HOUSTON, TX – Geospace Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:GEOS), a leader in the design and manufacture of instruments for industrial applications, has announced the departure of its Senior Vice President, Robbin B. Adams.
According to the company's recent 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Adams resigned on January 3, 2025, to pursue other interests. The announcement comes as the company's stock has experienced a 25% decline over the past year, though it maintains a strong balance sheet with more cash than debt.
The company expressed gratitude towards Adams for his years of service and his significant contributions. As of now, Geospace Technologies has not named a successor to Adams.
Geospace Technologies, headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializes in measuring and controlling devices for various industrial applications. The company's stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol GEOS.
The resignation of a senior executive like Adams is a notable event for Geospace Technologies, as it could signal changes within the company's leadership structure. However, the 8-K filing did not provide details regarding the circumstances of Adams's departure or any information about the company's plans to fill the vacated position.
In other recent news, Geospace Technologies Corporation has seen significant developments. The company reported its highest revenue in a decade at $135.6 million for fiscal year 2024, despite facing a net loss of $6.5 million, largely due to non-cash charges associated with divesting its Russian operations and impairment of intangible assets. Furthermore, Geospace's Q4 revenue increased to $35.4 million, up from $29.3 million the previous year, and ended the fiscal year with $37.1 million in cash and no debt.
In leadership changes, Gary D. Owens, the long-standing Chairman of the Board, decided not to seek re-election and stepped down from his role. Stephen C. Jumper, a board member since December 2023, has been appointed as the new Chairman.
Geospace Technologies is preparing for a transition to new business segments: Smartwater, Energy Solutions, and Intelligent Industrial, seeing potential growth in the smart water market and possible increases in energy exploration. The company is also exploring opportunities in carbon capture and storage.
Despite challenges, Geospace's Oil and Gas segment generated $77.5 million in annual revenue, and the company saw a record year for its Hydrakon water meter cables and the first international sale of Aquana smart water products. The company's industrial product revenue also surged by 91% in the fourth quarter.
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