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Ryan Finks

Research Analyst at B. Riley Principal Capital II

Ryan Finks is an Analyst at B. Riley Principal Capital II with a focus on energy and industrials, regularly engaging with companies such as AirJoule Technologies and FuelCell Energy. He is recognized for his detailed sector research and active participation in earnings calls and market analysis for leading industrial and clean technology firms. Finks began his career in securities research and has developed a deep specialization in the intersection of industrial innovation and public markets, building expertise since joining B. Riley Principal Capital II. He holds professional securities credentials consistent with senior analyst roles in the sector.

Ryan Finks's questions to AirJoule Technologies (AIRJ) leadership

Question · Q3 2025

Ryan Finks questioned the importance of AirJoule's water purity advantage in commercial discussions with data centers and industrial customers, asking for differentiation compared to other atmospheric water generation approaches. He also inquired about the impact of validation work with Arizona State University (ASU) and Dr. Westerhoff on commercial discussions and regulatory approvals.

Answer

Chief Commercialization Officer Bryan Barton explained that water quality needs vary by customer (e.g., food and beverage, industrial, data centers), and AirJoule is well-positioned to provide distilled water for specific purposes. He highlighted AirJoule's differentiation through overall economics, reliability across diverse humidity conditions (down to 30% RH), and natively clean water production via selective vapor extraction and vacuum distillation. CEO Matt Jore reinforced the unique advantage of AirJoule's system in selectively pulling only water vapor. Barton noted that the ASU collaboration provides independent validation of performance and water quality, and Dr. Westerhoff serves as a key voice in industry conversations, though the project is not directly involved in regulatory certifications.

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