Liqtech Internat Stock Price, News & Analysis

LiqTech International (NASDAQ: LIQT) has appointed David Kowalczyk as Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer, effective March 1, 2025. Kowalczyk brings over 20 years of leadership experience in global industrial companies, with expertise in finance, strategy, equity analysis, audit, and operational management.

His previous roles include VP of Business Finance and Systems at Hempel A/S, CFO at Globus Wine, VP at Flügger, Business Finance Director at Novozymes, and positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Nordea Securities. Kowalczyk holds dual master's degrees from Copenhagen Business School in Auditing and Accounting, and Finance and Investments.

Current Interim CFO Phillip Massie Price will step down upon Kowalczyk's arrival but will remain until April 30, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition.

LiqTech International (NASDAQ: LIQT) has secured its first commercial order for LiqTech PureFlow™ mobile units from Razorback Direct in Houston, Texas. These fully automated, containerized units are designed for water treatment in remote energy operations, capable of treating produced water to achieve 1-3 ppm of oil content without pretreatment.

The units feature remote monitoring capabilities, require minimal manpower, and come with a 5-year membrane warranty. Following successful pilot testing earlier this year, the units will be deployed in the North American Region, with delivery expected in Q1 2025. The technology demonstrated superior performance in handling complex water streams and generating lower waste volumes compared to competing technologies.

LiqTech International reported Q3 2024 financial results with revenue of $2.5 million, a 51% decrease from Q3 2023, primarily due to a delayed North American water treatment project. The company posted a gross loss margin of (8.5)% and a net loss of $(2.8) million. Key operational highlights include entering a joint venture with JiTRI for marine water treatment in China, receiving new pilot project orders, and implementing cost reduction strategies including a 10% headcount reduction. The company's cash balance was $4.5 million, with an additional $8.8 million raised through a private placement. Q4 2024 revenue guidance is set at $3.3-$4.3 million.

LiqTech International (NASDAQ: LIQT) has secured an order from a leading technology company for lithium brine production in the U.S. The company's ultrafiltration (UF) membrane technology will serve as a pre-treatment step for enhancing the ion exchange process in lithium extraction. The system demonstrates superior performance in small-scale tests and will be delivered in Q4 2024. This development aligns with the growing demand for lithium in electric vehicle batteries, where traditional production methods need replacement with more efficient technologies.

LiqTech International (NASDAQ: LIQT), a high-tech filtration company, has scheduled its third quarter 2024 financial results announcement for Thursday, November 14, 2024, before market opening. The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results. Interested parties can join via phone at (833) 535-2206 or (412) 902-6741, or through a live webcast available on the company's investor relations website. A replay will be accessible until November 21, 2024.

LiqTech International (NASDAQ: LIQT) has formed a joint venture with Jiangsu Marine Equipment Co. (JiTRI) in China, establishing Nantong JiTRI LiqTech Green Energy Technology Co. The JV will develop and sell membrane-based water treatment equipment for marine ships using LiqTech's silicon carbide ceramic technology. LiqTech, as majority owner, will contribute its marine water treatment solutions, while JiTRI will provide facilities, local support, and initial funding. LiqTech currently holds over 20% market share in marine scrubbers, with more than 170 systems installed worldwide. The venture targets China's dominant 80% share of global shipbuilding, with 400 new vessels ordered for 2024-2027 requiring EGR solutions.

LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) has announced a private placement transaction of up to $10 million with existing institutional investors. The deal includes:

• 3,630,129 shares of common stock
• 1,369,871 pre-funded warrants
• Warrants to purchase up to 5,000,000 shares

The combined purchase price is $2.00 per share and accompanying warrant. The transaction will close in two tranches, with the first tranche to 19.99% of outstanding shares. LiqTech plans to use the proceeds to fund commercial development in the U.S. oil & gas sector, expand efforts in the European and U.S. swimming pool sector, and develop a new initiative in the marine exhaust gas recirculation water treatment segment.

LiqTech International (NASDAQ: LIQT) reported its Q2 2024 financial results, showing a 10% decrease in revenue to $4.5 million compared to Q2 2023. The company's gross profit margin declined to 16.0% from 23.3% in Q2 2023, while net loss increased to $(2.1) million from $(1.6) million. Despite challenges, LiqTech made progress in key markets:

- Received orders for produced water treatment in the U.S.
- Entered MoU with China Haisum Engineering for industrial water treatment
- Signed agreements to expand marine scrubber footprint
- Delivered commercial pilot unit for oil and gas produced water filtration
- Obtained NSF certification for pool systems in the U.S.

The company expects Q3 2024 revenue between $4.0 million and $5.0 million.

LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) has obtained NSF certification for its Aqua Solution® swimming pool water filtration systems, enabling the company to market and sell these systems in the U.S. This certification opens up a significant opportunity in the American market, complementing LiqTech's existing 120+ installations across Europe and Asia Pacific.

LiqTech's swimming pool solutions offer superior energy efficiency, water conservation, and reduced chemical consumption compared to traditional media filtration systems. Key benefits include:

• Up to 80% reduction in water usage
• 60% lower energy consumption
• 30% lower chlorine dosing
• One-third the size of conventional systems

The Aqua Solution® integrates a dead-end structural design with advanced membrane technology, providing more cost-efficient filtration performance and higher flow rates at lower pressure compared to traditional sand filters.