TETRA Technologies Inc. FY Conference Summary Company Overview - TETRA Technologies Inc. (NYSE: TTI) has been in business for over 40 years with a market cap slightly over $600 million and an enterprise value of slightly over $700 million [3][2] - The company operates primarily in two core segments: water and flowback services, and oil and gas deepwater completion fluids [3][4] Core Business Performance - TETRA's margin performance has improved steadily over the years, even during the COVID-19 pandemic when many in the oil field services sector struggled [4][7] - The completion fluids segment has achieved EBITDA margins of 34%, while the water and flowback business maintains margins in the low teens [7][9] - Total revenue for the last year was around $600 million, with EBITDA of approximately $100 million and free cash flow of around $50 million [10] Growth Initiatives - TETRA is focusing on expanding into adjacent markets leveraging its chemistry know-how from its core businesses [10] - The company has a long-term supply agreement for elemental bromine, which is being used in battery storage technology in collaboration with EOS Enterprises [11][12] - EOS expects to achieve 8 gigawatts of battery storage production, which could represent revenue to TETRA of up to $250 million [12][15] Water Treatment and Desalination - TETRA is developing technology to treat and desalinate water for various uses, including crop irrigation and surface discharge [13][20] - The company has identified a market of approximately 6 billion barrels of water being disposed of, presenting a significant opportunity for water treatment solutions [19] - TETRA's business model includes charging operators a fee for water treatment, which ranges from $1.50 to $2 per barrel [21][22] Mineral Extraction Opportunities - TETRA owns mineral rights to 40,000 acres in the Smackover formation, which is rich in lithium and bromine [22][24] - The company is positioned to extract critical minerals such as iodine, magnesium, and lithium from brine, creating new revenue streams [22][24] Financial Performance and Outlook - Despite a slowdown in the oil and gas sector, TETRA reported record revenue in the first half of the year, with EBITDA margins for its fluid segment between 36-37% [25][26] - The company has improved its balance sheet, reducing debt and maintaining a net leverage ratio of 1.2 times, with $68 million in cash available for investment [26] - TETRA is guiding for revenue and EBITDA to be above 2024 levels, indicating confidence in its growth initiatives [29][30] Strategic Board Enhancements - TETRA has added board members with expertise in chemical, specialty materials, and clean technology to support its transition into new markets [28] Upcoming Investor Day - An Investor Day is scheduled for September 25 at the New York Stock Exchange, where TETRA will outline its growth targets and financial projections for the future [30][31]