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Clean Energy(CLNE) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-11-05 21:28
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33480 CLEAN ENERGY FUELS CORP. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 33-0968580 ( ...
Clean Energy(CLNE) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-08-07 03:03
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenues of approximately $60 million for Q2 2020, a decrease of 17% compared to the same quarter in 2019 [11][27] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $9.2 million, an improvement over the previous year's second quarter [11][30] - The company ended the quarter with $96 million in cash and investments and only $37 million in debt [11][24] - GAAP net loss for Q2 2020 was $6.7 million, compared to a loss of $5.4 million in the same period last year [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total volumes were approximately 90 million gallons, down 10% year-over-year, primarily due to declines in public transit and airport sectors [10][26] - The refuse business grew during the pandemic, with contracts signed representing approximately 2.2 million gallons annually [14][15] - Redeem volumes for Q2 were 36 million gallons, down from 38.9 million gallons in Q2 2019, mainly due to lower volumes in California [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a decline in CNG volumes in transit and airport fleet services, with year-over-year declines between 25% and 45% [26] - The refuse and trucking sectors saw gains of 2% to 7% year-over-year [26] - The effective price per gallon delivered was $0.58 in Q2 2020, down from $0.66 in Q2 2019, driven by lower natural gas costs [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its customer base and increasing the use of Redeem renewable natural gas [9][13] - A significant contract was signed with the New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority to operate 800 buses with Redeem, converting over 8.3 million gallons from regular CNG to renewable CNG [15][16] - The company is optimistic about the future of natural gas fueling, seeing a renewed interest from municipalities and transit authorities [12][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the business despite the pandemic, noting a strong underlying recurring business and a healthy balance sheet [12][24] - The company anticipates slower volume growth in the third and fourth quarters due to the prolonged nature of COVID-19 [24][25] - Management highlighted the importance of ESG investing and the potential for increased adoption of natural gas as a cleaner alternative to diesel [12][22] Other Important Information - The company has not taken any government assistance due to the coronavirus pandemic [12] - The Zero Now Financing program continues to show results, with new partnerships and increased interest from trucking firms [21][22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on trucking growth breakdown - Management noted that UPS has ramped up usage, contributing to growth, along with increased interest in the Zero Now program and new truck orders [32][33] Question: Potential for Chevron partnership expansion - Management indicated that Chevron sees significant potential in the biomethane space and is making substantial investments, which could lead to program expansion [37][41] Question: Recovery in municipal transit fleets - Management observed a slight recovery in transit volume but noted that overall demand remains down due to fewer people commuting [55][57] Question: Impact of Advanced Truck rule in California - Management criticized the rule for not considering the air quality benefits of cleaner fuels and expressed concerns about the focus on electrification over other alternatives [61][63]
Clean Energy(CLNE) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-08-06 20:21
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-33480 CLEAN ENERGY FUELS CORP. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 33-0968580 (State ...
Clean Energy(CLNE) - 2020 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-05-08 02:46
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) Q1 2020 Results Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2020 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Robert Vreeland - Chief Financial Officer Andrew Littlefair - President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Stine - Craig-Hallum Capital Robert Brown - Lake Street Partners, LLC Muhammad Ghulam - Raymond James Operator Greetings. And welcome to the Clean Energy Fuels First Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-on ...
Clean Energy(CLNE) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-05-07 20:35
Revenue Performance - The company reported total revenue of $86.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to $77.7 million for the same period in 2019, representing an increase of 10.6%[98] - Revenue increased by $8.3 million to $86.0 million in Q1 2020, compared to $77.7 million in Q1 2019, primarily due to favorable changes in fair value of commodity swaps and customer contracts[112] - Volume-related revenue from fuel sales and performance of O&M services decreased to $63.6 million in Q1 2020 from $69.5 million in Q1 2019, a decline of 8.5%[98] - Volume-related revenue decreased by $10.1 million, attributed to a lower effective price per gallon delivered and decreased revenue from RINs and LCFS Credits, despite an increase in gallons delivered[115] Financial Position - The company maintained cash and cash equivalents of $99.3 million as of March 31, 2020, ensuring sufficient liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic[96] - As of March 31, 2020, the company had total cash and cash equivalents of $99.3 million, down from $106.1 million as of December 31, 2019[123] - Total indebtedness was approximately $91.4 million as of March 31, 2020, with expected interest payment obligations of approximately $4.8 million in 2020[121] - The company may need to raise additional capital to fund planned or unanticipated expenditures, which could include selling assets or restructuring existing debt[123] Impact of COVID-19 - The estimated negative volume effect of COVID-19 from mid-March to the end of March 2020 was approximately 3.0 million gallons compared to January 2020 volumes[94] - The company expects a possible negative effect of approximately $11 million on net operating results if volume declines continue through June 2020[96] - The anticipated capital expenditures for 2020 have been reduced to $14 million for core business and $2 million for NG Advantage due to COVID-19[96] - Capital expenditures for 2020 were reduced to $14.0 million from an original estimate of $18.0 million due to COVID-19 impacts[121] Operational Highlights - The company served over 1,000 fleet customers operating more than 48,000 natural gas vehicles as of March 31, 2020[93] - The company operates approximately 550 natural gas fueling stations across 41 states in the U.S. and four provinces in Canada[93] - The company has implemented enhanced cleaning protocols and health screenings for employees to ensure safety during the pandemic[94] Profitability Metrics - The net loss attributable to Clean Energy Fuels Corp. was $(10.9) million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to a net income of $20.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2018[100] - The company recorded a net income of $0.9 million in Q1 2020, compared to a net loss of $14.3 million in Q1 2019[112] - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $0.2 million to $18.3 million in Q1 2020, reflecting ongoing cost reduction efforts[115] Cost and Pricing - Effective price per gallon charged decreased by $0.14 to $0.70 in Q1 2020 from $0.84 in Q1 2019[115] - Cost of sales decreased by $5.9 million to $52.9 million in Q1 2020, primarily due to lower natural gas commodity costs[115] - Natural gas costs represented $94.0 million of the company's cost of sales in 2019 and $22.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020[129] Investments and Capital Management - The company utilized $7.5 million of its $30.0 million share repurchase program by April 30, 2020, purchasing 4,668,231 shares[105] - The controlling interest in NG Advantage increased to 93.3% following the conversion of a convertible note into common units[105] - The company has outstanding surety bonds totaling $30.0 million for construction contracts and general corporate purposes as of March 31, 2020[124] Market Risks - The company is exposed to market risks related to commodity prices and foreign currency exchange rates, with a potential fluctuation of approximately $0.2 million if exchange rates change by 10%[131] - If the diesel-to-natural gas price spread fluctuates by 10%, the fair value of the company's commodity swap contracts would change by approximately $5.1 million[129] - The company has entered into commodity swap contracts to manage risks related to the diesel-to-natural gas price spread, effective from April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024[129] Revenue from Environmental Credits - Revenue from Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits was estimated to be lower by approximately $3.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2020, due to declining market prices[105]
Clean Energy(CLNE) - 2019 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-03-11 01:27
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call March 10, 2020 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Robert Vreeland - Chief Financial Officer Andrew Littlefair - President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Stine - Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC Rob Brown - Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC Pavel Molchanov - Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Clean Energy Fuels Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all pa ...
Clean Energy(CLNE) - 2019 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-03-10 20:27
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended: December 31, 2019 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 001‑33480 CLEAN ENERGY FUELS CORP. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 33‑0968580 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora ...
Clean Energy(CLNE) - 2019 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-11-12 18:30
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) Q3 2019 Earnings Conference Call November 12, 2019 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Robert Vreeland – Chief Financial Officer Andrew Littlefair – President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Aaron Spychalla – Craig-Hallum Rob Brown – Lake Street Capital Markets Muhammed Ghulam – Raymond James Operator Greetings, welcome to Clean Energy Fuels Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A que ...
Clean Energy(CLNE) - 2019 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2019-11-12 13:16
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 Commission File Number: 001-33480 CLEAN ENERGY FUELS CORP. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 33-0968580 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 800, Newport B ...
Clean Energy(CLNE) - 2019 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-08-09 02:35
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) Q2 2019 Results Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2019 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Bob Vreeland - Chief Financial Officer Andrew Littlefair - President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Stein - Craig-Hallum Rob Rowe - Lake Street Capital Markets Pavel Molchanov - Raymond James Operator Greetings and welcome to Clean Energy Fuels Second Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. A quest ...