Superior Drilling Products, Inc. Achieves $2.3 million in Revenue for Fourth Quarter 2016


VERNAL, Utah, March 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Superior Drilling Products, Inc. (NYSE MKT:SDPI) (“SDP” or the “Company”), a designer and manufacturer of drilling tool technologies, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016.

Troy Meier, Chairman and CEO of Superior Drilling Products, noted, "Given the severely weak conditions of the oil & gas industry in the first half of 2016, the year was certainly a challenge for SDP, but we ended the year in a much better position than the way the year began.

Highlights of the year included: 

  • We made a major shift in our go-to-market strategy for our flagship well bore conditioning tool, the Drill-N-Ream® and have had great success with our channel partner.
  • We advanced our Strider™ oscillation system technology with our Coiled Tubing Strider tool, which was commercialized in January 2017.
  • The oil & gas industry began to strengthen in the latter part of the year, driving improvement in contract services revenue.
  • We stabilized our balance sheet by restructuring our debt and raising additional capital.

Given our significant progress, we have had a good start to 2017.  We are encouraged by the market's reception of our technologies and expect this to be a year of growth."

Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Summary

($ in thousands,except per share amounts)                 
 Q4 2016  Q4 2015  Y/Y
Change
  Y/Y %
Change
  Q3 2016 Seq.
Change
 Seq. %
Change
Tool sales/rental   1,451      1,673    (222)   (13.2)%     1,726  (275)  (15.9)%
Other related tool revenue   342      87    255   NM     119  223  187.8%
Tool Revenue   1,794         1,760    34   1.9%     1,845  (51)  (2.8)%
Contract Services   539      972    (433)   (44.5)%     417  122  29.3%
Total Revenue$  2,333   $  2,733    (400)   (14.6)%  $  2,261  71  3.2%
Operating loss   (2,195)   (9,262)   7,067   76.3%     (963) (1,232) 127.9%
Net loss$ (2,596)  $ (9,236)   6,641   71.9%  $ (1,173) (1,423) 121.2%
Diluted loss per share$  (0.11)  $  (0.53)  $0.42   79.6%  $  (0.07) (0.04) NM

Compared with the prior-year period, revenue of $2.3 million declined because of weak market conditions in the oil & gas industry.  Sequentially, revenue was up 3% over the trailing third quarter of 2016 as the market has been improving.

Tool revenue was $1.8 million in the quarter relatively unchanged when compared with the 2015 fourth quarter and the trailing third quarter.  Tool sales/rental in the fourth quarter of 2016 was comprised primarily of tool sales, whereas the mix in the 2015 fourth quarter was mostly related to tool rental.  The change in the mix of tool revenue reflects the Company’s strategic shift in its business model from a tool rental company to a designer and manufacturer of innovative technology delivered through distributors and oil field service companies.  The decline in tool sales/rental revenue from the trailing third quarter reflects the slowing of tool purchases as the Company’s channel partner is managing its fleet.  Other related tool revenue includes maintenance and royalty fees.

Contract Services revenue was $539 thousand, down from the prior-year period due to market conditions.  The decline was the direct result of a 22% reduction in the average number of drill rigs operating in the U.S. market in the fourth quarter of 2016 compared with 2015.  When compared with the trailing third quarter, contract services revenue increased by $122 thousand, or 29%, as the average number of drill rigs operating increased 23% from the trailing third quarter to the fourth quarter.  Contract services is primarily the refurbishment of drill bits for an exclusive customer for which the Company is contracted to service the Rocky Mountain region, which includes the hard-hit Bakken formation and the rest of the Rockies, California and Alaska.

Net loss of $2.6 million improved approximately 70% over the prior-year period.  Significant changes in the Company’s operating structure and business model enabled this improvement while facing the decline in revenue.  Included in the net loss for the fourth quarter of 2016 were pre-tax asset impairment charges of $1.1 million comprised of an $840 thousand impairment for property subsequently sold, an $18 thousand loss on the sale of property and a $211 thousand write-down of obsolete inventory.  The fourth quarter of 2015 included a pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $7.8 million.

Fourth Quarter 2016 Operational Review

($ in thousands)Q4 2016  Q4 2015  Y/Y
Change
  Y/Y %
Change
  Q3 2016 Seq.
Change
 Seq. %
Change
Cost of revenue$  1,148   $  1,592   $  (444)   (27.9)%  $  972  176  18.1%
As a percent of sales 49.2%   58.3%         43.0% 0  14.5%
Selling, general & administrative$  1,627   $  1,307   $  319   24.4%  $  1,320  307  23.3%
As a percent of sales 69.7%   47.8%         58.4% 0  19.5%
Depreciation & amortization$  912   $  1,293   $  (380)   (29.4)%  $  932  (20)  (2.2)%

The 28% reduction in cost of revenue as a percent of sales compared with the prior-year period reflects the Company’s new business structure and the effectiveness of several significant cost reduction initiatives, including measurable headcount reductions and elimination of the rental tool operating infrastructure.  Sequentially, cost of revenue included a $211 thousand asset impairment charge for obsolete OrBit tool inventory.

The 24% increase in selling, general and administrative expense (SG&A), which includes research and engineering, compared with the prior-year was due to both increases in engineering costs related to commercialization of the Coiled Tubing Strider tool and higher professional fees associated with the sale of equity in the fourth quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock compensation expense and unusual items, was about breakeven at $67 thousand.  This was down from $257 thousand in the prior-year period and $176 thousand in the trailing third quarter due primarily to higher engineering costs and professional fees.  The Company believes that when used in conjunction with measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure, helps in the understanding of its operating performance.  See the attached tables for important disclosures regarding SDP’s use of adjusted EBITDA, as well as a reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA.

($ in thousands,except per share amounts)            
  2016   2015  Change  % Change
Revenue$  7,153   $  12,706   (5,553)   (43.7)%
Cost of revenue   4,473    6,618   (2,145)   (32.4)%
As a % of sales 62.5%   52.1%      
Selling, general & administrative 5,776    7,014   (1,238)   (17.6)%
As a % of sales 80.7%   55.2%      
Depreciation & amortization   4,291      4,819   (527)   (10.9)%
Operating expenses   14,540      18,451   (3,910)   (21.2)%
Impairment of property/goodwill   840      7,803       
Total operating expenses   15,381      26,253       
Operating loss (8,228)   (13,547)  5,319   39.3%
Net loss$ (9,111)   (14,456)  5,345   37.0%
Diluted loss per share$  (0.47)  $  (0.83)  0.36   43.2%

Full Year 2016 Review

Lower revenue for 2016 was the result of the significant decline in drill rigs, due to the contraction of the oil and gas industry.  Tool revenue of $5.5 million decreased by 29%, or $2.3 million, from the prior-year period.  Tool revenue was comprised of $4.9 million in tool sales/rental and $556 thousand in other related revenue.  Contract Services revenue was $1.7 million, down by 66%, or $3.3 million, when compared with the prior-year period due to the significant decline in drill bit refurbishment. 

During the year, the Company reduced costs through reduction in staffing, productivity improvements and several other initiatives to preserve cash while continuing to make investments in new technology.  The change in business model also resulted in a $1.2 million annualized reduction in costs for the sales organization. 

Adjusted EBITDA was a $1.5 million loss, compared with adjusted EBITDA of $59 thousand in 2015, mostly due to the decline in revenue.  The Company believes that when used in conjunction with measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure, helps in the understanding of its operating performance.  See the attached tables for important disclosures regarding SDP’s use of adjusted EBITDA, as well as a reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Cash and equivalents was $2.2 million at December 31, 2016.  On October 5, 2016, the Company sold 5,750,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.00 per share.  Net of underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses, net proceeds were approximately $5.0 million.  Proceeds from the sale were used to pay down debt and general corporate purposes, including working capital. 

Total debt at the end of the year was $16.7 million, down $3.0 million, or 15%, compared with $19.7 million at September 30, 2016.

Subsequent to the end of the quarter, SDP announced the sale of non-core real estate property on February 9, 2017, for net proceeds of $2.5 million.  The property had been appraised in November 2016 at $2.5 million and at the time had a net asset value of $3.3 million.  As a result, a $0.8 million asset impairment was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2016.  The cash received from the sale was used to pay down the $2.5 million outstanding related loan balance for the property, reducing total debt to approximately $14.2 million and eliminating about $0.22 million in annual debt service.  The property was purchased in a related-party transaction by Superior Auto Body and Paint, LLC (“SABP”), an entity in which the Meiers have a direct ownership interest. 

During the fourth quarter, the Company had capital expenditures of $38 thousand, primarily related to the build-out of the Coiled Tubing Strider tool fleet.  For the year, capital expenditures were $353 thousand compared with $1.3 million in 2015.  Because the Company no longer produces tools for rent its capital requirements are measurably reduced.

Outlook and 2017 Guidance

Mr. Meier, added, “We are optimistic about 2017 given the success of the Drill-N-Ream combined with the rebound in rig counts, the prospects for our new product lines and the development of new channel partners.  The Coiled Tubing Strider was qualified as commercial status in January 2017 and we are taking a methodical approach in identifying the best channel partners.  We believe we can achieve our goal to be cash flow positive in the second half of the year.” 

Financial estimates for calendar year 2017 are expected to fall in the following ranges:  

Revenue:$11 million to $13 million
Operating margin:3% to 5%
Interest Expense:Approximately $950 thousand
Depreciation and Amortization:Slightly under $4.0 million
Capital Expenditures:Approximately $350 thousand

Webcast and Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call and live webcast today at 10:00 am MT (12:00 pm ET) to review the financial and operating results for the quarter and discuss its corporate strategy and outlook.  The discussion will be accompanied by a slide presentation that will be made available immediately prior to the conference call on SDP’s website at www.sdpi.com/events.  A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation.

The conference call can be accessed by calling (201) 689-8470.  Alternatively, the webcast can be monitored on Superior Drilling Products’ website at www.sdpi.com/events.

A telephonic replay will be available from 1:00 p.m. MT (3:00 p.m. ET) the day of the teleconference until Friday, March 17, 2017.  To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13653292, or access the webcast replay via the Company’s website at www.sdpi.com, where a transcript will be posted once available.

About Superior Drilling Products, Inc.
Superior Drilling Products, Inc. is an innovative, cutting-edge drilling tool technology company providing cost saving solutions that drive production efficiencies for the oil and natural gas drilling industry.  The Company designs, manufactures, repairs and sells drilling tools.  SDP drilling solutions include the patented Drill-N-Ream® well bore conditioning tool and the patented StriderTM oscillation system technology.  In addition, SDP is a manufacturer and refurbisher of PDC (polycrystalline diamond compact) drill bits for a leading oil field services company.  SDP operates a state-of-the-art drill tool fabrication facility, where it manufactures its solutions for the drilling industry, as well as customers’ custom products.  The Company’s strategy for growth is to leverage its expertise in drill tool technology and innovative, precision machining in order to broaden its product offerings and solutions for the oil and gas industry.

Additional information about the Company can be found at its website: www.sdpi.com.

Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements and information that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this release, regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenue and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. The use of words “could,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “continue,” “predict,” “potential,” “project”, “forecast,” “should” or “plan, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward -looking statements contain such identifying words. Certain statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company’s financial position, market success with specialized tools, effectiveness of its sales efforts, success at developing future tools, and the Company’s effectiveness at executing its business strategy and plans. These statements reflect the beliefs and expectations of the Company and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, among other factors, our business strategy and prospects for growth; our cash flows and liquidity; our financial strategy, budget, projections and operating results; the amount, nature and timing of capital expenditures; the availability and terms of capital; competition and government regulations; and general economic conditions. These and other factors could adversely affect the outcome and financial effects of the Company’s plans and described herein.


Superior Drilling Products, Inc. 
Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Operations 
For the Three months and Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 
(unaudited) 
  
  For the Three Months For the Years 
  Ended December 31, Ended December 31, 
   2016  2015  2016  2015 
          
Revenue $  2,332,658  $  2,732,663  $  7,153,063  $  12,706,372  
          
Operating cost and expenses         
          
Cost of revenue    1,148,471     1,592,311     4,473,442     6,551,679  
Selling, general, and administrative expenses    1,626,628     1,307,219     5,775,760     7,080,304  
Depreciation and amortization expense    912,035     1,292,520     4,291,249     4,818,548  
Impairment of property, plant and equipment    840,380    -      840,380    -   
Impairment of goodwill    -      7,802,903     -      7,802,903  
          
Total operating costs and expenses    4,527,514     11,994,953     15,380,831     26,253,434  
          
Operating loss    (2,194,856)    (9,262,290)    (8,227,768)    (13,547,062) 
          
Other income (expense)         
Interest income    78,579     74,045     313,547     293,932  
Interest (expense)    (511,804)    (359,613)    (1,613,214)    (1,822,636) 
Other income    49,976     54,476     237,203     240,286  
Gain (loss) on sale of assets    (17,841)    710     177,611     (92,378) 
Total other income (expense)    (401,090)    (230,382)    (884,853)    (1,380,796) 
          
Loss before income taxes    (2,595,946)    (9,492,672)    (9,112,621)    (14,927,858) 
Income tax benefit    -      (256,189)    (2,000)    (472,279) 
          
Net loss $  (2,595,946) $  (9,236,483) $  (9,110,621) $ (14,455,579) 
          
Basic loss per common share $  (0.11) $  (0.53) $  (0.48) $  (0.83) 
          
Basic Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding    23,771,265     17,434,922     19,155,981     17,347,306  
          
Diluted loss Per Common Share $  (0.11) $  (0.53) $  (0.47) $  (0.83) 
          
Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding    24,021,265     17,434,922     19,257,074     17,347,306  
          


Superior Drilling Products, Inc. 
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets 
(unaudited) 
  
 December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash  $   2,241,902   $   1,297,002  
Accounts receivable    1,038,664     1,861,002  
Prepaid expenses    76,175     179,450  
Inventory    1,185,920     1,410,794  
Current assets held for sale   2,490,000     -   
Other current assets    13,598     -   
 Total current assets    7,046,259     4,748,248  
Property, plant and equipment, net   9,068,359     14,655,502  
Intangible assets, net   8,579,444     11,026,111  
Note receivable   8,296,717     8,296,717  
Other assets   15,954     28,321  
Total assets  $   33,006,733    $   38,754,899   
       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable  $   1,066,514   $   638,593  
Accrued expenses    449,004     809,765  
Income tax payable    -      2,000  
Current portion of capital lease obligation    217,302     332,185  
Current portion of related party debt    272,215     555,393  
Current portion of long-term debt    410,815     2,547,788  
Current portion of long-term debt held for sale    2,494,867     88,453  
Total current liabilities    4,910,717     4,974,177  
Other long term liability   820,657     880,032  
Capital lease obligation   -      246,090  
Related party debt   -      271,190  
Long-term debt   13,288,701     16,208,699  
Total liabilities    19,020,075     22,580,188  
Stockholders' equity      
Common stock (17,459,605 and 23,961,631)    24,120     17,460  
Additional paid-in-capital    38,295,428     31,379,519  
Retained earnings    (24,332,890)    (15,222,269) 
Total stockholders' equity   13,986,658     16,174,711  
Total liabilities and owners' equity (deficit) $   33,006,733    $   38,754,899   
  


Superior Drilling Products, Inc. 
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows 
For The Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 
(unaudited) 
      
  December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities     
Net income  $    (9,110,621) $    (14,455,579) 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization expense     4,291,249     4,818,548  
Amortization of debt discount     112,275     567,187  
Deferred tax benefit     (2,000)    (473,279) 
Share - based compensation expense     783,462     564,079  
Unrealized gain on warrant derivative     (28,301)    -   
Warrant interest     136,025    
Impairment of goodwill     -      7,802,903  
Impairment of property, plant & equipment     1,054,482     -   
Impairment of inventories     358,546     -   
(Gain) Loss on sale of assets     (177,611)    92,378  
Non-cash items     -      (224,587) 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable     822,338     2,541,999  
Accounts receivable - Subscription    -     
Inventory     77,384     (191,715) 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     89,677     29,484  
Other assets     (10,937)    84,285  
Other long-term liabilities     (59,375)    -   
Net Cash (Used) Provided by Operating Activities    (1,881,782)    624,626   
     -     
Cash Flows From Investing Activities     
Purchases of property, plant and equipment    (352,751)    (1,284,782) 
Sale of property, plant and equipment     517,385     62,000  
Net Cash Used From Investing Activities    164,634      (1,222,782) 
     -     
Cash Flows From Financing Activities     
Principal payments on long-term debt     (2,303,553)    (3,159,100) 
Principal payments on related party debt     (268,835)    (492,452) 
Principal payments on capital lease obligations     (360,971)    (292,977) 
Proceeds received from long-term debt     500,000     47,299  
Net Proceeds from line of credit     226,885     -   
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary     50,700     -   
Proceeds from payments on note receivable     22,533     -   
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock     5,027,082     -   
Debt Issuance Costs     (231,793)    -   
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities    2,662,048      (3,897,230) 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash    944,900     (4,495,386) 
Cash at Beginning of Period    1,297,002     5,792,388  
Cash at End of Period $    2,241,902   $    1,297,002   
      
Supplemental information:     
Cash paid for interest $  1,563,280  $  903,641  
Warrants issued for bridge financing debt    112,024     -   
Long term debt paid with stock    1,000,000     -   
      


Superior Drilling Products, Inc. 
Adjusted EBITDA(1) Reconciliation 
(unaudited) 
  
 Three Months Ended 
 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2016December 31, 2015 
       
GAAP net loss$  (2,595,946) $  (1,173,432) $  (9,236,483) 
Add back:      
Depreciation and amortization   912,034     932,250     1,292,520  
Impairment of assets   1,050,855     -     7,802,903  
Interest expense, net   433,225     294,685     285,566  
Share-based compensation   249,411     157,266     127,427  
(Gain) loss on sale of assets   17,841     (4,003)    (710) 
Income tax (benefit) expense   -     (2,000)    (256,189) 
Non-recurring expenses   -     -     241,872  
Unrealized gain on warrant derivative   -     (28,301)   -   
       
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA(1)$  67,420  $  176,465  $  256,906  
       
GAAP Revenue$  2,332,659  $  2,261,310  $  2,732,663  
Non-GAAP EBITDA Margin 2.9%  7.8%  9.4% 
       
       
 Full Year Ended   
 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015   
       
GAAP net loss$  (9,110,621) $  (14,455,579)   
Add back:      
Depreciation and amortization   4,291,249     4,818,548    
Interest expense, net   1,299,667     1,528,704    
Share-based compensation   783,462     564,079    
Impairment of goodwill     7,802,903    
Impairment of property, plant & equipment   1,054,482      
Impairment of inventories   358,546      
(Gain) loss on sale of assets   (177,611)    92,378    
Employee Severance  -      55,000    
Income tax benefit   (2,000)    (472,279)   
Inventory valuation reserve   -     124,872    
Unrealized gain on warrant derivative    (28,301)    -    
       
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA(1)$  (1,531,127) $  58,626    
       

(1) Adjusted EBITDA represents net income adjusted for income taxes, interest, depreciation and amortization and other items as noted in the reconciliation table.  The Company believes Adjusted EBITDA is an important supplemental measure of operating performance and uses it to assess performance and inform operating decisions.  However, Adjusted EBITDA is not a GAAP financial measure.  The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be used as a substitute for GAAP measures of performance, including net cash provided by operations, operating income and net income.  The Company’s method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA may vary substantially from the methods used by other companies and investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on it.


            

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