RPC, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2025 Financial Results | RES Stock News

, /PRNewswire/ -- RPC, Inc. (NYSE: RES) ("RPC" or the "Company"), a leading diversified oilfield services company, announced its unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.Non-GAAP and adjusted measures may include adjusted revenues, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted net income margin, adjusted earnings per share (diluted), EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, and free cash flow which are reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in the appendices of this earnings release.Sequential comparisons are to 3Q:25. The Company believes quarterly sequential comparisons are most useful in assessing industry trends and RPC's recent financial results. Both sequential and year-over-year comparisons are available in the tables at the end of this earnings release.Fourth Quarter 2025 HighlightsRevenues decreased 5% sequentially to $425.8 millionNet loss was $3.1 million, compared to net income of $13.0 million in the prior quarter, and Loss Per Share was $0.02; Net (loss) income margin decreased 360 basis points sequentially to (0.7)%Adjusted net income was $9.4 million, compared to $16.8 million in the prior quarter, and adjusted diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) was $0.04; Adjusted net income margin was 2.2%. See Appendices B and C for additional detailsAdjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) was $55.1 million, compared to $67.8 million in the prior quarter; Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 230 basis points sequentially to 12.9%. Adjusted EBITDA was negatively impacted by approximately $4.6 million in wireline cable expenses incurred during the quarter. Previously, wireline cables were capitalized. See Appendix C for additional detailsFull Year 2025 HighlightsRevenues increased 15% compared to the prior year to $1.6 billion primarily due to the Pintail Completions acquisition which closed April 1, 2025Net income was $32.1 million, down 65% compared to the prior year, and EPS was $0.15; Net income margin decreased 450 basis points compared to the prior year to 2.0%Adjusted net income was $53.6 million, down 41% compared to the prior year, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.25; Adjusted net income margin was 3.3%Adjusted EBITDA was $232.7 million, essentially unchanged from the prior year; Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 220 basis points sequentially to 14.3%Net cash from operating activities was $201.3 million; free cash flow was $52.9 million unaffected by the transition to expensing wireline cablesThe Company paid $35.1 million in dividends, and repurchased $2.9 million of common stock in 2025Management Commentary"During the fourth quarter we experienced modest revenue declines primarily due to the holiday slowdowns. Our Technical Services segment revenues declined 4% sequentially. Within Technical Services, Thru Tubing Solutions' downhole tools declined 9% driven by softer activity in the Rocky Mountain and International districts. Cudd Energy Services' pumping and Pintail Completions' wireline declined 6% and 3%, respectively, partially offset by Cudd Pressure Control's snubbing revenues, which grew by 13%. Our Support Services segment revenues declined 18% sequentially, primarily due to Patterson Services' rental tools declining 22% during the quarter as several jobs shifted into early 2026," stated Ben M. Palmer, RPC's President and Chief Executive Officer. "As we enter 2026, we are focused on disciplined execution, leveraging our strong brands and diversified offerings.""We experienced a solid start to the fourth quarter but encountered a weak December as a number of our customers reduced activity, particularly late in the month. The macro environment remains challenging, with crude oil prices showing increased volatility due to recent geopolitical developments. As we look ahead, our focus remains on delivering full cycle returns by maintaining cost discipline, deploying capital strategically, and positioning the company for long-term success."Selected Industry Data (Source: Baker Hughes, Inc., U.S. Energy Information Administration)4Q:253Q:25Change% Change4Q:24Change% ChangeU.S. rig count (avg)54854081.5%586(38)(6.5)%Oil price ($/barrel)$59.79$65.85$(6.06)(9.2)%$70.59$(10.80)(15.3)%Natural gas ($/Mcf)$3.69$3.04$0.6521.4%$2.43$1.2651.9%4Q:25 Consolidated Financial Results (sequential comparisons to previous quarter)Revenues were $425.8 million, down 5%. Within the Technical Services segment, we saw revenues decrease 4% sequentially with snubbing and cementing showing sequential growth offset by declines in our other service lines. Within the Support Services segment we saw an 18% sequential decrease with rental tools showing a sequential decrease of 22%, slightly offset by increases in tubular services. Cost of revenues, which excludes depreciation and amortization of $33.8 million, was $336.6 million, up slightly from $334.7 million. Despite lower revenues, the cost of revenues increased during the quarter due to expensing year-to-date wireline cable purchases of approximately $12 million that were previously being capitalized, and increases in other materials and supplies expenses related to job mix.Selling, general and administrative expenses were $47.7 million, up from $44.6 million, primarily related to employment incentives and higher other employment related costs.Acquisition related employment costs were approximately $7.3 million during 4Q:25 and represent non-cash accounting adjustments related to the Pintail acquisition costs that are contingent upon continued employment.Interest income totaled $1.7 million, approximating the prior quarter.Interest expense totaled $942 thousand, approximating the prior quarter.Income tax provision was $3.2 million, with an unusually high effective tax rate primarily due to the liquidation of company-owned life insurance policies that were part of the previously announced dissolution of the company's non-qualified supplemental retirement plan, coupled with the non-deductible portion of Acquisition related employment costs.Net loss and Loss per share were a loss of $3.1 million and $0.02 respectively, versus net income of $13.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.06, respectively, in 3Q:25. Net income margin decreased 360 basis points sequentially to (0.7)%.Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted EPS were $9.4 million and $0.04, respectively, versus $16.8 million and $0.08, respectively, in 3Q:25. Adjusted net income margin decreased to 2.2% from 3.8% in 3Q:25Adjusted EBITDA was $55.1 million, down from $67.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 230 basis points sequentially to 12.9%. Adjusted EBITDA was negatively impacted by approximately $4.6 million in wireline cable expenses incurred during the quarter. Previously, wireline cables were capitalized. See Appendix C for additional details. Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Capital AllocationCash and cash equivalents increased to $210.0 million at the end of the fourth quarter, with no outstanding borrowings under the Company's $100 million revolving credit facility.Net cash provided by operating activities and Free cash flow were $201.3 million and $52.9 million, respectively, year-to-date through 4Q:25.Payment of dividends totaled $35.1 million year-to-date through 4Q:25. As previously announced, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share, payable on March 10, 2026, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2026.Share repurchases totaled $2.9 million year-to-date through 4Q:25, all of which related to tax withholding for restricted stock vesting.Segment Operations (sequential comparisons versus the previous quarter)Technical Services performs value-added completion, production and maintenance services directly to a customer's well. These services include pressure pumping, downhole tools, wireline, coiled tubing, cementing, and other offerings.Revenues were $405.2 million, down 4%Operating income was $8.5 million, down 65%Operating income was negatively impacted by approximately $8 million due to the transition to expensing wireline cables during the quarter. See Appendix A for additional detailsSupport Services provides equipment for customer use or services to assist customer operations, including rental tools, pipe inspection services and storage.Revenues were $20.5 million, down 18%Operating income was $1.7 million, down 63%Lower revenues were driven by decreased activity in rental tools, particularly in DecemberThree Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30,December 31, December 31, December 31, (In thousands)20252025202420252024(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)Revenues:Technical Services$405,244$422,206$314,635$1,536,048$1,326,005Support Services20,53324,89720,72690,51888,994Total revenues$425,777$447,103$335,361$1,626,566$1,414,999Operating (loss) income:Technical Services$8,457(1)$24,448$10,603$68,031$89,101Support Services1,6884,6042,57213,59215,836Corporate expenses(7,748)(5,348)(4,515)(24,771)(15,598)Acquisition related employment costs(7,291)(6,467)—(20,312)—Gain on disposition of assets, net9043,5631,8578,1928,199Total operating (loss) income$(3,990)$20,800$10,517$44,732$97,538Interest expense(942)(949)(130)(3,029)(724)Interest income1,6541,7483,3038,41513,134Other income, net3,4269683506,4312,854Income before income taxes$148$22,567$14,040$56,549$112,802(1) Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2025, wireline cables, previously capitalized and depreciated over 18 months, are now being expensed due to a change in their estimated useful lives. Wireline cable adjustments year-to-date totaled approximately $13.8 million: $4.7 million in second quarter, $4.5 million in the third quarter, and $4.6 million in the fourth quarter. Wireline cable purchase expenses are offset by a decrease in depreciation of $1.9 million in the second quarter, $2.5 million in the third quarter and $1.0 million in the fourth quarter. The net year-to-date operating income impact was additional expense of $8.3 million comprised of $2.8 million in the second quarter, $2.0 million in the third quarter and $3.5 million in the third quarter.Conference Call InformationRPC, Inc. will hold a conference call today, February 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results for the quarter. Interested parties may listen in by accessing a live webcast in the investor relations section of RPC, Inc.'s website at www.rpc.net. The live conference call can also be accessed by calling (800) 715-9871, or (646) 307-1963 for international callers, and using conference ID number 5388095. For those not able to attend the live conference call, a replay will be available in the investor relations section of RPC, Inc.'s website beginning approximately two hours after the call and for a period of 90 days.About RPCRPC provides a broad range of specialized oilfield services and equipment primarily to independent and major oilfield companies engaged in the exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States, including the Gulf of America, mid-continent, southwest, Appalachian and Rocky Mountain regions, and in selected international markets. RPC's investor website can be found at www.rpc.net.Forward Looking StatementsCertain statements and information included in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include statements that look forward in time or express management's beliefs, expectations or hopes. In particular, such statements include, without limitation: our focus on disciplined execution, leveraging our strong brands and diversified offerings, our belief that the macro environment remains challenging, with crude oil prices showing increased volatility due to recent geopolitical developments, and our focus on delivering full cycle returns by maintaining cost discipline, deploying capital strategically, and positioning the company for long-term success. Risk factors that could cause such future events not to occur as expected include the following: the price of oil and natural gas and overall performance of the U.S. economy, both of which can impact capital spending by our customers and demand for our services; the impact of tariffs, which may increase our cost of materials and impact our profitability, business interruptions due to adverse weather conditions; changes in the competitive environment of our industry, including the potential impact of the recent U.S. actions in Venezuela; political instability in the petroleum-producing regions of the world; the actions of the OPEC oil cartel; our customers' drilling and production activities; and our ability to identify, complete and successfully integrate acquisitions and/or other strategic investments or transactions. Additional factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from management's projections, forecasts, estimates, and expectations are contained in RPC's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.For information about RPC, Inc., please contact:Joshua Large,Vice President, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations(404) 321-2152jlarge@rpc.netMichael L. Schmit,Chief Financial Officer(404) 321-2140irdept@rpc.netRPC INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands except per share data)Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30,December 31, December 31, December 31, 20252025202420252024(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)REVENUES$425,777$447,103$335,361$1,626,566$1,414,999COSTS AND EXPENSES:Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)336,568334,673250,2481,232,8821,036,648Selling, general and administrative expenses47,68744,62841,249175,639156,437 Acquisition related employment costs7,2916,467—20,312—Depreciation and amortization39,12544,09835,204161,193132,575Gain on disposition of assets, net(904)(3,563)(1,857)(8,192)(8,199)Operating (loss) income(3,990)20,80010,51744,73297,538Interest expense(942)(949)(130)(3,029)(724)Interest income1,6541,7483,3038,41513,134Other income, net3,4269683506,4312,854Income before income taxes14822,56714,04056,549112,802Income tax provision3,2099,6041,27824,46921,358NET (LOSS) INCOME$(3,061)$12,963$12,762$32,080$91,444(LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE (1)Basic$(0.02)$0.06$0.06$0.15$0.43Diluted$(0.02)$0.06$0.06$0.15$0.43WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING (2)Basic212,247220,575214,950219,362214,942Diluted212,247220,575214,950219,362214,942(1)For the three months ended December 31, 2025, loss per share reflects a reduction of $0.01, due to the adjustment for earnings attributable to participating securities under the two-class method. Participating securities are share-based payment awards with non-forfeitable rights to dividends.(2)Average shares outstanding were reduced by 8,327 and 7,204 shares of participating securities for the three and twelve months ended December 31,2025, respectively, both under the two-class method and because the inclusion of such securities would be anti-dilutive.RPC INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(In thousands)December 31, December 31, 20252024(Unaudited)ASSETSCash and cash equivalents$209,974$325,975Accounts receivable, net327,668276,577Inventories119,004107,628Income taxes receivable6,3024,332Prepaid expenses18,30716,136Other current assets23,2152,194Total current assets704,470732,842Property, plant and equipment, net531,556513,516Operating lease right-of-use assets24,09427,465Finance lease right-of-use assets1,9344,400Goodwill83,42250,824Other intangibles, net97,49913,843Retirement plan assets—30,666Other assets25,41012,933Total assets$1,468,385$1,386,489LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIESAccounts payable$119,757$84,494Accrued payroll and related expenses38,63625,243Accrued insurance expenses7,1947,942Accrued state, local and other taxes3,5433,234Income taxes payable787446Unearned revenue13,23345,376Current portion of operating lease liabilities7,6067,108Current portion of finance lease liabilities9773,522Current portion of notes payable20,000—Accrued expenses and other liabilities5,4194,548Total current liabilities217,152181,913Accrued insurance expenses15,57012,175Retirement plan liabilities—24,539Notes payable30,000—Operating lease liabilities17,76221,724Finance lease liabilities1,041559Other long-term liabilities10,8149,099Deferred income taxes76,87558,189Total liabilities369,214308,198STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYCommon stock22,05721,494Capital in excess of par value——Retained earnings1,079,6641,059,625Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,550)(2,828)Total stockholders' equity1,099,1711,078,291Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$1,468,385$1,386,489RPC INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(In thousands)Twelve months ended December 31, 20252024(Unaudited)OPERATING ACTIVITIESNet income $32,080$91,444Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Depreciation and amortization161,193132,575Acquisition related employment costs20,312—Working capital(37,395)116,663Other operating activities25,1418,704Net cash provided by operating activities201,331349,386INVESTING ACTIVITIESCapital expenditures(148,407)(219,930)Proceeds from sale of assets19,50818,379Purchase of business, net of cash and debt assumed(153,420)—Proceeds from benefit plan financing arrangement33,0962,380Distribution from benefit plan financing arrangement(24,474)(2,380)Net cash used for investing activities(273,697)(201,551)FINANCING ACTIVITIESPayment of dividends(35,122)(34,433)Repayment of debt assumed at acquisition(4,502)—Cash paid for common stock purchased and retired(2,868)(9,938)Cash paid for finance lease and finance obligations(1,143)(799)Net cash used for financing activities(43,635)(45,170)Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(116,001)102,665Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period325,975223,310Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$209,974$325,975Non-GAAP MeasuresRPC, Inc. has used the non-GAAP financial measures of adjusted revenues, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted net income margin, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin and free cash flow in today's earnings release. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance or liquidity measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that presenting these non-GAAP measures, other than free cash flow, enables investors to compare the operating performance of our core business consistently over various time periods, and in the case of Adjusted EBITDA, without regard to changes in our capital structure or changes in our accounting for purchases of wireline cables. Management believes that free cash flow, which measures our ability to generate additional cash from our business operations, is an important financial measure for use in evaluating RPC's liquidity. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. Additionally, RPC's definition of free cash flow is limited, in that it does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures, due to the fact that the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt service and other contractual obligations or payments made for business acquisitions. Therefore, management believes it is important to view free cash flow as a measure that provides supplemental information to our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of financial performance, financial position, or cash flows that either 1) excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of operations, balance sheet or statement of cash flows, or 2) includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable measure so calculated and presented.Set forth in the appendices below are reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures with their most directly comparable GAAP measures. These reconciliations also appear on RPC, Inc.'s investor website, which can be found at www.rpc.net.Appendix A(Unaudited)Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30,December 31, December 31, December 31, (In thousands)20252025202420252024Reconciliation of Operating (Loss) Income toAdjusted Operating IncomeOperating (loss) income$(3,990)$20,800$10,517$44,732$97,538 Wireline cable expenses4,818(1)(2,040)(2)——— Acquisition related employment costs7,2916,467—20,312—Adjusted operating income$8,119$25,226$10,517$65,044$97,538(1) Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2025, wireline cables, previously capitalized and depreciated over 18 months, are now being expensed due to a change in their estimated useful lives. Wireline cable adjustments year-to-date totaled approximately $13.8 million: $4.7 million in second quarter, $4.5 million in the third quarter, and $4.6 million in the fourth quarter. Wireline cable purchase expenses are offset by a decrease in depreciation of $1.9 million in the second quarter, $2.5 million in the third quarter and $1.0 million in the fourth quarter. The net year-to-date operating income impact was additional expense of $8.3 million comprised of $2.8 million in the second quarter, $2.0 million in the third quarter and $3.5 million in the third quarter. We have made an adjustment to add back the second and third quarter charges to the fourth quarter results in order to provide better comparability going forward. (2) Third quarter operating income would have been negatively impacted by $2.0 million had wireline cables been expensed during the period instead of capitalized. This adjustment has been made to the third quarter presentation to provide better comparability to the fourth quarter.Appendix B(Unaudited)Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30,December 31, December 31, December 31, (In thousands)20252025202420252024Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted Net IncomeNet (loss) income$(3,061)$12,963$12,762$32,080$91,444Adjustments: Wireline cable expenses, before taxes (1)4,818(2,040)(2)——— Tax effect of wireline cable expenses(1,132)479—— Acquisition related employment costs, before taxes (1)7,2916,467—20,312—Tax effect of Acquisition related employment costs (2,504)(1,051)—(2,753)—Taxes on company owned life insurance liquidation3,962——3,962—Total adjustments, net of tax12,4353,855—21,521—Adjusted net income$9,373$16,818$12,762$53,601$91,444(1) Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2025, wireline cables, previously capitalized and depreciated over 18 months, are now being expensed due to a change in their estimated useful lives. Wireline cable adjustments year-to-date totaled approximately $13.8 million: $4.7 million in second quarter, $4.5 million in the third quarter, and $4.6 million in the fourth quarter. Wireline cable purchase expenses are offset by a decrease in depreciation of $1.9 million in the second quarter, $2.5 million in the third quarter and $1.0 million in the fourth quarter. The net year-to-date operating income impact was additional expense of $8.3 million comprised of $2.8 million in the second quarter, $2.0 million in the third quarter and $3.5 million in the third quarter. We have made an adjustment to add back the second and third quarter charges to the fourth quarter results in order to provide better comparability going forward. (2) Third quarter net income would have been negatively impacted by $2.0 million had wireline cables been expensed during the period instead of capitalized. This adjustment has been made to the third quarter presentation to provide better comparability to the fourth quarter.(Unaudited)Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30,December 31, December 31, December 31, 20252025202420252024Reconciliation of Diluted (Loss) Earnings Per Share toAdjusted Diluted Earnings Per ShareDiluted (loss) earnings per share$(0.02)$0.06$0.06$0.15$0.43Adjustments: Wireline cable expenses, before taxes (1)0.02(2)(0.01)(3)——— Tax effect of wireline cable expenses————— Acquisition related employment costs, before taxes0.030.03—0.09— Tax effect of Acquisition related employment costs(0.01)——(0.01)— Taxes on company owned life insurance liquidation0.020.02Total adjustments, net of tax0.060.02—0.10—Adjusted diluted earnings per share$0.04$0.08$0.06$0.25$0.43Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)220,574(2)220,575214,950219,362214,942(1) Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2025, wireline cables, previously capitalized and depreciated over 18 months, are now being expensed due to a change in their estimated useful lives. Wireline cable adjustments year-to-date totaled approximately $13.8 million: $4.7 million in second quarter, $4.5 million in the third quarter, and $4.6 million in the fourth quarter. Wireline cable purchase expenses are offset by a decrease in depreciation of $1.9 million in the second quarter, $2.5 million in the third quarter and $1.0 million in the fourth quarter. The net year-to-date operating income impact was additional expense of $8.3 million comprised of $2.8 million in the second quarter, $2.0 million in the third quarter and $3.5 million in the third quarter. We have made an adjustment to add back the second and third quarter charges to the fourth quarter results in order to provide better comparability going forward.(2) Includes participating securities that were excluded in the computation of loss per share since they were anti-dilutive.(3) Third quarter EPS would have been negatively impacted by ($0.01) had wireline cables been expensed during the period instead of capitalized. This adjustment has been made to the third quarter presentation to provide better comparability to the fourth quarter. Appendix C(Unaudited)Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, September 30,December 31, December 31, December 31, (In thousands)20252025202420252024Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, and Net Income Margin to Adjusted Net Income Margin and Adjusted EBITDA MarginNet (loss) income$(3,061)$12,963$12,762$32,080$91,444Adjustments:Add: Income tax provision3,2099,6041,27824,46921,358Add: Interest expense9429491303,029724Add: Depreciation and amortization39,12544,09835,204161,193132,575Less: Interest income1,6541,7483,3038,41513,134EBITDA$38,561$65,866$46,071$212,356$232,967 Add: Wireline cable expenses 9,251(2)(4,531)(3)———Add: Acquisition related employment costs7,2916,467—20,312—Adjusted EBITDA$55,103$67,802(3)$46,071$232,668$232,967Revenues$425,777$447,103$335,361$1,626,566$1,414,999Net (loss) income margin(1)(0.72) %2.90 %3.81 %1.97 %6.46 %Adjusted net income margin(1)2.20 %(2)3.76 %3.81 %3.30 %6.46 %Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)12.94 %(2)15.16 %(3)13.74 %14.30 %16.46 %(1) Net income margin is calculated as Net income divided by Revenues. Adjusted net income margin is calculated as Adjusted net income divided by Revenues. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Revenues.(2) Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2025, wireline cables, previously capitalized and depreciated over 18 months, are now being expensed due to a change in their estimated useful lives. Wireline cable adjustments year-to-date totaled approximately $13.8 million: $4.7 million in second quarter, $4.5 million in the third quarter, and $4.6 million in the fourth quarter. Wireline cable purchase expenses are offset by a decrease in depreciation of $1.9 million in the second quarter, $2.5 million in the third quarter and $1.0 million in the fourth quarter. The net year-to-date operating income impact was additional expense of $8.3 million comprised of $2.8 million in the second quarter, $2.0 million in the third quarter and $3.5 million in the third quarter. We have made an adjustment to add back the second and third quarter charges to the fourth quarter results in order to provide better comparability going forward.(3) Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA would have been negatively impacted by approximately $4.5 million had wireline cables been expensed in the period. Adjusted EBITDA would have been $67.8 million. This adjustment has been made to the third quarter presentation to provide better comparability to the fourth quarter. Appendix D(Unaudited)Twelve months ended December 31,(In thousands)20252024Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow to Free Cash FlowNet cash provided by operating activities$201,331$349,386Capital expenditures(148,407)(219,930)Free cash flow$52,924$129,456SOURCE RPC, Inc.