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374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO) announces collaborations with DIU, Arcadis, and Clean Earth to advance PFAS remediation for defense sites and a new contract with the City of Orlando. Financially, the company reported a 75% decrease in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, along with increased operating expenses. Operational highlights include a new contract with Orlando and participation in environmental initiatives in Africa’s Great Lakes region.
Positive
- Collaboration with DIU, Arcadis, and Clean Earth for PFAS remediation and a contract with Orlando.
- Revenue decreased by 75% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
- Total Operating Expenses increased due to building the pipeline and technology commercialization.
- Working capital increased to $13,528,000 as of December 31, 2023.
- New contract with Orlando for deploying an AirSCWO 6 service unit.
- Participation in environmental initiatives in Africa’s Great Lakes region.
- Expected deployment to Orange County Sanitation District in the first half of 2024.
- Transitioning to a larger manufacturing facility and building a C-Suite for business scaling.
Negative
- Revenue decline of 75% for the year.
- Increase in Total Operating Expenses.
- Delays in deployment to Orange County Sanitation District.
- Transition process to a larger manufacturing facility may pose operational challenges.
The reported 75% decrease in year-over-year revenue for 374Water Inc. is a significant downturn, indicative of challenges in the sales cycle or market adoption rates. The revenue decline from $3,016,000 to $744,000, despite ongoing operations and manufacturing efforts, suggests a potential reassessment of the company’s sales strategy or market position may be necessary. The increase in operating expenses, particularly in Compensation and Related, as well as General and Administrative, reflects an investment in workforce and marketing, which the company justifies by its focus on future growth and customer acquisition. However, investors should be vigilant about the company’s ability to convert these expenditures into revenue-generating opportunities.
Furthermore, the positive working capital growth from $7,061,000 to $13,528,000 offers a cushion that may enable the company to weather the downturn and continue its operations without immediate liquidity concerns. This financial buffer could be critical for long-term strategies, such as the completion of the transition to a larger manufacturing facility and the appointment of a permanent CEO, which could streamline operations and catalyze growth. The contract with the City of Orlando and the involvement in the environmental initiative with DIU are promising developments, yet their impact on the bottom line will be more accurately assessed in future financial reports.
The integration of the AirSCWO 6 service unit into Orlando’s Iron Bridge Water Pollution Control Facility is a noteworthy application of 374Water’s technology, offering the potential to process significant volumes of sludge and enhance operational efficiency. The technology’s ability to treat no less than 400 metric tons of sludge monthly reflects its scalability and potential impact on waste management practices. The collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to address PFAS contamination is of environmental significance, as PFAS are known for their persistence and potential health risks. The deployment of advanced treatment technologies like AirSCWO could position 374Water as a key player in the field of environmental remediation.
Moreover, the Homa Bay Blueprint initiative demonstrates the company’s commitment to social impact, targeting improved health and ecological conditions in Africa’s Great Lakes region. The involvement of multiple stakeholders, including governmental and educational institutions, underscores the collaborative approach necessary for impactful environmental projects. While these initiatives are promising in terms of corporate responsibility and technological validation, their direct financial impact remains to be quantified in subsequent operational results.
Announced Collaboration with DIU, Arcadis and Clean Earth to Advance PFAS Remediation for Defense Sites
Announced new contract with City of Orlando
DURHAM, NC / ACCESSWIRE / March 29, 2024 / 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO), a global social impact and cleantech company offering a revolutionary waste management solution for the environment, today provides a business update and reports its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
“In the fourth quarter, we’ve made significant progress with our AirSCWO 6 system, moving closer to its deployment to Orange County Sanitation District which we still expect to occur in the first half of this year,” said Jeff Quick, Interim CEO of 374Water. “We are excited to have recently secured a contract with another major municipality in Orlando, a testament to the compelling nature of our SCWO technology. While our sales cycle is lengthy, we expect our pipeline to accelerate following successful system installations.”
Financial Highlights
- For the twelve month period ended December 31, 2023, the Company generated revenue of $744,000 which compares to $3,016,000 for the twelve months ending December 31, 2022, a 75% decrease.
- Our 2023 revenue reflects continued emphasis on operations and manufacturing with a focus on deploying our sold unit. At the same time, we continue to conduct treatability studies and cultivate long-term customer relationships.
- Total Operating Expenses increased as the Company makes strides in building its pipeline while commercializing and improving its technology:
- For the twelve month period ended December 31, 2023, Total Operating Expenses increased to $7,535,000 from $5,093,000 driven primarily by an increase in Compensation and Related expenses to $2,855,000 from $1,645,000 and an increase in General and Administrative expenses to $2,675,000 from $1,566,000.
- For the full year, Compensation and Related expenses increased primarily due to increases in payroll and benefit expenses as a result of deliberate growth of our talented and capable workforce to meet our development objectives, improve operations and customer service and drive innovation.
- For the full year, General and Administrative expenses increased primarily as a result of increased marketing expenses thoughtfully incurred to expand our customer base and brand awareness.
- For the twelve month period ended December 31, 2023, Total Operating Expenses increased to $7,535,000 from $5,093,000 driven primarily by an increase in Compensation and Related expenses to $2,855,000 from $1,645,000 and an increase in General and Administrative expenses to $2,675,000 from $1,566,000.
Capital Structure
- As of December 31, 2023, the Company had working capital of $13,528,000 compared to $7,061,000 at December 31, 2022. This increase in working capital provides sufficient capital to execute the Company’s goals and objectives.
Operational Highlights
- The Company continues to gain traction with new customers. After the close of the quarter, the Company announced a new contract with the City of Orlando, highlighted by the deployment of an AirSCWO 6 service unit, which will be integrated into Orlando’s Iron Bridge Water Pollution Control Facility. This unit is expected to be deployed in the second half of 2024 as the Company aims to satisfy manufacturing requirements for the previously-sold unit, and is designed to treat no less than 400 metric tons of sludge monthly during a three-month collaboration period for fees totaling $812,000. This contract aims to enhance the facility’s operational efficiency and reduce its environmental footprint.
- The Company announced its participation in a pivotal environmental initiative spearheaded by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) within the Department of Defense (DoD). This collaboration is dedicated to showcasing advanced technologies for the treatment of persistent contaminants, specifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The Company is excited to be working alongside companies like Arcadis and Clean Earth for this project.
- The Company announced in partnership with Global Partners for Development, the Homa Bay Blueprint, a clean water initiative for Africa’s Great Lakes region. Featuring 374Water’s advanced AirSCWO technology, this project in Lake Victoria aims to improve health and ecology for Homa Bay’s 1.3 million inhabitants and devastate ecology. Preparations involve the University of Nairobi, Kenya’s Ministry of Water and Environment, Homa Bay government, and local stakeholders.
- 374Water continued its progress tracking for an expected first half 2024 deployment to Orange County Sanitation District, working collaboratively with the customer to make final improvements to ensure the system meets all of the customer’s requirements.
- The Company has made tangible progress in pursuit of building a C-Suite that can appropriately scale the business and expects to name a permanent CEO as soon as possible.
- The Company is in the process of transitioning from its existing manufacturing location to its own, larger facility in furtherance of its business plan. The Company has identified a location sufficient to house manufacturing and laboratory space and anticipates being fully operational in this space or similar space in July of this year. During 2023 and into 2024, the Company has undertaken initiatives to build in-house operational expertise for managing the new facility.
For more on AirSCWO or about our team, visit 374Water.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About 374Water
374Water Inc. (Nasdaq:SCWO), is a global cleantech, social impact company whose mission is to preserve a clean and healthy environment that sustains life. We are pioneering a new era of sustainable waste management that supports a circular economy and enables organizations to achieve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability goals. Follow us on LinkedIn.
Cautionary Language
This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” as that term is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA), which statements may be identified by words such as “expects,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “may,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “should,” “intends,” “estimates,” and other words of similar meaning.
Investor Contact:
Heather Crowell
ir@374water.com
Media Contact:
Christian Rizzo
media@374water.com
374 Water Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
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Assets |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 10,445,404 | $ | 4,046,937 | ||||
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2,909 and $0, respectively |
64,792 | – | ||||||
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Other receivables |
39,749 | – | ||||||
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Unbilled accounts receivable |
1,494,553 | 918,164 | ||||||
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Inventory |
2,276,677 | 1,660,710 | ||||||
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Investments |
– | 1,944,464 | ||||||
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Prepaid expenses |
581,085 | 153,455 | ||||||
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Total Current Assets |
14,902,260 | 8,723,730 | ||||||
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Long-Term Assets: |
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Property and equipment, net |
230,971 | 143,079 | ||||||
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Intangible asset, net |
988,029 | 1,050,022 | ||||||
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Total Long-Term Assets |
1,219,000 | 1,193,101 | ||||||
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Total Assets |
$ | 16,121,260 | $ | 9,916,831 | ||||
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ | 572,297 | $ | 1,449,582 | ||||
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Accrued contract loss provision |
500,000 | – | ||||||
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Accrued legal settlement |
135,000 | – | ||||||
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Unearned revenue |
130,000 | 200,109 | ||||||
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Other liabilities |
36,787 | 13,528 | ||||||
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Total Current Liabilities |
1,374,084 | 1,663,219 | ||||||
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Total Liabilities |
1,374,084 | 1,663,219 | ||||||
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) |
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Stockholders’ Equity |
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Preferred stock: 50,000,000 Convertible Series D preferred shares authorized; par value $0.0001 per share, nil issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively |
– | – | ||||||
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Common stock: 200,000,000 common shares authorized, par value $0.0001 per share, 132,667,107 and 126,702,545 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively |
13,266 | 12,669 | ||||||
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Additional paid-in capital |
30,684,943 | 16,110,221 | ||||||
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Accumulated deficit |
(15,953,504 | ) | (7,849,982 | ) | ||||
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
2,471 | (19,296 | ) | |||||
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Total Stockholders’ Equity |
14,747,176 | 8,253,612 | ||||||
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity |
$ | 16,121,260 | $ | 9,916,831 | ||||
374 Water Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
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For the years ended December 31, |
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| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
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Revenue |
$ | 743,952 | $ | 3,015,521 | ||||
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Cost of revenues |
(1,852,208 | ) | (2,679,020 | ) | ||||
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Gross margin |
(1,108,256 | ) | 336,501 | |||||
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Operating Expenses |
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Research and development |
1,496,129 | 1,113,500 | ||||||
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Compensation and related expenses |
2,854,494 | 1,644,861 | ||||||
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Professional fees |
508,795 | 768,548 | ||||||
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General and administrative |
2,675,202 | 1,565,723 | ||||||
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Total Operating Expenses |
7,534,620 | 5,092,632 | ||||||
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Loss from Operations |
(8,642,876 | ) | (4,756,131 | ) | ||||
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Other Income |
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Interest income |
446,669 | 67,067 | ||||||
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Other income (expense) |
92,685 | (903 | ) | |||||
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Total Other Income, net |
539,354 | 66,164 | ||||||
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Net Loss before Income Taxes |
(8,103,522 | ) | (4,689,967 | ) | ||||
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Provision for Income Taxes |
– | – | ||||||
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Net Loss |
$ | (8,103,522 | ) | $ | (4,689,967 | ) | ||
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Other comprehensive income (loss) |
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Unrealized losses on marketable securities |
– | (18,968 | ) | |||||
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Foreign currency translation |
2,799 | (328 | ) | |||||
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
2,799 | (19,296 | ) | |||||
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Total comprehensive loss |
(8,100,723 | ) | (4,709,263 | ) | ||||
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Net Loss per Share – Basic and Diluted |
$ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | ||
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Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted |
130,367,662 | 126,641,536 | ||||||
374 Water Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
| For the years ended | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net Loss |
$ | (8,103,522 | ) | $ | (4,689,967 | ) | ||
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations: |
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Depreciation and amortization expense |
85,816 | 67,573 | ||||||
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Stock-based compensation |
925,181 | 610,741 | ||||||
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Issuance of restricted stock for services |
71,200 | – | ||||||
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
(64,792 | ) | – | |||||
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Other receivables |
(39,749 | ) | – | |||||
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Unbilled accounts receivable |
(576,389 | ) | (918,164 | ) | ||||
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Inventory |
(615,967 | ) | (1,660,710 | ) | ||||
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Prepaid expense and other assets |
(427,630 | ) | 65,011 | |||||
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(877,285 | ) | 1,386,601 | |||||
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Contract loss provision |
500,000 | – | ||||||
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Accrued legal settlement |
135,000 | – | ||||||
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Unearned revenue |
(70,109 | ) | 200,109 | |||||
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Other liabilities |
23,259 | (9,862 | ) | |||||
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Net cash used in operating activities |
(9,034,987 | ) | (4,948,668 | ) | ||||
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Purchase of property, plant, and equipment |
(105,990 | ) | (144,567 | ) | ||||
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Purchases of marketable securities |
– | (1,963,432 | ) | |||||
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Proceeds from marketable securities |
1,963,432 | – | ||||||
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Increase in intangible assets |
(5,725 | ) | (52,292 | ) | ||||
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
1,851,717 | (2,160,291 | ) | |||||
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Proceeds from the exercise of options and warrants |
137,500 | 25,049 | ||||||
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Proceeds from the issuance of common stock |
13,441,438 | – | ||||||
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
13,578,938 | 25,049 | ||||||
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Effect of exchange rates on cash |
2,799 | (328 | ) | |||||
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH |
6,398,467 | (7,084,238 | ) | |||||
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CASH – Beginning of year |
4,046,937 | 11,131,175 | ||||||
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CASH – End of year |
$ | 10,445,404 | $ | 4,046,937 | ||||
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES: |
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Cash paid for interest |
$ | – | $ | – | ||||
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Cash paid for taxes |
$ | – | $ | – | ||||
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NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Change in unrealized loss on AFS investment securities |
$ | – | $ | (18,968 | ) | |||
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Transfers of investment securities from AFS to HTM |
$ | 1,963,432 | $ | – | ||||
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Amortization of AFS investment securities unrealized loss in AOCI into interest income as yield adjustment |
$ | 18,968 | – | |||||
SOURCE: 374Water Inc.
View the original press release on accesswire.com
374Water announced collaborations with DIU, Arcadis, and Clean Earth.
The revenue decreased by 75% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
374Water had working capital of $13,528,000 as of December 31, 2023.
374Water secured a new contract with the City of Orlando.
374Water is participating in the Homa Bay Blueprint, a clean water initiative for Africa’s Great Lakes region.
The unit is expected to be deployed in the second half of 2024.
374Water is transitioning to its own larger facility and anticipates being fully operational in July of this year.
