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    Earnings call· May 2026(Q1 FY27)

    Loop Industries Q1 FY27 earnings call LOOP

    Jul 15, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Loop Industries Q1 FY27 — Project Development and Financing Progress

    Loop Industries is making significant strides in advancing its key projects in India and Europe, securing customer commitments and progressing financing efforts. The company is focused on non-dilutive capital for its Indian joint venture equity, while engineering contracts are set to fund ongoing operations. Despite positive momentum, the company's current liquidity necessitates successful capital raising to support its ambitious project timelines.

    Highlights

    5

    • Secured an LOI for 15,000 tonnes of material at a fixed price from a leading textile apparel brand, with potential for 90,000 KTA.

    • Applied for $28 million in subsidies from the state of Gujarat for the Infinite Loop India project, enhancing financial viability.

    • Advanced debt financing for the India JV, receiving additional term sheets and commencing technical due diligence.

    • Secured an engineering contract for the Infinite Loop Europe project, scheduled to begin in September 2026, providing cash flow for back office expenses.

    • Reduced cash overhead to approximately $500,000 per month, driven by lower employee compensation and insurance costs.

    Concerns

    2

    • Current liquidity of $3.6 million as of May 31, 2026, requires additional capital raising for the Indian joint venture equity portion.

    • The LOI for 15,000 tonnes will convert to spot buying once the plant is operational, not a long-term contract, which may impact long-term revenue visibility.

    Guidance & targets

    9
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Infinite Loop India project debt financing conclusion
    Fall of this year
    high materiality
    High
    Infinite Loop India project groundbreaking
    Fall of this year
    high materiality
    High
    Infinite Loop India project operational date
    2028
    high materiality
    High
    Infinite Loop Europe first phase engineering contract start
    September of this year
    medium materiality
    High
    Infinite Loop Europe first phase engineering contract completion
    Q1 2027
    medium materiality
    High
    Infinite Loop Europe second phase engineering contract start
    Middle of 2027
    medium materiality
    High
    Infinite Loop Europe Final Investment Decision (FID)
    End of 2027, beginning of 2028
    high materiality
    Medium
    Infinite Loop Europe project operational date
    2030
    high materiality
    Medium
    Funding for Loop's equity for Indian JV
    Completed in the next few months
    high materiality
    Medium

    Operational metrics

    7
    Cash overhead
    $500,000
    per month

    Reduced due to lower employee compensation and insurance costs.

    Liquidity
    $3.6 million
    Q1 FY27

    As of May 31, 2026, includes credit facility.

    National Research Council of Canada funding
    CAD 2.9 million
    aggregate

    Benefited from this funding on a monthly basis.

    India JV debt-to-equity split
    70-30
    future

    The major terms for the debt financing for the India joint venture.

    Loop's equity responsibility in India JV
    15%
    future

    Loop is responsible for 15% of the equity, matching Ester's share.

    India JV debt interest rate
    sulfur plus approximately 3%
    future

    Described as a very fair interest rate.

    Customer appetite for material (textile brand)
    90,000 KTA
    annual

    Total opportunity with one leading textile apparel brand customer.

    Industry KPIs

    2
    MetricValueDetails
    Signed project backlog15,000 tonnestonnes
    Productivity cost savings program$500,000USD

    Orderbook & backlog

    1
    LOI for material supply (textile brand)15,000 tonnesQ1 FY27

    Fixed price, will convert to spot market buying once plant is operational. Customer has total appetite of 90,000 KTA.

    Deals & partnerships

    2
    Ester IndustriesJoint Venture

    Joint venture for the Infinite Loop India project. KPMG hired to arrange project debt. Loop is responsible for 15% of the equity.

    Societe Generale GroupLicensing AgreementEUR 10 million (initial down payment) + EUR 10 million (investment) + EUR 10 million (future licensing payment)

    For the Infinite Loop Europe project. SocGen chose a site in Schneider, Germany (owned by BASF). Loop is in final negotiations for the first phase of an engineering contract starting September 2026. This project will use modular construction.

    Capital programs

    2
    Infinite Loop India Projectunderway
    Funding: 70% debt, 30% equity (Loop responsible for 15% of equity)
    Start: Fall 2026 (groundbreaking)

    Joint venture with Ester Industries. Debt financing is in technical due diligence. Applied for $28 million in state subsidies over 8 years. 18-month construction period.

    Infinite Loop Europe Project (Modular Construction)underway
    Funding: Licensing agreement with Societe Generale Group; Loop not injecting capital for equity
    Start: September 2026 (first engineering contract)

    Benefit: 70,000-ton Infinite Loop plant

    First plant to be built in Schneider, Germany, owned by BASF. Loop's engineering team will deliver a pre-FEED package. This is the first modular construction project, with modules built in India and shipped to minimize local labor costs. Loop generates cash from engineering contracts, licensing payments, and module sales.

    Risks & headwinds

    3
    Equity financing for India JVNext few months, in line with debt closing in Fall 2026

    Loop is responsible for 15% of the equity in the 70-30 debt-to-equity split for the India JV.

    Mitigation: Evaluating non-dilutive options, such as a structured debt facility.

    Liquidity managementOngoing

    $3.6 million of liquidity as of May 31, 2026.

    Mitigation: Reduced cash overhead to $500,000 per month; engineering contracts expected to generate significant revenue and profitability; additional EUR 10 million licensing payment expected late 2027.

    Customer contract structure for India JVUpon plant operation (2028)

    LOI for 15,000 tonnes will convert to spot market buying, not a long-term contract.

    Mitigation: LOI provides comfort to lenders; customer has a total appetite of 90,000 KTA, indicating strong demand; company is negotiating additional contracts.

    Q&A highlights

    5

    What are the remaining steps for the India JV debt financing, the timeline to close, and if the 70-30 debt-to-equity split remains?

    The 70-30 debt-to-equity split is confirmed with a fair interest rate. Remaining steps include technical due diligence by the consortium, which Loop is confident about due to prior validations. Final negotiations and closing are expected in Fall 2026, aligning with the project's groundbreaking. Customer contracts are also a key piece for lenders.

    “the timing is going to be in the fall of this year, which falls in line with the project breaking ground.”

    asked by Gerard Sweeney · answered by Daniel Solomita

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Infinite Loop India Project Progress

    The Infinite Loop India project, a joint venture with Ester Industries, is making significant strides in debt financing. KPMG is arranging project debt, with additional term sheets received from new lenders. The consortium of debt lenders is now initiating technical due diligence, a process Loop Industries is confident in given prior successful due diligence by other partners. The project is targeting a 70-30 debt-to-equity split, with Loop responsible for 15% of the equity.

    02

    Customer Contracts and Offtake Agreements

    Loop Industries secured a Letter of Intent (LOI) for 15,000 tonnes of material at a fixed price from a major textile apparel brand. This customer, typically a spot buyer, signed the LOI to support the project and has a total appetite of 90,000 KTA. While the LOI will convert to spot market buying upon plant operation, it provides comfort to lenders. The company is in advanced negotiations for additional contracts to secure sufficient volume for construction to begin.

    03

    Subsidies and Financial Viability

    The company has applied for subsidies from the state of Gujarat for its India project. The project is eligible for approximately $28 million to be returned to the joint venture over an 8-year period, significantly enhancing the financial viability and returns for the project. This subsidy program is specifically for clean technology projects in the region.

    04

    Infinite Loop Europe Licensing Project

    For the European project with Societe Generale, a site in Germany owned by BASF has been chosen for the first Infinite Loop Europe plant. Loop is finalizing negotiations for the first phase of an engineering contract, set to begin in September 2026. This modular construction project will deliver a pre-FEED engineering package for a 70,000-ton plant and is expected to provide sufficient cash flow for Loop's back office expenses for the foreseeable future.

    05

    Liquidity and Capital Allocation

    As of May 31, 2026, Loop Industries had approximately $3.6 million in liquidity, including its credit facility. The company has reduced its cash overhead to about $500,000 per month through employee compensation and insurance cost reductions. Funding from the National Research Council of Canada (CAD 2.9 million) also contributes to liquidity. Loop is actively evaluating non-dilutive options, such as structured debt, to fund its equity requirement for the Indian joint venture.

    06

    Modular Construction Strategy

    Loop Industries is adopting a modular construction approach for its future projects, starting with the European plant. This strategy involves building plant modules in India and shipping them to various regions globally. This method is intended to minimize local labor rates and reduce overall construction costs, serving as a roadmap for low-cost manufacturing expansion.

    AI-generated summary of the company’s earnings call. Not investment advice.