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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
December 13, 2023
 
MIND Technology, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
001-13490
 
76-0210849
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(Commission
 
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)
 
File Number)
 
Identification No.)
         
2002 Timberloch Place, Suite 550,        
The Woodlands, Texas       77380
(Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip Code)
         
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(281) 353-4475
 
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol (s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock - $0.01 par value per share
MIND
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Series A Preferred Stock - $1.00 par value per share
MINDP
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
 
 

 
Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition.
 
On December 13, 2023, MIND Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2023. The date and time for a conference call discussing the earnings are also included in the press release. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02.
 
The Company’s press release contains non-GAAP financial measures. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, the Company has provided within the press release quantitative reconciliations of certain non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
 
The information in this Item 2.02 (including the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into Item 2.02) is being furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is not subject to the liabilities of that section, and will not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.
 
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
On December 13, 2023, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2023. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference into Item 7.01. The information set forth under Item 2.02 above regarding the press release is incorporated herein by reference.
 
The information in this Item 7.01 (including the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into Item 7.01) is being furnished, not filed, for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, is not subject to the liabilities of that section, and will not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.
 
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
Certain of the statements contained in this report should be considered forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “continue,” “seek,” “target,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “if current trends continue,” “optimistic,” “forecast” and other similar words. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations, intentions, estimates and strategies for the future, and other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current objectives, beliefs and expectations, and they are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and financial position and timing of certain events to differ materially from the information in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2023 (especially in Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations), and other risks and uncertainties listed from time to time in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. There may be other factors of which the Company is not currently aware that may affect matters discussed in the forward-looking statements and may also cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed. In addition, there is continuing uncertainty about the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the impact it may have on the Company’s operations, the demand for the Company’s products or services, global supply chains and economic activity in general. The Company does not assume any obligation to publicly update or supplement any forward-looking statement to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting these forward-looking statements other than as required by law. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof or as of the dates indicated in the statement.
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
 
Exhibit Number
Description
(d) Exhibits.
99.1
  104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 
 

 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
   
MIND Technology, Inc.
       
December 13, 2023
 
By:
/s/ Robert P. Capps
       
     
Name: Robert P. Capps
     
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
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Exhibit 99.1

 

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NEWS RELEASE

 

Contacts:

 

Rob Capps, President & CEO

MIND Technology, Inc.

281-353-4475

       
     

Ken Dennard / Zach Vaughan

Dennard Lascar Investor Relations

713-529-6600

MIND@dennardlascar.com

 

MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC. REPORTS

FISCAL 2024 Third QUARTER RESULTS

 

 

THE WOODLANDS, TX December 13, 2023 – MIND Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) (“MIND” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 third quarter ended October 31, 2023.

 

Net income for the quarter amounted to approximately $568,000, including a gain of approximately $2.4 million from the sale of the Company's Klein Marine Systems segment. Revenues from continuing Marine Technology Products sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 were $5.0 million compared to $3.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023.

 

The Company reported an operating loss from continuing operations of $1.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to a loss of approximately $2.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The net loss from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was $1.7 million compared to a net loss from continuing operations of approximately $2.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023.  Third quarter of fiscal 2024 net loss attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted for the reverse stock split effected in October, 2023, was $0.27 per share compared to a net loss of $4.34 per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2023.

 

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was a loss of $1.1 million compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of approximately $2.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, which is a non-GAAP measure, is defined and reconciled to reported net income (loss) from continuing operations and cash used in operating activities in the accompanying financial tables. These are the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.

 

The backlog of Marine Technology Products as of October 31, 2023 related to our Seamap segment was approximately $37.4 million compared to $14.0 million at October 31, 2022 and $17.0 million at July 31, 2023.

 

Rob Capps, MIND’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “There were two very significant achievements for MIND in the third quarter.  First, we completed the sale of our Klein unit. This has allowed us to streamline our business and focus on our Seamap unit and also provides liquidity and financial stability from which to exploit our remaining operations.  Secondly, our Seamap unit reached a record backlog of approximately $37.4 million as of October 31, 2023, which is by far the largest backlog in our history.  Additionally, and subsequent to the end of the quarter, we entered into a framework supply agreement with a major international seismic contractor. We expect to receive initial orders from this agreement shortly.  Therefore, as we enter the fourth quarter and prepare for our next fiscal year, we have a solid book of committed and expected business.

 

“Shipments and consequently, revenue in the third quarter of this year, were below our expectations.  We were unable to complete and deliver certain orders as previously anticipated due to delays in the receipt of certain key components.  These orders, which total from $5.0 to $6.0 million, are now expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter.  Based on this and other scheduled orders in our backlog, we expect a significant increase in revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.

 

“As we have seen, an increase in order activity brings challenges.  Supply chain issues, while much improved from a couple of years ago, do remain a challenge.  Increased production activity requires further investment in working capital as evidenced by the increase in our inventories as of October 31, 2023 to approximately $13.3 million from about $10.0 million six months earlier.

 

“With the sale of the Klein unit, we are a more streamlined and focused company and better positioned to take advantage of Seamap’s strong market position, as well as other opportunities.  The sale has also allowed us to take some additional steps to reduce overhead costs. We have made selective headcount reductions, reduced the size of our board of directors and lowered the compensation for the remaining members of the board. Furthermore, with the more streamlined operations we expected lower professional fees and travel costs. The impact of these changes will begin to be felt in the fourth quarter; however, we don’t expect to realize the full benefit until the new fiscal year.

 

“Despite the expected improvement in our financial results, we do not believe that current operations can simultaneously fund the capital requirements of the ongoing business, as well as ongoing or accumulated dividends related to our preferred stock. While no firm decisions have been made, we currently believe it unlikely that we will declare dividends on our preferred stock for the foreseeable future,” concluded Capps.

 

 

 

 

CONFERENCE CALL

 

Management has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss the Company’s fiscal 2024 third quarter results.  To access the call, please dial (412) 902-0030 and ask for the MIND Technology call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time.  Investors may also listen to the conference live on the MIND Technology website,  http://mind-technology.com, by logging onto the site and clicking “Investor Relations.”  A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through December 21, 2023 and may be accessed by calling (201) 612-7415 and using passcode 13742874#.  A webcast archive will also be available at http://mind-technology.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days.  For more information, please contact Dennard Lascar Investor Relations by email at MIND@dennardlascar.com.

 

ABOUT MIND TECHNOLOGY

 

MIND Technology, Inc. provides technology to the oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic and security industries.  Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, MIND has a global presence with key operating locations in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom.  Its Seamap unit, designs, manufactures and sells specialized, high performance, marine exploration and survey equipment. 

 

Forward-looking Statements

 

Certain statements and information in this press release concerning results for the quarter ended October 31, 2023 may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans, and our objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words believe, expect, anticipate, plan, intend, should, would, could or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature.  These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us.  While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate.  All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts of our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions or dispositions.  Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, reductions in our customers capital budgets, our own capital budget, limitations on the availability of capital or higher costs of capital, volatility in commodity prices for oil and natural gas and the extent of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.

 

For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

 

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, unless required by law, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Certain statements and information in this press release contain non-GAAP financial measures. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a companys performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.  Company management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. Company management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze the Company's business trends and to understand the Company's performance. In addition, the Company may utilize non-GAAP financial measures as guides in its forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes and to measure operating performance for some management compensation purposes. Any analysis of non-GAAP financial measures should be used only in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP.  Reconciliation of Backlog, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is not included in this press release due to the inherent difficulty and impracticality of quantifying certain amounts that would be required to calculate the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

 

 

Tables to Follow

 

 

 

MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

   

October 31, 2023

   

January 31, 2023

 

ASSETS

 

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 5,569     $ 778  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $332 at each of October 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023

    3,882       3,247  

Inventories, net

    13,263       11,026  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    1,701       1,400  

Current assets of discontinued operations

          5,783  

Total current assets

    24,415       22,234  

Property and equipment, net

    830       953  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

    1,517       1,749  

Intangible assets, net

    3,073       3,633  

Long-term assets of discontinued operations

          4,289  

Total assets

  $ 29,835     $ 32,858  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 1,127     $ 2,494  

Deferred revenue

    130       144  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    4,360       1,477  

Income taxes payable

    1,457       1,493  

Operating lease liabilities - current

    833       903  

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

          2,420  

Total current liabilities

    7,907       8,931  

Operating lease liabilities - non-current

    684       846  

Deferred tax liability

    41       29  

Total liabilities

    8,632       9,806  

Stockholders’ equity:

               

Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 1,683 shares issued and outstanding at each of October 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023

    37,779       37,779  

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 40,000 shares authorized; 1,406 shares issued at October 31, 2023 and 1,599 shares at January 31, 2023 (as Adjusted)

    14       16  

Additional paid-in capital (as Adjusted)

    113,124       129,721  

Treasury stock, at cost (193 shares at January 31, 2023) (As Adjusted)

          (16,863 )

Accumulated deficit

    (129,748 )     (127,635 )

Accumulated other comprehensive gain

    34       34  

Total stockholders’ equity

    21,203       23,052  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 29,835     $ 32,858  

 

 

 

MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

   

For the Three Months Ended October 31,

   

For the Nine Months Ended October 31,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

Revenues:

                               

Sale of marine technology products

  $ 4,974     $ 3,038     $ 23,132     $ 16,142  

Total revenues

    4,974       3,038       23,132       16,142  

Cost of sales:

                               

Sale of marine technology products

    2,721       2,176       13,402       10,446  

Total cost of sales

    2,721       2,176       13,402       10,446  

Gross profit

    2,253       862       9,730       5,696  

Operating expenses:

                               

Selling, general and administrative

    2,941       3,023       9,160       9,867  

Research and development

    508       412       1,479       1,063  

Depreciation and amortization

    257       331       892       1,011  

Total operating expenses

    3,706       3,766       11,531       11,941  

Operating loss

    (1,453 )     (2,904 )     (1,801 )     (6,245 )

Other (expense) income:

                               

Interest expense

    (169 )           (536 )     (4 )

Other, net

    25       59       336       (186 )

Total other (expense) income

    (144 )     59       (200 )     (190 )

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

    (1,597 )     (2,845 )     (2,001 )     (6,435 )

Provision for income taxes

    (112 )     (38 )     (590 )     (380 )

Net loss from continuing operations

    (1,709 )     (2,883 )     (2,591 )     (6,815 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, (including a $2,393 gain on the sale of Klein for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2023)

    2,277       (2,276 )     1,424       (2,683 )

Net income (loss)

  $ 568     $ (5,159 )   $ (1,167 )   $ (9,498 )

Preferred stock dividends - declared

    (947 )           (947 )     (947 )

Preferred stock dividends - undeclared

          (947 )     (1,894 )     (1,894 )

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

  $ (379 )   $ (6,106 )   $ (4,008 )   $ (12,339 )

Net loss per common share - Basic and Diluted

                               

Continuing operations

  $ (1.89 )   $ (2.72 )   $ (3.86 )   $ (6.87 )

Discontinued operations

  $ 1.62     $ (1.62 )   $ 1.01     $ (1.91 )

Net loss

  $ (0.27 )   $ (4.34 )   $ (2.85 )   $ (8.78 )

Shares used in computing net loss per common share:

                               

Basic

    1,406       1,406       1,406       1,405  

Diluted

    1,406       1,406       1,406       1,405  

 

 

 

MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

   

For the Nine Months Ended October 31,

 
   

2023

   

2022

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

               

Net loss

  $ (1,167 )   $ (9,498 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    1,230       1,414  

Stock-based compensation

    264       524  

Gain on sale of Klein

    (2,393 )      

Provision for inventory obsolescence

    23       68  

Gross profit from sale of other equipment

    (385 )     (269 )

Non-cash cumulative translation adjustment for discontinued operations

          1,626  

Changes in:

               

Accounts receivable

    (688 )     4,981  

Unbilled revenue

    51       1  

Inventories

    (3,174 )     (2,899 )

Prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets

    566       506  

Income taxes receivable and payable

    (21 )     (16 )

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    (1,045 )     983  

Deferred revenue and customer deposits

    1,115       328  

Net cash used in operating activities

    (5,624 )     (2,251 )

Cash flows from investing activities:

               

Purchases of property and equipment

    (199 )     (531 )

Proceeds from the sale of Klein, net

    10,832        

Sale of other equipment

    385       382  

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    11,018       (149 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

               

Purchase of treasury stock

          (1 )

Net proceeds from short-term loan

    2,947        

Payment on short-term loan

    (3,750 )      

Refund of prepaid interest on short-term loan

    214        

Preferred stock dividends

          (1,894 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (589 )     (1,895 )

Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

    (14 )     (7 )

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

    4,791       (4,302 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    778       5,114  

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 5,569     $ 812  

 

 

 

MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Reconciliation of Net Loss From Continuing Operations and Net Cash (Used in) provided by Operating Activities to EBITDA (Loss) and

Adjusted EBITDA (Loss) From Continuing Operations

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

   

For the Three Months Ended October 31,

   

For the Nine Months Ended October 31,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

Reconciliation of Net loss from Continuing Operations to EBITDA (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA (loss)

 

(in thousands)

                 

Net loss from continuing operations

  $ (1,709 )   $ (2,883 )   $ (2,591 )   $ (6,815 )

Interest expense, net

    169             536       4  

Depreciation and amortization

    257       331       892       1,011  

Provision for income taxes

    112       38       590       380  

EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations (1)

    (1,171 )     (2,514 )     (573 )     (5,420 )

Stock-based compensation

    106       136       264       524  

Adjusted EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations (1)

  $ (1,065 )   $ (2,378 )   $ (309 )   $ (4,896 )

Reconciliation of Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities to EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations

                               

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

  $ (2,146 )   $ 247     $ (5,624 )   $ (2,251 )

Stock-based compensation

    (106 )     (136 )     (264 )     (524 )

Provision for inventory obsolescence

    (23 )     (23 )     (23 )     (68 )

Changes in accounts receivable (current and long-term)

    (2,496 )     (886 )     514       (4,150 )

Interest paid, net

    129             536       4  

Taxes paid, net of refunds

          94       425       371  

Gross profit (loss) from sale of other equipment

    49             385       (113 )

Changes in inventory

    2,665       1,702       2,259       2,220  

Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and deferred revenue

    (82 )     (3,083 )     1,052       (350 )

Changes in prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets

    368       (91 )     (566 )     18  

Other

    471       (338 )     733       (577 )

EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations (1)

  $ (1,171 )   $ (2,514 )   $ (573 )   $ (5,420 )

 

 

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EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA is defined as net income before (a) interest income and interest expense, (b) provision for (or benefit from) income taxes and (c) depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash foreign exchange gains and losses, stock-based compensation, impairment of intangible assets, other non-cash tax related items and non-cash costs of lease pool equipment sales. We consider EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be important indicators for the performance of our business, but not measures of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP. We have included these non-GAAP financial measures because management utilizes this information for assessing our performance and liquidity, and as indicators of our ability to make capital expenditures, service debt and finance working capital requirements and we believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are measurements that are commonly used by analysts and some investors in evaluating the performance and liquidity of companies such as us. In particular, we believe that it is useful to our analysts and investors to understand this relationship because it excludes transactions not related to our core cash operating activities. We believe that excluding these transactions allows investors to meaningfully trend and analyze the performance of our core cash operations. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities or as alternatives to net income as indicators of operating performance or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. In evaluating our performance as measured by EBITDA, management recognizes and considers the limitations of this measurement. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our obligations for the payment of income taxes, interest expense or other obligations such as capital expenditures. Accordingly, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are only two of the measurements that management utilizes. Other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies.