HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) (the “Company” or “Tidewater”) today announced the pricing of its registered underwritten public offering of 3,987,914 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $30.25 per share. The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, are expected to be approximately $120,634,398. 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 expected to close on November 10, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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 have been filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The securities are being offered only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus forming a part of the effective registration statement. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and, when available, copies of the final 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.

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• GAAP Net Loss of ($188) million and Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) of $592 million for the third quarter of 2022
• Narrowing guidance range for full year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) from $2,350 million - $2,750 million to $2,450 million - $2,650 million
• Inflation Reduction Act signed into law, a recognition from Federal policymakers of the importance of nuclear energy in fighting the climate crisis
• Our issuer credit rating upgraded by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) from BBB- to BBB while maintaining positive outlook, reflecting view that the business risk profile has and will continue to improve
• Notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) of our intent to seek license renewals for our Clinton and Dresden units
• Published our first Sustainability Report detailing our strategy to lead the clean energy transition
• Executed agreement with City of Chicago supporting 300 MW of renewables development and helping Chicago to become one of the largest U.S. cities to commit to clean energy

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG) today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2022.

“We reported solid quarterly financial and operational results, and our long-term outlook has strengthened significantly with passage of the landmark Inflation Reduction Act, which will allow us to create value and drive America’s clean energy transition,” said Joe Dominguez, president and CEO of Constellation. “Support for carbon-free energy in the legislation creates opportunities for us to extend the life of our nuclear fleet past mid-century and pursue hydrogen production to slash emissions from difficult-to-decarbonize sectors of the economy. Now there are both state and federal policies that recognize the essential role our zero-carbon nuclear assets must play in achieving our nation’s climate goals, preserving jobs and ensuring a secure energy supply.”

“The commercial business continues to post better-than-expected results, and our nuclear fleet remains the most reliable and cost-efficient in the business despite unplanned outages during the quarter,” said Dan Eggers, chief financial officer of Constellation. “S&P upgraded our credit rating to BBB due to our strong balance sheet and the clear support for carbon-free energy in the IRA. Adjusted third-quarter EBITDA of $592 million was in line with our expectations, and we are narrowing our full-year EBITDA range to $2.45 billion to $2.65 billion.”

Third Quarter 2022

Our GAAP Net Loss for the third quarter of 2022 was ($188) million, down from $607 million GAAP Net Income in the third quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) for the third quarter of 2022 decreased to $592 million from $967 million in the third quarter of 2021. For the reconciliations of GAAP Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP), refer to the tables beginning on page 3.

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) in the third quarter of 2022 primarily reflects:

• Decreased capacity revenues, increased labor, contracting and material costs and the absence of gains on CTV investments realized in the prior year.

Recent Developments and Third Quarter Highlights

• Inflation Reduction Act Signed into Law: On Aug. 16, 2022, Congress passed and President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which, among other things, includes federal tax credits, certain of which are transferable or fully refundable, for clean energy technologies including existing nuclear plants and hydrogen production facilities. The Nuclear Production Tax Credit (PTC) recognizes the contributions of carbon-free nuclear power by providing a federal tax credit of up to $15/MWh, subject to phase-out, beginning in 2024 and continuing through 2032. The Hydrogen PTC provides a 10-year federal tax credit of up to $3/kilogram for clean hydrogen produced after 2022 from facilities that begin construction prior to 2033. Both the Nuclear and Hydrogen PTCs include adjustments for inflation. The Hydrogen PTC creates additional opportunities for our nuclear fleet to enable decarbonization of other industries through the production of clean hydrogen. With this policy support, we expect that many of our nuclear assets will operate through the end of the Nuclear PTC period.
• Our issuer credit rating upgraded to BBB with positive outlook: On Oct. 13, 2022, S&P rating services raised our issuer credit rating (ICR) to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-’, reflecting S&P’s view of a material improvement in our business risk profile. S&P cited the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 as a material credit positive for us. In S&P’s view, the nuclear production tax credits in the legislation provide long-term visibility into the cash flows for our nuclear fleet and benefit potential future hydrogen production.
• Seeking license renewals for Clinton and Dresden Nuclear Power Plants: On Oct. 31, 2022, we announced our intent to seek renewal of the operating licenses for our Clinton and Dresden nuclear power plants. These renewals, if granted, would allow the plants to operate for an additional 20 years. Clinton could operate until 2047 and Dresden could operate until 2049 (Unit 2) and 2051 (Unit 3). The continued operation of the two zero-carbon plants is enabled by state and federal legislation that recognizes the unique environmental and economic value of nuclear energy.
• Published our first Sustainability Report detailing our strategy to lead the clean energy transition and fight the climate crisis: On Sept. 7, 2022, we released our first sustainability report, highlighting our efforts to accelerate the transition to a carbon-free future, mitigate the climate crisis and support energy equity and environmental justice. The report details our innovative clean energy center model, powered by always-on, carbon-free nuclear plants, that will bring together new and emerging technologies to help decarbonize other polluting sectors of the economy. Additionally, the report outlines the need to begin transitioning toward a more accurate carbon accounting approach, along with the tools we are helping to pioneer, such as the hourly carbon-free energy matching platform to help our customers achieve true-zero emissions.
• Executed long-term agreement with the City of Chicago supporting 300 MW of renewables development through our Constellation Offsite Renewables (CORe) product: On Aug. 8, 2022, we announced an agreement with the City of Chicago to help meet the City’s commitment to purchase renewable energy for all its facilities and operations by 2025. In addition to enabling the development of Swift Current Energy’s 590 MW Double Black Diamond solar project, the agreement makes the City of Chicago one of the largest U.S. cities to commit to clean energy and will help reduce the City’s carbon footprint by more than 290,000 metric tons per year.
• Our leaders joined State and Federal officials to celebrate progress on nation’s first nuclear-powered clean hydrogen facility: On Sept. 28, 2022, leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) joined our leaders and employees at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Generating Station (NMP) to celebrate progress on the nation’s first nuclear-powered clean hydrogen production facility, which will begin production by the end of the year. Last year, as part of a $5.8 million award, DOE approved moving forward with construction and installation of an electrolyzer system at NMP that will separate hydrogen and oxygen molecules in water to produce carbon-free hydrogen. In addition, NYSERDA recently announced $12.5 million in funding to help demonstrate hydrogen fuel cell technology at the plant to provide long-duration energy storage for the electric grid. The hydrogen fuel cell project at NMP is currently being designed and is expected to be operational in 2025. These projects will demonstrate the viability of hydrogen electrolyzer and fuel cell technologies, setting the stage for possible deployment at other clean energy centers in our nuclear fleet. As part of our broader decarbonization strategy, we are currently working with public and private entities representing every phase in the hydrogen value chain to pursue development of regional hydrogen production and distribution hubs, including participation in the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen or "MachH2" hydrogen hub.
• Nuclear Operations: Our nuclear fleet, including our owned output from the Salem Generating Station, produced 43,794 gigawatt-hours (GWhs) in the third quarter of 2022, compared with 44,350 GWhs in the third quarter of 2021. Excluding Salem, our nuclear plants at ownership achieved a 96.4% capacity factor for the third quarter of 2022, compared with 97.7%¹ for the third quarter of 2021. There were five planned refueling outage days in the third quarter of 2022 and 22 in the third quarter of 2021. There were 26 non-refueling outage days in the third quarter of 2022 and none in the third quarter of 2021.
• Natural Gas, Oil, and Renewables Operations: The dispatch match rate for our gas and hydro fleet was 98.8% in the third quarter of 2022, compared with 99.4% in the third quarter of 2021. Energy capture for the wind and solar fleet was 95.7% in the third quarter of 2022, compared with 95.8% in the third quarter of 2021.

Webcast Information

We will discuss third quarter 2022 earnings in a conference call scheduled for today at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The webcast and associated materials can be accessed at https://investors.constellationenergy.com.

About Constellation

Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG) is the nation’s largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy and a leading supplier of energy products and services to millions of homes, institutional customers, the public sector, community aggregations and businesses, including three fourths of Fortune 100 companies. Headquartered in Baltimore, our fleet of nuclear, hydro, wind and solar facilities has the generating capacity to power the equivalent of approximately 15 million homes, providing 10 percent of the nation's carbon-free electricity. Our fleet is helping to accelerate the nation’s transition to clean energy with more than 32,400 megawatts of capacity and annual output that is nearly 90 percent carbon-free. We have set a goal to achieve 100 percent carbon-free power generation by 2040 by leveraging innovative technology and enhancing our diverse mix of hydro, wind and solar resources paired with the nation’s largest nuclear fleet. Follow Constellation on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In analyzing and planning for our business, we supplement our use of net income as determined under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), with Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) as a performance measure. Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) reflects an additional way of viewing our business that, when viewed with our GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliation to GAAP net income included above, may provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business. Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) should not be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures and is, by definition, an incomplete understanding of our business, and must be considered in conjunction with GAAP measures. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) is neither a standardized financial measure, nor a presentation defined under GAAP and may not be comparable to other companies’ presentations or deemed more useful than the GAAP information provided elsewhere in this press release and earnings release attachments. We have provided the non-GAAP financial measure as supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) should not be deemed more useful than, a substitute for, or an alternative to the most comparable GAAP Net Income measure provided in this earnings release and attachments. This press release and earnings release attachments provide reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, are posted on our website: www.ConstellationEnergy.com, and have been furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K on November 8, 2022.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Words such as “could,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “will,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “predicts,” and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational, economic, and financial performance, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made by Constellation Energy Corporation and Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, (Registrants) include those factors discussed herein, as well as the items discussed in (1) the Registrants' 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) Part I, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part II, ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and (c) Part II, ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 19, Commitments and Contingencies; (2) the Registrants' Third Quarter 2022 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (to be filed on November 8, 2022) in (a) Part II, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part I, ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and (c) Part I, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Note 15, Commitments and Contingencies; and (3) other factors discussed in filings with the SEC by the Registrants.

Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, which apply only as of the date of this press release. Neither of the Registrants undertakes any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

¹Prior year capacity factor was previously reported as 96.0%. The update reflects a change to the ratio from using the full average annual mean capacity to the net monthly mean capacity when calculating capacity factor. There is no change to actual output and the full year capacity factor would be the same under both methodologies.

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• Serentica seeks to enable the energy transition for energy-intensive, hard-to-abate industrial sectors by providing complex clean energy solutions
• Transaction is among the largest industrial decarbonization investments in India to date

NEW DELHI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Serentica Renewables (“Serentica” or the “Company”), a decarbonization platform that seeks to enable the energy transition by providing complex clean energy solutions for energy-intensive, hard-to-abate industries, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which KKR will invest $400 million in the Company.

Serentica looks to deliver round-the-clock clean energy solutions for large-scale, energy-intensive industrial customers. This includes providing renewable energy solutions through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”) and working closely with customers to design their paths to net-zero electricity. Currently, the Company has entered into three long-term PPAs and is in the process of developing ~1,500 MW of solar and wind power projects across various states including Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. Serentica’s medium term goal is to install 5,000 MW of carbon-free generation capacity coupled with different storage technologies and supply over 16 billion units of clean energy annually and displace 20 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Serentica’s launch builds on the favorable macroeconomic tailwinds behind India’s power and renewables sectors, as well as the government’s strong commitment to advancing India’s energy transition. In addition, Serentica looks to provide clean energy alternatives to the critical but hard-to-abate industrial sectors that continue to drive India’s development and economic growth. As energy demands continue to rise alongside India’s developmental needs and prosperity, there is significant potential for renewable energy to play an important role in meeting the energy needs of the industrial sector in a sustainable manner.

Pratik Agarwal, Director of Serentica Renewables, said, “We are happy to have a like-minded strategic partner in KKR who believes in our model of sustainable development. The world is undergoing a clean energy transition and India is at the forefront of this effort with its ambitious target of 450GW by the year 2030. This investment will allow us to leap ahead in our vision of decarbonizing large energy intensive industries and help in reversing climate change. This transaction is amongst the largest industrial decarbonization investments in India to date and carries forward the global decarbonization agenda which is centre stage at COP27 (2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference).”

Hardik Shah, Partner at KKR, said, “Our investment in Serentica reflects KKR’s confidence in India’s renewables sector and our commitment to advancing the energy transition in India. Energy-intensive, heavy-industry companies play an important role in society but have traditionally faced more challenges in meeting energy needs sustainably. With Serentica, we look to support these companies in their decarbonization objectives. We are delighted to back Serentica through this latest strategic partnership and are excited to develop Serentica into a leading decabonization platform that can contribute meaningfully to the energy transition requirements that lie ahead of us.”

Standard Chartered Bank acted as the sole financial advisor to Serentica for this transaction.

KKR makes its investment from its Asia Pacific Infrastructure strategy. The transaction in Serentica marks KKR’s latest investment in India and the renewables sector. Since 2011, KKR has deployed over $15 billion in equity globally to invest in renewable assets, such as solar and wind, which have an operational power generation capacity of 23 GW, as of December 31, 2021. In Asia Pacific, KKR sees renewables as core to its infrastructure strategy and seeks to invest behind the significant opportunities across the region.

About Serentica Renewables

Established in 2022, Serentica Renewables is 100% held by Twinstar Overseas Limited (“TSOL”) which also owns controlling stakes in Sterlite Power Transmission Limited & Sterlite Technologies Ltd. Serentica Renewables looks to provide round-the-clock clean energy solutions enabling the transition of large-scale, energy-intensive industries to clean energy. The company is focused on industrial decarbonization, by making renewables the primary source of energy for the commercial & industrial segment which consumes more than 50% of the electricity generated in India. Serentica aims to provide assured renewable energy through a combination of solar, wind, energy storage and balancing solutions.

For more details on Serentica, please visit www.serenticaglobal.com

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life, and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced the promotion of Mike Gold, Executive Vice President of Civil Space Business Development and External Affairs to the position of Chief Growth Officer, effective November 8, 2022.

As Chief Growth Officer, Gold will lead Redwire’s business development, marketing, and external affairs teams positioning the company for long-term growth and expanding adoption and integration of Redwire’s cutting-edge capabilities across civil, commercial, and national security space sectors. He will report to Redwire Chairman and CEO Peter Cannito.

“Mike is a proven aerospace executive and visionary thought leader that has leveraged his deep experience to broker new partnerships and deepen our customer relationships across Redwire,” said Peter Cannito, Redwire Chairman and CEO. “By executing an agile sales strategy focused on delivering unmatched value to our customers and expanding our international partnerships, Mike’s leadership will advance our growth strategy and fortify our position in the market.”

About Mike Gold

Prior to joining Redwire, Gold was NASA’s Associate Administrator for Space Policy and Partnerships, Acting Associate Administrator for the Office of International and Interagency Relations, and Senior Advisor to the Administrator for International and Legal Affairs. Before joining NASA, Gold was Vice President of Civil Space at Maxar Technologies and General Counsel for the company’s legacy Radiant Solutions business unit. Gold also spent 13 years at Bigelow Aerospace where he established the company’s Washington office, oversaw the launches of the Genesis 1 and 2 spacecraft, and was a recipient of a NASA Group Achievement award for the development and deployment of the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) on the International Space Station. Gold is currently the Treasurer of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation and has served on its Board of Directors on several occasions. Gold is also currently serving on NASA’s Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Independent Study Team. In 2012, Gold was appointed Chair of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee, holding this position until joining NASA in 2019. In 2018, he was appointed to the NASA Advisory Council and served as Chair of its Regulatory and Policy Committee. In 2020, Gold was awarded NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Medal in recognition for his leadership of the Artemis Accords, the Gateway MOUs, and other interagency policy development and coordination efforts. Gold has authored numerous law review articles and editorials addressing commercial space issues. He has also testified on several occasions before the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate as an expert in commercial space as well as space law and policy. Gold received a BA from Brandeis University and a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

About Redwire

Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) is a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, with valuable IP for solar power generation and in-space 3D printing and manufacturing. With decades of flight heritage combined with the agile and innovative culture of a commercial space platform, Redwire is uniquely positioned to assist its customers in solving the complex challenges of future space missions. For more information, please visit www.redwirespace.com.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Fortress Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: NFE) (“NFE” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2022.

Summary Highlights

• Pleased to report Q3 2022 Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of $291 million and $1.17 billion over the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2022. NFE's net income for Q3 2022 and trailing twelve months was $56 million and $271 million, respectively
• Adjusted EPS⁽¹⁾ for the period was $0.41 per share on a fully diluted basis, or EPS of $0.29 per share when including a non-cash impairment charge of $24 million resulting from an asset sale⁽²⁾ announced in Q2 and completed in Q4 2022
• We are on track to achieve our Illustrative Adjusted EBITDA Goal⁽³⁾ of ~$1.1 billion for 2022
  • Recently announced increase of 2023 Illustrative Adjusted EBITDA Goal⁽³⁾ to ~$2.5+ billion (from ~$1.5+ billion), and Illustrative Adjusted EBITDA Goals⁽³⁾ of ~$4+ billion and ~$5+ billion for 2024 and 2025, respectively
  • Increase in 2023 earnings goals driven primarily by expected Deployment⁽⁴⁾ of FLNG 1 in the first half of 2023, as well as higher expected operating margins and continued LNG portfolio optimization

Fast LNG

• Construction of our Fast LNG units is progressing rapidly with the first FLNG unit expected to achieve Mechanical Completion⁽⁵⁾ in March 2023 and commence Operations⁽⁴⁾ by mid-2023
• Our Fast LNG units represent more than half of the world’s expected incremental LNG supply in 2023-2024, and we expect will be utilized in the near term to address Europe’s energy security issues
• We expect our five Fast LNG units under Development⁽⁶⁾ to add approximately 7+ mtpa of new liquefaction capacity by the end of 2024 for a total LNG supply portfolio of approximately 9.5 mtpa

Mexico

• We signed binding agreements⁽⁷⁾ with CFE on November 3 in Mexico City for a new FLNG hub at Altamira (originally announced July 5)
• We are selling our 135 MW La Paz power plant to CFE⁽⁷⁾ for approximately $180mm
• We are extending and expanding our gas supply agreement⁽⁷⁾ with CFE in Baja California Sur for ten years with improved pricing
• We finalized our partnership terms⁽⁸⁾ with Pemex to jointly develop the Lakach deepwater natural gas field and to deploy a Fast LNG unit to that location

Balance Sheet

• Over the past two quarters, we simplified our capital structure, securing more than $2.0 billion of internally generated liquidity to fund⁽⁹⁾ our Fast LNG program
• We closed the sale of CELSE⁽²⁾, the owner of the Sergipe Power Plant and Facility in Brazil, and closed the transaction for Energos Infrastructure, our joint venture with Apollo in which NFE holds long-term charters for ten LNG vessels⁽¹⁰⁾

Terminals

• Our commitment to our customers at our downstream terminals remains robust, and we progressed several projects during the quarter
• The Eems Energy Terminal in The Netherlands commenced Operations⁽⁴⁾ in September utilizing our FSRU Energos Igloo
• We expect the Eems Energy Terminal to increase LNG capacity in the near-term with NFE as a potential new capacity holder of re-gas slots
• We are still on schedule to Complete⁽⁴⁾ our Barcarena and Santa Catarina terminal developments this year, and we are now preparing to commence Operations⁽⁴⁾ in 2023
• We advanced pre-Development⁽⁶⁾ activities for our Ireland terminal, with plans for a 600 MW power plant, and expect to receive relevant permits by year-end 2022

Hydrogen

• We continue to progress Development⁽⁶⁾ activities in ZERO, our pure-play clean hydrogen business, with a plan to separately capitalize and a clear path for expansion
• The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”)⁽¹¹⁾ represents the largest climate investment in U.S. history and is expected to drive $4+ trillion in capital investment in U.S. energy infrastructure over the next ten years
• The IRA⁽¹¹⁾ includes a $3/kg tax credit for the production of clean hydrogen, and we believe the U.S. is poised to become the leading venue in the world for industrial-scale clean hydrogen
• We have commenced construction⁽⁶⁾ on our first hydrogen plant in Beaumont (120 MW, ~50 tpd), an industrial hub in Texas, and have several other projects in various stages of development

• NFE’s Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.10 per share, with a record date of December 7, 2022 and a payment date of December 20, 2022

Additional Information

For additional information that management believes to be useful for investors, please refer to the presentation posted on the Investors section of New Fortress Energy’s website, www.newfortressenergy.com, and the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is available on the Company’s website. Nothing on our website is included or incorporated by reference herein.

Earnings Conference Call

Management will host a conference call on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time. The conference call may be accessed by dialing (888) 394-8218 (toll free from within the U.S.) or +1-323-794-2551 (from outside of the U.S.) fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call; please reference “NFE Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Call” or conference code 9719071.

A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available to the public on a listen-only basis at www.newfortressenergy.com within the "Investors" tab under “Events & Presentations.” Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the website and download any necessary software required to listen to the internet broadcast. A replay of the conference call will be available at the same website location shortly after the conclusion of the live call.

About New Fortress Energy Inc.

New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) is a global energy infrastructure company founded to help address energy poverty and accelerate the world’s transition to reliable, affordable, and clean energy. The company owns and operates natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and an integrated fleet of ships and logistics assets to rapidly deliver turnkey energy solutions to global markets. Collectively, the company’s assets and operations reinforce global energy security, enable economic growth, enhance environmental stewardship and transform local industries and communities around the world.

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This press release contains certain statements and information that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than historical information are forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and relate to future events, our future financial performance or our projected business results. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words such as “expects,” “may,” “will,” “approximately,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words. Forward looking statements include: illustrative financial metrics and other similar metrics, including goals, expected financial growth, margins and portfolio optimization, among others; the successful development and deployment of our Fast LNG liquefaction technology on time and within the expected specifications and design; operation of Fast LNG facilities expectations, including volume production, capacity, sales and reserves of LNG; expectations related to future LNG and energy industries, as well as the development, construction and operation of new facilities; the execution of definitive documents and their related terms and conditions, including without limitation the sales price of the La Paz power plant to CFE; funding of our projects; expectations regarding ability to construct, complete and commission our projects on time and within budget; successful positioning of our hydrogen business and expectations related to the hydrogen industry in the U.S. and globally; expectations related to the impact and implementation of the IRA; and all the information in the exhibits to this press release. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates based upon current information and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control. Actual results or events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Specific factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: unknown and unforeseen risks associated with the development of new technologies such as the Fast LNG technology, including failure to meet design and engineering specifications, incompatibility of systems, delays and schedule changes, high costs and expenses, regulatory and legal challenges, instability or clarity of application of laws, and rules and regulations to the technology, among others; risks related to the development, construction, completion or commissioning schedule for the facilities; risks related to the operation and maintenance of our facilities and assets; failure of our third-party contractors, equipment manufacturers, suppliers and operators to perform their obligations for the development, construction and operation of our projects, vessels and assets; our ability to implement our business strategy; cyclical or other changes in the demand for and price of LNG and natural gas; competition in the energy industry; the gas reserves offshore in the expected locations may not be as extensive as we expect; risks related to the approval and execution of definitive documentation; the risk that the proposed transactions may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the technology, including the cost and time savings anticipated; the receipt of permits, approvals and authorizations from governmental and regulatory agencies on a timely basis or at all; new or changes to existing governmental policies, laws, rules or regulations, or the administration thereof; failure to maintain sufficient working capital and to generate revenues, which could adversely affect our ability to fund our projects; common risks related to marine LNG operations; adverse regional, national, or international economic conditions, adverse capital market conditions and adverse political developments; and the impact of public health crises, such as pandemics (including coronavirus (COVID-19)) and epidemics and any related company or government policies and actions to protect the health and safety of individuals or government policies or actions to maintain the functioning of national or global economies and markets.

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#dataanalytics--Katalyst Data Management has completed the previously announced acquisition of Rio de Janeiro-based Geopost Energy. Geopost, with its leading subsurface data analysis and Virtual Data Room platform, is the perfect complement to Katalyst’s leading iGlass solution. The incorporation of Geopost has provided Katalyst with an additional network of exceptionally talented team members that will increase thought leadership, technology innovation and company growth worldwide. Katalyst will continue to support and invest in the current Geopost technology stack, including the widely used Market Watch Portal, with plans to expand its geographical reach.

Growth and Global Expansion

“Our future looks very bright with the integration of Geopost,” said Katalyst President and CEO, Steve Darnell. “Our growth strategy is built on providing exceptional service, innovative technology, and expansion to new markets. The Geopost acquisition checks all those boxes for us. Our mission is to ensure that our clients receive the best solutions that will position them for success and I am confident that our combined technology and innovation will allow us to deliver on that mission.”

“Geopost is in great hands with Katalyst Data Management,” said Geopost President, Christiano Lopes. “We have studied the architecture of Katalyst’s technology to understand how Geopost’s solutions will complement each other. I am excited to strengthen Katalyst’s efforts and work with our global operations teams to provide Geopost and Katalyst solutions and continue to expand to new markets.”

In addition to continuing to oversee the current Geopost’s Brazilian operations, Christiano will lead Katalyst’s expansion in the region as the new Vice President, South America.

About Katalyst

Katalyst Data Management provides a complete data management solution assisting oil and gas companies with the difficult challenge of managing the vast amount of subsurface data and information acquired for exploration and production. Katalyst’s end-to-end solution includes every step in the process, from data capture and verification, data storage and organization, to marketing seismic data online. Katalyst’s signature offerings include the web-based iGlass solution for subsurface data management and the ecommerce site SeismicZone for data marketing. To learn more about Katalyst, visit www.katalystdm.com.

About Geopost

With their leading technology platform, Geopost provides instant access to data related to the E&P market (e.g., seismic data, interpretations, wells, production charts, bidding round history, E&P assets, and others). Everything is built into a fluid and easy-to-use platform. The environment combines customer’s private library with automatically updated information covering all aspects of Brazil's E&P Offshore and Onshore activities. Geopost is an essential tool for your technical and business team.

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PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings) reported financial results and highlights including:

• Reported a net loss of $19.6 million ($0.56 per share) for the third quarter of 2022, compared to a net loss of $20.7 million ($0.67 per share) for the same period in 2021
• Earned net income of $38.4 million ($1.14 per share) for the first nine months of 2022, compared to earnings of $38.1 million ($1.24 per share) for the same period in 2021
• Added nearly 8,800 natural gas meters in the last 12 months for a growth rate of 1.1% as of September 30, 2022
• Invested over $250 million in our utility systems in the first nine months of 2022 for greater reliability and resiliency
• Received approval in Oregon and Washington for new rates related to the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) mechanism, which includes estimated gas costs for the upcoming winter heating season
• Closed our largest water and wastewater acquisition to date in Yuma, Arizona increasing NW Natural Water's customer base by approximately 70%
• Increased our dividend for the 67^th consecutive year to an annual indicated dividend rate of $1.94 per share
• Reaffirmed 2022 earnings guidance in the range of $2.45 to $2.65 per share and our long-term earnings per share growth rate target of 4% to 6%

"This quarter highlights our commitment to decarbonization, diversification, and growth," said David H. Anderson, president and CEO of NW Natural Holdings. "We believe our gas utility system will play a critical role in helping move to a low-carbon, renewable energy future. With our new competitive renewables strategy, we're able to assist a broader group of customers with the energy transition and we're making progress on our first project. Our water & wastewater company closed its largest transaction to date. I'm proud of our achievements and our long-term growth prospects."

For the third quarter of 2022, the net loss decreased $1.1 million to a net loss of $19.6 million (or $0.56 per share), compared to a net loss of $20.7 million (or $0.67 per share) for the same period in 2021. The third quarter reflects the seasonal nature of the gas utility's earnings where the majority of revenues are generated during the winter heating season in the first and fourth quarters each year. Results reflected higher margin from customer growth and new rates in Washington for our natural gas utility and lower pension expense, partially offset by higher operations and maintenance expenses. NW Natural's other activities contributed higher net income driven by increased asset management revenues, partially offset by higher interest expense.

Year-to-date net income increased $0.2 million to $38.4 million (or $1.14 per share), compared to $38.1 million (or $1.24 per share) for the same period in 2021. Results reflected customer growth and new rates in Washington for our natural gas utility and lower pension expense, offset by higher operations and maintenance expenses. Net income from our other activities decreased primarily due to lower asset management revenues related to a severe winter storm in February 2021 that did not recur in 2022. Earnings per share was also affected by a 2.9 million common share issuance on April 1, 2022 and share issuances through Holdings' at the market program.

KEY EVENTS AND INITIATIVES

Received Order in NW Natural's Oregon General Rate Case
On Oct. 24, 2022, the OPUC issued an order approving the multi-party settlements in NW Natural's general rate case. The order increased the revenue requirement $59.4 million including final adjustments for capital projects placed into service and the deprecation study. That compares to an original requested revenue requirement increase of $73.5 million. The order included a capital structure of 50% common equity and 50% long-term debt, return on equity of 9.4%, cost of capital of 6.836%, and rate base of $1.76 billion, or an increase of $320 million since the last rate case. New rates in Oregon were effective beginning Nov. 1, 2022.

Water and Wastewater Utilities
In October 2022, NW Natural Water closed its acquisition of the Far West water and wastewater utilities in Yuma, Arizona adding 25,000 customers and entering a fifth state. In August 2022, two acquisitions were closed for approximately 1,400 connections in Washington near NW Natural Water's existing Cascadia Water utilities. In addition, in May 2022, NW Natural Water closed the purchase of a water and wastewater utility, representing approximately 150 connections, in Texas. NW Natural Water currently serves over 150,000 people through approximately 61,000 connections across five states.

Competitive Renewables
NW Natural Renewables Holdings, LLC (NW Natural Renewables), a competitive renewable natural gas (RNG) supplier, is investing in two renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities that are currently under construction and expected to begin production in the spring of 2023. NW Natural Renewables is an unregulated subsidiary of NW Natural Holdings committed to leading the energy transition and providing renewable fuels to the utility, commercial, industrial and transportation sectors.

2021 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report Issued
On August 31, 2022, we issued our third ESG report, which outlines some of the important work NW Natural Holdings is focused on. The report highlights our longstanding commitments and progress related to safety, environmental stewardship, and taking care of our employees and communities. It also features goals that we're pursuing related to a renewable future and carbon neutral vision for our gas utility, diversifying into and growing our water and wastewater utility business, and actively working to continue advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and our wider community. Additional information is available on our investor relations website.

THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

The following financial comparisons are for the third quarter of 2022 and 2021 with individual year-over-year drivers below presented on an after-tax basis using a statutory tax rate of 26.5% unless otherwise noted.

NW Natural Holdings' third quarter results are summarized by business segment in the table below:

Natural Gas Distribution Segment
Natural gas distribution segment net income increased $0.3 million (or $0.10 per share) primarily reflecting higher margin and lower pension expense, partially offset by higher operations and maintenance expense.

Margin increased $0.5 million reflecting customer growth and new rates in Washington.

Operations and maintenance expense increased $1.7 million as a result of higher information technology costs, expenses mainly from contractor labor for safety and reliability projects, and professional service fees.

Depreciation and general taxes collectively increased by $0.7 million due to additional capital investments in the distribution system. In addition, we placed two significant information technology projects into service in September 2022.

Other income, net reflected a benefit of $2.5 million primarily from lower pension expense.

Other
Other net income increased $0.8 million reflecting $1.9 million higher net income from NW Natural's other activities driven by increased asset management revenues. In addition, NW Natural Holding's other businesses reported lower net income of $1.1 million primarily from higher interest expense.

YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS

The following financial comparisons are for the first nine months of 2022 and 2021 with individual year-over-year drivers below presented on an after-tax basis using a statutory tax rate of 26.5% unless otherwise noted.

NW Natural Holdings' year-to-date results are summarized by business segment in the table below:

Natural Gas Distribution Segment
Natural Gas Distribution segment net income increased $3.3 million (or $0.02 per share) primarily reflecting new rates in Washington as a result of a general rate case, which was effective beginning Nov. 1, 2021. Earnings per share was affected by a 2.9 million common share issuance on April 1, 2022.

Margin increased $6.6 million reflecting new rates in Washington and customer growth, which collectively contributed $4.9 million. In addition, margin increased $1.7 million due to higher usage from colder comparative weather, net of the loss from the Oregon gas cost incentive sharing mechanism. Weather was 3% warmer than average weather for the first nine months of 2022, compared to 12% warmer than average weather for the same period in 2021.

Operations and maintenance expense increased $8.2 million as a result of higher contractor labor for safety and reliability projects, expenses related to information technology maintenance and support, amortization expense related to cloud-computing arrangements, and professional service fees.

Depreciation and general taxes increased $1.5 million as we continue to invest in our natural gas utility system.

Other income, net increased $6.4 million driven by lower pension costs primarily related to higher returns and lower interest costs.

Other
Other net income decreased $3.1 million (or $0.12 per share) reflecting $1.6 million lower net income from NW Natural's other activities driven by asset management revenues from a February 2021 cold weather event that did not recur. In addition, NW Natural Holding's other businesses reported lower net income of $1.5 million primarily from higher interest expense.

February 2021 Winter Weather Event
In February 2021, NW Natural experienced a severe winter storm in its service territory. To meet expected demand, we purchased additional natural gas supplies at higher than anticipated prices. However, our third-party marketer provided incremental asset management revenues, which more than offset the cost of the incremental gas purchases. The effect of these transactions resulted in a net benefit to shareholders of $2.8 million from the combined effect of $4.6 million of asset management revenues reflected in NW Natural's other segment offset by lower utility margin from a $1.8 million of loss on the Oregon gas cost incentive sharing mechanism.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOWS

During the first nine months of 2022, the Company generated $166.0 million in operating cash flows, compared to $181.7 million for the same period in 2021. The Company used $257.0 million in investing activities during the first nine months of 2022 primarily for natural gas utility capital expenditures, compared to $203.5 million used in investing activities during the same period in 2021. Net cash provided by financing activities was $184.2 million for the first nine months of 2022, compared to $14.0 million used in financing activities during the same period in 2021. As of September 30, 2022, NW Natural Holdings held cash of $108.6 million.

2022 GUIDANCE AND LONG-TERM TARGETS

NW Natural Holdings reaffirmed 2022 earnings guidance in the range of $2.45 to $2.65 per share. This guidance assumes continued customer growth, average weather conditions, and no significant changes in prevailing regulatory policies, mechanisms, or outcomes, or significant local, state or federal laws, legislation or regulations. NW Natural Holdings reaffirmed its long-term earnings per share growth rate target of 4% to 6% compounded annually from 2022 through 2027.

DIVIDEND DECLARED

The board of directors of NW Natural Holdings declared a quarterly dividend of 48.50 cents per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on Nov. 15, 2022 to shareholders of record on Oct. 31, 2022. The Company's current indicated annual dividend rate is $1.94 per share. Future dividends are subject to board of director discretion and approval.

CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST

As previously announced, NW Natural Holdings will host a conference call and webcast today to discuss its third quarter 2022 financial and operating results.

The call will also be webcast in a listen-only format for the media and general public and can be accessed at ir.nwnaturalholdings.com. A replay of the conference call will be available on our website and by dialing 1-866-813-9403 (U.S.), 1-226-828-7578 (Canada), and +44-204-525-0658 (international). The replay access code is 664421.

ABOUT NW NATURAL HOLDINGS

Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings) is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been doing business for over 160 years in the Pacific Northwest. It owns NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), and other business interests. We have a longstanding commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and the energy transition, and taking care of our employees and communities.

NW Natural is a local distribution company that currently provides natural gas service to approximately 2.5 million people in more than 140 communities through more than 790,000 meters in Oregon and Southwest Washington with one of the most modern pipeline systems in the nation. NW Natural consistently leads the industry with high J.D. Power & Associates customer satisfaction scores. NW Natural owns and operates 21 Bcf of underground gas storage capacity in Oregon.

NW Natural Water provides water distribution and wastewater services to communities throughout the Pacific Northwest, Texas and Arizona. NW Natural Water serves 150,000 people through approximately 61,000 connections. Learn more about our water business at nwnaturalwater.com.

Additional information is available at nwnaturalholdings.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release, and other presentations made by NW Holdings from time to time, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipates," "assumes," "intends," "plans," "seeks," "believes," "estimates," "expects" and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the following: plans, objectives, assumptions, estimates, expectations, timing, goals, strategies, commitments, future events, investments, timing and amount of capital expenditures, targeted capital structure, risks, risk profile, stability, acquisitions and timing, approval, completion and integration thereof, the likelihood and success associated with any transaction, utility system and infrastructure investments, system modernization, reliability and resiliency, global, national and local economies, customer and business growth, customer satisfaction ratings, weather, performance and service during weather events, customer rates or rate recovery and the timing and magnitude of potential rate changes and the potential outcome of rate cases, environmental remediation cost recoveries, environmental initiatives, decarbonization and the role of natural gas and the gas delivery system, including decarbonization goals and timelines, energy efficiency measures, use of renewable sources, renewable natural gas purchases, projects, investments and other renewable initiatives and timing, magnitude and completion thereof, unregulated renewable natural gas strategy and initiatives, renewable hydrogen projects or investments and timing, magnitude, approvals and completion thereof, procurement of renewable natural gas or hydrogen for customers, technology and policy innovations, strategic goals and visions, the water and wastewater acquisition and investment strategy and financial effects of water and wastewater acquisitions, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, operating plans of third parties, financial results, including estimated income, availability and sources of liquidity, expenses, positions, revenues, returns, cost of capital, timing, and earnings, earnings guidance and estimated future growth rates, future dividends, commodity costs and sourcing asset management activities, performance, timing, outcome, or effects of regulatory proceedings or mechanisms or approvals, including OPUC approval of the Oregon general rate case settlements, regulatory prudence reviews, anticipated regulatory actions or filings, accounting treatment of future events, effects of legislation or changes in laws or regulations, effects, extent, severity and duration of COVID-19, including variants and subvariants, and resulting economic disruption, the impact of mitigating factors and other efforts to mitigate risks posed by its spread, ability of our workforce, customers or suppliers to operate or conduct business, COVID-19 financial impact, expenses, cost savings measures and cost recovery including through regulatory deferrals and the timing and magnitude thereof, impact on capital projects, governmental actions and timing thereof, and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts.

Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions regarding its business, the economy, geopolitical factors, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. You are therefore cautioned against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future operational, economic or financial performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are discussed by reference to the factors described in Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors", and Part II, Item 7 and Item 7A "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk" in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Part I, Items 2 and 3 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk", and Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors", in the quarterly reports filed thereafter, which, among others, outline legal, regulatory and legislative risks, COVID-19 risks, growth and strategic risks, operational risks, and environmental risks.

All forward-looking statements made in this report and all subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral and whether made by or on behalf of NW Holdings or NW Natural, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and NW Holdings and NW Natural undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible to predict all such factors, nor can it assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

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INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#HCI--Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, today announced that it is a finalist for the Hyperconvergence Innovation of the Year in the 2022 SDC Awards for its work with ship management and marine services provider Northern Marine Group. The award recognizes single and multi-vendor solutions that deliver an architecture that tightly integrates compute, storage, networking, and virtualization resources for the end-user.

“We’re thrilled to be shortlisted as a finalist for our work with customers like Northern Marine, which is successfully deploying our innovative edge computing and hyperconverged solutions,” said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder, Scale Computing. “Increasingly, IT leaders must run applications outside the cloud or traditional data center, close to where the data is actually being used. Scale Computing meets the complex and dynamic infrastructure demands of those industries that require 24x7 availability and full redundancy, and is backed by human experts who understand the unique conditions that exist at the edge.”

Northern Marine’s vessels rely on a host of critical applications — if their onboard internet is intermittent, their navigation will fail, making it impossible for a ship’s navigator to chart a course. Northern Marine’s business leaders needed to upgrade existing deployed IT infrastructure onboard their vessels, address intermittent internet connectivity (including satellite connectivity and latency), ensure servers remain online and operational with minimal downtime, reduce exposure to expensive en-route repairs, and comply with regulatory requirements, all while dealing with a lack of onboard IT personnel. Northern Marine deployed Scale Computing SC//HyperCore clusters to run their operations smoothly while at sea and realized immediate benefits from enhanced performance and simplified management.

Scale Computing Platform brings simplicity, high availability, and scalability together, replacing the existing infrastructure and running applications in a single, easy-to-manage platform. SC//HyperCore saves time and valuable resources because the software, servers, and storage are all in one fully integrated platform. The same innovative software and simple user interface power a user’s infrastructure, regardless of their hardware configuration. Using patented HyperCore™ technology, the award-winning, self-healing platform identifies, reduces, and corrects problems in real-time. SC//HyperCore makes ensuring application uptime easier for IT to manage and for customers to afford. In the aforementioned use case, maritime providers were able to run their critical onboard IT applications with self-healing, automated infrastructure.

The SDC Awards, now in its 13th year, will announce its winners at an awards ceremony in London on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. The SDC Awards are firmly focused on recognizing and rewarding success in the products and services that are the foundation for digital transformation.

To learn more about Scale Computing’s edge computing solutions and its work with Northern Marine, please visit: https://www.scalecomputing.com/resources/northern-marine-modernizes-critical-fleet-it-systems-with-scale-computing-hypercore-edge

About Scale Computing

Scale Computing is a leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions. Using patented HyperCore™ technology, Scale Computing Platform automatically identifies, mitigates, and corrects infrastructure problems in real-time, enabling applications to achieve maximum uptime, even when local IT resources and staff are scarce. Edge Computing is the fastest growing area of IT infrastructure, and industry analysts have named Scale Computing an outperformer and leader in the space, including being named the #1 edge computing vendor by CRN. Scale Computing’s products are sold by thousands of value-added resellers, integrators, and service providers worldwide. When ease-of-use, high availability, and TCO matter, Scale Computing Platform is the ideal infrastructure platform. Read what our customers have to say on Gartner Peer Insights, Spiceworks, TechValidate and TrustRadius.

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MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hansen Technologies (ASX:HSN), a leading global provider of software and services to the energy, water and communications industries, is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with Jämtkraft. As part of the agreement, the Swedish utility provider will expand Hansen Trade utilisation to cover regulating power (mFRR) market operations. With this new development, Jämtkraft is expanding the scope of its agreement with Hansen, originally encompassing automated day-ahead trading and position monitoring with Hansen Trade.

The regulating power module within Hansen Trade enables Jämtkraft to operate in the regulating power market, based on new Nordic Balancing Model communication standards. It is also integrated with Jämtkraft’s other systems, enabling streamlined trading operations. 15-minute resolution and other new features introduced by the Nordic Balancing Model market change are driving more energy companies to focus on digitalisation and process optimisation related to trading.

Andreas Wiklander, Head of Operations, Jämtkraft, commented: “Earlier this year, we started our relationship with Hansen by introducing Hansen Trade’s Day-Ahead Trading and Position Monitoring modules. Not only are we satisfied with the product, what really stands out about Hansen is their customer-oriented and agile approach. Therefore, it was a logical decision for us to further expand the scope of our Hansen Trade usage to regulating power market operations. Hansen Trade enables us to not only streamline processes but also to realise the value potential of our production assets with modern trading tools.”

John May, Division President, Energy and Utilities at Hansen, commented: “The global energy trading market has never been more active or top-of-mind; it's where the macro influences of geopolitics and regulation meet the everyday reality of increasingly diverse energy sources and dynamic supply. Hansen Trade empowers progressive players like Jämtkraft to operate with unparalleled agility and confidence. The recent expansion of this partnership, and our growing volume of work with similar clients in the Nordic region, is a testament to the vital role that Hansen Trade plays and the unique value of its multi-faceted, modular architecture.”

For further information about Hansen Technologies, please visit www.hansencx.com.

About Hansen Technologies
Hansen Technologies (ASX: HSN) is a leading global provider of software and services to the energy, water and communications industries. With its award-winning software portfolio, Hansen serves 600+ customers in over 80 countries, helping them to create, sell, and deliver new products and services, manage and analyse customer data, and control critical revenue management and customer support processes.

For more information, visit www.hansencx.com

About Jämtkraft
Jämtkraft AB is a utilities company based in Jämtland, Sweden. The company is owned by the municipalities of Åre, Krokom and Östersund. Jämtkraft AB engages in producing, distributing and selling electric power to residential and business customers throughout Sweden. Renewable district heating is also part of the business portfolio. Jämtkraft AB has a long tradition of focusing on sustainability and climate-smart living, as well as sustainable and long-term business.

For more information, visit https://www.jamtkraft.se/

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Jan Kees van Gaalen is a seasoned finance executive with more than 30 years of experience in the energy and mining industries

LUGANO, Switzerland & WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV, NRGV WS) (“Energy Vault”) (the “Company”), a leader in sustainable grid-scale energy storage solutions, announced today the appointment of Jan Kees van Gaalen as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. van Gaalen will replace David Hitchcock, who has served as interim-Chief Financial Officer since April 2022. The appointment as CFO is effective November 16, 2022. Mr. Hitchcock will remain as an advisor to Energy Vault through December 31, 2022.

“I am pleased to welcome Jan Kees, a highly accomplished global CFO, who has served in that capacity at five public companies and brings extensive operational finance, treasury, M&A and capital markets experience as we execute on our growth strategy,” said Robert Piconi, Chairman, Co-Founder and CEO, Energy Vault. “I want to thank David Hitchcock who has played an important role over the last six months in building the finance organization while standardizing our financial management and reporting processes as we became a public company earlier this year.”

“I am thrilled to join Energy Vault during this pivotal time as the Company begins multi-GW hour deployments of their leading energy storage solutions across three continents,” said Jan Kees van Gaalen, Chief Financial Officer, Energy Vault. “I look forward to leading a robust finance function and assisting the Company through this significant growth phase.”

Mr. van Gaalen served as interim CFO at OneSpan, a publicly held digital agreements security software company from October 2021 until September 2022. Previously, he was CFO of C&J Energy Services, a large provider of oilfield services to leading energy companies with $2 billion in revenue. He helped lead the way in transforming the finance and IT functions of the business and helped execute a $450 million revolving facility before industry consolidation led to a merger with Keane Group, Inc. in 2019.

Prior to C&J, Mr. van Gaalen was CFO of Kennametal, a leading global provider of metalworking products and tools with $2.5 billion in revenue and approximately 12,700 employees. He helped develop and execute an $80 million SG&A cost reduction plan, and helped define a $200-$300 million modernization plan for the manufacturing facilities.

Mr. van Gaalen graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam and received his MBA in Finance from the HEC School of Management in Paris.

About Energy Vault
Energy Vault develops and deploys sustainable energy storage solutions designed to transform the world's approach to utility-scale energy storage in realizing decarbonization while maintaining grid resiliency. The company's proprietary gravity-based energy storage technology, battery storage technology, and energy storage management and integration platform are intended to help utilities, independent power producers and large industrial energy users significantly reduce their levelized cost of energy while maintaining power reliability. Utilizing eco-friendly materials with the ability to integrate waste materials for beneficial re-use, Energy Vault is facilitating the shift to a circular economy while accelerating the clean energy transition for its customers.

For more information on Energy Vault, please see the Company’s website at https://www.energyvault.com/

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions including statements regarding Energy Vault’s future expansion, deployments and capabilities. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made in this press release, including: risks related to the deployment of Energy Vault’s energy management software the projects announced in this press release, risks related to Energy Vault’s ability to supply equipment, engineering, procurement, construction and balance of plant services for the projects announced in this press release, the fact that the project is the first such deployment for Energy Vault and as a result, there could be unforeseen issues with the system, the ability to meet milestones in order to receive payments, unforeseen delays in the projects announced in this press release, whether these projects will be constructed on time or whether they will operate as planned, developments and changes in the general market, the continuing impact of COVID-19, political, economic, and business conditions, and the impact of competing technologies on demand for battery powered projects. Additional risks and uncertainties that could affect our financial results are included under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on August 8, 2022, which is available on our website at investors.energyvault.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in other filings that we make with the SEC from time to time. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by applicable law.

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~Partnership underscores Lineage’s commitment to strong environmental leadership and its ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable cold chain~

NOVI, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#oneLineage--Lineage Logistics, LLC (“Lineage” or the “Company”), the world’s largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, today announced it has renewed its participation in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership, a program that provides a framework to assess the environmental performance and energy efficiency of goods moving through supply chains so partnering companies can reduce their environmental footprint.

Launched in 2004, the SmartWay program helps companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking and improving freight transportation efficiency. Moreover, the program also helps companies select more efficient freight carriers, transport modes, equipment and operational strategies to improve supply chain sustainability.

“At Lineage, we recognize the opportunity our industry has in creating and advancing a more sustainable supply chain, and we look forward to working with the EPA and our Carrier Partners to further reduce our emissions and improve our energy efficiency,” said Greg Bryan, EVP of Logistics at Lineage Logistics. “We are excited to lead the industry forward, and this partnership serves as yet another example of our ambition to be a better and more responsible company that aids in feeding the world.”

Lineage joins nearly 4,000 SmartWay partners including shippers, logistics companies, trucks, rail, barge and multimodal carriers. To date, SmartWay partners have contributed to substantial energy savings including 336 million barrels of oil – the equivalent to eliminating annual energy usage in over 21 million homes – and $44.8 billion on fuel costs. The SmartWay program has also helped participating companies avoid emitting 143 million metric tons of CO2, 2.7 million short tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and 112,000 short tons of particulate matter (PM).

Since 2015, Lineage has implemented ambitious initiatives to reduce the Company’s energy consumption with quantifiable and impactful targets that align with its purpose to transform the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This partnership will help the Company achieve its goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 – ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement.

For information about the SmartWay Transport Partnership, please visit www.epa.gov/smartway.

About Lineage Logistics

Lineage Logistics is the world’s largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider. It has a global network of over 400 strategically located facilities totaling over 2 billion cubic feet of capacity, which spans 20 countries across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Lineage’s industry-leading expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions, its unrivaled real estate network and the development and deployment of innovative technology help increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, minimize supply chain waste and, most importantly, as a Visionary Partner of Feeding America, help feed the world. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations and sustainability initiatives, Lineage was No. 17 in the 2021 CNBC Disruptor 50 list, the No 1. Data Science company, and 23rd overall, on Fast Company’s 2019 list of The World’s Most Innovative Companies, in addition to being included on Fortune’s Change The World list in 2020. Lineage is a 2022 U.S. Best Managed Company, a recognition by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal for private companies that demonstrate excellence in strategic planning and execution, corporate culture and financial results. (www.lineagelogistics.com)

Lineage Logistics
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Design to Manufacturing Software to be showcased at Automation Fair

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, today announced it will preview its upcoming digital manufacturing software portfolio at Rockwell Automation Fair in Chicago. The Design to Manufacturing Software, powered by Zuken’s E3.series, is a proven and fast engineering system for designers and manufacturing personnel to:

• Plan and design the electrical engineering for machines and factory systems
• Automate panel building through 2D/3D design and assembly of industrial and commercial control panels

nVent is a global leader in providing industrial enclosures and advanced cooling solutions, and has a comprehensive machine portfolio to automate panel building. The nVent HOFFMAN Design to Manufacturing Software, powered by Zuken, helps us to create time and labor savings, which enables us to build a more sustainable and electrified world.

“By adding the Design to Manufacturing Software, powered by Zuken, we have significantly enhanced our value proposition by optimizing the entire panel design and fabrication process,” said Alexander van der Weide, general manager and vice president for nVent. “Companies are prudently finding ways to maximize the skills of their workforce, especially in such a competitive landscape and tight job market. This will make it easier for our customers to deliver high-quality solutions faster, with fewer resources and time-consuming steps.”

We simplify design. We connect engineering to manufacturing.

• We simplify design
• We connect engineering to manufacturing
• We capture and deploy knowledge
• We solve the shortage of engineers and skilled labor
• We accelerate profitable growth

The Design to Manufacturing Software provides design automation to help electrical engineers to simplify processes, and ultimately increase overall productivity. With its easy-to-use intelligent central parts library, designers can now efficiently work on a single project while the software automatically ensures the data is continually up to date, making the design and planning process easy.

The optimized engineering process drives the creation of the digital twin with all the necessary manufacturing details. We automate the panel building process by connecting machines and workers, accelerating the transition to smart manufacturing. Workers can now easily visualize the design and immediately access digital documentation. This automated workflow detects critical errors, significantly improves the time taken to build a panel, and maintains the overall process.

The advanced software portfolio will be released in 2023 as part of a collaboration with Zuken, a leading global software company specializing in optimizing electrical and electronic engineering design processes. The Design to Manufacturing software portfolio will include specially designed software packages for engineering and manufacturing processes, connecting workers to the manufacturing floor, and adding optional add-on functionalities.

Visit us in Booth 149

There will be demonstrations of the Design to Manufacturing software each hour in Booth 149 at Automation Fair in Chicago, November 16–17.

About nVent

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of enclosures, electrical connections and fastening and thermal management solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

nVent, CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER are trademarks owned or licensed by nVent Services GmbH or its affiliates.

About Zuken

Zuken is a global software company providing industry leading electrical and electronic design solutions. Founded in 1976, Zuken has a long track record of technology innovation and financial stability in the electronic design automation (EDA) industry. With a product portfolio of world-class design solutions spanning MBSE-based product definition and services to electrical and electronic design solutions to address the needs of a broad range of industries across the globe. These design solutions provide our customers with improved productivity and efficiencies in this highly competitive landscape. For more information about the company and its products, visit www.zuken.com.

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Senior Marketing Director
nVent
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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) (“Vertex” or the “Company”), a leading specialty refiner and marketer of high-quality refined products, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.

The company will host a conference call to discuss 3Q22 results today at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time, details are included at the end of this release.

THIRD QUARTER 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

• Reported net income of $22.2 million, or $0.28 per fully diluted share
• Reported Adjusted EBITDA of $1.7 million
• Continued safe operation of Mobile refinery with third quarter 2022 operational results in-line with prior guidance for throughput, operating expense per barrel, and capture rate
• Renewable diesel conversion project continues to track on schedule and budget for scheduled start-up in the second quarter 2023
• Hedge position expiration on September 30, 2022, positions the Company to capitalize on recent near-record refining margins in fourth quarter 2022
• Total liquidity including restricted cash of $122.3 million as of September 30, 2022

Vertex reported third quarter 2022 net income of $22.2 million, or $0.28 per fully diluted share, versus net income of $7.9 million, or $0.12 per fully diluted share for the third quarter 2021. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) was $1.7 million for the third quarter 2022 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $1.5 million in the prior-year period. Financial results for the third quarter 2022 include several non-recurring, extraordinary items, including a $47.7 million reversal of unrealized derivative losses from 2Q22, realized derivative losses of $37.2 million, a $12.3 million gain related to a change in derivative liability, a $17.9 million negative inventory backwardation charge and $2.9 million in charges related to the recent Shell refinery acquisition. Schedules reconciling the Company’s GAAP and non-GAAP financial results, including Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA are included later in this release (see also “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”, below).

Management Commentary

“During the third quarter, we demonstrated continued operational reliability and flexibility at our Mobile, AL facility, despite several unforeseen challenges,” stated Benjamin P. Cowart, President and CEO of Vertex, who continued, “Our third quarter financial results included some non-recurring items related to hedges and transaction costs. With those non-recurring items now behind us, we remain very confident in our future financial performance given our increased access to spot refined product margins following hedge expirations, compounded by improved efficiency and product yields, following the completion of maintenance operations during the third quarter. We now believe the Company is positioned extremely well to demonstrate our true cash generation capability during the fourth quarter of 2022 and into 2023.”

Operating Details and Discussion

Mobile Refinery Operations

The Mobile refinery operations generated $48.8 million of refining gross profit or $7.73 per barrel during the third quarter 2022, its second quarter of operations since being acquired by Vertex. The Mobile refinery financial results include the impact of $38.7 million in realized hedge losses during the quarter, as well as an inventory backwardation charge in the amount of $17.9 million. Adjusting for the impact of non-recurring items, refining gross profit at Mobile was $86.9 million, or $13.92 per barrel.

Total throughput at the Mobile refinery was 67,954 barrels per day in the third quarter, resulting in 91% utilization for the stated operable capacity of approximately 75,000 barrels per day. Total production of finished high-value light products, such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, represented approximately 69% of the total production in the third quarter, vs 67% in 2Q22.

The benchmark 2/1/1 Gulf Coast crack spread was $34.82 in the third quarter 2022, an increase of 159% versus the third quarter 2021, supported by reduced inventories for refined fuels, a constrained global refining complex and continued strength in demand for conventional refined products. On an adjusted gross profit per barrel basis, excluding non-fuel costs, the Mobile refinery captured 52% of the Gulf Coast 2/1/1 crack spread, in line with prior expectations.

The following table presents the summary financial and operating results from the Mobile Refinery:

Black Oil & Recovery Segment

The legacy Black Oil and Recovery segment generated gross profit of $7.2 million for the third quarter 2022. Operating income was $2.2 million in quarter. The prior year period is not comparable due to the reclassification of our segment operating and financial data, which has been consolidated into two primary reportable segments, Black Oil and Recovery and Refining and Marketing, for financial reporting purposes.

During the 2022 third quarter, the Company’s legacy Marrero (Louisiana) and Columbus (Ohio) refineries operated at 106% and 93% of total utilization, respectively.

Renewable Diesel Conversion Project Timeline & Construction Update

Renewable diesel conversion project continues on estimated timeline and budget. Vertex’s previously disclosed capital project designed to modify the Mobile, Alabama refinery’s hydrocracking unit to produce renewable diesel fuel on a standalone basis continues to progress along the Company’s recently updated construction timeline towards mechanical completion during the first quarter 2023, with initial renewable diesel production volumes expected in second quarter 2023. Expected total capital costs for the project continue to track in-line with the previously targeted project budget of $90-$100 million. Recent construction progress milestones as of November 1, 2022 include:

• 95% of all project civil construction work completed
• Recent procurement delays on critical bulk items resolved
• 100% of pipe and valve fittings have arrived at the fabrication shop with all final components projected to be delivered on-site by the end of year
• Final delivery of long lead engineered equipment is expected to be on-site on or around feed-out in January

Balance Sheet and Liquidity Update

As of September 30, 2022, the Company had total cash and equivalents of $122.3 million including $4.9 million of restricted cash on the balance sheet. Vertex had total net debt outstanding of $364.0 million at the end of the third quarter 2022, including lease finance obligations of $45.4 million. The ratio of net debt to trailing twelve month Adjusted EBITDA was 2.5x as of September 30, 2022, which includes only two quarters of Adjusted EBITDA contribution from the Mobile refinery.

Management Outlook

Based on current data and projected trends, Company management believes that several ongoing factors will continue to support a robust refined product margin environment for the US refining complex in the near to medium term. Primary market drivers include continued strength in global refined product demand, reduced capacity in global refining throughput and below average levels of domestic inventories of refined products including gasoline, and distillate. As a result, management’s expectations for a historically elevated margin environment continue through the fourth quarter of 2022 and into the first quarter of 2023.

All guidance presented below is current as of the time of this release and is subject to change. All prior financial guidance should no longer be relied upon.

Commodity Derivative Position and Price Risk Management Strategy

Vertex may, at times, utilize derivative instruments to manage exposure to fluctuations in various commodity prices, including refined fuel products sold, natural gas used in the refining process, as well as feedstocks and refined products held in inventory. Management sets and implements hedging policies in order to improve visibility on cost inputs, sales prices, and resulting cash flow generation for the purpose of planning and budgeting of the business.

As of September 30, 2022, the original crack spread hedges for the 2022 second and third quarter related to the Mobile acquisition have expired. The Company now remains exposed to prevailing market prices and conditions for the purchase and sale of all feedstocks and refined products.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

A conference call will be held today at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time to review the Company’s financial results, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer session.

An audio webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation materials (which will be available 15 minutes before the start of the conference call) will also be available in the “Events and Presentation” section of Vertex’s website at www.vertexenergy.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download, and install any necessary audio software.

To participate in the live teleconference:

Domestic: 1-877-300-8521
International: 1-412-317-6026

Conference ID: 10172978

To listen to a replay of the teleconference, which will be available through November 22, 2022, either go to the Events and Presentation section of Vertex’s website at www.vertexenergy.com, or call the number below:

Domestic Replay: 1-844-512-2921
Access Code: 10172978

ABOUT VERTEX ENERGY

Houston-based Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTNR), is an energy transition company focused on the production and distribution of conventional and alternative fuels. Vertex owns a refinery in Mobile (AL) with an operable refining capacity of 75,000 barrels per day and more than 3.2 million barrels of product storage, positioning it as a leading supplier of fuels in the region. Vertex is also one of the largest processors of used motor oil in the U.S., with operations located in Houston and Port Arthur (TX), Marrero (LA), and Columbus (OH). Vertex also owns a facility, Myrtle Grove, located on a 41-acre industrial complex along the Gulf Coast in Belle Chasse, LA, with existing hydroprocessing and plant infrastructure assets, that include nine million gallons of storage. The Company has built a reputation as a key supplier of base oils to the lubricant manufacturing industry throughout North America.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain of the matters discussed in this communication which are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Words such as “strategy,” “expects,” “continues,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “would,” “will,” “estimates,” “intends,” “projects,” “goals,” “targets” and other words of similar meaning are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying these statements. Any statements made in this news release other than those of historical fact, about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements. The important factors that may cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s projected Outlook for the fourth quarter of 2022, as discussed above; the Company’s ability to raise sufficient capital to complete future capital projects and the terms of such funding, to the extent necessary; the timing of planned capital projects at the Mobile Refinery and the outcome thereof; the future production of the Mobile Refinery; the estimated timeline of the renewable diesel capital project, estimated and actual production associated therewith, estimated revenues over the course of the agreement with Idemitsu, anticipated and unforeseen events which could reduce future production at the refinery or delay planned capital projects, changes in commodity and credits values, and certain early termination rights associated with the Idemitsu agreement and conditions precedent to such agreement; certain mandatory redemption provisions of the outstanding senior convertible notes, the conversion rights associated therewith, and dilution caused by such conversions; the Company’s ability to comply with required covenants under outstanding senior notes and a term loan and pay amounts due under such senior notes and term loan, including interest and other amounts due thereunder; the ability of the Company to retain and hire key personnel; risks associated with the ability of Vertex to complete current plans for expansion and growth, and planned capital projects; the level of competition in our industry and our ability to compete; our ability to respond to changes in our industry; the loss of key personnel or failure to attract, integrate and retain additional personnel; our ability to protect our intellectual property and not infringe on others’ intellectual property; our ability to scale our business; our ability to maintain supplier relationships and obtain adequate supplies of feedstocks; our ability to obtain and retain customers; our ability to produce our products at competitive rates; our ability to execute our business strategy in a very competitive environment; trends in, and the market for, the price of oil and gas and alternative energy sources; the impact of inflation on margins and costs; the volatile nature of the prices for oil and gas caused by supply and demand, including volatility caused by the ongoing Ukraine/Russia conflict; our ability to maintain our relationships with our partners; the impact of competitive services and products; the outcome of pending and potential future litigation, judgments and settlements; rules and regulations making our operations more costly or restrictive; changes in environmental and other laws and regulations and risks associated with such laws and regulations; economic downturns both in the United States and globally, increases in inflation and interest rates, increased costs of borrowing associated therewith and potential declines in the availability of such funding; risk of increased regulation of our operations and products; disruptions in the infrastructure that we and our partners rely on; interruptions at our facilities; unexpected and expected changes in our anticipated capital expenditures resulting from unforeseen or planned required maintenance, repairs, or upgrades; our ability to acquire and construct new facilities; our ability to effectively manage our growth; decreases in global demand for, and the price of, oil, due to COVID-19, state, federal and foreign responses thereto, inflation, recessions or other reasons, including declines in economic activity or global conflicts; our ability to acquire sufficient amounts of used oil feedstock through our collection routes, to produce finished products, and in the absence of such internally collected feedstocks, and our ability to acquire third-party feedstocks on commercially reasonable terms; unexpected downtime at our facilities; risks associated with COVID-19, the global efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, potential downturns in the U.S. and global economies due to COVID-19 and the efforts to stop the spread of the virus, and COVID-19 in general; anti-dilutive rights associated with our outstanding securities; our level of indebtedness, which could affect our ability to fulfill our obligations, impede the implementation of our strategy, and expose us to interest rate risk; dependence on third party transportation services and pipelines; risks related to obtaining required crude oil supplies, and the costs of such supplies; counterparty credit and performance risk; unanticipated problems at, or downtime effecting, our facilities and those operated by third parties; risks relating to our hedging activities; and risks relating to planned divestitures and acquisitions. Other important factors that may cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements included in this communication are described in the Company’s publicly filed reports, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 and future Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These reports are available at www.sec.gov. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not complete. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements referenced above. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Vertex’s future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Vertex cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Vertex undertakes no obligation to update these statements after the date of this release, except as required by law, and takes no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties that are not paid for by Vertex. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.

PROJECTIONS

The financial projections (the “Projections”) included herein were prepared by Vertex in good faith using assumptions believed to be reasonable. A significant number of assumptions about the operations of the business of Vertex were based, in part, on economic, competitive, and general business conditions prevailing at the time the Projections were developed. Any future changes in these conditions, may materially impact the ability of Vertex to achieve the financial results set forth in the Projections. The Projections are based on numerous assumptions, including realization of the operating strategy of Vertex; industry performance; no material adverse changes in applicable legislation or regulations, or the administration thereof, or generally accepted accounting principles; general business and economic conditions; competition; retention of key management and other key employees; absence of material contingent or unliquidated litigation, indemnity, or other claims; minimal changes in current pricing; static material and equipment pricing; no significant increases in interest rates or inflation; and other matters, many of which will be beyond the control of Vertex, and some or all of which may not materialize. The Projections also assume the continued uptime of the Company’s facilities at historical levels and the successful funding of, timely completion of, and successful outcome of, planned capital projects. Additionally, to the extent that the assumptions inherent in the Projections are based upon future business decisions and objectives, they are subject to change. Although the Projections are presented with numerical specificity and are based on reasonable expectations developed by Vertex’s management, the assumptions and estimates underlying the Projections are subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which will be beyond the control of Vertex. Accordingly, the Projections are only estimates and are necessarily speculative in nature. It is expected that some or all of the assumptions in the Projections will not be realized and that actual results will vary from the Projections. Such variations may be material and may increase over time. In light of the foregoing, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the Projections. The projected financial information contained herein should not be regarded as a representation or warranty by Vertex, its management, advisors, or any other person that the Projections can or will be achieved. Vertex cautions that the Projections are speculative in nature and based upon subjective decisions and assumptions. As a result, the Projections should not be relied on as necessarily predictive of actual future events.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

In addition to our results calculated under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"), in this earnings release we also present Refining Gross Margin, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. Refining Gross Margin, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are “non-GAAP financial measures” presented as supplemental measures of the Company’s performance. They are not presented in accordance with GAAP. Refining gross margin is defined as revenues less the cost of fuel intakes and other fuel costs. It excludes operating expense and depreciation attributable to cost of revenues and other non-operating items in cost of revenues. EBITDA represents net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, for continued and discontinued operations. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA before other income, impairment loss on assets, unrealized (gain)/loss on hedging activities, (gain)/loss on hedge roll (backwardation), environmental clean-up reserve, loss (gain) on change in value of derivative warrant liability, unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, gain (loss) on intermediation agreement, Shell transaction related and acquisition expenses and stock-based compensation expense (for continued and discontinued operations) and other unusual or non-recurring items. Refining gross margin is defined as gross profit (loss) less the cost of fuel intakes and other fuel costs. Refining Gross Margin, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are presented because we believe they provide additional useful information to investors due to the various noncash items during the period.