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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC's 2024 and 2025 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2025 report.

+277 added286 removedSource: 10-K (2026-03-24) vs 10-K (2025-03-13)

Top changes in PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC's 2025 10-K

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Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Biggest changeDepartment of Defense (“DOD”) and waste treatment in support of DOE’s Hanford closure strategy, continued investments in our facilities and capabilities to allow for broader waste treatment (including PFAS) (see “New Processing Technology” below for a discussion of our PFAS technology), and continued expansion of our waste treatment offerings within the international and commercial markets. 1 Although we expect our financial results to improve in 2025, uncertainties exist regarding how future federal government budget and program and policy decisions will unfold, which include the spending priorities of the new Administration and Congress, passage of the 2025 fiscal year U.S. government budget and potential for enactment of additional continuing resolutions to keep government departments and agencies in operations.
Biggest changeUncertainties exist regarding how future federal government budgets and program and policy decisions will unfold, which include the spending priorities of Congress and the Administration, passage of federal government fiscal year annual budgets and potential for enactment of continuing resolutions to keep federal government departments and agencies in operations.
There are a number of qualified small businesses in our market that will provide intense competition that may challenge our ability to maintain strong growth rates and acceptable profit margins. For international business there are additional competitors, many from within the country the work is to be performed, making winning work in foreign countries more challenging.
There are a number of qualified small businesses in our market that provide intense competition that may challenge our ability to maintain strong growth rates and acceptable profit margins. For international business there are additional competitors, many from within the country the work is to be performed, making winning work in foreign countries more challenging.
R&D Innovation and technical know-how by our operations is very important to the success of our business. Our goal is to discover, develop and bring to market innovative ways to process waste that address unmet environmental needs. We conduct research internally, and also through collaborations with other third parties.
R&D Innovation and technical know-how by our operations is very important to the success of our business. Our goal is to discover, develop and bring to market innovative ways to process waste that address unmet environmental needs. We conduct research internally and through collaborations with other third parties.
Segment Information We have two reporting segments: TREATMENT SEGMENT reporting includes: - nuclear, low-level radioactive, mixed (waste containing both hazardous and low-level radioactive waste), hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment, processing and disposal services primarily through four uniquely licensed (Nuclear Regulatory Commission or state equivalent) and permitted (U.S.
Segment Information We have two reporting segments: TREATMENT SEGMENT, which includes: - nuclear, low-level radioactive, mixed (waste containing both hazardous and low-level radioactive waste), hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment, processing and disposal services primarily through four uniquely licensed (Nuclear Regulatory Commission or state equivalent) and permitted (U.S.
Our continuing initiatives include, among other things, positioning ourselves for further large and mid-size procurements within the DOE and U.S.
Finally, our continuing initiatives include, among other things, positioning ourselves for further large and mid-size procurements within the DOE and U.S.
PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” is the acronym for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, a diverse group of thousands of humanmade chemical pollutants that have the potential to persist in both the environment and the human body.
PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” is the acronym for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, a diverse group of thousands of human-made chemical pollutants that have the potential to persist in both the environment and the human body.
A significant amount of our revenues are generated indirectly as subcontractors for others who are contractors to federal government authorities, which include the DOE and DOD, or directly as the prime contractor to federal government authorities.
A significant amount of our revenues are generated indirectly as subcontractors for others who are contractors to federal government authorities, which include the DOE and DOW, or directly as the prime contractor to federal government authorities.
Failure to obtain and maintain our permits or approvals would have a material adverse effect on us, our operations, and financial condition. The permits and licenses have terms ranging from one to ten years, and provide that we maintain a reasonable level of compliance, and renew with minimal effort and cost.
Failure to obtain and maintain our permits or approvals would have a material adverse effect on us, our operations, and financial condition. The permits and licenses have terms ranging from one to ten years, and provide that we maintain certain level of compliance, and renew with minimal effort.
If our Services Segment is unable to meet these competitive challenges, it could lose market share and experience an overall reduction in its profits. 5 Certain Environmental Expenditures and Potential Environmental Liabilities Environmental Liabilities We have three remediation projects, that are currently in progress relating to our Perma-Fix of Dayton, Inc. (“PFD”), Perma-Fix of Memphis, Inc.
If our Services Segment is unable to meet these competitive challenges, it could lose market share and experience an overall reduction in its profits. Certain Environmental Expenditures and Environmental Liabilities Environmental Liabilities We have three remediation projects that are currently in progress relating to our Perma-Fix of Dayton, Inc. (“PFD”), Perma-Fix of Memphis, Inc. (“PFM”), and Perma-Fix South Georgia, Inc.
SERVICES SEGMENT, which includes: - Technical services, which include: professional radiological measurement and site survey of large government and commercial installations using advanced methods, technology and engineering; health physics services including health physicists, radiological engineers, nuclear engineers and health physics technicians support to government and private radioactive materials licensees; integrated Occupational Safety and Health services including industrial hygiene (“IH”) assessments; hazardous materials surveys, e.g., exposure monitoring; lead and asbestos management/abatement oversight; indoor air quality evaluations; health risk and exposure assessments; health & safety plan/program development, compliance auditing and training services; and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) citation assistance; global technical services providing consulting, engineering (civil, nuclear, mechanical, chemical, radiological and environmental), project management, waste management, environmental, and decontamination and decommissioning (“D&D”) field, technical, and management personnel and services to commercial and government customers; and waste management services to commercial and governmental customers. - Nuclear services, which include: D&D of government and commercial facilities impacted with radioactive material and hazardous constituents including engineering, technology applications, specialty services, logistics, transportation, processing and disposal; and license termination support of radioactive material licensed and federal facilities over the entire cycle of the termination process: project management, planning, characterization, waste stream identification and delineation, remediation/demolition, final status survey, compliance demonstration, reporting, transportation, disposal and emergency response. - A company-owned equipment calibration and maintenance laboratory that services, maintains, calibrates, and sources (i.e., rental) health physics, IH and customized nuclear, environmental, and occupational safety and health (“NEOSH”) instrumentation. 2 For 2024, the Services Segment accounted for $24,164,000, or 40.9%, of total revenue, as compared to $46,258,000, or 51.5%, of total revenue for 2023.
SERVICES SEGMENT, which includes: - Technical services: professional radiological measurement and site survey of large government and commercial installations using advanced methods, technology and engineering; health physics services including health physicists, radiological engineers, nuclear engineers and health physics technicians support to government and private radioactive materials licensees; integrated occupational safety and health services including IH assessments; hazardous materials surveys, e.g., exposure monitoring; lead and asbestos management/abatement oversight; indoor air quality evaluations; health risk and exposure assessments; health & safety plan/program development, compliance auditing and training services; and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) citation assistance; global technical services providing consulting, engineering (civil, nuclear, mechanical, chemical, radiological and environmental), project management, waste management, environmental, and D&D field, technical, and management personnel and services to commercial and government customers; and waste management services to commercial and governmental customers. - Nuclear services: D&D of government and commercial facilities impacted with radioactive material and hazardous constituents including engineering, technology applications, specialty services, logistics, transportation, processing and disposal; and license termination support of radioactive material licensed and federal facilities over the entire cycle of the termination process: project management, planning, characterization, waste stream identification and delineation, remediation/demolition, final status survey, compliance demonstration, reporting, transportation, disposal and emergency response. - A company-owned equipment calibration and maintenance laboratory that services, maintains, calibrates, and sources (i.e., rental) health physics, IH and customized nuclear, environmental, and occupational safety and health (“NEOSH”) instrumentation. 2 For 2025, the Services Segment accounted for $16,577,000, or 26.9% of total revenue, as compared to $24,164,000, or 40.9% of total revenue for 2024.
Revenue generated and to be generated by us from this contract has been and will be limited to project management support through 2025. The scope of work in the initial phases of this contract is being performed predominantly by our partner.
Revenue generated and to be generated by us from this contract has been and will be limited to project management support through the third quarter of 2026. The scope of work in the initial phases of this contract is being performed predominantly by our partner.
Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) or state equivalent) treatment and storage facilities as follow: Perma-Fix of Florida, Inc. (“PFF”), Diversified Scientific Services, Inc., (“DSSI”), Perma-Fix Northwest Richland, Inc. (“PFNWR”) and Oak Ridge Environmental Waste Operations Center (“EWOC”); and - R&D activities to identify, develop and implement innovative waste-processing techniques for problematic waste streams.
Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) or state equivalent) treatment and storage facilities as follow: Perma-Fix of Florida, Inc. (“PFF”), Diversified Scientific Services, Inc., (“DSSI”), PFNWR and Environmental Waste Operations Center (“EWOC”); and - R&D activities to identify, develop and implement innovative waste-processing techniques for problematic waste streams.
The majority of our research activities are performed as we receive new and unique waste to treat. Our competitors also devote resources to R&D and many such competitors have greater resources at their disposal than we do. R&D totaled $1,172,000 and $561,000 for 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The majority of our research activities are performed as we receive new and unique waste to treat. Our competitors also devote resources to R&D and many such competitors have greater resources at their disposal. R&D totaled $1,291,000 and $1,172,000 for 2025 and 2024, respectively.
We believe that the permitting and licensing requirements, and the cost to obtain such permits, are barriers to the entry of hazardous waste and radioactive and mixed waste activities as presently operated by our waste treatment subsidiaries.
We believe that the permitting and licensing requirements, and the cost to obtain such permits, are barriers to entry for companies seeking to conduct hazardous waste and radioactive and mixed waste activities as presently operated by our waste treatment subsidiaries.
Atomic Energy Act The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 governs the safe handling and use of Source, Special Nuclear and Byproduct materials in the U.S. and its territories.
Atomic Energy Act The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (“AEA”) governs the safe handling and use of source, special nuclear and byproduct materials (as defined in the AEA) in the U.S. and its territories.
Our Treatment and Services Segments provide services primarily to research institutions, commercial companies, public utilities, and governmental entities, including the DOE and DOD. However, we continue to increase our focus on expansion into international markets. The distribution channels for our services are through direct sales to customers or via intermediaries.
Our Treatment and Services Segments provide services to research institutions, commercial companies, public utilities, and governmental entities, including the DOE and DOW. We have and continue to increase our services into international markets. The distribution channels for our services are through direct sales to customers or via intermediaries.
A significant amount of our revenues from our Treatment and Services Segments are generated indirectly as subcontractors for others who are contractors to federal government authorities, particularly the DOE and DOD, or directly as the prime contractor to federal government authorities.
Dependence Upon a Single or Few Customers Our Treatment and Services Segments have significant relationships with federal government authorities. A significant amount of our revenues from our Treatment and Services Segments are generated indirectly as subcontractors for others who are contractors to federal government authorities, particularly the DOE and DOW, or directly as the prime contractor to federal government authorities.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS Company Overview and Principal Products and Services Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (the Company, which may be referred to as we, us, or our), a Delaware corporation incorporated in December 1990, is an environmental and environmental technology know-how company.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS Company Overview and Principal Products and Services Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (the “Company,” which may be referred to as we, us, or our), a Delaware corporation incorporated in December 1990, is a nuclear services company and leading provider of nuclear and mixed waste management services.
If the permit requirements for hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal (“TSD”) activities and/or the licensing requirements for the handling of low-level radioactive matters are eliminated or if such licenses or permits were made less rigorous to obtain, we believe we would face greater competition in this segment. 4 Number of Employees As of December 31, 2024, we employed approximately 305 employees, of whom 293 are full-time employees and 12 are part-time/temporary employees.
If the permit requirements for hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal (“TSD”) activities and/or the licensing requirements for the handling of low-level radioactive matters are eliminated or if such licenses or permits were made less rigorous to obtain, we believe we would face greater competition in this segment.
For 2024, the Treatment Segment accounted for $34,953,000, or 59.1%, of total revenue, as compared to $43,477,000, or 48.5%, of total revenue for 2023.
For 2025, the Treatment Segment accounted for $45,097,000, or 73.1%, of total revenue, as compared to $34,953,000, or 59.1%, of total revenue for 2024.
(“PFM”), and Perma-Fix South Georgia, Inc. (“PFSG”) subsidiaries, which are all included within our discontinued operations. These remediation projects principally entail the removal/remediation of contaminated soil and, in most cases, the remediation of surrounding ground water. These remediation activities are closely reviewed and monitored by the applicable state regulators.
(“PFSG”) subsidiaries, which are all included within our discontinued operations. These remediation projects principally entail the removal/remediation of contaminated soil and, in most cases, the remediation of surrounding ground water.
The increase in our R&D expenses was attributable primarily to R&D in connection with developing our new technology in treating PFAS (See “New Processing Technology” above for a discussion of this new technology).
Our R&D expenses for each of the years 2025 and 2024 consisted primarily of R&D in connection with the development of our new technology in treating PFAS (See “New Processing Technology” above for a discussion of this new technology).
By the third quarter of 2025, we expect to advance this technology into pilot-scale applications for soil, biosolids, and filter media, broadening the reach of our System’s PFAS destruction capabilities. Seasonal Factors of our Business Our operations are generally subject to seasonal factors.
In the next several calendar quarters, we expect to further advance our Perma-FAS technology from demonstrated successful bench-scale testing to pilot-scale applications for soil, biosolids, and filter media, broadening the reach of our System’s PFAS destruction capabilities. 3 Seasonal Factors of our Business Our operations are generally subject to seasonal factors.
The nature of our business exposes us to significant cost to comply with governmental environmental laws, rules and regulations and risk of liability for damages.
As of December 31, 2025, approximately $76,000 of our total environmental remediation liabilities were recorded as current. The nature of our business exposes us to significant costs to comply with governmental environmental laws, rules and regulations and risk of liability for damages.
We continue to increase our focus on expansion into both commercial and international markets (see “Foreign Revenue and Initiatives” below for further discussion of our international initiatives to supplement government spending in the United States of America (“USA”), from which a significant portion of our revenue is derived).
We have and continue to broaden our market into both commercial and international sectors (see “Foreign Revenue and Initiatives” below for further discussion of our international initiatives to supplement our domestic government customer base, from which a significant portion of our revenue is derived). This includes new services, new customers and increased market share in our current markets.
We performed services relating to waste generated by federal government clients, either indirectly for others as a subcontractor to federal government entities or directly as a prime contractor to federal government entities, representing approximately $40,550,000 or 68.6% of our total revenue during 2024, as compared to $68,595,000 or 76.4% of our total revenue during 2023.
Our revenue derived from federal government entities, either directly as a prime contractor or indirectly for others as subcontractor to federal government entities, totaled $39,243,000, or 63.6% of total revenue in 2025, compared to $40,550,000, or 68.6% of total revenue in 2024.
We expect to generate an increase in revenue under this contract starting in 2026 when the waste treatment phases begin. The Contracting Authority may terminate the contract under certain conditions as set forth in the contract. Our consolidated revenue for 2024 and 2023 included approximately $2,452,000, or 4.1%, and $2,066,000, or 2.3%, respectively, from foreign customers.
We expect to generate an increase in revenue under this contract in late 2026 when the waste treatment phases begin. The Contracting Authority may terminate the contract under certain conditions as set forth in the contract. New Processing Technology.
Commercial destruction of PFAS offers a promising new source of revenue for us, as it complements our core waste remediation technologies, and wee have filed patent applications relating to our System technology for PFAS destruction. With the successful startup of our pilot System, we have already processed commercial quantities of PFAS-containing waste materials.
Accordingly, we believe that commercial destruction of PFAS offers a promising new source of revenue for us, as it complements our core waste remediation technologies. However, our PFAS technology remains in an early stage of commercialization, and we continue to incur operating, R&D and capital costs associated with scaling, market development, and regulatory acceptance.
Our corporate office is located at 8302 Dunwoody Place, Suite 250, Atlanta, Georgia 30350. Foreign Revenue and Initiatives We continue to increase our focus on expansion into international markets. In 2024, we were awarded contracts in support of waste treatment services from Mexico and Canada totaling approximately $6,000,000 (US$).
For waste generated by international customers, waste treatment is performed in our U.S. treatment facilities and returned to our international customers. Our corporate office is located at 8302 Dunwoody Place, Suite 250, Atlanta, Georgia 30350.
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This includes new services, new customers and increased market share in our current markets. We were disappointed with our 2024 financial results, which were negatively impacted by a number of unexpected events and factors.
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The Company’s nuclear waste services include treatment and management of radioactive and mixed waste (waste containing both hazardous and low-level radioactive waste). The Company’s nuclear services group provides project management, environmental restoration, decontamination and decommissioning (“D&D”), new build construction, and radiological protection, safety, and industrial hygiene (“IH”) capability to our clients.
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These events and factors included among other things, ● Continuing Resolution (“CR”) impacts primarily in the first half of 2024, that directly resulted in delays in project starts for existing services backlogs along with delays in procurement cycles for pipeline projects; ● poor weather conditions, including two hurricanes, which resulted in delays in waste shipments and project mobilization activities by certain customers and power outages and plant shutdowns at certain of our treatment facilities; ● temporary outages at certain of our facilities for equipment replacement and repairs, program enhancement and testing to support permit expansion and broader market penetration, which contributed to revenue production delays; ● accelerated investments in R&D of our new technology to treat PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which required significant management and operation support, thereby also limiting resources needed for revenue production; and ● completion of two large projects in the fourth quarter of 2023 in the Services Segment that were not replaced by new projects of similar value.
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Through our research and development (“R&D”) laboratories, located within our licensed and permitted waste treatment facilities, we develop solutions that are not only effective but also practical and economical for our customers. See “—New Processing Technology,” below. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we also pursue waste projects in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and countries in the European Union (“EU”).
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Although we are disappointed with our 2024 financial results, we believe our base business is positioned for improvement and we expect that our results of operations should improve in 2025. We continue to advance a number of initiatives that are discussed within this report.
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Business Update In 2025, we generated modest consolidated revenue growth year-over-year, while delivering improvements in gross profit and operating performance driven primarily by a rebound in our Treatment Segment. Treatment Segment benefited from higher waste volumes and higher averaged price waste mix, which included higher revenue generated from international and commercial clients.
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Some of these initiatives have been realized, with additional initiatives expected to be more fully realized in 2025. In December 2024, BWXT Technologies, Inc (“BWXT”) announced that the U.S.
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In contrast, the Services Segment experienced lower revenue, due in part to delays in project mobilization and delays in procurements that resulted from changes initiated by the current presidential administration that began in January 2025 (the “Administration”) and supporting policies that occurred in the first half of 2025.
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Department of Energy (“DOE”) had awarded BWXT and its team, of which we are a member, the contract for the cleanup operations at the West Valley Development Project in West Valley, NY.
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The partial federal government shutdown that occurred effective October 1, 2025, also negatively affected our revenue as procurement timing cycles were impacted. We believe we are positioned for potential improvements in our financial results in 2026.
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As disclosed by BWXT, the contract has a 10-year ordering period with a maximum value of up to $3 billion that can be performed for up to 15 years. The scope attributable to us has not yet been defined and is subject to certain approvals.
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These expectations are based on management’s current assumptions regarding the timing and execution of anticipated waste treatment volumes, including the commencement and ramp-up of activities associated with the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste (“DFLAW”) program at Hanford, Washington, described below, as well as our ability to convert existing Treatment Segment backlog into processed revenue.
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The West Valley Project is anticipated to begin transition in the first quarter of 2025 and realize full operations 120 days from initiation.
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Treatment Segment backlog as of December 31, 2025, was approximately $11,861,000, representing an increase of approximately 50.9% from Treatment Segment backlog of $7,859,000 as of December 31, 2024. However, Treatment Segment backlog does not guarantee immediate revenue, as the timing of backlog processing may vary based on waste complexity, customer requirements, and operational considerations.
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Also, as previously disclosed, in December 2023 we and our Italian team partner were awarded a multi-year contract for the treatment of radioactive waste from the Joint Research Center in Ispra, Italy (see “Foreign Revenue and Initiatives” below for a discussion of this contract and further international initiatives).
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As noted above, however, we believe that our Perma-Fix Northwest Richland, Inc. (“PFNWR”) treatment facility, located in Richland, Washington immediately adjacent to the Hanford Nuclear Site, is positioned to support the DFLAW program at Hanford, which began hot commissioning of the Low-Activity Waste Vitrification Facility at Hanford in October 2025.
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These contracts require specific permits that can include a six to nine-month approval period. As such, receipts of these waste shipments are expected in 2025. We expect additional opportunities forthcoming in Germany in support of existing commercial clients as well as providing support to Germany’s power utility decommissioning program.
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The subsequent operational phase of the DFLAW program is anticipated to begin in 2026, which will include generation of several effluent waste streams expected to be treated by our PFNWR facility.
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New Processing Technology During 2024, we completed the fabrication, installation, commissioning and startup of our first full scale commercial Perma-FAS system (“System”) for PFAS destruction, located at our Perma-Fix Florida, Inc. facility.
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We have made investments in expansion of treatment capacity, increases in trained workforce, and infrastructure upgrades to support the increases in waste receipts anticipated to begin in the first half of 2026.
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There are limited current treatment options for these materials, and we expect that our process will exceed any of these other current methods. Some of the sizable markets for PFAS include AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) firefighting foams, both expired concentrate and flushing liquids, contaminated liquids from PFAS systems, and other water-based separation products from a variety of industrial systems.
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In December 2025, our PFNWR facility received its long-awaited permit renewal from state regulators which, among other things, approximately triples the facility’s permitted liquid mixed waste processing capacity to approximately 1,200,000 gallons per year and authorizes the facility to process up to 175,000 tons of waste annually through macroencapsulation.
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We have already secured and are treating approximately 6,000 gallons of AFFF liquids to support ongoing operations, demonstration, and further testing of our System.
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This permit renewal provides incremental capacity and operational flexibility beyond the prior permit and further enhances the facility’s ability to address a broader range of complex waste treatment requirements. However, the commencement, scope, and timing of DFLAW-related waste streams are controlled by the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) and subject to appropriations, procurement processes, and operational considerations beyond our control.
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We believe that we will receive an additional 20,000 gallons in the coming months. 3 Our strategy for our System includes continued treatment of PFAS liquids over the coming months and targeting engineering refinements to support larger-scale Systems.
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As discussed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, our results of operations are expected to continue to reflect operating losses in the near term as we incur fixed operating costs and make investments in anticipation of waste treatment volumes and program activities.
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With significant upgrades to our prototype currently in the design phase, we anticipate deployment of the second generation unit in the third quarter of 2025 at one of our other existing treatment facilities.
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We continue to focus on expansion into international markets as well as on continued R&D, sales and marketing efforts and capital expenditures relating to our patent-pending technology for the destruction of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) (see “Foreign Revenue and Initiatives” below for a discussion of our foreign revenue and international initiatives and “New Processing Technology” below for a discussion of our new PFAS technology).
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As previously disclosed, the Company entered into a Project Labor Agreement (“PLA”), dated June 21, 2023, with UA Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 598.
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Department of War (“DOW”) and waste treatment in support of DOE’s Hanford DFLAW program, continuing investments in our facilities to allow for broader waste treatment (including PFAS) and continuing expansion of our waste treatment offerings within the commercial market. 1 Although we believe our financial results should show improvement in 2026 over 2025, the timeliness of annual appropriations for U.S. government departments and agencies remains a recurrent risk for us.
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The goal of this partnership is to supply our PFNWR facility with the organized labor force needed to take on the challenges of providing a supplement treatment alternative to include concrete-like grout for Hanford’s Low Activity Tank Waste if and when the DOE grants a contract to PFNWR to treat the Low Activity Tank Waste.
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Foreign Revenue and Initiatives We have and continue to expand our presence in international markets. Our consolidated revenue for 2025 and 2024 included approximately $6,440,000, or 10.4%, and $2,452,000, or 4.1%, respectively, from foreign customers (government related and commercial customers), reflecting an increase of approximately $3,988,000, or 162.6%, from 2024 to 2025.
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We believe that this supplemental capability would support DOE’s glassifying process provided by the Hanford Vitrification Plant for safe transport and disposal off-site of the Low Activity Tank Waste. Dependence Upon a Single or Few Customers Our Treatment and Services Segments have significant relationships with federal government authorities.
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We anticipate additional opportunities in 2026, including projects in Canada, Mexico and Germany, supporting both existing commercial and government customers. To serve our international customers, we offer unique treatment capabilities to incinerate certain waste forms, providing up to ninety percent reduction in volume and delivering a stable waste form that can be returned to generators for long-term storage.
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As of December 31, 2024, we had total accrued environmental remediation liabilities of $767,000, a decrease of $78,000 from the December 31, 2023, balance of $845,000. The decrease represents payments for our PFSG remediation project. As of December 31, 2024, $1,000 of the total accrued environmental liabilities was recorded as current.
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With significant upgrades to our prototype Perma-FAS system (“System”) for PFAS destruction substantially completed in the latter part of 2025, our System has achieved commercial operational status at our PFF facility.
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Federal and state actions addressing PFAS have accelerated in recent years, including restrictions and bans on the use of aqueous film-forming foam (“AFFF”) containing PFAS for firefighting and training, as well as requirements governing the collection, handling, and disposal of existing AFFF inventories.
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These measures have contributed to an increasing volume of PFAS-containing materials requiring treatment or destruction rather than reuse or conventional disposal. We believe these regulatory developments may support increased demand over time for technologies capable of permanently destroying PFAS compounds, including technologies designed to address concentrated PFAS waste streams generated from AFFF phase-outs, remediation activities, and downstream treatment processes.
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Our thermal treatment and waste processing capabilities are intended to address certain categories of PFAS-containing materials that may not be suitable for landfilling or other disposal alternatives.
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The extent to which these regulatory trends translate into sustained commercial demand for PFAS destruction services will depend on a number of factors, including the pace and scope of federal and state implementation, the availability and acceptance of alternative disposal or treatment methods, customer adoption decisions, and our ability to secure regulatory approvals, contracts, and operational capacity to meet market needs.
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While we have filed patent applications relating to our System technology for PFAS destruction and are processing commercial quantities of PFAS-containing waste materials with our System, there can be no assurance that demand, pricing, or throughput levels will be sufficient in the near term to offset these costs.
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Still, we believe that there are limited treatment options currently available that are intended to permanently destroy these materials, as opposed to managing them through storage or containment, which may be important to waste generators seeking to address potential long-term environmental liability.
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We believe that our System technology exceeds the performance of other currently available destruction-based methods; however, adoption and acceptance of any such technology remain subject to regulatory and market factors.
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With commercial operation of our System, we anticipate deployment of our second-generation unit in the second half of 2026 at our EWOC facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, which we believe will allow us to triple our production capacity. We continue to market our System technology through various channels.
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In December 2025, we entered into a joint distribution agreement with a U.S.-based company that manufactures fluorine-free firefighting agents and compressed air foam system, to promote our PFAS destruction technology as a preferred treatment options for customers requiring, compliant, long-term destruction of legacy PFAS stockpiles.
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Number of Employees As of December 31, 2025, we employed approximately 307 employees, of whom 293 are full-time employees and 14 are part-time/temporary employees.
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Sixty-eight of our employees are covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (the “CBA”) dated September 25, 2025, that our wholly owned subsidiary, PFNWR entered into with the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 598 (the “Union”).
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The CBA became effective October 1, 2025, and its purpose is to attempt to maintain a skilled and stabilized labor force for its waste treatment operations. 4 The term of the CBA is October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2030, and the CBA renews automatically on an annual basis thereafter, unless either PFNW or the Union gives written notice at least sixty days prior to October 1, 2030, of its intent to modify or terminate the CBA.
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These remediation activities are closely reviewed and monitored by the applicable state regulators. 5 As of December 31, 2025, we had total environmental remediation liabilities of $3,485,000, an increase of $2,718,000 from the December 31, 2024, balance of $767,000.
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The net increase of approximately $2,718,000 reflects an increase of approximately $2,721,000 made to the reserve at our PFSG subsidiary following a reassessment of remediation cost estimates after clarification of the remediation plan from the state regulator, offset by payments of approximately $3,000 for our PFSG remediation project.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Risk Factors — what could go wrong, per management

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Biggest changeThese sales were consummated at a negotiated price. A lack of positive operating results could have material adverse consequences on our ability to operate our business. Our ability to make principal and interest payments, to refinance indebtedness, and borrow under our credit facility will depend on both our and our subsidiaries’ future operating performance and cash flow.
Biggest changeOur ability to make scheduled principal and interest payments, refinance existing indebtedness, and borrow under our credit facility depends on our future operating performance and cash flows, which are subject to prevailing economic conditions and financial, competitive, business, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.
Shift in decreased priorities in government funding for remediation projects by the new administration may also negatively impact our results of operations and financial conditions. Failure to maintain our financial assurance coverage that we are required to have in order to operate our permitted treatment, storage and disposal facilities could have a material adverse effect on us.
Shift in decreased priorities in government funding for remediation projects by the Administration may also negatively impact our results of operations and financial conditions. Failure to maintain our financial assurance coverage that we are required to have in order to operate our permitted treatment, storage and disposal facilities could have a material adverse effect on us.
This may make it difficult for our stockholders to resell the Common Stock when a stockholder wants or at prices a stockholder finds attractive. 15 General Risk Factors Loss of certain key personnel could have a material adverse effect on us. Our success depends on the contributions of our key management, environmental and engineering personnel.
This may make it difficult for our stockholders to resell the Common Stock when a stockholder wants or at prices a stockholder finds attractive. General Risk Factors: Loss of certain key personnel could have a material adverse effect on us. Our success depends on the contributions of our key management, environmental and engineering personnel.
While we maintain a system of internal controls and procedures, any breach, attack, or failure as discussed above could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations or liquidity. There is also an increasing attention on the importance of cybersecurity relating to infrastructure.
While we maintain a system of internal controls and procedures, any breach, attack, or failure as discussed above could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations or liquidity. There is also increasing attention on the importance of cybersecurity relating to infrastructure.
Our inability to obtain adequate bonding and, as a result, to bid on new work could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. If we cannot maintain our governmental permits or cannot obtain required permits, we may not be able to continue or expand our operations.
Our inability to obtain adequate bonding and, as a result, to bid on new work could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. If we cannot maintain our permits or cannot obtain required permits, we may not be able to continue or expand our operations.
This creates the potential for future developments in regulations relating to cybersecurity that may adversely impact us, our customers and how we offer our services to our customers. 16 Climate change could negatively impact the Company’s operations and financial condition.
This creates the potential for future developments in regulations relating to cybersecurity that may adversely impact us, our customers and how we offer our services to our customers. Climate change could negatively impact the Company’s operations and financial condition.
We may not be successful in winning new business mandates from our government, commercial or international customers. We must be successful in winning mandates from our government, commercial and international customers to replace revenues from projects that we have completed or that are nearing completion and to increase our revenues.
We may not be successful in winning new business from our government, commercial or international customers. We must be successful in winning business from our government, commercial and international customers to replace revenues from projects that we have completed or that are nearing completion and to increase our revenues.
We have experienced certain of the below factors from time to time: accidents, terrorism, natural disasters or other incidents occurring at nuclear facilities or involving shipments of nuclear materials; failure of government to approve necessary budgets, or to reduce the amount of the budget necessary, to fund remediation sites, including DOE and DOD sites; government shut-downs or government Continuing Resolutions; civic opposition to or changes in government policies regarding nuclear operations; a reduction in demand for nuclear generating capacity; failure to perform under existing contracts, directly or indirectly, with the government; COVID pandemic; or poor weather conditions.
We have experienced certain of the below factors from time to time: accidents, terrorism, natural disasters or other incidents occurring at nuclear facilities or involving shipments of nuclear materials; failure of government to approve necessary budgets, or to reduce the amount of the budget necessary, to fund remediation sites, including DOE and DOW sites; government shut downs or government Continuing Resolutions; civic opposition to or changes in government policies regarding nuclear operations; a reduction in demand for nuclear generating capacity; failure to perform under existing contracts, directly or indirectly, with the government; pandemic such as COVID; or poor weather conditions.
Adverse public reaction also could lead to increased regulation or outright prohibition, limitations on the activities of our customers, more onerous operating requirements or other conditions that could have a material adverse impact on our customers’ and our business. The elimination or any modification of the Price-Anderson Acts indemnification authority could have adverse consequences for our business.
Adverse public reaction also could lead to increased regulation or outright prohibition, limitations on the activities of our customers, more onerous operating requirements or other conditions that could have a material adverse impact on our customers and our business. The elimination or any modification of the Price-Anderson Act’s indemnification authority could have adverse consequences for our business.
Our governmental contracts or subcontracts relating to DOE and DOD sites are a significant part of our business. Allowable costs under U.S. government contracts are subject to audit by the U.S. government.
Our governmental contracts or subcontracts relating to DOE and DOW sites are a significant part of our business. Allowable costs under U.S. government contracts are subject to audit by the U.S. government.
Our safety record is critical to our reputation. We have from time to time, experienced incidents which impacted certain safety records. In addition, many of our government and commercial customers require that we maintain certain specified safety record guidelines to be eligible to bid for contracts with these customers.
We have from time to time, experienced incidents which impacted certain safety records. In addition, many of our government and commercial customers require that we maintain certain specified safety record guidelines to be eligible to bid for contracts with these customers.
During economic downturns, large budget deficits that the federal government and many states are experiencing, and other events beyond our control, including, but not limited to the impact from public health events (such as COVID-19 or other unforeseen public health event), the ability of private and government entities to spend on waste services, including nuclear services, may decline significantly.
During economic downturns, large budget deficits that the federal government and many states are experiencing, and other events beyond our control, including, but not limited to the impact from public health events or other unforeseen public health event, the ability of private and government entities to spend on waste services, including nuclear services, may decline significantly.
If we fail to meet any of our financial covenants going forward, including the minimum quarterly FCCR requirement, and our lender does not waive the non-compliance or revise our covenant requirement so that we are in compliance, our lender could accelerate the payment of our borrowings under our credit facility and terminate our credit facility.
If we fail to meet any of our financial covenants going forward and our lender does not waive the non-compliance or revise our covenant requirement so that we are in compliance, our lender could accelerate the payment of our borrowings under our credit facility and terminate our credit facility.
Public health threats and outbreaks such as COVID-19 and natural disasters such as hurricanes and severe weather conditions have previously negatively impacted our results of operations.
Natural disasters such as hurricanes and severe weather conditions and public health threats and outbreaks such as the COVID pandemic have previously negatively impacted our results of operations.
We could, among other things, be: required to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow to the payment of principal and interest, thereby reducing the funds available for operations and future business opportunities; make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations; limit our ability to borrow additional money if needed for other purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, acquisitions and general corporate or other purposes, on satisfactory terms or at all; limit our ability to adjust to changing economic, business and competitive conditions; place us at a competitive disadvantage with competitors who may have less indebtedness or greater access to financing; make us more vulnerable to an increase in interest rates, a downturn in our operating performance or a decline in general economic conditions; and make us more susceptible to changes in credit ratings, which could impact our ability to obtain financing in the future and increase the cost of such financing.
In such an event, one or more of the following could occur: We could be required to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow to the payment of principal and interest, thereby reducing the funds available for operations and future business opportunities; Reduced cash flow and limited access to financing could make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations; We could be limited in our ability to borrow additional money if needed for other purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, acquisitions and general corporate or other purposes, on satisfactory terms or at all; We could be limited in our ability to adjust to changing economic, business and competitive conditions; We could be placed at a competitive disadvantage with competitors who may have less indebtedness or greater access to financing; We could become more vulnerable to an increase in interest rates, a downturn in our operating performance, or a decline in general economic conditions; and We could experience adverse changes in our credit ratings, which could impact our ability to obtain financing in the future and increase the cost of such financing.
Although we have not had a problem as of the date of this report in maintaining our financial assurance coverage, in the event that we are unable to obtain or maintain our financial assurance coverage for any reason, this could materially impact our operations and our permits which we are required to have in order to operate our treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. 8 If we cannot maintain adequate insurance coverage, we will be unable to continue certain operations.
Although we have not had a problem as of the date of this report in maintaining our financial assurance coverage, in the event that we are unable to obtain or maintain our financial assurance coverage for any reason, this could materially impact our operations and our permits which we are required to have in order to operate our treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
We have in the past, and could in the future, be subject to substantial fines, penalties, and sanctions for violations of environmental laws and substantial expenditures as a responsible party for the cost of remediating any property which may be contaminated by hazardous substances generated by us and disposed at such property or transported by us to a site selected by us, including properties we own or lease. 12 As our operations expand, we may be subject to increased litigation, which could have a negative impact on our future financial results.
We have in the past, and could in the future, be subject to substantial fines, penalties, and sanctions for violations of environmental laws and substantial expenditures as a responsible party for the cost of remediating any property which may be contaminated by hazardous substances generated by us and disposed at such property or transported by us to a site selected by us, including properties we own or lease.
Such litigation, if significant and not adequately insured against, could adversely affect our financial condition and our ability to fund our operations. Protracted litigation would likely cause us to spend significant amounts of our time, effort, and money. This could prevent our management from focusing on our operations and expansion.
Such litigation, if significant and not adequately insured against, could adversely affect our financial condition and our ability to fund our operations. Protracted litigation would likely cause us to spend significant amounts of our time, effort, and money.
We may be required, in the future, to record impairment charges in our financial statements, in which any impairment of our permit, other intangible assets and tangible assets is determined. Such impairment charges could negatively impact our results of operations.
We may be required, in the future, to record impairment charges in our financial statements, in which any impairment of our permit, other intangible assets and tangible assets is determined.
There is also the possibility that Congress will fail to raise the U.S. debt ceiling when necessary which, in addition to resulting in federal government shutdowns, could significantly impact the U.S. and global economy, affecting the discretionary spending decisions of our non-governmental clients and affecting the capital markets and our access to sources of liquidity on terms that are acceptable to us.
Such events may result in the loss of revenue and profit, or the deferral of revenue and profit to later periods. 7 There is also the possibility that Congress will fail to raise the U.S. debt ceiling when necessary which, in addition to resulting in federal government shutdowns, could significantly impact the U.S. and global economy, affecting the discretionary spending decisions of our non-governmental clients and affecting the capital markets and our access to sources of liquidity on terms that are acceptable to us.
These events would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. The inability to maintain existing federal government contracts or win new government contracts over an extended period could have a material adverse effect on our operations and adversely affect our future revenues.
Such violations would render us unable to continue certain of our operations. These events would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition. 8 The inability to maintain existing federal government contracts or win new government contracts over an extended period could have a material adverse effect on our operations and adversely affect our future revenues.
If environmental regulation or enforcement is relaxed, the demand for our services could decrease. The demand for our services is substantially dependent upon the public’s concern with, and the continuation and proliferation of, the laws and regulations governing the treatment, storage, recycling, and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, and low-level radioactive waste.
The demand for our services is substantially dependent upon the public’s concern with, and the continuation and proliferation of, the laws and regulations governing the treatment, storage, recycling, and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, and low-level radioactive waste.
If we are unable to obtain adequate or required insurance coverage in the future, or if our insurance is not available at affordable rates, we would violate our permit conditions and other requirements of the environmental laws, rules, and regulations under which we operate. Such violations would render us unable to continue certain of our operations.
We believe that our insurance coverage is presently adequate. If we are unable to obtain adequate or required insurance coverage in the future, or if our insurance is not available at affordable rates, we would violate our permit conditions and other requirements of the environmental laws, rules, and regulations under which we operate.
Our business exposes us to various risks, including claims for causing damage to property and injuries to persons that may involve allegations of negligence or professional errors or omissions in the performance of our services. Such claims could be substantial. We believe that our insurance coverage is presently adequate.
If we cannot maintain adequate insurance coverage, we will be unable to continue certain operations. Our business exposes us to various risks, including claims for causing damage to property and injuries to persons that may involve allegations of negligence or professional errors or omissions in the performance of our services. Such claims could be substantial.
We bid on numerous projects, and a number of the projects we bid on, we are not successful in obtaining. Our business and operating results can be adversely affected by the size and timing of a single material contract. Our failure to maintain our safety record could have an adverse effect on our business.
We bid on numerous projects and are not always successful in being selected as the winning bid. Our business and operating results can be adversely affected by the size and timing of a single material contract. 15 Our failure to maintain our safety record could have an adverse effect on our business. Our safety record is critical to our reputation.
Under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), we review our intangible and tangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Our permits are tested for impairment at least annually.
GAAP”), we review our intangible and tangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Our permits are tested for impairment at least annually.
Failures by Congress and the Administration to enact appropriations bills in a timely manner can force federal government agencies and departments to shut down or to cancel, change, or delay the implementation of existing or new initiatives. Such events may result in the loss of revenue and profit, or the deferral of revenue and profit to later periods.
Failures by Congress and the Administration to enact appropriations bills in a timely manner can force federal government agencies and departments to shut down or to cancel, change, or delay the implementation of existing or new initiatives.
We sustained substantial losses in 2024 and our inability to become profitable on an annualize basis in the foreseeable future could have a material adverse effect on our operations, credit facility, liquidity and potential growth. The Company sustained substantial losses in 2024. We believe that our results of operations should substantially improve in 2025.
The Company sustained losses in each of the years 2025 and 2024. We believe that our results of operations should improve in 2026. If, however, we fail to become profitable on an annualized basis in the foreseeable future, this could have a material adverse effect on our operations, credit facility, liquidity and potential growth.
Our operations are highly regulated and we are subject to numerous laws and regulations regarding procedures for waste treatment, storage, recycling, transportation, and disposal activities, all of which may provide the basis for litigation against us.
As our operations expand, we may be subject to increased litigation, which could have a negative impact on our future financial results. Our operations are highly regulated and we are subject to numerous laws and regulations regarding procedures for waste treatment, storage, recycling, transportation, and disposal activities, all of which may provide the basis for litigation against us.
Some of our competitors have greater financial and other resources than we do, which can give them a competitive advantage. In addition, even if we are qualified to work on a new government contract, we might not be awarded the contract because of existing government policies designed to protect certain types of businesses and under-represented minority contractors.
In addition, even if we are qualified to work on a new government contract, we might not be awarded the contract because of existing government policies designed to protect certain types of businesses and under-represented minority contractors.
A number of contracts in our Services Segment are and have in past, been fixed-price or maximum price contracts. Fixed-price contracts expose us to a number of risks not inherent in cost-reimbursable contracts.
Our revenues may be earned under contracts that are fixed-price or maximum price in nature. A number of contracts in our Services Segment are fixed-price or maximum price contracts. Fixed-price contracts expose us to a number of risks not inherent in cost-reimbursable contracts.
Further, certain of our option plans provide for the immediate acceleration of, and removal of restrictions from, options and other awards under such plans upon a “change of control” (as defined in the respective plans).
Further, certain of our option plans provide for the immediate acceleration of, and removal of restrictions from, options and other awards under such plans upon a “change of control” (as defined in the respective plans). Such provisions may also have the result of discouraging acquisition of us. All of our authorized preferred stock are available for issuance.
The budgets of many of our state and local government clients are also subject to similar divisions, risks, and uncertainties as are inherent in the federal budget process. Government regulation, policy and program decisions under the new Administration could impact our business, affecting our profitability and future growth.
The budgets of many of our state and local government clients are also subject to similar divisions, risks, and uncertainties as are inherent in the federal budget process. Changes in government regulation, policy and programs could impact our business, affecting our profitability and future growth. A material amount of our revenue is derived from various federal government contracts or subcontracts.
The imposition of these tariffs by the U.S. and other countries could result in disruption in supply chains, increased costs on products that we utilize in our business operations, reduce profitability on waste that we treat for international clients and increased cybersecurity threats, among other things.
These program and policy change effects may include disruption in supply chains, increased costs on products that we utilize in our business operations, reduce profitability on waste that we treat for international clients and increased cybersecurity threats, among other things.
Breach of any of the covenants in our credit facility could result in a default, triggering repayment of outstanding debt under the credit facility and the termination of our credit facility. Our credit facility with our bank contains financial covenants.
Such impairment charges could negatively impact our results of operations. 13 Breach of any of the covenants in our credit facility could result in a default, triggering repayment of outstanding debt under the credit facility and the termination of our credit facility.
That indemnification protects DOE prime contractors, but also similar companies that work under contract or subcontract for a DOE prime contract or transporting radioactive material to or from a site. The indemnification authority of the DOE under the PAA was extended through 2025 by the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
That indemnification protects DOE prime contractors, but also similar companies that work under contract or subcontract for a DOE prime contract or transports radioactive material to or from a site.
Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk, and before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider these risk factors as well as other information we include or incorporate by reference in the other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”). 7 Risks Relating to our Business and Operations The failure of Congress to approve appropriations bills in a timely manner for the federal government agencies and departments we support, or the failure of the Administration and Congress to reach an agreement on fiscal issues, could delay and reduce spending, cause us to lose revenue and profit, and affect our cash flow.
Risks Relating to our Business and Operations: The failure of Congress to approve appropriations bills in a timely manner for the federal government agencies and departments we support, or the failure of the Administration and Congress to reach an agreement on fiscal issues, could delay and reduce spending, cause us to lose revenue and profit, and affect our cash flow.
Future sales of the shares issuable could also depress the market price of our Common Stock. We do not intend to pay dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Since our inception, we have not paid cash dividends on our Common Stock, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
The issuance of our Common Stock will result in dilution in the percentage equity interest of our stockholders and dilution in ownership value. Future sales of the shares issuable could also depress the market price of our Common Stock. We do not intend to pay dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future.
Any of the foregoing could adversely impact our operating results, financial condition, and liquidity. Our ability to continue our operations depends on our ability to generate profitable operations or complete equity or debt financings to increase our capital. See above risk factor for a discussion as to raising Liquidity in connection with our equity financing.
Any of the foregoing could adversely impact our operating results, financial condition, and liquidity. Our ability to continue our operations depends on our ability to generate profitable operations or complete equity or debt financings to increase our capital, when needed. We may be unable to utilize loss carryforwards in the future.
Delaware law, certain of our charter provisions, our stock option plans, outstanding warrants and our Preferred Stock may inhibit a change of control under circumstances that could give you an opportunity to realize a premium over prevailing market prices. We are a Delaware corporation governed by the Delaware General Corporation Law.
If we cannot produce reliable financial reports, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, the market price of our Common Stock could decline significantly, and our business, financial condition, and reputation could be harmed. 16 Delaware law, certain of our charter provisions, our stock option plans, outstanding warrants and our Preferred Stock may inhibit a change of control under circumstances that could give you an opportunity to realize a premium over prevailing market prices.
We bear the risk of cost overruns in fixed-price contracts. We may experience reduced profits or, in some cases, losses under these contracts if costs increase above our estimates. Our revenues may be earned under contracts that are fixed-price or maximum price in nature.
If we are unable to meet these competitive challenges, resulting in our ability to be awarded contracts, we could lose market share and experience an overall reduction in our profits. 10 We bear the risk of cost overruns in fixed-price contracts. We may experience reduced profits or, in some cases, losses under these contracts if costs increase above our estimates.
If we do not continue to have increased revenues and profitability during the second and third fiscal quarters, this could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and liquidity. 10 We are engaged in highly competitive businesses and typically must bid against other competitors to obtain major contracts.
During our second and third fiscal quarters there has historically been an increase in revenues and operating profits. If we do not continue to have increased revenues and profitability during the second and third fiscal quarters, this could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and liquidity.
Our credit facility prohibits us from paying cash dividends on our Common Stock without prior approval from our lender. The price of our Common Stock may fluctuate significantly, which may make it difficult for our stockholders to resell our Common Stock when a stockholder wants or at prices a stockholder finds attractive.
The price of our Common Stock may fluctuate significantly, which may make it difficult for our stockholders to resell our Common Stock when a stockholder wants or at prices a stockholder finds attractive. The price of our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market constantly fluctuates. We expect that the market price of our Common Stock will continue to fluctuate.
Prevailing economic conditions, interest rate levels, and financial, competitive, business, and other factors affect us. Many of these factors are beyond our control. 14 If our financial and operating activities are limited, it could adversely affect our ability to incur additional debt to fund future needs.
If our financial and operating activities are limited, it could adversely affect our ability to incur additional debt to fund future needs.
In such event, we may not have sufficient liquidity to repay our debt under our credit facility and other indebtedness and/or operate our business. Inability to maintain the required liquidity under our loan agreement with our lender could adversely affect our operations.
In such event, we may not have sufficient liquidity to repay our debt under our credit facility and other indebtedness and/or operate our business. A lack of positive operating results could limit our borrowing capacity under our credit facility.
We are required to maintain a certain level of Liquidity (defined as borrowing availability under the revolving credit plus cash in our money market deposit account (“MMDA”) maintained with our lender) under our credit facility.
Our credit facility with our bank contains financial covenants, including requirements to maintain minimum daily Liquidity (defined under our loan agreement as borrowing availability under our revolving credit plus cash in our money market deposit account (“MMDA”) maintained with our lender) amounts. We have met all of our financial covenant requirements during 2025.
The maximum we can borrow under the revolving part of our credit facility is based on a percentage of the amount of our eligible receivables outstanding at any one time reduced by outstanding standby letters of credit and any borrowing reduction that our lender has or may impose from time to time.
The maximum amount available for borrowing under the revolving portion of our credit facility is based on a percentage of our eligible accounts receivable outstanding at any given time, reduced by outstanding standby letters of credit and any discretionary borrowing base reductions imposed by our lender.
If such indemnification authority is not applicable in the future, our business could be adversely affected if the owners and operators of new facilities fail to retain our services in the absence of commercial adequate insurance and indemnification. 13 Risks Relating to our Financial Performance and Position and Need for Financing If any of our permits, other intangible assets, and tangible assets becomes impaired, we may be required to record significant charges to earnings.
If such indemnification is not available in the future, our business could be adversely affected if the owners and operators of new facilities fail to retain our services in the absence of adequate commercial insurance and indemnification.
All of our federal net operating loss carryforwards were generated after December 31, 2017 and thus do not expire. Our net loss carryforwards are subject to various limitations. Our ability to use the net loss carryforwards depends on whether we are able to generate sufficient income in the future years.
Our net loss carryforwards are subject to various limitations. Our ability to use the net loss carryforwards depends on whether we are able to generate sufficient income in the future years. Due to our financial performances in recent years, we fully reserved these loss carryforwards in 2024.
We are engaged in highly competitive business in which most of our government contracts and some of our commercial contracts are awarded through competitive bidding processes. We compete with national, regional firms and some international firms with nuclear and/or hazardous waste services practices, as well as small or local contractors.
We compete with national, regional firms and some international firms with nuclear and/or hazardous waste services practices, as well as small or local contractors. Some of our competitors have greater financial and other resources than we do, which can give them a competitive advantage.
If, however, we fail to become profitable on an annualized basis in the foreseeable future, this could have a material adverse effect on our operations, credit facility, liquidity and potential growth.
Further, our net loss carryforwards have not been audited or approved by the Internal Revenue Service. 14 We sustained losses in each of the years 2025 and 2024 and our inability to become profitable on an annual basis in the foreseeable future could have a material adverse effect on our operations, credit facility, liquidity and potential growth.
From time to time, we have not been awarded a contract due to one or more of the above competitive conditions. If we are unable to meet these competitive challenges, resulting in our ability to be awarded contracts, we could lose market share and experience on overall reduction in our profits.
From time to time, we have not been awarded a contract due to one or more of the above competitive conditions.
Additionally, trade tensions or restrictions on trade, including the tariffs that have been imposed, have resulted and could further result in retaliation by imposing tariffs by other countries.
Continued trade tensions and restrictions on trade between the U.S. and other countries, including tariffs imposed by the U.S and other countries could negatively affect our business.
We may be unable to utilize loss carryforwards in the future. We have approximately $33,470,000 and $81,775,000 in net operating loss carryforwards for federal and state income tax purposes, respectively and expires in various amounts starting in 2024 if not used against future federal and state income tax liabilities, respectively.
The Company has estimated net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) for federal, state and foreign income tax purposes. All of our NOLs can be carried forward and applied against future taxable income, if any, and expire in various amounts starting in 2026 with the exception of our federal NOLs which do not expire.
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The delayed funding or shutdown of many parts of the federal government, including agencies, departments, programs, and projects we support, could have a substantial negative effect on our revenue, profit, and cash flows.
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Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk, and before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider these risk factors as well as other information we include or incorporate by reference in the other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”).
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A material amount of our revenues is derived from various federal government contracts or subcontracts. Considerable uncertainties exist regarding how future federal budget and program decisions under the new Administration will unfold. Program and policy decisions that have been implemented or may be implemented could negatively impact our business.
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Continuous program and policy decision changes in the U.S. federal government could negatively impact our business. Recent program and policy changes since the beginning of the new Administration have included, among other things, a scaled down government workforce and further changes in policies related to tariffs.
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These programs and policies include, among other things, a scaled down government workforce. These programs and policies and the transition of employees from the government agencies with which we do business could create delays in waste receipts from federal government clients, project, procurements, and contract awards.
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We are engaged in highly competitive businesses and typically must bid against other competitors to obtain major contracts. We are engaged in highly competitive business in which most of our government contracts and some of our commercial contracts are awarded through competitive bidding processes.
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During our second and third fiscal quarters there has historically been an increase in revenues and operating profits.
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This could prevent our management from focusing on our operations and expansion. 12 If environmental regulation or enforcement is relaxed, the demand for our services could decrease.
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A breach of any of these covenants could result in a default under our credit facility triggering our lender to immediately require the repayment of all outstanding debt under our credit facility and terminate all commitments to extend further credit.
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Congress extended the indemnification authority under the PAA, including DOE’s ability to indemnify DOE contractors, to December 31, 2065, as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-47).
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We were not required to perform testing of our fixed charge coverage ratio (“FCCR”) in each of the quarters in 2024 but otherwise met all of our other financial covenant requirements.
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Risks Relating to our Financial Performance and Position and Need for Financing: If any of our permits, other intangible assets, and tangible assets become impaired, we may be required to record significant charges to earnings. Under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S.
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In the past, we have failed to meet our minimum FCCR requirement in certain instances and in each case, our lender has either waived these instances of non-compliance or provided certain amendments to our FCCR requirements which enabled us to meet our quarterly FCCR requirements. Also, our lender has in the past waived our FCCR testing requirement in certain quarters.
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As a result, our borrowing capacity fluctuates based on the level and quality of our receivables and the lender’s determinations. If we do not generate positive operating results, our accounts receivable and overall borrowing base could decline, which would reduce the amount available to us under the credit facility.
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As of December 31, 2024, we had no borrowing under the revolving part of our credit facility and our Liquidity, as defined under our credit facility was approximately $33,905,000, which included approximately $28,898,000 cash in our MMDA account primarily from the sales of our Common Stock completed in May 2024 and December 2024.
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A reduction in borrowing availability could limit our access to working capital and constrain our ability to fund operations, capital expenditures, and other business needs.
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Given our recent financial performance, we fully reserved these loss carryforwards in 2024. Further, our net loss carryforwards have not been audited or approved by the Internal Revenue Service.
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A limitation on our borrowing capacity could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources” for a discussion of management’s current liquidity expectations and assumptions.
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The issuance of our Common Stock will result in the dilution in the percentage equity interest of our stockholders and the dilution in ownership value. During 2024, we raised capital through the sales of our Common Stock in May 2024 (2,051,282 shares) and December 2024 (2,530,000 shares). As of December 31, 2024, we had 18,377,237 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
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See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources” for a discussion of management’s current liquidity expectations and assumptions.
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In addition, as of December 31, 2024, we had outstanding options to purchase 1,000,900 shares of our Common Stock at exercise prices ranging from $3.15 to $10.20 per share and warrants to purchase 188,038 shares of our Common Stock at exercise prices of $11.50 and $12.19 per share.
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Since our inception, we have not paid cash dividends on our Common Stock, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our credit facility prohibits us from paying cash dividends on our Common Stock without prior approval from our lender.
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The price of our Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market constantly fluctuates. We expect that the market price of our Common Stock will continue to fluctuate.
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We are a Delaware corporation governed by the Delaware General Corporation Law.
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In the period ended September 30, 2024, we identified a material weakness related to the precision level required to properly evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets. This material weakness resulted in an income tax valuation adjustment recorded during the quarter.
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The necessary level of precision was not applied when evaluating the need for a valuation allowance. The error was corrected by us in our condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2024, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

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Cybersecurity — threats and controls disclosure

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Biggest changeThe Company’s cybersecurity program is managed by the Vice President (“VP”) of Information Systems, who has been employed by the Company for 21 years and has over 36 years of total experience in information systems. The VP of Information Systems has an extensive career in software development and infrastructure management including working with Fortune 500 companies in his prior positions.
Biggest changeThe VP of Information Systems has an extensive career in software development and infrastructure management including working with Fortune 500 companies in his prior positions. The VP of information Systems is a participant in the overall Company strategic process and has aligned the program to best service the strategic objectives of the business.
In the past two years, the Company does not believe that it has experienced any material cybersecurity incidents, nor any material costs related to immaterial cyber incidents.
In the past two years, the Company does not believe that it has experienced any material cybersecurity incidents, nor any material costs related to cyber incidents .
Our VP Of Information System is scheduled to report to the CFO on a weekly basis and the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis on cybersecurity matters to include updates on cybersecurity threat management, strategy processes, system updates and cybersecurity risks activities, including but not limited to any recent cybersecurity incidents and related responses.
Our VP Of Information System is scheduled to report to the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) on a weekly basis and the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis on cybersecurity matters to include updates on cybersecurity threat management, strategy processes, system updates and cybersecurity risks activities, including but not limited to any recent cybersecurity incidents and related responses.
Our senior management is responsible for the day-to-day management of the material risks we face.
Cybersecurity Governance The Company’s Audit Committee has oversight responsibility for risks and incidents relating to cybersecurity threats . Our senior management is responsible for the day-to-day management of the material risks we face.
Our IT team further manages risk by evaluating external providers of threat, vulnerability, and risk mitigation information. This information is used to proactively implement new methods or controls for reducing risk associated with a particular emerging threat or vulnerability.
Our IT team further manages risk by evaluating external providers of threat, vulnerability, and risk mitigation information.
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The VP of information Systems is a participant in the overall Company strategic process and has aligned the program to best service the strategic objectives of the business. 18 Cybersecurity Governance The Company’s Audit Committee has oversight responsibility for risks and incidents relating to cybersecurity threats.
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This information is used to proactively implement new methods or controls for reducing risk associated with a particular emerging threat or vulnerability. 17 The Company’s cybersecurity program is managed by the Vice President (“VP”) of Information Systems, who has been employed by the Company for 22 years and has over 37 years of total experience in information systems.

Item 2. Properties

Properties — owned and leased real estate

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Biggest changeThe Company currently leases properties in the following locations for operations and administrative functions within our Treatment and Services Segments, including our corporate office and Business Center: Square Footage (SF)/ Location Acreage (AC) Expiration of Lease Oak Ridge, TN (Business Center) 16,319 SF April 30, 2026 Oak Ridge, TN (Services) 5,000 SF September 30, 2026 Blaydon On Tyne, England (Services) 1,000 SF April 30, 2026 New Brighton, PA (Services) 3,558 SF June 30, 2026 Newport, KY (Services) 1,566 SF Monthly Atlanta, GA (Corporate) 6,499 SF November 30, 2027 We believe that the above facilities currently provide adequate capacity for our operations and that additional facilities are readily available in the regions in which we operate, which could support and supplement our existing facilities.
Biggest changeThe Company currently leases properties in the following locations for operations and administrative functions within our Treatment and Services Segments, including our corporate office and Business Center: Location Square Footage (SF) Expiration of Lease Oak Ridge, TN (Business Center) 16,319 SF April 30, 2030 Oak Ridge, TN (Services) 5,000 SF September 30, 2026 Blaydon On Tyne, England (Services) 1,000 SF April 30, 2026 New Brighton, PA (Services) 3,558 SF June 30, 2026 Newport, KY (Services) 1,566 SF Monthly Atlanta, GA (Corporate) 6,499 SF November 30, 2027 Alachua, FL (Treatment) 2,666 SF March 31, 2027 We believe that the above facilities currently provide adequate capacity for our operations and that additional facilities are readily available in the regions in which we operate, which could support and supplement our existing facilities.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings — active lawsuits and investigations

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Biggest changeITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS See “Part II Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Note 13 Commitments and Contingencies Legal Matters” for a discussion of our legal proceedings.
Biggest changeITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS See “Part II Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Note 13 Commitments and Contingencies Legal Matters” for a discussion of our legal proceedings. ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Not Applicable. 18 PART II
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Additionally, see “Note 18 – Subsequent Events – Shareholder Demand Letter” for a discussion of a request for the removal of a certain provision within the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws. ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE Not Applicable. 19 PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Biggest changeSee “Warrant” in “Note 6 - Capital Stock, Stock Plans, Warrants, and Stock Based Compensation” in “Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for further discussion of this warrant exercise. There were no purchases made by us or on behalf of us or any of our affiliated members of shares of our Common Stock during 2024.
Biggest changeThere were no purchases made by us or on behalf of us or any of our affiliated members of shares of our Common Stock during 2025.
Our Loan Agreement dated May 8, 2020, as amended, prohibits us from paying any cash dividends on our Common Stock without prior approval from our lender. We do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our outstanding Common Stock in the foreseeable future.
Our Loan Agreement dated May 8, 2020, as amended, prohibits us from paying any cash dividends on our Common Stock without prior approval from our lender. We do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our outstanding Common Stock in the foreseeable future. No sales of unregistered securities occurred during 2025.
The source of such quotations and information is the NASDAQ online trading history reports. 2024 2023 Low High Low High Common Stock 1st Quarter $ 7.50 $ 12.00 $ 3.56 $ 12.00 2nd Quarter 8.89 14.17 7.52 12.60 3rd Quarter 8.06 13.00 8.73 13.87 4th Quarter 10.31 16.25 6.50 10.72 At March 10, 2025, there were approximately 115 stockholders of record of our Common Stock.
The source of such quotations and information is the NASDAQ online trading history reports. 2025 2024 Low High Low High Common Stock 1st Quarter $ 6.91 $ 11.56 $ 7.50 $ 12.00 2nd Quarter 6.25 11.33 8.89 14.17 3rd Quarter 8.02 12.63 8.06 13.00 4th Quarter 9.60 16.50 10.31 16.25 At March 2, 2026, there were approximately 107 stockholders of record of our Common Stock.
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No sales of unregistered securities occurred during 2024 except the following: During the first quarter of 2024, the Company issued 30,000 shares of its Common Stock resulting from the exercise of a warrant for the purchase of up to 30,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an exercise price of $3.51 per share, resulting in proceeds received by the Company of approximately $105,000.

Item 6. [Reserved]

Selected Financial Data — reserved (removed by SEC in 2021)

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Biggest changeItem 6. Reserved 20 Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition And Results of Operations 20 Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 33 Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 34 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 35 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 72 Item 9A.
Biggest changeItem 6. Reserved 19 Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition And Results of Operations 19 Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 31 Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 31 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 33 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 72 Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures 72 Item 9B. Other Information 74
Controls and Procedures 72 Item 9B. Other Information 73

Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) — revenue / margin commentary

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Biggest changeSummary - Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 Below are the results of continuing operations for years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 (amounts in thousands): (Consolidated) 2024 % 2023 % Net revenues $ 59,117 100.0 $ 89,735 100.0 Cost of goods sold 59,115 100.0 73,366 81.8 Gross profit 2 16,369 18.2 Selling, general and administrative 14,491 24.5 14,975 16.7 Research and development 1,172 2.0 561 .6 Loss on disposal of property and equipment 21 77 .1 (Loss) income from operations (15,682 ) (26.5 ) 756 .8 Interest income 921 1.5 606 .7 Interest expense (473 ) (.8 ) (323 ) (.4 ) Interest expense financing fees (66 ) (.1 ) (93 ) (.1 ) Other income (expense) 166 .3 (11 ) (Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes (15,134 ) (25.6 ) 935 1.0 Income tax expense 4,435 7.5 17 (Loss) income from continuing operations $ (19,569 ) (33.1 ) $ 918 1.0 22 Revenue Consolidated revenues decreased $30,618,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, as follows: (In thousands) 2024 % Revenue 2023 % Revenue Change % Change Treatment Government waste $ 22,098 37.4 $ 29,506 32.9 $ (7,408 ) (25.1 ) Hazardous/non-hazardous (1) 4,995 8.4 6,260 7.0 (1,265 ) (20.2 ) Other nuclear waste 7,860 13.3 7,711 8.6 149 1.9 Total 34,953 59.1 43,477 48.5 (8,524 ) (19.6 ) Services Nuclear 20,353 34.4 43,121 48.0 (22,768 ) (52.8 ) Technical 3,811 6.5 3,137 3.5 674 21.5 Total 24,164 40.9 46,258 51.5 (22,094 ) (47.8 ) Total $ 59,117 100.0 $ 89,735 100.0 $ (30,618 ) (34.1 ) 1) Includes wastes generated by government clients of $2,898,000 and $2,943,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Biggest changeSummary - Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 Below are the results of continuing operations for years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024 (amounts in thousands): (Consolidated) 2025 % 2024 % Net revenues $ 61,674 100.0 $ 59,117 100.0 Cost of goods sold 55,701 90.3 59,115 100.0 Gross profit 5,973 9.7 2 Selling, general and administrative 16,416 26.6 14,491 24.5 Research and development 1,291 2.1 1,172 2.0 Loss on disposal of property and equipment 1 21 Loss from operations (11,735 ) (19.0 ) (15,682 ) (26.5 ) Interest income 1,123 1.8 921 1.5 Interest expense (230 ) (.4 ) (473 ) (.8 ) Interest expense financing fees (84 ) (.1 ) (66 ) (.1 ) Other income 261 .4 166 .3 Loss from continuing operations before taxes (10,665 ) (17.3 ) (15,134 ) (25.6 ) Income tax expense 4,435 7.5 Loss from continuing operations $ (10,665 ) (17.3 ) $ (19,569 ) (33.1 ) 21 Revenue Consolidated revenues increased $2,557,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, as follows: (In thousands) 2025 % Revenue 2024 % Revenue Change % Change Treatment Government waste $ 31,510 51.1 $ 22,098 37.4 $ 9,412 42.6 Hazardous/non-hazardous (1) 5,460 8.8 4,995 8.4 465 9.3 Other nuclear waste 8,127 13.2 7,860 13.3 267 3.4 Total 45,097 73.1 34,953 59.1 10,144 29.0 Services Nuclear 10,117 16.4 20,353 34.4 (10,236 ) (50.3 ) Technical 6,460 10.5 3,811 6.5 2,649 69.5 Total 16,577 26.9 24,164 40.9 (7,587 ) (31.4 ) Total $ 61,674 100.0 $ 59,117 100.0 $ 2,557 4.3 1) Includes waste generated by government clients of $2,269,000 and $2,898,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
Operating Activities Cash used in operating activities of our continuing operations during 2024 consisted mostly of the significant net loss that we incurred of approximately $19,569,000, adjusted for certain non-cash items, such as $656,000 of stock-based compensation expense, $1,763,000 of depreciation and amortization expense and the deferred income tax expense of $4,448,000.
Cash used in operating activities of our continuing operations during 2024 consisted mostly of the significant net loss that we incurred of approximately $19,569,000, adjusted for certain non-cash items, such as $656,000 of stock-based compensation expense, $1,763,000 of depreciation and amortization expense and the deferred income tax expense of $4,448,000.
The contracts that we are a party to with others as subcontractors to the federal government or directly with the federal government generally provide that the government may terminate the contract at any time for convenience at the government’s option.
The contracts that we are a party to with others as subcontractors to federal government or directly with the federal government generally provide that the government may terminate the contract at any time for convenience at the government’s option.
Our inability to continue under existing contracts that we have with the federal government authorities (directly or indirectly as a subcontractor) or significant reductions in the level of governmental funding in any given year could have a material adverse impact on our operations and financial condition.
Our inability to continue under existing contracts that we have with federal government authorities (directly or indirectly as a subcontractor) or significant reductions in the level of federal governmental funding in any given year could have a material adverse impact on our operations and financial condition.
If triggered, we will be required to show compliance of a FCCR ratio of not less than 1.15 to 1.00 utilizing a trailing twelve-month-period ended starting with the most recently reported fiscal quarter and each fiscal quarter thereafter.
If triggered, we will be required to show compliance with an FCCR ratio of not less than 1.15 to 1.00 utilizing a trailing twelve-month period ended starting with the most recently reported fiscal quarter and each fiscal quarter thereafter.
For contract with multiple performance obligations, the contract’s transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using our best estimate of the standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract.
For a contract with multiple performance obligations, the contract’s transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using our best estimate of the standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract.
Increases in the ARO liability due to passage of time impact net income as accretion expense and are included in cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Increases in the ARO liability due to passage of time impact net income as accretion expense and are included in cost of goods sold in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
We plan to fund our capital expenditures for 2025 from cash from operations, Liquidity under our Credit Facility and/or financing. The initiation and timing of our capital expenditures are subject to a number of factors which include, among other things, cost/benefit analysis, the pace of our strategic project initiatives and improvement in our operations.
We plan to fund our capital expenditures for 2026 from cash from operations, Liquidity under our Credit Facility and/or financing. The initiation and timing of our capital expenditures are subject to a number of factors which include, among other things, cost/benefit analysis, the pace of our strategic project initiatives and improvement in our operations.
Impairment testing of our permits related to our Treatment reporting unit as of October 1, 2024, and 2023 resulted in no impairment charges. Intangible assets that have definite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives and are excluded from our annual intangible asset valuation review as of October 1.
Impairment testing of our permits related to our Treatment reporting unit as of October 1, 2025, and 2024 resulted in no impairment charges. Intangible assets that have definite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives and are excluded from our annual intangible asset valuation review as of October 1.
Transaction price for Treatment Segment contracts are determined by the stated fixed rate per unit price as stipulated in the contract. 30 Some of our contracts have multiple performance obligations, most commonly when we provide additional services to the customer under a waste treatment contract.
Transaction price for Treatment Segment contracts is determined by the stated fixed rate per unit price as stipulated in the contract. Some of our contracts have multiple performance obligations, most commonly when we provide additional services to the customer under a waste treatment contract.
In addition, our governmental contracts and subcontracts relating to activities at federal governmental sites in the United States are generally subject to termination for convenience at any time at the government’s option.
In addition, our governmental contracts and subcontracts relating to activities at federal governmental sites are generally subject to termination for convenience at any time, at the government’s option.
Significant reductions in the level of governmental funding or specifically mandated levels for different programs that are important to our business could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
Significant reductions in the level of governmental funding, government shutdown or specifically mandated levels for different programs that are important to our business could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial position, results of operations, liquidity and cash flows.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements See “Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for the recent accounting pronouncement that was adopted in 2024 and recent accounting pronouncements that will be adopted in future periods. Known Trends and Uncertainties Significant Customers .
Recent Accounting Pronouncements See “Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for accounting pronouncement that was adopted in 2025 and accounting pronouncements that will be adopted in future periods. Known Trends and Uncertainties Significant Customers .
Revenue from this arrangement is recognized at a point in time, upon the transfer of control. Control transfers when the wastes are picked up by us. Our contracts generally do not give rise to variable consideration.
Revenue from this arrangement is recognized at a point in time, upon the transfer of control. Control transfers when the waste is picked up by us. Our contracts generally do not give rise to variable consideration.
The FCCR testing requirement can be removed again once we are able to achieve a minimum of $5,000,000 in daily Liquidity for a thirty-consecutive-day period from the trigger date; and revises the Facility Fee (as defined) from .375% to .500%.
The FCCR testing requirement can be removed again once we are able to achieve a minimum of $5,000,000 in daily Liquidity for a thirty-consecutive-day period from the trigger date; revised the Facility Fee (as defined) from 0.375% to 0.500%.
ARO’s are included within buildings as part of property and equipment and are depreciated over the estimated useful life of the property.
AROs are included within buildings as part of property and equipment and are depreciated over the estimated useful life of the property.
Discontinued Operations and Environmental Contingencies Our discontinued operations consist of all our subsidiaries included in our Industrial Segment which encompasses subsidiaries divested in 2011 and earlier, as well as three previously closed locations. Our discontinued operations had no revenue for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Discontinued Operations and Environmental Liabilities Our discontinued operations consist of all our subsidiaries included in our former Industrial Segment which encompasses subsidiaries divested in 2011 and earlier, as well as three previously closed locations. Our discontinued operations had no revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
ASC 410, “Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations” requires that the discounted fair value of a liability for an ARO be recognized in the period in which it is incurred with the associated ARO capitalized as part of the carrying cost of the asset.
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 410, “Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations” requires that the discounted fair value of a liability for an ARO be recognized in the period in which it is incurred with the associated ARO capitalized as part of the carrying cost of the asset.
The full impact of these uncertainties could negatively impact our financial results by impairing our ability to perform work on existing contracts, delaying or cancelling procurement actions by government entities, and/or cause other disruptions or delays, including payment delays. New Processing Technology .
The full impact of these uncertainties could negatively impact our financial results by impairing our ability to perform work on existing contracts, delaying or cancelling procurement actions by government entities, and/or cause other disruptions or delays, including payment delays. Market Trends and Uncertainties.
The backlog is principally a result of the timing and complexity of the waste being brought into the facilities and the selling price per container. As of December 31, 2024, our Treatment Segment had a backlog of approximately $7,859,000, as compared to approximately $8,702,000 as of December 31, 2023.
The backlog is principally a result of the timing and complexity of the waste being brought into the facilities and the selling price per container. As of December 31, 2025, our Treatment Segment had a backlog of approximately $11,861,000, as compared to approximately $7,859,000 as of December 31, 2024.
R&D R&D expenses increased by $611,000 for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period of 2023 primarily due to expenses incurred in connection with our new PFAS technology. Interest Income Interest income increased by approximately $315,000 for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period of 2023.
R&D R&D expenses increased by $119,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the corresponding period of 2024, primarily due to expenses incurred in connection with our new PFAS technology. 23 Interest Income Interest income increased by approximately $202,000 for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the corresponding period of 2024.
This process involves estimating our actual current tax exposure, including assessing the risks associated with tax audits, and assessing temporary differences resulting from different treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities.
This process involves estimating our actual current tax exposure, including assessing the risks associated with tax audits, and assessing temporary differences resulting from different treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes.
We regularly review deferred tax assets by jurisdiction to assess their potential realization and establish a valuation allowance for portions of such assets that we believe will not be realized.
These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities. 29 We regularly review deferred tax assets by jurisdiction to assess their potential realization and establish a valuation allowance for portions of such assets that we believe will not be realized.
Uncertainties exist regarding how future federal government budget and program and policy decisions will unfold, which include, the spending priorities of the new Administration and Congress, passage of the 2025 fiscal year U.S. government budget and potential for enactment of additional continuing resolutions to keep government departments and agencies in operations.
Uncertainties exist regarding how future federal government budgets and program and policy decisions will unfold, which include, the spending priorities of Congress, passage of federal government fiscal year annual budgets and potential for enactment of continuing resolutions to keep government departments and agencies in operations.
We believe demand for our services will continue to be subject to fluctuations due to a variety of factors beyond our control, including, without limitation, current economic and political conditions, the manner in which the applicable government authority will be required to spend funding to remediate various sites and potential future federal budget issues.
We believe demand for our services will continue to be subject to fluctuations due to a variety of factors beyond our control, including, without limitation, current economic and political conditions, government reductions, passage of government budgets and continuing resolutions (“CRs”), and the manner in which the applicable government authority will be required to spend funding to remediate various sites.
A breach of any of these financial covenants, unless waived by PNC, could result in a default under our Credit Facility allowing our lender to immediately require the repayment of all outstanding debt under our Credit Facility and terminate all commitments to extend further credit.
A breach of any of these financial covenant requirements, unless waived by PNC, could result in a default under our Loan Agreement allowing our lender to immediately require the repayment of all outstanding debt under our Loan Agreement and terminate all commitments to extend further credit. We met all of our financial covenant requirements in 2025.
We had income tax expenses of $4,435,000 and $17,000 for continuing operations for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our effective tax rates were approximately 29.3% and 1.8% for the twelve-month ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Income Taxes We had income tax expenses of $0 and $4,435,000 for continuing operations for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Our effective tax rates were approximately 0% and (29.3%) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The following table reflects the cash flow activity for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the corresponding period of 2023: (In thousands) 2024 2023 Cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations $ (14,146 ) $ 7,069 Cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations (597 ) (597 ) Cash used in investing activities of continuing operations (4,079 ) (2,038 ) Cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations (51 ) Cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations 40,955 1,696 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (1 ) 8 Increase in cash and finite risk sinking fund (restricted cash) $ 22,081 $ 6,138 As of December 31, 2024, we were in a positive cash position with no revolving credit balance.
The following table reflects the cash flow activity for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the corresponding period of 2024: (In thousands) 2025 2024 Cash used in operating activities of continuing operations $ (10,311 ) $ (14,146 ) Cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations (441 ) (597 ) Cash used in investing activities of continuing operations (4,897 ) (4,079 ) Cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations (54 ) (51 ) Cash (used in) provided by financing activities of continuing operations (981 ) 40,955 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 13 (1 ) (Decrease) increase in cash and finite risk sinking fund (restricted cash) $ (16,671 ) $ 22,081 As of December 31, 2025, we were in a positive cash position with no Revolving Credit balance.
The Loan Agreement provides us with the following credit facility with a maturity date of May 15, 2027 (the “Credit Facility): (a) up to $12,500,000 revolving credit (“revolving credit”), which borrowing capacity is subject to eligible receivables (as defined) and reduced by outstanding standby letters of credit ($3,200,000 as of December 31, 2024) and borrowing reductions that our lender may impose from time to time ($750,000 as of December 31, 2024); (b) a term loan (“Term Loan 1”) of approximately $1,742,000, requiring monthly installments of $35,547 (Term Loan 1 was paid off by us in June 2024); (c) a term loan (“Term Loan 2”) of $2,500,000, requiring monthly installments of $41,667; and (d) a capital expenditure loan (“Capital Loan”) of approximately $524,000, requiring monthly installments of principal of approximately $8,700 plus interest, that commenced on June 1, 2022.
The Loan Agreement provides us with a credit facility with a maturity date of May 15, 2027 (the “Credit Facility”) which consists of the following as of December 31, 2025: (a) up to $12,500,000 revolving credit (“Revolving Credit”), which borrowing capacity is subject to eligible receivables (as defined) and reduced by outstanding standby letters of credit ($3,350,000 as of December 31, 2025) and borrowing reductions that our lender may impose from time to time ($750,000 as of December 31, 2025); (b) a term loan (“Term Loan”) of $2,500,000, requiring monthly installments of $41,667, with a balance due under the Term Loan of approximately $1,333,000 as of December 31, 2025; and (c) a capital expenditure loan (“Capital Loan”) of approximately $524,000, requiring monthly installments of principal of approximately $8,700 plus interest, with a balance due under the Capital Loan of approximately $149,000 as of December 31, 2025.
As discussed above, a significant portion of our revenue is generated through contracts entered into indirectly as subcontractors for others who are prime contractors or directly as the prime contractor to federal government authorities.
As discussed above, a significant portion of our revenue is generated through contracts entered into indirectly as subcontractors for others who are prime contractors or directly as the prime contractor to federal government authorities. The timeliness of annual appropriations for U.S. government departments and agencies remains a recurrent risk for us.
Our Treatment and Services Segments have significant relationships with federal governmental authorities through contracts entered into indirectly as subcontractors for others who are contractors or directly as the prime contractor to federal government authorities.
Our Treatment and Services Segments have significant relationships with federal government authorities. A significant amount of our revenues from our Treatment and Services Segments are generated indirectly as subcontractors for others who are contractors to federal government authorities, or directly as the prime contractor to federal government authorities.
Our future cash flow assumptions and conclusions with respect to asset impairments could be impacted by changes arising from (i) a sustained period of economic and industrial slowdowns (ii) inability to scale our operations and implement cost reduction efforts during reduced demand and/or (iii) a significant decline in our share price for a sustained period of time.
Intangible assets with definite useful lives are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset’s carrying value may not be recoverable. 28 Our future cash flow assumptions and conclusions with respect to asset impairments could be impacted by changes arising from (i) a sustained period of economic and industrial slowdowns (ii) inability to scale our operations and implement cost reduction efforts during reduced demand and/or (iii) a significant decline in our share price for a sustained period of time.
Changes in the estimated future cash flows costs underlying the obligations (resulting from changes or expansion at the facilities) require adjustment to the ARO liability calculated and are capitalized and charged as depreciation expense, in accordance with our depreciation policy. 31 Income Taxes .
Changes in the estimated future cash flows costs underlying the obligations (resulting from changes or expansion at the facilities) require adjustment to the ARO liability calculated and are capitalized and charged as depreciation expense, in accordance with our depreciation policy. Environmental Liabilities . We have three remediation projects in progress (all within discontinued operations).
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our consolidated financial statements are prepared based upon the selection and application of US GAAP, which may require us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect amounts reported in our financial statements and accompanying notes.
As of December 31, 2025, the closure and post-closure requirements for these facilities were approximately $23,951,000. 27 Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our consolidated financial statements are prepared based upon the selection and application of US GAAP, which may require us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect amounts reported in our financial statements and accompanying notes.
Additionally, our Services Segment revenues are project based; as such, the scope, duration, and completion of each project vary.
The decrease in revenue in the Services Segment was due to reasons as discussed in the “Overview” section. Additionally, our Services Segment revenues are project based; as such, the scope, duration, and completion of each project vary.
Services Segment cost of goods sold decreased $13,713,000 or 37.3% primarily due to lower revenue.
Services Segment cost of goods sold decreased $7,654,000 or 33.2% primarily due to lower revenue.
Included within cost of goods sold is depreciation and amortization expense of $1,637,000 and $2,484,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. 23 Gross Profit Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $16,367,000 lower than 2023 as follows: % % (In thousands) 2024 Revenue 2023 Revenue Change Treatment $ (1,110 ) (3.2 ) $ 6,876 15.8 $ (7,986 ) Services 1,112 4.6 9,493 20.5 $ (8,381 ) Total $ 2 0.0 $ 16,369 18.2 $ (16,367 ) Treatment Segment gross profit decreased by $7,986,000 or approximately 116.1% and gross margin decreased to (3.2)% from 15.8% primarily due to lower revenue from lower waste volume, overall lower averaged price from waste mix and the impact of our fixed cost structure.
Included within cost of goods sold is depreciation and amortization expense of $1,700,000 and $1,637,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively. 22 Gross Profit Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $5,971,000 higher than 2024 as follows: % % (In thousands) 2025 Revenue 2024 Revenue Change Treatment $ 4,794 10.6 $ (1,110 ) (3.2 ) $ 5,904 Services 1,179 7.1 1,112 4.6 $ 67 Total $ 5,973 9.7 $ 2 0.0 $ 5,971 Treatment Segment gross profit increased by $5,904,000 or approximately 531.9% and gross margin increased to 10.6% % from (3.2)% primarily due to higher revenue from higher waste volume and higher averaged price waste mix.
We also provide closure and post-closure requirements through a financial assurance policy for certain of our Treatment Segment facilities through American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”). As of December 31, 2024, the closure and post-closure requirements for these facilities were approximately $23,379,000.
As of December 31, 2025, the total amount of standby letters of credit outstanding was approximately $3,350,000 and the total amount of bonds outstanding was approximately $11,556,000. We also provide closure and post-closure requirements through a financial assurance policy for certain of our Treatment Segment facilities through American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”).
Our Credit Facility under our Loan Agreement with PNC contains certain financial covenants, along with customary representations and warranties.
As amended, our Loan Agreement with PNC contains certain financial covenant requirements, along with customary representations and warranties.
Business Environment Our Treatment and Services Segments’ business continues to be heavily dependent on services that we provide to federal governmental clients, primarily as subcontractors for others who are contractors to government entities or directly as the prime contractor.
See “Known Trends and Uncertainties Federal Funding” within this MD&A for a discussion of factors that could impact our results of operations in 2026. 20 Business Environment Our Treatment and Services Segments’ business continue to be heavily dependent on services that we provide to federal governmental clients, primarily as subcontractors for others who are contractors to government entities or directly as the prime contractor.
Our overall Services Segment gross margin is impacted by our current projects which are competitively bid on and will therefore have varying margin structures.
The increases were attributed primarily to overall improved margin on projects and lower fixed costs which were offset by the impact of lower revenue. Our Services Segment gross margin is impacted by our current projects which are competitively bid on and will therefore, have varying margin structures.
The decrease in cost of goods sold was primarily due to overall lower salaries/payroll related, outside services, and travel costs totaling approximately $13,565,000; lower depreciation expenses of approximately $220,000; lower general expenses of $49,000 in various categories; and higher material and supplies expenses of approximately $121,000.
The decrease in cost of goods sold was primarily due to overall lower salaries/payroll related, outside services, and travel costs totaling approximately $7,180,000; lower depreciation expenses totaling approximately $44,000 as certain equipment became fully depreciated in 2025; lower general expenses of approximately $265,000 in various categories; and overall lower disposal, material and supplies and regulatory costs totaling approximately $165,000.
We believe our cash flow requirements for the next twelve months will consist primarily of general working capital needs, scheduled principal payments on our debt obligations, remediation projects, R&D on our PFAS technology and capital expenditures (which include our PFAS technology) (see “Known Trends and Uncertainties New Processing Technology” within this MD&A for a discussion of this technology).
Our MMDA consists of cash received in connection with the sale of our Common Stock completed in 2024 as discussed below under “Financing Activities.” We believe our cash flow requirements for the next twelve months will consist primarily of general working capital needs, scheduled principal payments on our debt obligations, administration and monitoring of our discontinued operations, R&D related to our PFAS technology and capital expenditures, including expenditures related to our PFAS technology (see “Known Trends and Uncertainties New Processing Technology” within this MD&A for a discussion of this technology).
Financing Activities Our cash provided by financing during 2024 consisted mostly of net proceeds of $41,859,000 received from the sales of our Common Stock in May 2024 and December 2024 as discussed below and proceeds received from option and a warrant exercises totaling approximately $292,000, partially offset by principal payments of approximately $832,000 primarily for our Terms Loans and Capital Loan under our Credit Facility (see below for a discussion of our Credit Facility) and $291,000 for our finance leases.
Our cash provided by financing during 2024 consisted mostly of net proceeds of $41,859,000 received from the sales of our Common Stock in May 2024 and December 2024 and proceeds received from option and warrant exercises totaling approximately $292,000, partially offset by principal payments of approximately $832,000 primarily for our Term Loans and Capital Loan under our Credit Facility and $291,000 for our finance leases. 26 Credit Facility We entered into a Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 8, 2020, which has since been amended, with PNC National Association (“PNC” and “lender”), acting as agent and lender (the “Loan Agreement”).
Such fee percentage will revert back to .375% at such time that we are able to achieve a minimum 1.15 to 1.00 ratio in FCCR on a twelve-month trailing basis. In connection with the amendment, the Company paid its lender a fee of $12,500.
Such fee percentage will revert back to 0.375% at such time that we are able to achieve a minimum 1.15 to 1.00 ratio in FCCR on a twelve-month trailing basis; and required payment by the Company of an amendment fee of $12,500, which is being amortized over the remaining term of the Loan Agreement as interest expense-financing fees.
The remaining cash used in investing activities consisted of cash outlays made in connection with our operating permits and certain intangible assets.
The remaining cash used in investing activities consisted of cash outlays of approximately $217,000 made in connection with our operating permits and certain intangible assets. Total cash used in investing activities of our continuing operations was partially offset by approximately $28,000 from our sale of idle equipment.
Additionally, the time it takes to process waste from the time it arrives may increase due to the types and complexities of the waste we are currently receiving. We typically process our backlog during periods of low waste receipts, which historically has been in the first or fourth quarters.
Additionally, the time it takes to process waste from the time it arrives may increase due to the types and complexities of the waste we are currently receiving.
Management’s discussion and analysis is based, among other things, on our audited consolidated financial statements and includes our accounts and the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiaries. 20 The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in Item 8 of this report.
See “Special Note regarding Forward-Looking Statements” contained in this report. Management’s discussion and analysis is based, among other things, on our audited consolidated financial statements and includes our accounts and the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold decreased $14,251,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, as follows: % % (In thousands) 2024 Revenue 2023 Revenue Change Treatment $ 36,063 103.2 $ 36,601 84.2 $ (538 ) Services 23,052 95.4 36,765 79.5 $ (13,713 ) Total $ 59,115 100.0 $ 73,366 81.8 $ (14,251 ) Cost of goods sold for the Treatment Segment decreased by approximately $538,000 or 1.5%.
Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold decreased $3,414,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, as follows: % % (In thousands) 2025 Revenue 2024 Revenue Change Treatment $ 40,303 89.4 $ 36,063 103.2 $ 4,240 Services 15,398 92.9 23,052 95.4 $ (7,654 ) Total $ 55,701 90.3 $ 59,115 100.0 $ (3,414 ) Cost of goods sold for the Treatment Segment increased by approximately $4,240,000 or 11.8%.
By the third quarter of 2025, we expect to advance this technology into pilot-scale applications for soil, biosolids, and filter media, broadening the reach of our System’s destruction capabilities for PFAS.
In the next several calendar quarters, we expect to further advance our Perma-FAS technology from demonstrated successful bench-scale testing to pilot-scale applications for soil, biosolids, and filter media, broadening the reach of our System’s PFAS destruction capabilities.
The increase was primarily due to higher interest income earned from our finite risk sinking fund from higher interest rates that took effect starting in March 2023. Additionally, the increase in interest income resulted from more funds that we maintained in our money market deposit accounts from the two equity raises that were complete in May 2024 and December 2024.
The increase in interest income in 2025 as compared to 2024 was primarily due to higher interest income earned from funds deposited into our money market deposit account (“MMDA”) from the two equity raises that were completed in May 2024 and December 2024, offset by lower interest income earned from our finite risk sinking fund from lower interest rate.
In connection with the amendments, we paid our lender fees totaling $37,500 which is being amortized over the remaining term of the Loan Agreement as interest expense-financing fees. 27 On March 11, 2025, we entered into an amendment to our Loan Agreement with our lender which provided the following, among other things: removes the quarterly FCCR testing requirement for the fourth quarter of 2024; removes the requirement that we maintain a minimum of $3,000,000 in daily Liquidity through September 29, 2025, which was removable earlier subject to meeting certain conditions; removes the quarterly FCCR covenant testing requirement utilizing a twelve-month trailing basis; however, such FCCR testing requirement will be triggered on the day we fail to meet a minimum of $5,000,000 in daily Liquidity.
On March 11, 2025, we entered into an amendment to our Loan Agreement with our lender which provided the following, among other things: removed the quarterly fixed charge coverage ratio (“FCCR”) covenant testing requirement utilizing a twelve-month trailing basis; however, such FCCR testing requirement will be triggered on the day we fail to meet a minimum of $5,000,000 in daily Liquidity.
We plan to fund these requirements from our operations and Liquidity under our Credit Facility. We are continually reviewing operating costs and reviewing the possibility of further reducing operating costs and non-essential expenditures to bring them in line with revenue levels.
We plan to fund these requirements from our operations and our Liquidity. We continually review operating costs and evaluate opportunities to reduce operating costs and non-essential expenditures in order to align spending levels with revenue levels.
As a result of the aforementioned payments received from CNL, no outstanding receivables remain under the TOA from CNL. 26 Investing Activities Cash used in investing activities of our continuing operations during 2024 consisted mostly of our purchases of property and equipment totaling approximately $3,811,000, of which $406,000 was financed.
Cash used in investing activities of our continuing operations during 2024 consisted mostly of our purchases of property and equipment totaling approximately $3,811,000, of which $406,000 was financed. Our capital expenditures for 2024 included expenditures made for our prototype PFAS treatment unit.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements From time to time, we are required to post standby letters of credit and various bonds to support contractual obligations to customers and other obligations, including facility closures. As of December 31, 2024, the total amount of standby letters of credit outstanding was approximately $3,200,000 and the total amount of bonds outstanding was approximately $20,930,000.
We expect to meet our covenant requirements under our Loan Agreement for the next twelve months. Off Balance Sheet Arrangements From time to time, we are required to post standby letters of credit and various bonds to support contractual obligations to customers and other obligations, including facility closures.
Our effective tax rate for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2023, was impacted by non-deductible expenses and state taxes. Backlog Our Treatment Segment maintains a backlog of stored waste, which represents waste that has not been processed.
Our effective tax rate for the each of the periods above was impacted by our recognition of a full valuation allowance against our U.S federal and state deferred tax assets in the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Backlog Our Treatment Segment maintains a backlog of stored waste, which represents waste that has not been processed.
We performed services relating to waste generated by federal government clients, either directly as a prime contractor or indirectly for others as a subcontractor to federal government entities, representing approximately $40,551,000, or 68.6%, of our total revenue during 2024, as compared to $68,595,000 or 76.4%, of our total revenue during 2023. 32 Federal Funding .
Our revenue derived from federal government entities, either directly as a prime contractor or indirectly for others as subcontractor to federal government entities, totaled $39,243,000, or 63.6% of total revenue in 2025, compared to $40,550,000, or 68.6% of total revenue in 2024. Federal Funding.
SG&A SG& A expenses decreased $484,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period for 2023 as follows: (In thousands) 2024 % Revenue 2023 % Revenue Change Administrative $ 6,896 $ 7,230 $ (334 ) Treatment 4,290 12.3 4,249 9.8 41 Services 3,305 13.7 3,496 7.6 (191 ) Total $ 14,491 24.5 $ 14,975 16.7 $ (484 ) Administrative SG&A expenses were lower primarily due to lower incentive expenses of approximately $540,000, which was offset by overall higher expenses of $206,000 in various categories.
SG&A SG& A expenses increased $1,925,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the corresponding period for 2024 as follows: (In thousands) 2025 % Revenue 2024 % Revenue Change Administrative $ 7,932 $ 6,896 $ 1,036 Treatment 5,268 11.7 4,290 12.3 978 Services 3,216 19.4 3,305 13.7 (89 ) Total $ 16,416 26.6 $ 14,491 24.5 $ 1,925 Administrative SG&A expenses were higher primarily due to higher salaries, payroll related expenses and stock option compensation expenses totaling approximately $558,000.
We have three environmental remediation projects, all within our discontinued operations, which principally entail the removal/remediation of contaminated soil, and, in most cases, the remediation of surrounding ground water. 25 Liquidity and Capital Resources Our cash flow requirements during the twelve-months ended December 31, 2024, were primarily financed by our Liquidity (defined as borrowing availability under the revolving credit plus cash in our MMDA maintained with our lender).
Our cash flow requirements during the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, were financed by our Liquidity (defined under our Loan Agreement as borrowing availability under our Revolving Credit of our Credit Facility plus cash in our MMDA maintained with our lender).
The overall lower SG&A expenses were offset by higher credit loss expenses of approximately $160,000 as a certain account receivable was determined to be uncertain as to collectability as of December 31, 2024. Included in SG&A expenses is depreciation and amortization expense of $126,000 and $84,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Included in SG&A expenses is depreciation and amortization expense of $59,000 and $126,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Treatment Segment revenue decreased by $8,524,000 or 19.6% for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2024, over the same period in 2023. The overall decrease in revenue was primarily due to lower waste volume attributed from the factors as discussed in the “Overview” section above.
Treatment Segment revenue increased by $10,144,000 or 29.0% for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2025, over the same period in 2024. The overall increase in revenue in the Treatment Segment revenue was primarily due to higher waste volume and higher averaged price waste mix.
Capital Expenditures We anticipate making capital expenditures of approximately $2,000,000 to $5,500,000 in 2025 to maintain operations and regulatory compliance requirements and support revenue growth. We expect our capital expenditures to be higher in 2025 based on certain strategic project initiatives which include the installation of our second generation unit for our PFAS technology.
Cash used in investing activities of our discontinued operations in 2024 was primarily for roof replacement at our PFSG location. Capital Expenditures We anticipate making capital expenditures of approximately $3,000,000 to $5,000,000 in 2026 to maintain operations and regulatory compliance requirements and support revenue growth, including the completion of our second-generation unit for our PFAS technology.
We had working capital of $28,283,000 (which included working capital of our discontinued operations) as of December 31, 2024, as compared to working capital of $4,613,000 as of December 31, 2023.
We had working capital of $13,803,000 (which included working capital of our discontinued operations) as of December 31, 2025, as compared to working capital of $28,283,000 as of December 31, 2024. The decrease in our working capital was primarily driven by the losses incurred from our operations during 2025 as previously discussed and increase in capital expenditures as discussed below.
The decrease in Services Segment SG&A was primarily due to lower outside services expenses of approximately $102,000 from fewer consulting and legal matters and lower salaries and payroll related expenses of approximately $249,000.
The remaining higher expenses in Administrative SG&A were primarily due to higher outside services expenses of approximately $425,000 from more legal and business-related matters and higher travel expenses of approximately $53,000 due to more travel by senior management.
Treatment Segment SG&A expenses were higher primarily due to higher salaries and payroll related expenses of approximately $420,000 which were offset by overall lower travel, outside services and general expenses totaling approximately $379,000.
Treatment Segment SG&A expenses were higher primarily due to the following: salaries and payroll related expenses were higher by approximately $713,000 as more employee hours were allocated to marketing initiatives of our new PFAS technology and overall business development; general expense were higher by approximately $244,000 in various categories (which include higher tradeshow expenses of approximately $157,000); travel expenses were higher by $35,000; and outside services expenses were lower by approximately $14,000 from fewer consulting matters.
Treatment Segment’s overall fixed costs increased by approximately $929,000 resulting from the following: salaries and payroll related expenses were higher by $1,717,000 due to higher headcount; regulatory costs were higher by approximately $101,000; depreciation expenses were lower by approximately $626,000 due to fully depreciated AROs that occurred in the third quarter of 2023 in connection with our EWOC facility; maintenance costs were lower by approximately $123,000; general expenses were lower by $111,000 in various categories; and travel expenses were lower by approximately $29,000.
Treatment Segment’s overall fixed costs were higher by approximately $2,565,000 resulting from the following: salaries and payroll related expenses were higher by $2,130,000 due to higher headcount and cost-of-living adjustments (“COLA”) effected during the third quarter of 2025; general expenses were higher by $376,000, mostly due to higher utility costs; travel expenses were higher by approximately $123,000; maintenance expenses were higher by approximately $59,000 from overall general maintenance of equipment and updates to facility security; depreciation expenses were higher by $106,000 due to more finance leases and equipment purchases; and regulatory expenses were lower by approximately $229,000 from fewer regulatory matters.
Treatment Segment’s variable costs decreased by approximately $1,467,000 primarily due to overall lower transportation, disposal, lab and bonus/incentive costs.
Treatment Segment’s overall variable costs increased by approximately $1,675,000 primarily due to the following: overall material and supplies, lab, transportation, and outside services costs were higher by approximately $3,371,000; variable payroll costs (overtime) were higher by approximately $426,000 due to increased waste volume production; and disposal costs were lower by approximately $2,122,000.
We incurred net losses of $410,000 (net of tax benefit of $149,000) and $433,000 (net of tax benefit of $117,000) for our discontinued operations for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Net losses for both years were primarily due to costs incurred in connection with management of administrative and regulatory matters related to our remediation projects.
We incurred net losses of $3,119,000 (net of tax expense of $0) and $410,000 (net of tax benefit of $149,000) for our discontinued operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively. Our net loss for 2025 included an increase to the environmental remediation reserve of approximately $2,721,000 for our Perma-Fix of South Geogia, Inc.
As of December 31, 2024, we had no outstanding borrowing under our revolving credit and our Liquidity under our Credit Facility was approximately $33,905,000. We believe that our cash flows from operations and our Liquidity should be sufficient to fund our operations for the next twelve months.
As of December 31, 2025, we had no outstanding borrowing under our Revolving Credit and our Liquidity was approximately $18,126,000, which included approximately $11,529,000 of cash held in our MMDA.
Treatment Segment revenue decreased by $8,524,000 to $34,953,000 or 19.6% from $43,477,000, and Services Segment revenue decreased by $22,094,000 or 47.8% to $24,164,000 from $46,258,000. Total gross profit for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2024, decreased $16,367,000 or 100.0% due to decreased revenue generated in both segments.
The increase was entirely from our Treatment Segment where revenue increased by $10,144,000 or approximately 29.0% to $45,097,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, from $34,953,000 in the same period of 2024. Services Segment revenue decreased $7,587,000 or 31.4% to $16,577,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, from $24,164,000 for the same period of 2024.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses decreased $484,000 or 3.2% for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period of 2023. During 2024, we provided a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets (see a discussion of this valuation allowance and the impact to our financial statements in “Results of Operations Income Taxes” below).
Gross profit increased by $5,971,000 or approximately 298,550% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the corresponding period of 2024. Selling, General, and Administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased by $1,925,000 or 13.3% for twelve months ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the corresponding period of 2024.
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See “Special Note regarding Forward-Looking Statements” contained in this report.
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The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in Item 8 of this report. 19 Overview In 2025, we generated modest consolidated revenue growth year-over-year, while delivering improvements in gross profit and operating performance compared to the prior year, driven primarily by a rebound in the Treatment Segment.
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Overview We were disappointed with our 2024 financial results, which were negatively impacted by a number of unexpected events and factors.
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The Treatment Segment benefited from higher waste volumes and higher averaged price waste mix, which included higher revenue generated from international and commercial clients.
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These events and factors included among other things, ● Continuing Resolution (“CR”) impacts primarily in the first half of 2024 that directly resulted in delays in project starts for existing services backlogs along with delays in procurement cycles for pipeline projects; ● poor weather conditions, including two hurricanes, which resulted in delays in waste shipments and project mobilization activities by certain customers and power outages and plant shutdowns at certain of our treatment facilities; ● temporary outages at certain of our facilities for equipment replacement and repairs, program enhancement and testing to support permit expansion and broader market penetration which contributed to revenue production delays; ● accelerated investments in R&D of our new technology to treat PFAS which required significant management and operation support, thereby also limiting resources needed for revenue production; and ● completion of two large projects primarily in the fourth quarter of 2023 in the Services Segment that were not replaced by new projects of similar value.
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In contrast, the Services Segment experienced lower revenue, due in part to delays in project mobilization and delays in procurements that resulted from changes to the current presidential administration that began in January 2025 (the “Administration”) and supporting policies that occurred in the first half of 2025.
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These two projects generated an aggregate of approximately $35,273,000 in revenue in 2023. As a result of the aforementioned events and factors, overall revenue decreased by $30,618,000 or 34.1% to $59,117,000 for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2024, from $89,735,000 for the corresponding period of 2023.
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The partial government shutdown that occurred effective October 1, 2025, also negatively impacted our revenue as procurement timing cycles were impacted. Overall revenue increased by $2,557,000 or 4.3% to $61,674,000 in 2025 as compared to $59,117,000 in 2024.
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In 2024, we completed two public equity raises and sold an aggregate 4,581,282 shares of our Common Stock. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources - Financing Activities” within this MD&A for discussions of these equity raises that occurred in May 2024 and December 2024.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

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Biggest changeForward-looking statements contained herein relate to, among other things, demand for our services; opportunities in Germany; reductions in the level of government funding in future years; accelerated investments; base business is positioned for improvement in 2025; results of operations improvement in 2025; advancement of initiatives to be further realized in 2025; approvals of scope attributable to the Company under the West Valley Development Project contract; operations of the West Valley Development Project; Low-Level Tank Waste and benefits of supplemental capability; reducing operating costs and non-essential expenditures; revenues relating to the West Valley Development Project; ability to meet loan agreement quarterly financial covenant requirements; additional CR impact; spending priorities under new Administration; passage of the 2025 fiscal year U.S. government budget; cash flow requirements; sufficient cash flow and Liquidity to fund operations for the next twelve months; receipt of international waste shipments in 2025; amount of capital expenditures; revenue under the Italian project; manner in which the applicable government will be required to spend funding to remediate various sites; successful on international bids; funding of operating and capital expenditures from cash from operations, Liquidity under our Credit Facility, and/or financing; our PFAS technology process will exceed current treatment options available; receipt of an additional 20,000 AFFF liquid; deployment of the second generation unit; strategy for our System; advancement of our PFAS technology; funding of remediation expenditures for sites from funds generated internally; compliance with environmental regulations; positioning for procurements from DOE and other government agencies; potential effect of being a potentially responsible party (“PRP”); potential violations of environmental laws and attendant remediation at our facilities; and Quarterly financial covenant requirement for the next twelve months.
Biggest changeForward-looking statements contained herein relate to, among other things, demand for our services; international opportunities in 2026; reductions in the level of government funding in future years; pending priorities of Congress; passage of U.S. fiscal year government budgets or enactment of CRs to keep government departments and agencies in operations; improvement in financial results in 2026; increase in revenue under Italian contract in late 2026; advancement of our Perma-FAS technology; demand, pricing, or throughput levels for PFAS waste volumes are sufficient to offset costs incurred from PFAS initiatives; capability and capacity of PFNWR facility to support the DFLAW program; treatment of several effluent waste streams by our PFNWR facility; operational phase of DFLAW to begin in 2026; increase in Hanford waste receipts in first half of 2026; delays in anticipated treatment waste volumes; operating losses in the near term; reducing operating costs and non-essential expenditures; ability to meet our quarterly financial covenant requirements under our loan agreement; expansion into international markets; cash flow requirements; sufficient cash flow and Liquidity to fund operations for the next twelve months; amount of capital expenditures; manner in which the applicable government authority will be required to spend funding to remediate various sites; success in bidding on international contracts; funding of operating and capital expenditures from existing cash from operations, Liquidity under our Credit Facility, and/or financing; the efficacy of our PFAS technology process compared to other PFAS destruction or treatment methods; adoption and acceptance of our PFAS technology are subject to regulatory and market factors; limited current treatment destruction options for these materials to eliminate generator liabilities; deployment of the second generation PFAS destruction unit in second half of 2026; expectation that the second generation PFAS destruction unit will triple our production capacity; funding of remediation expenditures for sites from funds generated internally; compliance with environmental regulations; positioning for procurements from DOE and other government agencies; initiatives for 2026; adjustment to remediation reserves; remediation of material weakness identified; potential effect of being a PRP; and potential violations of environmental laws and attendant remediation at our facilities. 31 While the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance such expectations will prove to be correct.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Not required under Regulation S-K for smaller reporting companies. 33 SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Forward-looking Statements Certain statements contained within this report may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995”.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Not required under Regulation S-K for smaller reporting companies. SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Forward-looking Statements Certain statements contained within this report may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995”.
There are a variety of factors which could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those described in this report, including, but not limited to: general economic conditions and uncertainties; contract bids, including international markets; our dependence on contracts with federal, state and local governments, agencies, and departments for the majority of our revenue; changes in federal government budgeting and spending priorities; failure by Congress or other governmental bodies to approve budgets and debt ceiling increases in a timely fashion and related reductions in government spending and/or a government shutdown; uncertainties relating to the new presidential administration (the “Administration”) and failure of the Administration to spend Congressionally mandated appropriations, which may result in the failure to realize the full amount of our backlog; failure of the Administration and Congress to agree on spending priorities, which may result in temporary shutdowns of non-essential federal functions, including our work to support such functions; results of routine and non-routine government audits and investigations, including the unpredictability of the actions of the newly-formed DOGE; inability to meet PNC covenant requirements; inability to collect in a timely manner a material amount of receivables; increased competitive pressures; inability to maintain and obtain required permits and approvals to conduct operations; inability to develop new and existing technologies in the conduct of operations; inability to maintain and obtain closure and operating insurance requirements; inability to retain or renew certain required permits; discovery of additional contamination or expanded contamination at any of the sites or facilities leased or owned by us or our subsidiaries which would result in a material increase in remediation expenditures; delays at our third-party disposal site can extend collection of our receivables greater than twelve months; refusal of third-party disposal sites to accept our waste; changes in federal, state and local laws and regulations, especially environmental laws and regulations, or in interpretation of such; requirements to obtain permits for treatment, storage and disposal (TSD) activities or licensing requirements to handle low level radioactive materials are limited or lessened; management retention and development; financial valuation of intangible assets is substantially more/less than expected; the need to use internally generated funds for purposes not presently anticipated; inability of the Company to maintain the listing of its Common Stock on the Nasdaq; terminations of contracts with government agencies or subcontracts involving government agencies or reduction in amount of waste delivered to the Company under the contracts or subcontracts; failure of our Italian team partner to perform its requirements in connection with the Italian project; changes in the scope of work relating to existing contracts; occurrence of an event similar to COVID-19 having adverse effects on the U.S. and world economics; renegotiation of contracts involving government agencies; disposal expense accrual could prove to be inadequate in the event the waste requires re-treatment; inability to raise capital on commercially reasonable terms; inability to increase profitable revenue; risks resulting from expanding our service offerings and client base; non-acceptance of our new technology; adjustments to our valuation allowance; new governmental regulations; and risk factors contained in Item 1A of this report.
There are a variety of factors which could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those described in this report, including, but not limited to: general economic conditions and uncertainties; inability to properly bid contracts; reduction in or inability to obtain new contracts with federal, state and local governments, agencies and departments, resulting in a reduction in revenue; changes in federal government budgeting and spending priorities; failure by Congress or other governmental bodies to approve budgets and debt ceiling increases in a timely fashion and related reductions in government spending; tariff actions and uncertainties related to trade wars; inability to meet PNC covenant requirements; inability to collect in a timely manner a material amount of receivables; increased competitive pressures; inability to maintain and obtain required permits and approvals to conduct operations; inability to develop new and existing technologies in the conduct of operations; inability to maintain and obtain closure and operating insurance requirements; discovery of additional contamination or expanded contamination at any of the sites or facilities leased or owned by us or our subsidiaries which would result in a material increase in remediation expenditures; refusal of third-party disposal sites to accept our waste; changes in federal, state and local laws and regulations, especially environmental laws and regulations, or in interpretation of such; new or additional requirements to handle low-level radioactive and hazardous waste materials; management retention and development; financial valuation of intangible assets is substantially more/less than expected; the need to use internally generated funds for purposes not presently anticipated; inability of the Company to maintain the listing of its Common Stock on the Nasdaq; terminations of contracts with government agencies or subcontracts involving government agencies or reduction in amount of waste delivered to the Company under the contracts or subcontracts; failure of our Italian team partner to perform its requirements in connection with the Italian project; changes in the scope of work relating to existing contracts; occurrence of a health pandemic having adverse effects on the U.S. and world economics; renegotiation or termination of contracts involving government agencies; disposal expense accrual could prove to be inadequate in the event the waste requires re-treatment; inability to raise capital on commercially reasonable terms; inability to increase profitable revenue; risks resulting from expanding our service offerings and client base; non-acceptance of our new technology; adjustments to our valuation allowance; supply chain difficulties; pricing adjustments; cost reduction measures; new governmental regulations; and risk factors contained in Item 1A of this report Our forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management and the information available to our management at the time these statements were prepared.
You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even if our situation changes in the future. 34
Although we believe the expectations reflected in these statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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While the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance such expectations will prove to be correct.
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Our forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management and the information available to our management at the time these statements were prepared. Although we believe the expectations reflected in these statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements.

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