year despite a 125% decline in revenue and rig count [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Southwest segment revenue was $65.2 million, with adjusted EBITDA at its highest level since Q3 2023, reflecting a 6% sequential increase [14][16] - Rockies segment revenue was $47.8 million, with adjusted EBITDA up 524% year-over-year despite a 13% decline in rig count [14] - Northeast Mid Con segment revenue was $41 million, with a sequential decrease of 18% primarily due to operational issues [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Southwest represented 42% of Q1 revenue, up from 37% in Q4, while the Northeast Mid Con was 27%, down from 30% [9] - Drilling, completion, and production services contributed approximately 20%, 51%, and 29% of Q1 revenue, respectively [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on cost controls and has implemented changes to its cost structure, expecting lower SG&A levels to continue [13] - KLX is developing a second-generation version of its Oracle SRT tool, which is gaining market acceptance [7] - The company is exploring strategic M&A opportunities to align with growth and deleveraging goals, despite market challenges [24] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted the macro environment remains volatile due to OPEC+ production increases and tariff policies impacting commodity prices [6] - For Q2 2025, the company anticipates modest revenue growth and margin expansion, particularly in the Southwest segment [21] - The company remains optimistic about the US natural gas market and its implications for service providers [22] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with $58.1 million in liquidity, including $14.6 million in cash and $43.5 million available on its revolving credit facility [17] - CapEx for Q1 was $15 million gross, with expectations to reduce full-year CapEx estimates to $40 million to $50 million [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: About the Q2 guidance and recovery in the Rockies - Management indicated that while the guidance may seem conservative, it is based on current forecasts and the unpredictable nature of the market [28] Question: Impact of lower oil prices on rig count - Management noted that smaller operators are more sensitive to commodity prices and may delay projects, impacting overall activity [32] Question: Flexibility of the PIK option and capital allocation - Management explained that the PIK option provides flexibility to manage cash flow, especially during uncertain market conditions [36] Question: Positioning for gas plays and asset relocation - Management confirmed that they are well-positioned for gas plays and can relocate assets if necessary [42] Question: M&A opportunities and geographic strategy - Management stated that they are being opportunistic regarding M&A and are not geographically focused, but rather looking for deleveraging opportunities [52]

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