Every 8-K that Fuel Tech, Inc. (FTEK) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Fuel Tech, Inc. (FTEK) reported that on September 14, 2026 it posted an updated corporate presentation on its website, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. The materials are provided under a Regulation FD disclosure and are not deemed filed or incorporated into Securities Act registration statements.
Fuel Tech, Inc. (FTEK) announced that Vincent J. Arnone has decided to resign from his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective September 15, 2026, while remaining a member of the Board. The company states that his decision is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.
On August 27, 2026, the Board elected Sharon L. Jones, an existing independent director, to succeed Mr. Arnone as Chairman of the Board, effective September 16, 2026.
Fuel Tech, Inc. reported Q2 2026 results with consolidated revenue of $6.5 million, up 17% from $5.6 million a year earlier, driven by growth in both the Air Pollution Control (APC) and FUEL CHEM segments. APC revenue increased 11% to $2.8 million, while FUEL CHEM revenue rose 21% to $3.7 million. APC backlog reached $14.3 million at June 30, 2026 versus $7.0 million at December 31, 2025, and management cited an effective APC backlog of approximately $17 million including recently announced contract awards of $3 million and additional awards of $10 million tied to a Midwest utility grid enhancement project.
Profitability weakened as consolidated gross margin contracted to 41% from 46%, reflecting lower margins in both segments due to product mix, demonstration costs, freight and internal labor. Q2 2026 net loss was $(1.2) million, or $(0.04) per share, compared with a net loss of $(0.7) million, or $(0.02) per share, and Adjusted EBITDA loss widened to $(1.2) million from $(0.9) million. For the first six months of 2026, revenue was $12.6 million and net loss totaled $(2.6) million.
Liquidity remained solid: as of June 30, 2026, the balance sheet showed cash, cash equivalents, and investments of approximately $30 million, stockholders’ equity of $37.4 million (or $1.20 per share), and no debt. Operating activities used $1.7 million of cash in the first half, and investing activities used $2.5 million, primarily for equipment and securities purchases. The company also announced that Ramesh Nuggihalli will succeed Vincent J. Arnone as President and CEO effective August 10, 2026, with Arnone continuing to serve on the Board of Directors.
Fuel Tech, Inc. announced that Chief Executive Officer and President Vincent J. Arnone has decided to retire and will resign from his executive roles effective August 10, 2026, while continuing as a director and remaining an employee through September 15, 2026 to support transition. His retirement is stated not to result from any disagreement with the company or its board.
The board appointed Ramesh Nuggihalli as Chief Executive Officer and President effective August 10, 2026, following a months-long search. His Employment Agreement provides an initial annual base salary of $440,000, target short‑term incentive of 75% of base salary from fiscal 2027, and a long‑term incentive target equal to 100% of base salary. He will receive a $2,500 monthly housing allowance and an initial grant of 300,000 RSUs vesting in three annual installments of 100,000 each. For certain terminations without Cause or for Good Reason in his first 36 months, he would receive 12 months of salary continuation, partial RSU vesting, prorated incentives, and up to 12 months of COBRA. Following a Change of Control and qualifying termination, he would receive 12 months of salary, full vesting of the initial 300,000 RSUs, prorated bonus, and COBRA reimbursements. In lieu of severance, he may elect a Transaction Completion Bonus equal to 0.5% of Total Enterprise Value, capped at 3× base salary, if common shareholders receive at least $4.00 per share.
Fuel Tech, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 4, 2026. Stockholders elected four directors — Vincent J. Arnone, Douglas G. Bailey, Sharon L. Jones, and Dennis L. Zeitler — to serve until the next annual meeting or until successors are elected.
Arnone received 10,736,369 votes for and 2,002,423 withheld, while Bailey received 9,855,836 for and 2,879,056 withheld. Jones received 12,340,114 votes for and 397,103 withheld, and Zeitler received 12,323,119 for and 411,581 withheld. Each director election had 7,278,620 broker non-votes.
Stockholders also approved the ratification of RSM US LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm, with 19,552,321 votes for, 411,581 against, and 38,542 abstentions. In an advisory, non-binding vote, stockholders approved the Company’s executive compensation with 11,949,173 votes for, 637,014 against, 187,055 abstentions, and 7,278,620 broker non-votes.
Fuel Tech, Inc. reported a wider net loss for Q1 2026 as modestly lower revenue and higher expenses weighed on results, while its air pollution control business and project pipeline strengthened. Consolidated revenue was $6.1 million, down 5% from $6.4 million a year earlier, with gross margin slipping to 43.5% from 46.4%.
The Air Pollution Control segment grew revenue 23% to $1.6 million and expanded gross margin to 38.3% from 32.6%, and management highlighted recent APC awards totaling about $10 million that will bolster future activity. FUEL CHEM revenue declined to $4.5 million from $5.1 million, with gross margin narrowing to 45.3% from 49.9%.
SG&A rose to $3.7 million from $3.3 million, contributing to a net loss of $1.4 million, or $0.04 per share, versus a $0.7 million loss, or $0.02 per share, in Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA loss was $1.3 million compared to a $0.7 million loss. The company ended March 31, 2026 with $9.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, $21.5 million in short- and long-term investments, stockholders’ equity of $38.6 million, and no debt.
Fuel Tech, Inc. adopted its 2026 Corporate Incentive Plan and 2026 Current Objectives Plan, tying employee cash bonuses and executive equity awards to financial and strategic performance. The company granted 20,850 RSUs to CEO Vincent Arnone, 8,350 to CFO Ellen Albrecht, and 6,250 to SVP William Cummings.
Under the 2026 Corporate Incentive Plan, no bonus is paid unless Operating Income reaches $250,000, after which 25% of Operating Income funds an incentive pool capped at $3 million. The 2026 Current Objectives Plan funds a separate bonus pool of up to $650,000 only if all four corporate objectives are fully achieved, including revenue targets from new technologies, data center projects, AI-driven business development, and company-wide adoption of AI tools.
Fuel Tech reported higher revenue and margins in 2025 but remained unprofitable. Fourth-quarter 2025 revenue rose 37% to $7.2 million, lifting gross margin to 44.6% from 42.3%, while the net loss narrowed to $0.04 per share from $0.06.
For full-year 2025, revenue increased to $26.7 million from $25.1 million, with gross margin improving to 46.4% from 42.3%. FUEL CHEM segment revenue grew 27.9% for the year, reaching its highest level since 2018, helped by stronger coal unit utilization and a new U.S. demonstration program.
APC segment revenue declined for the year but rose 36.7% in the fourth quarter, and segment backlog increased to $7.0 million from $6.2 million. The company highlighted a data-center-related APC sales pipeline of approximately $75–$100 million and ongoing DGI water treatment demonstrations. Fuel Tech ended 2025 with $11.9 million in cash, $19.9 million in investments, stockholders’ equity of $39.9 million, and no debt.
Fuel Tech, Inc. filed a current report describing compensation decisions made by the Board’s Compensation Committee on December 11, 2025. The Committee approved a 2026 APC and National Sales Manager Commission Plan and a 2026 FUEL CHEM® Officer Sales Commission Plan, which define commission structures for key sales and officer roles for 2026. These plans are provided as exhibits to the report, giving more detail on how variable pay will be calculated for these groups.
Fuel Tech, Inc. filed a current report to notify investors that it has released its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. On November 4, 2025, the company issued a press release announcing these quarterly results, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
The report states that no financial statements of acquired businesses or pro forma financial information are included, and it lists the press release and the cover page interactive data file as the primary exhibits.