Revenue Growth and Profitability
Arq reported a 10% year-over-year increase in revenues for the full year 2024, reaching approximately $109 million. The company also achieved a 14% increase in average selling price in the fourth quarter and completed the year with another quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA.
Cost Reduction and Margin Expansion
Arq successfully controlled cost of goods sold increases to approximately 3%, enabling expansion in gross margins by approximately 410 basis points year-over-year. SG&A expenses were reduced by about 15%, from $34 million in 2023 to $29 million in 2024.
Successful Debt Refinancing and Equity Investment
The company attracted approximately $42 million in new net equity investment and refinanced its existing $10 million CFG term loan with a more cost-effective $30 million revolving asset-back facility from Midcap Financial.
Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Production Launch
Arq is on track to begin commercial production of its GAC line imminently, with expectations to reach nameplate capacity of 25 million pounds by the second half of 2025.