EDGAR 10-K Filing

Company CIK: 1767042
Filing Year: 2025
Filename: 1767042_10-K_2025_0001767042-25-000010.json

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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Item 1. Business
Overview
We are a leading provider and operator of large horsepower contract compression infrastructure in the U.S. Our wholly-owned subsidiary Kodiak Services was formed in 2011, and we have been operating compression infrastructure since that time. On July 3, 2023, we completed our IPO and our common stock is currently trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the ticker symbol "KGS."
On April 1, 2024, we completed the acquisition of CSI Compressco, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement. CSI Compressco unitholders received 0.086 shares of common stock for each CSI Compressco common unit owned. CSI Compressco unitholders that met certain criteria and that so elected (the “Electing Unitholders”) received 0.086 limited liability company common units (“OpCo Units”) representing economic interests in Kodiak Services (along with an equal number of shares of non-economic voting preferred stock of Kodiak) for each CSI Compressco common unit they held. At the option of the holder, each such Opco Unit is redeemable for one share of our common stock (along with cancellation of a corresponding share of preferred stock of Kodiak), following a 180 day post-closing lock-up period and subject to certain conditions.
In connection with the CSI Acquisition, we re-evaluated our reportable segments. Our determination of reportable segments was made on the basis of our strategic priorities within each segment and corresponds to the manner in which our chief operating decision maker reviews and evaluates operating performance to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment. As a result, our business is managed through the following two operating segments: Contract Services and Other Services. The results of operations of CSI Compressco are reflected in our accompanying consolidated financial statements from the closing date of the acquisition through December 31, 2024. Results for the periods prior to April 1, 2024 do not include the financial and operating results of CSI Compressco. As such, our historical results of operations are not comparable from period to period and may not be comparable to our financial results of operations in future periods.
Our Contract Services and related services are critical to our customers’ ability to reliably produce, gather and transport natural gas and oil. We are a market leader in the Permian Basin, which is the largest producing natural gas and oil basin in the U.S. We operate our large horsepower compression units under fixed-revenue term contracts with many upstream and midstream customers. We believe large horsepower compression units serve more stable applications, receive longer initial contracts, are more likely to be renewed, and produce higher margins, ultimately generating recurring cash flow and return on invested capital. When properly maintained, our compression assets have long useful lives, consistent with the expected production lives of the key regions where we operate. We believe our customer-centric business model positions us as the preferred contract compression operator for our customers and creates long-standing relationships. We strategically invest in the training, development, and retention of our highly skilled and dedicated employees and believe their expertise and commitment to excellence enhances and differentiates our business model. Furthermore, we maintain an intense focus on being one of the most sustainable and responsible operators of contract compression infrastructure.
Our other services (“Other Services”) consist of a broad range of services to support the needs of our customers, including station construction, customer-owned compression maintenance and overhaul, freight and crane charges, parts sales and other ancillary time and material-based offerings. Our Other Services offerings are often cross-sold with Contract Services, bolstering cash flow generation with no associated capital expenditures.
We focus on and are an industry leader in large horsepower compression. Approximately 78% of our 4.4 million overall fleet horsepower is categorized as large horsepower, which we define as horsepower in an amount greater than 1,000 arising from a single unit. Due to lower initial reservoir pressures, production from unconventional resources such as the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale requires significantly more compression horsepower than from conventional production. This need for additional horsepower in those regions supports our large horsepower strategy. Additionally, increased demand for large horsepower infrastructure is driven by multi-well pad drilling, overall well density, and large-scale gathering systems.
We believe the quality of our relationships with our customers, the historical reliability of our Contract Services and the structure of our contracts produce stable, recurring cash flow. The combination of the reliability and critical nature of our assets, the strong capabilities of our work force, the strength of our customer relationships and contract structures, and our market leadership in the prolific Permian Basin have resulted in a historically high fleet utilization for our company. We
are focused on being a resilient and sustainable enterprise and we seek to be a responsible operator that provides safe, reliable and efficient energy solutions. We will continue to innovate processes and technologies to assist our customers in meeting their emission reduction goals, while striving to provide a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for our employees and the communities where we operate. Finally, we operate our business with integrity and ethics and maintain a corporate governance structure that includes appropriate oversight and transparency in all aspects of our operations.
Our Operations
Our business model is focused on large horsepower Contract Services, which we believe is central to our customers’ efforts to meet the expected growing natural gas and oil demand from the Permian Basin and other regions in the U.S. Large horsepower Contract Services tend to garner longer-term contracts than small horsepower Contract Services and, as a result, we believe large horsepower Contract Services provide us with better predictability of revenues and cash flows. We believe our focus on customer service in top-tier regions, and the critical nature of our assets results in long-term customer relationships and enhanced financial stability for our business.
Our preventative and predictive maintenance and overhaul programs are designed to maximize mechanical availability and extend the useful lives of our assets over multiple decades. Our highly standardized fleet also enables streamlined and systematic training and on-site maintenance, which contributes to increased equipment reliability and mechanical availability. We continue to implement advanced systems to proactively analyze and monitor the operating conditions of our equipment, with a focus on maximizing uptime.
We believe our customers will continue to outsource all or a portion of their compression infrastructure needs, allowing them to limit their capital investments in compression equipment and increase their free cash flow or deploy capital on projects directly related to their core businesses. By outsourcing compression infrastructure, customers can efficiently address their changing compression requirements over time. Additionally, our customers benefit from the technical skills of our specialized personnel, and our focus on reliability and emissions reduction helps them advance their sustainability goals.
Business Segments
Our business is organized into two reportable segments: Contract Services and Other Services. Contract Services consists of operating Company-owned and customer-owned compression and gas treating and cooling infrastructure to enable the production, gathering, processing and transportation of natural gas and oil. Other Services consists of a broad range of services to support the needs of our customers, including station construction, customer-owned compression maintenance and overhaul, freight and crane charges, parts sales and other ancillary time and material-based offerings. Our Other Services offerings are often cross-sold with Contract Services, bolstering cash flow generation with no associated capital expenditures.
Our Assets
Our compression asset base includes both high-quality, large and medium & small horsepower units. These assets serve as essential infrastructure in high-volume gas gathering systems, processing facilities, multi-well gas lift applications, and natural gas transmission systems. The horsepower our fleet provides is characterized by a focus on large horsepower compression units, which aligns with the evolving industry demand for such units. Large compression units enable multi-well pad development, reduce downtime, improve overall unit economics and provide lower emissions per horsepower relative to small horsepower compression units. Fleet standardization and continued geographic concentration allow us to lower our cost of operations and improve margins through economies of scale.
Below is a tabular overview of our fleet by horsepower as of December 31, 2024:
Fleet Horsepower Percent of Total Horsepower Number of Units Percent of Units
Large horsepower >1,000 horsepower 3,428,062 78% 2,100 41%
Medium & small horsepower <1,000 horsepower 974,685 22% 2,969 59%
Total 4,402,747 100% 5,069 100%
We have standardized our fleet and operational processes, creating an effective fleet maintenance program and spare parts inventory, and efficient and resilient supply chain. Additionally, our assets are designed to serve a wide variety of large horsepower applications, such as gathering, processing and transportation of natural gas and centralized gas lift of oil.
Our Key Areas of Operation
We strategically focus on deploying our compression assets in leading onshore U.S. regions with superior hydrocarbon well and long production horizons. We believe partnering with top-tier customers in regions with multi-decade resource life will support continued strong utilization and recontracting of our assets through energy industry and broader macroeconomic cycles.
As of December 31, 2024, approximately 82% of our compression assets were deployed in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale, which the United States Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) expects to maintain significant production volumes through at least 2050. We believe these two regions have some of the largest and lowest-cost unconventional resources in the U.S. Additionally, there are significant liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) export projects in development, and overall U.S. LNG export capacity is expected to double by 2030, according to the EIA. We expect this to translate into continued Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale natural gas production growth, requiring substantial additional compression horsepower. We believe the U.S. will play an increasingly important role in global energy security, as the world continues to require reliable and growing natural gas and oil production to support increasing global energy demand. In addition to the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale, we have assets located in the Powder River Basin, Mid-Continent Region, DJ Basin, Appalachian Basin, Barnett Shale / East Texas Region and Black Warrior Basin.
Customers
We have developed long-term commercial relationships with premier upstream and midstream customers in our key areas of operations. We believe alignment with our customers’ goals is a key differentiator to our business, and we have built a reputation backed by our mechanical availability to earn and strengthen customer loyalty. We believe mechanical availability is a critical consideration for a customer in making its contract compression decisions. We prioritize maintaining a high level of mechanical availability, which maximizes total customer operational uptime and revenue stability. We believe these factors make us a leading choice for our customers.
We have developed a systematic and selective customer evaluation methodology, based on key criteria that include customers' credit rating, size, and geological asset quality. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, our four largest customers accounted for approximately 32%, 33%, and 36%, respectively, of our total revenues. Each of these customers is a S&P 500 constituent and investment grade-rated upstream or midstream company active in the Permian Basin. There was one customer accounting for more than 10% of total revenues in each of 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Our Sustainability Leadership
The energy industry is in a pivotal time as the world moves toward ambitious emissions reduction targets while maintaining affordable and reliable sources of energy. We maintain an intense focus on being one of the most sustainable and responsible operators of contract compression infrastructure. Furthermore, we strive to provide a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for the communities in which we live and the customers and employees with whom we work. We seek to continuously improve our operations, relationships with our stakeholders and ultimately maintain our position as a sustainable and responsible operator of contract compression infrastructure.
Part of our strategy includes owning a lower-emissions fleet capable of operating in regions with the most stringent U.S. regulatory requirements (emissions of 0.5g NOx or less). We believe it is imperative that we continue to develop and implement innovative strategies and technologies that further reduce emissions intensity and improve the operational reliability of our business. Many of our upstream and midstream customers have significantly increased their commitments to reduce emissions and rely on us to help them achieve their reduction goals.
Electric motor driven compression is also part of our long-term strategy to reduce emissions intensity across our fleet. We have begun deploying electric motor driven compression with select customers and have additional assets that we will deploy in the near future under long-term fixed-revenue contracts. In addition, in select geographic areas where electric infrastructure exists, we assist our customers in building out their electric compression infrastructure.
Our people are vital to the success of our business. As a result, we have developed a robust safety culture that permeates all aspects of our business. Our comprehensive training program emphasizes safety, improving technical skills and professional development for employees across functional areas. This program is further bolstered through a virtual training program to better prepare our employees to safely address situations in the field. We created the Kodiak Cares Foundation to support employees and charitable causes in the communities in which we live and operate. We are also committed to supporting veterans and do so through our recruiting and hiring efforts, as well as supporting several causes that assist veterans and active-duty military.
Compression Industry
Compression is a mechanical process whereby natural gas is compressed to a smaller volume resulting in higher pressures. This process is critical for the production, gathering, and transportation of natural gas is a core component of one of the leading artificial lift technologies utilized in oil production. Without the increased pressure, gas cannot flow from the wellhead to end-markets. With the development of unconventional natural gas and oil resources, compression infrastructure becomes even more critical for the following reasons:
•In unconventional resources, natural gas tends to be produced at lower pressures due to the geological nature of the resources, requiring compression infrastructure immediately upon initial production and throughout most of the life of the well.
•Advancements in drilling, completion and production technologies have resulted in an increase in density of well locations and adoption of multi-well pads, allowing operators to achieve economies of scale with centralization of stations with more compression units and more horsepower per unit.
Given the essential nature of their operations, compression infrastructure providers benefit from stable cash flows and fixed-revenue contracts. Furthermore, large horsepower compression infrastructure is costly to install and move, and, therefore, many operators choose to outsource all or a portion of their compression infrastructure requirements so that they may deploy capital into their core business. By outsourcing, operators can more efficiently address their changing compression needs over time and are able to benefit from the specialized personnel and technical skills that compression infrastructure providers offer.
We believe U.S. compression infrastructure industry growth will be supported by the following factors:
•Continued, growing demand for U.S. natural gas driven principally by domestic natural gas consumption in the power sector, and exports of U.S.-produced natural gas and LNG.
•Replacement of production from maturing and aging conventional basins with production from unconventional sources, which tend to require more compression infrastructure, to accommodate the increase in natural gas demand while offsetting declining production.
•A continued emphasis by federal, state and local regulatory agencies as well as oil and gas producers on reducing the volume of natural gas that is flared during the production of crude oil, which will result in the need for additional field infrastructure to transport natural gas, which in turn will result in increased demand for compression infrastructure.
•The prevalence of U.S. oil and gas producers in key unconventional basins like the Permian Basin and the Eagle Ford Shale to rely on centralized gas lift as one of the more effective and efficient artificial lift technologies for the production of crude oil.
General Contract Services Contract Structures
The following discussion describes the material terms generally common to our Contract Services contracts allocated to our Contract Services reporting unit. We maintain a general gas compression agreement with each of our customers and separate addenda for each compression unit.
Term and Termination
Our contracts typically have a primary term length between one and seven years, depending on the customer, application, location, and size of the compression unit, with large horsepower typically contracted for a primary term of three or more years. After the expiration of the primary term, our contracts continue on a month-to-month basis until renewed or until the contract is terminated by us or our customer, upon written notice. As of December 31, 2024, approximately 11.3% of our revenue-generating horsepower was on a month-to-month contract term.
Mechanical Availability Guarantee and Operations Standards and Specifications
All of our contracts provide a guarantee of specified mechanical availability. Our Contract Services equipment is typically mechanically available during instances of downtime attributable to events of force majeure or acts or failures to act by the customer (i.e., production-related downtime). Our Contract Services equipment is typically not mechanically available during all other instances of downtime including, without limitation, our scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
We provide Kodiak-owned Contract Services under contracts that typically provide that we will supply all compression equipment, tools, parts and field service support to meet our customers’ requirements. Our contracts typically do not specify the compression equipment we will use; instead, the contracts typically specify required operating conditions and, in consultation with the customer, we determine what equipment is necessary to meet our contractual commitments.
Fees, Taxes and Expenses
Our customers typically pay a fixed monthly fee for our Contract Services similar to midstream “take-or-pay contracts.” The majority of our contracts include an annual inflation adjustment. Generally, we bill for our Contract Services on the 15th day of a month for the following month’s Contract Services (i.e., pre-billed) or at the beginning of the month for which our Contract Services are to be provided. Payments are generally due within 30 days of the invoice date. We are generally responsible for the costs and expenses associated with operation and maintenance of our equipment, although certain fees and expenses are the responsibility of our customers under the terms of our contracts. For example, fuel gas necessary to operate our compression equipment is provided by our customers without cost to us. Further, ad valorem or business personal property taxes assessed on our compression equipment are generally reimbursed by our customers, as well as any sales tax related to our Contract Services. Additionally, our customers are typically responsible for any damage to our compression equipment caused by contaminants or liquid carryover in the compressed gas stream or inferior fuel gas.
We generally own the compression equipment in our fleet that we use to provide Contract Services, and we typically bear the risk of loss or damage to our equipment and tools and injury or death to our personnel outside the exceptions set forth in the contracts. Additionally, substantially all of our contracts include provisions eliminating our liability for consequential damages (e.g., damage to formations, lost production, damage to production equipment, etc.).
The vast majority of our contracts require our customers to pay for any out-of-pocket expenses associated with the cost of the mobilization and demobilization of our compression equipment to and from their locations.
Our contracts typically provide that both we and our customers are required to carry various types of insurance coverage including, but not limited to, general liability, workers’ compensation, employers’ liability, property, automobile and excess liability insurance.
Marketing and Sales
Our marketing and customer service functions are performed on a coordinated basis by our sales and operations teams. Sales, fleet and operations personnel analyze and scope new compression applications. Additionally, our salespeople regularly visit our customers to ensure customer satisfaction, to determine a customer’s needs related to existing Contract Services being provided and to determine the customer’s future compression requirements. This ongoing communication allows us to quickly identify and respond to our customers’ compression requirements and gives us significant insight into their activities.
Suppliers and Service Providers
We rely primarily on a small number of key vendors to manufacture, package and assemble our compression equipment. Although we rely primarily on these suppliers, we believe alternative sources for natural gas compression equipment are generally available if needed.
Competition
The contract compression and related services business is competitive. On a regional basis, we experience competition from numerous companies that may be able to adapt to changes more quickly within our industry and changes in economic conditions, more readily take advantage of available opportunities and adopt more aggressive pricing policies. We believe that we compete effectively based on our customer-centric business model, flexibility in meeting customer needs, price, equipment availability, quality and reliability of our Contract Services.
Seasonality
Our results of operations have not historically been materially affected by seasonality, and we do not currently have reason to believe that seasonal fluctuations will have a material impact in the foreseeable future.
Operating Risks and Insurance
We believe that our insurance coverage is customary for the industry and adequate for our business. As is customary in the compression industry, we review our safety equipment and procedures and carry insurance against most, but not all, risks of our business. Losses and liabilities not covered by insurance would increase our costs. The compression business can be hazardous, involving unforeseen circumstances, such as uncontrollable flows of gas or well fluids, fires and explosions or environmental damage. To address the hazards inherent in our business, we maintain insurance coverage that, subject to certain deductibles, includes physical damage coverage, third-party general liability insurance, employer’s liability, environmental and pollution and other coverage, although coverage for environmental and pollution related losses is subject to certain limitations. Under the terms of our standard Contract Services contract, we are responsible for maintaining insurance coverage on our compression equipment. No accidents or incidents have occurred that have caused us to experience a material adverse effect.
Governmental Regulation
We are subject to stringent and complex federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to protection of human health, safety and the environment. These regulations include compliance obligations for air emissions, water quality, wastewater discharges and solid and hazardous waste disposal, as well as regulations designed for the protection of human health and safety and protected species. Compliance with these environmental laws and regulations could expose us to significant costs and liabilities and cause us to incur significant capital expenditures in our operations. We are often obligated to assist our customers in obtaining permits or approvals for their operations from various federal, state and local authorities. These permits and approvals can be denied or delayed, which may cause us to lose potential and current customers, interrupt our operations and limit our growth and revenue. Moreover, failure to comply with these laws and regulations may result in the assessment of administrative, civil and criminal penalties, imposition of remedial obligations and other injunctive relief that could delay or prohibit our operations. Private parties may also have the right to pursue legal actions to enforce compliance, as well as to seek damages for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations or for personal injury or property damage. While we believe that our operations are in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations and that continued compliance with current requirements would not have a material adverse effect on us, we cannot predict whether our cost of compliance will materially increase in the future. Any changes in existing environmental laws and regulations or the enforcement thereof, or passage of additional environmental laws and regulations that result in more stringent and costly requirements for pollution control equipment, waste handling, storage, transport, disposal or remediation could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial position.
See the section titled “Risk Factors-Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry-Kodiak’s operations are subject to stringent environmental, health and safety regulation, and changes in these regulations could increase Kodiak’s costs or liabilities” in this Annual Report. The following is a discussion of material environmental and safety laws that relate to our operations.
Air Emissions
The Clean Air Act (“CAA”) and comparable state laws regulate emissions of air pollutants from various industrial sources, including natural gas compressors, and impose certain monitoring and reporting requirements. Such emissions are regulated by air emissions permits, which are applied for and obtained through various state or federal regulatory agencies. Our standard natural gas Contract Services contract provides that the customer is responsible for obtaining air emissions permits and assuming the environmental risks related to site operations. In some instances, our customers may be required to aggregate emissions from a number of different sources on the theory that the different sources should be considered a single source. Any such determinations could have the effect of making projects more costly than our customers expected and could require the installation of more costly emissions controls, which could cause some of our customers not to pursue certain projects.
There can be no assurance that future requirements compelling the installation of more costly emission control equipment would not have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash available for distribution. See the section titled “Risk Factors-Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry-New regulations, proposed regulations and proposed modifications to existing regulations under the CAA, if implemented, could result in increased compliance costs and changes in customers’ demand and desired suppliers” of this Annual Report.
Climate Change
Climate change and greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions reduction initiatives continue to attract considerable public and scientific attention. Methane, a primary component of natural gas, and carbon dioxide, a byproduct of the burning of natural gas, are examples of GHGs. In recent years, the U.S. Congress has considered legislation to restrict or regulate GHG emissions. The $1 trillion legislative infrastructure package passed by Congress in November 2021 includes a number of climate-focused spending initiatives targeted at climate resilience, enhanced response and preparation for extreme weather events and clean energy and transportation investments. In addition, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Inflation Reduction Act”) also provides significant funding for research and development of low-carbon energy production methods, carbon capture and other programs directed at addressing climate change. A number of states have also begun to address GHG emissions, primarily through the planned development of emissions inventories or regional GHG cap and trade programs. Depending on the particular program, we could be required to control GHG emissions or to purchase and surrender allowances for GHG emissions resulting from our operations. The Inflation Reduction Act also amends the CAA to include a Methane Emissions Waste Reduction Incentive Program for petroleum and natural gas systems, which requires the EPA to impose a “waste emissions charge” on certain oil and gas sources that are already required to report under the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. In order to implement the program, the Inflation Reduction Act required revisions to GHG reporting regulations for petroleum and natural gas systems (Subpart W) by 2024. In May 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) finalized a rule to expand the scope of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program for petroleum and natural gas facilities, as required by the Inflation Reduction Act. Among other things, the rule expands the emissions events that are subject to reporting requirements to include “other large release events” and applies reporting requirements to certain new sources and sectors. The rule took effect on January 1, 2025 for reporting year 2025 (due March 2026) in certain circumstances, with GHG reporting required for reporting year 2024 (due March 2025) in certain circumstances. In November 2024, the EPA finalized a rule implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s methane emissions charge. The rule includes methodologies for calculating the amount by which a facility’s reported methane emissions are below or exceed the waste emissions thresholds and addresses certain exemptions created by the Inflation Reduction Act. The methane emissions charge imposed under the Methane Emissions and Waste Reduction Incentive Program for calendar year 2024 is $900 per ton emitted over annual methane emissions thresholds, and increases to $1,200 in 2025, and $1,500 in 2026. However, a proposed resolution has recently been filed in Congress under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the methane emissions charge rule.
Independent of Congress, the EPA has promulgated regulations controlling GHG emissions under its existing CAA authority. The EPA has adopted rules requiring many facilities, including petroleum and natural gas systems, to inventory and report their GHG emissions (as discussed above). In addition, the EPA rules provide air permitting requirements for certain large sources of GHG emissions. The requirement for certain large sources of GHG emissions to obtain and comply with permits could affect some of our and our customers’ largest new or modified facilities going forward but is not expected to cause us to incur material costs. As noted in the risk factors below (see “Risk Factors-Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry-New regulations, proposed regulations and proposed modifications to existing regulations under the CAA, if implemented, could result in increased compliance costs and changes in customers’ demand and desired suppliers”). For example, the EPA has undertaken efforts to regulate emissions of methane (considered a GHG) in the natural gas and oil sector, with the adoption of additional, more stringent rules. In 2015, the EPA finalized a performance standard that sets limits for stationary natural gas combustion turbines based on the use of natural gas combined cycle technology. In April 2024, the EPA issued a final rule that revises the limits for new gas-fired combustion turbines, existing coal, oil- and gas-fired steam generating units and certain existing gas-fire combustion turbines.
At the international level, the U.S. joined the international community at the 21st Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris, France (“COP21”), which resulted in an agreement intended to nationally determine the participants’ contributions and set GHG emission reduction goals every five years beginning in 2020 (the “Paris Agreement”). While the Paris Agreement does not impose direct requirements on emitters, national plans to meet its pledge could result in new regulatory requirements or initiatives. However, in January 2025, President Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement. Consequently, we cannot predict whether these pledges made during these international climate change meetings will result in any particular new regulatory requirements or initiatives or whether such requirements or initiatives will cause us to incur material costs should the U.S.'s participation in the Paris Agreement again change in the future. Various state and local governments have also publicly committed to furthering the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Additionally, in March 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a proposed rule regarding the enhancement and standardization of mandatory climate-related disclosures for investors. The proposed rule would require registrants to include certain climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports, including, but not limited to, information about the registrant’s governance of climate-related risks and relevant risk management processes; climate-related risks that are reasonably likely to have a material impact on the registrant’s business, results of operations, or financial condition and their actual and likely climate-related impacts on the registrant’s business strategy, model, and outlook; climate-related targets, goals and transition plan (if any); certain climate-related financial statement metrics in a note to their audited financial statements; Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions; and Scope 3 GHG emissions and intensity, if material, or if the registrant has set a GHG emissions reduction target, goal or plan that includes Scope 3 GHG emissions. However, in April 2024, the SEC voluntarily stayed the effectiveness of the rule, pending completion of judicial review, and the new administration has requested the court to refrain from proceeding while the rule undergoes review. Thus, the ultimate scope and impact on our business is uncertain, but compliance with the rule, if it takes effect, may result in increased legal, accounting and financial compliance costs, make some activities more difficult, time-consuming and costly, and place strain on our personnel, systems and resources.
Although it is not currently possible to predict with specificity how any proposed or future GHG legislation, regulation, agreements or initiatives will impact our business, any legislation or regulation of GHG emissions that may be imposed in areas in which we conduct business or on the assets we operate could result in increased compliance or operating costs, additional operating restrictions or reduced demand for our services, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. See “Risk Factors-Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry-Kodiak’s business is subject to climate-related transitional risks, including evolving climate change legislation, regulatory initiatives and stakeholder pressures which could result in increased operating expenses and capital costs, financial risks and potential reduction in demand for Kodiak’s services.” Notwithstanding potential risks related to climate change, the International Energy Agency estimates that natural gas and oil will continue to represent a significant share of global energy use through 2040 under some, though not all, future scenarios. However, recent activism directed at shifting funding and/or demand away from companies with fossil fuel-related assets could result in limitations or restrictions on certain sources of funding for the energy sector. See “Risk Factors-Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry-A climate-related decrease in demand for natural gas and oil could negatively affect Kodiak’s business.”
Water Discharge
The Clean Water Act (“CWA”) and analogous state laws impose restrictions and strict controls with respect to the discharge of pollutants, including spills and leaks of oil and other substances, into waters of the United States (“WOTUS”). The discharge of pollutants into regulated waters is prohibited, except in accordance with the terms of a permit issued by the EPA or an analogous state agency. The CWA and regulations implemented thereunder also prohibit the discharge of dredge and fill material into regulated waters, including jurisdictional wetlands, unless authorized by an appropriately issued permit. The CWA also requires the development and implementation of spill prevention, control and countermeasures, including the construction and maintenance of containment berms and similar structures, if required, to help prevent the contamination of navigable waters in the event of a petroleum hydrocarbon tank spill, rupture or leak at such facilities. Additionally, the CWA and analogous state laws require individual permits or coverage under general permits for discharges of storm water runoff from certain types of facilities. Federal and state regulatory agencies can impose administrative, civil and criminal penalties, as well as other enforcement mechanisms for non-compliance with discharge permits or other requirements of the CWA and analogous state laws and regulations.
The definition of WOTUS and, relatedly, the scope of federal CWA jurisdiction, have been the subject of notable rule making efforts and judicial challenges over several decades, culminating in a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision issued in May 2023. In 2015, the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) issued a rule defining the scope of the EPA’s and the Corps’ jurisdiction over WOTUS under the CWA, which never took effect before being replaced by the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (“NWPR”) in 2020. A coalition of states and cities, environmental groups and agricultural groups challenged the NWPR, which was vacated by a federal district court in August 2021. The EPA and the Corps issued a final rule in January 2023 that based the definition of WOTUS on the pre-2015 definition. Separately, in May 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. EPA narrowed federal jurisdiction over wetlands to “traditional navigable waters” and wetlands or other waters that have a “continuous surface connection” with or are otherwise indistinguishable from traditional navigable water. In September 2023, EPA and the Corps published a direct-to-final rule that conforms the regulatory definition of WOTUS to the Supreme Court’s May 2023 decision in Sackett. However, litigation opposing the September 2023 final rule remains ongoing and substantial uncertainty exists with respect to future implementation of the September 2023 rule and the scope of CWA jurisdiction more generally. In addition, in an April 2020 decision defining the scope of the CWA that was issued days after the NWPR was published, the U.S. Supreme Court held that, in certain cases, discharges from a point source to a WOTUS through groundwater require a permit if the
discharge is the “functional equivalent” of a direct discharge. The Court rejected the EPA and the Corps’ assertion that groundwater should be totally excluded from the CWA. In November 2023, the EPA issued draft guidance describing the functional equivalent analysis and the information that should be used to determine which discharges through groundwater may require a permit. If finalized, the guidance could subject previously unregulated discharges to CWA permit requirements. As a result, future implementation is uncertain at this time. Federal and state regulatory agencies can impose administrative, civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance with discharge permits or other requirements of the CWA and analogous state laws and regulations. Spill prevention, control and countermeasure plan requirements imposed under the CWA require appropriate containment berms and similar structures to help prevent the contamination of navigable waters in the event of a hydrocarbon tank spill, rupture or leak. The CWA and analogous state laws also require individual permits or coverage under general permits for discharges of storm water runoff from certain types of facilities. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990, as amended (the “OPA”), amends the CWA and establishes strict liability and natural resource damages liability for unauthorized discharges of oil into waters of the U.S. The OPA requires owners or operators of certain onshore facilities to prepare facility response plans for a discharge of oil into waters of the United States.
Our Contract Services do not currently generate process waste waters that are discharged into waters of the United States and we do not foresee this occurring in the future. In any event, our customers assume responsibility under the majority of our standard gas compression agreements for obtaining any permits that may be required under the CWA, whether for discharges or developing property by filling wetlands. Considerable legal uncertainty exists surrounding the standard for what constitutes jurisdictional waters and wetlands subject to the protections and requirements of the CWA.
Safe Drinking Water Act
A significant portion of our customers’ hydrocarbon production is developed from unconventional sources that require hydraulic fracturing as part of the completion process. Hydraulic fracturing involves the injection of water, sand and chemicals under pressure into the rock formation to stimulate hydrocarbon production. Increased regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act could lead to greater opposition to, and litigation concerning, natural gas and oil activities utilizing hydraulic fracturing or injection wells for waste disposal, which could indirectly impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We cannot predict the future of any such legislation and what additional, if any, regulations, restrictions and permits. Adoption of such new laws and regulations at the federal or state level or the development of new interpretations of those requirements by the agencies that issue the required permits could lead to operational delays, increased operating costs and process prohibitions that could reduce demand for our Contract Services, which would materially adversely affect our revenue and results of operations.
Solid Waste
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”) and comparable state laws control the management and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. These laws and regulations govern the generation, storage, treatment, transfer and disposal of wastes that we generate including, but not limited to, used oil, antifreeze, filters, sludges, paint, solvents and sandblast materials. The EPA and various state agencies have limited the approved methods of disposal for these types of wastes. Drilling fluids, produced waters and most of the other wastes associated with the exploration, development and production of natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil, if properly handled, are currently exempt from regulation as hazardous waste under RCRA and, instead, are regulated under RCRA’s less stringent non-hazardous waste provisions, state laws or other federal laws. However, it is possible that certain natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil drilling and production wastes now classified as non-hazardous could be classified as hazardous wastes in the future. Any such change could result in an increase in the costs to manage and dispose of wastes, which could increase the costs of our customers’ operations.
Site Remediation
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) and comparable state laws impose strict, joint and several liability without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct on certain classes of persons that are considered to have contributed to the release of a hazardous substance into the environment. These persons include the owner and operator of a disposal site where a hazardous substance release occurred and any company that transported, disposed of or arranged for the transport or disposal of hazardous substances released at the site. Under CERCLA, such persons may be liable for the costs of remediating the hazardous substances that have been released into the environment, for damages to natural resources and for the costs of certain health studies. Additionally, where contamination may be present, it is not uncommon for the neighboring landowners and other third parties to file claims for personal injury, property damage and recovery of response costs. Although we generate materials in the course of our
operations that may be regulated as hazardous substances, we have not received notification that we may be potentially responsible for cleanup costs under CERCLA at any site.
While we do not currently own or lease any facilities or properties for storage or maintenance of our inactive contract services equipment, we may use third-party properties for such storage and possible maintenance and repair activities. Additionally, our active contract services equipment typically is installed on properties owned or leased by third-party customers and operated by us pursuant to terms set forth in the contracts executed by those customers. Under most of our contracts, our customers must contractually indemnify us for certain damages we might incur as a result of the release into the environment of hazardous and toxic substances. We are not currently responsible for any remedial activities at any properties we use; however, there is always the possibility that our future use of those properties may result in spills or releases of petroleum hydrocarbons, wastes or other regulated substances into the environment that may cause us to become subject to remediation costs and liabilities under CERCLA, RCRA or other environmental laws. We cannot provide any assurance that the costs and liabilities associated with the future imposition of such remedial obligations upon us would not have a material adverse effect on our operations or financial position.
Endangered Species Act and Migratory Birds
The Endangered Specifies Act (“ESA”) was established to protect endangered and threatened species. Pursuant to the ESA, if a species is listed as threatened or endangered, restrictions may be imposed on activities adversely affecting that species or its habitat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may designate critical habitat and suitable habitat areas it believes are necessary for survival of a threatened or endangered species. While some of our facilities are in areas that may be designated as a habitat for endangered species, we believe that we are in substantial compliance with the ESA. Similar protections are offered to migratory birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (“MBTA”) and to bald and golden eagles under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (“BGEPA”). The presence of any protected species or the final designation of previously unprotected species as threatened or endangered in areas where we operate could result in increased costs from species protection measures or could result in limitations, delays, or prohibitions on our customers’ exploration and production activities.
Safety and Health
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSHA”) and comparable state laws and regulations govern the protection of the health and safety of employees. The OSHA hazard communication standard, the EPA community right-to-know regulations under Title III of CERCLA and similar state statutes and regulations require that we organize and, as necessary, disclose information about hazardous materials used or produced in our operations to various federal, state and local agencies, as well as employees. Other OSHA standards regulate specific worker safety aspects of our operations.
Human Capital
Employees
As of December 31, 2024, we had approximately 1,300 full-time employees. Some employees in Mexico are subject to collective bargaining agreements.
We offer competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits packages that include annual bonuses, stock awards, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, healthcare and insurance benefits, health savings account with employer contribution, dependent care flexible spending account, paid time off, family leave, an employee assistance program and tuition assistance, among many other benefits.
Safety, Health and Wellness
The success of our business is fundamentally connected to the well-being of our people, and so we are committed to the safety, health and wellness of our employees. Safety is a core value of our Company. We actively promote the highest standards of safety, behavior and environmental awareness and strive to meet or exceed all applicable local and national regulations.
Talent Development
We invest significant resources to develop the talent needed to provide our industry-leading Contract Services. We work closely with suppliers to develop training programs for our field service technicians. Our field service technicians are supported by a dedicated training team. Additionally, we offer a number of non-technical, targeted skills-based and career-enhancing training programs, including technical orientation for non-technical employees, supervisor coaching,
performance management and conflict resolution. Our talent development programs provide employees with the resources they need to help achieve their career goals, build management skills and lead their organizations.
Emerging Growth Company
We are an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). For as long as we are an emerging growth company, unlike public companies that are not emerging growth companies under the JOBS Act, we will not be required to:
•provide an auditor’s attestation report on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our system of internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”);
•comply with any new requirements adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board requiring mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report in which the auditor would be required to provide additional information about the audit and the financial statements of the issuer;
•provide certain disclosures regarding executive compensation required of larger public companies or hold stockholder advisory votes on executive compensation required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; or
•obtain stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.
In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), for adopting new or revised financial accounting standards. We intend to take advantage of all of the reduced reporting requirements and exemptions, including the longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under Section 107 of the JOBS Act, until we are no longer an emerging growth company. Our election to use the phase-in periods permitted by this election may make it difficult to compare our financial statements to those of non-emerging growth companies and other emerging growth companies that have opted out of the longer phase-in periods under Section 107 of the JOBS Act and who will comply with new or revised financial accounting standards. See “Risk Factors-Risks Related to Owning Kodiak Common Stock-Taking advantage of the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to ‘emerging growth companies’ may make our common stock less attractive to investors.” If we were to subsequently elect instead to comply with these public company effective dates, such election would be irrevocable pursuant to Section 107 of the JOBS Act.
We will cease to be an emerging growth company upon the earliest of:
•the last day of the fiscal year in which we have $1.235 billion or more in annual revenues;
•the date on which we become a “large accelerated filer” (the fiscal year-end on which the total market value of our common equity securities held by non-affiliates is $700 million or more as of June 30);
•the date on which we issue more than $1.0 billion of non-convertible debt securities over a three-year period; or
•the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our initial public offering.
Recent Developments
CSI Acquisition
On April 1, 2024, we completed the CSI Acquisition, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement. CSI Compressco unitholders received 0.086 shares of common stock for each CSI Compressco common unit owned. The Electing Unitholders received 0.086 OpCo Units representing economic interests in Kodiak Services (along with an equal number of shares of non-economic voting preferred stock of Kodiak) for each CSI Compressco common unit they held. At the option of the holder, each OpCo Unit is redeemable for one share of our common stock (along with cancellation of a corresponding share of preferred stock of Kodiak), following a 180 day post-closing lock-up period and subject to certain conditions.
Offerings and Share Repurchases
On September 11, 2024, Frontier TopCo Partnership, L.P. (“Kodiak Holdings”), an affiliate of EQT AB and holder of record of Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. common stock, sold 7,000,000 shares of common stock to the public pursuant to an underwritten offering (the “September Secondary Offering”). We did not receive any proceeds from the September Secondary Offering. On September 11, 2024, we also repurchased 1,000,000 shares from Kodiak Holdings in a private transaction (the “September Share Repurchase”). The September Share Repurchase was consummated at a price of $25.00 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $25.0 million. The shares of common stock purchased in the September Share Repurchase were recorded as treasury stock.
In November 2024, the Board of Directors at Kodiak (the "Kodiak Board") approved a share repurchase program to buy up to an aggregate of $50 million of our outstanding common stock (the “Share Repurchase Program”). The Share Repurchase Program commenced on November 13, 2024 and expires on December 31, 2025. We expect shares to be acquired from time to time in open-market transactions or through privately negotiated transactions at our discretion, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other relevant factors. We expect any purchases to be funded by cash on hand, cash flow from operations and short-term borrowings. As of December 31, 2024, 434,783 shares have been repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program as further detailed below.
On November 18, 2024, Kodiak Holdings, sold 6,565,217 shares of common stock to the public pursuant to an underwritten offering (the “November Secondary Offering”). We did not receive any proceeds from the November Secondary Offering. On November 18, 2024, we repurchased 434,783 shares from Kodiak Holdings in a private transaction (the “November Share Repurchase”) pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program. The November Share Repurchase was consummated at a price of $34.50 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $15.0 million. The shares of common stock purchased in the November Share Repurchase were recorded as treasury stock.
On December 12, 2024, Kodiak Holdings sold 5,500,000 shares of common stock to the public pursuant to an underwritten offering (the "December Secondary Offering"). We did not sell any shares of common stock nor did we receive any proceeds from the December Secondary Offering. The December Secondary Offering closed on December 13, 2024.
Dispositions
On September 12, 2024, the Company sold certain property, plant and equipment and other assets in the U.S. as well as our legal entity in Canada to a third-party buyer. The majority of the operations were included in the Contract Services segment through the date of sale. At the disposal date, total net assets sold were approximately $18.0 million, consisting primarily of compression equipment, inventory, and other assets. Upon disposition, we incurred a loss of approximately $7.0 million included in loss (gain) on sale of assets in our consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.
On December 9, 2024, we sold certain assets and our legal entity in Argentina. The transaction constituted the sale of a business for accounting purposes. Total assets sold primarily consisted of approximately $10.8 million in property, plant and equipment, $2.7 million in accounts receivable, and $2.2 million in inventory. We recognized a loss of $13.6 million, which is included in loss (gain) on sale of assets in our consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Dividends
On February 21, 2025, Kodiak paid a cash dividend of $0.41 per share to all holders of Kodiak Common Stock as of the close of business on February 14, 2025, resulting in an aggregate payment of approximately $36.0 million.
Available Information
We file Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, other reports and amendments to those reports with the SEC. Our website address is http://www.kodiakgas.com. We make available, free of charge at the “Investor Relations” section of our website, our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. We also use our website as a means of disclosing additional information, including for complying with our disclosure obligations under the SEC’s Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure). The information contained on our website does not constitute part of this Annual Report. We will provide electronic or paper copies of our filings free of charge upon request.
The SEC maintains a website that contains these reports at http://www.sec.gov.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Item 1A. Risk Factors
An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. As described in Part I “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” this Annual Report contains forward-looking statements regarding us, our business, and our industry. The risk factors described below, among others, could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements. The occurrence of one or more of the events or circumstances described in the section titled “Risk Factors,” alone or in combination with other events or circumstances, may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results. In that event, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. Such risks include, but are not limited to:
Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry
A long-term reduction in the demand for, or production of, natural gas or oil could adversely affect the demand for Kodiak’s business and services or the prices Kodiak charges for Kodiak’s business and services, which could result in a decrease in Kodiak’s revenues.
The demand for Kodiak’s business and services depends upon the continued demand for, and production of, natural gas and oil. The natural gas and oil industry is historically cyclical with levels of activity that are significantly affected by the levels and volatility of natural gas and oil prices. Kodiak may experience fluctuations in operating results as a result of the reactions of Kodiak’s customers to changes in natural gas and oil prices. Demand may be affected by, among other factors, natural gas prices, oil prices, weather, availability of alternative energy sources, governmental regulation and the overall demand for energy. Any prolonged, substantial, material reduction in the demand for natural gas or oil would likely depress the level of production activity and result in a decline in the demand for Kodiak’s business and services, which could result in a reduction in Kodiak’s revenues.
The loss of one or more of Kodiak's key customers and/or the deterioration of the financial condition of any of its customers would result in a decrease in Kodiak’s revenues and could adversely affect its financial results and may have a material adverse effect on Kodiak’s financial condition.
The loss of one or more of Kodiak's key customers may have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations and financial condition. See Part II, Item 7.A, Concentration Risk, within this Annual Report for quantification of customer concentration. Further, during times when the natural gas or oil markets weaken, Kodiak’s customers are more likely to experience financial difficulties, including being unable to access debt or equity financing, which could result in a reduction in Kodiak’s customers’ spending for Kodiak’s services. A significant decline in commodity prices may cause certain of Kodiak’s customers to reconsider their near-term capital budgets, which may impact large-scale natural gas infrastructure and oil production activities. Reduced demand for Kodiak’s services could adversely affect its business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Kodiak faces significant competition that may cause it to lose market share and have a material adverse effect on its financial condition.
The compression business is competitive. Kodiak’s ability to renew or replace existing contracts with its customers at rates sufficient to maintain current revenue and cash flows could be adversely affected by the activities of Kodiak’s competitors and Kodiak’s customers. If Kodiak’s competitors substantially increase the resources they devote to the development and marketing of competitive services or substantially decrease the prices at which they offer their services, Kodiak may be unable to compete effectively. Kodiak’s competitors may be able to adapt more quickly to technological changes within the industry and changes in economic and market conditions and more readily take advantage of acquisitions and other opportunities. In addition, Kodiak could face significant competition from new entrants into its industry. Some of these competitors may expand or construct newer, more powerful or more flexible compression fleets, which would create additional competition for Kodiak. All of these competitive pressures could have a material adverse effect on Kodiak’s business, results of operations and financial condition.
Kodiak’s customers may choose to vertically integrate their operations by purchasing and operating their own compression fleet, increasing the number of compression units they currently own, or using alternative technologies for enhancing oil production, which may have a material adverse effect on Kodiak’s business.
Kodiak’s customers that are significant producers, processors, gatherers and transporters of natural gas and oil may choose to vertically integrate their operations by purchasing and operating their own compression fleets in lieu of using Kodiak’s business and services for a variety of reasons, including customer reactions to changes in the pricing of our services, failure to meet certain customer safety standards or any other reason. There are many technologies available for the artificial enhancement of oil production, and Kodiak’s customers may elect to use these alternative technologies instead of the gas
lift compression Kodiak provides. Such vertical integration or use of alternative technologies could result in decreased demand for Kodiak’s business and services, which may have a material adverse effect on Kodiak’s business, results of operations and financial condition, and reduce its cash available for distribution.
After the primary term of Kodiak’s contracts, such contracts are cancellable on 30 to 90 days’ notice, and Kodiak cannot be sure that such contracts will be extended or renewed after the end of the initial contractual term. Any such non-renewals, or renewals at reduced rates or the loss of contracts with any significant customer, could adversely impact Kodiak’s financial results.
The length of Kodiak’s Contract Services contracts with customers varies based on operating conditions and customer needs. As of December 31, 2024, approximately 11.3% of Kodiak’s revenue-generating horsepower was on a month-to-month basis with customers who continue to utilize Kodiak’s services following expiration of the primary term of their contracts. These customers can generally terminate their month-to-month Contract Services contracts on 30 to 90 days’ notice. Kodiak cannot be sure that a substantial number of these contracts will be extended or renewed by Kodiak’s customers or that any of Kodiak’s customers will continue to contract with Kodiak. The inability to negotiate extensions or renew a substantial portion of Kodiak’s Contract Services contracts, the renewal of such contracts at reduced rates, the inability to contract for additional services with Kodiak’s customers, or the loss of all or a significant portion of Kodiak’s services contracts with any significant customer, could lead to a reduction in revenue and net income and could require Kodiak to record additional asset impairments. This could have a material adverse effect upon Kodiak’s business, results of operations and financial condition.
The majority of Kodiak’s operations are located in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale, making Kodiak vulnerable to risks associated with operating in limited geographic areas, which could have an impact on its revenues.
Kodiak’s operations are geographically concentrated in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale. As a result, Kodiak may be disproportionately exposed to the impact of regional supply and demand factors in the Permian Basin or Eagle Ford Shale caused by changed governmental regulations, curtailment of production or interruption of the processing or transportation of natural gas and oil produced from the wells in these geographic areas. In addition, the effect of fluctuations on supply and demand may become more pronounced within specific geographic natural gas and oil producing areas such as the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale, which may cause these conditions to occur with greater frequency or magnify the effects of these conditions. Due to the concentrated nature of Kodiak’s operations, Kodiak could experience any of these same conditions at the same time, resulting in a relatively greater impact on its revenues than these conditions might have on other companies that have more geographically diverse operations.
Kodiak may be unable to access the capital and credit markets or borrow on affordable terms to obtain additional capital that Kodiak may require, which could have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations and financial conditions.
Kodiak has financed its operating expenses and capital expenditures with a combination of cash provided by operating and financing activities. However, to the extent Kodiak is unable to finance its operating expenses, capital expenditures, scheduled interest and debt repayments and any future dividends with net cash provided by operating activities and borrowings under the ABL Credit Agreement or future financing arrangements, Kodiak may require additional capital. Periods of instability in the capital and credit markets (both generally and in the natural gas and oil industry in particular) could limit Kodiak’s ability to access these markets to raise debt or equity capital on affordable terms, to refinance borrowings under the ABL Credit Agreement or to obtain additional financing. Among other things, Kodiak’s lenders may seek to increase interest rates, enact tighter lending standards, refuse to refinance existing debt at maturity at favorable terms or at all, and may reduce or cease to provide funding to Kodiak. If Kodiak is unable to access the capital and credit markets on favorable terms, or if Kodiak is not successful in raising capital within the time period required or at all, Kodiak may not be able to grow or maintain its business, which could have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations and financial condition.
Kodiak’s fleet may require additional operating or capital expenses to maintain over time, which could adversely impact its financial results.
Kodiak’s fleet may require additional operating expenses or capital expenditures to maintain over time, which could adversely impact its financial results. Such costs may include direct costs, such as labor, parts, materials and any other services that are unique in nature to each individual compression unit. The cost of additions or improvements to Kodiak’s fleet could adversely impact its financial results.
Impairment in the carrying value of long-lived assets, including impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, could reduce Kodiak’s earnings.
Kodiak has a significant number of long-lived assets on its consolidated balance sheet. Under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), Kodiak is required to review its long-lived assets, including goodwill and other intangible assets, for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable or such assets will no longer be utilized in the operating fleet. If business conditions or other factors cause the carrying value of assets to become unrecoverable, Kodiak may be required to record non-cash impairment charges. Events and conditions that could result in impairment in the value of Kodiak’s long-lived assets include, long-term extended reduction in demand for natural gas and oil, competition, advances in technology, adverse changes in the regulatory environment or other factors leading to a reduction in Kodiak’s expected long-term profitability.
Kodiak has in the past been, and may in the future be, subject to sales tax audits in jurisdictions where Kodiak operates. As a result, Kodiak may incur material unanticipated sales tax liabilities.
Taxing authorities in the jurisdictions in which Kodiak operates have in the past, and may in the future, audit Kodiak or otherwise challenge the amount of sales tax Kodiak has collected or paid. As a result, Kodiak may incur material unanticipated sales tax liabilities. From October 2019 through April 2023, Kodiak received notices of audits from the State of Texas Comptroller’s office for the periods covering December 2015 through November 2023 (the “Sales Tax Audit”). Based on the information currently available, Kodiak has accrued as of December 31, 2024, a contingent liability of $70.1 million for the periods set forth in the notices of audit. This accrual may not be sufficient to cover the expenses and liabilities related to a future audit for such period.
If Kodiak is unable to make all payments required by any taxing authority as a result of an audit, settlement or otherwise, Kodiak could face additional interest or penalties, or other punitive actions, up to and including seizure of its assets or forfeiture of its sales tax permit. Payments and penalties related to sales taxes could have a material adverse effect on Kodiak’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Kodiak might be unable to employ or retain qualified technical personnel, which could hamper its present operations, limit its ability to grow or increase its costs.
Many of the compression units that Kodiak operates are mechanically complex and operate in harsh conditions. Kodiak believes that its success depends upon its ability to employ and retain a sufficient number of technical personnel who have the ability to utilize, enhance and maintain these compression units. Kodiak’s ability to maintain and expand its operations depends in part on its ability to utilize, replace, supplement and increase its skilled labor force. The demand for skilled workers is high, and supply is limited, especially in the Permian Basin. A significant increase in the wages paid by competing employers could result in a reduction of Kodiak’s skilled labor force or cause an increase in the wage rates that Kodiak must pay or both. If either of these events were to occur, Kodiak’s cost structure could increase, and its operations and growth potential could be impaired. Employee turnover may also lead to lost productivity and decrease employee engagement, which could adversely impact Kodiak’s business.
Additionally, Kodiak’s ability to hire, train and retain qualified personnel could become more challenging as Kodiak grows and to the extent energy industry market conditions are competitive. When general industry conditions are favorable, the competition for experienced operational and field technicians increases as other energy and manufacturing companies’ needs for the same personnel increase. Kodiak’s ability to grow or even to continue its current level of service to its current customers could be adversely impacted if Kodiak is unable to successfully hire, train and retain these important personnel. Similarly, Kodiak depends on its ability to hire and retain executive officers, and the departure of any such officers from Kodiak could have a significant effect on its business. In addition, effective succession planning for Kodiak’s employees and expansion planning is important to Kodiak’s long-term success. Failure to achieve these plans could hinder Kodiak’s strategic planning and execution and have a material adverse impact on Kodiak’s business, financial condition or results of operations.
Any unionization efforts or labor regulation changes in certain jurisdictions in which Kodiak operates could divert management’s attention and could have a materially adverse effect on Kodiak’s operating results or limit Kodiak’s operational flexibility.
Kodiak considers its relationship with its employees to be satisfactory, and certain of Kodiak’s employees are represented by a union in collective bargaining with Kodiak. However, efforts could be made by employees and third parties from time to time to unionize portions of Kodiak’s workforce. In addition, Kodiak may be subject to strikes or work stoppages and other labor disruptions in the future. Any unionization efforts, collective bargaining agreements or work stoppages could
have a materially adverse effect on Kodiak’s operating results or limit its operational flexibility. Further, our response to any union organizing efforts could negatively impact how our brand is perceived by our employees and customers and have material adverse effects on our business and future results.
Kodiak depends on a limited number of suppliers, and, particularly as a result of supply chain and logistics disruptions resulting from geopolitical disruptions and the resulting inflationary environment, Kodiak is vulnerable to product shortages, long lead times and price increases, which could have a negative impact on Kodiak’s results of operations.
The substantial majority of the components for Kodiak’s natural gas compression equipment are supplied by a limited number of key vendors. Kodiak’s reliance on these suppliers involves several risks, including price increases and a potential inability to obtain an adequate supply of required components in a timely manner on account of supplier nonperformance or otherwise. Kodiak also relies primarily on a limited number of vendors to package and assemble its compression units. Kodiak does not have long-term contracts with these suppliers or packagers, and a partial or complete loss of any of these sources could have a negative impact on Kodiak’s results of operations and could damage its customer relationships. In addition, the preferences of Kodiak’s customers with respect to particular vendors may change, which could require Kodiak to find new vendors. Some of these suppliers manufacture the components Kodiak purchases in a single facility, and any damage to that facility could lead to significant delays in delivery of completed compression units to Kodiak.
If Kodiak is unable to purchase compression equipment or components for its compression equipment on a timely basis to meet the demands of its customers, its existing customers may terminate their contractual relationships with Kodiak, or Kodiak may not be able to compete for business from new or existing customers, which, in each case, could have a material adverse effect on Kodiak’s business, results of operations and financial condition. Further, supply chain bottlenecks could adversely affect Kodiak’s ability to obtain necessary materials, parts or other components used in Kodiak’s operations or increase the costs of such items. A significant increase in the price of such equipment, materials and services and the resulting supply chain and logistics disruptions, or otherwise, could have a negative impact on Kodiak’s business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Kodiak’s operations entail inherent risks that may result in interruption of Kodiak’s operations and/or substantial liability. Kodiak does not insure against all potential losses and could be seriously harmed by unexpected liabilities.
Kodiak’s operations are subject to inherent risks, such as equipment defects, malfunctions and failures, natural disasters and other incidents that can result in uncontrollable flows of gas or well fluids, fires and explosions. In addition, Kodiak’s operations employees spend a significant amount of time driving from location to location, often on busy or statistically dangerous roadways, especially in the Permian Basin, which could lead to an increased risk of vehicular accidents. These risks could cause the interruption of Kodiak’s operations and the operations of its customers, and Kodiak may endure significant loss of health and life of employees and third-persons, equipment damage, revenue losses and reputational harm, all of which could have an adverse effect on Kodiak’s business, prospects and financial condition. Moreover, such risks could expose Kodiak to substantial liability for personal injury, death, property damage, pollution and other environmental damages. Kodiak’s insurance may be inadequate to cover its liabilities or subject to cancellation notices. Further, insurance covering the risks Kodiak faces or in the amounts it desires may not be available in the future or, if available, the premiums may not be commercially justifiable. If Kodiak were to incur substantial liability and such damages were not covered by insurance or were in excess of policy limits, resulted in cancellation of Kodiak’s policy, or if Kodiak were to incur liability at a time when it is not able to obtain liability insurance, its business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
If Kodiak does not satisfy its mechanical availability guarantee, a customer has the ability to terminate its contracts.
Kodiak’s gas compression contracts provide a guarantee of specified mechanical availability of 98.0% to 98.5%. The calculation for mechanical availability includes any downtime that is incurred as a result of Kodiak’s operations, such as mechanical shutdowns, maintenance events and repairs or overhauls, but does not include any downtime caused by a mechanical failure or shutdown that occurs as a result of improper gas or objectionable liquids or solids in the gas or fuel stream, insufficient gas available for compression or fuel, any shutdown due to the applicable customer’s production or processing operations, or downtime not directly caused by Kodiak, including downtime due to “force majeure” events, such as acts of God, acts related to terrorism, strikes, lockouts and/or accidents. A failure to satisfy mechanical availability requirements under a contract for three consecutive months could result in termination of the applicable contract by the customer, which could have an adverse effect on Kodiak’s financial results.
Acts or threats of terrorism, acts of war, social unrest, cyber or physical security attacks, and other malicious acts of individuals or groups seeking to disrupt Kodiak's operations could adversely impact Kodiak’s business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Kodiak’s operations are potential targets for terrorist acts and threats, acts of war, social unrest, cyber and physical security attacks, and other disruptive activities of individuals or groups, including by nation states or nation state-sponsored groups. There have been cyber and physical attacks within the energy industry on energy infrastructure in the past and there are likely to be additional attacks in the future. Kodiak and its suppliers and vendors have been subject to, and will likely continue to be subject to, attempts to disrupt operations, any of which could result in a material decrease in revenues and which increase costs to protect, repair, and insure Kodiak’s assets and operate its infrastructure, systems, and business.
Risks Related to Regulatory Matters
Kodiak’s operations are subject to stringent environmental, health and safety regulations and changing expectations of other stakeholders with respect to sustainability practices, and changes in these regulations and/or expectations could increase Kodiak’s costs or liabilities.
Kodiak’s operations at customer sites are subject to stringent and complex federal, state and local environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, including laws and regulations governing the discharge of materials into the environment, emissions controls and other environmental protection and occupational health and safety concerns. Environmental laws and regulations, such as CERCLA and comparable state laws, may impose strict, as well as joint and several, liability for environmental contamination, which could render Kodiak potentially liable for remediation costs, natural resource damages, the costs of certain health studies and other damages, regardless of whether Kodiak was responsible for the release or contamination, and even if Kodiak’s operations were lawful at the time of the release or if contamination was caused by third parties. In addition, third parties, including neighboring landowners, could file claims for personal injury, property damage and recovery of response costs. Remediation costs and other damages arising as a result of environmental laws and regulations, and costs associated with changes in existing environmental laws and regulations or the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations over time could adversely impact Kodiak’s or its customers’ financial condition or results of operations. Moreover, failure by Kodiak or its customers to comply with these environmental laws and regulations could result in the imposition of administrative, civil and criminal penalties and the issuance of injunctions delaying or prohibiting operations, which could in turn have an adverse impact on Kodiak’s customers and its business.
Kodiak conducts operations in a wide variety of customer locations across the continental U.S. and internationally. Kodiak’s customers are required to hold certain U.S. federal, state or local or other jurisdictional environmental permits or other authorizations and may require new or amended facility permits or licenses from time to time with respect to storm water discharges, hydraulic fracturing, waste handling or air emissions relating to equipment operations, including compression units, which subject Kodiak’s customers to new or revised permitting conditions that may be onerous or with respect to which compliance may be costly. These permits and authorizations frequently contain numerous compliance requirements, including monitoring and reporting obligations and operational restrictions, such as emissions limits. Given the wide variety of locations in which Kodiak’s customers operate, and the number of environmental permits and other authorizations that are applicable to its customers’ operations, Kodiak’s customers may occasionally identify or be notified of violations of or noncompliance with certain requirements existing under various permits or may be required to obtain additional permits. Although Kodiak does not hold the permits, such noncompliance with required permits or the failure to obtain additional permits by Kodiak’s customers could subject its customers to future penalties, operating restrictions, or delays in obtaining new or amended permits which could in turn have a material adverse effect on Kodiak’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Environmental, health and safety laws and regulations are constantly evolving and may become increasingly complex and more stringent over time. In addition to the evolving regulatory environment, Kodiak may also face pressures from stakeholders, many of whom are focused on climate change, to prioritize sustainable energy practices, reduce Kodiak’s carbon footprint and promote sustainability while at the same time remaining a successfully operating public company, any or all of which may be difficult for Kodiak to achieve on such stakeholders’ desired timeline or at all. Future environmental health and safety laws and regulations (or changes to existing laws and regulations), and potentially future stakeholders' focus on sustainability (or changes to such focus), may additionally negatively impact natural gas and oil exploration, as well as production, gathering and pipeline companies, including Kodiak’s customers, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on Kodiak’s business, financial condition and results of Kodiak’s operations.
New regulations, proposed regulations and proposed modifications to existing regulations under the CAA, if implemented, could result in increased compliance costs and changes in customers’ demand and desired suppliers.
New regulations or proposed modifications to existing regulations under the CAA may lead to adverse impacts on Kodiak’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, the EPA proposed rules in November 2021 and 2022 intended to reduce methane emissions from natural gas and oil sources. The proposed rules would make the existing regulations in Subpart OOOOa more stringent and create a Subpart OOOOb to expand reduction requirements for new, modified, and reconstructed natural gas and oil sources, including standards focusing on certain source types that have never been regulated under the CAA (including intermittent vent pneumatic controllers, oil well associated gas, and liquids unloading facilities). In addition, the proposed rule would establish “Emissions Guidelines,” creating a Subpart OOOOc that would require states to develop plans to reduce methane emissions from existing sources that must be at least as effective as presumptive standards set by the EPA. The EPA announced a final rule in December 2023, which, among other things, requires the phase out of routine flaring of natural gas from new oil wells and routine leak monitoring at all well sites and compressor stations. Notably, the EPA updated the applicability date for Subparts OOOOb and OOOOc to December 6, 2022, meaning that sources constructed prior to that date will be considered existing sources with later compliance dates under state plans. The final rule gives states, along with federal tribes that wish to regulate existing sources, two years to develop and submit their plans for reducing methane from existing sources. The final emissions guidelines under Subpart OOOOc provide three years from the plan submission deadline for existing sources to comply. Kodiak cannot predict how the EPA and states will implement the final rule; however, Subpart OOOO regulation of air emissions from the natural gas and oil sector could result in increased expenditures for pollution control equipment, which could impact Kodiak’s customers’ operations and negatively impact Kodiak’s business.
Additionally, in August 2022, the President of the United States signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act. Among other things, the Inflation Reduction Act includes a methane emissions reduction program that amends the CAA to include a Methane Emissions and Waste Reduction Incentive Program for petroleum and natural gas systems. This program requires the EPA to impose a “waste emissions charge” on certain natural gas and oil sources that are already required to report under the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. In order to implement the program, the Inflation Reduction Act required revisions to GHG reporting regulations for petroleum and natural gas systems (Subpart W) by 2024. In May 2024, the EPA proposed to expand the scope of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program for petroleum and natural gas facilities, as required by the Inflation Reduction Act. Among other things, the rule expands the emissions events that are subject to reporting requirements to include “other large release events” and applies reporting requirements to certain new sources and sectors. The rule took effect on January 1, 2025 for reporting year 2025 (due March 2026) in certain circumstances, with the potential to also impact GHG reporting for reporting year 2024 (due March 2025) in certain circumstances. In November 2024, the EPA finalized a rule implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s methane emissions charge. The rule includes methodologies for calculating the amount by which a facility’s reported methane emissions are below or exceed the waste emissions thresholds addresses certain exemptions created by the Inflation Reduction Act. The methane emissions charge imposed under the Methane Emissions and Waste Reduction Incentive Program for calendar year 2024 is $900 per ton emitted over annual methane emissions thresholds, and increased to $1,200 in 2025, and will increase to $1,500 in 2026. However, a proposed resolution has recently been filed in Congress under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the methane emissions charge rule. Implementation of such programs could increase Kodiak’s operating costs and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, which could in turn have an adverse impact on Kodiak’s customers and thus adversely impact Kodiak’s business.
A climate-related decrease in demand for natural gas and oil could negatively affect Kodiak’s business.
Supply and demand for natural gas and oil is dependent upon a variety of factors, many of which are beyond Kodiak’s control. These factors include, among others, the potential adoption of new government regulations, including those related to fuel conservation measures and climate change regulations, technological advances in fuel economy, an economy-wide transition to lower GHG energy sources and energy generation devices. For example, legislative, regulatory or executive actions intended to reduce emissions of GHGs could increase the cost of consuming natural gas and oil, thereby potentially causing a reduction in the demand for such products. A broader transition to alternative fuels or energy sources, whether resulting from potential new government regulation, carbon taxes or consumer preferences, could result in decreased demand for natural gas and oil. Any decrease in demand for these products could consequently reduce demand for Kodiak’s services and could have a negative effect on Kodiak’s business.
Efforts by governments, international bodies, businesses and consumers to reduce GHGs and otherwise mitigate the effects of climate change are ongoing. The nature of these efforts and their effects on Kodiak’s business are inherently unpredictable and subject to change. However, any activism directed at shifting funding and/or demand away from
companies with energy-related assets could result in a reduction of funding for the energy sector overall, which could have an adverse effect on Kodiak’s ability to obtain external financing, as well as negatively affect the cost of, and terms for, financing to fund capital expenditures or other aspects of Kodiak’s business.
Kodiak’s business is subject to climate-related transitional risks, including evolving climate change legislation, regulatory initiatives and stakeholder pressures, which could result in increased operating expenses and capital costs, financial risks and potential reduction in demand for Kodiak’s services.
Combating the effects of climate change continues to attract considerable attention in the United States and internationally, including from regulators, legislators, companies in a variety of industries, financial market participants and other stakeholders. Climate change legislation and regulatory initiatives may arise from a variety of sources, including international, national, regional and state levels of government and associated administrative bodies, seeking to monitor, restrict or regulate existing emissions of GHGs, such as carbon dioxide and methane, as well as to restrict or eliminate future emissions. Accordingly, Kodiak’s business and operations, and those of Kodiak’s customers, are subject to executive, regulatory, political and financial risks associated with natural gas and the emission of GHGs.
The EPA has promulgated regulations controlling GHG emissions under its existing CAA authority. The EPA has adopted rules requiring many facilities, including petroleum and natural gas systems, to inventory and report their GHG emissions. In April 2024, the EPA also issued a final rule with CAA emission limits for new gas-fired combustion turbines, existing coal, oil- and gas-fired steam generating units and certain existing gas fire combustion turbines. In addition, the EPA rules provide air permitting requirements for certain large sources of GHG emissions. The requirement for certain facilities and large sources of GHG emissions to obtain and comply with permits will affect some of Kodiak’s customers’ largest new or modified facilities going forward but is not expected to cause Kodiak to incur material costs. The EPA has also developed rules to regulate emissions of methane, considered a GHG, from existing, new, modified and reconstructed sources in the natural gas and oil sector. However, a proposed resolution has recently been filed in Congress under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the methane emissions charge rule.
At the international level, the U.S. joined the international community at COP21, which resulted in the Paris Agreement. While the Paris Agreement does not impose direct requirements on emitters, national plans to meet its pledge could result in new regulatory requirements. In April 2021, the previous administration announced a new “nationally determined contribution” for U.S. GHG emissions that would achieve emissions reductions of at least 50% relative to 2005 levels by 2030. However, in January 2025, President Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement. Consequently, Kodiak cannot predict whether these pledges by the previous administration made in connection with the Paris Agreement will result in any particular new regulatory requirements or initiatives or whether such requirements or initiatives will cause Kodiak to incur material costs should the U.S.'s participation in the Paris Agreement again change in the future. Additionally, the SEC issued a proposed rule in March 2022 that would mandate extensive disclosure of climate-related data, risks, and opportunities, including financial impacts, physical and transition risks, related governance and strategy, and GHG emissions, for certain public companies. However, in April 2024, the SEC voluntarily stayed the effectiveness of the rule, pending completion of judicial review, and the new administration has requested the court to refrain from proceeding while it reviews the rule. Thus, the ultimate scope and impact on our business is uncertain, compliance with the rule, if it takes effect, may result in increased legal, accounting and financial compliance costs, make some activities more difficult, time-consuming and costly, and place strain on our personnel, systems and resources.
Although it is not currently possible to predict how any proposed or future executive orders, GHG or climate change legislation or regulation promulgated by Congress, the states or multi-state regions and their respective regulatory agencies will impact Kodiak’s business, any legislation or regulation of GHG emissions that may be imposed in areas in which Kodiak conducts business or on the assets Kodiak operates could result in increased compliance or operating costs, additional operating restrictions or reduced demand for Kodiak’s services, and could have a material adverse effect on Kodiak’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Apart from governmental regulation, there are also financial risks for companies in the energy sector as certain stockholders and bondholders currently invested in energy companies may elect to shift some or all of their investments toward non-fossil fuel energy sources. In recent years, sustainability goals and programs, which typically include policies, practices and extralegal targets related to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance, have been a focus of investors and stakeholders across the industry. Institutional lenders who provide financing to energy companies such as Kodiak have been more attentive to sustainable lending practices, and although this trend has waned recently, some may elect not to provide traditional energy producers or companies that support such producers with funding. Limitation of investments in and financings for energy companies could result in the restriction, delay or cancellation of infrastructure projects and energy production activities. This potential for reduced access to the capital and
financial markets, whether impacting Kodiak’s customers and/or Kodiak’s business, may further adversely affect the demand for and price of Kodiak’s securities.
Furthermore, some scientists have concluded that increasing concentrations of GHGs in the earth’s atmosphere are changing global climate patterns in a manner that results in significant weather-related effects, such as increased frequency and severity of storms, droughts, floods and other such events, in addition to more chronic changes such as shifting temperature, precipitation, and other meteorological patterns. Energy needs could increase or decrease as a result of extreme weather conditions depending on the duration and magnitude of any such climate changes. Increased energy use due to weather changes may require Kodiak to invest in additional equipment to serve increased demand. A decrease in energy use due to weather changes may negatively affect Kodiak’s financial condition through decreased revenues. To the extent the frequency of extreme weather events increases, this could impact Kodiak’s operations in various ways, including damage to Kodiak’s facilities interruptions in service or supply chain, increased insurance premiums or increases to Kodiak’s cost of providing service. Such impacts may be proportionately more severe given the geographical concentration of Kodiak’s operations. Demand for Kodiak’s operations also depends in part on the volume of products being produced, processed and/or transported by Kodiak’s customers, which may also be impacted by similar risks. If any of these results occur, it could have an adverse effect on Kodiak’s assets and operations and cause Kodiak to incur costs in preparing for and responding to them.
Litigation risks also are increasing as a number of parties have sought to bring suit against various natural gas and oil companies in state or federal court, alleging, among other things, that such companies created public nuisances by producing fuels that contributed to climate change or alleging that the companies have been aware of the adverse effects of climate change for some time but defrauded their investors or customers by failing to adequately disclose those impacts. Should Kodiak be targeted by any such litigation, it may incur liability, which, to the extent that societal pressures or political or other factors are involved, could be imposed without regard to causation or contribution to the asserted damage, or to other mitigating factors. Moreover, any such litigation targeting Kodiak’s customers could negatively impact their operation and, in turn, decrease demand for Kodiak’s operations.
An unfavorable ruling in any such case could significantly impact Kodiak’s operations and could have an adverse impact on its financial condition.
In sum, any legislation, regulatory programs or social pressures related to climate change could increase Kodiak’s costs and require substantial capital, compliance, operating and maintenance costs, reduce demand for Kodiak’s services and reduce Kodiak’s access to financial markets. Current, as well as potential future, laws and regulations that limit emissions of GHGs or that otherwise promote the use of renewable energy over fossil fuel energy sources could increase the cost of Kodiak’s services and, thereby, further reduce demand and adversely affect Kodiak’s sales volumes, revenues and margins.
Kodiak’s financial results could be significantly impacted by uncertainty in U.S. trade policy, including uncertainty surrounding changes in tariffs, trade agreements or other trade restrictions imposed by the U.S. or other governments.
Kodiak’s ability to conduct business can be significantly impacted by changes in tariffs, changes or repeals of trade agreements, or the imposition of other trade restrictions or retaliatory actions imposed by various governments. For example, the current U.S. presidential administration has proposed to significantly increase tariffs on foreign imports into the U.S. and as of February 2025, new tariffs were enacted and are rapidly evolving. Other effects of these changes, including responsive actions from governments, could also have significant impacts on Kodiak’s financial results. Kodiak cannot predict what further action may be taken with respect to tariffs or trade relations between the U.S. and other governments, and any further changes in U.S. or international trade policy could have an adverse impact on Kodiak’s business.
Regulatory initiatives relating to the protection of endangered or threatened species in the United States could have an adverse impact on Kodiak’s and its customers’ ability to expand operations.
In the United States, the ESA restricts activities that may affect endangered or threatened species or their habitats. Similar protections are offered to migratory birds under the MBTA and bald and golden eagles under the BGEPA. To the extent species that are listed under the ESA or similar state or international laws, are protected under the MBTA or the BGEPA, or live in the areas where Kodiak or its customers operate, both Kodiak’s and Kodiak’s customers’ abilities to conduct or expand operations and construct facilities could be limited, or Kodiak or Kodiak’s customers could be forced to incur material additional costs.
The designation of previously unidentified endangered or threatened species or new critical or suitable habitat designations could indirectly cause Kodiak to incur additional costs, cause Kodiak’s or its customers’ operations to become subject to
operating restrictions or bans, and limit future development activity by Kodiak or its customers in affected areas. In June and July 2022, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued final rules rescinding regulations enacted during President Trump's first term concerning the definition of “habitat” and critical habitat exclusions. In June 2023, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued three proposed rules governing critical habitat designation and expanding protection options for species listed as threatened pursuant to the ESA. As a result of these rules, the potential designation of previously unprotected species as threatened or endangered or new critical or suitable habitat designations in areas where Kodiak or its customers might conduct operations could result in limitations or prohibitions on Kodiak’s operations and could adversely impact Kodiak’s business. There is also increasing interest in nature-related matters beyond protected species, such as general biodiversity, which may similarly require Kodiak or its customers to incur costs or take other measures which may adversely impact Kodiak’s business or operations.
Our sales to and operations in non-U.S. markets exposes us to additional risks and uncertainties, including with respect to U.S. trade and economic sanctions, export control laws, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), and similar anti-bribery laws. If we are not in compliance with applicable legal requirements, we may be subject to civil or criminal penalties and other remedial measures that could have a material impact on our business.
We have operations in Mexico and occasionally have direct sales without services or operations in certain other non-U.S. markets. Non-U.S. operations carry special risks. Our operations in the countries in which we currently operate and those countries in which we may operate in the future, could be adversely affected by:
•government controls and actions, such as expropriation of assets and changes in legal and regulatory environments;
•import and export license requirements;
•political, social, or economic instability;
•trade restrictions;
•changes in tariffs and taxes;
•currency exposure;
•restrictions on repatriating foreign profits back to the United States; and
•the impact of anti-corruption laws.
Sanctions imposed by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) prohibit our operations in or sales to customers in certain non-U.S. markets. We are also subject to the FCPA, which prohibits U.S. companies and their intermediaries from bribing overseas officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business or otherwise obtaining favorable treatment, and other similar laws governing our foreign operations. The FCPA’s non-U.S. counterparts, including the UK Bribery Act, contain similar prohibitions, although varying in both scope and jurisdiction. We operate in parts of the world that have experienced governmental corruption in the past.
We have policies and procedures to maintain our compliance with the FCPA, OFAC sanctions, export controls, and similar laws and regulations. The implementation of such policies and procedures may be time consuming and expensive and could result in the discovery of issues or violations with respect to the foregoing by us or our employees, independent contractors, subcontractors, or agents of which we were previously unaware. If we violate any of these regulations, significant administrative, civil, and criminal penalties could be assessed on us. In addition, foreign governments and agencies often establish permit and regulatory standards different from those in the U.S. If we cannot obtain foreign regulatory approvals or cannot obtain them in a timely manner, our growth and profitability from international operations could be adversely affected.
Kodiak may be involved in legal proceedings that could result in substantial liabilities.
Kodiak is, from time to time, involved in various legal and other proceedings in the ordinary course of its business. Such legal proceedings are inherently uncertain and their results cannot be predicted. Regardless of the outcome, such proceedings could have an adverse impact on Kodiak because of legal costs, diversion of management and other personnel and other factors. In addition, it is possible that a resolution of one or more such proceedings could result in liability, penalties or sanctions, as well as judgments, consent decrees or orders requiring a change in Kodiak’s business practices, which could materially and adversely affect Kodiak’s business, operating results and financial condition. Accruals for such
liability, penalties or sanctions may be insufficient. Judgments and estimates to determine accruals or a range of losses related to legal and other proceedings could change from one period to the next, and such changes could be material.
Risks Related to Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Kodiak may be sued by third parties for infringement, misappropriation, dilution or other violation of their intellectual property or proprietary rights, any of which could adversely affect Kodiak's business and results of operations.
Third parties may in the future assert that Kodiak has infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated their intellectual property rights (“IPR”). Such claims, administrative proceedings and litigation may involve patent holding companies or other adverse IPR holders who have no relevant product revenue, and therefore Kodiak’s own IPR may provide little or no deterrence to these rights holders in bringing IPR claims against Kodiak. There may be IPR owned by third parties, including issued or pending patents and trademarks, that cover significant aspects of Kodiak’s technologies, content, branding or business methods, and Kodiak cannot assure that it is not infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating, and has not infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated, any third-party IPR or that Kodiak will not be held to have done so or be accused of doing so in the future. Kodiak expects that it may receive in the future notices that claim it allegedly has infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated third parties’ IPR. Kodiak cannot assure you that it will be able to detect potential or actual misappropriation or infringement of its IPR or trade secrets. Even if Kodiak detects misappropriation or infringement by a third-party, it cannot assure you that it will be able to enforce its rights at a reasonable cost, or at all.
Any claim that Kodiak has infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated IPR of third parties, with or without merit, and whether or not it results in litigation, is settled out of court or is determined in Kodiak’s favor, could be time-consuming and costly to address and resolve, and could divert the time and attention of management and technical personnel from Kodiak’s business. Furthermore, an adverse outcome of a dispute may result in an injunction and could require Kodiak to pay substantial monetary damages, including treble damages and attorneys’ fees, if Kodiak is found to have willfully infringed a third party’s IPR. Any settlement or adverse judgment resulting from such a claim could require Kodiak to enter into a licensing agreement to continue using the technology, content or other IPR that is the subject of the claim; restrict or prohibit Kodiak’s use of such technology, or other IPR; require Kodiak to expend significant resources to redesign Kodiak’s technology or solutions; and require Kodiak to indemnify third parties if they become subject to third- party claims relating to IPR that Kodiak licenses or otherwise provides to them, which could be costly. Royalty or licensing agreements, if required or desirable, may be unavailable on terms acceptable to Kodiak, or at all, and may require significant royalty payments and other expenditures. Kodiak may also be required to develop alternative non-infringing technology, which could require significant time and expense. There also can be no assurance that Kodiak would be able to develop or license suitable alternative technology or other IPR to permit Kodiak to continue offering the affected technology. If Kodiak cannot develop or license technology for any allegedly infringing aspect of its business, Kodiak would be forced to limit its service and may be unable to compete effectively. In addition, Kodiak’s rights to IPR and trade secrets may not prevent independent third-party development and commercialization of competing products or services. Any of these events could materially harm Kodiak’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Kodiak may find it necessary or appropriate to initiate claims or litigation to enforce its IPR or determine the validity and scope of IPR claimed by others. In any lawsuit Kodiak brings to enforce its IPR, a court may refuse to stop the other party from using the technology at issue on grounds that Kodiak’s IPR do not cover the use or technology in question. Further, in such proceedings, the defendant could counterclaim that Kodiak’s IPR is invalid or unenforceable and the court may agree, in which case Kodiak could lose valuable IPR. Litigation is inherently uncertain and any litigation of this nature, regardless of outcome or merit, could result in substantial costs and diversion of management and technical resources, any of which could adversely affect Kodiak’s business and results of operations. If Kodiak fails to obtain, maintain, protect and enforce its intellectual property, its business and results of operations may be harmed.
Kodiak’s reliance on third-party components for use in its IT systems could result in delays in service or disrupt its business.
Components of Kodiak’s IT systems include various types of software and services licensed or provided from unaffiliated third parties, most of which Kodiak obtains on Software as a Service basis, without any ongoing support or maintenance obligations. Kodiak’s business would be disrupted if any of the software or services Kodiak obtains from others or functional equivalents thereof were either no longer available to Kodiak or no longer offered on commercially reasonable terms, or if they fail and Kodiak cannot obtain maintenance and support on reasonable terms. In either case, Kodiak could be required to either redesign its IT systems to function with software or services available from other parties or develop these components itself, which could result in increased costs and could result in delays in services. Furthermore, Kodiak might be forced to limit the features available in its IT system due to changes by its third-party software and service
providers, or due to price increases by such vendors. In addition, if Kodiak fails to maintain or renegotiate any of these software or service agreements, Kodiak could face significant delays and diversion of resources in attempting to obtain and integrate functional equivalents.
Kodiak is subject to significant legal and reputational risks and expenses relating to the privacy, use and security of employee and customer information, which could negatively affect Kodiak's business, financial condition and results of operations.
Kodiak receives, maintains, and stores the non-public personal information (“PII”) of its employees, vendors, suppliers and customers. The sharing, use, disclosure and protection of this information are governed by the privacy and data security policies maintained by Kodiak. Moreover, there are federal and state laws and regulations regarding privacy and the storing, sharing, use, disclosure, and protection of PII and user data. Specifically, PII is increasingly subject to legislation and regulations in numerous jurisdictions, the intent of which is to protect the privacy of personal information that is collected, processed and transmitted in or from the governing jurisdiction. California enacted a privacy law (the “California Consumer Privacy Act” or “CCPA”) which limits how covered entities may collect and use PII, and which came into effect on January 1, 2020. In addition, California enacted, effective January 1, 2023, a privacy law, the California Privacy Rights Act (the “CPRA”), which significantly modifies the CCPA, including by expanding consumers’ rights with respect to certain PII and creating a new state agency to oversee implementation and enforcement efforts. There are more states considering similar privacy laws. Kodiak could be adversely affected if the CCPA, CPRA and other states’ legislation or regulations require changes in Kodiak’s business practices or privacy policies, or if governing jurisdictions interpret or implement their legislation or regulations in ways that negatively affect Kodiak’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Kodiak has experienced cybersecurity incidents or IT system disruptions in the past, and cybersecurity breaches or IT system disruptions may adversely affect Kodiak’s business in the future.
Kodiak relies on its IT systems to operate and record a significant portion of its business. This may include confidential information or PII belonging to Kodiak, Kodiak’s employees, customers, suppliers, or others. Similar to other companies, Kodiak’s systems and networks, and those of third parties with whom Kodiak does business, may be subject to cybersecurity breaches caused by, among other things, illegal hacking, insider threats, computer viruses, phishing, malware, ransomware, or acts of vandalism or terrorism, or those perpetrated by criminals or nation-state actors. Furthermore, Kodiak may also experience increased cybersecurity risk as some of its personnel work remotely. Kodiak has experienced cyber incidents in the past, although none have been material or had a material adverse effect on Kodiak’s business or financial condition. Kodiak may experience cybersecurity incidents and security breaches in the future. In addition to Kodiak’s own systems and networks, Kodiak uses third-party service providers to process certain data or information on Kodiak’s behalf. Due to applicable laws and regulations, Kodiak may be held responsible for cybersecurity incidents attributed to Kodiak’s service providers to the extent it relates to information Kodiak shares with them. Although Kodiak seeks service providers that implement and maintain reasonable security measures, Kodiak cannot control third parties and cannot guarantee that a security breach will not occur in their systems or networks.
Despite Kodiak’s efforts to continually refine its procedures, educate its employees, and implement tools and security measures to protect against such cybersecurity risks, there can be no assurance that these current or future measures will prevent unauthorized access or detect every type of attempt or attack. Kodiak’s potential future upgrades, refinements, tools and measures may not be completely effective or result in the anticipated improvements, if at all, and may cause disruptions in Kodiak’s IT systems. In addition, the techniques and sophistication used to conduct cyberattacks frequently change and the deployment of evolving artificial intelligence tools could be used to identify vulnerabilities and create more deceptive phishing attempts. Despite Kodiak’s best efforts, a cyberattack or security breach could go undetected for an extended period of time, and the ensuing investigation of the incident would take time to complete. During that period, Kodiak would not necessarily know the impact to its IT systems, or the costs and actions required to fully remediate, and Kodiak’s initial remediation efforts may not be successful. Additionally, a cyberattack or security breach could be repeated before they are fully contained and remediated. A breach or failure of Kodiak’s systems or networks, critical third-party systems on which Kodiak relies, or those of Kodiak’s customers, vendors or suppliers, could result in an interruption in Kodiak’s operations, unplanned capital expenditures, unauthorized publication of Kodiak’s confidential business or proprietary information, unauthorized release of customer, employee or third-party data, theft or misappropriation of funds, violation of privacy or other laws, and exposure to litigation or indemnity claims including resulting from customer-imposed cybersecurity controls or other related contractual obligations. There could also be increased costs to detect, prevent, respond or recover from cybersecurity incidents that cannot be estimated or predicted and which may not be fully insured by Kodiak’s cyber risk insurance policy. For example, the SEC recently adopted rules requiring the disclosure of cybersecurity incidents that we determine to be “material,” to be made within four business days of such determination,
which can be complex, requiring a number of assumptions based on several factors. It is possible that the SEC may not agree with Kodiak’s determinations, which could result in fines, civil litigation or damage to our reputation. Any breach, or Kodiak’s delay or failure to make adequate or timely disclosures to the public, regulatory or law enforcement agencies or affected individuals following such an event, could have a material adverse effect on Kodiak’s business, reputation, financial position, results of operations and cash flows and cause reputational damage.
Kodiak’s ability to manage its business and monitor its results is highly dependent upon information and communication systems, and a failure of these systems or its enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) system could disrupt its business and any intended benefits related to technology transformation projects may be negligible or nonexistent.
Kodiak continues to evaluate technology transformation projects and is dependent upon a variety of information and communication systems to operate its business, including its ERP system. Any disruptions, delays or deficiencies in these systems, or in the design or implementation of any new ERP system, could adversely affect Kodiak’s ability to effectively operate and manage information. It is possible that Kodiak may not realize the anticipated benefits from these projects. Failure to properly or adequately address these issues could impact Kodiak’s ability to perform necessary business operations, which could adversely affect Kodiak’s reputation, competitive position, business, results of operations and financial condition.
Kodiak is subject to risks associated with disruptive technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Presently, Kodiak employs a limited array of artificial intelligence technology in our business, the use of which introduces us to certain risks including dependency on accurate intelligence performance, potential security breaches, challenges in regulatory compliance, ethical considerations, potential workforce disruption, the risk of intellectual property infringement, and other emerging technology risks. It is conceivable that Kodiak might integrate further artificial intelligence solutions into its information systems in the future, potentially assuming a more critical role in its operations over time. While Kodiak safeguards its assets, including intellectual property and sensitive information, Kodiak cannot ensure that its employees, contractors or other agents would adhere to those policies. Failure or perceived failure by us to address these risks adequately may negatively impact Kodiak’s operations, reputation and financial performance. Further, navigating continually evolving legal and regulatory requirements associated with implementing artificial intelligence tools may require significant resources to help ensure compliance with U.S. and international law. Additionally, other unforeseen risks stemming from Kodiak’s use and development of artificial intelligence tools and technology may arise in the future that could adversely affect Kodiak’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Risks Related to Kodiak’s Relationship with EQT
EQT controls a significant percentage of Kodiak’s voting power, and it is subject to contractual restrictions that may affect Kodiak Holdings’ exercise of its rights to approve corporate actions under the Kodiak Stockholders’ Agreement.
As of December 31, 2024, Kodiak Holdings owns approximately 43.8% of the outstanding Kodiak Common Stock. Frontier Intermediate GP, Inc. is the general partner of Kodiak Holdings. Investment vehicles affiliated with EQT own 100% of the membership interests in Frontier Intermediate GP, Inc., and EQT indirectly has exclusive responsibility for the management and control of such investment vehicles. In addition, certain of Kodiak’s directors are currently employed by EQT. Consequently, EQT is able to influence matters that require approval by Kodiak’s stockholders, including the election and removal of directors, changes to Kodiak’s organizational documents, and approval of acquisition offers and other significant corporate transactions. This concentration of ownership will limit your ability to influence corporate matters, and as a result, actions may be taken that do you not view as beneficial. This concentration of stock ownership may also adversely affect the trading price of Kodiak Common Stock to the extent investors perceive a disadvantage in owning stock of a company with a stockholder that controls a significant percentage of its voting power.
In connection with its IPO, Kodiak entered into the Kodiak Stockholders’ Agreement with Kodiak Holdings, which granted Kodiak Holdings rights to approve certain of Kodiak’s corporate actions, including, among other things, amendments to Kodiak’s organizational documents, equity issuances, occurrence of certain indebtedness, changing the size of the Kodiak Board, dispositions of assets, modifying Kodiak’s dividend policy, consummating a change of control transaction or entering into voluntary liquidation or the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings. In connection with the closing of Kodiak’s IPO, Kodiak Holdings pledged the shares it owns in Kodiak as collateral under the Kodiak Holdings Term Loan and granted the lenders thereunder certain consent rights over Kodiak Holdings’ exercise of its rights under the Kodiak Stockholders’ Agreement. The lenders under the Kodiak Holdings Term Loan have different interests than Kodiak’s stockholders and may exercise these consent rights in ways that are adverse to the interests of Kodiak’s stockholders.
EQT may have interests that conflict with the interests of Kodiak’s other stockholders. Certain of Kodiak’s directors may also have conflicts of interest because they are also employees of EQT, investment advisors to EQT managed funds, or directors or officers of EQT. The resolution of these conflicts of interest may not be in Kodiak’s or your best interests.
EQT may have interests that conflict with the interests of Kodiak’s other stockholders. In connection with the closing of Kodiak’s IPO, EQT pledged its shares in Kodiak as collateral under the Kodiak Holdings Term Loan. The lenders under the Kodiak Holdings Term Loan are funds or accounts managed by (i) the Infrastructure Debt strategy of Ares Management Corporation and (ii) Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. Pursuant to the Kodiak Holdings Term Loan, EQT is limited from taking or causing its subsidiaries from approving or taking certain actions without the consent of the lenders, including amending organizational documents, authorizing equity issuances in excess of certain thresholds, incurring indebtedness for borrowed money (other than indebtedness under the ABL Facility provided under and governed by the ABL Credit Agreement, certain working capital and ordinary course financings, and indebtedness otherwise permitted by the ABL Facility (other than certain unsecured debt)), materially modifying Kodiak’s dividend policy, entering into certain affiliate transactions or entering into a voluntary liquidation or the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings. These restrictions are consistent with the consent rights held by Kodiak Holdings under the Kodiak Stockholders’ Agreement.
In addition, certain of Kodiak’s directors may also have conflicts of interest because they are also employees of EQT, investment advisors to EQT managed funds, or directors or officers of EQT. These positions may conflict with such individuals’ duties as one of Kodiak’s directors or officers regarding business dealings and other matters between EQT and Kodiak. The resolution of these conflicts may not always be in Kodiak’s or your best interest.
EQT is not limited in its ability to compete with Kodiak, and the corporate opportunity provisions in the Kodiak Charter could enable EQT to benefit from corporate opportunities that may otherwise be available to Kodiak.
EQT may invest in other companies in the future that may compete with Kodiak. Conflicts of interest could arise in the future between Kodiak, on the one hand, and EQT, on the other hand, concerning among other things, potential competitive business activities or business opportunities.
Kodiak’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation (the “Kodiak Charter”) provides that, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Kodiak renounce any interest or expectancy in any business opportunity that involves any aspect of the energy equipment or services business or industry and that may be from time to time presented to EQT or any of Kodiak’s directors or officers who is also an employee, partner, member, manager, officer or director of EQT or any affiliate of EQT, even if the opportunity is one that Kodiak might reasonably have pursued or had the ability or desire to pursue if granted the opportunity to do so. The Kodiak Charter provides that no such person or party shall be liable to Kodiak by reason of the fact that such person pursues any such business opportunity or fails to offer any such business opportunity to Kodiak. As a result, any of Kodiak’s directors or officers who is also an employee, partner, member, manager, officer or director of EQT or any affiliate of EQT may become aware, from time to time, of certain business opportunities, such as acquisition opportunities, and may direct such opportunities to other businesses in which they have invested, in which case Kodiak may not become aware of or otherwise have the ability to pursue such opportunity. Further, such businesses may choose to compete with Kodiak for these opportunities. As a result, by renouncing Kodiak’s interest and expectancy in any business opportunity that may be from time to time presented to any member of EQT or an affiliate of EQT or any of Kodiak’s directors or officers who is also an employee, partner, member, manager, officer or director of EQT or any affiliate of EQT, Kodiak’s business or prospects could be adversely affected if attractive business opportunities are procured by such parties for their own benefit rather than for ours. The Kodiak Charter provides that, at any time EQT beneficially owns less than 35% of the shares outstanding of Kodiak Common Stock, any amendment to or adoption of any provision inconsistent with the Kodiak Charter’s provisions governing the renouncement of business opportunities must be approved by the holders of at least 66.66% of the voting power of the outstanding stock of the corporation entitled to vote thereon. Any actual or perceived conflicts of interest with respect to the foregoing could have an adverse impact on the trading price of Kodiak Common Stock.
A significant reduction by Kodiak Holdings of its ownership interests in Kodiak could adversely affect Kodiak.
Kodiak believes that Kodiak Holdings’ substantial ownership interest in Kodiak provides Kodiak Holdings and its affiliates with an economic incentive to assist Kodiak to be successful. Kodiak Holdings is not subject to any obligation to maintain its ownership interest in Kodiak and may elect at any time thereafter to sell all or a substantial portion of or otherwise reduce its ownership interest in Kodiak. If Kodiak Holdings sells all or a substantial portion of its ownership interest in
Kodiak, it may have less incentive to assist in Kodiak’s success and its affiliates serving as members of Kodiak’s Board may resign.
Furthermore, the shares that Kodiak Holdings owns are subject to a pledge as collateral under the Kodiak Holdings Term Loan. In the event that Kodiak Holdings is subject to a continuing event of default under the Kodiak Holdings Term Loan, after the expiration of any applicable grace period and subject to the exercise of applicable cure rights, the lenders may foreclose on such shares and acquire Kodiak Holdings’ interest in Kodiak. In such case, the lenders would assume Kodiak Holdings’ rights under the Kodiak Stockholders’ Agreement and would thereafter have consent rights over many aspects of Kodiak’s business, including any modifications to Kodiak’s dividend policy and the ability to nominate directors. The lenders under the Kodiak Holdings Term Loan may have different interests than Kodiak Holdings and may have interests that are different from, or conflict with, those of Kodiak’s other stockholders.
Such actions could adversely affect Kodiak’s ability to successfully implement its business strategies which could adversely affect its cash flows or results of operations.
Risks Related to Kodiak’s Indebtedness
Kodiak’s substantial indebtedness could adversely affect its financial condition and impair Kodiak’s ability to operate its business.
Kodiak has a significant amount of indebtedness. As of December 31, 2024, Kodiak’s total long-term debt was approximately $2.6 billion in aggregate principal amount, including $750 million principal amount of senior notes due 2029 which were issued February 2, 2024.
Subject to the limits contained in the ABL Credit Agreement, Kodiak may be able to incur substantial additional debt from time to time to finance working capital, capital expenditures, investments or acquisitions, dividends or for other purposes. If Kodiak does so, the risks related to its substantial indebtedness could intensify. Specifically, Kodiak’s substantial indebtedness could have important consequences, including the following:
•making it more difficult for Kodiak to satisfy its obligations with respect to its debt;
•limiting Kodiak’s ability to obtain additional financing to fund future working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other general company requirements on favorable terms or at all;
•requiring a substantial portion of Kodiak’s cash flows to be dedicated to debt service payments instead of other purposes, thereby reducing the amount of cash flows available for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, future business opportunities and other general purposes;
•increasing Kodiak’s vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;
•exposing Kodiak to the risk of increased interest rates as certain of its borrowings, including borrowings under the ABL Credit Agreement, are at variable rates of interest;
•limiting Kodiak’s flexibility in planning for and reacting to changes in the industry in which it competes;
•consequences relating to adverse borrowing base redeterminations;
•placing Kodiak at a disadvantage compared to other, less leveraged competitors; and
•increasing Kodiak’s cost of borrowing.
In addition, Kodiak’s ability to refinance Kodiak’s indebtedness prior to maturity is dependent on the condition of the capital and credit markets and Kodiak’s financial condition. Kodiak can provide no assurance that it will be able to refinance its indebtedness or that any indebtedness incurred to refinance Kodiak’s indebtedness will be on comparable terms. See the section titled “Risk Factors-Risk Factors Related to Our Business and Our Industry-Kodiak may be unable to access the capital and credit markets or borrow on affordable terms to obtain additional capital that Kodiak may require” of this Annual Report for more information.
Kodiak may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of its indebtedness and may be forced to take other actions to satisfy its obligations under its indebtedness, which may not be successful. Kodiak’s ability to generate cash depends on many factors beyond Kodiak’s control.
Kodiak’s ability to make scheduled payments on or refinance its debt obligations depends on its financial condition and operating performance, which are subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to certain financial, business, legislative, regulatory and other factors beyond its control. Kodiak may be unable to maintain a level of cash flows from operating activities sufficient to permit it to pay the principal, premium, if any, and interest on its indebtedness.
If Kodiak’s cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund its debt service obligations, it could face substantial liquidity problems and could be forced to reduce or delay investments and capital expenditures or to dispose of material assets or operations, seek additional debt or equity capital or restructure or refinance its indebtedness. Kodiak may not be able to effect any such alternative measures, if necessary, on commercially reasonable terms or at all and, even if successful, those alternative actions may not allow Kodiak to meet its scheduled debt service obligations. The ABL Credit Agreement and the Indenture restrict Kodiak’s ability to dispose of assets and use the proceeds from those dispositions and may also restrict Kodiak’s ability to raise debt or equity capital to be used to repay other indebtedness when it becomes due. Kodiak may not be able to consummate those dispositions or to obtain proceeds in an amount sufficient to meet any debt service obligations then due.
In addition, Kodiak may in the future conduct its operations through subsidiaries, certain of which may not be guarantors of Kodiak’s indebtedness. Accordingly, repayment of Kodiak’s indebtedness may be dependent on the generation of cash flow by its subsidiaries and their ability to make such cash available to Kodiak, by dividend, debt repayment or otherwise. Unless they are guarantors of its indebtedness, Kodiak’s subsidiaries do not have any obligation to pay amounts due on Kodiak’s indebtedness or to make funds available for that purpose. Kodiak’s subsidiaries may not be able to, or may not be permitted to, make distributions to enable Kodiak to make payments in respect of Kodiak’s indebtedness. Each subsidiary is a distinct legal entity, and, under certain circumstances, legal and contractual restrictions may limit Kodiak’s ability to obtain cash from its subsidiaries. While the ABL Credit Agreement and the Indenture limit the ability of Kodiak’s subsidiaries to incur consensual restrictions on their ability to pay dividends or make other intercompany payments to Kodiak, these limitations are subject to qualifications and exceptions. In the event that Kodiak does not receive distributions from its subsidiaries, Kodiak may be unable to make required principal and interest payments on its indebtedness.
Kodiak’s inability to generate sufficient cash flows to satisfy its debt obligations, or to refinance its indebtedness on commercially reasonable terms or at all, would materially and adversely affect Kodiak’s financial position and results of operations and Kodiak’s ability to satisfy its obligations under the ABL Facility. Kodiak’s ability to generate cash in the future is, to a significant extent, subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, tax, regulatory, environmental and other factors that are beyond Kodiak’s control.
If Kodiak cannot make scheduled payments on its debt, Kodiak will be in default and the lenders under the ABL Facility could terminate their commitments to loan money, the lenders could foreclose against the assets securing their borrowings, holders of the notes could declare all outstanding principal and interest to be due and payable and Kodiak could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation.
The terms of the ABL Credit Agreement and the Indenture restrict Kodiak’s current and future operations, particularly Kodiak's ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions.
The ABL Credit Agreement and the Indenture contain restrictive covenants (which contain a number of exceptions and qualifications that may be material) that impose significant operating and financial restrictions on Kodiak and may limit Kodiak’s ability to engage in acts that may be in Kodiak’s long-term best interest, including restrictions on Kodiak’s ability to:
•incur additional indebtedness and guarantee indebtedness;
•pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase or redeem equity interests;
•prepay, redeem or repurchase certain debt;
•issue certain preferred units or similar equity securities;
•make loans and investments;
•sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of assets;
•incur liens;
•enter into transactions with affiliates;
•enter into agreements restricting Kodiak’s restricted subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends;
•enter into certain swap agreements;
•amend certain organizational documents;
•create certain subsidiaries;
•enter into sale and leaseback transactions;
•consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of Kodiak’s assets; and
•engage in certain other transactions without the prior consent of the lenders.
In addition, the ABL Credit Agreement contains certain operating and financial covenants and requires Kodiak to maintain specified financial ratios and satisfy other financial condition tests. Kodiak’s ability to comply with those covenants and meet those financial ratios and tests can be affected by events beyond Kodiak's control, and Kodiak may be unable to meet them.
A breach of the covenants or restrictions under the ABL Credit Agreement or the Indenture could result in an event of default under the applicable indebtedness. Such a default may allow the creditors to accelerate the related debt and may result in the acceleration of any other debt to which a cross-acceleration or cross-default provision applies. In addition, an event of default under the ABL Credit Agreement would permit the lenders under the ABL Facility to terminate all commitments to extend further credit under that facility. Furthermore, if Kodiak were unable to repay the amounts due and payable under the ABL Facility, those lenders could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure that indebtedness. In the event Kodiak’s lenders or note holders accelerate the repayment of Kodiak's borrowings, Kodiak and its subsidiaries may not have sufficient assets to repay that indebtedness. As a result of these restrictions, Kodiak may be:
•limited in how Kodiak conducts its business;
•unable to raise additional debt or equity financing to operate during general economic or business downturns; or
•unable to compete effectively or to take advantage of new business opportunities.
These restrictions may affect Kodiak’s ability to grow in accordance with Kodiak’s strategy. In addition, Kodiak’s financial results, Kodiak’s substantial indebtedness and Kodiak’s credit ratings could adversely affect the availability and terms of Kodiak’s financing.
Kodiak’s variable rate indebtedness subjects it to interest rate risk, which could cause its debt service obligations to increase significantly.
Borrowings under the ABL Credit Agreement are at variable rates of interest and expose Kodiak to interest rate risk. Despite the interest rate reductions from the Federal Reserve's reduction in the target Fed Funds Rate in the third and fourth quarters of 2024, interest rates could be increased again in the future. If interest rates were to increase, Kodiak’s debt service obligations on the variable rate indebtedness would increase even though the amount borrowed remained the same, and Kodiak’s net income and cash flows, including cash available for servicing Kodiak’s indebtedness, would correspondingly decrease. Kodiak has in the past entered into, and in the future may enter into, interest rate swaps that involve the exchange of floating for fixed rate interest payments to reduce interest rate volatility. However, Kodiak may not maintain interest rate swaps with respect to all of Kodiak’s variable rate indebtedness, and any swaps it enters into may not fully mitigate Kodiak’s interest rate risk.
Despite Kodiak’s current level of indebtedness, Kodiak and its subsidiaries may still be able to incur substantially more debt. This could further exacerbate the risks to Kodiak’s financial condition described above.
Kodiak and its subsidiaries may be able to incur significant additional indebtedness in the future. Although the ABL Credit Agreement and the Indenture contain restrictions on the incurrence of additional indebtedness, these restrictions are subject to a number of qualifications and exceptions, and the additional indebtedness incurred in compliance with these restrictions
could be substantial. If Kodiak incurs any additional indebtedness that ranks equally to Kodiak’s outstanding debt obligations, subject to collateral arrangements, the holders of that debt will be entitled to share ratably with you in any proceeds distributed in connection with any insolvency, liquidation, reorganization, dissolution or other winding up of Kodiak’s business. This may have the effect of reducing the amount of proceeds paid to you. These restrictions also will not prevent Kodiak from incurring obligations that do not constitute indebtedness. In addition, as of December 31, 2024, the ABL Facility provided for unused commitments of $322.5 million. Because the borrowing capacity under the ABL Facility is determined on the basis of a fluctuating borrowing base comprised predominantly of the appraised value of our compression units, such amounts may not reflect future borrowing capacity. If new debt is added to Kodiak’s current debt levels, the related risks that Kodiak and the guarantors now face could intensify.
Risks Related to Owning Kodiak Common Stock
If securities or industry analysts do not publish research reports or publish unfavorable research about Kodiak’s business, the trading volume of Kodiak Common Stock could be negatively impacted and the price could decline resulting in decreased demand for Kodiak Common Stock by investors.
The trading market for Kodiak Common Stock depends in part on the research reports that securities or industry analysts publish about Kodiak or its business. If securities or industry analysts suspend or cease coverage of Kodiak, the trading price for Kodiak Common Stock and other securities could be negatively affected. In the event one or more of the analysts who covers Kodiak downgrades Kodiak’s securities, the price of Kodiak’s securities would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases to cover Kodiak or fails to publish regular reports on Kodiak, interest in the purchase of Kodiak’s securities could decrease, which could cause the price of Kodiak Common Stock and other securities and their trading volume to decline.
The Kodiak Charter and Kodiak Bylaws contain provisions that could delay, discourage or prevent a takeover attempt even if a takeover might be beneficial to Kodiak’s stockholders, and such provisions may adversely affect the market price of Kodiak Common Stock.
Provisions contained in the Kodiak Charter and Kodiak Bylaws could make it more difficult for a third-party to acquire Kodiak. The Kodiak Charter and Kodiak Bylaws also impose various procedural and other requirements, which could make it more difficult for stockholders to effect certain corporate actions. For example, the Kodiak Charter authorizes the Kodiak Board to determine the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of unissued series of preferred stock without any vote or action by Kodiak’s stockholders. Thus, the Kodiak Board can authorize and issue shares of preferred stock with voting or conversion rights that could adversely affect the voting or other rights of holders of Kodiak’s capital stock. These rights may have the effect of delaying or deterring a change of control of Kodiak. Additionally, for example, the Kodiak Bylaws (as defined below) (i) establish limitations on the removal of directors and on the ability of Kodiak’s stockholders to call special meetings, (ii) include advance notice requirements for nominations for election to the Kodiak Board and for proposing matters that can be acted upon at stockholder meetings, (iii) provide that the Kodiak Board is expressly authorized to adopt, or to alter or repeal, the Kodiak Bylaws, and (iv) provide for a classified Board, consisting of three classes of approximately equal size, each class serving staggered three-year terms, so that only approximately one-third of Kodiak’s directors are elected each year.
Kodiak cannot assure you that it will be able to pay dividends on the Kodiak Common Stock.
The Kodiak Board may elect to declare cash dividends on the Kodiak Common Stock, subject to its compliance with applicable law, and depending on, among other things, economic conditions, Kodiak’s financial condition, results of operations, projections, liquidity, earnings, legal requirements, and restrictions in the agreements governing Kodiak’s indebtedness (as further discussed below). The declaration and amount of any future dividends is subject to the discretion of the Kodiak Board and Kodiak has no obligation to pay any dividends at any time. Kodiak’s ability to pay dividends depends on Kodiak’s receipt of cash dividends from Kodiak’s operating subsidiaries, which may further restrict Kodiak’s ability to pay dividends as a result of the laws of their jurisdiction of organization, agreements of Kodiak’s subsidiaries or covenants under any existing and future outstanding indebtedness Kodiak or its subsidiaries incur. See Note 11. Debt and Credit Facilities to Kodiak’s annual financial statements.
Additionally, Kodiak’s ABL Facility contains restrictions on the payment of dividends. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Liquidity and Capital Resources-Description of Indebtedness” for more information regarding Kodiak’s restrictions under the ABL Facility.
Due to the foregoing, Kodiak cannot assure you that it will be able to pay a dividend in the future or continue to pay a dividend after it commences paying dividends.
The U.S. federal income tax treatment of distributions on common stock to a U.S. holder will depend upon Kodiak’s tax attributes and the U.S. holder’s tax basis in the common stock, which are not necessarily predictable and can change over time.
Distributions of cash or other property on common stock, if any, will constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from Kodiak’s current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. To the extent those distributions exceed Kodiak’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, the distributions will be treated as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of the U.S. holder’s tax basis in its shares of common stock and thereafter as capital gain from the sale or exchange of such shares. Also, if any U.S. holder sells shares of common stock, the U.S. holder will recognize a gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount realized and the U.S. holder’s tax basis in such shares.
To the extent that the amount of Kodiak’s distributions is treated as a non-taxable return of capital as described above, such distribution will reduce the U.S. holder’s tax basis in its shares of common stock. Consequently, such excess distributions will result in a corresponding increase in the amount of gain, or a corresponding decrease in the amount of loss, recognized by the U.S. holder upon the sale of shares of common stock or subsequent distributions with respect to such shares. Additionally, with regard to U.S. corporate holders of common stock, to the extent that a distribution on common stock exceeds both Kodiak’s current and accumulated earnings and profits and such U.S. holder’s tax basis in such shares, such U.S. holders would be unable to utilize the corporate dividends-received deduction (to the extent it would otherwise be applicable to such U.S. holder) with respect to the gain resulting from such excess distribution.
Terms of subsequent financings may adversely impact stockholder equity.
If Kodiak raises more equity capital from the sale of Kodiak Common Stock, such equity could be offered at a price more favorable than the then current market price of Kodiak Common Stock. If Kodiak issues debt securities, the holders of the debt would have a claim to Kodiak’s assets that would be prior to the rights of stockholders until the debt is paid. Interest on these debt securities would increase costs and could negatively impact Kodiak’s operating results.
In accordance with Delaware law and the provisions of Kodiak’s certificate of incorporation and the Kodiak Stockholders’ Agreement, Kodiak may issue one or more classes or series of preferred stock that ranks senior in right of dividends, liquidation or voting to Kodiak Common Stock. Preferred stock may have such designations, preferences, limitations and relative rights, including preferences over Kodiak Common Stock respecting dividends and distributions, as the Kodiak Board may determine, and the issuance of preferred stock would dilute the ownership of Kodiak’s existing stockholders. The terms of one or more classes or series of preferred stock could adversely impact the voting power or value of Kodiak Common Stock. For example, Kodiak might grant holders of preferred stock the right to elect some number of Kodiak’s directors in all events or on the happening of specified events or the right to veto specified transactions. Similarly, the repurchase or redemption rights or liquidation preferences Kodiak might assign to holders of preferred stock could affect the residual value of the common stock. The terms of any series of preferred stock may also reduce or eliminate the amount of cash available for payment of dividends to Kodiak’s holders of common stock or subordinate the claims of Kodiak’s holders of common stock to Kodiak’s assets liquidation. Kodiak Common Stock will not be subject to redemption or sinking fund provisions.
Taking advantage of the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to “emerging growth companies” may make Kodiak Common Stock less attractive to investors.
Kodiak qualifies as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the JOBS Act. An emerging growth company may take advantage of certain reduced reporting and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies. Pursuant to these reduced disclosure requirements, emerging growth companies are not required to, among other things, comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, provide certain disclosures regarding executive compensation, hold stockholder advisory votes on executive compensation or obtain stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. In addition, emerging growth companies have longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting. Kodiak will cease to be an emerging growth company upon the earliest of (i) the last day of the fiscal year in which Kodiak has $1.235 billion or more in annual revenues; (ii) the date on which Kodiak becomes a “large accelerated filer” (the fiscal year-end on which the total market value of Kodiak’s common equity securities held by non-affiliates is $700 million or more as of June 30); (iii) the date on which Kodiak issues more than $1.0 billion of non-convertible debt securities over a three-year period; or (iv) the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of Kodiak’s IPO.
Kodiak intends to take advantage of all of the reduced reporting requirements and exemptions, including the longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under Section 107 of the JOBS Act, until
Kodiak is no longer an emerging growth company. If Kodiak were to subsequently elect instead to comply with these public company effective dates, such election would be irrevocable pursuant to Section 107 of the JOBS Act.
Kodiak’s election to use the phase-in periods permitted by this election may make it difficult to compare Kodiak’s financial statements to those of non-emerging growth companies and other emerging growth companies that have opted out of the longer phase-in periods under Section 107 of the JOBS Act and who will comply with new or revised financial accounting standards. Kodiak cannot predict if investors will find Kodiak Common Stock less attractive because Kodiak will rely on these exemptions. If some investors find Kodiak Common Stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for Kodiak Common Stock and Kodiak Common Stock price may be more volatile. Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies.
In addition, if Kodiak ceases to be an emerging growth company, Kodiak will no longer be able to take advantage of certain exemptions from reporting, and absent other exemptions or relief available from the SEC, Kodiak will also be required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Kodiak will incur additional expenses in connection with such compliance and Kodiak’s management will need to devote additional time and effort to implement and comply with such requirements.
General Risks
A financial crisis or deterioration in general economic, business or industry conditions could materially adversely affect Kodiak’s results of operations, financial condition and ability to pay dividends on Kodiak Common Stock.
Concerns over global economic conditions, stock market volatility, energy costs, geopolitical issues, persistent inflationary pressures and uncertain U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate increases, the availability and cost of credit, and slowing of economic growth in the United States and fears of a recession have contributed and may continue to contribute to economic uncertainty and diminished expectations for the global economy.
Concerns about global economic growth can result in a significant adverse impact on global financial markets and commodity prices. In addition, a financial crisis may cause Kodiak to face limitations on its ability to borrow under its debt agreements, service its debt obligations, access the debt and equity capital markets and complete asset purchases or sales, may cause increased counterparty credit risk on its derivative instruments and may lead such counterparties to make Kodiak post collateral guaranteeing Kodiak’s performance.
Further, if there is a financial crisis or the economic climate in the United States or abroad deteriorates, worldwide demand for natural gas or oil could materially decrease, which would likely depress the level of production activity and result in a decline in the demand for Kodiak’s business and services and ultimately materially adversely impact its results of operations and financial condition. If a material adverse change occurs in Kodiak’s business such that an event of default occurs under its debt agreements, the lenders under such agreements may be able to accelerate the maturity of its debt.
Events outside of Kodiak’s control, including an epidemic or outbreak of an infectious disease or the threat thereof, could have a material adverse effect on Kodiak’s business, liquidity, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and ability to pay dividends on Kodiak Common Stock.
Kodiak faces risks related to pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks or other public health events, or the threat thereof, that are outside of its control, and could significantly disrupt its business and operational plans and adversely affect its liquidity, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and ability to pay dividends on Kodiak Common Stock.
The nature, scale and scope of the above-described events, combined with the uncertain duration and extent of governmental actions, prevent Kodiak from identifying all potential risks to its business.
Inflation may adversely affect Kodiak by increasing costs beyond what it can recover through price increases and limit its ability to enter into future traditional debt financing.
Persistent inflationary pressures have adversely affected Kodiak by increasing costs of critical components, equipment, labor and other services it may rely on, and continued inflationary pressures could prevent Kodiak from operating at capacity, decreasing its revenues or having an adverse effect on its profitability. In addition, inflation is often accompanied by higher interest rates. Such higher interest rates may affect Kodiak’s ability to enter into future debt financing, as high inflation may result in an increase in cost to borrow.
Kodiak’s ability to use net operating losses (“NOLs”) to offset future income may be limited.
Kodiak’s ability to use any NOLs generated by it could be substantially limited if Kodiak were to experience an “ownership change” as defined under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). In general, an “ownership change” would occur if Kodiak’s “5-percent stockholders,” as defined under Section 382 of the Code, including certain groups of persons treated as “5-percent stockholders,” collectively increased their ownership in Kodiak by more than 50 percentage points over a rolling three-year period. An ownership change can occur as a result of a public offering of Kodiak Common Stock, as well as through secondary market purchases of Kodiak Common Stock and certain types of reorganization transactions. Such a limitation could, for any given year, have the effect of increasing the amount of Kodiak’s U.S. federal income tax liability, which would negatively impact its financial condition and the amount of after-tax cash available for distribution to Kodiak’s stockholders.
Tax legislation and administrative initiatives or challenges to Kodiak’s tax positions could adversely affect its results of operations and financial condition.
Kodiak operates in locations throughout the U.S. and, as a result, Kodiak is subject to the tax laws and regulations of U.S. federal, state and local governments. From time to time, various legislative or administrative initiatives may be proposed that could adversely affect Kodiak’s tax positions. There can be no assurance that Kodiak’s tax provision or tax payments will not be adversely affected by these initiatives. In addition, U.S. federal, state and local tax laws and regulations are extremely complex and subject to varying interpretations. There can be no assurance that Kodiak’s tax positions will not be challenged by relevant tax authorities or that it would be successful in any such challenge. Kodiak is also subject to non-US tax laws that are significantly different from Kodiak’s current U.S. tax treatment.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Item 2. Properties
As of December 31, 2024, we own five service facilities in North Dakota and Texas. We lease additional service facilities in Alabama, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming. We lease our corporate headquarters located at 9950 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380. We do not currently own or lease any material facilities or properties for storage or maintenance of our compression units.

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
From time to time, we and our subsidiaries may be involved in various claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In management’s opinion, the resolution of such matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
See Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies to the consolidated financial statements included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Annual Report for a description of such proceedings.

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Part II

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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Market Information
Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “KGS”.
Holders
At the close of business on March 3, 2025, based on information received from the transfer agent of our common stock, we had 32 holders of record of our common stock. The number of record holders does not include holders of common units held in “street name” or persons, partnerships, associations, corporations, or other entities identified in security position listings maintained by depositories.
Dividends
On February 3, 2025, our Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share of common stock, or approximately $36.0 million, which was paid on February 21, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 14, 2025. The declaration and payment of future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board and will depend on future business conditions, financial conditions, results of operations and other factors. Based on current circumstances, we expect to continue to pay comparable cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
The performance graph below compares total shareholder return on our common stock from the initial public offering date of June 29, 2023 to December 31, 2024, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 ® Index (“S&P 500”) and Alerian US Midstream Energy Index (“AMUSX”) over the same period. The results are based on an investment of $100 in each of our common stock, the S&P 500, and the AMUSX. The graph assumes reinvestment of dividends and adjusts all closing prices and dividends for stock splits.
The performance graph shall not be deemed incorporated by reference by any general statement incorporating by reference this Annual Report into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate this information by reference, and shall not otherwise be deemed filed under those Acts.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
None.
Repurchases of Equity Securities by Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
The following table contains information about our purchases of our common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2024.
Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid Per Share(1)
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Program(2)(3)
Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program(2)
(in thousands)
October 1-31, 2024 - - - -
November 1-30, 2024 434,783 $ 34.50 434,783 $ 35,000
December 1-31, 2024 - - - -
Total 434,783 $ 34.50 434,783 $ 35,000
(1)
Excluding fees, commissions, and expenses associated with the share repurchases.
(2)
On November 14, 2024, the Company announced that our Board approved a share repurchase program to buy up to an aggregate of $50.0 million of our outstanding common stock (the “Share Repurchase Program”). The Share Repurchase Program expires on December 31, 2025.
(3)
On November 13, 2024, our Board authorized the repurchase of $15 million of shares of common stock from Kodiak Holdings. On November 18, 2024, we purchased from Kodiak Holdings in a private transaction pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program 434,783 shares of our common stock at a price per share of $34.50.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Item 6. [ Reserved ]

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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 is based on, and should be read in conjunction with, our consolidated financial statements and related notes hereto included under Part II, Item 8.-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in this Annual Report. The following discussion includes forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties. For further information on items that could impact our future operating performance or financial condition, see the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” elsewhere in this Annual Report. We assume no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
The following discussion includes forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties. For further information on items that could impact our future operating performance or financial condition, See Part I “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors”. We assume no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, the historical financial information in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” reflects only the historical financial results of Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries and references to the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” are to Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
This section primarily discusses 2024 and 2023 items and comparisons between these years. Discussion and analysis of our operating highlights and financial results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 are included under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 2023 Operational Highlights, Financial Results of Operations, Liquidity and Capital Resources, and Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Overview
We are a leading provider and operator of large horsepower contract compression infrastructure in the U.S. Our Contract Services and related services are critical to our customers’ ability to reliably produce, gather and transport natural gas and oil. We are a market leader in the Permian Basin, which is the largest producing natural gas and oil basin in the U.S. We
operate our large horsepower compression units primarily under fixed-revenue contracts with many upstream and midstream customers. Our compression assets have long useful lives consistent with the expected production lives of the key regions where we operate. We believe our customer-centric business model positions us as the preferred contract compression operator for our customers and creates long-standing relationships. We strategically invest in the training, development, and retention of our highly skilled and dedicated employees and believe their expertise and commitment to excellence enhances and differentiates our business model. Furthermore, we maintain an intense focus on being one of the most sustainable and responsible operators of contract compression infrastructure.
We manage our business through two operating segments: Contract Services and Other Services. Contract Services consists of operating Company-owned and customer-owned compression, and gas treating and cooling infrastructure, pursuant to fixed-revenue contracts to enable the production and gathering of natural gas and oil. Other Services consists of a broad range of contract services to support ancillary needs of our customers, including station construction, customer-owned compressor maintenance and overhaul, freight and crane charges and other time and material-based offerings. Our Other Services offerings are often cross-sold with Contract Services.
Trends and Outlook
Within our Contract Services segment, we provide contract compression infrastructure for customers in the oil and gas industry. Our assets are specifically primarily utilized in natural gas compression applications in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale and other active U.S. hydrocarbon production regions. Our customers are dependent on these applications to produce, process and transport natural gas and oil. Our assets are central to meeting growing global natural gas and oil demand. Furthermore, the long-life nature of our assets and our fixed-revenue contracts help to protect our business from the impact of industry and broader macroeconomic cycles.
Unconventional resources, large-scale centralized gathering systems and multi-well pad operations require more compression horsepower than conventional resources, driving demand for our large horsepower compression units. Upstream and midstream companies have increasingly prioritized capital discipline and return of capital to stockholders. We believe that many customers prefer to outsource their compression infrastructure needs in an effort to reduce capital expenditures outside of their core business and benefit from our technical skill and expertise.
In recent years, the U.S natural gas and oil industry has faced uncertainties and pressures from regulators and shifting sentiments from investors and other stakeholders, primarily related to broader adoption of emission reduction targets and other sustainability initiatives. Many energy companies, including some of our customers, have announced significant GHG emission reduction initiatives. A number of our customers are implementing electric compression infrastructure and we are well positioned to support them in these strategic initiatives. As stakeholder sentiments and the regulatory environment evolve under the new U.S. presidential administration, the U.S. natural gas and oil industry will continue to face unpredictability.
Approximately 82% of our existing compression assets are strategically deployed in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale, which are two of the most significant crude oil and associated gas basins in the U.S. We believe these two regions possess some of the largest and lowest-cost unconventional resources bases in the U.S. Additionally, there are significant U.S. LNG export projects in development, and overall LNG export capacity is expected to meaningfully grow over the next decade, in particular along the U.S. Gulf Coast. We expect this growth in Gulf Coast LNG export capacity to translate into continued Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale natural gas production growth, requiring substantial additional compression horsepower. We believe the U.S. will play an increasingly important role in global energy security as the world continues to require reliable, affordable and sustainable natural gas and oil production to support increasing global energy demand.
See “Business-Compression Industry” for more information regarding natural gas compression industry trends. Ultimately, the extent to which our business will be impacted by the factors described above, as well as future developments beyond our control, cannot be predicted with reasonable certainty. However, we continue to believe in the long-term demand for our Contract Services given the necessity of compression in gathering, processing and production of natural gas and centralized gas lift of oil.
Recent Developments
CSI Acquisition
On April 1, 2024, we completed the CSI Acquisition, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement. CSI Compressco unitholders received 0.086 shares of common stock for each CSI Compressco common unit owned. The Electing Unitholders received 0.086 OpCo Units representing economic interests in Kodiak Services (along with an equal number of shares of non-economic voting preferred stock of Kodiak) for each CSI Compressco common unit they held. At the option of the holder, each OpCo Unit is redeemable for one share of our common stock (along with cancellation of a
corresponding share of preferred stock of Kodiak), following a 180 day post-closing lock-up period and subject to certain conditions.
Offerings and Share Repurchases
On September 11, 2024, Frontier TopCo Partnership, L.P. (“Kodiak Holdings”), an affiliate of EQT AB and holder of record of Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. common stock, sold 7,000,000 shares of common stock to the public pursuant to an underwritten offering (the “September Secondary Offering”). We did not receive any proceeds from the September Secondary Offering. On September 11, 2024, we also repurchased 1,000,000 shares from Kodiak Holdings in a private transaction (the “September Share Repurchase”). The September Share Repurchase was consummated at a price of $25.00 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $25.0 million. The shares of common stock purchased in the September Share Repurchase were recorded as treasury stock.
In November 2024, the Board of Directors at Kodiak (the "Kodiak Board") approved a share repurchase program to buy up to an aggregate of $50 million of our outstanding common stock (the “Share Repurchase Program”). The Share Repurchase Program commenced on November 13, 2024 and expires on December 31, 2025. We expect shares to be acquired from time to time in open-market transactions or through privately negotiated transactions at our discretion, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other relevant factors. We expect any purchases to be funded by cash on hand, cash flow from operations and short-term borrowings. As of December 31, 2024, 434,783 shares have been repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program as further detailed below.
On November 18, 2024, Kodiak Holdings, sold 6,565,217 shares of common stock to the public pursuant to an underwritten offering (the “November Secondary Offering”). We did not receive any proceeds from the November Secondary Offering. On November 18, 2024, we repurchased 434,783 shares from Kodiak Holdings in a private transaction (the “November Share Repurchase”) pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program. The November Share Repurchase was consummated at a price of $34.50 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $15.0 million. The shares of common stock purchased in the November Share Repurchase were recorded as treasury stock.
On December 12, 2024, Kodiak Holdings sold 5,500,000 shares of common stock to the public pursuant to an underwritten offering (the "December Secondary Offering"). We did not sell any shares of common stock nor did we receive any proceeds from the December Secondary Offering. The December Secondary Offering closed on December 13, 2024.
Dispositions
On September 12, 2024, the Company sold certain property, plant and equipment and other assets in the U.S as well as our legal entity in Canada to a third-party buyer. The majority of the operations were included in the Contract Services segment through the date of sale. At the disposal date, total net assets sold were approximately $18.0 million, consisting primarily of compression equipment, inventory, and other assets. Upon disposition, we incurred a loss of approximately $7.0 million included in loss (gain) on sale of assets in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.
On December 9, 2024, we sold certain assets and our legal entity in Argentina. The transaction constituted the sale of a business for accounting purposes. Total assets sold primarily consisted of approximately $10.8 million in property, plant and equipment, $2.7 million in accounts receivable, and $2.2 million in inventory. We recognized a loss of $13.6 million, which is included in loss (gain) on sale of assets in our consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.
2024 Operational Highlights
The following table summarizes certain horsepower, unit count and fleet utilization percentages for our fleet for the periods presented.
As of December 31, % Change
2024 2023
Operating Data:
Fleet horsepower(1)
4,402,747 3,261,661 35.0 %
Revenue-generating horsepower(2)
4,250,499 3,258,951 30.4 %
Fleet compression units 5,069 3,078 64.7 %
Revenue-generating compression units 4,592 3,062 50.0 %
Revenue-generating horsepower per revenue-generating compression unit(3)
926 1,064 (13.0) %
Fleet utilization(4)
96.5 % 99.9 % (3.4) %
(1)
Fleet horsepower includes (x) revenue-generating horsepower and (y) idle horsepower, which is comprised of compression units that do not have a signed contract or are not subject to a firm commitment from our customer and therefore are not currently generating revenue.
(2)
Revenue-generating horsepower includes compression units that are operating under contract and generating revenue and compression units which are available to be deployed and for which we have a signed contract or are subject to a firm commitment from our customer.
(3)
Calculated as (i) revenue-generating horsepower divided by (ii) revenue-generating compression units at period end.
(4)
Fleet utilization is calculated as (i) revenue-generating horsepower divided by (ii) fleet horsepower.
Horsepower
The 35.0% and 30.4% increases in fleet horsepower and revenue-generating horsepower, respectively, were primarily attributable to the compression assets acquired in the CSI Acquisition and the purchase and deployment of new compression units. The 13.0% decrease in revenue-generating horsepower per revenue-generating compression unit was due to units acquired as part of the CSI Acquisition having, on average, less horsepower.
Financial Results of Operations
The following table presents selected financial and operating information for the periods presented (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
% Change
Revenues:
Contract Services $ 1,034,173 $ 735,605 40.6 %
Other Services 125,138 114,776 9.0 %
Total revenues 1,159,311 850,381 36.3 %
Operating expenses:
Cost of operations (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below):
Contract Services 355,016 257,092 38.1 %
Other Services 103,360 93,779 10.2 %
Depreciation and amortization 260,272 182,869 42.3 %
Long-lived asset impairment 9,921 - 100.0 %
Selling, general and administrative 151,680 73,308 106.9 %
Loss (gain) on sale of assets 29,612 (777) n/m
Total operating expenses 909,861 606,271 50.1 %
Income from operations 249,450 244,110 2.2 %
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense (197,144) (222,514) (11.4) %
Loss on extinguishment of debt - (6,757) (100.0) %
Gain on derivatives 24,017 20,266 18.5 %
Other (expense) income, net (415) 31 n/m
Total other expenses (173,542) (208,974) (17.0) %
Income before income taxes 75,908 35,136 116.0 %
Income tax expense 25,574 15,070 69.7 %
Net income 50,334 20,066 150.8 %
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 439 - 100.0 %
Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 49,895 $ 20,066 148.7 %
Revenues and Sources of Income
Contract Services
Contract Services revenue increased $298.6 million, or 40.6%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. This was primarily due to incremental revenues associated with the CSI Acquisition, which accounted for approximately 22% of consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024. The remainder of the increase in Contract Services is due to an increase in revenue-generating horsepower and an increase of $6.5 million related to gas treating and cooling services.
Other Services
Other Services revenue increased $10.4 million, or 9.0%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. This increase was primarily due to incremental revenues associated with the CSI Acquisition, increased parts sales, increased freight and crane charges related to mobilization of units, increased maintenance and overhaul services, and increased other field services. These increases were offset by a decrease in revenues from station construction services resulting from reduced scope of station projects during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Operating Costs and Other Expenses
Contract Services
Contract Services expenses increased $97.9 million, or 38.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. This increase was primarily due to an $87.3 million increase in direct labor expenses related to increased headcount and salaries, a $13.0 million increase in lubricant oil and coolant, a $12.9 million increase in parts used in support of our operations, and a $2.5 million increase in gas treating expenses. The majority of incremental costs were attributable to the CSI Acquisition. These increases were partially offset by a $17.2 million decrease in indirect expenses and a $0.8 million decrease in sales and use tax accrual related to parts purchases.
Other Services
Other Services expenses increased $9.6 million, or 10.2%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. This increase was primarily due to costs associated with increased parts sales, increased freight and crane charges related to mobilization of units, increased maintenance and overhaul services, and increased other field services. These increases were offset by decreases in station construction service expenses.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization increased $77.4 million, or 42.3%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. This was primarily due to an increase in compression equipment and intangible assets acquired through the CSI Acquisition, which resulted in increased depreciation and amortization associated with those assets.
Long-lived Asset Impairment
Triggering events related to a group of non-operating compression units associated with a certain customer in bankruptcy indicated the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. As a result, we recorded an impairment of compression equipment of $9.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. No impairment was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Selling, General and Administrative
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $78.4 million, or 106.9%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. This was primarily due to a $29.0 million increase in professional fees mainly related to transactions costs associated with the CSI Acquisition, a $24.8 million increase in labor and benefits, mainly related to increased headcount and salaries, an $11.7 million increase in stock compensation expense related to equity compensation plans, an $8.9 million increase in software expense, and a $6.4 million increase in other overhead expenses, mostly consisting of insurance and facility expenses. These increases were offset by a $2.4 million decrease in bad debt expense related to expected credit losses.
Loss (Gain) on Sale of Assets
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a $29.6 million net loss on the sale of certain property, plant and equipment and other assets in the U.S. and the sale of our Canada and Argentina entities to third-party buyers. This compared to a $0.8 million net gain for the year ended December 31, 2023 from the sale of capital assets.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased $25.4 million, or 11.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. This decrease was primarily due to lower average borrowings on the ABL Facility and 2029 Senior Notes during the year as compared to the ABL Facility and Term Loan during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized a $6.8 million loss on extinguishment of debt related to the write off of debt issuance costs and other fees as a result of the extinguishment of the Term Loan. No such loss was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2024.
Gain on Derivatives
Gain on derivatives increased $3.8 million, or 18.5%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. This is primarily related to $25.3 million in cash received on derivatives offset by a decrease in the fair value of derivatives of $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 due to a decrease in the long-term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) yield curve, as compared to a $25.8 million settlement on the termination of derivatives attributable to the Term Loan and $37.4 million in cash received on derivative settlements on our interest rate collars, offset by a decrease in the change in fair value of the derivatives of $42.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to a decrease in the long-term SOFR and LIBOR yield curves.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense increased by $10.5 million, or 69.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. This was primarily due to an increase in pre-tax income of $40.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our ability to fund operations, finance capital expenditures, service our debt, and pay dividends depends on the levels of our operating cash flows and access to the capital and credit markets. Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from our operations and our borrowing availability under the ABL Facility. Our cash flow is affected by numerous factors including prices and demand for our compression infrastructure assets and services, conditions in the financial markets and various other factors. We believe cash generated by operating activities will be sufficient to service our debt, fund working capital, fund our estimated capital expenditures and, as our Board may determine from time to time in its discretion, pay dividends.
Cash Requirements
Capital Expenditures
The compression infrastructure business is capital intensive, requiring significant investment to expand, maintain, and upgrade existing operations. Our capital requirements have consisted primarily of, and we anticipate that our capital requirements will continue to consist primarily of, the following:
•Growth Capital Expenditures: (1) capital expenditures made to expand the operating capacity or operating income capacity of assets by acquisition of additional compression units, (2) capital expenditures made to maintain the operating capacity or operating income capacity of assets by acquisition of replacement compression units, (3) capital expenditures made to expand the operating capacity or operating income capacity of assets for existing compression units and (4) capital expenditures on assets required to operate the business but not including compression units-such as trucks, wash trailers, crane trucks, leasehold improvements, technology hardware and software and related implementation expenditures, furniture and fixtures, and other general items that are typically capitalized and that have a useful life beyond one year. We make capital expenditures not related to our compression units (as described in clause (4) above) if and when necessary to support the operations of our revenue-generating horsepower.
•Maintenance Capital Expenditures: periodic capital expenditures incurred at predetermined operating intervals to maintain consistent and reliable operating capacity of our assets over the near term. Such maintenance capital expenditures typically involve overhauls of significant components of our compression units, such as the engine and compressor, pistons, rings, heads, and bearings. These maintenance capital expenditures are predictable and the majority of these expenditures are tied to a detailed, unit-by-unit schedule based on hours of operation or age. We utilize a disciplined and systematic asset management program whereby we perform major unit overhauls and engine replacements on a defined schedule based on hours of operation. As a result, our maintenance capital expenditures may vary considerably from year to year based on when such assets were
added to the fleet. Maintenance capital expenditures along with regularly scheduled preventive maintenance expenses are typically sufficient to sustain the operating capacity of our assets over the full expected useful life of the compression units. Maintenance capital expenditures do not include expenditures to replace compression units when they reach the end of their useful lives.
The majority of our growth capital expenditures are related to the acquisition cost of new compression units. Maintenance capital expenditures are related to overhauls of significant components of our compression equipment, such as the engine and compressor, which return the components to a like-new condition, but do not modify the application for which the compression equipment was designed.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, growth capital expenditures were $286.0 million and maintenance capital expenditures were $66.2 million. This compares to growth capital expenditures of $184.5 million and maintenance capital expenditures of $37.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in growth capital expenditures includes a $22.0 million non-cash sales tax accrual on compression equipment purchases related to audits we are undergoing with the state of Texas. The remaining amounts were primarily related to a larger amount of new horsepower acquired in 2024, an increase in unit growth capital expenditures to upgrade and revamp a large number of units acquired in the CSI Acquisition, and significant investment in compression support equipment to accommodate a far larger fleet compared to the prior year. The increase in maintenance capital expenditures was primarily due to expenditures on the assets acquired in the CSI Acquisition since closing on April 1, 2024 and an increase in unit overhauls scheduled based on the age and operating hours of such units.
Dividends
Our Board may elect to declare cash dividends on our common stock, subject to our compliance with applicable law, and depending on, among other things, economic conditions, our financial condition, results of operations, projections, liquidity, earnings, legal requirements, and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness (as further discussed herein). If and to the extent our Board were to declare a cash dividend to our stockholders, we expect the dividend to be paid from our Discretionary Cash Flow.
On February 3, 2025, our Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share of common stock, or approximately $36.0 million, which was paid on February 21, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 14, 2025. The declaration and payment of future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board and will depend on future business conditions, financial conditions, results of operations and other factors. Based on current circumstances, we expect to continue to pay comparable cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Over the long-term, we expect to fund any dividends and our budgeted growth capital expenditures using our Discretionary Cash Flow. In the event our Discretionary Cash Flow is insufficient for the purpose of funding any such dividends and our budgeted growth capital expenditures for such period, we may fund such shortfall (i) with additional borrowings under our ABL Facility, which as of December 31, 2024 had $322.5 million available (subject to the requirement that our availability, in the case of dividends, under the ABL Facility (calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such Specified Transaction) is not less than $125,000,000) or (ii) reduce our growth capital expenditures for such period. Any such additional borrowings under our ABL Facility will result in an increase in our interest expense for such period. Any such reduction in our growth capital expenditures may result in lower growth in our revenue-generating horsepower in future periods.
Contractual Obligations
Our material contractual obligations as of December 31, 2024 consisted of the following:
•Long-term debt of $2.6 billion; and
•Purchase commitments of $168.8 million, all of which are expected to be settled within the next twelve months; primarily consisting of future commitments to purchase new compression units ordered but not received. See Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Other Commitments
As of December 31, 2024, other commitments include future operating and finance lease payments totaling $89.0 million.
Sources of Cash
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
$ Variance
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 327,987 $ 266,326 $ 61,661
Net cash used in investing activities (292,468) (218,421) (74,047)
Net cash used in financing activities (36,331) (62,774) 26,443
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ (812) $ (14,869) $ 14,057
Operating Activities
The $61.7 million increase in cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily due to a $124.0 million increase in operating items, namely depreciation and amortization, taxes and equity compensation, and a $5.3 million increase in income from operations. These increases were offset by a $55.9 million increase in cash used for working capital, primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable and a $37.9 million decrease in cash received on derivatives.
Investing Activities
The $74.0 million increase in cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily due to a $117.2 million increase in in capital expenditures, net of accrued capital expenditures. This was partially offset by a $33.6 million increase in proceeds on sale of assets and by cash provided by investing activities related to a $9.5 million increase in cash acquired related to the CSI Acquisition.
Financing Activities
The $26.4 million decrease in cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily due to a $42.3 million decrease in distributions to parent, a $16.5 million decrease in payments of debt issuance costs, and a $8.9 million decrease in cash payments related to offering costs, offset by a $104.1 million increase in dividends paid to stockholders, a $40.0 million increase in share repurchases, a $5.6 million increase in principal payments on other borrowings, a $5.5 million increase in distributions to noncontrolling interests, and a $2.8 million increase in cash paid for shares withheld to cover taxes. These uses of cash were offset by a $390.7 million increase in net borrowings over payments on debt instruments and $277.8 million decrease in proceeds from the initial public offering.
Description of Indebtedness
ABL Facility
As of January 1, 2022, Kodiak Services had an ABL Facility with unaffiliated secured lenders and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. On March 22, 2023, wholly owned subsidiaries of Kodiak entered into the ABL Credit Agreement, whereby the total facility (among other things) was increased to $2.2 billion and certain changes were made to our financial covenants and maturity date. On May 31, 2023, the ABL Credit Agreement was amended to, among other things, permit distributions of over-allotment proceeds from the IPO and revise the terms related to the payment and prepayment of the Term Loan. On June 27, 2023, the ABL Credit Agreement was further amended to remove the ability to make distributions related to over-allotment proceeds from the IPO and to instead require prepayment of the obligations and cash collateralization of any letter of credit exposure upon the issuance of any equity interests by Kodiak pursuant to the over-allotment in the IPO. In connection with the IPO, the Company became a borrower under the ABL Facility. As of December 31, 2024, there was $2.4 million of letters of credit outstanding under the ABL Facility. The maturity date of the ABL Facility is March 22, 2028. See Note 11. Debt and Credit Facilities to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The ABL Credit Agreement requires that we meet certain financial ratios.
Pursuant to the ABL Credit Agreement, the Company must comply with certain restrictive covenants, including a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.5x and a maximum Leverage Ratio (calculated based on the ratio of Total Indebtedness to EBITDA, each as defined in the ABL Credit Agreement), and beginning for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, a Secured Leverage Ratio (calculated based on the ratio of Senior Secured Debt to EBITDA). The maximum
Leverage Ratio is (i) 5.75 to 1.00 through the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2025 and (ii) 5.25 to 1.00 for each fiscal quarter thereafter. The maximum Secured Leverage Ratio is (i) 3.75 to 1.00 through the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2025 and (ii) 3.25 to 1.00 for each fiscal quarter thereafter.
All obligations under the ABL Facility are collateralized by essentially all the assets of the Company. We were in compliance with all covenants as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The ABL Credit Agreement also restricts the Company’s ability to: incur additional indebtedness and guarantee indebtedness; pay dividends or make other distributions or repurchase or redeem equity interests; prepay, redeem or repurchase certain debt; issue certain preferred units or similar equity securities; make loans and investments; sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of assets; incur liens; enter into transactions with affiliates; enter into agreements restricting the Company’s restricted subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends; enter into certain swap agreements; amend certain organizational documents; enter into sale and leaseback transactions; and consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets.
The applicable interest rate under the ABL Facility is (i) in the case of SOFR-based borrowings, the Term SOFR or Daily Simple SOFR rate then in effect (subject to a floor of 0%) plus 0.10% plus a spread that depends on our Leverage Ratio as of the most recent determination date ranging from 2.00% if our Leverage Ratio is less than or equal to 3.00:1.00 to 3.00% if our Leverage Ratio is greater than 5.50:1.00 and (ii) in the case of prime rate-based borrowings, the prime rate (subject to a floor of 2.5%) plus a spread that depends on our Leverage Ratio as of the most recent determination date ranging from 1.00% if our Leverage Ratio is less than or equal to 3.00:1.00 to 2.00% if our Leverage Ratio is greater than 5.50:1.00.
Depending on the loan type elected by the Company, interest accrues based on variable rates of SOFR plus an applicable rate ranging from 2% to 3% or prime rate plus an applicable rate ranging from 1% to 2% depending on the type of loan and the leverage ratio. The weighted average interest rate as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, was 6.8% and 8.8%, respectively, excluding the effect of interest rate swaps. The Company pays an annualized commitment fee of 0.25% on the unused portion of its ABL Facility if borrowings are greater than 50% of total commitments and 0.50% on the unused portion of the ABL Facility if borrowings are less than 50% of total commitments.
Third Amendment to ABL Credit Agreement
On January 22, 2024, Kodiak, and certain other subsidiaries of Kodiak entered into the Third Amendment, which amends the Existing ABL Credit Agreement. The Third Amendment, among other things, amended certain provisions of the Existing ABL Credit Agreement (i) to accommodate the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and (ii) to account for Kodiak’s organizational structure after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
In addition, the Third Amendment amended the ABL Facility to (i) update the maximum secured leverage ratio to (x) 3.75 to 1.00 for the first four fiscal quarters after the Company issues any unsecured indebtedness and (y) 3.25 to 1.00 for each fiscal quarter thereafter, (ii) modify the triggers for commencing a “cash dominion” period (i.e., a period when the administrative agent applies proceeds in the deposit accounts to reduce borrowings under the ABL Credit Agreement)}, such that a “cash dominion” period will commence if availability under the ABL Credit Agreement is less than $125 million for more than five consecutive business days or if certain types of events of default occur, (iii) include customary provisions relating to the designation of “unrestricted subsidiaries” (i.e., subsidiaries that are not required to become loan parties or be bound by the covenants contained in the ABL Credit Agreement), (iv) provide that only material domestic restricted subsidiaries are required to become guarantors and collateral grantors under the ABL Facility, and (v) permit the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and liens and to make additional investments, dividends, distributions, redemptions and dispositions.
Term Loan
As of January 1, 2022, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kodiak had a $400 million Term Loan pursuant to a credit agreement with unaffiliated unsecured lenders and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. On May 19, 2022, we entered into the Term Loan Credit Agreement whereby we increased the aggregate commitments under the Term Loan from $400 million to $1 billion.
On March 31, 2023, our wholly owned subsidiary entered into the First Amendment to the Term Loan Credit Agreement, which extended the maturity date to September 22, 2028.
On July 3, 2023, we used the net proceeds of our IPO, together with the proceeds resulting from the Term Loan Derivative Settlement and borrowings under our ABL Facility, to repay $300 million of borrowings outstanding under the Term Loan.
In connection with the IPO, all of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ remaining obligations under the Term Loan were assumed by a parent entity of Kodiak Holdings, and the Company’s obligations thereunder were terminated. As a result, the Company is no longer a borrower or guarantor under, nor otherwise obligated with respect to the debt outstanding under the Term Loan.
2029 Senior Notes
On February 2, 2024, Kodiak Services issued $750 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2029 (the “Notes”), pursuant to an indenture, dated February 2, 2024 (the “Indenture”), by and among Kodiak Services, Kodiak Gas Services, Inc., certain other subsidiary guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee.
At any time prior to February 15, 2026, Kodiak Services may, on any one or more occasions, redeem all or part of the Notes, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes plus a “make-whole” premium plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to, but not including, the redemption date. At any time prior to February 15, 2026, Kodiak Services may also redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes with an amount of cash not greater than the net cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings, at a redemption price of 107.250% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to, but not including, the redemption date, as long as at least 50% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes originally issued remains outstanding after each such redemption and the redemption occurs within 180 days after the date of the closing of such equity offering. On or after February 15, 2026, Kodiak Services may, on any one or more occasions, redeem all or part of the Notes at the following redemption prices: 103.625% beginning on February 15, 2026; 101.813% beginning on February 15, 2027; and 100.000% beginning on February 15, 2028. The Indenture contains certain covenants that limit the ability of Kodiak and its restricted subsidiaries, including Kodiak Services, to make distributions on, purchase or redeem Kodiak’s equity interests or repurchase or redeem contractually subordinated indebtedness; make certain investments; incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, issue any disqualified stock, or issue other preferred securities (other than non-economic preferred securities); create or incur certain liens to secure indebtedness; sell or otherwise dispose of assets; consolidate with or merge with or into another person; enter into transactions with affiliates; and create unrestricted subsidiaries. If the Notes achieve an investment grade rating from any two of Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) and Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) and no default under the Indenture exists, many of the foregoing covenants will terminate. If Kodiak or Kodiak Services experiences certain kinds of changes of control and Moody’s, S&P or Fitch decreases their rating of the Notes as a result thereof within 60 days, holders of the Notes will be entitled to require Kodiak Services to repurchase all or any part of that holder’s notes at a price of 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on the notes repurchased to the date of settlement. The Indenture also contains customary events of default.
Derivatives and Hedging Activities
To mitigate a portion of the exposure to fluctuations in the variable interest rate of the ABL Facility and the Term Loan, we have entered into various derivative instruments.
Our interest rate swaps exchange variable interest rates for fixed interest rates. We have not designated any derivative instruments as hedges for accounting purposes and do not enter into such instruments for speculative or trading purposes. See Note 12. Derivative Instruments to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Parent Entity Distribution
On June 27, 2023, we made a cash distribution of $42.3 million to a parent entity of Kodiak Holdings prior to the consummation of the IPO, of which $11.0 million was funded with cash on hand and $31.3 million was funded with borrowings under the ABL Facility.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management uses a variety of financial and operating metrics to analyze our performance. These metrics are significant factors in assessing our operating results and profitability and include the non-GAAP financial measures of adjusted gross margin, adjusted gross margin percentage, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA percentage, discretionary cash flow, and free cash flow.
Adjusted Gross Margin and Adjusted Gross Margin Percentage
Adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross margin percentage are considered non-GAAP financial measures. We define adjusted gross margin as revenue less cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense. We define adjusted gross margin percentage as adjusted gross margin divided by total revenues. We believe that adjusted gross margin is useful as a supplemental measure of our operating profitability. Adjusted gross margin is impacted primarily by the pricing trends for service operations and cost of operations, including labor rates for service technicians, volume and per compression unit costs for lubricant oils and coolants, quantity and pricing of routine preventative maintenance on compression units and property tax rates on compression units. Adjusted gross margin should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, gross margin or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, adjusted gross margin as presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Because we capitalize assets, depreciation and amortization of equipment is a necessary element of our costs. To compensate for the limitations of adjusted gross margin as a measure of our performance, we believe that it is important to consider gross margin determined under GAAP, as well as adjusted gross margin, to evaluate our operating profitability.
Adjusted Gross Margin
Contract Services
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
Total revenues $ 1,034,173 $ 735,605
Cost of operations (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) (355,016) (257,092)
Depreciation and amortization (260,272) (182,869)
Gross margin $ 418,885 $ 295,644
Gross margin percentage 40.5% 40.2%
Depreciation and amortization 260,272 182,869
Adjusted gross margin $ 679,157 $ 478,513
Adjusted gross margin percentage 65.7% 65.1%
Other Services
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
Total revenues $ 125,138 $ 114,776
Cost of operations (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) (103,360) (93,779)
Depreciation and amortization - -
Gross margin $ 21,778 $ 20,997
Gross margin percentage 17.4% 18.3%
Depreciation and amortization - -
Adjusted gross margin $ 21,778 $ 20,997
Adjusted gross margin percentage 17.4% 18.3%
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Percentage
Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA percentage are considered non-GAAP measures. We define adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense; income tax expense; and depreciation and amortization; plus (i) loss on extinguishment of debt; (ii) loss (gain) on derivatives; (iii) equity compensation expense; (iv) severance expenses; (v) transaction expenses; (vi) loss (gain) on sale of assets; and (vii) impairment of compression equipment. We define adjusted EBITDA percentage as adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenues. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA percentage are used as supplemental financial measures by our management and external users of our financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks and other financial institutions, to assess:
•the financial performance of our assets without regard to the impact of financing methods, capital structure or historical cost basis of our assets;
•the viability of capital expenditure projects and the overall rates of return on alternative investment opportunities;
•the ability of our assets to generate cash sufficient to make debt payments and pay dividends; and
•our operating performance as compared to those of other companies in our industry without regard to the impact of financing methods and capital structure.
We believe that adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA percentage provide useful information because, when viewed with our GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliation, they provide a more complete understanding of our performance than GAAP results alone. We also believe that external users of our financial statements benefit from having access to the same financial measures that management uses in evaluating the results of our business.
Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA percentage should not be considered as alternatives to, or more meaningful than, revenues, net income, operating income, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP as measures of operating performance and liquidity. Moreover, our adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA percentage as presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Given we are a capital intensive business, depreciation, impairment of compression equipment and the interest cost of acquiring compression equipment are necessary elements of our costs. To compensate for these items, we believe that it is important to consider both net income and net cash provided by operating activities determined under GAAP, as well as adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA percentage, to evaluate our financial performance and our liquidity. Our adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA percentage exclude some, but not all, items that affect net income and net cash provided by operating activities, and these measures may vary among companies. Management compensates for the limitations of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA percentage as an analytical tool by reviewing the comparable GAAP measures, understanding the differences between the measures and incorporating this knowledge into management’s decision-making processes.
The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, for each of the periods presented (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
2024 2023
Net income $ 50,334 $ 20,066
Interest expense 197,144 222,514
Income tax expense 25,574 15,070
Depreciation and amortization 260,272 182,869
Long-lived asset impairment 9,921 -
Loss on extinguishment of debt - 6,757
Gain on derivatives (24,017) (20,266)
Equity compensation expense 17,658 5,914
Severance expense(1)
10,500 -
Transaction expenses(2)
32,552 6,001
Loss (gain) on sale of assets 29,612 (777)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 609,550 $ 438,148
Net income percentage
4.3 % 2.4 %
Adjusted EBITDA percentage 52.6 % 51.5 %
For detailed footnote descriptions, refer to the annotations beneath the following table.
The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA to net cash provided by operating activities for each of the periods presented (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
2024 2023
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 327,987 $ 266,326
Interest expense 197,144 222,514
Income tax expense 25,574 15,070
Deferred tax provision (15,429) (7,863)
Cash received on derivatives (25,251) (63,156)
Loss on extinguishment of debt - 2,398
Severance expense(1)
10,500 -
Transaction expenses(2)
32,552 6,001
Other(3)
(21,922) (25,622)
Change in operating assets and liabilities 78,395 22,480
Adjusted EBITDA $ 609,550 $ 438,148
(1)
Represents severance expense related to the CSI acquisition for the year ended December 31, 2024. There were no such expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023.
(2)
Represents certain costs associated with non-recurring professional services and other costs, primarily related to the CSI Acquisition, for the year ended December 31, 2024.
(3)
Includes amortization of debt issuance costs, non-cash lease expense, provision for credit losses and inventory reserve.
Discretionary Cash Flow
Discretionary cash flow is considered a non-GAAP measure. We define discretionary cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less (i) maintenance capital expenditures; (ii) certain changes in operating assets and liabilities; and (iii) certain other expenses; plus (w) cash loss on extinguishment of debt; (x) severance expenses; and (y) transaction expenses. We believe discretionary cash flow is a useful liquidity and performance measure and supplemental financial measure for
us in assessing our ability to pay cash dividends to our stockholders, make growth capital expenditures and assess our operating performance. Our ability to pay dividends is subject to limitations due to restrictions contained in our ABL Credit Agreement as further described elsewhere herein. Discretionary cash flow is presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, such as revenues, net income, operating income (loss) or cash flows from operating activities. Discretionary cash flow as presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow is considered a non-GAAP measure. We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less (i) maintenance capital expenditures; (ii) certain changes in operating assets and liabilities; (iii) certain other expenses; and (iv) growth capital expenditures; plus (w) cash loss on extinguishment of debt; (x) severance expenses; (y) transaction expenses; and (z) proceeds from sale of assets. We believe free cash flow is a liquidity measure and useful supplemental financial measure for us in assessing our ability to pursue business opportunities and investments to grow our business and to service our debt. Free cash flow is presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, such as revenues, net income, operating income (loss) or cash flows from operating activities. Free Cash Flow as presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
The following table reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to discretionary cash flow, and free cash flow for each of the periods presented (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
2024 2023
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 327,987 $ 266,326
Maintenance capital expenditures(1)
(66,200) (36,990)
Loss on extinguishment of debt - 2,398
Severance expense(2)
10,500 -
Transaction expenses(3)
32,552 6,001
Change in operating assets and liabilities 78,395 22,480
Other(4)
(9,953) (12,066)
Discretionary cash flow $ 373,281 $ 248,149
Growth capital expenditures (5)(6)
(285,992) (184,487)
Proceeds from sale of assets 35,030 1,449
Free cash flow $ 122,319 $ 65,111
For detailed footnote descriptions, refer to the annotations beneath the following table.
The following table reconciles net income to discretionary cash flow and free cash flow for each of the periods presented (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
2024 2023
Net income $ 50,334 $ 20,066
Depreciation and amortization 260,272 182,869
Long-lived asset impairment 9,921 -
Change in fair value of derivatives 1,234 42,890
Loss on extinguishment of debt - 6,757
Deferred tax provision 15,429 7,863
Amortization of debt issuance costs 11,969 13,556
Equity compensation expense 17,658 5,914
Severance expense(2)
10,500 -
Transaction expenses(3)
32,552 6,001
(Gain) loss on sale of assets 29,612 (777)
Maintenance capital expenditures(1)
(66,200) (36,990)
Discretionary cash flow $ 373,281 $ 248,149
Growth capital expenditures(5)(6)
(285,992) (184,487)
Proceeds from sale of assets 35,030 1,449
Free cash flow $ 122,319 $ 65,111
(1)
See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -Liquidity and Capital Resources -Cash Requirements -Capital Expenditures” for information regarding amounts designated as maintenance capital expenditures.
(2)
Represents severance expense related to the CSI acquisition for the year ended December 31, 2024. There were no such expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023.
(3)
Represents certain costs associated with non-recurring professional services and other costs, primarily related to the CSI Acquisition, for the year ended December 31, 2024.
(4)
Includes non-cash lease expense, provision for credit losses and inventory reserve.
(5)
Growth capital expenditures includes an $8.1 million increase and a $1.7 million increase in accrued capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(6)
Growth capital expenditures includes a non-cash increase in the sales tax accrual on compression equipment purchases of $22.0 million and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These accrual amounts are estimated based on the best-known information as it relates to open audit periods with the state of Texas. See Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements for additional details.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon certain financial estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. We base our estimates on historical experience, available information and various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates; however, actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The accounting estimates that we believe require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments and are the most critical to its reporting of results of operations and financial position are as follows:
Business Combination
We account for acquisitions of businesses using the purchase method, which requires the allocation of the purchase price based on the fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired. We estimate the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired using accepted valuation methods, and, in many cases, such estimates are based on our judgments as to the future operating cash flows expected to be generated from the acquired assets throughout their estimated useful lives. We will account for the various assets (including intangible assets) acquired and liabilities assumed with the CSI Acquisition based on our estimate of fair values. Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets acquired. The assumptions and inputs incorporated within the fair value estimates are
subject to considerable management judgement and are based on industry, market, and economic conditions prevalent at the time of the acquisition. Actual results may differ from the projected results used to determine fair value.
Revenue Recognition over Time
The Company enters into contracts to provide compressor station construction services to customers under its Other Services segment. Construction service contracts consist of a highly integrated set of tasks and components and accordingly are accounted for as a single performance obligation. Because the Company’s performance creates and enhances assets that are controlled by customers, the Company recognizes construction services revenue over time.
The measure of progress used to recognize construction services revenue is a cost-to-cost measure of progress because it most faithfully depicts the Company’s performance on the contract. Under the cost-to-cost measure of progress, the percentage of completion of each contract is measured based on the transaction price and the ratio of actual costs incurred to total estimated costs expected for the construction services. This input method requires management to estimate total future costs to complete a construction project, such as labor, raw materials, and subcontract costs.
Estimates are based on conditions and information available at the time the estimate is made, as well as the knowledge and experience of the Company’s engineers, project managers, and financial professionals. Factors that must be considered in estimating the total costs to be incurred under a construction services contract include labor productivity and availability, the nature and complexity of work to be performed, the impact of change orders, availability of raw materials and the impact of delayed performance. Events or changes in circumstances can cause management’s estimates to be revised, which may result in significant adjustments to revenue amounts previously recognized. If changes to the scope of services or estimates of total cost occur, an adjustment to the transaction price or total estimated cost is recognized in the period of change.
Approximately 5% of the Company’s revenue in 2024, 12% in 2023, and 7% in 2022, was recognized under this method.
Goodwill - Impairment Assessments
We evaluate goodwill for impairment annually and whenever events or changes indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value at the reporting unit level could be less than its carrying value (including goodwill). We estimate the fair value based on a number of factors, including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, overall financial performance and Company specific events. Estimating projected cash flows requires us to make certain assumptions as it relates to future operating performance.
Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgments, including a qualitative assessment to determine whether there are any impairment indicators, and determining the fair value of the reporting unit. A number of significant assumptions and estimates are involved in the application of the income approach to forecast future cash flows, including revenue and operating income growth rates, discount rates and other factors. The assumptions and inputs incorporated within the fair value estimates are subject to considerable management judgement and are based on industry, market, and economic conditions prevalent at the time of the acquisition. Actual results may differ from the projected results used to determine fair value.
No events or circumstances occurred that indicated that the fair value of the entity may be below its carrying amount; therefore, no goodwill impairment was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, including property, plant, and equipment, and other finite-lived identifiable intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, including the removal of compressors units from the active fleet, indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Such events may include significant changes in performance relative to expected operating results, significant changes in asset use, significant negative industry or economic trends, and changes in the Company's business strategy, among others. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to estimated future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. Impairment losses are recognized in the period in which the impairment occurs and represent the excess of the asset carrying value over its fair value estimated using future discounted net cash flows.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we determined that certain events occurred related to a group of non-operating compression units associated with a certain customer in bankruptcy that indicated the carrying value of assets may not be recoverable. As a result, we recorded an impairment of compression equipment of $9.9 million for the year ended
December 31, 2024. No impairment was recorded, and no triggering events were identified, for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Estimated Useful Lives of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is carried at cost. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis using useful lives that are estimated based on assumptions and judgments that reflect both historical experience and expectations regarding future use of our assets. The use of different assumptions and judgments in the calculation of depreciation, especially those involving useful lives, would result in significantly different net book values of our assets and results of operations.
Commitments and Contingencies
From time to time, we may be involved in various claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Additionally, our compliance with state and local sales tax regulations is subject to audit by various taxing authorities. Certain taxing authorities have either claimed or issued an assessment that specific operational processes, which we and others in our industry regularly conduct, result in transactions that are subject to state sales taxes. We and others in our industry have disputed these claims and assessments based on either existing tax statutes or published guidance by the taxing authorities.
We utilize both internal and external counsel in evaluating our potential exposure to adverse outcomes from orders, judgments or settlements. While we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of these actions, the accounting standard for contingencies requires management to make judgments about future events that are inherently uncertain. We are required to record a loss during any period in which we believe a contingency is probable and can be reasonably estimated. To the extent that actual outcomes differ from our estimates, or additional facts and circumstances cause us to revise our estimates, our earnings will be affected. We record legal costs as incurred, and all recorded legal liabilities are revised, as required, as better information becomes available to us.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, based on the information currently available, we accrued a contingent liability of approximately $70.1 million and $28.8 million, respectively, relating to the Sales Tax Audit for the periods currently under audit classified in accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there are no other legal matters for which resolution could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
We use any of three valuation approaches to measure fair value: the market approach, the income approach, and the cost approach in determining the appropriate valuation methodologies based on the nature of the asset or liability being measured and the reliability of the inputs used in arriving at fair value.
We record derivative instruments at fair value using Level 2 inputs of the fair value hierarchy. The interest rate swaps are valued using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative using observable inputs from actively quoted public markets, including interest rate curves and credit spreads.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the fair value of derivative instruments were $21.2 million and $22.5 million, respectively.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement
See Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Interest Rate Risk
Our primary exposure to interest rate risk results from outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility, which has a floating interest rate component. We use interest rate derivative instruments to manage our exposure to fluctuations in these variable interest rate components.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had $1.9 billion and $1.8 billion, respectively, outstanding under the ABL Facility and $1.4 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively, outstanding and effective notional amounts of floating to fixed interest rate
swaps which we attribute to our borrowings under our ABL Facility. Excluding the effect of interest rate swaps, the average annualized interest rate incurred on the ABL Facility for borrowings during the year ended December 31, 2024 was approximately 6.77% and we estimate that a 1.0% increase in the applicable average interest rates for the year ended December 31, 2024 would have resulted in an estimated $16.7 million increase in ABL-related interest expense.
Counterparty Risk
Our credit exposure generally relates to receivables for services provided and a counterparty's failure to meet its obligations under a derivatives contract with the Company. If any significant customer of ours should have credit or financial problems resulting in a delay or failure to pay the amount it owes us, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Additionally, if any significant vendor of ours should have financial problems or operational delays, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded credit loss of $4.7 million, $7.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively related to the collectability of outstanding receivables.
The Company uses credit and other financial criteria to evaluate the credit standing of, and to select, counterparties to its derivative instruments. Although the Company does not obtain collateral or otherwise secure the fair value of its derivative instruments, associated credit risk is mitigated by the Company's risk management policies and procedures.
Concentration Risk
For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, our four largest customers accounted for approximately 32%, 33%, and 36%, respectively, of our total revenues. One customer accounted for 13.4%, 11.7% and 12.4% of total revenues in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. If any significant customer of ours should discontinue their relationship with us, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Commodity Price Risk
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices. We do not take title to any natural gas or oil in connection with our services and, accordingly, have no direct exposure to fluctuating commodity prices. However, the demand for our Contract Services depends upon the continued demand for, and production of, natural gas and oil. Sustained low natural gas or oil prices over the long term could result in a decline in the production of natural gas or oil, which could result in reduced demand for our Contract Services.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
The financial statements and supplementary information specified by this Item 8 are presented in Part IV, Item 15 “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules”.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures
None.

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of December 31, 2024, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and provided reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our periodic SEC filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. However, in evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management was necessarily required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of such possible controls and procedures.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria set forth in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, our management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2024.
As disclosed in Note 3. Acquisitions and Divestitures to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report, Kodiak acquired CSI Compressco on April 1, 2024. Following the close of the CSI Acquisition, we integrated a portion of CSI Compressco into our existing systems and internal control over financial reporting and related processes. Consistent with interpretive guidance issued by the Staff of the SEC for newly acquired businesses, management has excluded a portion of CSI Compressco from our assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024. In accordance with such guidance, an assessment of recent business combinations may be omitted from management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting for one year following the acquisition. The excluded elements represent controls over approximately 22% of consolidated assets and approximately 22% of consolidated revenues as shown on our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect all control issues or misstatements. Accordingly, our controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of our control system are met. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become adequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
On April 1, 2024, we completed the CSI Acquisition. As part of the ongoing integration, we are in the process of incorporating the controls and related procedures of CSI Compressco. Other than incorporating CSI Compressco’s controls there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 9B. Other Information.
Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Executive Officers
During the three months ended December 31, 2024, none of our directors or “officers” (as such term is defined in Rule16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” (as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K).

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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The information required by Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference from our definitive proxy statement, which will be filed no later than 120 days after December 31, 2024.

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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference from our definitive proxy statement, which will be filed no later than 120 days after December 31, 2024.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owner and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Equity Compensation Plan Information as of December 31, 2024
Our equity compensation plans approved by our shareholders provide for the issuance of common stock to officers, employees, directors and consultants. The following table sets forth information regarding outstanding RSUs and PSUs, and shares available for future issuance under these plans as of December 31, 2024:
Plan Category Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants, and rights Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants, and rights Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
(a)(1)
(b)(2)
(c)(3)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders 1,945,134 $ - 5,703,962
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders - - -
Total 1,945,134 $ - 5,703,962
(1)
This column reflects all shares of common stock subject to outstanding RSUs and PSUs, in each case, granted under the Omnibus Plan. The PSUs included in this column represent the number of shares that may be issued upon vesting if the target performance goal is achieved during the three-year performance period. See Note 14. Stockholders’ Equity to our consolidated financial statements for further details of our Omnibus Plan. Because the number of shares of common stock to be issued upon settlement of outstanding PSUs is subject to performance conditions, the number of shares of common stock actually issued may be substantially more or less than the number reflected in this column.
(2)
Only RSUs and PSUs are reflected in column (a); there is no weighted-average exercise price associated with these awards.
(3)
This column reflects the total number of shares of common stock remaining available for issuance under the Omnibus Plan as of December 31, 2024, excluding shares subject to outstanding awards reflected in column (a).
The additional information required by this Item 12 will be incorporated herein by reference from our definitive proxy statement, which will be filed no later than 120 days after December 31, 2024

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information required by Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference from our definitive proxy statement, which will be filed no later than 120 days after December 31, 2024.

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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Our independent registered public accounting firm is BDO USA, P.C. (PCAOB ID No.243).
The information required by Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference from our definitive proxy statement, which will be filed no later than 120 days after December 31, 2024.
Part IV

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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Documents filed as a part of this report.
1. Financial Statements. See “Index to Consolidated Financial Statements” set forth on Page.
2. Financial Statement Schedule
All financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the information is set forth in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto within Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”
3. Exhibits
The following documents are filed as exhibits to this Annual Report:
Exhibit
Number
Description
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 19, 2023, by and among Kodiak Gas Services, Inc., Kick Stock Merger Sub, LLC, Kick LP Merger Sub, LLC, Kick GP Merger Sub, LLC, CSI Compressco LP and CSI Compressco GP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 19, 2023).
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 5, 2023).
3.2 Certificate of Designations of Series A Preferred Stock of Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024).
3.3*
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Kodiak Gas Services, Inc.
4.1 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2023, by and among Kodiak Gas Services, Inc., Frontier TopCo Partnership, L.P. and each of the other signatories from time to time party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 5, 2023).
4.2 Stockholders’ Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2023, by and among Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. and Frontier TopCo Partnership, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 5, 2023).
4.3 Indenture, dated as of February 2, 2024, by and among Kodiak Gas Services, LLC, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (including Form of Note (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 2, 2024).
4.4*
Description of Capital Stock of Kodiak Gas Services, Inc.
10.1†
Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 5, 2023).
10.2†
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Notice for Executives (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-273118) filed with the SEC on July 5, 2023).
10.3†
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Notice for Non-Employee Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-273118) filed with the SEC on July 5, 2023).
10.4†
Form of Performance Stock Unit Grant Notice for Executives (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-273118) filed with the SEC on July 5, 2023).
10.5 Novation, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2023, by and among Kodiak Gas Services, LLC, Frontier Intermediate Holding, LLC, Frontier TopCo Partnership, L.P., as the new borrower the other parties thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 5, 2023).
10.6 Fourth Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2023, among Frontier Intermediate Holding, LLC, Kodiak Gas Services, LLC, the other obligors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-271050) filed with the SEC on June 20, 2023).
10.7 First Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2023, among Frontier Intermediate Holding, LLC, Kodiak Gas Services, LLC, the other obligors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-271050) filed with the SEC on June 20, 2023).
10.8 Second Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2023, among Frontier Intermediate Holding, LLC, Kodiak Gas Services, LLC, the other obligors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-41732) filed with the SEC on August 10, 2023).
10.9 Third Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2024 among Frontier Intermediate Holding, LLC, Kodiak Gas Services, LLC, the other obligors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 23, 2024).
10.10†
Form of Indemnification Agreement between Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. and each of the directors and officers thereof (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-271050) filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023).
10.11†
Executive Severance Plan of Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 7, 2024).
10.12†
Form of Executive Severance Plan Participation Agreement of Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 5, 2023).
10.13 Assumption, Ratification and Confirmation Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2023, by and among Kodiak Gas Services, Inc., Frontier Intermediate Holding, LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 9, 2023).
10.14 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024).
10.15 Sixth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Kodiak Gas Services, LLC, dated as of April 1, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024).
14.1 Code of Business Conduct, as amended May 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 9, 2024).
19.1* Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. Insider Trading Policy
21.1*
List of Subsidiaries
23.1*
Consent of BDO USA, P.C.
31.1* Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2* Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1** Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2** Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
97.1 Clawback Policy of Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.7 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 7, 2024).
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