ChampionX reported a solid second quarter in 2021, marked by a 9% sequential increase in revenue to $749.2 million and adjusted EBITDA of $105.4 million. The company highlighted strong topline growth across its portfolio, driven by robust demand in both North American and international markets. ChampionX also strengthened its balance sheet by repaying $62 million of debt during the quarter and generated free cash flow of $40.8 million.
Revenue increased 9% sequentially to $749.2 million, driven by strong demand growth in North American and international markets.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 12% sequentially to $105.4 million, showcasing effective navigation of raw material and logistics inflation.
Free cash flow was $40.8 million, and $62 million of debt was repaid, strengthening the balance sheet.
The company is on track to deliver full targeted cost synergies of $125 million within 24 months of the merger closing, exiting Q2 at a $103 million run rate.
ChampionX expects topline momentum to continue into the third quarter, driven by demand growth in international operations and North American businesses. The company anticipates healthy margin improvement in the second half of the year due to volume improvements, price increase realization, and cost synergy delivery offsetting raw material cost inflation. ChampionX is confident in exiting the year with a higher margin rate than the 2020 exit rate.