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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2024
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☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Transition Period from ___ to ___
Commission file number 001-37936
SMART SAND, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | | | | | |
Delaware | 45-2809926 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 225 | |
Yardley, Pennsylvania 19067 | (281) 231-2660 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Registrant’s telephone number) |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: |
Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | | SND | | Nasdaq Global Select Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Large accelerated filer ☐ | Accelerated filer ☐ | Non-accelerated Filer ☒ | Smaller reporting company | ☒ | Emerging growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Number of shares of common stock outstanding, par value $0.001 per share, as of November 5, 2024: 42,919,298
Certain Definitions
The following definitions apply throughout this quarterly report unless the context requires otherwise: | | | | | | | | |
“We”, “Us”, “Company”, “Smart Sand” or “Our” | | Smart Sand, Inc., a company organized under the laws of Delaware, and its subsidiaries. |
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“shares”, “stock” | | The common stock of Smart Sand, Inc., nominal value $0.001 per share. |
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“Former ABL Credit Facility”, “Former ABL Credit Agreement”, “Former ABL Security Agreement” | | The five-year senior secured asset-based lending credit facility (the “Former ABL Credit Facility”) pursuant to: (i) a Former ABL Credit Agreement, dated December 13, 2019, between the Company and Jefferies Finance LLC, as amended from time to time (as amended, the “Former ABL Credit Agreement”); and (ii) a Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated December 13, 2019, between the Company and Jefferies Finance LLC, as agent, as amended from time to time (as amended, the “Security Agreement”). This facility was terminated on September 3, 2024. |
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“FCB ABL Credit Facility”, “FCB Credit Agreement”, “FCB Security Agreement” | | On September 3, 2024, the Company entered into a new five-year senior secured asset-based credit facility (the “FCB ABL Credit Facility”) pursuant to: (i) a credit agreement among the Company, the subsidiary borrowers and guarantors party thereto, First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, as issuing bank, swingline lender and agent, and certain other lenders from time to time party thereto (the “FCB Credit Agreement”); and (ii) a guarantee and collateral agreement among the Company, the subsidiary borrowers and guarantors party thereto and First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, as agent (the “FCB Security Agreement”). |
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“Oakdale Equipment Financing”, “MLA” | | The five-year Master Lease Agreement, dated December 13, 2019, between Nexseer Capital (“Nexseer”) and related lease schedules in connection therewith (collectively, the “MLA”). The MLA was structured as a sale-leaseback of substantially all of the equipment at the Company’s mining and processing facility located near Oakdale, Wisconsin. The Oakdale Equipment Financing was considered a lease under article 2A of the Uniform Commercial Code but was considered a financing arrangement (and not a lease) for accounting or financial reporting purposes. The MLA and all schedules were paid and full and terminated on June 28, 2024. |
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“VFI Equipment Financing” | | The four-year Master Lease Agreement, dated May 9, 2024, between Varilease Finance, Inc. (“VFI”) and related lease schedule entered into on June 26, 2024 in connection therewith (collectively, the “VFI Equipment Financing”). The VFI Equipment Financing was structured as a sale-leaseback of specific SmartSystemsTM wellsite proppant storage equipment owned by the Company. The VFI Equipment Financing is considered a lease under article 2A of the Uniform Commercial Code but is considered a financing arrangement (and not a lease) for accounting and financial reporting purposes. |
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“Exchange Act” | | The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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“Securities Act” | | The Securities Act of 1933, as amended. |
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“FASB”, “ASU”, “ASC”, “GAAP” | | Financial Accounting Standards Board, Accounting Standards Update, Accounting Standards Codification, Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States, respectively. |
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SMART SAND, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| September 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
| (unaudited) | | |
| (in thousands, except share amounts) |
Assets | | | |
Current assets: | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 7,215 | | | $ | 6,072 | |
Accounts receivable | 24,164 | | | 23,231 | |
Unbilled receivables | 2,743 | | | 2,561 | |
Inventory | 27,839 | | | 26,823 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,786 | | | 3,217 | |
Total current assets | 64,747 | | | 61,904 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 241,889 | | | 255,092 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 22,742 | | | 23,265 | |
Intangible assets, net | 5,282 | | | 5,876 | |
Other assets | 1,151 | | | 163 | |
Total assets | $ | 335,811 | | | $ | 346,300 | |
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | |
Accounts payable | $ | 10,860 | | | $ | 16,041 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 12,427 | | | 11,024 | |
Deferred revenue | 1,351 | | | 1,154 | |
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Current portion of long-term debt | 3,664 | | | 15,711 | |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 9,497 | | | 10,536 | |
Total current liabilities | 37,799 | | | 54,466 | |
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Long-term debt | 9,906 | | | 3,449 | |
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 13,964 | | | 14,056 | |
Deferred tax liabilities, net | 9,884 | | | 12,101 | |
Asset retirement obligations | 20,670 | | | 19,923 | |
Other non-current liabilities | 38 | | | 38 | |
Total liabilities | 92,261 | | | 104,033 | |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) | | | |
Stockholders’ equity | | | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 350,000,000 shares authorized; 46,573,353 issued and 39,016,629 outstanding at September 30, 2024; 45,858,022 issued and 38,486,762 outstanding at December 31, 2023 | 39 | | | 39 | |
Treasury stock, at cost, 7,556,724 and 7,371,260 shares at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | (14,624) | | | (14,249) | |
Additional paid-in capital | 184,390 | | | 181,973 | |
Retained earnings | 73,795 | | | 74,539 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (50) | | | (35) | |
Total stockholders’ equity | 243,550 | | | 242,267 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 335,811 | | | $ | 346,300 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
SMART SAND, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) |
Revenues: | | | | | | | |
Sand revenue | $ | 62,232 | | | $ | 74,869 | | | $ | 212,971 | | | $ | 227,332 | |
SmartSystems revenue | 926 | | | 2,031 | | | 7,038 | | | 6,694 | |
Total revenue | 63,158 | | | 76,900 | | | 220,009 | | | 234,026 | |
Cost of goods sold: | | | | | | | |
Sand cost of goods sold | 55,601 | | | 61,490 | | | 183,470 | | | 189,878 | |
SmartSystems cost of goods sold | 1,070 | | | 1,012 | | | 5,168 | | | 5,424 | |
Total cost of goods sold | 56,671 | | | 62,502 | | | 188,638 | | | 195,302 | |
Gross profit | 6,487 | | | 14,398 | | | 31,371 | | | 38,724 | |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative | 9,703 | | | 8,917 | | | 28,924 | | | 28,634 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 633 | | | 647 | | | 1,978 | | | 1,868 | |
Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets, net | 1,063 | | | (92) | | | 1,069 | | | 1,821 | |
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Total operating expenses | 11,399 | | | 9,472 | | | 31,971 | | | 32,323 | |
Operating income | (4,912) | | | 4,926 | | | (600) | | | 6,401 | |
Other income (expenses): | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | (31) | | | — | | | (1,341) | | | — | |
Interest expense, net | (344) | | | (276) | | | (1,226) | | | (940) | |
Other income | 53 | | | 198 | | | 224 | | | 405 | |
Total other expenses, net | (322) | | | (78) | | | (2,343) | | | (535) | |
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) | (5,234) | | | 4,848 | | | (2,943) | | | 5,866 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | (5,136) | | | (1,879) | | | (2,199) | | | (3,569) | |
Net (loss) income | $ | (98) | | | $ | 6,727 | | | $ | (744) | | | $ | 9,435 | |
Net (loss) income per common share: | | | | | | | |
Basic | $ | — | | | $ | 0.18 | | | $ | (0.02) | | | $ | 0.24 | |
Diluted | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.18 | | | $ | (0.02) | | | $ | 0.24 | |
Weighted-average number of common shares: | | | | | | | |
Basic | 38,926 | | | 38,253 | | | 38,735 | | | 39,153 | |
Diluted | 38,926 | | | 38,412 | | | 38,735 | | | 39,239 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
SMART SAND, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| (in thousands) |
Net (loss) income | $ | (98) | | | $ | 6,727 | | | $ | (744) | | | $ | 9,435 | |
Other comprehensive (loss) income: | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 38 | | | (147) | | | (15) | | | (254) | |
Comprehensive (loss) income | $ | (60) | | | $ | 6,580 | | | $ | (759) | | | $ | 9,181 | |
| | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
SMART SAND, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stock | | Treasury Stock | | Additional Paid-in Capital | | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | | Total Stockholders’ Equity |
| Outstanding Shares | | Par Value | | Shares | | Amount | | | Retained Earnings | | |
| (in thousands, except share amounts) |
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 38,486,762 | | | $ | 39 | | | 7,371,260 | | | $ | (14,249) | | | $ | 181,973 | | | $ | 74,539 | | | $ | (35) | | | $ | 242,267 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (26) | | | (26) | |
Vesting of restricted stock | 288,817 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 642 | | | — | | | — | | | 642 | |
Employee stock purchase plan compensation | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 6 | | | — | | | — | | | 6 | |
Employee stock purchase plan issuance | 17,891 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 25 | | | — | | | — | | | 25 | |
Restricted stock buy back | (87,462) | | | — | | | 87,462 | | | (170) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (170) | |
Net loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (216) | | | — | | | (216) | |
Balance at March 31, 2024 | 38,706,008 | | | $ | 39 | | | 7,458,722 | | | $ | (14,419) | | | $ | 182,646 | | | $ | 74,323 | | | $ | (61) | | | 242,528 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (27) | | | (27) | |
Vesting of restricted stock | 89,911 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 840 | | | — | | | — | | | 840 | |
Employee stock purchase plan compensation | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 6 | | | — | | | — | | | 6 | |
Restricted stock buy back | (24,702) | | | — | | | 24,702 | | | (52) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (52) | |
Net loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (430) | | | — | | | (430) | |
Balance at June 30, 2024 | 38,771,217 | | | $ | 39 | | | 7,483,424 | | | $ | (14,471) | | | $ | 183,492 | | | $ | 73,893 | | | $ | (88) | | | $ | 242,865 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 38 | | | 38 | |
Vesting of restricted stock | 303,087 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 866 | | | — | | | — | | | 866 | |
Employee stock purchase plan compensation | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 6 | | | — | | | — | | | 6 | |
Employee stock purchase plan issuance | 15,625 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 26 | | | — | | | — | | | 26 | |
Restricted stock buy back | (73,300) | | | — | | | 73,300 | | | (153) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (153) | |
Net loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (98) | | | — | | | (98) | |
Balance at September 30, 2024 | 39,016,629 | | | 39 | | | 7,556,724 | | | (14,624) | | | 184,390 | | | 73,795 | | | (50) | | | $ | 243,550 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Common Stock | | Treasury Stock | | Additional Paid-in Capital | | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | | Total Stockholders’ Equity |
| Outstanding Shares | | Par Value | | Shares | | Amount | | | Retained Earnings | | |
| (in thousands, except share amounts) |
Balance at December 31, 2022 | 43,088,106 | | | $ | 43 | | | 2,010,961 | | | $ | (5,075) | | | $ | 178,386 | | | $ | 69,890 | | | $ | 227 | | | $ | 243,471 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (66) | | | (66) | |
Vesting of restricted stock | 4,750 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 779 | | | — | | | — | | | 779 | |
Employee stock purchase plan compensation | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 7 | | | — | | | — | | | 7 | |
Employee stock purchase plan issuance | 21,810 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 33 | | | — | | | — | | | 33 | |
Purchase of treasury stock | (5,175,688) | | | (5) | | | 5,175,688 | | | (8,845) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (8,850) | |
Restricted stock buy back | (1,618) | | | — | | | 1,618 | | | (3) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (3) | |
Net loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (3,599) | | | — | | | (3,599) | |
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 37,937,360 | | | $ | 38 | | | 7,188,267 | | | $ | (13,923) | | | $ | 179,205 | | | $ | 66,291 | | | $ | 161 | | | 231,772 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (41) | | | (41) | |
Vesting of restricted stock | 228,036 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 833 | | | — | | | — | | | 833 | |
Employee stock purchase plan compensation | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 8 | | | — | | | — | | | 8 | |
Restricted stock buyback | (48,131) | | | — | | | 48,131 | | | (77) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (77) | |
Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 6,307 | | | — | | | 6,307 | |
Balance at June 30, 2023 | 38,117,265 | | | $ | 38 | | | 7,236,398 | | | $ | (14,000) | | | $ | 180,046 | | | $ | 72,598 | | | $ | 120 | | | $ | 238,802 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (147) | | | (147) | |
Vesting of restricted stock | 247,368 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 860 | | | — | | | — | | | 860 | |
Employee stock purchase plan compensation | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 5 | | | — | | | — | | | 5 | |
Employee stock purchase plan issuance | 16,611 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 23 | | | — | | | — | | | 23 | |
Purchase of treasury stock | (69,530) | | | — | | | 69,530 | | | (124) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (124) | |
Net income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 6,727 | | | — | | | 6,727 | |
Balance at September 30, 2023 | 38,311,714 | | | $ | 38 | | | 7,305,928 | | | $ | (14,124) | | | $ | 180,934 | | | $ | 79,325 | | | $ | (27) | | | $ | 246,146 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
SMART SAND, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 |
| (in thousands) |
Operating activities: | | | |
Net (loss) income | $ | (744) | | | $ | 9,435 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | |
Depreciation, depletion and accretion of asset retirement obligations | 21,090 | | | 20,359 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | 596 | | | 596 | |
Net loss on disposal of fixed assets | 1,069 | | | 1,821 | |
Amortization of deferred financing cost | 89 | | | 79 | |
Accretion of debt discount | 92 | | | 140 | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 1,341 | | | — | |
Deferred income taxes | (2,217) | | | (4,096) | |
Stock-based compensation, net | 2,348 | | | 2,472 | |
Employee stock purchase plan compensation | 18 | | | 20 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | | | |
Accounts receivable | (933) | | | 11,888 | |
Unbilled receivables | (181) | | | (244) | |
Inventory | (1,015) | | | (5,770) | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (39) | | | 4,856 | |
Deferred revenue | 196 | | | (4,942) | |
Accounts payable | (6,219) | | | (3,871) | |
Accrued and other expenses | 1,338 | | | 907 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 16,829 | | | 33,650 | |
Investing activities: | | | |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (5,135) | | | (16,126) | |
Proceeds from disposal of assets | 81 | | | 123 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (5,054) | | | (16,003) | |
Financing activities: | | | |
Proceeds from the issuance of notes payable | 9,755 | | | — | |
Repayments of notes payable | (9,540) | | | (8,952) | |
Proceeds from revolving credit facility | 16,975 | | | 15,000 | |
Repayment of revolving credit facility | (24,975) | | | (15,000) | |
Payments under finance leases | (167) | | | (323) | |
Payment of deferred financing and debt issuance costs | (1,129) | | | — | |
Payment for debt extinguishment costs | (1,227) | | | — | |
Employee stock purchase plan issuance | 51 | | | 56 | |
Purchase of treasury stock | (375) | | | (4,629) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (10,632) | | | (13,848) | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 1,143 | | | 3,799 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 6,072 | | | 5,510 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 7,215 | | | $ | 9,309 | |
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | | | |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment in accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 1,517 | | | $ | 2,351 | |
Treasury stock purchased with debt | $ | — | | | $ | 4,425 | |
Fixed assets purchased with debt | $ | 2,214 | | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
SMART SAND, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 — Organization and Nature of Business
The Company was incorporated in July 2011 and is headquartered in Yardley, Pennsylvania. The Company primarily operates as a fully integrated frac and industrial sand supply and services company. The Company offers complete mine to wellsite proppant supply and logistics solutions to our frac sand customers in the oil and natural gas industry. These operations include the excavation, processing and sale of sand, or proppant, for hydraulic fracturing operations as well as proppant logistics and wellsite storage solutions through its SmartSystemsTM products and services. The Company also provides sand to customers for industrial uses through its Industrial Product Solutions (“IPS”), such as glass, foundry, building products, filtration, geothermal, renewables, ceramics, turf & landscape, retail, and recreation.
Sand Mines and Processing Facilities
The Company’s integrated Oakdale, Wisconsin facility, with on-site rail infrastructure and wet and dry sand processing facilities, has access to two Class I rail lines, the Canadian Pacific Railway through its onsite rail terminal and the Union Pacific Railway through its nearby Byron, Wisconsin facility. The Company commenced operations at its mine and processing facility near Oakdale, Wisconsin in July 2012, and subsequently expanded its operations in 2014, 2015 and 2018. The annual processing capacity at the Oakdale facility is approximately 5.5 million tons.
In September 2020, the Company acquired two frac sand mines and related processing facilities in Ottawa, Illinois and New Auburn, Wisconsin. The annual processing capacity at the Ottawa, Illinois facility is approximately 1.6 million tons and it has access to the Class I Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway through the Company’s nearby Peru, Illinois transload facility. The Company began operating the Ottawa, Illinois mine and Peru, Illinois transload facility in October 2020. The Company currently has no plans to operate the New Auburn facility for the foreseeable future.
In March 2022, the Company acquired a frac sand mine and processing facility in Blair, Wisconsin. The annual processing capacity at the Blair facility is approximately 2.9 million tons and contains an onsite, unit train capable rail terminal with access to the Class 1 Canadian National Railway. The Company commenced operations at the Blair facility in April 2023.
Transload & Logistics Solutions
The Company also offers proppant logistics solutions to its customers through, among other things, its network of in-basin transloading terminals and its SmartSystemsTM wellsite proppant storage and management capabilities. The Company has direct access to four Class I rail lines and the ability to access all Class 1 rail lines within the United States and Canada. The Company’s network of terminals and rail line access enables it to provide cost-effective delivery options to its customers.
The Company has several in-basin rail terminals. The Company acquired rights in March 2018 to operate a unit train capable transloading terminal in Van Hook, North Dakota to service the Bakken Formation in the Williston Basin. In 2020, the Company, as part of its acquisition of the Ottawa, Illinois facility, obtained rights to use a rail terminal located in El Reno, Oklahoma. In September 2021, the Company acquired the rights to construct and operate a transloading terminal in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to service the Appalachian Basin, including the Marcellus and Utica Formations, which became operational in January 2022 and was further expanded in the fourth quarter of 2023. In December 2023 and January 2024, the Company acquired rights to use transloading terminals in Minerva, Ohio and Dennison, Ohio, respectively, which service the Appalachian Basin. The Minerva terminal became operational in the second quarter of 2024 and the Dennison terminal became operational in the third quarter of 2024.
The Company’s SmartSystems offer proppant storage solutions that create efficiencies, flexibility, enhanced safety and reliability for customers by providing the capability to unload, store and deliver proppant at the wellsite, as well as having the ability to rapidly set up, takedown and transport the entire system. The SmartDepotTM silo includes passive and active dust suppression technology, along with the capability of gravity-fed operation. The SmartPath® transloader is a mobile sand transloading system designed to work with bottom dump trailers and features a drive over conveyor, surge bin, and dust collection system. The Company has developed the SmartbeltTM a belt system to pair with its SmartPath, which allows for feeding sand directly into the hopper at the wellsite. Rapid deployment trailers are designed for quick setup, takedown and transportation of the entire SmartSystem, and they detach from the wellsite equipment, which allows for removal from the wellsite during operation. A proprietary software program, the SmartSystem TrackerTM, allows customers to monitor silo-specific information, including location, proppant type and proppant inventory.
SMART SAND, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The information presented below supplements the complete description of our significant accounting policies disclosed in our 2023 Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 11, 2024.
Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements
The Company has reclassified some prior year line items on its condensed consolidated statements of operations to conform to the current financial statement presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on previously reported total revenue or net income. The Company changed the names and types of revenue and cost of goods sold that are reported on each line item on its statements of operations. Sand revenue and cost of goods sold now includes sand sales, shortfall, railcar rental, and transportation. SmartSystems revenue and cost of goods sold is primarily the rental of our patented SmartSystems equipment and related services provided to customers. There has been no change in the manner in which we recognize revenue or costs.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited quarterly condensed consolidated financial statements (“interim statements”) of the Company are presented in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all the information and notes required by GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of these interim statements have been included. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results reported in these interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be reported for the entire year. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023. These interim statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of interim statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates used in the preparation of these financial statements include, but are not limited to: impairment considerations of assets, including intangible assets, fixed assets, and inventory; estimated cost of future asset retirement obligations; fair value of acquired assets and assume liabilities; recoverability of deferred tax assets; inventory reserve; the collectability of receivables; and certain liabilities.
Actual results could differ from management’s best estimates as additional information or actual results become available in the future, and those differences could be material. Additionally, global events such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the recent conflict in the Middle East may affect oil and natural gas prices and significant volatility in the oilfield service sector. The Company is currently unable to estimate the effect of current or future events on its future financial position and results of operations. Therefore, the Company can give no assurances that these events will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations.
Employee Retention Credit
The Company qualified for federal government assistance through employee retention credit provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company included $522 in prepaid expenses and other current assets on its consolidated balance sheets related to receivables for the employee retention credits. The calculation of the credit was based on employees continued employment and represents a portion of the wages paid to them. For income tax purposes, the credit will result in decreased expense related to the wages it offsets in the period received.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting, which updates various reportable disclosure requirements, primarily through incremental disclosures of segment expenses in both annual and interim reporting. The Update is effective for the Company as of the annual reporting period beginning January 1, 2024 and interim periods beginning January
SMART SAND, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
1, 2025. While the Company is still in the process of evaluating the effects of ASU 2023-07 and its related updates on the consolidated financial statements, at the time of adoption, it believes the primary effect will be updated note disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes, which updates various disclosures including enhancing the income tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid disclosures by requiring greater disaggregation of information. The other amendments in this Update are intended to improve the effectiveness and comparability of disclosures. The Update is effective for the Company for the annual reporting period beginning January 1, 2025 and for interim periods beginning January 1, 2026. While the Company is still in the process of evaluating the effects of ASU 2023-07 and its related updates on the consolidated financial statements, at the time of adoption, it believes the primary effect will be updated note disclosures.
NOTE 3 — Inventory
Inventory consisted of the following: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| September 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
Raw material | $ | 574 | | | $ | 467 | |
Work in progress | 7,754 | | | 9,391 | |
Finished goods | 9,216 | | | 8,244 | |
Spare parts | 10,295 | | | 8,721 | |
Total inventory | $ | 27,839 | | | $ | 26,823 | |
NOTE 4 — Property, Plant and Equipment, net
Net property, plant and equipment consisted of: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| September 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
Machinery, equipment and tooling | $ | 41,832 | | | $ | 40,632 | |
SmartSystems | 32,299 | | | 30,651 | |
Vehicles | 3,800 | | | 4,082 | |
Furniture and fixtures | 1,368 | | | 1,466 | |
Plant and building | 218,055 | | | 213,756 | |
Real estate properties | 6,980 | | | 7,209 | |
Railroad and sidings | 35,728 | | | 35,491 | |
Land and land improvements | 40,704 | | | 40,519 | |
Asset retirement obligations | 22,910 | | | 22,910 | |
Mineral properties | 7,442 | | | 7,442 | |
Deferred mining costs | 3,838 | | | 3,802 | |
Construction in progress | 4,612 | | | 6,270 | |
| 419,568 | | | 414,230 | |
Less: accumulated depreciation and depletion | 177,679 | | | 159,138 | |
Total property, plant and equipment, net | $ | 241,889 | | | $ | 255,092 | |
Depreciation expense was $6,946 and $6,776 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $20,924 and $19,661 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
SMART SAND, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company relocated its manufacturing facility from Saskatoon, Canada to Oakdale, Wisconsin in the United States and recorded a net loss of $1,063 on the disposal of fixed assets related to this relocation.
NOTE 5 — Accrued and Other Expenses
Accrued and other expenses were comprised of the following: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| September 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
Employee related expenses | $ | 1,988 | | | $ | 1,767 | |
| | | |
Accrued equipment expense | 201 | | | 524 | |
Accrued professional fees | 641 | | | 461 | |
Accrued royalties | 2,652 | | | 3,149 | |
Accrued freight and delivery charges | 1,872 | | | 2,066 | |
Accrued real estate tax | 2,061 | | | 1,044 | |
Accrued utilities | 1,225 | | | 604 | |
Sales tax liability | 366 | | | 486 | |
Income tax payable | 817 | | | 865 | |
Other accrued liabilities | 604 | | | 58 | |
Total accrued liabilities | $ | 12,427 | | | $ | 11,024 | |
NOTE 6 — Debt
The current portion of long-term debt consists of the following: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| September 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
| | | |
Former ABL Credit Facility | $ | — | | | $ | 8,000 | |
VFI Equipment Financing | 2,432 | | | — | |
Oakdale Equipment Financing | — | | | 6,462 | |
Notes payable | 1,034 | | | 1,011 | |
Finance leases | 198 | | | 238 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | $ | 3,664 | | | $ | 15,711 | |
Long-term debt, net of current portion consists of the following: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| September 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
FCB ABL Credit Facility | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
VFI Equipment Financing | 6,793 | | | — | |
Oakdale Equipment Financing | — | | | 1,388 | |
Notes payable | 2,723 | | | 1,519 | |
Finance leases | 390 | | | 542 | |
Long-term debt | $ | 9,906 | | | $ | 3,449 | |
SMART SAND, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
The follow summarizes the maturity of our debt: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| FCB ABL Credit Facility | | VFI Equipment Financing | | Notes Payable | | Finance Leases | | Total |
Remainder of 2024 | $ | — | | | $ | 735 | | | $ | 266 | | | $ | 59 | | | $ | 1,060 | |
2025 | — | | | 2,940 | | | 1,217 | | | 272 | | | 4,429 | |
2026 | — | | | 2,940 | | | 1,148 | | | 262 | | | 4,350 | |
2027 | — | | | 2,940 | | | 888 | | | 65 | | | 3,893 | |
2028 | — | | | 1,225 | | | 538 | | | 7 | | | 1,770 | |
2029 and thereafter | — | | | — | | | 240 | | | — | | | 240 | |
Total minimum payments | — | | | 10,780 | | | 4,297 | | | 665 | | | 15,742 | |
Amount representing interest | — | | | (1,555) | | | (540) | | | (77) | | | (2,172) | |
Present value of payments | | | | | | | 588 | | | |
Less: current portion | — | | | (2,432) | | | (1,034) | | | (198) | | | (3,664) | |
Total long-term debt | $ | — | | | $ | 6,793 | | | $ | 2,723 | | | $ | 390 | | | $ | 9,906 | |
FCB ABL Credit Facility
On September 3, 2024, the Company entered into a $30,000 five-year senior secured asset-based credit facility with First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company. The FCB ABL Credit Facility provides for non-amortizing revolving loans in an aggregate principal amount of up to $30,000, subject to a borrowing base comprised of eligible inventory and accounts receivable. Additionally, obligations under the FCB ABL Credit Facility are guaranteed by certain of our wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries and secured by a first-priority security interest in certain non-real estate assets. Borrowings under the FCB ABL Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to the secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) plus a margin of 2.75%.
The ABL Credit Facility contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability to incur liens or other indebtedness, make certain restricted payments, merge or consolidate and dispose of assets. In addition, the FCB ABL Credit Facility requires us in certain limited circumstances to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.1 to 1.0. The FCB ABL Credit Facility also contains certain affirmative covenants and events of default customary for facilities of this type. The Company was compliant with all requirements of this facility.
The available borrowing amount under the FCB ABL Credit Facility as of September 30, 2024 was $30,000 and is based on the Company’s eligible accounts receivable and inventory. The Company had no borrowings outstanding and $30,000 available to be drawn under this facility as of September 30, 2024. The combined weighted average interest rate for all variable debt for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 8.04%.
Former ABL Credit Facility
On December 13, 2019, the Company entered into a $20,000 five-year senior secured asset-based credit facility with Jefferies Finance LLC. This facility was terminated on September 3, 2024.
VFI Equipment Financing
On June 28, 2024, the Company entered into an equipment financing arrangement with VFI with a principal amount of $10,000. The VFI Equipment Financing is legally comprised of a Master Lease Agreement and one lease schedule. The VFI Equipment Financing is considered a lease under article 2A of the Uniform Commercial Code but is considered a financing arrangement for accounting and financial reporting purposes, and not a lease. The collateral under the VFI Equipment Financing includes the majority of the Company’s SmartSystems equipment. The VFI Equipment Financing bears interest at a fixed rate of 8.56%. The Company used the net proceeds to repay in full and terminate the Oakdale Equipment Financing, and the remainder was added to working capital. The VFI Equipment Financing matures on May 8, 2028. The Company has the right to reacquire the underlying equipment on the lease schedule upon maturity for one dollar.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
Oakdale Equipment Financing
On December 13, 2019, the Company received net proceeds of $23,000 in an equipment financing arrangement with Nexseer. Substantially all of the Company’s mining and processing equipment at its Oakdale facility were pledged as collateral under the Oakdale Equipment Financing. The Oakdale Equipment Financing bore interest at a fixed rate of 5.79%. This facility was paid in full and terminated on June 28, 2024.
Notes Payable
The Company has entered into various financing arrangements, primarily to finance heavy equipment. As of September 30, 2024, these notes payable bear interest at rates between 3.99% and 8.49%.
On February 28, 2023, the Company purchased 5,176 shares of the Company’s common stock from Clearlake Capital Partners II (Master), L.P., an affiliate of Clearlake Capital Group (“Clearlake”), for $8,850, of which $4,425 was paid in cash and the remainder was financed through an unsecured promissory note, bearing interest of 10.00%, issued to Clearlake. This purchase represented all of the common stock previously owned by Clearlake and approximately 11.3% outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as of immediately prior to the purchase. At the time of purchase, Clearlake was a related party to the Company, and José Feliciano, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Clearlake, was on our board of directors. The promissory note was repaid in May 2023 and Mr. Feliciano resigned from our board of directors as of December 31, 2023.
NOTE 7 — Leases
Lessee
The operating and financing components of the Company’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets were as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Balance Sheet Location | | September 30, 2024 | | December 31, 2023 |
Right-of-use assets | | | | | | |
Operating | | Operating right-of-use assets | | $ | 22,742 | | | $ | 23,265 | |
Financing | | Property, plant and equipment, net | | 582 | | | 908 | |
Total right-of use assets | | | | $ | 23,324 | | | $ | 24,173 | |
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Lease liabilities | | | | | | |
Operating | | Operating lease liabilities, current and long-term portions | | $ | 23,461 | | | $ | 24,592 | |
Financing | | Long-term debt, current and long-term portions | | 588 | | | 780 | |
Total lease liabilities | | | | $ | 24,049 | | | $ | 25,372 | |
Operating lease costs are recorded as a single expense on the statement of operations and allocated to the right-of-use assets and the related lease liabilities as depreciation expense and interest expense, respectively. Lease cost recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
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| Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Finance lease cost | | | | | | | |
Amortization of right-of-use assets | $ | 58 | | | $ | 89 | | | $ | 173 | | | $ | 232 | |
Interest on lease liabilities | 14 | | | 21 | | | 48 | | | 55 | |
Operating lease cost | 3,452 | | | 3,692 | | | 10,232 | | | 10,305 | |
Short-term lease cost | 4 | | | 9 | | | 22 | | | 27 | |
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Total lease cost | $ | 3,528 | | | $ | 3,811 | | | $ | 10,475 | | | $ | 10,619 | |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
Other information related to the Company’s leasing activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| | 2024 | | 2023 |
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | | | | |
Operating cash flows used for finance leases | | $ | 49 | | | $ | 55 | |
Operating cash flows used for operating leases | | $ | 10,823 | | | $ | 11,112 | |
Financing cash flows used for finance leases | | $ | 167 | | | $ | 323 | |
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Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | | $ | 9,033 | | | $ | 7,805 | |
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Weighted average remaining lease term - finance leases | | 2.6 years | | 3.4 years |
Weighted average discount rate - finance leases | | 9.56 | % | | 9.63 | % |
Weighted average remaining lease term - operating leases | | 2.8 years | | 2.7 years |
Weighted average discount rate - operating leases | | 7.10 | % | | 6.32 | % |
Maturities of the Company’s lease liabilities as of September 30, 2024 are as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Operating Leases | | Finance Leases | | Total |
Remainder of 2024 | | $ | 2,583 | | | $ | 59 | | | $ | 2,642 | |
2025 | | 10,639 | | | 272 | | | 10,911 | |
2026 | | 6,665 | | | 262 | | | 6,927 | |
2027 | | 3,842 | | | 65 | | | 3,907 | |
2028 | | 1,750 | | | 7 | | | 1,757 | |
Thereafter | | 472 | | | — | | | 472 | |
Total cash lease payments | | 25,951 | | | 665 | | | 26,616 | |
Less: amounts representing interest | | (2,490) | | | (77) | | | (2,567) | |
Total lease liabilities | | $ | 23,461 | | | $ | 588 | | | $ | 24,049 | |
NOTE 8 — Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company had a post-closure reclamation and site restoration obligation of $20,670 as of September 30, 2024. The following is a reconciliation of the total reclamation liability for asset retirement obligations.
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Balance at December 31, 2023 | $ | 19,923 | |
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Accretion expense | 747 | |
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Balance at September 30, 2024 | $ | 20,670 | |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 9 — Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by type and percentage of total revenues for the periods indicated. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| Revenue | | Percentage of Total Revenue | | Revenue | | Percentage of Total Revenue | | Revenue | | Percentage of Total Revenue | | Revenue | | Percentage of Total Revenue |
Sand revenue | $ | 62,232 | | | 99 | % | | $ | 74,869 | | | 97 | % | | $ | 212,971 | | | 97 | % | | $ | 227,332 | | | 97 | % |
SmartSystems revenue | 926 | | | 1 | % | | 2,031 | | | 3 | % | | 7,038 | | | 3 | % | | 6,694 | | | 3 | % |
Total revenue | $ | 63,158 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 76,900 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 220,009 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 234,026 | | | 100 | % |
The Company recorded $1,154 of deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023, all of which has been recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $106,508 in unsatisfied performance obligations related to contracts with customers. The Company expects to perform these obligations and recognize revenue of $24,191 and $82,317 in the remainder of 2024 and 2025, respectively.
NOTE 10 — Earnings Per Share
Basic net income (loss) per share of common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, excluding the dilutive effects of restricted stock. Diluted net income (loss) per share of common stock is computed by dividing the net income attributable to common stockholders by the sum of the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period plus the potential dilutive effects of shares of restricted stock outstanding during the period calculated in accordance with the treasury stock method, although shares of restricted stock are excluded if their effect is anti-dilutive. The number of shares underlying equity-based awards that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as their effect would be anti-dilutive was 1,158 and 1,915 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The number of shares underlying equity-based awards that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as their effect would be anti-dilutive was 1,158 and 1,922 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. In periods with a net loss, there is no difference between basic and diluted net loss per share of common stock. The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic net (loss) income per share to the weighted average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted net income per share. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 38,926 | | | 38,253 | | | 38,735 | | | 39,153 | |
Assumed conversion of restricted stock | — | | | 159 | | | — | | | 86 | |
Diluted weighted average common stock outstanding | 38,926 | | | 38,412 | | | 38,735 | | | 39,239 | |
NOTE 11 — Income Taxes
The Company calculates its interim income tax provision by estimating the annual expected effective tax rate and applying that rate to its ordinary year-to-date earnings or loss. In addition, the effect of changes in enacted tax laws, rates or tax status is recognized in the interim period in which the change occurs.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the effective tax rate was approximately 98.1% and (38.8)%, respectively, based on the annual effective tax rate net of discrete federal and state taxes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the effective tax rate was approximately 74.7% and (60.8)%, respectively, based on the annual effective tax rate net of discrete federal and state taxes. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the statutory tax rate was 21.0%. The computation of the effective tax rate includes modifications from the statutory rate such as income tax credits, tax depletion deduction, carrybacks, and state apportionment changes, among other items.
The Company has recorded a liability for uncertain tax positions included in its consolidated balance sheet of $2,240 as of December 31, 2023. There was no material change for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
The Company determined that it is more likely than not that it will not be able to fully realize the benefits of certain existing deductible temporary differences and has recorded a partial valuation allowance against the gross deferred tax assets, which is included in the long-term deferred tax liabilities, net on its consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a partial valuation allowance against the gross deferred tax assets on its consolidated balance sheet in the amount of $874. There was no material change for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
The Company’s federal income tax returns subsequent to 2017 remain open to audit by taxing authorities. The Company has not been informed that its tax returns are the subject of any audit or investigation by taxing authorities.
NOTE 12 — Concentrations
As of September 30, 2024, four customers accounted for 71% of the Company’s total accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2023, four customers accounted for 70% of the Company’s total accounts receivable.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, 67% of the Company’s revenues were earned from four customers. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, 40% of the Company’s revenues were earned from two customers. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, 54% of the Company’s revenues were earned from three customers. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, 41% of the Company’s revenues were earned from two customers.
As of September 30, 2024, two vendors accounted for 26% of the Company’s accounts payable. As of December 31, 2023, one vendor accounted for 11% of the Company’s accounts payable.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, two vendors accounted for 33% of the Company’s cost of goods sold. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, one vendor accounted for 21% of the Company’s cost of goods sold. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, two vendors accounted for 36% of the Company’s cost of goods sold. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, two vendors accounted for 33% of the Company’s cost of goods sold.
The Company’s primary product is Northern White sand, and its mining operations are limited to Wisconsin and Illinois. There is a risk of loss if there are significant environmental, legal or economic changes to the geographic areas of our mines, the oil and natural gas producing basins they serve, or the transportation routes between them.
NOTE 13 — Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
In addition to the matters described below, the Company may be subject to various legal proceedings, claims and governmental inspections, audits or investigations arising out of our operations in the normal course of business, which cover matters such as general commercial, governmental and trade regulations, product liability, environmental, intellectual property, employment and other actions. Although the outcomes of these routine claims cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial statements.
Cory Berg, et al. v. Hi-Crush Blair LLC, LLC et al., Case No. 2019-cv-65, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Leland Drangstveit, et al. v. Hi-Crush Blair, LLC, et al., Case No. 2019-cv-66, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
(UNAUDITED)
On April 22, 2019 and September 29, 2021, Cory Berg, et al. and Leland Drangstveit, et al., respectively (collectively, the “Plaintiffs”), filed complaints and an amended complaint in separate actions against Blair, certain of its subcontractors and its and their respective insurance companies in the Circuit Court of the State of Wisconsin in and for Trempealeau County (Case Nos. 19-CV-65 and 19-CV-66, respectively). The Plaintiffs allege that Blair and its subcontractors were negligent and created a nuisance by, among other things, generating excessive noise, light and dust. The Plaintiffs are seeking unspecified monetary damages and other relief. The insurance companies included as defendants have asserted counterclaims seeking declarations as to their rights and liabilities under their respective applicable commercial general liability insurance policies. HCR has agreed under the Purchase Agreement to indemnify the Company for any actions or omissions of HCR or its affiliates (including Blair) that occurred prior to the closing of the Company’s acquisition of Blair. In late August, several of the defendants, including Blair, agreed to settlement terms with the Plaintiffs, and the parties expect to finalize settlement paperwork in the fourth quarter, which will result in a dismissal with prejudice of all claims against Blair.
Bonds
The Company has performance bonds with various public and private entities regarding reclamation, permitting and maintenance of public roadways. Total aggregate principal amount of performance bonds outstanding as of September 30, 2024 was $19,727.
NOTE 14 — Subsequent Events
On October 3, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a special dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock, which was paid on October 28, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 15, 2024.
On October 3, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company also approved an eighteen month share repurchase program under which the Company may purchase up to $10.0 million of its ordinary shares (the “Repurchase Program”). Pursuant to the Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase its ordinary shares from time to time, in amounts, at prices and at such times as it deems appropriate, subject to market conditions and other considerations. The Company may make repurchases in the open market, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated repurchase programs or structured share repurchase programs. The Repurchase Program will be conducted in compliance with applicable legal requirements and shall be subject to market conditions and other factors. The Repurchase Program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of ordinary shares and the Repurchase Program may be modified or suspended at any time at the Company’s discretion.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis summarizes the significant factors affecting the consolidated operating results, financial condition, liquidity and cash flows of the Company as of and for the periods presented below. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related information contained herein and our audited financial statements as of December 31, 2023 contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. We use contribution margin, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow herein as non-GAAP measures of our financial performance. For further discussion of contribution margin, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, see the section entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” We define various terms to simplify the presentation of information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”). All share amounts are presented in thousands.
Forward-Looking Statements
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are based on the beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to our management. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in or implied by forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed herein and in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Our estimates and forward-looking statements are primarily based on our current expectations and estimates of future events and trends, which affect or may affect our business and operations. Although we believe that these estimates and forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, they are subject to several risks and uncertainties and are made in light of information currently available to us. Important factors, in addition to the factors described in this Report, may adversely affect our results as indicated in forward-looking statements. You should read this Report and the documents that we have filed as exhibits hereto completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. The words “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “potential,” “might,” “would,” “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology and similar words are intended to identify estimates and forward-looking statements. Estimates and forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and, except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update, to revise or to review any estimate and/or forward-looking statement because of new information, future events or other factors. Estimates and forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. As a result of the risks and uncertainties described above, the estimates and forward-looking statements discussed in this Report might not occur and our future results, level of activity, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements due to, including, but not limited to, the factors mentioned above, and the differences may be material and adverse. Because of these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Overview
The Company
We are a fully integrated frac and industrial sand supply and services company. We offer complete mine to wellsite proppant supply and logistics solutions to our frac sand customers. We produce low-cost, high quality Northern White sand, which is a premium sand used as proppant to enhance hydrocarbon recovery rates in the hydraulic fracturing of oil and natural gas wells and for a variety of industrial applications. We also offer proppant logistics solutions to our customers through our in-basin transloading terminals and our SmartSystems™ wellsite storage capabilities. In recent years, we have expanded our product line to offer Industrial Products Solutions (“IPS”) in order to diversify our customer base and markets we serve by offering sand for industrial uses. We market our products and services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, oilfield service companies, and industrial manufacturers. We sell our sand through long-term contracts, short-term supply agreements or spot sales in the open market. We provide wellsite proppant storage solutions services and equipment under flexible contract terms custom tailored to meet the needs of our customers. We believe that, among other things: (i) the size and favorable geologic characteristics of our sand reserves; (ii) the strategic location and logistical advantages of our facilities; (iii) our proprietary SmartDepot™ portable wellsite storage silos, SmartPath® transloader and SmartBelt™ conveyor;
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(iv) access to all Class I rail lines; and (v) the industry experience of our senior management team make us as a highly attractive provider of sand and logistics services.
We incorporated in Delaware in July 2011 and began operations at our Oakdale, Wisconsin facility with 1.1 million tons of annual processing capacity in July 2012. After several expansions, our current annual processing capacity at our Oakdale facility, which has access to both the Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific rail networks, is approximately 5.5 million tons. In 2020, we acquired our Ottawa, Illinois mine and processing facility, which has an annual processing capacity of approximately 1.6 million tons and access to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail network. In March 2022, we acquired our Blair, Wisconsin facility, which has approximately 2.9 million tons of total annual processing capacity and contains an onsite, unit train capable rail terminal with access to the Class 1 Canadian National rail network. We commenced operations at the Blair facility in the second quarter of 2023. Our total annual processing capacity of our operating facilities is approximately 10.0 million tons.
We directly control five in-basin transloading facilities and have access to third party transloading terminals in all operating basins. We operate a unit train capable transloading terminal in Van Hook, North Dakota to service the Bakken Formation in the Williston Basin. We also serve the Appalachian Basin through three company-controlled terminals. In January 2022, we began operations at a unit train capable transloading terminal in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, which we expanded in 2023. In December 2023, we acquired the right to operate a terminal in Minerva, Ohio and in January 2024, we acquired the right to operate a terminal in Dennison, Ohio. The Minerva terminal became operational in the second quarter of 2024 and the Dennison terminal became operational in the third quarter of 2024. We also have the right to use a rail terminal located in El Reno, Oklahoma. These terminals allow us to offer more efficient and sustainable delivery options to our customers. Additionally, we have longstanding relationships with third party terminal operators that provide us with access to all oil and natural gas exploration production basins of North America.
We offer to our customers portable wellsite proppant storage and management solutions through our SmartSystems products and services. Our SmartSystems provide our customers with the capability to unload, store and deliver proppant at the wellsite, as well as the ability to rapidly set up, takedown and transport the entire system. This capability creates efficiencies, flexibility, enhanced safety and reliability for customers. Through our SmartSystems wellsite proppant storage solutions, we offer the SmartDepot and SmartDepotXL™ silo systems, SmartPath transloader, SmartBelt conveyor, and our rapid deployment trailers. Our SmartDepot silos include passive and active dust suppression technology, along with the capability of a gravity-fed operation. Our SmartPath transloader is designed to work with bottom dump trailers and features a drive over conveyor, surge bin, and dust collection system. Our SmartBelt conveyor is designed to work with our SmartPath transloader to directly feed sand into the blender. Our rapid deployment trailers are designed for quick setup, takedown and transportation of the entire SmartSystem, which allows for efficient removal from the wellsite during operation. We believe the system has the ability to keep up with any hydraulic fracturing operation. We have also developed a proprietary software program, the SmartSystem Tracker™, which allows our SmartSystems customers to monitor silo-specific information, including location, proppant type and proppant inventory. We believe that our SmartSystems reduce trucking and related fuel consumption for our customers, helping them reduce their carbon footprint in their daily operations.
We have expanded our product line to offer industrial sand through IPS. In 2023, we completed the installation of blending and cooling assets at our Ottawa, Illinois facility that we believe will provide new opportunities to increase our customer base in the IPS business. While sales of IPS to customers were a small portion of our overall sand sales in 2022 and 2023, going forward, we expect to continue to expand and diversify to serve the major industrial markets throughout North America, including glass, foundry, building products, filtration, geothermal, renewables, ceramics, turf & landscape, retail, recreation and more.
Market Trends
Our historical results of operations and cash flows may not be indicative of results of operations and cash flows to be expected in the future.
During 2023 and through the third quarter of 2024, supply and demand for Northern White Sand has been in relative balance. We saw an increase in the volume of sand sold in the first half of 2023 followed by a slowdown in activity later in the year due to customers having frontloaded their budgeted spending earlier in the year. Activity also improved in the first half of 2024 as customers ramped up activity based on 2024 budget plans followed by a decline in the third quarter of 2024. Pricing for
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OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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sand has trended downward since the second half of 2023 due to stabilized supply and demand. High levels of inflation led to increasing operating expenses in 2023, which have continued at increased levels through the third quarter of 2024. Softening economic activities in certain countries, the continuation of the war in Ukraine, the conflicts in the Middle East, along with President Biden’s pause on liquified natural gas export permits could impact oil and natural gas prices and overall oil and gas activity thereby leading to substantial volatility in demand and pricing in the future. The continued volatility in oil and natural gas demand and the current availability of sufficient supply of sand has led to continued reluctance by some customers to enter into long-term contracts. As such, some customers have instead trended toward purchasing their frac sand supply in the spot market or under short term supply agreements at current market prices. We cannot predict macroeconomic events or if pricing trends for our products will continue, increase, decrease or stabilize.
Supplies of high-quality Northern White frac sand are limited to select areas, predominantly in western Wisconsin and limited areas of Minnesota and Illinois. We believe the ability to obtain large contiguous reserves in these areas is a key constraint and can be an important supply consideration when assessing the economic viability of a potential frac sand processing facility. Further constraining the supply and throughput of Northern White frac sand is that not all of the large reserve mines have on-site excavation, processing or logistics capabilities, which impact the long-term competitiveness of these mines due to lower efficiency and higher cost structures. Historically, much of the capital investment in Northern White frac sand mines was used for the development of coarser deposits in western Wisconsin, which is inconsistent with the increasing demand for finer mesh frac sand in recent years. As such, competitors in the Northern White frac sand market have shuttered or idled operations at certain facilities due to the higher demand for finer sands and due to lower cost regional sand sources that have eroded the ongoing economic viability of mines with coarser reserve deposits and inefficient mining and logistics facilities.
Demand in the IPS business is relatively stable as customers are spread over a wide range of industries including glass, foundry, building products, filtration, geothermal, renewables, ceramics, turf & landscape, retail, recreation and more. The IPS business is primarily influenced by macroeconomic drivers such as consumer demand and population growth. We believe that as this business grows, it will provide us with the ability to diversify our sales into more stable, consumer-driven products to help mitigate price volatility in the oil and gas industry.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
GAAP Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
The following table summarizes our revenue and expenses for the periods indicated. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended September 30, | | Change |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | Dollars | | Percentage |
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Revenues: | | | | | | | |
Sand revenue | $ | 62,232 | | | $ | 74,869 | | | $ | (12,637) | | | (17) | % |
SmartSystems revenue | 926 | | | 2,031 | | | (1,105) | | | (54) | % |
Total revenue | 63,158 | | | 76,900 | | | (13,742) | | | (18) | % |
Cost of goods sold: | | | | | | | |
Sand cost of goods sold | 55,601 | | | 61,490 | | | (5,889) | | | (10) | % |
SmartSystems cost of goods sold | 1,070 | | | 1,012 | | | 58 | | | 6 | % |
Total cost of goods sold | 56,671 | | | 62,502 | | | (5,831) | | | (9) | % |
Gross profit | 6,487 | | | 14,398 | | | (7,911) | | | (55) | % |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative | 9,703 | | | 8,917 | | | 786 | | | 9 | % |
Depreciation and amortization | 633 | | | 647 | | | (14) | | | (2) | % |
Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets, net | 1,063 | | | (92) | | | 1,155 | | | 1,255 | % |
Total operating expenses | 11,399 | | | 9,472 | | | 1,927 | | | 20 | % |
Operating income | (4,912) | | | 4,926 | | | (9,838) | | | (200) | % |
Other income (expenses): | | | | | | | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | (31) | | | — | | | (31) | | | Not meaningful |
Interest expense, net | (344) | | | (276) | | | (68) | | | 25 | % |
Other income | 53 | | | 198 | | | (145) | | | (73) | % |
Total other expenses, net | (322) | | | (78) | | | (244) | | | 313 | % |
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) | (5,234) | | | 4,848 | | | (10,082) | | | (208) | % |
Income tax expense (benefit) | (5,136) | | | (1,879) | | | (3,257) | | | 173 | % |
Net (loss) income | $ | (98) | | | $ | 6,727 | | | $ | (6,825) | | | (101) | % |
Revenues
Revenues were $63.2 million and tons sold were approximately 1,189,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024. Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2023 were $76.9 million, during which time we sold approximately 1,219,000 tons of sand. The key factors contributing to the revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 being lower, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023 were as follows:
•Sand revenue was 17% lower at $62.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 versus $74.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The lower sand revenue was due to lower sand volumes sold along with lower average sand prices.
SMART SAND, INC.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
•SmartSystems revenue was approximately $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in SmartSystems revenue was due to lower utilization of our SmartSystems fleet.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold was $56.7 million and $62.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The decrease in cost of goods sold for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023, was primarily due to reduced costs of production on lower volumes sold and cost initiatives to reduce labor and maintenance expenses.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was $6.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $14.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decline in profitability for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily due to the combination of lower sales volumes and lower average sales prices on our products.
Operating Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $9.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $8.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, due primarily to $1.3 million in banking and legal fees associated with refinancing our ABL facility. Additionally, in September 2024, we closed our Saskatoon, Canada manufacturing facility and relocated it to the United States. We recorded a net loss of $1.1 million on the disposal of fixed assets related to this facility.
Interest Expense, net
We incurred $0.3 million and $0.3 million of net interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, our effective tax rate was approximately 98.1% and (38.8)%, respectively. To estimate the interim period income tax expense (benefit), the company calculates the estimated effective tax rate for the full year and applies that rate to the net income for the period. The computation of the effective tax rate includes modifications from the statutory rate such as income tax credits, tax depletion deduction, carrybacks, and state apportionment changes, among other items that are specific to our Company.
As of September 30, 2024, we have recorded a liability for uncertain tax positions included in our balance sheet, related to our depletion deduction methodology. As of September 30, 2024, we determined that it is more likely than not that we will not be able to fully realize the benefits of certain existing deductible temporary differences and have recorded a partial valuation allowance against the gross deferred tax assets, which is included in liabilities, long-term, net on our balance sheet, and a corresponding increase to the income tax expense on our condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Net (Loss) Income
Net loss was $(0.1) million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to net income of $6.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Gross profit was negatively affected in the current period by the decline in sales and as well as increased operating expenses due to the ABL refinancing and closure of the Saskatoon facility.
SMART SAND, INC.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
The following table summarizes our revenue and expenses for the periods indicated. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Change |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | Dollars | | Percentage |
| (in thousands) | | | | |
Revenues: | | | | | | | |
Sand revenue | $ | 212,971 | | | $ | 227,332 | | | $ | (14,361) | | | (6) | % |
SmartSystems revenue | 7,038 | | | 6,694 | | | 344 | | | 5 | % |
Total revenue | 220,009 | | | 234,026 | | | (14,017) | | | (6) | % |
Cost of goods sold: | | | | | | | |
Sand cost of goods sold | 183,470 | | | 189,878 | | | (6,408) | | | (3) | % |
SmartSystems cost of goods sold | 5,168 | | | 5,424 | | | (256) | | | (5) | % |
Total cost of goods sold | 188,638 | | | 195,302 | | | (6,664) | | | (3) | % |
Gross profit | 31,371 | | | 38,724 | | | (7,353) | | | (19) | % |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative | 28,924 | | | 28,634 | | | 290 | | | 1 | % |
Depreciation and amortization | 1,978 | | | 1,868 | | | 110 | | | 6 | % |
Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets, net | 1,069 | | | 1,821 | | | (752) | | | (41) | % |
Total operating expenses | 31,971 | | | 32,323 | | | (352) | | | (1) | % |
Operating income | (600) | | | 6,401 | | | (7,001) | | | (109) | % |
Other income (expenses): | | | | | | | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | (1,341) | | | — | |