Drilling Tools International Corp. Reports 2025 First Quarter Results

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HOUSTON, May 13, 2025

Board Authorizes a $10 Million Share Repurchase Program

HOUSTON, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Drilling Tools International Corp., (NASDAQ: DTI) ("DTI" or the "Company"), a global oilfield services company that designs, engineers, manufactures and provides a differentiated, rental-focused offering of tools for use in onshore and offshore horizontal and directional drilling operations, as well as other cutting-edge solutions across the well life cycle, today reported its results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

DTI generated total consolidated revenue of $42.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. First quarter Tool Rental revenue was approximately $34.5 million and Product Sales revenue totaled $8.3 million. Total Operating Expenses were $39.6 million and Operating Income was $3.3 million. Net Loss for the first quarter was approximately $1.7 million and Adjusted Net Income(1) for the quarter was $0.7 million. Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS(1) for the first quarter were a loss of $0.05 per share and an income of $0.02 per share, respectively. First quarter Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $10.8 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow(1)(2) was $5.7 million. As of March 31, 2025, DTI had approximately $2.8 million of cash and cash equivalents and net debt of $52.1 million.

Wayne Prejean, President and Chief Executive Officer of DTI, stated, "We are pleased to report strong 2025 first quarter sequential and year-over-year revenue growth and solid Adjusted EBITDA results in spite of industry headwinds. Revenue grew 7.6% sequentially and 16% over last year's first quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was essentially flat sequentially and grew nearly 18% over the same period last year.

"Looking to the near term, we have yet to experience tangible disruptions to our forecast for our rental tools or the sale of our tools," added Prejean. "However, we do see increased volatility and uncertainty in the marketplace due to the potential impacts of tariffs, recession fears that could lower demand for hydrocarbons, and OPEC+'s decision to increase production, to name a few. In anticipation of any prospective disruptions, we have implemented a new program to cut expenses by approximately $6 million this year and have contingency plans to cut more costs if necessary.

"While we cannot control global economic forces, we do believe that our input costs are fairly insulated from the increase in the costs associated with any tariff risks for three reasons: 1) DTI has a strong US manufacturing base; 2) our international footprint and diverse supply chain allows us flexibility in the face of uncertainty; and 3) should a significant reduction in rig count come, we are prepared to significantly curtail planned growth capital expenditures," said Prejean. "We remain committed to identifying cost reduction opportunities and maintaining operational agility to quickly respond to a challenging environment, now or in the future, to enhance shareholder value.

"Based on this current volatility and market uncertainty, we feel it is prudent to adjust our annual Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance ranges as follows:

Updated 2025 Full Year Outlook

 
Revenue                          $145 million  --  $165 million 
Adjusted EBITDA(1)               $32 million   --  $42 million 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1)            22 %      --      25 % 
Adjusted Free Cash Flow(1)(2)    $14 million   --  $19 million 
 
 
 
(1)  Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and 
     Adjusted Free Cash Flow are non-GAAP financial measures. See "Non-GAAP 
     Financial Measures" at the end of this release for a discussion 
     of reconciliations to the most directly comparable financial measures 
     calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted 
     accounting principles ("GAAP"). 
(2)  Adjusted Free Cash Flow defined as Adjusted EBITDA less Gross Capital 
     Expenditures. 
 

Board Authorizes a $10 Million Repurchase Program

Prejean added, "Our disciplined capital allocation strategy prioritizes financial strength through maintenance and organic growth capital investment, strategic acquisitions, and now a return of capital program to enhance shareholder value. We firmly believe that our common stock is undervalued and is an attractive investment opportunity within our overall capital allocation strategy."

DTI announced today that its board of directors (the "Board") recently authorized a repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase its outstanding shares of its common stock up to $10 million. The Board's decision to initiate this program reflects its confidence in the Company's long-term strategy and financial health. By repurchasing shares, DTI aims to enhance shareholder value in several ways, including optimizing its capital structure and demonstrating a commitment to returning excess capital to shareholders, providing the Company with flexibility to manage its equity base efficiently. The Board will periodically review the program and may adjust the amount and timing of repurchases based on market conditions, business outlook, and other factors relevant to the Company's financial position and strategic priorities.

Under the share repurchase program, the Company intends to repurchase shares through open-market, round lot of block transactions, in privately negotiated, off-market purchases or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal and state securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). Information regarding share repurchases will be available in the Company's periodic reports on Form 10-Q and 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as required by the applicable rules of the Exchange Act.

2025 First Quarter Conference Call Information

DTI's 2025 first quarter conference call can be accessed live via dial-in or webcast on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time) by dialing 201-389-0869 and asking for the DTI call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time, or via live webcast by logging onto the webcast at this URL address: https://investors.drillingtools.com/news-events/events. An audio replay will be available through May 21, 2025 by dialing 201-612-7415 and using passcode 13753220#. Also, an archive of the webcast will be available shortly after the call at https://investors.drillingtools.com/news-events/events for 90 days. Please submit any questions for management prior to the call via email to DTI@dennardlascar.com.

About Drilling Tools International Corp.

DTI is a Houston, Texas based leading oilfield services company that manufactures and rents downhole drilling tools used in horizontal and directional drilling of oil and natural gas wells. With roots dating back to 1984, DTI operates from 15 service and support centers across North America and maintains 11 international service and support centers across the EMEA and APAC regions. To learn more about DTI, please visit: www.drillingtools.com.

Contact:

DTI Investor Relations

Ken Dennard / Rick Black

InvestorRelations@drillingtools.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may include, and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company may include, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements regarding the business combination and the financing thereof, and related matters, as well as all other statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intends," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding DTI and its management team's expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements in this press release may include, for example, statements about: (1) the demand for DTI's products and services, which is influenced by the general level activity in the oil and gas industry; (2) DTI's ability to retain its customers, particularly those that contribute to a large portion of its revenue; (3) DTI's ability to employ and retain a sufficient number of skilled and qualified workers, including its key personnel; (4) DTI's ability to source tools and raw materials at a reasonable cost; (5) DTI's ability to market its services in a competitive industry; (6) DTI's ability to execute, integrate and realize the benefits of acquisitions, and manage the resulting growth of its business; (7) potential liability for claims arising from damage or harm caused by the operation of DTI's tools, or otherwise arising from the dangerous activities that are inherent in the oil and gas industry; (8) DTI's ability to obtain additional capital; (9) potential political, regulatory, economic and social disruptions in the countries in which DTI conducts business, including changes in tax laws or tax rates; (11) DTI's dependence on its information technology systems, in particular Customer Order Management Portal and Support System, for the efficient operation of DTI's business; (11) DTI's ability to comply with applicable laws, regulations and rules, including those related to the environment, greenhouse gases and climate change; (12) DTI's ability to maintain an

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