ARQ Arq, Inc.

NEUTRAL Impact: 3/10 8-K
Horizon months Filed Apr 17, 2026 Processed 1mo ago SEC 0001515156-26-000045
8-K material event: Items 1.01
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ARQ ▲ +15.18% at T+20d
NEUTRAL call ✓ call won +15.18% · α vs SPY +10.98% · entry $2.24 → $2.58
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Last close $2.68 (close Jun 12) · +19.64% from $2.24 entry
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Executive Summary

Arq, Inc. extended the duration of its Tax Asset Protection Plan (TAPP) through the Ninth Amendment, setting the Final Expiration Date to December 31, 2027, or earlier if stockholder approval is not obtained by December 31, 2026. This is a routine corporate governance update to preserve tax benefits under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Actionable Insight

Monitor for upcoming stockholder vote on TAPP approval by year-end 2026; absence of approval could trigger early expiration. This is a defensive move likely aimed at preventing ownership changes that could impair net operating loss carryforwards.

Key Facts

  • Arq, Inc. entered into the Ninth Amendment to its Tax Asset Protection Plan (TAPP) on April 15, 2026
  • The Final Expiration Date of the TAPP is now the earlier of (i) December 31, 2027 or (ii) December 31, 2026 if stockholder approval is not obtained
  • The amendment modifies the expiration terms and associated provisions in the plan documents
  • No financial terms, deal value, or material economic impact is disclosed
  • The filing includes only amendments to the rights of security holders related to the TAPP

Financial Impact

No direct financial impact disclosed; procedural extension of existing tax protection plan

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Risk Factors

  • If stockholders do not approve the plan by December 31, 2026, the protection will expire early
  • Potential perception of entrenchment or anti-takeover posture may affect investor sentiment

Market Snapshot

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Miscellaneous Chemical Products

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001515156-26-000045
Exhibit: ex41-ninthamendmenttotaxas.htm0001515156-26-000045
Document: 0001515156-26-000045-index-headers.html0001515156-26-000045
Document: 0001515156-26-000045-index.html0001515156-26-000045
Document: 0001515156-26-000045.txt0001515156-26-000045
12 reports for ARQ
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100% Hit rate 3 of 3 directional calls best @ T+60▲ +40.96%Mar 16, 2026
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Jun 11, 2026
3d ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$2.65 awaiting T+5awaiting T+5$2.68 (+1.13%)
May 27, 2026
18d ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$2.75 $2.66▼ −3.27%▼ −3.59%$2.68 (−2.55%)
May 6, 2026
5w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 5/10
$2.59 $2.55▼ −1.54%▼ −3.05%$2.68 (+3.47%)
May 1, 2026
6w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$2.45 $2.73▲ +11.43%▲ +8.49%$2.68 (+9.39%)
Apr 28, 2026
6w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$2.23 $2.31▲ +3.59%▲ +0.48%$2.68 (+20.18%)
Apr 22, 2026
7w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$2.23 $2.24▲ +0.22%▲ +0.17%$2.68 (+20.18%)
Apr 17, 2026
8w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$2.24 $2.28▲ +1.79%▲ +0.87%$2.68 (+19.64%)
Mar 16, 2026
13w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$1.88 $2.27▲ +20.74%▲ +22.79%$2.68 (+42.55%)
Mar 16, 2026
13w ago
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$1.88 $2.27▲ +20.74%▲ +22.79%$2.68 (+42.55%)
Mar 13, 2026
13w ago
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$1.92 $1.99▲ +3.65%▲ +5.76%$2.68 (+39.58%)
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