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Daily Brief Utilities: Kontrol Technologies , Renewable Japan, Spruce Power Holding and more

In today’s briefing:

  • KNR: Still Finding Its Footing After Dispositions
  • Renewable Japan (9522 JP): Q3 FY12/24 flash update
  • Spruce Power Holding Corporation – Newly Announced Acquisition and Spruce Pro MoU


KNR: Still Finding Its Footing After Dispositions

By Atrium Research

  • Kontrol Technologies reported Q3 financial results yesterday after market close that were softer than expected.
  • Revenue came in at $1.7M vs. our expected $2.0M.
  • Subsequent to the quarter, KNR signed an LOI to acquire an Ontario-based business doing $525K in EBITDA.

Renewable Japan (9522 JP): Q3 FY12/24 flash update

By Shared Research

  • Cumulative Q3 FY12/24 saw YoY declines in revenue and profits, with Recurring business revenue down 2.7% YoY.
  • The company revised earnings projections downward due to weak Spot business performance, maintaining net income forecast via asset sales.
  • Recurring business gross profit grew 8.2% YoY, with significant growth in overseas Power Production and O&M business segments.

Spruce Power Holding Corporation – Newly Announced Acquisition and Spruce Pro MoU

By Water Tower Research

  • SPRU announced 3Q24 results yesterday. Spruce Power is a leading owner-operator of residential solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) and solar lease agreements (SLAs).
  • Spruce grows through the acquisition of mature portfolios. Its portfolio has expanded at a 29% CAGR since 2018 and Spruce now owns the cash flow from approximately 75,000 home solar assets and contracts.
  • Spruce offers a “Power-as-a-Service” business model and believes its own in-house technology-driven solar servicing platform is the most comprehensive on the market and hard to replicate. 

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