nr-20250331

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025

☐ 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: 001-02960

NPK International Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware		72-1123385
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9320 Lakeside Boulevard,	Suite 100
The Woodlands,	Texas	77381
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(281) 362-6800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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, $0.01 par value	NPKI	New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

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 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 such files).

Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a 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 Exchange Act).

Yes ☐ No ☑

As of April 30, 2025, a total of 84,522,676 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, were outstanding.

NPK INTERNATIONAL INC.

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED

MARCH 31, 2025


PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	2
ITEM 1.	Financial Statements	2
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	6
	Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7
ITEM 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	16
ITEM 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	23
ITEM 4.	Controls and Procedures	23
PART II	OTHER INFORMATION	24
ITEM 1.	Legal Proceedings	24
ITEM 1A.	Risk Factors	24
ITEM 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	24
ITEM 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	25
ITEM 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	26
ITEM 5.	Other Information	26
ITEM 6.	Exhibits	26
	Signatures	28

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. We also may provide oral or written forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public. Words such as “will,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying them. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views of our management as of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q; however, various risks, uncertainties, contingencies, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements.

We assume no obligation to update, amend, or clarify publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by securities laws. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q might not occur.

For further information regarding these and other factors, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ, we refer you to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

NPK International Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)


(In thousands, except share data)	March 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	20,832	$	17,756
Receivables, net of allowance of $964 and $948, respectively	70,354		74,841
Inventories	9,579		14,659
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,323		5,728
Total current assets	105,088		112,984

Property, plant and equipment, net	194,092		187,483
Operating lease assets	11,469		11,793
Goodwill	47,341		47,222
Other intangible assets, net	9,843		10,331
Deferred tax assets	12,781		15,593
Other assets	9,396		8,276
Total assets	$	390,010	$	393,682

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current debt	$	3,030	$	2,900
Accounts payable	19,712		19,459
Accrued liabilities	17,612		22,300
Total current liabilities	40,354		44,659

Long-term debt, less current portion	5,020		4,827
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	10,499		10,896
Deferred tax liabilities	1,309		1,203
Other noncurrent liabilities	5,942		5,602
Total liabilities	63,124		67,187

Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)

Common stock, $0.01 par value (200,000,000 shares authorized and 111,669,464 and 111,669,464 shares issued, respectively)	1,117		1,117
Paid-in capital	634,424		633,239
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,712)		(2,871)
Retained earnings (deficit)	(129,463)		(139,466)
Treasury stock, at cost (26,934,578 and 25,114,978 shares, respectively)	(176,480)		(165,524)
Total stockholders’ equity	326,886		326,495
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	390,010	$	393,682

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NPK International Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)	2025		2024
Revenues	$	64,777	$	48,967
Cost of revenues	39,527		31,325
Selling, general and administrative expenses	11,746		11,580
Other operating (income) loss, net	(24)		(904)
Operating income from continuing operations	13,528		6,966

Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss	(314)		245
Interest (income) expense, net	(48)		760
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	13,890		5,961

Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	3,515		1,907
Income from continuing operations	10,375		4,054
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(372)		3,239
Net income	$	10,003	$	7,293

Income (loss) per common share - basic
Income from continuing operations	$	0.12	$	0.05
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	—		0.04
Net income	$	0.12	$	0.09

Income (loss) per common share - diluted
Income from continuing operations	$	0.12	$	0.05
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(0.01)		0.03
Net income	$	0.11	$	0.08

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NPK International Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)	2025		2024

Net income	$	10,003	$	7,293
Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of tax benefit of $0 and $81)	159		(2,535)
Comprehensive income	$	10,162	$	4,758

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NPK International Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)


(In thousands)	Common Stock		Paid-In Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Retained Earnings (Deficit)		Treasury Stock		Total
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	1,117	$	639,645	$	(62,839)	$	10,773	$	(173,332)	$	415,364
Net income	—		—		—		7,293		—		7,293
Employee stock options, restricted stock and employee stock purchase plan	—		(79)		—		71		25		17
Stock-based compensation expense	—		1,495		—		—		—		1,495
Treasury shares purchased at cost	—		—		—		—		(45)		(45)
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	—		—		(2,535)		—		—		(2,535)
Balance at March 31, 2024	$	1,117	$	641,061	$	(65,374)	$	18,137	$	(173,352)	$	421,589

Balance at December 31, 2024	$	1,117	$	633,239	$	(2,871)	$	(139,466)	$	(165,524)	$	326,495
Net income	—		—		—		10,003		—		10,003
Employee stock options, restricted stock and employee stock purchase plan	—		—		—		—		—		—
Stock-based compensation expense	—		1,185		—		—		—		1,185
Treasury shares purchased at cost	—		—		—		—		(10,956)		(10,956)
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	—		—		159		—		—		159
Balance at March 31, 2025	$	1,117	$	634,424	$	(2,712)	$	(129,463)	$	(176,480)	$	326,886

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NPK International Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)	2025		2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	10,003	$	7,293
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization	5,802		7,411
Stock-based compensation expense	1,185		1,495
Provision for deferred income taxes	2,917		(1,551)
Credit loss expense	6		137
Gain on sale of assets	(823)		(390)
Gain on insurance recovery	—		(874)
Amortization of original issue discount and debt issuance costs	69		131
Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase in receivables	(10,015)		(3,140)
Decrease in inventories	5,088		8,250
(Increase) decrease in other assets	(256)		39
Decrease in accounts payable	(522)		(306)
Decrease in accrued liabilities and other	(4,626)		(6,545)
Net cash provided by operating activities	8,828		11,950

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(10,011)		(13,882)
Proceeds from divestitures	10,665		—
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	1,818		1,143
Other investing activities	2,946		—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	5,418		(12,739)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on lines of credit	—		52,561
Payments on lines of credit	—		(48,633)
Purchases of treasury stock	(10,810)		—
Proceeds from employee stock plans	—		17
Other financing activities	(865)		(3,356)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(11,675)		589

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	26		(761)

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	2,597		(961)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	18,237		38,901
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	$	20,834	$	37,940

See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

NPK INTERNATIONAL INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

NPK International Inc. is a temporary worksite access solutions company that manufactures, sells, and rents recyclable composite matting products, along with a full suite of services, including planning, logistics, and site restoration. We previously operated a Fluids Systems business which was exited upon the sale of the business in September 2024 (as further described below).

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of NPK International Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries, which we collectively refer to as “NPK,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us,” have been prepared in accordance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X for interim financial statements required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and do not include all information and footnotes required by the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Our fiscal year end is December 31 and our first quarter represents the three-month period ended March 31. The results of operations for the first quarter of 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year. Unless otherwise noted, all currency amounts are stated in U.S. dollars.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position as of March 31, 2025 and our results of operations and cash flows for the first quarter of 2025 and 2024. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Our balance sheet at December 31, 2024 is derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. For further information, see Note 1 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Our business provides temporary worksite access solutions, including the rental of our recyclable composite matting systems, along with related site construction and services to customers in various markets including power transmission, oil and natural gas exploration and production, pipeline, renewable energy, petrochemical, construction and other industries within the United States and United Kingdom. We also sell our manufactured recyclable composite mats to customers around the world, with power transmission being the primary end-market.

We previously operated a Fluids Systems business, which was historically reported as a separate operating segment, that provided drilling and completion fluids products and related technical services to customers for oil, natural gas, and geothermal projects primarily in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and North America, as well as certain countries in Asia Pacific. On September 13, 2024, we completed the sale of substantially all of the Company’s Fluids Systems segment (the “Sale Transaction”) to SCF Partners (the “Purchaser”). The results of operations of Fluids Systems are reported in discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations. All results and information in the consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented for our continuing operations and exclude Fluids Systems unless otherwise noted specifically as discontinued operations. See Note 2 for additional information.

New Accounting Pronouncements

Standards Not Yet Adopted

Income Taxes: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued new guidance intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. This guidance is effective for us for the year ending December 31, 2025. These requirements are not expected to have an impact on our consolidated financial statements but will impact our income tax disclosures.

Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. In November 2024, the FASB issued new guidance which requires entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories, such as employee compensation and depreciation. This guidance will be effective for us for years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted on either a prospective or retrospective basis. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Note 2 – Discontinued Operations

Sale of Fluids Systems Business

As discussed above, on September 13, 2024, we completed the Sale Transaction. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, approximately $7 million and $18 million, respectively, of net assets were included within the consolidated balance sheet, reflecting receivables and deferred consideration due from the Purchaser net of estimated liabilities due to the Purchaser.

Net assets related to the Sale Transaction consisted of the following:


(In thousands)	March 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Receivables due from the Purchaser	$	5,313	$	15,978
Estimated deferred consideration due from the Purchaser	3,550		3,550
Note receivable due from the Purchaser	5,000		5,000
Estimated liabilities due to the Purchaser	(6,488)		(6,488)
Net assets due from the Purchaser	$	7,375	$	18,040

Receivables due from the Purchaser primarily reflects additional consideration for the actual working capital delivered at closing, of which $10.7 million was received in the first quarter of 2025. The remaining balance bears interest at a rate of 12.5% per year and is expected to be collected from the Purchaser in the second quarter of 2025. Estimated deferred consideration due from the Purchaser reflects certain pre-closing tax assets and other receivables that are expected to be substantially realized in 2025. The note receivable due from the Purchaser matures in March 2030 and bears interest at a rate of 12.5% per year. The receivables and deferred consideration due from the Purchaser are included in other receivables and the note receivable due from the Purchaser is included in other noncurrent assets in the consolidated balance sheet.

Estimated liabilities due to the Purchaser includes certain payables for pre-closing tax liabilities and obligations attributable to the Fluids Systems business that are expected to be substantially settled in 2025, as well as an estimated liability for contractual indemnifications related to various pre-closing contingencies of the Fluids Systems business. These estimated liabilities due to the Purchaser are included in accrued liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

Our estimates for the fair value of deferred consideration due from the Purchaser and liabilities due to the Purchaser may change and any income or expense associated with such changes will be presented in discontinued operations.

The criteria for discontinued operations presentation were met during the third quarter of 2024, and consequently, the results of the former Fluids Systems segment are reported as income (loss) from discontinued operations within the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. We elected not to adjust the consolidated statements of cash flows to separately present cash flows attributable to discontinued operations. Accordingly, we have disclosed the depreciation, capital expenditures and significant operating and investing non-cash items related to discontinued operations below.

The following table summarizes the significant items included in income (loss) from discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.


	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2025		2024
Revenues	$	—	$	120,140
Cost of revenues	—		103,262
Selling, general and administrative expenses	395		12,764
Other operating (income) loss, net	—		(779)
Operating income (loss) from discontinued operations	(395)		4,893

Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss	71		(276)
Interest expense, net	5		990
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes	(471)		4,179

Provision (benefit) for income taxes from discontinued operations	(99)		940
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	(372)	$	3,239

For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, significant operating and investing items related to the former Fluids Systems segment were as follows:


	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2025		2024
Operating activities of discontinued operations:
Depreciation and amortization	$	—	$	1,745

Investing activities of discontinued operations:
Capital expenditures	$	—	$	682

Note 3 – Earnings Per Share

The following table presents the reconciliation of the numerator and denominator for calculating net income per share:


	First Quarter
(In thousands, except per share data)	2025		2024
Numerator
Income from continuing operations	$	10,375	$	4,054
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(372)		3,239
Net income	$	10,003	$	7,293

Denominator
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	86,057		85,001
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards	939		2,244
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	86,996		87,245

Income (loss) per common share - basic:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.12	$	0.05
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	—		0.04
Net income	$	0.12	$	0.09

Income (loss) per common share - diluted:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.12	$	0.05
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(0.01)		0.03
Net income	$	0.11	$	0.08

We excluded the following weighted-average potential shares from the calculations of diluted net income (loss) per share during the applicable periods because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive for continuing operations:


	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2025	2024
Stock options and restricted stock awards	302	494

Note 4 – Repurchase Program

Our Board of Directors has authorized a securities repurchase program available for repurchases of our common stock. In February 2024, our Board of Directors replaced the prior program with a new repurchase program for repurchases of common stock up to $50.0 million.

Our repurchase program authorizes us to purchase outstanding shares of our common stock in the open market or as otherwise determined by management, subject to certain limitations under the Amended ABL Facility (as defined in Note 7) and other factors. The repurchase program has no specific term. Repurchases are expected to be funded from operating cash flows and available cash on hand. As part of the share repurchase program, our management has been authorized to establish trading plans under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

During the first quarter of 2025, we repurchased an aggregate of 1,819,600 shares of our common stock under the repurchase program for a cost of $10.8 million. Due to restrictions associated with the Fluids Systems sale process and other events, no shares of common stock were repurchased under the repurchase program during the first quarter of 2024.

As of March 31, 2025, we had $39.2 million of authorization remaining under the program. In April 2025, we repurchased an aggregate of 212,210 shares of our common stock under the repurchase program for a cost of $1.2 million. On April 30, 2025, our Board of Directors increased the remaining authorization under the repurchase program to $100.0 million.

Note 5 – Receivables

Receivables consisted of the following:


(In thousands)	March 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Trade receivables:
Gross trade receivables	$	57,114	$	46,819
Allowance for credit losses	(964)		(948)
Net trade receivables	56,150		45,871
Income tax receivables	1,778		2,049
Other receivables	12,426		26,921
Total receivables, net	$	70,354	$	74,841

Other receivables as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 included $9.6 million and $23.2 million, respectively, for amounts due from the Purchaser, including the receivables and estimated deferred consideration related to the Sale Transaction (see Note 2) as well as amounts due under the transition services agreement. Other receivables as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 also included an insurance receivable of $0.7 million and $1.7 million related to a cybersecurity event.

Changes in our allowance for credit losses were as follows:


	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2025		2024
Balance at beginning of period	$	948	$	1,223
Credit loss expense	6		(36)
Write-offs, net of recoveries	10		(43)
Balance at end of period	$	964	$	1,144

Note 6 – Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:


(In thousands)	March 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Raw materials	$	4,983	$	5,721
Finished goods	4,596		8,938
Total inventories	$	9,579	$	14,659

Raw materials consist primarily of resins and other materials used to manufacture composite mats, as well as materials that are consumed in providing spill containment and other services to our customers. Finished goods consist primarily of our composite mats.

Note 7 – Financing Arrangements and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Financing arrangements consisted of the following:


	March 31, 2025						December 31, 2024
(In thousands)	Principal Amount		Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs		Total Debt		Principal Amount		Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs		Total Debt
Amended ABL Facility	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Finance leases	8,017		—		8,017		7,622		—		7,622
Other debt	33		—		33		106		(1)		105
Total debt	8,050		—		8,050		7,728		(1)		7,727
Less: current portion	(3,030)		—		(3,030)		(2,900)		—		(2,900)
Long-term debt	$	5,020	$	—	$	5,020	$	4,828	$	(1)	$	4,827

Asset-Based Loan Facility. In October 2017, we entered into a U.S. asset-based revolving credit agreement, which was amended in March 2019, amended and restated in May 2022, and further amended and restated in September 2024 (the “Amended ABL Facility”). The Amended ABL Facility provides financing of up to $100.0 million available for borrowings (inclusive of letters of credit), which can be increased up to $250.0 million, subject to certain conditions. The Amended ABL Facility has a five-year term expiring May 2027, was based on a Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index (“BSBY”) pricing grid, and includes a mechanism to incorporate a sustainability-linked pricing framework with the consent of the required lenders (as defined in the Amended ABL Facility). The BSBY rates were replaced with Term SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) beginning in November 2024.

As of March 31, 2025, our total availability under the Amended ABL Facility was $68.1 million, with no outstanding borrowings and $2.0 million was used for outstanding letters of credit, resulting in remaining availability of $66.1 million.

Borrowing availability under the Amended ABL Facility is calculated based on eligible U.S. accounts receivable, inventory and composite mats included in the rental fleet, net of reserves and subject to limits on certain of the assets included in the borrowing base calculation. To the extent pledged by the borrowers, the borrowing base calculation also includes the amount of eligible pledged cash. The administrative agent may establish reserves in accordance with the Amended ABL Facility, in part based on appraisals of the asset base, and other limits in its discretion, which could reduce the amounts otherwise available under the Amended ABL Facility.

Under the terms of the Amended ABL Facility, we may elect to borrow at a variable interest rate based on either, (1) the Term SOFR rate (subject to a floor of zero) or (2) the base rate (subject to a floor of zero), equal to the highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (b) the prime rate of Bank of America, N.A., and (c) Term SOFR for a one-month interest period plus 1.00%, plus, in each case, an applicable margin per annum. The applicable margin ranges from 1.50% to 2.00% per annum for Term SOFR borrowings, and 0.50% to 1.00% per annum for base rate borrowings, based on the consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the Amended ABL Facility) as of the last day of the most recent fiscal quarter. We are also required to pay a commitment fee equal to (i) 0.375% per annum at any time the average daily unused portion of the commitments is greater than 50% and (ii) 0.25% per annum at any time the average daily unused portion of the commitments is less than 50%.

As of March 31, 2025, the applicable margin for borrowings under the Amended ABL Facility was 1.50% with respect to Term SOFR borrowings and 0.50% with respect to base rate borrowings, and the applicable commitment fee on the unused portion of the Amended ABL Facility was 0.375% per annum.

The Amended ABL Facility is a senior secured obligation of the Company and certain of our U.S. subsidiaries constituting borrowers thereunder, secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the personal property and certain real property of the borrowers, including a first priority lien on certain equity interests of direct subsidiaries of the borrowers.

The Amended ABL Facility contains customary representations, warranties and covenants that, among other things, and subject to certain specified circumstances and exceptions, restrict or limit the ability of the borrowers and certain of their subsidiaries to incur indebtedness (including guarantees), grant liens, make investments, pay dividends or distributions with respect to capital stock and make other restricted payments, make prepayments on certain indebtedness, engage in mergers or other fundamental changes, dispose of property, and change the nature of their business.

The Amended ABL Facility requires compliance with the following financial covenants: (i) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.00 to 1.00 for the most recently completed four fiscal quarters and (ii) a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 4.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of the most recently completed fiscal quarter.

The Amended ABL Facility includes customary events of default including non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross-default to other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, invalidity or impairment of security interests or invalidity of loan documents, certain ERISA events, unsatisfied or unstayed judgments and change of control.

Other Financing Arrangements. We maintain finance leases primarily related to transportation equipment. During the first quarter of 2025, we entered into $1.2 million of new finance lease liabilities in exchange for leased assets.

In addition, at March 31, 2025, we had $5.9 million in outstanding letters of credit, performance bonds, and other guarantees.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments. Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables, and debt. We believe the carrying values of these instruments approximated their fair values at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies

In the ordinary course of conducting our business, we become involved in litigation and other claims from private party actions, as well as judicial and administrative proceedings involving governmental authorities at the federal, state, and local levels. In addition, in connection with the Sale Transaction, we have indemnified the Purchaser for certain pre-closing contingencies of the Fluids Systems business. While the outcome of litigation or other proceedings against us, including pre-closing contingencies of the Fluids Systems business, cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not expect that any loss resulting from such litigation or other proceedings, in excess of any amounts accrued or covered by insurance, will have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial statements.

The first quarter of 2024 included a $0.6 million gain related to a legal settlement as well as a $0.1 million gain related to the final insurance settlement associated with Hurricane Ida in August 2021.

Note 9 – Supplemental Disclosures to the Statements of Cash Flows

Supplemental disclosures to the statements of cash flows are presented below:


	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2025		2024
Cash paid (received) for:
Income taxes (net of refunds)	$	(58)	$	2,960
Interest	$	(109)	$	1,615

The amounts above for 2024 include payments for our former Fluids Systems segment, as we elected not to adjust the consolidated statements of cash flows to separately present cash flows attributable to discontinued operations. A substantial majority of cash tax payments in 2024 related to our former Fluids Systems segment’s international operations.

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in the statements of cash flows consisted of the following:


(In thousands)	March 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents	$	20,832	$	17,756
Restricted cash (included in prepaid expenses and other current assets)	2		481
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$	20,834	$	18,237

Note 10 – Segment Data

Following the sale of the Fluids Systems segment in September 2024, we have one reportable segment. We previously operated a second reportable segment, Fluids Systems, which we exited in the third quarter of 2024. See Note 2 for financial information for our previously reported Fluids Systems segment, now reported as discontinued operations. The Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), its Chief Executive Officer, allocates resources and assesses financial performance on a consolidated basis. Consolidated income from continuing operations as presented in the consolidated statements of operations is used to measure performance.

The following table presents further disaggregated revenues by type:


	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2025		2024
Rental revenues	$	28,110	$	21,232
Service revenues	15,283		13,949
Product sales revenues	21,384		13,786
Total revenues	$	64,777	$	48,967

The following table presents further disaggregated revenues by geography, based on the country in which the sale originates:


	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2025		2024
United States	$	60,675	$	45,341
United Kingdom	4,102		3,626
Total revenues	$	64,777	$	48,967

The following table presents disaggregated expense information:


	First Quarter
(In thousands)	2025		2024
Depreciation and amortization - Included in cost of revenues	$	5,347	$	5,097
Depreciation and amortization - Included in selling, general and administrative expenses	455		569
Total depreciation and amortization	$	5,802	$	5,666

ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion of our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and capital resources should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this report as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Our first quarter represents the three-month period ended March 31. Unless otherwise noted, all currency amounts are stated in U.S. dollars. The reference to a “Note” herein refers to the accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1 “Financial Statements.”

Overview

NPK International Inc. (“NPK,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a temporary worksite access solutions company that manufactures, sells, and rents recyclable composite matting products, along with a full suite of services, including planning, logistics, and site restoration. In the first quarter of 2025, 67% of our revenues were generated from the rental of our recyclable composite matting systems, along with related site construction and services to customers in various markets including power transmission, oil and natural gas exploration and production, pipeline, renewable energy, petrochemical, construction and other industries within the United States and United Kingdom. The remaining 33% of our first quarter of 2025 revenues were generated from the sale of our manufactured recyclable composite mats to customers around the world, with power transmission being the primary end-market.

We previously operated a Fluids Systems business, which was historically reported as a separate operating segment, that provided drilling and completion fluids products and related technical services to customers for oil, natural gas, and geothermal projects primarily in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and North America, as well as certain countries in Asia Pacific. On September 13, 2024, we completed the sale of substantially all of the Company’s Fluids Systems segment (the “Sale Transaction”) to SCF Partners, a leading private equity firm serving the global energy industry (the “Purchaser”). The results of operations of Fluids Systems are reported in discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations. All results and information in the consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented for our continuing operations and exclude Fluids Systems unless otherwise noted specifically as discontinued operations. See Note 2 for additional information.

2025 Priorities

Our long-term strategy includes key foundational elements that are intended to enhance long-term shareholder value creation:

•Accelerate Organic Growth – We seek to accelerate revenue growth through the expansion of our rental business, which includes a combination of geographic expansion to new growth territories, primarily within the U.S., while also expanding customer market share within currently-served markets, and/or expanding our offering into adjacent products or services that are valued by our customers and leverage our core competencies. We prioritize investment capital to support this objective, where over the past several years, we have seen the strong market adoption of our specialty rental products and differentiated service offering. During the first quarter of 2025, we made net investments of $8 million in the expansion of our rental fleet, expanding the rental fleet by approximately 2%. Rental and service revenues increased $8 million, or 23%, year-over-year for the first quarter of 2025.

•Pursue Inorganic Growth – We seek to accelerate our growth and enhance shareholder value through strategically-aligned inorganic actions, leveraging our scale to increase our value and relevance to customers.

•Drive Operational Efficiency – We are focused on efficiency improvements and operating cost optimization across every aspect of our business. With a simplified business model, we continue to evaluate and execute actions intended to streamline the organization and our cost structure, driving improvements in profitability, with the goal of driving SG&A as a percentage of revenue to a mid-teens range by early 2026. SG&A as a percentage of revenues was 18.1% for the first quarter of 2025 compared to 23.6% for the first quarter of 2024.

•Enhance Return on Capital – We are committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet, prioritizing organic investment to expand our rental business while evaluating accretive inorganic growth opportunities to accelerate growth and returning excess cash generation via programmatic share repurchases. In February 2024, our Board of Directors replaced our prior share repurchase program with a new program for repurchases of common stock up to $50.0 million. In 2024, our share repurchase program was restricted due to the Fluids Systems sale process. During the first quarter of 2025, we utilized $11 million to repurchase 1.8 million of our outstanding shares (2%) under our repurchase program. In April 2025, we used $1.2 million to repurchase 0.2 million shares under the repurchase program. On April 30, 2025, our Board of Directors increased the remaining authorization under the repurchase program to $100.0 million.

First Quarter of 2025 Compared to First Quarter of 2024

Consolidated Results of Operations

Summarized results of operations for the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024 are as follows:


	First Quarter				2025 vs 2024
(In thousands)	2025		2024		$		%
Revenues	$	64,777	$	48,967	$	15,810	32	%
Cost of revenues	39,527		31,325		8,202		26	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses	11,746		11,580		166		1	%
Other operating (income) loss, net	(24)		(904)		880		NM
Operating income from continuing operations	13,528		6,966		6,562		94	%

Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss	(314)		245		(559)		NM
Interest (income) expense, net	(48)		760		(808)		NM
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	13,890		5,961		7,929		NM

Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	3,515		1,907		1,608		NM
Income from continuing operations	10,375		4,054		6,321		NM
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(372)		3,239		(3,611)		NM
Net income	$	10,003	$	7,293	$	2,710	NM

The following table presents further disaggregated revenues by type:


	First Quarter				2025 vs 2024
(In thousands)	2025		2024		$		%
Rental and service revenues	$	43,393	$	35,181	$	8,212	23	%
Product sales revenues	21,384		13,786		7,598		55	%
Total revenues	$	64,777	$	48,967	$	15,810	32	%


	First Quarter				Change
	2025		2024
Total gross profit margin	39.0	%	36.0	%	300	bps

Revenues

Revenues increased 32% to $64.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, compared to $49.0 million for the first quarter of 2024, including a 55% increase in product sales revenues and a 23% increase in rental and service revenues. Rental revenues increased $6.9 million (32%), primarily due to higher rental volume driven by our organic growth efforts, slightly offset by lower pricing. Service revenues increased $1.3 million (10%), primarily attributable to the increased level of customer rental projects. Product sales revenues increased $7.6 million (55%), reflecting both an increasing customer adoption of manufactured composite matting products relative to timber-based products that continue to be the primary solution used for temporary worksite access, as well as timing of customer projects. The majority of the 2025 and 2024 revenues were derived from customers in the power transmission sector.

Cost of revenues

Cost of revenues increased 26% to $39.5 million for the first quarter of 2025 (39.0% gross profit margin), compared to $31.3 million for the first quarter of 2024 (36.0% gross profit margin), primarily driven by the 32% increase in revenues

described above. The improvement in gross profit margin is primarily attributable to the effects of an improved revenue mix, including a higher proportion of rental revenues and a lower proportion of service revenues.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased slightly to $11.7 million for the first quarter of 2025, compared to $11.6 million for the first quarter of 2024. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues was 18.1% for the first quarter of 2025 compared to 23.6% for the first quarter of 2024.

Other operating (income) loss, net

Other operating (income) loss, net, includes gains and losses on sales of assets. The first quarter of 2024 included a $0.6 million gain related to a legal settlement.

Foreign currency exchange

Foreign currency exchange for the first quarter of 2025 and 2024 reflects the impact of currency translation on assets and liabilities (including intercompany balances) that are denominated in currencies other than functional currencies, principally related to our U.K. operations.

Interest (income) expense, net

Interest income, net was minimal for the first quarter of 2025 compared to $0.8 million of interest expense for the first quarter of 2024. The decrease in interest expense is primarily due to a decrease in average debt outstanding.

Provision for income taxes from continuing operations

The provision for income taxes from continuing operations was $3.5 million for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting an effective tax rate of 25%, compared to $1.9 million for the first quarter of 2024, reflecting an effective tax rate of 32%. The decrease in effective tax rate is primarily attributable to an increase in pre-tax income from continuing operations.

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax reflects the former Fluids Systems segment, which was sold in the third quarter of 2024. See Note 2 for additional information.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We elected not to adjust the consolidated statements of cash flows to separately present cash flows attributable to discontinued operations. As a result, the below descriptions of net cash provided by or used in operating, investing, and financing activities represents the consolidated cash flows of the Company for such activities.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $8.8 million for the first quarter of 2025 compared to $12.0 million for the first quarter of 2024. Net income adjusted for non-cash items provided cash of $19.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to $13.7 million in 2024, while changes in working capital used cash of $10.3 million in first quarter of 2025, compared to $1.7 million in 2024.

Net cash provided by investing activities was $5.4 million for the first quarter of 2025, which includes $10.7 million in additional proceeds from the sale of the Fluids Systems business partially offset by $10.0 million in capital expenditures. The substantial majority of our capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2025 and 2024 were directed to expanding our mat rental fleet. In addition, we received $1.8 million in proceeds from the sale of assets in the first quarter of 2025, which includes the sale of used mats from our mat rental fleet. Net cash used in investing activities was $12.7 million for the first quarter of 2024 primarily related to capital expenditures.

Net cash used in financing activities was $11.7 million for the first quarter of 2025, which primarily reflects $10.8 million in share purchases under our repurchase program. Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.6 million for the first quarter of 2024.

Substantially all our $20.8 million of cash on hand at March 31, 2025 resides in the U.S. We primarily manage our liquidity utilizing cash on hand and availability under our Amended ABL Facility and other existing financing arrangements.

We expect future working capital requirements for our operations will generally fluctuate directionally with revenues, and total availability under the Amended ABL Facility to fluctuate directionally based on the level of eligible U.S. accounts receivable, inventory, and composite mats included in the rental fleet. We expect capital expenditures in 2025 to be $35 million to $40 million, with spending primarily focused on the expansion of our mat rental fleet to further support the utilities market penetration. We also expect to use a portion of our existing liquidity to return value to our shareholders and pursue our long-term strategic initiatives. We expect cash on hand and cash generated by operations, as well as the projected availability under our Amended ABL Facility and other existing financing arrangements, to be adequate to fund our current operations during the next 12 months.

Our capitalization is as follows:


(In thousands)	March 31, 2025			December 31, 2024
Amended ABL Facility	$	—		$	—
Other debt	8,050			7,728
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	—			(1)
Total debt	$	8,050		$	7,727

Stockholders’ equity	326,886			326,495
Total capitalization	$	334,936		$	334,222

Total debt to capitalization	2.4		%	2.3		%

amount of eligible pledged cash. The administrative agent may establish reserves in accordance with the Amended ABL Facility, in part based on appraisals of the asset base, and other limits in its discretion, which could reduce the amounts otherwise available under the Amended ABL Facility.

In addition, at March 31, 2025, we had $5.9 million in outstanding letters of credit, performance bonds, and other guarantees.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Significant estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements include estimated cash flows and fair values used for impairments of long-lived assets, including goodwill and other intangibles, and valuation allowances for deferred tax assets. Our estimates are based on historical experience and on our future expectations that we believe to be reasonable. The combination of these factors forms the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from our current estimates and those differences may be material.

For additional discussion of our critical accounting estimates and policies, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Our critical accounting estimates and policies have not materially changed since December 31, 2024.

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. A discussion of our primary market risk exposure in financial instruments is presented below.

Interest Rate Risk

We are primarily exposed to interest rate risk through our Amended ABL Facility, which is subject to variable interest rates as determined by the debt agreement. At March 31, 2025, we had no borrowings under our Amended ABL Facility.

Foreign Currency Risk

Following the Fluids Systems sale in September 2024, our principal foreign operations are currently conducted in the U.K., which contributed approximately 6% of our consolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2025. We have foreign currency exchange risks associated with these operations, which are conducted principally in British pounds. Historically, we have not used off-balance sheet financial hedging instruments to manage foreign currency risks when we enter into a transaction denominated in a currency other than our local currencies.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report in accordance with Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2025, the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes during the period ended March 31, 2025 to our “Risk Factors” as discussed in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

a)Not applicable

b)Not applicable

c)The following table details our repurchases of shares of our common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2025:


Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under Plans or Programs ($ in Millions)
January 2025	—	$	—	—	$	50.0
February 2025	—	$	—	—	$	50.0
March 2025	1,819,600	$	5.92	1,819,600	$	39.2
Total	1,819,600			1,819,600

During the first quarter of 2025, we repurchased an aggregate of 1,819,600 shares of our common stock under the repurchase program for a cost of $10.8 million. As of March 31, 2025, we had $39.2 million of authorization remaining under the program.

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, there were no shares surrendered in lieu of taxes under vesting of restricted shares.

In April 2025, we repurchased an aggregate of 212,210 shares of our common stock under the repurchase program for a cost of $1.2 million. On April 30, 2025, our Board of Directors increased the remaining authorization under the repurchase program to $100.0 million.

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. Other Information

Insider Trading Arrangements

During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, no director or officer of the Company adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement, as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K, except as follows:

On March 7, 2025, Michael Lewis, a member of the Company’s board of directors, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (a “10b5-1 Plan”). Mr. Lewis’ 10b5-1 Plan provides for the aggregate sale of up to 16,108 shares of the Company’s common stock, commencing on June 16, 2025, and will be effective until February 23, 2027.

On March 7, 2025, Lori Briggs, the Company’s Executive Vice President Business Operations, adopted a 10b5-1 Plan. Ms. Briggs’ 10b5-1 Plan provides for the aggregate sale of up to 35,822 shares of the Company’s common stock, commencing on June 6, 2025, and will be effective until December 31, 2025.

ITEM 6. Exhibits

The exhibits listed are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


*31.1			Certification of Matthew S. Lanigan pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
*31.2			Certification of Gregg S. Piontek pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
**32.1			Certification of Matthew S. Lanigan pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
**32.2			Certification of Gregg S. Piontek pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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** Furnished herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 2, 2025


NPK International Inc.
(Registrant)

By:			/s/ Matthew S. Lanigan
			Matthew S. Lanigan President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)


By:			/s/ Gregg S. Piontek
			Gregg S. Piontek Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)


By:			/s/ Douglas L. White
			Douglas L. White Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer (Principal Accounting Officer)

SEC Form 10-Q filed by NPK International Inc.