QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022
or
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____ to ____
Commission file number 001-37363
Enviva Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
46-4097730
(State or other jurisdiction
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
7272 Wisconsin Ave.
Suite 1800
Bethesda,
MD
20814
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
(301)
657-5560
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock
EVA
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
☒
Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of July 29, 2022, 66,671,994 shares of common stock were outstanding.
Certain statements and information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q (this “Quarterly Report”) may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “could,” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward‑looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. Although management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts of our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions. Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those summarized below:
•the volume and quality of products that we are able to produce or source and sell, which could be adversely affected by, among other things, operating or technical difficulties at our wood pellet production plants or deep-water marine terminals;
•the prices at which we are able to sell our products;
•failure of our customers, vendors, and shipping partners to pay or perform their contractual obligations to us;
•our inability to successfully execute our project development, capacity expansion, and new facility construction activities on time and within budget;
•the creditworthiness of our contract counterparties;
•the amount of low-cost wood fiber that we are able to procure and process, which could be adversely affected by, among other things, disruptions in supply or operating or financial difficulties suffered by our suppliers;
•our ability to successfully negotiate, complete, and integrate third-party acquisitions, or to realize the anticipated benefits of such acquisitions;
•changes in the price and availability of natural gas, coal, diesel, oil, gasoline, or other sources of energy;
•changes in prevailing domestic and global economic, political, and market conditions, including the imposition of tariffs or trade or other economic sanctions, political instability or armed conflict, rising inflation levels and government efforts to reduce inflation, or a prolonged recession;
•inclement or hazardous environmental conditions, including extreme precipitation, temperatures, and flooding;
•fires, explosions, or other accidents;
•changes in domestic and foreign laws and regulations (or the interpretation thereof) related to renewable or low-carbon energy, the forestry products industry, the international shipping industry, or power, heat, or combined heat and power generators;
•changes in domestic and foreign tax laws and regulations affecting the taxation of our business, and investors;
•changes in the regulatory treatment of biomass in core and emerging markets;
•our inability to acquire or maintain necessary permits or rights for our production, transportation, or terminaling operations;
•changes in the price and availability of transportation;
•changes in foreign currency exchange or interest rates and the failure of our hedging arrangements to effectively reduce our exposure to related risks;
•risks related to our indebtedness, including the levels, and maturity date of such indebtedness;
•our failure to maintain effective quality control systems at our wood pellet production plants and deep-water marine terminals, which could lead to the rejection of our products by our customers;
•changes in the quality specifications for our products required by our customers;
•labor disputes, unionization, or similar collective actions;
•our inability to hire, train, or retain qualified personnel to manage and operate our business and newly acquired assets;
•the possibility of cyber and malware attacks;
•our inability to borrow funds and access capital markets; and
•viral contagions or pandemic diseases, such as COVID-19.
Please read the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the risk factors included herein in Item 1A. Risk Factors. All forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any such statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
biomass: any organic biological material derived from living organisms that stores energy from the sun.
co-fire: the combustion of two different types of materials at the same time. For example, biomass is sometimes fired in combination with coal in existing coal plants.
cost pass-through mechanism: a provision in commercial contracts that passes costs through to the purchaser.
metric ton: one metric ton, which is equivalent to 1,000 kilograms and 1.1023 short tons.
nameplate: the intended full-load sustained maximum rated output of production.
off-take contract: an agreement concerning the purchase and sale of a certain volume of future production of a given resource such as wood pellets.
ramp: the process by which a plant increases production following startup for a period of time until full nameplate production capacity is demonstrated.
utility-grade wood pellets: wood pellets meeting minimum requirements generally specified by industrial consumers and produced and sold in sufficient quantities to satisfy industrial‑scale consumption.
wood fiber: cellulosic elements that are extracted from trees and used to make various materials, including paper. In North America, wood fiber is primarily extracted from hardwood (deciduous) trees and softwood (coniferous) trees.
wood pellets: energy-dense, low-moisture, and uniformly sized units of wood fuel produced from processing various wood resources or byproducts.
(In thousands, except par value and number of shares)
June 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
12,700
$
16,801
Restricted cash
156
1,717
Accounts receivable, net
124,429
97,439
Other accounts receivable
4,466
17,826
Inventories
74,347
57,717
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
10,763
7,230
Total current assets
226,861
198,730
Property, plant, and equipment, net
1,551,762
1,498,197
Operating lease right-of-use assets
105,028
108,846
Goodwill
103,928
103,928
Long-term restricted cash
35,600
—
Other long-term assets
32,953
14,446
Total assets
$
2,056,132
$
1,924,147
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
20,463
$
29,535
Accrued and other current liabilities
153,630
163,306
Current portion of interest payable
23,936
25,060
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations
37,284
39,105
Total current liabilities
235,313
257,006
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations
1,219,721
1,232,441
Long-term operating lease liabilities
118,622
122,252
Deferred tax liabilities, net
32
36
Other long-term liabilities
48,674
41,748
Total liabilities
1,622,362
1,653,483
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021
—
—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 600,000,000 shares authorized, 66,671,944 and 61,137,744 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
67
61
Additional paid-in capital
553,852
317,998
Accumulated deficit
(72,644)
—
Accumulated other comprehensive income
194
299
Total Enviva Inc.'s equity
481,469
318,358
Noncontrolling interests
(47,699)
(47,694)
Total equity
433,770
270,664
Total liabilities and equity
$
2,056,132
$
1,924,147
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except number of shares or units, per share or per unit amounts, and unless otherwise noted)
(1) Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Enviva Inc. supplies utility-grade wood pellets primarily to major power generators under long-term, take-or-pay off-take contracts. We procure wood fiber and process it into utility-grade wood pellets and load the finished wood pellets into railcars, trucks, and barges for transportation to deep-water marine terminals, where they are received, stored, and ultimately loaded onto oceangoing vessels for delivery under long-term, take-or-pay off-take contracts to our customers principally in the United Kingdom (the “U.K.”), the European Union (the “EU”), and Japan.
We own and operate ten industrial-scale wood pellet production plants located in the Southeastern United States. In addition to the volumes from our plants, we also procure wood pellets from third parties. Wood pellets are exported from our wholly owned deep-water marine terminal at the Port of Chesapeake, Virginia, terminal assets at the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina and at the Port of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and from third-party deep-water marine terminals in Mobile, Alabama, Panama City, Florida, and Savannah, Georgia under a short-term contract, a long-term contract, and a lease and associated terminal services agreement, respectively.
Basis of Presentation
The unaudited financial statements and notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments and accruals necessary for a fair presentation have been included. All such adjustments and accruals are of a normal and recurring nature unless disclosed otherwise. Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Enviva and its wholly owned subsidiaries and controlled subsidiaries, including variable interest entities in which we are the primary beneficiary as we have the sole power to direct the activities that most impact the economics of the variable interest entities. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results reported in the financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be reported for the entire year.
The unaudited financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, which include the names of legal entities that are our subsidiaries and which also include defined terms used in the unaudited financial statements.
C-Corporation Conversion
Effective December 31, 2021, Enviva Partners, LP (the “Partnership”) converted from a Delaware limited partnership to a Delaware corporation (the “Conversion”) named “Enviva Inc.” The Partnership was a subsidiary of Enviva Holdings, LP (our “former sponsor” or “Holdings”). Enviva Partners GP, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of our former sponsor, was our former general partner (the “former GP”). References to “Enviva,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to (i) Enviva Inc. and its subsidiaries for the periods following the Conversion and (ii) the Partnership and its subsidiaries for periods prior to the Conversion, except where the context otherwise requires.
As a result of the Conversion, periods prior to December 31, 2021 reflect Enviva as a limited partnership, not a corporation. References to common units for periods prior to the Conversion refer to common units of the Partnership, and references to common stock for periods following the Conversion refer to shares of common stock of Enviva Inc. The primary financial impacts of the Conversion to the consolidated financial statements were (i) reclassification of partnership capital accounts to equity accounts reflective of a corporation and (ii) income tax effects. On the date of the Conversion, each common unit representing a limited partner interest in the Partnership issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Conversion was exchanged for one share of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share.
Simplification Transaction
On October 14, 2021, the Partnership acquired our former sponsor and the former GP, and the incentive distribution rights held by our former sponsor were cancelled and eliminated (collectively, the “Simplification Transaction”) in exchange for 16.0 million common units, which were distributed to the owners of our former sponsor. The owners of our former sponsor agreed to reinvest in our common stock all dividends from 9.0 million of the 16.0 million common units issued in connection with the Simplification Transaction during the period beginning with dividends paid for the third quarter of 2021 through the fourth quarter of 2024.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In thousands, except number of shares or units, per share or per unit amounts, and unless otherwise noted)
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
During interim periods, we follow the accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, except as follows due to new facts and circumstances applicable to 2022.
Non-Cash Equity-Based Compensation Expense
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the performance-based restricted stock awards granted vest dependent on the total shareholder return for Enviva Inc. relative to the constituents of the S&P 500 index over their respective performance periods. Their grant date fair values were determined using a Monte Carlo multivariate pricing model following standard assumptions.
Net Loss per Enviva Inc. Common Share
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the net loss per Enviva Inc. common share was computed by dividing the net loss attributable to Enviva Inc., after reducing it by the amounts paid for dividend equivalent rights on outstanding time-based restricted stock awards, by the weighted-average number of outstanding Enviva Inc. common shares.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make judgments, estimates, and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards not yet Adopted
Currently, there are no recently issued accounting standards not yet adopted by us that we expect to be reasonably likely to materially impact our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
(3)Transactions Between Entities Under Common Control
Recast of Historical Financial Statements
The Simplification Transaction was a business combination of entities under common control and net assets acquired were combined at their historical costs with a change in reporting entity. Accordingly, the condensed consolidated financial statements have been retroactively recast to reflect the Simplification Transaction as if the Simplification Transaction had occurred on March 18, 2010, the date Holdings was originally organized. While the Partnership was the surviving entity for legal purposes, Holdings is the surviving entity for accounting purposes. As a result, the historical financial results prior to the Simplification Transaction are those of Holdings. Prior to the Simplification Transaction, Holdings controlled the Partnership so the financial statements of the Partnership were consolidated into the financial statements of Holdings and the common units of the Partnership held by the public are reflected as a noncontrolling interest.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In thousands, except number of shares or units, per share or per unit amounts, and unless otherwise noted)
The following table presents changes as a result of the Simplification Transaction for the common control entities acquired to previously reported amounts in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2021 included in Enviva’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021:
As of June 30, 2021
As Reported
Common Control Entities Acquired
Total (Recast)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
42,901
$
121,800
$
164,701
Restricted cash
—
1,561
1,561
Accounts receivable
74,398
—
74,398
Other accounts receivable
—
12,296
12,296
Inventories
47,662
4,056
51,718
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
13,501
(6,782)
6,719
Total current assets
178,462
132,931
311,393
Property, plant, and equipment, net
1,114,521
260,779
1,375,300
Operating lease right-of-use assets
49,539
60,176
109,715
Goodwill
99,660
—
99,660
Other long-term assets
10,526
2,232
12,758
Total assets
$
1,452,708
$
456,118
$
1,908,826
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
28,041
$
12,185
$
40,226
Related-party payables, net
4,581
(4,581)
—
Accrued and other current liabilities
99,342
47,682
147,024
Current portion of interest payable
23,966
827
24,793
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations
12,056
1,349
13,405
Related-party note and interest payable
—
23,731
23,731
Total current liabilities
167,986
81,193
249,179
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations
789,451
310,061
1,099,512
Long-term operating lease liabilities
48,368
66,468
114,836
Deferred tax liabilities, net
13,224
11,030
24,254
Other long-term liabilities
13,154
25,211
38,365
Total liabilities
1,032,183
493,963
1,526,146
Commitments and contingencies
Total equity
420,525
(37,845)
382,680
Total liabilities and equity
$
1,452,708
$
456,118
$
1,908,826
The recast unaudited interim condensed consolidated balance sheet resulting from the Simplification Transaction separately presents “Other accounts receivable,” which included some amounts that had been previously reported as “Prepaid expenses and other current assets.”
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In thousands, except number of shares or units, per share or per unit amounts, and unless otherwise noted)
The following tables present the changes as a result of the Simplification Transaction to previously reported amounts in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 included in Enviva’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
As Reported
Common Control Entities Acquired
Total (Recast)
Net revenue
$
285,042
$
921
$
285,963
Income (loss) from operations
15,481
(23,510)
(8,029)
Net income (loss)
2,645
(27,496)
(24,851)
Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(57)
3,576
3,519
Net income (loss) attributable to Enviva Inc.
2,588
(23,920)
(21,332)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
As Reported
Common Control Entities Acquired
Total (Recast)
Net revenue
$
526,086
$
1,498
$
527,584
Income (loss) from operations
26,520
(45,137)
(18,617)
Net income (loss)
1,180
(49,206)
(48,026)
Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(82)
10,905
10,823
Net income (loss) attributable to Enviva Inc.
1,098
(38,301)
(37,203)
The following tables present the changes as a result of the Simplification Transaction to previously reported amounts in the unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2021 included in Enviva’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2021:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
As Reported
Common Control Entities Acquired
Total (Recast)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
111,438
$
(49,267)
$
62,171
Net cash used in investing activities
(72,872)
(81,111)
(153,983)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(5,669)
196,068
190,399
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
$
32,897
$
65,690
$
98,587
(4) Revenue
We disaggregate our revenue into two categories: product sales and other revenue. Product sales includes sales of wood pellets. Other revenue includes fees associated with customer requests to cancel, defer, or accelerate shipments in satisfaction of the related performance obligation and third party terminal services fees. These categories best reflect the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of our revenue and cash flows.
Performance Obligations
As of June 30, 2022, the aggregate amount of consideration from contracts with customers allocated to the performance obligations that were unsatisfied or partially satisfied was approximately $19.5 billion. This amount excludes forward prices related to variable consideration including inflation, foreign currency, and commodity prices. Also, this amount excludes the effects of the related foreign currency derivative contracts as they do not represent contracts with customers. We expect to recognize approximately 4.0% of our remaining performance obligations during the remainder of 2022, an additional 7.0% in 2023, and the balance thereafter. Our off-take contracts expire at various times through 2045 and our terminal services contract expires in 2023.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In thousands, except number of shares or units, per share or per unit amounts, and unless otherwise noted)
Variable Consideration
Variable consideration from off-take contracts arises from several pricing features in our off-take contracts, pursuant to which such contract pricing may be adjusted in respect of particular shipments to reflect differences between certain contractual quality specifications of the wood pellets as measured both when the wood pellets are loaded onto ships and unloaded at the discharge port as well as certain other contractual adjustments.
Variable consideration from our terminal services contract arises from price increases based on agreed inflation indices and from above-minimum throughput quantities or services. There was no variable consideration from our terminal services contract for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, we recognized $0.3 million, respectively, of product sales revenue related to performance obligations satisfied in previous periods. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, we recognized $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of product sales revenue related to performance obligations satisfied in previous periods.
Contract Balances
Accounts receivable related to product sales as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were $116.2 million and $91.3 million, respectively. Of these amounts, $82.1 million and $61.3 million, as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 respectively, related to amounts that were not yet billable under our contracts with customers pending finalization of prerequisite billing documentation. The amounts that had not been billed are billed upon receipt of prerequisite billing documentation, where substantially all is typically billed one to two weeks after full loading of the vessel, and where the remaining balance is typically billed one to two weeks after discharge of the vessel. Accounts receivable also include $8.2 million and $6.1 million, as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 respectively, related to distribution costs recoverable from the customer through the cost pass-through mechanism where the costs and their recovery are included in cost of goods sold.
As of June 30, 2022, we had $17.6 million of contract assets from and $0.4 million of deferred revenue for future performance obligations under contracts associated with off-take contracts. We did not have contract assets from or deferred revenue for future performance obligations under contracts associated with off-take contracts as of December 31, 2021.
(5) Significant Risks and Uncertainties, Including Business and Credit Concentrations
Our business is significantly impacted by greenhouse gas emission and renewable energy legislation and regulations in the U.K., the EU as well as its member states, and Japan. If the U.K., the EU or its member states, or Japan significantly modify such legislation or regulations, then our ability to enter into new contracts as our existing contracts expire may be materially affected.
Our product sales are primarily to industrial customers located in the U.K., Denmark, Japan, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Product sales to third-party customers that accounted for 10% or a greater share of consolidated product sales are as follows:
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In thousands, except number of shares or units, per share or per unit amounts, and unless otherwise noted)
(6) Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following as of:
June 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
Raw materials and work-in-process
$
23,798
$
21,995
Consumable tooling
25,772
22,952
Finished goods
24,777
12,770
Total inventories
$
74,347
$
57,717
(7) Property, Plant, and Equipment, net
Property, plant, and equipment, net consisted of the following as of:
June 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
Land
$
27,342
$
26,414
Land improvements
92,214
61,850
Buildings
415,324
321,577
Machinery and equipment
1,190,907
859,115
Vehicles
8,981
8,318
Furniture and office equipment
27,122
24,840
Leasehold improvements
23,403
22,101
Property, plant, and equipment
1,785,293
1,324,215
Less accumulated depreciation
(449,118)
(395,618)
Property, plant, and equipment, net
1,336,175
928,597
Construction in progress
215,587
569,600
Total property, plant, and equipment, net
$
1,551,762
$
1,498,197
Total depreciation expense and capitalized interest related to construction in progress were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2022
2021 (Recast)
2022
2021 (Recast)
Depreciation expense
$
29,107
$
23,345
$
51,832
$
45,032
Capitalized interest related to construction in progress
3,087
3,911
8,937
8,001
(8) Derivative Instruments
We use derivative instruments to partially offset our business exposure to foreign currency exchange risk from expected future cash flows and interest rate risk resulting from certain borrowings. Although the preponderance of our off-take contracts and shipping contracts are U.S. Dollar-denominated, we are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates related to a minority of our off-take contracts that require future deliveries of wood pellets to be settled in British Pound Sterling (“GBP”) and Euro (“EUR”) and a minority of our shipping contracts that require freight rates to be settled in GBP.
On March 31, 2022, we entered into a bunker fuel oil swap to offset our business exposure to bunker fuel oil prices.
We seek to mitigate the credit risk associated with derivative instruments by limiting our counterparties to major financial institutions. Although we monitor the potential risk of loss due to credit risk, we do not expect material losses as a result of defaults by counterparties. We use derivative instruments to manage cash flow and do not enter into derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In thousands, except number of shares or units, per share or per unit amounts, and unless otherwise noted)
We have entered and may continue to enter into foreign currency forward contracts, purchased option contracts, or other instruments to partially manage this risk. We record the changes in the fair value of foreign currency derivatives as product sales or cost of goods sold depending on the nature of the item being hedged.
We entered into pay-fixed, receive-variable interest rate swaps to hedge interest rate risk associated with our variable rate borrowings under our senior secured revolving credit facility that were not designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges. The interest rate swaps expired in September 2021.
Our derivative instruments are classified as Level 2 assets or liabilities based on inputs such as forward foreign exchange rates. The fair value of derivative instruments was as follows as of:
Asset (Liability)
Balance Sheet Classification
June 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
Not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency exchange contracts:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
$
—
$
321
Other long-term assets
—
309
Accrued and other current liabilities
(1,024)
(1,456)
Other long-term liabilities
(1,046)
(1,001)
(2,070)
(1,827)
Bunker fuel swap:
Other long-term assets
21
—
Accrued and other current liabilities
(221)
—
Other long-term liabilities
(93)
—
(293)
—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
$
(2,363)
$
(1,827)
Net unrealized and net realized gains and (losses) recorded to earnings were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
Classification
Derivative Instrument
2022
2021 (Recast)
2022
(Recast)
2021 (Recast)
Product sales
Foreign currency derivatives
Unrealized
$
(1,852)
$
362
$
(242)
$
(798)
Product sales
Foreign currency derivatives
Realized
3,942
(1,522)
4,067
(2,517)
Cost of goods sold
Bunker fuel swap
Unrealized
(293)
—
(293)
—
Cost of goods sold
Bunker fuel swap
Realized
(84)
—
(84)
—
Interest expense
Interest rate swap
Unrealized
—
36
—
72
We enter into master netting arrangements designed to permit net settlement of derivative transactions among the respective counterparties. If we had settled all transactions with our respective counterparties at June 30, 2022, we would have paid a net settlement termination payment of $2.1 million, which differs insignificantly from the recorded fair value of the derivatives. We present our derivative assets and liabilities at their gross fair values.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In thousands, except number of shares or units, per share or per unit amounts, and unless otherwise noted)
The notional amounts of outstanding derivative instruments associated with outstanding or unsettled derivative instruments were as follows as of:
June 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
Foreign exchange forward contracts in GBP
£
19,102
£
57,500
Foreign exchange purchased option contracts in GBP
£
—
£
7,275
Foreign exchange forward contracts in EUR
€
4,050
€
11,000
Bunker fuel oil swap in MT
10,500
—
(9) Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued and other current liabilities consisted of the following as of:
June 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
Accrued expenses - compensation and benefits
$
18,859
$
22,758
Accrued expenses - wood pellet purchases and distribution costs
41,182
34,819
Accrued expenses - operating costs and expenses
44,793
55,463
Accrued capital expenditures
22,079
21,791
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities
26,717
28,475
Accrued and other current liabilities
$
153,630
$
163,306
(10) Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations at carrying value consisted of the following as of:
June 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
2026 Notes, net of unamortized discount, premium, and debt issuance costs of $2.3 million and $2.6 million as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
$
747,698
$
747,399
Senior secured revolving credit facility
430,000
466,000
New Markets Tax Credit loans, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs of $2.7 million and $0.0 million as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
28,719
—
Seller Note, net of unamortized discount of $0.4 million and $1.1 million as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
25,835
36,442
Other loans
4,193
3,273
Finance leases
20,560
18,432
Total long-term debt and finance lease obligations
1,257,005
1,271,546
Less current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations
(37,284)
(39,105)
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, excluding current installments
$
1,219,721
$
1,232,441
The estimated fair value of debt materially approximated the carrying amount at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
2026 Notes
As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we were in compliance with the covenants and restrictions associated with, and no events of default existed under, the indenture governing the 2026 Notes. The 2026 Notes are guaranteed jointly and severally on a senior unsecured basis by most of our existing subsidiaries and may be guaranteed by certain future restricted subsidiaries.
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
In June 2022, we amended our senior secured revolving credit facility to extend the maturity date from April 2026 to June 2027, and to increase the maximum Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the credit agreement) from 5.00:1.00 to 5.50:1.00 (and from 5.25:1.00 to 5.75:1.00 during a Material Transaction Period (as defined in the credit agreement)).
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In thousands, except number of shares or units, per share or per unit amounts, and unless otherwise noted)
As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we were in compliance with all covenants and restrictions associated with, and no events of default existed under, our senior secured revolving credit facility. Our obligations under the senior secured revolving credit facility are guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries and secured by liens on substantially all of our assets; however, the senior secured revolving credit facility is not guaranteed by Enviva Wilmington Holdings, LLC or Enviva Pellets Epes, LLC, or secured by liens on their assets.
As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had $135.6 million and $99.8 million, respectively, available under our senior secured revolving credit facility, net of $4.4 million and $4.2 million, respectively, of letters of credit outstanding.
New Markets Tax Credit (“NMTC”) Loans
In June 2022, we closed on a qualified NMTC financing transaction. The NMTC program is intended to induce capital investment in qualifying communities by permitting taxpayers to claim credits against their federal income taxes for up to 39% of qualified investments in the equity of community development entities (“CDEs”).
In this transaction, we borrowed $31.4 million from a bank (“Bank A”) then made a $31.4 million loan to an investment fund, into which another bank (“Bank B”) made a capital contribution of $12.8 million. The investment fund then contributed $42.0 million to four CDEs, which, in turn, loaned it to us. The $42.0 million accrues interest at a weighted average rate of 2.9% per annum, of which $34.1 million matures in its entirety in June 2029, while $7.9 million could be prepaid starting in 2029 and through 2052. The net proceeds we received are generally restricted to funding a portion of the costs of the acquisition, construction, equipping, and financing of our wood pellet production plant to be located in Epes, Alabama (the “Epes plant”).
By virtue of the capital contribution, Bank B is entitled to substantially all of the tax benefits derived from the NMTC, while we effectively received net loan proceeds equal to the capital contribution of $12.8 million. This transaction includes a put/call provision whereby we may be obligated or entitled to repurchase the interest of Bank B in the investment fund, which we believe they will exercise in June 2029. The value attributed to the put/call is de minimis. We determined that the investment fund and CDEs constitute variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary, and, as a result, we consolidate those entities. The $31.4 million loan is presented on our condensed consolidated balance sheet within long-term debt and finance lease obligations, while the $12.8 million contribution is presented within other long-term liabilities as we expect the put/call will be exercised for a de minimis value, both net of their proportionate share of direct and incremental transaction costs.
As of June 30, 2022, we were in compliance with the covenants and restrictions associated with, and no events of default existed under, the NMTC loans.
(11) Income Taxes
The Company’s provision for income taxes is based on the estimated annual effective tax rate, plus discrete items. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 was 0.0% and 0.0%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was 1.0% and 1.9%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 was primarily due to the full valuation allowance against the net deferred tax asset. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was driven by the income taxes recorded for the corporate subsidiaries under the partnership structure.
(12) Equity
Issuance of Common Shares
In January 2022, we issued 4,945,000 shares of common stock at a price of $70.00 per share for total net proceeds of $332.8 million, after deducting $13.4 million of issuance costs. We intend to use the net proceeds of $332.8 million to fund a portion of our capital expenditures related to ongoing development projects.
Dividend Reinvestment
Pursuant to the dividend reinvestment plan established in connection with the Simplification Transaction, we issued 104,765 shares of common stock in lieu of cash dividends of $8.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and issued 215,152 shares of common stock in lieu of cash dividends of $16.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 to the owners of our former sponsor.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In thousands, except number of shares or units, per share or per unit amounts, and unless otherwise noted)
Cash Dividends and Distributions
The following table details cash dividends and distributions paid or declared:
Quarter Ended
Declaration Date
Record Date
Payment Date
Per Share or Unit(1)
June 30, 2021
July 27, 2021
August 13, 2021
August 27, 2021
$
0.815
September 30, 2021
November 3, 2021
November 15, 2021
November 26, 2021
$
0.840
December 31, 2021
February 2, 2022
February 14, 2022
February 25, 2022
$
0.860
March 31, 2022
May 4, 2022
May 16, 2022
May 27, 2022
$
0.905
June 30, 2022
August 3, 2022
August 15, 2022
August 26, 2022
$
0.905
(1)Prior to December 31, 2021, distributions were paid by the Partnership.
(13) Equity-Based Awards
Enviva Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”)
Affiliate Grants
The following table summarizes information regarding restricted stock unit awards (the “Affiliate Grants”) under the LTIP:
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
Total Affiliate Grant Restricted Stock Units
Units
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)(1)
Units
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)(1)
Units
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)(1)
Nonvested December 31, 2021
1,002,061
$
40.82
608,117
$
38.56
1,610,178
$
39.97
Granted
217,939
$
72.20
116,224
$
93.05
334,163
$
79.45
Forfeitures
(61,768)
$
50.15
(21,871)
$
48.88
(83,639)
$
49.82
Vested
(244,721)
$
30.25
(158,637)
$
30.24
(403,358)
$
30.24
Nonvested June 30, 2022
913,511
$
50.48
543,833
$
52.25
1,457,344
$
51.14
(1) Determined by dividing the aggregate grant date fair value of awards by the number of units.
The unrecognized estimated non-cash equity-based compensation expense relating to outstanding Affiliate Grants as of June 30, 2022 was $51.6 million, which will be recognized over the remaining vesting period.
Director Grants
The following table summarizes information regarding restricted stock unit awards to independent directors of the Company under the LTIP:
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units
Units
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)(1)
Nonvested December 31, 2021
14,234
$
48.48
Granted
18,732
$
72.07
Vested
(14,219)
$
48.54
Nonvested June 30, 2022
18,747
$
72.07
(1) Determined by dividing the aggregate grant date fair value of awards by the number of units.
Restricted Shares
Certain employees previously received Series B units of our former sponsor that were intended to constitute “profits interests” as defined by the Internal Revenue Service that, due to the Simplification Transaction, converted into common units of the Partnership. The common shares subject to restriction will have their restrictions released as follows: one-third on each of December 31, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The unrecognized estimated non-cash equity-based compensation and other expense
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(In thousands, except number of shares or units, per share or per unit amounts, and unless otherwise noted)
relating to outstanding common shares subject to restriction as of June 30, 2022 was $39.4 million, which will be recognized over the remaining vesting period.
(14) Net Loss per Enviva Inc. Common Share
Net loss per basic and diluted Enviva Inc. common share were computed as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022
Net loss attributable to Enviva Inc.
$
(27,337)
$
(72,644)
Dividend equivalent rights paid on time-based restricted stock units
(837)
(1,799)
Net loss attributable to Enviva Inc. common stockholders
$
(28,174)
$
(74,443)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted
66,604
65,820
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted
$
(0.42)
$
(1.13)
As Holdings was the surviving entity for accounting purposes, the historical financial results prior to the Simplification Transaction are those of Holdings. Given that and the recapitalization, the number of outstanding units for the portion of 2021 prior to the Simplification Transaction constitutes the 16.0 million units issued to the owners of the former sponsor.
(15) Subsequent Event
Tax-Exempt Green Bond Offering
In July 2022, the Industrial Development Authority of Sumter County, Alabama issued its Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (the “Tax-Exempt Green Bonds”) in the aggregate principal amount of $250.0 million. The proceeds of the offering were loaned to us pursuant to a Loan and Guaranty Agreement constituting a senior unsecured obligation to fund all or a portion of the costs of the acquisition, construction, equipping, and financing of the Epes plant and to pay costs of the offering. The Tax-Exempt Green Bonds, which were issued at par, bear interest at an annual rate of 6%, and mature in 2052, with the option for holders to redeem at par in 2032.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
On December 31, 2021, Enviva Partners, LP (the “Partnership”) converted from a Delaware limited partnership to a Delaware corporation (the “Conversion”) named “Enviva Inc.” References to “Enviva,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to (i) Enviva Inc. and its subsidiaries for the periods following the Conversion and (ii) the Partnership and its subsidiaries for periods prior to the Conversion, except where the context otherwise requires. References to common units for periods prior to the Conversion refer to common units of the Partnership, and references to common stock for periods following the Conversion refer to shares of common stock of Enviva Inc. As a result of the Conversion, the primary financial impact to the consolidated financial statements contained herein consisted of (i) reclassification of partnership capital accounts to equity accounts reflective of a corporation and (ii) income tax effects.
References to “our former sponsor” or “Holdings” refer to Enviva Holdings, LP, and, where applicable, its wholly owned subsidiaries Enviva MLP Holdco, LLC and Enviva Development Holdings, LLC. References to “our former GP” refer to Enviva Partners GP, LLC, formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Our 2021 Form 10-K contains a discussion of other matters not included herein, such as disclosures regarding critical accounting policies and estimates. You should also read the following discussion and analysis together with the risk factors set forth in the 2021 Form 10-K, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and the factors described under “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information” and Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information regarding certain risks inherent in our business.
Basis of Presentation
The following discussion about matters affecting the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this report and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes that are included in the 2021 Form 10-K. Among other things, those financial statements and the related notes include more detailed information regarding the basis of presentation for the following information.
C-Corporation Conversion
We converted from a Delaware limited partnership to a Delaware corporation effective December 31, 2021; consequently, results for periods prior to December 31, 2021 reflect Enviva as a limited partnership, not a corporation. The primary financial impacts of the Conversion to the consolidated financial statements were (i) reclassification of partnership capital accounts to equity accounts reflective of a corporation and (ii) income tax effects. On the date of the Conversion, each common unit representing a limited partner interest in the Partnership issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Conversion was exchanged for one share of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share.
Simplification Transaction
On October 14, 2021, the Partnership acquired our former sponsor and the former GP, and the incentive distribution rights held by our former sponsor were cancelled and eliminated (collectively, the “Simplification Transaction”) in exchange for 16.0 million common units, which were distributed to the owners of our former sponsor. In connection with the Simplification Transaction, we acquired certain assets under development, as well as off-take contracts in varying stages of negotiation. Additionally, our existing management services fee waivers (the “MSA Fee Waivers”) and other support agreements with our former sponsor were consolidated, fixed, and novated to certain owners of our former sponsor. Under the consolidated support agreement, we are entitled to receive quarterly payments (the “Support Payments”) in an aggregate amount of $55.5 million with respect to periods from the fourth quarter of 2021 through the first quarter of 2024. The consolidated financial statements have been retroactively recast to reflect the Simplification Transaction as if the Simplification Transaction occurred on March 18, 2010, the date on which Holdings was originally organized, instead of October 14, 2021, the closing date of the Simplification Transaction.
Business Overview
We develop, construct, acquire, and own and operate, fully contracted wood pellet production plants where we aggregate a natural resource, wood fiber, and process it into dry, densified, uniform pellets that can be effectively stored and transported around the world. We primarily sell our wood pellets through long-term, take-or-pay off-take contracts with creditworthy customers in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Japan, who use our pellets to displace coal and other fossil fuels to generate renewable power and heat as part of their efforts to accelerate the energy transition from conventional energy
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generation to renewable energy generation. Increasingly, our customers are also using our pellets as renewable raw material inputs to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, lime, chemicals, and aviation fuels. Collectively, the wood pellets we produce are viewed by our customers as a critical component of their efforts to reduce life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions in their core energy generation or industrial manufacturing processes, and mitigate the impact of climate change.
We own and operate ten plants (collectively, “our plants”) with a combined production capacity of approximately 6.2 million metric tons (“MT”) of wood pellets per year (“MTPY”) in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi, the production of which is fully contracted, with many of our contracts extending well into the 2040s. We export our wood pellets to global markets through our deep-water marine terminal at the Port of Chesapeake, Virginia, terminal assets at the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina and the Port of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and from third-party deep-water marine terminals in Savannah, Georgia, Mobile, Alabama, and Panama City, Florida. In July 2022, we commenced construction of our fully contracted wood pellet production plant in Epes, Alabama (the “Epes plant”). All of our facilities are located in geographic regions with low input costs and favorable transportation logistics. Owning these cost-advantaged assets in a rapidly expanding industry provides us with a platform to generate stable and growing cash flows. Our plants are sited in robust fiber baskets providing stable pricing for the low-grade fiber used to produce wood pellets. Our raw materials are byproducts of traditional timber harvesting, principally low-value wood materials, such as trees generally not suited for sawmilling or other manufactured forest products, and tree tops and limbs, understory, brush, and slash that are generated in a harvest.
Our sales strategy is to fully contract the wood pellet production from our plants under long-term, take-or-pay off-take contracts with a diversified and creditworthy customer base. Our long-term off-take contracts typically provide for fixed-price deliveries that often include provisions that escalate the price over time and provide for other margin protection. For 2022, our production capacity from our wood pellet production plants is contracted under our existing long-term, take-or-pay off-take contracts.
Our largest customers use our wood pellets as a substitute fuel for coal in dedicated biomass or co-fired coal power plants. Wood pellets serve as a suitable “drop-in” alternative to coal because of their comparable heat content, density, and form. Due to the uninterruptible nature of our customers’ fuel consumption, our customers require a reliable supply of wood pellets that meet stringent product specifications. We have built our operations and assets to deliver and certify the highest levels of product quality and our proven track record of reliable deliveries enables us to charge premium prices for this certainty. In addition to our customers’ focus on the reliability of supply, they are concerned about the combustion efficiency of the wood pellets and their safe handling. Because combustion efficiency is a function of energy density, particle size distribution, ash/inert content, and moisture, our customers require that we supply wood pellets meeting minimum criteria for a variety of specifications and, in some cases, provide incentives for exceeding our contract specifications.
Recent Developments
Product Sales Contracted Backlog
Our volumes under our firm and contingent long-term, take-or-pay off-take contracts provide for a product sales backlog of $21.7 billion and have a total weighted-average remaining term of 14.2 years from July 1, 2022. This amount includes forward prices related to variable consideration including inflation, foreign currency, and commodity prices. Also, this amount includes the effects of the related foreign currency derivative contracts.
Financing Activities
In June 2022, we amended our senior secured revolving credit facility to extend the maturity date from April 2026 to June 2027, and to increase the maximum Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the credit agreement) from 5.00:1.00 to 5.50:1.00 (and from 5.25:1.00 to 5.75:1.00 during a Material Transaction Period (as defined in the credit agreement)).
New Markets Tax Credit (“NMTC”) Loans
In June 2022, we borrowed $42.0 million where the net proceeds are generally restricted to funding a portion of the costs of the acquisition, construction, equipping, and financing of the Epes plant. The NMTC financing accrues interest at a weighted average rate of 2.9% per annum. Of the $42.0 million, $34.1 million matures in its entirety in June 2029, while $7.9 million could be prepaid quarterly starting in 2029 and through 2052.
Issuance of Common Shares
In January 2022, we issued 4,945,000 shares of common stock at a price of $70.00 per share for total net proceeds of $332.8 million, after deducting $13.4 million of issuance costs. We intend to use the net proceeds of $332.8 million to fund a portion of our capital expenditures related to ongoing development projects.
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Tax-Exempt Green Bond Offering
In July 2022, the Industrial Development Authority of Sumter County, Alabama issued its Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (the “Tax-Exempt Green Bonds”) in the aggregate principal amount of $250.0 million. The proceeds of the offering were loaned to us pursuant to a Loan and Guaranty Agreement constituting a senior unsecured obligation to fund a portion of the costs of the acquisition, construction, equipping, and financing of the Epes plant and to pay costs of the offering. The Tax-Exempt Green Bonds, which were issued at par, bear interest at an annual rate of 6%, and mature in 2052, with the option for holders to redeem at par in 2032.
Factors Impacting Comparability of Our Financial Results
Omicron Variant of Novel Coronavirus
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 significantly impacted our operations and resulted in $15.2 million of incremental costs. Our contractors and supply chain partners experienced labor-related and other challenges associated with COVID-19 that had a more pronounced than anticipated impact on our operations and project execution schedule. In addition, the prevalence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and increased rates of infection across areas in which we operate affected the availability of healthy workers from time to time at our facilities and we experienced increased rates of absence in our hourly workforce as workers who contracted COVID-19 quarantined at home. These absences contributed to reduced facility availability and, in some cases, reduced aggregate production levels. For more information about the effects of COVID-19 on the six months ended June 30, 2022, please see below under “Results of Operations.”
How We Evaluate Our Operations
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
We define adjusted net income (loss) as net income (loss) excluding acquisition and integration costs and other, early retirement of debt obligation, effects of COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine, and Support Payments. We believe that adjusted net income (loss) enhances investors’ ability to compare the past financial performance of our underlying operations with our current performance separate from certain items of gain or loss that we characterize as unrepresentative of our ongoing operations.
Adjusted Gross Margin and Adjusted Gross Margin per Metric Ton
We define adjusted gross margin as gross margin excluding loss on disposal of assets, equity-based compensation and other expense, depreciation and amortization, changes in unrealized derivative instruments related to hedged items, acquisition and integration costs and other, effects of COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine, and Support Payments. We define adjusted gross margin per metric ton as adjusted gross margin per metric ton of wood pellets sold. We believe adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross margin per metric ton are meaningful measures because they compare our revenue-generating activities to our cost of goods sold for a view of profitability and performance on a total-dollar and a per-metric ton basis. Adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross margin per metric ton primarily will be affected by our ability to meet targeted production volumes and to control direct and indirect costs associated with procurement and delivery of wood fiber to our wood pellet production plants and our production and distribution of wood pellets.
Adjusted EBITDA
We define adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), early retirement of debt obligation, equity-based compensation and other expense, loss on disposal of assets, changes in unrealized derivative instruments related to hedged items, acquisition and integration costs and other, effects of COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine, and MSA Fee Waivers and Support Payments. Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental measure used by our management and other users of our financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks, and research analysts, to assess the financial performance of our assets without regard to financing methods or capital structure.
Distributable Cash Flow
We define distributable cash flow as adjusted EBITDA less cash income tax expenses, interest expense net of amortization of debt issuance costs, debt premium, and original issue discounts, and maintenance capital expenditures. We use distributable cash flow as a performance metric to compare our cash-generating performance from period to period and to compare the cash-generating performance for specific periods to the cash dividends (if any) that are expected to be paid to our shareholders. We do not rely on distributable cash flow as a liquidity measure.
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2021 Non-Recast Presentation
The three and six months ended June 30, 2021 were calculated on a recast basis in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) to reflect the consolidated performance of Enviva and our former sponsor as if Enviva had bought the former sponsor at inception instead of October 14, 2021, the closing date of the Simplification Transaction. In addition, we are also presenting results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, calculated on a non-GAAP basis that combines (i) the actual performance of Enviva for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 on a non-recast basis, and (ii) our consolidated performance, calculated on a recast basis in accordance with GAAP, inclusive of the assets and operations acquired as part of the Simplification Transaction, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 (the “Non-Recast Presentation”). We believe the Non-Recast Presentation provides investors with relevant information to evaluate our financial and operating performance because it reflects Enviva’s actual and historically reported performance on a stand-alone basis and on a consolidated basis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.
The Non-Recast Presentation does not reflect the recast of our historical results required under GAAP due to the Simplification Transaction and accordingly contains non-GAAP measures. Unless expressly stated otherwise, all results are presented on a recast basis.
Limitations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted net income (loss), adjusted gross margin, adjusted gross margin per metric ton, adjusted EBITDA, and distributable cash flow, as well as our Non-Recast Presentation, are not financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors in assessing our financial condition and results of operations. Our non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Each of these non-GAAP financial measures has important limitations as an analytical tool because they exclude some, but not all, items that affect the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. You should not consider adjusted net income (loss), adjusted gross margin, adjusted gross margin per metric ton, adjusted EBITDA, or distributable cash flow, or our Non-Recast Presentation, in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported in accordance with GAAP.
Our definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility. Please see above for a reconciliation of the Non-Recast Presentation to the Recast Presentation and below for a reconciliation of each of adjusted net income (loss), adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross margin per metric ton, adjusted EBITDA, and distributable cash flow to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Three Months Ended June 30,
Change
2022
2021 (Recast)
(in thousands)
Product sales
$
293,615
$
271,242
$
22,373
Other revenue
2,706
14,721
(12,015)
Net revenue
296,321
285,963
10,358
Cost of goods sold, excluding items below
250,276
234,564
15,712
Loss on disposal of assets
2,282
1,701
581
Selling, general, administrative, and development expenses
27,704
34,548
(6,844)
Depreciation and amortization
28,833
23,179
5,654
Total operating costs and expenses
309,095
293,992
15,103
Loss from operations
(12,774)
(8,029)
(4,745)
Interest expense
(13,959)
(17,481)
3,522
Other (expense) income, net
(611)
399
(1,010)
Net loss before income tax benefit
(27,344)
(25,111)
(2,233)
Income tax benefit
(2)
(260)
258
Net loss
$
(27,342)
$
(24,851)
$
(2,491)
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Net revenue
Revenue related to product sales for wood pellets produced or procured by us increased to $293.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022 from $271.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021. The $22.4 million, or 8%, increase was primarily attributable to a 16% increase in average sale price per MT, partially offset by a 7% decrease in product sales volumes for the three months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021.
The increase in average sales price per MT was primarily due to addressing dislocations in our customers’ and other producers’ supply chains, rescheduling certain contracted deliveries into future periods, enabling prompt deliveries to other customers requiring incremental deliveries at elevated spot pricing. Recent biomass spot market prices, as well as the forward curve pricing of certain European indices, have exceeded $300 per MT, representing a substantial premium to the current long-term contracted pricing of roughly $200 to $220 per MT across Enviva’s weighted average portfolio, and we have been able to capture some of that differential during the three months ended June 30, 2022.
The decrease in product sales volumes was primarily due to the timing of shipments that has resulted in an increase in finished goods inventory and less volumes procured from third parties to fulfill product sales during the three months ended June 30, 2022 than during the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in procured volumes was due to a lower availability of third-party pellets resulting from the war in Ukraine and related sanctions.
Other revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 included $1.5 million and $13.2 million, respectively, in payments to us for adjusting deliveries under our take-or-pay off-take contracts, which otherwise would have been included in product sales and which was recognized under a breakage model based on when the pellets would have been loaded.
Cost of goods sold
Cost of goods sold increased to $250.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 from $234.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $15.7 million, or 7%. The increase in cost of goods sold was primarily a result of incremental fiber procurement and energy costs. In addition, we incurred incremental cost of goods sold from the on-going ramp of the Lucedale plant and the commencement of operations of Enviva’s new deep-water marine terminal in Pascagoula, Mississippi (the “Pascagoula terminal”).
Adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross margin per metric ton
Three Months Ended June 30,
Change
2022
2021 (Recast)
(in thousands, except per metric ton)
Reconciliation of gross margin to adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross margin per metric ton:
Gross margin(1)
$
16,816
$
27,824
$
(11,008)
Loss on disposal of assets
2,282
1,701
581
Equity-based compensation and other expense
567
568
(1)
Depreciation and amortization
26,948
21,872
5,076
Changes in unrealized derivative instruments
2,145
(362)
2,507
Acquisition and integration costs and other
(244)
72
(316)
Support Payments
6,236
—
6,236
Adjusted gross margin
$
54,750
$
51,675
$
3,075
Metric tons sold
1,275
1,367
(92)
Adjusted gross margin per metric ton
$
42.94
$
37.80
$
5.14
(1)Gross margin is defined as net revenue less cost of goods sold (including related depreciation and amortization and loss on disposal of assets).
We earned adjusted gross margin of $54.8 million, or $42.94 per MT, for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $51.7 million, or $37.80 per MT, for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in adjusted gross margin was primarily due to the aforementioned increase in net revenue, as well as due to the increase in Support Payments for the three months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021, partially offset by the aforementioned increase in cost of goods sold.
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Selling, general, administrative, and development expenses
Selling, general, administrative, and development expenses were $27.7 million and $34.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Selling, general, administrative, and development expenses include costs to develop new markets, corporate and other overhead expenses, and costs of developing new plants or ports (for those that have not yet met the capitalization threshold or costs that are not eligible for capitalization). Once the plant or port is placed in-service, the expenses of a plant or port are classified as cost of goods sold. The $6.8 million decrease in total selling, general, administrative, and development expenses is primarily associated with decreased cash-based compensation and related expenses primarily due to the elimination of activities resulting from the Simplification Transaction.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense were $28.8 million and $23.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, primarily due to the Lucedale plant, Pascagoula terminal, and expansion assets placed in service during 2022.
Interest expense
We incurred $14.0 million and $17.5 million of interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The decrease in interest expense from the prior year was primarily attributable to a lower cost of borrowing due to the extinguishment of the higher rate senior secured green term loan facility as part of the Simplification Transaction.
Income tax
We recorded an insignificant and $0.3 million income tax benefit for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Adjusted net loss
Three Months Ended June 30,
Change
2022
2021 (Recast)
(in thousands)
Reconciliation of net loss to adjusted net loss:
Net loss
$
(27,342)
$
(24,851)
$
(2,491)
Acquisition and integration costs and other
3,591
1,338
2,253
Support Payments
6,236
—
6,236
Adjusted net loss
$
(17,515)
$
(23,513)
$
5,998
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Adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended June 30,
Change
2022
2021 (Recast)
(in thousands)
Reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA:
Net loss
$
(27,342)
$
(24,851)
$
(2,491)
Add:
Depreciation and amortization
28,833
23,179
5,654
Interest expense
13,959
17,481
(3,522)
Income tax benefit
(2)
(260)
258
Equity-based compensation and other expense
9,763
7,504
2,259
Loss on disposal of assets
2,282
1,701
581
Changes in unrealized derivative instruments
2,145
(362)
2,507
Acquisition and integration costs and other
3,592
1,338
2,254
Support Payments
6,236
—
6,236
Adjusted EBITDA
$
39,466
$
25,730
$
13,736
We generated adjusted EBITDA of $39.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $25.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The $13.7 million increase was primarily attributable to the factors described above under the headings “Adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross margin per metric ton” and “Selling, general, administrative, and development expenses.”
Distributable cash flow
The following is a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to distributable cash flow:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Change
2022
2021 (Recast)
(in thousands)
Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to distributable cash flow attributable to Enviva:
Adjusted EBITDA
$
39,466
$
25,730
$
13,736
Less:
Interest expense, net of amortization of debt issuance costs, debt premium, and original issue discount
13,348
16,075
(2,727)
Maintenance capital expenditures
4,787
3,940
847
Distributable cash flow attributable to Enviva Inc.
21,331
5,715
15,616
Less: Distributable cash flow attributable to incentive distribution rights
—
10,708
(10,708)
Distributable cash flow attributable to Enviva Inc. or Enviva Partners, LP limited partners
$
21,331
$
(4,993)
$
26,324
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The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow for the three months ended June 30, 2021, on a recast basis and non-recast basis:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Recast
Adjustments
Non-Recast
(in millions)
Net (loss) income
$
(24.8)
$
27.5
$
2.7
Add:
Depreciation and amortization
23.2
(0.9)
22.3
Interest expense
17.4
(4.7)
12.7
Income tax benefit
(0.2)
0.2
—
Equity-based compensation and other expense
7.5
(4.8)
2.7
Loss on disposal of assets
1.7
—
1.7
Changes in unrealized derivative instruments
(0.4)
—
(0.4)
Acquisition and integration costs and other
1.3
(0.4)
0.9
MSA Fee Waivers
—
6.3
6.3
Adjusted EBITDA
25.7
23.2
48.9
Less:
Interest expense, net of amortization of debt issuance costs, debt premium, and original issue discount
9.8
2.2
12.0
Maintenance capital expenditures
3.9
—
3.9
Distributable cash flow
$
12.0
$
21.0
$
33.0
The following is a reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and the three months ended June 30, 2021 on a non-recast basis:
Three Months Ended June 30,
2022
2021
Change
(in millions)
Net (loss) income
$
(27.3)
$
2.7
$
(30.0)
Add:
Depreciation and amortization
28.8
22.3
6.5
Interest expense
14.0
12.7
1.3
Equity-based compensation and other expense
9.8
2.7
7.1
Loss on disposal of assets
2.3
1.7
0.6
Changes in unrealized derivative instruments
2.1
(0.4)
2.5
Acquisition and integration costs and other
3.6
0.9
2.7
Support Payments and MSA Fee Waivers
6.2
6.3
(0.1)
Adjusted EBITDA
39.5
48.9
(9.4)
Less:
Interest expense, net of amortization of debt issuance costs, debt premium, and original issue discount
13.3
12.0
1.3
Maintenance capital expenditures
4.8
3.9
0.9
Distributable cash flow
$
21.4
$
33.0
$
(11.6)
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Results of Operations
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Six Months Ended June 30,
Change
2022
2021 (Recast)
(in thousands)
Product sales
$
524,527
$
495,772
$
28,755
Other revenue
4,776
31,812
(27,036)
Net revenue
529,303
527,584
1,719
Cost of goods sold, excluding items below
461,312
432,266
29,046
Loss on disposal of assets
3,183
3,345
(162)
Selling, general, administrative, and development expenses
61,395
65,890
(4,495)
Depreciation and amortization
51,392
44,700
6,692
Total operating costs and expenses
577,282
546,201
31,081
Loss from operations
(47,979)
(18,617)
(29,362)
Interest expense
(23,929)
(30,858)
6,929
Other (expense) income, net
(727)
508
(1,235)
Net loss before income tax expense (benefit)
(72,635)
(48,967)
(23,668)
Income tax expense (benefit)
14
(941)
955
Net loss
$
(72,649)
$
(48,026)
$
(24,623)
Net revenue
Revenue related to product sales for wood pellets produced or procured by us increased to $524.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $495.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021. The $28.8 million, or 6%, increase was primarily attributable to a 12% increase in average sale price per MT, partially offset by a 6% decrease in product sales volumes for the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021.
The increase in average sales price per MT was primarily due to addressing dislocations in our customers’ and other producers’ supply chains, rescheduling certain contracted deliveries into future periods, enabling prompt deliveries to other customers requiring incremental deliveries at elevated spot pricing.Recent biomass spot market prices, as well as the forward curve pricing of certain European indices, have exceeded $300 per MT, representing a substantial premium to the current long-term contracted pricing of roughly $200 to $220 per MT across Enviva’s weighted average portfolio, and we have been able to capture some of that differential during the six months ended June 30, 2022.
The decrease in product sales volumes was primarily due to the timing of shipments that has resulted in an increase in finished goods inventory and less volumes procured from third parties to fulfill product sales during the six months ended June 30, 2022 than during the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in procured volumes was due to a lower availability of third-party pellets resulting from the war in Ukraine and related sanctions. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, product sales revenue from produced volumes were dampened as a result of labor-related and other challenges associated with COVID-19 experienced by our employees, contractors, and supply chain partners that, in some cases, resulted in curtailment of our operations that had a more pronounced than anticipated impact on our operations and project execution.
Other revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 included $2.3 million and $29.3 million, respectively, in payments to us for adjusting deliveries under our take-or-pay off-take contracts, which otherwise would have been included in product sales and which was recognized under a breakage model based on when the pellets would have been loaded.
Cost of goods sold
Cost of goods sold increased to $461.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $432.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of $29.0 million, or 7%. The increase in cost of goods sold was primarily a result of incremental fiber logistics, energy, and wood pellet distribution costs. In particular, during the three months ended March 31, 2022, we experienced labor-related and other challenges associated with COVID-19 with our employees, contractors and supply chain partners that had a more pronounced than anticipated impact on our operations and project execution. Furthermore, we incurred incremental cost of goods sold from the on-going ramp of the Lucedale plant and the commencement of operations of the Pascagoula terminal.
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Adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross margin per metric ton
Six Months Ended June 30,
Change
2022
2021 (Recast)
(in thousands, except per metric ton)
Reconciliation of gross margin to adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross margin per metric ton:
Gross margin(1)
$
16,555
$
49,644
$
(33,089)
Loss on disposal of assets
3,183
3,345
(162)
Equity-based compensation and other expense
1,301
1,136
165
Depreciation and amortization
48,254
42,328
5,926
Changes in unrealized derivative instruments
535
798
(263)
Acquisition and integration costs and other
2,557
72
2,485
Effects of COVID-19
13,942
—
13,942
Effects of the war in Ukraine
5,051
—
5,051
Support Payments
14,085
—
14,085
Adjusted gross margin
$
105,463
$
97,323
$
8,140
Metric tons sold
2,371
2,516
(145)
Adjusted gross margin per metric ton
$
44.48
$
38.68
$
5.80
(1)Gross margin is defined as net revenue less cost of goods sold (including related depreciation and amortization and loss on disposal of assets).
We earned adjusted gross margin of $105.5 million, or $44.48 per MT, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $97.3 million, or $38.68 per MT, for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase in adjusted gross margin was primarily due to the aforementioned increase in net revenue and due to the increase in Support Payments partially offset by incremental fiber logistics, energy, and wood pellet distribution costs.
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 significantly impacted our operations and resulted in $13.9 million of incremental costs during the six months ended June 30, 2022, all of which were incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2022.
•The impact on our supply chain logistics within our fiber supply base as well as our truck and rail service providers was more pronounced than anticipated. Our third-party service providers’ failure to perform resulted in unprecedented incremental costs to procure raw materials and produce and deliver our wood pellets to customers.
•We incurred incremental costs related to increased employee overtime and significant contract labor to partially offset plant employee absenteeism.
•We incurred incremental costs related to obtaining short-term rentals of equipment due to delayed delivery of acquired equipment to ensure continued operations.
The war in Ukraine impacted our operations and resulted in $5.1 million of incremental costs during the six months ended June 30, 2022, all of which were incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2022.
•Severe dislocations within our third-party shipping partners’ operations resulted in incremental distribution costs related to demurrage and to loading, transporting, and unloading our wood pellets.
•The immediate spike in energy prices negatively impacted the cost of our operations including incremental costs to support continued services from our third-party fiber suppliers and trucking service providers.
Due to the increased average sales price per MT and the reduction in sales volumes as described above and after excluding the aforementioned incremental fiber logistics, energy, and wood pellet distribution costs, adjusted gross margin increased during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Selling, general, administrative, and development expenses
Selling, general, administrative, and development expenses were $61.4 million and $65.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The $4.5 million decrease in total selling, general, administrative, and development
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expenses is primarily associated with decreased cash-based compensation and consulting expenses primarily due to the elimination of activities resulting from the Simplification Transaction.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense were $51.4 million and $44.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, primarily due to the Lucedale plant, Pascagoula terminal, and expansion assets placed in service.
Interest expense
We incurred $23.9 million and $30.9 million of interest expense during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The decrease in interest expense from the prior year was primarily attributable to a lower cost of borrowing due to the extinguishment of the higher rate senior secured green term loan facility as part of the Simplification Transaction.
Income tax
We recorded an insignificant income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and $0.9 million of income tax benefit during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Adjusted net loss
Six Months Ended June 30,
Change
2022
2021 (Recast)
(in thousands)
Reconciliation of net loss to adjusted net loss:
Net loss
$
(72,649)
$
(48,026)
$
(24,623)
Acquisition and integration costs and other
14,369
1,495
12,874
Effects of COVID-19
15,189
—
15,189
Effects of the war in Ukraine
5,051
—
5,051
Support Payments
14,085
—
14,085
Adjusted net loss
$
(23,955)
$
(46,531)
$
22,576
Adjusted EBITDA
Six Months Ended June 30,
Change
2022
2021 (Recast)
(in thousands)
Reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA:
Net loss
$
(72,649)
$
(48,026)
$
(24,623)
Add:
Depreciation and amortization
51,392
44,700
6,692
Interest expense
23,929
30,858
(6,929)
Income tax expense (benefit)
14
(941)
955
Equity-based compensation and other expense
20,917
15,192
5,725
Loss on disposal of assets
3,183
3,345
(162)
Changes in unrealized derivative instruments
535
798
(263)
Acquisition and integration costs and other
14,370
1,495
12,875
Effects of COVID-19
15,189
—
15,189
Effects of the war in Ukraine
5,051
—
5,051
Support Payments
14,085
—
14,085
Adjusted EBITDA
$
76,016
$
47,421
$
28,595
We generated adjusted EBITDA of $76.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $47.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The $28.6 million increase was primarily attributable to the factors described above under the headings “Adjusted gross margin and adjusted gross margin per metric ton” and “Selling, general, administrative, and
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development expenses.”
Distributable cash flow
The following is a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to distributable cash flow:
Six Months Ended June 30,
Change
2022
2021 (Recast)
(in thousands)
Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to distributable cash flow attributable to Enviva:
Adjusted EBITDA
$
76,016
$
47,421
$
28,595
Less:
Interest expense, net of amortization of debt issuance costs, debt premium, and original issue discount
22,670
28,710
(6,040)
Maintenance capital expenditures
6,682
7,844
(1,162)
Distributable cash flow attributable to Enviva Inc.
46,664
10,867
35,797
Less: Distributable cash flow attributable to incentive distribution rights
—
19,030
(19,030)
Distributable cash flow attributable to Enviva Inc. or Enviva Partners, LP limited partners
$
46,664
$
(8,163)
$
54,827
The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2021, on a recast basis and non-recast basis:
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Recast
Adjustments
Non-Recast
(in millions)
Net (loss) income
$
(48.0)
$
49.2
$
1.2
Add:
Depreciation and amortization
44.7
(1.5)
43.2
Interest expense
30.9
(5.6)
25.3
Income tax benefit
(0.9)
0.9
—
Equity-based compensation and other expense
15.2
(9.8)
5.4
Loss on disposal of assets
3.3
—
3.3
Changes in unrealized derivative instruments
0.8
—
0.8
Acquisition and integration costs and other
1.5
(0.5)
1.0
MSA Fee Waivers
—
15.0
15.0
Adjusted EBITDA
47.5
47.7
95.2
Less:
Interest expense, net of amortization of debt issuance costs, debt premium, and original issue discount
28.7
(4.7)
24.0
Maintenance capital expenditures
7.8
—
7.8
Distributable cash flow
$
11.0
$
52.4
$
63.4
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The following is a reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and the six months ended June 30, 2021 on a non-recast basis:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2022
2021
Change
(in millions)
Net (loss) income
$
(72.6)
$
1.2
$
(73.8)
Add:
Depreciation and amortization
51.4
43.2
8.2
Interest expense
23.9
25.3
(1.4)
Equity-based compensation and other expense
20.9
5.4
15.5
Loss on disposal of assets
3.2
3.3
(0.1)
Changes in unrealized derivative instruments
0.5
0.8
(0.3)
Acquisition and integration costs and other
14.4
1.0
13.4
Effects of COVID-19
15.2
—
15.2
Effects of the war in Ukraine
5.1
—
5.1
Support Payments and MSA Fee Waivers
14.1
15.0
(0.9)
Adjusted EBITDA
76.1
95.2
(19.1)
Less:
Interest expense, net of amortization of debt issuance costs, debt premium, and original issue discount
22.7
24.0
(1.3)
Maintenance capital expenditures
6.7
7.8
(1.1)
Distributable cash flow
$
46.7
$
63.4
$
(16.7)
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our primary sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalent balances, cash generated from operations, availability under our senior secured revolving credit facility and, from time to time, debt and equity offerings. Our primary liquidity needs are to fund working capital, service our debt, finance greenfield construction projects, growth initiatives, and maintenance capital expenditures, and pay dividends. We believe cash on hand, cash generated from our operations and the availability of our senior secured revolving credit facility will be sufficient to meet our primary liquidity requirements. Similar to previous years, we expect cash generated from operations for the second half of 2022 to be significantly higher than the first half of the year due to the predictable seasonality in our business as well as, in this case, the ramp of production at our newest plant in Lucedale, Mississippi. However, future capital expenditures, such as expenditures made in relation to acquisitions of plants or terminals, plant development and/or plant expansion projects, and other cash requirements could be higher than we currently expect as a result of various factors. Additionally, our ability to generate sufficient cash from our operating activities depends on our future performance, which is subject to general economic, political, financial, competitive, and other factors beyond our control.
Our liquidity as of June 30, 2022, which included cash on hand (including cash generally restricted to funding a portion of the costs of the acquisition, construction, equipping, and financing of our Epes plant) and availability under our $570.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility, was $184.1 million. Our liquidity as of June 30, 2022 does not include any proceeds resulting from the Tax-Exempt Green Bonds issued in July 2022.
Cash Dividends
We intend to pay cash dividends to holders of our common stock of $3.62 per common stock for 2022, except cash will not be paid on 9.0 million of the 16.0 million common units issued in connection with the Simplification Transaction where the former owners of our former sponsor have agreed to reinvest in our common stock all dividends paid for the period beginning with the third quarter of 2021 through the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Capital Requirements
We operate in a capital-intensive industry, which requires significant investments to develop and construct new production and terminal facilities, and maintain and upgrade our existing facilities. Our capital requirements primarily have consisted, and we anticipate will continue to consist, of the following:
•Maintenance capital expenditures, which are cash expenditures incurred to maintain our long-term operating income or operating capacity. These expenditures typically include certain system integrity, compliance, and safety improvements; and
•Growth capital expenditures, which are cash expenditures we expect will increase our operating income or operating capacity over the long term. Growth capital expenditures include acquisitions or construction of new capital assets or capital improvements such as additions to or improvements on our existing capital assets as well as projects intended to extend the useful life of assets.
The classification of capital expenditures as either maintenance or growth is made at the individual asset level during our budgeting process and as we approve, execute, and monitor our capital spending.
We plan to invest $255.0 million to $275.0 million in capital expenditures in 2022. Of that amount, we expect to invest (i) $210.0 million to $220.0 million primarily on the production plant in Lucedale Mississippi which is in the process of ramping production, as well as the Pascagoula terminal, and the construction of the Epes plant, (ii) $30.0 million to $35.0 million primarily on the Multi-Plant Expansions, and (iii) $15.0 million to $20.0 million on maintenance capital expenditures.
Our current financing strategy is to fund acquisitions and construction activities with a combination of cash from operations and debt.
Cash Flows
The following table sets forth a summary of our net cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2022
2021 (Recast)
(in thousands)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
$
(68,891)
$
62,171
Net cash used in investing activities
(102,405)
(153,983)
Net cash provided by financing activities
201,234
190,399
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
$
29,938
$
98,587
Cash Used in Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $68.9 million and net cash provided by operating activities was $62.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The $131.1 million decrease in net cash used in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021 was primarily due to a decrease in cash from net loss adjusted for non-cash items of $11.5 million and a decrease in cash from changes in working capital of $119.6 million. The decrease in cash from changes in working capital was primarily attributable to a $71.1 million increase in accounts receivable and inventories due to the timing of shipments, and an $11.9 million decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, other current liabilities, and accrued interest due to timing of payments.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $102.4 million and $154.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The $51.6 million decrease in cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021 was primarily due to the timing of capital expenditures at the Lucedale plant, Pascagoula terminal, and on various expansion projects.
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $201.2 million and $190.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The $10.8 million increase in net cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021 was primarily attributable to cash used to acquire a
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noncontrolling interest of $130.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase in proceeds from the issuance of common shares or units of $118.1 million, a decrease in net proceeds from debt of $174.5 million, and an increase in cash dividends or distributions and equivalent rights of $60.7 million.
Off‑Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2022, we did not have any off‑balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make judgments, estimates, and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. We provide expanded discussion of our significant accounting policies, estimates, and judgments in our 2021 Form 10‑K. We believe these accounting policies reflect our significant estimates and assumptions used in preparation of our financial statements. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates since December 31, 2021.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no material changes to our exposure to market risk as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13(a)-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Exchange Act) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Based on their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2022.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
There have been no material changes with respect to the legal proceedings disclosed in our Annual Report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes with respect to the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Item 6. Exhibits
The information required by this Item 6 is set forth in the Exhibit Index accompanying the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and is incorporated herein by reference.
The following financial information from Enviva Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
ENVIVA INC.
Date: August 3, 2022
By:
/s/ SHAI S. EVEN
Shai S. Even
Title:
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
