Crown Electrokinetics Reports Second Quarter 2022 Earnings and Announces First Customer Purchase Orders

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Crown Electrokinetics Corp (NASDAQ: CRKN) announced its second-quarter 2022 results, highlighting significant developments. The company reported a net loss of $4.5 million, including $1.5 million in non-cash stock-based compensation. Key milestones include the execution of two customer purchase orders for Smart Window Inserts™ and the successful raise of $2.1 million in equity financing. Furthermore, the Inflation Reduction Act enhances the value proposition for retrofitted energy improvements, particularly appealing to REIT customers. The company anticipates commencing product manufacturing soon.

Positive

• Executed first two customer purchase orders for Smart Window Inserts™.
• Raised $2.1 million through equity financing.
• Inflation Reduction Act extends tax incentives for energy improvements.

Negative

• Reported a net loss of $4.5 million for Q2 2022.
• Operating expenses totaled $4.5 million, including $1.5 million in compensation.

Los Angeles, California, Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ: CRKN) (“Crown” or the “Company”), a leading smart glass technology company, reported operations and financial results for the Second Quarter 2022, in an earnings call held on August 15, 2022.

Mr. Doug Croxall, Crown’s CEO, and Mr. Joel Krutz, CFO, shared with Crown’s shareholders and industry analysts the results of the second quarter ending June 30, 2022. In addition to Crown’s financial performance, the call also included updates on the Company’s first two customer purchase orders, recent capital raises, debt financing update, and updates to first-generation product delivery and production lines.

• Mr. Croxall announced that the Company executed its first two customer purchase orders for two buildings in the Bay Area. Management is pleased to see customers choose Crown’s Smart Window Inserts™ as a retrofit solution for existing US office buildings.
• The recently announced Inflation Reduction Act expands tax incentives for retro-fitted energy improvements and extended them to REIT customers - further enhancing Crowns already significant value proposition.
• Management provided an update on its financing efforts and disclosed it has raised $2.1 million of equity financing through both an above market preferred convertible offering as well as an underwritten offering.
• Crown has entered into a second debt funding term sheet. Crown is pursuing both opportunities to ensure the best possible terms for its debt financing. Management expects to close in approximately one month.
• Mr. Croxall delivered a detailed description of the product feature set and capabilities for the first-generation Smart Window Inserts™. The Company expects to start manufacturing within the coming months and to deliver its first product prior to the end of the year. That insert will be comprised of 12-inch strips of its DynamicTint™ film.
• Mr. Joel Krutz, announced a net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, of $4.5 million which included $1.5 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense. Operating Expenses were $4.5 million comprising $1.5 million of non-cash stock-based compensation, $1.5 million of payroll expense, $0.8 million in consulting and professional fees, and $0.6 million of operating overhead. For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company deployed $2.3 million of cash for operations and $0.3 million for investing activities while the company raised $1.1 million from financing activities. As of June 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents were $1.0 million while the Company has access to a $10 million standby letter of credit as well as a $2 million At-the-Market offering.

For interested individuals unable to join the conference call, a replay will be available through August 29, 2022, at +1-844-512-2921 (U.S. Toll Free) or +1-412-317-6671 (International). Participants must use the following code to access the replay of the call: 13732241. An archived version of the webcast will also be available on Crown’s Investor Relations site: https://ir.crownek.com/.

About Crown Electrokinetics
Crown is a smart glass technology company and the creator of DynamicTint™ We Make Your Glass Smarter™. Originally invented by Hewlett-Packard, our technology allows any glass surface to transition between clear and dark in seconds. At the core of our technology is a thin film that is powered by electrically charged pigment which not only replaces common window tints but is also a more sustainable alternative to traditional window treatments. With its unique ability to be retrofitted to existing glass, DynamicTint™ offers myriad benefits related to reducing carbon emissions. The company is supported by a robust patent portfolio.

Safe Harbor Statement: Statements in this news release may be "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions, or any other statements relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may, and are likely to, differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and Crown Electrokinetic Corporation undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release.

This press release does not constitute a public offer of any securities for sale. Any securities offered privately will not be or have not been registered under the Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

Crown Electrokinetics

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FAQ

What were Crown Electrokinetics' financial results for Q2 2022?

Crown Electrokinetics reported a net loss of $4.5 million for Q2 2022, with operating expenses of $4.5 million.

What are the recent developments for CRKN regarding Smart Window Inserts?

Crown executed its first two customer purchase orders for Smart Window Inserts™, marking a significant business milestone.

How has the Inflation Reduction Act impacted Crown Electrokinetics?

The Inflation Reduction Act expands tax incentives for energy improvements, enhancing Crown's value proposition with REIT customers.

What financing activities did Crown engage in recently?

Crown raised $2.1 million in equity financing and plans to close a second debt funding term sheet within a month.