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Smart Sand, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 and Full Year 2023 Results

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Smart Sand, Inc. (NASDAQ: SND) reported strong full-year 2023 results with total revenue of $296.0 million, a 16% increase year-over-year. The company achieved record sales volumes and expanded operations. However, lower sales volumes in Q4 2023 impacted financials. Despite this, Smart Sand expects improved results in Q1 2024.
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  • Smart Sand achieved record sales volumes and revenue in 2023.
  • The company expanded operations into the Canadian frac sand market and enhanced logistics capabilities in key basins.
  • Net income for 2023 was $4.6 million, a significant improvement from a net loss in 2022.
  • Positive free cash flow of $8.0 million for the full year 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $34.1 million in 2023 from $29.3 million in 2022.
Negative
  • Lower sales volumes in Q4 2023 impacted financial results negatively.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 saw a net loss of $(4.8) million compared to net income in previous quarters.
  • Contribution margin and Adjusted EBITDA decreased sequentially and year-over-year due to lower revenue.
  • Negative free cash flow of $(9.6) million in Q4 2023.

Insights

The reported financial results indicate a significant year-over-year revenue increase for Smart Sand, Inc., signaling robust growth in the company's core business operations. The 16% rise in both total revenue and sand sales revenue reflects a strong market demand, particularly noting the expanded operational footprint in the Canadian market and enhanced logistics capabilities. This growth trajectory is underpinned by a 4% increase in total tons sold, which suggests efficient scaling of operations and potentially improved market share.

From a financial health perspective, the positive free cash flow for the full year, despite a negative free cash flow in the fourth quarter, points to a solid underlying operational efficiency. However, the fourth quarter's negative cash flow and net loss raise concerns about seasonal volatility and its impact on liquidity. The company's ability to maintain a positive cash position, with $6.1 million in cash and $12.0 million in undrawn credit, provides a cushion against short-term headwinds and underscores a stable liquidity position.

Smart Sand's expansion into the Canadian frac sand market and the operational enhancements in the Appalachian Basin are strategic moves that align with industry trends towards localized supply chains and integrated service offerings. The increase in industrial sand opportunities and expansion of last-mile services are particularly noteworthy, as these segments are critical in supporting the broader energy sector's drive for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Despite the overall positive annual performance, the fourth-quarter slowdown due to seasonal weather and budget exhaustion among customers reflects the cyclical nature of the frac sand industry. The company's expectation of a rebound in sales volumes and improved financial results in the first quarter of 2024 suggests confidence in the industry's resilience and the potential for a rapid recovery from temporary downturns.

The reported results provide insight into the frac sand and proppant market, which is closely tied to the energy sector, specifically oil and gas exploration and production activities. Smart Sand's performance, with record sales volumes, indicates an uptick in drilling activities, particularly in the operating basins served by the company. The strategic investments in cooling and blending capabilities, as well as the acquisition of rights to operate additional terminals, suggest a forward-looking approach to capitalizing on the anticipated growth in the energy sector.

However, the fourth-quarter results reflect the inherent volatility in the energy industry, with external factors such as weather and customer budget cycles impacting operational performance. The disclosed net loss and reduced contribution margin during this period underscore the need for companies in this sector to maintain flexible operational strategies to navigate such fluctuations.

  • 4Q 2023 and full year 2023 revenue of $61.9 million and $296.0 million, respectively.
  • 4Q 2023 and full year 2023 total tons sold of approximately 1,016,000 and 4,514,000, respectively.
  • 4Q 2023 and full year 2023 net cash (used) provided by operating activities of $(2.7) million and $31.0 million, respectively.
  • 4Q 2023 and full year 2023 free cash flow of $(9.6) million and $8.0 million, respectively.

SPRING, Texas, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Sand, Inc. (NASDAQ: SND) (the "Company" or "Smart Sand"), a fully integrated frac and industrial sand supply and services company, a low-cost producer of high quality Northern White sand, and a proppant logistics solutions provider through both its in-basin transloading terminals and SmartSystems products and services, today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

"Smart Sand delivered strong operating and financial results for the full year 2023" stated Charles Young, Smart Sand's Chief Executive Officer.  "Sales volumes for the year were a record for the Company.  During the year we gained access to the Canadian frac sand market through the commencement of operations at our Blair, Wisconsin facility. We improved our logistics capabilities in the Marcellus and Utica formations of the Appalachian Basin by expanding our Waynesburg, Pennsylvania terminal . We invested in cooling and blending capabilities at our Utica, Illinois facility to support increased industrial sand opportunities and expanded our last mile service presence in the Bakken and Appalachian Basins. Additionally, we recently obtained the rights to operate two additional terminals in Northeast Ohio, which we believe will support growing activity in the Appalachian Basin."

"Lower sales volumes, due primarily to seasonal weather-related issues and a general slowdown in overall market activity from lower customer spending due to year-end budget exhaustion, negatively impacted our operating and financial results in the fourth quarter.  However, market activity has picked up considerably since the start of 2024 with current monthly sales volumes trending back to third quarter 2023 levels or better and we expect to see improved operating and financial results in the first quarter 2024."

Full Year 2023 Highlights

Total revenue was $296.0 million for the full year 2023, compared to $255.7 million for the full year of 2022. Sand sales revenue in 2023 was $283.2 million compared to $243.2 million in 2022. Total revenue and sand sales both increased by 16% year-over-year, as a result of increased sand sales volumes and higher prices primarily driven by increased market activity in the operating basins that the Company serves.

Total tons sold were 4,514,000 for the full year 2023, compared to full year 2022 total tons sold of 4,333,000, an increase of 4% year-over-year.

Net income was $4.6 million, or $0.12 per basic and diluted share, for the full year 2023, compared with net loss of $(0.7) million, or $(0.02) per basic and diluted share, for the full year 2022. The increase in net income was primarily from increased total volumes sold and higher average sales prices for our sand.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $31.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, derived from net income of $4.6 million, which includes net non-cash items of $27.8 million and $(1.4) million in changes in operating assets and liabilities. The net cash provided by operating activities in 2022 was $5.4 million. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities in 2023, compared to 2022, was primarily due to higher net income and reduced use of cash from changes in assets and liabilities.

Contribution margin was $67.0 million, or $14.85 per ton sold, for the full year 2023 compared to $54.6 million, or $12.61 per ton sold, for the full year 2022. Adjusted EBITDA was $34.1 million for the full year 2023 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $29.3 million for the full year 2022.  The increase in contribution margin and Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to an increase in pricing and higher overall tons sold in the current period.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights

Total revenue was $61.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to third quarter of 2023 revenue of $76.9 million. Total revenue decreased 19% sequentially due to lower sand sales volumes and lower shortfall revenue. Fourth quarter 2023 total revenue decreased by 16% compared to fourth quarter 2022 revenues of $73.8 million. Lower revenue year-over-year was due primarily to lower tons sold.

Tons sold in the fourth quarter of 2023 were 1,016,000, a 17% decrease compared to third quarter 2023 tons sold of 1,219,000. Tons sold in the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased by 14% compared to 1,175,000 tons sold in the fourth quarter of 2022. Sales volumes were lower in the current period due primarily to lower market activity from weather-related slowdowns and reduced customer spending as accelerated spending earlier in the year led to reduced activity in the fourth quarter.

For the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company had a net loss of $(4.8) million, or $(0.12) per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $6.7 million, or $0.18 per basic and diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023, and net income of $2.6 million, or $0.06 per basic share and diluted share for the fourth quarter 2022.

Contribution margin was $9.2 million, or $9.07 per ton sold, for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $21.0 million, or $17.20 per ton sold, for the third quarter of 2023 and $17.4 million, or $14.77 per ton sold, for the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $13.3 million for the third quarter of 2023 and $10.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Lower net income, contribution margin and adjusted EBITDA sequentially and year-over-year were primarily due to lower revenue from decreased tons sold, partially offset by lower cost of goods sold.

Capital and Liquidity

For the full year 2023, we had positive free cash flow of $8.0 million, generating $31.0 million in cash flow from operations while spending $23.0 million on capital expenditures. For the fourth quarter of 2023, we had negative $9.6 million in free cash flow, spending $2.7 million in cash flow on operations and $6.9 million on capital expenditures.  As of December 31, 2023, we had cash on hand of $6.1 million and $12.0 million in undrawn availability on our existing credit facility.

Conference Call

Smart Sand will host a conference call and live webcast for analysts and investors on March 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results.  Investors are invited to join the conference by dialing (646) 357-8785 or 1-800-836-8184 and referencing "Smart Sand" when connected to the operator. Additionally, the call may also be streamed via webcast at https://app.webinar.net/2LBqwEV8z34 or within the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.smartsand.com. A replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed on the "Investors" section of the Company's website.

Forward-looking Statements

All statements in this news release other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements that contain our Company's current expectations about our future results.  We have attempted to identify any forward-looking statements by using words such as "expect," "will," "estimate," "believe" and other similar expressions.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected and the assumptions or bases underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.  Such statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, events or financial positions to differ materially from those included within or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in product demand, regulatory changes, adverse weather conditions, increased fuel prices, higher transportation costs, access to capital, increased competition, continued effects of the global pandemic, changes in economic or political conditions, and such other factors discussed or referenced in the "Risk Factors" section of our Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, to be filed by us with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2024.

You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, unless required by law.

About Smart Sand

Smart Sand is a fully integrated frac and industrial sand supply and services company, offering complete mine to wellsite proppant and logistics solutions to our frac sand customers, and a broad offering of products for industrial sand customers. The Company produces low-cost, high quality Northern White sand, which is a premium sand used as a proppant to enhance hydrocarbon recovery rates in the hydraulic fracturing of oil and natural gas wells. The Company's sand is also a high-quality product used in a variety of industrial applications, including glass, foundry, building products, filtration, geothermal, renewables, ceramics, turf & landscaping, retail, recreation and more. The Company offers logistics solutions to our customers through its in-basin transloading terminals and SmartSystems wellsite storage and sand management capabilities. Smart Sand owns and operates premium sand mines and related processing facilities in Wisconsin and Illinois, which have access to four Class I rail lines, allowing the Company to deliver products substantially anywhere in the United States and Canada. For more information, please visit www.smartsand.com.

Availability of Information on Smart Sand's Website

We routinely announce material information using U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, press releases, public conference calls and webcasts and the Smart Sand investor relations website. While not all of the information that we post to the Smart Sand investor relations website is of a material nature, some information could be deemed to be material. Accordingly, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in Smart Sand to review the information that we share at the "Investors" link located at the top of the page on www.smartsand.com.

SMART SAND, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS



Three Months Ended


December 31, 2023


September 30, 2023


December 31, 2022


(unaudited)


(unaudited)


(unaudited)


(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Revenues:






Sand sales revenue

$                60,147


$                72,480


$                71,099

Shortfall revenue


2,389


414

Logistics revenue

1,800


2,031


2,316

Total revenue

61,947


76,900


73,829

Cost of goods sold

59,116


62,502


62,657

Gross profit

2,831


14,398


11,172

Operating expenses:






Salaries, benefits and payroll taxes

4,509


4,292


3,309

Depreciation and amortization

667


647


598

Selling, general and administrative

5,579


4,625


5,421

        Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets, net

(19)


(92)


188

Total operating expenses

10,736


9,472


9,516

Operating (loss) income

(7,905)


4,926


1,656

Other income (expenses):






Interest expense, net

(332)


(276)


(364)

Other income

119


198


412

Total other income (expenses), net

(213)


(78)


48

(Loss) income before income tax benefit

(8,118)


4,848


1,704

Income tax benefit

(3,332)


(1,879)


(923)

Net (loss) income

$                (4,786)


$                  6,727


$                  2,627







Net (loss) income per common share:






Basic

$                  (0.12)


$                    0.18


$                    0.06

Diluted

$                  (0.12)


$                    0.18


$                    0.06

Weighted-average number of common shares:






Basic

38,339


38,253


42,833

Diluted

38,499


38,412


42,862

 

SMART SAND, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS



Year Ended December 31,


2023


2022


(in thousands, except per share amount)

Revenues:




Sand sales revenue

$              283,160


$              243,162

Shortfall revenue

4,304


5,010

Logistics revenue

8,509


7,568

Total revenue

295,973


255,740

Cost of goods sold

254,418


226,149

Gross profit

41,555


29,591

Operating expenses:




Salaries, benefits and payroll taxes

18,309


13,480

Depreciation and amortization

2,535


2,244

Selling, general and administrative

20,413


17,288

Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets, net

1,802


(294)

Bad debt expense


1

Total operating expenses

43,059


32,719

Operating loss

(1,504)


(3,128)

Other (expenses) income:




Interest expense, net

(1,272)


(1,608)

Other income

524


828

Total other (expenses) income, net

(748)


(780)

Loss before income tax benefit

(2,252)


(3,908)

Income tax benefit

(6,901)


(3,205)

Net income (loss)

$                  4,649


$                   (703)

Net income (loss) per common share:




Basic

$                    0.12


$                  (0.02)

Diluted

$                    0.12


$                  (0.02)

Weighted-average number of common shares:




Basic

38,948


42,408

Diluted

39,046


42,408

 

SMART SAND, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



December 31,


2023


2022


(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Assets




Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$                  6,072


$                  5,510

Accounts receivable

23,231


35,746

Unbilled receivables

2,561


79

Inventory

26,823


20,185

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

3,217


6,593

Total current assets

61,904


68,113

Property, plant and equipment, net

255,092


258,843

Operating lease right-of-use assets

23,265


26,075

Intangible assets, net

5,876


6,669

Other assets

163


303

Total assets

$              346,300


$              360,003

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity




Current liabilities:




Accounts payable

$                16,041


$                14,435

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

11,024


13,430

Deferred revenue

1,154


6,959

Current portion of long-term debt

15,711


6,183

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

10,536


10,910

Total current liabilities

54,466


51,917

Long-term debt

3,449


9,807

Long-term operating lease liabilities

14,056


17,642

Deferred tax liabilities, long-term, net

12,101


18,238

Asset retirement obligation

19,923


18,888

Other non-current liabilities

38


40

Total liabilities

104,033


116,532

Commitments and contingencies




Stockholders' equity




Common stock

39


43

Treasury stock, at cost

(14,249)


(5,075)

Additional paid-in capital

181,973


178,386

Retained earnings

74,539


69,890

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

(35)


227

Total stockholders' equity

242,267


243,471

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$              346,300


$              360,003

 

SMART SAND, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



Three Months Ended


December 31, 2023


September 30, 2023


December 31, 2022


(unaudited)


(unaudited)


(unaudited)


(in thousands)

Operating activities:






Net (loss) income

$                  (4,786)


$                    6,727


$                  2,627

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:






Depreciation, depletion and accretion of asset retirement
obligation

7,113


7,021


6,584

Amortization of intangible assets

197


198


196







Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

(19)


(92)


188

Amortization of deferred financing cost

26


26


26

Accretion of debt discount

46


47


46

Deferred income taxes

(2,041)


(2,348)


(1,412)

Stock-based compensation

1,035


860


748

Employee stock purchase plan compensation

4


5


7

Changes in assets and liabilities:






Accounts receivable

784


5,980


(4,027)

Unbilled receivables

(2,396)


92


2,398

Inventories

(868)


(2,950)


433

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(2,860)


661


3,452

Deferred revenue

(863)


(4,328)


(2,946)

Asset retirement obligation settlement

(197)



Accounts payable

5,845


(1,822)


2,460

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

(3,679)


2,400


(5,191)

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

(2,659)


12,477


5,589

Investing activities:






Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(6,905)


(6,881)


(3,196)

Proceeds from disposal of assets

6


50


75

Net cash used in investing activities

(6,899)


(6,831)


(3,121)

Financing activities:






Repayments of notes payable

(1,483)


(1,502)


(1,851)

Payments under equipment financing obligations

(71)


(200)


(28)

Proceeds from revolving credit facility

8,000



4,000

Repayment of revolving credit facility



(10,000)

Proceeds from equity issuance


23


Royalty stock issuance



639

Purchase of treasury stock

(125)


(150)


(89)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

6,321


(1,829)


(7,329)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

(3,237)


3,817


(4,861)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

9,309


5,492


10,371

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$                    6,072


$                    9,309


$                  5,510

 

 SMART SAND, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



Year Ended December 31,


2023


2022


(audited)


(audited)


(in thousands)

Operating activities:




Net income (loss)

$                    4,649


$                      (703)

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:




Depreciation, depletion and accretion of asset retirement obligation

27,472


26,488

Amortization of intangible assets

793


792

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

1,802


(294)

Provision for bad debt


1

Amortization of deferred financing cost

105


105

Accretion of debt discount

186


186

Deferred income taxes

(6,137)


(4,196)

Stock-based compensation, net

3,507


3,184

Employee stock purchase plan compensation

24


25

Changes in assets and liabilities:




Accounts receivable

12,672


(18,265)

Unbilled receivables

(2,640)


1,805

Inventories

(6,638)


(5,161)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

1,996


6,524

Settlement of asset retirement obligation

(197)


Deferred revenue

(5,805)


(9,311)

Accounts payable

1,974


5,244

Accrued and other expenses

(2,772)


(1,004)

Net cash provided by operating activities

30,991


5,420

Investing activities:




Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired


(6,547)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(23,031)


(12,731)

Proceeds from disposal of assets

129


1,070

Net cash used in investing activities

(22,902)


(18,208)

Financing activities:




Repayments of notes payable

(10,435)


(7,325)

Payments under equipment financing obligations

(394)


(116)

Proceeds from revolving credit facility

23,000


10,000

Repayment of revolving credit facility

(15,000)


(10,000)

Proceeds from equity issuance

56


52

Royalty stock issuance


639

Purchase of treasury stock

(4,754)


(540)

Net cash used in financing activities

(7,527)


(7,290)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

562


(20,078)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

5,510


25,588

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$                    6,072


$                    5,510

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Contribution Margin

We also use contribution margin, which we define as total revenues less costs of goods sold excluding depreciation, depletion and accretion of asset retirement obligations, to measure its financial and operating performance. Contribution margin excludes other operating expenses and income, including costs not directly associated with the operations of the Company's business such as accounting, human resources, information technology, legal, sales and other administrative activities. 

Historically, we have reported production costs and production cost per ton as non-GAAP financial measures. As we expand our logistics activities and continue to sell sand closer to the wellhead, our sand production costs will only be a portion of our overall cost structure.

Gross profit is the GAAP measure most directly comparable to contribution margin. Contribution margin should not be considered an alternative to gross profit presented in accordance with GAAP. Because contribution margin may be defined differently by other companies in the industry, our definition of contribution margin may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing its utility. The following table presents a reconciliation of contribution margin to gross profit.


Three Months Ended


December 31, 2023


September 30, 2023


December 31, 2022


(in thousands)

Revenue

$                61,947


$                76,900


$                73,829

Cost of goods sold

59,116


62,502


62,657

      Gross profit

2,831


14,398


11,172

Depreciation, depletion, and accretion of asset retirement obligations
     included in cost of goods sold

6,381


6,573


6,184

      Contribution margin

$                  9,212


$                20,971


$                17,356

      Contribution margin per ton

$                    9.07


$                  17.20


$                  14.77

Total tons sold

1,016


1,219


1,175

 


Year Ended December 31,


2023


2022


(in thousands)

Revenue

$              295,973


$              255,740

Cost of goods sold

254,418


226,149

      Gross profit

41,555


29,591

Depreciation, depletion, and accretion of asset retirement obligations included in cost of
     goods sold

25,469


25,038

      Contribution margin

$                67,024


$                54,629

      Contribution margin per ton

$                  14.85


$                  12.61

Total tons sold

4,514


4,333

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

We define EBITDA as net income, plus: (i) depreciation, depletion and amortization expense; (ii) income tax expense (benefit); (iii) interest expense; and (iv) franchise taxes. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA, plus: (i) gain or loss on sale of fixed assets or discontinued operations; (ii) integration and transition costs associated with specified transactions; (iii) equity compensation; (iv) acquisition and development costs; (v) non-recurring cash charges related to restructuring, retention and other similar actions; (vi) earn-out, contingent consideration obligations and other acquisition and development costs; and (vii) non-cash charges and unusual or non-recurring charges. Adjusted EBITDA is used as a supplemental financial measure by management and by external users of our financial statements, such as investors and commercial banks, to assess:

  • the financial performance of our assets without regard to the impact of financing methods, capital structure or historical cost basis of our assets;
  • the viability of capital expenditure projects and the overall rates of return on alternative investment opportunities;
  • our ability to incur and service debt and fund capital expenditures;
  • our operating performance as compared to those of other companies in our industry without regard to the impact of financing methods or capital structure; and
  • our debt covenant compliance, as Adjusted EBITDA is a key component of critical covenants to the ABL Credit Facility.

We believe that our presentation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA will provide useful information to investors in assessing our financial condition and results of operations. Net income is the GAAP measure most directly comparable to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered alternatives to net income presented in accordance with GAAP. Because EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may be defined differently by other companies in our industry, our definitions of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility. The following table presents a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income for each of the periods indicated.

The following tables present a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income for each of the periods indicated:


Three Months Ended


December 31, 2023


September 30, 2023


December 31, 2022


(in thousands)

Net (loss) income

$                (4,786)


$                  6,727


$                  2,627

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

7,078


6,985


6,590

Income tax benefit

(3,332)


(1,879)


(923)

Interest expense

329


304


379

Franchise taxes

300


66


85

EBITDA

$                   (411)


$                12,203


$                  8,758

Loss (gain) on sale of fixed assets

(19)


(92)


188

Equity compensation

1,003


850


706

Royalty stock issuance



639

Acquisition and development costs (1)

204


70


241

Cash charges related to restructuring and retention

14



Accretion of asset retirement obligations

234


235


189

Adjusted EBITDA

$                  1,025


$                13,266


$                10,721

(1)

Represents costs incurred related to the business combinations and current development project activities.

 


Year Ended December 31,


2023


2022


(in thousands)

Net (loss) income

$                  4,649


$                   (703)

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

27,363


26,521

Income tax benefit

(6,901)


(3,205)

Interest expense

1,532


1,661

Franchise taxes

804


353

EBITDA

$                27,447


$                24,627

(Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets

1,802


(294)

Equity compensation

3,391


2,729

Royalty stock issuance


639

Acquisition and development costs (1)

545


675

Cash charges related to restructuring and retention of employees

32


137

Accretion of asset retirement obligations

904


758

Adjusted EBITDA

$                34,121


$                29,271

(1)

Represents costs incurred related to the business combinations and current development project activities.

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow, which we define as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment, is used as a supplemental financial measure by our management and by external users of our financial statements, such as investors and commercial banks, to measure the liquidity of our business.

Net cash provided by operating activities is the GAAP measure most directly comparable to free cash flow. Free cash flow should not be considered an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities presented in accordance with GAAP. Because free cash flows may be defined differently by other companies in our industry, our definition of free cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing its utility. The following table presents a reconciliation of free cash flow to net cash provided by operating activities.


Three Months Ended


December 31, 2023


September 30, 2023


December 31, 2022


(in thousands)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$                (2,659)


$                12,477


$                  5,589

      Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(6,905)


(6,881)


(3,196)

Free cash flow

$                (9,564)


$                  5,596


$                  2,393

 


Year Ended December 31,


2023


2022


(in thousands)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$                30,991


$                  5,420

Acquisition of Blair facility


(6,547)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(23,031)


(12,731)

Free cash flow

$                  7,960


$              (13,858)

 

Investor Contacts:
Lee Beckelman
Chief Financial Officer
(281) 231-2660
lbeckelman@smartsand.com  

 

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FAQ

What was Smart Sand's total revenue for full year 2023?

Smart Sand reported total revenue of $296.0 million for full year 2023, a 16% increase year-over-year.

What impacted Smart Sand's Q4 2023 financial results negatively?

Lower sales volumes due to seasonal weather-related issues and reduced market activity impacted Smart Sand's Q4 2023 financial results.

What was Smart Sand's net income for full year 2023?

Smart Sand reported a net income of $4.6 million for full year 2023, a significant improvement from a net loss in 2022.

What was Smart Sand's free cash flow for full year 2023?

Smart Sand had positive free cash flow of $8.0 million for full year 2023.

What was Smart Sand's Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2023?

Smart Sand's Adjusted EBITDA increased to $34.1 million in 2023 from $29.3 million in 2022.

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