EX-99 2 c112797_ex99.htm

Exhibit 99

 

 

REX American Resources Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2025 Net Income Per Share Attributable to REX Common Shareholders of $0.51

 

Company repurchased approximately 822,000 shares for total consideration of $32.7 million in Q1 2025; Company has repurchased approximately 6.8% of outstanding shares since December 2024

 

Generated $0.51 of net income per share in Fiscal Q1 ’25
Reported gross profit of $14.3 million for Fiscal Q1 ’25
Reported net sales and revenue of $158.3 million for Fiscal Q1 ’25
Reported consolidated ethanol sales volumes of 70.9 million gallons for Fiscal Q1 ’25

 

Dayton, OH - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - REX American Resources Corporation (“REX” or the “Company”) (NYSE: REX), a leading ethanol production company, today announced financial and operational results for the Company’s fiscal first quarter 2025.

 

REX American Resources’ fiscal first quarter 2025 results principally reflect its interests in six ethanol production facilities. The One Earth Energy, LLC (“One Earth”) and NuGen Energy, LLC (“NuGen”) ethanol production facilities are consolidated, while the four other ethanol plants are reported as equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates.

 

First Quarter 2025 Results

 

REX reported Q1 ’25 net sales and revenue of $158.3 million, compared to Q1 ’24 net sales and revenue of $161.2 million. The year-over-year net sales and revenue decrease primarily reflects lower volumes and lower sales prices for distiller grains, offset by improved ethanol pricing. First quarter 2025 gross profit for the Company was $14.3 million, compared with $14.5 million in Q1 ’24. The Company reported interest and other income of $4.2 million in Q1 ’25, compared to $5.9 million in Q1 ’24. This led to Q1 ’25 income before income taxes and non-controlling interests of $13.6 million, compared with $16.0 million in Q1 ’24.

 

Net income attributable to REX shareholders in Q1 ’25 was $8.7 million, compared to $10.2 million in Q1 ’24. First quarter ’25 diluted net income per share attributable to REX common shareholders was $0.51, compared to $0.58 per share in Q1 ’24. Per share results for Q1 ’25 and Q1 ’24 are based on 16,939,000 and 17,664,000 diluted weighted average shares outstanding, respectively.

 

Update on One Earth Energy Ethanol Production Expansion and Carbon Capture Projects

 

REX has continued progress on the expansion of ethanol production at the One Earth facility. The team is currently reviewing optimization of certain equipment with an eye toward efficiency and long-term value. Project completion is anticipated in 2026.

 

As previously discussed, REX substantially completed construction of the capture and compression portions of its One Earth carbon capture and sequestration project at the Company’s Gibson City, Illinois location during Fiscal Year 2024. Currently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Class VI injection well permitting process is ongoing, and final permitting decision for the sequestration portion of the project is expected to be completed in January 2026, according to the published EPA timeline.

 

 

Capital expenditures at the end of the first quarter related to the One Earth Energy carbon capture and sequestration project and related expansion of ethanol production capacity at the Gibson City location totaled $122.7 million. The Company’s combined budget for completion of the projects is $220-$230 million.

 

Share Repurchases

 

During fiscal first quarter 2025, the Company repurchased 822,256 shares, for total consideration of $32,727,232 million. This represented approximately 4.7% of outstanding shares and brings the cumulative percentage to 6.8% since December 2024. After these repurchases, a total of 1,181,963 shares remained available to purchase under existing board authorization. Total shares outstanding as of April 30, 2025 stood at 16,472,229.

 

Balance Sheet

 

As of April 30, 2025, REX had $315.9 million of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments available and no bank debt.

 

Management Commentary

 

“The first quarter continued to reflect what we at REX take pride in—strong financial performance, delivering value to our shareholders, and positioning ourselves for the future,” said Zafar Rizvi, Chief Executive Officer of REX. “We achieved our 19th consecutive quarter of positive earnings in our core ethanol business, repurchased more than 822,000 shares, and continued evaluating how best to advance our growth initiatives to meet future challenges. We accomplished all of this—and plan to take similar steps moving forward—because we believe that staying true to our core values is the best strategy in an uncertain environment. This commitment not only supports current growth and profitability, but also lays the groundwork for long-term success. We remain dedicated to our mission of delivering results and meeting even greater challenges ahead.”

 

Conference Call Information

 

REX will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET today to discuss the Company’s fiscal first quarter results and will also host a question and answer session. To access the conference call, interested parties may dial (877) 269-7751 (US) or (201) 389-0908 (international). Participants can also view an updated presentation, as well as listen to a live webcast of the call by going to the Investors section on the REX website at www.rexamerican.com. A replay will be available shortly after the live conference call and can be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 (US) or (412) 317-6671 (international). The passcode for the replay is 13753864. The replay will be available for 30 days after the call.

 

About REX American Resources Corporation
REX American Resources Corporation has interests in six ethanol production facilities, which in aggregate have production capacity totaling approximately 730 million gallons per year. REX’s effective ownership of annual volumes is approximately 300 million gallons. Further information about REX is available at www.rexamerican.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains or may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements can be identified by use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate” or “continue” or the negative

 

 

thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Readers are cautioned that there are risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those referred to in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the risk factors set forth from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include among other things: the impact of legislative and regulatory changes, the price volatility and availability of corn, distillers grains, ethanol, distillers corn oil, gasoline and natural gas, commodity market risk, ethanol plants operating efficiently and according to forecasts and projections, logistical interruptions, success in permitting and developing the planned carbon sequestration facility near the One Earth Energy ethanol plant, changes in the international, national or regional economies, the impact of inflation, the ability to attract employees, weather, results of income tax audits, changes in income tax laws or regulations, the impact of U.S. foreign trade policy and tariffs, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the effects of terrorism or acts of war and the effect of pandemics on the Company’s business operations, including impacts on supplies, demand, personnel and other factors. The Company does not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

 

Investor Contacts

 

Douglas Bruggeman
Chief Financial Officer

 

Caldwell Bailey
ICR, Inc.
rexamerican@icrinc.com

 

 

REX AMERICAN RESOURCES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Unaudited

 

   Three Months Ended
April 30,
 
   2025   2024 
Net sales and revenue  $158,340   $161,231 
Cost of sales   143,998    146,780 
Gross profit   14,342    14,451 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (5,944)    (6,111) 
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates   1,006    1,718 
Interest and other income, net   4,222    5,905 
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interests   13,626    15,963 
Provision for income taxes   (2,954)    (3,690) 
Net Income   10,672    12,273 
Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interests   (1,994)    (2,082) 
Net income attributable to REX common shareholders  $8,678   $10,191 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic   16,939    17,546 
           
Basic net income per share attributable to REX common shareholders  $0.51   $0.58 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted   16,939    17,664 
           
Diluted net income per share attributable to REX common shareholders  $0.51   $0.58 
 

 

REX AMERICAN RESOURCES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

Unaudited

 

   April 30,
2025
    January 31,
2025
 
ASSETS:         
CURRENT ASSETS:           
Cash and cash equivalents  $159,913    $196,255 
Short-term investments   155,979     162,820 
Accounts receivable   27,976     21,511 
Inventory   30,509     31,676 
Refundable income taxes   7,360     6,445 
Prepaid expenses and other   17,030     17,112 
Total current assets   398,767     435,819 
Property and equipment, net   215,605     210,683 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   22,600     20,985 
Finance lease right-of-use assets   18,981     - 
Other assets   1,081     16,721 
Equity method investment   36,806     35,800 
TOTAL ASSETS  $693,840    $720,008 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:           
CURRENT LIABILITIES:           
Accounts payable – trade  $21,031    $28,337 
Current operating lease liabilities   6,683     5,746 
Current finance lease liabilities   469     - 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   14,392     16,360 
Total current liabilities   42,575     50,443 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:           
Deferred taxes   5,269     3,562 
Long-term operating lease liabilities   16,129     15,367 
Long-term finance lease liabilities   2,912     - 
Long-term taxes payable   4,613     4,334 
Other long-term liabilities   2,706     2,700 
Total long-term liabilities   31,629     25,963 
EQUITY:           
REX shareholders’ equity:           
Common stock   299     299 
Paid-in capital   6,532     6,470 
Retained earnings   768,606     759,928 
Treasury stock   (239,055)     (206,360) 
Total REX shareholders’ equity   536,382     560,337 
Noncontrolling interests   83,254     83,265 
Total equity   619,636     643,602 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  $693,840    $720,008 
 

 

REX AMERICAN RESOURCES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

Unaudited

 

   Three Months Ended  
   April 30,
2025
    April 30,
2024
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:           
Net Income including noncontrolling interest  $10,672    $12,273 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:           
Depreciation   3,467     4,414 
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets   1,552     1,478 
Income from equity method investments   (1,006)     (1,718) 
Interest income from investments   (1,740)     (1,816) 
Deferred income taxes   1,707     2,479 
Stock-based compensation expense   394     716 
Changes in assets and liabilities:           
Accounts receivable   (6,465)     1,650 
Inventories   1,167     (116) 
Refundable income taxes   (915)     1,142 
Other assets   69     (3,797) 
Accounts payable – trade   (8,852)     (12,733) 
Long-term taxes payable   279     - 
Other liabilities   (3,805)     (6,235) 
Net cash used in operating activities   (3,476)     (2,263) 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:           
Capital expenditures   (6,900)     (24,832) 
Purchase of short-term investments   (41,419)     (84,978) 
Maturity of short-term investments   50,000     121,490 
Deposits   (128)     215 
Net cash provided by investing activities   1,809     11,895 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:           
Treasury stock acquired   (32,670)     - 
Payments to noncontrolling interests holders   (2,005)     (1,829) 
Net cash used in financing activities   (34,675)     (1,829) 
            
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   (36,342)     7,803 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – Beginning of period   196,255     223,397 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – End of period  $159,913    $231,200 
            
Non-cash investing activities – Accrued capital expenditures  $2,717    $3,938 
Non-cash investing activities – Capital additions transferred from prepaid expenses  $76    $- 
Non-cash financing activities – Stock awards accrued  $301    $358 
Non-cash financing activities – Stock repurchases accrued  $577    $- 
Non-cash financing activities – Excise tax on stock repurchases accrued  $261    $- 
Prepaid lease payment, prior to lease commencement  $-    $15,600 
Operating right-of-use assets acquired and liabilities incurred upon lease execution  $3,007    $- 
Finance right-of-use assets acquired and liabilities incurred upon lease execution  $3,381    $-