The earnings call highlighted new contracts and potential future demand driven by U.S. policy support. However, significant challenges include substantial financial losses, operational delays, and market softness. The sentiment reflects a cautious outlook amid ongoing financial and operational difficulties.
Company Guidance
During the Q3 2024 earnings call for RECSI.OL, CEO Kurt Levens provided detailed guidance on the company's operational and financial status. The company reported revenues of $33.8 million with an EBITDA loss of $42.7 million, attributed primarily to startup costs at Moses Lake and weak operational results at the Butte facility. The cash balance stood at $23.6 million. Levens discussed the challenges faced due to a delay in the qualification of Moses Lake polysilicon, leading to a reduction in operations to conserve liquidity. Silane shipments were impacted by global PV market slowdowns. The facility is currently operating at 15% capacity, with a focus on improving product quality and achieving original specification targets. The call highlighted ongoing efforts to troubleshoot issues with impurity in the product handling system and negotiations with customers regarding specification changes. Additionally, Levens mentioned exploring financing options to navigate uncertain qualification timelines and emphasized the company's strategic shift towards more differentiated markets amidst weaker demand in the PV and semiconductor sectors.
Multiyear Contract with Sila
REC Silicon signed a multiyear contract to supply silane for silicon anodes with Sila, contributing to their guidance of $100 million to $300 million EBITDA at full ramp of facilities.
Increased U.S. Semiconductor Capacity
U.S. semiconductor capacity is expected to increase by over 200%, directly scaling demand for REC Silicon's gases.
U.S. Policy Support for Domestic Production
New U.S. policies, including a proposed tariff increase on Chinese polysilicon and wafer imports, are expected to support increased domestic wafer and cell production, benefiting silane demand.
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REC Silicon ASA (RNWEF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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RNWEF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 07, 2024
$0.62
$0.46
-25.81%
Aug 08, 2024
$0.82
$0.71
-13.41%
May 10, 2024
$0.97
$0.92
-5.15%
Feb 08, 2024
$1.03
$1.12
+8.74%
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Rec Silicon (RNWEF) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 06, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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