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Subsequent Events
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events

11. Subsequent Events

Partial Settlement of Global Industrial Matter and Related Claims

As previously disclosed, since 2016, the Company has been involved in litigation with respect to engineering and procurement contracts related to the construction of the ammonia plant at the El Dorado Facility. On April 2, 2026, the Company, certain of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, and Benham Constructors, LLC (f/k/a Leidos Constructors, LLC, f/k/a SAIC Constructors, LLC) (“Benham”) entered into a Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”), effective March 26, 2026 (“Settlement Effective Date”), to settle certain claims asserted in the following matters: Global Industrial, Inc. d/b/a Global Turnaround (Plaintiff) v. Benham Constructors, LLC, et al (Defendants), and LSB Industries, Inc. et al. (Cross-Claimants and Counter Cross-Defendants) v. Benham Constructors, LLC, et al. (Cross-Defendants and Counter Cross-Claimants), Union County Circuit Court, Civil Division, Case No. 70CV-16-76 (collectively, the “Action”).

Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, Benham agreed to pay the Company approximately $20.9 million within 60 days of the Settlement Effective Date. Subject to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the Company and Benham agreed to dismiss their respective claims in the Action against each other, with prejudice. In addition to the cash component, the dismissal allows us to reverse $2.9 million of payables related to this matter. The Settlement Agreement does not include any admission of liability by any party. The settlement is expected to be recorded in the second quarter of 2026 as a reduction in the carrying value of plant, property and equipment, which will reduce depreciation expense on a prospective basis.

The Settlement Agreement does not release or otherwise discharge any claims, rights or remedies the Company has, may have had or may have in the future against Leidos Inc. (f/k/a Science Applications International Corporation) or Leidos Engineering, LLC (“Leidos Engineering”), including its claims for fraud and breach of contract. The Company plans to continue its vigorous prosecution of its filed claims against Leidos Inc. and Leidos Engineering and continues to seek actual and punitive damages in excess of $300 million. The trial for the Company’s claims against Leidos Inc. and Leidos Engineering is scheduled to begin in October 2026. We can provide no assurance as to the ultimate outcome of the pending litigation.

Chief Executive Officer One-Time Retention Award

On April 24, 2026, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors approved a one-time retention grant of 706,880 time-based RSUs to Mr. Behrman, under our 2025 Long-Term Incentive Plan, pursuant to an RSU Award Agreement, dated April 24, 2026 (the “Award Agreement”). The Award Agreement is intended to further align Mr. Behrman’s interests with those of the Company’s stockholders and to incentivize his continued contribution to the Company’s growth. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock (or a cash amount equal to its fair market value) upon vesting.

The RSUs are subject to cliff vesting and will vest and become payable on March 31, 2029, subject to Mr. Behrman’s continued service with the Company.

The Award Agreement provides for accelerated vesting of the RSUs upon certain events. In the event of a Qualifying Separation from Service (as defined in the Award Agreement to mean a termination by the Company without cause, including a non-renewal of Mr. Behrman’s employment agreement, or a resignation by Mr. Behrman for good reason), all RSUs will vest in full, provided that such Qualifying Separation from Service does not occur in connection with a change in control of the Company. All outstanding RSUs will be forfeited if a Qualifying Separation from Service occurs in connection with a change in control that triggers a lump sum payment to Mr. Behrman and other benefits pursuant to Section 10(e) of his employment agreement.

In the event of Mr. Behrman’s death or total and permanent disability occurring on or after a change in control, all outstanding RSUs will immediately vest. If such termination occurs prior to a change in control, a pro-rata portion of the RSUs will vest, calculated based on the number of days elapsed from the date of grant relative to the total vesting period, and the remaining RSUs will be forfeited.

Each RSU will be credited with dividend equivalents and such dividend equivalents will be distributed upon settlement of the related RSU and will be forfeited if the underlying RSU is forfeited.