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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

February 4, 2025
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

ChampionX Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware 001-38441 82-3066826
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2445 Technology Forest Blvd
Building 4, 12th Floor
The Woodlands, Texas 77381
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(281) 403-5772
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par valueCHXThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company  ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐


Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 4, 2025, ChampionX Corporation (the "Company") issued a news release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (“Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing made by ChampionX Corporation under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in any such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 ChampionX Corporation
Date:February 4, 2025 By:/s/ KENNETH M. FISHER
 Kenneth M. Fisher
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit 99.1

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ChampionX Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

•Fourth-quarter revenue of $912.0 million
•Fourth-quarter net income attributable to ChampionX of $82.8 million
•Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $212.3 million
•Fourth-quarter income before income taxes margin of 13.0%
•Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA margin of 23.3%
•Fourth-quarter cash from operating activities of $207.3 million and free cash flow of $170.1 million

•Full-year net income attributable to ChampionX of $320.3 million
•Full-year adjusted EBITDA of $784.7 million
•Full-year cash from operating activities of $589.7 million and free cash flow of $460.5 million


THE WOODLANDS, TX, February 4, 2025 -- ChampionX Corporation (NASDAQ: CHX) (“ChampionX” or the “Company”) today announced fourth quarter of 2024 and full year 2024 results. For the fourth quarter of 2024, revenue was $912.0 million, net income attributable to ChampionX was $82.8 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $212.3 million. Income before income taxes margin was 13.0%, and adjusted EBITDA margin was 23.3%. Cash provided by operating activities was $207.3 million, and free cash flow was $170.1 million.

CEO Commentary

“2024 was a year in which we continued to demonstrate the unique nature of ChampionX’s cash flow resiliency, driven by the strength of our high-margin operating model and capital-light portfolio of businesses. We delivered robust adjusted EBITDA margin expansion and generated strong free cash flow. Our differentiated performance is the direct result of our employees around the world remaining committed to serving our customers well and living our continuous improvement culture daily. I am thankful and humbled to lead such a remarkably dedicated team,” ChampionX’s President and Chief Executive Officer Sivasankaran “Soma” Somasundaram said.

“During the fourth quarter of 2024, we generated revenue of $912 million, which increased 1% sequentially, driven by seasonal strength in our Production Chemical Technologies business. Sequential growth in Production Chemical Technologies was offset by typical seasonal declines in our Production & Automation Technologies business into the year-end holidays. For the full year 2024, we generated revenue of $3.6 billion, and we grew our North America revenue by 3% year-over-year, driven by particular strength in the Permian basin. We generated net income attributable to ChampionX of $83 million, income before income taxes margin of 13.0%, and delivered adjusted EBITDA of $212 million, representing a 23.3% adjusted EBITDA margin, our highest level as ChampionX, which speaks to the continued productivity and profitability focus of our team. For the full year 2024, we generated net income attributable to ChampionX of $320 million, income before income taxes margin of 12.2%, a 90 basis point increase over the prior year, and delivered adjusted EBITDA of $785 million, representing a 21.6% adjusted EBITDA margin, an increase of 107 basis points year-over-year.

“We once again demonstrated our strong cash flow profile. Cash flow from operating activities was $207 million during the fourth quarter, which represented 250% of net income attributable to ChampionX, and includes a $48 million tax payment deferred from the fourth quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025. We generated robust free cash flow of $170 million during the fourth quarter, converting 80% of our adjusted EBITDA for the period. Cash flow from operating activities was $590 million for the full year 2024, which represented 184% of net income attributable to ChampionX. For the full year 2024, we generated free cash flow of $460 million and achieved 59% adjusted EBITDA to free cash flow conversion. Our balance sheet and financial position remain strong, ending the year with approximately $1.2 billion of liquidity, including $508 million of cash and $675 million of available capacity on our revolving credit facility.

“As we look ahead to 2025, we expect global oil production to grow, and given our differentiated and resilient production-oriented portfolio, we expect another year of positive performance relative to general oil and gas market activity.”


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Agreement to be Acquired by SLB

On April 2, 2024, SLB (NYSE: SLB) and ChampionX jointly announced a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) for SLB to purchase ChampionX in an all-stock transaction. The transaction was unanimously approved by the ChampionX board of directors and the transaction received the approval of the ChampionX stockholders at a special meeting held on June 18, 2024. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

ChampionX may continue to pay its regular quarterly cash dividends with customary record and payment dates, subject to certain limitations under the Merger Agreement. Given the pending acquisition of ChampionX by SLB, ChampionX has discontinued providing quarterly guidance and will not host a conference call or webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results.


Production Chemical Technologies

Production Chemical Technologies revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $569.7 million, an increase of $10.1 million, or 2%, sequentially, due to seasonally higher volumes in certain international markets and higher volumes in North America.

Segment operating profit was $103.6 million and adjusted segment EBITDA was $133.5 million. Segment operating profit margin was 18.2%, an increase of 259 basis points, sequentially, and adjusted segment EBITDA margin was 23.4%, an increase of 187 basis points, sequentially, in each case due to volumes and product mix.

Production & Automation Technologies

Production & Automation Technologies revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $269.6 million, a decrease of $6.1 million, or 2%, sequentially, due primarily to seasonality in our North American businesses into the year-end holidays.

Revenue from digital products was $62.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of $4.4 million, or 7.5%, compared to $57.9 million in the third quarter of 2024.

Segment operating profit was $39.0 million, and adjusted segment EBITDA was $70.7 million. Segment operating profit margin was 14.5%, an increase of 210 basis points, sequentially, and adjusted segment EBITDA margin was 26.2%, an increase of 100 basis points, sequentially, in each case due to productivity improvements and product mix.

Drilling Technologies

Drilling Technologies revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $51.9 million, an increase of $0.2 million, or flat, sequentially, in-line with flat sequential U.S. rig count activity.

Segment operating profit was $10.7 million, and adjusted segment EBITDA was $12.3 million. Segment operating profit margin was 20.6%, a decrease of 160 basis points, sequentially, and adjusted segment EBITDA margin was 23.7%, a decrease of 112 basis points, sequentially, in each case due to slightly higher operating costs.

Reservoir Chemical Technologies

Reservoir Chemical Technologies revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $21.9 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 7%, sequentially, due primarily to higher product volumes.

Segment operating profit was $2.3 million, and adjusted segment EBITDA was $3.8 million. Segment operating profit margin was 10.5%, as compared to 8.2% in the prior quarter, and adjusted segment EBITDA margin was 17.1%, an increase of 106 basis points, sequentially, in each case due to higher product volumes.


Other Business Highlights: Production Chemical Technologies and Reservoir Chemical Technologies

•Chosen by a Canadian operator to be their sole supply partner for production chemical programs to support longer asset life for the customer’s project.
•Awarded SAGD accounts with a Canadian oil sands operator after a well-executed ChampionX pursuit, trial and transition. This success is expected to lead to additional growth opportunities with the customer in 2025.
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•Achieved growth with a national oil company in Central Asia through technology and alignment to the customer’s key business drivers. Organized technical workshops and reviews leading to the implementation of a paraffin treatment program with the customer.
•Secured a new contract for the provision of chemical injection skids for Drag Reducing Agents (“DRA”) as part of a new development in Eastern Africa.
•Executed a successful field trial for an innovative AAHI (hydrate inhibitor) with a major operator in Egypt. This strategic initiative is expected to assist the customer with significantly boosting production and enhancing operational efficiency.
•Successfully qualified corrosion inhibitors for an existing gas field in Qatar. This achievement marks a significant step in supporting asset integrity assurance and commitment to delivering reliable solutions to the industry.
•Qualified a new Kinetic Hydrate Inhibitor for a major gas field operated by a major national oil company in the Middle East region. This innovative solution delivers higher value, efficiency, and a lower total cost of operation.
•Instituted notable customer-centric innovations, including the Right Products campaign which delivered 12 new chemistry innovations, the ParaClear(R) program for paraffin remediation, and the full-time Flowback Team with new product lines and digital tools.
•Advanced digital capabilities, including MyAnalytics platform for sales representatives, the Sensor Team for equipment monitoring, and a trial of a Centralized Ordering system to streamline orders.
•Delivered on our first RenewIQ+(R) opportunity, pumping a Reservoir Chemical Technologies chemistry in conjunction with our standard RenewIQ(R) offering.
•Gained significant commercial traction among key customers with Reservoir Chemical Technologies’ new acidizing technology. This innovative system has been evaluated by a major Middle East operator and recognized as one of the top-performing solutions in the market. This milestone underscores our commitment to providing sustainable, high-performance solutions that align with the evolving needs of the industry.

Other Business Highlights: Production & Automation Technologies

•Expanded the portfolio of recently acquired RMSpumptools into North America, delivering new solutions to a major oil company in the Permian basin using permanent magnet motor technology. Additional interest and growth with customers are building into 2025.
•Introduced the SMARTEN™ Lite rod pump controller, which offers an economical automation solution for marginal, low-producing rod pump wells. This new technology was successfully operating on 60 new wells in Q4 2024, helping operators gain 24/7 surveillance and remote control of their rod pump assets with a low-cost edge computing device that requires minimal hardware and setup.
•Continuing to see strong market penetration and interest in Artificial Lift Performance’s Pump Checker software offering. Software license counts have increased by more than 30% since the February 2024 acquisition, with a focused growth on gas lift/plunger lift well applications.
•Successfully added well density to a performance-based integrated production optimization (“IPO”) project recently secured with a customer in the Permian basin, and extended the reach of this holistic solution with an additional customer in the Permian. The IPO solution combines artificial lift, chemicals and chemical injection systems with digital automation, controls, data management, and optimization services to drive incremental production with effective cost management for operators.
•Deployed a large SOOFIE™ continuous emissions monitoring system for an operator in the Middle East. Based on initial results, the customer plans to deploy additional fixed emissions monitoring systems as well as incorporate the ChampionX Aura™ optical gas imaging camera in the field. Our technology was selected based on its proven capabilities and ChampionX collaboration with the field team to assure a steady stream of high-quality data. The SOOFIE continuous monitoring system provides real-time, 24/7 surveillance of methane and other greenhouse gases at oil and gas facilities and landfills.
•Completed installations of ChampionX’s AnX™ coiled rod technology with a Middle East operator. Based on the excellent performance of this corrosion-resistant coiled rod, the customer has ordered product to install in additional wells in 2025. AnX recently won the Gulf Energy Excellence award for Best Production Technology and has demonstrated dramatic run life improvement in highly corrosive applications in multiple geographies around the world.
•Successfully completed the initial installations of a full rod pumping solution on a very challenging application in Colombia. The solution brings together both the downhole rods and pump with ChampionX’s rod lift production optimization software. The customer reports that results are exceeding expectations, with production increasing by 35% while reducing operating costs through optimizing resources required to operate the wells.


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•Expanded production optimization software capabilities with customers in Peru and Argentina. Our XSPOC™ software has been implemented across more than 300 wells in Peru and additional licenses are planned in Q1 2025. In Argentina, a customer implemented the software across three fields. By delivering diagnostic insights and actionable recommendations, XSPOC software enables customers to enhance well performance, increase production, and reduce operating costs.


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About Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to financial results determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), this news release presents non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income attributable to ChampionX and adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to ChampionX, provide useful information to investors regarding the Company’s financial condition and results of operations because they reflect the core operating results of our businesses and help facilitate comparisons of operating performance across periods. In addition, free cash flow, free cash flow to adjusted EBITDA ratio, and free cash flow to revenue ratio are used by management to measure our ability to generate positive cash flow for debt reduction and to support our strategic objectives. Although management believes the aforementioned non-GAAP financial measures are good tools for internal use and the investment community in evaluating ChampionX’s overall financial performance, the foregoing non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is included in the accompanying financial tables.


About ChampionX

ChampionX is a global leader in chemistry solutions, artificial lift systems, and highly engineered equipment and technologies that help companies drill for and produce oil and gas safely, efficiently, and sustainably around the world. ChampionX’s expertise, innovative products, and digital technologies provide enhanced oil and gas production, transportation, and real-time emissions monitoring throughout the lifecycle of a well. To learn more about ChampionX, visit our website at www.ChampionX.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include statements relating to the proposed transaction between SLB and ChampionX, including statements regarding the benefits of the transaction and the anticipated timing of the transaction, and information regarding the businesses of SLB and ChampionX, including expectations regarding outlook and all underlying assumptions, SLB’s and ChampionX’s objectives, plans and strategies, information relating to operating trends in markets where SLB and ChampionX operate, statements that contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition and all other statements other than statements of historical fact that address activities, events or developments that SLB or ChampionX intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. Such statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions made based on information currently available to management. All statements in this communication, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements that may be identified by the use of the words “outlook,” “guidance,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “should,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “targets,” “may,” “can,” “believe,” “predict,” “potential,” “projected,” “projections,” “precursor,” “forecast,” “ambition,” “goal,” “scheduled,” “think,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “see,” “likely,” and other similar expressions or variations, but not all forward-looking statements include such words. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, and which may cause SLB’s or ChampionX’s actual results and performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors and risks that may impact future results and performance include, but are not limited to those factors and risks described in Part I, “Item 1. Business”, “Item 1A. Risk Factors”, and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in SLB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 24, 2024 and Part 1, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in ChampionX’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on February 6, 2024, and each of their respective, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. These include, but are not limited to, and in each case as a possible result of the proposed transaction on
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each of SLB and ChampionX: the ultimate outcome of the proposed transaction between SLB and ChampionX, including the effect of the announcement of the proposed transaction; the ability to operate the SLB and ChampionX respective businesses, including business disruptions; difficulties in retaining and hiring key personnel and employees; the ability to maintain favorable business relationships with customers, suppliers and other business partners; the terms and timing of the proposed transaction; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction; the anticipated or actual tax treatment of the proposed transaction; the ability to satisfy closing conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction (including the adoption of the merger agreement in respect of the proposed transaction by ChampionX stockholders); other risks related to the completion of the proposed transaction and actions related thereto; the ability of SLB and ChampionX to integrate the business successfully and to achieve anticipated synergies and value creation from the proposed transaction; changes in demand for SLB’s or ChampionX’s products and services; global market, political and economic conditions, including in the countries in which SLB and ChampionX operate; the ability to secure government regulatory approvals on the terms expected, at all or in a timely manner; the extent of growth of the oilfield services market generally, including for chemical solutions in production and midstream operations; the global macro-economic environment, including headwinds caused by inflation, rising interest rates, unfavorable currency exchange rates, and potential recessionary or depressionary conditions; the impact of shifts in prices or margins of the products that SLB or ChampionX sells or services that SLB or ChampionX provides, including due to a shift towards lower margin products or services; cyber-attacks, information security and data privacy; the impact of public health crises, such as pandemics (including COVID-19) and epidemics and any related company or government policies and actions to protect the health and safety of individuals or government policies or actions to maintain the functioning of national or global economies and markets; trends in crude oil and natural gas prices, including trends in chemical solutions across the oil and natural gas industries, that may affect the drilling and production activity, profitability and financial stability of SLB’s and ChampionX’s customers and therefore the demand for, and profitability of, their products and services; litigation and regulatory proceedings, including any proceedings that may be instituted against SLB or ChampionX related to the proposed transaction; failure to effectively and timely address energy transitions that could adversely affect the businesses of SLB or ChampionX, results of operations, and cash flows of SLB or ChampionX; and disruptions of SLB’s or ChampionX’s information technology systems.

These risks, as well as other risks related to the proposed transaction, are included in the Form S-4 and proxy statement/prospectus that was filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. While the list of factors presented here is, and the list of factors presented in the registration statement on Form S-4 are, considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. For additional information about other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to SLB’s and ChampionX’s respective periodic reports and other filings with the SEC, including the risk factors identified in SLB’s and ChampionX’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, respectively, and SLB’s and ChampionX’s subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date hereof. Neither SLB nor ChampionX undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.

    
Investor Contact: Byron Pope
byron.pope@championx.com
281-602-0094

Media Contact: John Breed
john.breed@championx.com
281-403-5751

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CHAMPIONX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months EndedYears Ended
 Dec 31,Sep 30,Dec 31,December 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)20242024202320242023
Revenue$912,037 $906,533 $943,555 $3,633,983 $3,758,285 
Cost of goods and services600,154 608,764 661,337 2,445,281 2,618,646 
Gross profit311,883 297,769 282,218 1,188,702 1,139,639 
Selling, general and administrative expense184,722 180,501 147,415 720,632 633,032 
(Gain) loss on sale-leaseback transaction and disposal group— 57 — (29,826)12,965 
Interest expense, net12,375 14,137 13,808 55,868 54,562 
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net1,697 3,505 14,651 2,490 36,334 
Other income, net(5,026)(2,176)(7,584)(3,337)(21,078)
Income before income taxes118,115 101,745 113,928 442,875 423,824 
Provision for income taxes33,204 28,078 35,771 115,746 105,105 
Net income84,911 73,667 78,157 327,129 318,719 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest2,145 1,659 959 6,863 4,481 
Net income attributable to ChampionX$82,766 $72,008 $77,198 $320,266 $314,238 
Earnings per share attributable to ChampionX:
Basic$0.43 $0.38 $0.40 $1.68 $1.60 
Diluted$0.43 $0.37 $0.39 $1.65 $1.57 
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic190,586 190,496 193,191 190,578 196,083 
Diluted193,487 193,362 196,649 193,643 199,906 


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CHAMPIONX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)

December 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Assets
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents$507,681 $288,557 
  Receivables, net466,782 534,534 
  Inventories, net496,831 521,549 
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets92,603 80,777 
Total current assets1,563,897 1,425,417 
Property, plant and equipment, net755,422 773,552 
Goodwill718,944 669,064 
Intangible assets, net258,614 243,553 
Other non-current assets173,375 130,116 
Total assets$3,470,252 $3,241,702 
Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt$6,203 $6,203 
Accounts payable455,531 451,680 
Other current liabilities324,138 324,866 
Total current liabilities785,872 782,749 
Long-term debt591,453 594,283 
Other long-term liabilities261,749 203,639 
Stockholders’ equity:
ChampionX stockholders’ equity1,846,437 1,676,622 
Noncontrolling interest(15,259)(15,591)
Total liabilities and equity$3,470,252 $3,241,702 


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CHAMPIONX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

 Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net income$327,129 $318,719 
Depreciation and amortization245,825 235,936 
(Gain) loss on sale-leaseback transaction and disposal group(29,826)12,965 
Loss on Argentina Blue Chip Swap transaction7,086 — 
Deferred income taxes(22,873)(22,272)
(Gain) on disposal of fixed assets(443)(1,046)
Receivables76,569 70,021 
Inventories(8,924)18,753 
Accounts payable(399)(53,891)
Other assets(15,152)20,395 
Leased assets(33,767)(51,247)
Other operating items, net44,456 (8,062)
Net cash provided by operating activities589,681 540,271 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expenditures(141,310)(142,324)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets12,113 14,545 
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transaction44,292 — 
Purchase of investments(31,526)— 
Sale of investments24,358 — 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(123,269)— 
Net cash used for investing activities(215,342)(127,779)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Proceeds from long-term debt— 15,500 
Repayment of long-term debt(6,203)(45,176)
Repurchases of common stock(49,399)(277,575)
Dividends paid(70,531)(64,980)
Other(24,324)(934)
Net cash used for financing activities(150,457)(373,165)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(4,758)(957)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents219,124 38,370 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period288,557 250,187 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$507,681 $288,557 


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CHAMPIONX CORPORATION
BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA
(UNAUDITED)

 Three Months EndedYears Ended
Dec 31,Sep 30,Dec 31,December 31,
(in thousands)20242024202320242023
Segment revenue:  
Production Chemical Technologies$569,662 $559,539 $634,137 $2,288,886 $2,404,377 
Production & Automation Technologies269,568 275,700 241,294 1,042,369 1,003,146 
Drilling Technologies51,942 51,792 46,821 211,828 215,721 
Reservoir Chemical Technologies21,937 20,531 21,402 94,296 96,154 
Corporate and other(1,072)(1,029)(99)(3,396)38,887 
Total revenue$912,037 $906,533 $943,555 $3,633,983 $3,758,285 
Income (loss) before income taxes: 
Segment operating profit (loss):  
Production Chemical Technologies$103,567 $87,260 $102,179 $364,047 $350,216 
Production & Automation Technologies39,027 34,136 22,110 123,840 118,409 
Drilling Technologies10,703 11,501 8,679 78,469 45,481 
Reservoir Chemical Technologies2,294 1,675 3,907 12,078 10,541 
Total segment operating profit155,591 134,572 136,875 578,434 524,647 
Corporate and other25,101 18,690 9,139 79,691 46,261 
Interest expense, net12,375 14,137 13,808 55,868 54,562 
Income before income taxes$118,115 $101,745 $113,928 $442,875 $423,824 
Operating profit margin / income (loss) before income taxes margin:
Production Chemical Technologies18.2 %15.6 %16.1 %15.9 %14.6 %
Production & Automation Technologies14.5 %12.4 %9.2 %11.9 %11.8 %
Drilling Technologies20.6 %22.2 %18.5 %37.0 %21.1 %
Reservoir Chemical Technologies10.5 %8.2 %18.3 %12.8 %11.0 %
ChampionX Consolidated13.0 %11.2 %12.1 %12.2 %11.3 %
Adjusted EBITDA
Production Chemical Technologies$133,475 $120,622 $139,107 $489,549 $506,991 
Production & Automation Technologies70,739 69,604 52,800 259,531 232,672 
Drilling Technologies12,321 12,867 10,361 54,411 51,986 
Reservoir Chemical Technologies3,751 3,292 5,501 18,343 18,498 
Corporate and other(8,021)(8,873)(9,624)(37,112)(38,926)
Adjusted EBITDA$212,265 $197,512 $198,145 $784,722 $771,221 
Adjusted EBITDA margin
Production Chemical Technologies23.4 %21.6 %21.9 %21.4 %21.1 %
Production & Automation Technologies26.2 %25.2 %21.9 %24.9 %23.2 %
Drilling Technologies23.7 %24.8 %22.1 %25.7 %24.1 %
Reservoir Chemical Technologies17.1 %16.0 %25.7 %19.5 %19.2 %
ChampionX Consolidated23.3 %21.8 %21.0 %21.6 %20.5 %
    

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CHAMPIONX CORPORATION
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
 Three Months EndedYears Ended
Dec 31,Sep 30,Dec 31,December 31,
(in thousands)20242024202320242023
Net income attributable to ChampionX$82,766 $72,008 $77,198 $320,266 $314,238 
Pre-tax adjustments:
(Gain) loss on sale-leaseback transaction and disposal group (1)
— 57 — (29,826)12,965 
Russia sanctions compliance and impacts (2)
73 109 160 366 1,209 
Restructuring and other related charges2,704 5,317 2,407 17,657 13,387 
Merger transaction costs (3)
14,434 8,312 — 37,805 245 
Acquisition costs and related adjustments (4)
75 753 (6,817)2,634 (12,670)
Intellectual property defense158 69 638 1,537 1,545 
Merger-related indemnification responsibility (5)
100 — — 100 722 
Tulsa, Oklahoma storm damage— — 660 305 3,162 
Foreign currency transaction losses, net1,697 3,505 14,651 2,490 36,334 
       Loss on Argentina Blue Chip Swap transaction— — — 7,086 — 
Tax impact of adjustments(5,565)(4,259)(2,600)(10,480)(12,650)
Adjusted net income attributable to ChampionX96,442 85,871 86,297 349,940 358,487 
Tax impact of adjustments5,565 4,259 2,600 10,480 12,650 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest2,145 1,659 959 6,863 4,481 
Depreciation and amortization62,534 63,508 58,710 245,825 235,936 
Provision for income taxes33,204 28,078 35,771 115,746 105,105 
Interest expense, net12,375 14,137 13,808 55,868 54,562 
Adjusted EBITDA$212,265 $197,512 $198,145 $784,722 $771,221 
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(1)    Amounts represents the and the gain on the sale and leaseback of certain buildings and land during 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the loss recorded to properly adjust the carrying value of our Chemical Technologies operations in Russia to the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell .
(2) Includes charges incurred related to legal and professional fees to comply with, as well as additional foreign currency exchange losses associated with, the sanctions imposed in Russia.
(3) Includes costs incurred during 2024 in relation to the Merger Agreement with Schlumberger Limited, including third party legal and professional fees.
(4) Includes costs incurred for the acquisition of businesses and revenue associated with the amortization of a liability established as part of the merger transaction with Ecolab Inc. (“Ecolab”) to acquire the Chemical Technologies business, representing unfavorable terms under the Cross Supply Agreement, as well as costs incurred for the acquisition of businesses. During the fourth quarter of 2023, we recorded a fair value adjustment to contingent consideration on a prior acquisition as well as the settlement of an item pursuant to the tax matters agreement with Ecolab.
(5) Expense related to the June 3, 2020 merger transaction with Ecolab in which we acquired the Chemical Technologies business.


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 Three Months EndedYears Ended
Dec 31,Sep 30,Dec 31,December 31,
(in thousands)20242024202320242023
Diluted earnings per share attributable to ChampionX$0.43 $0.37 $0.39 $1.65 $1.57 
Per share adjustments:
(Gain) loss on sale-leaseback transaction and disposal group— — — (0.15)0.06 
Russia sanctions compliance and impacts— — — — — 
Restructuring and other related charges0.01 0.03 0.01 0.09 0.07 
Merger transaction costs0.07 0.04 — 0.20 — 
Acquisition costs and related adjustments— — (0.03)0.01 (0.06)
Intellectual property defense— — — 0.01 0.01 
Merger-related indemnification responsibility— — — — — 
Tulsa, Oklahoma storm damage— — 0.01 — 0.02 
Foreign currency transaction losses0.01 0.02 0.07 0.01 0.18 
       Loss on Argentina Blue Chip Swap transaction— — — 0.04 — 
Tax impact of adjustments(0.02)(0.02)(0.01)(0.05)(0.06)
Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to ChampionX$0.50 $0.44 $0.44 $1.81 $1.79 



































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CHAMPIONX CORPORATION
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months EndedYears Ended
Dec 31,Sep 30,Dec 31,December 31,
(in thousands)20242024202320242023
Production Chemical Technologies
Segment operating profit$103,567 $87,260 $102,179 $364,047 $350,216 
Non-GAAP adjustments2,251 7,073 11,194 19,108 51,717 
Depreciation and amortization27,657 26,289 25,734 106,394 105,058 
Segment adjusted EBITDA$133,475 $120,622 $139,107 $489,549 $506,991 
Production & Automation Technologies
Segment operating profit$39,027 $34,136 $22,110 $123,840 $118,409 
Non-GAAP adjustments75 1,656 1,231 9,807 5,246 
Depreciation and amortization31,637 33,812 29,459 125,884 109,017 
Segment adjusted EBITDA$70,739 $69,604 $52,800 $259,531 $232,672 
Drilling Technologies
Segment operating profit$10,703 $11,501 $8,679 $78,469 $45,481 
Non-GAAP adjustments306 54 109 (29,523)313 
Depreciation and amortization1,312 1,312 1,573 5,465 6,192 
Segment adjusted EBITDA$12,321 $12,867 $10,361 $54,411 $51,986 
Reservoir Chemical Technologies
Segment operating profit$2,294 $1,675 $3,907 $12,078 $10,541 
Non-GAAP adjustments39 3 4 69 1,486 
Depreciation and amortization1,418 1,614 1,590 6,196 6,471 
Segment adjusted EBITDA$3,751 $3,292 $5,501 $18,343 $18,498 
Corporate and other
Segment operating profit$(37,476)$(32,827)$(22,947)$(135,559)$(100,823)
Non-GAAP adjustments16,570 9,336 (839)40,693 (1,863)
Depreciation and amortization510 481 354 1,886 9,198 
Interest expense, net12,375 14,137 13,808 55,868 54,562 
Segment adjusted EBITDA$(8,021)$(8,873)$(9,624)$(37,112)$(38,926)
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Free Cash Flow

 Three Months EndedYears Ended
Dec 31,Sep 30,Dec 31,December 31,
(in thousands)20242024202320242023
Free Cash Flow  
Cash provided by operating activities$207,250 $141,298 $168,953 $589,681 $540,271 
Less: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sale of fixed assets(37,117)(33,248)(29,142)(129,197)(127,779)
Free cash flow$170,133 $108,050 $139,811 $460,484 $412,492 
Cash From Operating Activities to Revenue Ratio
Cash provided by operating activities$207,250 $141,298 $168,953 $589,681 $540,271 
Revenue$912,037 $906,533 $943,555 $3,633,983 $3,758,285 
Cash from operating activities to revenue ratio23 %16 %18 %16 %14 %
Free Cash Flow to Revenue Ratio 
Free cash flow$170,133 $108,050 $139,811 $460,484 $412,492 
Revenue$912,037 $906,533 $943,555 $3,633,983 $3,758,285 
Free cash flow to revenue ratio19 %12 %15 %13 %11 %
Free Cash Flow to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
Free cash flow$170,133 $108,050 $139,811 $460,484 $412,492 
Adjusted EBITDA$212,265 $197,512 $198,145 $784,722 $771,221 
Free cash flow to adjusted EBITDA ratio80 %55 %71 %59 %53 %

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Entity Registrant Name ChampionX Corporation
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-38441
Entity Tax Identification Number 82-3066826
Entity Address, Address Line One 2445 Technology Forest Blvd
Entity Address, Address Line Two Building 4, 12th Floor
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City Area Code (281)
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