Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2020 Financial and Operating Results
Third Quarter 2020 Highlights
- Company generated exceptional cash flow and steady utilization despite market turmoil
- Cash balance increased 78% to
$27.6 million in Q3 from$15.5 million in Q2 due to strong operating cash flow, reduced CAPEX, and a federal income tax refund of$3.9 million . - Cash flows from operating activities increased 31% to
$27.9 million during the first nine months of 2020 compared to$21.3 million during the same period in 2019. - Utilization remained steady on both a horsepower (63.8% in Q3 vs. 63.6% in Q2) and a unit (54.6% in Q3 vs. 54.5% in Q2) basis.
- Cash balance increased 78% to
- Rental revenue of
$14.9 million , an increase of 3.0% when compared to the third quarter of 2019. - Net loss of
$562,000 ($0.04 loss per diluted share). - Adjusted EBITDA of
$5.6 million . Please see Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Adjusted EBITDA, below. - Planned capital expenditures of
$7-$9 million for the fourth quarter of 2020 backed by attractive contracts.
Additional Discussion of the Quarter
Revenue: Total revenue for the three months ended
Gross Margins: Total gross margins decreased to
Operating (Loss) Income: Operating loss for the three months ended
Net (Loss) Income: Net loss for the three months ended
(Loss) Earnings per share: For the third quarter of 2020, the Company reported a loss per diluted share of
Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA decreased to
Cash flow: At
Commenting on Third Quarter 2020 results, Stephen
"NGS posted solid operating results during this third quarter of 2020. Although our total revenue in both comparative quarters was down, which was driven primarily by our compressor sales business, our rental revenues continue to be solid. We continue to focus on our costs and to pursue work that prompts good returns. Accordingly, total gross margins came in at 50% of revenue and Adjusted EBITDA was 35% of revenue.
"Importantly, we continued to strengthen our balance sheet and liquidity position, even in this very challenging market environment. During the third quarter, NGS delivered positive net cash flow from operating activities of
"NGS is fortunate to have been well positioned entering this period of extraordinary pain for the energy industry. Our ability to react rapidly in this environment and respond to our customers’ needs have resulted in less impact on our financial condition compared to many of our peers."
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Rental | $ | 14,861 | 94 | % | $ | 14,434 | 69 | % | $ | 46,092 | 90 | % | $ | 41,393 | 70 | % | |||||||||||
Sales | 536 | 4 | % | 5,877 | 28 | % | 3,994 | 8 | % | 15,816 | 27 | % | |||||||||||||||
Service & Maintenance | 368 | 2 | % | 541 | 3 | % | 974 | 2 | % | 1,529 | 3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 15,765 | $ | 20,852 | $ | 51,060 | $ | 58,738 |
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Rental | $ | 2,019 | 14 | % | 1,987 | 14 | % | $ | 6,648 | 14 | % | $ | 5,076 | 12 | % | |||||||||||||||
Sales | $ | (530 | ) | (99 | ) | % | 1,415 | 24 | % | $ | (813 | ) | (20 | ) | % | $ | 3,104 | 20 | % | |||||||||||
Service & Maintenance | $ | 219 | 60 | % | 367 | 68 | % | $ | 585 | 60 | % | $ | 1,031 | 67 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,708 | 11 | % | 3,769 | 18 | % | $ | 6,420 | 13 | % | $ | 9,211 | 16 | % |
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Rental | $ | 8,101 | 55 | % | $ | 7,727 | 54 | % | 24,806 | 54 | % | $ | 21,853 | 53 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Sales | (461 | ) | (86 | ) | % | 1,487 | 25 | % | (602 | ) | (15 | ) | % | 3,308 | 21 | % | |||||||||||||||
Service & Maintenance | 230 | 63 | % | 377 | 70 | % | 611 | 63 | % | 1,059 | 69 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 7,870 | 50 | % | $ | 9,591 | 46 | % | $ | 24,815 | 49 | % | $ | 26,220 | 45 | % |
(1) For a reconciliation of adjusted gross margin to its most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, please read “Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Adjusted Gross Margin” below.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Adjusted Gross Margin: “Adjusted Gross Margin” is defined as total revenue less cost of sales (excluding depreciation expense). Adjusted gross margin is included as a supplemental disclosure because it is a primary measure used by management as it represents the results of revenue and cost of sales (excluding depreciation expense), which are key operating components. Adjusted gross margin differs from gross margin in that gross margin includes depreciation expense. We believe adjusted gross margin is important because it focuses on the current operating performance of our operations and excludes the impact of the prior historical costs of the assets acquired or constructed that are utilized in those operations. Depreciation expense reflects the systematic allocation of historical property and equipment values over the estimated useful lives.
Adjusted gross margin has certain material limitations associated with its use as compared to gross margin. Depreciation expense is a necessary element of our costs and our ability to generate revenue. Management uses this non-GAAP measure as a supplemental measure to other GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of the company's performance. As an indicator of operating performance, adjusted gross margin should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, gross margin as determined in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted Gross margin may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure of another company because other entities may not calculate adjusted gross margin in the same manner.
The following table calculates gross margin, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, and reconciles it to adjusted gross margin:
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Total revenue | $ | 15,765 | $ | 20,852 | $ | 51,060 | 58,738 | ||||||||||||
Costs of revenue, exclusive of depreciation | (7,895 | ) | (11,261 | ) | (26,245 | ) | (32,518 | ) | |||||||||||
Depreciation allocable to costs of revenue | (6,162 | ) | (5,822 | ) | (18,395 | ) | (17,009 | ) | |||||||||||
Gross margin | 1,708 | 3,769 | 6,420 | 9,211 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation allocable to costs of revenue | 6,162 | 5,822 | 18,395 | 17,009 | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted Gross Margin | $ | 7,870 | $ | 9,591 | $ | 24,815 | $ | 26,220 |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Adjusted EBITDA: “Adjusted EBITDA” reflects net income or loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill, increases in inventory allowance and retirement of rental equipment. Adjusted EBITDA is a measure used by management, analysts and investors as an indicator of operating cash flow since it excludes the impact of movements in working capital items, non-cash charges and financing costs. Therefore, Adjusted EBITDA gives the investor information as to the cash generated from the operations of a business. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under accounting principles GAAP, and should not be considered a substitute for other financial measures of performance. Adjusted EBITDA as calculated by NGS may not be comparable to Adjusted EBITDA as calculated and reported by other companies. The most comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss).
The following table reconciles our net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA:
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Net (loss) income | $ | (562 | ) | $ | (12,579 | ) | $ | 3,685 | $ | (12,154 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense | 2 | 4 | 13 | 12 | |||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit | (167 | ) | (1,353 | ) | (4,653 | ) | (1,143 | ) | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 6,318 | 5,920 | 18,859 | 17,217 | |||||||||||||||
Inventory allowance | — | 3,350 | — | 3,350 | |||||||||||||||
Impairment of goodwill | — | 10,039 | — | 10,039 | |||||||||||||||
Retirement of rental equipment | — | 1,512 | — | 1,512 | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 5,591 | $ | 6,893 | $ | 17,904 | $ | 18,833 |
Non GAAP Financial Measures - Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Net Income (Loss): From time to time, management may publicly disclose certain “non-GAAP financial measures”, such as adjusted operating income and adjusted net income (loss), below, in our earnings releases, financial presentations or earnings conference calls. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations that would be reflected in measures determined in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted operating income and adjusted net income for the three and nine months ended
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Operating loss | $ | (14,021 | ) | $ | (13,864 | ) | |||
Impairment of goodwill | 10,039 | 10,039 | |||||||
Inventory allowance | 3,350 | 3,350 | |||||||
Retirement of rental equipment | 1,512 | 1,512 | |||||||
Adjusted operating income | $ | 880 | $ | 1,037 |
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Reported net loss | $ | (12,579 | ) | $ | (0.96 | ) | $ | (12,154 | ) | $ | (0.93 | ) | |||||||
Impairment of goodwill | 10,039 | 0.76 | 10,039 | 0.77 | |||||||||||||||
Inventory allowance | 3,350 | 0.26 | 3,350 | 0.26 | |||||||||||||||
Retirement of rental equipment | 1,512 | 0.12 | 1,512 | 0.12 | |||||||||||||||
Income tax adjustment related to the exclusion of these non-cash charges | (1,355 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (1,355 | ) | (0.10 | ) | |||||||||||
Change in diluted shares | (0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted net income | $ | 967 | $ | 0.07 | $ | 1,392 | $ | 0.10 |
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Reported net income | $ | 3,685 | $ | 0.27 | |||||
Income tax benefit related to recent tax law change | (4,890 | ) | (0.36 | ) | |||||
Adjusted net loss | $ | (1,205 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) |
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Conference Call Details:
Teleconference:
Live Webcast: The webcast will be available in listen only mode via our website www.ngsgi.com, investor relations section.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause NGS's actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks include, among other things: the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; a prolonged, substantial reduction in oil and natural gas prices which could cause a decline in the demand for NGS's products and services; the loss of market share through competition or otherwise; the introduction of competing technologies by other companies; and new governmental safety, health and environmental regulations which could require NGS to make significant capital expenditures. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release, and NGS undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. A discussion of these factors is included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) |
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ASSETS | |||||||||
Current Assets: | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 27,559 | $ | 11,592 | |||||
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of |
10,384 | 9,106 | |||||||
Inventory | 17,125 | 21,080 | |||||||
Federal income tax receivable | 11,083 | — | |||||||
Prepaid income taxes | 127 | 40 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other | 596 | 597 | |||||||
Total current assets | 66,874 | 42,415 | |||||||
Long-term inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence of |
1,230 | 1,068 | |||||||
Rental equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of |
210,876 | 217,742 | |||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of |
21,824 | 21,869 | |||||||
Right of use assets - operating leases, net of accumulated amortization of |
509 | 604 | |||||||
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of |
1,182 | 1,276 | |||||||
Other assets | 1,818 | 1,603 | |||||||
Total assets | $ | 304,313 | $ | 286,577 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||
Current Liabilities: | |||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 2,045 | $ | 1,975 | |||||
Accrued liabilities | 4,391 | 2,287 | |||||||
Line of credit | 417 | 417 | |||||||
Current operating leases | 203 | 189 | |||||||
Deferred income | 583 | 640 | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 7,639 | 5,508 | |||||||
Deferred income tax liability | 41,579 | 31,243 | |||||||
Long-term operating leases | 306 | 415 | |||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 1,931 | 1,718 | |||||||
Total liabilities | 51,455 | 38,884 | |||||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||
Stockholders’ Equity: | |||||||||
Preferred stock, 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding | — | — | |||||||
Common stock, 30,000 shares authorized, par value |
133 | 132 | |||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 112,052 | 110,573 | |||||||
Retained earnings | 141,163 | 137,478 | |||||||
Treasury Shares, at cost, 38 shares | (490 | ) | (490 | ) | |||||
Total stockholders' equity | 252,858 | 247,693 | |||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 304,313 | $ | 286,577 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except earnings per share) (unaudited) |
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Revenue: | |||||||||||||||||||
Rental income | $ | 14,861 | $ | 14,434 | $ | 46,092 | $ | 41,393 | |||||||||||
Sales | 536 | 5,877 | 3,994 | 15,816 | |||||||||||||||
Service and maintenance income | 368 | 541 | 974 | 1,529 | |||||||||||||||
Total revenue | 15,765 | 20,852 | 51,060 | 58,738 | |||||||||||||||
Operating costs and expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||
Cost of rentals, exclusive of depreciation stated separately below | 6,760 | 6,707 | 21,286 | 19,540 | |||||||||||||||
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation stated separately below | 997 | 4,390 | 4,596 | 12,508 | |||||||||||||||
Cost of service and maintenance, exclusive of depreciation stated separately below | 138 | 164 | 363 | 470 | |||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 2,493 | 2,791 | 7,318 | 7,966 | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 6,318 | 5,920 | 18,859 | 17,217 | |||||||||||||||
Impairment of goodwill | — | 10,039 | — | 10,039 | |||||||||||||||
Inventory allowance | — | 3,350 | — | 3,350 | |||||||||||||||
Retirement of rental equipment | — | 1,512 | — | 1,512 | |||||||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | 16,706 | 34,873 | 52,422 | 72,602 | |||||||||||||||
Operating loss | (941 | ) | (14,021 | ) | (1,362 | ) | (13,864 | ) | |||||||||||
Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (2 | ) | (4 | ) | (13 | ) | (12 | ) | |||||||||||
Other income, net | 214 | 93 | 407 | 579 | |||||||||||||||
Total other income, net | 212 | 89 | 394 | 567 | |||||||||||||||
Loss before provision for income taxes | (729 | ) | (13,932 | ) | (968 | ) | (13,297 | ) | |||||||||||
Income tax benefit | 167 | 1,353 | 4,653 | 1,143 | |||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (562 | ) | $ | (12,579 | ) | $ | 3,685 | $ | (12,154 | ) | ||||||||
(Loss) earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.96 | ) | $ | 0.28 | $ | (0.93 | ) | ||||||||
Diluted | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.96 | ) | $ | 0.27 | $ | (0.93 | ) | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 13,248 | 13,137 | 13,214 | 13,112 | |||||||||||||||
Diluted | 13,248 | 13,137 | 13,471 | 13,112 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (unaudited) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 3,685 | $ | (12,154 | ) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 18,859 | 17,217 | |||||||
Deferred income taxes | 233 | (1,177 | ) | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 1,628 | 1,780 | |||||||
Bad debt allowance | 287 | 55 | |||||||
Inventory allowance | — | 3,350 | |||||||
Impairment of goodwill | — | 10,039 | |||||||
Gain on sale of assets | (284 | ) | (37 | ) | |||||
Retirement of rental equipment | — | 1,512 | |||||||
Loss (gain) on company owned life insurance | 19 | (145 | ) | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||
Trade accounts receivables | (1,565 | ) | (4,060 | ) | |||||
Inventory | 3,793 | 3,798 | |||||||
Federal income tax receivable | (11,083 | ) | — | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and prepaid income taxes | (86 | ) | (72 | ) | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 2,174 | 1,054 | |||||||
Deferred income | (57 | ) | — | ||||||
Deferred tax liability increase due to tax law change | 10,103 | — | |||||||
Other | 226 | 125 | |||||||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 27,932 | 21,285 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||
Purchase of rental equipment, property and other equipment | (11,964 | ) | (54,077 | ) | |||||
Purchase of company owned life insurance | (254 | ) | (207 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 394 | 26 | |||||||
Proceeds from sale of deferred compensation mutual fund | 10 | — | |||||||
Proceeds from insurance claims of property and equipment | — | 11 | |||||||
(11,814 | ) | (54,247 | ) | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||
Proceeds from loan | 4,601 | — | |||||||
Repayment of loan | (4,601 | ) | — | ||||||
Payments of other long-term liabilities, net | (2 | ) | (16 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | — | 505 | |||||||
Purchase of treasury shares | — | (490 | ) | ||||||
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards | (149 | ) | (183 | ) | |||||
(151 | ) | (184 | ) | ||||||
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 15,967 | (33,146 | ) | ||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 11,592 | 52,628 | |||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | $ | 27,559 | $ | 19,482 | |||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | |||||||||
Interest paid | $ | 13 | $ | 43 | |||||
Income taxes paid | $ | 95 | $ | 254 | |||||
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Transfer of rental equipment components to inventory | $ | — | $ | 746 | |||||
Transfer of prepaids to rental equipment and inventory | $ | — | $ | 958 | |||||
Right of use asset acquired through an operating lease | $ | 52 | $ | 126 |
Source: Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.