Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2024, the company's revenue was 200.8million,a15174.7 million in Q4 2023 [8][10] - Operating income from continuing operations improved to 11.6millioninQ42024,comparedtoanoperatinglossof3.3 million in Q4 2023 [9] - Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was 24.0millioninQ42024,reflectinga55717.3 million, stable compared to the previous year [21] - The net loss from continuing operations was 73millionin2024,animprovementfromalossof75.8 million in 2023 [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The environmental segment showed the largest positive impact on revenues, contributing to the overall stability of revenues throughout the year [12] - Bookings for 2024 reached approximately 900million,a39638.7 million in 2023, while backlog increased by 47% to over 540million[13][22]MarketDataandKeyMetricsChanges−ThecompanynotedstrongdemandforitstechnologiesdrivenbysectorssuchasAIdatacentersandelectricvehicles,whichareexpectedtobekeygrowthdrivers[14]−Thecompanyhas12to15activefront−endengineeringdesignstudiesrepresentingpotentialprojectsworthover1 billion [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is shifting focus towards predictable revenues and margins, particularly from thermal operations, and is investing in biomass energy plants [8][10] - The strategic plan includes divesting non-core assets to improve the balance sheet and reduce reliance on low-margin new-build projects [17][26] - The company aims for targeted bookings of approximately 1billionby2028withinitsBrightLoophydrogenproductioninitiative[17]Management′sCommentsonOperatingEnvironmentandFutureOutlook−ManagementexpressedconfidenceintheimprovingadjustedEBITDAperformancetrendandanticipatedcontinuedgrowthin2025[12][30]−Thecompanyisactivelynegotiatingtorefinancecurrentdebtobligationsandisoptimisticaboutreturningtopositivecashflowsin2025[25][27]OtherImportantInformation−ThecompanycompletedthesaleofitsSPIGandGMABbusinessesfornetproceedsof33.4 million, which improved its balance sheet [26] - The company has a total debt of $464.6 million as of December 31, 2024, raising concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern [24][25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance for the year and factors affecting it - Management discussed the uncertainty surrounding new tariffs and their potential impact on project timing and margins [36][38] Question: Update on the Wyoming project and IRA impacts - Management indicated confidence in IRA credits moving forward and ongoing discussions with Black Hills for financing [45][46] Question: Impact of EPA reconsidering emissions regulations - Management noted that existing coal plants are likely to remain operational despite regulatory changes, with minimal impact on business [52][55] Question: Pipeline and bookings outlook for the year - Management expressed optimism about the pipeline, with expectations for continued strong bookings and opportunities in biomass and thermal sectors [58][60]
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