One and One Green Technologies. INC

Thank you for joining the one-on-one Green Technologies Conference call for the first half of the fiscal year 2025. Please take note that today's call is being recorded. It is my pleasure to introduce Matthew Abernathy, President of Strategic Investor Relations. Thank you. You may begin.

Thank you, Operator, and thank you, everyone, for joining us today. Our earnings press release was distributed yesterday and can be found on the investor relations section of the 1&1 Green Technologies website at ir.onepgti.com. Joining us on the call today will be Chai Phan Nian, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, along with Chun Kit Wong, Chief Financial Officer. Before we begin, I want to remind our listeners that any statements on this call that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the company uses words such as may, will, intend, should, believe, expect, anticipate, project, estimate, or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements on today's call. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. With that, I would like to turn the call over to our first speaker, Ms. Yen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of 1&1 Green Technologies. Hello, Ms. Yen.

Thank you, Matt, and thank you all for joining us today for our first earnings conference call as a public company. We are very pleased to report an exceptionally strong start to 2025. with record financial performance for the first half of the year. Our results reflect our team's focus, execution, our strong market position, and the robust demand for our core products. Before I turn the call over, I want to take a moment to acknowledge our IPO on the Nasdaq. which was a momentous achievement for 1&1 Green Technologies. Representing the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and innovation from our entire team, we are deeply honored by the support we have received from the investment community. And we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as a public company. This is an exciting new chapter for 1&1 Green Technologies. And we are confident that our strategy positions are for continued growth and the value creation for our shareholders. Thank you.

Thank you, Ms. Yen. Now I would like to provide a brief overview of our company. What began as a targeted effort in scrap metal processing has evolved into a comprehensive recycling enterprise driven by a commitment to environmental stewardship and principles of the circular economy. Our commitment to sustainability traces back to the founding of our core operations in the Philippines. where we pioneered innovative approaches to waste management and resource recovery. We have developed a robust platform that transforms waste materials into valuable resources, promoting efficiency and minimizing our ecological impact throughout the entire value chain. With our focus on waste materials and scrap metal recycling, we generate all our revenues from these operations, emphasizing high-quality processing, regulatory compliance, and sustainable practices. Our business model integrates advanced collection, sorting, and recovery techniques, supported by efficient logistics and a commitment to innovation in green technologies. This structure positions us to expand our impact in the global recycling sector serving industries that prioritize environmental responsibility and sustainability. For the first six months of the fiscal year, we delivered revenue of $28.1 million, a significant increase of over 50% compared to the same period last year. This top-line growth was driven by outstanding performance in our copper ingots segment, fueled by strong demand across key markets in the Asia-Pacific region. More importantly, this growth was highly profitable. Our gross margin expanded by over 340 basis points to 25.3%, and our net income grew by nearly 60% to $3.8 million. These results demonstrate the strength of our business model and our ability to execute with discipline. But beyond the numbers, I want to emphasize the strategic context in which we are operating. We are witnessing a fundamental transformation in global trade dynamics. As companies and nations seek to de-risk their supply chains, strategic partners in allied countries, such as the Philippines, become increasingly essential. One and One is perfectly positioned to be that partner for clean copper, aluminum, strategic metals and precious metals like gold and silver, which are recovered from scrap sources, offering both supply chain security and materials critical to advanced manufacturing and environmental sustainability. I will now turn the call over to our Chief Financial Officer to provide a more detailed review of our financial performance.

Thank you, Michael. I will now walk you through our financial results for the six-month end, June 30, 2025. Total revenue for the first half of 2025 was $28.1 million, representing a 50.7% increase from $18.7 million in the first half of 2024. This $9.4 million increase was primarily driven by our copper ingot sales, which grew to $18.5 million from $8.2 million in the prior year period. This reflects the strong market demand Ms. Yang mentioned. Our aluminum alloy sales also increased modestly to $8.6 million. Our gross profit for the period was $7.1 million. a remarkable 74% increase from $4.1 million in the first half of 2024. Our gross margin expanded significantly to 25.3%, up from 21.9% in the same period last year. This 341 basis point improvement is a direct result of our effective supply chain management, which allowed us to procure copper and aluminum alloy at low purchase prices. Total operating expenses were $1.4 million, compared to $1.1 million in the first half of 2024. This increase is primarily attributable to approximately $354,000 in one-time, non-recurring expenses related to our planned initial public offering, including audit and consulting fees. Income from operations increased to $5.7 million, nearly doubling from $3.0 million in the prior year. Our next income for the first half of 2025 was $3.8 million, a 59.5% increase from $2.4 million in the first half of 2024. This resulted in the diluted earnings per share of $0.0736 up from $0.0461. We ended the period with a strong and healthy balance sheet. Total assets were $49.9 million, and total shareholders' equity stood at $25.3 million. Importantly, we continued to operate with no interest-bearing debt. Cash used in operating activities was $1.7 million for the period. There was a panned and strategic use of cash. primarily directed towards increasing our inventory to $20.6 million. This investment ensures we are well positioned to meet the strong and growing demand from our customers in the second half of the year. In summary, we deliver a very strong financial performance characterized by strong revenue growth, significant margin expansion, and increased profitability. all while maintaining a debt-free partnership. With that, I will turn the call back over to Matthew for closing remarks.

Thank you. Looking ahead, we remain very optimistic about our future, and I want to share why we believe 1&1 is positioned at the intersection of several powerful global trends. First, let me discuss our strategic advantages. The Philippines offers unique competitive advantages in the global metals recycling market. The country has minimal duties on copper and aluminum scrap, while providing preferential trade access to U.S., Japanese, and South Korean markets, where Chinese metals face substantial anti-dumping duties. One and One holds a government-issued license to import hazardous waste as raw materials. with a permitted annual processing capacity of approximately 300,000 tons. This provides significant operational flexibility as we scale our business. Moreover, Philippine origin processed metals benefit from favorable trade agreements with major markets, including the United States, Japan, and South Korea. where Chinese metals face substantial anti-dumping duties and high tariffs. The recent escalation of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports further underscores the strategic value of alternative supply sources and allied nations. This is not just about tariffs. It is about supply chain resilience and national security considerations that are reshaping global trade. the market opportunities before us are substantial. According to a study published by Tord's Chemical and Materials, a sister firm of Precedence Research, the global metal recycling market is projected to grow from $590 billion in 2025 to over $1 trillion by 2034, with the Asia-Pacific region, where 1&1 operates, representing approximately 45% of this expanding market. We operate in a growth industry within a growth region with structural competitive advantages. Our strategy is clear. We will continue to focus on our core high demand products while leveraging our operational expertise to maximize profitability. We are committed to disciplined cost management and operational excellence. The strategic inventory build in the first half ensures that we can meet customer demand without interruption. With our strengthened balance sheet following our IPO, we now have even greater flexibility to pursue growth opportunities as they arise. Let me conclude with this perspective. The convergence of trade policy, critical materials demand, and supply chain security concerns create a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Our focus is on executing our capacity expansion plan and demonstrating that one-on-one can be a reliable, strategically valuable partner in the global transition to more resilient supply chains. We are not just recyclers. We are a critical link in securing the clean copper, aluminum, strategic metals, and precious metals that power everything from electric vehicles to defense systems to renewable energy infrastructure. We are extremely proud of our first half results. We have demonstrated our ability to grow our business profitably and are confident in our strategy to continue delivering long-term value to our shareholders. We are well positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable and responsible recycling solutions in an era where supply chain security has become a strategic imperative. Thank you again for your time and interest in one-in-one green technologies and for participating in today's call. We look forward to providing additional updates in the near future. In the meantime, you can reach me directly at Matthew at strategic-ir.com. Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes our conference for today. Thank you for your participation. You may now disconnect.