Successful DOE Loan and Debt Reduction
Calumet closed and funded the first DOE loan under the Trump administration, reducing annual cash flow from debt service by approximately $80 million per year.
Strong Specialty Products Performance
Specialty Products segment generated $56.3 million in adjusted EBITDA, with one of the highest quarters on record for SPS volumes at approximately 23,000 barrels per day.
Accretive Sale of Royal Purple Industrial Business
The sale brought in roughly $100 million of cash proceeds at an attractive multiple, streamlining the Performance Brands segment.
Cost Reduction Achievements
Operating costs were reduced by over $22 million compared to the previous year, driven by innovations at Montana Renewables and improvements in the specialty business.
MaxSAF Project Acceleration
Expectations improved for the Montana Renewables MaxSAF project, achieving 150 million gallons of SAF capacity more cheaply and quickly, with capital costs reduced from $150-$250 million to $20-$30 million.
Performance Brands Growth
Performance Brands segment posted strong quarterly results of $15.8 million, reflecting volume growth and commercial improvements.