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Where is the news?
I went to otcbbmarkets website and could not find anything under disclosures & filings.
No transfer agent
Why don’t you try to sell some of your shares on the open market? It is clear there are some bidders at .05 and .04. Sell to them.
What price are you trying to sell them at? I will buy all 444k shares from you at an average price of .015 if you’re interested. That’s around 7k.
NewBizz - face masks
Do you have any more information? I have not heard anything about face masks being produced but if this is true, stock could absolutely explode on any press release that indicates this. This, coupled with a fourth quarter that should show over 2 million in sales and likely 500k in net income, could set a rally in this stock we have not seen in quite some time.
Swick, nice catch
Seems like these guys are firing on all cylinders. Markets are going through crazy times, however. The CEO should use that cash and keep buying back tons of stock. This valuation is a joke. Since the mom owns 65% of the company already, they might as well just buy the remaining 35% with the cash they have in the bank. They could probably offer us at least 3-$3.50.
Feels like massive breakout is coming for AYSI
Volume pouring in an 1.50s getting slapped hard. This stock has been stuck in a tradin range forever. It may have a massive upward surge if this volume continues.
WTFalias regarding sales amount and final payment
The initial order was for $2 million, but this price may have been increased as time went on. One thing for sure, you will see over 2 million in sales for the fourth quarter and a nice amount of profitability. Additionally, the customer deposit liability of 1.5 million will go away which will clean up the balance sheet. I’m guessing PG&E (the utility company) will pay a final cash payment north of 500k for the remainder of the cash balance they have not already made.
EVTN ( .044) will post very profitable Q4
Company just issued a press release- they just shipped a 2 million dollar order to PG&E. This will eliminate all of the client deposits on there balance sheet in which PG&E already paid them cash for in prior periods. There balance sheet will be clean again and they should be able to report a very profitable Q4 with sales exceeding 2 million from the shipment of this order. Hopefully PG&E orders more from them! They also are still suppliers for schlumberger but the orders for the voraxials have been slowly than they initially anticipated.
Nice PR out ! Next quarter will be huge!
Seems to me like they will book over 2 million in sales and strong profitability for the fourth quarter considering that press release about shipping the voraxial just hit the wires. Hell, maybe this will turn into future sales from PG&E!!! Balance sheet will be as clean as a whistle again.
I think the seller was Alan Winduss
That is the old CFO of alloy steel international. The last 10k filing AYSI reported showed that he owned 1,893,25 shares and he has been gone for a while. Maybe he sold his remaining stake. Wonder what price they bought it from him at... guess we will find out in the November quarterly report....
Btw- I own 40k shares. How much do you guys own?
Expect the delayed filing sometime this week
Last year, I believe they didn’t release the late filing notice until April 4th.
HYRE and DCAR running hard into LYFT IPO
Both of these have been running big and I think the party will continue at least through close of business on Thursday. HYRE reports earnings after the bell this Thursday , with huge revenue growth and gross profit improvement expected - CEO recently mentioned planned operating profit by mid 2019. They only have 11.9 million shares outstanding.
Another Momo playing that has been rocking with a way tiny share count is DCAR — I think they only have around 1.5 million shares outstanding. Also should be reporting earnings by end of the week. Both stocks have pretty good balance sheets, albeit it losing money.
HYRE- low float way to play LYFT IPO
this company helps people utilize their idle cars for Lyft and uber rides. IPOed at $5– been running up huge. I think a lot more gas in the tank (pun intended). Only 11 million shares outstanding. Wouldn’t be surprised to see this in double digits by Friday ! Gobbled up 10k shares
Even stranger ...
I don’t think their auditors certify the quarterly financials — just the annual reports ... so this silence is even stranger.... wish these guys would take themselves private at fair market, or sell themselves to someone else, or issue a dividend. Hell, maybe they finally sold that land in Indonesia and trying to figure out how to account for it ....Like watching paint dry. However, valuation has been too low to sit on the sidelines IMO.
Thanks Swick—- perhaps...
Perhaps these guys are actually going to drop some relevant game changing news our way- like a cash dividend or share buyback plan (we all know they holding onto too much cash and not doing anything with it )... or perhaps an uplisting to the OTCBB exchange with SEC filings or even the Nasdaq... or perhaps a buyout ! One could dream these guys would actually put out a press release other than their usual quarterly or annual financials .
I’m sitting on 30k shares - would probably be a lot more if I felt they actually communicated to shareholders
AHAG ....
And now I’ve been waiting for 12 years..... one day my friends, one day....
CPTMatt regarding EVTN’s earnings
Yes, .012 is about how much I expected. I think in the quarter ending March 31st, 2019, they could probably net 700-800k from that 2 million contract— so hoping for a .02-.025 EPS quarter. Not sure about the quarter ending dec 31st due to holidays and oil prices tanking. The only orders they would have for that quarter would be from Schlumberger since they mentioned they don’t expect anything from the utility order till 1st qtr 2019.
In any case, with the current balance sheet and profitability from the utility order, they have bought themself more than enough time to keep the party going. If we get decent orders from Schlumberger or continued orders from industries outside oil and gas, I think we could go a lot lot lot higher.
A couple questions to ask AYSI management
Has anyone gotten a hold of these guys? Record results and the stock price trades like garbage. Does anyone know if they ever plan on uplisting to the OTCBB and nasdaq eventually? Seems like if they are concerned about their company valuation, they should take this approach. Also, even with this rapid growth they are now experiencing, there is no need for them to have so much cash on their balance sheet. Have they considered a stock buyback considering the stock is trading below book value? Or any intent to issue a cash dividend ? I would think these actions would result in a more appropriate stock price.
I’m sitting on 515k shares
No plans on selling unless this guy gets way way way higher.
Not sure why anyone would sell here
People dropping this for a dime are foolish especially considering their balance sheet is clean and two out of the next theee quarters will definitely be profitable. I think we may see .50 by mid next year!
We just need more eyeballs on this name.
How many shares do you guys own on here?
2 million utility order will be booked Q1 2019
Read the last quarterly report Evtn issued, it states the following:
“We have started transitioning our sales and marketing activities to market outside of oil and gas. We received a purchase order from a utility company for a wastewater system that will require multiple Voraxial Separator units. The wastewater system we anticipate shipping by first quarter of 2019 will be utilized to separate oil and solids prior to the water being discharged into the environment. The increase in our deposits is a result of this purchase order.”
IMO, this is a great scenario in that revenues will be somewhat evenly distributed over the next 3 quarters , and if Schlumberger comes to play we may have 3 profitable quarters in a row.
The third quarter 2018 report that will be released in November will definitely be profitable cause of the 1 million they received from Schlumberger in August. The first quarter 2019 will definitely be profitable cause of the 2 million order from the utility company. Hopefully, they could find enough orders in Q4 2018 to make that profitable as well- that would be 3 profitable quarters a row for a stock that trades like it is going under! I think 2019 may be a game changer for this stock.
EVTN (.12) pounding the table!
The stock only has 35 million shares outstanding. If you dig into the 10-Q they released in mid August, they mentioned they expect to receive the last $1 million from Schlumberger during September 2018 (which would make their upcoming quarter profitable). Today after the bell, they issued an 8-k filing stated they received this 1 million on August 20th. Their inventories also increased substantially during the last couple quarters due to orders they just started receiving from Schlumberger. Additionally, tucked away in the 10-Q, the company mentioned they expect to ship the two millions dollars worth of orders to the utility company in Q1 2019. I have a feeling this company may see a few profitable quarters in a row and with the current market capitalization of 4 million dollars, this is an excellent lottery ticket. Also, balance sheet is respectable ! Pretty strong cash balance , only main liability is salary owed to CEO for previous years work.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/evtn-transitions-into-industrial-wastewater-announces-order-from-utility-company-300693962.html
EVTN Transitions into Industrial Wastewater; Announces Order from Utility
Aug 08, 2018, 08:31 ET
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Enviro Technologies, Inc. (OTC: EVTN) announced today that it has begun transitioning its sales and marketing activities to markets outside of oil and gas, which includes but is not limited to industrial wastewater, sewage and mining. Additionally, EVTN announced that it is in the process of completing an estimated two million dollar order from a $20 billion utility company for a wastewater system that will require multiple Voraxial Separator units. The wastewater system will be used to separate oil and solids from water prior to the water being discharged into the environment.
The Voraxial System will be used to process and separate oil and solids from a flow of about 120 gallons per minute. The System will include different technologies with the heart of the system being comprised of 2 Voraxial 2000 Separators working in parallel with a 3rd Voraxial being utilized to further dewater the reject lines from the System.
"We are pursuing water treatment opportunities for the Voraxial Separator outside of the oil and gas markets. Developing these other markets for the Voraxial Separator coupled with the potential unit sales from the oil and gas market we anticipate from the agreement we signed with Schlumberger can provide us with exciting growth potential," stated John DiBella, CEO of EVTN.
PYX (46.30) AMAZING! the next TLRY
Pig has doubled since my call. Tiny share count, tiny float, citron recommended yesterday saying this could easily double. 2 billion in sales, good relationships with farmers that could help in the marijuana growing business, and just acquired a few licenses in Canada to grow MJ.
1 mil from Schlumberger
Don’t be too sure that this company will put out a press release once they receive the $1 million. They may just save it for the quarterly report.
That said, I think if this company starts issuing more press releases—perhaps we will get a real nice pop in the stock.
PYX (26) marijuana stock with only 9 mil OS
Here comes the run. I have a lot of calls! Hoping for more giddie up and a huge run!
PYX (23) marijuana stock ready for a run
Unlike most others in the space, this company already has a ton of revenue. Only around 9 million shares outstanding and has options available for trading- could make for a crazy Momo run.Moving heavy into the marijuana space.
By the way, if anyone on this board wants to short TLRY , there are put options available- helps limit your downside risk.
Thanks for GPIC KIK
I gobbled up 2,500 shares at around 8.60... one question though— does this company issue press releases ? I tried to find last quarter’s press release but could not.
Tcco I think it has a lot more upside...
Once these material international contracts get booked, this one will skyrocket.
STVVY (.15) trading well under book value
Company has had a history of giving out special dividends. Also, looks like their new business plan is going well with massive growth in sales and getting closer to profitability for their cloud platform.
They have $24 million in cash, or .39. Total equity is 29 million or .46 as of 12/31/17. Looks like profitability may be around the corner.
IZEA only 4 mil shares in the float
While I realize cryptos are all experiencing a sea of red today, this one may be a runner today. Balance sheet is good, sales has been on the upswing and they just announced EBIDTA profitability in their last reported quarter. Booking orders in Q4 were low but CEO said this was because most of their largest clients are increasing their budgets and orders for 2018, needing more time for approval.
IZEA (7.50) announces crypto initiative
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IZEA, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), operator of IZEAx®, the premier online marketplace connecting brands and publishers with influential content creators, today announced IZEA Crypto™, a multifaceted initiative focused on incorporating cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies into the broader Creator Economy. The company anticipates making these new technologies an integral component of ongoing operations. IZEA seeks to make cryptocurrency mining and blockchain easily accessible for the average computer user, and to explore new lines of business that can leverage IZEA’s existing technology infrastructure and marketplace resources.
IZEA Commences Alt-Coin Cryptocurrency Mining; Leveraging Marketplace to Build Network of Cryptocurrency Miners
“Since IZEA’s inception, our mission has been to help our network of Creators monetize their various assets,” said Ted Murphy, Founder and CEO of IZEA. “One of their most expensive and underutilized assets is their computer, which many of them only use 8 hours a day - but leave turned on and connected to the Internet 24 hours a day. We intend to explore, identify and create a platform to turn that 16 hours per day of computing capacity into a revenue stream for our Creators and IZEA.”
“Our goal is to make cryptocurrency mining mainstream in the same way we made Influencer Marketing mainstream,” continued Murphy. “We endeavor to do so by removing the current technological knowledge barriers, operating as a NASDAQ-listed public company that people can trust, and leveraging our network of influencers to spread the word.”
IZEA anticipates rolling out cryptocurrency and blockchain initiatives in phases starting immediately.
IZEA Mining Operations
IZEA has commenced initial cryptocurrency mining operations focusing primarily on “alt-coins” that can be profitability mined with CPU and GPU hardware to mirror the IZEA network. Mining operations will serve as a foundational layer for IZEA’s future cryptocurrency related endeavors.
“Our approach to mining cryptocurrency is agnostic by design,” continued Murphy. “We are not aligning our offering to one specific coin – rather we are investing resources into our belief that blockchain and the networks of computers that support blockchain will be instrumental as the Internet continues to evolve.”
IZEA Pools
IZEA plans to establish and maintain cryptocurrency alt-coin mining pools (“IZEA Pools”), which, prospectively, would be open to more experienced cryptocurrency miners. Mining pools utilize the shared processing power of a network and split the reward equally, based on the amount of resources contributed to the probability of finding a cryptocurrency block. IZEA Pools would leverage IZEA’s own mining operations to increase pool hash-rate and overall mining effectiveness for participants.
Sponsored Mining
IZEA intends to explore ways in which new cryptocurrency issuers can partner with IZEA to simultaneously launch both marketing and initial mining operations utilizing IZEA’s influential network of content creators, through engagements that, prospectively, would help issuers springboard adoption.
IZEA BlockMiner™ App
IZEA is in research and development stages of BlockMiner™, a cryptocurrency blockchain mining application, that would be designed with a goal to run on consumer-grade Windows and Mac desktop hardware and to take advantage of a user’s spare CPU and GPU cycles to mine cryptocurrencies in the background or while the user is away from their computer.
“As a long-time blockchain enthusiast I am excited to spearhead IZEA’s formal entry into the space,” continued Murphy. “Blockchain is revolutionizing the way we transact and store data, and represents numerous business opportunities for a company like ours. This initiative takes advantage of some of IZEA’s greatest assets – our network of influencers, our software development expertise, and experience completing nearly four million online transactions.”
Q4 2017 Bookings Update
IZEA also announced total net bookings for Q4 2017 were $5.2 million compared to $8.1 million in the same year-ago quarter. “While we would have preferred some of our key renewals to have a 2017 signing date, several of our larger renewal contracts that normally sign in Q4 were delayed into 2018 partially due to a significant increase in annual commitment from those customers,” said Murphy. “We believe this to simply be a timing issue and have already closed on some of that business in the early days of Q1 2018 with the remaining commitments expected to come later this quarter. Our outlook remains strong for the FY18 calendar year, with double digit revenue growth.”
About IZEA
IZEA operates IZEAx, the premier technology platform that connects marketers with influential content creators. IZEAx automates influencer marketing and custom content development, allowing brands and agencies to scale their marketing programs. IZEA creators range from leading bloggers and social media personalities, to A-list celebrities and professional journalists. Creators are compensated for developing and distributing text, videos, photos and status updates through social media. Marketers receive influential content and engaging, shareable stories that drive awareness. For more information about IZEA, visit www.izea.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based largely on IZEA's expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond IZEA's control. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, competitive conditions in the content and social sponsorship segment in which IZEA operates, difficulties procuring mining hardware, failure to popularize one or more of the marketplace platforms of IZEA and changing economic conditions that are less favorable than expected. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this respect will in fact occur.
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KIK, let me rephrase on EVTN
If the price stays at these dirt cheap levels, I have no plan to sell. If it pulls an UCLE, then I may reconsider that’
Re: EVTN Thanks KIK
I’m sitting on 340k shares at average of .055 —no plans to sell this anytime soon. I think once they start selling to schlumberger, they will attain profitability. Last SEC filing mentioned them purchasing equipment specifically to meet demand of future purchase orders. CEO runs a tight ship, as the only liability mainly on the books is salary owed to him.
Looks like someone is very eager to accumulate shares. About 600k shares were gobbled up within 5 mins and there have been some large bids.
Tcco- thanks KIK
I unloaded half my position so I’m riding free shares. Still own 1% of the company and don’t plan on selling that block anytime soon. CEO said committed to profitability in 2018- he hasn’t used that kind of language in several years. With the way some of these low float stocks have been rocking, if this is profitable in 2018- only takes about 3.5 mil in profit for their EPS to be $2, could blow up even more.
Wade
Keep your eye on biotech/pharma too- they have not participated lately and spiked nicely on Friday. CELG, TEVA and VRX all up big on friday. I think we get more continuation this week.
Teva suppose to announce a restructuring plan and release a generic version of Viagra. Celgene has around 280 abstracts it is presenting at the ASH conference.
Industrials been on an absolutely year lately.
I’m also playing options for two companies reporting earnings for the next two weeks- both KMG on Monday after the bell and WOR reporting next week.
TCCO KIK I don’t think this run is over
This stock only has a market cap of $11.7 mil. The balance sheet is strong enough where they could continue operations for 1+ years even with losses. That said, their backlog as of 7/1/17 was the largest it has been in quite some time at $2.9 million per their latest 10Q. Also, it may not have not happened and there is the risk they won’t, but the CEO mentioned they are willing on diligently signing one or more large contracts by end of the calendar year. That could be a game changer for the company. Also, they still seem confident they will get additional orders from the Afghan contract.
If you flip back to 2010, you would see a time where Tcco had larger sales orders and was extremely profitable. It may just happen again.... we will find out when they report. Doesn’t take much to move this with only 1.8 mil shares outstanding.
Disclosure: I own 2% of the stock at a pretty low average price and don’t plan on shaving any off until double digits.
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SORL (7.60) out with a beautiful quarterly report
10Q is out. This has a tiny float!!! May be a huge runner over the next couple days. Smoked analysts expectations and likely will be seeing a press release soon showing increased guidance.
SLCA (33.20) on amazing earnings after the bell
Reported sales in the quarter of 345 million, up 150% from last year. Reported net income of $41.3 million or .51 EPS, compared to a loss of (11.3 million), or (.17) EPS. Also announced a cash dividend , along with a share buyback of $100 million today. Conference call tomorrow morning at 8amCST. This stock was trading at 61.50$ at the high for the last year, just recently bouncing off the low of 24.26.
FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA) today announced net income of $41.3 million or $0.51 per basic share, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2017 compared with a net loss of $11.3 million or $(0.17) per basic and diluted share for the third quarter of 2016. The third quarter results were negatively impacted by $2.4 million in business development related expenses. Excluding this expense, net of the $0.9 million tax effect, EPS was $0.53 per basic share for the quarter.
"Robust market demand in our Oil and Gas business, coupled with record profitability from our Industrial and Specialty Products segment drove an exceptionally strong performance in the third quarter that led to a record Adjusted EBITDA for the total Company," said Bryan Shinn, president and chief executive officer.
"In Oil and Gas, volumes were up 15% sequentially to a record 3.1 million tons, with capacity utilization running at nearly 100%. Pricing was up over 5% sequentially and our contribution margin per ton in Oil and Gas was $30.54. Our Sandbox unit had a very strong performance as well, exiting the quarter fully utilized with 52 crews online. Additionally, we signed five new long-term supply agreements during the quarter for both Northern White and local and regional sand, many of which included capacity reservation fees.
"Our ISP segment had record contribution margin during the quarter of $24 million, driven by a combination of strategic price increases and a better mix of higher margin products sold during the quarter,'' Shinn concluded.
Third Quarter 2017 Highlights
Total Company
Revenue totaled $345 million compared with $137.7 million for the same period last year, an increase of 151% on a year-over-year basis and an increase of 19% sequentially over the second quarter of 2017.
Overall tons sold totaled 4.075 million, up 63% compared to 2.493 million tons sold in the third quarter of 2016 and an increase of 12% sequentially over the second quarter of 2017.
Contribution margin for the quarter was $120.1 million, up 510% compared with $19.7 million in the same period of the prior year and up 27% sequentially from the second quarter of 2017.
Adjusted EBITDA was $96.7 million compared with Adjusted EBITDA of $8.3 million in the third quarter of 2016 and $75.1 million in the second quarter of 2017.
Oil and Gas
Revenue totaled $286.4 million compared with $86.8 million for the same period of 2016, up 230% on a year-over-year basis and an increase of 22% sequentially from the second quarter of 2017.
Tons sold totaled 3.147 million, an increase of 95% over the 1.617 million tons sold in the third quarter of 2016, and an increase of 15% sequentially over the 2.745 million tons sold in the second quarter of 2017.
66% of tons sold were in basin compared with the 62% sold in basin in the second quarter of 2017.
Segment contribution margin was $96.1 million versus a loss of $1.9 million in the third quarter of 2016, and an increase of 35% over the $71.2 million in the second quarter of 2017.
Industrial and Specialty Products
Revenue in the third quarter of 2017 totaled $58.7 million, an increase of 15% over the third quarter of 2016, and up 6% over the second quarter of 2017.
Tons sold totaled 0.928 million, up 6% over the 0.876 million tons sold in the same period of 2016, and an increase of 4% compared with the second quarter of 2017.
Segment contribution margin was $24 million compared to $21.6 million in the third quarter of 2016, an increase of 11% on a year-over-year basis and up 3% sequentially over the second quarter of 2017.
Capital Update and Share Repurchase Plan
As of Sept. 30, 2017, the Company had $463.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and $45.2 million available under its credit facilities. Total debt at Sept. 30, 2017 was $511.3 million. Capital expenditures in the third quarter totaled $130.7 million, and were associated largely with our previously announced growth projects and other maintenance and cost improvement capital projects.
Subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Board of Directors approved a new Share Repurchase Plan to repurchase up to $100 million of the Company's common stock. Commenting on the action, Shinn noted that, "U.S. Silica is the only Company in the sand space that has had the financial strength and flexibility to continually pay a quarterly dividend, fund growth projects, complete accretive acquisitions and make share repurchases, all while maintaining an industry-leading balance sheet."
Outlook and Guidance
The Company anticipates that its capital expenditures for the full year 2017 will be at the high end of the second quarter guidance or approximately $375 million.
For the fourth quarter, we expect that sand volumes will be up in oil and gas but perhaps restrained by some frac crews extending their holiday time off, plant down time due to planned maintenance and brief outages for capacity expansion work at a few mines. We do expect to see continued pricing upside in oil and gas during the fourth quarter. Contract interest is at an all-time high and we will continue to prioritize customers with capacity reservation fee contracts and long-term partners in this tight market. For Sandbox, we expect strong growth and plan to increase from the 52 crews online at the end of the third quarter to 70 active crews by year end.
For 2018, the Company expects another strong year, driven by record demand for frac sand, increased opportunities for Sandbox and increased market penetration for some of ISP's new, higher margin products. We are forecasting total industry demand for frac sand to be in the range of 90 million to 100 million tons, assuming a rig count that is essentially flat with today's levels and proppant per well up 15-20% year-over-year. Additionally, the Company expects to invest significantly in Sandbox and is targeting to have over 100 crews online exiting 2018. Finally, ISP, which has grown contribution margin at a 10% CAGR for the last five years, is expected to continue this trend in 2018 with increased market penetration of new, higher margin products like our cool roof granules and by the introduction of additional attractive new products.