Quest Resource Holding Corporation Acquires Regional Asset-Light Waste Service Provider

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Quest Resource Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: QRHC) has acquired an independent environmental services company in the northeastern U.S. for $3.35 million in cash. The acquisition is anticipated to be accretive on a free cash flow per share basis and is expected to generate annual net operating income of $0.6 million. This strategic move enhances Quest's presence in the commercial real estate market, strengthening long-term relationships with major clients averaging over 7 years. The company aims to provide broader service capabilities and increase value for its client base.

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• Acquisition expected to increase annual net operating income by $0.6 million.
• Enhances presence in the commercial real estate market.
• Long-standing relationships with top clients averaging over 7 years.

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• None.

THE COLONY, Texas, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quest Resource Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: QRHC) ("Quest"), a national leader in environmental waste and recycling services, announced today that it has acquired an independent environmental services company primarily servicing customers in the northeast region of the United States. The transaction is expected to be accretive on a free cash flow per share basis.

The total consideration of the acquisition at close is $3.35 million, which was paid in cash. We expect the acquired business, which mainly consists of customer contracts, to produce proforma annual net operating income of $0.6 million.

“This acquisition expands our presence in the commercial real estate market with the average relationship with the largest 10 customers of more than 7 years,” said Quest President and Chief Executive Officer S. Ray Hatch. “We look forward to providing additional value and offering broader service capabilities to this client base.”

About Quest Resource Holding Corporation
Quest is a national provider of waste and recycling services that help businesses excel in achieving their environmental and sustainability goals and responsibilities. Quest delivers focused expertise across multiple industry sectors to build single-source, client-specific solutions that generate quantifiable business and sustainability results. Addressing a wide variety of waste streams and recyclables, Quest provides information and data that tracks and reports the environmental results of Quest’s services, gives actionable data to improve business operations, and enables Quest’s clients to excel in their business and sustainability responsibilities. For more information, visit www.qrhc.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which provides a "safe harbor" for such statements in certain circumstances. The forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our belief in our ability to provide additional value and offer broader service capabilities to the acquired client base, and our expectation that the acquired business will produce proforma annual net operating income of $0.6 million. These statements are based on our current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs, and assumptions. Such statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, and actual events or results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements and to consult our SEC filings for additional risks and uncertainties that may apply to our business and the ownership of our securities. Our forward-looking statements are presented as of the date made, and we disclaim any duty to update such statements unless required by law to do so.

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FAQ

What is the acquisition amount for Quest Resource Holding Corporation?

The acquisition amount is $3.35 million in cash.

How much annual net operating income is expected from the acquired business?

The acquired business is expected to produce an annual net operating income of $0.6 million.

What market does the acquisition expand Quest Resource's presence in?

The acquisition expands Quest Resource's presence in the commercial real estate market.

How long are the average client relationships for Quest's top customers?

The average relationship with the largest 10 customers is over 7 years.