BLINK CHARGING ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2020 RESULTS

Rhea-AI Summary

Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) reported significant growth in Q4 2020 with revenues up 250% to $2.5 million. Total annual revenue increased by 121% to $6.2 million. The company contracted 1,136 EV charging stations in Q4, reflecting a 51% increase year-over-year. Despite these gains, net loss rose to $7.9 million for Q4 and $17.8 million for the year due to rising operational expenses. A $221.5 million capital raise in January 2021 positions Blink for accelerated growth, enabling expansion in the EV charging market.

Positive

• Q4 revenue increased 250% to $2.5 million compared to $0.7 million in Q4 2019.
• Full-year revenue grew 121% to $6.2 million from $2.8 million in 2019.
• 1,136 EV charging stations were contracted or deployed in Q4 2020.
• $221.5 million capital raise completed in January 2021 to enhance growth.

Negative

• Net loss in Q4 increased to $7.9 million, up from $2.9 million in Q4 2019.
• Annual net loss rose to $17.8 million, compared to $9.7 million for 2019.
• Revenue from charging services decreased to $0.2 million in Q4 from $0.4 million in 2019.

• Fourth Quarter Revenue Grew 250%; Full Year 2020 Revenue Grew 121% 
• 1,136 Commercial and Residential EV Charging Stations were Contracted, Sold, Deployed, or Acquired During Fourth Quarter 2020
• $221.5 Million Capital Raise in January 2021 Provides Significant Resources To Drive Long-Term Growth Plan

Miami Beach, FL, March 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.

Selected Fourth Quarter 2020 Highlights:

• The Company made continued progress with its owner/operator strategy; the number of commercial Blink-owned charging stations contracted or deployed during the quarter grew by 51% in the fourth quarter compared to the prior year period.
• Total revenue for the fourth quarter 2020 increased 250% to $2.5 million compared to $0.7 million for the fourth quarter 2019.
  • Revenues from product sales increased significantly to $1.8 million compared to $0.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, related primarily to increased demand for the Company’s commercial and residential products.
  • Revenues from network fees, warranty fees, grants/rebates, and other revenues increased to $0.4 million as compared to $0.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, related to the increase in EV charging stations in the Company’s network.
  • Revenues from charging services decreased to $0.2 million as compared to $0.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, related primarily to a decrease in EV charging due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Net loss was $7.9 million or $(0.24) per basic and diluted share compared to net loss of $2.9 million or $(0.11) in the fourth quarter of 2019. Fourth quarter 2020 net loss includes increases in operating expenses including increases in new personnel, specifically in the technology, sales and operations departments, in anticipation for accelerated growth of the Company.

Selected Full Year 2020 Highlights:

• Total revenue grew 121% to $6.2 million compared to $2.8 million in 2019.
  • Revenues from product sales increased significantly to $4.4 million compared to $0.9 million in 2019, related primarily to increased demand for the Company’s commercial and residential products.
  • Revenues from network fees, warranty, grant/rebates and other revenues increased to $1.0 million compared to $0.5 million last year, related to the increase in EV chargers in the Company’s network
  • Revenues from charging services decreased to $0.8 million as compared to $1.4 million for full year 2019, related primarily to the decrease in EV charging due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Net loss was $17.8 million or $(0.59) per basic and diluted share compared to net loss of $9.7 million or $(0.37) per basic and diluted share for full year 2019. The higher net loss in 2020 reflected increased expenses related to the Company’s anticipated growth, as detailed above.
• On December 31, 2020, cash and marketable securities were $22.3 million compared to $7.1 million at December 31, 2019.
• Shortly following the close of fiscal 2020, the Company completed a successful equity offering resulting in net proceeds of $221.5 million.

"Blink's fourth quarter 2020 results delivered a strong close to 2020, continuing the momentum we built during the second and third quarters, and characterized by significantly increased revenue driven by substantial growth in product sales. Despite the many public health and economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, we've continued the aggressive deployment of our owned and operated EV charging stations for a wide variety of partners and locations, including healthcare networks, hotels, multi-family residences, and municipalities. Specifically, during the fourth quarter, 66% of commercial deployments were Blink-owned units. As we have previously outlined, Blink's unique owner/operator model is a key differentiator in our industry. With this model, we realize an economic benefit each time a vehicle is charged at a Blink-owned unit. As EV adoption continues to grow and utilization of chargers increases, we expect Blink-owned units will represent a valuable recurring revenue stream for many years to come," stated Michael D. Farkas, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blink.

"We ended 2020 strong and have positioned us for continued success at the beginning of 2021. In January, we completed a successful equity raise, significantly strengthening our balance sheet, which will enable us to continue our growth at a systematic and accelerated pace. Our growth will continue both organically and through targeted acquisitions as we look to grow our footprint of EV chargers," commented Michael Rama, Chief Financial Officer of Blink. "

"Blink is a longtime leader in the EV charging industry, and we have been methodically and strategically expanding our geographic footprint and building our brand recognition to capture opportunities as the world transitions to EVs. We are energized by our industry's momentum, which continues to benefit from the adoption of clean energy and clean transportation initiatives. We've begun 2021 in a solid position, and we plan to capitalize on the many opportunities we see to provide the accessible, fast, and reliable EV infrastructure that makes EV travel both attractive and viable," commented Brendan Jones, President of Blink.

Business Updates and Highlights

During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company:

• Entered into a reseller agreement with The Lion Electric Company, a leading manufacturer of zero-emission buses and trucks, which will now offer Blink’s full line of charging stations to the school systems and bus fleets they serve.
• Acquired U-Go Stations, Inc. and its portfolio of 44 DCFC charging locations as well as multiple grants awarded to U-Go for the deployment of up to an additional 45 new charging stations.
• Announced the sale of 45 dual-port Blink charging stations by Blink Charging Hellas, a joint venture between Blink Charging and Eunice Energy Group, to the Public Power Company (PPC S.A.) for deployment across Greece.
• Signed exclusive seven-year agreement with two seven-year renewal options with Lehigh Valley Health Network to own and operate charging stations across the health network’s extensive portfolio of locations in Pennsylvania.
• Announced additional deployments of Blink-owned EV charging stations at St. Luke’s University Healthcare Facilities in Pennsylvania, building upon the Company’s initial contract and deployment with St. Luke’s in January 2019.
• Signed an exclusive five-year contract with two five-year renewal options for Blink-owned IQ 200 units at multiple Blessing Health System locations in Quincy, Illinois.
• Introduced an innovative pole mounting kit for the Company’s IQ 200 EV charging stations that allows streetlights or utility poles to function as charging destinations.
• Entered into a unique collaboration with Connecticut Green Bank and other EV charging partners, to register the first validated multi-partner carbon offset credit project.
• Signed an agreement with JSC Management Group, a large Burger King franchisee, to deploy numerous EV charging stations at key locations across the northeastern U.S.
• Subsequent to the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020, the Company:
• Received a grant from the state of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to deploy 144 Blink-owned and operated high-speed Level 2 charging stations at 32 sites across the state, at locations such as healthcare centers, hotels, municipal parking lots, and others.
• Announced the promotion of Brendan S. Jones to President of Blink Charging and his election to the Company’s Board of Directors.
• Received a follow-on order from InterEnergy for an additional 150 fast-charging stations, including 100 Blink IQ 200 and 50 DCFC units to be deployed across the Dominican Republic.
• Announced a collaboration with the state of Vermont to deploy 22 DCFCs and 22 Level 2 chargers across 11 sites in the state during the next two years.
• Entered into a U.S. reseller agreement with Ingram Micro Inc., a leading global distributor of information technology, cloud and mobility products, for the sale of Blink’s residential EV charging stations.
• Won the competitive bid process to provide the EV charging infrastructure for the city of San Antonio’s EVSA program, which initially enlists the Company to deploy up to 140 Blink-owned level 2 charging ports and 3 DCFCs throughout the city.
• Announced the Company’s first deployment in the state of New Hampshire in the resort town of Waterville Valley; the Blink-owned units are the only EV charging stations available for nearly 30 miles.
• Announced an initial order for 50 charging stations from InterEnergy, to further expand the Evergo network in Panama, which is expected to bring nearly 200 new EV charging stations to the country by the end of 2021.
• Named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Small Companies.
• Signed a reseller agreement with Ballantyne Strong to offer Blink’s full line of charging stations to the broad base of cinema operators, theme parks and other entertainment and leisure-related locations that work with that company’s entertainment division.
• Purchased a 10,000+ square foot office condominium in Miami Beach to house the Blink corporate headquarters and support the Company’s ongoing growth.

Earnings Conference Call:

The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the fourth quarter and year end 2020 results today, March 25, 2021 at 4:30 P.M., Eastern Time.

To access the live webcast, log onto the Blink Charging website at www.blinkcharging.com, and click on the News/Events section of the Investor Relations page. Investors may also access the webcast via the following link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2468/40433

To participate in the call by phone, dial (877) 876-9173 approximately five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. International callers please dial (785) 424-1667.

A replay of the teleconference will be available until April 25, 2021 and may be accessed by dialing (877) 481-4010. International callers may dial (919) 882-2331. Callers should use conference ID: 40433.

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About Blink Charging

Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) is a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and has deployed over 23,000 charging stations, many of which are networked EV charging stations, enabling EV drivers to easily charge at any of the Company’s charging locations worldwide. Blink Charging’s principal line of products and services include its Blink EV charging network (“Blink Network”), EV charging equipment, and EV charging services. The Blink Network uses proprietary, cloud-based software that operates, maintains, and tracks the EV charging stations connected to the network and the associated charging data. With global EV purchases forecasted to rise to 10 million vehicles by 2025 from approximately 2 million in 2019, the Company has established key strategic partnerships for rolling out adoption across numerous location types, including parking facilities, multifamily residences and condos, workplace locations, health care/medical facilities, schools and universities, airports, auto dealers, hotels, mixed-use municipal locations, parks and recreation areas, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, stadiums, supermarkets, and transportation hubs. For more information, please visit https://www.blinkcharging.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements, and terms such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should” or other comparable terms, involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Blink Charging and members of its management, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in Blink Charging’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Except as required by federal securities law, Blink Charging undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed conditions.

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BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Unaudited

		December 31,
		2020				2019
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash		$	22,341,433			$	4,168,837
Marketable securities			-				2,956,989
Accounts receivable and other receivables, net			909,499				206,770
Inventory, net			1,816,135				2,157,295
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,219,488				671,033
Total Current Assets			26,286,555				10,160,924
Restricted cash			76,399				-
Property and equipment, net			5,636,063				1,347,309
Operating lease right-of-use asset			615,825				258,102
Intangible assets, net			46,035				107,415
Goodwill			1,500,573				-
Other assets			387,617				73,743
Total Assets		$	34,549,067			$	11,947,493
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	3,920,384			$	2,372,212
Accrued expenses			1,085,028				897,548
Accrued issuable equity			184,234				257,686
Current portion of notes payable			574,161				10,000
Current portion of operating lease liabilities			403,915				190,823
Other current liabilities			59,572				73,598
Current portion of deferred revenue			479,486				567,613
Total Current Liabilities			6,706,780				4,369,480
Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion			285,501				84,838
Other liabilities			90,000				58,164
Notes payable - non-current portion			296,535				-
Deferred revenue, non-current portion			6,654				565
Total Liabilities			7,385,470				4,513,047
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, 10,000 shares designated, 0 issued
and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively			-				-
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized;
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, 20,000,000 shares designated, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 2019			-				-
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, 250,000 shares designated, 0 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 2019			-				-
Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, 13,000 shares designated, 0 and 5,125 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively			-				5
Common stock, $0.001 par value,500,000,000 shares authorized, 35,951,097 and 26,322,583 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively			35,951				26,323
Additional paid-in capital			214,479,094				176,729,926
Accumulated other comprehensive income			-				183,173
Accumulated deficit			(187,351,448	)			(169,504,981	)
Total Stockholders’ Equity			27,163,597				7,434,446
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$	34,549,067			$	11,947,493

BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Unaudited

		For The Three Months Ended								For The Years Ended
		December 31,								December 31,
		2020				2019				2020				2019
Revenues:
Charging service revenue - company-owned charging stations		$	203,012			$	421,348			$	772,540			$	1,359,218
Product sales			1,823,787				151,771				4,432,423				856,243
Network fees			117,691				70,682				344,819				301,627
Warranty			98,680				8,804				129,109				52,996
Grant and rebate			10,487				4,579				21,558				22,396
Other			199,640				44,302				529,782				166,710
Total Revenues			2,453,297				701,486				6,230,231				2,759,190
Cost of Revenues:
Cost of charging services - company-owned charging stations			211,609				37,040				397,377				151,479
Host provider fees			114,905				146,371				265,272				420,075
Cost of product sales			1,432,758				414,001				2,859,559				961,192
Network costs			51,944				43,716				515,953				255,339
Warranty and repairs and maintenance			93,409				126,132				330,742				450,765
Depreciation and amortization			121,599				31,564				345,018				127,929
Total Cost of Revenues			2,026,224				798,824				4,713,921				2,366,779
Gross Profit (Loss)			427,073				(97,338	)			1,516,310				392,411
Operating Expenses:
Compensation			5,754,324				1,745,739				12,718,284				6,750,753
General and administrative expenses			1,587,113				718,747				4,047,125				1,916,817
Other operating expenses			946,628				423,158				2,565,525				2,196,784
Total Operating Expenses			8,288,065				2,887,644				19,330,934				10,864,354
Loss From Operations			(7,860,992	)			(2,984,982	)			(17,814,624	)			(10,471,943	)
Other (Expense) Income:
Interest (expense) income, net			(1,743	)			19,044				16,442				73,158
Gain on settlement of debt			-				-				-				310,000
Gain on settlement of accounts payable, net			(312	)			20,060				22,266				273,667
Change in fair value of derivative and other accrued liabilities			(104,861	)			26,499				(173,132	)			(65,104	)
Other income			26,403				24,715				102,581				231,722
Total Other (Expense) Income			(80,513	)			90,318				(31,843	)			823,443
Net Loss		$	(7,941,505	)		$	(2,894,664	)		$	(17,846,467	)		$	(9,648,500	)
Net Loss Per Share:
Basic		$	(0.24	)		$	(0.11	)		$	(0.59	)		$	(0.37	)
Diluted		$	(0.24	)		$	(0.11	)		$	(0.59	)		$	(0.37	)
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic			33,577,425				26,300,451				30,045,095				26,237,486
Diluted			33,577,425				26,300,451				30,045,095				26,237,486

BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Unaudited

		For The Years Ended
		December 31,
		2020				2019
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net loss		$	(17,846,467	)		$	(9,648,500	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			679,911				417,061
Change in fair value of derivative and other accrued liabilities			(173,132	)			(65,104	)
Dividend and interest income			-				104,848
Provision for bad debt			270,365				102,940
Gain on settlement of debt			-				(310,000	)
Provision for slow moving and obsolete inventory			(392,191	)			437,068
Gain on settlement of accounts payable, net			(22,266	)			(273,667	)
Loss on disposal of fixed assets			278,698				65,488
Loss on impairment of intangible assets			-				83,135
Non-cash compensation:
Common stock			233,382				547,782
Options			714,888				180,757
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and other receivables			(897,496	)			(141,541	)
Inventory			(1,246,837	)			(2,022,653	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(580,803	)			168,487
Other assets			(225,995	)			(2,545	)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			1,404,084				(470,354	)
Lease liabilities			(184,057	)			(135,267	)
Deferred revenue			(82,038	)			197,252
Total Adjustments			(223,487	)			(1,116,313	)
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities			(18,069,954	)			(10,764,813	)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchase consideration for BlueLA Carsharing, LLC acquisition			(1	)			-
Cash acquired in the purchase of BlueLA Carsharing, LLC			3,379				-
Cash acquired in the purchase of U-Go Stations, Inc.			30,266				-
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities			2,773,816				-
Purchases of property and equipment			(2,547,220	)			(552,820	)
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities			260,240				(552,820	)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of common stock in public offering [1]			19,175,546				-
Payment of financing liability in connection with internal use software			(72,190	)			(52,379	)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants			16,264,687				-
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable			855,666				-
Repayment of notes payable			(165,000	)			-
Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Financing Activities			36,058,709				(52,379	)
Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash			18,248,995				(11,370,012	)
Cash and Restricted Cash - Beginning of Year			4,168,837				15,538,849
Cash and Restricted Cash - End of Year		$	22,417,832			$	4,168,837
Cash and restricted cash consisted of the following:
Cash		$	22,341,433			$	4,168,837
Restricted cash			76,399				-
		$	22,417,832			$	4,168,837

[1] Includes gross proceeds of $19,999,984, less issuance costs of $824,438 deducted directly from the offering proceeds.

FAQ

What were Blink Charging's Q4 2020 revenue results?

Q4 2020 revenue grew 250% to $2.5 million, compared to $0.7 million in Q4 2019.

How did Blink Charging perform in 2020 overall?

For the full year 2020, Blink Charging's revenue increased by 121% to $6.2 million.

What is Blink Charging's net loss for Q4 2020?

Blink Charging reported a net loss of $7.9 million for Q4 2020.

How many EV charging stations did Blink Charging deploy in Q4 2020?

Blink contracted or deployed 1,136 EV charging stations in Q4 2020.

What significant funding did Blink Charging secure in 2021?

Blink Charging raised $221.5 million in a capital raise completed in January 2021.