TETRA Technologies(US:TTI)2025-04-30 15:32Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record first quarter adjusted EBITDA of $32.3 million, with adjusted EBITDA margins of 20.5% [5] - Total revenue reached $157 million, reflecting a 17% sequential increase and a 4% year-over-year increase [5] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 41% sequentially and year-over-year [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Completion Fluids and Products segment generated $93 million in revenue, a 35% sequential increase, with adjusted EBITDA of $33.2 million, up 77% sequentially [20] - The Water and Flowback Services segment saw revenue decline by 2% sequentially to $64 million, but it was up 13% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA of $8.3 million [20][21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Offshore deepwater operations increased by 60% year-over-year, with 24 deepwater projects completed in the quarter compared to 15 in the same period last year [6] - The company noted a decline in U.S. Frac activity by approximately 10%, but the Water and Flowback Services segment outperformed this decline [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on emerging growth initiatives, including desalination of produced water and energy storage solutions [12][14] - The Arkansas Evergreen Brine Production Unit expansion was approved, allowing for optimization of bromine and lithium extraction [15][16] - The company plans to self-fund its bromine project without issuing equity or increasing debt [17][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong second quarter outlook despite macroeconomic uncertainties [28] - The company anticipates adjusted EBITDA guidance for the first half of 2025 to be between $57 million and $65 million, up from the previous range [11] - Management highlighted the importance of monitoring customer plans and activity levels in response to the uncertain oil price environment [11] Other Important Information - The company generated strong free cash flow in the first quarter, with a year-over-year improvement of $41 million [12] - Liquidity at the end of the quarter was approximately $219 million, with a net leverage ratio improvement to 1.5 times [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the biggest holdups for prospective customers on Oasis commercial pilots? - Management indicated that customers need to be comfortable with the technology and evolving environmental regulations, with expectations for multiple pilot projects in 2026 [33][34] Question: Can you provide specifics on regulatory support for beneficial reuse? - Management noted engagement with the Texas Railroad Commission and legislative support for surface discharge and beneficial reuse of produced water [35][36] Question: Will the first production well for Evergreen be left uncompleted until the processing facility is ready? - Management confirmed that the first well will be drilled and put on standby until the processing facility is operational [39] Question: What is the outlook for the deepwater market compared to previous quarters? - Management stated that there have been no changes to scheduled deepwater projects for the year, despite some uncertainty in the market [99][100]