ACDCHIGH SIGNALRISK10-K

ACDC's financial performance deteriorated substantially with net losses expanding meaningfully while operating cash flow declined significantly alongside fleet capacity reductions.

The company's fundamental operating performance weakened across multiple dimensions, with substantially higher losses despite reduced capital spending and lower revenue. The addition of language about liquidity improvement initiatives and warnings that "our business may deteriorate further" signals management's concern about the company's financial trajectory and ability to service obligations.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

ACDC experienced broad-based financial deterioration with revenue declining 11.4% to $1.9B while net losses expanded substantially to $369.0M. Operating cash flow declined significantly by 48.4% to $189.5M despite reduced capital expenditures, indicating weakening operational efficiency. While cash increased modestly to $22.9M, stockholders' equity fell 28.7% and total assets declined 13.9%, reflecting an overall contraction in the business amid challenging operating conditions.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Net Income
P&L
-71.5%
-$215.1M→-$369.0M

Net income declined 71.5% — review whether driven by operations, interest costs, or non-recurring items.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+54.7%
$14.8M→$22.9M

Cash position surged 54.7% — strong cash generation or capital raise providing significant financial cushion.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
-48.4%
$367.3M→$189.5M

Operating cash flow fell 48.4% — earnings quality concerns; investigate working capital changes and non-cash items.

Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
-33.4%
$255.0M→$169.9M

Capex reduced 33.4% — investment cycle winding down or capital discipline; may improve near-term free cash flow.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
-28.7%
$1.0B→$717.5M

Equity decreased 28.7% — buybacks or losses reducing book value, monitor solvency ratios.

Inventory
Balance Sheet
-24.8%
$201.1M→$151.3M

Inventory reduced 24.8% — lean inventory management or demand outpacing supply.

Current Assets
Balance Sheet
-15.8%
$574.1M→$483.5M

Current assets declined 15.8% — monitor working capital adequacy and short-term liquidity.

Accounts Receivable
Balance Sheet
-14.7%
$312.7M→$266.8M

Receivables declined — improved collection efficiency or conservative revenue recognition.

Total Assets
Balance Sheet
-13.9%
$3.0B→$2.6B

Total assets contracted 13.9% — asset sales, write-downs, or balance sheet optimization underway.

Revenue
P&L
-11.4%
$2.2B→$1.9B

Revenue softened 11.4% — monitor whether this is cyclical or structural.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-03-13
PRIOR — 2025-03-10
ADDED
As of March 3, 2026, the registrant had 180,920,753 s hares of Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding.
We have and are continuing to undertake initiatives to improve our liquidity.
These initiatives may not be as successful as expected and our business may deteriorate further.
We do not presently anticipate paying cash dividends on our Class A Common Stock and our existing debt agreements, as well as the Series A Certificate of Designation, place restrictions on our ability to do so.
operates in four business segments: Stimulation Services, Proppant Production, Manufacturing, and Flotek Industries, Inc., ( Flotek ).
We believe we are among the largest well stimulation services providers in the United States, with 22 active fleets as of December 31, 2025.
Of our active fleets 16 are Tier IV fleets (all of which are dual fuel or DGB equipment), two are Tier II (none of which are dual fuel equipment) and four are electric fleets.
Proppant Segment We are among the largest producers of in-basin frac sand in the United States, with approximately 21.5 million tons of annual nameplate capacity across eight frac sand mines (including our idled Merryville Sand Mine) in the Haynesville, the Permian and the Eagle Ford.
Flotek Segment Flotek is a leading chemistry and data technology company focused on servicing the E P industry.
Flotek creates unique solutions to reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people.
REMOVED
As of March 3, 2025, the registrant had 160,178,432 s hares of Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding.
Our certificate of incorporation designates the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers, employees or agents.
operates in three business segments: Stimulation Services, Proppant Production and Manufacturing.
We believe we are among the largest well stimulation services providers in the United States, with 28 active fleets as of December 31, 2024.
Of our active fleets 15 are Tier IV fleets (14 of which are dual fuel or DGB equipment), nine are Tier II (two of which are dual fuel equipment) and four are electric fleets.
Other Business Activities The Company s other business activities have historically been comprised of Flotek Industries.
In May 2024, the Company formed a new entity, Livewire Power, LLC ( Livewire ), which began operations in October 2024 and is reported under other business activities.
Flotek s Data Analytics segment aims to enable users to maximize the value of their hydrocarbon associated processes by providing analytics associated with their hydrocarbon streams in seconds rather than minutes or days.
2024 Significant Events In April 2024, we acquired all of the remaining equity interests of Basin Production and Completion LLC ( BPC ).
The Redeeming Members included entities owned by or affiliated with ProFrac s controlling stockholders, Dan Wilks and Farris Wilks, as well as Matt Wilks, ProFrac s Executive Chairman, an entity affiliated with Ladd Wilks, ProFrac s Chief Executive Officer, and Coy Randle, a member of the ProFrac board of directors.
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