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FutureFuel Corp. Monetizes 2025 45Z Clean Fuel Tax Credits, Commits to 2026 Sale
Batesville, Ark., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: FF) (“FutureFuel”), a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and renewable biofuels, announced that it has finalized the sale of all its 2025 Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production and Small Producer Tax Credits to Freepoint Commodities (“Freepoint”). The credits stem from low-carbon biodiesel produced at the company’s Batesville facility. The transaction generates roughly (before broker fees and transaction costs) $3 mi
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Batesville, Ark., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: FF) ("FutureFuel"), a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and renewable biofuels, announced that it has finalized the sale of all its 2025 Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production and Small Producer Tax Credits to Freepoint Commodities ("Freepoint"). The credits stem from low-carbon biodiesel produced at the company's Batesville facility. The transaction generates roughly (before broker fees and transaction costs) $3 million in cash proceeds for 2025, meeting management's prior guidance. Additionally, FutureFuel has committed to selling its 2026 tax credits, approximated at $19 million, to Freepoint. By structuring the sale of the credits with one party, the net cost to FutureFuel is minimized. "Successfully capitalizing on our Section 45Z low-carbon fuel and small producer tax credits aligns directly with our strategic goals," stated Rose Sparks, FutureFuel's Chief Financial Officer. "Monetizing these credits enables funding for our ongoing chemical expansion initiatives to drive shareholder value." "Freepoint is pleased to partner with FutureFuel to monetize its transferable tax credits through this multiyear agreement," said Connor Nix, Managing Director Biofuels and Renewable Products at Freepoint. "As a leading buyer of transferable tax credits in the renewable fuels sector, Freepoint is committed to helping producers maximize the value of the Inflation Reduction Act's clean energy incentives while supporting continued investment in low-carbon fuel production." ABOUT FUTUREFUEL FutureFuel is a leading manufacturer of diversified chemical products and biofuels. FutureFuel's chemicals segment manufactures specialty chemicals for specific customers ("custom chemicals") as well as multi-customer specialty chemicals ("performance chemicals"). FutureFuel's custom manufacturing product portfolio includes proprietary agrochemicals, adhesion promoters, a biocide intermediate, and an antioxidant precursor. FutureFuel's performance chemicals products include a portfolio of proprietary nylon and polyester polymer modifiers and several small-volume specialty chemicals and solvents for diverse applications. FutureFuel's biofuels segment primarily produces and sells biodiesel to its customers. Please visit www.futurefuelcorporation.com for more information. ABOUT FREEPOINT Founde...