ACT Energy Technologies Reports 2024 Q3 Interim Results
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2024 Q3 KEY HIGHLIGHTS
The Company achieved the following 2024 Q3 results and highlights:
- Revenues of
$148.4 million in 2024 Q3, were the highest for any third quarter in the Company's history and increased 2%, compared to$145.6 million in 2023 Q3. - Adjusted EBITDAS (1) of
$30.2 million in 2024 Q3 was comparable to$30.1 million in 2023 Q3. Lost-in-hole equipment net reimbursements were lower in 2024 Q3, compared to 2023 Q3. - Canadian operating days increased 34% in 2024 Q3, compared to 2023 Q3, which was favourable to a 12% increase in the Western Canadian rig count (2). ACT remains extremely active in oil plays where wells have a high multilateral count.
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U.S. operating days decreased 22% in 2024 Q3, compared to 2023 Q3, mainly due to a 10% decline in theU.S. land rig count (2). - An increase in the Canadian average revenue per operating day of 2% in 2024 Q3, compared to 2023 Q3.
- An increase in the
U.S. average revenue per operating day of 11% in 2024 Q3, compared to 2023 Q3. - Net income of
$26.2 million in 2024 Q3, compared to$5.7 million in 2023 Q3. The increase is mainly due to the recognition of previously unrecorded Canadian tax pools, resulting in a deferred income tax recovery of$11.1 million . Refer to the 'Income tax' section of this news release. - Cash flow - operating activities of
$19.4 million in 2024 Q3, compared to$9.1 million in 2023 Q3, mainly attributable to the change in non-cash working capital. - Free cash flow (1) of
$8.7 million in 2024 Q3, compared to Free cash flow (1) of$6.1 million in 2023 Q3. - The Company purchased 506,800 common shares of ACT under its Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB") for a total amount of
$3.0 million , at an average price of$5.91 per common share. As atSeptember 30, 2024 , the Company recognized$1.1 million as an accrued liability for the maximum common shares to be purchased under the plan. Subsequent toSeptember 30, 2024 , the Company purchased 179,800 common shares for a total purchase amount of$1.1 million , at an average purchase price of$6.04 per common share. - Loans and borrowings less cash was
$49.9 million as atSeptember 30, 2024 , compared to$67.9 million as atDecember 31, 2023 . The Company will remain focused on reducing its loans and borrowings and generating Free cash flow (1) for the remainder of 2024. - The Company continues to see a significant opportunity for margin expansion in its
U.S. directional business by using Rime Downhole Technologies ("Rime") supplied Measurement-While-Drilling ("MWD") systems to reduce its third-party rental costs. To date, ten Rime MWD systems have been deployed with an additional forty MWD systems expected to be deployed by the first half of 2025. - The Company purchased five additional Rotary Steerable Systems ("RSS") Orbit tools, expanding its
U.S. fleet to twenty-six RSS tools.
(1) |
As defined in the "Non-GAAP measures" section of this news release. |
(2) |
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Comments from President & CEO
"Despite a more challenging market for drilling activity in the
"We were one of the most active service providers in the directional market in
"Due to higher levels of demand and utilization we increased the size of our RSS fleet by five additional tools to a total of twenty-six in our
"The successful deployment of a sizable MWD fleet remains the top priority and focus for management in 2024 and 2025, with the potential to further expand our business, improve our margins and EBITDA profile, while generating very attractive returns on our investment. The MWD buildout is expected to provide increased resiliency through expanded margins in a weaker macro environment and position the Company with more flexibility to further pay down debt and potentially initiate return of capital strategy in 2025. The execution of the plan remains on track with delivery of completed MWD tools beginning in 2024 Q4 and continuing into the first half of 2025. With a significant portion of our revenue in our
"We continued with our NCIB program in the quarter to return capital back to shareholders at a relatively low purchase price. In 2024, we purchased approximately 0.7 million common shares at an average purchase price of
"With a constructive outlook in our Canadian business, improving outlook in the longer-term for the U.S., market, improving EBITDA and cash flow profiles, and a clear strategy, I am confident we can deliver higher returns for our shareholders and increasing value for our customers as we go forward. I would like to thank our team for their continued focus, dedication, and exceptional operational execution," stated
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(unaudited)
Canadian dollars in 000's (except for otherwise noted)
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2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
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Revenues |
$ 148,449 |
$ 145,591 |
$ 443,702 |
$ 399,878 |
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Gross margin % |
25 % |
23 % |
23 % |
19 % |
Adjusted gross margin % (1) |
30 % |
31 % |
28 % |
27 % |
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Adjusted EBITDAS (1) |
$ 30,169 |
$ 30,106 |
$ 76,223 |
$ 63,515 |
Per share - basic (2) |
$ 0.86 |
$ 0.86 |
$ 2.19 |
$ 1.88 |
Per share - diluted (2) |
$ 0.78 |
$ 0.79 |
$ 1.98 |
$ 1.81 |
Adjusted EBITDAS margin % (1) |
20 % |
21 % |
17 % |
16 % |
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Cash flow - operating activities |
$ 19,377 |
$ 9,128 |
$ 69,243 |
$ 53,395 |
Free cash flow (1) |
$ 8,654 |
$ 6,085 |
$ 9,107 |
$ 10,372 |
Net income |
$ 26,175 |
$ 5,650 |
$ 43,015 |
$ 8,861 |
Per share - basic (2) |
$ 0.75 |
$ 0.16 |
$ 1.24 |
$ 0.26 |
Per share - diluted (2) |
$ 0.68 |
$ 0.15 |
$ 1.12 |
$ 0.25 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic (000s) (2) |
34,965 |
34,939 |
34,770 |
33,711 |
Diluted (000s) (2) |
38,772 |
38,207 |
38,559 |
35,137 |
Balance, |
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Working capital, excluding current portion of loans and borrowings (1) |
$ 78,766 |
$ 74,865 |
Total assets |
$ 442,592 |
$ 403,733 |
Loans and borrowings |
$ 67,343 |
$ 78,598 |
Shareholders' equity |
$ 225,825 |
$ 179,468 |
(1) |
Refer to the "Non-GAAP Measures" section in this news release. |
(2) |
Restated to reflect the 7:1 share consolidation on |
OUTLOOK
The outlook for global energy demand remains robust in the coming years due to rising intensity of energy use in developing countries and the prospect of a soft landing for economic growth among industrialized nations as central banks co-ordinate to bring interest rates down. The rising prominence of natural gas as the transition fuel for power generation in the decades to come is also supportive even before any additional demand caused by growth in AI-driven datacenters.
In the short term, oil markets continue to be impacted by a number of factors. Bearish factors include a relatively weak Chinese economy and the possibility of
Owing to higher levels of uncertainty in both oil and natural gas markets, ACT is seeing varying impact on its job counts in
ACT's
2023 ACQUISITION
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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2023 |
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2023 |
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Revenues |
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$ 86,948 |
$ 100,338 |
$ 292,579 |
$ 283,798 |
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61,501 |
45,253 |
151,123 |
116,080 |
Total revenues |
148,449 |
145,591 |
443,702 |
399,878 |
Cost of sales |
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Direct costs |
(104,359) |
(101,629) |
(318,723) |
(293,815) |
Depreciation and amortization |
(6,432) |
(10,508) |
(24,247) |
(29,848) |
Share-based compensation |
(73) |
(429) |
(465) |
(669) |
Cost of sales |
(110,864) |
(112,566) |
(343,435) |
(324,332) |
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Gross margin |
$ 37,585 |
$ 33,025 |
$ 100,267 |
$ 75,546 |
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Gross margin % |
25 % |
23 % |
23 % |
19 % |
Adjusted gross margin % (1) |
30 % |
31 % |
28 % |
27 % |
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(1) |
Refer to the "Non-GAAP Measures" section in this news release. |
SEGMENTED INFORMATION
Revenues
Direct costs
Canadian
Revenues
Canadian revenues were
Canadian revenues were
Direct costs
Canadian direct costs included in cost of sales were
Canadian direct costs included in cost of sales were
CONSOLIDATED
Revenues
The Company recognized
The Company recognized
Direct costs
The Company recognized
The Company recognized
Direct costs as a percentage of revenues was 70% in 2024 Q3, which is comparable to 2023 Q3. Direct costs as a percentage of revenue decreased to 72% in the nine months ended
Gross margin and adjusted gross margin
The Gross margin % increased to 25% in 2024 Q3, compared to 23% in 2023 Q3. The Gross margin % increased to 23% in the nine months ended
The Adjusted gross margin % decreased to 30% in 2024 Q3, compared to 31% in 2023 Q3. The Adjusted gross margin % increased to 28% in the nine months ended
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense included in cost of sales decreased to
In 2024 Q1, the Company assessed its depreciation methodology related to its property, plant and equipment. As a result, the Company determined that using a straight-line method of depreciation, rather than the declining balance method, more accurately reflects the future economic benefits of the related assets. The depreciation expense included in cost of sales decreased due to the change in methodology.
Depreciation and amortization expense included in cost of sales as a percentage of revenues was 4% and 5% in 2024 Q3 and the nine months ended
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses
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2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses: |
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Direct costs |
$ 13,147 |
$ 11,611 |
$ 43,981 |
$ 37,701 |
Depreciation and amortization |
2,630 |
2,299 |
7,439 |
5,307 |
Share-based compensation |
311 |
1,731 |
1,960 |
3,179 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
$ 16,088 |
$ 15,641 |
$ 53,380 |
$ 46,187 |
The Company recognized direct costs included in SG&A expenses of
Direct costs included in SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenues were 9% and 10% in 2024 Q3 and the nine months ended
Depreciation and amortization included in SG&A expenses were
Stock-based compensation included in SG&A expenses were
Research and development ("R&D") costs
The Company recognized R&D costs of
Write-off of property, plant and equipment
The Company recognized a write-off of property, plant and equipment of
Finance costs
Finance costs - loans and borrowings and EP Notes were
In addition, the Company had finance costs of
Foreign exchange
The Company recognized a foreign exchange loss of
The Company recognized a foreign currency translation loss on foreign operations of
Income tax
The Company recognized an income tax expense of
The Company recognized a portion of its Canadian tax pools in 2024 Q3 due to management's assessment and estimates that they will likely be utilized within the next twelve to eighteen months. The tax effected amount recognized was
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Annually, the Company's principal source of liquidity is cash generated from its operations. In addition, the Company has the ability to fund liquidity requirements through its credit facility and the issuance of additional debt and/or equity, if available.
In order to facilitate the management of its liquidity, the Company prepares an annual budget, which is updated, as necessary, depending on varying factors, including changes in capital structure, execution of the Company's business plan and general industry conditions. The annual budget is approved by the Board of Directors and updated forecasts are prepared as the fiscal year progresses with changes reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Cash flow - operating activities was
At
Normal course issuer bid
During the nine months ended
In connection with the NCIB, the Company established an automatic securities purchase plan ("the Plan"). Accordingly, the Company may repurchase its common shares under the Plan on any trading day during the NCIB, including during regulatory restrictions or self-imposed trading blackout periods. The Plan commenced on
Syndicated and revolving credit facilities
On
During the nine months ended
During the nine months ended
In addition, the Company held its Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program ("HASCAP") loan with a balance of
At
- Consolidated Funded Debt to Consolidated Credit Agreement EBITDA ratio shall not exceed 2.5:1; and
- Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage ratio shall not be less than 1.25:1.
Contractual obligations and contingencies
As at
The Company also holds six letters of credit totaling
The Company is involved in various other legal claims associated with the normal course of operations. The Company believes that any liabilities that may arise pertaining to such matters would not have a material impact on its financial position.
The following table outlines the anticipated payments related to contractual commitments subsequent to
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Carrying amount |
One year |
1-2 years |
3-5 years |
Thereafter |
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Loans and borrowings - principal |
$ 67,743 |
$ 21,141 |
$ 46,602 |
$ — |
$ — |
EP Notes - principal |
27,050 |
— |
27,050 |
— |
— |
Interest payments on loans and borrowings and EP Notes |
12,320 |
5,924 |
6,396 |
— |
— |
Lease liabilities - undiscounted |
13,734 |
3,955 |
2,922 |
6,443 |
414 |
Trade and other payables |
97,698 |
97,698 |
— |
— |
— |
Total |
$ 218,545 |
$ 128,718 |
$ 82,970 |
$ 6,443 |
$ 414 |
Capital structure
As at
Share Consolidation
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NET CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
The following table details the Company's Net capital expenditures:
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Motors and related equipment |
$ 2,465 |
$ 8,005 |
$ 16,409 |
$ 22,786 |
MWD and related equipment |
5,159 |
6,581 |
19,378 |
9,854 |
Shop and automotive equipment |
98 |
335 |
480 |
2,084 |
Other |
1,386 |
481 |
2,824 |
3,126 |
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Gross capital expenditures |
9,108 |
15,402 |
39,091 |
37,850 |
Less: net lost-in-hole equipment reimbursements |
(4,827) |
(7,399) |
(20,215) |
(19,288) |
Net capital expenditures (1) |
$ 4,281 |
$ 8,003 |
$ 18,876 |
$ 18,562 |
(1) |
Refer to the 'Non-GAAP Measures' section in this news release. |
In 2024 Q3 and the nine months ended
As at
The Company's 2024 Net capital expenditure budget, including capital costs related to RSS licenses, is expected to be approximately
NON-GAAP MEASURES
ACT uses certain performance measures throughout this news release that are not defined under IFRS Accounting Standards or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP measures do not have a standardized meaning and may differ from that of other organizations, and accordingly, may not be comparable. Investors should be cautioned that these measures should not be construed as alternatives to IFRS Accounting Standards measures as an indicator of ACT's performance.
These measures include the Adjusted gross margin, Adjusted gross margin %, Adjusted EBITDAS, Adjusted EBITDAS margin %, Adjusted EBITDAS per diluted share, Free cash flow, Working capital and Net capital expenditures. Management believes these measures provide supplemental financial information that is useful in the evaluation of ACT's operations.
These non-GAAP measures are defined as follows:
i) "Adjusted gross margin" - calculated as gross margin before non-cash costs (write-down of inventory, depreciation, amortization and share-based compensation); is considered a primary indicator of operating performance (see tabular calculation);
ii) "Adjusted gross margin %" - calculated as Adjusted gross margin divided by revenues; is considered a primary indicator of operating performance (see tabular calculation);
iii) "Adjusted EBITDAS" - calculated as net income before finance costs, unrealized foreign exchange on intercompany balances, income tax expense, depreciation, amortization, gain on settlement of lease liabilities, non-recurring costs, write-down of inventory and share-based compensation; provides supplemental information to net income that is useful in evaluating the results and financing of the Company's business activities before considering certain charges (see tabular calculation);
iv) "Adjusted EBITDAS margin %" - calculated as Adjusted EBITDAS divided by revenues; provides supplemental information to net income that is useful in evaluating the results and financing of the Company's business activities before considering certain charges as a percentage of revenues (see tabular calculation);
v) "Adjusted EBITDAS per basic and diluted share" - calculated as Adjusted EBITDAS divided by the basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding; provides supplemental information to net income that is useful in evaluating the results and financing of the Company's business activities before considering certain charges on a per basic and diluted common share basis;
vi) "Free cash flow" - calculated as cash flow - operating activities prior to: i) changes in non-cash working capital, ii) income tax paid (refund) and iii) non-recurring costs less: i) PP&E and intangible asset additions, excluding assets acquired in business combinations, ii) required repayments on loans and borrowings, in accordance with the Company's credit facility agreement, and iii) repayments of lease liabilities, net of finance costs, offset by proceeds on disposal of PP&E. Management uses this measure as an indication of the Company's ability to generate funds from its operations to support future capital expenditures, additional repayments of loans and borrowings or other initiatives (see tabular calculation).
The Company has deducted intangible asset additions from its Free cash flow calculation in 2024 Q1, compared to being excluded in prior periods. The change of the calculation is mainly due to more significant additions in the period as the Company expanded its RSS tool fleet and the related licenses, as well as expected cash outflows in the future related to intangible assets as the Company expands its technology offerings.
vii) "Working capital" - calculated as current assets less current liabilities, excluding the current portion of loans and borrowings. Management uses this measure as an indication of the Company's financial and cash liquidity position.
viii) "Net capital expenditures" - calculated as the gross capital expenditures less reimbursements from customers and insurance proceeds related to equipment lost-in-hole and damaged beyond repair, net of payments to vendors for insurance coverage and third-party rental equipment lost-in-hole or damaged beyond repair - refer to the "Capital expenditures" section of this news release.
The following tables provide reconciliations from the IFRS Accounting Standards to non-GAAP measures.
Adjusted gross margin
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2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
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Gross margin |
$ 37,585 |
$ 33,025 |
$ 100,267 |
$ 75,546 |
Add non-cash items included in cost of sales: |
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Write-down of inventory included in cost of sales |
366 |
599 |
427 |
977 |
Depreciation and amortization |
6,432 |
10,508 |
24,247 |
29,848 |
Share-based compensation |
73 |
429 |
465 |
669 |
Adjusted gross margin |
$ 44,456 |
$ 44,561 |
$ 125,406 |
$ 107,040 |
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Adjusted gross margin % |
30 % |
31 % |
28 % |
27 % |
Adjusted EBITDAS
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2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
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Net income |
$ 26,175 |
$ 5,650 |
$ 43,015 |
$ 8,861 |
Add (deduct): |
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Income tax expense |
(9,458) |
1,359 |
(6,645) |
3,942 |
Depreciation and amortization - cost of sales |
6,432 |
10,508 |
24,247 |
29,848 |
Depreciation and amortization - selling, general and administrative expenses |
2,630 |
2,299 |
7,439 |
5,307 |
Share-based compensation - cost of sales |
73 |
429 |
465 |
669 |
Share-based compensation - selling, general and administrative expenses |
311 |
1,731 |
1,960 |
3,179 |
Finance costs - loans and borrowings and exchangeable promissory notes |
1,924 |
2,286 |
6,808 |
5,502 |
Finance costs - lease liabilities |
185 |
215 |
591 |
634 |
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) on intercompany balances |
1,531 |
(100) |
(2,117) |
(999) |
Gain on settlement of lease liabilities |
— |
— |
(391) |
— |
Non-recurring expenses, including inventory write off |
366 |
5,729 |
851 |
6,572 |
Adjusted EBITDAS |
$ 30,169 |
$ 30,106 |
$ 76,223 |
$ 63,515 |
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Adjusted EBITDAS margin % |
20 % |
21 % |
17 % |
16 % |
Free cash flow
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2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
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Cash flow - operating activities |
$ 19,377 |
$ 9,128 |
$ 69,243 |
$ 53,395 |
Add (deduct): |
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Income tax paid |
172 |
198 |
3,965 |
846 |
Changes in non-cash operating working capital |
11,227 |
17,200 |
5,426 |
7,213 |
Non-recurring expenses |
391 |
839 |
424 |
1,304 |
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
— |
70 |
1,533 |
733 |
Less: |
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Property, plant and equipment and intangible asset additions(1) |
(16,649) |
(15,385) |
(53,491) |
(37,850) |
Required repayments on loans and borrowings(2) |
(5,148) |
(5,154) |
(15,461) |
(12,609) |
Repayments of lease liabilities, net of finance costs |
(716) |
(811) |
(2,532) |
(2,660) |
Free cash flow |
$ 8,654 |
$ 6,085 |
$ 9,107 |
$ 10,372 |
(1) |
Property, plant and equipment additions exclude any non-cash additions. |
(2) |
Required repayments on loans and borrowings in accordance with the credit facility agreement, which excludes discretionary debt repayments. |
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of present or historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "achieve", "believe", "plan", "intend", "objective", "continuous", "ongoing", "estimate", "outlook", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "should" or similar words suggesting future outcomes. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things:
- Future commitments;
- The 2024 Net capital expenditure budget and financing thereof;
- We believe our positioning and focus on the higher value, high-performance rotary steerable market in the
U.S. and the multi-lateral drilling market inCanada helped propel the company to strong and consistent financial performance in the quarter despite these challenges. - The benefits of ACT's size and scale strategy continues to produce sound results by leveraging leading technology and exceptional service delivery in the North American directional drilling industry.
- The successful deployment of a sizable MWD fleet management remains the top priority and focus for management in 2024 and 2025, with the potential to further expand our business, improve our margins and EBITDA profile, while generating very attractive returns on our investment.
- The MWD buildout is expected to provide increased resiliency through expanded margins in a weaker macro environment and position the Company with more flexibility to further pay down debt and potentially initiate return of capital strategy in 2025.
- The execution of the plan remains on track with delivery of completed MWD tools beginning in 2024 Q4 and continuing into the first half of 2025.
- With a significant portion of our revenue in our
U.S. business going to third parties to rent essential technology, there is a substantial opportunity to recapture margins even if we are only able to achieve relatively moderate levels of operational success in 2025. - Management believes that buying shares at current share price levels represents good value and a sensible use of capital. In addition, we strengthened our balance sheet with reduced debt levels and increased our cash balance which will continue to be a focus into 2025.
- With a constructive outlook in our Canadian business, improving outlook in the longer-term for the U.S., market, improving EBITDA and cash flow profiles, and a clear strategy, I am confident we can deliver higher returns for our shareholders and increasing value for our customers as we go forward.
- The outlook for global energy demand remains robust in the coming years due to rising intensity of energy use in developing countries and the prospect of a soft landing for economic growth among industrialized nations as central banks co-ordinate to bring interest rates down.
- The rising prominence of natural gas as the transition fuel for power generation in the decades to come is also supportive even before any additional demand caused by growth in AI-driven datacenters.
- Bearish factors include a relatively weak Chinese economy and the possibility of
OPEC adding more oil production to the market in 2025. - Bullish factors include continued solid global gross domestic product growth as noted, low
U.S. oil and product inventories in relation to five-year averages and ongoing Middle Eastern tensions that could affect oil supply. - By contrast,
U.S. natural gas prices have improved over the last three months as the market awaits the beginning of the North American winter heating season as well as the start-up of exports from a number of newU.S. liquified natural gas projects in 2025 and 2026. - Owing to higher levels of uncertainty in both oil and natural gas markets, ACT is seeing varying impact on its job counts in
Canada and theU.S. in the fourth quarter of 2024. - In
Canada , ACT continues to run at levels close to those achieved in the record-setting third quarter. - We remain very constructive on
Canada in the years to come and are encouraged by reports that testing continues with respect to bringing the major LNG Canada project online sometime in 2025. - With relatively steady levels of activity forecasted for the Canadian market it is also important to note the fourth quarter is likely to be impacted by budget exhaustion and holiday seasonality in early-to-mid-December.
- ACT's
U.S. job count has softened modestly in the fourth quarter, in keeping with the continued softness in underlyingU.S. rig activity. - Maximizing available revenue per operating day is our immediate focus as well as beginning the margin recapture process as we introduce our new MWD systems to clients.
- Holiday seasonality also starts to become a factor in late November with the
U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. - Lower benchmark
U.S. oil and gas prices to date in the fourth quarter may also accelerate the timing of the typical end-of-year budget exhaustion process.
The Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date hereof but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon.
Various material factors and assumptions are typically applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking statements. Those material factors and assumptions are based on information currently available to the Company, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources. In some instances, material assumptions and material factors are presented elsewhere in this news release in connection with the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned that the following list of material factors and assumptions is not exhaustive. Specific material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to:
- the performance of ACT's business;
- impact of economic and social trends;
- oil and natural gas commodity prices and production levels;
- capital expenditure programs and other expenditures by ACT and its customers;
- the ability of ACT to attract and retain key management personnel;
- the ability of ACT to retain and hire qualified personnel;
- the ability of ACT to obtain parts, consumables, equipment, technology, and supplies in a timely manner to carry out its activities;
- the ability of ACT to maintain good working relationships with key suppliers;
- the ability of ACT to retain customers, market its services successfully to existing and new customers and reliance on major customers;
- risks associated with technology development and intellectual property rights;
- obsolescence of ACT's equipment and/or technology;
- the ability of ACT to maintain safety performance;
- the ability of ACT to obtain adequate and timely financing on acceptable terms;
- the ability of ACT to comply with the terms and conditions of its credit facility;
- the ability to obtain sufficient insurance coverage to mitigate operational risks;
- currency exchange and interest rates;
- risks associated with future foreign operations;
- the ability of ACT to integrate its transactions and the benefits of any acquisitions, dispositions and business development efforts;
- environmental risks;
- business risks resulting from weather, disasters and related to information technology;
- changes under governmental regulatory regimes and tax, environmental, climate and other laws in
Canada and theU.S. ; and - competitive risks.
Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties some of which are described herein. Such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks identified in this news release and in the Company's Annual Information Form under the heading "Risk Factors". Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise such statements to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise.
All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Further information about the factors affecting forward-looking statements is available in the Company's current Annual Information Form that has been filed with Canadian provincial securities commissions and is available on www.sedarplus.ca and the Company's website (www.actenergy.com).
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at
Canadian dollars in '000s
(unaudited)
|
|
|
As at |
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
Cash |
$ 17,492 |
$ 10,731 |
Trade receivables |
110,520 |
111,846 |
Prepaid expenses |
4,376 |
5,839 |
Inventories |
47,410 |
44,976 |
Total current assets |
179,798 |
173,392 |
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
127,800 |
113,853 |
Intangible assets |
74,433 |
66,366 |
Right-of-use assets |
8,667 |
10,138 |
|
40,835 |
39,984 |
Deferred tax asset |
11,059 |
— |
Total non-current assets |
262,794 |
230,341 |
Total assets |
$ 442,592 |
$ 403,733 |
|
|
|
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
Trade and other payables |
$ 97,698 |
$ 93,661 |
Current taxes payable |
— |
1,425 |
Loans and borrowings, current |
21,089 |
21,023 |
Lease liabilities, current |
3,334 |
3,441 |
Total current liabilities |
122,121 |
119,550 |
|
|
|
Loans and borrowings, long-term |
46,254 |
57,575 |
Exchangeable promissory notes |
25,110 |
23,923 |
Lease liabilities, long-term |
10,217 |
12,323 |
Deferred tax liability |
13,065 |
10,894 |
Total non-current liabilities |
94,646 |
104,715 |
Total liabilities |
216,767 |
224,265 |
|
|
|
Shareholders' equity: |
|
|
Share capital |
199,471 |
197,380 |
|
(469) |
(709) |
Exchangeable promissory notes |
1,242 |
1,242 |
Contributed surplus |
16,854 |
17,002 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
14,392 |
13,088 |
Deficit |
(5,665) |
(48,535) |
Total shareholders' equity |
225,825 |
179,468 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
$ 442,592 |
$ 403,733 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three and nine months ended
Canadian dollars in '000s except per share amounts
(unaudited)
|
Three months ended |
Nine months ended |
||
|
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
$ 148,449 |
$ 145,591 |
$ 443,702 |
$ 399,878 |
Cost of sales: |
|
|
|
|
Direct costs |
(104,359) |
(101,629) |
(318,723) |
(293,815) |
Depreciation and amortization |
(6,432) |
(10,508) |
(24,247) |
(29,848) |
Share-based compensation |
(73) |
(429) |
(465) |
(669) |
Total cost of sales |
(110,864) |
(112,566) |
(343,435) |
(324,332) |
|
|
|
|
|
Gross margin |
37,585 |
33,025 |
100,267 |
75,546 |
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses: |
|
|
|
|
Direct costs |
(13,147) |
(11,611) |
(43,981) |
(37,701) |
Depreciation and amortization |
(2,630) |
(2,299) |
(7,439) |
(5,307) |
Share-based compensation |
(311) |
(1,731) |
(1,960) |
(3,179) |
Total selling, general and administrative expenses |
(16,088) |
(15,641) |
(53,380) |
(46,187) |
Provision |
— |
(4,291) |
— |
(4,291) |
Research and development costs |
(805) |
(427) |
(2,445) |
(1,437) |
Write-off of property, plant and equipment |
(618) |
(1,555) |
(2,866) |
(3,924) |
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
11 |
5 |
31 |
390 |
Gain on settlement of lease liabilities |
— |
— |
391 |
— |
Income from operating activities |
20,085 |
11,116 |
41,998 |
20,097 |
|
|
|
|
|
Finance costs - loans and borrowings and exchangeable promissory notes |
(1,924) |
(2,286) |
(6,808) |
(5,502) |
Finance costs - lease liabilities |
(185) |
(215) |
(591) |
(634) |
Foreign exchange (loss) gain |
(1,259) |
(767) |
1,771 |
146 |
Acquisition and restructuring costs |
— |
(839) |
— |
(1,304) |
Income before income taxes |
16,717 |
7,009 |
36,370 |
12,803 |
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax recovery (expenses): |
|
|
|
|
Current |
(804) |
(3,687) |
(2,459) |
(4,248) |
Deferred |
10,262 |
2,328 |
9,104 |
306 |
Income tax recovery (expenses) |
9,458 |
(1,359) |
6,645 |
(3,942) |
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
26,175 |
5,650 |
43,015 |
8,861 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive (loss) income |
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation differences on foreign operations |
(889) |
4,842 |
1,304 |
591 |
Total comprehensive income |
$ 25,286 |
$ 10,492 |
$ 44,319 |
$ 9,452 |
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per share - basic (1) |
$ 0.75 |
$ 0.16 |
$ 1.24 |
$ 0.26 |
Net income per share - diluted (1) |
$ 0.68 |
$ 0.15 |
$ 1.12 |
$ 0.25 |
(1) |
Restated to reflect the 7:1 share consolidation on |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Nine months ended
Canadian dollars in '000s
(unaudited)
|
Share |
shares |
Contributed surplus |
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
Deficit |
Total shareholders' equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, |
$ 180,484 |
$ (959) |
$ 15,854 |
$ 17,389 |
$ (58,871) |
$ 153,897 |
Comprehensive income |
— |
— |
— |
591 |
8,861 |
9,452 |
Contributed surplus on treasury shares vested |
— |
250 |
(250) |
— |
— |
— |
Issued pursuant to warrant exercises |
19,843 |
— |
(3,433) |
— |
— |
16,410 |
Issued pursuant to stock options exercised |
673 |
— |
(251) |
— |
— |
422 |
Share-based compensation |
— |
— |
3,848 |
— |
— |
3,848 |
Balance, |
$ 197,344 |
$ (709) |
$ 15,768 |
$ 17,980 |
$ (50,313) |
$ 181,344 |
|
Share |
shares |
EP notes |
Contributed surplus |
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
Deficit |
Total shareholders' equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, |
|
$ (709) |
$ 1,242 |
$ 17,002 |
$ 13,088 |
|
$ 179,468 |
Comprehensive income |
— |
— |
— |
— |
1,304 |
43,015 |
44,319 |
Repurchased pursuant to normal course issuer bid |
(2,899) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(94) |
(2,993) |
Accrued purchases under the normal course issuer bid |
(1,033) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(51) |
(1,084) |
Contributed surplus on treasury shares vested |
— |
240 |
— |
(240) |
— |
— |
— |
Issued pursuant to stock options exercised |
6,023 |
— |
— |
(2,333) |
— |
— |
3,690 |
Share-based compensation |
— |
— |
— |
2,425 |
— |
— |
2,425 |
Balance, |
|
$ (469) |
$ 1,242 |
$ 16,854 |
$ 14,392 |
$ (5,665) |
$ 225,825 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Nine months ended
Canadian dollars in '000s
(unaudited)
|
Three months ended |
Nine months ended |
||
|
2024 |
2023 |
2024 |
2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash provided by (used in): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
Net income |
$ 26,175 |
$ 5,650 |
$ 43,015 |
$ 8,861 |
Non-cash adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
Income tax expenses |
(9,458) |
1,359 |
(6,645) |
3,942 |
Depreciation and amortization |
9,062 |
12,807 |
31,686 |
35,155 |
Share-based compensation |
384 |
2,160 |
2,425 |
3,848 |
Write-off of property, plant and equipment |
618 |
1,555 |
2,866 |
3,924 |
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
(11) |
(5) |
(31) |
(390) |
Gain on settlement of lease liabilities |
— |
— |
(391) |
— |
Write-down of inventory included in cost of sales |
366 |
599 |
427 |
977 |
Finance costs - loans and borrowings and exchangeable promissory notes |
1,924 |
2,286 |
6,808 |
5,502 |
Finance costs - lease liabilities |
185 |
215 |
591 |
634 |
Income tax refund (paid) |
(172) |
(198) |
(3,965) |
(846) |
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) on foreign currency balances |
1,531 |
(100) |
(2,117) |
(999) |
|
30,604 |
26,328 |
74,669 |
60,608 |
Changes in non-cash operating working capital |
(11,227) |
(17,200) |
(5,426) |
(7,213) |
Cash flow - operating activities |
19,377 |
9,128 |
69,243 |
53,395 |
|
|
|
|
|
Investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
Cash paid on acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
— |
(27,426) |
— |
(27,426) |
Property, plant and equipment additions |
(9,108) |
(15,385) |
(39,091) |
(37,850) |
Intangible asset additions |
(7,541) |
(14) |
(14,400) |
(158) |
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
— |
70 |
1,533 |
733 |
Changes in non-cash investing working capital |
5,508 |
4,023 |
9,497 |
2,268 |
Cash flow - investing activities |
(11,141) |
(38,732) |
(42,461) |
(62,433) |
|
|
|
|
|
Financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
Advances of loans and borrowings, net of upfront financing fees |
— |
27,298 |
10,000 |
27,298 |
Repayments on loans and borrowings |
(5,148) |
(5,471) |
(22,016) |
(25,926) |
Payments on lease liabilities, net of finance costs |
(716) |
(811) |
(2,532) |
(2,660) |
Interest paid |
(1,812) |
(2,500) |
(6,501) |
(6,136) |
Common shares repurchased pursuant to normal course issuer bid |
(2,000) |
(3,955) |
(4,077) |
(3,955) |
Proceeds on common share and warrant issuances, net of issuance costs |
1,460 |
1,465 |
3,690 |
16,832 |
Changes in non-cash financing working capital |
1,084 |
1,765 |
1,084 |
1,765 |
Cash flow - financing activities |
(7,132) |
17,791 |
(20,352) |
7,218 |
Effect of exchange rate on changes on cash |
(604) |
2,862 |
331 |
1,817 |
Change in cash |
500 |
(8,951) |
6,761 |
(3) |
Cash, beginning of period |
16,992 |
20,123 |
10,731 |
11,175 |
Cash, end of period |
$ 17,492 |
$ 11,172 |
$ 17,492 |
$ 11,172 |
ACT Energy Technologies Ltd., based in
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