Superior Drilling Products, Inc. Reports 37% Revenue Growth for First Quarter 2018

Superior Drilling Products, Inc. (NYSE American: SDPI) ("SDP” or the "Company”), a designer and manufacturer of drilling tool technologies, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.

Troy Meier, Chairman and CEO, noted, "Continued growth in revenue was driven by the expansion of our Drill-N-Ream^® ("DnR”) well bore conditioning tool operating fleet. As more tools are deployed, both tool repair revenue and royalty income increases. The deployed DnRs are also demonstrating greater durability, extending the life of the tools. Importantly, the DnR has persistently captured greater market share as operators recognize the economic value proposition the tools offer.

For 2018, we have several initiatives under way to support further growth including:

• New bit refurbishment agreement that expands our geographic territory
• Renegotiating distributor agreement for the DnR
• Testing of the DnR in the Middle East
• Making progress toward commercialization of our the patented Strider^TM oscillation system technology

We believe we are on track to achieve another year of strong growth and are continuing to build a reputation in the industry as an innovator of drilling tool technologies.”

Compared with the prior-year period, revenue increased 36.5% to $4.6 million. Revenue growth was primarily the result of a $1.3 million, or 55%, increase in tool revenue to $3.5 million.

Higher tool revenue year-over-year was primarily the result of the increased numbers of tools deployed which drove a $0.9 million increase in other related tool revenue, which is comprised of royalty fees and tool maintenance and repair. Tool sales in the quarter also improved as the result of market share growth. Both market share gains and an improved oil & gas industry drove the increase in tool revenue. Contract services revenue was effectively unchanged year-over-year.

When compared with the trailing fourth quarter of 2017, total revenue was up 23.3% on higher tool revenue.

Net income of $69 thousand improved by $0.5 million over the first quarter of 2017 as a result of growth and operating leverage from higher volume.

Higher cost of revenue as a percent of sales was due to a change in product mix.

The increase in selling, general and administrative expense (SG&A) over the prior-year period reflects investments in the Middle East expansion and higher research and development costs related to the commercialization of the Strider^TM technology. SG&A decreased when compared with the trailing fourth quarter which included higher incentive compensation related to year end.

The improvement in first quarter 2018 Adjusted EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock compensation expense and unusual items, was the result of higher sales. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.2 million, or 27% of revenue in the quarter up

$0.3 million and $0.5 million over the 2017 first quarter and trailing 2017 fourth quarter, respectively.

The Company believes that when used in conjunction with measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP”), Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure, helps in the understanding of its operating performance. ⁽¹⁾See the attached tables for important disclosures regarding SDP’s use of adjusted EBITDA, as well as a reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Cash and cash equivalents was $2.2 million at March 31, 2018, down slightly from $2.4 million at the end of 2017. Cash generated from operations in the quarter was $0.5 million, compared with $0.8 million of cash used in operations in the prior-year period.

Total debt at the end of the quarter was $12.2 million, down $0.6 million, or 4.8%, compared with $12.8 million at December 31, 2017.

In the first quarter of 2018 the Company had capital expenditures of $95 thousand.

Outlook:

The Company is reiterating its expectations for 2018 as follows:

Webcast and Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call and live webcast today at 10:00 am MT (12:00 pm ET) to review the financial and operating results for the quarter and discuss its corporate strategy and outlook. The discussion will be accompanied by a slide presentation that will be made available immediately prior to the conference call on SDP’s website at www.sdpi.com/events. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation.

The conference call can be accessed by calling (201) 689-8470. Alternatively, the webcast can be monitored at www.sdpi.com/events.

A telephonic replay will be available from 1:00 p.m. MT (3:00 p.m. ET) the day of the teleconference until Thursday, May 17, 2018. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13678632, or access the webcast replay at www.sdpi.com, where a transcript will be posted once available.

About Superior Drilling Products, Inc.

Superior Drilling Products, Inc. is an innovative, cutting-edge drilling tool technology company providing cost saving solutions that drive production efficiencies for the oil and natural gas drilling industry. The Company designs, manufactures, repairs and sells drilling tools. SDP drilling solutions include the patented Drill-N-Ream^® well bore conditioning tool and the patented Strider^TM oscillation system technology. In addition, SDP is a manufacturer and refurbisher of PDC (polycrystalline diamond compact) drill bits for a leading oil field service company. SDP operates a state-of-the-art drill tool fabrication facility, where it manufactures its solutions for the drilling industry, as well as customers’ custom products. The Company’s strategy for growth is to leverage its expertise in drill tool technology and innovative, precision machining in order to broaden its product offerings and solutions for the oil and gas industry.

Additional information about the Company can be found at: www.sdpi.com.

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⁽¹⁾ Adjusted EBITDA represents net income adjusted for income taxes, interest, depreciation and amortization and other items as noted in the reconciliation table. The Company believes Adjusted EBITDA is an important supplemental measure of operating performance and uses it to assess performance and inform operating decisions. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not a GAAP financial measure. The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be used as a substitute for GAAP measures of performance, including net cash provided by operations, operating income and net income. The Company’s method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA may vary substantially from the methods used by other companies and investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on it.

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