Flotek Industries, Inc. (NYSE:FTK) supplies chemical additives to the global oil and gas industry. It has a proprietary product (CnF) that helps increase oil and gas shale well productivity. Shares fell in the fourth quarter following a short seller’s assertion that independent consultant studies commissioned by Flotek were based on incomplete data and failed to consider key variables. After incorporating additional data, the consultant confirmed its conclusion that CnF improves well productivity. We expect shares to rebound as Flotek proves demand for CnF remains solid.
From Baron Energy and Resources Fund fourth quarter 2016 commentary.
