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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: RPC, Inc. (NYSE: RES)
Filing Type: Form 10-Q (Unaudited)
Reporting Period: Quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025
Business Overview: RPC provides specialized oilfield services, primarily in the United States, categorized into Technical Services (well-site equipment and personnel) and Support Services (off-site tools and services). A significant event during the period was the acquisition of Pintail Alternative Energy, L.L.C. on April 1, 2025, expanding RPC's wireline perforating capabilities in the Permian Basin.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Debt consists of a $50 million Seller Note from the Pintail acquisition. No borrowings were outstanding under the $100 million revolving credit facility.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Q3 2025 revenue increased 32.4% year-over-year, driven primarily by $99.8 million in revenue from the Pintail acquisition and growth in coiled tubing and downhole tools. This partially offset a decline in pressure pumping revenues due to market oversupply and lower rig counts.
• Profitability Decline: Despite revenue growth, Net Income decreased 31% in Q3 and 55% for the nine-month period. This was caused by significant non-cash "Acquisition related employment costs" ($6.5M in Q3, $13.0M in 9M) and a higher effective tax rate (42.6% in Q3 vs. 19.9% prior year).
• Working Capital: Operating cash flow decreased significantly ($115.7M drop in 9M) due to unfavorable working capital changes, specifically a $45.4M reduction in unearned revenue from a customer prepayment recognized in the prior year.
• Capital Expenditures: CapEx for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $117.8 million, a decrease from $179.5 million in the prior year, reflecting a shift from purchasing new Tier 4 fleets to maintenance and opportunistic purchases.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Capital Expenditure Guidance: Management expects full-year 2025 capital expenditures to be between $170 million and $190 million, primarily for maintenance and ERP implementation.
• Market Outlook: Management notes the pressure pumping market remains highly competitive with excess capacity. While oil prices are currently sufficient for drilling, recent declines and volatility could cause customers to delay completion activity. International revenues are expected to remain under 10% of total revenue.
• Acquisition Integration: Pintail's results are included from April 1, 2025. The preliminary purchase price allocation remains open, with potential material adjustments to property, plant, and equipment expected.
• Tax Legislation: RPC implemented the "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) in Q3, resulting in 100% bonus depreciation on capital expenditures and immediate expensing of R&D costs. This increased deferred tax liabilities but did not impact the current period's effective tax rate.
• Risks: Key risks include volatility in oil and natural gas prices, intense competition in the oilfield services sector, potential tariffs increasing equipment costs, and the outcome of ongoing sales and use tax audits.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Acquisition Accounting: Verify the finalization of the Pintail purchase price allocation, specifically regarding property, plant, and equipment adjustments.
• Tax Rate Sustainability: Assess the impact of non-deductible acquisition-related employment costs on the effective tax rate and whether the 42.6% Q3 rate is indicative of future periods.
• Working Capital Trends: Monitor the reversal of the unearned revenue impact and the collection of the $12.3 million working capital receivable from the Pintail seller (collected in October 2025).
• Debt Service: Confirm the schedule for the $50 million Seller Note, including the $20 million principal payment due within the next 12 months and variable interest rate exposure.
• Pressure Pumping Segment: Evaluate the trajectory of the pressure pumping segment, which faces pricing pressure and oversupply, to determine if it will continue to drag on overall margins.