WARRENVILLE, Ill., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTEK), a technology company using advanced engineering processes to provide emissions control systems and water treatment technologies in utility and industrial applications, today announced the receipt of air pollution control (APC) orders from new and existing customers in the US and Europe. These orders have an aggregate value of approximately $1.4 million.   A contract was received from a new customer in the US for an ULTRA® s ...

Maravai LifeSciences (MRVI) Q4 2024 Earnings Call March 20, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Deb Hart - Head of Investor RelationsKevin Herde - Executive VP & CFOTrey Martin - CEODoug Schenkel - Managing DirectorRicki Levitus - Equity Research Associate - Life Sciences Tools & DiagnosticsDan Arias - Managing DirectorBrandon Couillard - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Matt Stanton - AnalystMatt Larew - Research Analyst - HealthcareTejas Savant - Executive Director & Senior Healthcare Equi ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company completed its 2022 restatement and is on track to become current with its filing obligations [6][8] - For 2023, estimated GAAP revenue is projected to be between $620 million and $625 million, with recurring revenue making up approximately 80% of total revenue [23][24] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2023 is estimated to be between $139 million and $144 million, which is higher than previously estimated [24] - For 2024, GAAP revenue is estimated to be between $583 million and $588 million, with a recurring revenue percentage consistent with prior years [27] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 is estimated to be between $85 million and $90 million, below previous guidance [29][30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Provider business revenue dipped by 1% year-over-year, while payer and life sciences revenue declined by 10% [27][28] - The company signed significant contracts in its provider business, including a multimillion-dollar deal with a large urology practice and a major wound care organization [13][14] - The payer business saw the onboarding of nearly 400 new sites in 2025, with care gap alerts provided to over 3,500 healthcare practices [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced unexpected revenue shortfalls in the payer and life sciences segments, particularly in Q4 of 2024 [26][68] - The life sciences segment saw softness in media revenue and real-world data sales, while the payer segment faced implementation delays [68] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to remediate material weaknesses and enhance internal controls while executing its growth strategy [15][36] - The focus is on expanding the core provider base and enhancing the value of offerings, including AI-enabled workflows [15][16] - The company is pursuing additional debt financing to ensure liquidity and support future growth [80] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the business model despite revenue shortfalls and emphasized the importance of operational improvements [12][36] - The outlook for 2025 anticipates flat revenue compared to 2024, with expectations of growth from new customers offset by customer attrition [32][58] - Management noted that the remediation efforts and regaining current filing status are expected to occur in 2026 [33][41] Other Important Information - The company incurred significant external audit and legal fees in 2023 and 2024, impacting cash flow [9][30] - The acquisition of Science.io and Koa Health is expected to impact EBITDA margins due to new costs associated with these businesses [101][102] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on remediation efforts and filing status - Management clarified that remediation efforts can continue while regaining currency on filings, with both expected to occur in 2026 [38][40] Question: Net attrition in provider business - Higher net attrition was noted in the core provider business, particularly in revenue cycle management, but not driven by market consolidation [44][46] Question: Revenue visibility for FY 2025 - Management indicated that while revenue is expected to be flat, there are uncertainties due to customer attrition and the need for a rebound from the previous year's shortfall [60][63] Question: Trends in life sciences and pharma segment - Management noted softness in media revenue but observed a pickup in spending in Q1 2025, indicating potential recovery in the life sciences segment [89] Question: Impact of acquisitions on financials - The acquisition of Science.io is not expected to contribute revenue in 2024, but it is seen as a strategic investment in AI capabilities [97][100]

Gauzy (GAUZ) Q4 2024 Earnings Call March 11, 2025 06:58 PM ET Company Participants Daniel Scott - SVP - Investor RelationsEyal Peso - CEO & Co-FounderMeir Peleg - CFO Conference Call Participants Josh Nichols - Senior Research AnalystDan Lévy - Senior Equity Research AnalystItay Michaeli - Equity Analyst Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Galaxy Limited Fourth Quarter and Full Year twenty twenty four Earnings Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded and we have allocated one hour for prepared ...

Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 11, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Jeffrey Zeunik - Senior Vice President, Financial Planning Analysis, Investor Relations Peter Cannito - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Baliff - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Greg Konrad - Jefferies Scott Buck - H.C. Wainwright & Co. Brian Kinstlinger - Alliance Global Partners Griffin Boss - B. Riley Securities Suji DeSilva - Roth Capital Partners Jeff Zunick Let ...

Core Insights - Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA) reported a 1.8% increase in share price following its Q2 fiscal 2025 earnings announcement, contrasting with a 2.5% decline in the S&P 500 index during the same period [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14 for Class A common stock, up from $0.97 in the same quarter last year, indicating a growth in profitability [2] - Sales for the quarter reached $599.7 million, a 4.2% increase from $575.6 million in the prior-year period, driven by a 2.3% rise in same-store sales and contributions from a new store in Old Bridge, NJ [2] - Net income for the quarter was reported at $16.9 million, reflecting a 17% increase from $14.5 million in the prior-year period [3] Key Business Metrics - Same-store digital sales increased by 9% year over year, showcasing the company's growth in e-commerce [4] - The gross profit margin slightly declined to 28.35% from 28.40%, influenced by higher promotional spending, an unfavorable product mix, and reduced patronage dividends [4] - Operating and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales improved to 23.22% from 23.71%, aided by lower facility insurance costs and decreased legal and consulting fees [5] Management Commentary - The company attributed its sales growth to increased customer engagement in remodeled stores, higher pharmacy sales, and inflationary trends in meat and dairy prices [6] - Management emphasized disciplined cost-control efforts that contributed to lower expenses as a percentage of sales, while acknowledging ongoing gross-margin pressures [6] Factors Influencing Performance - A reduction in interest expenses positively impacted net income, attributed to lower outstanding debt balances [7] - The effective tax rate decreased slightly to 31.1% from 31.5% a year earlier, providing a modest benefit to net earnings [7] Company Overview - Village Super Market operates 34 supermarkets under the ShopRite and Fairway brands, along with three Gourmet Garage specialty markets in New York City [8]

Core Viewpoint - Fuel Tech, Inc. reported financial results for Q4 and full year 2024, indicating challenges in revenue generation primarily due to delayed project execution and lower performance in the Air Pollution Control (APC) segment, while the FUEL CHEM segment showed resilience and potential for growth in 2025 [2][3][9]. Financial Performance - Consolidated revenues for Q4 2024 were $5.3 million, down from $6.3 million in Q4 2023, mainly due to lower APC segment revenues [5]. - For the full year 2024, consolidated revenues decreased to $25.1 million from $27.1 million in 2023, driven by lower APC revenues but partially offset by an increase in FUEL CHEM revenues [9][10]. - The net loss for Q4 2024 was $(1.9) million, or $(0.06) per share, compared to a net loss of $(539,000), or $(0.02) per share, in Q4 2023 [6][10]. - The company ended 2024 with approximately $30 million in cash and investments and no long-term debt [2][11]. Segment Performance - The APC segment revenue for Q4 2024 was $1.8 million, down from $2.8 million in Q4 2023, with a gross margin decline to 35.9% from 55.0% [7]. - The FUEL CHEM segment revenue remained steady at $3.5 million, with a gross margin decline to 45.5% from 48.0% in Q4 2023 [8]. - The consolidated gross margin for Q4 2024 was 42.3%, down from 51.1% in Q4 2023, reflecting decreases in both APC and FUEL CHEM gross margins [5]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates improved performance in the FUEL CHEM segment in 2025, driven by normalized chemical program utilization and new commercial programs [3]. - Fuel Tech is pursuing new opportunities in emissions control solutions for data centers and municipal waste combustion units, driven by regulatory requirements [4][3]. - The company plans to showcase its Dissolved Gas Infusion (DGI) technology at Aquaculture 2025, with hopes of generating commercial revenues in 2025 [4]. Geographic Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2024, revenues from the United States were $17.8 million, down from $21.4 million in 2023, while foreign revenues increased to $7.3 million from $5.7 million [33].

Barrett Business Services (BBSI) Q4 2024 Earnings Call February 26, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Gary Kramer - President, CEO & DirectorAnthony Harris - EVP, CFO, Principal Accounting Officer & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Christopher Moore - Senior AnalystJeff Martin - Director of Research & Senior Research AnalystMarc Riddick - Business Services Analyst Operator Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for participating in today's conference call to discuss BBSI's Financial Results for t ...

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 25, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Lourenco Goncalves - Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Celso Goncalves - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Martin Englert - Seaport Research Partners Nick Giles - B. Riley Securities Philip Gibbs - KeyBanc Capital Markets Christopher LaFemina - Jefferies Carlos De Alba - Morgan Stanley Lawson Winder - Bank of America Michael Harris ...

随着电池技术的迭代更新，电池的应用边界持续拓展，正日益渗透千行百业，带来了市场需求不断 释放。然而，在电池产业规模化发展的阶段，对产品质量、性能、安全性、一致性等提出了更高要 求。在电池生产过程中，激光焊接是电池内部各个部件"相互连接"的最核心工艺，往往决定了电池 的导电性能、密封性能等。因此，焊接过程的全面质量管控对于电池的质量、性能和安全性至关重 要。 基于此，逸飞激光推出覆盖焊前、焊中、焊后全流程的焊接质量闭环监测系统，系统包括： 焊前精准定 位+焊接过程质量优化+焊中质量实时监控+焊后缺陷快速检测 ，可有效提升焊接质量，防止批量缺陷产 生，拦截不良品流出，满足量产环境下多种焊接工艺及产品品类的质量管控需求，助力厂商实现提质增 效。 ▲焊接质量监测系统图 焊前精准定位及自动纠偏 避免装配误差，定位精度0.05mm ▲焊接功率监测波形图 ⊙ 运用 焊接功率实时监测系统 ，对激光每一次出光功率进行监测，通过功率多维闭环补偿技术，对 离设定值的实际功率进行监控报警+实时快速补偿，保证出光功率的一致性，激光输出功率波动 ≤0.5 ⊙ 运用 焊接焦点实时监测系统 ，在每一次焊接前完成激光焦距测量，及时纠正离焦量偏 ...