Executive Summary

Q3 revenue of $320.6M declined ~2% YoY as higher volumes (+14% YoY to 1.433M MT) were offset by materially lower spot pricing; adjusted EBITDA was $36.6M (vs. $60.6M in Q3’22) and net loss widened to $85.2M due to asset impairment ($21.2M), repurchase-accounting interest expense ($22.1M), and restructuring costs ($6.3M) .
Management withdrew FY2023 guidance (sales price/MT, net loss, adj. EBITDA, total capex) and warned that absent cures, covenant breaches under the senior secured credit facility are possible by year-end; the 10-Q explicitly raises substantial doubt about going concern as Q4’22 purchase/sale contracts (the “Q4 2022 Transactions”) are deeply underwater at current spot prices .
Operationally, DAP cost/MT improved to $152 (from $161 in Q2), volumes rose 10% QoQ, and productivity initiatives continued; however, lower spot pricing and “weaker commercial activity” weighed on profitability .
Leadership changes: CFO Glenn Nunziata appointed interim CEO; Thomas Meth remains President to focus on renegotiating customer contracts; advisors (Lazard, A&M, Vinson & Elkins) engaged for a comprehensive capital structure review .
Versus Wall Street: reported EPS of -$1.14 and revenue of $320.64M missed third-party compiled consensus on the day (EPS miss ~$0.83; revenue miss ~$29.83M); S&P Global consensus was unavailable via our toolset .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

DAP cost per MT fell to $152 from $161 in Q2, driven by increased production, lower fixed costs (R&M and contract labor), and operational improvements .
Volume execution improved: 1.433M MT sold (+14% YoY, +10% QoQ) as plant fleet productivity lifted shipments .
Liquidity reported at $440.7M (incl. $315.2M cash and $125.5M restricted cash for Epes/Bond) with revolving credit fully drawn; company remained covenant-compliant at 9/30 (leverage 5.11x, interest coverage 2.56x) .

“While we have a great deal of work to do, we are encouraged by the progress being made through our cost reduction and productivity initiatives.” – Interim CEO/CFO Glenn Nunziata .

What Went Wrong

Profitability deteriorated: adjusted EBITDA fell to $36.6M (from $60.6M YoY) as lower spot prices drove a 17% YoY drop in sales price/MT; lower revenue/MT and higher COGS from more volumes compressed gross metrics .
Q4 2022 Transactions are materially loss-making at current prices; 10-Q shows anticipated negative profitability/cash flow through 2025 and potential covenant breaches absent cures/waivers; customer issued a notice of material breach on Nov 2, 2023 .
Guidance withdrawn due to liquidity factors, weak Q3/early-Q4 commercial activity, and lack of seasonal spot-price uplift; management cautioned Q4 (ex-Q4 2022 Transactions) could be weaker than Q3 .

Financial Results

Summary P&L and Operating Metrics (USD millions unless noted)

Metric	Q1 2023	Q2 2023	Q3 2023
Net Revenue	$269.1	$301.9	$320.6
Net Income (Loss)	$(116.9)	$(55.8)	$(85.2)
Gross Margin ($)	$(20.7)	$10.4	$14.2
Adjusted Gross Margin ($)	$21.3	$41.4	$56.8
Adjusted EBITDA	$3.4	$26.0	$36.6
Metric Tons Sold (M MT)	1.190	1.302	1.433

Notes: Non-GAAP definitions and reconciliations provided by the company .

Per-Ton and Cost KPIs

KPI	Q2 2023	Q3 2023
DAP Cost per MT	$161	$152
Adjusted Gross Margin per MT	$31.80	$39.66

Liquidity and Leverage (as of quarter-end)

Item	Q2 2023	Q3 2023
Total Liquidity ($M)	$565.6 (cash + revolver availability)	$440.7 (incl. $315.2 cash and $125.5 restricted cash; revolver fully drawn)
Revolver Drawn	$156.0M outstanding at 3/31; $436.0M at 12/31; fully drawn by 9/30 (see 10-Q/Q3 detail below)
Covenant Status	In compliance at 6/30	In compliance at 9/30; leverage 5.11x; interest coverage 2.56x; risk of breach by 12/31 absent cures

Results vs. Estimates (Q3 2023)

S&P Global consensus data unavailable via our tool; third‑party day-of figures indicate:

Metric	Actual	Consensus	Surprise
Revenue	$320.64M	$350.47M	Miss $(29.83)M
EPS	-$1.14 (basic/diluted)	-$0.31	Miss $(0.83)

S&P Global consensus was unavailable via our S&P tool at this time.

Guidance Changes

Metric	Period	Previous Guidance (as of Q2’23)	Current (Q3’23)	Change
Net Loss	FY2023	$(186)M to $(136)M	Withdrawn	Withdrawn
Adjusted EBITDA	FY2023	$200M to $250M	Withdrawn	Withdrawn
Total Capex	FY2023	$335M–$365M (lowered from $365M–$415M)	Withdrawn (cautious cash mgmt; continue Epes/Bond but re-evaluate)	Withdrawn
Sales Price per MT	FY2023/Q4	Q2 framed mix/seasonality; Q4 uplift expected	“Significantly lower” expected in Q4; seasonal uplift not materializing	Lower
Q3 adj. EBITDA	Q3 2023	$60M–$80M after revision	Actual $36.6M	Missed prior guide
Q4 adj. EBITDA	Q4 2023	$120M–$140M after upward revision	Caution: Q4 (ex-Q4 2022 Transactions) may be weaker than Q3; guidance withdrawn	Withdrawn/Weaker bias

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

Topic	Previous Mentions (Q1 & Q2 2023)	Current Period (Q3 2023)	Trend
Liquidity & Covenants	Liquidity $634M at 3/31; pivoted capital allocation, eliminated dividend; share repurchase authorization	Liquidity $440.7M, revolver fully drawn; potential covenant breaches by year-end absent cures; going concern doubt	Deteriorating
Spot market/commercial activity	Q1 DGMT and customer mix shifted margin timing; higher Japan shipping costs	“Weaker commercial activity”; spot prices ~51% below Q4’22; materially impacting margins and Q4 outlook	Negative
Cost reduction & productivity	Initiated restructuring; cost control spotlight	DAP -$9/MT QoQ to $152; improved fixed-cost absorption; continued cost actions	Improving costs
Contract renegotiation	Repricing legacy contracts; constructive long-term pricing environment	President Meth to focus on renegotiations; broader customer modifications (contract assets, deferred revenue)	Intensified focus
Projects (Epes/Bond)	Epes mid-2024; Bond permitted, possible defer 6–12 months; 48C applications	Epes “mid-2024” on track; evaluating up to 12-month deferral for Bond amid liquidity mgmt	Discipline/liquidity focus
Regulatory (EU RED III)	RED III supports biomass status; confidence in compliance	No change	Stable
Legal/ESG	Securities litigation disclosure continued	Updated litigation status and risk factors; notice of material breach on Q4 2022 Transactions	Elevated risk

Management Commentary

“I am deeply honored to become interim CEO... we are actively addressing the Company’s cash flow and liquidity challenges as well as working with customers to renegotiate contracts.” – Glenn Nunziata (Interim CEO/CFO) .
“This was a disappointing quarter as our results came in meaningfully below our expectations due primarily to weakness in commercial activities... returning to a business model centered on predictable, profitable take-or-pay contracts.” – Thomas Meth (President) .

Q&A Highlights

The company did not hold a live Q&A during the Q3 2023 call; prepared remarks only were provided per third‑party transcript summary .

Estimates Context

S&P Global consensus data were unavailable via our S&P tool for Q3’23 at this time.
Public day-of figures show revenue of $320.64M (miss ~$29.83M) and EPS of -$1.14 (miss ~$0.83) versus compiled consensus on the platform cited .
Given guidance withdrawal, going-concern uncertainty, and negative spot spreads on the Q4 2022 Transactions, we expect estimate cuts to EBITDA, revenue/MT, and year-end liquidity in most models .

Key Takeaways for Investors

Liquidity and covenant risk are now central: management is pursuing renegotiations, potential waivers/forbearance, and broader capital structure actions; outcomes here are the primary near-term stock drivers .
The Q4 2022 Transactions are deeply loss-making at current spot levels; resolution terms (or termination costs) will dictate 2024–2025 cash burn and leverage trajectory .
Cost work is real (lower DAP, improved fixed-cost absorption), but cannot offset pricing headwinds; watch for additional Opex cuts and procurement efficiency updates in Q4/Q1 .
Contract repricing/renegotiation is a double-edged sword: could raise long-term margin predictability but may require concessions and cash uses (customer assets/deferred revenue dynamics) .
Epes remains strategically important to the path back to cash generation; Bond likely deferred to preserve liquidity until covenants and cash flows stabilize .
With guidance withdrawn and prepared-remarks-only call, near-term visibility is limited; incremental 8-Ks/10-K disclosures on covenant status and customer negotiations will be key catalysts .
Given going-concern language and late-2023 covenant timing, risk/reward skews to liability management outcomes in the near term; longer-term thesis depends on resolving Q4 2022 Transactions and restoring take‑or‑pay profitability .

Appendices (Selected Disclosures)

Balance sheet and cash flows; Q3 10-Q tables confirm cash and equivalents of $315.2M, restricted cash $125.5M, and fully drawn $675M revolver; total debt ~$1.82B .
Non-GAAP definitions and reconciliations for adjusted gross margin and adjusted EBITDA provided in the 8-K/10-Q .
Risk factors updated to reflect going-concern uncertainty, covenant breach risk, and material loss exposure tied to the Q4 2022 Transactions .

Sources:

Q3 2023 8-K (press release)
Q3 2023 10-Q
Q2 2023 8-K (press release)
Q1 2023 8-K and 10-Q
Third‑party day-of transcript/consensus snapshot
Company IR page for Q3 release and conference call timing

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