SPRING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mobil 1 recently announced that its new and improved motor oil formulation was hitting the market, offering its unique Triple Action Formula and Triple Action Formula+. With the introduction of the formulation, drivers and consumers can continue to trust Mobil 1 motor oils to keep their engine running smoothly with the unique blend of premium ingredients.

Triple Action Formula comprises three essential benefits for consumers:

1. Performance to keep their engine running longer
2. Protection to help in preventing breakdowns
3. Cleanliness to prevent buildup of sludge and contaminants

The formulation will continue to allow consumers to go 10,000 miles between oil changes with guaranteed protection. In addition, it allows higher resistance to oil breakdown and helps extend engine life, even in severe conditions. With these new product benefits, consumers and drivers can now spend less time maintaining their car and more time enjoying the ride.

For drivers looking to get even more out of their engine, Mobil 1 Extended Performance and Mobil 1 Extended Performance High Mileage motor oils will now be offering Triple Action Formula+, a new product benefit that maximizes engine power in addition to the key benefits offered with Triple Action Formula (enhanced engine performance, protection, and cleanliness). Triple Action Formula+ also helps drivers go even further between oil changes, with guaranteed protection for 20,000 miles.

“At Mobil 1, we recognize that people have started driving their vehicles, both new and used, for longer periods of time and expect their engines to keep running at peak efficiency – mile after mile, year after year,” said Bryce Huschka, Mobil 1 Marketing Manager. “We continue to push the boundaries in product innovation so more drivers can feel confident that their engines will perform in all conditions. We are proud to launch the Triple Action formulation to help people get more out of any car and spend more time on the fun parts of driving – whether it be a short road trip or cross-country adventure.”

Learn more about Mobil 1 Triple Action Formula and its benefits on our website.

About Mobil 1

Mobil 1™ motor oil is the world's leading brand of synthetic motor oil. Our advanced technology allows Mobil 1 motor oils to meet or exceed some of the industry’s toughest standards and to provide exceptional protection under even extreme driving conditions. Mobil 1 motor oil is designed to help protect critical engine parts, maximize engine performance, and extend engine life. For more information, visit us online at www.mobil1.us and follow @Mobil1 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy and petrochemical companies, creates solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

The corporation’s primary businesses - Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions - provide products that enable modern life, including energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower-emissions technologies. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading portfolio of resources, and is one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants and chemical companies in the world. To learn more, visit exxonmobil.com and the Energy Factor.

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WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a technology company providing advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion systems, emissions control, and water treatment in utility and industrial applications, today reported financial results for the third quarter (“Q3 2022”) and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

“We maintained our momentum through Q3 2022, which was the fourth consecutive quarter in which we have reported higher revenues compared to the comparable prior year period,” said Vincent J. Arnone, President and CEO. “We operated profitably for the quarter, maintained a strong financial position, and continued to develop our Dissolved Gas Infusion (“DGI”) technology business segment.

“Q3 2022 revenues increased 6.1%, led by higher revenues within our Air Pollution Control (APC) business segment. APC revenues through the first nine months of 2022 totaled $7.7 million, exceeding APC revenues for the full year 2021 of $6.9 million. We expect full year 2022 revenues for APC in the range of $11-12 million. Our FUEL CHEM business segment outperformed our expectations and, as a result, we now expect full year 2022 FUEL CHEM revenues in the range of $14-15 million, up from our prior forecast of $13-15 million. In late October, we released a White Paper that validates the best-in-class oxygen transfer efficiency of our Dissolved Gas Infusion (“DGI”) technology and created a dedicated DGI product page at www.dissolvedgasinfusion.com. We continue to execute on our development in support of the launch this technology, with an immediate focus on securing an executive to guide, grow and commercialize our DGI business.”

Q3 2022 Consolidated Results Overview

Consolidated revenues for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 (“Q3 2022”) rose to $8.0 million from $7.6 million in the third quarter of 2021 (“Q3 2021”), reflecting a $0.8 million increase within APC, driven by the timing of project execution and new APC orders. Consolidated revenues were partially offset by a $0.3 million decline in FUEL CHEM revenues, due to the loss of one customer from a permanent plant retirement, the impact of unit dispatch/demand, and unforeseen plant outages.

Gross margin for Q3 2022 was 45.8% of revenues compared to 49.2% of revenues in Q3 2021, reflecting lower gross profit margin in the APC operating segment.

SG&A expenses increased to $3.3 million in Q3 2022 from $2.8 million in Q3 2021, reflecting increases in employee compensation and benefits, outside services, and administrative expenses.

Operating income decreased to $0.2 million from an operating income of $0.6 million in Q3 2021.

Net income in Q3 2022 was $0.3 million, or $0.01 per share, compared to net income of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per share, in Q3 2021.

APC segment revenues rose to $2.7 million from $1.9 million in Q3 2021, for the reasons cited above. APC gross margin in Q3 2022 was 34.0% compared to 41.7% in Q3 2021, due to a difference in product and project mix.

FUEL CHEM segment revenues were $5.3 million compared to $5.6 million in Q3 2021, for the reasons cited above. Segment gross margin in Q3 2022 51.9% compared to 51.8% in Q3 2021.

Adjusted EBITDA was $0.4 million in Q3 2022 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $0.9 million in Q3 2021.

Consolidated Backlog

Consolidated backlog at September 30, 2022 declined to $8.8 million from $9.1 million at December 31, 2021.

Financial Condition

At September 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents were $24.1 million, short-term investments were $2.5 million, and long-term investments were $7.3 million. Stockholders’ equity was $44.8 million, or $1.48 per share, and the Company had no long-term debt.

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 10:00 am ET / 9:00 am CT to discuss the results and business activities. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing:

• (877) 423-9820 (Domestic) or
• (201) 493-6749 (International)

The conference call will also be accessible via the Upcoming Events section of the Company’s web site at www.ftek.com. Following management’s opening remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session. Questions may be asked during the live call, or alternatively, participants may e-mail questions in advance to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, an online replay will be available at www.ftek.com.

About Fuel Tech

Fuel Tech develops and commercializes state-of-the-art proprietary technologies for air pollution control, process optimization, water treatment, and advanced engineering services. These technologies enable customers to operate in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner. Fuel Tech is a leader in nitrogen oxide (NO_x) reduction and particulate control technologies and its solutions have been in installed on over 1,200 utility, industrial and municipal units worldwide. The Company’s FUEL CHEM^® technology improves the efficiency, reliability, fuel flexibility, boiler heat rate, and environmental status of combustion units by controlling slagging, fouling, corrosion and opacity. Water treatment technologies include DGI™ Dissolved Gas Infusion Systems which utilize a patented nozzle to deliver supersaturated oxygen solutions and other gas-water combinations to target process applications or environmental issues. This infusion process has a variety of applications in the water and wastewater industries, including remediation, aeration, biological treatment and wastewater odor management. Many of Fuel Tech’s products and services rely heavily on the Company’s exceptional Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling capabilities, which are enhanced by internally developed, high-end visualization software. For more information, visit Fuel Tech’s web site at www.ftek.com.

NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and reflect Fuel Tech’s current expectations regarding future growth, results of operations, cash flows, performance and business prospects, and opportunities, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. Fuel Tech has tried to identify forward-looking statements by using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “will,” and similar expressions, but these words are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements. These statements are based on information currently available to Fuel Tech and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in Fuel Tech’s Annual Report on Form 10-K in Item 1A under the caption “Risk Factors,” and subsequent filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which could cause Fuel Tech’s actual growth, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, performance and business prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements. Fuel Tech undertakes no obligation to update such factors or to publicly announce the results of any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events, developments, or changed circumstances or for any other reason. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in Fuel Tech’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

FUEL TECH, INC.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
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Information concerning Fuel Tech’s operations by geographic area is provided below. Revenues are attributed to countries based on the location of the customer. Assets are those directly associated with operations of the geographic area.

Adjusted EBITDA

To supplement the Company's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), the Company has provided an Adjusted EBITDA disclosure as a measure of financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation expense, amortization expense, stock compensation expense, and intangible assets abandonment and building impairment. The Company's reference to these non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP standards, but are not a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results.

Adjusted EBITDA is provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance and ability to generate cash flow, which we believe is a meaningful measure for our investor and analyst communities. In many cases non-GAAP financial measures are utilized by these individuals to evaluate Company performance and ultimately determine a reasonable valuation for our common stock. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the nearest GAAP measure of net income (loss) has been included in the above financial table.

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President and CEO
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MONTRÉAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$NMG #ESG--Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (“NMG” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NMG, TSX.V: NOU) announces it has closed its private placement announced on October 20, 2022 (the “Private Placement”) of unsecured convertible notes (the “Convertible Notes”) for aggregate gross proceeds of US$50 million in accordance with the subscription agreements entered into between the Company and each of Mitsui & Co., LTD (“Mitsui”) (TYO:8031), Pallinghurst Bond Limited (“Pallinghurst”) and Investissement Québec (“IQ”) on October 19, 2022. Through the Private Placement, Mitsui subscribed for US$25 million in Convertible Note, while Pallinghurst and IQ each subscribed for US$12.5 million. The Corporation intends to use the proceeds of the Private Placement to work in the upcoming months on optimizing the feasibility study dated July 6, 2022, on NMG’s Phase-2 Commercial integrated operations, which was filed on SEDAR and EDGAR on August 10, 2022.

The Convertible Notes are subject to a hold period of 4 months and one day expiring on March 9, 2023 (and the common shares and warrants of the Company issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, if issued before that period).

For further information regarding the Private Placement and the Convertible Notes, please refer to NMG’s press release dated October 20, 2022, available under NMG’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, and on NMG’s website at: https://nmg.com/panasonic-offtake/.

About Nouveau Monde Graphite

NMG is striving to become a key contributor to the sustainable energy revolution. The Company is working towards developing a fully integrated source of carbon-neutral battery anode material in Québec, Canada for the growing lithium-ion and fuel cell markets. With low-cost operations and enviable ESG standards, NMG aspires to become a strategic supplier to the world’s leading battery and automobile manufacturers, providing high-performing and reliable advanced materials while promoting sustainability and supply chain traceability. www.NMG.com

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release including, but not limited to those describing the expected use of proceeds of the Private Placement, the Private Placement, the Company’s relationship with its stakeholders, market trends and those statements which are discussed under the “About Nouveau Monde Graphite” paragraph and elsewhere in the press release which essentially describe the Company’s outlook and objectives, constitute “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of Canadian and United States securities laws, and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the time of this press release. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the time of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. These estimates and assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Moreover, these forward-looking statements were based upon various underlying factors and assumptions, including the current technological trends, the ability to operate in a safe and effective manner, the timely delivery and installation of the equipment supporting the production, the Company’s business prospects and opportunities and estimates of the operational performance of the equipment, and are not guarantees of future performance.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, delays in the scheduled delivery times of the equipment, the ability of the Company to successfully implement its strategic initiatives and whether such strategic initiatives will yield the expected benefits, the availability of financing or financing on favorable terms for the Company, the dependence on commodity prices, the impact of inflation on costs, the risks of obtaining the necessary permits, the operating performance of the Company’s assets and businesses, competitive factors in the graphite mining and production industry, changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company’s businesses, political and social acceptability risk, environmental regulation risk, currency and exchange rate risk, technological developments, the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the governments’ responses thereto, and general economic conditions, as well as earnings, capital expenditure, cash flow and capital structure risks and general business risks. A further description of risks and uncertainties can be found in NMG’s Annual Information Form dated March 22, 2022, including in the section thereof captioned “Risk Factors”, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this Cautionary Note could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking statements.

Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can directly or indirectly affect, and could cause, actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about management’s expectations and plans relating to the future. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Further information regarding the Company is available in the SEDAR database (www.sedar.com), and for United States readers on EDGAR (www.sec.gov), and on the Company’s website at: www.NMG.com

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities being sold have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") and may not be offered or sold to, or for the account or benefit of, persons in the United States or U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. "United States" and "U.S. person" are as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act.

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) (the “Company” or “Tidewater”) today announced the commencement of a registered underwritten public offering of up to 3,987,914 shares of its common stock. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering (before expenses) to repurchase from Banyan Overseas Limited (“Banyan”) a number of warrants exercisable for shares of the Company’s common stock (“Warrants”) equal to the number of shares of the Company’s common stock sold in the offering. The Warrants were issued to Banyan in connection with the Company’s acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Swire Pacific Offshore Holdings Limited (now known as Tidewater Offshore Holdings Limited) from Banyan.

Morgan Stanley is acting as the sole underwriter for the offering. The offering is subject to market and other customary closing conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed.

The shares of common stock described above are being offered pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-234686), including a base prospectus, which was previously filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and declared effective on July 20, 2021. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. When available, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may also be obtained by contacting: Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, Second Floor, New York, New York 10014.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Tidewater

Tidewater owns and operates one of the largest fleets of offshore support vessels in the industry, with more than 65 years of experience supporting offshore energy exploration, production, generation and offshore wind activities worldwide.

Forward-Looking Statements

In accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Tidewater notes that certain statements set forth in this press release contain forward-looking statements that reflect our current view with respect to future events and future financial performance. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical fact, which can generally be identified by the use of such terminology as “may,” “can,” “potential,” “expect,” “project,” “target,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “believe,” “think,” “could,” “continue,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan,” and similar expressions, and are not guarantees or assurances of future performance or events. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the timing, size and completion of our proposed offering and our intended use of proceeds. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, and our future results of operations could differ materially from our historical results or current expectations reflected by such forward-looking statements. Investors should carefully consider the risk factors described in detail in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K, most recent Form 10-Q, and in similar sections of other filings made by the Company with the SEC from time to time. The Company’s filings can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. Forward-looking statements and written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or its representatives after the date of this release are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this paragraph and in other reports filed by the Company with the SEC.

Tidewater Inc.
West Gotcher
Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) plans to undertake an overnight-marketed public offering of units of the Company (the “Units”) on a “best efforts” basis led by Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation. Each Unit is expected to consist of one common share in the capital of the Company (a “Common Share”) and one full warrant to purchase one Common Share for a period of 36 months, at a price per Unit and final terms to be determined in the context of the market, for expected gross proceeds of up to approximately US$8 million (~C$11 million) (the “Equity Offering”).

The Company has filed today a preliminary prospectus supplement (the “Prospectus Supplement”) to its final short form base shelf prospectus dated November 26, 2020, as amended by amendment no. 1 dated November 30, 2021 (collectively, the “Base Shelf Prospectus”) in connection with the Equity Offering. The Prospectus Supplement was filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces of Canada, except Québec. The Prospectus Supplement was also filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as part of a registration statement on Form F-10 (File No. 333-264982), effective upon filing with the SEC on May 16, 2022, in accordance with the Multijurisdictional Disclosure System established between Canada and the United States.

The Units are being offered (i) to the public in each of the provinces of Canada, other than Québec, (ii) in the United States, and (iii) in such other international jurisdictions, as the Company and the dealers agree.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Equity Offering for capital expenditures associated with the expansion and recommissioning of the Company’s wholly-owned hydrometallurgical cobalt refinery, including buildings, equipment, infrastructure, and other direct costs, as well as engineering and project management costs.

The Equity Offering is expected to close on or about November 15, 2022, and is subject to customary closing conditions including the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and notification to The Nasdaq Stock Market. There can be no assurance as to whether or when the Equity Offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the Equity Offering.

Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation is acting as lead agent and sole bookrunner for the Equity Offering.

The Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Base Shelf Prospectus contain important detailed information about the Equity Offering. The Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Base Shelf Prospectus can be found without charge on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Copies of the Prospectus Supplement and accompanying Base Shelf Prospectus may also be obtained in Canada from Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation, Attn: Equity Capital Markets, 181 University Avenue, Suite 1500, Toronto, ON, M5H 3M7, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or in the United States from Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Attn: Capital Markets, 499 Park Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10022 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Prospective investors should read the Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying Base Shelf Prospectus, and the other documents the Company has filed, before making an investment decision.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Electra Battery Materials

Electra is a processor of low-carbon, ethically-sourced battery materials.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (together, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as “plans”, “expects', “estimates”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes” or variations of such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “occur” or “be achieved”. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the size, pricing, terms, and timing of closing of the offering, the receipt of all necessary approvals, and the expected use of proceeds. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, and opportunities to differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements are set forth in the management discussion and analysis and other disclosures of risk factors for Electra Battery Materials Corporation, filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and with on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Although Electra Battery Materials Corporation believes that the information and assumptions used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed times frames or at all. Except where required by applicable law, Electra Battery Materials Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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- Full Year Revenue and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA¹ Outlook Remains Firm -

- Continued Excellent Organic Growth Within Water, Renewable Energy and GHG Services -

- Sequential Quarterly Margin Expansion Primarily from Pricing Increases and Favorable Revenue Mix -

- Stronger Conversion of Earnings to Cash Flow from Operations -

- Net Loss Per Share of $(0.33) and Adjusted Net Income Per Share¹ of $0.12 -

- Limited Balance Sheet Exposure to Higher Interest Rate Environment -

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “Montrose” or “MEG”) (NYSE: MEG) today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.

Montrose Chief Executive Officer and Director, Vijay Manthripragada, commented, “Our third quarter results reflect the resiliency of our business model and continued demand for our environmental solutions. Quarterly margins are expanding sequentially, as expected, and cash flows from operations remain very strong. Our balance sheet has limited exposure to a higher interest rate environment and provides us with ample flexibility. We are pleased with the continued surge in demand for our water treatment, renewable energy (biogas), and greenhouse gas measurement businesses, which largely offset the anticipated decline in COVID-19 related services provided by CTEH. With our strong organic growth in key services, we have increased our emphasis on hiring, onboarding, training, and quality management with new colleagues, while modulating our pace of acquisitions in 2022. We focused this year’s M&A on smaller, strategic bolt-ons. The landscape of acquisition opportunities has not changed, so our M&A pipeline is building attractively. We remain as optimistic as ever about our ability to create value for our stakeholders organically and via acquisitions.”

Mr. Manthripragada continued, “As we have said from the beginning, ours is not a quarterly business. Given the nature of our projects, there is often variance in any given quarter, but on an annual basis our outlook remains unchanged. Demand for our services has never been as strong and our conviction in organic growth opportunities has deepened. For 2022, our revenue and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA¹ outlook remains firm. We continue to be optimistic about the trajectory of our business this year and into the foreseeable future. Most importantly, we are proud of and grateful for our entire team’s efforts.”

Third Quarter 2022 Results

Total revenue in the third quarter of 2022 was $130.3 million compared to $132.6 million in the prior year quarter. The change in revenues was primarily due to lower demand for COVID-19 related services provided by CTEH, partially offset by strong organic growth in our Measurement and Analysis and Remediation and Reuse segments as well as acquisitions completed during the past twelve months. Excluding CTEH revenues of $26.2 million and $53.1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, total revenue in the third quarter of 2022 was $104.1 million compared to $79.5 million in the prior year quarter, an increase of 30.9% over the prior year period.

Net loss was $(5.7) million, or a loss of $(0.33) per share, in the third quarter of 2022 compared to net income of $2.2 million, or a loss of $(0.07) per share, in the prior year quarter. The year-over-year change was primarily attributable to higher stock-based compensation expense in the current year, partially offset by a fair value gain on our interest rate swap.

Adjusted Net Income¹ was $7.8 million, and Adjusted Net Income per Share¹ was $0.12, in the third quarter of 2022 compared to Adjusted Net Income¹ of $11.5 million, and Adjusted Net Income per Share¹ of $0.28 in the prior year quarter. The year-over-year change was primarily attributable to lower Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA¹.

Third quarter 2022 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $17.1 million, compared to $20.3 million in the prior year quarter.

First Nine Months 2022 Results

Total revenue in the first nine months of 2022 increased 0.6% to $404.9 million compared to $402.6 million in the prior year period. The increase in revenues was primarily driven by organic growth in our Measurement and Analysis and Remediation and Reuse segments, primarily offset by significantly lower COVID-19-related services provided by CTEH. Year-to-date revenue growth also benefited from the acquisitions completed during 2021 and the first nine months of 2022.

Net loss was $(21.0) million, or $(1.12) per share for the first nine months of 2022, compared to a net loss of $(23.9) million, or $(1.40) per share, in the prior year period. The year-over-year change was primarily attributable to an increase in stock-based compensation expense in the current year, partially offset by lower interest expense and fair value gains on our interest rate swap in the current year.

Adjusted Net Income¹ was $18.7 million, and Adjusted Net Income per Share¹ was $0.22, for the first nine months of 2022 compared to Adjusted Net Income¹ of $19.9 million, and Adjusted Net Income per Share¹ of $0.29, in the prior year period. The year-over-year change was primarily attributable to lower Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA¹, partially offset by lower interest expense in the current year.

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA¹ for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $48.4 million, compared to $56.0 million in the prior year period.

Operating Cash Flow, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $8.2 million compared to cash provided by operating activities of $13.7 million in the prior year period. Cash flow from operations includes payment of contingent consideration of $19.5 million and $15.5 million in the current and prior year periods, respectively. Excluding these acquisition-related contingent earnout payments, which are not part of day-to-day operations, cash flow from operating activities was $27.7 million compared to $29.2 million in the prior year period.

As of September 30, 2022, Montrose had total debt, before debt issuance costs, of $166.3 million and $218.6 million of liquidity, including $93.6 million of cash and $125.0 million of availability on its revolving credit facility. At our current leverage ratio, $100.0 million of debt bears interest at a fixed rate of 2.89% through January 2025. As of September 30, 2022, Montrose’s leverage ratio under its credit facility, which includes acquisition-related contingent earnout payments that may become payable in cash, was 1.2 times.

Acquisitions

In August 2022, Montrose acquired TriAD Environmental Consultants, a small but highly additive environmental consulting firm with a focus on the Southeast U.S. TriAD is part of the Company’s Remediation and Reuse segment.

In September 2022, Montrose acquired AirKinetics, Inc., a small but additive emissions testing services provider in the Western U.S. AirKinetics is part of the Company’s Measurement and Analysis segment.

Full Year 2022 Outlook

The Company is maintaining the same midpoint of its revenue guidance and tightening the range to $535.0 million to $555.0 million, which is within the Company’s original revenue guidance range of $520.0 million to $570.0 million. The Company also continues to expect Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA¹ to be in the range of $68.0 million to $73.0 million for the full year 2022.

The outlook does not include any benefit from future acquisitions that have not yet been completed or any new large-scale CTEH emergency response projects.

Webcast and Conference Call

The Company will host a webcast and conference call on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss third quarter financial results. Their prepared remarks will be followed by a question and answer session. A live webcast of the conference call will be available in the Investors section of the Montrose website at www.montrose-env.com. The conference call will also be accessible by dialing 1-877-407-9208 (Domestic) and 1-201-493-6784 (International). For those who are unable to listen to the live broadcast, an audio replay of the conference call will be available on the Montrose website for 30 days.

About Montrose

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today, and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. With 2,500+ employees across more than 80 locations around the world, Montrose combines deep local knowledge with an integrated approach to design, engineering, and operations, enabling the Company to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of each project. From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs – and well ahead of the strategic curve. For more information, visit www.montrose-env.com.

Forward‐Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “intend,” “expect”, and “may”, and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or that are not statements of historical matters. Forward-looking statements are based on current information available at the time the statements are made and on management’s reasonable belief or expectations with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from the belief or expectations expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Further, many of these factors are, and may continue to be, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional factors or events that could cause actual results to differ may also emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect future events, developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. Investors are referred to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, for additional information regarding the risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

In addition to our results under GAAP, in this release we also present certain other supplemental financial measures of financial performance that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP, including, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share. We calculate Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit) and depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain other items, including stock-based compensation expense and acquisition-related costs, as set forth in greater detail in the table below. We calculate Adjusted Net Income (Loss) as net income (loss) before amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, fair value changes to financial instruments and contingent earnouts, and other gain or losses, as set forth in greater detail in the table below. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to stockholders divided by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the applicable period.

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is one of the primary metrics used by management to evaluate our financial performance and compare it to that of our peers, evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, make budgeting and capital allocation decisions and in connection with our executive incentive compensation. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share are useful metrics to evaluate ongoing business performance after interest and tax. These measures are also frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry. Further, we believe they are helpful in highlighting trends in our operating results because they allow for more consistent comparisons of financial performance between periods by excluding gains and losses that are non-operational in nature or outside the control of management, and, in the case of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, by excluding items that may differ significantly depending on long-term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which we operate and capital investments.

These non-GAAP measures do, however, have certain limitations and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss), earnings (loss) per share or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP. Our presentation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items for which we may make adjustments. In addition, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in our industry or across different industries, and other companies may not present these or similar measures. Management compensates for these limitations by using these measures as supplemental financial metrics and in conjunction with our results prepared in accordance with GAAP. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety, not to rely on any single measure and to view Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share in conjunction with the related GAAP measures.

Additionally, we have provided estimates regarding Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for 2022. These projections account for estimates of revenue, operating margins and corporate and other costs. However, we cannot reconcile our projection of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, without unreasonable efforts because of the unpredictable or unknown nature of certain significant items excluded from Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and the resulting difficulty in quantifying the amounts thereof that are necessary to estimate net income (loss) . Specifically, we are unable to estimate for the future impact of certain items, including income tax (expense) benefit, stock-based compensation expense, fair value changes and the accounting for the issuance of the Series A-2 preferred stock.

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Record High Average Daily Production Volume of 17,990 Boe/d; Pro Forma Average Daily Production Volume of 18,571 Boe/d, Including Momentum Minerals Volumes for the Entire Third Quarter 2022

Declared $0.72 Dividend Per Share of Class a Common Stock, a Sequential Increase of $0.01 Per Share Despite a Decrease of 14% in Realized Unhedged Commodity Prices

Announced Transformative At-Market, All-Stock Merger With Brigham Minerals, Which Will Form a Premier Consolidator of Oil and Gas Mineral and Royalty Interests

Closed on Previously Announced Acquisition of Over 12,200 Permian Basin Net Royalty Acres From Momentum Minerals

Increased Pro Forma Combined Sitio and Brigham Minerals Average Daily Production Volume Guidance for the Twelve Months Ending June 30, 2023 to 32,750 – 34,250 Boe/d

Refinanced $425 Million 364-day Bridge Term Loan With $450 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sitio Royalties Corp. (NYSE: STR) (“Sitio”, "STR" or the “Company”) today announced operational and financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

THIRD QUARTER 2022 OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Average daily production volume of 17,990 barrels of oil equivalent per day ("Boe/d"), (51% oil), up 45% sequentially from 2Q 2022; Pro forma average daily production volume of 18,571 Boe/d, including Momentum Minerals volumes for the entire 3Q 2022
• Net income of $69.0 million, down 4% sequentially from 2Q 2022 and cash flow from operations of $82.6 million, up 89% sequentially from 2Q 2022
• Adjusted EBITDA of $106.3 million⁽¹⁾, up 38% sequentially from 2Q 2022 and Discretionary Cash Flow ("DCF")⁽¹⁾ of $93.4 million, up 24% sequentially from 2Q 2022
• Declared 3Q 2022 dividend of $0.72 per share of Class A Common Stock; implied annualized dividend yield of 9.4% based on STR's Class A Common Stock closing price of $30.64 on November 7, 2022
• 131.1 net producing wells online as of September 30, 2022, a sequential increase from 2Q 2022 of 4.3 net wells, or 3.4%⁽²⁾
• 4.1 net wells turned-in-line ("TIL") during 3Q 2022, approximately 95% of which were in the Permian Basin
• 26.7 net line-of-sight ("LOS") wells as of September 30, 2022, comprised of 15.9 net spuds and 10.8 net permits, with approximately 91% of total net LOS wells in the Permian Basin
• Closed previously announced acquisition of over 12,200 net royalty acres from Momentum Minerals in July 2022 for approximately $213 million after purchase price adjustments
• Signed definitive agreement to merge with Brigham Minerals in an at-market, all-stock transaction, which is expected to close in 1Q 2023 pending customary closing conditions and approvals
• Issued $450 million of senior unsecured notes due 2026 and used a portion of the proceeds to fully repay outstanding amounts on the Company's $425 million 364-day Bridge Term Loan

In August of 2022, Sitio provided financial and operational guidance for the second half 2022. Third quarter 2022 results relative to guidance for the second half of 2022 are shown in the table below.

(1) Adjusted EBITDA, Discretionary Cash Flow and Cash G&A are non-GAAP financial measures. For definitions of such measures and reconciliations to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see “Non-GAAP financial measures.”

(2) 2Q 2022 net producing wells online included interests acquired from Momentum Minerals, which closed in July of 2022.

Chris Conoscenti, Chief Executive Officer of Sitio commented, “The third quarter was another impressive demonstration of the Sitio team’s focus on building long-term shareholder value by continuing large-scale consolidation of the highly-fragmented minerals and royalties space. We closed on our previously announced acquisition of approximately 12,200 NRAs in the Permian Basin from Momentum Minerals in July and we announced the all-stock merger with Brigham Minerals in September which will add over 85,000 NRAs to our portfolio, half of which are in the Permian Basin. In addition to executing on the largest minerals M&A transaction to date, our current asset base generated another quarter of compelling financial results, with increased per share metrics for Discretionary Cash Flow and dividends despite approximately 14% lower unhedged commodity prices than the second quarter on a per barrel of oil equivalent basis. Activity on our assets has been resilient and line-of-sight wells continue to be at the highest levels in our Company's history and operated by a balanced mix of well-capitalized public and private E&P companies.”

OPERATOR ACTIVITY AND MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS UPDATE

During the third quarter of 2022, the Company estimates that there were 4.1 net wells turned-in-line and that as of September 30, 2022, there were 26.7 net LOS wells comprised of 15.9 net spuds and 10.8 net permits on the Company's acreage, approximately the same number of net LOS wells as of June 30, 2022. Third quarter 2022 daily production volume averaged 17,990 Boe/d, which included a full quarter of production from assets acquired from Foundation Minerals and 66 days of production from assets acquired from Momentum Minerals. Pro forma for a full quarter of production from the assets acquired from Momentum Minerals, third quarter 2022 daily production averaged 18,571 Boe/d.

Sitio completed its acquisition of more than 12,200 NRAs from Momentum Minerals on July 26, 2022 and on September 6, 2022, announced signing of a definitive agreement for an all-stock merger with Brigham Minerals, which would materially enhance Sitio's scale to more than 259,000 NRAs, improve margins, reduce leverage and increase public float by nearly 6 times to approximately $2 billion. On October 11, 2022, Snapper Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Sitio (“New Sitio”) filed a registration statement on Form S-4 related to the Brigham merger with the SEC. While the registration statement has not yet become effective and the information contained therein is subject to change, it provides important information about the transaction and the proposals to be considered by the shareholders of Brigham and Sitio. Sitio expects the transaction to close in 1Q 2023, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearance and approvals by the shareholders of Sitio and Brigham.

The following table summarizes Sitio's net average daily production, net wells and net royalty acres by area:

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Sitio's third quarter 2022 average unhedged realized prices including all expected quality, transportation and demand adjustments were $93.81 per barrel of oil, $6.55 per Mcf of natural gas and $31.98 per barrel of natural gas liquids, for a total equivalent price of $65.71 per barrel of oil equivalent. During the third quarter, the Company received $2.7 million in net cash settlements for commodity derivative contracts and as a result, average hedged realized prices were $97.32 per barrel of oil, $6.46 per Mcf of natural gas and $31.98 per barrel of natural gas liquids, for a total equivalent price of $67.36 per barrel of oil equivalent. This represents an $8.92 per barrel of oil equivalent, or a 12% decrease relative to hedged realized prices for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Consolidated net income for the third quarter of 2022 was $69.0 million, a decrease of 4% relative to the second quarter of 2022. Consolidated net income was positively impacted by a $32.0 million non-cash hedging gain from Sitio's commodity derivative contracts and partially offset by increased interest expense of $13.0 million and increased general and administrative expenses of $6.7 million, which were driven primarily by $4.8 million of costs related to one-time transactions and write off of financing costs. For the three months ended September 30, 2022, Adjusted EBITDA was $106.3 million, up 39% from the three months ended June 30, 2022 primarily due to increased production volumes and partially offset by lower commodity prices.

As of September 30, 2022, the Company had $677.0 million of total debt (comprised of $227.0 million drawn on its revolving credit facility and $450.0 million of senior unsecured notes) and liquidity of $83.8 million, including $10.8 million of cash on hand. In late September of 2022, the Company issued $450.0 million of senior unsecured notes and used the net proceeds to fully pay down its $425.0 million 364-day unsecured term loan and for general corporate purposes. As of September 30, 2022, Sitio was in compliance with all financial covenants of its outstanding debt instruments.