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Daqo New Energy Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2024 Results

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SHANGHAI, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) (“Daqo New Energy,” the “Company” or “we”), a leading manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Highlights

Polysilicon production volume was 43,592 MT in Q3 2024, compared to 64,961 MT in Q2 2024Polysilicon sales volume was 42,101 MT in Q3 2024, compared to 43,082 MT in Q2 2024Polysilicon average total production cost(1) was $6.61/kg in Q3 2024 compared to $6.19/kg in Q2 2024Polysilicon average cash cost(1) was $5.34/kg in Q3 2024, compared to $5.39/kg in Q2 2024Polysilicon average selling price (ASP) was $4.69/kg in Q3 2024, compared to $5.12/kg in Q2 2024Revenue was $198.5 million in Q3 2024, compared to $219.9 million in Q2 2024Gross loss was $60.6 million in Q3 2024, compared to $159.2 million in Q2 2024. Gross margin was -30.5% in Q3 2024, compared to -72.4% in Q2 2024Net loss attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders was $60.7 million in Q3 2024, compared to $119.8 million in Q2 2024Loss per basic American Depositary Share (ADS) (3) was $0.92 in Q3 2024, compared to $1.81 in Q2 2024Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) (2) attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders was $39.4 million in Q3 2024, compared to $98.8 million in Q2 2024Adjusted loss per basic ADS(3) (non-GAAP) (2) was $0.59 in Q3 2024, compared to $1.50 in Q2 2024EBITDA (non-GAAP) (2) was –$34.3 million in Q3 2024, compared to –$144.9 million in Q2 2024. EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) (2) was -17.3% in Q3 2024, compared to -65.9% in Q2 2024

Three months ended

US$ millions

except as indicated otherwise

September.

30, 2024

June. 30,

2024

September.

30, 2023

Revenues

198.5

219.9

484.8

Gross (loss)/profit

(60.6)

(159.2)

67.8

Gross margin

(30.5 %)

(72.4 %)

14.0 %

(Loss)/income from operations

(98.0)

(195.6)

22.5

Net loss attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp.

shareholders

(60.7)

(119.8)

(6.3)

Loss per basic ADS(3) ($ per ADS)

(0.92)

(1.81)

(0.09)

Adjusted net (loss)/income (non-GAAP)(2)

attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders

(39.4)

(98.8)

44.0

Adjusted (loss)/earnings per basic ADS(3) (non-

GAAP)(2) ($ per ADS) 

(0.59)

(1.50)

0.59

EBITDA (non-GAAP)(2)

(34.3)

(144.9)

70.2

EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)(2)

(17.3 %)

(65.9 %)

14.5 %

Polysilicon sales volume (MT) 

42,101

43,082

63,263

Polysilicon average total production cost ($/kg)(1)

6.61

6.19

6.52

Polysilicon average cash cost (excl. dep’n) ($/kg)(1)

5.34

5.39

5.67

 

Notes:

(1)     Production cost and cash cost only refer to production in our polysilicon facilities. Production cost is calculated by the inventoriable costs relating to production of polysilicon divided by the production volume in the period indicated. Cash cost is calculated by the inventoriable costs relating to production of polysilicon excluding depreciation cost and non-cash share-based compensation cost, divided by the production volume in the period indicated.

(2)     Daqo New Energy provides EBITDA, EBITDA margins, adjusted net income attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders and adjusted earnings per basic ADS on a non-GAAP basis to provide supplemental information regarding its financial performance. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section captioned “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the tables captioned “Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to comparable US GAAP measures” set forth at the end of this press release.

(3)     ADS means American Depositary Share. One (1) ADS represents five (5) ordinary shares.

Management Remarks

Mr. Xiang Xu, CEO of Daqo New Energy, commented, “Entering the third quarter, China solar industry’s market conditions remained challenging, exacerbated by the overall over-supply in the industry. Market selling prices continued to be below production costs for the majority of industry players throughout the entire value-chain. Although this caused Daqo New Energy to sustain quarterly operating and net losses, our losses narrowed compared to the second quarter and we continued to maintain a strong and healthy balance sheet with no financial debt. At the end of the third quarter, we had a cash balance of $853 million, short-term investments of $245 million, bank note receivables of $83 million, and a fixed term bank deposit balance of $1.2 billion. To capitalize on higher interest rates compared to those of bank savings, we purchased short-term investments and fixed term bank deposits during the past two quarters. Overall, the company maintains strong liquidity with a balance of quick assets of $2.4 billion. These mainly consists of bank deposits or bank financial products that can be quickly converted to cash when necessary.

During the third quarter, we started maintenance of our facilities and adjusted our production utilization rate to 50% in light of weak market demand and to reduce our cash burn. The total production volume at our two polysilicon facilities for the quarter was 43,592 MT. Through continued investments in R&D and dedication to purity improvements at both facilities, our overall N-type product mix reached 75% during the quarter. Our Phase 5B, which started initial production in May and is still ramping up, reached 70% N-type in its product mix, strengthening our confidence in achieving 100% N-type by the end of next year. Despite lower utilization levels, we further reduced our cash cost to $5.34/kg, compared to $5.39/kg in the second quarter. However, unit production cost trended up 7% sequentially to an average of $6.61/kg, as a result of reduced production level which led to facility idle cost of approximately $0.55/kg.

“In light of the current market conditions, we expect our Q4 2024 total polysilicon production volume to be approximately 31,000 MT to 34,000 MT. As a result, we anticipate our full year 2024 production volume to be in the range of 200,000 MT to 210,000 MT.”

“During the third quarter, challenging market conditions forced more industry players to reduce production utilization rates and begin maintenance. Based on industry statistics, polysilicon supply in China decreased by 15% and 6% month-over-month in July and August, respectively, with the total polysilicon production volume falling below 130,000MT in August, the lowest year-to-date. This reduction eased inventory pressure with prices bottoming in the range of approximately RMB 35-40/kg. Despite relatively weak downstream wafer demand during the quarter, polysilicon prices stabilized after reaching their lowest level and have stopped declining. This price level was below the cash costs of even the tier-one players, and four consecutive months of cash losses have led all manufacturers to reassess their future strategy. In August and September, due to downstream customers’ effort to take advantage of low prices amid production cuts, polysilicon prices rebounded to approximately RMB 38-43/kg. However, industry polysilicon inventories remained significant at the end of the quarter. One month into the fourth quarter, the polysilicon industry is still rebalancing supply and demand and needs further production cuts and stronger end market demand to sustain a price recovery. The fourth quarter has historically seen strong new solar installations in China, and the aggressive stimulus packages unveiled in September and October to support the domestic economy might encourage investments from state-owned enterprises. In the medium to long-term, we believe the current low prices and market downturn will eventually result in a healthier market, as poor profitability, losses, and cash burn will lead to many industry players exiting the business, ultimately eliminating overcapacity and bringing the solar PV industry back to normal profitability and better margins.”

“This year is challenging for China’s solar PV industry. At this point, we may have reached a cyclical bottom but have yet to see a clear turning point in the market. As the price wars have undermined the healthy development of the industry, on October 14, the China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA) convened a special conference attended by senior executives from major manufacturers in the industry, calling to strengthen self-discipline and reduce unbridled competition. While further details on promoting the sustainability of the industry still need to be discussed, we believe this is a positive signal toward market consolidation with higher-cost and inefficient manufacturers gradually phasing out capacity and exiting the business. On another positive note, on October 18, CPIA announced a “reference price” of RMB 0.68/W for modules, setting a floor for winning bids. On the demand side, new solar PV installations in China in the first nine months of 2024 reached 160.88GW, growing 24.8% year-over-year.”

“Overall, in the long-run, solar PV is expected to be one of the most competitive forms of power generation globally, and the continuous cost reductions in solar PV products and the resulting reductions in solar energy generation costs are expected to create substantial additional demand for solar PV. We are optimistic that we will capture the long-term benefits of the growing global solar PV market and maintain our competitive advantage by enhancing our higher-efficiency N-type technology and optimizing our cost structure through digital transformation and AI adoption. As one of the world’s lowest-cost producers with the highest quality N-type product, a strong balance sheet and no financial debt, we believe we are well positioned to weather the current market downturn and emerge as one of the leaders in the industry to capture future growth.”

Outlook and guidance

The Company expects to produce approximately 31,000 MT to 34,000 MT of polysilicon during the fourth quarter of 2024. The Company expects to produce approximately 200,000 MT to 210,000 MT of polysilicon for the full year of 2024, inclusive of the impact of the Company’s annual facility maintenance.

This outlook reflects Daqo New Energy’s current and preliminary view as of the date of this press release and may be subject to changes. The Company’s ability to achieve these projections is subject to risks and uncertainties. See “Safe Harbor Statement” at the end of this press release.

Third Quarter 2024 Results

Revenues

Revenues were $198.5 million, compared to $219.9 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $484.8 million in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease in revenues compared to the second quarter of 2024 was primarily due to a decrease in the ASP as well as sales volume.

Gross (loss)/profit and margin

Gross loss was $60.6 million, compared to $159.2 million in the second quarter of 2024 and gross profit of $67.8 million in the third quarter of 2023. Gross margin was -30.5%, compared to -72.4% in the second quarter of 2024 and 14.0% in the third quarter of 2023. For the third quarter, the company recorded $80.9 million in inventory impairment expenses, compared to $108 million in the second quarter. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to the inventories subject to larger amount of inventory write-down in the second quarter were subsequently sold in the third quarter of 2024.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $37.7 million, compared to $37.5 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $89.7 million in the third quarter of 2023. SG&A expenses during the third quarter included $18.9 million in non-cash share-based compensation expense related to the Company’s share incentive plans, compared to $19.6 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $46.3 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Research and development expenses

Research and development (R&D) expenses were $0.8 million, compared to $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $2.8 million in the third quarter of 2023. Research and development expenses can vary from period to period and reflect R&D activities that take place during the quarter.

(Loss)/income from operations and operating margin

As a result of the abovementioned, loss from operations was $98.0 million, compared to $195.6 million in the second quarter of 2024 and income from operations of $22.5 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Operating margin was -49.4%, compared to -89.0% in the second quarter of 2024 and 4.6% in the third quarter of 2023.

Net (loss)/income attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders and earnings per ADS

As a result of the abovementioned, net loss attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders was $60.7 million, compared to $119.8 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $6.3 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Loss per basic American Depository Share (ADS) was $0.92, compared to $1.81 in the second quarter of 2024, and $0.09 in the third quarter of 2023.

Adjusted (loss)/income (non-GAAP) attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders and adjusted (loss)/earnings per ADS (non-GAAP)

As a result of the aforementioned, adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders, excluding non-cash share-based compensation costs, was $39.4 million, compared to $98.8 million in the second quarter of 2024 and adjusted net income (non-GAAP) attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders of $44.0 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Adjusted loss per basic American Depository Share (ADS) was $0.59 compared to $1.50 in the second quarter of 2024, and adjusted earnings per basic ADS of $0.59 in the third quarter of 2023.

EBITDA (non-GAAP)  

EBITDA (non-GAAP) was –$34.3 million, compared to –$144.9 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $70.2 million in the third quarter of 2023. EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) was -17.3%, compared to -65.9% in the second quarter of 2024 and 14.5% in the third quarter of 2023.

Financial Condition

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $853.4 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, compared to $997.5 million as of June 30, 2024 and $3,280.8 million as of September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, the notes receivables balance was $83 million, compared to $80.7 million as of June 30, 2024 and $275.8 million as of September 30, 2023. Notes receivables represent bank notes with maturity within six months.

Cash Flows

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $376.5 million, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $1,497.4 million in the same period of 2023.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in investing activities was $1,747.7 million, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $954.3 million in the same period of 2023. The net cash used in investing activities in the three quarters of 2024 was primarily related to the purchases of short-term investments and fixed term deposits, which amounted to $1.4 billion.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in financing activities was $48.5 million, compared to net cash used in financing activities of $602.0 million in the same period of 2023. The net cash used in financing activities in the three quarters of 2024 was primarily related to dividend payment and share repurchases by a subsidiary of the Company.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement Daqo New Energy’s consolidated financial results presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”), the Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures that are adjusted for certain items from the most directly comparable GAAP measures including earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and EBITDA margin; adjusted net income attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders and adjusted earnings per basic and diluted ADS. Our management believes that each of these non-GAAP measures is useful to investors, enabling them to better assess changes in key element of the Company’s results of operations across different reporting periods on a consistent basis, independent of certain items as described below. Thus, our management believes that, used in conjunction with US GAAP financial measures, these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with meaningful supplemental information to assess the Company’s operating results in a manner that is focused on its ongoing, core operating performance. Our management uses these non-GAAP measures internally to assess the business, its financial performance, current and historical results, as well as for strategic decision-making and forecasting future results. Given our management’s use of these non-GAAP measures, the Company believes these measures are important to investors in understanding the Company’s operating results as seen through the eyes of our management. These non-GAAP measures are not prepared in accordance with US GAAP or intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with US GAAP; the non-GAAP measures should be reviewed together with the US GAAP measures, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

The Company uses EBITDA, which represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and EBITDA margin, which represents the proportion of EBITDA in revenues. Adjusted net income attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp. shareholders and adjusted earnings per basic and diluted ADS exclude costs related to share-based compensation. Share-based compensation is a non-cash expense that varies from period to period. As a result, our management excludes this item from our internal operating forecasts and models. Our management believes that this adjustment for share-based compensation provides investors with a basis to measure the Company’s core performance, including compared with the performance of other companies, without the period-to-period variability created by share-based compensation.

A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to comparable US GAAP measures is presented later in this document.

Conference Call

The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on October 30, 2024 (8:00 PM Beijing / Hong Kong time on the same day).

The dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

Participant dial in (U.S. toll free): +1-888-346-8982

Participant international dial in: +1-412-902-4272

China mainland toll free: 4001-201203

Hong Kong toll free: 800-905945

Hong Kong local toll: +852-301-84992

Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and ask to join the Daqo New Energy Corp. call.

Webcast link:

https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=ezkSfxNd

A replay of the call will be available 1 hour after the conclusion of the conference call through November 6, 2024. The dial in details for the conference call replay are as follows:

U.S. toll free: +1-877-344-7529

International toll: +1-412-317-0088

Canada toll free: 855-669-9658

Replay access code: 9504502

To access the replay through an international dial-in number, please select the link below.

https://services.choruscall.com/ccforms/replay.html

Participants will be asked to provide their name and company name upon entering the call.

About Daqo New Energy Corp.

Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) (“Daqo” or the “Company”) is a leading manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry. Founded in 2007, the Company manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufactures, who further process the polysilicon into ingots, wafers, cells and modules for solar power solutions. The Company has a total polysilicon nameplate capacity of 305,000 metric tons and is one of the world’s lowest cost producers of high-purity polysilicon.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “guidance” and similar statements. Among other things, the outlook for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2024 and quotations from management in these announcements, as well as Daqo New Energy’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the demand for photovoltaic products and the development of photovoltaic technologies; global supply and demand for polysilicon; alternative technologies in cell manufacturing; the Company’s ability to significantly expand its polysilicon production capacity and output; the reduction in or elimination of government subsidies and economic incentives for solar energy applications; the Company’s ability to lower its production costs; and changes in political and regulatory environment. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the reports or documents the Company has filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information or any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

Daqo New Energy Corp.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

(US dollars in thousands, except ADS and per ADS data)

Three months ended

Nine months ended

Sep 30,

2024

Jun 30,

2024

Sep 30,

2023

Sep 30,

2024

Sep 30,

2023

 

Revenues

 

$ 198,496

 

$ 219,914

 

$ 484,839

 

$ 833,721

 

$ 1,831,397

Cost of revenues

(259,090)

(379,074)

(417,025)

(981,390)

(997,943)

Gross (loss)/profit

(60,594)

(159,160)

67,814

(147,669)

833,454

Operating expenses

Selling, general and administrative

  expenses

 

(37,727)

 

(37,526)

 

(89,697)

 

(113,686)

 

(174,238)

Research and development expenses

(813)

(1,836)

(2,758)

(4,187)

(6,866)

Other operating income/(expense)

1,092

2,903

47,112

2,389

47,789

Total operating expenses

(37,448)

(36,459)

(45,343)

(115,484)

(133,315)

(Loss)/income from operations

(98,042)

(195,619)

22,471

(263,153)

700,139

Interest income, net

1,604

8,730

13,832

22,603

38,529

Foreign exchange gain/(loss)

(752)

(1,406)

3,143

(2,427)

(16,571)

Investment income/(loss)

8,253

7,149

(165)

15,402

(143)

(Loss)/income before income taxes

(88,937)

(181,146)

39,281

(227,575)

721,954

Income tax benefit/(expense)

12,007

23,283

(21,438)

20,934

(147,236)

Net (loss)/income

(76,930)

(157,863)

17,843

(206,641)

574,718

Net (loss)/income attributable to non-

controlling interest

 

(16,206)

 

(38,083)

 

24,155

 

(41,608)

 

198,505

Net (loss)/income attributable to Daqo

New Energy Corp. shareholders

 

(60,724)

 

(119,780)

 

(6,312)

 

(165,033)

 

376,213

(Loss)/earnings per ADS

 

(0.92)

 

(1.81)

 

(0.09)

 

(2.50)

 

4.93

  Basic

  Diluted

(0.92)

(1.81)

(0.09)

(2.50)

4.89

 

Weighted average ADS outstanding

Basic

66,306,870

66,002,970

74,038,122

66,007,875

76,351,635

Diluted

66,306,870

66,002,970

74,152,055

66,007,875

76,665,986

 

 

Daqo New Energy Corp.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(US dollars in thousands)

Sep 30, 2024

Jun 30, 2024

Sep 30, 2023

ASSETS:

Current Assets:

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

853,401

997,481

3,280,816

Short-term investments

244,982

219,469

2,749

Accounts and notes receivable

84,507

80,719

275,843

Inventories

206,877

191,969

129,067

Fixed term deposit within one year

1,215,165

1,168,032

–

Other current assets

292,610

272,404

150,633

Total current assets

2,897,542

2,930,074

3,839,108

Property, plant and equipment, net

3,903,436

3,781,330

3,237,803

Prepaid land use right

159,853

155,197

147,774

Fixed term deposit over one year

28,536

27,366

–

Other non-current assets

59,338

46,534

70,956

TOTAL ASSETS

7,048,705

6,940,501

7,295,641

Current liabilities:

 Accounts payable and notes payable

40,860

64,208

100,466

 Advances from customers-short term portion

56,240

59,015

252,262

 Payables for purchases of property, plant and

equipment

 

454,364

 

436,286

 

292,488

 Other current liabilities

77,597

82,086

165,102

Total current liabilities

629,061

641,595

810,318

 Advance from customers – long term portion

76,734

102,861

104,206

 Other non-current liabilities

18,489

18,012

33,526

TOTAL LIABILITIES

724,284

762,468

948,050

 

EQUITY:

Total Daqo New Energy Corp.’s shareholders’

  equity

 

4,705,832

 

4,593,003

 

4,733,218

Non-controlling interest

1,618,589

1,585,030

1,614,373

Total equity

6,324,421

6,178,033

6,347,591

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

7,048,705

6,940,501

7,295,641

 

 

Daqo New Energy Corp.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(US dollars in thousands)

For the nine months ended September 30,

2024

2023

Operating Activities:

Net (loss)/income

$ (206,641)

$ 574,718

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by

operating activities

 

395,599

 

235,283

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

(565,447)

687,435

Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities

(376,489)

1,497,436

Investing activities:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(325,558)

(887,875)

Purchases of land use right

(10,089)

(77,220)

Purchase and redemption of short-term investments and fixed-term

deposits

 

(1,412,100)

 

10,805

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,747,747)

(954,290)

Financing activities:

Net cash used in financing activities

(48,498)

(602,006)

Effect of exchange rate changes

(21,821)

(180,675)

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(2,194,555)

(239,535)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the

period

 

3,047,956

 

3,520,351

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period

853,401

3,280,816

 

 

Daqo New Energy Corp.

Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to comparable US GAAP measures

(US dollars in thousands)

Three months ended

Nine months ended

Sep 30, 2024  

Jun 30, 2024  

Sep 30,  

2023  

Sep 30,  

2024  

Sep 30,  

2023  

Net (loss)/income

(76,930)

(157,863)

17,843

(206,641)

574,718

Income tax (benefit)/expense

(12,007)

(23,283)

21,438

(20,934)

147,236

Interest income, net

(1,604)

(8,730)

(13,832)

(22,603)

(38,529)

Depreciation & Amortization

56,218

44,958

44,765

147,845

106,999

EBITDA (non-GAAP)

(34,323)

(144,918)

70,214

(102,333)

790,424

EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)

(17.3 %)

(65.9 %)

14.5 %

(12.3 %)

43.2 %

Three months ended

Nine months ended

Sep 30, 2024  

Jun 30, 2024  

Sep 30,  

2023  

Sep 30,  

2024  

Sep 30,  

2023  

Net (loss)/income attributable to Daqo

    New Energy Corp. shareholders

(60,724)

(119,780)

(6,312)

(165,033)

376,213

Share-based compensation

21,312

20,963

50,287

62,850

112,696

Adjusted net (loss)/income (non-GAAP)

attributable to Daqo New Energy Corp.

shareholders

(39,412)

(98,817)

43,975

(102,183)

488,909

Adjusted (loss)/earnings per basic ADS

    (non-GAAP)

($0.59)

 

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Amid Rising Costs and Surgical Disruptions in ASCs, NorthStar Anesthesia Strengthens Focus on ASC Partnerships

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With 17 new ASC partnerships nationwide to date in 2026, NorthStar Anesthesia emphasizes proactive patient assessment, reliable staffing, and clinical consistency to help surgery centers reduce preventable cancellations and maximize surgical capacity.

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) face mounting financial pressures, staffing challenges, and increasingly complex patient needs, anesthesia has emerged as a critical partner in their ability to operate efficiently and sustainably. NorthStar Anesthesia is addressing these challenges through a dedicated ASC model designed to reduce preventable case cancellations, improve surgical throughput, and help centers make the most of their existing operating room capacity.

NorthStar celebrates 17 new ASC partnerships nationwide to date in 2026.

“The challenge for ASCs today isn’t simply finding anesthesia coverage. It’s ensuring that coverage translates into reliable surgical capacity,” said Cindy Myers, Vice President of ASC Operations at NorthStar Anesthesia. “When cases are cancelled unnecessarily or operating rooms aren’t running as planned, the impact extends well beyond the anesthesia department. Our focus is on helping centers address those challenges systematically, so they can deliver more consistent care and operate more efficiently.”

Reducing Preventable Cancellations Through Better Preparation

One of the most significant opportunities to improve ASC performance lies in the preoperative process. When potential anesthesia concerns are not identified until the day of surgery, patients may face unexpected cancellations, surgeons lose valuable operating time, and centers absorb the cost of unused capacity.

NorthStar addresses this challenge through ASC-specific pre-anesthesia testing (PAT) guidelines and standardized clinical protocols designed to identify potential issues earlier, facilitate appropriate patient optimization, and support consistent decision-making across the surgical process.

“In ambulatory surgery, the decisions made before the patient arrives are often just as important as those made in the operating room,” said Gajan Mahendran, MD, Vice President of Physician Services at NorthStar Anesthesia. “A consistent, evidence-based approach to preoperative assessment helps us identify risks earlier, determine which patients are appropriate for the ASC setting, and address potential barriers to surgery in advance. That means fewer last-minute surprises and a better experience for patients, surgeons, and facilities.”

Aligning Anesthesia Resources With Surgical Demand

Alongside clinical challenges, ASCs are navigating a changing economic environment. In a recent Becker’s ASC Review interview, NorthStar CEO Adam Spiegel noted that approximately 80% of ASCs in NorthStar’s network now require anesthesia stipends, compared with just 10% to 15% before the pandemic.

As anesthesia costs rise, ensuring that staffing levels align with actual surgical demand has become increasingly important. NorthStar works with ASC partners to develop staffing models that reflect each facility’s case mix, surgical volume, and operating requirements. “Adding anesthesia resources doesn’t automatically improve performance if those resources aren’t aligned with the center’s surgical volume,” Myers said. “We work closely with our partners to understand their schedules, case mix, and operational needs so we can build a model that supports both reliable access to care and financial sustainability.”

Combining National Resources With Local Clinical Expertise

As ASCs take on a greater share of surgical procedures, the demands placed on anesthesia providers are becoming more complex. Smaller or locally managed anesthesia groups may face challenges maintaining consistent coverage, recruiting clinicians, or investing in standardized clinical and operational processes.

NorthStar’s model combines local clinical leadership with national recruiting capabilities, dedicated ASC operations expertise, and established quality guidelines. This infrastructure helps support continuity of care, consistent clinical practices, and the flexibility to respond to changes in surgical demand.

The approach is reflected in NorthStar’s expanding ASC partnerships.  To date in 2026 alone, NorthStar has added 17 ASC partnerships, including CarePlex Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center in Norfolk, Virginia; Stony Point Surgery Center and West Creek Surgery Center, both part of MedRVA Healthcare in Richmond, Virginia; an Orthopedic Surgery Center in Wisconsin; Eye Surgery Center of Homewood in Homewood, Alabama; and The Toledo Clinic ASC in Toledo, Ohio.

These partnerships reflect the growing importance of anesthesia providers that can address both the clinical and operational needs of outpatient surgery centers.

To learn more and to request a confidential anesthesia program assessment, please contact James Bagliani, Director of Business Development, NorthStar Anesthesia at james.bagliani@northstaranesthesia.com. 

About NorthStar Anesthesia

NorthStar Anesthesia is a company of caregivers, founded by an anesthesiologist and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). With more than 4,000 anesthesiologists and CRNAs under its banner, NorthStar partners with more than 280 healthcare client sites across more than 20 states and counting to deliver a more productive and efficient model of anesthesia care. Its care team approach focuses on the provision of high-quality care while measurably improving operating room performance.

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Dimethylaminopropylamine Market to Reach USD 731.9 Million by 2035 on Surfactant and Epoxy Demand, Credence Research Finds

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LONDON, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Credence Research Inc. has added the “Dimethylaminopropylamine Market – Growth, Share, Opportunities & Competitive Analysis, 2025–2035” study to its market intelligence portfolio. The report examines market value, segmentation, demand drivers, regional dynamics, competition and recent industry developments.

The dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) market was valued at USD 452.6 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 731.9 million by 2035, representing a 4.92% compound annual growth rate over 2025–2035, according to Credence Research. The firm estimates 2026 revenue at USD 474.3 million. Asia Pacific accounted for the largest modeled geographic share at 44.0% in 2025, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at 5.88% annually. Market sizes, regional shares and segment shares are Credence Research estimates rather than independently audited industry totals.

Key Takeaways

The market is forecast to increase from USD 452.6 million in 2025 to USD 731.9 million by 2035, with a reported CAGR of 4.92%.Asia Pacific led the modeled 2025 geography with 44.0%; Asia Pacific has the fastest forecast geographic growth of 5.88%.By application, Surfactants accounted for 61.0% of modeled 2025 value, while Epoxy curing agents is forecast to grow at 5.66% a year.By end-use industry, Personal care and cosmetics accounted for 44.0% of modeled 2025 value, while Paints, coatings and composites is forecast to grow at 5.61% a year.The market definition excludes adjacent product or transaction value where that spending is outside the report’s measured scope.

Scope & Segmentation – Dimethylaminopropylamine Market

The study values sales of 3-(dimethylamino)-1-propylamine, an amine intermediate produced from dimethylamine and acrylonitrile. Included uses span betaine and amine-oxide surfactants, epoxy curing agents, polyurethane catalysts, water treatment chemicals, agrochemical intermediates and lubricant additives. Finished surfactants, coatings and other downstream products are excluded from the DMAPA revenue estimate.

By application: Surfactants (betaines and amine oxides); Epoxy curing agents; Polyurethane catalysts; Water treatment chemicals; Agrochemical intermediates; Fuel and lubricant additives; Others.By end-use industry: Personal care and cosmetics; Home care and institutional cleaning; Paints, coatings and composites; Water treatment; Agriculture; Automotive and lubricants.By geography: Asia Pacific; Europe; North America; Latin America; Middle East and Africa.

Read the complete report and request a sample: https://www.credenceresearch.com/report/dimethylaminopropylamine-market 

Why This Report Matters

The study distinguishes a narrowly defined revenue pool from adjacent activity that can inflate comparisons between research estimates. This helps strategy teams compare suppliers, customer budgets and product categories on a consistent basis.The base-year segment mix identifies where current purchasing is concentrated, while the modeled faster-growing categories help evaluate investment timing and market entry.Geographic shares are proprietary estimates; company and regulatory announcements are used to explain demand mechanisms, not to independently verify global market totals.

Market Overview
The study values sales of 3-(dimethylamino)-1-propylamine, an amine intermediate produced from dimethylamine and acrylonitrile. Included uses span betaine and amine-oxide surfactants, epoxy curing agents, polyurethane catalysts, water treatment chemicals, agrochemical intermediates and lubricant additives. Finished surfactants, coatings and other downstream products are excluded from the DMAPA revenue estimate.

DMAPA is a building block for cocamidopropyl betaine and related surfactants used in shampoos, body washes and dishwashing products. Producers serving consumer brands require consistent quality and supply, so the largest application tends to support repeat orders rather than episodic equipment-style purchases.

The outlook reflects expected changes in customer adoption, procurement, technology and regulation. It should be read as a modeled scenario, not as a guarantee of sales or company performance.

Key Attributes

Attribute

Details

Base year

2025

Historical reference

2018–2025

2025 market size

USD 452.6 million

2026 estimate

USD 474.3 million

2035 market forecast

USD 731.9 million

Reported CAGR

4.92% (2025–2035)

Geographic scope

Global

Primary source

https://www.credenceresearch.com/report/dimethylaminopropylamine-market

Segmentation

By application
The study divides this category into surfactants (betaines and amine oxides); epoxy curing agents; polyurethane catalysts; water treatment chemicals; agrochemical intermediates; fuel and lubricant additives; others. Surfactants led the 2025 value mix with 61.0%. Epoxy curing agents is the fastest-growing modeled subsegment at 5.66% a year. These shares represent Credence Research model outputs, not audited supplier sales.

By end-use industry
The study divides this category into personal care and cosmetics; home care and institutional cleaning; paints, coatings and composites; water treatment; agriculture; automotive and lubricants. Personal care and cosmetics led the 2025 value mix with 44.0%. Paints, coatings and composites is the fastest-growing modeled subsegment at 5.61% a year. These shares represent Credence Research model outputs, not audited supplier sales.

Market Growth Drivers

Mild cleansing formulas sustain high-volume demand
DMAPA is a building block for cocamidopropyl betaine and related surfactants used in shampoos, body washes and dishwashing products. Producers serving consumer brands require consistent quality and supply, so the largest application tends to support repeat orders rather than episodic equipment-style purchases.

Epoxy hardeners provide a faster-growth outlet
DMAPA-based amidoamines are used in epoxy curing systems for floors, protective coatings and composite applications. Wind blade production and industrial maintenance provide additional demand. The report models epoxy curing agents as the fastest-growing application, although their value starts below surfactants.

Capacity integration shapes producer economics
The chemical route depends on dimethylamine and acrylonitrile, making feedstock access and energy costs important. Integrated producers can manage these inputs and purity requirements more directly, while regional buyers value dependable supply and local technical support.

Regional Analysis
Asia Pacific held 44.0% of modeled 2025 revenue, while Asia Pacific is expected to record the fastest regional growth at 5.88%. The allocation follows the study’s defined buyer or provider-revenue scope.

Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific represented 44.0% of modeled 2025 market value. China hosts extensive betaine and epoxy manufacturing and new intermediate capacity. Regional performance also depends on local regulation, industrial investment and purchasing conditions.

Europe
Europe represented 23.0% of modeled 2025 market value. Specialty formulations and high-purity specifications sustain demand. Regional performance also depends on local regulation, industrial investment and purchasing conditions.

North America
North America represented 21.0% of modeled 2025 market value. Personal care, coating and water treatment buyers support a mature market. Regional performance also depends on local regulation, industrial investment and purchasing conditions.

Latin America
Latin America represented 7.0% of modeled 2025 market value. Brazilian and Mexican cleaning and personal care production expands. Regional performance also depends on local regulation, industrial investment and purchasing conditions.

Middle East and Africa
Middle East and Africa represented 5.0% of modeled 2025 market value. Industrial chemicals and water treatment provide emerging outlets. Regional performance also depends on local regulation, industrial investment and purchasing conditions.

Market Challenges

Input prices and possible overcapacity
Changes in acrylonitrile and dimethylamine costs can pressure margins. New Asian capacity could also exceed near-term demand, creating price competition, especially for producers that lack integrated feedstock or differentiated purity grades.

Handling and product-purity requirements
DMAPA is a hazardous industrial intermediate requiring careful handling. Residual amines in downstream betaines can create sensitization concerns, so cosmetics customers increasingly emphasize analytical control, specifications and supplier qualification.

Future Outlook
Asia Pacific should remain the main production and demand center, with surfactants anchoring volume and epoxy applications contributing above-average growth. Supplier positioning will depend on feedstock integration, reliable logistics, high-purity grades and the pace at which new capacity is absorbed.

Competitive Landscape
BASF and Eastman Chemical are identified as integrated DMAPA producers, while Zhangjiagang Feixiang Chemical and Zhejiang Xinhua Chemical participate in Chinese production. Huntsman is relevant to downstream amine chemistry. Solvay, Evonik and Kao are better described as converters or customers for DMAPA-based surfactants rather than direct merchant DMAPA producers. No credible company-specific DMAPA revenue ranking is available.

Key Players
BASF; Eastman Chemical; Zhangjiagang Feixiang Chemical; Zhejiang Xinhua Chemical; Huntsman (downstream derivatives); Solvay (surfactants); Evonik (surfactants); Kao (surfactants)

Recent Developments

Oct. 16, 2025: BASF said the July start-up of expanded DMAPA production in Nanjing nearly doubled the site’s annual capacity and raised BASF’s global DMAPA capacity by more than 20% to approximately 85,000 metric tons.July 2025: As part of the same Nanjing project, BASF expanded polyetheramine capacity by about 25%. This is a related amine-chain investment, not an additional DMAPA plant.

Report Coverage
The study provides market estimates for 2025 and 2035, a 2026 interim estimate, analysis of the defined product and service scope, segment and geographic revenue shares, demand drivers, technology changes, competitive roles, constraints and recent dated developments. The reported CAGR and regional shares are based on Credence Research’s market model. Company announcements are contextual evidence and should not be interpreted as independent verification of the forecast.

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Misty Ventures and Aplicata Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Pursue Canadian Defence Opportunities

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Together, Aplicata and Misty Ventures will leverage their respective expertise, networks, and resources to support the commercialization of innovative technologies and help bring impactful solutions to government and public-sector markets.

SASKATOON, SK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Misty Ventures, the economic development arm of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, and Aplicata Technologies, a trusted leader in high-performance computing platforms for mission-critical defence applications, today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a strategic partnership focused on pursuing and strengthening Canadian defence market opportunities.

“Partnering with Misty Ventures allows us to bring our capabilities to the Canadian defence market in a way that also creates lasting economic benefit for Mistawasis Nêhiyawak. We’re excited about the opportunity to build something meaningful together.” Mohammad Darwish, CEO of Aplicata.

Aplicata and Misty Ventures have agreed to form a Saskatchewan-based joint venture to develop and commercialize electronic warfare (EW), signals intelligence (SIGINT) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies for Canadian defence.

The joint venture will deliver solutions across uncrewed aerial vehicles, aircraft, ground vehicles and naval vessels, providing the Canadian Armed Forces with a decisive operational advantage through advanced, mission-critical technology. It brings together Aplicata’s engineering, manufacturing and market expertise with Misty Ventures’ business development experience and its access to skilled talent and defence markets.

A guiding principle of the partnership is to build upon the strong business acumen, entrepreneurial capacity, and strategic vision of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak and its affiliated Indigenous communities. Through this partnership, Mistawasis Nêhiyawak seeks to leverage these strengths to contribute meaningfully to Canada’s defence priorities, supporting the development of sovereign capabilities, domestic innovation, and resilient Canadian supply chains. In addition to technology licensing, Aplicata intends to support the partnership through advanced knowledge and skills development, enabling Mistawasis Nêhiyawak to further expand its participation in Canada’s defence and security ecosystem and create lasting economic opportunity.

“This partnership reflects our commitment to building long-term, sustainable economic opportunities for Mistawasis Nêhiyawak and our broader community,” said Robert Daniels, Chief Executive Officer of Misty Ventures. “By combining our experience and market reach with Aplicata’s proven technology and market expertise, we believe we can create a defence sector business that delivers real value for Canada while creating meaningful opportunities for our people.”

“Aplicata brings a long history of innovation in advanced technologies for defence,” said Mohammad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of Aplicata Technologies. “Partnering with Misty Ventures allows us to bring our capabilities to the Canadian defence market in a way that also creates lasting economic benefit for Mistawasis Nêhiyawak. We’re excited about the opportunity to build something meaningful together.”

About Misty Ventures

Since 2015, Misty Ventures has been the economic development entity of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, growing through strategic partnerships across Saskatchewan’s construction, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Misty Ventures continues to pursue investments and collaborations aligned with its vision, mission, and values.

www.mistyventures.ca

About Aplicata Technologies

Aplicata is a trusted leader in high-performance computing platforms for mission-critical defence applications. We create innovative solutions engineered for performance and reliability, delivering results our customers can depend on. Rooted in a culture of collaboration and driven by a shared sense of purpose, we serve government and commercial organizations alike, pushing the boundaries of technology to enable new possibilities.

www.aplicata.com

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Media Relations, Aplicata Technologies, 1 (844) 250-6300, media@aplicata.com, www.aplicata.com

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