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NYSE: TTI TETRA TECHNOLOGIES INC 8-K

TETRA signs $95M construction contract for Arkansas bromine facility expansion

Filed June 15, 2026 · Period ending June 12, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Key Changes

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    TETRA's subsidiary signed a $95M construction agreement with Diversified Construction & Design for Phases 2 and 3 of its Evergreen bromine facility in Arkansas, covering most of the $220M remaining project scope.

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    Final investment decision remains contingent on securing additional financing, meaning full project funding is not yet locked down despite the construction contract being signed.

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    Contractor faces liquidated damages for delays but capped at only $2M (about 2% of contract value), providing limited downside protection if construction falls behind schedule.

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    TETRA can terminate the contract without cause on 30 days' notice but would owe demobilization costs plus 5% of unpaid amounts, giving flexibility with financial consequences.

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    Contractor provides 18-month warranty on work, ending no later than December 31, 2029, offering some quality assurance for the completed facility.

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Summary

TETRA Technologies has signed a major construction contract worth $95 million for the next phases of its Evergreen bromine production facility in Arkansas. This represents the bulk of the remaining $220 million capital expenditure needed to complete the project, which is central to the company's strategy to expand bromine production capacity.

The contractor, Diversified Construction & Design, will handle construction and commissioning for Phases 2 and 3. The key concern for investors is that TETRA's final investment decision still depends on securing additional financing. Despite signing this substantial construction contract, the company hasn't locked down all the funding needed for the project.

This creates execution risk—if financing falls through, TETRA could face termination costs and project delays. The liquidated damages cap of $2 million provides only modest protection against construction delays relative to the contract size. Investors should watch for announcements about the financing package and final investment decision. The timeline matters: the warranty period ends no later than December 31, 2029, suggesting that's the outer boundary for project completion. Any updates on funding, construction milestones, or changes to the $220 million capital budget will be critical signals about whether this expansion stays on track.

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Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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Added Master Services Agreement for Evergreen Project construction high

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On June 12, 2026, TETRA Bromine Project LLC (“TBP”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of TETRA Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), entered into a Master Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Diversified Construction & Design, L.L.C. (“Contractor”). The Agreement establishes the contractual framework under which the Contractor will provide construction, commissioning, and related services for the development of Phases 2 and 3 of the Company’s previously announced bromine production facility located near Stamps, Arkansas (the “Evergreen Project”).

TETRA's subsidiary entered into a construction services agreement with Diversified Construction & Design for Phases 2 and 3 of its Arkansas bromine facility. This contract covers the substantial majority of remaining construction work for the Evergreen Project, which is a key strategic asset for the company's bromine production expansion.

Added Contractor warranty and liquidated damages medium

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The Contractor warrants the work for a period of 18 months following final acceptance (but in no event later than December 31, 2029) and will incur liquidated damages for failure to timely achieve substantial completion, accruing on a tiered per-day basis subject to a liquidated damages cap of $2.0 million in the event that the Agreement is terminated by TBP.

The contractor provides an 18-month warranty (ending no later than December 31, 2029) and faces liquidated damages for delays, capped at $2.0 million. These provisions provide some downside protection for TETRA against construction delays and quality issues, though the damages cap is relatively modest compared to the contract value.

Added Final investment decision contingency high

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These statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, including the satisfaction of the conditions to the Company’s previously announced final investment decision (including the finalization of additional financing), construction and execution risks, cost overruns and delays, the availability and performance of contractors and subcontractors

The forward-looking statement disclosures reveal that the final investment decision for the Evergreen Project remains contingent on finalizing additional financing. This indicates that despite signing the construction contract, full project funding is not yet secured, presenting execution risk.

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