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CEA Industries Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

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CEA Industries reported Q3 2024 financial results with revenue of $0.4 million, down from $0.9 million in Q3 2023. The company posted a net loss of $0.7 million or $(0.94) per share, showing slight improvement from a $0.8 million loss in Q3 2023. Net bookings increased to $0.5 million, while quarter-end backlog decreased to $0.4 million. The company maintained $10.3 million in cash and remains debt-free. Management announced further cost reduction measures including headcount reductions and paused product development while the Board explores strategic alternatives including potential sale, merger, or company dissolution.

CEA Industries ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre 2024 con un fatturato di 0,4 milioni di dollari, in calo rispetto ai 0,9 milioni di dollari del terzo trimestre 2023. L'azienda ha registrato una perdita netta di 0,7 milioni di dollari o $(0,94) per azione, mostrando un leggero miglioramento rispetto alla perdita di 0,8 milioni di dollari nel terzo trimestre 2023. Gli ordini netti sono aumentati a 0,5 milioni di dollari, mentre l'arretrato a fine trimestre è diminuito a 0,4 milioni di dollari. L'azienda ha mantenuto 10,3 milioni di dollari in contanti e rimane senza debiti. La direzione ha annunciato ulteriori misure di riduzione dei costi, comprese le riduzioni del personale e ha sospeso lo sviluppo dei prodotti mentre il Consiglio esplora alternative strategiche, inclusa la possibile vendita, fusione o liquidazione dell'azienda.

CEA Industries informó los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024 con ingresos de 0,4 millones de dólares, una disminución desde 0,9 millones de dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2023. La compañía reportó una pérdida neta de 0,7 millones de dólares o $(0,94) por acción, lo que muestra una ligera mejora en comparación con una pérdida de 0,8 millones de dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2023. Las reservas netas aumentaron a 0,5 millones de dólares, mientras que el backlog al final del trimestre disminuyó a 0,4 millones de dólares. La empresa mantuvo 10,3 millones de dólares en efectivo y sigue libre de deudas. La dirección anunció más medidas de reducción de costos, incluyendo despidos y suspendió el desarrollo de productos mientras la Junta explora alternativas estratégicas, incluyendo una posible venta, fusión o disolución de la empresa.

CEA Industries는 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 보고하며 수익이 40만 달러로, 2023년 3분기의 90만 달러에서 감소했다고 발표했습니다. 회사는 70만 달러의 순손실 또는 주당 $(0.94)의 손실을 기록하였으며, 이는 2023년 3분기의 80만 달러 손실보다 약간 개선된 수치입니다. 순 예약은 50만 달러로 증가했으며, 분기말 미결 주문은 40만 달러로 감소했습니다. 회사는 1030만 달러의 현금을 보유하고 있으며, 부채가 없는 상태를 유지하고 있습니다. 경영진은 인력 감축 및 제품 개발 중단을 포함한 추가 비용 절감 조치를 발표했으며, 이사회는 잠재적 매각, 합병 또는 회사 청산을 포함한 전략적 대안을 모색하고 있습니다.

CEA Industries a annoncé les résultats financiers du troisième trimestre 2024 avec un chiffre d'affaires de 0,4 million de dollars, en baisse par rapport à 0,9 million de dollars au troisième trimestre 2023. L'entreprise a affiché une perte nette de 0,7 million de dollars ou $(0,94) par action, montrant une légère amélioration par rapport à une perte de 0,8 million de dollars au troisième trimestre 2023. Les commandes nettes ont augmenté à 0,5 million de dollars, tandis que le carnet de commandes à la fin du trimestre a diminué à 0,4 million de dollars. L'entreprise a conservé 10,3 millions de dollars en espèces et reste sans dette. La direction a annoncé de nouvelles mesures de réduction des coûts, y compris des réductions de personnel et a suspendu le développement de produits alors que le Conseil explore des solutions stratégiques, y compris une vente potentielle, une fusion ou une dissolution de l'entreprise.

CEA Industries gab die finanziellen Ergebnisse für das 3. Quartal 2024 bekannt, mit einem Umsatz von 0,4 Millionen Dollar, zurückgegangen von 0,9 Millionen Dollar im 3. Quartal 2023. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete einen Nettoverlust von 0,7 Millionen Dollar oder $(0,94) pro Aktie, was eine leichte Verbesserung im Vergleich zu einem Verlust von 0,8 Millionen Dollar im 3. Quartal 2023 zeigt. Die Nettobestellungen stiegen auf 0,5 Millionen Dollar, während der Auftragsbestand am Ende des Quartals auf 0,4 Millionen Dollar fiel. Das Unternehmen hielt 10,3 Millionen Dollar in Barverfügungen und bleibt schuldenfrei. Das Management kündigte weitere Kostensenkungsmaßnahmen an, einschließlich Personalabbau und einer Aussetzung der Produktentwicklung, während der Vorstand strategische Alternativen, einschließlich eines möglichen Verkaufs, einer Fusion oder einer Liquidation des Unternehmens, prüft.

Positive
  • Slight improvement in net loss to $0.7M from $0.8M YoY
  • Strong cash position of $10.3M with zero debt
  • Net bookings increased to $0.5M from $0.4M YoY
  • Reduced variable costs as percentage of revenue
Negative
  • Revenue declined 57% to $0.4M from $0.9M YoY
  • Gross loss of $70,000 in Q3 2024
  • Working capital decreased by $2.0M since December 2023
  • Backlog decreased to $0.4M from $0.5M YoY
  • Cash position reduced from $12.5M to $10.3M since December 2023

Insights

The Q3 2024 results paint a concerning picture for CEA Industries. Revenue plummeted to $391,000, down 57% from Q3 2023's $914,000. The company continues to operate at a loss, though marginally improved from the previous year. Most concerning is the minimal backlog of just $400,000, suggesting continued weak demand.

The $10.3 million cash position, while substantial relative to the $5.3 million market cap, has eroded by $2.2 million over nine months. Management's focus on strategic alternatives, including potential dissolution, signals significant challenges in the core business. The cannabis industry downturn has severely impacted their market opportunity, leading to scaled-back operations and development efforts.

Louisville, Colorado, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CEA Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: CEAD, CEADW) (“CEA Industries” or the “Company”), is reporting results for the three months ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Summary (in $ thousands, excl. margin items):

 Q3 2024
(unaudited)
Q2 2024
(unaudited)
Q3 2023
(unaudited)
Revenue$391 $1,761 $914 
Gross Profit (Loss)$(70)$180 $(104)
Operating Expenses$677 $657 $703 
Net Income/(Loss)$(740)$(470)$(799)


“Throughout 2024, we have maintained a disciplined approach to cost management, prioritizing capital preservation as we work through our remaining project backlog,” said Tony McDonald, Chairman and CEO of CEA Industries. “In alignment with our commitment to shareholders, during the third quarter we made further reductions in headcount, paused product development, and scaled back business development efforts to maintain our strong balance sheet.

“As previously announced, the Board of Directors continues their examination of strategic alternatives, including a sale, merger, special dividend, or other potential strategic or financial transaction, including a dissolution of the Company whereby cash on the balance sheet would be returned to shareholders after adequate provision for outstanding corporate obligations. We will continue to prudently manage our capital in support of our ongoing strategic review process and look forward to providing an update in the coming months.”

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Revenue in the third quarter of 2024 was $0.4 million compared to $0.9 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily attributed to lower bookings and a reduced backlog over the past 18 months.

Net bookings in the third quarter of 2024 increased to $0.5 million compared to $0.4 million in the year-ago period. The Company’s quarter-end backlog was $0.4 million compared to $0.5 million for the same period in 2023. The expected decrease in CEA Industries’ backlog was primarily driven by fewer capital expenditures by cannabis operators in the markets served by the Company, in addition to a reduced sales effort.

Gross loss in the third quarter of 2024 improved to $70,000 compared to $104,000 for the same period in 2023. The improvement in gross profit was primarily driven by a reduction in variable costs as a percentage of revenue. Variable costs include the cost of equipment, outside engineering, shipping and handling, travel and warranty.

Operating expenses in the third quarter of 2024 remained flat at $0.7 million compared to the same period in 2023.

Net loss in the third quarter of 2024 improved to $0.7 million or $(0.94) per share, compared to a net loss of $0.8 million or $(1.19) per share for the same period in 2023.

Cash and cash equivalents were $10.3 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $12.5 million on December 31, 2023, while working capital decreased by $2.0 million during this period. At September 30, 2024, the Company remained debt free.

About CEA Industries Inc.

CEA Industries Inc. (www.ceaindustries.com) provides a suite of complementary and adjacent offerings to the controlled environment agriculture industry. The Company’s comprehensive solutions, when aligned with industry operators’ product and sales initiatives, support the development of the global ecosystem for indoor cultivation.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain statements of a forward-looking nature relating to future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. These statements reflect our current beliefs, and a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in this press release, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” set forth in our annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and subsequent filings with the SEC. Please refer to our SEC filings for a more detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business, including but not limited to the risks and uncertainties associated with our business prospects and the prospects of our existing and prospective customers; the inherent uncertainty of product development; regulatory, legislative and judicial developments, especially those related to changes in, and the enforcement of, cannabis laws; increasing competitive pressures in our industry; and relationships with our customers and suppliers. Except as required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The reference to CEA’s website has been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such website is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our financial results on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis, we use non-GAAP measures including net bookings and backlog, as well as other significant non-cash expenses such as stock-based compensation and depreciation expenses. We believe these non-GAAP measures are helpful in understanding our past performance and are intended to aid in evaluating our potential future results. The presentation of these non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to our GAAP results and are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information prepared or presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way to view aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business.

Investor Contact:

Sean Mansouri, CFA
Elevate IR
info@ceaindustries.com
(720) 330-2829

CEA Industries Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in US Dollars except share numbers)

  September 30,  December 31, 
  2024  2023 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS        
Current Assets        
Cash and cash equivalents $10,295,159  $12,508,251 
Accounts receivable, net  71,240   18,655 
Contract assets, net  224,414   224,414 
Inventory, net  24,680   296,404 
Prepaid expenses and other  421,260   313,115 
Total Current Assets  11,036,753   13,360,839 
Noncurrent Assets        
Property and equipment, net  9,605   38,558 
Intangible assets, net  1,830   1,830 
Deposits  14,747   14,747 
Operating lease right-of-use asset  273,375   356,109 
Total Noncurrent Assets  299,557   411,244 
         
TOTAL ASSETS $11,336,310  $13,772,083 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
         
LIABILITIES        
Current Liabilities        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $364,154  $624,724 
Deferred revenue  468,963   499,800 
Current portion of operating lease liability  133,127   126,724 
Total Current Liabilities  966,244   1,251,248 
         
Noncurrent Liabilities        
Operating lease liability, net of current portion  166,685   259,627 
Total Noncurrent Liabilities  166,685   259,627 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES  1,132,929   1,510,875 
         
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)  -   - 
         
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding  -   - 
Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 200,000,000 authorized; 791,580 and 673,090 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  8   7 
Additional paid in capital  49,520,970   49,451,493 
Accumulated deficit  (39,317,597)  (37,190,292)
Total Shareholders’ Equity  10,203,381   12,261,208 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $11,336,310  $13,772,083 


CEA Industries Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in US Dollars except share numbers)
(Unaudited)

  For the Three Months Ended September 30,  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2024  2023  2024  2023 
Revenue $390,817  $913,571  $2,386,023  $6,659,858 
                 
Cost of revenue  460,970   1,017,634   2,430,751   5,831,953 
                 
Gross (loss) profit  (70,153)  (104,063)  (44,728)  827,905 
                 
Operating expenses:                
Advertising and marketing expenses  450   21,551   13,630   256,965 
Product development costs  -   -   -   76,487 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  676,069   681,448   2,089,328   2,452,305 
Total operating expenses  676,519   702,999   2,102,958   2,785,757 
                 
Operating loss  (746,672)  (807,062)  (2,147,686)  (1,957,852)
                 
Other income (expense):                
Other income (expense), net  -   -   -   7,778 
Interest income (expense), net  6,269   8,043   20,381   26,042 
Total other income (expense)  6,269   8,043   20,381   33,820 
                 
Loss before provision for income taxes  (740,403)  (799,019)  (2,127,305)  (1,924,032)
                 
Income taxes  -   -   -   - 
                 
Net loss $(740,403) $(799,019) $(2,127,305) $(1,924,032)
                 
Loss per common share – basic and diluted $(0.94) $(1.19) $(2.92) $(2.86)
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted  791,580   673,031   729,333   672,904 


CEA Industries Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in US Dollars except share numbers)
(Unaudited)

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2024  2023 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:        
Net loss $(2,127,305) $(1,924,032)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation and intangible asset amortization expense  16,328   22,476 
Share-based compensation  69,478   177,427 
Provision for doubtful accounts (bad debt recovery)  (40,094)  (2,056)
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory  36,839   111,123 
Loss on disposal of assets  12,625   100 
Operating lease expense  82,734   79,705 
         
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (12,490)  (267,842)
Inventory  234,885   (77,808)
Prepaid expenses and other  (108,147)  1,166,170 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  (260,570)  (635,373)
Deferred revenue  (30,836)  (3,863,683)
Operating lease liability, net  (86,539)  (80,716)
Net cash used in operating activities  (2,213,092)  (5,294,509)
         
Cash Flows From Investing Activities        
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment  -   200 
Net cash provided by investing activities  -   200 
         
Cash Flows From Financing Activities        
Net cash provided by financing activities  -   - 
         
Net change in cash and cash equivalents  (2,213,092)  (5,294,309)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  12,508,251   18,637,114 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $10,295,159  $13,342,805 
         
Supplemental cash flow information:        
Interest paid $-  $- 
Income taxes paid $-  $- 
         
Non-cash investing and financing activities:        
Options issued for accrued equity compensation liability $-  $89,970 

FAQ

What was CEA Industries (CEAD) revenue in Q3 2024?

CEA Industries reported revenue of $0.4 million in Q3 2024, down from $0.9 million in Q3 2023.

How much cash does CEA Industries (CEAD) have as of September 30, 2024?

CEA Industries had $10.3 million in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024.

What strategic alternatives is CEA Industries (CEAD) considering in 2024?

CEA Industries is considering strategic alternatives including a sale, merger, special dividend, or other potential strategic transactions, including possible company dissolution.

What was CEA Industries (CEAD) net loss per share in Q3 2024?

CEA Industries reported a net loss of $(0.94) per share in Q3 2024, compared to $(1.19) per share in Q3 2023.

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