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SEC filingKodiak Gas Services reported revenue growth and operating margin expansion, but net income declined due to a debt extinguishment loss, while cash flow was pressured by higher capex.
Net income decreased 41.5% to $17.8 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, from $30.4 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, in the prior year. The decline was primarily due to a loss on early redemption of the 2029 Senior Notes, which depressed earnings despite higher operating income.
Management continues to focus on expanding its power generation fleet, with commitments expected to be fulfilled over approximately four years. The company believes that adjusted gross margin is a useful supplemental measure of operating profitability, and it uses non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate performance and make strategic decisions. Any additional borrowings under the ABL Facility may increase interest expense, and reductions in growth capital expenditures could result in lower growth in revenue-generating horsepower in future periods.