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Water Tower Research was founded by Wall Street veterans after witnessing a fundamental shift in the investment research industry with the result being a declining knowledge base among investors, a lack of awareness and a shrinking pool of fundamental research being conducted on companies across the small-cap and micro-cap spectrum. The same issues are now increasingly occurring in the mid-cap space. This sea change within the investment community is impacting not only the companies themselves but also current shareholders and potential investors. With significantly less active sell-side sponsorship by Wall Street, a substantial information gap has developed between companies and various constituents in the financial community. The net result is fewer channels for insight and information to flow between companies and investors.

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<ul><li>Arq reported 3Q24 revenue of $34.8 million and EBITDA of $5.1 million, up from $29.8 million in revenue and $0.9 million in EBITDA in 3Q23.</li><li>The strong results were driven by further PAC pricing increases (sixth consecutive quarter of &gt;10% ASP increases), operating efficiency, and the benefits of a more diversified customer base.</li><li>While 3Q is typically the strongest seasonal quarter, the results far surpassed 3Q23 and 3Q22, showing the success of the company’s efforts to restructure its PAC business through improved contract terms and operating execution.</li></ul>

Arq reported 3Q24 revenue of $34.8 million and EBITDA of $5.1 million, up from $29.8 million in revenue and $0.9 million in EBITDA in 3Q23.The strong results were driven by further PAC pricing increases (sixth consecutive quarter of &gt;10% ASP increases), operating efficiency, and the benefits of a more diversified customer base.While 3Q is typically the strongest seasonal quarter, the results far surpassed 3Q23 and 3Q22, showing the success of the company’s efforts to restructure its PAC business through improved contract terms and operating execution.

Arq, Inc. - Strong 3Q Highlights Improving PAC Performance

<ul><li>Arq to report 3Q24 results on November 7 before market open with a conference call at 8:30 am ET on the same day. </li><li>We forecast $30.2 million in revenue, gross margin of 37%, and EBITDA of $3.3 million versus consensus of $30.4 million in revenue and EBITDA of $3.3 million.</li><li>We expect another strong quarter of operating results on the back of PAC pricing improvements and operating efficiency. </li></ul>

Arq to report 3Q24 results on November 7 before market open with a conference call at 8:30 am ET on the same day. We forecast $30.2 million in revenue, gross margin of 37%, and EBITDA of $3.3 million versus consensus of $30.4 million in revenue and EBITDA of $3.3 million.We expect another strong quarter of operating results on the back of PAC pricing improvements and operating efficiency. 

Arq, Inc. - 3Q Preview - Look for Continued Momentum in PAC Performance

<ul><li>A diversified environmental technology company focused on developing and providing solutions for air, water, and soil purification.</li><li>Arq is a leading producer of powdered activated carbon (PAC) and is expanding into the faster-growing and higher-margin granular activated carbon (GAC) market, which should drive significant EBITDA growth in the coming years.</li><li>Focus on execution and cash flow. Since new CEO Bob Rasmus took the helm in 2H23, Arq has delivered improving performance with its foundational and cash-generating PAC business through operational efficiencies, better contracting terms, and penetration of new markets.</li></ul>

A diversified environmental technology company focused on developing and providing solutions for air, water, and soil purification.Arq is a leading producer of powdered activated carbon (PAC) and is expanding into the faster-growing and higher-margin granular activated carbon (GAC) market, which should drive significant EBITDA growth in the coming years.Focus on execution and cash flow. Since new CEO Bob Rasmus took the helm in 2H23, Arq has delivered improving performance with its foundational and cash-generating PAC business through operational efficiencies, better contracting terms, and penetration of new markets.

Arq, Inc. - Significant EBITDA Growth from Execution and Expansion into Faster-Growth Markets

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<ul><li>The WTR Sustainable Index was down by 1.9% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (down 0.1%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 2.1%), and the Nasdaq Index (down 1.2%).</li><li>Energy Technology (12.5% of the index) was down by 6.2%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (55.5% of the index) was down by 1.2%, ClimateTech Mining was down 3.7% and Advanced Transportation Solutions (26% of index) was down 1.8%.</li><li>Top 10 Performers<span style="font-size: var(--content-font-size);">: LICY, ADES, ARVL, SMR, EH, EGT, RIDE, FF, CVW, LIS</span></li></ul>

The WTR Sustainable Index was down by 1.9% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (down 0.1%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 2.1%), and the Nasdaq Index (down 1.2%).Energy Technology (12.5% of the index) was down by 6.2%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (55.5% of the index) was down by 1.2%, ClimateTech Mining was down 3.7% and Advanced Transportation Solutions (26% of index) was down 1.8%.Top 10 Performers: LICY, ADES, ARVL, SMR, EH, EGT, RIDE, FF, CVW, LIS

Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor - Week Ended March 15, 2024

<ul><li>The WTR Sustainable Index underperformed the broader market, falling 2.2% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (down 1.4%) and the Nasdaq Composite Index (down 1.4%), but outperformed the Russell 2000 Index (down 2.9%).</li><li>Advanced Transportation Solutions (74.4% of the index) contributed to the index’s underperformance, falling 2.2%, while Energy Technology (6.5% of the index) was down 5.9% and Industrial Climate and Ag Technology was down 1.1%. </li><li>Valuation: Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 24.5x versus 20.3x for the S&amp;P 500.</li></ul>

The WTR Sustainable Index underperformed the broader market, falling 2.2% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (down 1.4%) and the Nasdaq Composite Index (down 1.4%), but outperformed the Russell 2000 Index (down 2.9%).Advanced Transportation Solutions (74.4% of the index) contributed to the index’s underperformance, falling 2.2%, while Energy Technology (6.5% of the index) was down 5.9% and Industrial Climate and Ag Technology was down 1.1%. Valuation: Based on forward 12-month consensus estimates, the current P/E ratio of the WTR Sustainable index is 24.5x versus 20.3x for the S&amp;P 500.

Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor Week Ended June 23, 2023

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Arq, Inc. operates as a environmental technology company. The Company offers activated carbon technologies to remove harmful chemicals and pollutants, such as PFAS, from water supplies, contaminated land sites, and air emissions which controls the mercury and other contaminants for power generation and industrial companies. Arq serves customers in the United States.

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Arq, Inc. - Strong 3Q Highlights Improving PAC Performance

Arq reported 3Q24 revenue of $34.8 million and EBITDA of $5.1 million, up from $29.8 million in revenue and $0.9 million in EBITDA in 3Q23.

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Arq, Inc. - 3Q Preview - Look for Continued Momentum in PAC Performance

We forecast $30.2 million in revenue, gross margin of 37%, and EBITDA of $3.3 million versus consensus of $30.4 million in revenue and EBITDA of...

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Arq, Inc. - Significant EBITDA Growth from Execution and Expansion into Faster-Growth Markets

A diversified environmental technology company focused on developing and providing solutions for air, water, and soil purification.

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Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor - Week Ended March 15, 2024

The WTR Sustainable Index was down by 1.9% W/W versus the S&P 500 Index (down 0.1%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 2.1%), and the Nasdaq Index (down...

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Weekly Sustainable Investing Surveyor Week Ended June 23, 2023

The WTR Sustainable Index underperformed the broader market, falling 2.2% W/W versus the S&P 500 Index (down 1.4%) and the Nasdaq Composite Index...

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