TIDEWATER RENEWABLES LTD. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS, OPERATIONAL UPDATE AND 2026 GUIDANCE
TIDEWATER RENEWABLES LTD. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS, OPERATIONAL UPDATE AND 2026 GUIDANCE |
| [26-March-2026] |
CALGARY, AB, March 26, 2026 /CNW/ - Tidewater Renewables Ltd. ("Tidewater Renewables" or the "Corporation") (TSX: LCFS) is pleased to announce financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. The related audited consolidated financial statements, as well as the Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 and Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2025, are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on Tidewater Renewables website at www.tidewater-renewables.com. Q4 2025 Results
Year End 2025 Results
2026 guidance
Subsequent events
Selected financial and operating information are outlined below and should be read in conjunction with the Corporation's audited financial consolidated financial statements and related MD&A for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, which are available under the Corporation's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on its website at www.tidewater-renewables.com. Financial Highlights
OUTLOOK AND CORPORATE UPDATE Regulatory developments Following the Government of Canada's September 5, 2025, announcement of the BPI, Tidewater Renewables formally submitted its program application in January 2026. This time-limited program is, in management's view, a pivotal development for the Canadian renewable fuels sector, specifically designed to strengthen domestic production and competitiveness. The BPI framework provides substantial, non-repayable financial support from January 2026 through December 2027, at the following, incentive rates:
With the HDRD Complex anticipated to produce between 150 million and 170 million litres annually, the Corporation is ideally positioned to receive between $24.0 million and $27.2 million in both 2026 and 2027. These payments are expected to be received quarterly in arrears, providing a consistent and meaningful boost to the HDRD Complex's economics, liquidity, and overall profitability throughout the incentive window. In addition to the BPI, on September 5, 2025, the Government of Canada announced its intent to make targeted amendments to the Clean Fuel Regulations (the "CFR") to strengthen the resiliency and support the development of Canada's low-carbon fuel sector. While the BPI offers immediate short-term financial support, the proposed amendments seek to establish a structural, long-term market mechanism to ensure the sustained viability of domestic production. The Government of Canada is currently evaluating two primary regulatory pathways:
Management supports both proposed pathways and believes Tidewater Renewables is well-positioned to benefit from either, or a combination of both, if implemented. These developments represent a critical step in leveling the competitive landscape against, what management believes to be, unfair international trade practices. By aligning federal support with the efforts of Canadian producers and agricultural partners, including canola growers, Tidewater Renewables remains at the forefront of delivering long-term value in Canada's low-carbon economy. 2026 guidance Tidewater Renewables is pleased to release its 2026 guidance, highlighted by accelerated debt reduction and a projected $54.2 million to $64.2 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA compared to 2025. This significant year over year growth is expected to be driven by increased production volumes and market assumptions that anticipates a more favourable pricing environment compared to 2025. The Corporation's 2026 strategy prioritizes maximizing throughput at the HDRD Complex and capturing stable cash flows to aggressively strengthen the balance sheet. The resulting expansion in cash flow is expected to be primarily directed toward debt reduction. To further protect the Corporation's financial position, management has implemented a proactive hedging program for 2026. As of the date of this news release, the Corporation has hedged approximately 50% of 2026 renewable diesel (and attached emission credit) sales and associated feedstock purchases. By utilizing these derivative instruments, the Corporation has locked in a strong gross margin on a significant portion of its 2026 production, effectively reducing exposure to commodity pricing volatility and ensuring more predictable cash flows. While the Corporation remains focused on deleveraging, it will continue to advance its assets through a disciplined capital program. Growth expenditures will remain focused on the optimization of the SAF project. Expenditures on SAF optimization are expected to be largely funded through the monetization of capital emission credits issued under the Amended Initiative Agreement, preserving operating cash flow for debt repayment. Maintenance capital expenditures are directed strictly toward sustaining asset integrity, operational reliability, and process safety across the HDRD Complex to support the Corporation's long-term production targets.
HDRD Complex During the fourth quarter of 2025, the HDRD Complex achieved an average utilization rate of 1,453 bbl/d, or 48% of design capacity. This compares to 2,677 bbl/d, or 89% of design capacity, during the same period in the prior year. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the HDRD Complex achieved an average utilization rate of 1,967 bbl/d, or 66% of design capacity, in line with previously announced 2025 guidance of between 1,900 to 2,000 bbl/d, compared to 2,643 bbl/d, or 88% of design capacity, during the same period in 2024. The decrease in utilization during the three months and year ended December 31, 2025, was primarily due to planned turnaround activities carried out in September 2025 through October 2025. The turnaround was originally expected to last approximately three weeks but was extended by an additional two weeks due to greater than anticipated fouling in the hydrodeoxygenation reactor beds. Despite the delay, the turnaround was completed safely, with operations resuming on October 14, 2025. Shortly after operations resumed, an equipment anomaly was identified which required the HDRD Complex to take an unplanned outage. The issue was temporarily repaired, resulting in a delay of approximately two weeks, and operations resumed on October 29, 2025. Following the restart, the facility underwent a controlled ramp-up period, during which utilization improved steadily. The temporary repair was subsequently removed, and the rebuilt component was safely installed during a planned seven-day outage that was completed on December 12, 2025. A disciplined ramp-up process followed, supported by strong operational oversight and throughput exited the year at full capacity of 3,000 bbl/d. In addition, utilization during the year ended December 31, 2025 was impacted by the previously disclosed minor fire incident that occurred on April 1, 2025, at the main renewable diesel process unit within the HDRD Complex. The incident was promptly contained, with the affected area safely isolated and stabilized. Operations resumed on April 14, 2025, and utilization improved in the weeks that followed as part of a safe and controlled restart. Capital Program Total annual maintenance capital of $9.2 million was within the Corporation's previously announced 2025 guidance range of $8.0 million to $10.0 million. CONFERENCE CALL In conjunction with the earnings release, investors will have the opportunity to listen to Tidewater Renewables' senior management review its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 results via a joint conference call with its controlling shareholder, Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd., on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00 am MDT (12:00 pm EDT). A question and answer session for analysts will follow management's presentation. To join the conference call without operator assistance, please register here approximately 5 minutes in advance to receive an automated call-back when the session begins. Alternatively, you can dial 888-510-2154 (toll-free in North America) or 437-900-0527 to reach a live operator who will place you into the call. For those accessing the call via Cision's investor website, we suggest logging in at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the live event. For those dialing in, participants should ask to be joined into the Tidewater Renewables Ltd. earnings call. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available here, and archived for 90 days. ABOUT TIDEWATER RENEWABLES Tidewater Renewables is an energy transition company. The Corporation is focused on the production of low carbon fuels, primarily renewable diesel. The Corporation was created in response to the growing demand for renewable fuels in North America and to capitalize on its potential to efficiently turn a wide variety of renewable feedstocks (such as canola oil, tallow, used cooking oil, distillers corn oil, soybean oil, and other biomasses) into low carbon fuels. Tidewater Renewables' objective is to become a leading Canadian renewable fuel producer. The Corporation is pursuing this objective through the ownership, development, and operation of clean fuels projects and related infrastructure that utilize existing proven technologies. Additional information relating to Tidewater Renewables is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and at www.tidewater-renewables.com. NON-GAAP AND OTHER FINANCIAL MEASURES Throughout this press release and in other materials disclosed by the Corporation, Tidewater Renewables uses a number of non-GAAP financial measures, non-GAAP ratios, capital management measures and supplementary financial measures when assessing its results and measuring overall performance. The intent of non-GAAP measures and non-GAAP ratios is to provide additional useful information to investors and analysts. These non-GAAP measures and non-GAAP ratios do not have standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. As such, these measures should not be considered in isolation or used as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Except as otherwise indicated, these non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios will be calculated and disclosed on a consistent basis from period to period. Specific adjusting items may only be relevant in certain periods. For more information with respect to the Corporation's non-GAAP measures, non-GAAP ratios, capital management measures and supplementary financial measures see the "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" section of Tidewater Renewables' MD&A which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Non-GAAP Financial Measures The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Corporation are Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow. Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as income (or loss) before finance costs, taxes, depreciation, share-based compensation, unrealized gains and losses on derivative contracts, transaction costs, and other items considered non-recurring in nature, plus the Corporation's proportionate share of Adjusted EBITDA in its Equity Investment. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to set objectives, make operating and capital investment decisions, monitor debt covenants and assess performance. Tidewater Renewables also believes Adjusted EBITDA is a measure widely used by securities analysts, investors, lending institutions and others to evaluate the financial performance of the Corporation. From time to time, the Corporation issues guidance on this key measure. As a result, Adjusted EBITDA is presented as a relevant measure in this press release to assist analysts and readers in assessing the performance of the Corporation as seen from management's perspective. Investors should be cautioned that Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to net (loss) income, net cash provided by operating activities or other measures of financial results determined in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of the Corporation's performance and may not be comparable to companies with similar calculations. The following table reconciles net loss, the nearest GAAP measure, to Adjusted EBITDA:
Distributable Cash Flow Distributable cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital plus transaction costs, non-recurring expenses, and after any expenditures that use cash from operations. Changes in non-cash working capital are excluded from the determination of distributable cash flow because they are primarily the result of seasonal fluctuations or other temporary changes, and are generally funded with short-term debt or cash flows from operating activities. Maintenance capital expenditures, including turnarounds, are deducted from distributable cash flow as they are ongoing recurring expenditures which are funded from operating cash flows. Transaction costs are added back as they vary significantly quarter to quarter based on the Corporation's acquisition and disposition activity. Distributable cash flow also excludes non-recurring transactions that do not reflect Tidewater Renewables' ongoing operations. Management believes distributable cash flow is a useful metric for investors when assessing the amount of cash flow generated from the Corporation's normal operations. These cash flows are relevant to the Corporation's ability to internally fund growth projects, alter its capital structure, or distribute returns to shareholders. The following table reconciles net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, the nearest GAAP measure, to distributable cash flow:
Non-GAAP Financial Ratios Distributable cash flow per common share (basic and diluted) Distributable cash flow per common share is calculated as distributable cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, over the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Management believes that distributable cash flow per common share provides investors an indicator of funds generated from the business that could be allocated to each shareholder's equity position.
Capital Management Measures Net Debt Net debt is used by the Corporation to monitor its capital structure and financing requirements. It is also used as a measure of the Corporation's overall financial strength. Net debt is defined as amounts owing under the senior credit facility and second lien credit facility, less cash. The following table reconciles net debt:
Supplementary Financial Measures Growth Capital Growth capital expenditures are defined as expenditures which are recoverable, incrementally increase cash flow or the earning potential of assets, expand the capacity of current operations, or significantly extend the life of existing assets. This measure can be used by investors to assess the Corporation's discretionary capital spending. Maintenance Capital Maintenance capital expenditures are generally defined as expenditures that support and/or maintain the current capacity, cash flow or earning potential of existing assets without the characteristic benefits associated with growth capital expenditures. These expenditures include major inspections and overhaul costs that are required on a periodic basis. This measure can be used by investors to assess the Corporation's non-discretionary capital spending. Forward-Looking Information Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively referred to herein as, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events, conditions or future financial performance of Tidewater Renewables based on future economic conditions and courses of action. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of any words such as "seek", "anticipate", "budget", "plan", "continue", "forecast", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe", "will likely result", "are expected to", "will continue", "is anticipated", "believes", "estimated", "intends", "plans", "projection", "outlook" and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, assumptions, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The Corporation believes the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this press release should not be unduly relied upon. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements pertaining to, but not limited to, the following:
Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon assumptions which management of the Corporation believes to be reasonable, the Corporation cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this press release, the Corporation has made assumptions regarding, but not limited to:
The Corporation's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors including, but not limited to:
The foregoing lists are not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors which could affect the Corporation's operations or financial results are set forth in the Corporation's most recent annual information form, its MD&A and in other documents on file with the Canadian Securities Administrators available under the Corporation's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Management of the Corporation has included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward-looking statements provided in this press release in order to provide holders of common shares in the capital of the Corporation with a more complete perspective on the Corporation's current and future operations and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Corporation's actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do occur, what benefits the Corporation will derive from them. Readers are therefore cautioned that the foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive, and they should not unduly rely on the forward-looking statements included in this press release. Tidewater Renewables does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities law. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Further information about factors affecting forward-looking statements and management's assumptions and analysis thereof is available in the Corporation's most recent annual information form and other filings made by the Corporation with Canadian provincial securities commissions available under the Corporation's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The financial outlook information contained in this news release is based on assumption about future events, including economic conditions and proposed courses of action, based on management's assessment of the relevant information currently available. Additionally, the financial outlook information contained in this news release is subject to the risk factors described above in respect of forward-looking information generally as well as any other specific assumptions and risk factors in relation to such financial outlook noted in this news release. Accordingly, readers are cautioned that the financial outlook information contained in this news release should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein. The financial outlook information contained in this news release was approved by management as of the date hereof and was provided for the purpose of providing further information about the Corporation's expectations and plans for the future.
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