Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. Announces New Contract Award in Qatar
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SPRING, Texas — Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH) today announced that it has received its first project award to be executed in Qatar since the announcement of the intent to mobilize there.
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The project will be for USD $2.4 million and will utilize Perma-Pipe's fabrication capabilities and the XTRU-THERM® insulation system, a spray-applied polyurethane foam jacketed with a high-density polyethylene casing.
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Adham Sharkawy, Senior Vice President of Perma-Pipe's MENA region, remarked, 'In response to this important award, we will begin executing the project from a temporary facility in Doha, ensuring timely delivery and uninterrupted service to our client. Simultaneously, we are advancing the construction of our permanent facility in Qatar, which will serve as a long-term base for our regional operations. We are deeply grateful to our customers for their continued trust and confidence in Perma-Pipe's capabilities.'
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Saleh Sagr, President, commented, 'Expanding in Doha has been an important goal for Perma-Pipe and is a key step in expanding our presence in the MENA region. Our plan shows our strong commitment to the Qatari market and supports our goal for steady growth and local investment. The new facility will be an important base for our work in Qatar and will help us serve markets in Southeast Asia.'
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David Mansfield, CEO, stated, 'This award signifies a major milestone for Perma-Pipe and aligns with our strategic expansion into Qatar. This project not only demonstrates the strength of our solutions but also plays a vital role in solidifying our position in the market. We are confident that this achievement will fuel our continued growth and further enhance our reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.'
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Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.
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Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH) is a global leader in pre-insulated piping and leak detection systems for oil and gas, district heating and cooling, and other applications. It uses its extensive engineering and fabrication expertise to develop piping solutions that solve complex challenges regarding the safe and efficient transportation of many types of liquids. In total, Perma-Pipe has operations at fourteen locations in six countries.
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Forward-Looking Statements
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Certain statements and other information contained in this press release that can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbors created thereby, including, without limitation, statements regarding the expected future performance and operations of the Company. These statements should be considered as subject to the many risks and uncertainties that exist in the Company's operations and business environment. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) the impact of the coronavirus ('COVID-19') on the Company's results of operations, financial condition and cash flows; (ii) fluctuations in the price of oil and natural gas and its impact on the customer order volume for the Company's products; (iii) the Company's ability to comply with all covenants in its credit facilities; (iv) the Company's ability to repay its debt and renew expiring international credit facilities; (v) the Company's ability to effectively execute its strategic plan and achieve profitability and positive cash flows; (vi) the impact of global economic weakness and volatility; (vii) fluctuations in steel prices and the Company's ability to offset increases in steel prices through price increases in its products; (viii) the timing of order receipt, execution, delivery and acceptance for the Company's products; (ix) decreases in government spending on projects using the Company's products, and challenges to the Company's non-government customers' liquidity and access to capital funds; (x) the Company's ability to successfully negotiate progress-billing arrangements for its large contracts; (xi) aggressive pricing by existing competitors and the entrance of new competitors in the markets in which the Company operates; (xii) the Company's ability to purchase raw materials at favorable prices and to maintain beneficial relationships with its suppliers; (xiii) the Company's ability to manufacture products free of latent defects and to recover from suppliers who may provide defective materials to the Company; (xiv) reductions or cancellations of orders included in the Company's backlog; (xv) the Company's ability to collect an account receivable related to a project in the Middle East; (xvi) risks and uncertainties related to the Company's international business operations; (xvii) the Company's ability to attract and retain senior management and key personnel; (xviii) the Company's ability to achieve the expected benefits of its growth initiatives; (xix) the Company's ability to interpret changes in tax regulations and legislation; (xx) the Company's ability to use its net operating loss carryforwards; (xxi) reversals of previously recorded revenue and profits resulting from inaccurate estimates made in connection with the Company's percentage-of-completion revenue recognition; (xxii) the Company's failure to establish and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; and (xxiii) the impact of cybersecurity threats on the Company's information technology systems. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about factors that may affect our performance may be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at https://www.sec.gov and under the Investor Center section of our website ( http://investors.permapipe.com).
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