Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings
- Full year 2023 rental revenue surged by 43% to $106.2 million, with fourth quarter rental revenue up by 54% year over year to $31.6 million.
- GAAP net income for full year 2023 stood at $4.7 million, translating to $0.39 per basic share and $0.38 per diluted share.
- Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2023 rose by 57.0% to $45.8 million, with fourth quarter 2023 seeing a 110% increase year over year to $16.3 million.
- Rental fleet utilization showed improvements on both a horsepower basis (80.8% at year-end 2023 vs. 74.8% at year-end 2022) and a unit basis (66.5% at year-end 2023 vs. 65.3% at year-end 2022).
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Insights
The reported increase in rental revenue for Natural Gas Services Group is a substantial development, indicating a robust demand for their gas compression equipment and services. A 43% year-over-year growth in full-year rental revenue, coupled with a 54% increase in the fourth quarter, suggests that the energy sector, particularly natural gas, may be experiencing a surge in activity. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as higher energy prices, increased exploration and production activities, or a shift towards natural gas as a cleaner energy alternative.
Furthermore, the improvement in rental fleet utilization both in terms of horsepower and unit basis reflects operational efficiency and effective asset management. With an 80.8% utilization rate based on horsepower, NGS is effectively capitalizing on its assets, which is commendable given the capital-intensive nature of the industry. Investors should note that higher utilization rates can lead to improved margins and profitability over time.
However, while the reported GAAP net income and Adjusted EBITDA growth are positive, stakeholders should assess the sustainability of these figures in the context of the broader energy market trends and potential regulatory changes affecting the natural gas industry. Investors should also be aware of the company's leverage levels, despite the CEO's assurance of prudence, as the energy sector can be cyclical and sensitive to external shocks.
The performance of Natural Gas Services Group can be indicative of underlying market trends within the energy sector. The significant increase in rental revenue and Adjusted EBITDA may point to a broader recovery in the energy sector, which has been volatile in recent years. The increase in fleet utilization suggests that NGS's services are in high demand, which could be driven by an increase in drilling and production activities as companies seek to capitalize on favorable market conditions.
From a market perspective, NGS's financial results could reflect positively on its stock performance in the short term. Investors often react favorably to strong revenue growth and profitability indicators like EBITDA. However, it's essential to consider the long-term outlook, as the energy sector's performance is closely tied to fluctuating commodity prices, geopolitical events and environmental policies.
As the industry moves towards more sustainable energy solutions, companies like NGS that provide essential services to the natural gas industry may be well-positioned to benefit from the transition. Nonetheless, there is a risk that shifts towards renewable energy sources could eventually dampen growth prospects for natural gas services, so monitoring industry trends and regulatory developments is important for stakeholders.
The detailed financial results presented by NGS, especially the marked increase in Adjusted EBITDA, highlight the company's ability to generate earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, which is a key indicator of a company's operational profitability. An Adjusted EBITDA increase of 57.0% for the full year and an impressive 110% for the fourth quarter signals strong operational execution and cost management.
It's also noteworthy that the company has maintained a 'prudent level of leverage.' In the energy industry, where capital expenditures can be high, maintaining a manageable debt level is essential for financial stability and flexibility. This could be particularly advantageous if the industry faces a downturn or if capital is needed for unexpected opportunities or investments.
Investors should also consider the potential impact of environmental regulations on the natural gas industry. While current demand is high, long-term prospects could be affected by policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Companies like NGS may need to adapt their business models or find new growth areas as the energy transition progresses. The ability to navigate these changes will be critical for sustained success.
Midland, Texas, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:NGS) (the "Company" or "NGS"), a leading provider of gas compression equipment, technology and services to the energy industry, announces its financial results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2023. Financial results contained herein reflect the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Form 10-K that will be filed on April 1, 2024.
2023 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Highlights
- Full year 2023 rental revenue increased
43% to$106.2 million ; fourth quarter 2023 rental revenue increased54% year over year to$31.6 million - Full year 2023 GAAP net income was
$4.7 million or$0.39 per basic share and$0.38 per diluted share - Full year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA1 increased
57.0% to$45.8 million ; fourth quarter 2023 Adjusted EBITDA1 increased110% year over year to$16.3 million - Rental fleet utilization increased on both a horsepower basis (
80.8% at year-end 2023 vs.74.8% at year-end 2022) and a unit basis (66.5% at year-end 2023 vs.65.3% at year-end 2022)
“Our fourth quarter of 2023 was the best quarter of the year in what was a historic year for the Company. I would like to thank our Chairman, Steve Taylor, and the entire NGS team, for their hard work and dedication in driving these results for our shareholders,” said Justin Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer. “We finished the year with approximately 420,000 of rented horsepower while generating adjusted EBITDA of
Financial and Operating Details for the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023
Revenue: Total revenue increased by
Gross Margin: Total gross margin increased to
Operating Income: The Company posted operating income for the year ended December 31, 2023, of
Net Income (Loss): The Company reported net income of
Earnings (loss) per share: For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company reported earnings per basic share of
Adjusted EBITDA1: Adjusted EBITDA increased
Cash flow: At December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were approximately
2024 Outlook
NGS’s full year 2024 Outlook is as follows:
| FY 2024 Outlook | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | |
| New Unit Capital Expenditures | |
| Target Return on Invested Capital | At least |
Our current outlook for 2024 Fiscal Year Adjusted EBITDA is a range of
After a substantial capital expenditure program in 2023, we have a lower but still significant amount of capital expenditures for new units in 2024. Of the total current expected range of
Selected data: The tables below show, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 revenues and percentage of total revenues, along with our gross margin and adjusted gross margin (exclusive of depreciation and amortization), as well as, related percentages of revenue for each of our product lines. Adjusted gross margin is the difference between revenue and cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization.
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental | $ | 31,626 | 87 | % | $ | 20,561 | 91 | % | $ | 106,159 | 88 | % | $ | 74,465 | 88 | % | |||||||
| Sales | 2,921 | 8 | % | 1,297 | 6 | % | 8,921 | 7 | % | 8,568 | 10 | % | |||||||||||
| Aftermarket services | 1,674 | 5 | % | 662 | 4 | % | 6,087 | 5 | % | 1,792 | 2 | % | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 36,221 | $ | 22,520 | $ | 121,167 | $ | 84,825 | |||||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Rental | 31,626 | 87 | % | 27,705 | 88 | % | |||||||
| Sales | $ | 2,921 | 8 | % | 1,413 | 5 | % | ||||||
| Aftermarket services | 1,674 | 5 | % | 2,251 | 7 | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | 36,221 | $ | 31,369 | |||||||||
| Gross Margin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental | $ | 12,368 | 39 | % | $ | 5,488 | 27 | % | $ | 31,775 | 30 | % | $ | 13,472 | 18 | % | |||||||||
| Sales | 553 | 19 | % | (909 | ) | (70) % | (258 | ) | (3) % | 643 | 8 | % | |||||||||||||
| Aftermarket services | 419 | 25 | % | 288 | 44 | % | 1,340 | 22 | % | 802 | 45 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 13,340 | 37 | % | $ | 4,867 | 22 | % | $ | 32,857 | 27 | % | $ | 14,917 | 18 | % | |||||||||
| Gross Margin | |||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Rental | $ | 12,368 | 39 | % | $ | 7,683 | 28 | % | |||||
| Sales | 553 | 19 | % | (156 | ) | (11) % | |||||||
| Aftermarket services | 419 | 25 | % | 373 | 17 | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | 13,340 | 37 | % | $ | 7,900 | 25 | % | |||||
| Adjusted Gross Margin (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental | $ | 19,199 | 61 | % | $ | 11,271 | 55 | % | $ | 57,282 | 54 | % | $ | 36,715 | 49 | % | ||||||||
| Sales | 620 | 21 | % | (842 | ) | (65) % | 2 | — | % | 918 | 11 | % | ||||||||||||
| Aftermarket services | 440 | 26 | % | 298 | 45 | % | 1,429 | 23 | % | 835 | 47 | % | ||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 20,259 | 56 | % | $ | 10,727 | 48 | % | $ | 58,713 | 48 | % | $ | 38,468 | 45 | % | ||||||||
| Adjusted Gross Margin (2) | |||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Rental | $ | 19,199 | 61 | % | $ | 14,243 | 51 | % | |||||
| Sales | 620 | 21 | % | (92 | ) | (7) % | |||||||
| Aftermarket services | 440 | 26 | % | 405 | 18 | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | 20,259 | 56 | % | $ | 14,556 | 46 | % | |||||
(2) For a reconciliation of adjusted gross margin to its most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance GAAP, please read "Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Adjusted Gross Margin" below.
Non-GAAP Financial Measure - Adjusted Gross Margin: We define “Adjusted Gross Margin” as total revenue less cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization 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 and amortization 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, operating income 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:
| Three months ended December 31, | Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 36,221 | $ | 22,520 | $ | 121,167 | $ | 84,825 | |||||||
| Costs of revenue, exclusive of depreciation and amortization | (15,962 | ) | (11,793 | ) | (62,454 | ) | (46,357 | ) | |||||||
| Depreciation allocable to costs of revenue | (6,919 | ) | (5,860 | ) | (25,856 | ) | (23,551 | ) | |||||||
| Gross margin | 13,340 | 4,867 | 32,857 | 14,917 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation allocable to costs of revenue | 6,919 | 5,860 | 25,856 | 23,551 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted Gross Margin | $ | 20,259 | $ | 10,727 | $ | 58,713 | $ | 38,468 | |||||||
| Three months ended December 31, | Three months ended September 30, | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | |||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 36,221 | $ | 31,369 | ||||
| Costs of revenue, exclusive of depreciation and amortization | (15,962 | ) | (16,813 | ) | ||||
| Depreciation allocable to costs of revenue | (6,919 | ) | (6,656 | ) | ||||
| Gross margin | 13,340 | 7,900 | ||||||
| Depreciation allocable to costs of revenue | 6,919 | 6,656 | ||||||
| Adjusted Gross Margin | $ | 20,259 | $ | 14,556 | ||||
(1) Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Adjusted EBITDA: “Adjusted EBITDA” reflects net income or loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-recurring severance expenses, non-cash stock compensation expense, an increase in inventory allowance and write-off and retirement of rental equipment and assets. 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 (loss) income.
The following table reconciles our net (loss) income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA:
| Three months ended December 31, | Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | (in thousands) | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1,702 | $ | (756 | ) | $ | 4,747 | $ | (569 | ) | |||
| Interest expense | 2,297 | 291 | 4,082 | 364 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 431 | 240 | 1,873 | 528 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,160 | 5,997 | 26,550 | 24,116 | |||||||||
| Impairment expense | — | — | 779 | — | |||||||||
| Inventory allowance | 3,965 | 83 | 3,965 | 83 | |||||||||
| Retirement of rental equipment | 505 | 196 | 505 | 196 | |||||||||
| Severance expenses | — | 1,130 | 1,224 | 2,537 | |||||||||
| Stock compensation expense | 228 | 573 | 2,054 | 1,910 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 16,288 | $ | 7,754 | $ | 45,779 | $ | 29,165 | |||||
| Three months ended December 31, | Three months ended September 30, | |||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | |||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1,702 | $ | 2,171 | ||
| Interest expense | 2,297 | 1,600 | ||||
| Income tax expense | 431 | 1,046 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,160 | 6,807 | ||||
| Impairment expense | — | — | ||||
| Inventory allowance | 3,965 | — | ||||
| Retirement of rental equipment | 505 | — | ||||
| Severance expenses | — | — | ||||
| Stock compensation expense | 228 | 209 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 16,288 | $ | 11,833 | ||
Conference Call Details:
Teleconference: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. Central (8:30 a.m. Eastern). Live via phone by dialing 800-550-9745, conference ID 167298. All attendees and participants to the conference call should arrange to call in at least 5 minutes prior to the start time. Please note that using the provided dial-in number is necessary for participation in the Q&A portion of the call.
Live Webcast: The webcast will be available in listen only mode via our website www.ngsgi.com, investor relations section.
Webcast Reply: For those unable to attend or participate, a replay of the conference call will be available within 24 hours on the NGS website at www.ngsgi.com.
About Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS): NGS is a leading provider of gas compression equipment, technology and services to the energy industry. The Company manufactures, fabricates, rents, sells and maintains natural gas compressors for oil and natural gas production and plant facilities. NGS is headquartered in Midland, Texas, with a fabrication facility located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and a rebuild shop located in Midland, Texas, as well as service facilities located in major oil and natural gas producing basins in the U.S. Additional information can be found at www.ngsgi.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements herein (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release) constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “may,” “might,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend” or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions.
These forward–looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements, many of which are outside the control of the Company. Forward–looking information includes, but is not limited to statements regarding: guidance or estimates related to EBITDA growth, projected capital expenditures; returns on invested capital, fundamentals of the compression industry and related oil and gas industry, valuations, compressor demand assumptions and overall industry outlook, and the ability of the Company to capitalize on any potential opportunities.
While the Company believes that the assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, investors are cautioned that there are inherent difficulties in predicting certain important factors that could impact the future performance or results of its business. Some of these factors that could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) achieving increased utilization of assets, including rental fleet utilization and unlocking other non-cash balance sheet assets; (ii) failure of projected organic growth due to adverse changes in the oil and gas industry, including depressed oil and gas prices, oppressive environmental regulations and competition; (iii) inability to finance capital expenditures; (iv) adverse changes in customer, employee or supplier relationships; (v) adverse regional and national economic and financial market conditions, including in our key operating areas; (vi) impacts of world events, including pandemics; the financial condition of the Company’s customers and failure of significant customers to perform their contractual obligations; (vii) the Company’s ability to economically develop and deploy new technologies and services, including technology to comply with health and environmental laws and regulations; and (viii) failure to achieve accretive financial results in connection with any acquisitions the Company may make.
In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to other various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
| For More Information, Contact: | Investor Relations |
| (432) 262-2700 IR@ngsgi.com | |
| www.ngsgi.com |
| NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) (unaudited) | |||||||
| December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Current Assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,746 | $ | 3,372 | |||
| Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of | 39,186 | 14,668 | |||||
| Inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence of | 21,639 | 23,414 | |||||
| Federal income tax receivable | 11,538 | 11,538 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 1,162 | 1,155 | |||||
| Total current assets | 76,271 | 54,147 | |||||
| Long-term inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence of | 701 | 1,557 | |||||
| Rental equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of | 373,649 | 246,450 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of | 20,550 | 22,176 | |||||
| Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of | 775 | 900 | |||||
| Other assets | 6,783 | 3,016 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 478,729 | $ | 328,246 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
| Current Liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 17,628 | $ | 6,481 | |||
| Accrued liabilities | 15,085 | 23,918 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 32,713 | 30,399 | |||||
| Credit facility | 164,000 | 25,000 | |||||
| Deferred income tax liability | 41,636 | 39,798 | |||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 4,486 | 2,973 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 242,835 | 98,170 | |||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity: | |||||||
| Preferred stock, 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding | — | — | |||||
| Common stock, 30,000 shares authorized, par value | 137 | 135 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 116,480 | 115,411 | |||||
| Retained earnings | 134,281 | 129,534 | |||||
| Treasury shares, at cost, 1,310 shares | (15,004 | ) | (15,004 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders' equity | 235,894 | 230,076 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 478,729 | $ | 328,246 | |||
| NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) | |||||||
| For the Years Ended December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
| Revenue: | |||||||
| Rental income | $ | 106,159 | $ | 74,465 | |||
| Sales | 8,921 | 8,568 | |||||
| Aftermarket services | 6,087 | 1,792 | |||||
| Total revenue | 121,167 | 84,825 | |||||
| Operating costs and expenses: | |||||||
| Cost of rentals, exclusive of depreciation stated separately below | 48,877 | 37,750 | |||||
| Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation stated separately below | 8,919 | 7,650 | |||||
| Cost of aftermarket services, exclusive of depreciation stated separately below | 4,658 | 957 | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 16,457 | 13,642 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 26,550 | 24,116 | |||||
| Impairment expense | 779 | — | |||||
| Inventory allowance | 3,965 | 83 | |||||
| Retirement of rental equipment | 505 | 196 | |||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | 110,710 | 84,394 | |||||
| Operating income | 10,457 | 431 | |||||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||
| Interest expense | (4,082 | ) | (364 | ) | |||
| Other income (expense) | 245 | (108 | ) | ||||
| Total other income, net | (3,837 | ) | (472 | ) | |||
| Income (loss) before income taxes: | 6,620 | (41 | ) | ||||
| Provision for income taxes: | |||||||
| Current | (35 | ) | (17 | ) | |||
| Deferred | (1,838 | ) | (511 | ) | |||
| Total income tax expense | (1,873 | ) | (528 | ) | |||
| Net income | $ | 4,747 | $ | (569 | ) | ||
| Earnings (loss) per share: | |||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.39 | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||
| Diluted | $ | 0.38 | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||
| Basic | 12,316 | 12,305 | |||||
| Diluted | 12,383 | 12,305 | |||||
| NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) | |||||||
| For the Years Ended December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 4,747 | $ | (569 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 26,550 | 24,116 | |||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 425 | 48 | |||||
| Deferred taxes | 1,838 | 511 | |||||
| Gain on disposal of assets | (481 | ) | (250 | ) | |||
| Impairment expense | 779 | — | |||||
| Retirement of rental equipment | 505 | 196 | |||||
| Provision for credit losses | 492 | — | |||||
| Inventory allowance | 3,965 | 83 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation | 2,054 | 1,910 | |||||
| Loss on company owned life insurance | 235 | 389 | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
| Trade accounts receivables | (25,010 | ) | (4,279 | ) | |||
| Inventory | (669 | ) | (4,143 | ) | |||
| Prepaid income taxes and prepaid expenses | (7 | ) | (250 | ) | |||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 2,436 | 10,033 | |||||
| Deferred income | — | ||||||
| Other | 174 | (31 | ) | ||||
| NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 18,033 | 27,764 | |||||
| CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
| Purchase of rental equipment, property and other equipment | (153,943 | ) | (65,122 | ) | |||
| Purchase of company owned life insurance | (422 | ) | (329 | ) | |||
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 477 | 372 | |||||
| NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (153,888 | ) | (65,079 | ) | |||
| CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
| Proceeds from line of credit | 139,000 | 25,000 | |||||
| Proceeds of other long-term liabilities | — | (3 | ) | ||||
| Payments of other long term liabilities | (95 | ) | — | ||||
| Payments of debt issuance costs | (2,693 | ) | (77 | ) | |||
| Purchase of treasury shares | (6,660 | ) | |||||
| Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards | (983 | ) | (515 | ) | |||
| NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 135,229 | 17,745 | |||||
| NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (626 | ) | (19,570 | ) | |||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 3,372 | 22,942 | |||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | $ | 2,746 | $ | 3,372 | |||
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | |||||||
| Interest paid | $ | 7,053 | $ | 276 | |||
| NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS | |||||||
| Transfer of rental equipment to inventory | $ | 665 | $ | — | |||
| Right of use asset acquired through a finance lease | 1,146 | — | |||||
| Right of use asset acquired through an operating lease | $ | 63 | $ | 229 | |||
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