Arq, Inc. · NASDAQ:ARQ

Arq — Advanced Emissions Solutions — Q3 2023 Earnings Presentation

18 slides from Arq's earnings presentation, Nov 9, 2023

  1. Slide 1: Q3 2023 Earnings Call

    Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. Q3 2023 Earnings Call November 9, 2023 Nasdaq: ADES

  2. Slide 2: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer This presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which provides a “safe harbor” for such statements in certain circumstances. When used in this presentation, the words “can,” “will,” “intends,” “expects,” “beli

  3. Slide 3: Third Quarter Highlights

    Third Quarter Highlights Key Takeaways Strategic Projects Update Business Plan Initiatives ➢ Positive EBITDA in Q3 ➢ Continuing to review all aspects of strategic ➢ Ongoing focus on customer profitability plan with focus on optimizing and expediting ➢ Consumables revenue growth of +5% ➢ Continued fo

  4. Slide 4: Customer Sales Price and Margin Improvements

    Customer Sales Price and Margin Improvements YoY Average Sales Price (ASP) Performance 18% Core focus on profitability over volume 16% ➢ Average Selling Price (“ASP”) consistently improving 14% each year 12% ➢ In 2022, ~24% of total volume sold was at negative 10% margin 8% ➢ 2023 has seen material

  5. Slide 5: Strategic Projects Construction Update: Red River & Corbin

    Strategic Projects Construction Update: Red River & Corbin Red River Corbin • Air permit approved • Water clarification construction 70% completed • Engineering 70% completed • Process controls procurement and engineering • Procurement 85% completed completed Completed Work • Construction bids recei

  6. Slide 6: Strategic Projects – Existing Expansion and Beyond

    Strategic Projects – Existing Expansion and Beyond ➢ Five individual phases of development, each independent of the other and can be executed at the Company’s sole discretion ➢ No commitment other than Phase 1 which has commenced ➢ Each phase will be individually evaluated based on current and poten

  7. Slide 7: Granular Activated Carbon – Market Update

    Granular Activated Carbon – Market Update Strong macro tailwinds in our favor EPA expected to release its National Primary Drinking Water Regulation by end 2023 with a material focus on PFAS or “Forever Chemicals” Legislation is anticipated to: • Establish new materially higher standards for drinkin

  8. Slide 8: Granular Activated Carbon – Our Opportunity

    Granular Activated Carbon – Our Opportunity ADES’ unique products, process and supply chain are key differentiators ADES is uniquely positioned to benefit from this trend and This differential has led to very encouraging market engagement with will be the only GAC producer: strong interest from mult

  9. Slide 9: Granular Activated Carbon – Sales Funnel

    Granular Activated Carbon – Sales Funnel Initially targeting 100 Engaged with ~50% and Sales outreach process potential customers for identified more than 88 ongoing for remaining initial market engagement/ pre- million lbs. of annual demand potential customers qualification Process Targeted Timelin

  10. Slide 10: Financial Highlights

    Financial Highlights Consumables Revenue Net Income (Loss) Adjusted EBITDA(1) Cash & Equivalents $2.5 $79.6 $0.9 $71.1 ($2.2) ($2.4) $10.0 ($5.8) ($0.5) $8.8 $29.8 $28.4 $66.4 $52.5 ($15.5) ($9.8) September 30, December 31, 2022 Q3 Q3 YTD YTD Q3 Q3 YTD YTD Q3 Q3 YTD YTD 2023 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023

  11. Slide 11: 2023 Outlook & Milestones

    2023 Outlook & Milestones Optimize PAC portfolio and eliminate unfavorable margin contracts On going Execute strategic projects to enable granular activated carbon production In process Secure lead granular activated carbon customers and build out sales channels On going Ensure successful integratio

  12. Slide 12: Appendix

    ADES Appendix

  13. Slide 13: Appendix A: 10-Q Balance Sheet

    Appendix A: 10-Q Balance Sheet(1) 1) See complete, unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes related thereto within the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023. 13

  14. Slide 14: Appendix B: 10-Q Income Statement

    Appendix B: 10-Q Income Statement(1) (1) See complete, unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes related thereto within the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023. 14

  15. Slide 15: Appendix C: 10-Q Cash Flow

    Appendix C: 10-Q Cash Flow(1) (1) See complete, unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes related thereto within the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023. 15

  16. Slide 16: Appendix C: 10-Q Cash Flow (continued)

    Appendix C: 10-Q Cash Flow (continued)(1) (1) See complete, unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes related thereto within the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023. 16

  17. Slide 17: Appendix D: Non-GAAP Financial Measure & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Net (Loss) Income

    Appendix D: Non-GAAP Financial Measure & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Net (Loss) Income Note on Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement the Company's financial information presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, this investor presentation includes

  18. Slide 18: Appendix E: Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Net (Loss) Income

    Appendix E: Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation to Net (Loss) Income (1) Included in Net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 is zero and $4.9 million, respectively, of transaction and integration costs incurred related to the Arq Acquisition. Included in Net Loss for the three and

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