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

FORM 10-Q

☒  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______  to ______
Commission File Number 1-31398

NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado75-2811855
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

404 Veterans Airpark Ln., Ste 300
Midland, Texas 79705
(Address of principal executive offices)
(432) 262-2700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01NGSNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes   x
No   o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes   x
No   o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer  o
Non-accelerated filer ☒Smaller reporting company ☒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.o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes
No x

As of NovemberAugust 8, 2021,2022, there were 13,038,71912,331,147 shares of the Registrant's common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding.



Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
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Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements
NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except par value)
(unaudited)
NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except par value)
(unaudited)
NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except par value)
(unaudited)
September 30,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2021202020222021
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current Assets:Current Assets:Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$24,424 $28,925 Cash and cash equivalents$9,828 $22,942 
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,150 and $1,161, respectively11,594 11,884 
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $380 and $1,129, respectivelyTrade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $380 and $1,129, respectively11,861 10,389 
InventoryInventory21,392 19,926 Inventory18,478 19,329 
Federal income tax receivable11,538 11,538 
Federal income tax receivable (Note 4)Federal income tax receivable (Note 4)11,538 11,538 
Prepaid income taxesPrepaid income taxes33 66 Prepaid income taxes41 51 
Prepaid expenses and otherPrepaid expenses and other668 379 Prepaid expenses and other1,612 854 
Total current assetsTotal current assets69,649 72,718 Total current assets53,358 65,103 
Long-term inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence of $37 and $221, respectively1,250 1,065 
Rental equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $192,827 and $175,802, respectively208,396 207,585 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $15,293 and $13,916, respectively21,120 21,749 
Right of use assets - operating leases, net of accumulated amortization of $519 and $356, respectively321 483 
Long-term inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence of $37 and $64, respectivelyLong-term inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence of $37 and $64, respectively1,630 1,582 
Rental equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $183,414 and $172,563, respectivelyRental equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $183,414 and $172,563, respectively214,702 206,985 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $16,667 and $15,784, respectivelyProperty and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $16,667 and $15,784, respectively20,170 20,828 
Right of use assets - operating leases, net of accumulated amortization of $641 and $555, respectivelyRight of use assets - operating leases, net of accumulated amortization of $641 and $555, respectively290 285 
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $2,102 and $2,008, respectively1,057 1,151 
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $2,196 and $2,134, respectivelyIntangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $2,196 and $2,134, respectively963 1,025 
Other assetsOther assets2,513 2,050 Other assets2,365 2,698 
Total assetsTotal assets$304,306 $306,801 Total assets$293,478 $298,506 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:Current Liabilities:Current Liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable$1,120 $2,373 Accounts payable$5,238 $4,795 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities13,621 6,770 Accrued liabilities15,958 14,103 
Line of credit— 417 
Current operating leasesCurrent operating leases94 198 Current operating leases88 68 
Deferred incomeDeferred income693 1,103 Deferred income— 1,312 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities15,528 10,861 Total current liabilities21,284 20,278 
Line of creditLine of credit— — 
Deferred income tax liabilityDeferred income tax liability41,448 41,890 Deferred income tax liability39,644 39,288 
Long-term operating leasesLong-term operating leases227 285 Long-term operating leases202 217 
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities2,578 2,221 Other long-term liabilities2,592 2,813 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities59,781 55,257 Total liabilities63,722 62,596 
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 6 and 9)00
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)00
Stockholders’ Equity:Stockholders’ Equity:Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstandingPreferred stock, 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding— — Preferred stock, 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding— — 
Common stock, 30,000 shares authorized, par value $0.01; 13,394 and 13,296 shares issued, respectively134 133 
Common stock, 30,000 shares authorized, par value $0.01; 13,499 and 13,394 shares issued, respectivelyCommon stock, 30,000 shares authorized, par value $0.01; 13,499 and 13,394 shares issued, respectively135 134 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital113,596 112,615 Additional paid-in capital114,255 114,017 
Retained earningsRetained earnings135,717 139,286 Retained earnings130,370 130,103 
Treasury Shares, at cost, 471 and 38 shares, respectively(4,922)(490)
Treasury Shares, at cost, 1,310 and 775 shares, respectivelyTreasury Shares, at cost, 1,310 and 775 shares, respectively(15,004)(8,344)
Total stockholders' equityTotal stockholders' equity244,525 251,544 Total stockholders' equity229,756 235,910 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equityTotal liabilities and stockholders' equity$304,306 $306,801 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$293,478 $298,506 

See accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except earnings per share)
(unaudited)
NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except earnings per share)
(unaudited)
NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except earnings per share)
(unaudited)
Three months endedNine months endedThree months endedSix months ended
September 30,September 30,June 30,June 30,
20212020202120202022202120222021
Revenue:Revenue:Revenue:
Rental incomeRental income$16,195 $14,861 $47,149 $46,092 Rental income$18,144 $15,613 $35,274 $30,954 
SalesSales1,472 536 5,756 3,994 Sales1,292 1,573 4,184 4,284 
Service and maintenance incomeService and maintenance income578 368 1,486 974 Service and maintenance income490 563 804 908 
Total revenueTotal revenue18,245 15,765 54,391 51,060 Total revenue19,926 17,749 40,262 36,146 
Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of rentals, exclusive of depreciation stated separately belowCost of rentals, exclusive of depreciation stated separately below8,826 6,760 25,065 21,286 Cost of rentals, exclusive of depreciation stated separately below9,242 9,082 18,472 16,239 
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation stated separately belowCost of sales, exclusive of depreciation stated separately below1,563 997 5,955 4,596 Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation stated separately below1,440 1,777 3,428 4,392 
Cost of service and maintenance, exclusive of depreciation stated separately belowCost of service and maintenance, exclusive of depreciation stated separately below327 138 625 363 Cost of service and maintenance, exclusive of depreciation stated separately below234 250 407 298 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses2,705 2,493 7,960 7,318 Selling, general and administrative expenses2,310 2,607 4,811 5,255 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization6,387 6,318 19,010 18,859 Depreciation and amortization6,042 6,326 12,103 12,623 
Total operating costs and expensesTotal operating costs and expenses19,808 16,706 58,615 52,422 Total operating costs and expenses19,268 20,042 39,221 38,807 
Operating loss(1,563)(941)(4,224)(1,362)
Operating income (loss)Operating income (loss)658 (2,293)1,041 (2,661)
Other income (expense):Other income (expense):Other income (expense):
Interest expenseInterest expense(25)(2)(40)(13)Interest expense(24)(14)(49)(16)
Other income, net119 214 270 407 
Other income (expense), netOther income (expense), net(332)50 (364)151 
Total other income (expense), netTotal other income (expense), net94 212 230 394 Total other income (expense), net(356)36 (413)135 
Loss before provision for income taxes(1,469)(729)(3,994)(968)
Income tax benefit212 167 425 4,653 
Net (loss) income$(1,257)$(562)$(3,569)$3,685 
(Loss) earnings per share:
Income (loss) before provision for income taxesIncome (loss) before provision for income taxes302 (2,257)628 (2,526)
Income tax benefit (expense)Income tax benefit (expense)(372)339 (361)213 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$(70)$(1,918)$267 $(2,313)
Earnings (loss) per share:Earnings (loss) per share:
BasicBasic$(0.10)$(0.04)$(0.27)$0.28 Basic$(0.01)$(0.14)$0.02 $(0.17)
DilutedDiluted$(0.10)$(0.04)$(0.27)$0.27 Diluted$(0.01)$(0.14)$0.02 $(0.17)
Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:
BasicBasic13,121 13,248 13,225 13,214 Basic12,305 13,305 12,421 13,284 
DilutedDiluted13,121 13,248 13,225 13,471 Diluted12,305 13,305 12,528 13,284 






See accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Preferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury StockTotal Stockholders' EquityPreferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury StockTotal Stockholders' Equity
SharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmount
BALANCES, January 1, 2020— $— 13,178 $132 $110,573 $137,478 38 $(490)$247,693 
Compensation expense on common stock options— — — — 17 — — — 17 
BALANCES, January 1, 2021BALANCES, January 1, 2021— $— 13,296 $133 $112,615 $139,286 38 $(490)$251,544 
Issuance of restricted stockIssuance of restricted stock— — 95 — — — — — — Issuance of restricted stock— — 62 — — — — — — 
Compensation expense on restricted common stockCompensation expense on restricted common stock— — — 485 — — — 486 Compensation expense on restricted common stock— — — 473 — — — 474 
Taxes paid related to net shares settlement of equity awardsTaxes paid related to net shares settlement of equity awards— — — — (149)— — — (149)Taxes paid related to net shares settlement of equity awards— — — — (224)— — — (224)
Net incomeNet income— — — — — 4,082 — — 4,082 Net income— — — — — (394)— — (394)
BALANCES, March 31, 2020— — 13,273 133 110,926 141,560 38 (490)252,129 
Compensation expense on common stock options— — — — — — — 
BALANCES, March 31, 2021BALANCES, March 31, 2021— — 13,358 134 112,864 138,892 38 (490)251,400 
Issuance of restricted stockIssuance of restricted stock— — 13 — — — — — — Issuance of restricted stock— — 36 — — — — — — 
Compensation expense on restricted common stockCompensation expense on restricted common stock— — — — 562 — — — 562 Compensation expense on restricted common stock— — — — 421 — — — 421 
Taxes paid related to net shares settlement of equity awardsTaxes paid related to net shares settlement of equity awards— — — — (110)— — — (110)
Purchase of treasury sharesPurchase of treasury shares— — — — — — 175 (1,892)(1,892)
Net incomeNet income— — — — — 165 — — 165 Net income— — — — — (1,918)— — (1,918)
BALANCES, June 30, 2020— — 13,286 133 111,489 141,725 38 (490)252,857 
Compensation expense on common stock options— — — — — — — 
Issuance of restricted stock— — — — — — — — 
Compensation expense on restricted common stock— — — — 562 — — — 562 
Net loss— — — — — (562)— — (562)
BALANCES, September 30, 2020— $— 13,290 $133 $112,052 $141,163 38 $(490)$252,858 
BALANCES, June 30, 2021BALANCES, June 30, 2021— $— 13,394 $134 $113,175 $136,974 213 $(2,382)$247,901 
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NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Preferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury StockTotal Stockholders' EquityPreferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury StockTotal Stockholders' Equity
SharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmount
BALANCES, January 1, 2021— $— 13,296 $133 $112,615 $139,286 38 $(490)$251,544 
Issuance of restricted stock— — 62 — — — — — — 
Compensation expense on restricted common stock— — — 473 — — — 474 
Taxes paid related to net shares settlement of equity awards— — — — (224)— — — (224)
Net loss— — — — — (394)— — (394)
BALANCES, March 31, 2021— — 13,358 134 112,864 138,892 38 (490)251,400 
BALANCES, January 1, 2022BALANCES, January 1, 2022— $— 13,394 $134 $114,017 $130,103 775 $(8,344)$235,910 
Compensation expense on common stock optionsCompensation expense on common stock options— — — — 21 — — — 21 
Issuance of restricted stockIssuance of restricted stock— — 36 — — — — — — Issuance of restricted stock— — 79 — — — — — — 
Compensation expense on restricted common stockCompensation expense on restricted common stock— — — — 421 — — — 421 Compensation expense on restricted common stock— — — 401 — — — 402 
Taxes paid related to net shares settlement of equity awardsTaxes paid related to net shares settlement of equity awards— — — — (110)— — — (110)Taxes paid related to net shares settlement of equity awards— — — — (359)— — — (359)
Purchase of treasury sharesPurchase of treasury shares— — — — — — 175 (1,892)(1,892)Purchase of treasury shares— — — — — — 247 (2,928)(2,928)
Net lossNet loss— — — — — (1,918)— — (1,918)Net loss— — — — — 337 — — 337 
BALANCES, June 30, 2021— — 13,394 134 113,175 136,974 213 (2,382)247,901 
BALANCES, March 31, 2022BALANCES, March 31, 2022— — 13,473 135 114,080 130,440 1,022 (11,272)233,383 
Compensation expense on common stock optionsCompensation expense on common stock options— — — — 147 — — — 147 
Issuance of restricted stockIssuance of restricted stock— — 26 — — — — — — 
Compensation expense on restricted common stockCompensation expense on restricted common stock— — — — 421 — — — 421 Compensation expense on restricted common stock— — — — 184 — — — 184 
Taxes paid related to net shares settlement of equity awardsTaxes paid related to net shares settlement of equity awards— — — — (156)— — — (156)
Purchase of treasury sharesPurchase of treasury shares— — — — — — 258 (2,540)(2,540)Purchase of treasury shares— — — — — — 288 (3,732)(3,732)
Net lossNet loss— — — — — (1,257)— — (1,257)Net loss— — — — — (70)— — (70)
BALANCES, September 30, 2021— $— 13,394 $134 $113,596 $135,717 471 $(4,922)$244,525 
BALANCES, June 30, 2022BALANCES, June 30, 2022— $— 13,499 $135 $114,255 $130,370 1,310 $(15,004)$229,756 


















See accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Six months ended
June 30,
20222021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)$267 $(2,313)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization12,103 12,623 
Amortization of debt issuance costs24 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense356 (224)
Stock-based compensation754 895 
Bad debt allowance— 65 
Gain on sale of assets(151)— 
Loss (gain) on company owned life insurance557 (188)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivables(1,472)(410)
Inventory803 (1,543)
Prepaid expenses and prepaid income taxes(748)(369)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities2,298 4,281 
Deferred income(1,312)(410)
Other(231)338 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES13,248 12,752 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of rental equipment, property and other equipment(19,173)(12,567)
Purchase of company owned life insurance(236)(55)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment224 — 
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES(19,185)(12,622)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of other long-term liabilities, net(2)(1)
Payments of debt issuance costs— (237)
Repayments of line of credit, net— (417)
Purchase of treasury shares(6,660)(1,892)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(515)(335)
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES(7,177)(2,882)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS(13,114)(2,752)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD22,942 28,925 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$9,828 $26,173 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid$25 $
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS
Right of use asset acquired through an operating lease$91 $— 

NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Nine months ended
September 30,
20212020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss) income$(3,569)$3,685 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization19,010 18,859 
Amortization of debt issuance costs18 — 
Deferred income taxes(442)233 
Stock-based compensation1,316 1,628 
Bad debt allowance65 287 
Gain on sale of assets(127)(284)
Loss (gain) on company owned life insurance(162)19 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivables225 (1,565)
Inventory(1,682)3,793 
Federal income tax receivable— (11,083)
Prepaid expenses and prepaid income taxes(256)(86)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities5,599 2,174 
Deferred income(410)(57)
Deferred tax liability increase due to tax law change— 10,103 
Other373 226 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES19,958 27,932 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of rental equipment, property and other equipment(19,080)(11,964)
Purchase of company owned life insurance(98)(254)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment141 394 
Proceeds from sale of deferred compensation mutual fund— 10 
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES(19,037)(11,814)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from loan— 4,601 
Repayment of loan— (4,601)
Payments of other long-term liabilities, net(1)(2)
Payments of debt issuance costs(237)— 
Repayments of line of credit, net(417)— 
Purchase of treasury shares(4,432)— 
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(335)(149)
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES(5,422)(151)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS(4,501)15,967 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD28,925 11,592 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$24,424 $27,559 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid$25 $13 
Income taxes paid$— $95 
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS
Right of use asset acquired through an operating lease$— $52 








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See accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)

1. Description of Business

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (the "Company", “NGS”, "Natural Gas Services Group", "we" or "our") (a Colorado corporation), is a leading provider of natural gas compression equipment and services to the energy industry. The Company manufactures, fabricates, rents, sells and maintains natural gas compressors and flare systems for oil and natural gas production and plant facilities. NGS is headquartered in Midland, Texas, with fabrication facilities located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Midland, Texas, and service facilities located in major oil and natural gas producing basins in the U.S.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its subsidiary, NGSG Properties, LLC and the rabbi trust associated with the Company's deferred compensation plan. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions for the periods presented have been eliminated in consolidation.

These financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary to make our financial position at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and the results of our operations for the threeand ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 20202021 not misleading. As permitted by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures normally required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP).  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 on file with the SEC. In our opinion, the condensed consolidated financial statements are a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for the periods presented.

The results of operations for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2021.2022.

Revenue Recognition Policy

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"), except for rental revenue as discussed below. Under ASC 606, revenue is measured based on a consideration specified in a customer’s contract, excluding any sale incentives and taxes collected on behalf of third parties (i.e. sales and property taxes). Revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive for those goods or services. To recognize revenue, we (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when, or as, we satisfy the performance obligation(s). Shipping and handling costs incurred are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in cost of revenues in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Nature of Goods and Services

The following is a description of principal activities from which the Company generates its revenue:

Rental Revenue. The Company generates revenue from renting compressors and flare systems to our customers. These contracts, which all qualify as operating leases under ASC Topic 842, Leases (ASC 842), may also include a fee for servicing the compressor or flare during the rental contract period. Our rental contracts typically range from six to 24 months, with our larger horsepower compressors having contract terms of up to 60 months. Our revenue is recognized over time, with equal monthly payments over the term of the contract. After the terms of the contract have expired, a customer may renew their contract or continue renting on a monthly basis thereafter. In accordance ASC 842, we have applied the practical expedient ASC 842-10-15-42A, which allows the Company to combine lease and non-lease components.

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Sales Revenue. The Company generates revenue by the sale of custom/fabricated compressors, flare systems and parts, as well as, exchange/rebuilding customer owned compressors and sale of used rental equipment.
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Custom/fabricated compressors and flare systems - The Company designs and fabricates compressors and flares based on the customer’s specifications outlined in their contract. Though the equipment being built is customized by the customer, control under these contracts does not pass to the customer until the compressor or flare package is complete and shipped, or in accordance with a bill and hold arrangement, the customer accepts title and assumes the risk and rewards of ownership. We request some of our customers to make progressive payments as the product is being built; these payments are recorded as a contract liability on the Deferred Income line on the condensed consolidated balance sheet until control has been transferred. These contracts also may include an assurance warranty clause to guarantee the product is free from defects in material and workmanship for a set duration of time; this is a standard industry practice and is not considered a performance obligation.

From time to time we recognize revenue when manufacturing is complete and the equipment is ready for shipment. At the customer’s request, we will bill the customer upon completing all performance obligations, but before shipment. The customer will formally request that we ship the equipment per their direction from our manufacturing facility at a later specified date and that we segregate the equipment from our finished goods, such that they are not available to fill other orders. Per the customer’s agreement change of control is passed to the customer once the equipment is complete and ready for shipment. We have operated using bill and hold agreements with certain customers for many years, with consistent and satisfactory results for both the customer and us. The credit terms on these agreements are consistent with the credit terms on all other sales. All control is maintained by the customer and there are no exceptions to the customer’s commitment to accept and pay for the manufactured equipment. There was no revenue recognized for bill and hold arrangements for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021. Revenue recognized related to bill2022 and hold arrangements for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was approximately $852,000.2021.
Parts - Revenue is recognized after the customer obtains control of the parts. Control is passed either by the customer taking physical possession or the parts being shipped. The amount of revenue recognized is not adjusted for expected returns, as our historical part returns have been de minimis.

Exchange or rebuilding customer owned compressors - Based on the contract, the Company will either exchange a new/rebuilt compressor for the customer’s malfunctioning compressor or rebuild the customer’s compressor. Revenue is recognized after control of the replacement compressor has transferred to the customer based on the terms of the contract, i.e., by physical delivery, delivery and installment, or shipment of the compressor.

Used compressors or flares - From time to time, a customer may request to purchase a used compressor or flare out of our rental fleet. Revenue from the sale of rental equipment is recognized when the control has passed to the customer based on the terms of the contract, i.e., when the customer has taken physical possession or the equipment has been shipped.

Service and Maintenance Revenue. The Company provides routine or call-out services on customer owned equipment. Revenue is recognized after services in the contract are rendered.

Payment terms for sales revenue and service and maintenance revenue discussed above are generally 30 to 60 days, although terms for specific customers can vary. Also, transaction prices are not subject to variable consideration constraints.

















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Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table shows the Company's revenue disaggregated by product or service type for the three andnine six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020:2021:
Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30,Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
20212020202120202022202120222021
(in thousands)(in thousands)(in thousands)(in thousands)
Compressors - salesCompressors - sales$— $— $1,891 $2,211 Compressors - sales$286 $— $2,253 $1,891 
Flares - salesFlares - sales74 67 149 308 Flares - sales83 29 83 75 
Other (parts/rebuilds) - salesOther (parts/rebuilds) - sales1,398 469 3,716 1,475 Other (parts/rebuilds) - sales923 1,544 1,848 2,318 
Service and maintenanceService and maintenance578 368 1,486 974 Service and maintenance490 563 804 908 
Total revenue from contracts with customersTotal revenue from contracts with customers2,050 904 7,242 4,968 Total revenue from contracts with customers1,782 2,136 4,988 5,192 
Add: ASC 842 rental revenueAdd: ASC 842 rental revenue16,195 14,861 47,149 46,092 Add: ASC 842 rental revenue18,144 15,613 35,274 30,954 
Total revenueTotal revenue$18,245 $15,765 $54,391 $51,060 Total revenue$19,926 $17,749 $40,262 $36,146 

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Contract Balances

As of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, we had the following receivables and deferred income from contracts with customers:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
(in thousands)
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable - contracts with customers$3,359 $3,243 
Accounts receivable - ASC 8429,385 9,802 
Total Accounts Receivable$12,744 $13,045 
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts(1,150)(1,161)
Total Accounts Receivable, net$11,594 $11,884 
Deferred income$693 $1,103 

June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(in thousands)
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable - contracts with customers$3,817 $3,354 
Accounts receivable - ASC 8428,424 8,164 
Total Accounts Receivable12,241 11,518 
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts(380)(1,129)
Total Accounts Receivable, net$11,861 $10,389 
Deferred income$— $1,312 

The Company recognized sales and rental revenues of $1.1$1.3 million and $2,000, respectively, for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 that was included in deferred income at the beginning of 2021.2022. For the year ended December 31, 2020,2021, the Company recognized sales and rental revenues of $533,000 and $73,000, respectively,$1.1 million that was included in deferred income at the beginning of 2020.2021.

The decreasesincrease of accounts receivable and decrease of deferred income were primarily due to normal timing differences between our performance and the customers’ payments.

Remaining Performance Obligations

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, the Company did not have deferred revenue related to unsatisfied performance obligations.

Contract Costs    

The Company recognizes the incremental costs of obtaining contracts as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the assets that the Company otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. These costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Valuation allowances are established to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. To the extent we establish a valuation allowance or increase this allowance in a period, we include an expense in the tax provision in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

We account for uncertain tax positions in accordance with guidance in ASC 740, which prescribes the minimum recognition threshold a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return is required to meet before being recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Tax benefits are recognized only for tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon settlement. A liability for unrecognized tax benefits is recorded for any tax benefits claimed in our tax returns that do not meet these recognition and measurement standards. We have no liabilities for uncertain tax positions as of SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022.

Our policy regarding income tax interest and penalties is to expense those items as interest expense and other expense, respectively.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") was enacted in response to the economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act, among other things, permits federal income tax net operating loss ("NOL") carryovers and carrybacks to offset 100% of taxable income for taxable years beginning before 2021. In addition, the CARES Act allows NOLs incurred in 2018, 2019, and 2020 to be carried back to each of the five preceding taxable years to generate a refund of previously paid federal income taxes. Please see Note 4, Federal Income Tax Receivable for a discussion about the impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (ASC Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments to ASC Topic 326 require immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of many financial assets, including trade receivables. For companies that qualify as smaller reporting companies, the amendments in this update are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2023. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-13 on our consolidated financial statements and note disclosures.

3. Inventory

Our inventory, net of allowance for obsolescence of $37,000 at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and $221,000$64,000 at December 31, 2020,2021, consisted of the following amounts:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Raw materials - currentRaw materials - current$20,381 $18,026 Raw materials - current$16,880 $17,528 
Work-in-processWork-in-process1,011 1,900 Work-in-process1,598 1,801 
Inventory - currentInventory - current21,392 19,926 Inventory - current18,478 19,329 
Raw materials - long term (net of allowances of $37 and $221, respectively)1,250 1,065 
Raw materials - long term (net of allowances of $37 and $64, respectively)Raw materials - long term (net of allowances of $37 and $64, respectively)1,630 1,582 
Inventory - totalInventory - total$22,642 $20,991 Inventory - total$20,108 $20,911 

Our long-term inventory consists of raw materials that remain viable but that the Company does not expect to sell or use within the year.

Inventory Allowance

We routinely review our inventory allowance balance to account for slow moving or obsolete inventory costs that may not be recoverable in the future.
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A summary of our inventory allowance is as follows:

September 30, 2021December 31, 2020June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Beginning balanceBeginning balance$(221)$(24)Beginning balance$64 $221 
AccrualsAccruals— (251)Accruals— 208 
Write-offsWrite-offs184 54 Write-offs(27)(365)
Ending balanceEnding balance$(37)$(221)Ending balance$37 $64 

4. Federal Income Tax Receivable

As discussedOn March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") was enacted in Note 2,response to the economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act allowsallowed NOLs incurred in 2018, 2019, and 2020 to be carried back to each of the five preceding taxable years to generate a refund of previously paid federal income taxes. The Company generated significant NOLs during 2018 and 2019, and has filed amended returns to carryback these losses for five years. Accordingly, during 2020, the Company recorded a federal income tax receivable of $15.0 million and an increase to its deferred income tax liability of $10.1 million on its condensed consolidated balance sheet. During the third quarter of 2020, the Company received refunds totaling $3.9 million related to its 2018 NOLs, which reduced its federal income tax receivable to $11.5 million on its condensed consolidated balance sheet as of SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022.


5. Rental Equipment

Our rental equipment and associated accumulated depreciation as of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively, consisted of the following:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
(in thousands)
Compressor units$397,426 $379,623 
Work-in-process3,797 3,764 
Rental equipment401,223 383,387 
Accumulated depreciation(192,827)(175,802)
Rental equipment, net of accumulated depreciation$208,396 $207,585 
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June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(in thousands)
Compressor units$386,284 $374,336 
Work-in-process11,832 5,212 
Rental equipment398,116 379,548 
Accumulated depreciation(183,414)(172,563)
Rental equipment, net of accumulated depreciation$214,702 $206,985 

We evaluated our rental equipment for potential impairment as of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, and determined that no such impairment existed as of that date.

6. Credit Facility

Previous Credit Agreement

We had a senior secured revolving credit agreement the ("Previous Credit Agreement") with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A (the "Lender") that matured on March 31, 2021. Prior to maturation, the outstanding balance of $417,000 was repaid. The Previous Credit Agreement had an aggregate commitment of $30 million, subject to collateral availability.

New Credit Agreement

On May 11, 2021, we entered into a five year senior secured revolving credit agreement ("New Credit Agreement") with Texas Capital Bank, National Association (the "Lender") with an initial commitment of $20 million and an accordion feature that would increase the maximum commitment to $30 million, subject to collateral availability. We also have a right to request from the Lender, on an uncommitted basis, an increase of up to $30 million on the aggregate commitment; provided, however, the aggregate commitment amount is not permitted to exceed $50 million. The maturity date of the New Credit Agreement is May 11, 2026. The obligations under the New Credit Agreement are secured by a first priority lien on a variety of our assets, including inventory and accounts receivable as well as a variable number of our leased compressor equipment.

Borrowing Base. At any time before the maturity of the New Credit Agreement, we may draw, repay and re-borrow amounts available under the borrowing base up to the maximum aggregate availability discussed above. Generally, the borrowing base equals the sum of (a) 90% of eligible accounts receivable owed to the Company by investment grade debtors, plus (b) 85% of the eligible accounts receivable owing by non-investment grade debtors, plus (c) 50% of the eligible inventory,
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valued at the lower of cost or market value at such time, subject to a cap of this component not to exceed $2.0 million, plus (d) the lesser of (i) 95% of the net book value of the compressors that the Lender has determined are eligible for the extension of credit, valued at the lower of cost or market value with depreciation not to exceed 25 years, at such time and (ii) 80% of the net liquidation value percentage of the net book value of the eligible compressors that the Lender has determined are eligible for the extension of credit, valued at the lower of cost or market value with depreciation not to exceed 25 years, at such time, plus (e) 80% of the value at cost (excluding any costs for capitalized interest or other non-cash capitalized costs) of the eligible new compressor fleet, minus (f) any required availability reserves determined by the Lender in its sole discretion. The Lender may adjust the borrowing base components if material deviations in the collateral are discovered in future audits of the collateral. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, our allowable borrowing base was $20.0 million.

Interest and Fees. Under the terms of the New Credit Agreement, we have the option of selecting the applicable variable rate for each revolving loan, or portion thereof, of either (a) the Base Rate (as defined below) plus the Applicable Margin, or (b) in the case of a Eurodollar Rate Loan, the Adjusted Eurodollar Rate plus the Applicable Margin. "Base Rate" means, for any day, a rate of interest per annum equal to the highest of (a) the prime rate for such day; (b) the sum of the federal funds rate for such day plus 0.50%; and (c) the Adjusted Eurodollar Rate for such day plus 1.00%. The Applicable Margin is determined based upon the leverage ratio as set forth in the most recent compliance certificate received by the Lender for each fiscal quarter from time to time pursuant to the New Credit Agreement. Depending on the leverage ratio, the Applicable Margin can be 0.25% to 0.75% for Base Rate Loans (as defined in the New Credit Agreement) and 1.25% to 1.75% for Eurodollar Rate Loans and for requested letters of credit. In addition, we are required to pay a monthly commitment fee on the daily average unused amount of the commitment while the New Credit Agreement is in effect at an annual rate equal to 0.25% of the unused commitment amount. Accrued interest is payable monthly on outstanding principal amounts and unused commitment fee, provided that accrued interest on Eurodollar Rate Loans is payable at the end of each interest period, but in no event less frequently than quarterly.

Covenants. The New Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, as well as covenants which, among other things, condition or limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness and liens; enter into transactions with affiliates; make acquisitions in excess of certain amounts; pay dividends; redeem or repurchase capital stock or senior notes; make investments or loans; make negative pledges; consolidate, merge or effect asset sales; or change the nature of our business. In addition, we also have certain financial covenants that are applicable during certain trigger periods specified in the
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Credit Agreement and require us during such trigger periods to maintain a leverage ratio less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter and a fixed charge coverage ratio greater than or equal to 1.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter.

Events of Default and Acceleration. The New Credit Agreement contains customary events of default for credit facilities of this size and type, and includes, without limitation, payment defaults; defaults in performance of covenants or other agreements contained in the Credit Agreement and the other transaction documents; inaccuracies in representations and warranties; certain defaults, termination events or similar events; certain defaults with respect to any other Company indebtedness in excess of $1.0 million; certain bankruptcy or insolvency events; the rendering of certain judgments in excess of $1.0 million; certain ERISA events; certain change in control events and the defectiveness of any liens under the secured revolving credit agreement. Obligations outstanding under the Credit Agreement may be accelerated upon the occurrence of an event of default.

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we were in compliance with all financial covenants in our New Credit Agreement. At SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we had no amounts outstanding under the New Credit Agreement.

7. Stock-Based and Other Long-Term Incentive Compensation

Stock Options

A summary of all option activity as of December 31, 2020,2021, and changes during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 is presented below.

Number
 of
Stock Options
Weighted Average
Exercise
 Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life (years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
Outstanding, December 31, 2020161,334 $24.48 3.48$— 
Granted— — — — 
Cancelled / Forfeited— — — — 
Expired(16,000)17.81 — — 
Outstanding, September 30, 2021145,334 $25.21 3.11$— 
Exercisable, September 30, 2021145,334 $25.21 3.11$— 
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Number
 of
Stock Options
Weighted Average
Exercise
 Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life (years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
Outstanding, December 31, 2021200,834 $21.17 4.83$— 
Granted187,500 16.02 — — 
Cancelled / Forfeited(8,250)18.05 — 11 
Expired(8,500)14.89 — — 
Outstanding, June 30, 2022371,584 $18.79 3.45$21 
Exercisable, June 30, 2022163,584 $23.65 2.21$


The following table summarizes information about our stock options outstanding at SeptemberJune 30, 2021:2022:

Range of Exercise Prices
Range of Exercise Prices
Options OutstandingOptions Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices
Options OutstandingOptions Exercisable
Shares
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (years)
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Shares
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (years)
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$0.01-18.00$0.01-18.008,500 0.32$14.89 8,500 $14.89 $0.01-18.00238,000 3.97$14.87 30,000 $14.26 
$18.01-22.00$18.01-22.0020,500 1.4718.75 20,500 18.75 $18.01-22.0020,500 0.7218.75 20,500 18.75 
$22.01-26.00$22.01-26.0042,167 3.5322.90 42,167 22.90 $22.01-26.0042,167 2.7922.90 42,167 22.90 
$26.01-30.00$26.01-30.0030,000 5.3828.15 30,000 28.15 $26.01-30.0028,750 4.6328.15 28,750 28.15 
$30.01-34.00$30.01-34.0044,167 2.4730.41 44,167 30.41 $30.01-34.0042,167 1.7230.41 42,167 30.41 
145,334 3.11$25.21 145,334 $25.21 371,584 3.45$18.79 163,584 $23.65 

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The summary of the status of our unvested stock options as of December 31, 2021 and changes during the six months ended June 30, 2022 is presented below:
Unvested Stock Options:SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Unvested at December 31, 202155,500 $5.15 
Granted187,500 4.37 
Vested(30,000)2.85 
Exercised— — 
Cancelled/Forfeited(5,000)5.15 
Unvested at June 30, 2022208,000 $4.78 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were no unvested stock options.

As of September 30, 2021,2022, there was no$875,890 of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested options. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022 there was $168,059 of compensation expense for stock options. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, there was no compensation expense for stock options. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, total compensation expense for stock options was $18,000.

Restricted Shares/Units

In accordance with the Company's employment agreement with Stephen Taylor, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors reviewed his performance in determining the issuance of restricted common stock. Based on this review, which included consideration of the Company's 2020 performance, Mr. Taylor was awarded 109,212 restricted shares on March 18, 2021, which vest over three years, in equal annual installments, beginning March 18, 2022. On March 18, 2021, the Compensation Committee awarded 20,000129,212 shares of restricted sharescommon stock to our Vice President of Technical Services, James Hazlett. The restricted shares to Mr. Hazlett2 executive officers that vest ratably over three years, in equal annual installments, beginning on March 18, 2022. On June 17, 2021, the Compensation Committee awarded 5,000 shares of restricted sharesstock to our Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Micah C. Foster. The restricted shares granted to Mr. Foster vestan executive officer that vests ratably over 3three years in equal annual installments, beginning on June 17, 2022. OnIn addition, on March 18, 2021, we also awarded and issued 5,612 shares of restricted common stock were awarded to each of our 3 independent members of our Board of Directors as partial payment for their services in 2021. Onmembers. Lastly, on April 1, 2021, we awarded and issued 5,291 shares of restricted common stock were awarded to a newly appointed memberBoard member. On April 26, 2022, 4,212 shares of restricted common stock were awarded to each of our 4 independent Board of Directors as partial payment for his services in 2021. These awards ofmembers. The restricted stock issued to these directors vest in one year from the date of grant.

Total compensation expense related to these and previously granted restricted stock awards was $1.3 million$586,000 and $1.7 million$896,000 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, there was a total of $1.8$1.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to these shares/units which is expected to be recognized over the next 1.72.5 years.

A summary of all restricted stock/units outstanding as of December 31, 20202021 and activity during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 is presented below:

Number
 of
Shares
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life (years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
Number
 of
Shares
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life (years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
Outstanding, December 31, 2020258,101 $12.87 1.61$2,447 
Outstanding, December 31, 2021Outstanding, December 31, 2021276,319 $9.67 1.77$2,893 
GrantedGranted156,339 8.93 1,406 Granted16,848 11.87 200 
VestedVested(134,788)14.94 1,258 Vested(152,134)10.99 1,778 
Canceled/ForfeitedCanceled/Forfeited(3,333)12.26 31 Canceled/Forfeited— — — 
Outstanding, September 30, 2021276,319 $9.63 2.03$2,868 
Outstanding, June 30, 2022Outstanding, June 30, 2022141,033 $8.51 2.50$1,366 

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Other Long-Term Incentive Compensation

On April 28, 2020, based on its review of Mr. Taylor's 2019 performance,March 18, 2021, the Compensation Committee issued a long-term incentive award of $1.1$1.0 million to Mr. Taylor that vests in equal, annual tranches over 3 years beginning on the anniversary of the grant date. At the time of vesting, each tranche was or will be payable in cash or common stock at the discretion of the Compensation Committee. On March 18, 2021, based on its review of Mr. Taylor's 2020 performance, the Compensation Committee issued a long-term incentive award of $973,080 to Mr. Tayloran executive officer that vests in equal, annual tranches over 3 years beginning on the anniversary of the grant date. In addition, on April 28, 2020, we issued a $50,000 award to 3 of our independent members of our Board of Directors as partial payment for their services in 2020. These awards vest one year from the date of grant and are payable in cash upon vesting. On March 18, 2021, we issued a $50,000 award to 3 of our independent members of our Board of Directors as partial payment for their services in 2021. On April 1, 2021, we issued a $50,000 award to a newly appointed independent member of our Board of Directors as partial payment for his services in 2021. On April 26, 2022, we issued a $50,000 award to our 3 independent Board members. These awards vest one year from the date of grant and are payable in cash upon vesting. There were no long-term incentive awards issued to executives during the six months ended June 30, 2022. The Company accounts for these other long-term incentive awards to Mr. Taylor and our independent Board members as liabilities under accrued liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The vesting of these awards awards is subject to acceleration upon certain events, such as (i) death or disability of the recipient, (ii) certain circumstances in connection with a change of control of the Company, (iii) for executive officers, termination without cause (as defined in the agreement), and (iv) for executive officers, resignation for good reason (as defined). Total compensation expense related to these other long-term incentive awards was approximately $600,000$431,000 and $252,000$381,000 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, there was a total of $1.4 million$935,550 of unrecognized compensation expense related to these other long-term incentive awards which is expected to be recognized over the next 2.01.3 years.

8. (Loss) Earnings per Share

The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings (loss) earnings per share computation:
Three months endedNine months endedThree months endedSix months ended
September 30,September 30,June 30,June 30,
20212020202120202022202120222021
(in thousands, except per share data)(in thousands, except per share data)
Numerator:Numerator:Numerator:
Net (loss) income$(1,257)$(562)$(3,569)$3,685 
Denominator for (loss) earnings per basic common share:
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$(70)$(1,918)$267 $(2,313)
Denominator for earnings (loss) per basic common share:Denominator for earnings (loss) per basic common share:
Weighted average common shares outstandingWeighted average common shares outstanding13,121 13,248 13,225 13,214 Weighted average common shares outstanding12,305 13,305 12,421 13,284 
Denominator for (loss) earnings per diluted common share:
Denominator for earnings (loss) per diluted common share:Denominator for earnings (loss) per diluted common share:
Weighted average common shares outstandingWeighted average common shares outstanding13,121 13,248 13,225 13,214 Weighted average common shares outstanding12,305 13,305 12,421 13,284 
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock/unitsDilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock/units— — — 257 Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock/units— — 107 — 
Diluted weighted average sharesDiluted weighted average shares13,121 13,248 13,225 13,471 Diluted weighted average shares12,305 13,305 12,528 13,284 
(Loss) earnings per common share:
Earnings (loss) per common share:Earnings (loss) per common share:
BasicBasic$(0.10)$(0.04)$(0.27)$0.28 Basic$(0.01)$(0.14)$0.02 $(0.17)
DilutedDiluted$(0.10)$(0.04)$(0.27)$0.27 Diluted$(0.01)$(0.14)$0.02 $(0.17)

For the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022, 141,033 and 33,550 restricted stock/units, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share due to their antidilutive effect. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 371,584 stock options were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share due to their antidilutive effect.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, 276,319 restricted stock/units and 145,334 stock options were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share due to their antidilutive effect.

For the three months ended September 30, 2020, 262,781 restricted stock/units and 166,334 stock options were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share due to their antidilutive effect. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, 10,774 restricted stock/units and 171,900 stock options were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share due to their antidilutive effect.





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9.  Commitments and Contingencies

From time to time, we are a party to various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of our business. While management is unable to predict the ultimate outcome of these actions, it believes that any ultimate liability arising from these actions will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flow. We are not currently a party to any material legal proceedings, and we are not aware of any threatened material litigation.

Stock Repurchase Program
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On August 12, 2019, the Company announced the Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to $10.0 million of its outstanding shares of common stock in the open market, block trades or privately negotiated transactions. The timing and extent of any repurchase is subject to the discretion of management and is dependent upon market pricing and conditions, business, legal, accounting and other considerations. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase any shares and was set to expire on September 30, 2020, subject to earlier termination of the program by the Board of Directors. On October 23, 2020, the Board of Directors authorized the extension of the repurchase program through September 30, 2021. The repurchase program may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time without notice, in the Company’s discretion, based upon a number of factors, including market conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, the availability of alternative investment opportunities, liquidity, the need for capital in the Company’s operations and other factors deemed appropriate. The Company intends to finance the repurchases with existing liquidity and free cash flow. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company repurchased 432,731 of its outstanding shares of common stock with a value of $4.4 million, at an average price of $10.24. As of September 30, 2021, the expiration date of the plan, the Company had repurchased 470,667 of its outstanding shares of common stock with a value of $4.9 million, at an average price of $10.46. On September 30, 2021, the Board of Directors authorized a new repurchase plan for up to $10.0 million of its outstanding shares of common stock in the open market, block trades or privately negotiated transactions. The terms of the new plan remain unchanged from the terms of the plan that expired on September 30, 2021. For further information, see Part II Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.


10.  Subsequent Events

None.In accordance with ASC 855 - Subsequent Events - the Company has evaluated all events subsequent to the balance sheet date as of June 30, 2022 through the date of this report and believes nothing is required hereunder.
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Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on, and should be read in conjunction with, our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this report and  in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 filed with the SEC.

This report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K contain certain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and information pertaining to us, our industry and the oil and natural gas industry that is based on the beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to our management. All statements, other than statements of historical facts contained in this report as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K, including statements regarding our future financial position, growth strategy, budgets, projected costs, plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. We use the words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “intend,” “plan,” “budget” and other similar words to identify forward-looking statements. You should read statements that contain these words carefully and should not place undue reliance on these statements because they discuss future expectations, contain projections of results of operations or of our financial condition and/or state other “forward-looking” information. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements. Although we believe our expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, no assurance can be given that these expectations or assumptions will prove to have been correct.

Please read Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020,2021, as it contains important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements.

Overview

We fabricate, manufacture, rent, and sell natural gas compressors and related equipment. Our primary focus is on the rental of natural gas compressors. Our rental contracts typically provide for initial terms of six to 24 months, with our larger horsepower units having contract terms of up to 60 months. After the initial term of our rental contracts, many of our customers have continued to rent our compressors on a month-to-month basis. Rental amounts are billed monthly in advance and include maintenance of our rented compressors. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we had 1,2211,281 natural gas compressors totaling 288,706311,379 horsepower rented to 7879 customers compared to 1,2781,245 natural gas compressors totaling 286,488287,365 horsepower rented to 8279 customers at SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.

We also fabricate natural gas compressors for sale to our customers, designing compressors to meet unique specifications dictated by well pressures, production characteristics, and particular applications for which compression is sought. Fabrication of compressors involves our purchase of engines, compressors, coolers, and other components, and our assembling of these components on skids for delivery to customer locations. The major components of our compressor packages are acquired through periodic purchase orders placed with third-party suppliers on an “as needed” basis, which presently require lead times between twothree to threesix months with delivery dates scheduled to coincide with our estimated production schedules. Although we do not have formal continuing supply contracts with any major supplier, we believe we have adequate alternative sources available. In the past, weRecent inflationary pressures have not experienced any sudden and dramaticcreated price increases in the prices of theboth major and minor components for our compressors;compressors as well as longer than normal lead times for such components. To date, we have been able to increase our rental rates and sales prices proportionally; however, the occurrence ofif cost increases continue and we are no longer able to increase our rental rates and sales prices such an event could have a material adverse effect on the results of our operations and financial condition, particularly if we were unable to increase our rental rates and sales prices proportionate to any such component price increases.condition.

We also manufacture a proprietary line of compressor frames, cylinders and parts, known as our CiP (Cylinder-in-Plane) product line. We use finished CiP component products in the fabrication of compressor units for sale or rental by us or sell the finished component products to other compressor fabricators. We also design, fabricate, sell, install, and service flare stacks and related ignition and control devices for onshore and offshore incineration of gas compounds such as hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, natural gas and liquefied petroleum gases. To provide customer support for our compressor and flare sales businesses, we stock varying levels of replacement parts at our Midland, Texas facility and at field service locations. We also provide an exchange and rebuild program for screw compressors and maintain an inventory of new and used compressors to facilitate this business.

We provide service and maintenance to our customers under written maintenance contracts or on an as-required basis in the absence of a service contract. Maintenance agreements typically have terms of six months to one year and require payment of a monthly fee.

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The oil and natural gas equipment rental and services industry is cyclical in nature. The most critical factor in assessing the outlook for the industry is the worldwide supply and demand for oil and natural gas and the corresponding changes in commodity prices. As demand and prices increase, oil and natural gas producers typically increase their capital expenditures for drilling, development and production activities, although recent equity capital constraints and demands from institutional investors to keep spending within operating cash flow have meaningfully restrained capital expenditure budgets of domestic exploration and production companies. Generally, increased capital expenditures ultimately result in greater revenues and profits for service and equipment companies.

In general, we expect our overall business activity and revenues to track the level of activity in the oil and natural gas industry, with changes in crude oil and condensate production and consumption levels and prices affecting our business more than changes in domestic natural gas production and consumption levels and prices. In recent years we have increased our rentals and sales in unconventional oil shale plays, which are more dependent on crude oil prices. With this shift towards oil production, the demand for overall compression services and products is driven by two general factors: an increased focus by producers on artificial lift applications, e.g., production enhancement with compression assisted gas lift; and declining reservoir pressure in maturing natural gas producing fields, especially unconventional production. These types of applications have historically been serviced by wellhead size compressors, and continue to be, but there has also been an economic move by our customers towards centralized drilling and production facilities, which have increased the market need for larger horsepower compressor packages. We recognized this need in recent years and have been shifting our cash and fabrication resources towards designing, fabricating and renting gas compressor packages that range from 400 horsepower up to 1,3801,500 horsepower. While this is a response to market conditions and trends, it also provides us with the opportunity to compete as a full-line compression provider. In addition, recent heightened focus on the emissions profile of our customers has created a shift in demand from natural gas powered compression to electric motor compression in areas where the electric infrastructure can accommodate the energy demands of these units. In response to this shift, we have announced plans to convert up to 100 compressor packages from internal combustion engines to electric motors. The initial conversions will focus on packages in the 200-250 horsepower range.

Industry Update

We typically experience a decline in demand during periods of low crude oil and natural gas prices. During the first quarter of 2020, we saw a substantial decline in the prices for oil and natural gas. While commodityCommodity prices have stabilized during late 2020 and2021 with a sharp increase through the first ninesix months of 2021,2022. Historically, activity levels of exploration and production companies have been and will be dependent not only on commodity prices, but alsoprices. However, recent capital market focus on their ability to generate sufficient operational cash flow to fund their activities.returns from exploration and production companies has restricted capital spending below levels that have historically been observed during higher commodity price environments. Generally, though, we feel that production activities (in which we are involved) will fare better than drilling activity. This is reflected in both the stability of our rental revenues, which is driven by production activities, and the volatility of our compressor sales, which tends to fluctuate with drilling activity.

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) announced a global health emergency because of a new strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19 due to the risks it imposes on the international community as the virus spreads globally. In March 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, based on the rapid increase in exposure globally. The effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, including actions taken by businesses and governments to contain the spread of the virus, resulted in a significant, rapid decline in global and U.S. economic conditions. This significant drop in economic activity caused global demand for crude oil to drastically decline.

While oil and natural gas prices have recovered from these historic lows,capital allocations. As such, we still expect compressor sales to be low for the remainder of 2021,2022, as exploration and production companies have elected to rent compression units rather than allocating capital dollars to purchase new compression.

Finally, in keeping with current commercial precautions and practices in our industry, we have implemented guidelines to mitigate health risks to our employees and customers during this outbreak. To date, our field operations have continued largely uninterrupted as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designated our industry as part of our country’s critical infrastructure. Remote work and work process adjustments related to COVID-19 have not impacted our ability to maintain our service operations or caused us to incur significant additional costs. In addition, we have not experienced any supply chain issues in connection with the COVID-19 outbreak.


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Results of Operations

Three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.

The table below shows our revenues and percentage of total revenues of each of our product lines for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021.

Three months ended September 30,Three months ended June 30,
2021202020222021
(in thousands)(in thousands)
RentalRental$16,195 88.8 %$14,861 94.3 %Rental$18,144 91.0 %$15,613 88.0 %
SalesSales1,472 8.1 %536 3.4 %Sales1,292 6.5 %1,573 8.9 %
Service and MaintenanceService and Maintenance578 3.1 %368 2.3 %Service and Maintenance490 2.5 %563 3.1 %
TotalTotal$18,245 $15,765 Total$19,926 $17,749 


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Total revenue increased 15.7%12.3% to $18.2$19.9 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $15.8$17.7 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. This increase was primarily a result of higher rental revenue (9.0%(16.2% increase) during 2021 as well as higher2022 partially offset by lower sales revenue (175% increase)(18% decrease).

Rental revenue increased to $16.2$18.1 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $14.9$15.6 million for the same period in 2020.2021. This increase during the thirdsecond quarter of 20212022 was attributable to higher(i) an increase in high horsepower compression rentals as these units carry a higher revenue rate than our lower horsepower units.units and (ii) rental rate increases across a portion of our fleet intended to offset inflationary pressures related to the costs of our rental fleet.

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we had 2,2752,043 compressor packages in our fleet, down from 2,3392,257 units at SeptemberJune 30, 20202021 due to the retirement of 122 units during the fourth quarter of 2020.2021. The Company's total unit horsepower increaseddecreased to 452,283426,811 horsepower at SeptemberJune 30, 2022 compared to 446,803 horsepower at June 30, 2021, compareddue to 449,133 horsepower at September 30, 2020, due tothe aforementioned unit retirements in the fourth quarter of 2021 partially offset by the addition to the Company's fleet of 2127 high horsepower compressors with 8,40013,160 horsepower over the past 12 months. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we had 1,2211,281 natural gas compressors with a total of 288,706311,379 horsepower rented to 7879 customers, compared to 1,2781,245 natural gas compressors with a total of 286,488287,365 horsepower rented to 8279 customers as of SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. As a result, our total rented horsepower as of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 increased by 0.8%8.4% over the last twelve months. Our rental fleet had unit utilization as of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, and 2020,2021, respectively, of 53.7%62.7% and 54.6%55.2%, and our horsepower utilization for the same period ends remained steady at 63.8%dates increased to 73.0% from 64.3%. While our total rented units declined during the period, ourOur total rented horsepower increased by 0.8%8.4% contrasted against a 4.5% decline2.9% increase in total rented units. This illustrates the growing demand for our high horsepower units while the demand for our smaller and medium horsepower units has not recovered in line with recent commodity price increases.

Sales revenue increaseddecreased to $1.5$1.3 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $536,000$1.6 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. This increasedecrease is mostly attributable to decreased parts and rebuild sales partially offset by increased partscompressor sales during the thirdsecond quarter of 20212022 compared to the same period in 2020.2021. Sales are subject to fluctuations in timing of industry activity related to our customers' capital projects and, as such, can vary substantially between periods.

Cost of rentals increased to $8.8$9.2 million during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $6.8$9.1 million during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. While rental revenues increased 9.0%16.2%, this 30.6%1.8% increase in costs of rentals is primarily due to inflationary pressures on labor and parts expenses related to a significant increase in repair and maintenance work on our rental fleet as well as increased costs related to newly set units which experience higher upfront costs than typical run rates.parts. While repair and maintenance expenses are customary in our business, the timing of such expenses can fluctuate between periods resulting in periods with larger than normal expenses.

Cost of sales increased 56.8%decreased 19.0% to $1.6$1.4 million during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $1.0$1.8 million during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. This increasedecrease was primarily due to higher parts salesa reduction in unabsorbed costs related to our fabrication operations during the period.

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Selling, general, and administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased 8.5%decreased 11.4% to $2.7$2.3 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared $2.5$2.6 million during the same period in 2020.2021. This increasedecrease in SG&A expenses was primarily attributable to an increase(i) a $392,000 decrease in estimated executive bonusour deferred compensation expenseliability and increased health insurance costs(ii) a $188,000 decrease in restricted stock compensation expense. These decreases were partially offset by decreased(i) a $160,000 increase in accrued bonus expense and (ii) a $147,000 increase in stock compensation expenses.option expense.
 
Depreciation and amortization expense increased marginallydecreased to $6.4$6.0 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $6.3 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.  This was the result of larger horsepower units being addeda reduction in our rental fleet due to the fleet partially offset by unit retirements in the fourth quarter of 2020.2021.

We recorded an income tax benefitexpense of approximately $212,000$372,000 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to an income tax benefit of $167,000$339,000 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. For interim periods, our income tax benefit (expense) is computed based upon our estimated annual effective tax rate and any discrete items that impact the interim periods. Our estimated annual effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21%. primarily as a result of expenses not deductible for income tax purposes.

NineSix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.

The table below shows our revenues and percentage of total revenues of each of our product lines for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021.
Nine months ended September 30,
20212020
(in thousands)
Rental$47,149 86.7 %$46,092 90.3 %
Sales5,756 10.6 %3,994 7.8 %
Service and Maintenance1,486 2.7 %974 1.9 %
Total$54,391 $51,060 
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Six months ended June 30,
20222021
(in thousands)
Rental$35,274 87.6 %$30,954 85.6 %
Sales4,184 10.4 %4,284 11.9 %
Service and Maintenance804 2.0 %908 2.5 %
Total$40,262 $36,146 


Total revenue increased 6.5%11.4% to $54.4$40.3 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $51.1$36.1 million during the nine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. This increase was primarily a result of higher salesrental revenue (44.1%(14.0% increase) during the first ninesix months of 2021 mainly due to higher parts2022 partially offset by decreased sales as well as higher rental revenue (2.3% increase)decrease).

Rental revenue increased to $47.1$35.3 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $46.1$31.0 million during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.  This increase during the first ninesix months of 20212022 was attributable to well shut-insan increase in high horsepower compression rentals as these units carry a higher revenue rate than our lower horsepower units and, unit returns due to a significant drop in oil prices resulting fromlesser extent, rental rate increases across a portion of our fleet intended to offset inflationary pressures related to the COVID-19 pandemic and crude oil demand destruction that negatively impacted the nine months ended September 30, 2020. In addition,costs of our rental revenues were positively impacted by increases in higher horsepower rentals.fleet.

Sales revenue increaseddecreased to $5.8$4.2 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $4.0$4.3 million for the same period in 2020.2021. This increasedecrease is mostly attributable to an increasea decrease in parts sales partially offset by a decreasean increase in compressor sales. The reduction in compressor sales reflects a shift in capital concentration from our customers as more customers have elected to rent compression units rather than allocating capital dollars towards buying new compressors. Sales are subject to fluctuations in timing of industry activity related to capital projects and, as such, can vary substantially between periods.

Cost of rentals increased 17.8%13.8% to $25.1$18.5 million during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $21.3$16.2 million during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. This increase was primarily due to inflationary pressures on labor and parts expenses related to a significant increase in repair and maintenance work on our rental fleet as well as increased costs related to newly sethigh horsepower units which experience higher upfront costs than typical run rates.being placed into service. While repair and maintenance expenses are customary in our business, the timing of such expenses can fluctuate between periods resulting in periods with larger than normal expenses.

Cost of sales increased 29.6%decreased 21.9% to $6.0$3.4 million during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $4.6$4.4 million during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. This increasedecrease during the first ninesix months of 20212022 was primarily due to an increasea decrease in parts sales. This increase during the first nine months of 2021 also reflects lower labor efficiency due to much lower activity levels at our fabrication facilities that was partially offset by lower payroll and benefits expenses.

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Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 8.8%decreased (8.4)% to $8.0$4.8 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $7.3$5.3 million for the same period in 2020.2021. SG&A expenses during the first ninesix months of 20212022 were impacted by ana $597,000 reduction in deferred compensation and a $201,000 reduction in restricted stock compensation expenses, partially offset by a $340,000 increase in expected executive bonus compensation expense and officer salaries related to the recent appointment of our interim President and director cash long-term incentive expenses. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in professional fees and restricted stock expense.Chief Executive Officer.
 
Depreciation and amortization expense increased 0.8%decreased 4.1% to $19.0$12.1 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $18.9$12.6 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021.  This increasedecrease was the result of larger horsepower units being added tounit retirements in the fleet. We added 51 units (approximately 14,060 horsepower) to our fleet over the past 12 months. Twenty-onefourth quarter of those units were 400 horsepower or larger, representing 60% of the horsepower added.2021.

We recorded an income tax benefitexpense of $425,000$361,000 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to an income tax benefit of $4.7 million$213,000 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020.2021. For interim periods, our income tax benefit (expense) is computed based upon our estimated annual effective tax rate and any discrete items that impact the interim periods with the period ended September 30, 2020 being significantly impacted by prior year amended returns related to the CARES Act.periods.


Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Our definition and use of Adjusted EBITDA

“Adjusted EBITDA” is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as earnings (net (loss) income) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as well as non-cash stock compensation, impairment of goodwill, an increase in inventory allowance and inventory write-offs, and retirement of rental equipment. This term, as used and defined by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies and is not a measure of performance calculated in
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accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, net income or loss, cash flows provided by operating, investing and financing activities, or other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP. However, management believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to an investor in evaluating our operating performance because:
it is widely used by investors in the energy industry to measure a company’s operating performance without regard to items excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon accounting methods and book value of assets, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired, among other factors;
it helps investors to more meaningfully evaluate and compare the results of our operations from period to period by removing the impact of our capital structure and asset base from our operating structure; and
it is used by our management for various purposes, including as a measure of operating performance, in presentations to our Board of Directors, and as a basis for strategic planning and forecasting.

Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under generally accepted accounting principles.  Some of these limitations are:
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures, future requirements for capital expenditures, or contractual commitments;
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our debts; and
although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any capital expenditures for such replacements.

There are other material limitations to using Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of performance, including the inability to analyze the impact of certain recurring items that materially affect our net income or loss, and the lack of comparability of results of operations of different companies.  Please read the table below under “Reconciliation” to see how Adjusted EBITDA reconciles to our net (loss) income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

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Reconciliation

The following table reconciles our net (loss) income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA:
Three months ended September 30,Nine months ended September 30, Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2021202020212020 2022202120222021
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$(1,257)$(562)$(3,569)$3,685 Net income (loss)$(70)$(1,918)$267 $(2,313)
Interest expenseInterest expense25 40 13 Interest expense24 14 49 16 
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)(212)(167)(425)(4,653)Income tax expense (benefit)372 (339)361 (213)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization6,387 6,318 19,010 18,859 Depreciation and amortization6,042 6,326 12,103 12,623 
Non-cash stock compensation expenseNon-cash stock compensation expense420 563 1,316 1,629 Non-cash stock compensation expense331 421 754 895 
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA$5,363 $6,154 $16,372 $19,533 Adjusted EBITDA$6,699 $4,504 $13,534 $11,008 

For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, Adjusted EBITDA decreased $0.8increased $2.2 million (12.9%(48.7%) due primarily to a $2.1$2.2 million increase in total revenues and a $0.3 million reduction in costs of sales partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in costs of rentals compared torentals. For the threesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020. This decrease was partially offset by increased revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, Adjusted EBITDA decreased $3.2increased $2.5 million (16.2%(22.9%) due primarily to a $3.8$4.1 million increase in total revenues and a $1.0 million reduction in costs of sales partially offset by a $2.2 million increase in costs of rentals when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020.rentals.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our working capital positions as of SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 are set forth below:

September 30,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2021202020222021
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Current Assets:Current Assets:Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$24,424 $28,925 Cash and cash equivalents$9,828 $22,942 
Trade accounts receivable, netTrade accounts receivable, net11,594 11,884 Trade accounts receivable, net11,861 10,389 
InventoryInventory21,392 19,926 Inventory18,478 19,329 
Federal income tax receivableFederal income tax receivable11,538 11,538 Federal income tax receivable11,538 11,538 
Prepaid income taxesPrepaid income taxes33 66 Prepaid income taxes41 51 
Prepaid expenses and otherPrepaid expenses and other668 379 Prepaid expenses and other1,612 854 
Total current assetsTotal current assets69,649 72,718 Total current assets53,358 65,103 
Current Liabilities:Current Liabilities:Current Liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable1,120 2,373 Accounts payable5,238 4,795 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities13,621 6,770 Accrued liabilities15,958 14,103 
Line of creditLine of credit— 417 Line of credit— — 
Current operating leasesCurrent operating leases94 198 Current operating leases88 68 
Deferred incomeDeferred income693 1,103 Deferred income— 1,312 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities15,528 10,861 Total current liabilities21,284 20,278 
Total working capitalTotal working capital$54,121 $61,857 Total working capital$32,074 $44,825 

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we invested $19.1$19.2 million in rental and property and other equipment. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we added $17.9equipment by adding $18.8 million in new equipment to our rental fleet and $1.2 million$410,000 mostly in vehicles as well as various other machinery and equipment. Our investment in rental equipment, property and other equipment also includes any changes to work-in-process related to our rental fleet jobs at the beginning of the period
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compared to the end of the period. Our rental work-in-process increased by $33,000$6.6 million during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022. We financed our investment in rental equipment, property and other equipment with cash flow from operations and cash on hand. We anticipate that our cash flows from operations as well as our borrowing capacity under our New Credit Agreement will provide ample liquidity for our planned capital expenditures during the remainder of 2022 and beyond.

Cash flows

At SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $24.4$9.8 million compared to $28.9$22.9 million at December 31, 2020.2021. Our cash flows from operating activities of $20.0$13.2 million were partially offset by capital expenditures of $19.1$19.2 million during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022. We had working capital of $54.1$32.1 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 compared to $61.9$44.8 million at December 31, 2020. On December 31, 2020, we had outstanding debt of $417,000, which was all related to our line of credit.2021. We generated cash flows from operating activities of $20.0$13.2 million during the first ninesix months of 20212022 compared to cash flows provided by operating activities of $27.9$12.8 million for the first ninesix months of 2020.2021. The declineincrease in cash flows from operating activities was primarily driven by higher sales margins partially offset by higher costs of rentals during the first ninesix months of 2021 as well as higher SG&A expenses. These increases were partially offset by slightly higher sales margins.2022.

Strategy

For the remainder of 2021,2022, our overall plan is to continue monitoring and holding expenses in line with the anticipated level of activity, fabricate rental fleet equipment only in direct response to market requirements, emphasize marketing of our idle gas compressor units and limit bank borrowing in line with market conditions. For the remainder of 2021,2022, our forecasted capital expenditures are not anticipated to exceed our internally generated cash flows, and our cash on hand. Anyhand and borrowing availability under our New Credit Agreement. The majority of required capital will be for contracted, premium-priced additions to our compressor rental fleet and/or required service vehicles. We believe that cash flows from operations, and our current cash position and borrowing capacity under our New Credit Agreement will be sufficient to satisfy our capital and liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future.  
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Bank Borrowings

We have a senior secured revolving credit agreement the ("The New Credit Agreement")Agreement with Texas Capital Bank, National Association (the "Lender") withhas an initial commitment of $20 million, and an accordion feature that would increase the maximum commitment to $30 million, subject to collateral availability. We also have a right to request from the Lender, on an uncommitted basis, an increase of up to $30 million on the aggregate commitment; provided however, the aggregate commitment amount is not permitted to exceed $50 million. The maturity date of the New Credit Agreement is May 11, 2026. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we did not have any borrowings outstanding under the New Credit Agreement.

Critical Accounting Policies and Practices

Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. In the ordinary course of business, we have made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of results of operations and financial condition in the preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions. Management has determined that our critical accounting policies are those that relate to revenue recognition, estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts, accounting for income taxes, accounting for long-lived assets and accounting for inventory.

There have been no changes in the critical accounting policies disclosed in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Please read Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements in our condensed consolidated financial statements in this report.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

From time-to-time, we enter into off-balance sheet arrangements and transactions that can give rise to off-balance sheet obligations.  As of SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, the off-balance sheet arrangements and transactions that we have entered into include purchase agreements. We do not believe that these arrangements are reasonably likely to materially affect our liquidity or availability of capital resources.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this report are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results.  Those risks include, among other things, the loss of market share through competition or otherwise; the introduction of competing technologies by other companies; a prolonged, substantial reduction in oil and natural gas prices,
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which could cause a decline in the demand for our products and services; and new governmental safety, health and environmental regulations, which could require us to make significant capital expenditures. The forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q are only made as of the date of this report, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. A discussion of these and other risk factors is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 filed with the SEC.

Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

There have been no changes in the market risks disclosed in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

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Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Interim President and Chief Executive Officer and our Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended or, the “Exchange Act”) as of December 31, 2020,2021, pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, we recognize that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and our management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Interim President and Chief Executive Officer and our Vice President and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
 
From time to time, we are a party to various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of our business. While management is unable to predict the ultimate outcome of these actions, it believes that any ultimate liability arising from these actions will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  We are not currently a party to any material legal proceedings and we are not aware of any threatened litigation.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

Please refer to and read Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20202021 for a discussion of the risks associated with our Company and industry.


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Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we did not sell any securities which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The following table summarizes our purchases of shares of common stock during this period.

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES1,2
(a)(b)(c)(d)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Total Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under Plans or Programs3
Common Stock
(in thousands)
July 1, 2021 to July 31, 202179,487 $9.9479,487 $6,827
August 1, 2021 to August 31, 202168,868 $9.8968,868 $6,146
September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021109,369 $9.76109,369 $10,000
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES1,2
(a)(b)(c)(d)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022Total Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under Plans or Programs3
(in thousands)
April 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022119,532 $12.55119,532 $2,094
May 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022110,257 $12.57110,257 $655
June 1, 2022 to June 30, 202258,228 $14.5258,228 $0

1 The table summarizes repurchases of (and remaining authority to repurchase) shares of our Common Stock.

2 The figures in the table reflect transactions according to the settlement dates. For purposes of our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q, the impact of these repurchases is recorded according to the settlement dates.

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3 OurOn September 30, 2021, our Board of directorsDirectors authorized the repurchase of up to $10.0 million of our outstanding Common Stock in the open market (pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans or otherwise), block trades or privately negotiated transactions. On October 23, 2020, the repurchase program, which was initially set to expire on September 30, 2020, was extended to September 30, 2021. On September 30, 2021, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $10.0 million of our outstanding Common Stock in the open market (pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans or otherwise), block trades or privately negotiated transactions. This repurchase program is set to expire on September 30, 2022. The amountsAs noted in this column, indicate the remaining amounts that may yet berepurchase authorization has been expended to repurchase shares under these authorizations.and thus the program has expired.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5. Other Information

None.
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Item 6.   Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference, as indicated:

Exhibit No.Description
Articles of Incorporation, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the 10-QSB filed and dated November 10, 2004)2004.)
Bylaws as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant's current report on form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 10, 2021.
Description of Securities (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on From 8-A, filed with the SEC on October 27, 2008.)
Form of Senior Indenture (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on From S-3 (No. 333-261091) and filed on November 16, 2021.)
Form of Subordinated Indenture (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-261091) and filed on November 16, 2021.)
2019 Equity Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 20, 2019 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 21, 2019.)
Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 21, 2016.)
Amended and restated EmploymentRetirement Agreement dated April 27, 2015May 17, 2022 between Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. and Stephen C. Taylor (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2015.May 19, 2022.)
The Executive Nonqualified Excess Plan Adoption Agreement, referred to as the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Registrant's Quarterly reportReport on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2016.)
Amended Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
Credit Agreement dated as of May 11, 2021, among the Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. and NGSG Properties, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, the banks and other financial institutions identified therein as Lenders from time to time party thereto and Texas Capital Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 2021.)
Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of May 11, 2021, among Natural Gas Services Group, Inc., the Loan Parties (as defined therein) and Texas Capital Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 2021.)
Note dated as of May 11, 2021, by Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. in favor of Texas Capital Bank, National Association, as Lender. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 2021.)
Letter Agreement dated June 9, 2022 between Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. and John W. Chisholm (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 13, 2022.)
Certification of Interim Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of Interim Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
* Filed herewith.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP, INC.

/s/ Stephen C. TaylorJohn W. Chisholm/s/ Micah C. Foster
Stephen C. TaylorJohn W. ChisholmMicah C. Foster
Interim President and Chief Executive OfficerVice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)(Principal Accounting Officer)
November 12, 2021August 15, 2022November 12, 2021August 15, 2022




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