PureCycle Technologies Inc

NOTE 1 -ORGANIZATION

Formation and Organization

PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (“PureCycle”, “PCT” or the “Company”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company (“LLC”) on September 15, 2015 (“Date of Formation”), as Advanced Resin Technologies, LLC. In November 2016, the Company changed its name from Advanced Resin Technologies, LLC to PureCycle Technologies LLC (“PCT LLC” and “Legacy PCT”).

PureCycle’s wholly-owned subsidiaries are businesses whose planned principal operations are to conduct business as a polypropylene recycler using PureCycle’s patented recycling process. PureCycle, Inc. is a holding company and all operations are conducted by its subsidiaries. Developed and licensed to PureCycle by Procter & Gamble (“P&G”), the patented recycling process separates color, odor and other contaminants from plastic waste feedstock to transform it into virgin-like resin. The Company is currently constructing its facility and conducting research and development activities to operationalize the licensed technology.

On November 16, 2020, the Company entered into a certain agreement and plan of merger (the “Merger Agreement and Plan of Merger”), by and among PCT, Roth CH Acquisition I Co. (“ROCH”), Merger Sub Corp., Merger Sub LLC, and Roth CH Acquisition I Co. Parent Corp. (“ParentCo”).

Business Combination

On March 17, 2021, PureCycle consummated the previously announced business combination (“Business Combination”) by and among Roth CH Acquisition I Co., a Delaware corporation (“ROCH”), Roth CH Acquisition I Co. Parent Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned direct subsidiary of ROCH (“ParentCo”), Roth CH Merger Sub LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned direct subsidiary of Parent Co, Roth CH Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned direct subsidiary of ParentCo and PureCycle Technologies LLC (“PCT LLC” or “Legacy PCT”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of November 16, 2020, as amended from time to time (the “Merger Agreement”).

Upon the completion of the Business Combination and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (the “Transactions”, and such completion, the “Closing”), ROCH changed its name to PureCycle Technologies Holdings Corp. and became a wholly owned direct subsidiary of ParentCo, PCT LLC became a wholly owned direct subsidiary of PureCycle Technologies Holdings Corp. and a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of ParentCo, and ParentCo changed its name to PureCycle Technologies, Inc. The Company’s common stock, units and warrants are now listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“NASDAQ”) under the symbols “PCT,” “PCTTU” and “PCTTW,” respectively.

Legacy PCT unitholders will be issued up to 4.0 million additional shares of the Company’s common stock if certain conditions are met (“the Earnout”). The Legacy PCT unitholders will be entitled to 2.0 million shares if afterone year after the Closing and prior to or as of the third anniversary of the Closing, the closing price of the common stock is greater than or equal to $18.00 over any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period. The Legacy PCT unitholders will be entitled to 2.0 million shares upon the Ironton Facility becoming operational, as certified by Leidos Engineering, LLC (“Leidos”), an independent engineering firm, in accordance with criteria established in agreements in connection with construction of the plant.

Unless the context otherwise requires, “Registrant,” “PureCycle,” “Company,” “PCT,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to PureCycle Technologies, Inc., and its subsidiaries at and after the Closing and give effect to the Closing. “Legacy PCT”, “ROCH” and “ParentCo” refer to PureCycle Technologies LLC, ROCH and ParentCo, respectively, prior to the Closing.

Private Placement Offering

On March 7, 2022, the Company entered into subscription agreements (the “Subscription Agreements”) with certain investors (the “2022 PIPE Investors”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell to the Investors, in a private placement, shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and Series A warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock (the “Series A Warrants”) at a price of $7.00 per share of Common Stock and one-half (1/2) of one Series A Warrant (the “2022 PIPE Offering”).

On March 17, 2022, the Company closed the 2022 PIPE Offering and issued to the 2022 PIPE Investors an aggregate of 35,714,272 shares of Common Stock and Series A Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 17,857,136 shares of Common Stock. The Company received approximately $250.0 million in gross proceeds from the 2022 PIPE Offering. The Company incurred approximately $0.8 million of expenses primarily related to advisory fees in conjunction with the 2022 PIPE Offering.

Refer to Note 6 – Warrants for further information.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company. The consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. Dollars. Intercompany balances and transactions were eliminated upon consolidation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the results for the periods presented.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform with the report classifications for the year ended December 31, 2023. Specifically, noting the Company reclassified certain expenses between Operating costs, Research and development, and Selling, general, and administrative to more accurately reflect the activities of the business. Total operating costs and expenses did not change for prior years.

Immaterial Corrections Related to Prior Periods

We have identified an immaterial correction to certain 2023 quarters related to depreciation expense associated with the Ironton Purification Plant assets (Machinery & Equipment) placed in service during the period presented herein. We evaluated the effect of this correction on the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 in accordance with the guidance in ASC 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, ASC 250-10-S99- 1, Assessing Materiality, and ASC 250-10-S99-2, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements. We have concluded that the 2023 prior periods are not materially misstated. Accordingly, we have reflected the 2023 prior period impacts and associated revisions for these periods presented herein.

The revision increased property, plant and equipment, net and decreased depreciation expense by $1.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, and $3.6 million and $4.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The revisions would have increased basic and diluted EPS by $0.01 and $0.01 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and $0.02 and $0.03 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Liquidity and Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that PCT will continue as a going concern; however, the conditions described below raise substantial doubt about PCT’s ability to do so, which management believes has been alleviated through its plans to mitigate these conditions and obtain additional unrestricted liquidity.

The Company has sustained recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations since its inception. As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company has begun limited commercial operations but does not have any significant sources of revenue.

The following is a summary of the components of our current liquidity (in thousands):

As of December 31, 2023, PCT had $121.6 million of Available Unrestricted Liquidity and had Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents of $229.1 million. On March 15, 2023, PCT entered into a $150.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement may be used for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. There are currentlyno borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility.

PCT sold an immaterial amount of UPR resin in 2023. Due to intermittent mechanical challenges during the commissioning process of the Ironton Facility, the Ironton Facility has not yet reached the point of producing significant continuous operational volumes. 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 significant continuous operational volumes. We expect the Ironton Facility to be fully operational later in 2024.

In 2023, PCT negotiated the Second Limited Waiver (as defined below) with the Revenue Bondholders to remedy the September Milestone Event of Default (as defined below) related to the Ironton Facility’s failure to meet the September Milestone – see Note 3 (“Notes Payable and Debt Instruments”) to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. Pursuant to the Second Limited Waiver, the September Milestone Event of Default was waived, various Milestones were amended and extended and certain additional requirements were imposed upon PCT and its subsidiaries. PCO was unable to produce 4.45 million pounds of pellets from its feedstock forthirty consecutive days by December 31, 2023, and certain required performance testing of the Ironton Facility was not complete by February 28, 2024, each as required by the Second Limited Waiver, and therefore PCO entered a 90-day cure period after which point an Event of Default will be deemed to have occurred. Further, PCO expected to fail to meet certain annually calculated financial ratios as required. As described in further detail below, on March 5, 2024, a subsidiary of the Company Purchased the majority of the outstanding Revenue Bonds and, in connection with such Purchase substantially all covenants and Events of Default contained in the Indenture, including the potential Events of Defaults related to certain annually calculated financial ratios and missed milestones referenced herein, the Loan Agreement and certain of such other Financing Documents were eliminated. See Note 3 - Notes Payable and Debt for more information.

As of December 31, 2023, 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 $53.8 million related to long-lead equipment and pre-construction work for the Augusta Facility and $7.8 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 $38.0 million, as well as other ongoing monthly costs associated with managing the Company.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 205-40, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, management must evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year from the date the consolidated financial statements are issued. This evaluation does not take into consideration the potential mitigating effect of management’s plans that have not been fully implemented or are not within control of the Company as of the date the financial statements are issued. When substantial doubt exists under this methodology, management evaluates whether the mitigating effect of its plans sufficiently alleviates substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The mitigating effect of management’s plans, however, is only considered if both (1) it is probable that the plans will be effectively implemented within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued, and (2) it is probable that the plans, when implemented, will mitigate the relevant conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are issued.

PCT believes that its current level of Unrestricted Available Liquidity is not sufficient to fund operations, outstanding commitments, and further its future growth plans. The conditions described above raise substantial doubt regarding PCT’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least one year from the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements.

In an effort to alleviate these conditions, PCT entered intotwo agreements. On March 5, 2024, a subsidiary of the Company Purchased 99% of the outstanding Revenue Bonds pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (as defined below). In connection with the Purchase, the Indenture was amended and supplemented and substantially all covenants and Events of Default contained in the Indenture, the Loan Agreement and certain of such other Financing Documents were eliminated. The Purchase reduced unrestricted liquidity by $74.5 million and restricted liquidity by $184.6 million. Also, on March 1, 2024, PCT increased the Revolving Credit Facility from$150.0 million to $200.0 million, extended the maturity date to September 30, 2025, and obtained a carveout to permit the Company to purchase the Revenue Bonds, pursuant to an amendment to the Credit Agreement with the Company (the “Borrower”), 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”). Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement may be used for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes – see Note 3 (“Notes Payable and Debt Instruments”) to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information. Further, PCT intends to and has the ability to re-market some or all of the Purchased Revenue 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 Revenue Bonds. The ability to re-market the Purchased Revenue 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 Sylebra 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.

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.

NOTE 2 -SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Going Concern

Refer to Note 1 – Organization for further discussion.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at date of inception to be cash and cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance represents cash and money market funds deposited with financial institutions, as well as commercial paper and US treasuries with maturities of 90 days or less at acquisition. These balances may exceed federally insured limits; however, the Company believes the risk of loss is low. Actively traded money market funds are measured at their net asset value (“NAV”) and classified as Level 1. The Company’s remaining cash equivalents are classified as Level 2 and measured at amortized cost, which is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short time between the purchase of the instrument and its expected realization.

Restricted Cash

Proceeds from the issuance of revenue bonds are restricted for use in construction of the Ironton Facility. Amounts required by the Limited Waiver (refer to Note 3 – Notes Payable and Debt Instruments) were also placed in restricted cash for various future uses. Cash pledged as collateral for leased properties is also deemed restricted and included within this definition. Restricted cash that is expected to be spent or released from restriction within twelve months is classified as current on the consolidated balance sheet. Restricted cash that is expected to be spent or released from restriction after twelve months is classified as noncurrent on the consolidated balance sheet.

Investments

The Company accounts for its investment in Debt Securities in accordance with ASC 320, Investments – Debt Securities. The fair value for fixed-rate debt securities is based on quoted market prices for the same or similar debt instruments and is classified as Level 2. All investment holdings as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 have been classified as Available for Sale. The Company classifies its Debt Securities investments as current assets as they are highly liquid and the related funds are available for use in current operations.

Bond Issuance Costs

The Company has incurred costs which are directly attributable to the Company’s revenue bond financing. These costs include items such as document preparation costs, underwriting fees, and other external, incremental expenses paid to advisors that directly relate to the financing. Upon successful completion of the bond offering in 2020, these costs were reclassified to reduce the carrying amount of the bond liability and will be amortized ratably over the term of the bond using the effective interest method. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 the Company incurred $0, $0 and $4.0 million, respectively, of capitalized bond issuance costs. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company has capitalized bond issuance costs totaling $10.2 million and $11.1 million, which are recorded as an offset to Bonds payable - non-current on the consolidated balance sheet.

Property, Plant and Equipment

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s property, plant and equipment consists of building, land, office equipment and furniture, machinery and equipment, fixtures and furnishings and construction in progress. All property, plant and equipment are located within the United States. Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful lives, unless the useful life is indefinite, using the straight-line method over the following table:

Construction in progress relates to costs capitalized in conjunction with major improvements that have not yet been placed in service, and accordingly are not currently being depreciated. The Company capitalizes interest cost incurred on funds used to construct property, plant and equipment. In accordance with ASC 835, Interest, the Company capitalizes all interest incurred on tax exempt project indebtedness. The capitalized interest is recorded as part of the asset to which it relates over the asset’s estimated useful life. Interest cost capitalized as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 totaled $7.1 million, $17.1 mil and $17.1 million, respectively.

The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets when events and circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired and the undiscounted net cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than their carrying value. If the net carrying value exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss exists and is calculated based on either estimated salvage value or estimated orderly liquidation value.

During 2023, the Company determined that there were indicators of impairment directly and indirectly related to not achieving reliably, consistent operations. Specifically, missed operational milestones and certain failed debt service coverage covenants related to the Revenue Bonds. After grouping the long-lived assets at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities, PCT estimated the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the use of the long-lived asset group. PCT then compared the estimated undiscounted cash flows to the carrying amount of the long-lived asset group. Based on this test, it was determined that the estimated undiscounted cash flows were in excess of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset group and, accordingly, the long-lived asset group is fully recoverable as of December 31, 2023.

Operating costs are expensed as incurred. Operating costs consist of facility employee personnel costs, expense for supplies and materials, depreciation, transportation and other operating related expense.

Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development expenses consist of expenses for services provided by third parties, and payroll and benefits of those employees engaged in research, design and development activities, costs related to design tools, license expenses related to intellectual property, and supplies and services.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses are expensed as incurred. Selling, general, and administrative expenses consist of personnel costs, allocated facilities expenses, facility rent, repairs and utilities, office insurance, travel, sales and marketing costs.

Income Taxes

Prior to the Business Combination on March 17, 2021, the Company was a limited liability company (“LLC”) and had elected to be treated as a partnership for income tax purposes, with the Company’s taxable income or loss being allocated to its stockholders. As an LLC, the Company was not directly liable for income taxes for federal purposes. The Company was, however, subject to annual state LLC franchise taxes and state LLC fees. As of the date of the Business Combination, the operations of the Company ceased to be taxed as a partnership resulting in a change in tax status for federal and state income tax purposes.

Management has evaluated the Company’s tax positions, including its previous status as a pass-through entity for federal and state tax purposes, and has determined that the Company has takenno uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the consolidated financial statements. The Company’s reserve for penalties and interest (“P&I”) related to uncertain tax positions waszero as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. As a policy election, the Company will accrue future P&I on unrecognized tax benefits through income tax expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

Net Loss Per Share

The Company computes net loss per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share. Basic (loss) earnings per share is computed by dividing (loss) income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted- average number of shares of common shares outstanding during the period increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive securities had been issued, using the treasury stock method.

Equity-Based Compensation

The Company issues grants of incentive shares to select employees and service providers. The equity-based compensation cost for the incentive shares is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period. The Company evaluates modifications in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur for its equity-based awards.

Warrants

The Company evaluates all of its financial instruments, including issued warrants, to determine if such instruments are liability classified, pursuant to ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) or derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives pursuant to ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The classification of instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. Issuance costs incurred with the Business Combination that are attributable to liability classified warrants are expensed as incurred.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of expenses for the period presented. The Company's most significant estimates and judgments involve valuation of the Company's liability-classified warrants and related fair value assumptions. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from these estimates.

Segment Information

Under ASC 280, Segment Reporting, operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise where discrete financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company hasone component. Therefore, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who is also the CODM, makes decisions and manages the Company's operations as a single operating segment, which is conducting business as a plastic recycler. To date, the Company has limited operations and measures performance on a consolidated basis.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements (“ASC 820”) for valuation of financial instruments. ASC 820 defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value and making disclosures about fair value measurements. This framework applies to all financial assets and liabilities that are being measured and reported at fair value and for disclosures of fair value.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2023-09—Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which enhances the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in this Update address investor requests for more transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information and includes certain other amendments to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. The updated standard is effective for our annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the updated standard will have on our financial statement disclosures.

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting, which expands annual and interim disclosure requirements for reportable segments, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The updated standard is effective for our annual periods beginning in fiscal 2025 and interim periods beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the updated standard will have on our financial statement disclosures.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses of Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), which, together with subsequent amendments, amends the requirement on the measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held. The Company adopted the ASU during the first quarter of 2023 using a prospective approach. The adoption of the ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

There have been no other recent accounting pronouncements, changes in accounting pronouncements or recently adopted accounting guidance during fiscal 2023 that are of significance or potential significance to us.

NOTE 3 –NOTES PAYABLE AND DEBT INSTRUMENTS

The Company’s debt balances consist of the following at December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Revenue Bonds

On October 7, 2020, the Southern Ohio Port Authority (“SOPA”) issued certain revenue bonds (“Revenue Bonds”) 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 (i) acquire, construct and equip the Ironton Facility (referred to within the Loan Agreement as the “Ohio Phase II Facility” and, together with the FEU (referred to within the Loan Agreement as the “Phase I Facility”), the “Project”); (ii) fund a debt service reserve fund for the Series 2020A Bonds; (iii) finance capitalized interest; and (iv) pay the costs of issuing the Revenue Bonds. The Revenue Bonds were offered inthree series, including (i) Exempt Facility Revenue Bonds (PureCycle Project), Tax-Exempt Series 2020A (“Series 2020A Bonds”); (ii) Subordinate Exempt Facility Revenue Bonds (PureCycle Project), Tax-Exempt Series 2020B (“Series 2020B Bonds”); and (iii) Subordinated Exempt Facility Revenue Bonds (PureCycle Project), Taxable Series 2020C (“Series 2020C Bonds”), each series in the aggregate principal amount, bearing interest and maturing as shown in the table below. The Series 2020A Bonds were issued at a total discount of $5.5 million. The discount is amortized over the term of the Revenue Bonds using the effective interest method.

The proceeds of the Revenue Bonds and certain equity contributions have been placed in various trust funds and non-interest-bearing accounts established and administered by the Trustee under the Indenture. Before each disbursement of amounts in the Project fund held by the Trustee under the Indenture, PCO is required to submit to the Trustee a requisition for funds to be disbursed outlining the specified purpose of the disbursement and substantiating the expenditure. In addition,100% of revenue attributable to the production of the Ironton Facility must be deposited into an operating revenue escrow fund held by U.S. Bank National Association, as escrow agent. Funds in the trust accounts and operating revenue escrow account will be disbursed by the Trustee when certain conditions are met, and will be used to pay costs and expenditures related to the development of the Ironton Facility, make required interest and principal payments (including sinking fund redemption amounts) and any premium, in certain circumstances required under the Indenture, to redeem the Revenue Bonds.

As conditions for closing the Revenue Bonds, Legacy PCT contributed $60.0 million in equity at closing and PureCycle and certain affiliates contributed an additional $40.0 million in equity upon the Closing of the Business Combination. PureCycle provided the Liquidity Reserve for construction of the Ironton Facility of $50.0 million and deposited the amount upon the Closing of the Business Combination. In addition, PureCycle must maintain at least $75.0 million of cash on its balance sheet as of July 31, 2021 and $100.0 million of cash on its balance sheet as of January 31, 2022, including the Liquidity Reserve. The Company has met this requirement and continues to maintain that cash balance at December 31, 2023.

The Revenue Bonds are recorded within Bonds payable in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company incurred $19.3 million, $19.4 million, and $19.3 million of interest cost during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 respectively. As the Revenue Bond proceeds were used to construct the Company’s property, plant and equipment, the interest costs related to the tax-exempt portion of the Revenue Bonds have been capitalized within Property, Plant and Equipment. The Company capitalized $7.1 million, $17.1 million, and $17.1 million of interest cost during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 respectively. As of December 31, 2023, the fair value of the Revenue Bonds was $193.9 million, which was determined using inputs characteristic of a Level 2 fair value measurement. Although the Company has determined the estimated fair value using available market information and commonly accepted valuation methodologies, considerable judgment is required in interpreting the information and in developing the estimated fair value. Therefore, this estimate is not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company, or holders of the instruments, could realize in a current market exchange.

In connection with its obligations under that certain Security Agreement dated as of October 7, 2020, between PCO, as debtor, and the Trustee, as secured party, entered into when the Revenue Bonds were issued (the “Security Agreement”), PCO must deliver consent and agreements (“Consents”) to the Trustee with respect to each agreement entered into in connection with the Project, each of which agreements is required under the Loan Agreement to be assigned to the Trustee. The forms of the Consents relating to a certain feedstock supply agreement fromone supplier of feedstock to the Project (the “Supplier”) and fromtwo purchasers of offtake from the Project (“Offtaker 2” and “Offtaker 3” and together with the Supplier, the “Counterparties”) delivered to the Trustee contained terms inconsistent with the form of the Consent required under the Security Agreement. On May 11, 2021, the Guaranty was amended and restated in an amended and restated guaranty of completion (the “ARG”) executed by PureCycle and delivered to the Trustee, which broadens the purposes for which draws by the Trustee on the Liquidity Reserve may be utilized, extends the period during which the Liquidity Reserve must be maintained, includes conditions that would permit a reduction in the amount of the Liquidity Reserve required to be maintained by PureCycle, and includes conditions precedent to the elimination of the requirement that PureCycle replenish the Liquidity Reserve and to the termination of the ARG and the escrow agreement under which the Liquidity Reserve is held by the escrow agent (the “Escrow Agreement”), upon which termination, the balance of the Liquidity Reserve will be returned to PureCycle. So long as there are any Series 2020A Bonds outstanding under the Indenture, the ARG and the Escrow Agreement will remain in place upon the conditions stated in the ARG. The terms of the ARG are summarized as follows: The Liquidity Reserve shall be maintained in the amount of $50.0 million, subject to replenishment by PureCycle until certain conditions stated in the ARG relating to the following have been met: (i) the completion of construction and acquisition of the Project, (ii) the payment of all Project costs, and (iii) the replacement of the assigned agreements of the Counterparties underlying the Consents which have expired or terminated, with one or more agreements between counterparties and PCO upon terms at least as favorable to PCO as the expired or terminated agreements of the Counterparties, (a) for which a Consent that conforms to the form of Consent required by the Security Agreement is executed by the counterparties and provided to the Trustee, (b) which, in the case of supply of feedstock to the Project, provide in the aggregate for the supply of at least the minimum and maximum volumes of feedstock meeting substantially similar feedstock specifications as the Supplier had committed to supply, and (c) which, in the case of purchase of offtake from the Project, provide in the aggregate for the purchase of the minimum and maximum volumes of offtake from the Project meeting substantially similar specifications as Offtaker 2 and Offtaker 3 had committed to purchase from PCO. When the conditions stated in (i), (ii) and (iii) above have been satisfied but so long as there are Series 2020A Bonds outstanding under the Indenture, the Escrow Agreement shall remain in place but the Liquidity Reserve amount shall be reduced to $25 million and PureCycle shall no longer be required to replenish the amount of the reduced Liquidity Reserve if and when disbursements are made therefrom. If the conditions of (i) and (ii) have been met but only a portion of the feedstock and offtake contracted for by the Counterparties, respectively, has been replaced under replacement agreements as aforesaid in (iii) above, then the Liquidity Reserve amount may be reduced only by the applicable proportion of the amounts stated in the ARG which evidence the intent of the parties of the amount of value representing the supply or offtake of the agreements of the Counterparties. When the conditions precedent of (i), (ii), and (iii) have been satisfied and there are no longer any Series 2020A Bonds then outstanding, then PureCycle shall have no obligation to maintain the reduced Liquidity Reserve, the ARG and the Escrow Agreement shall terminate and the balance on deposit in the Liquidity Reserve escrow fund held by the escrow agent shall be returned to PureCycle.

As long as any Series 2020A Bonds remain outstanding under the Indenture, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Loan Agreement or Indenture, if the Trustee takes control of the Liquidity Reserve held by the escrow agent, such funds may be used for any purpose, including the payment of debt service on the Series 2020A Bonds, as may be determined by the Trustee or directed by a majority of the holders of the Series 2020A Bonds then outstanding.

On March 15, 2023, SOPA, the Trustee, PCT, PCTO Holdco LLC (the pledgor under an Equity Pledge and Security Agreement (as defined in the Indenture), pursuant to which the pledgor pledged certain interests to secure obligations of PCO under various Financing Documents relating to the Revenue Bonds and PCO (collectively, the “Company Parties”) entered into a Limited Waiver and First Supplemental Indenture (the “Limited Waiver”), supplementing the Indenture and amending the Loan Agreement and the amended and restated Guaranty (as defined in the Indenture), and pursuant to which the Holders (as defined in the Indenture) of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Series 2020A Bonds outstanding (the “Majority Holders”) consented to the Limited Waiver, based on stated conditions, of a Specified Event of Default (as defined below) under the Indenture and the Loan Agreement.

Under the terms of the Loan Agreement, PCO was required to cause the Ironton Facility to be completed by December 1, 2022. The Ironton Facility was not completed by that date due to a variety of challenges resulting from, among other things, the COVID-19 outbreak, the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and certain U.S. weather-related events (the “First Specified Event of Default”).

Subject to the following conditions, the First Specified Event of Default is waived in exchange for PCO’s agreement to meet certain milestones toward completing the Ironton Facility, to deposit additional equity aggregating approximately $87.3 million with the Trustee for various purposes and to make certain other representations and warranties; provided, however, that any failure to comply with the terms of the Limited Waiver shall be an immediate Event of Default under the Indenture and Loan Agreement, which will be deemed to have occurred on January 2, 2023 with respect to any requirements to pay accrued and unpaid interest at the Default Rate.

PCO has agreed to, among other things, achieve the following milestones (together, the “Milestones”): (i) closure by it or its direct or indirect parent entity of a financing transaction by March 31, 2023 that provides at least $150 millionof working capital which may be used to support the Ironton Facility (which is satisfied by the closing of the Revolving Credit Facility); (ii) mechanical completion of the Ironton Facility by June 30, 2023; (iii) meet certain targeted production and performance targets during 2023; (iv) completion of the Ironton Facility by December 31, 2023; and (v) meet certain Ironton Facility pellet production targets by January 31, 2024 up to the Ironton Facility’s nameplate production capacity of 107 million pounds per year.

The additional approximate $87.3 million of equity to be deposited with the Trustee is comprised of: (i) a deposit, by March 31, 2023, of $50 million in an account controlled by the Trustee; (ii) a deposit of approximately $25 million in the Equity Account of the Project Fund (as such terms are used in the Indenture) to fund remaining construction costs; (iii) an aggregate deposit of approximately $12.3 million into the Capitalized Interest Accounts (as defined in the Indenture) for the Series 2020A Bonds, Series 2020B Bonds and Series 2020C Bonds to pay capitalized interest on the Revenue Bonds through June 30, 2024. The Limited Waiver also requires that the Liquidity Reserve of approximately $50 million remain in the Liquidity Reserve Escrow Fund (as such term is used in the Indenture) for a period beyond the completion date of the Ironton Facility until certain production requirements have been met, and only thereafter may the balance in that fund be reduced based on certain conditions to $25 million, which must remain therein as long as Series 2020A Bonds remain outstanding. The Trustee also released $13.2 million from the Trustee account for the Revenue Bonds for use as part of the remaining investment in 2023 to complete the Ironton Facility in accordance with the Limited Waiver.

As of September 30, 2023, the Ironton Facility failed to meet one such Milestone related to certain targeted production and performance targets, specifically, it failed to produce 4.45 million pounds of pellets from its feedstock in a single month by that date (“September Milestone”). This created an Event of Default under the Limited Waiver (the “September Milestone Event of Default”).

As a result of the September Milestone Event of Default, on November 8, 2023, the Limited Waiver parties entered into a Limited Waiver and Second Supplemental Indenture (the “Second Limited Waiver”) pursuant to which the September Milestone Event of Default was waived, various Milestones were amended and extended and certain additional requirements were imposed upon PCT and its subsidiaries. The principal terms of the Second Limited Waiver, include, but are not limited to, the following:

i. PCO will deposit an additional $50,000,000 (the “Trustee Account Deposit”) in the Trustee Account (as defined in the Limited Waiver), such that at least $100,000,000 (the “Aggregate Trustee Deposit”) shall be on deposit in the Trustee Account so long as any Revenue Bonds remain outstanding; provided, that if no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, $50,000,000 of funds in the Trustee Account shall be released back to PCO upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 4.11(a) of the amended and restated Guaranty.

ii. subject to there being no default or event of default and compliance with the other terms of the Second Limited Waiver, once per quarter, PCO (and the Guarantor, if applicable) may request the release to PCO (or the Guarantor, as applicable) of any investment income or earnings with respect to amounts in the Trustee Account and the Liquidity Reserve Escrow Fund that have been invested pursuant to the terms of the Indenture or the Liquidity Reserve Escrow Agreement (as applicable).

iii. PCO shall have produced 4.45 million pounds of pellets from its feedstock forthirty consecutive days by December 31, 2023, which shall be evidenced by a certificate signed by an Authorized Representative of PCO and by the Construction Monitor certifying thereto and delivered to the Trustee;

iv. performance testing of the Ironton Facility shall be complete by no later than February 28, 2024, which shall be evidenced by a certificate signed by an Authorized Representative of PCO and by the Construction Monitor certifying thereto and delivered to the Trustee;

v. completion of the Project, including the acquisition, construction and equipping of the Ironton Facility, shall occur by no later than March 31, 2024, which shall be evidenced by a Certificate of Completion delivered to the Trustee;

vi. PCO shall have produced 8.90 million pounds of pellets from its feedstock forthirty consecutive days by April 30, 2024, which shall be evidenced by a certificate signed by an Authorized Representative of PCO and by the Construction Monitor certifying thereto and delivered to the Trustee; and PCO shall have fully-ramped production at the Ironton Facility to nameplate capacity of 107 million pounds per year produced from its feedstock by no later than April 30, 2024, which shall be evidenced by a certificate signed by an Authorized Representative of PCO and by the Construction Monitor certifying thereto and delivered to the Trustee; and

vii. the milestones referenced in (iii) – (vi) above (each, a “Revised Milestone”), shall replace the corresponding Milestones in the Limited Waiver. If PCO fails to meet any of the Revised Milestones, no Event of Default shall have occurred until PCO has failed to meet such Revised Milestone on the date that is ninety days after such Revised Milestone date; provided, however, that during such ninety-day period, PCO will pay interest from the date of the Revised Milestone requirement until the date that the Revised Milestone is satisfied at the Default Rate, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Indenture, the Loan Agreement, the First Limited Waiver or the other Financing Documents or Bond documents (each as defined in the Indenture), PCO shall not have any access to any funds in the Trust Estate or otherwise held with the Trustee or a third-party (including, without limitation, funds in the Operating Revenue Escrow Fund and the Liquidity Reserve Escrow Fund (terms used as defined in the Indenture) pursuant to the Financing Documents until the date that such Milestone is satisfied.

On February 10, 2024, PCO announced that it had agreed in principle with the Majority Holders that PCO or an affiliate of PCO would purchase (“Purchase”) from Holders for cash, upon the terms and subject to the conditions to be set forth in a definitive purchase agreement, by and among PCO and any Holder of Bonds that elects to be a party to the purchase agreement (each, a “Seller” and collectively, “Sellers”), any and all Bonds held by Sellers at a purchase price equal to $1,050 per $1,000 principal amount of the Bonds purchased, which amount is calculated in part to compensate the Sellers for default interest accruing from January 2, 2023 through December 31, 2023, as well as other accrued and unpaid interest from the last interest payment to, but not including, the Closing Date of the Purchase (as defined below) as consideration for consent to the Third Supplemental Indenture, by and among SOPA, PCO, the Guarantor, PCTO Holdco LLC and the Trustee (the “Third Supplemental Indenture”), which sets forth certain proposed amendments to the Bond Documents (“Proposed Amendments”) that will eliminate a substantial portion of the covenants, Events of Default, and other material terms and protections for the benefit of the Holders contained in the Indenture, the Loan Agreement, the Guaranty and other transaction documents that are permitted by the terms of the Indenture and/or the Loan Agreement to be eliminated with the consent of Majority Holders. The Purchase will occur only if Sellers include at least the Majority Holders and if Sellers consent to the Proposed Amendments. The Purchase Price shall not include any default or penalty interest accruing from January 1, 2024, that may otherwise be owed to Sellers, and each Seller will waive its respective right to such default or penalty interest as additional compensation for the Purchase.

As of March 5, 2024, (the “Closing Date”) PCO and the Majority Holders closed on the Purchase Agreement and Consent (“Purchase Agreement”) comprising the definitive purchase agreement and, as additional consideration, the consent to the Third Supplemental Indenture, including the Proposed Amendments described therein. PureCycle Technologies LLC, an affiliate of PCO and the Guarantor under the Guaranty, will be the purchaser (“Purchaser”) of Bonds under the Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Agreement was executed by each Holder that elects to sell its Bonds to the Purchaser and by PCO and the Purchase was effective on the Closing Date.

The Third Supplemental Indenture amended and supplemented the Indenture and certain of the other Financing Documents by, among other things and without limitation, eliminating substantially all covenants and Events of Default contained in the Indenture, the Loan Agreement and certain of such other financing documents including, but not limited, to the following changes:

•elimination of the Milestones and Revised Milestones;

•amendments extending the Outside Completion Date to December 31, 2030;

•amendments to the definition of each of “Outstanding,” “Bonds Outstanding,” and “Outstanding Bonds” in the Indenture such that any Bonds owned by or on behalf of PureCycle or an affiliate of PureCycle or the Issuer or an affiliate of the Issuer will have the same approval voting or consent rights as other Holders;

•elimination of the requirement to produce sufficient annual gross revenues in order to provide a Senior Debt Service Coverage Ratio (“DSCR”) equal to at least 150% for each fiscal year, and a ratio of at least 110% of net income available for debt service;

•elimination of certain financial prerequisites that placed limitations on the issuance of additional senior parity indebtedness, subordinate indebtedness and non-parity indebtedness;

•elimination of the DSCR requirement for certain equipment liens;

•elimination of delivery of interim financial statements on a quarterly basis for PCO and the Guarantor;

•elimination of requirement for an unqualified opinion of the independent certified public accountant for year-end financials for PCO;

•elimination of quarterly operating statements and monthly reconciliation statements;

•elimination of the Operating Revenue Escrow Fund;

•elimination of the restrictions on distributions by PCO on any of its membership interests, including management fees;

•elimination of the requirement to disclose transactions with affiliates to the Trustee and bondholders and to seek approval of Majority Holders for affiliate transactions.

•elimination of the requirement that offtake contracts provide revenues to PCO sufficient to meet a Senior Parity Coverage Requirement ratio (“SPCR”) of 125% for any fiscal year, commencing December 31, 2023;

•elimination of the requirement that feedstock supply contracts provide feedstock to PCO sufficient to permit PCO to meet a Senior Parity Coverage Requirement ratio (“SPCR”) of 125% for any fiscal year, commencing December 31, 2023;

•elimination of the requirement that the Guarantor replenish the Contingency Account from the Liquidity Reserve Escrow Fund and replenish the Liquidity Reserve Escrow Fund;

•amendments providing that the occurrence of an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default under the Loan Agreement, the Mortgage or the Tax Compliance Agreement, each as defined in the Indenture) will not be an Event of Default under the Indenture; and

•provide for a potentially earlier termination of the Guaranty and release of funds remaining in the Liquidity Reserve Escrow Fund after the Purchase;

•provide for the release of funds (solely to the extent such release may be effectuated with the consent of the Majority Holders) on deposit in accounts in the Trust Estate (as defined in the Indenture) in an amount proportionate to the percentage of aggregate principal amount of Bonds that are submitted for Purchase (with such released funds being used by the Purchaser, together with other available funds of the Purchaser, to effectuate the Purchase); and

•amendments to various escrow accounts and other funds managed by the Trustee and US Bank to permit the release of funds from such accounts in an amount proportionate to the percentage of aggregate principal amount of Bonds purchased by PCO or an affiliate of PCO from time to time.

The Purchase closed on March 5, 2024, and was funded with funds released from the Trust Estate, the Liquidity Reserve Escrow Fund, and available cash from PCO or an affiliate thereof.

Equipment Financing

CSC Leasing Co.

On May 8, 2023, the Company, through PureCycle PreP LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Master Lease Agreement (the “Master Lease Agreement”) with CSC Leasing Co. (“CSC”). Pursuant to the Master Lease Agreement, the Company and CSC agreed to enter into schedules that establish the specific terms and conditions of leasing certain equipment, machines, devices, features and any other items listed in each equipment lease schedule. The Master Lease Agreement commenced on the date set forth above and continues in effect until the later time that it is terminated, either by CSC at the end of any lease term, or by the Company upon three months written notice prior to the expiration of a lease term.

Also on May 8, 2023, the Company, also through PureCycle PreP LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Equipment Procurement Agreement (the “Equipment Agreement”) with CSC. Under the terms of the Equipment Agreement, CSC has agreed to finance, acquire and/or purchase certain equipment (the “Equipment”) from third-party vendors and/or manufacturers (each, a “Vendor”), so that CSC may lease the Equipment to the Company pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Master Lease Agreement. Prior to entering into formal lease schedules under the Master Lease Agreement, the Company will lease from CSC certain Equipment pursuant to the terms of the Equipment Agreement.

In connection with the above, CSC has funded $19.8 million for purposes of procuring equipment from a Vendor, which had previously been ordered by the Company prior to entering into these agreements with CSC. CSC will lease this equipment back to the Company under a 36 month lease, which will commence when 1) the Company accepts delivery of the equipment at its operating location and 2) all final bills from Vendor are paid. The Company has determined that it did not relinquish control of the assets to the buyer-lessor under these arrangements. Therefore, the Company has accounted for this transaction as a failed sale-leaseback transaction whereby it has continued recording these assets in the consolidated balance sheet and also recorded a financing obligation for the consideration paid by the buyer-lessor. The Company currently expects the lease term to commence in 2024, and the repayment schedule below assumes payments under the 36 month term commence on December 1, 2024.

The Company is also required to make monthly payments under the agreements during the period between funding of the construction obligation and delivery of the equipment, which began in June 2023 and are equal to a monthly lease rate factor of approximately 3.1% of the outstanding amount funded by CSC (the “Lease Rate Factor”). The Company has determined that these payments represent a cost of borrowing under the financing arrangement and has recorded the payments as interest expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). The Company incurred $4.6 million of interest related to these obligations for the twelve months ending December 31, 2023. The Lease Rate Factor is indexed to the WSJ Prime Rate as published by the Wall Street Journal and may be increased for every five basis point change in the index prior to final commencement of the 36 month lease term. Upon commencement of the 36 month lease term, the payments will be characterized as repayment of debt, and the expected coupon rate for the 36 month term is 7.25%.

The Master Lease Agreement contains representations, covenants and events of default that are customary for financing transactions of this nature. Events of default in the Master Lease Agreement include, among others: (a) non-payment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts; (b) default of specific covenants; (c) breach of representations and warranties; (d) discontinuation of authorized electronic payments without CSC’s consent; (e) failure to furnish proof of insurance; (f) bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings; and (g) any unauthorized conveyance or transfer of the Equipment to a third party. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, CSC may accelerate all unpaid rents and exercise all rights and remedies available to it under the Master Lease Agreement and Equipment Agreement. Amounts due under the lease are guaranteed by PCT.

Other Equipment Financing

The Company has executed other equipment sale leasebacks which qualify as financing arrangements, with a total of $1.8 million outstanding as of December 31, 2023.

On March 15, 2023, PCT entered into a $150 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) pursuant to a Credit Agreement (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”), which matures on June 30, 2024. The Lenders and their affiliates are greater than 5% beneficial owners of PCT.

Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement may be used for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes and satisfies the financing obligation imposed upon PCT by the Limited Waiver.

Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement bear interest at a variable annual rate equal to Term SOFR (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement) in effect for such period plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin is equal to (i)5.00% from the Closing Date through June 30, 2023, (ii)10.00% from July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023, (iii)12.50% from October 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, (iv)15.00% from January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024, and (v)17.50% thereafter. PCT is also required to pay (i) an up-front fee equal to 0.75% times $150 million—the total aggregate commitment for the

Revolving Credit Facility—to the Lenders, payable at closing and (ii) a commitment fee equal to 0.25% per annum based on the actual daily unused amount of the Revolving Credit Facility, payable quarterly. Subject to timely prior written notice and payment of breakage fees, if any, PCT may at any time and from time to time (i) terminate all or any portion of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Agreement and/or (ii) prepay all or any portion of any outstanding borrowings.

The Revolving Credit Agreement contains representations, covenants and events of default that are customary for financing transactions of this nature. Events of default in the Revolving Credit Agreement include, among others: (a) non-payment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts; (b) default of specific covenants; (c) breach of representations and warranties; (d) cross-defaults to other indebtedness in an amount greater than $1 million, subject to certain exceptions; (e) bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings; (f) inability to pay debts or attachment; (g) judgments; and (h) change of control. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the Administrative Agent shall, at the request of, or may, with the consent of, the Required Lenders (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement) terminate the loan commitments, accelerate all loans and exercise on behalf of itself and the Lenders all rights and remedies available to it and the Lenders under the Revolving Credit Agreement and the other loan documents.

Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Guarantors, and are secured by a security interest in substantially all of the assets of PCT. Any majority-owned direct or indirect subsidiaries of PCT formed after the closing date of the Revolving Credit Facility will also be required to guaranty the obligations under the Revolving Credit Agreement and grant security interests in substantially all of their respective assets.

On May 8, 2023, the Company entered into the First Amendment to Credit Agreement, by and among the Company, as borrower, PureCycle Technologies, LLC and PureCycle Technologies Holdings Corp., as Guarantors, the lenders party thereto, and Madison Pacific Trust Limited, as administrative agent and as security agent (the “Sylebra Amendment”) in connection with the Company’s $150 million Revolving Credit Facility governed by the Revolving Credit Agreement. The Sylebra Amendment, among other things: (i) permits the Company’s entry into the Term Loan Facility (as defined below), (ii) provides for a new basket under the Revolving Credit Agreement’s indebtedness negative covenant allowing for offerings of unsecured convertible promissory notes of up to $200,000,000, (iii) provides for new baskets under the Revolving Credit Agreement’s indebtedness and lien negative covenants of up to $90,000,000 in additional equipment financings and (iv) exempts the proceeds of any such convertible notes offerings from the requirement for mandatory prepayments under the Revolving Credit Agreement.

On August 4, 2023, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, by and among the Company, as borrower, PureCycle Technologies, LLC and PureCycle Technologies Holdings Corp., as Guarantors, the lenders party thereto, and Madison Pacific Trust Limited, as administrative agent and as security agent (the “Second Amendment”), in connection with the Company’s $150 million Revolving Credit Facility governed by the Revolving Credit Agreement, to extend the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility to March 31, 2025. PCT incurred a fee of $0.9 million related to the extension.

On August 21, 2023, the Company further amended the Revolving Credit Agreement to (i) increase the amount available to the Company under the indebtedness covenant basket for offerings of unsecured convertible notes from $200,000,000 to $250,000,000 and (ii) make certain changes to the restricted payments covenant and the events of default section in order to permit the Notes (as defined below).

There wereno funds drawn on the Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2023. The up-front commitment fee and other related fees of $2.1 million are being amortized over the term of the contract. During 2023 there were $1.2 million and $0.9 million recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets during March and September 2023, respectively.

On March 1, 2024, PCT increased the Revolving Credit Facility from $150.0 million to $200.0 million, extended the maturity date to September 30, 2025, and obtained a carveout to permit the Company to purchase the Revenue Bonds, pursuant to an amendment to the Credit Agreement with the Company (the “Borrower”), 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”).

On May 8, 2023, the Company entered into a $40 million Term Loan Facility pursuant to the Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of May 8, 2023, among the Company, the Guarantors and Pure Plastic LLC (as Lender, Administrative Agent, and Security Agent), which matures on December 31, 2025 (the “Term Loan Facility”). Affiliates of the Lender are greater than 5% beneficial owners of the Company. Balances related to the Term Loan Credit Agreement are recorded within related party note payable in the consolidated balance sheets and, in certain instances, the Term Loan Credit Agreement is referred to as the “Related party note payable.”

Borrowings under the Term Loan Credit Agreement may be used to repay indebtedness for borrowed money of the Company, to pay fees and expenses associated with the Term Loan Credit Agreement and the other loan documents and for general corporate purposes not in contravention of any law or of any loan document.

The Term Loan Facility is structured as a single-draw, delayed draw term loan. The Lender funded the term loan on May 17, 2023 (the “Funding Date”). Amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Credit Agreement will bear interest at a variable annual rate equal to Term SOFR (as defined in the Term Loan Credit Agreement) in effect for such period plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin is equal to 7.5%, and the interest rate for the outstanding term loan was 12.9% as of December 31, 2023. The Company is also required to pay, on the Funding Date, (i) a closing fee to the Lenders, equal to 2.00% times the aggregate principal amount of the term loans funded by the Lenders on the Funding Date, (ii) a commitment fee to the Lenders equal to 1.00% times the aggregate principal amount of each Lender’s commitments on the Funding Date, (iii) a syndication fee to the Administrative Agent equal to 0.50% times the aggregate commitments of the Lenders on the Funding Date and (iv) a monitoring fee equal to $200,000 to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Administrative Agent and the Security Agent on the Funding Date and each anniversary of the Funding Date until maturity of the term loan. Additionally, the term loan will be issued with a 5.00% original issue discount. Subject to timely prior written notice, payment of breakage fees, if any, and payment of a prepayment premium equal to (i)12% if such prepayment occurs during the first year following the closing date or (ii)8% thereafter, the Company may at any time and from time to time voluntarily prepay all or any portion of any outstanding borrowings. The Company incurred $3.4 million of interest cost during the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023. The interest due to date of $3.1 million was paid entirely in kind, which increased the principal amount of the Term Loan Facility by this amount (the “PIK Interest”). The Company has the contractual right to pay all interest payments in kind and may make this election for all interest payments for the duration of the Term Loan Facility. The repayment schedule presented below does not contemplate future PIK Interest.

The Term Loan Credit Agreement contains representations, covenants and events of default that are customary for financing transactions of this nature. Events of default in the Term Loan Credit Agreement include, among others: (a) non-payment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts; (b) default of specific covenants; (c) breach of representations and warranties; (d) cross-defaults to other indebtedness in an amount greater than $1 million, subject to certain exceptions; (e) bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings; (f) inability to pay debts or attachment; (g) judgments; and (h) change of control. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the Administrative Agent shall, at the request of, or may, with the consent of, the Required Lenders (as defined in the Term Loan Credit Agreement) accelerate all loans and exercise on behalf of itself and the Lenders all rights and remedies available to it and the Lenders under the Term Loan Credit Agreement and the other loan documents.

Amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Guarantors, and are secured by a security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company. Subject to certain limited exceptions, any majority-owned direct or indirect subsidiaries of the Company formed after the closing date of the Term Loan Facility will also be required to guaranty the obligations under the Term Loan Credit Agreement and grant security interests in substantially all of their respective assets.

On August 21, 2023, the Company amended the Term Loan Credit Agreement to (i) increase the amount available to the Company under the indebtedness covenant basket for offerings of unsecured convertible notes from $200,000,000 to $250,000,000 and (ii) make certain changes to the restricted payments covenant and the events of default section in order to permit the Notes.

On March 1, 2024, PCT amended the Term Loan Credit Agreement to (i) increase the amount available to the Company under the permitted indebtedness covenant basket for the Revolving Credit Facility from $150,000,000 to $200,000,000 and (ii) obtain a carve out to permit the Company to purchase the Revenue Bonds.

On August 21, 2023, the Company priced its private offering of $215.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.25% Green Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Initial Notes”). On August 22, 2023, the initial purchaser in such offering exercised its option to purchase an additional $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 7.25% Green Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (together with the “Initial Notes”, the “Notes”), bringing the total aggregate principal amount of the Notes to $250.0 million.

On August 24, 2023, the Company completed the private offering of the Notes. Each $1,000 principal amount at maturity of the Notes was issued at a price of $900. An amount equal to the difference between the issue price and the principal amount at maturity will accrete from the original issue date through August 15, 2027. The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Entities affiliated with Sylebra Capital Management purchased $50.0 million aggregate principal amount at maturity of Notes.

The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $218.50 million, after deducting the initial purchaser’s discounts and fees paid to our financial advisor. The Company intends to allocate an amount equal to the net proceeds from this offering to the financing and refinancing of recently completed and future Eligible Green Projects (as defined below) in the United States. In particular, the Company intends to allocate the net proceeds from this offering to make payments on certain long-lead items and fund initial outside battery limits engineering design work, both associated with a multi-line purification facility to be built in Augusta, Georgia. Pending such allocation, the Company intends to use the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has allocated $209.0 million of the proceeds to Eligible Green Projects, which includes historical spend through December 31, 2023, related to Augusta purification lines 1 and 2, as well as the PreP facilities in process that will provide feedstock for the Augusta Facility. Funds remaining to allocate, as of December 31, 2023, are $9.5 million.

“Eligible Green Projects” means: (i) investments in acquisitions of buildings; (ii) building developments or redevelopments; (iii) renovations in existing buildings; and (iv) tenant improvement projects, in each case, that have received, or are expected to receive, in thethree years prior to the issuance of the Notes or during the term of the Notes, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver, Gold or Platinum certification (or environmentally equivalent successor standards).

In connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company entered into an Indenture, dated August 24, 2023 (the “Indenture”), with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee. The Indenture includes customary covenants and sets forth certain events of default after which the Notes may be declared immediately due and payable and sets forth certain types of bankruptcy or insolvency events of default involving the Company after which the Notes become automatically due and payable. The events of default, as set forth in the Indenture and subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods, include customary events including a default in the payment of principal or interest, failure to comply with the obligation to deliver amounts due upon conversion, failure to give certain notices, failure to comply with the obligations in respect of certain merger transactions, defaults under certain other indebtedness and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency.

The Notes will mature on August 15, 2030 (the “Maturity Date”), unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 7.25% per annum on the principal amount at maturity from August 24, 2023, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning on February 15, 2024.

Holders of the Notes may convert all or any portion of their Notes at their option at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. Upon conversion, the Company will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of its common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Company’s election. The conversion rate will initially be 67.4764 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount at maturity of notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $14.82 per share of common stock), which represents a conversion premium of approximately 50% to the $9.88 per share closing price of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on August 21, 2023. The conversion rate will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, following certain corporate events described in the Indenture that occur prior to August 15, 2027, or upon the issuance of a notice of redemption (as described below) prior to August 15, 2027 for an optional redemption, the Company will, in certain circumstances, increase the conversion rate for a holder who elects to convert its Notes in connection with such a corporate event or elects to convert its notes called (or deemed called) for optional redemption during the related redemption period.

Holders of the Notes have the right to require the Company to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their Notes on August 15, 2027 at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount at maturity of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, August 15, 2027. In addition, if the Company undergoes a fundamental change (as defined in the Indenture), holders of the Notes may require the Company to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to 100% of the accreted principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.

The Company may not redeem the Notes prior to August 20, 2025. The Company may redeem for cash all or any portion of the Notes (subject to certain exceptions and restrictions specified in the Indenture), at its option, on or after August 20, 2025 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the Maturity Date, at a cash redemption price equal to 100% of the accreted principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides a notice of redemption to the holders of the Notes. No sinking fund is provided for the Notes.

The following provides a summary of the interest expense of PCT’s convertible debt instruments (in thousands):

The following provides a summary of the convertible notes (in thousands):

Principal repayments due on Long-term debt and Related party note payable over the next five years are as follows (in thousands):

NOTE 4 -STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock

Holders of PCT common stock are entitled toone vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. The holders do not have cumulative voting rights in the election of directors. Upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up and after payment in full of all amounts required to be paid to creditors and to the holders of preferred stock having liquidation preferences, if any, the holders of the Company’s common stock will be entitled to receive pro rata the Company’s remaining assets available for distribution. Holders of the Company’s common stock do not have preemptive, subscription, redemption or conversion rights. All shares of the Company’s common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. The Company is authorized to issue 450.0 million shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022,164.3 million and 163.6 million shares are issued and outstanding, respectively.

Preferred Stock

As of December 31, 2023, the Company is authorized to issue 25.0 million shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.001, of whichno shares are issued and outstanding.

NOTE 5 -EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION

2021 Equity Incentive Plan

On March 17, 2021, our stockholders approved the PureCycle Technologies, Inc. 2021 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”).

The Plan provides for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance shares, performance units, dividend equivalents, and certain other awards. In general, the amount of shares issuable under the Plan will be automatically increased on the first day of each fiscal year, beginning in 2022 and ending in 2031, by an amount equal to the lesser of (a)3% of the shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year and (b) such smaller number of shares as determined by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company.

As of December 31, 2023, approximately 17.0 million shares of common stock are authorized for issuance under the Plan, of which approximately 9.6 million remain available for issuance under the Plan (assuming maximum performance with respect to the applicable performance goals applicable to the issued Plan awards).

Restricted Stock Agreements

RSUs issued pursuant to the Plan are time-based and vest over the period defined in each individual grant agreement or upon a change of control event as defined in the Plan. The Company recognizes compensation expense for the shares equal to the fair value of the equity-based compensation awards and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of such awards. The fair value of the awards is equal to the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. The Company has the option to repurchase all vested shares upon a stockholder’s termination of employment or service with the Company.

For RSUs issued prior to approval of the Plan, the Company recognizes compensation expense for the shares equal to the fair value of the equity-based compensation awards and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of such awards. Fair value of the RSUs is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following assumptions:

The expected term of the shares granted is determined based on the period of time the shares are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected volatility was based on the Company’s capital structure and volatility of similar entities referred to as guideline companies. In determining similar entities, the Company considered industry, stage of life cycle, size and financial leverage. The dividend yield on the Company’s shares is assumed to bezero as the Company has not historically paid dividends. The fair value of the underlying Company shares for the twelve months ending December, 2021 was determined using an initial public offering scenario.

A summary of restricted stock activity for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows (in thousands except per share data):

Equity-based compensation cost is recorded within the selling, general and administrative expenses and operating costs in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, and totaled approximately $11.0 million,$11.2 million, and $16.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, there were $17.0 million in compensation costs related to non-vested awards to be recognized over a weighted average remaining period of 2.29 years.

Stock Options

The stock options issued pursuant to the Plan are time-based and vest over the period defined in each individual grant agreement or upon a change of control event as defined in the Plan.

The Company recognizes compensation expense for the shares equal to the fair value of the equity-based compensation awards and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of such awards. The fair value of the stock is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following assumptions:

The expected term of the shares granted is determined based on the period of time the shares are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected volatility was based on the Company’s capital structure and volatility of similar entities referred to as guideline companies. In determining similar entities, the Company considered industry, stage of life cycle, size and financial leverage. The dividend yield on the Company’s shares is assumed to bezero as the Company has not historically paid dividends. The fair value of the underlying Company shares was determined using the Company’s closing stock price on the grant date.

A summary of stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows (in thousands except per share data):

Equity-based compensation cost is recorded within the selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). The Company recorded a benefit of approximately $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 and expense of approximately $0.4 million and $1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2021, respectively. The weighted average grant-date fair values of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $4.07 and $0, respectively. There wereno stock options exercised during 2023 or 2022. As of December 31, 2023, there were $1.1 million in compensation costs related to non-vested stock options to be recognized over a weighted average remaining period of 5.37 years.

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Agreements

The shares issued pursuant to the Performance-Based Restricted Stock Agreements vest depending on if the performance obligations are met. In general, the performance-based stock units (“Performance PSUs”) will be earned based on achievement of pre-established financial and operational performance objectives and will vest on the date the attainment of such performance objectives as determined by the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board, subject to the participant’s continued employment with the Company. The Company has also issued performance-based stock units that vest if the market price of the Company’s common stock exceeds a defined target during the performance period (“Market PSUs”, together with the Performance PSUs, the “PSUs”).

As of December 31, 2023, and 2022, the outstanding PSUs issued by the Company were 1.2 million and 1.1 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, the performance-based provisions have not been achieved for any of the outstanding performance-based awards.

The Company recognizes compensation expense for the Performance PSUs equal to the fair value of the equity-based compensation awards and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of such awards as the Company has concluded the performance condition is probable to be met. The fair value of the awards is equal to the fair value of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant.

A summary of the PSU activity for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows (in thousands except per share data):

Equity-based compensation cost is recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. The Company recognized expense of approximately $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 the Company recognized a benefit of $0.2 million and expense of $4.4 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, there were $1.1 million in compensation costs related to non-vested awards to be recognized over a weighted average remaining period of 1.39 years.

NOTE 6 -WARRANTS

Warrants issued to purchase Legacy PCT Class C Units

RTI Global (“RTI”) holds warrants to purchase 971 thousand shares of PCT common stock. RTI can exercise these warrants as of March 17, 2022. The warrants expire on December 31, 2024. The Company determined the warrants are liability classified under ASC 480. Accordingly, the warrants were held at their initial fair value and will be remeasured at fair value at each subsequent reporting date with changes in the fair value presented in the statements of comprehensive loss.

A summary of the RTI warrant activity for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows (in thousands, except per share data, as adjusted to show the effect of the reverse recapitalization as described in Note 1):

The Company recognized $2.2 million and $1.5 million of benefit for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively and $5.2 million of expense for the year ended December 31, 2021. Refer to Note 12 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments for further information.

Public Warrants and Private Warrants

The Company has outstanding public and private warrants which entitle each holder to exercise its warrants only for a whole number of shares of Common Stock. Each whole warrant entitles the registered holder to purchaseone whole share of the Company’s common stock at a price of $11.50 per share at the later of the closing of the Business Combination or one year after ROCH’s initial public offering, provided that the Company has an effective registration statement under the Securities Act covering the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants and a current prospectus relating to them is available and such shares are registered, qualified or exempt from registration under the securities, or blue sky, laws of the state of residence of the holder. The warrants will expire five years after March 17, 2021, or earlier upon redemption or liquidation. The private warrants are identical to the public warrants, except that the private warrants and the common stock issuable upon exercise of the private warrants were not transferable, assignable or salable until after March 17, 2021, subject to certain limited exceptions. Additionally, the private warrants are non-redeemable so long as they are held by the initial holder or any of its permitted transferees. If the private warrants are held by someone other than the initial holder or its permitted transferees, the private warrants will be redeemable by the Company and exercisable by such holders on the same basis as the public warrants.

The Company may redeem the outstanding warrants in whole, but not in part, at a price of $0.01 per warrant upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption, if and only if the last sale price of the Company’s common stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share for any 20-trading days within a 30-day trading day period ending three business days before the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders. If the Company calls the warrants for redemption, management will have the option to require all holders that wish to exercise the warrants to do so on a cashless basis. In no event will the Company be required to net cash settle the warrant exercise. The public warrants are accounted for as equity classified warrants as they were determined to be indexed to the Company’s stock and meet the requirements for equity classification.

The Company has classified the private warrants as a warrant liability as there is a provision within the warrant agreement that allows for private warrants to be exercised via a cashless exercise while held by the Sponsor and affiliates of the Sponsor, but would not be exercisable at any time on a cashless basis if transferred and held by another investor. Therefore, the Company will classify the private warrants as a liability pursuant to ASC 815 until the private warrants are transferred from the initial purchasers or any of their permitted transferees.

There were approximately 5.7 million Public Warrants and 0.2 million Private Placement warrants outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Company recognized $0.5 million, $0.2 million and $3.7 million of benefit related to the change in fair value of the Private Warrants for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Refer to Note 12 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments for further information.

Series A Warrants

Upon the closing of the 2022 PIPE Offering, the Company issued approximately 17.9 million Series A Warrants to the 2022 PIPE Investors to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. Each whole warrant entitles the registered holder to purchaseone whole share of the Company’s Common Stock at a price of

$11.50 per share any time after September 17, 2022 (the “Initial Exercise Date”), provided that the Company has an effective registration statement under the Securities Act covering the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants and a current prospectus relating to them is available and such shares are registered, qualified or exempt from registration under the securities, or blue sky, laws of the state of residence of the holder. Pursuant to the warrant agreement, a warrant holder may exercise its warrants only for a whole number of shares of Common Stock. The warrants will expire on March 17, 2026.

The Company may redeem the outstanding Series A Warrants in whole, but not in part, at a price of $0.01 per warrant upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption, if and only if the last sale price of the Company’s common stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share for any 20-trading days within a 30-trading day period commencing after the Series A Warrants become exercisable and ending three business days before the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders. If the Company calls the Series A Warrants for redemption, management will have the option to require all holders that wish to exercise the warrants to do so on a cashless basis. In no event will the Company be required to net cash settle the warrant exercise.

The agreements governing the Series A Warrants (the “Series A Warrant Agreements”) provide for a Black Scholes value calculation (“Black Scholes Value”) in the event of certain transactions (“Fundamental Transactions”), which includes a floor on volatility utilized in the value calculation at 100% or greater.

The Company has determined this provision introduces leverage to the holders of the Series A Warrants that could result in a value that would be greater than the settlement amount of a fixed-for-fixed option on the Company’s own equity shares. Therefore, the Company has classified the Series A Warrants as a liability pursuant to ASC 815.

As of December 31, 2023, there were approximately 17.9 million Series A Warrants outstanding. The Company recognized $31.1 million of benefit for the year ended December 31, 2023 and $7.5 million of expense for the year ended December 31, 2022. Refer to Note 12 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments for further information.

NOTE 7 -RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

On March 15, 2023, PCT entered into the Revolving Credit Facility pursuant to the Revolving Credit Agreement with the Guarantors, Lenders, and the Administrative Agent, which matures on March 31, 2025. The Revolving Credit Facility was amended on May 8, 2023, August 4, 2023 and August 21, 2023. The Lenders and their affiliates are greater than 5% beneficial owners of PCT. Refer to Note 3 - Notes Payable and Debt Instruments for further information.

On May 8, 2023, the Company entered into a $40.0 million Term Loan Facility pursuant to the 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 Credit Agreement was amended on August 21, 2023. Affiliates of the Lender are greater than 5% beneficial owners of the Company. Balances related to the Term Loan Credit Agreement are recorded within related party note payable in the consolidated balance sheets and, in certain instances, the Term Loan Credit Agreement is referred to as the “Related party note payable.” Refer to Note 3 - Notes Payable and Debt Instruments for further information.

On August 24, 2023, the Company completed the private offering of the Notes. Entities affiliated with a greater than 5% beneficial owner of the Company purchased $50.0 million aggregate principal amount at maturity of the Notes. Refer to Note 3 - Notes Payable and Debt Instruments for further information.

NOTE 8 –NET LOSS PER SHARE

The Company follows the two-class method when computing net loss per common share when shares are issued that meet the definition of participating securities. The two-class method requires income available to common shareholders for the period to be allocated between common and participating securities based upon their respective rights to receive dividends as if all income for the period had been distributed. The two-class method also requires losses for the period to be allocated between common and participating securities based on their respective rights if the participating security contractually participates in losses. As holders of participating securities do not have a contractual obligation to fund losses, undistributed net losses are not allocated to nonvested restricted stock for purposes of the loss per share calculation.

Presented in the table below is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator for the basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) calculations for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands, except per share data):

Presented in the table below is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator for the diluted EPS calculations for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):

Certain outstanding common share equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders for the periods presented as including them would have been anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company had outstanding instruments of approximately 23.8 million,23.8 million and 6.7 million vested but not exercised warrants,1.0 million,0.6 million and 0.6 million issued but not exercised stock options,2.8 million,2.6 million and 2.3 million non-vested restricted stock units,1.2 million,1.1 million and 0.4 million non-vested performance stock units,4.0 million,4.0 million, and 4.0 million contingently-issuable shares related to the Earnout, and 16.9 million,0 and 0 shares issuable upon conversion of the Green Convertible Notes (as described further in Note 3 – Notes Payable and Debt Instruments) which could be dilutive to the calculation in the future, respectively.

NOTE 9 –PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Presented in the table below are the major classes of property, plant and equipment by category as of the below dates:

Depreciation expense is recorded within operating costs in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss and amounted to $15.9 million, $3.6 million, and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, of which $12.2 million, $0.8 million, and $0 is recorded as operating costs, respectively, $3.0 million, $2.5 million, and $2.3 million is recorded as research and development expense, respectively, and $0.7 million, $0.3 million, and $0 is recorded as selling, general, and administrative expense within the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, respectively.

NOTE 10 –DEVELOPMENT PARTNER ARRANGEMENTS

License Agreements

On October 16, 2015, Legacy PCT entered into a patent license agreement with P&G (the “Original Patent License Agreement”). Legacy PCT and P&G entered into an Amended and Restated Patent License Agreement on July 28, 2020 (the “Amended and Restated Patent License Agreement”). PCT and P&G entered into a side letter agreement on February 12, 2021 amending certain provisions of the Amended and Restated License Agreement (the “Side Letter Agreement” and, together with the Original Patent License Agreement and the Amended and Restated Patent License Agreement, the “License Agreement”). The License Agreement outlines three phases with specific deliverables for each phase. During Phase 1 of the agreement, P&G provides Legacy PCT with up toone full-time employee to assist in the execution of Legacy PCT’s research and development activities. During Phase 2, P&G provides up totwo full-time employees to assist in the execution of Legacy PCT’s research and development activities. In April 2019, Legacy PCT elected to enter into Phase 3 of the agreement and prepaid a royalty payment in the amount of $2.0 million, which will be reduced against future royalties payable as sales occur. Phase 3 of the agreement relates to the commercial manufacture period for the manufacture of the licensed product. This phase includes the construction of the first commercial plant for the manufacture of the licensed product, details on the commercial sales capacity and the pricing of the licensed product to P&G and to third parties. Where the Company has made royalty payments to its product development partners, the Company expenses such payments as incurred unless it has determined that is it probable that such prepaid royalties have future economic benefit to the Company. In such cases prepaid royalties will be reduced as royalties would otherwise be due to the partners.

Effective April 1, 2023, the Company and P&G executed a Second Side Letter, dated March 27, 2023, amending the date by which commercial sales must be maintained at 70% of nameplate capacity under Section 4.4 of the License Agreement from April 15, 2023 to December 31, 2024.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company is in Phase 3 of the agreement and has recorded $2.0 million within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

On November 13, 2019, Legacy PCT entered into a patent sublicense agreement with Impact Recycling Limited (“Impact”) through the term of the patents. The agreement outlines an initial license fee of $2.5 million and royalties on production using the license. In 2020, Legacy PCT paid $0.9 million of the initial license fee, and during the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company paid the remaining $1.6 million of the initial fee. The initial license fee of $2.5 million is recorded in prepaid expenses and other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheets and will be ratably amortized over the term of the underlying patent using the straight-line method. In May 2021, the Company began using the technology covered by the Impact agreement and commenced amortization as of this date.

Block and Release Agreement

On June 23, 2020, Legacy PCT entered into a block and release agreement with Total Petrochemicals & Refining S.A./N.V. (“Total”). Upon execution of the agreement, Total made a prepayment consisting of a payment of $5.0 million for future receipt of resin consisting of recycled polypropylene (“recycled PP”). The prepayment was placed in an escrow account until the “release condition” of the Company closing the bond offering and overall capital funding of at least $370.0 million has occurred. After the Company successfully raised the required capital, the $5.0 million was released to the Company in 2021 and recorded as deferred revenue in the consolidated balance sheets.

NOTE 11 -INCOME TAXES

Historically, Legacy PCT was a limited liability company which had elected to be treated as a partnership for income tax purposes. As such, the Company was not directly liable for income taxes for federal purposes. As of the date of the Business Combination (March 2021), the operations of the Company ceased to be taxed as a partnership resulting in a change in tax status for federal and state income tax purposes. This change in tax status requires immediate recognition of any deferred tax assets or liabilities as of the transaction date as the Company will now be directly liable for income taxes. The recognition of these initial deferred balances, if any, would be recorded as additional tax expense in the period of the transaction. In addition, the Company will accrue current and deferred tax expense based on ongoing activity from that date.

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes, classified by source of income, were as follows (in thousands):

The components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes were as follows (in thousands):

The effective tax rate differs from the statutory tax rates as follows (in thousands):

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities result primarily from temporary differences in the recognition of various expenses for tax and financial statement purposes, and from the recognition of the tax benefits of net operating loss carryforwards.

The components of the deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands):

As of December 31, 2023, the Company has $340.4 million of gross U.S. federal net operating loss carryforward, $8.7 million post apportioned gross state net of operating loss carryforwards, and $26.2 million of research and development tax credit carryforwards. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $128.8 million of gross U.S. federal net operating loss carryforward, $2.0 million post apportioned gross state net of operating loss carryforwards, and $3.9 million of research and development tax credit carryforwards. The attributes will be available to offset future income tax liabilities. The U.S. federal net operating losses can be carried forward indefinitely, the state net operating losses in certain jurisdictions can be carried forward indefinitely while certain jurisdictions expire at various dates, and the research and development tax credit can be carried forward for up to 20 years.

Valuation allowances are established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets was $91.7 million as of December 31, 2023 and 39.3 million as of December 31, 2022, resulting in a net change of $52.4 million year-over-year. The valuation allowance mainly relates to U.S. federal and state net operating loss carryforwards, credit carryforwards, and start-up expenses. As the Company has generated nominal revenue from inception, insufficient projected taxable income and lack of other sources of taxable income gives rise to need of a valuation allowance.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company has reported a minimal foreign loss which resulted in unbenefited accumulated losses for foreign operations. As a result there is no potential deferred tax liability on the outside basis of foreign investments as of December 31, 2023. The Company did not perform any activities in foreign locations prior to 2023.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company has not recorded an amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions for the current or prior year planned tax filing positions. No unrecognized tax benefits are applicable for prior periods.

The Company files returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in various state jurisdictions based on existing tax laws. The Company remains generally subject to examination in the U.S. for year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, however, for any tax years prior to March 2021, such audits are not expected to impact the Company while the Company operated as a flow-through entity. The Company is not currently under audit in any jurisdiction.

The Company actively monitors domestic and global tax law changes to account for the effects in the period the legislation is enacted, as applicable.

NOTE 12 –FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and sets out a fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). Inputs are broadly defined as assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, and fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies

Level 3 - Inputs are unobservable for the asset or liability and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. The inputs into the determination of fair value are based upon the best information in the circumstances and may require significant management judgment or estimation.

Liabilities measured and recorded at Fair Value on a recurring basis

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis were classified within the fair value hierarchy as follow (in thousands):

The Company determined that cash equivalents of $46.9 million, related to December 31, 2022, should be reclassified from Level 1 to Level 2 classification, as these were commercial paper assets with maturity dates less than 90 days.

Measurement of the Private Warrants

The private warrants are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using a Black-Scholes model. The private warrants are classified as Level 3 for both initial measurement upon close of the Business Combination and subsequent measurement using the following assumptions:

The expected term of the warrants granted are determined based on the duration of time the warrants are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected volatility was based on the implied volatility calculated for the Company’s public warrants, which have similar characteristics to the private warrants. The dividend yield on the Company’s warrants is assumed to bezero as the Company has not historically paid dividends. The fair value of the underlying Company shares was determined using the Black-Scholes calculation.

The aggregate values of the private warrants were $0.3 million and $0.8 million on December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

A summary of the private warrants activity from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023 is as follows (in thousands):

Refer to Note 6 – Warrants for further information.

Measurement of the RTI warrants

Significant changes in any of the significant unobservable inputs in isolation would not result in a materially different fair value estimate. The interrelationship between these inputs is insignificant.

The Company has determined its warrant to be a Level 3 fair value measurement and has remeasured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate its fair value as of December 31, 2023 using the following assumptions:

The expected term of the warrants granted are determined based on the duration of time the warrants are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. For December 31, 2023, the expected volatility was calculated based on the specific volatility of PCT’s publicly-traded common stock. For December 31, 2022, the expected volatility was based on the Company’s capital structure and volatility of similar entities referred to as guideline companies. In determining similar entities, the Company considered industry, stage of life cycle, size and financial leverage. The dividend yield on the Company’s warrants is assumed to bezero as the Company has not historically paid dividends. The fair value of the underlying Company shares was determined using the Binomial Tree model calculation.

The Company has an option to repurchase the Warrants at any time. The maximum fair value of the Warrants is limited by the fair value of the repurchase option, which cannot exceed $15.0 million.

Changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2022 are as follows (in thousands):

Measurement of the Series A Warrants

The Series A Warrants meet the definition of derivative instruments and are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using the market price of the Company’s publicly traded warrants, with changes in fair value recorded in current earnings. The Company has determined the publicly traded warrants to be an appropriate proxy to value the Series A Warrants as both warrants have similar redemption features and the same exercise price. The Series A Warrants are classified as Level 2 for both initial measurement at issuance and subsequent measurement each period. The Series A Warrants were initially valued at $43.9 million upon closing of the 2022 PIPE Offering.

Assets and liabilities recorded at carrying value

In determining the appropriate levels, the Company performs a detailed analysis of the assets and liabilities that are subject to fair value measurements.

The Company records cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short-term nature or stated rates. The Company records debt at cost.

NOTE 13 -AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENTS

The Company classifies its investments in debt securities as available-for-sale. Debt securities are comprised of highly liquid investments with minimum “A” rated securities and, as of December 31, 2023, consist of corporate entity commercial paper and securities and municipal bonds. The debt securities are reported at fair value with unrealized gains or losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated balance sheets. Refer to Note 12, "Fair Value of Financial Instruments," for information related to the fair value measurements and valuation methods utilized.

The following table represents the Company’s available-for-sale investments by major security type as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):

The following table summarizes the fair value and amortized cost bases of the Company’s available-for-sale investments by contractual maturity of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):

Debt securities as of December 31, 2023 had an average remaining maturity of 0.07 years.

The Company reviews available-for-sale investments for other-than-temporary impairment loss periodically. The Company considers factors such as the duration, severity and the reason for the decline in value, the potential recovery period and our intent to sell. For debt securities, we also consider whether (i) it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the debt securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis and (ii) the amortized cost basis cannot be recovered as a result of credit losses. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company didnot recognize any other-than-temporary impairment losses. All marketable securities with unrealized losses have been in a loss position for less than twelve months, and the Company does not anticipate any material losses upon maturity of these investments. The fair value for fixed-rate debt securities is based on quoted market prices for the same or similar debt instruments and is classified as Level 2. The fair value for the Company's other securities holdings, primarily under commercial paper, equals the carrying value and is classified as Level 2.

NOTE 14 –CONTINGENCIES

Financial Assurance

On March 14, 2023, PCT secured 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, orone year from issuance (subject to renewal withinone year). PCT may issue additional surety bonds in the future to provide financial assurance regarding performance under contracts with other parties.

These financial instruments are issued in the normal course of business and are not considered company indebtedness. Because PCT currently has no liability for these financial assurance instruments, they are not reflected in its consolidated balance sheets.

PCT is subject to legal and regulatory actions that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. The assessment as to whether a loss is probable or reasonably possible, and as to whether such loss or a range of such losses is estimable, often involves significant judgment about future events, and the outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain. Other than as described below, there is no material pending or threatened litigation against PCT that remains outstanding as of December 31, 2023.

Shareholder Securities Litigation

Beginning on or about May 11, 2021, two putative class action complaints were filed against PCT, certain senior members of management and others, asserting violations of federal securities laws under Section 10(b) and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The complaints generally allege that the applicable defendants made false and/or misleading statements in press releases and public filings regarding the Technology, PCT’s business and PCT’s prospects. The first putative class action complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida by William C. Theodore against PCT and certain senior members of management (the “Theodore Lawsuit”). The second putative class action complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida by David Tennenbaum against PCT, certain senior members of management and others (the “Tennenbaum Lawsuit”). On July 14, 2021, the court granted a motion to consolidate the Theodore and Tennenbaum Lawsuits (consolidated as the “Theodore Lawsuit”) and on July 27, 2021, Tennenbaum filed a motion to voluntarily dismiss his complaint without prejudice. On August 5, 2021, the Court entered an order appointing Mariusz Ciecko and Robert Ciecko as Co-Lead Plaintiffs (“Lead Plaintiffs”) and Pomerantz LLP as Lead Counsel.

On September 27, 2021, the Lead Plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended complaint. The consolidated amended complaint seeks to represent a class of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired PCT’s securities between November 16, 2020, and May 5, 2021, certification of the alleged class, as well as compensatory and punitive damages. The consolidated amended complaint relies on information included in a research report published by Hindenburg Research LLC.

On November 12, 2021, PCT and the individual defendants affiliated with PCT (“PCT Defendants”) and Byron Roth each filed separate motions to dismiss Lead Plaintiffs’ amended complaint. Additional submissions by the parties were filed in December 2021 and January 2022.

On August 4, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida dismissed the Theodore Lawsuit, without prejudice. Plaintiffs filed their second amended complaint on August 18, 2022 in which they seek to represent a class of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired PCT’s securities between November 16, 2020, and November 10, 2021, and alleged violations of Section 10(b) and Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act. On September 15, 2022, the PCT Defendants and Byron Roth each filed a motion to dismiss the second amended complaint, and the parties filed additional responsive pleadings in October 2022. On June 15, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida granted the PCT Defendants’ motion solely with regard to named defendant Tamsin Ettefagh, but denied the motion as to all other defendants. On June 30, 2023, the PCT Defendants filed a Motion for Reconsideration. Further, on July 14, 2023, each of the PCT and Roth Defendants filed their respective Answers and Counterclaims. The Motion for Reconsideration remains pending.

On November 30, 2023 Lead Plaintiffs filed their motion to certify two classes: a Section 14(a) class and a Section 10(b) class. On January 17, 2024, Lease Plaintiffs amended their motion for class certification to seek certification of only the Section 10(b) class. On January 23, 2024, PCT, the Individual Defendants and Bryon Roth submitted a join opposition to Lead Plaintiffs’ motion for class certification. Plaintiffs’ reply in support of their motion for class certification is due on February 21, 2024. The parties are engaged in discovery, which is currently scheduled to close in July 2024.

On September 29, 2023, Jay Southgate, a purported shareholder, filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against PCT, and certain senior members of management (“Individual Southgate Defendants”), asserting violations of federal securities laws under Section 10(b) and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The complaints generally allege that the applicable defendants made false and/or misleading statements in press releases and public filings between August 8, 2023 and September 13, 2023, regarding the status of commissioning activities at the Ironton Facility, and specifically the impact of a power outage at the Ironton Facility in August 2023 and subsequent seal system failure in September 2023. Purported shareholders have filed motions to be appointed lead plaintiff in the action, which remain pending. At this stage of the litigation, neither PCT nor the Individual Southgate Defendants have answered the complaint, moved to dismiss the complaint, or otherwise responded to the complaint.

PCT, the PCT Defendants and the individual Southgate Defendants intend to vigorously defend against the Theodore Lawsuit and the Southgate Lawsuits. Given the stage of the litigation, PCT cannot reasonably estimate at this time whether there will be any loss, or if there is a loss, the possible range of loss, that may arise from the unresolved Theodore and Southgate Lawsuits.

Derivative Litigation

On November 3, 2021, Byung-Gook Han, a purported PCT shareholder, derivatively and purportedly on behalf of PCT, filed a shareholder derivative action in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (Byung-Gook Han v. Otworth et. al., Case No. 1:21-cv-01569-UNA) against certain senior members of PCT’s management, PCT’s directors and Byron Roth, who was subsequently dismissed (collectively, the “Individual Han Defendants”), alleging violations of Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act and breaches of fiduciary duties and bringing claims for unjust enrichment and waste of corporate assets (“Han Derivative Suit"). The Han Derivative Suit generally alleges that the Individual Han Defendants made materially false and misleading statements in press releases, webinars and other public filings regarding the Technology, PCT’s business, PCT’s prospects, and the background and experience of the Individual Han Defendants. The Han Derivative Suit seeks unspecified monetary damages, reform of the company's corporate governance and internal procedures, unspecified restitution from the Individual Han Defendants, and costs and fees associated with bringing the action. On January 19, 2022, the court in the Han Derivative Suit granted the parties’ joint stipulation to stay the Han Derivative Suit and administratively closed the matter pending the disposition of the motions to dismiss in the Class Action Lawsuits.

On January 27, 2022, Patrick Ayers, a purported PCT shareholder, derivatively and purportedly on behalf of PCT, filed a shareholder derivative action in the United States District Court of the District of Delaware, captioned Patrick Ayers v. Otworth et. al., Case No. 1:22-cv-00110, against certain members of PCT’s management, PCT’s directors and others (collectively, the “Individual Ayers Defendants”), alleging violations of Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act and breaches of fiduciary duties, as well as claims for unjust enrichment, gross mismanagement, contribution, and indemnification (“Ayers Derivative Suit"). The Ayers Derivative Suit generally alleges that the Individual Ayers Defendants made materially false and misleading statements in press releases, webinars and other public filings regarding the Technology, PCT’s business, PCT’s prospects, and the background and experience of the Individual Ayers Defendants. The Ayers Derivative Suit seeks unspecified monetary damages, declaratory relief, unspecified disgorgement and restitution from the Individual Ayers Defendants, and costs and fees associated with bringing the action.

At this stage of the litigation, neither PCT nor the Individual Ayers Defendants have answered Ayers’ complaint, moved to dismiss the complaint, or otherwise responded to the complaint. On March 17, 2022, the court granted the parties’ joint stipulation to stay the Ayers Derivative Suit and administratively closed the matter pending the disposition of the motions to dismiss in the Class Action Lawsuits. Should the Ayers Derivative Suit be reopened in the future, the Individual Ayers Defendants intend to vigorously defend against the Ayers Derivative Suit. Given the stage of the litigation, PCT cannot reasonably estimate at this time whether there will be any loss, or if there is a loss, the possible range of loss, that may arise from the unresolved Ayers Derivative Suit.

After the court in the Theodore Lawsuit ruled on the second motion to dismiss, the stay in the derivative actions was lifted. Ayers and Han (collectively the “Derivative Plaintiffs”), PCT and the Individual Ayers and Han Defendants (collectively, the “Individual Derivative Defendants”) filed a joint stipulation to consolidate the related derivative actions on June 26, 2023. The court granted the motion to consolidate the derivative actions on June 27, 2023 and ordered the Consolidated Derivative Action to be captioned In re: PureCycle Technologies, Inc. Derivative Litigation, Lead Case No. 21-1569-RGA (D. Del.) (“Consolidated Derivative Litigation”). In light of the Motion for Reconsideration in the Theodore Lawsuit, the Derivative Plaintiffs, PCT, and Individual Derivative Defendants filed a joint stipulation to continue the stay of the Consolidated Derivative Litigation until thirty days after the court in the Class Action rules on the Motion for Reconsideration. Because the Motion for Reconsideration in the Theodore Lawsuit remains pending, the stay of the Consolidated Derivative Litigation remains in effect.

Should the Consolidated Derivative Litigation be reopened in the future, the Individual Derivative Defendants intend to vigorously defend against the Consolidated Derivative Litigation. Given the stage of the litigation, PCT cannot reasonably estimate at this time whether there will be any loss, or if there is a loss, the possible range of loss, that may arise from the unresolved Consolidated Derivative Litigation.

In the future, PCT may become party to additional legal matters and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. While PCT is unable to predict the outcome of the above or future matters, it does not believe, based upon currently available facts, that the ultimate resolution of any such pending matters will have a material adverse effect on its overall financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Denham-Blythe Arbitration

On October 7, 2020, PCO, a subsidiary of PCT and Denham-Blythe Company, Inc. (“DB”) executed an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Agreement for certain construction activities associated with the Ironton Facility (“EPC Contract”).

On June 16, 2023, following unsuccessful efforts at mediating various disputes over certain unapproved change orders and payment applications, DB filed a demand for binding arbitration (“Arbitration Demand”) with the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), seeking approximately $17.0 million related to certain fee applications, change orders and amounts currently held in retainage by PCO, and, on June 21, 2023, filed a mechanics lien in Lawrence County, Ohio for the same sum. On July 20, 2023, PCO filed its Answer and Counterclaim, in which PCO contends that various deficiencies in DB’s work resulted in damages to PCO in excess of DB’s $17.0 million Arbitration Demand, including, but not limited to, the following: DB’s insufficient and incomplete engineering drawings and packages, insufficient and unorganized material management, insufficient and inefficient contractor management, insufficient and rudimentary schedule management, incomplete and inefficient procurement procedures, and that the Company was required to undertake significant re-work at additional cost resulting from DB’s failure to adequately perform its obligations under the EPC Contract. On September 14, 2023, DB filed a motion with the AAA seeking to join ThermalTech Engineering, Inc., and ThermalTech Turnkey Solutions LLC, a subcontractor engaged by DB to provide engineering services for the Ironton Project. In an order dated December 7, 2023, the AAA granted DB’s request to join ThermalTech Engineering, Inc., and ThermalTech Turnkey Solutions LLC.

On August 30, 2023, DB filed a breach of contract claim against PCO and others in Lawrence County Ohio, alleging the same facts contained in its arbitration demand, as well as an action to foreclose on a lien filed in Lawrence County, Ohio. Concurrently DB requested the complaint be stayed pending the resolution of all issues in the arbitration.

PCO intends to vigorously defend itself against DB’s claims and to pursue recovery of damages resulting from DB’s failure to perform adequately under the EPC Contract. Given the stage of the arbitration, PCT cannot reasonably estimate at this time whether there will be any loss, or if there is a loss, the possible range of loss, that may result from the Arbitration Demand.

Other Matters

On February 3, 2023, the Company received a books and records demand pursuant to Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, from a purported stockholder of the Company, in connection with the stockholder’s investigation of, among other matters, potential breaches of fiduciary duty, mismanagement, self-dealing, corporate waste or other violations of law by the Company’s Board with respect to these matters. We are currently unable to predict the outcome of this matter.

On October 6, 2023 and October 27, 2023, the Company receivedtwo additional books and records demands pursuant to Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, fromtwo purported stockholders of the Company, in connection with the stockholders’ investigation of, among other matters, potential breaches of fiduciary duty, mismanagement, self-dealing, corporate waste or other violations of law by the Company’s Board with respect to these matters. We are currently unable to predict the outcome of this matter.

NOTE 15 -Leases

Under ASC Topic 842, a lease is a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment (i.e., an identified asset) for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company’s contracts determined to be, or contain, a lease include explicitly or implicitly identified assets where the Company has the right to substantially all of the economic benefits of the assets and has the ability to direct how and for what purpose the assets are used during the lease term. Leases are classified as either operating or financing. For operating leases, the Company has recognized a lease liability equal to the present value of the remaining lease payments, and a right of use asset equal to the lease liability, subject to certain adjustments, such as for prepaid rents. The Company used its incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of the lease payments. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate is the rate of interest that it would have to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. The Company determined the incremental borrowing rates for its leases by applying its applicable borrowing rate, with adjustment as appropriate for lease currency and lease term.

The Company enters into contracts to lease real estate, equipment and vehicles. The Company’s most individually significant lease liability relates to a real estate lease with an initial contract lease term of 30 years. The Company’s most significant lease liabilities in aggregate value relate to real estate leases that have initial contract lease terms ranging from 1 to 30 years. Under ASC Topic 842, the lease term at the lease commencement date is determined based on the non-cancellable period for which the Company has the right to use the underlying asset, together with any periods covered by an option to extend the lease if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise that option, periods covered by an option to terminate the lease if the Company is reasonably certain not to exercise that option, and periods covered by an option to extend (or not to terminate) the lease in which the exercise of the option is controlled by the lessor. The Company considered a number of factors when evaluating whether the options in its lease contracts were reasonably certain of exercise, such as length of time before option exercise, expected value of the leased asset at the end of the initial lease term, importance of the lease to overall operations, costs to negotiate a new lease, and any contractual or economic penalties.

Operating leases result in a straight-line lease expense, while finance leases result in a front-loaded expense pattern. The assets associated with financing leases have been included in property, plant and equipment in the consolidated balance sheet. Depreciation on financing lease assets is included in operating costs on the consolidated statement of comprehensive loss. The Company does not sublease any of its material leased assets to third parties and the Company is not party to any lease contracts with related parties. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants.

The Company has made an accounting policy election not to recognize right of use assets and lease liabilities for leases with a lease term of 12 months or less, including renewal options that are reasonably certain to be exercised, that also do not include an option to purchase the underlying asset that is reasonably certain of exercise. Instead, lease payments for these leases are recognized as lease cost on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

ASC Topic 842 includes a number of reassessment and re-measurement requirements for lessees based on certain triggering events or conditions, including whether a contract is or contains a lease, assessment of lease term and purchase options, measurement of lease payments, assessment of lease classification and assessment of the discount rate. The Company reviewed the reassessment and re-measurement requirements and did not identify any events or conditions during the year ended December 31, 2023 that required a reassessment or re-measurement. For the year ended December 31, 2023, PCT included the Company’s right-of-use assets and other long-lived assets in its overall impairment analysis. Refer to Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further information regarding the Company’s assessment of impairment indicators related to its property, plant and equipment.

Certain of the Company’s leases include variable lease costs to reimburse the lessor for real estate tax and insurance expenses, and certain non-lease components that transfer a distinct service to the Company, such as common area maintenance services. The Company has elected not to separate the accounting for lease components and non-lease components, for all classes of leased assets.

On August 24, 2022, the Company signed a real estate lease for a future feedstock preprocessing facility in Denver, Pennsylvania with an initial term of 15 years and total minimum lease payments of $52.3 million. The lease is expected to commence mid to late 2024.

In January 2023, the Company signed a real estate lease at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ NextGen District, where it plans to build its first purification facility in Europe, with an initial term of 30 years and total minimum lease payments of €27.7 million, subject to annual inflation adjustments. This lease commenced at the end of June 2023.

The components of lease expense and supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the period are as follows (in thousands):

The supplemental balance sheet information related to leases for the period is as follows (in thousands):

Maturities of the Company’s lease liabilities are as follows (in thousands):

AEDA Sale-leaseback Transaction

On June 30, 2023, PCT entered into a series of agreements with The Development Authority of Augusta, Georgia (the “AEDA”) to construct phase one (“Phase One”) of its first U.S. multi-line facility in Augusta, Georgia. PCT is leasing 150 acres of land (“Real Property”) owned by the AEDA and will construct buildings, building equipment, and other structures (the “Improvements”) on the land. PCT will also acquire and install the necessary processing, warehousing, and other equipment, as well as conveyors and pipelines (the Equipment”, together with the Real Property and the Improvements, the “Augusta Project”). The Improvements and Equipment will be transferred to the AEDA and leased back by PCT. PCT anticipates that the first portion of Phase One will consist of one purification line and commenced in December 2023. PCT is obligated to spend at least $440 million toward the construction of Phase One. Construction of the first purification line must be completed by December 31, 2026, but PCT expects that it will be completed sooner. Through December 31, 2023, PCT has invested approximately $84.9 million for pre-construction engineering and long-lead equipment for the benefit of Phase One investments.

The legal sale-leaseback structure provides local property tax incentives to PCT as lessee of the Augusta Project. PCT will remain the owner of the Improvements and Equipment for accounting purposes during the term of the lease as PCT will have the right to acquire title to the Augusta Project for a nominal amount during the term and at the conclusion of the arrangement, which has an initial expiration date in 2044. The payments PCT makes to the AEDA during the term of the arrangement are not otherwise expected to be material.

NOTE 16 -SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In connection with the preparation of the consolidated financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2023, management has evaluated events through March 6, 2024 to determine whether any events required recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. The following subsequent events were identified through the date of these consolidated financial statements:

On March 14, 2023, PCT secured 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, orone year from issuance (subject to renewal withinone year). On February 14, 2024, PCT renewed the surety bond in the amount of $25.0 million and it will expire at the earlier of satisfaction of the obligation, termination of the related vendor contract, orone year from the renewal date, which is March 14, 2024.

On March 5, 2024, a subsidiary of the Company repurchased 99% of the outstanding Revenue Bonds with $74.5 million of unrestricted cash and $184.6 million of restricted cash. See Note 3 - Notes Payable and Debt Instruments for further details.

On March 1, 2024 PCT amended the Revolving Credit Facility to increase the Facility to $200.0 million, extend the maturity to September 30, 2025, and to obtain a carve out to permit the Company to purchase the Revenue Bonds.

On March 1, 2024, PCT amended the Term Loan Credit Agreement to (i) increase the amount available to the Company under the permitted indebtedness covenant basket for the Revolving Credit Facility from $150,000,000 to $200,000,000 and (ii) obtain a carve out to permit the Company to purchase the Revenue Bonds.