PureCycle Technologies Inc
For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 8, 2024.
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Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Aug 8, 2024
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-05-08.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-08.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 97 previous paragraphs and 104 current paragraphs.
66 unchanged; 26 reworded; 10 added; 5 removed; 0 previous and 2 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 3 previous and 3 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (10)
Current report
On June 11, 2024, the Company received an additional LNO from the FDA, which expands upon the previous LNO and allows use of PCT's UPR resin (to the extent made from food grade post-consumer recycled material) in contact with all food types under FDA's Conditions of Use A through H. This expansion provides PCT with the same Conditions of Use for its UPR resin as virgin polypropylene, which span from frozen food storage to microwaveable packaging.
Current report
Interest income did not change significantly for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 2023. The decrease for the period over prior year was primarily due to liquidation of the Company's available-for-sale investment portfolio earlier in 2024.
Current report
The increased expense for the three and six month period was attributable to the $0.8 million impairment charge related to the operating right-of-use asset in the second quarter of 2024.
Current report
Revenue Bonds Issued to Related Party
Current report
On May 7, 2024, PCT LLC and Pure Plastic executed a bond purchase agreement (as subsequently amended and restated to reflect the appropriate denomination of bonds, the “Amended and Restated Bond Purchase Agreement”), whereby Pure Plastic purchased approximately $94.3 million in aggregate par amount of Bonds owned by PCT LLC (the “Related Party Bonds”), including (i) a portion of the Series 2020A Bonds, (ii) all of the Series 2020B Bonds, and (iii) all of the Series 2020C Bonds, at a purchase price of $800 per $1,000 principal amount of the Related Party Bonds. Affiliates of Pure Plastic are greater than 5% beneficial owners of the Company.
Current report
On May 10, 2024, Pure Plastic executed a Payoff and Release Letter (the “Payoff and Release Letter”), which memorialized the exchange of the Company’s obligations under the $40 million term loan provided to the Company pursuant to the Term Loan Credit Agreement (as defined below). The Company was also required to pay a 12% prepayment premium on the outstanding principal and interest paid in order to prepay the Term Loan Facility (the “Prepayment Premium”), plus certain expenses. The Company issued warrants (“Series B Warrants”) to Pure Plastic pursuant to the Series B Warrant Agreement to satisfy the Prepayment Premium (the “Series B Warrant Agreement”). Refer to Note 5 – Warrants for further discussion.
Current report
On May 28, 2024, PCT LLC and Pure Plastic executed the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Bond Purchase Agreement (“First Amendment”) whereby Exhibit A to the Amended and Restated Bond Purchase Agreement was replaced with Exhibit A-3 to the First Amendment to facilitate the transfer by the Depository Trust Company of certain of the Related Party Bonds. The total amount of the Related Party Bonds and the cash due from Pure Plastic to PCT LLC remains the same. Except as summarized above and as set forth in the First Amendment, PCT LLC and Pure Plastic each acknowledged and reaffirmed the terms of the Amended and Restated Bond Purchase Agreement in the First Amendment.
Current report
Indenture”) which amended certain provisions of the Indenture including (a) redefining “Majority Holders” to be the Holders of seventy-five percent (75%) in aggregate principal amount of the Senior Bonds then Outstanding, or if no Senior Bonds are then Outstanding, the Holders of seventy-five percent (75%) in aggregate principal amount of Bonds then Outstanding, and (b) amending the lead paragraph of Section 10.02(a) of the Indenture by raising the threshold for consenting to and approving the execution by the Issuer and the Trustee of Supplemental Indentures from “Holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Senior Bonds” to “Holders of not less than 75% in aggregate principal amount of the Outstanding Senior Bonds” with the limited exceptions therein stated.
Current report
In conjunction with PCT LLC’s sale of approximately $94.3 million of Related Party Bonds, on May 10, 2024, the Company, the Guarantors, the Administrative Agent, the Security Agent and the Lenders executed a Limited Consent and Fifth Amendment to the Credit Agreement (“Limited Consent and Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement”) to permit the Disposition of Bonds (as defined therein), as well as to provide certain administrative revisions to eliminate the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined therein) and references to the Term Loan Credit Agreement.
Current report
On May 10, 2024, Pure Plastic executed the Payoff and Release Letter, which memorialized the exchange of the Company’s obligations under the Term Loan Credit Agreement. Refer to "Revenue Bonds Issued to Related Party" section above for further discussion.
Removed paragraphs (5)
Previous report
As of March 31, 2024, PCT anticipates that up to $12.5 million will be needed to complete the investment in the Ironton Facility, which relates to a performance guarantee payment due after successful completion of a performance testing milestone.
Previous report
The increase for the three month period was attributable to higher interest earned on PCT’s investment portfolio and money market funds due to rising interest rates, as well as a higher average balance of invested funds in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Previous report
Other expenses were not material for either period presented.
Previous report
PCT sold an immaterial amount of UPR resin in 2023 and through March 31, 2024. Due to intermittent mechanical challenges during the commissioning process of the Ironton Facility, the Ironton Facility has not yet reached the point of producing meaningful volumes and on-spec product. While these mechanical issues are not uncommon for a first-of-its kind manufacturing facility, the downtime needed to correct these issues is a significant contributing factor to the delay of the Ironton Facility reaching the point of producing meaningful volumes and on-spec product. We expect the Ironton Facility to be fully operational later in 2024.
Previous report
May 11, 2021, and effective as of October 7, 2020 (the “Guaranty”), by instructing the Trustee to release $22.1 million from the Senior Bonds Debt Service Reserve Fund and $3.3 million from the Repair and Replacement Fund, in each case, to PCO. In addition, the Fourth Supplemental Indenture provides that the Senior Bonds Debt Service Reserve Requirement, the Subordinate Bonds Debt Service Reserve Requirement, and the Repair and Replacement Fund Requirement shall each be reduced to $0, respectively, and that certain provisions of the Indenture and/or the Loan Agreement, as applicable, relating to the funding and maintenance of the Senior Bonds Debt Service Reserve Fund, the Subordinate Bonds Debt Service Reserve Fund, and the Repair and Replacement Fund, will be suspended until the effectiveness of an amendment to the Indenture, the Loan Agreement and/or other applicable Financing Documents provides otherwise in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, the Loan Agreement and such other applicable Financing Documents.
Reworded paragraphs (26)
Previous wording
PCT commenced commissioning activities at its first commercial-scale plant in Lawrence County, Ohio (referred to herein as the “Ironton Facility”), in April 2023, achieved mechanical completion of the plant and commenced pellet production from post-industrial and post-consumer materials later in 2023. The Ironton Facility leverages the existing infrastructure of PCT’s pilot facility known as the Feedstock Evaluation Unit (the “FEU”), which became operational in 2019, and the Ironton Facility is expected to have UPR resin capacity of approximately 107 million pounds/year when fully operational. PCT sold an immaterial amount of UPR resin through the first quarter of 2024 but has not yet reached meaningful volumes and on-spec product. PCT has experienced intermittent mechanical challenges during the commissioning process including, but not limited to, limits in the rates at which certain contaminants can currently be removed from the purification process, as well as challenges with continuous operations of the pelletizing system for finished product. While these mechanical issues are not uncommon for first-of-its kind manufacturing facilities, the down-time needed to correct these issues is delaying the Ironton Facility from reaching consistent sustainable production rates. We expect the Ironton Facility to be fully operational later in 2024.
Current wording
PCT commenced commissioning activities at its first commercial-scale plant in Lawrence County, Ohio (referred to herein as the “Ironton Facility”), in April 2023, achieved mechanical completion of the plant and commenced pellet production from post-industrial and post-consumer materials later in 2023. The Ironton Facility leverages the existing infrastructure of PCT’s pilot facility known as the Feedstock Evaluation Unit (the “FEU”), which became operational in 2019, and the Ironton Facility is expected to have UPR resin capacity of approximately 107 million pounds/year when fully operational. PCT sold an immaterial amount of resin through the first six months of 2024 but has not yet reached meaningful volumes and on-spec product. PCT has experienced intermittent mechanical challenges during the commissioning process including, but not limited to, limits in the rates at which certain contaminants can currently be removed from the purification process, as well as challenges with continuous operations of the pelletizing system for finished product. Recently, PCT has been focused on the recovery and removal of polyethylene and other solids (“co-product 2” or “CP2”), which impacts the ability to run higher volumes and produce consistent, high quality UPR resin. PCT believes it has identified multiple potential solutions that are expected to improve the ability to recover and remove CP2, as well as increase operational reliability. While these mechanical issues are not uncommon for first-of-its kind manufacturing facilities, the downtime needed to correct these issues is delaying the Ironton Facility from reaching consistent sustainable production rates. In addition to pursuing solutions for CP2 removal, the Company is also evaluating processes that blend its resin with either post-industrial recycled material or virgin polypropylene, which is expected to improve product consistency and enhance the product delivery to customers.
Previous wording
On June 30, 2023, PCT and the AEDA executed an Economic Development Agreement (“EDA”) related to the Company’s plans to construct the Augusta Facility. Pursuant to the EDA, PCT expects to receive certain property tax abatement benefits as well as certain other incentives, including site infrastructure development assistance (“Incentive Benefits”). In order to receive the Incentive Benefits under Phase One (as defined below) of the Augusta Project, PCT will be obligated to create 82 full-time jobs with investments of at least $440 million no later than December 31, 2026. Through March 31, 2024, PCT has invested approximately $88.0 million for pre-construction engineering and long-lead equipment for the benefit of Phase One investments. If PCT elects to activate the second phase of the Augusta Project, PCT will be required to create an additional 25 full-time jobs and investments of $295 million no later than December 31, 2028. To the extent PCT fails to achieve an average of 80% of the jobs and investment commitments in any year over the 20-years of each phase, PCT will be required to make a repayment to the AEDA of a pro rata portion of the total value of the Incentive Benefits received by PCT in such year.
Current wording
On June 30, 2023, PCT and the AEDA executed an Economic Development Agreement (“EDA”) related to the Company’s plans to construct the Augusta Facility. Pursuant to the EDA, PCT expects to receive certain property tax abatement benefits as well as certain other incentives, including site infrastructure development assistance (“Incentive Benefits”). In order to receive the Incentive Benefits under Phase One (as defined below) of the Augusta Project, PCT will be obligated to create 82 full-time jobs with investments of at least $440 million no later than December 31, 2026. Through June 30, 2024, PCT has invested approximately $91.9 million for pre-construction engineering and long-lead equipment for the benefit of Phase One investments. If PCT elects to activate the second phase of the Augusta Project, PCT will be required to create an additional 25 full-time jobs and investments of $295 million no later than December 31, 2028. To the extent PCT fails to achieve an average of 80% of the jobs and investment commitments in any year over the 20-years of each phase, PCT will be required to make a repayment to the AEDA of a pro rata portion of the total value of the Incentive Benefits received by PCT in such year.
Previous wording
At the end of 2023, the Company commenced site preparation activities, including debris removal and site stabilization activities, and continued with payments to vendors for certain long lead-time equipment. Pursuant to the EDA, PCT must also show continuous construction progress, with regard to the first purification line under the first phase of the Augusta Project during 2024 or risk losing certain future Incentive Benefits. Market conditions remain challenging and have created uncertainty as to the timing or likelihood of success of the currently anticipated project financing for the Augusta Facility. As a result, PCT is currently pursuing various structures for project financing of the Augusta Facility. While PCT remains confident in its ability to finance the Augusta Facility, it is limiting its expenses and adjusting its timeline in light of this uncertainty. If PCT is unable to raise additional debt or equity, when desired, or on terms favorable to PCT, PCT’s business, financial condition, and results of operations would be adversely affected.
Current wording
At the end of 2023, the Company commenced site preparation activities, including debris removal and site stabilization activities, and continued with payments to vendors for certain long lead-time equipment. Pursuant to the EDA, PCT must also show continuous construction progress, with regard to the first purification line under the first phase of the Augusta Project during 2024 or risk losing certain future Incentive Benefits. While the Company believes it has satisfied the contractual obligations regarding financing and construction of Phase One to date, the AEDA believes that it could seek to terminate the lease if PCT does not demonstrate further progress on Phase One. Market conditions remain challenging and have created uncertainty as to the timing or likelihood of success of the currently anticipated project financing for the Augusta Facility. As a result, PCT is currently pursuing various structures for project financing of the Augusta Facility. While PCT remains confident in its ability to finance the Augusta Facility, it is limiting its expenses and adjusting its timeline in light of this uncertainty. If PCT is unable to raise additional debt or equity, when desired, or on terms favorable to PCT, PCT’s business, financial condition, and results of operations would be adversely affected.
Previous wording
PCT generated an immaterial amount of revenue through the first quarter of 2024 but has not yet reached (i) significant continuous operational volumes at the Ironton Facility or (ii) significant revenue generation. The Ironton Facility is expected to be fully operational later in 2024.
Current wording
PCT generated an immaterial amount of revenue through the first six months of 2024 but has not yet reached (i) significant continuous operational volumes at the Ironton Facility or (ii) significant revenue generation.
Previous wording
Comparison of three ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
Current wording
Comparison of three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
Previous wording
The following table summarizes our operating results for the three ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
Current wording
The following table summarizes our operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
Previous wording
The increase for the three month period was primarily attributable to higher depreciation expense related to assets supporting operations of $7.9 million due primarily to placing the Ironton Facility assets in service in the second quarter of 2023, increased operational site costs of $4.3 million related to operating the Ironton Facility, higher labor costs of $1.0 million due primarily to increased contract labor at the Ironton Facility related to plant optimization activities, and higher rent for operating facilities of $0.7 million.
Current wording
The increase for the three and six month periods was primarily attributable to higher depreciation expense related to assets supporting operations of $4.3 million and $12.3 million, respectively, due primarily to placing the Ironton Facility assets in service in the second quarter of 2023 and increased operational site costs of $7.3 million and $11.6 million, respectively, related to operating the Ironton Facility.
Previous wording
The increase for the three month period was principally attributable to $2.1 million higher legal and professional consulting fees primarily related to the purchase of the Revenue Bonds in the first quarter of 2024, and higher insurance cost of $0.7 million.
Current wording
The increase for the three month period was principally attributable to $4.3 million higher legal and professional consulting fees primarily related to a legal settlement reached in the second quarter of 2024, partially offset by a $1.0 million lower bonus expense due to lower projected attainment against performance metrics. The increase for the six month period was principally attributable to $6.4 million higher legal and professional consulting fees primarily related to a legal settlement and the purchase of the Revenue Bonds, as well as higher insurance cost of $1.6 million, partially offset by $1.2 million lower employee and benefit costs and $0.7 million lower taxes and licenses cost.
Previous wording
The increase for the three month period was attributable to additional financing incurred in the second and third quarters of 2023, including closing of $250.0 million of green convertible senior notes in August 2023, as well as ceasing capitalization of interest on the Revenue Bonds beginning in June 2023 as the plant is now in service.
Current wording
The increase for the three and six month periods was attributable to additional financing incurred in the second and third quarters of 2023, including the closing of the $250.0 million of green convertible senior notes in August 2023, as well as ceasing capitalization of interest on the Revenue Bonds beginning in June 2023 as the plant is now in service.
Previous wording
The increased expense for the three month period was attributable to the change in fair value of the Company’s liability-classified warrants, of which the primary drivers of the change in valuation related to changes in the underlying price of PCT’s common stock, as well as fluctuations in volatility and reduction in the warrant terms with the passage of time.
Current wording
The decreased expense for the three and six month periods was attributable to the change in fair value of the Company’s liability-classified warrants, of which the primary drivers of the change in valuation related to changes in the underlying price of PCT’s common stock, as well as fluctuations in volatility and reduction in the warrant terms with the passage of time.
Previous wording
During 2023 and through March 31, 2024, PCT commenced commercial operations and sold an immaterial amount of UPR resin but has not yet reached significant continuous operational volumes. PCT’s ongoing operations have, to date, been funded by a combination of equity financing through the issuance of units and debt financing through the issuance of various debt instruments. The following is a summary of the components of our current liquidity. The Debt Securities Available for Sale represent investment holdings in highly liquid debt securities and commercial paper with an average maturity of less than one year. As of December 31, 2023, Restricted Cash consisted primarily of certain amounts required for the Series 2020A Bonds and other initial construction commitments for the Augusta Facility. On March 5, 2024, a subsidiary of the Company purchased 99% of the outstanding Bonds which, among other things, released Restricted Cash to be used to purchase the Bonds. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources – Indebtedness – Revenue Bonds” for more information.
Current wording
During 2023 and through June 30, 2024, PCT commenced commercial operations and sold an immaterial amount of resin but has not yet reached significant continuous operational volumes. PCT’s ongoing operations have, to date, been funded by a combination of equity financing through the issuance of units and debt financing through the issuance of various debt instruments. The following is a summary of the components of our current liquidity. The Debt Securities Available for Sale represent investment holdings in highly liquid debt securities and commercial paper with an average maturity of less than one year. As of December 31, 2023, Restricted cash consisted primarily of certain amounts required for the Series 2020A Bonds and other initial construction commitments for the Augusta Facility. On March 5, 2024, a subsidiary of the Company purchased 99% of the outstanding Bonds which, among other things, released Restricted Cash to be used to purchase the Bonds. See “Management’s Discussion and
Previous wording
As of March 31, 2024, PCT had $25.0 million of Cash and Cash Equivalents, Debt Securities Available for Sale of $2.2 million, and Restricted Cash of $14.9 million. PCT also has a $200.0 million revolving credit facility with Sylebra Capital (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) that is currently unused and expires on September 30, 2025.
Current wording
As of June 30, 2024, PCT had $10.9 million of Cash and cash equivalents and $12.6 million of Restricted cash. PCT also has a $200.0 million revolving credit facility with Sylebra Capital (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) that is currently unused and expires on September 30, 2025.
Previous wording
As of March 31, 2024, PCT anticipates that up to $12.5 million will be needed to complete the investment in the Ironton Facility, which relates to a performance guarantee payment due after successful completion of a performance testing milestone. PCT also has other capital commitments of approximately $47.1 million related to long-lead equipment and pre-construction work for the Augusta Facility and $17.0 million for equipment and leases related to future Feed PreP and purification facilities, both in the U.S. and internationally. Moreover, there are interest payments of at least $18.5 million, as well as other ongoing monthly costs associated with managing the Company and possible draws on the Revolving Credit Facility.
Current wording
As of June 30, 2024, and through the twelve months from the date of filing, PCT anticipates additional capital investment in the Ironton Facility of approximately $5.0 to $8.0 million. PCT also has other capital commitments of approximately $46.5 million related to long-lead equipment and pre-construction work for the Augusta Facility and for future Feed PreP and purification facilities, both in the U.S. and internationally. Moreover, there are interest and principal payments of at least $55.0 million, as well as other ongoing monthly costs associated with managing the Company and possible draws on the Revolving Credit Facility.
Previous wording
In an effort to alleviate these conditions, PCT is currently performing certain operational enhancements that are expected to correct the production issues with the Ironton Facility. Further, on March 5, 2024, PureCycle Technologies LLC ("PCT LLC") purchased 99% of the outstanding Bonds, which used $50.8 million, net, of unrestricted cash, and reduced Restricted Cash by $207.1 million. The purchased Bonds are held in an account with PCT LLC. PCT intends to, and has the ability to, re-market some or all of these Bonds based on the need for additional liquidity. The re-marketing process may require the addition of certain covenants to enhance the marketability of the purchased Bonds. The ability to re-market the purchased Bonds with any such additional new covenants would require a further amendment to, or waiver of, provisions included within the Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Credit Agreement. After considering management’s plans to mitigate these conditions, including adjustment of expenditure timing and execution of the amendment to the Revolving Credit Facility, PCT believes this substantial doubt has been alleviated and it has sufficient liquidity to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months.
Current wording
In an effort to alleviate these conditions, PCT is currently performing certain operational enhancements that are expected to correct the production issues with the Ironton Facility. Further, on March 5, 2024, PureCycle Technologies LLC ("PCT LLC") purchased 99% of the outstanding Bonds (as defined below). On May 7, 2024, PCT LLC executed a bond purchase agreement whereby Pure Plastic ("Pure Plastic"), a Delaware limited liability company, purchased approximately $94.3 million in aggregate par amount of Bonds owned by PCT LLC. See Revenue Bonds Issued to Related Party for further information. The remaining purchased Bonds are held in an account with PCT LLC. PCT intends to, and has the ability to, re-market some or all of these remaining Bonds based on the need for additional liquidity. The re-marketing process may require the addition of certain covenants to enhance the marketability of the purchased Bonds. The ability to re-market the purchased Bonds with any such additional new covenants would require a further amendment to, or waiver of, provisions included within the Revolving Credit Facility. After considering management’s plans to mitigate these conditions, including operational progress and re-marketing of the Bonds, PCT believes this substantial doubt has been alleviated and it has sufficient liquidity to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months.
Previous wording
PCT’s future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including the funding mechanism and construction schedule of the Augusta Facility and other anticipated facilities outside the United States, build-out of multiple Feed PreP facilities, funding needs to support other business opportunities, funding for general corporate purposes, and other challenges or unforeseen circumstances. As a low-revenue operating company, PCT continually reviews its cash outlays, pace of hiring, professional services and other spend, and capital commitments to proactively manage those needs in tandem with our Available Unrestricted Liquidity balance. For future growth and investment, PCT expects to seek additional debt or equity financing from outside sources, which it may not be able to raise on terms favorable to PCT, or at all. If PCT is unable to raise additional debt or sell additional equity when desired, or if PCT is unable to manage its cash outflows, PCT’s business, financial condition, and results of operations would be adversely affected. In addition, any financing arrangement may have potentially adverse effects on PCT and/or its stockholders. Debt financing (if available and undertaken) will increase expenses, must be repaid regardless of operating results and may involve restrictions limiting PCT’s operating flexibility. If PCT consummates an equity financing to raise additional funds, the percentage ownership of its existing stockholders will be reduced, and the new equity securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the current holders of PCT’s common stock.
Current wording
PCT’s future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including the funding mechanism and construction schedule of the Augusta Facility and other anticipated facilities outside the United States, build-out of multiple Feed PreP facilities, funding needs to support other business opportunities, funding for general corporate purposes, and other challenges or unforeseen circumstances. As a low-revenue operating company, PCT continually reviews its cash outlays, pace of hiring, professional services and other spend, and capital commitments to proactively manage those needs in tandem with our available unrestricted cash balance. For future growth and investment, PCT expects to seek additional debt or equity financing from outside sources, which it may not be able to raise on terms favorable to PCT, or at all. If PCT is unable to raise additional debt or sell additional equity when desired, or if PCT is unable to manage its cash outflows, PCT’s business, financial condition, and results of operations would be adversely affected. In addition, any financing arrangement may have potentially adverse effects on PCT and/or its stockholders. Debt financing (if available and undertaken) will increase expenses, must be repaid regardless of operating results and may involve restrictions limiting PCT’s operating flexibility. If PCT consummates an equity financing to raise additional funds, the percentage ownership of its existing stockholders will be reduced, and the new equity securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the current holders of PCT’s common stock.
Previous wording
The $24.4 million increase in net cash used in operating activities for the three months ending March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily attributable to higher interest payments on debt of $16.4 million (including $8.6 million paid for the green convertible notes and $5.9 million in outstanding interest paid in connection with the purchase of the Revenue Bonds), an increase in cash payments related to operating expenses of $5.5 million primarily driven by an increase in operational site costs at the Ironton Facility, higher cash paid related to employee costs of approximately $3.2 million, higher lease payments for operating facilities and equipment rentals of approximately $0.8 million, partially offset by higher interest income of $1.7 million driven primarily by interest earned on the Company’s investment portfolio.
Current wording
The $39.2 million increase in net cash used in operating activities for the six months ending June 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily attributable to higher interest payments on debt of $21.0 million (including $8.6 million paid for the green convertible notes and $5.9 million in outstanding interest paid in connection with the purchase of the Revenue Bonds in March 2024), an increase in cash payments related to operating expenses of $18.6 million primarily driven by an increased operational site costs at the Ironton Facility as well as higher legal and professional consulting fees million primarily related to the payout of a legal settlement in the second quarter of 2024.
Previous wording
The $20.7 million decrease in cash provided by investing activities for the three months ending March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 was attributable to $30.6 million higher investment purchases and $22.4 million lower maturities and sales of investments, offset by $32.3 million lower capital expenditure payments.
Current wording
The $48.7 million increase in cash provided by investing activities for the six months ending June 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 was attributable to $99.5 million lower capital expenditure payments, offset by $30.6 million higher investment purchases and $20.4 million lower maturities and sales of investments.
Previous wording
The $253.8 million increase in net cash used in financing activities for the three months ending March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily attributable to $253.2 million paid to purchase the outstanding Revenue Bonds.
Current wording
The $277.4 million increase in net cash used in financing activities for the six months ending June 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily attributable to $253.2 million paid to purchase the outstanding Revenue Bonds and a decrease of $23.5 million in proceeds from debt.
Previous wording
On October 7, 2020, the Southern Ohio Port Authority (“SOPA”) issued certain Revenue Bonds (as defined below) pursuant to an Indenture of Trust dated as of October 1, 2020 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Indenture”), between SOPA and UMB Bank, N.A., as Trustee (“Trustee”), and loaned the proceeds from their sale to PureCycle: Ohio LLC (“PCO”), an Ohio limited liability company and indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), pursuant to a Loan Agreement dated as of October 1, 2020, between SOPA and PCO (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”) to be used to, among other things, acquire, construct and equip the Company’s first commercial-scale recycling facility in Lawrence County, Ohio (the “Ironton Facility”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Indenture.
Current wording
On October 7, 2020, the Southern Ohio Port Authority (“SOPA”) issued certain Revenue Bonds (as defined below) pursuant to an Indenture of Trust dated as of October 1, 2020 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Indenture”), between SOPA and UMB Bank, N.A., as Trustee (“Trustee”), and loaned the proceeds from their sale to PureCycle: Ohio LLC (“PCO”), an Ohio limited liability company and indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PCT, pursuant to a Loan Agreement dated as of October 1, 2020, between SOPA and PCO (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”) to be used to, among other things, acquire, construct and equip the Company’s first commercial-scale recycling facility in Lawrence County, Ohio (the “Ironton Facility”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Indenture.
Previous wording
All of the Bonds are Outstanding under the Indenture. PureCycle Technologies LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Guarantor”), purchased $246.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Bonds Outstanding under the Indenture on March 5, 2024, of which $216.8 million in aggregate principal amount are Series 2020A Bonds, and continues to hold all of those purchased Bonds such that the Guarantor comprises the Majority Holders. The Purchase was determined to be an extinguishment of the underlying debt obligation due to PCO being a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Purchaser. PCT intends to, and has the ability to, re-market some or all of these Bonds based on the need for additional liquidity. The re-marketing process may require the addition of certain covenants to enhance the marketability of the purchased Bonds.
Current wording
All of the Bonds are Outstanding under the Indenture. PureCycle Technologies LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Guarantor”), purchased $246.8 million in aggregate principal amount of Bonds Outstanding under the Indenture on March 5, 2024, of which $216.8 million in aggregate principal amount were Series 2020A Bonds, such that the Guarantor comprised the Majority Holders. The Purchase was determined to be an extinguishment of the underlying debt obligation due to PCO being a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Guarantor. PCT intends to, and has the ability to, re-market some or all of these Bonds based on the need for additional liquidity. The re-marketing process may require the addition of certain covenants to enhance the marketability of the purchased Bonds.
Previous wording
On March 25, 2024, SOPA, as Issuer, PCO, the Guarantor, PCTO Holdco LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and affiliate of PCO (the pledgor under the Equity Pledge and Security Agreement) and the Trustee entered into the Fourth Supplemental Indenture (the “Fourth Supplemental Indenture”) which amended certain provisions of the Indenture, the Loan Agreement and that certain Amended and Restated Guaranty of Completion, entered into as of
Current wording
On June 14, 2024, SOPA, as Issuer, PCO, the Guarantor, PCTO Holdco LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and affiliate of PCO (the pledgor under the Equity Pledge and Security Agreement (as defined in the Fifth Supplemental Indenture) and the Trustee entered into the Fifth Supplemental Indenture (the “Fifth Supplemental
Previous wording
See Part II, Item 5 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the Bonds from the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Current wording
See Part II, Item 5 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the Related Party Bonds from the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Previous wording
On March 15, 2023, PCT entered into a $150 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) pursuant to a Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) dated as of March 15, 2023, with PureCycle Technologies Holdings Corp. and PureCycle Technologies, LLC (the “Guarantors”), Sylebra Capital Partners Master Fund, LTD, Sylebra Capital Parc Master Fund, and Sylebra Capital Menlo Master Fund (collectively, the “Lenders”), and Madison Pacific Trust Limited (the “Administrative Agent” and “Security Agent”). The Lenders and their affiliates are greater than 5% beneficial owners of PCT.
Current wording
On March 15, 2023, PCT entered into the $150.0 million Revolving Credit Facility pursuant to a Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) dated as of March 15, 2023, with PureCycle Technologies Holdings Corp. and PCT LLC (the “Guarantors”), Sylebra Capital Partners Master Fund, LTD, Sylebra Capital Parc Master Fund, and Sylebra Capital Menlo Master Fund (collectively, the “Lenders”), and Madison Pacific Trust Limited (the “Administrative Agent” and “Security Agent”). The Lenders and their affiliates are greater than 5% beneficial owners of PCT.
Previous wording
On May 8, 2023, the Company entered into a $40 million term loan facility pursuant to the Term Loan Credit Agreement ("Term Loan Credit Agreement") dated as of May 8, 2023, among the Guarantors and Pure Plastic LLC (as Lender, Administrative Agent, and Security Agent), which matures on December 31, 2025 (the “Term Loan Facility”). The Term Loan Credit Agreement was amended on August 21, 2023. Affiliates of the Lender are greater than 5% beneficial owners of the Company.
Current wording
On May 8, 2023, the Company entered into a $40.0 million term loan facility pursuant to the Term Loan Credit Agreement ("Term Loan Credit Agreement") dated as of May 8, 2023, among the Guarantors and Pure Plastic LLC (as Lender, Administrative Agent, and Security Agent), which matures on December 31, 2025 (the “Term Loan Facility”). The Term Loan Credit Agreement was amended on August 21, 2023. Affiliates of the Lender are greater than 5% beneficial owners of the Company.
Previous wording
On March 1, 2024, PCT increased the amount available to the Company under the Term Loan Credit Agreement's permitted indebtedness covenant basket for the Revolving Credit Facility from $150.0 million to $200.0 million and obtained a carve out to permit the Company to purchase the Revenue Bonds. Each of PureCycle Technologies Holdings Corp. and PureCycle Technologies, LLC are subsidiaries of the Company.
Current wording
On March 1, 2024, PCT increased the amount available to the Company under the Term Loan Credit Agreement's permitted indebtedness covenant basket for the Revolving Credit Facility from $150.0 million to $200.0 million and obtained a carve out to permit the Company to purchase the Revenue Bonds. Each of PureCycle Technologies Holdings Corp. and PCT LLC are subsidiaries of the Company.
Previous wording
On March 14, 2024, PCT renewed a surety bond in the amount of $25.0 million to provide financial assurance related to its performance under a certain vendor contract, which expires at the earlier of satisfaction of the obligation, termination of the related vendor contract, or one year from issuance (subject to renewal within one year).
Current wording
On March 14, 2024, PCT renewed a surety bond in the amount of $25.0 million to provide financial assurance related to its performance under a certain vendor contract, which expires at the earlier of satisfaction of the obligation, termination of the related vendor contract, or one year from issuance (subject to renewal within one year). Effective July 1, 2024, the amount was increased from $25.0 million to $45.9 million.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources – Indebtedness – Revenue Bonds” for more information.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
PCT sold an immaterial amount of resin through the first six months of 2024 but has not yet reached meaningful production volumes and on-spec product. PCT has experienced intermittent mechanical challenges during the commissioning process including, but not limited to, limits in the rates at which certain contaminants can currently be removed from the purification process, as well as challenges with continuous operations of the pelletizing system for finished product. Recently, PCT has been focused on the recovery and removal of polyethylene and other solids (“co-product 2” or “CP2”), which impacts the ability to run higher volumes and produce consistent, high quality UPR resin. PCT believes it has identified multiple potential solutions that are expected to improve the ability to recover and remove CP2, as well as increase operational reliability. While these mechanical issues are not uncommon for first-of-its kind manufacturing facilities, the downtime needed to correct these issues is delaying the Ironton Facility from reaching consistent sustainable production rates. In addition to pursuing solutions for CP2 removal, the Company is also evaluating processes that blend its resin with either post-industrial recycled material or virgin polypropylene, which is expected to improve product consistency and enhance the product delivery to customers.