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RPC INC

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 27, 2026.

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A company's yearly report to the SEC, with audited financial statements. It is the fullest account a company gives of its business, its finances and the risks it sees.

FY2025 · Filed Feb 27, 2026

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Previous report: 10-K

Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-28.

0001558370-25-001922

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Current report: 10-K

Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-02-27.

0001104659-26-021480

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 63 previous paragraphs and 66 current paragraphs.

48 unchanged; 13 reworded; 4 added; 0 removed; 2 previous and 1 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 0 previous and 0 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

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Current report

Risks Related to Artificial Intelligence

Current report

Increased usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies could expose us to operational, safety, cybersecurity, legal and reputational risks and could adversely affect our ability to compete, our operating results and our cash flows.

Current report

In an asset- and labor-intensive oilfield services business with geographically dispersed field operations, AI is often used (or is embedded in third-party software platforms we use) to support dispatch and logistics, equipment maintenance planning, inventory and procurement, demand forecasting, pricing and other commercial decision-making, safety and compliance monitoring, cybersecurity threat detection, and administrative functions. Competitors may deploy AI-enabled tools more quickly or effectively than we do, improving their cost structure, responsiveness and utilization and increasing competitive pressure. Conversely, if we do not successfully deploy and govern AI, we may not achieve anticipated improvements in operating efficiency or customer service. Any of these factors could adversely affect our ability to maintain utilization and pricing, could increase costs, and could contribute to greater volatility in our margins and cash flows, particularly during periods of lower customer activity levels. The use of AI technologies is evolving rapidly, and the risks associated with these technologies are difficult to predict and may increase over time.

Current report

AI may also increase cybersecurity and confidentiality risks. We have enhanced our security measures, applied a risk-based approach, and collaborated with reliable partners to safeguard data and establish clear ownership rights; however, there is no guarantee that our security measures will protect us against all material risks. We monitor the evolving AI legal landscape, adapting to new regulations to ensure compliance, support innovation, and manage risks. The use of generative AI tools may increase the risk that confidential or proprietary information is inadvertently disclosed or incorporated into third-party systems. If such information is exposed, misused, or becomes subject to unclear ownership or license terms, we could incur remediation costs, contractual liabilities, regulatory penalties and reputational harm. Future AI-related regulations could also affect us even if our internal use remains limited. Governments may enact rules governing automated decision-making, data usage, safety testing, workforce impacts, or transparency requirements applicable to manufacturers or their supply chains. Compliance with such regulations could require changes to the software, systems, or data processes we use, and non-compliance—whether by us or a third-party vendor—could expose us to penalties or reputational harm.
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Previous wording

Although the production sector of the oil and gas industry is less immediately affected by changing prices, and, as a result, less volatile than the exploration sector, producers react to declining oil and gas prices by curtailing capital spending, which would

Current wording

Although the production sector of the oil and gas industry is less immediately affected by changing prices, and, as a result, less volatile than the exploration sector, producers react to declining oil and gas prices by curtailing capital spending, which would adversely affect our business. A prolonged low level of customer activity in the oil and gas industry adversely affects the demand for our equipment and services and our financial condition and results of operations.

Previous wording

At times our business has had a concentration of one or more major customers. One of our customers, a private E&P company, accounted for approximately 13% of the Company’s revenues in 2024; and another private E&P company accounted for approximately 11% of the Company’s revenues in 2022. There were no other customers in 2022 or 2024, and no customers in 2023 exceeding 10% of revenues. Amounts for customers that exceeded 10% of the Company’s revenues in 2024 and 2022 were primarily associated with the Company’s Technical Services segment. In addition, there was one customer that was also primarily associated with the Company’s Technical Services segment that accounted for approximately 10% of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2023. There were no customers that accounted for 10% or more of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2024. The reliance on a large customer for a significant portion of our total revenues exposes us to the risk that the loss or reduction in revenues from this customer, which could occur unexpectedly, could have a material and disproportionate adverse impact upon our revenues and operating results.

Current wording

At times our business has had a concentration of one or more major customers. One of our customers, a private E&P company, accounted for approximately 15% of the Company’s revenues in 2025 and 13% of the Company’s revenues in 2024. The customer that exceeded 10% of the Company’s revenues in 2025 and 2024 was primarily associated with the Company’s Technical Services segment. There were no other customers in 2025 and 2024, and no customers in 2023 exceeding 10% of revenues. There were no customers that accounted for 10% or more of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2025, or December 31, 2024. The reliance on a large customer for a significant portion of our total revenues exposes us to the risk that the loss or reduction in revenues from this customer, which could occur unexpectedly, could have a material and disproportionate adverse impact on our revenues and operating results.

Previous wording

Many of our customers rely on their ability to raise equity capital and debt financing from capital markets to fund their operations. Their ability to raise outside capital depends upon, among other things, the availability of capital, near-term operating prospects of oil and gas companies, current and projected prices of oil and natural gas, and relative attractiveness of competing investments for available investment capital. These factors are outside of our control, and in the event our customers cannot continue to raise outside capital to fund their operations, RPC’s financial results would be negatively impacted.

Current wording

Many of our customers rely on their ability to raise equity capital and debt financing from capital markets to fund their operations. Their ability to raise outside capital depends upon, among other things, the availability of capital, near-term operating prospects of oil and gas companies, current and projected prices of oil and natural gas, and relative attractiveness of competing investments for available investment capital. In addition, continued elevated interest rates continue to impact their ability to borrow cost effectively and potentially constrain the amount of borrowings. These factors are outside of our control, and in the event our customers cannot continue to raise outside capital to fund their operations, RPC’s financial results would be negatively impacted.

Previous wording

We operate in highly competitive areas of the OFS industry. The equipment and services in our industry segments are sold in highly competitive markets, and our revenues and earnings have in the past been affected by changes in competitive prices, fluctuations in the level of activity in major markets and general economic conditions. We compete with the oil and gas industry’s many large and small industry competitors, including the largest integrated oilfield service providers. We believe that the principal competitive factors in the market areas that we serve are product and service quality and availability, reputation for safety, technical proficiency and price. Although we believe that our reputation for safety and quality service is good, we cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain our competitive position.

Current wording

We operate within the highly competitive OFS industry. The equipment and services in our industry segments are sold in highly competitive markets, and our revenues and earnings have in the past been affected by changes in competitive prices, fluctuations in the level of activity in major markets and general economic conditions. We compete with the oil and gas industry’s many large and small industry competitors, including the largest integrated oilfield service providers. We believe that the principal competitive factors in the market areas that we serve are product and service quality and availability, reputation for safety, technical proficiency and price. Although we believe that our reputation for safety and quality service is good, we cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain our competitive position.

Previous wording

Acquisitions have been and may continue to be a key element of our business strategy. We cannot assure you that we will be able to identify and acquire acceptable acquisition candidates on terms favorable to us in the future. We may be required to incur substantial indebtedness to finance future acquisitions and also may issue equity securities in connection with such acquisitions. The issuance of additional equity securities could result in significant dilution to our stockholders. We cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully integrate the operations and assets of any acquired business with our own business. Any inability on our part to integrate and manage the growth of acquired businesses could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Current wording

Acquisitions have been and may continue to be a key element of our business strategy. We cannot assure you that we will be able to identify and acquire acceptable acquisition candidates on terms favorable to us in the future. We may be required to incur substantial indebtedness to finance future acquisitions and also may issue equity securities in connection with such acquisitions. The issuance of additional equity securities could result in significant dilution for our stockholders. We cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully integrate the operations and assets of any acquired business with our own business. Any inability on our part to integrate and manage the growth of acquired businesses could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Previous wording

Our business requires a great deal of capital to maintain our equipment and increase our fleet of equipment to expand our operations, and we currently have access to our credit facility to fund our necessary working capital and other capital requirements. Our credit facility provides a borrowing base of $100 million less the amount of any outstanding letters of credit, and bears interest at a floating rate, which exposes us to market risks as interest rates rise. If our existing capital resources become unavailable, inadequate, or unfavorable for purposes of funding our capital requirements, we would need to raise additional funds through alternative debt or equity financings to maintain our equipment and continue our growth. Such additional financing sources may not be available when we need them or may not be available on favorable terms. If we fund our growth through the issuance of public equity, the holdings of stockholders will be diluted. If capital generated either by cash provided by operating activities or outside financing is not available or sufficient for our needs, we may be unable to maintain our equipment, expand our fleet of equipment, or take advantage of other potentially profitable business opportunities, which could reduce our future revenues and profits.

Current wording

Our business requires a great deal of capital to maintain our equipment and increase our fleet of equipment to expand our operations, and we currently have access to our credit facility to fund our necessary working capital and other capital requirements. Our credit facility provides a borrowing base of $100 million less the amount of any outstanding letters of credit, and bears interest at a floating rate, which exposes us to market risks as interest rates rise. If our existing capital resources become unavailable, inadequate, or unfavorable for purposes of funding our capital requirements, we would need to raise additional funds through alternative debt or equity financings to maintain our equipment and continue our growth. Such additional financing sources may not be available when we need them or may not be available on favorable terms. If we fund our growth through the issuance of public equity, the holdings of stockholders will be diluted. If capital generated either by cash provided by operating activities or outside financing is not available or sufficient for our needs, we may be unable to maintain our equipment, expand our fleet of equipment, or take advantage of other potentially profitable business opportunities, which could reduce our future revenues and profits. Recent increases in interest rates, not withstanding modest interest rate reductions by the US Federal Reserve Board, have increased our cost of borrowing, and further increases could materially adversely affect our ability to fund working capital and other capital requirements on a cost-effective basis, and could and negatively impact our cash flows and profitability.

Previous wording

Many companies are receiving greater attention from stakeholders regarding their ESG practices, as well as their oversight of relevant ESG issues. The various stakeholders are placing growing importance on our potential environmental and social issue risk exposure and the impact of our choices. Increased focus on ESG and related decision-making may negatively impact us as customers, investors and other stakeholders may choose not to work with us or may reallocate capital or decline to make an investment as a result of their assessment of our ESG practices. Companies that do not comport with, or do not adapt to, these evolving investor and stakeholder ESG-related expectations and standards, or that are assessed as not having responded appropriately to the growing focus on ESG matters, may have their brand and reputation harmed, and the Company or our stock price may be adversely affected even though we may be in full compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Current wording

Many companies are receiving greater attention from stakeholders regarding their ESG practices, as well as their oversight of relevant ESG issues. The various stakeholders are placing growing importance on our potential environmental and social issue risk exposure and the impact of our choices. Increased focus on ESG and related decision-making may negatively impact us as customers, investors and other stakeholders may choose not to work with us or may reallocate capital or decline to make an investment as a result of their assessment of our ESG practices. Companies that do not comport with, or do not adapt to, these evolving investor and stakeholder ESG-related expectations and standards, or that are assessed as not having responded appropriately to the growing focus on ESG matters, may have their brand and reputation harmed, and the Company or our stock price may be adversely affected even though we may be in full compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. In addition, changed priorities in terms of governmental interpretation of discrimination and other laws could result in enforcement actions or other litigation regarding the Company’s ESG practices.

Previous wording

Furthermore, the SEC has issued final rules, which are currently stayed pending judicial review; however, if implemented as proposed, these rules would, among other matters, establish a framework for reporting climate-related risks. To the extent that any rules ultimately implemented impose additional reporting obligations, we could face increased costs. Separately, the SEC has also announced that it is scrutinizing existing climate change related disclosures in public filings, increasing the potential for enforcement if the SEC were to allege our existing climate disclosures are misleading or deficient. Furthermore, in November 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor adopted final rules that allow plan fiduciaries to consider climate change and other ESG factors when they select retirement investments and exercise shareholder rights, such as proxy voting. Should plan investors decide not to invest in us based on ESG factors, our business and access to capital may be negatively impacted. In 2023, the State of California enacted legislation that will require large U.S. companies doing business in California to make broad-based climate-related disclosures starting as early as 2026, and other jurisdictions, domestically and internationally, are also considering various climate change disclosure requirements.

Current wording

Furthermore, the SEC has issued final rules, which are currently stayed pending judicial review, and we cannot predict whether, when, or in what form such rules may ultimately be implemented; however, if implemented as proposed, these rules would, among other matters, establish a framework for reporting climate-related risks. To the extent that any rules ultimately implemented impose additional reporting obligations, we could face increased costs. Separately, the SEC has also announced that it is scrutinizing existing climate change related disclosures in public filings, increasing the potential for enforcement if the SEC were to allege our existing climate disclosures are misleading or deficient. Furthermore, in November 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) adopted final rules that allow plan fiduciaries to consider climate change and other ESG factors when they select retirement investments and exercise shareholder rights, such as proxy voting. The DOL has announced that it will no longer defend these rules and that it intends to replace the rules, although no action in this regard has been taken, and the rules remain in effect. Should plan investors decide not to invest in us based on ESG factors, our business and access to capital may be negatively impacted. In 2023, the State of California enacted legislation that will require large U.S. companies doing business in California to make broad-based climate-related disclosures starting as early as 2026, and other jurisdictions, domestically and internationally, are also considering various climate change disclosure requirements.

Previous wording

Our operations involve the use of vehicles and heavy equipment and exposure to inherent risks, including accidents, well blowouts, explosions, and fires. If any of these events were to occur, it could result in liability for personal injury and property damage, pollution or other environmental hazards or loss of production. Litigation may arise from an accident or catastrophic occurrence at a location where our equipment and services are used. This litigation could result in large claims for damages. The frequency and severity of such incidents will affect our operating costs, insurability and relationships with customers, employees, and regulators. These occurrences could have a material adverse effect on us. We maintain what we believe is prudent insurance protection. We cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain adequate insurance in the future at rates we consider reasonable or that our insurance coverage will be adequate to cover future claims and assessments that may arise.

Current wording

Our operations involve the use of vehicles and heavy equipment and exposure to inherent risks, including accidents, well blowouts, explosions, and fires. If any of these events were to occur, it could result in liability for personal injury and property damage, pollution or other environmental hazards or loss of production. Litigation may arise from an accident or catastrophic occurrence at a location where our equipment and services are used. This litigation could result in large claims for damages. The

Previous wording

RPC’s pressure pumping services are the subject of continuing federal, state and local regulatory oversight. This scrutiny is prompted in part by public concern regarding the potential impact on drinking and ground water and other environmental issues arising from the growing use of hydraulic fracturing. In addition, a committee of the United States House of Representatives investigated hydraulic fracturing practices and publicized information regarding the materials used in hydraulic fracturing. Compliance with federal and state regulations relating to pressure pumping services could increase our operating costs, cause operational delays, and could reduce or eliminate the demand for our pressure pumping services. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also conducted a study of the environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing practices, and in 2015, issued a report which concluded that hydraulic fracturing had not caused a measurable impact on drinking water sources in the U.S. This and similar conclusions from similar investigations carry positive implications for our industry; however, more stringent regulations could be imposed in the future, which could have a material adverse impact on our costs and our business.

Current wording

RPC’s pressure pumping services are the subject of continuing federal, state and local regulatory oversight. This scrutiny is prompted in part by public concern regarding the potential impact on drinking and ground water and other environmental issues arising from the growing use of hydraulic fracturing. In addition, a committee of the United States House of Representatives investigated hydraulic fracturing practices and publicized information regarding the materials used in hydraulic fracturing. Compliance with federal and state regulations relating to pressure pumping services could increase our operating costs, cause operational delays, and could reduce or eliminate the demand for our pressure pumping services. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also conducted a study of the environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing practices, and in 2015, issued a report which concluded that hydraulic fracturing had not caused a measurable impact on drinking water sources in the U.S. This and similar conclusions from similar investigations have positive implications for our industry; however, more stringent regulations could be imposed in the future, which could have a material adverse impact on our costs and our business.

Previous wording

The Company has elected the Controlled Corporation exemption under Section 303A of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Listed Company Manual. The Company is a Controlled Corporation because a group that includes Gary W. Rollins, Pamela R. Rollins, Amy Rollins Kreisler and Timothy C. Rollins, each of whom is a director of the Company, and certain companies under their control (the Controlling Group), controls in excess of 50% of the Company’s voting power. As a Controlled Corporation, the Company need not comply with certain NYSE rules including those requiring a majority of independent directors, and independent compensation and nominating committees.

Current wording

The Company has elected the Controlled Corporation exemption under Section 303A of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Listed Company Manual. The Company is a Controlled Corporation because a group that includes Amy Rollins Kreisler and Timothy C. Rollins, each of whom is a director of the Company, certain of their family members and certain companies under their control (the Controlling Group), controls in excess of 50% of the Company’s voting power. As a Controlled Corporation, the Company need not comply with certain NYSE rules including those requiring a majority of independent directors, and independent compensation and nominating committees.

Previous wording

otherwise. In addition, depending upon a variety of factors, the Controlling Group may at any time engage in discussions with the Company and its affiliates, and other persons, including retaining outside advisers, concerning the Company’s business, management, strategic alternatives and direction, and in their sole discretion, consider, formulate and implement various plans or proposals intended to enhance the value of their investment in the Company. In the event the Controlling Group were to engage in any of these actions, our common stock price could be negatively impacted, such actions could cause volatility in the market for our common stock or could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and our financial condition.

Current wording

The Controlling Group may from time to time and at any time, in their sole discretion, acquire or cause to be acquired, additional equity or other instruments of the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates, or derivative instruments the value of which is linked to Company securities, or dispose or cause to be disposed, such equity or other securities or instruments, in any amount that the Controlling Group may determine in their sole discretion, through open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. In addition, depending upon a variety of factors, the Controlling Group may at any time engage in discussions with the Company and its affiliates, and other persons, including retaining outside advisers, concerning the Company’s business, management, strategic alternatives and direction, and in their sole discretion, consider, formulate and implement various plans or proposals intended to enhance the value of their investment in the Company. In the event the Controlling Group were to engage in any of these actions, our common stock price could be negatively impacted, such actions could cause volatility in the market for our common stock or could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and our financial condition.

Previous wording

We are beginning the process of a multi-year implementation of a new ERP. The implementation will require the integration of the new ERP with multiple new and existing information systems and business processes and needs to be designed to accurately maintain our books and records and provide information to our management teams for the operation of the business. The implementation of our new ERP will require new procedures and certain modifications to our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting and it will take time for such procedures and controls to become mature in their operation. If we are unable to adequately implement and maintain procedures and controls relating to our new ERP, our ability to produce timely and accurate financial statements or comply with applicable regulations could be impaired and impact our assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting.

Current wording

We are in the process of a multi-year implementation of a new ERP system. The implementation requires the integration of the new ERP system with multiple new and existing information systems and business processes and is being designed to accurately maintain our books and records and provide information to our management teams for the operation of the business. The implementation of our new ERP system requires new procedures and certain modifications to our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, and it will take time for such procedures and controls to become mature in their operation. If we are unable to adequately implement and maintain procedures and controls relating to our new ERP system, our ability to produce timely and accurate financial statements or comply with applicable regulations could be impaired and impact our assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

frequency and severity of such incidents will affect our operating costs, insurability and relationships with customers, employees, and regulators. These occurrences could have a material adverse effect on us. We maintain what we believe is prudent insurance protection. We cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain adequate insurance in the future at rates we consider reasonable or that our insurance coverage will be adequate to cover future claims and assessments that may arise.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

adversely affect our business. A prolonged low level of customer activity in the oil and gas industry adversely affects the demand for our equipment and services and our financial condition and results of operations.

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

The Controlling Group may from time to time and at any time, in their sole discretion, acquire or cause to be acquired, additional equity or other instruments of the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates, or derivative instruments the value of which is linked to Company securities, or dispose or cause to be disposed, such equity or other securities or instruments, in any amount that the Controlling Group may determine in their sole discretion, through open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions or