Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total operating revenue of $102.9 million for Q2 2025, down from $117.8 million in Q1 2025 and up from $93.8 million in the prior year period [19] - Net income for Q2 2025 was $8.2 million, compared to $10 million in Q1 2025 and a loss of $10.2 million in the prior year period [20] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $3.4 million, down from $19.3 million in Q1 2025 and a loss of $5.8 million in the prior year period [20] - Operating cash flow for Q2 2025 was $11.4 million, compared to $38.4 million in Q1 2025 and $23.5 million in the prior year period [20] - Total bank debt increased to $45 million as of June 30, 2025, from $23 million at March 31, 2025 [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Electric sales for Q2 2025 were $60 million, unchanged from the prior year period but down from $85.9 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to seasonal factors and a planned maintenance outage [19] - Third-party coal sales increased to $38.1 million in Q2 2025, up from $30.2 million in Q1 2025 and $32.8 million in the prior year period, driven by higher shipments [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects to produce approximately 3.7 million tons of coal in 2025, with 2.1 million tons already produced in the first half of the year [16] - The average contracted sales price for coal in 2026 is projected to be approximately $4 per ton higher than in 2025 [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on securing long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) and has expanded its discussions with multiple counterparties, including utilities [9][10] - There is an ongoing evaluation of opportunities to acquire additional dispatchable generation assets to diversify the portfolio and enhance financial profiles [10][13] - The company is considering adding natural gas capabilities at its Merrell facility to create a dual fuel configuration [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the current market conditions, driven by increasing demand for accredited capacity and resilient baseload power [9] - The company is encouraged by the growing policy support for coal and coal-fired generation at both federal and state levels [15] - Management believes that the shift towards intermittent renewables will create long-term imbalances and greater market volatility, increasing the value of reliable baseload assets [10] Other Important Information - The company appointed Todd Talez as the new Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience in the power and utility sectors [17] - The company has secured a $35 million prepaid firm energy sale with delivery scheduled throughout 2025 and 2026, which will enhance operational flexibility [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are you open to multiple agreements to avoid customer concentration? - Management indicated that they are open to multiple agreements and have been encouraged by the aggressive bids from utilities [26] Question: Should we expect the end user to fund the co-firing upgrade? - Management stated that some customers are interested in co-firing, while others are not, and the decision will depend on the offers received [29] Question: What are your thoughts on liquidity management? - The CFO mentioned opportunities to execute on prepays and refinance the existing capital structure [33] Question: What is the status of the larger scale PPA? - Management noted that while the pricing curve has dropped slightly, the capacity markets have strengthened, leading to competitive conversations [36] Question: Are you actively looking for acquisitions? - Management confirmed they are having conversations and are positioned to take advantage of potential acquisitions in coal-fired assets [41] Question: Will you provide economics around the co-firing opportunity soon? - Management indicated that they are gathering information but will not disclose costs until the project becomes more actionable [48] Question: What is your appetite for reentering exclusivity with counterparties? - Management expressed no current appetite for exclusivity, preferring to gather as much information as possible from various parties [52]