Consumers are expected to save up to $0.20 per gallon at the pump "The EPA's action allowing nationwide E15 sales to continue is a significant step toward increasing the demand for ethanol and has broad support for permanent approval from the President, as well as numerous members of Congress," stated Eric McAfee, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis. "Permanent national approval of E15 would allow the demand for ethanol to grow as consumers nationwide benefit from lower-cost, domestic, renewable fuel that lowers th ...

First quarter net loss attributable to CVR Energy stockholders of $123 million; EBITDA loss of $61 million; adjusted EBITDA of $24 millionFirst quarter loss per diluted share of $1.22 and adjusted loss per diluted share of 58 centsCVR Energy will not pay a cash dividend for the first quarter of 2025CVR Partners announced a cash distribution of $2.26 per common unit SUGAR LAND, Texas, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CVI, “CVR Energy” or the “Company”) today announced first quarter ...

Core Insights - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has launched a new website focused on hydrogen solutions for commercial customers, providing information on products, case studies, and contact details to facilitate emission reduction through hydrogen fuel cell technologies [1][2][4] Company Developments - The new website was introduced at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, highlighting the application of fuel cell technology for cleaner power generation in vehicles and devices [2] - TMNA has been developing hydrogen fuel cell technologies in the U.S. for over 30 years, with the 2015 Toyota Mirai being the first mass-produced fuel cell electric vehicle [6] - Toyota has sold over 2,700 commercial fuel cell units to more than 100 customers globally, with plans to assemble fuel cell module kits in Georgetown, Kentucky [7] Product Applications - Applications for Toyota's fuel cells include stationary power generation, Class 8 semi-truck powertrains, and modular commercial systems [3] - The fuel cells are utilized in various products, including the 2025 Toyota Mirai FCEV sedan and as backup power generators, emitting only water vapor [4] Strategic Goals - The launch of the Toyota Hydrogen Solutions website signifies the company's commitment to providing efficient solutions and promoting a sustainable hydrogen ecosystem [6][8] - TMNA aims to collaborate with key partners in the hydrogen supply chain to enhance the development and commercialization of hydrogen technologies [6]

David Hancock Good morning and welcome to Nestlé's Three-Month 2025 Sales Conference Call. I am David Hancock, Head of Investor Relations. Today I am joined by Laurent Freixe, CEO; and Anna Manz, CFO. Laurent and Anna will provide a short update on our progress in the first quarter before we open up for Q&A. Before we get started, please take a moment to read the disclaimer on Page 2. With that, I will hand over to Laurent. Laurent Freixe Thank you, David and good morning everyone. Before Anna takes you thr ...

Aemetis India Plant Visited by U.S. Consul General Listen:CUPERTINO, Calif., April 23, 2025 – PRISM MediaWire – Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a diversified global renewable natural gas and biofuels company, announced the Company’s subsidiary in India, Universal Biofuels, has been working with the U.S. government to support the success of American interests in India. Aemetis owns and operates an 80 million gallon per year biodiesel production facility in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The U.S. Consul General, Je ...

BASF SE (BASFY) and Forestal de Atlantico S.A. recently signed an early disclosure agreement (EDA) to advance the manufacture of e-methanol (eMeOH) using carbon capture solutions. Under this strategic relationship, BASF has been chosen to share its OASE blue technology, which is designed to efficiently remove CO2 from flue gases, for use in Forestal's groundbreaking Triskelion project in Galicia, Spain. The Triskelion project is expected to be a game changer, with a design capacity of 156 metric tons per da ...

Oklo (OKLO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call March 24, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Sam Doane - Director of Investor RelationsJacob Dewitte - Co-Founder, CEO & DirectorR. Craig Bealmear - CFOCraig Shere - Director of Research Conference Call Participants Ryan Pfingst - Equity Research AnalystJeffrey Campbell - Senior AnalystNone - AnalystEric Stine - Senior Research AnalystMax Hopkins - Equity Analyst Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Karen and I will be your conference operator today. At this ti ...

Company Prepares to Ramp Up Production to Help Keep Nevada FueledWOODS CROSS, Utah, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sky Quarry Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYQ) ("Sky Quarry" or "the Company"), an integrated energy solutions company committed to revolutionizing the waste asphalt shingle recycling industry, is forecasting a potential fuel shortage in Nevada. Sky Quarry reached this conclusion after conducting research prompted by the surge of inquiries to secure long term fuel supply from Nevada market participants. Sk ...

Trevor Brucato Welcome investors, analysts, and other stakeholders to Comstock's 2024 annual results and business update. This is Trevor Brucato with RB Milestone Group, Comstock's US-based investor relations firm. Comstock is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol LODE, and I am pleased to have with me the company's Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chair, Corrado De Gasperis, and Chief Operating Officer, William McCarthy. I would like to first thank those who submitted questions during registrat ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated net sales for Q1 2025 were $938 million, an increase of 0.7% year-over-year, despite a $6 million headwind from foreign currency translation [26] - Consolidated comparable sales grew by 1.6%, reflecting continued momentum across both Sally Beauty and BSG segments [26] - Gross margin expanded by 60 basis points to 50.8%, primarily due to reduced shrink and lower distribution and freight costs [27] - Adjusted operating margin increased by 50 basis points to 8.4%, and adjusted diluted EPS rose by 10% to $0.43 compared to the previous year [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sally Beauty segment net sales increased by 0.4% to $525 million, with comparable sales up 1.7%, driven by strong growth in hair color and digital marketplaces [29] - BSG segment net sales rose by 1.1% to $412 million, with comparable sales increasing by 1.4%, supported by expanded distribution and product innovation [32] - Gross margin for Sally Beauty improved by 100 basis points to 59.6%, while BSG's gross margin increased by 30 basis points to 39.7% [31][33] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global e-commerce sales reached $99 million, up 9% year-over-year, representing 11% of total net sales [26] - Sally e-commerce sales grew by 18% year-over-year, while BSG e-commerce sales were up 14% [29][32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing customer centricity, growing high-margin own brands, and amplifying innovation [8] - A brand refresh for Sally is underway, with a pilot store refresh in Orlando showing positive initial customer responses [9] - The Fuel for Growth program is expected to generate cumulative gross margin and SG&A benefits of approximately $70 million in fiscal 2025 [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a choppy start to Q2 due to factors like flu season and weather, leading to guidance of approximately flat comparable sales [7] - Confidence remains in achieving full-year comps in the range of flat to up 2% [8] - The company is optimistic about the trajectory of the business, with strong customer loyalty in the color segment [66] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $106 million in cash and no outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit line [34] - Inventory levels remained healthy at slightly over $1 billion, essentially flat compared to last year [35] Q&A Session Summary Question: Dynamics of Sally relative to DSG and comp trajectory - Management acknowledged known headwinds for BSG and noted that traffic trends have been uneven, but they remain optimistic about the overall trajectory of the business [40][41] Question: Full year guidance and operating margin cadence - Management confirmed they are within the guidance range and highlighted the potential for upside due to ongoing strategic initiatives [48][50] Question: Promotional environment and gross margins - Management indicated that promotional levels were relatively flat year-over-year and that they are strategically managing promotions to drive volume [56][58] Question: Innovation in the market and traffic pacing - Management reported robust innovation in the hair and health space and noted that demand remains healthy, particularly in the color business [61][66] Question: Macroeconomic pressures and tariff exposure - Management discussed the impact of macro pressures and confirmed limited exposure to tariffs, with strategies in place to mitigate potential impacts [80][81]