FLOTEK RECEIVES CONTINUED LISTING STANDARD NOTICE FROM NYSE

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Flotek Industries (NYSE: FTK) received notice from the NYSE that its common stock's average price fell below $1.00 for 30 consecutive trading days, which violates listing standards. The company has six months to rectify this issue or face delisting. The stock will continue trading but will carry a '.BC' designation indicating it is below compliance. Flotek's board has authority to implement a reverse stock split, should it become necessary. This notice does not immediately affect the stock's trading status, as long as the company meets other NYSE listing requirements.

Flotek focuses on reducing the environmental impact of energy through its technology-driven solutions in green chemistry and data management, serving various energy sectors.

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• Average closing stock price fell below $1.00 for 30 consecutive trading days, risking delisting.
• Company faces pressure to implement a reverse stock split to regain compliance.

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HOUSTON, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK) today announced it has received written notice from the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") that the average closing price of the Company's shares of common stock was below $1.00 per share over a period of 30 consecutive trading days, which is below the requirement for continued listing on the NYSE.

In accordance with applicable NYSE procedures, the Company plans to notify the NYSE that it intends to cure the $1.00 per share deficiency. Based on the applicable NYSE procedures, the Company has six months following the receipt of the notice to cure the deficiency and regain compliance. The notice has no immediate impact on the listing of the Company's common stock, which will continue to trade on the NYSE subject to the Company's continued compliance with the other listing requirements of the NYSE. The common stock of the Company will continue to trade under the symbol "FTK," but will have an added designation of ".BC" to indicate that the status of the common stock is "below compliance" with the NYSE continued listing standards. The ".BC" indicator will be removed at such time as the Company is deemed to be in compliance. The Company intends to monitor the closing share price for its common stock and explore available options to regain compliance, which may include, if necessary, effectuating a reverse stock split.

The Company's stockholders approved a proposal at the Company's 2022 annual meeting giving the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") authority to effect a reverse stock split of the Company's common stock at a ratio to be determined by the Board ranging from a ratio of one to three to a ratio of one to six. If the Board determines to implement the reverse stock split, the Company will issue a press release announcing the terms and effective date before it takes effect.

About Flotek Industries, Inc.

Flotek Industries, Inc. creates unique solutions to reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people. A technology-driven, specialty green chemistry and data company, Flotek helps customers across industrial and commercial markets improve their environmental performance. The Company's primary focus is to enable its customers to maximize the value of their hydrocarbon streams and improve return on invested capital through its real-time data platforms and green chemistry technologies. Flotek serves downstream, midstream, and upstream energy customers, both domestic and international. In addition, the Company is positioned to integrate parallel industrial chemistry and data platforms by capitalizing on its digitization, engineering, chemical formulation knowledge, and intellectual property to drive multi-disciplinary advancements in sustainability and enterprise risk management. Flotek is a publicly traded company headquartered in Houston, Texas, and its common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "FTK."  For additional information, please visit www.flotekind.com.

Forward -Looking Statements

Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute 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) regarding Flotek Industries, Inc.'s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.  Words such as will, continue, expects, anticipates, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements in this press release.  Although forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the good faith judgment of management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known to management.  Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements.  Further information about the risks and uncertainties that may impact the company are set forth in the Company's most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K (including, without limitation, in the "Risk Factors" section thereof), and in the Company's other SEC filings and publicly available documents.  Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.  The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this press release.

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FAQ

What does Flotek Industries' NYSE notice mean for its stock?

Flotek Industries received notice for failing to maintain an average stock price of $1.00, risking delisting if not resolved.

How long does Flotek have to address the NYSE listing issue?

Flotek has six months to remedy the price deficiency and regain compliance with NYSE standards.

What is the significance of the '.BC' designation for Flotek's stock?

The '.BC' designation indicates that Flotek's stock is currently below compliance with NYSE's continued listing standards.

Could Flotek implement a reverse stock split?

Yes, Flotek's board has the authority to effectuate a reverse stock split if necessary to comply with NYSE requirements.

Is there an immediate impact on Flotek's stock trading status?

No immediate impact; Flotek's shares will continue to trade as long as other NYSE requirements are met.