Carbon Revolution Announces Record Revenue Results for First Half 2024
- None.
- liquidity with only $1.7 million of unrestricted cash as of March 31, 2024.
- Net loss of US$38.2 million for the half, compared to US$19.2 million a year ago, with significant transaction costs.
- Reliance on new capital until reaching profitability and positive free cash flow.
- Uncertainty regarding reaching an agreement for early release of OIC funds held in escrow.
Insights
The financial performance of Carbon Revolution, as indicated by the record revenues, suggests a robust demand for their lightweight carbon fiber wheels. The year-over-year revenue growth of 107% in the first half and 177% in the second quarter is indicative of the company's increasing market penetration and successful expansion into new programs. However, the reported net loss of US$38.2 million, which is double the loss from the previous year, raises concerns about the company's cost management and scalability. The significant portion of the loss attributed to transaction costs suggests one-time expenses, which may not be a recurring issue. Nevertheless, investors should be cautious about the company's liquidity challenges, given the limited cash reserves and reliance on external financing, which could affect the company's ability to sustain operations without additional capital infusion.
The automotive industry is experiencing a shift towards lightweight materials to enhance vehicle performance and fuel efficiency. Carbon Revolution's growth trajectory aligns with this trend, as evidenced by the increased demand from high-profile automotive programs. The commitment of their planned Australian capacity and the expansion of the Mega-line suggest that the company is strategically positioning itself to meet future demand. However, the preliminary revenue estimate for Fiscal 3Q 2024 indicates a slowdown in growth rate, which may signal market saturation or operational challenges. It is critical for stakeholders to monitor the competitive landscape and the company's ability to maintain its growth momentum in the context of potential financial constraints.
Carbon Revolution's involvement with prestigious automotive programs, such as the Corvette Z06, Range Rover Sport SV and Ford Mustang Dark Horse, underscores their credibility as a Tier 1 OEM supplier. The automotive industry's increasing focus on performance and sustainability is likely to continue driving demand for advanced materials like carbon fiber. The company's future growth prospects seem promising, particularly with the planned launch of new programs. However, the automotive sector is known for its cyclicality and high capital expenditure requirements. The limited liquidity and the need for additional financing could pose significant risks to the company's ability to capitalize on these opportunities, especially if there are delays or difficulties in securing the necessary funds from the OIC or other sources.
- Achieved Record Half Year Revenue of US
- Half Year Sales of 12.8k Wheels, More Than Doubling Volumes Compared to the Prior Year
- Achieved Record Quarterly Revenue of US
- Limited liquidity as of 31 March 2024, requires additional finance; discussion with OIC for potential early release of Escrow funds is ongoing
- Issues Preliminary Estimate for Fiscal 3Q 2024 (Quarter Ended March 31, 2024) of
GEELONG, Australia, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Revolution plc (Nasdaq: CREV) (the “Company”), a Tier 1 OEM supplier and the leading global manufacturer of lightweight advanced technology automotive carbon fiber wheels, today announced fiscal first half 2024 results for the period ending December 31, 2023 (unaudited). First half revenue was up
Carbon Revolution is an early-stage growth company that is reliant on new capital until it reaches profitability and positive free cashflow. As at 31 March 2024, the Company has very limited liquidity with
“Carbon Revolution reported half year revenue in the fiscal first half of 2024, up
First half business progress includes
- Completed Nasdaq listing
- Appointed Bob Lutz as Chair of the Board of Directors
- Won an OEM wheel program by a premium brand of a major German automaker
- Launched the Range Rover Sport SVO program with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), with more than half of the 2025 Range Rover Sport SVs models sold in the US reportedly featuring Carbon Revolution’s 23-inch carbon fiber wheels
- Chris Recktenwald joined to lead global strategic procurement and supply chain initiatives for Carbon Revolution
- Commissioning of Mega-line is now well advanced. There were some increased costs in the first half of 2024 related to commissioning and ramping two new programs simultaneously
Fiscal 3Q 2024 Preliminary Revenue
The Company’s third quarter fiscal 2024 preliminary revenue is expected to be in the range of US
As stated in December 2023, the Company expects to provide a quarterly revenue outlook during CY24. The company is no longer providing annual guidance for CY24 as majority of expected revenue growth is due to arise in the second half from the introduction of new programs and the timing and ramp rate of these new programs is outside the control of the Company.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Interested investors and other parties can listen to a webcast of the live conference call at 8:00 a.m. (US Eastern Time) on April 9, 2024 by logging onto the Events section of Carbon Revolution’s Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://investors.carbonrev.com/.
The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (877) 407-9716 (US domestic) or (201) 493-6779 (international). A replay of the conference call will be available from 9:00 pm Eastern Time on April 9, 2024, until 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 23, 2024. under the Events section of Carbon Revolution’s investor website, or by calling (844) 512-2921 (US domestic) or (412) 317-6671 (international), Access ID: 13745763.
About Carbon Revolution plc
Carbon Revolution plc (Nasdaq: CREV) is the parent of Carbon Revolution Pty Ltd, an early-stage growth company, which has successfully innovated, commercialized and industrialized the advanced manufacture of carbon fiber wheels for the global automotive industry. The Company has progressed from single prototypes to designing and manufacturing lightweight wheels for cars and SUVs in the high performance, premium and luxury segments, for the world’s most prestigious automotive brands. Carbon Revolution is creating a significant and sustainable advanced technology business that supplies its lightweight wheel technology to automotive manufacturers around the world.
For more information, visit carbonrev.com
Unaudited Financial Highlights
| Metrics(1) (US$ unless otherwise specified) | 1H FY24 | 1H FY23 | Change % | |||
| Number of Wheels Sold (‘000s) | 12.8 | 6.2 | 107 | % | ||
| Revenue (US$m) | 26.1 | 12.6 | 107 | % | ||
| Adjusted EBITDA (2) (US$m) | (14.5 | )3 | (12.9 | )3 | 13 | % |
| NPAT (US$m) | (38.2 | ) | (19.2 | ) | 99 | % |
| Unrestricted cash at 31 March(3) (US$m) | 1.7 | 2.5 | (32 | )% | ||
| (1) | Financials are unaudited. Converted to USD at 0.7 for convenience. 1H period ending Dec 31. | |
| (2) | Excludes capital raising transaction costs 1H FY24 US | |
| (3) | While the Company has US | |
Forward Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this communication are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” “target” or other similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the future financial performance, business strategies, financings and expectations for the Company’s business. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the current expectations of Carbon Revolution’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from such assumptions, and such differences may be material. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Carbon Revolution.
These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including (i) Carbon Revolution's liquidity, including its ability to pay its obligations and to issue equity, refinance its indebtedness or otherwise obtain financing at all or on acceptable terms, (ii) risks related to our ability to meet financial covenants and other key covenants under existing financing arrangements, (iii) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (iv) the ability to maintain the listing of Carbon Revolution’s securities on the stock exchange; (v) the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination and related transactions; (vi) risks related to the rollout of Carbon Revolution’s business strategy and the timing of expected business milestones; (vii) the effects of competition on Carbon Revolution’s future business and the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth, establish and maintain relationships with customers and retain its management and key employees; (viii) risks related to domestic and international political and macroeconomic uncertainty, including the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts; (ix) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Carbon Revolution; (x) the impact of pandemic and governmental responses on any of the foregoing risks; (xi) risks related to Carbon Revolution’s industry; (xii) changes in laws and regulations; and (xiii) those factors discussed in the documents Carbon Revolution filed with the SEC, including the Shell Company Report on Form 20-F.
If any of these risks materialize or Carbon Revolution’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Carbon Revolution does not presently know or that Carbon Revolution currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Carbon Revolution’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Carbon Revolution anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Carbon Revolution’s assessments to change. However, while Carbon Revolution may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Carbon Revolution specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, unless required by applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Carbon Revolution’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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| Carbon Revolution plc Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| US $'0001 | AU $'000 | ||||||||||
| As of December 31, | As of December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
| Current assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 18,852 | 9,855 | 26,931 | 14,078 | |||||||
| Restricted trust fund | 4,841 | - | 6,916 | - | |||||||
| Receivables | 6,782 | 3,972 | 9,689 | 5,674 | |||||||
| Contract assets | 12,734 | 1,362 | 18,192 | 1,946 | |||||||
| Inventories | 16,528 | 14,528 | 23,612 | 20,754 | |||||||
| Other current assets | 2,588 | 1,848 | 3,697 | 2,640 | |||||||
| Total current assets | 62,325 | 31,564 | 89,037 | 45,092 | |||||||
| Non-current assets | |||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 48,273 | 40,942 | 68,962 | 58,488 | |||||||
| Right-of-use assets | 4,962 | 5,463 | 7,088 | 7,804 | |||||||
| Intangible assets | 12,004 | 10,982 | 17,148 | 15,688 | |||||||
| Total non-current assets | 65,239 | 57,386 | 93,198 | 81,980 | |||||||
| Total assets | 127,564 | 88,950 | 182,235 | 127,072 | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Payables | 33,966 | 5,684 | 48,524 | 8,120 | |||||||
| Borrowings | 15,707 | 14,407 | 22,439 | 20,581 | |||||||
| Lease liability | 460 | 443 | 657 | 633 | |||||||
| Contract liability | 1,279 | 545 | 1,827 | 779 | |||||||
| Deferred income | 1,299 | 1,234 | 1,856 | 1,763 | |||||||
| Provisions | 2,798 | 3,090 | 3,997 | 4,414 | |||||||
| Total current liabilities | 55,509 | 25,403 | 79,300 | 36,290 | |||||||
| Non-current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Borrowings | 78,124 | - | 111,606 | - | |||||||
| Lease Liability | 4,926 | 5,386 | 7,037 | 7,694 | |||||||
| Contract liability | 3,058 | - | 4,368 | - | |||||||
| Deferred income | 9,958 | 11,165 | 14,225 | 15,950 | |||||||
| Provisions | 1,712 | 460 | 2,446 | 657 | |||||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 97,778 | 17,011 | 139,682 | 24,301 | |||||||
| Total liabilities | 153,287 | 42,414 | 218,982 | 60,591 | |||||||
| Net (liabilities) / assets | (25,723 | ) | 46,537 | (36,747 | ) | 66,481 | |||||
| (Deficiency in equity) / equity | |||||||||||
| Contributed equity | 37 | 269,875 | 53 | 385.536 | |||||||
| Warrant | 3,808 | - | 5,440 | - | |||||||
| Reserves | 269,739 | 4,949 | 385,342 | 7,070 | |||||||
| Accumulated losses | (299,307 | ) | (228,288 | ) | (427,582 | ) | (326,125 | ) | |||
| Total (deficiency in equity) / equity | (25,723 | ) | 46,537 | (36,747 | ) | 66,481 | |||||
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1 All USD figures converted to USD at 0.7 for convenience.
| Carbon Revolution plc Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| US $'0002 | AU $'000 | ||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended December 31, | Six Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Sale of wheels | 24,172 | 12,606 | 34,532 | 18,009 | |||||||||||
| Engineering services | 1,038 | - | 1,483 | - | |||||||||||
| Sale of tooling | 931 | - | 1,330 | - | |||||||||||
| Revenue | 26,141 | 12,606 | 37,345 | 18,009 | |||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | (35,877 | ) | (17,910 | ) | (51,253 | ) | (25,586 | ) | |||||||
| Gross margin | (9,736 | ) | (5,304 | ) | (13,908 | ) | (7,577 | ) | |||||||
| Other income | 4,293 | 1,740 | 6,133 | 2,485 | |||||||||||
| Operational expenses | (1,884 | ) | (272 | ) | (2,692 | ) | (388 | ) | |||||||
| Research and development | (5,253 | ) | (6,394 | ) | (7,504 | ) | (9,134 | ) | |||||||
| Administrative expenses | (5,783 | ) | (5,499 | ) | (8,261 | ) | (7,855 | ) | |||||||
| Marketing expenses | (456 | ) | (512 | ) | (653 | ) | (732 | ) | |||||||
| Capital raising transaction costs | (12,080 | ) | (2,270 | ) | (17,257 | ) | (3,243 | ) | |||||||
| Finance costs | (7,263 | ) | (726 | ) | (10,375 | ) | (1,037 | ) | |||||||
| Loss before income tax expense | (38,162 | ) | (19,237 | ) | (54,517 | ) | (27,481 | ) | |||||||
| Income tax expense | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Loss for the year after income tax | (38,162 | ) | (19,237 | ) | (54,517 | ) | (27,481 | ) | |||||||
| Other comprehensive income | |||||||||||||||
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation differences - foreign operations | (609 | ) | (12 | ) | (870 | ) | (17 | ) | |||||||
| Other comprehensive income | (609 | ) | (12 | ) | (870 | ) | (17 | ) | |||||||
| Total comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax | (38,772 | ) | (19,249 | ) | (55,387 | ) | (27,498 | ) | |||||||
| Earnings per share | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | ) | ) | ) | ) | |||||||||||
| Diluted | ) | ) | ) | ) | |||||||||||
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2 All USD figures converted to USD at 0.7 for convenience.
| Carbon Revolution plc Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) – US $3 | |||||||||||||||||
| US $’000s | Contributed Equity | Warrant | Restructure reserve | Irish distribution reserve | Share buyback reserve | Share based payment reserve | Accumulated Losses | Foreign Currency Translation Reserve | Total Equity | ||||||||
| Balance as at 30 June 2022 | 268,675 | - | - | - | (218 | ) | 5,050 | (209,051 | ) | (109 | ) | 64,348 | |||||
| Net loss after tax for the half year | - | - | - | - | - | - | (19,237 | ) | - | (19,237 | ) | ||||||
| Other comprehensive loss for the half year | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (12 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||||
| Total comprehensive loss for the half year | - | - | - | - | - | - | (19,237 | ) | (12 | ) | (19,249 | ) | |||||
| Issue of share capital | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Shared-based payments | 1,200 | - | - | - | - | 238 | - | - | 1,438 | ||||||||
| Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | 1,200 | - | - | - | - | 238 | - | - | 1,438 | ||||||||
| Balance as at 31 December 2022 | 269,875 | - | - | - | (218 | ) | 5,288 | (228,288 | ) | (121 | ) | 46,537 | |||||
| US $’000s | Contributed Equity | Warrant | Restructure reserve | Irish distribution reserve | Share buyback reserve | Share based payment reserve | Accumulated Losses | Foreign Currency Translation Reserve | Total Equity | ||||||||
| Balance as at 30 June 2023 | 270,503 | - | - | - | (218 | ) | 5,387 | (264,507 | ) | (153 | ) | 11,012 | |||||
| Net loss after tax for the half year | - | - | - | - | - | - | (38,162 | ) | - | (38,162 | ) | ||||||
| Other comprehensive loss for the half year | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (609 | ) | (609 | ) | ||||||
| Total comprehensive loss for the half year | - | - | - | (38,162 | ) | (609 | ) | (38,771 | ) | ||||||||
| Share-based payments | 620 | - | - | - | - | (5,387 | ) | 3,362 | - | (1,405 | ) | ||||||
| Business combination | (271,123 | ) | 3,808 | 243,147 | - | - | - | - | - | (24,168 | ) | ||||||
| Capital reduction | 37 | - | - | 27,572 | - | - | - | - | 27,609 | ||||||||
| Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | (270,466 | ) | 3,808 | 243,147 | 27,572 | - | (5,387 | ) | 3,362 | - | 2,036 | ||||||
| Balance as at 31 December 2023 | 37 | 3,808 | 243,147 | 27,572 | (218 | ) | - | (299,307 | ) | (762 | ) | (25,723 | ) | ||||
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3 All USD figures converted to USD at 0.7 for convenience.
| Carbon Revolution plc Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) – AU$ | |||||||||||||||||
| AU $’000s | Contributed Equity | Warrant | Restructure reserve | Irish distribution reserve | Share buyback reserve | Share based payment reserve | Accumulated Losses | Foreign Currency Translation Reserve | Total Equity | ||||||||
| Balance as at 30 June 2022 | 383,822 | - | - | - | (311 | ) | 7,214 | (298,644 | ) | (156 | ) | 91,925 | |||||
| Net loss after tax for the half year | - | - | - | - | - | - | (27,481 | ) | - | (27,481 | ) | ||||||
| Other comprehensive loss for the half year | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (17 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||||
| Total comprehensive loss for the half year | - | - | - | - | - | - | (27,481 | ) | (17 | ) | (27,498 | ) | |||||
| Issue of share capital | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Shared-based payments | 1,714 | - | - | - | - | 340 | - | - | 2,054 | ||||||||
| Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | 1,714 | - | - | - | - | 340 | - | - | 2,054 | ||||||||
| Balance as at 31 December 2022 | 385,536 | - | - | - | (311 | ) | 7,554 | (326,125 | ) | (173 | ) | 66,481 | |||||
| AU $’000s | Contributed Equity | Warrant | Restructure reserve | Irish distribution reserve | Share buyback reserve | Share based payment reserve | Accumulated Losses | Foreign Currency Translation Reserve | Total Equity | ||||||||
| Balance as at 30 June 2023 | 386,432 | - | - | - | (311 | ) | 7,695 | (377,867 | ) | (218 | ) | 15,731 | |||||
| Net loss after tax for the half year | - | - | - | - | - | - | (54,517 | ) | - | (54,517 | ) | ||||||
| Other comprehensive loss for the half year | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (870 | ) | (870 | ) | ||||||
| Total comprehensive loss for the half year | - | - | - | (54,517 | ) | (870 | ) | (55,387 | ) | ||||||||
| Share-based payments | 886 | - | - | - | - | (7,695 | ) | 4,802 | - | (2,007 | ) | ||||||
| Business Combination | (387,318 | ) | 5,440 | 347,353 | - | - | - | - | - | (34,525 | ) | ||||||
| Capital reduction | 53 | - | - | 39,388 | - | - | - | - | 39,441 | ||||||||
| Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | (386,379 | ) | 5,440 | 347,353 | 39,388 | - | (7,695 | ) | 4,802 | - | 2,909 | ||||||
| Balance as at 31 December 2023 | 53 | 5,440 | 347,353 | 39,388 | (311 | ) | - | (427,582 | ) | (1,088 | ) | (36,747 | ) | ||||
| Carbon Revolution plc Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| US $'0004 | AU $'000 | ||||||||||
| Six Months Ended December 31, | Six Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||
| Receipts from customers | 19,861 | 20,932 | 28,373 | 29,903 | |||||||
| Receipt of grants and research and development incentives | 111 | 10,630 | 159 | 15,186 | |||||||
| Payments to suppliers and employees | (38,765 | ) | (27,231 | ) | (55,380 | ) | (38,902 | ) | |||
| Borrowing costs | (2,806 | ) | (616 | ) | (4,009 | ) | (880 | ) | |||
| Capital raising transaction costs | (7,482 | ) | (2,201 | ) | (10,689 | ) | (3,144 | ) | |||
| Interest received | 53 | 26 | 76 | 37 | |||||||
| Finance costs | (3,614 | ) | - | (5,163 | ) | - | |||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (32,642 | ) | 1,540 | (46,633 | ) | 2,200 | |||||
| Cash flow from investing activities | |||||||||||
| Payment for property, plant and equipment | (4,774 | ) | (4,140 | ) | (6,820 | ) | (5,914 | ) | |||
| Payment for intangible assets | (1,495 | ) | (1,757 | ) | (2,135 | ) | (2,510 | ) | |||
| Net cash (used in) / provided by investing activities | (6,269 | ) | (5,897 | ) | (8,955 | ) | (8,424 | ) | |||
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from third party borrowings | 49,663 | 10,854 | 70,947 | 15,505 | |||||||
| Repayment of third party borrowings | (7,592 | ) | (12,560 | ) | (10,845 | ) | (17,943 | ) | |||
| Reclass to restricted cash | (5,373 | ) | - | (7,675 | ) | - | |||||
| Repayment of lease liability | (224 | ) | (134 | ) | (320 | ) | (191 | ) | |||
| Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities | 47,220 | (1,840 | ) | 67,457 | (2,629 | ) | |||||
| Net increase / (decrease) in cash held | 8,309 | (6,197 | ) | 11,869 | (8,853 | ) | |||||
| Cash at beginning of financial period | 13,707 | 15,885 | 19,582 | 22,693 | |||||||
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (3,164 | ) | 167 | (4,520 | ) | 238 | |||||
| Cash at end of financial period | 18,852 | 9,855 | 26,931 | 14,078 | |||||||
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4 All USD figures converted to USD at 0.7 for convenience.
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