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Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: CLMT) is a premier independent producer of specialty hydrocarbon products. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Calumet operates through four primary segments: Specialty Products and Solutions, Montana/Renewables, Performance Brands, and Corporate. These segments enable Calumet to deliver a diverse suite of products, including lubricating oils, solvents, waxes, food-grade white oils, pharmaceutical-grade petrolatums, asphalt, and heavy fuel oils, as well as a variety of renewable fuel products.
The Specialty Products and Solutions segment is the cornerstone of Calumet's business, generating the majority of the company's revenue. This segment focuses on providing customer-tailored solutions and formulations, leveraging a highly integrated production complex located in Northwest Louisiana.
The Montana/Renewables segment, operated by Montana Renewables, LLC, is a leader in North America's energy transition. This segment is noted for its production of low-emission sustainable alternatives, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Located in Great Falls, Montana, the facility processes up to 15,000 barrels of renewable feedstock per day, making it the largest SAF producer in the western hemisphere.
The Performance Brands segment specializes in high-performance consumer products and brands, contributing significantly to Calumet's market presence and financial success.
Recent Achievements:
- In January 2024, Calumet announced two major financing updates, simplifying its inventory and working capital management through a new Supply and Offtake Agreement with J. Aron and an expanded Asset-Backed Loan facility.
- In February 2024, Calumet signed a Conversion Agreement to transition from a Master Limited Partnership (MLP) to a C-Corp, aiming to broaden investor participation and enhance shareholder value.
- In April 2024, the company resumed production at its Montana Renewables facility, achieving significant operational milestones and positioning itself for robust future performance.
Calumet's strong focus on renewable energy, strategic financial management, and robust operational capabilities position it as a key player in the specialty products market. As the company progresses through 2024, it anticipates several catalysts that could further enhance shareholder value and operational efficiency.
Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT) has announced significant financing activities, including a $100 million private placement of 9.75% Senior Notes due 2028 through its subsidiaries and the registration of a $65 million at-the-market (ATM) equity program.
CEO Todd Borgmann described the bond pricing as a targeted refinancing effort. The ATM equity facility, while not expected to be utilized immediately, provides a flexible tool for managing maturities. These financial moves, combined with a recently closed DOE loan and expected free cash flow, create a path to address the company's 2026 notes while focusing on strategic objectives including the MaxSAF project and balance sheet deleveraging.
Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT) announced the pricing of a $100 million private placement of 9.75% Senior Notes due 2028, to be issued at 98% of par. The offering is expected to close on January 16, 2025. The new notes are a mirror issue to the existing $325 million 9.75% Senior Notes issued in June 2023, though they will be issued under a separate indenture with different CUSIP numbers.
The company plans to use the net proceeds to redeem a portion of its outstanding 11.00% Senior Notes due 2026, with the redemption expected on or before April 15, 2025. The securities will be offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, and have not been registered under the Securities Act.
Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT) announced a private placement offering of $100 million in 9.75% Senior Notes due 2028. The offering, made through its subsidiaries, will be available to eligible purchasers under Rule 144A and Regulation S. The company plans to use the net proceeds to redeem a portion of its outstanding 11.00% Senior Notes due 2026, with redemption scheduled on or before April 15, 2025.
The new notes mirror the company's existing 9.75% Senior Notes due 2028, of which $325 million was issued on June 27, 2023. While having substantially identical terms, the new notes will be issued under a separate indenture with different CUSIP numbers. The securities will be offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons outside the United States.
Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT) has announced the establishment of an at-the-market equity offering program (ATM Program) through which it may sell up to $65 million worth of common stock shares. The offering will be conducted through BMO Capital Markets Corp. as the Sales Agent, with shares being sold at prevailing market prices on the Nasdaq Global Select Market or other national securities exchanges.
The company plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment, working capital, and capital expenditures. The offering is being made under a prospectus supplement dated January 14, 2025, with no minimum fundraising requirement. Sales will be conducted as 'at the market offerings' under Rule 415, with the Sales Agent using commercially reasonable efforts to sell shares designated by Calumet.
Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT) released preliminary Q4 2024 financial results, expecting a net loss between $54-24 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $45-60 million. The company reported significant operational progress, including:
- Successful completion of planned turnaround at Montana Renewables in November 2024
- Achievement of 50 million gallon annualized SAF run rate
- Reaching operational cost target of $0.70/gallon
- Receipt of $20 million in insurance proceeds from business interruption claims
The company projects 2025 capital expenditures of $50-70 million for specialties business and $10-20 million for Montana Renewables maintenance. MaxSAF project spending is expected at $40-60 million, with 45% funded from MRL operating cash flow and the remainder from DOE loan. Management emphasizes focus on deleveraging in 2025, aiming to pay down all 2026 notes.
Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT) has announced an analysts call scheduled for January 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The primary focus of the call will be to discuss the company's recently closed $1.44 billion guaranteed loan from the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office.
Interested parties can access the live presentation through a webcast with accompanying slides available at the company's investor relations website. Participants can also join via telephone by pre-registering through the provided link or dialing toll-free at 1-844-695-5524 (US) or 1-412-317-0700 (International). A replay of the conference call will be available on the company's website shortly after the event.
Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT) announced the closing of a $1.44 billion guaranteed loan facility with the U.S. Department of Energy for its Montana Renewables subsidiary. The loan will fund the construction and expansion of their renewable fuels facility, positioning it as one of the largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producers globally.
The expansion will increase annual production capacity to 300 million gallons of SAF and 330 million gallons of combined SAF and renewable diesel. Initial loan proceeds of $782 million are expected this month, with Calumet making an additional $150 million equity investment. The loan has a 15-year tenor at U.S. Treasury rate plus 3/8%.
The project includes a second renewable fuels reactor, debottlenecking existing units, SAF blending assets, increased hydrogen production, and water treatment facilities. The expansion will double seed oils and tallow purchases from 1.5 to 3 billion pounds annually and is expected to create 450 construction jobs and 40 operations jobs.
Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT) has announced its participation in two major investor conferences in January 2025. The company will attend the Goldman Sachs Energy, CleanTech & Utilities Conference on January 7th and 8th, followed by the UBS Global Energy & Utilities Winter Conference on January 14th. At both events, Calumet will conduct one-on-one investor meetings.
Calumet is an Indianapolis-based manufacturer that specializes in specialty branded products and renewable fuels, serving various consumer-facing and industrial markets through twelve facilities across North America.
Montana Renewables, a subsidiary of Calumet (NASDAQ: CLMT), has received approval for its Excise Tax Registration from the IRS, enabling the company to claim clean fuel Production Tax Credits (PTC) under IRC Section 45Z. The company is registered as both a producer of clean transportation fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The Section 45Z PTC, which replaces the previous Blenders Tax Credit, provides a transferrable federal income tax credit for clean fuels produced between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2027. Montana Renewables, the largest SAF producer in North America (2024), operates in Great Falls, Montana, producing SAF, Renewable Diesel, Renewable Hydrogen, and Renewable Naphtha using sustainable feedstocks from Pacific Northwest farm operations.
Calumet announced the final settlement of its private exchange offer for 11.00% Senior Notes due 2025. The company successfully exchanged $354,399,000 principal amount of Old Notes for New Notes due 2026. Following the exchange, $9,142,000 of Old Notes remain outstanding, which Calumet plans to fully redeem on December 10, 2024, at par value plus accrued interest. The New Notes and Exchange Offer were not registered with the SEC and are subject to certain regulatory restrictions.
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