Nine Energy Services (NYSE: NINE) reported Q1 EPS of ($0.51), $0.14 worse than the analyst estimate of ($0.37). Revenue for the quarter came in at $146.62 million versus the consensus estimate of $158.96 million.

• Revenue, net loss and adjusted EBITDAA of $146.6 million, $(300.9) million and $10.3 million, respectively for the first quarter of 2020
• First quarter basic EPS of $(10.22) and $(0.51) adjusted basic EPSB
• As of March 31, 2020, cash and cash equivalents of $90.1 million

“This quarter, revenue fell slightly below management’s original guidance. Adjusted EBITDA fell within the range of management’s original guidance, but we did experience significant market declines in the last month of the quarter. We do not feel Q1 is reflective in any way of the financial picture for the remaining quarters of the year,” said Ann Fox, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nine Energy Service. “We have a strong liquidity position of $183.6 million as of March 31, 2020 consisting of $90.1 million of cash on the balance sheet and an undrawn ABL credit facility with $93.5 million of availability. As of March 31, 2020, we have a sizeable accounts receivable balance of $92.6 million and inventories balance of $63.1 million. Additionally, we purchased a portion of our bonds on the open market at a discount, lowering our annual cash interest expense and reducing our overall debt outstanding. To date, we have purchased bonds with a face value of approximately $29.7 million for a total purchase price of approximately $7.4 million.”

“We continue to navigate an extremely volatile market with the energy industry suffering from both significant global demand reductions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a flood of supply hitting the market. In response to this, our customers quickly began further cuts to 2020 capex plans, dropping rigs and releasing frac crews. These ‘completions holidays’ are affecting all of our service lines with meaningful revenue and adjusted EBITDA declines.”

“Our new low-temperature dissolvable plug was successfully commercialized during Q1 and the timeline for our high-temperature and new composite plug remain on-track for Q2 and Q3, respectively. Our team remains extremely pleased with the performance of our low-temperature plug, specifically in the Permian, as well as the interest from our customers in trialing the technology. The current market backdrop is a substantial headwind, which will delay near-term adoption; however, I am confident we will execute our previously scheduled trials and commercial commitments once activity resumes and customers look for new ways to reduce costs and cycle times in a depressed environment.”

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