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8-K ·Filed Apr 17, 2026

ARQ

Arq, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Impact 3/10
Horizonmonths Processed6mo ago SEC0001515156-26-000045
8-K material event: Items 1.01
Actionable Insight • Neutral

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.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
ARQ ▼ -1.79% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call -1.79% · α vs SPY -8.56% · entry $2.24 → $2.20
Entry = T+0 close
Apr 17, 2026
via day close
T+1d
-0.89%
call -0.89% · α -0.24%
$2.22
settled 6mo ago
T+5d
+1.79%
call +1.79% · α +0.87%
$2.28
settled 6mo ago
T+20d
+15.18%
call +15.18% · α +10.98%
$2.58
settled 6mo ago
T+60d
-1.79%
call -1.79% · α -8.56%
$2.20
settled 3mo ago

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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.

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

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Miscellaneous Chemical Products

Investment Themes

Materials & Mining

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
17 reports for ARQ
Performance horizon
100% Hit rate @ T+60 3 of 3 directional calls Went positive at some point 3 of 3 best @ T+60▲ +40.74%Mar 16, 2026
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Sep 30, 2026
26d ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$1.89awaiting T+60—$1.74 (−7.94%)
Aug 10, 2026
11w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$2.27awaiting T+60—$1.74 (−23.35%)
Aug 10, 2026
11w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$2.27awaiting T+60—$1.74 (−23.35%)
Jul 23, 2026
13w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$2.03 $1.78▼ −12.10%▼ −15.83%$1.74 (−14.07%)
Jun 18, 2026
18w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$2.58 $2.07▼ −19.77%▼ −21.51%$1.74 (−32.56%)
Jun 11, 2026
19w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$2.68 $2.21▼ −17.54%▼ −20.80%$1.74 (−35.07%)
May 27, 2026
21w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$2.75 $2.30▼ −16.36%▼ −18.10%$1.74 (−36.73%)
May 6, 2026
24w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 5/10
$2.59 $2.01▼ −22.39%▼ −26.23%$1.74 (−32.82%)
May 1, 2026
25w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$2.45 $1.94▼ −20.82%▼ −22.67%$1.74 (−28.98%)
Apr 28, 2026
25w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$2.23 $2.03▼ −9.19%▼ −13.30%$1.74 (−21.97%)
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Report published Apr 17, 2026