Key Takeaways BKR will manage plug and abandonment services for Equinor's offshore wells at the Oseberg East field. The multi-year framework agreement began in March 2025 and covers several North Sea wells. BKR will open a Center of Excellence in Bergen and Stavanger to streamline operations.Baker Hughes Company (BKR) , a leading energy technology company, has announced that it will provide plug and abandonment (P&A) services to Equinor ASA (EQNR) at the Oseberg East field. The assignment is part of a mul ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $150.5 million, an increase of approximately 6% compared to Q4 2024, and within the guidance range of $146 million to $152 million [6] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $16.5 million, reflecting a 17% increase quarter over quarter, with adjusted EBITDA margins at approximately 26% [6][7] - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, were $17.3 million, with total liquidity of $53.8 million [11][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cementing revenue increased by approximately 4% to $57.2 million, with jobs completed rising by approximately 11% [12][13] - Wireline revenue grew by approximately 7% to $29.6 million, with 7,713 wireline stages completed, an increase of approximately 15% [13] - Coiled tubing revenue increased by approximately 16% to $29.9 million, driven by a 36% increase in coiled tubing days [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. rig count remained flat in Q1 2025, yet the company achieved revenue growth across all service lines [7] - Pricing across service lines was mostly stable, except for wireline operations in the Northeast, which experienced lower stage pricing due to previous bidding processes [8][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on market share gains and cost reductions, with a strong emphasis on technology development and maintaining service quality [6][19] - The recent appointment of Joey Hall to the Board of Directors is aimed at enhancing industry expertise within the company [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed uncertainty regarding the impact of declining oil prices and increased costs due to tariffs on future activity levels [16][18] - The company anticipates Q2 revenue to decline compared to Q1, projecting between $138 million and $148 million [19] - Management remains optimistic about the long-term outlook for natural gas and its potential positive impact on earnings [17] Other Important Information - The company refinanced its ABL revolving credit facility, increasing liquidity and financial flexibility [10][11] - The average blended revenue per cementing job decreased by approximately 6%, while the average blended revenue per wireline stage decreased by approximately 7% [12][13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Pricing pressures and impacted business lines - Management indicated that pricing pressure is primarily seen in the cementing division, particularly in West Texas, due to tariff impacts and commodity price evaluations [24][25] Question: Oil price guidance and its implications - Management stated it is too early to provide specific guidance on oil prices, emphasizing the importance of market evaluations by customers [31][32] Question: Ability to pass on tariff costs to customers - Management confirmed plans to pass on tariff costs to customers, as the service sector cannot absorb these increases [33][34] Question: Outlook for natural gas markets - Management expressed excitement about the natural gas market, particularly in Haynesville, but confirmed no plans to relocate equipment at this time [36][37] Question: International tool sales and opportunities - Management reported positive performance in international tool sales and highlighted ongoing development of completion tools to meet stringent international requirements [38][39]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $150.5 million, an increase of approximately 6% compared to Q4 2024, and within the guidance range of $146 million to $152 million [5] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $16.5 million, reflecting a 17% increase quarter over quarter, with incremental adjusted EBITDA margins of approximately 26% [5][6] - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, were $17.3 million, with total liquidity of $53.8 million [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cementing revenue increased by approximately 4% to $57.2 million, with jobs completed rising by approximately 11% [12][13] - Wireline revenue grew by approximately 7% to $29.6 million, with 7,713 wireline stages completed, an increase of approximately 15% [13] - Coiled tubing revenue increased by approximately 16% to $29.9 million, with utilization significantly higher compared to Q4 [8][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. rig count remained flat in Q1, yet the company achieved revenue growth across all service lines [6] - Pricing across service lines was mostly stable, except for wireline operations in the Northeast, which experienced lower stage pricing due to bidding impacts [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on market share gains and cost reductions, with a strong emphasis on technology development and maintaining service quality [5][19] - The recent appointment of Joey Hall to the Board of Directors is aimed at enhancing industry expertise within the company [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted uncertainty in the energy industry due to declining oil prices and increased costs from tariffs, impacting customer plans and activity levels [16][18] - The company anticipates Q2 revenue to decline compared to Q1, projecting between $138 million and $148 million [19] - Management remains optimistic about the long-term outlook for natural gas and its potential positive impact on earnings [17] Other Important Information - The company completed a refinancing of its ABL revolving credit facility, increasing liquidity and financial flexibility [9][10] - General and administrative expenses for Q1 were $13.3 million, with a full-year CapEx budget unchanged at $15 million to $25 million [14][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Pricing pressures and impacted business lines - Management indicated that pricing pressure is primarily seen in the cementing division, largely due to tariffs and commodity price fluctuations [22][23] Question: Oil price guidance - Management stated it is too early to provide specific guidance on oil prices, emphasizing the importance of market conditions and customer evaluations [27][28] Question: Ability to pass on tariff costs - Management confirmed plans to pass tariff costs onto customers, as the service sector cannot absorb these increases [30][31] Question: Natural gas market outlook - Management expressed excitement about the natural gas market and confirmed no plans to relocate equipment at this time [33][34] Question: International tool sales - Management reported positive performance in international tool sales and highlighted ongoing development of completion tools [36]

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RPC (RES) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 24, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Schmit - CFO & Corporate SecretaryBen Palmer - CEO, President & DirectorStephen Gengaro - Managing DirectorJohn Daniel - Founder & CEO Conference Call Participants Don Crist - Research Analyst Operator Good morning, and thank you for joining us for RPC, Inc. First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. Today's call will be hosted by Ben Palmer, President and CEO and Mike Schmidt, Chief Financial Officer. At ...