Vertex Energy, Inc. 8-K

Exhibit 99.1

VERTEX ENERGY, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2019 RESULTS

--Direct UMO Collections Increased 24.5% Y/Y in 3Q19-

--Widening in Product Spreads Entering 4Q19 in Advance of IMO 2020 Mandate--

--Commencing TCEP Operations at Baytown Texas Facility in November 2019--

--Targeting Successful Completion of UMO-to-High Purity Base Oil Pilot Test by Year-End 2019--

--Introducing Full-Year 2020 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance of $15 million to $20 million--

HOUSTON, TX., November 8, 2019 -- Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTNR, “Vertex” or the “Company”), a leading specialty refiner and marketer of high-quality hydrocarbon products, today announced financial results for the third quarter 2019.

For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Company reported revenue of $37.8 million, versus $50.6 million in the prior-year period. Vertex reported an operating loss of ($2.5) million in the third quarter of 2019, versus $0.6 million of operating income in the prior-year period. The Company reported a net loss available to common shareholders of ($3.9) million, or ($0.09) per basic share, in the third quarter 2019, versus a net loss of ($4.6) million, or ($0.13) per basic share, in the third quarter 2018. Vertex reported Adjusted EBITDA of $1.8 million in the third quarter 2019, versus $3.2 million in the quarter 2018. A schedule reconciling the Company’s GAAP and non-GAAP financial results (including Adjusted EBITDA) is included later in this release.

During the third quarter 2019, the Company benefited from strong growth in used motor oil (UMO) collections and widening product spreads on middle distillates ahead of the January 1, 2020 transition to low-sulfur marine fuels mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Despite favorable market conditions, Hurricane Barry extended the duration of a planned turnaround at the Marrero (Louisiana) refinery during July, resulting in an additional negative $1.5 million impact in the third quarter. The Company’s Marrero and Heartland (Ohio) refineries are currently operating near peak nameplate capacity, given strong demand for the Company’s specialty products.

Direct collections of UMO increased 24.5% in the third quarter of 2019, when compared to the prior-year’s period. UMO collections represented approximately 48.6% of overall feedstock processed at the Company’s refineries in the third quarter of 2019, versus 38.7% in the third quarter of 2018, with the remaining feedstock being sourced from third-party UMO suppliers.

“During the past four years, we have invested significant time and resources preparing Vertex to capitalize on the International Maritime Organization’s low sulfur marine fuel mandate that comes into effect January 1, 2020,” stated Benjamin P. Cowart, President and CEO of Vertex. “With the IMO transition now just weeks away, our facilities are now ready to execute on this opportunity. We have seen product spreads widen versus prior-year levels, supported by a decline in feedstock costs together with a corresponding increase in distillate values. Current market conditions are setting up favorably as we look ahead to the fourth quarter and into 2020.”

“Our Marrero and Heartland refineries operated near peak capacity since August,” continued Cowart. “This month, we will recommence TCEP production at our Baytown facility as we seek to capitalize on improved demand for lower sulfur marine fuels, continued Cowart. “Our TCEP technology converts feedstock into a low sulfur marine fuel that can be sold into the new 0.5% low sulfur marine fuel specification mandated under IMO 2020.”

As announced on July 31, 2019, Vertex has entered into a joint venture with Tensile Capital Management LLC, as referred to in previous public disclosures. Subject in part to a successful pilot program that is expected to reach completion by year-end 2019, Vertex will receive approximately $13.5 million of non-recourse funding that it intends to use for debt reduction, investment in organic UMO collections growth, and the targeted acquisition of third-party UMO collections operations.

TCEP Update

Vertex operates a tank terminal facility in Baytown, TX where the Company collects and processes used motor oil into higher value feedstocks through its patented Thermal Chemical Extraction Process (TCEP) technology.

In the fourth quarter 2019, the Company expects to produce approximately 30,000 barrels of marine fuel using the TCEP technology, the first such production since the third quarter 2015. All required capital investments have been made in the facility, which is now prepared to commence operations.

Financial Guidance

For the fourth quarter 2019, the Company anticipates Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $2.5 million to $3.0 million. For the full-year 2020, the Company anticipates Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $15 million to $20 million. All guidance is current as of the time provided and is subject to change.

Conference Call and Webcast

A conference call will be held on November 8, 2019 at 9:00 AM ET to review the Company’s financial results, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer session. A webcast of the conference call and accompanying presentation materials will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.vertexenergy.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download, and install any necessary audio software.

To participate in the live teleconference:

Domestic Live: 844-369-8770

To listen to a replay of the teleconference, which will be available through December 8, 2019:

Domestic Replay:	877-481-4010
Conference ID:	54092

About Vertex Energy Inc.

Houston-based Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTNR) is a specialty refiner of alternative feedstocks and marketer of high-purity petroleum products. Vertex is one of the largest processors of used motor oil in the U.S., with operations located in Houston and Port Arthur (TX), Marrero (LA) and Heartland (OH). Vertex also co-owns a facility, Myrtle Grove, located on a 41-acre industrial complex along the Gulf Coast in Belle Chasse, LA, with existing hydro-processing and plant infrastructure assets, that include nine million gallons of storage. The Company has built a reputation as a key supplier of Group II+ and Group III base oils to the lubricant manufacturing industry throughout North America.

Cautionary Statement Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including information about management’s view of Vertex Energy’s future expectations, plans and prospects, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” or “may,” and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act, and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Any statements made in this news release other than those of historical fact, about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the results of Vertex Energy, its divisions and concepts to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. These risk factors and others are included from time to time in documents Vertex Energy files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, its Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Vertex Energy’s future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Vertex Energy cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Vertex Energy undertakes no obligation to update these statements after the date of this release, except as required by law, and takes no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties that are not paid for by Vertex Energy.

Investor/Media Contact

Noel Ryan, IRC

720.778.2415

IR@vertexenergy.com

Reconciliation of Net Loss attributable to Vertex Energy, Inc., to Earnings before Interest, Taxes,
Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) and Adjusted EBITDA*

	For the Three Months Ended						For the Trailing Twelve Months
		September 30, 2019			September 30, 2018			September 30, 2019			September 30, 2018
Net loss
attributable to Vertex Energy, Inc.	$	(1,091,781	)	$	(2,287,880	)	$	(6,684,114	)	$	(2,401,821	)
Add (deduct):
Interest Income		(653	)		—			(2,571	)		(659	)
Interest Expense		826,005			798,800			3,155,864			3,243,439
Depreciation and amortization		1,815,582			1,806,839			7,090,481			6,934,427
EBITDA		1,549,153			317,759			3,559,660			7,775,386
Add (deduct):
Loss (gain) on change in value of derivative warrant liability		(1,290,792	)		2,169,133			(3,220,402	)		2,681,289
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments		1,402,017			554,921			909,040			601,483
Stock-based compensation		159,426			165,058			638,548			678,529
Adjusted EBITDA *	$	1,819,804		$	3,206,871		$	1,886,846		$	11,736,687

* EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. These measurements are not recognized in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance.

EBITDA represents net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA before stock-based compensation expense and gain (loss) on change in value of derivative warrant liability and  unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments for hedging activities. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are presented because we believe they provide additional useful information to investors due to the various noncash items during the period. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

● EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures, or contractual commitments

● EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital needs

● EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the significant interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on debt or cash income tax payments

● Although depreciation and amortization are noncash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements

● Other companies in this industry may calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently than Vertex Energy does, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure; and

● Trailing Twelve Months September 30, 2019 reflects amounts for the Fiscal Year Ended 2018 plus Q1, Q2 and Q3 2019 minus Q1, Q2 and Q3 2018. Trailing Twelve Months September 30, 2018 reflects amounts for the Fiscal Year Ended 2017 plus Q1, Q2 and Q3 2018 minus Q1, Q2 and Q3 2017.

VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

	September 30,  2019			December 31,  2018
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,303,725		$	1,249,831
Restricted cash		100,088			1,600,000
Accounts receivable, net		10,405,711			9,027,990
Federal income tax receivable		205,818			137,212
Inventory		5,878,408			8,091,397
Derivative commodity asset		—			695,941
Prepaid expenses		6,534,981			2,740,541
Total current assets		25,428,731			23,542,912
Noncurrent assets
Fixed assets, at cost		69,437,842			66,762,388
Less accumulated depreciation		(23,550,224	)		(19,874,896	)
Fixed assets, net		45,887,618			46,887,492
Finance lease right-of-use assets		904,691			397,515
Operating lease right-of use assets		36,242,861			—
Intangible assets, net		11,590,876			12,578,519
Federal income tax receivable		68,605			137,211
Other assets		616,759			616,759
TOTAL ASSETS	$	120,740,141		$	84,160,408
LIABILITIES, TEMPORARY EQUITY, AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	7,745,380		$	8,791,529
Accrued expenses		2,275,006			2,535,347
Dividends payable		419,082			403,002
Finance lease liability-current		214,045			95,857
Operating lease liability-current		6,005,502			—
Current portion of long-term debt, net of unamortized finance costs		2,794,624			1,325,240
Derivative commodity liability		1,510,573			—
Revolving note		5,387,639			3,844,636
Total current liabilities		26,351,851			16,995,611
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt, net of unamortized finance costs		12,658,000			14,402,179
Finance lease liability-long-term		665,926			276,355
Operating lease liability-long-term		30,237,359			—
Contingent consideration		—			15,564
Derivative warrant liability		1,149,977			1,481,692
Total liabilities		71,063,113			33,171,401
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 3)		—			—
TEMPORARY EQUITY
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share; 10,000,000 shares designated, 3,769,505 and 3,604,827 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively with a liquidation preference of $11,685,466 and $11,174,964 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.		10,442,193			8,900,208

	September 30,  2019			December 31,  2018
Series B1 Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share; 17,000,000 shares designated, 10,417,966 and 10,057,597 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively with a liquidation preference of $16,252,027 and $15,689,851 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.		14,454,821			13,279,755
Redeemable non-controlling interest		4,000,000			—
Total Temporary Equity		28,897,014			22,179,963
EQUITY
50,000,000 of total Preferred shares authorized:
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares designated, 419,859 and 419,859 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively with a liquidation preference of $625,590 and $625,590 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.		420			420
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share; 750,000,000 shares authorized; 41,849,406 and 40,174,821 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.		41,850			40,175
Additional paid-in capital		79,719,745			75,131,122
Accumulated deficit		(59,788,939	)		(47,800,886	)
Total Vertex Energy, Inc. stockholders' equity		19,973,076			27,370,831
Non-controlling interest		806,938			1,438,213
Total Equity		20,780,014			28,809,044
TOTAL LIABILITIES, TEMPORARY EQUITY, AND EQUITY	$	120,740,141		$	84,160,408

VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Revenues	$	37,799,259		$	50,632,948		$	120,777,263		$	138,918,913
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)		32,372,316			42,593,367			103,732,086			114,434,776
Gross profit		5,426,943			8,039,581			17,045,177			24,484,137
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses		6,153,184			5,658,659			17,529,784			16,668,692
Depreciation and amortization		1,815,582			1,806,839			5,333,485			5,234,014
Total operating expenses		7,968,766			7,465,498			22,863,269			21,902,706
Income (loss) from operations		(2,541,823	)		574,083			(5,818,092	)		2,581,431
Other income (expense):
Other income		918,153			—			920,071			659
Gain on sale of assets		—			—			31,443			51,523
Gain (loss) on change in value of derivative warrant liability		1,290,792			(2,169,133	)		331,715			(2,124,971	)
Interest expense		(826,005	)		(798,800	)		(2,322,780	)		(2,448,771	)
Total other income (expense)		1,382,940			(2,967,933	)		(1,039,551	)		(4,521,560	)
Loss before income tax		(1,158,883	)		(2,393,850	)		(6,857,643	)		(1,940,129	)
Income tax benefit (expense)		—			—			—			—
Net loss		(1,158,883	)		(2,393,850	)		(6,857,643	)		(1,940,129	)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest		(67,102	)		(105,970	)		(374,862	)		76,305
Net loss attributable to Vertex Energy, Inc.		(1,091,781	)		(2,287,880	)		(6,482,781	)		(2,016,434	)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value		(1,849,930	)		—			(1,849,930	)		—
Accretion of discount on Series B and B1 Preferred Stock		(550,774	)		(1,152,968	)		(1,644,374	)		(2,351,472	)
Dividends on Series B and B1 Preferred Stock		(419,096	)		(1,194,524	)		(1,238,766	)		(2,284,121	)
Net loss available to common shareholders	$	(3,911,581	)	$	(4,635,372	)	$	(11,215,851	)	$	(6,652,027	)
Loss per common share
Basic	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.20	)
Diluted	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.28	)	$	(0.20	)
Shares used in computing earnings per share
Basic		41,376,335			35,144,113			40,626,700			33,843,721
Diluted		41,376,335			35,144,113			40,626,700			33,843,721

VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(UNAUDITED)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
		Common Stock			Series A Preferred
	Shares		$.001 Par		Shares		$0.001 Par		Additional Paid-In Capital		Retained Earnings			Non- controlling Interest			Total Equity
Balance on January 1, 2019		40,174,821	$	40,175		419,859	$	420	$	75,131,122	$	(47,800,886	)	$	1,438,213		$	28,809,044
Share based compensation expense, total		—		—		—		—		143,063		—			—			143,063
Conversion of Series B1 Preferred stock to common		96,160		96		—		—		149,914		(30,242	)		—			119,768
Dividends on Series B and B1		—		—		—		—		—		(406,795	)		—			(406,795	)
Accretion of discount on Series B and B1		—		—		—		—		—		(530,433	)		—			(530,433	)
Net loss		—		—		—		—		—		(4,963,564	)		(105,431	)		(5,068,995	)
Balance on March 31, 2019		40,270,981	$	40,271		419,859	$	420	$	75,424,099	$	(53,731,920	)	$	1,332,782		$	23,065,652
Exercise of options to common		75,925		76		—		—		4,424		—			—			4,500
Share based compensation expense, total		—		—		—		—		171,002		—			—			171,002
Dividends on Series B and B1		—		—		—		—		—		(412,875	)		—			(412,875	)
Accretion of discount on Series B and B1		—		—		—		—		—		(532,925	)		—			(532,925	)
VRM LA distribution		—		—		—		—		—		—			(285,534	)		(285,534	)
Net loss		—		—		—		—		—		(427,436	)		(202,329	)		(629,765	)
Balance on June 30, 2019		40,346,906	$	40,347		419,859	$	420	$	75,599,525	$	(55,105,156	)	$	844,919		$	21,380,055
Exercise of options to common		2,500		3		—		—		2,572		—			—			2,575
Share based compensation expense, total		—		—		—		—		159,426		—			—			159,426
Dividends on Series B and B1		—		—		—		—		—		(419,096	)		—			(419,096	)
Accretion of discount on Series B and B1		—		—		—		—		—		(550,774	)		—			(550,774	)
Adjustment of carrying mount of non-controlling interest		—		—		—		—		970,809		—						970,809
Accretion of redeemable non-controlling interest to redemption value		—		—		—		—		—		(1,849,930	)		—			(1,849,930	)
Issuance of common stock and warrants		1,500,000		1,500		—		—		2,987,413		(772,202	)		—			2,216,711
Net loss		—		—		—		—		—		(1,091,781	)		(37,981	)		(1,129,762	)
Balance on September 30, 2019		41,849,406	$	41,850		419,859	$	420	$	79,719,745	$	(59,788,939	)	$	806,938		$	20,780,014

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
	Common Stock				Series A Preferred						Series C Preferred
	Shares		$.001 Par		Shares			$.001 Par			Shares			$0.001 Par			Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings			Non-controlling Interest			Total Equity
Balance on January 1, 2018		32,658,176	$	32,658		453,567		$	454			31,568		$	32		$	67,768,509		$	(39,816,300	)	$	399,005		$	28,384,358
Share based compensation expense, total		—		—		—			—			—			—			145,971			—			—			145,971
Conversion of Series B1 Preferred stock to common		500,000		500		—			—			—			—			779,500			(184,437	)		—			595,563
Dividends on Series B and B1		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			(554,917	)		—			(554,917	)
Accretion of discount on Series B and B1		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			(457,853	)		—			(457,853	)
Net income (loss)		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			(2,258,622	)		50,539			(2,208,083	)
Balance on March 31, 2018		33,158,176	$	33,158		453,567		$	454			31,568		$	32		$	68,693,980		$	(43,272,129	)	$	449,544		$	25,905,039
Exercise of options to common		241		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Share based compensation expense, total		—		—		—			—			—			—			183,750			—			—			183,750
Conversion of Series A Preferred stock to common		33,708		34		(33,708	)		(34	)		—			—			—			—			—			—
Conversion of Series B Preferred stock to common		32,149		33		—			—			—			—			99,629			(36,700	)		—			62,962
Conversion of Series B1 Preferred stock to common		133,264		133		—			—			—			—			207,759			(48,689	)		—			159,203
Dividends on Series B and B1		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			(534,680	)		—			(534,680	)
Accretion of discount on Series B and B1		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			(470,825	)		—			(470,825	)
Net income		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			2,530,068			131,736			2,661,804
Balance on June 30, 2018		33,357,538	$	33,358		419,859		$	420			31,568		$	32		$	69,185,118		$	(41,832,955	)	$	581,280		$	27,967,253
Correction of non-controlling interest		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			101,718			(101,718	)		—
Share based compensation expense, total		—		—		—			—			—			—			165,058			—			—			165,058
Fixed assets contributed capital VRMLA		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			857,738			857,738
Conversion of Series C Preferred stock to common		3,156,800		3,157		—			—			(31,568	)		(32	)		(3,125	)		—			—			—
Conversion of Series B1 Preferred stock to common		2,326,552		2,326		—			—			—			—			3,627,095			(637,270	)		—			2,992,151
Dividends on Series B and B1		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			(1,194,524	)		—			(1,194,524	)
Accretion of discount on Series B and B1		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			(515,698	)		—			(515,698	)
Net income		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			(2,287,880	)		(105,970	)		(2,393,850	)
Balance on September 30, 2018		38,840,890	$	38,841		419,859		$	420			—		$	—		$	72,974,146		$	(46,366,609	)	$	1,231,330		$	27,878,128

VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,  2019			September 30,  2018
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$	(6,857,643	)	$	(1,940,129	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Stock based compensation expense		473,491			494,779
Depreciation and amortization		5,333,485			5,234,014
Gain on sale of assets		(31,443	)		(51,523	)
Contingent consideration reduction		(15,564	)		—
Reduction in allowance for bad debt		(389,943	)		—
(Decrease) increase in fair value of derivative warrant liability		(331,715	)		2,124,971
Loss on commodity derivative contracts		2,691,833			1,859,234
Net cash settlements on commodity derivatives		(3,446,274	)		(2,386,897	)
Amortization of debt discount and deferred costs		430,431			474,360
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable		(987,778	)		(3,091,273	)
Inventory		2,212,989			(341,329	)
Prepaid expenses		(833,485	)		(1,072,076	)
Accounts payable		(1,046,149	)		534,689
Accrued expenses		(260,341	)		(1,175,692	)
Other assets		—			(253,642	)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(3,058,106	)		409,486
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of SES		—			(269,826	)
Internally developed software		(380,216	)		—
Purchase of fixed assets		(2,907,330	)		(1,813,904	)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets		86,846			6,848
Net cash used in investing activities		(3,200,700	)		(2,076,882	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments on finance leases		(113,241	)		(34,660	)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,  2019			September 30,  2018
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		7,075			—
Distribution VRM LA		(285,534	)		—
Contributions received from redeemable noncontrolling interest		3,150,000			—
Proceeds received from issuance of common stock and warrants		2,216,711			—
Line of credit (payments) proceeds, net		1,543,003			1,408,206
Proceeds from note payable		2,809,139			4,024,964
Payments on note payable		(3,514,365	)		(2,996,556	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		5,812,788			2,401,954
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(446,018	)		734,558
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the period		2,849,831			1,105,787
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	$	2,403,813		$	1,840,345
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest	$	1,887,012		$	2,034,275
Cash paid for taxes	$	—		$	—
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS
Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock into common stock	$	—		$	34
Conversion of Series B Preferred Stock into common stock	$	—		$	99,629
Conversion of Series B1 Preferred Stock into common stock	$	149,914		$	4,614,354
Accretion of discount on Series B and B1 Preferred Stock	$	1,644,374		$	2,351,472
Dividends-in-kind accrued on Series B and B1 Preferred Stock	$	1,238,766		$	2,284,121
Equipment acquired under finance leases	$	621,000		$	450,098
Initial adjustment of carrying amount redeemable noncontrolling interest	$	970,809		$	—
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value	$	1,849,930		$	—