
Financial Performance - Western asset gross profit improved by $56 million from a loss of $(38) million in Q2 2024 to a profit of $18 million in Q2 2025[31] - Adjusted EBITDA improved by $57 million, from $(59) million to $(02) million comparing Q2 2024 to Q2 2025[32, 34] - The company's borrowing availability was $70 million as of June 30, 2025, including $5 million under the operating line and $65 million under the term loan facility[33] Regulatory and Market Opportunities - The 45Z credit is extended through the end of 2029, increasing the focus on domestic production[14] - National year-round E15 adoption could potentially increase U S ethanol demand by 50%, or 5-7 billion gallons annually[14] - California could see an increase of approximately 670 million gallons per year in ethanol demand when transitioning from E10 to E15, pending approval[14] Strategic Initiatives - The company is applying for 45Z credits for Alto Columbia and Alto Pekin Dry Mill, estimated to total approximately $18 million over the next two years[15] - The company is prioritizing projects to lower carbon intensity to capture more benefits from 45Z[7] - The company aims to increase CO2 utilization at the Pekin campus and at Columbia, building upon the successful Carbonic acquisition[7]