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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes included under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our operations and the industry in which we operate. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of risks and uncertainties, including those described in “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We assume no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements.

Overview

We are a global manufacturing company serving the oil, natural gas, industrial and renewable energy industries. With headquarters in Houston, Texas, FET provides value added solutions aimed at improving the safety, efficiency, and environmental impact of our customers’ operations. Our highly engineered products include capital equipment and consumable products. FET’s customers include oil and natural gas operators, land and offshore drilling contractors, oilfield service companies, pipeline and refinery operators, and renewable energy and new energy companies. Consumable products are used by our customers in drilling, well construction and completion activities and at processing centers and refineries. Our capital products are directed at drilling rig equipment for constructing new or upgrading existing rigs, subsea construction and development projects, pressure pumping equipment, the placement of production equipment on new producing wells, downstream capital projects and capital equipment for renewable energy projects. In 2023, over 60% of our revenue was derived from consumable products and activity-based equipment, while the balance was primarily derived from capital products with a small amount from rental and other services.

We expect that the world’s long-term energy demand will continue to rise for many decades. We also expect hydrocarbons will continue to play a vital role in meeting the world’s long-term energy needs while renewable energy sources develop to scale. As such, we remain focused on serving our customers in both oil and natural gas as well as renewable energy applications. We are continuing to develop products to help oil and gas operators lower expenses, increase production, and reduce their emissions while also deploying our technologies in renewable energy applications.

A summary of the products and services offered by each segment is as follows:

•Drilling & Downhole. This segment designs, manufactures and supplies products and solutions to the drilling, artificial lift and subsea markets, including applications in oil and natural gas, renewable energy, defense and communications. The products and solutions consist primarily of: (i) capital equipment and consumable products used in the drilling process; (ii) products designed to safeguard artificial lift equipment and cables, and well construction casing and cementing equipment; and (iii) ROVs and trenchers, submarine rescue vehicles, specialty components and tooling, and technical services.

•Completions. This segment designs, manufactures and supplies products and solutions to the coiled tubing, well stimulation and intervention markets. The products and solutions consist primarily of: (i) capital and consumable products sold to the pressure pumping market, including hydraulic fracturing pumps, cooling systems, high-pressure flexible hoses and flow iron, as well as wireline cable and pressure control equipment used in the well completion and intervention service markets; and (ii) coiled tubing strings and coiled line pipe and related services.

•Production. This segment designs, manufactures and supplies products and solutions for the production and infrastructure markets. The products and solutions consist primarily of: (i) engineered process systems, production equipment, as well as specialty separation equipment; and (ii) a wide range of industrial valves focused on oil and natural gas as well as power generation, renewable energy and other general industrial applications.

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Market Conditions

Demand for our products and services is directly related to our customers’ capital and operating budgets. These budgets are heavily influenced by current and expected energy prices. In addition, demand for our capital products is driven by the utilization of service company equipment. Utilization is a function of equipment capacity and durability in demanding environments.

Oil and natural gas prices softened in the first half 2023 as a result of global recessionary fears, but rebounded somewhat during the second half of 2023 as supply tightened from further OPEC+ production cuts and growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. These tensions could lead to a disruption to world energy markets and international supply chains. Despite these near-term macroeconomic challenges, we expect that the world’s long-term energy demand will continue to rise and may outpace global supply as OPEC+ remains committed to maintaining stable oil prices. We expect that hydrocarbons will continue to play a vital role in meeting the world’s long-term energy needs while renewable energy sources become increasingly prominent.

The price of oil has varied dramatically over the last several years. The spot prices for West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) and United Kingdom Brent (“Brent”) crude oil fell from $61.14 and $67.77 per barrel, respectively, as of December 31, 2019 to lows below $15.00 per barrel in April 2020. Since that time, oil prices rebounded to highs above $120.00 per barrel in March 2022 but have softened in 2023 to an average of $71.89 and $77.69 for WTI and Brent, respectively. In addition, average natural gas prices were 60.8% lower in 2023 compared to 2022.

Our revenues, over the long-term, are highly correlated to the global drilling rig count, which increased 3.6% in 2023 compared to average global rig count in 2022. The increase was driven by growth in international rig count in 2023 of 9.6% compared to 2022, while the average U.S. rig count for 2023 was 5.0% lower than 2022.

International markets grew throughout 2023 and outpaced the U.S. and are expected to continue to grow in 2024. In the U.S., publicly owned exploration and production companies are expected to continue to exercise disciplined capital spending while privately owned exploration and production companies fluctuate their activity in response to changes in oil and natural gas prices.

The table below shows average crude oil and natural gas prices for WTI, Brent, and Henry Hub:

Average global oil, $/bbl

Average North American Natural Gas, $/Mcf

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The table below shows the average number of active drilling rigs operating by geographic area and drilling for different purposes based on the weekly rig count information published by Baker Hughes Company.

Active Rigs by Location

Land vs. Offshore Rigs

U.S. Commodity Target

U.S. Well Path

The table below shows the amount of total inbound orders by segment for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Orders:

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Results of operations

Year ended December 31, Change

(in thousands of dollars, except per share information) 2023 2022 $ %

Revenue

Cost of sales

Gross profit

Selling, general and administrative expenses:

Segment operating income (loss)

Operating margin % 10.2 % 10.6 %

Operating margin % 4.1 % 4.4 %

Operating margin % 4.4 % (0.3) %

Operating margin % 3.2 % 1.3 %

Gain on sale-leaseback transactions — (7,000) 7,000 *

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets and other 156 (1,271) 1,427 *

Weighted average shares outstanding

Earnings (loss) per share

* not meaningful

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Revenues

Our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $738.9 million, an increase of $39.0 million, or 5.6%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. For the year endedDecember 31, 2023, our Drilling & Downhole segment, Completions segment, and Production segment comprised 44.6%, 35.7% and 19.7% of our total revenues, respectively, compared to 43.5%, 37.7% and 18.8%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022. The overall increase in revenues is primarily related to increases in the global rig count, with the increase in international rig count more than offsetting a decline in U.S. rig count in 2023 compared to 2022. The changes in revenues by operating segment consisted of the following:

Drilling & Downhole segment — Revenues were $329.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $25.0 million, or 8.2%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. This increase includes a $27.3 million, or 19.0%, increase in revenues for our Drilling Technologies product line primarily due to higher sales volumes of both consumable products and capital equipment driven by increased international market activity. Revenues for our Downhole Technologies product line increased by $5.5 million, or 6.4%, primarily due to higher sales volumes of artificial lift products in 2023 compared to 2022. Revenues for our Subsea Technologies product line decreased by $7.7 million, or 10.1%, from lower project revenue recognized from ROVs and cable management systems, partially offset by an increase in part sales.

Completions segment — Revenues were $265.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $0.7 million, or 0.3%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. This change includes a revenue increase of $2.0 million, or 1.3%, for our Stimulation and Intervention product line primarily due to higher demand of radiators, wireline cable and high-pressure hoses, partially offset by lower sales volumes in power ends.

Production segment — Revenues were $145.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $14.3 million, or 10.9%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase of $12.1 million or 17.3%, was primarily due to the project revenue recognized from our process oil treatment equipment within our Production Equipment product line, and a $2.3 million or 3.7%, increase in sales of our valve products.

Segment operating income (loss) and segment operating margin percentage

Segment operating income for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $23.8 million compared to an income of $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. For the year ended December 31, 2023, segment operating margin percentage was 3.2% compared to 1.3% for the year ended December 31, 2022. Segment operating margin percentage is calculated by dividing segment operating income (loss) by revenues for the period. The change in operating income (loss) and operating margin percentage for each segment is explained as follows:

Drilling & Downhole segment — Segment operating income was $33.8 million, or 10.2%, for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to segment operating income of $32.2 million, or 10.6%, for the year ended December 31, 2022. The $1.6 million increase in segment operating results was primarily attributable to increased operating leverage on higher revenues for our Drilling Technologies and Downhole Technologies product lines.

Completions segment — Segment operating income of $10.8 million, or 4.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2023 was comparable to segment operating income of $11.6 million, or 4.4% for the year ended December 31, 2022. The slight decline in operating income is attributed to unfavorable sales mix.

Production segment — Segment operating income was $6.5 million, or 4.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to segment operating loss of $0.4 million, or 0.3% for the year ended December 31, 2022. The $6.9 million increase in segment operating results was driven by the increase in revenues, lower freight costs, as well as increased operating leverage.

Corporate — Selling, general and administrative expenses for Corporate were $27.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, a $7.0 million decrease compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. This decrease was primarily related to lower variable compensation costs. Corporate costs include, among other items, payroll related costs for management, administration, finance, legal, and human resources personnel; professional fees for legal, accounting and related services; and marketing costs.

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Other items not included in segment operating income (loss)

Several items are not included in segment operating income (loss), but are included in the total operating income. These items include Transaction expenses, Gain on sale-leaseback transactions and Loss (gain) on disposal of assets and other. For further information related to Gain on sale-leaseback transactions, see Notes 6 Property and Equipment and 9 Leases.

Other income and expense

Other income and expense includes interest expense and foreign exchange gains and losses.

We incurred $18.3 million of interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $13.2 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 due to the decline in the balance of our 2025 Notes upon conversion of $122.8 million aggregate principal amount of our 2025 Notes to common stock in January 2023. See Note 8 Debt for further details related to the 2025 Notes and Credit Facility.

The foreign exchange gains and losses are primarily the result of movements in the British pound, Euro and Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar. These movements in exchange rates create foreign exchange gains or losses when applied to monetary assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the location’s functional currency, primarily U.S. dollar denominated cash, trade account receivables and net intercompany receivable balances for our entities using a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar.

Taxes

We recorded tax expense of $11.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to a tax expense of $6.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The estimated annual effective tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were impacted by losses in jurisdictions where the recording of a tax benefit is not available. Furthermore, the tax expense or benefit recorded can vary from period to period depending on the Company’s relative mix of earnings and losses by jurisdiction.

Liquidity and capital resources

Sources and uses of liquidity

Our internal sources of liquidity are cash on hand and cash flows from operations, while our primary external sources include trade credit, the Credit Facility, the 2025 Notes and the Seller Term Loan. Our primary uses of capital have been for inventory, sales on credit to our customers, maintenance and growth capital expenditures, and debt repayments. We continually monitor other potential capital sources, including equity and debt financing, to meet our investment and target liquidity requirements. Our future success and growth will be highly dependent on our ability to generate positive operating cash flow and access outside sources of capital.

We had outstanding $134.2 million principal amount of 2025 Notes and no borrowings under our Credit Facility as of December 31, 2023. The 2025 Notes mature in August 2025 and, subject to certain exceptions, the Credit Facility matures in September 2028. In January 2024, we entered into the Seller Term Loan in connection with the closing of the Variperm Acquisition, which has an initial principal amount of $60.0 million and matures in December 2026. We also borrowed $90.0 million under the Credit Facility to fund a portion of the purchase price of the Variperm Acquisition. See Notes 8 Debt and 18 Subsequent Events for further details related to the terms for our debt agreements.

As of December 31, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents of $46.2 million and $147.1 million of availability under our Credit Facility. Upon closing of the Variperm Acquisition on January 4, 2024, our net availability under our Credit Facility was approximately $73.1 million. We anticipate that our future working capital requirements for our operations will fluctuate directionally with revenues. Furthermore, availability under our Credit Facility will fluctuate directionally based on the level of our eligible accounts receivable and inventory subject to applicable sublimits. In addition, we expect total 2024 capital expenditures to be approximately $10 million, consisting of, among other items, replacing end of life machinery and equipment.

We expect our available cash on-hand, cash generated by operations, and estimated availability under our Credit Facility to be adequate to fund current operations during the next 12 months. In addition, based on existing market conditions and our expected liquidity needs, among other factors, we may use a portion of our cash flows from operations, proceeds from divestitures, securities offerings or other eligible capital to reduce outstanding debt or repurchase shares of our common stock under our repurchase program.

In November 2021, our board of directors approved a program for the repurchase of outstanding shares of our common stock with an aggregate purchase amount of up to $10.0 million. Shares may be repurchased under the program from time to time, in amounts and at prices that the company deems appropriate, subject to market and

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business conditions, applicable legal requirements and other considerations. During 2023, we repurchased approximately 139 thousand shares of our common stock for aggregate consideration of approximately $3.5 million. Remaining authorization under this program is $2.4 million.

In January 2024, we completed the Variperm Acquisition for consideration of $150.0 million of cash (subject to customary purchase price adjustments) and 2.0 million shares of our common stock. We may pursue additional acquisitions in the future, which may be funded with cash and/or equity. Our ability to make significant acquisitions for cash may require us to pursue additional equity or debt financing, which we may not be able to obtain on terms acceptable to us or at all.

Our cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are presented below (in thousands):

Year ended December 31,

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 8,183 $ (17,054)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (6,573) 27,139

Net cash used in financing activities (7,582) (5,076)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 1,108 (838)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $8.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to net cash used in $17.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, net working capital cash usage was $21.5 million, primarily attributed to an increase in inventory to meet customer demand, compared to net working capital cash usage of $65.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. This improvement was partially offset by a decline in net income adjusted for non-cash items which provided $29.6 million of cash for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to provided $48.1 million of cash for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $6.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 including $7.9 million of capital expenditures, partially offset by $1.4 million of proceeds from the sale of property and equipment. Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 including $32.1 million of cash proceeds from sale of land and buildings that were subsequently leased back, partially offset by $7.5 million of capital expenditures.

Net cash used in financing activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $7.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 including $6.0 million of cash used to repurchase of our common stock and $1.3 million of repayments of debt. Net cash used in financing activities was $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 including $3.8 million of cash used to repurchase of our common stock and $1.3 million of repayments of debt.

Off-balance sheet arrangements

As of December 31, 2023, we had no off-balance sheet instruments or financial arrangements, other than letters of credit entered into in the ordinary course of business. For additional information, refer to Note 12 Commitments and Contingencies.

Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information

The Company’s 2025 Notes are guaranteed by our domestic subsidiaries which are 100% owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company. The guarantees are full and unconditional, joint and several.

The guarantees of the 2025 Notes are (i) pari passu in right of payment with all existing and future senior indebtedness of such guarantor, including all obligations under our Credit Facility and the Seller Term Loan; (ii) secured by certain collateral of such guarantor, subject to permitted liens under the indenture governing the 2025 Notes; (iii) effectively senior to all unsecured indebtedness of that guarantor, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing the 2025 Notes (after giving effect to the liens securing our Credit Facility and any other senior liens on the collateral); and (iv) senior in right of payment to any future subordinated indebtedness of that guarantor.

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In the event of a bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization of any of the non-guarantor subsidiaries of the 2025 Notes, the non-guarantor subsidiaries of such notes will pay the holders of their debt and their trade creditors before they will be able to distribute any of their assets to the Company or to any guarantors.

The 2025 Notes guarantees shall each be released upon (i) any sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of such guarantor (by merger, consolidation or otherwise) to a person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transaction) the Company or a subsidiary, if the sale or other disposition does not violate the applicable provisions of the indenture governing such notes; (ii) any sale, exchange or transfer (by merger, consolidation or otherwise) of the equity interests of such guarantor after which the applicable guarantor is no longer a subsidiary, which sale, exchange or transfer does not violate the applicable provisions of the indenture governing such notes; (iii) legal or covenant defeasance or satisfaction and discharge of the indenture governing such notes; or (iv) dissolution of such guarantor, provided no default or event of default has occurred that is continuing.

The obligations of each guarantor of the 2025 Notes under its guarantee will be limited to the maximum amount as will, after giving effect to all other contingent and fixed liabilities of such guarantor (including, without limitation, any guarantees under the Credit Facility) and any collections from or payments made by or on behalf of any other guarantor in respect of the obligations of such other guarantor under its guarantee or pursuant to its contribution obligations under the applicable indenture, result in the obligations of such guarantor under its guarantee not constituting a fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent preference or fraudulent transfer or otherwise reviewable transaction under applicable law. Nonetheless, in the event of the bankruptcy, insolvency or financial difficulty of a guarantor, such guarantor’s obligations under its guarantee may be subject to review and avoidance under applicable fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent preference, fraudulent transfer and insolvency laws.

We are presenting the following summarized financial information for the Company and the subsidiary guarantors (collectively referred to as the “Obligated Group”) pursuant to Rule 13-01 of Regulation S-X, Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered or Being Registered. For purposes of the following summarized financial information, transactions between the Company and the subsidiary guarantors, presented on a combined basis, have been eliminated and information for the non-guarantor subsidiaries have been excluded. Amounts due to the non-guarantor subsidiaries and other related parties, as applicable, have been separately presented within the summarized financial information below.

Summarized financial information was as follows (in thousands):

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Critical accounting policies and estimates

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In preparing our consolidated financial statements, we make judgments, estimates and assumptions affecting the amounts reported. We base our estimates on factors including historical experience and various assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. These factors form the basis for making estimates about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Certain accounting policies involve judgments and uncertainties to such an extent that there is a reasonable likelihood that materially different amounts could have been reported under different conditions, or if different assumptions had been used. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on a regular basis. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions used in preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

In order to provide a better understanding of how we make judgments, and develop estimates and assumptions about future events, we have described our most critical accounting policies and estimates used in preparation of our consolidated financial statements below.

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic (“ASC”) 606, when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. For the year ended December 31, 2023, approximately 94% of our revenue was recognized from goods transferred to customers at a point in time while 6% of our revenue was recognized from goods transferred to customers over time.

Although terms of our contracts may vary considerably, the 6% of revenues recognized over time relate to certain contracts in our Subsea and Production Equipment product lines which are typically based on a fixed amount for the entire contract. Recognition over time for these contracts is supported by our assessment of the products supplied as having no alternative use to us and by clauses in the contracts that provide us with an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. We use the cost-to-cost method to measure progress for these contracts because it best depicts the transfer of assets to the customer which occurs as costs are incurred on the contract. The amount of revenue recognized is calculated based on the ratio of costs incurred to date compared to total estimated costs which requires management to calculate reasonably dependable estimates of total contract costs. Whenever revisions of estimated contract costs and contract values indicate that the contract costs will exceed estimated revenues, thus creating a loss, a provision for the total estimated loss is recorded in that period. We recognize revenue and cost of sales each period based upon the advancement of the work-in-progress unless the stage of completion is insufficient to enable a reasonably certain forecast of profit to be established. In such cases, no profit is recognized during the period.

Accounting estimates during the course of projects may change. The effect of such a change, which can be upward as well as downward, is accounted for in the period of change, and the cumulative income recognized to date is adjusted to reflect the latest estimates. These revisions to estimates are accounted for on a prospective basis.

Contracts are sometimes modified to account for changes in product specifications or requirements. Most of our contract modifications are for goods and services that are not distinct from the existing contract. As such, these modifications are accounted for as if they were part of the existing contract, and therefore, the effect of the modification on the transaction price and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates is recognized as an adjustment to revenue on a cumulative catch-up basis.

Inventories

Inventories, consisting of finished goods and materials and supplies held for resale, are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We evaluate our inventories based on an analysis of stocking levels, historical sales levels and future sales forecasts, to determine obsolete, slow-moving and excess inventory. While we have policies for calculating and recording reserves against inventory carrying values, we exercise judgment in establishing and applying these policies.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, our inventory reserve balances were $38.2 million and $39.3 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we recognized inventory write downs totaling $2.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively. These charges are all included in “Cost of sales” in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). See Note 5 Inventories for further information related to these charges.

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Long-lived assets

As of December 31, 2023, our long-lived assets included property and equipment, definite lived intangibles, and operating lease right of use assets with balances of $61.4 million, $168.0 million and $55.4 million, respectively. Key estimates related to long-lived assets include useful lives and recoverability of carrying values and changes in such estimates could have a significant impact on financial results.

We review long-lived assets for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. In performing the review for impairment, future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposal are estimated. If the undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the assets, there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. The amount of the impairment is measured as the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value is determined either through the use of an external valuation, or by means of an analysis of discounted future cash flows based on expected utilization. The impairment loss recognized represents the excess of an assets’ carrying value as compared to its estimated fair value.

Income taxes

We follow the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of our assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date, and are measured using enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning and recent operating results. Any changes in our judgment as to the realizability of our deferred tax assets are recorded as an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance in the period the change occurs. For the year ended December 31, 2022, we recognized tax expense for valuation allowances totaling $8.1 million. See Note 10 Income Taxes for further information related to these charges.

The accounting guidance for income taxes requires that we recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. If a tax position meets the “more likely than not” recognition criteria, the accounting guidance requires the tax position be measured at the largest amount of benefit greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. If management determines that likelihood of sustaining the realization of the tax benefit is less than or equal to 50%, then the tax benefit is not recognized in the consolidated financial statements.

We have operations in countries other than the U.S. Consequently, we are subject to the jurisdiction of a number of taxing authorities. The final determination of tax liabilities involves the interpretation of local tax laws, tax treaties, and related authorities in each jurisdiction. Changes in the operating environment, including changes in tax law or interpretation of tax law and currency repatriation controls, could impact the determination of our tax liabilities for a given tax year.

Recent accounting pronouncements

From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), which we adopt as of the specified effective date. Refer to Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for information related to recent accounting pronouncements.

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the words “will,” “could,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “continue,” “predict,” “potential,” “project” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words.

All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We disclaim any obligation to update or revise these statements unless required by law, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements we make in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are reasonable, forward-

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looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from ourplans, intentions or expectations. This may be the result of various factors, including, but not limited to, those factors discussed in “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 7A. Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk

Not required under Regulation S-K for “smaller reporting companies.”

Item 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

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Consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 51

Notes to consolidated financial statements 54

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss), changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows, for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 5, 2024, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Inventory — Refer to Notes 2 and 5 to the financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

Inventory consists of finished goods and materials and supplies which are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The Company evaluates the net realizable values of inventories based on analysis of inventory levels including excess, obsolete and slow-moving items, historical sales experience and future sales forecasts. The Company’s evaluation of net realizable value is performed at each location and is based on information and assumptions specific to that location. Changes in these assumptions could have a significant impact on the recorded inventory amounts or the amount of inventory write-downs. The inventory, net balance at December 31, 2023 was $299.6 million and the amount of inventory reserve was $38.2 million.

Given the significant judgments and assumptions made by management in applying the methodology used to determine net realizable value, future sales forecasts, and the reports utilized to determine inventory levels and historical sales experiences, performing audit procedures required a high degree of auditor judgment and increased extent of effort.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures related to the net realizable value of inventory included the following, among others:

•We made inquiries of business unit managers as well as executives, sales, and operations personnel about the expected product lifecycles and product development plans and historical usage by product.

•We have tested the forecasted demand by comparing internal and external information (e.g. historical usage, contracts, communications with customers, product development plans, and macroeconomic conditions) with the Company’s forecasted demand.

•We evaluated management’s overall forecasted demand by comparing actual results to historical forecasts.

•We considered the existence of contradictory evidence based on reading of internal communications to management and the board of directors, Company press releases, and analysts’ reports, as well as our observations and inquiries as to changes within the business.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Houston, Texas

March 5, 2024

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2019.

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Consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss)

Year ended December 31,

(in thousands, except per share information) 2023 2022

Operating expenses

Transaction expenses 2,892 —

Gain on sale-leaseback transactions — (7,000)

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets and other 156 (1,271)

Other expense (income)

Foreign exchange losses (gains) and other, net 10,233 (24,548)

Income (loss) before income taxes (7,814) 10,349

Weighted average shares outstanding

Earnings (loss) per share

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $0:

Change in foreign currency translation 12,757 (28,713)

Gain (loss) on pension liability (508) 2,256

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated balance sheets

(in thousands, except share information) December 31,2023 December 31,2022

Assets

Current assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets 21,887 21,957

Costs and estimated profits in excess of billings 13,365 15,139

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 61,401 62,963

Deferred financing costs, net 1,159 1,166

Deferred tax assets, net 368 184

Liabilities and equity

Current liabilities

Current portion of long-term debt $ 1,186 $ 782

Billings in excess of costs and profits recognized 4,221 305

Deferred tax liabilities, net 940 902

Commitments and contingencies

Equity

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated statements of cash flows

Year ended December 31,

(in thousands, except share information) 2023 2022

Cash flows from operating activities

Stock-based compensation expense 4,571 4,205

Provision for doubtful accounts 1,527 2,249

Deferred income taxes (204) (130)

Gain on sale-leaseback transactions — (7,000)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,686 590

Cost and estimated profits in excess of billings 2,144 (7,824)

Accounts payable, deferred revenue and other accrued liabilities (4,894) 20,764

Billings in excess of costs and profits recognized 3,851 (9,233)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 8,183 (17,054)

Cash flows from investing activities

Capital expenditures for property and equipment (7,944) (7,492)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 1,371 3,007

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired — (485)

Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions — 32,109

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (6,573) 27,139

Cash flows from financing activities

Payment of capital lease obligations (1,275) (1,250)

Deferred financing costs (311) —

Net cash used in financing activities (7,582) (5,076)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 1,108 (838)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 51,029 46,858

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 46,165 $ 51,029

Supplemental cash flow disclosures

Cash paid (refunded) for income taxes 8,804 (383)

Noncash investing and financing activities

Finance lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations 2,108 2,026

Accrued purchases of property and equipment 6 50

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity

Restricted stock issuance, net of forfeitures 1 (829) — — — (828)

Stock-based compensation expense — 4,205 — — — 4,205

Liability awards converted to share settled — 275 — — — 275

Change in pension liability — — — — 2,256 2,256

Currency translation adjustment — — — — (28,713) (28,713)

Restricted stock issuance, net of forfeitures 1 (2,500) — — — (2,499)

Stock-based compensation expense — 4,571 — — — 4,571

Change in pension liability — — — — (508) (508)

Currency translation adjustment — — — — 12,757 12,757

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to consolidated financial statements

1. Nature of Operations

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (the “Company,” “FET,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), a Delaware corporation, is a global manufacturing company serving the oil, natural gas, industrial and renewable energy industries. With headquarters located in Houston, Texas, FET provides value added solutions that increase the safety and efficiency of energy exploration and production.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of presentation

The Company’s accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform with the current year presentation.

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries after elimination of intercompany balances and transactions.

Use of estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

In the preparation of these consolidated financial statements, estimates and assumptions have been made by management including, among others, an assessment of percentage of completion of projects based on costs to complete contracts, the selection of useful lives of tangible and intangible assets, expected future cash flows from long lived assets to support impairment tests, provisions necessary for trade receivables, amounts of deferred taxes and income tax contingencies. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

The financial reporting of contracts depends on estimates, which are assessed continually during the term of those contracts. The amounts of revenues and income recognized are subject to revisions as the contract progresses to completion and changes in estimates are reflected in the period in which the facts that give rise to the revisions become known. Additional information that enhances and refines the estimating process that is obtained after the balance sheet date, but before issuance of the consolidated financial statements, is reflected in the consolidated financial statements.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on deposit and high quality, short-term money market instruments with an original maturity of three months or less. Cash equivalents are based on quoted market prices, a Level 1 fair value measure.

Accounts receivable-trade

Trade accounts receivables are carried at their estimated collectible amounts. Trade credit is generally extended on a short-term basis; thus receivables do not bear interest, although a finance charge may be applied to amounts past due. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses that may result from the inability of our customers to make required payments. Such allowances are based upon several factors including, but not limited to, credit approval practices, industry and customer historical experience as well as the current and projected financial condition of the specific customer. Accounts receivable outstanding longer than contractual terms are considered past due. We write-off accounts receivable to the allowance for doubtful accounts when they become uncollectible. Any payments subsequently received on receivables previously written-off are credited to bad debt expense.

The changes in allowance for doubtful account during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows (in thousands):

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Inventories

Inventories, consisting of finished goods and materials and supplies held for resale, are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. For certain operations, cost, which includes the cost of raw materials and labor for finished goods, is determined using standard cost which approximates a first-in first-out basis. For other operations, this cost is determined on an average cost, first-in first-out or specific identification basis. Net realizable value means estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable cost of completion, disposal, and transportation. We continuously evaluate inventories based on an analysis of inventory levels, historical sales experience and future sales forecasts, to determine obsolete, slow-moving and excess inventory.

For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we recognized inventory write downs totaling $2.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively. These charges are all included in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). See Note 5 Inventories for further information related to these charges.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Finance leases of property and equipment are stated at the present value of future minimum lease payments. Expenditures for property and equipment and for items which substantially increase the useful lives of existing assets are capitalized at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful life utilizing the straight-line method. Routine expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of assets, generally two to 30 years. Property and equipment held under finance leases are amortized straight-line over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset. Gains or losses resulting from the disposition of assets are recognized in income with the related asset cost and accumulated depreciation removed from the balance sheet. Assets acquired in connection with business combinations are recorded at fair value.

Lease obligations

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded in our consolidated balance sheets. Leases with an initial term greater than 12 months are recognized in our consolidated balance sheets based on lease classification as either operating or financing. Operating leases are included in operating lease assets, accrued liabilities and operating lease liabilities. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, current portion of long-term debt, and long-term debt. Some of our lease agreements include lease and non-lease components for which we have elected to not separate for all classes of underlying assets. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. We sublease certain real estate to third parties when we have no future use for the property.

Our lease portfolio primarily consists of operating leases for certain manufacturing facilities, warehouses, service facilities, office spaces, equipment and vehicles. Operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments at the commencement date. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. Our leases have remaining terms of one to 11 years and may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. The operating lease assets also include any upfront lease payments made

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and exclude lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

We review operating lease assets for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable. In performing the review for impairment, future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposal are estimated. If the undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. The amount of the impairment is measured as the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value is determined by means of an analysis of discounted future cash flows based on expected utilization.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets with definite lives are comprised of customer and distributor relationships, patents and technology, trade names, trademarks and non-compete agreements which are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the intangible asset, generally five to 35 years. These assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. In performing the review for impairment, future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset are estimated. If the undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. The amount of the impairment is measured as the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value is determined either through the use of an external valuation, or by means of an analysis of discounted future cash flows. The impairment loss recognized represents the excess of an asset’s carrying value as compared to its estimated fair value.

Recognition of provisions for contingencies

In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to various claims, suits and complaints. We, in consultation with internal and external legal advisors, will provide for a contingent loss in the consolidated financial statements if, at the date of the consolidated financial statements, it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If it is determined that the reasonable estimate of the loss is a range and that there is no best estimate within that range, a provision will be made for the lower amount of the range. Legal costs are expensed as incurred.

An assessment is made of the areas where potential claims may arise under contract warranty clauses. Where a specific risk is identified, and the potential for a claim is assessed as probable and can be reasonably estimated, an appropriate warranty provision is recorded. Warranty provisions are eliminated at the end of the warranty period except where warranty claims are still outstanding. The liability for product warranty is included in accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

Revenue recognition and deferred revenue

Contract Identification. We account for a contract when it is approved, both parties are committed, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are defined, the contract has commercial substance and collection of consideration is probable.

Performance Obligations. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer under ASC 606. The majority of our contracts with customers contain a single performance obligation to provide agreed-upon products or services. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, we allocate revenue to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. In accordance with ASC 606, we do not assess whether promised goods or services are performance obligations if they are immaterial in the context of the contract with the customer. We have elected to apply the practical expedient to account for shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control of a product has transferred to a customer as a fulfillment cost which is included in cost of sales. Furthermore, since our customer payment terms are short-term in nature, we have also elected to apply the practical expedient which allows an entity to not adjust for the effects of a significant financing component if it expects that the customer’s payment period will be less than one year in duration.

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Contract Value. Revenue is measured based on the amount of consideration specified in the contracts with our customers and excludes any amounts collected on behalf of third parties. We have elected the practical expedient to exclude amounts collected from customers for all sales (and other similar) taxes.

The estimation of total revenue from a customer contract is subject to elements of variable consideration. Certain customers may receive rebates or discounts which are accounted for as variable consideration. We estimate variable consideration as the most likely amount to which we expect to be entitled, and we include estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimate of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historic, current, forecast) that is reasonably available to us.

Timing of Recognition. We recognize revenue when we satisfy a performance obligation by transferring control of a product or service to a customer. Our performance obligations are satisfied at a point in time or over time as work progresses.

Revenue from goods transferred to customers at a point in time accounted for 94% of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023. The majority of this revenue is product sales, which are generally recognized when items are shipped from our facilities and title passes to the customer. The amount of revenue recognized for products is adjusted for expected returns, which are estimated based on historical data.

Revenue from goods transferred to customers over time accounted for 6% of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023, which is related to certain contracts in our Subsea and Production Equipment product lines. Recognition over time for these contracts is supported by our assessment of the products supplied as having no alternative use to us and by clauses in the contracts that provide us with an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. We use the cost-to-cost method to measure progress for these contracts because it best depicts the transfer of assets to the customer which occurs as costs are incurred on the contract. The amount of revenue recognized is calculated based on the ratio of costs incurred to-date compared to total estimated costs which requires management to calculate reasonably dependable estimates of total contract costs. Whenever revisions of estimated contract costs and contract values indicate that the contract costs will exceed estimated revenues, thus creating a loss, a provision for the total estimated loss is recorded in that period. We recognize revenue and cost of sales each period based upon the advancement of the work-in-progress unless the stage of completion is insufficient to enable a reasonably certain forecast of profit to be established. In such cases, no profit is recognized during the period.

Accounting estimates during the course of projects may change, primarily related to our remotely operated vehicles (“ROVs”) which may take longer to manufacture. The effect of such a change, which can be upward as well as downward, is accounted for in the period of change, and the cumulative income recognized to date is adjusted to reflect the latest estimates. These revisions to estimates are accounted for on a prospective basis.

We sell our products through a number of channels including a direct sales force, marketing representatives, and distributors. We have elected to expense sales commissions when incurred as the amortization period would be less than one year. These costs are recorded within cost of sales.

Portfolio Approach. We have elected to apply ASC 606 to a portfolio of contracts with similar characteristics as we reasonably expect that the effects on the financial statements of applying this guidance to the portfolio would not differ materially from applying this guidance to the individual contracts within that portfolio.

Disaggregated Revenue. Refer to Note 17 Business Segments for disaggregated revenue by product line and geography.

Contract Balances. Contract balances are determined on a contract by contract basis. Contract assets represent revenue recognized for goods and services provided to our customers when payment is conditioned on something other than the passage of time. Similarly, when we receive consideration, or such consideration is unconditionally

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due, from a customer prior to transferring goods or services to the customer under the terms of a sales contract, we record a contract liability. Such contract liabilities typically result from billings in excess of costs incurred and advance payments received on product sales.

Concentration of credit risk

Trade accounts receivable are financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to credit risk. Trade accounts receivable consist of uncollateralized receivables from domestic and international customers. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, no customer accounted for 10% or more of the total revenue or 10% or more of the total accounts receivable balance at the end of the respective period.

Stock-based compensation

We measure all stock-based compensation awards at fair value on the date they are granted to employees and directors, and recognize compensation cost over the requisite service period for awards with only a service condition, and over a graded vesting period for awards with service and performance or market conditions.

The fair value of stock-based compensation awards with market conditions is measured using a Monte Carlo Simulation model and, in accordance with ASC 718, is not adjusted based on actual achievement of the performance goals. The Black-Scholes option pricing model is used to measure the fair value of options. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur.

Income taxes

We follow the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of our assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date, and are measured using enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in the tax rates is recognized in income in the period in which the change occurs. We record a valuation allowance in each reporting period when management believes that it is more likely than not that any deferred tax asset created will not be realized. See Note 10 Income Taxes for more information on valuation allowances recognized.

Accounting guidance for income taxes requires that we recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. If a tax position meets the “more likely than not” recognition criteria, accounting guidance requires the tax position be measured at the largest amount of benefit greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

Non-U.S. local currency translation

We have global operations and the majority of our non-U.S. operations have designated the local currency as the functional currency. Realized and unrealized gains and losses resulting from re-measurements of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than the local entity’s functional currency are included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) as incurred.

Financial statements of our foreign operations where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars using the current rate method whereby assets and liabilities are translated at the balance sheet rate and income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during the period. The resultant translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss within equity in our consolidated balance sheets.

Fair value

The carrying amounts for financial instruments classified as current assets and current liabilities approximate fair value, due to the short maturity of such instruments. The book values of other financial instruments, such as our debt related to the Credit Facility, approximates fair value because interest rates charged are similar to other financial instruments with similar terms and maturities and the rates vary in accordance with a market index.

For financial assets and liabilities disclosed at fair value, fair value is determined as the exit price, or the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The established fair value hierarchy divides fair value measurement into three broad levels:

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•Level 1 - inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date;

•Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

•Level 3 - inputs are unobservable for the asset or liability, which reflect the best judgment of management.

The financial assets and liabilities that are disclosed at fair value for disclosure purposes are categorized in one of the above three levels based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment.

Recent accounting pronouncements

From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), which the Company adopts as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards, which are not yet effective, will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

Accounting Standards Adopted in 2023

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) was signed into law. The IRA, among other provisions, imposes a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax on the adjusted financial statement income of certain large corporations effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2022 and a 1% excise tax on stock repurchases made by publicly traded U.S. corporations after December 31, 2022. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848). In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2020-04, which provides temporary, optional practical expedients and exceptions to enable a smoother transition to the new reference rates which will replace the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and other reference rates expected to be discontinued. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, which expanded the scope to include derivative instruments impacted by the discounting transition. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, which extended the temporary accounting rules from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024. Effective April 2023, the Company transitioned its Credit Facility from LIBOR to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted

Segment Reporting (Topic 280). In November 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-07, which improves reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant expenses. This update is effective retrospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years after December 15, 2024, early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact it may have on our consolidated financial statements.

Income Taxes (Topic 740). In December 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-09, which improves income tax disclosures. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, early adoption is permitted. This update should be applied prospectively but retrospective application is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact it may have on our consolidated financial statements.

3. Revenues

Disaggregated revenues

Refer to Note 17 Business Segments for disaggregated revenues by product line and geography.

Contract balances

The following table reflects the changes in our contract assets and contract liabilities balances for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

$ %

Costs and estimated profits in excess of billings 13,365 15,139

Contract assets - non-current 1,828 2,638

Billings in excess of costs and profits recognized 4,221 305

During the year ended December 31, 2023, our contract assets decreased by $1.4 million and our contract liabilities increased by $0.1 million primarily due to the timing of milestone billings in our Subsea Technologies product line. The noncurrent portion of contract assets is recorded on the consolidated balance sheets as other Iong-term assets.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized revenue of $13.1 million that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period.

Substantially all of our contracts are less than one year in duration. As such, we have elected to apply the practical expedient which allows an entity to exclude disclosures about its remaining performance obligations if the performance obligation is part of a contract that has an original expected duration of one year or less.

4. Acquisition

On November 1, 2023, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary entered into a purchase agreement with Variperm Holdings Ltd. (“Variperm”) and its shareholders to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Variperm (the “Variperm Acquisition”). The transaction closed on January 4, 2024. Variperm, headquartered in Canada, is a manufacturer of downhole technology solutions, providing sand and flow control products for heavy oil applications.

Total consideration for the Variperm Acquisition includes approximately $150.0 million of cash and 2.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to customary purchase price adjustments set forth in the purchase agreement. In connection with the closing, to fund the cash portion of the purchase price, the Company borrowed $90.0 million under its senior secured asset-based lending facility (“Credit Facility”) on January 2, 2024 and entered into a $60.0 million second lien seller term loan credit agreement (“Seller Term Loan”) on January 4, 2024.

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5. Inventories

The Company’s significant components of inventories at December 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows (in thousands):

December 31,

The changes in inventory reserve during the two-year period ended December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):

6. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):

Estimated useful lives December 31,

Depreciation expense was $10.8 million and $12.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

During 2022, the Company disposed land and buildings related to a sale-leaseback transaction with a net book value of approximately $25.1 million and received net proceeds of $32.1 million. The Company recognized a gain of $7.0 million as a result, which is reported in operating expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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7. Intangible Assets

At December 31, 2023and 2022, intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):

Cost Accumulatedamortization Net Amortizationperiod (in years)

Non-compete agreements 190 (190) — 5

Cost Accumulatedamortization Net Amortizationperiod (in years)

Non-compete agreements 188 (188) — 5

Intangible assets with definite lives are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable.

Amortization expense was $23.9 million and $24.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The estimated future amortization expense for the next five years is as follows (in thousands):

Year ending December 31, Amount

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8. Debt

Notes payable and lines of credit consisted of the following as of (in thousands):

December 31,

Credit Facility — —

2025 Notes

Our 9.00% convertible secured notes due August 2025 (“2025 Notes”), of which $134.2 million principal amount was outstanding at December 31, 2023, pay interest at the rate of 9.00%, of which 6.25% is payable in cash and 2.75% is payable in cash or additional notes, at the Company’s option. The 2025 Notes are secured by a first lien on substantially all of the Company’s assets, except for Credit Facility priority collateral, which secures the 2025 Notes on a second lien basis. During January 2023, $122.8 million or 48% of the then-outstanding principal amount of the 2025 Notes mandatorily converted into approximately 4.5 million shares of common stock.

Credit Facility

In November 2023, the Credit Facility was modified to (i) permit the Variperm Acquisition, (ii) permit the incurrence of new secured notes in an amount not to exceed $200.0 million (which notes will, in part, refinance the 2025 Notes) and (iii) update the applicable base rate for loans denominated in Canadian dollars from CDOR to term Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (“CORRA”); and effective upon consummation of the Variperm Acquisition, (a) extend the maturity date of the Credit Facility to September 8, 2028, (b) permit the incurrence of the Seller Term Loan in an amount not to exceed $60.0 million in connection with the consummation of the Variperm Acquisition, and (c) increase the aggregate revolving commitments from $179.0 million to $250.0 million.

Following such amendment, our Credit Facility provides revolving credit commitments of $250.0 million (with a sublimit of up to $70.0 million available for the issuance of letters of credit for the account of the Company and certain of its domestic subsidiaries) (“U.S. Line”), of which up to $50.0 million is available to certain of our Canadian subsidiaries for loans in U.S. or Canadian dollars (with a sublimit of up to $10.0 million available for the issuance of letters of credit for the account of our Canadian subsidiaries) (the “Canadian Line”). Lender commitments under the Credit Facility, subject to certain limitations, may be increased by an additional $100.0 million.The Credit Facility matures in September 2028.

Availability under the Credit Facility is subject to a borrowing base calculated by reference to eligible accounts receivable in the U.S., Canada and certain other jurisdictions (subject to a cap) and eligible inventory in the U.S. and Canada. Our borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility could be reduced or eliminated, depending on future fluctuations in our receivables and inventory. As of December 31, 2023, our total borrowing base was $167.4 million, of which no amount was drawn and $20.3 million was used as security for outstanding letters of credit, resulting in remaining availability of $147.1 million.

Borrowings under the U.S. Line bear interest at a rate equal to, at our option, either (a) the SOFR, subject to a floor of 0.00%, plus a margin of 2.25% to 2.75%, or (b) a base rate plus a margin of 1.25% to 1.75%, in each case based upon the Company’s quarterly total net leverage ratio. The U.S. line base rate is determined by reference to the greatest of (i) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% per annum, (ii) the one-month adjusted term SOFR plus 1.00% per annum, and (iii) the “prime rate” of interest announced by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, subject to a floor of 0.00%.

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Borrowings under the Canadian Line bear interest at a rate equal to, at our Canadian borrowers’ option, either (a) CORRA, subject to a floor of 0.00%, plus a margin of 2.25% to 2.75%, or (b) a base rate plus a margin of 1.25% to 1.75%, in each case based upon the Company’s quarterly net leverage ratio. The Canadian Line base rate is determined by reference to the greater of (i) the Floor, (ii) the one-month CORRA and (iii) the prime rate for Canadian dollar commercial loans made in Canada as reported by Thomson Reuters, subject to a floor of 0.00%.

The weighted average interest rate under the Credit Facility was approximately 8.36% and 6.83% for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

The Credit Facility also provides for a commitment fee in the amount of (a) 0.375% on the unused portion of revolving commitments if average usage of the Credit Facility is greater than 50% and (b) 0.500% on the unused portion of revolving commitments if average usage of the Credit Facility is less than or equal to 50%.

If excess availability under the Credit Facility falls below the greater of 12.5% of the borrowing base and $31.25 million, we will be required to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.00:1.00 as of the end of each fiscal quarter until excess availability under the Credit Facility exceeds such threshold for 60 consecutive days.

Subject to customary exceptions, all obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed, jointly and severally, by our wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries and, in the case of the Canadian Line, our wholly-owned Canadian subsidiaries, and are secured by substantially all assets of each such entity and the Company, subject to customary exclusions.

The Credit Facility contains various covenants that, among other things, limit our ability (none of which are absolute) to incur additional indebtedness or issue certain preferred shares, grant certain liens, make certain loans and investments, pay dividends, make distributions or make other restricted payments, enter into mergers or acquisitions unless certain conditions are satisfied, change our lines of business, prepay certain indebtedness, enter into certain affiliate transactions or engage in certain asset dispositions.

If an event of default exists under the Credit Facility, the lenders will have the right to accelerate the maturity of the obligations outstanding under the Credit Facility and exercise other rights and remedies. Obligations outstanding under the Credit Facility, however, will be automatically accelerated upon an event of default arising from a bankruptcy or insolvency event. An event of default includes, among other things, nonpayment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts within certain grace periods; representations and warranties proving to be untrue in any material respect; failure to perform or otherwise comply with covenants in the Credit Facility or other loan documents, subject, in certain instances, to grace periods; cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness if such default occurs at the final maturity of such indebtedness or if the effect of such default is to cause, or permit the holders of such indebtedness to cause, the acceleration of such indebtedness; bankruptcy or insolvency events; material monetary judgment defaults; invalidity or unenforceability of the Credit Facility or any other loan document; and the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the Credit Facility).

Other Debt

Other debt consists of various finance leases of equipment. See Note 18 Subsequent Events for further information related to the Seller Term Loan entered into on January 4, 2024.

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Future principal payments under long-term debt for each of the years ending December 31 are as follows (in thousands):

Year ending December 31, Amount

Thereafter —

Less: unamortized debt discount (5,074)

Less: debt issuance cost (1,245)

Less: present value discount on finance leases (275)

9. Leases

Our lease portfolio primarily consists of operating leases for certain manufacturing facilities, warehouses, service facilities, office spaces, equipment and vehicles. The following table summarizes the supplemental consolidated balance sheet information related to leases as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

December 31,

Assets

Operating lease assets Operating lease assets $ 55,399 $ 57,270

Finance lease assets Property and equipment, net 3,063 2,500

Liabilities

Current

Operating Accrued liabilities $ 9,200 $ 8,776

Finance Current portion of long-term debt 1,186 782

Noncurrent

Operating Operating lease liabilities 61,450 64,626

Finance Long-term debt, net of current portion 1,678 1,231

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The following table summarizes the components of lease expenses (in thousands):

Year ended December 31,

Finance lease cost

Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 180 77

The maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):

Operating Leases Finance Leases Total

The following table summarizes the weighted-average remaining term and weighted average discount rates related to leases as of December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Year ended December 31,

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases 7.9 8.8

Financing leases 2.3 2.8

Weighted-average discount rate

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The following table summarizes the supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

Year ended December 31,

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 14,027 $ 11,518

Operating cash flows from finance leases 180 78

Financing cash flows from finance leases 1,247 1,184

Sale-leaseback transactions

During 2022, the Company sold and leased back land and buildings for net proceeds of $32.1 million. The initial annual rent for the assets is $2.7 million with initial term of 12 years, subject to annual increase. The transactions met the requirements of sale-leaseback accounting. The related assets were removed from property and equipment and the appropriate operating lease asset and liabilities of approximately $24.8 million were recorded in the consolidated balance sheets.

10. Income Taxes

The components of income (loss) before income taxes were as follows (in thousands):

Year ended December 31,

Income (loss) before income taxes $ (7,814) $ 10,349

The components of income tax expense (benefit) were as follows (in thousands):

Year ended December 31,

Current

U.S. federal and state $ 101 $ 196

Deferred

U.S. federal and state 85 26

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The reconciliation between the actual provision for income taxes and that computed by applying the U.S. statutory rate to loss before income taxes are outlined below (in thousands):

Year ended December 31,

Income tax benefit at the statutory rate $ (1,641) 21.0 % $ 2,173 21.0 %

State taxes, net of federal tax benefit (114) 1.5 % 879 8.5 %

Prior year federal, non-U.S. and state tax 3,536 (45.3) % (591) (5.7) %

Our effective tax rate was 141.6% and 64.1% for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 includes an increase in our valuation allowance of $8.3 million and $8.1 million, respectively, consisting of a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Singapore, China and Saudi Arabia as further described below under the primary components of deferred taxes.

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) introduced Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) Pillar 2 rules that impose a global minimum tax rate of 15%. Numerous countries, including European Union member states, have enacted or are expected to enact legislation to be effective as early as January 1, 2024, with general implementation of a global minimum tax by January 1, 2025. We are currently evaluating the potential impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. This may have an impact on our future effective tax rate.

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The primary components of deferred taxes include (in thousands):

December 31,

Deferred tax assets

Net operating loss and other tax carryforwards 160,127 124,024

Deferred tax liabilities

Prepaid expenses and other (450) (445)

Net deferred tax liabilities $ (572) $ (718)

Goodwill from certain acquisitions is tax deductible due to the acquisition structure as an asset purchase or due to tax elections made by the Company and the respective sellers at the time of acquisition.

We have deferred tax assets related to net operating loss and other tax carryforwards in the U.S., and in certain states and foreign jurisdictions. We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe these assets are more likely than not to be realized.

At December 31, 2023, we had $316.4 million of U.S. net operating loss carryforwards and $10.0 million of state net operating losses. Of these losses, $33.5 million will expire no later than 2037 if they are not utilized prior to that date. The remaining $292.9 million will not expire. We also had $227.6 million of non-U.S. net operating loss carryforwards with indefinite expiration dates. In addition to our net operating loss carryforwards, we also had U.S. interest limitation carryforwards of $36.0 million with indefinite expiration dates. The ultimate realization of income tax benefits for these net operating loss and interest limitation carryforwards depends on our ability to generate sufficient taxable income in the respective taxing jurisdictions. Because of the change of ownership provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, use of a portion of our domestic net operating losses may be limited in future periods depending upon future changes in ownership. Where we have unrecognized tax benefits in jurisdictions with existing net operating losses, we utilize the unrecognized tax benefits as a source of income to offset such losses. We do not anticipate being able to fully utilize all of the losses prior to their expiration in the following jurisdictions: the U.S, the U.K, Germany, Singapore, China and Saudi Arabia.

During 2023, we recognized $8.3 million of tax expense related to the increase in our valuation allowance provided against our deferred tax assets to write down our deferred tax assets in these jurisdictions to what is more likely than not realizable. We increased our valuation allowance related to our U.S. and foreign deferred tax assets by $6.5 million and $1.8 million, respectively. In making such a determination for each of these jurisdictions, we considered all available positive and negative evidence, including our recent history of pretax losses over the prior three year period, the goodwill and intangible asset impairments for various reporting units, the future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, the projected future taxable income or loss and tax-planning. We intend to continue maintaining a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets until there is sufficient evidence to support the reversal of all or some portion of these allowances. However, given our current earnings and anticipated future earnings, we believe that there is a reasonable possibility that within the next 12 months, sufficient positive

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evidence may become available to allow us to reach a conclusion that a portion of the valuation allowance will no longer be needed. Release of the valuation allowance would result in the recognition of certain deferred tax assets and a decrease to income tax expense for the period the release is recorded. However, the exact timing and amount of the valuation allowance release are subject to change on the basis of the level of profitability that we are able to actually achieve.

Deferred tax liabilities arising from the difference between the financial reporting and income tax bases inherent in our foreign subsidiaries, referred to as outside basis differences, have not been provided for U.S. income tax purposes because we do not intend to sell, liquidate or otherwise trigger the recognition of U.S. taxable income with regard to our investment in these foreign subsidiaries. Determining the amount of U.S. deferred tax liabilities associated with outside basis differences is not practicable at this time.

We file income tax returns in the U.S. as well as in various states and non-U.S. jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to income tax examination by tax authorities in these jurisdictions prior to 2016.

We account for uncertain tax positions in accordance with guidance in ASC Topic 740, which prescribes the minimum recognition threshold a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of uncertain tax positions is as follows (in thousands):

Additional based on tax positions related to prior years 501

Additional based on tax positions related to current year 1,477

Lapse of statute of limitations (1,587)

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2023 was $10.9 million, of which it is reasonably possible that $4.4 million could be settled during the next twelve-month period as a result of the conclusion of various tax audits or due to the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations. We estimate that $8.0 million of the unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2023, excluding consideration of valuation allowance, would impact our future effective income tax rate, if recognized.

We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions within the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had accrued approximately $0.3 million and $0.4 million in interest and penalties, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we recognized no material change in the interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

11. Fair Value Measurements

The Company had zero outstanding balance under the Credit Facility at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The Credit Facility incurs interest at a variable interest rate and therefore, the carrying amount approximates fair value. The fair value of the debt is classified as a Level 2 measurement because interest rates charged are similar to other financial instruments with similar terms and maturities.

The fair value of the Company’s Senior Notes is estimated using Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy and is based on quoted prices for those or similar instruments. At December 31, 2023, the fair value and the carrying value of the Company’s 2025 Notes approximated $130.9 million and $127.9 million, respectively. At December 31, 2022, the fair value and the carrying value of the Company’s 2025 Notes approximated $272.8 million and $237.9 million, respectively.

There were no other significant outstanding financial instruments as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 that required measuring the amounts at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company did not change its valuation techniques associated with recurring fair value measurements from prior periods and there were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

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12. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is, and in the future, could be involved in various pending or threatened legal actions, some of which may or may not be covered by insurance. Management has reviewed such pending judicial and legal proceedings, the reasonably anticipated costs and expenses in connection with such proceedings, and the availability and limits of insurance coverage, and has established reserves that are believed to be appropriate in light of those outcomes that are believed to be probable and can be estimated. The reserves accrued at December 31, 2023 and 2022 are immaterial. In the opinion of management, the Company’s ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Asbestos litigation

One of our subsidiaries has been named as one of many defendants in a number of product liability claims for alleged exposure to asbestos used in valves. These lawsuits are typically filed on behalf of plaintiffs who allege exposure to asbestos, against numerous defendants, often forty or more, who are alleged to have manufactured or distributed products containing asbestos. The injuries alleged by plaintiffs in these cases range from mesothelioma and other cancers to asbestosis. The earliest claims against our subsidiary were filed in New Jersey in 1998, and our subsidiary currently has active cases in New Jersey, New York, and Illinois. These complaints do not typically include requests for a specific amount of damages. Our subsidiary acquired the trademark for the product line in question in 1985. To date, most of the claims against our subsidiary alleging illnesses due to asbestos have generally been based on products manufactured by the previous owner prior to 1985 that are alleged to have contained asbestos. Many claimants alleging illnesses due to asbestos sue on the basis of exposure prior to 1985, as by that date the hazards of asbestos exposure were well known and asbestos had begun to fall into disuse. Our subsidiary has been successful in obtaining dismissals in most lawsuits without any cash contribution including because the “successor liability” law in most states does not hold a purchaser in good faith liable for the actions of the seller prior to the acquisition date unless the purchaser contractually assumed the liabilities, which our subsidiary did not. There are exceptions to the successor liability doctrine in many states, so there are no assurances that our subsidiary will not be found liable for the actions of its predecessor. The law in other states on so called “successor liability” may be different or ambiguous in this regard, and could also expose our subsidiary to liability. Our subsidiary could also be found liable should a trier of fact reject our subsidiary’s position that it is not responsible for the alleged asbestos injuries, such as in a case where a plaintiff alleges post-1985 exposure. To date, asbestos claims had no material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flow, as our annual out-of-pocket costs over the last five years have been less than $300,000. There were approximately 22 new cases filed against our subsidiary in each of last two years, and a significant number of existing cases were dismissed, settled or otherwise disposed of over the last year. We currently have fewer than 110 lawsuits pending against this subsidiary. Our subsidiary has over $17 million in face amount of insurance per occurrence and over $23 million of aggregate primary insurance coverage. In addition, our subsidiary has over $950 million in face amount of excess coverage applicable to the claims. There can be no guarantee that all of this can be collected due to policy terms and conditions and insurer insolvencies in the past or in the future. In January 2011, we entered into an agreement with seven of our primary insurers under which they have agreed to pay 80% of the costs of handling and settling each asbestos claim against the affected subsidiary. The insurers’ portion of the settlements is funded by our primary insurance limits, which are eroded only by settlements and not legal fees. Approximately $2.1 million in settlements has been paid by insurers and our subsidiary to date, with approximately $100,000 paid over the course of the last two years. Our subsidiary and the subscribing insurers have the right to withdraw from this agreement, but to date, no party has exercised this right or expressed an intent to do so.

Tenaris litigation

In October of 2017, one of our subsidiaries, Global Tubing LLC (“Global Tubing”), filed suit against Tenaris Coiled Tubes, LLC and Tenaris, S.A. (together “Tenaris”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas seeking a declaration that its DURACOILTM products do not infringe certain Tenaris patents related to coiled tubing. Tenaris filed counterclaims against Global Tubing alleging DURACOILTM products infringe three patents. Tenaris sought unspecified damages and a permanent injunction. In response, Global Tubing alleged that its products do not infringe and the Tenaris patents are invalid and unenforceable. On March 20, 2023, the court agreed with Global Tubing, finding all patents unenforceable and dismissing all Tenaris infringement claims. Global Tubing intends to seek an award of its attorneys’ fees and costs incurred as a result of the litigation. Tenaris has appealed the final judgment and Global Tubing has filed a cross-appeal.

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Portland Harbor Superfund

One of the Company’s dormant subsidiaries is one of several named defendants in a suit filed by the Port of Portland, Oregon in May 2009 seeking reimbursement of costs related to an environmental study at the Port of Portland, and in March 2010, was identified as a potentially responsible party by the EPA with respect to the Portland Harbor Superfund Site. The subsidiary is indemnified for environmental contamination losses by a third party that has assumed responsibility and is providing a defense of the claims. Based on information currently available, the Company does not believe that these matters will have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or capital expenditures of the Company.

Operating leases

The Company has operating leases for warehouses, office space, manufacturing facilities and equipment. The leases generally require the Company to pay certain expenses including taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities. See Note 9 Leases for further information.

Letters of credit and guarantees

The Company executes letters of credit in the normal course of business to secure the delivery of product from specific vendors and also to guarantee the Company fulfills certain performance obligations relating to certain large contracts. At December 31, 2023, the Company had $20.3 million in letters of credit outstanding.

13. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share for each period presented was as follows (dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts):

Year ended December 31,

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ (18,876) $ 3,712

Basic - weighted average shares outstanding 10,212 5,747

Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock — 204

Dilutive effect of convertible 2025 Notes — —

Diluted - weighted average shares outstanding 10,212 5,951

Earnings (loss) per share

For the year ended December 31, 2023, we excluded all potentially dilutive restricted shares and stock options in calculating diluted earnings per share as the effect was anti-dilutive due to net losses incurred for the period. For 2022, the diluted earnings per share calculation excludes approximately 84 thousand shares because they were anti-dilutive. For the year ended December 31, 2022, we excluded the assumed conversion of the 2025 Notes in calculating diluted earnings per share as the effect was anti-dilutive. Diluted earnings per share was calculated using treasury stock method for the restricted shares and stock options; and if-converted method for the convertible notes.

14. Employee Benefits

We sponsor a 401(k) savings plan for U.S. employees and similar savings plans for certain non-U.S. employees. These plans benefit eligible employees by allowing them the opportunity to make contributions up to certain limits. We contribute by matching a percentage of each employee’s contributions. Subsequent to the closing of all acquisitions, employees of those acquired entities will generally be eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) savings plan. We also have the discretion to provide a profit sharing contribution to each participant depending on the Company’s performance for the applicable year. The expense under the Company’s retirement plan was $4.4 million and$3.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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15. Long-Term Incentive Compensation

Stock-based compensation

In August 2010, we adopted the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan (“2010 Plan”) to allow for employees, directors and consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries to share in stock ownership in the Company through the award of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares or any combination thereof. Under the terms of the 2010 Plan, a total of 925 thousand shares were authorized for issuance pursuant to awards.

In connection with the adoption of the 2016 Plan (as described below), no further awards will be granted under the 2010 Plan, but outstanding awards under the 2010 Plan will continue to be governed by its terms. In May 2016, we adopted a new 2016 Stock and Incentive Plan (the “2016 Plan”), under which we initially reserved a total of 285 thousand shares. Our stockholders approved amendments to the 2016 Plan in May 2019, May 2020 and May 2022, increasing the shares authorized for issuance thereunder to 605 thousand shares. Approximately 152 thousand shares remained available under the 2016 Plan for future grants as of December 31, 2023.

The total amount of stock based compensation expense recorded was $4.6 million and $4.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, the Company expects to record stock based compensation expense of approximately $5.2 million over a weighted average remaining term of approximately two years. Future grants will result in additional compensation expense.

Stock options

The exercise price of each option is based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock at the date of grant. Options generally have a ten-year life and vest annually in equal increments over four years. Our policy for issuing stock upon a stock option exercise is to issue new shares. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight line basis over the vesting period. The following table provides additional information related to stock options:

Granted — $ —

Exercised — $ —

The intrinsic value is the amount by which the fair value of the underlying share exceeds the exercise price of the stock option. No stock options were exercised in 2023 or 2022.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the share price of the Company was less than the exercise price for all outstanding stock options. Therefore, the intrinsic value for stock options outstanding and exercisable was zero as of each such date. No stock options were granted in 2023 or 2022.

Restricted stock

Restricted stock generally vests over a period of one to four years from the date of grant. The following table provides additional information related to our restricted stock:

2023 Activity Restricted stock (shares in thousands)

Nonvested at December 31, 2022 —

Granted 7

Vested —

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Restricted stock units

Restricted stock units generally vest over a three or four year period from the date of grant. The following table provides additional information related to our restricted stock units:

2023 Activity Restricted stock units (shares in thousands)

Forfeited (2)

Of the restricted stock units granted during 2023, 87 thousand shares vest ratably over three years. The remaining 87 thousand shares are performance restricted stock units to employees (assuming target performance) that vest based upon the total shareholder return of the Company’s common stock as compared to a group of peer companies over three different performance periods. The performance periods run from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, and 1/3 of each award is allocated to each performance period. The performance restricted stock units may settle for between 0% and 200% of the target units granted in shares of the Company’s common stock.

The weighted average grant date fair value of the restricted stock units was $31.70 and $18.94 per share during the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The total grant date fair value of units vested was $3.8 million and $4.3 million during 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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16. Related Party Transactions

The Company has sold and purchased inventory, services and fixed assets to and from affiliates of certain directors. The dollar amounts related to these related party activities are not significant to our consolidated financial statements.

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