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AEMETIS INC

For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 12, 2024.

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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 12, 2024

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-05.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-12.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The 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 75 previous paragraphs and 75 current paragraphs.

39 unchanged; 33 reworded; 3 added; 1 removed; 2 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

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Added paragraphs (3)

Current report

*California Ethanol.*The increase in gross income during the period ended September 30, 2024, was attributable primarily to lower corn costs.

Current report

The decrease in SG&A expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was due to decrease in (i) a $2.0 million in professional fees, (ii) decreases in utilities, penalties, and insurance of $0.2 million, offset by increase in (iii) salaries, supplies, and other of $0.9 million.

Current report

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Removed paragraphs (1)

Previous report

Six Months Ended June 30, 2024, Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Reworded paragraphs (33)

Previous wording

Our California Ethanol segment consists of a 65 million gallon per year capacity ethanol production facility located in Keyes, California (the “Keyes Plant”) that we own and operate. In addition to low carbon renewable fuel ethanol, the Keyes Plant produces Wet Distillers Grains (“WDG”), Distillers Corn Oil (“DCO”), and Condensed Distillers Solubles (“CDS”), all of which are sold as animal feed to more than 80 local dairies and feedlots. We also capture the Carbon Dioxide (“CO 2”) emissions from our fermenters and sell it to Messer Gas for use to produce liquid CO₂ that it sells to food, beverage, and industrial customers. We are implementing several energy efficiency initiatives focused on lowering the carbon intensity of our fuels, primarily by decreasing the use of fossil natural gas. These energy efficiency projects include high efficiency heat exchangers; a two-megawatt solar microgrid with battery storage that became operational in the second quarter; an Allen Bradley Decision Control System (DCS) to manage and optimize energy use and other plant operations; and a Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) system that is expected to replace about 80% of our natural gas consumption with low carbon electricity. These changes are expected to lower the carbon intensity (CI) of the ethanol we produce and allow us to sell it for a correspondingly higher price.

Current wording

Our California Ethanol segment consists of a 65 million gallon per year capacity ethanol production facility located in Keyes, California (the “Keyes Plant”) that we own and operate. In addition to low carbon renewable fuel ethanol, the Keyes Plant produces Wet Distillers Grains (“WDG”), Distillers Corn Oil (“DCO”), and Condensed Distillers Solubles (“CDS”), all of which are sold as animal feed to more than 80 local dairies and feedlots. We also capture the Carbon Dioxide (“CO 2”) emissions from our fermenters and sell it to Messer Gas for use to produce liquid CO₂ that it sells to food, beverage, and industrial customers. We are implementing several energy efficiency initiatives focused on lowering the carbon intensity of our fuels, primarily by decreasing the use of fossil natural gas. These energy efficiency projects include high efficiency heat exchangers; a two-megawatt solar microgrid with battery storage that became operational in the second quarter; a Decision Control System (DCS) to manage and optimize energy use and other plant operations; and a Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) system that is expected to replace about 80% of our natural gas consumption with low carbon electricity. These changes are expected to lower the carbon intensity (CI) of the ethanol we produce and allow us to sell it for a correspondingly higher price.

Previous wording

Our California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas segment, Aemetis Biogas or “ABGL,” operates anaerobic digesters at local dairies near the Keyes Plant (many of whom also purchase WDG produced by the Keyes Plant as animal feed) to produce biogas from dairy waste; transports the biogas by pipeline to the Keyes Plant site; and converts the biogas to Renewable Natural Gas (“RNG”) that is delivered to customers through the PG&E regional natural gas pipeline. As of June 30, 2024, we had nine operating digesters that receive dairy waste from ten dairies, and we are actively growing with an additional five digesters currently under construction that are expected to receive dairy waste from eight dairies. We expect to initiate construction on several additional digesters in the third quarter when we close on currently planned debt financing. We have constructed 36 miles of collection pipeline and have received environmental approval to construct an additional 24 miles. We currently have agreements with a total of 44 dairies and are seeking to increase that number.

Current wording

Our California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas segment, Aemetis Biogas or “ABGL,” operates anaerobic digesters at local dairies near the Keyes Plant (many of whom also purchase WDG produced by the Keyes Plant as animal feed) to produce biogas from dairy waste; transports the biogas by pipeline to the Keyes Plant site; and converts the biogas to Renewable Natural Gas (“RNG”) that is delivered to customers through the PG&E regional natural gas pipeline. As of September 30, 2024, we had nine operating digesters that receive dairy waste from ten dairies, and we are actively growing with an additional five digesters currently under construction that are expected to receive dairy waste from eight dairies. We expect to initiate construction on several additional digesters in the fourth quarter when we close on currently planned debt financing. We have constructed 36 miles of collection pipeline and have received environmental approval to construct an additional 24 miles. We currently have agreements with a total of 44 dairies and are seeking to increase that number.

Previous wording

Our India Biodiesel segment includes a biodiesel production plant in Kakinada, India (“Kakinada Plant”) with a nameplate production capacity of about 60 million gallons per year. It produces high quality distilled biodiesel and refined glycerin for customers in India. We believe the Kakinada Plant is one of the largest biodiesel production facilities in India on a nameplate capacity basis. The Kakinada Plant is capable of processing a variety of vegetable oils and animal fat waste feedstocks into biodiesel that meets applicable product standards. Our Kakinada Plant can also distill the crude glycerin byproduct from the biodiesel refining process into refined glycerin, which is sold to the pharmaceutical, personal care, paint, adhesive, and other industries.

Current wording

Our India Biodiesel segment includes a biodiesel production plant in Kakinada, India (“Kakinada Plant”) with a nameplate production capacity of about 60 million gallons per year. It produces high quality distilled biodiesel and refined glycerin for customers in India. We believe the Kakinada Plant is one of the largest biodiesel production facilities in India on a nameplate capacity basis. The Kakinada Plant can process a variety of vegetable oils and animal fat waste feedstocks into biodiesel that meets applicable product standards. Our Kakinada Plant can also distill the crude glycerin byproduct from the biodiesel refining process into refined glycerin, which is sold to the pharmaceutical, personal care, paint, adhesive, and other industries.

Previous wording

Our planned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD) production plant is currently designed to produce 90 million gallons per year of combined SAF and RD from feedstocks consisting of renewable waste oils and fats. Our planned facility will be located at the Riverbank Industrial Complex in Riverbank, California. We signed a lease with option to purchase for the Riverbank Industrial Complex in 2021 and took possession of the site in 2022. In 2023, we received a Use Permit and CEQA approval for the SAF/RD plant, and in March 2024, we received Authority to Construct air permits for the plant. We are continuing with development activities, including permitting, engineering, and financing. The site has access to low carbon hydroelectric power, and our plant is designed to use renewable hydrogen that will be produced from byproducts of the SAF/RD production process.

Current wording

Our planned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD) production plant is currently designed to produce 90 million gallons per year of combined SAF and RD from feedstocks consisting of renewable waste oils and fats. Our planned facility will be located at the Riverbank Industrial Complex in Riverbank, California. We signed a lease with an option to purchase for the Riverbank Industrial Complex in 2021 and took possession of the site in 2022. In 2023, we received a Use Permit and CEQA approval for the SAF/RD plant, and in March 2024, we received Authority to Construct air permits for the plant. We are continuing with development activities, including permitting, engineering, and financing. The site has access to low carbon hydroelectric power, and our plant is designed to use renewable hydrogen that will be produced from byproducts of the SAF/RD production process.

Previous wording

*California Ethanol.*For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company sold 14.8 million gallons of ethanol at an average price of $1.99 per gallon and 105 thousand tons of WDG at a price of $89 per ton. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company sold 2.8 million gallons of ethanol at an average price of $3.12 per gallon and 24.3 thousand tons of WDG at a price of $105 per ton. The increase in revenue was attributable to operating the Keyes Plant for three full months during the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023 when the Keys Plant restarted after an extended maintenance period.

Current wording

*California Ethanol.*For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company sold 15.5 million gallons of ethanol at an average price of $2.12 per gallon and 106 thousand tons of WDG at a price of $84 per ton. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company sold 13.8 million gallons of ethanol at an average price of $2.64 per gallon and 98 thousand tons of WDG at a price of $96 per ton. The change in revenue primarily was attributable to a 20% reduction in the ethanol average sales price and a 12.3% reduction in the WDG sales price.

Previous wording

*California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas.*During the three months ended June 30, 2024, we produced 89.4 thousand MMBtu of RNG and sold 88.0 thousand MMBtu at an average priceof $2.19 per MMBtu. In the second quarter of 2024, we also sold 341 thousand D3 RINs at an average price of $3.17 per RIN and 5,000 LCFS credits at an average price of $64.75 per metric ton. As of June 30, 2024, we had 80.7 thousand MMBtu of RNG available for dispensing. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we produced and sold 54.1 thousand MMBtu at an average price of $3.89 per MMBtu and did not sell any D3 RINs or LCFS credits.

Current wording

*California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas.*During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we produced 86.6 thousand MMBtu of RNG and sold 86.0 thousand MMBtu at an average priceof $2.77 per MMBtu. In the third quarter of 2024, we also sold 935 thousand D3 RINs at an average price of $3.37 per RIN and 20,000 LCFS credits at an average price of $43 per metric ton. As of September 30, 2024, we had 67.6 thousand MMBtu of RNG available for dispensing. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we produced and sold 66.6 thousand MMBtu of RNG at an average price of $2.13 per MMBtu and we also sold 271 thousand D3 RINs at an average price of $2.97 per RIN and we did not sell any LCFS credits.

Previous wording

*India Biodiesel.*For the three months ended June 30, 2024, we generated 96% of our revenues from the sale of biodiesel, and 4% of our revenue from other sales compared to 98% of our revenue from biodiesel, and 2% of our revenue from other sales for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to limiting our customers to the India Oil Marketing Companies and availability of suitably priced feedstocks. Biodiesel sales volume decreased to 20.4 thousand metric tons in the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 25.7 thousand metric tons in the three months ended June 30, 2023, and the sales price per metric ton decreased by 9%.

Current wording

*India Biodiesel.*For the three months ended September 30, 2024, we generated 97% of our revenues from the sale of biodiesel, and 3% of our revenue from other sales compared to 96% of our revenue from biodiesel, and 4% of our revenue from other sales for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in revenues was primarily due to an increase in biodiesel sales volume to 26.0 thousand metric tons in the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 15.5 thousand metric tons in the three months ended September 30, 2023, and offset by decrease in the sales price per metric ton by 4%.

Previous wording

California Ethanol. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, we purchased 5.2 million bushels of corn at $6.36 per bushel and incurred $1.5 millionin chemicals and denaturant costs,$2.2 million in natural gas costs, and $2.3 million intransportation costs. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, our costs for corn and other inputs were lower due to the extended maintenance shutdown at the Keyes Plant.

Current wording

California Ethanol. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, we purchased 5.5 million bushels of corn at $6.07 per bushel and incurred $ 1.6 millionin chemicals and denaturant costs,$ 2.2 million in natural gas costs, and $ 2.6 million intransportation costs. The decrease in cost of goods sold was due to 19% decrease in corn costs offset by 10% increase in bushels of corn grind.

Previous wording

California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas. Cost of goods sold includes dairy manure payments, equipment maintenance, and depreciation. The increase from the second quarter of 2023 to the second quarter of 2024 was primarily due to the increase in the number of operating digesters.

Current wording

California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas. Cost of goods sold includes dairy manure payments, equipment maintenance, and depreciation. The increase from the third quarter of 2023 to the third quarter of 2024 was primarily due to the increase in the number of operating digesters.

Previous wording

India Biodiesel. In the three months ended June 30, 2024, we consumed 20.7 thousand metric tons of feedstock, compared to 25.7 thousand metric tons of feedstock in the same period in 2023. The decrease was attributable to the decrease in biodiesel production quantity. During the three months ended June 30, 2024 the average price of biodiesel feedstock was $924 per metric ton compared to $838 per metric ton in the same period as in 2023.

Current wording

India Biodiesel. In the three months ended September 30, 2024, we processed 26.0 thousand metric tons of feedstock, compared to 15.6 thousand metric tons of feedstock in the same period in 2023. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the average price of biodiesel feedstock was $984 per metric ton compared to $752 per metric ton in the same period as in 2023. The increase was attributable to the increase in biodiesel production along with 31% increase in the average price per ton for feedstock.

Previous wording

California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas. The decrease in gross loss in the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023 is due to the substantial increase in sales of RNG, D3 RINs, and LCFS credits without a corresponding increase in costs.

Current wording

California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas. The increase in gross income in the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023 is due to the substantial increase in sales of RNG, D3 RINs, and LCFS credits without a corresponding increase in costs.

Previous wording

*India Biodiesel.*The decrease in gross profit was attributable to decrease in the sales volume of biodiesel by 21% and a 9% decrease in biodiesel price.

Current wording

*India Biodiesel.*The decrease in gross profit was attributable to an increase in the feedstock costs by 31% and a 4% decrease in biodiesel price.

Previous wording

Interest expense increased in the three months ended June 30, 2024 due to the new Construction and Term Loan debt for biogas digesters, increases in principal under the Revolving Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities, and the impact of rising interest rates on our variable interest rate debt compared to the same period in the prior year. The lower accretion and other expenses of the Series A Preferred Units was due to a decrease in the effective interest rate on the PUPA redemption obligation in the recent PUPA amendments.

Current wording

Interest expense increased in the three months ended September 30, 2024, due to an increases in principal under the Revolving Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities, and the impact of rising interest rates on our variable interest rate debt compared to the same period in the prior year. The lower accretion and other expenses of the Series A Preferred Units was due to a decrease in the effective interest rate on the PUPA redemption obligation in the recent PUPA amendments. The decrease in other income was due to receiving USDA grant income of $1.8 million during the 2023 compared to a $1.0 million of income recognized in the sale of unused feedstock at higher prices than the acquisition costs.

Previous wording

*California Ethanol.*For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company sold 28.9 million gallons of ethanol at an average price of $1.89 per gallon and 199 thousand tons of WDG at a price of $93 per ton. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company sold 2.9 million gallons of ethanol at an average price of $3.08 per gallon. The increase in revenue was attributable to operating the Keyes Plant for six full months during 2024 compared to 2023 when the Keyes Plant was not operating for 5 months during an extended maintenance period.

Current wording

*California Ethanol.*For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company sold 44.4 million gallons of ethanol at an average price of $1.97 per gallon and 305 thousand tons of WDG at a price of $90 per ton. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company sold 16.7 million gallons of ethanol at an average price of $2.72 per gallon. The increase in revenue was attributable to operating the Keyes Plant for nine full months during 2024 compared to 2023 when the Keyes Plant operated during only four of the nine months due to an extended maintenance period.

Previous wording

*California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas.*During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we produced 149.7 thousand MMBtu of RNG and sold 148.8 thousand MMBtu at an average priceof $2.94 per MMBtu. During this period, we also sold 1.1 million D3 RINs at an average price of $3.11 per RIN and 23 thousand metric tons of California LCFS credits at an average price of $65.73 per metric ton. As of June 30, 2024, we had 80.7 thousand MMBtu of RNG available for dispensing. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we produced and sold 75.4 thousand MMBtu at an average price of $5.52 per MMBtu and did not sell any D3 RINs or LCFS credits.

Current wording

*California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas.*During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we produced 236.3 thousand MMBtu of RNG and sold 234.8 thousand MMBtu at an average priceof $2.88 per MMBtu. During this period, we also sold 2.0 million D3 RINs at an average price of $3.23 per RIN and 43 thousand metric tons of California LCFS credits at an average price of $55.16 per metric ton. As of September 30, 2024, we had 67.6 thousand MMBtu of RNG available for dispensing. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we produced and sold 142.0 thousand MMBtu of RNG at an average price of $5.06 per MMBtu. We also sold 270.7 thousand D3 RINs at an average price of $2.97 per RIN and did not sell any LCFS credits.

Previous wording

*India Biodiesel.*For thesix months ended June 30, 2024, we generated 95% of our revenues from the sale of biodiesel, and 5% of our revenue from other sales compared to 96% of our revenue from biodiesel, and 4% of our revenue from other sales for thesix months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to fulfilling the larger allocation from India's Oil Marketing Companies through the first six months of the 2024 compared to the first six months of 2023. Biodiesel sales volume increased to 47.5 thousand metric tons in thesix months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 28.1 thousand metric tons in thesix months ended June 30, 2023 while price per metric ton decreased by 10%.

Current wording

*India Biodiesel.*For thenine months ended September 30, 2024, we generated 96% of our revenues from the sale of biodiesel, and 4% of our revenue from other sales compared to 97% of our revenue from biodiesel, and 3% of our revenue from other sales for thenine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to fulfilling the demand from India's Oil Marketing Companies during the first nine months of the 2024 compared to absence of OMC contracts in the first three months of 2023. Biodiesel sales volume increased to 73.5 thousand metric tons in thenine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 43.7 thousand metric tons in thenine months ended September 30, 2023 while price per metric ton decreased by 4%.

Previous wording

California Ethanol. For thesix months ended June 30, 2024, we purchased 10.1 million bushels of corn at $6.35 per bushel and incurred $3.0 millionin chemicals and denaturant costs,$4.9 million in natural gas costs, and $4.4 million intransportation costs. For thesix months ended June 30, 2023, we did not incur corn or other chemical costs for the first five months due to the extended maintenance at the Keyes Plant, which was offset by costs incurred for starting up the Keyes Plant and one month of operations.

Current wording

California Ethanol. For thenine months ended September 30, 2024, we purchased 15.6 million bushels of corn at $6.25 per bushel and incurred $4.6 millionin chemicals and denaturant costs,$7.0 million in natural gas costs, and $7.0 million intransportation costs. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we incurred corn or other chemical costs for four months due to the extended maintenance at the Keyes Plant, which was offset by costs incurred for starting up the Keyes Plant along with resuming full operation of plant during third quarter of 2023 with 15% higher corn costs.

Previous wording

California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas. The cost of goods sold includes dairy manure payments, equipment maintenance, and depreciation. The increase from the first half of 2023 to the first half of 2024 was primarily due to the increase in the number of operating digesters.

Current wording

California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas. The cost of goods sold includes dairy manure payments, equipment maintenance, and depreciation. The increasein the cost of goods sold was primarily due to the increase in the number of operating digesters.

Previous wording

India Biodiesel. The increase in costs of goods sold was attributable to the increase in production of biodiesel. In the six months ended June 30, 2024 we consumed 48.0 thousand metric tons of feedstock, compared to 28.1 thousand metric tons of feedstock in the same period in 2023. During thesix months ended June 30, 2024 the average price of feedstock was $755 per metric ton compared to $839 per metric ton in the same period as in 2023.

Current wording

India Biodiesel. The increase in costs of goods sold was attributable to the increase in production and sales of biodiesel. In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we processed 74.0 thousand metric tons of feedstock, compared to 43.7 thousand metric tons of feedstock in the same period in 2023. During thenine months ended September 30, 2024, the average price of feedstock was $835 per metric ton compared to $797 per metric ton in the same period as in 2023.

Previous wording

*California Ethanol.*The increase in gross loss during the period ended June 30, 2024, was attributable to a decrease in ethanol prices by 29%. The Keyes Plant was shut down for maintenance during the first five months of 2023, so many expenses that would have normally been accounted for in gross profit/(loss) in that period were recharacterized to SG&A.

Current wording

*California Ethanol.*The increase in gross loss during the period ended September 30, 2024, was attributable to a 28% decrease in the price of ethanol. During the maintenance cycle in 2023, the fixed expenses that would have normally been accounted for in gross profit/(loss) in that period were charged to SG&A.

Previous wording

California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas. The increase in gross profit in thesix months ended June 30, 2024, is due to increased RNG production and sales quantities and to beginning sales of D3 RINs and LCFS credits after June 30, 2023, compared to sales of only RNG in the six-month period ended June 30, 2023.

Current wording

California Dairy Renewable Natural Gas. The increase in gross profit in thenine months ended September 30, 2024, is due to an increased RNG production and sales quantities and sales of D3 RINs and LCFS credits after June 30, 2023, compared to sales of only RNG in the six-month period ended September 30, 2023.

Previous wording

*India Biodiesel.*The increase in gross profit was attributable to an increase in the sales volume of biodiesel by 78% and refined glycerin by 156%, and to a 10% decrease of feedstock price.

Current wording

*India Biodiesel.*The decrease in gross profit was attributable to an increase in feedstock usage by 69%, an increase in average feedstock price per metric ton by 5%, and a decrease in average sales price of biodiesel by 4%.

Previous wording

The increase in SG&A expenses for thesix months ended June 30, 2024 was due to (i) a $3.6 million loss on an asset write-off, (ii) decreases in expenses of $1.1 million that had been reclassified from cost of goods sold due to maintenance at the Keyes Plant during the first half of 2023, (iii) decreases in professional fees of $0.2 million, and (iv) decreases in utilities, penalties, and insurance of $0.6 million.

Current wording

The slight decrease in SG&A expenses for thenine months ended September 30, 2024, was due to (i) a $3.6 million loss on an asset write-off during 2024 and increase salaries and supplies of $1.4 million offset by (ii) decreases in expenses of $2.5 million that had been reclassified from cost of goods sold due to maintenance at the Keyes Plant during the five months half of 2023, (iii) decreases in professional fees of $2.4 million, and (iv) decreases in utilities, penalties, and insurance of $1.3 million.

Previous wording

Interest expense increased in thesix months ended June 30, 2024 due to the new Construction and Term Loan debt, increases in principal under the Revolving Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities, and the impact of rising interest rates on our variable interest rate debt compared to the same period in the prior year. The lower accretion and other expenses of the Series A Preferred Units was due to a decrease in the effective interest rate on the PUPA redemption obligation in the recent PUPA amendments.

Current wording

Interest expense increased in thenine months ended September 30, 2024, due to the new Construction and Term Loan debt, increases in principal under the Revolving Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities, and the impact of rising interest rates on our variable interest rate debt compared to the same period in the prior year. The lower accretion and other expenses of the Series A Preferred Units was due to a decrease in the effective interest rate on the PUPA redemption obligation in the recent PUPA amendments. Other income consists of USDA grants of $1.8 million during 2023 and the recognition of $1.0 million from the purchase and sale of feedstock.

Previous wording

Cash and cash equivalents were$234 thousand at June 30, 2024. Our current ratio at June 30, 2024 was 0.20 compared to 0.43 at December 31, 2023. We expect that our future available liquidity resources will consist primarily of cash generated from operations, borrowings under debt arrangements, and sales of equity.

Current wording

Cash and cash equivalents were$ 296 thousand at September 30, 2024. Our current ratio at September 30, 2024, was $0.26 compared to $0.43 at December 31, 2023. We expect that our future available liquidity resources will consist primarily of cash generated from operations, borrowings under debt arrangements, and sales of equity.

Previous wording

Our principal sources of liquidity have been cash provided by the sale of equity, operations, and borrowings under various debt arrangements. Our principal uses of cash have been to fund operations, fund capital expenditures, and pay indebtedness. We anticipate these uses will continue to be our principal uses of cash in the future.

Current wording

Our principal sources of liquidity have been cash provided by operations, the sale of equity, and borrowings under various debt arrangements. Our principal uses of cash have been to fund operations, fund capital expenditures, and pay indebtedness. We anticipate these uses will continue to be our principal uses of cash in the future.

Previous wording

As a result of negative capital and negative operating results, and collateralization of substantially all of the Company assets, we have been reliant on our senior secured lender to extend the maturity dates of our debt and loan facilities. In order to meet obligations during the next twelve months, we will need to either refinance our debt or receive the continued cooperation of its senior lender. We plan to pursue the following strategies to improve the course of the business.

Current wording

As a result of negative capital and negative operating results, and collateralization of substantially all the Company assets, we have been reliant on our senior secured lender to extend the maturity dates of our debt and loan facilities. In order to meet obligations during the next twelve months, we will need to either refinance our debt or receive the continued cooperation of its senior lender. We plan to pursue the following strategies to improve the course of the business.

Previous wording

At June 30, 2024, the outstanding balance of principal, interest and fees, net of discounts, on all Third Eye Capital Notes was $195.3 million. The maturity dates for the Third Eye Capital financing arrangements are March 1, 2025, for $37.4 million; March 1, 2026, for $24.4 million; and, April 1, 2026, for $133.5 million based on the Company's option to extend the maturity.

Current wording

At September 30, 2024, the outstanding balance of principal, interest and fees, net of discounts, on all Third Eye Capital Notes was $205.3 million. The maturity dates for the Third Eye Capital financing arrangements are March 1, 2025, for $39.3 million; March 1, 2026, for $140.6 million; and, April 1, 2026, for $25.4 million based on the Company's option to extend the maturity.

Previous wording

The following table (in thousands) describes the changes in current and long-term debt during the six months ended June 30, 2024:

Current wording

The following table describes the changes in current and long-term debt (in thousands) during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

Previous wording

Working capital changes resulted from (i) a $8.4 million decrease in inventories due to the Kakinada Plant use of inventory for sales and offset by $0.4 million increase in the Keyes Plant (ii) a $0.2 million increase in accounts receivable due to last day of quarter on the weekend offset by $65 thousand decrease in India accounts receivable, and (iii) a decrease in other current assets of $0.7 million due to India paying several payments for taxes in advance in prior quarter and applied in this quarter and $0.2 million was moved to long term assets in North America entities. This was partially offset by (i) a $0.9 million decrease in prepaid expenses mainly due to the use of reserves to make interest payments on the biogas construction and term loans and other general amortizations, and (ii) a $2.4 million decrease in cash.

Current wording

Working capital changes resulted from (i) a $1.5 million increase in inventories (ii) a $0.7 million decrease in accounts receivable due to the last day of quarter falling on a weekend, offset by $85 thousand increase in India accounts receivable, and (iii) a decrease in other current assets of $0.5 million in North America and an increase in India current assets by $2 million due to tax receivables. This was partially offset by a $2.3 million decrease in cash.

Previous wording

Net cash used in operating activities during thesix months ended June 30, 2024, was $15.5 million, which was calculated based on non-cash charges of $22.5 million, net cash provided by operating assets and liabilities of $15.5 million, and net loss of $53.4 million. The non-cash charges consisted of: (i) $3.3 million in amortization of debt issuance costs and other intangible assets, (ii) $3.8 million in depreciation expenses, (iii) $4.9 million in stock-based compensation expense, (iv) $6.8 million in accretion expense of Series A preferred units and (v) $3.6 million in loss on asset write-off. Net changes in operating assets and liabilities consisted primarily of (i) an increase in accrued interest of $12.6 million, (ii) a decrease in accounts payable of $6.0 million, (iii) an increase in other liabilities of $1.2 million, (iv) a decrease in inventories of $8.0 million and (v) a decrease in prepaid expenses of $1.1 million, (vi) an increase in other assets of $1.3 million, and (vii) an increase in accounts receivable of $0.1 million.

Current wording

Net cash used in operating activities during thenine months ended September 30, 2024, was $20.4 million, which was calculated based on non-cash charges of $31.5 million, net cash provided by operating assets and liabilities of $19.5 million, and net loss of $71.3 million. The non-cash charges consisted of: (i) $4.9 million in amortization of debt issuance costs and other intangible assets, (ii) $6.1 million in depreciation expenses, (iii) $6.9 million in stock-based compensation expense, (iv) $10.1 million in accretion expense of Series A preferred units and (v) $3.6 million in loss on asset write-off. Net changes in operating assets and liabilities consisted primarily of (i) an increase in accrued interest of $20.9 million, (ii) an increase in accounts payable of $3.5 million, (iii) an increase in other liabilities of $1.5 million, (iv) an increase in inventories of $1.6 million and (v) a decrease in prepaid expenses of $1.6 million, (vi) an increase in other assets of $6.9 million, and (vii) an decrease in accounts receivable of $0.6 million.

Previous wording

Cash used in investing activities included $9.0 million for capital projects, partially offset by grant proceeds and other reimbursements of $3.0 million.

Current wording

Cash used in investing activities included $13.5 million used for capital projects, partially offset by grant proceeds and other reimbursements of $3.0 million.

Previous wording

Cash provided by financing activities was $18.7 million, consisting of $15.9 million from sales of common stock and $8.4 million proceeds from borrowings, partially offset by repayments of borrowings of $4.0 million, payment of debt renewal and waiver fees of $1.4 million and payment on finance leases of $0.2 million.

Current wording

Cash provided by financing activities was $27.8 million, consisting of $21.7 million from sales of common stock and proceeds from exercises of stock options and $12.5 million proceeds from borrowings, partially offset by repayments of borrowings of $4.8 million, payment of debt renewal and waiver fees of $1.4 million and payment on finance leases of $0.2 million.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

*California Ethanol.*The increase in gross loss during the period ended June 30, 2024, was attributable to low ethanol prices. The Keyes Plant was shut down for maintenance during most of the second quarter 2023, so many expenses that would have normally been accounted for in gross profit/(loss) in that period were recharacterized to SG&A.

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

The increase in SG&A expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was due to (i) a $3.6 million loss on an asset write-off, (ii) increases in salaries and supplies of $0.5 million, and (iii) decreases in utilities, penalties, and insurance of $0.5 million, and (iv)decreases in expenses of $1.1 million that had been reclassified from cost of goods sold due to the maintenance at the Keyes Plant during the first two months of the second quarter of 2023.