Core Viewpoint - Bri-Chem Corp. reported its Q2 2025 financial results, showing a mixed performance with increased sales but challenges in profitability and working capital [1][4]. Financial Performance - Consolidated sales for Q2 2025 were $20.5 million, a 7% increase from $19.1 million in Q2 2024, driven by higher fluid distribution sales in the USA Rockies region [4][5]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $1.0 million, up 48% from $706 thousand in Q2 2024, with operating earnings increasing by 24% to $772 thousand [2][8]. - Net earnings for Q2 2025 were $157 thousand, a significant recovery from a net loss of $488 thousand in Q2 2024 [2][5]. - Adjusted net earnings per diluted share improved to $0.01 from a loss of $0.02 in the same period last year [2][5]. Financial Position - Total assets decreased by 10% to $53.4 million from $59.2 million year-over-year [2]. - Working capital fell by 21% to $11.1 million compared to $14.1 million in the previous year, attributed to a decrease in accounts receivables and inventory [5][8]. - Long-term debt slightly decreased by 3% to $6.4 million [2]. Operational Highlights - Canadian drilling fluids distribution sales reached $1.7 million, up by $611 thousand from the previous year, despite a 5% decrease in active operating land rigs [5][6]. - U.S. drilling fluids distribution sales increased by 7% to $12.3 million, with an average of 556 active land rigs, down 4% from the previous year [6][8]. - Canadian blending and packaging sales decreased to $3.9 million, while U.S. sales increased to $2.5 million, reflecting regional activity variations [7][8]. Outlook - The company anticipates a challenging operating environment due to commodity price volatility and cautious capital spending, with drilling activity expected to remain flat or slightly decline [9][10]. - Canadian drilling fluids demand is expected to remain soft through Q3 2025, with potential recovery in Q4 as customers prepare for 2026 drilling programs [11][12]. - U.S. fluid distribution sales are projected to remain stable, supported by sustained activity in key regions [11][12].