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Intrepid Potash, Inc. reports developments for a U.S. mineral producer focused on potash, Trio® specialty fertilizer, and related potassium, magnesium, sulfur, and salt products. The company is the only U.S. producer of muriate of potash and produces minerals through three solar solution potash facilities and one conventional underground Trio® mine.
Recurring news covers quarterly results, fertilizer pricing and sales volumes, potash and Trio® production, operating costs, capital spending, mine and cavern projects, asset portfolio actions, and lithium recovery work tied to byproduct brine at the Wendover, Utah potash facility.
Intrepid Potash reported a net loss of $8.9 million for Q2 2020, equating to $0.07 per share. The company saw a significant decline in operations, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with cash flow from operations at $8.8 million. Total cash on hand after recent debt repayment stood at $14 million. Potash sales fell to $24.5 million, driven by lower sales volumes and prices. A reverse stock split was approved by shareholders, with plans to discuss execution on August 10, 2020. The company continues to navigate economic challenges while managing its balance sheet prudently.
Intrepid Potash announced that stockholders approved a reverse stock split of common shares at a ratio between 1-for-3 to 1-for-15 during a meeting on July 28, 2020. The Board will convene on August 10, 2020, to discuss the exact ratio. Additionally, on July 24, 2020, Intrepid received a notice for non-compliance with NYSE listing standards due to its stock closing below $1.00 for 30 consecutive days. The Company has six months to regain compliance to avoid delisting while continuing to trade under the symbol IPI.
Intrepid remains operational and considers options to meet NYSE requirements.
Intrepid Potash announced the early paydown of its Series C senior notes amounting to $17.1 million, including principal and accrued interest, which was paid entirely from cash on hand. Following this payment, Intrepid holds approximately $14 million in cash, $30 million under its revolving credit, and $15 million remaining on its Series B notes. The company plans to utilize available credit to support its business strategy, particularly in expanding oilfield solutions. Intrepid remains optimistic about its long-term prospects in the Delaware Basin.
Intrepid Potash Inc. (NYSE: IPI) will release its Q2 2020 financial results on August 3, 2020, after market hours. A conference call is scheduled for August 4, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results and address investor queries. Intrepid is a diversified mineral company producing key agricultural and industrial minerals, including potash and Trio®, a specialty fertilizer. They utilize solar evaporation for potash production, promoting environmentally friendly practices and cost efficiency.
Intrepid Potash reported a Q1 2020 net loss of $7.4 million ($0.06 per share) due to a $10 million litigation settlement. Cash flow from operations was $14.8 million, with adjusted net loss at $2.0 million. The company generated $8.8 million in adjusted EBITDA and completed a restricted land sale for $4.8 million. Intrepid also retired $20 million in senior notes, holds $26 million cash, and received a $10 million loan under the CARES Act. Despite robust potash and Trio sales, the outlook remains uncertain due to COVID-19's impact on the oilfield solutions segment.