Crown Electrokinetics Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Call Management Highlights

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On November 11, 2022, Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ: CRKN) reported its financial results for Q3 2022. Key highlights include a completed $4 million financing and advancements towards a $30 million debt facility. The company anticipates delivering its first-generation smart window inserts in Q1 2023. Restructuring efforts reduced operational costs by 24%, leading to a monthly cash burn rate of $0.7 million compared to $1.2 million prior to restructuring. Investors can access more information via the company's website.

Positive

• Completed $4 million financing.
• First-generation smart window inserts delivery expected in Q1 2023.
• Advancing towards closing a $30 million debt facility.
• Reduced monthly cash burn to $0.7 million from $1.2 million.

Negative

• None.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ: CRKN) ("Crown" or the "Company"), a leading smart glass technology company, reported today its financial results for the third quarter 2022 in an earnings call held on November 11, 2022.

Doug Croxall, Crown’s CEO and Mr. Joel Krutz, CFO, shared with the Company shareholders and industry analysts, the results of the third quarter ending September 30, 2022. In addition to earnings updates, the call also included updates to financing, vertically integrated production, and first-generation product delivery.

Call highlights:

• Completed recent $4m financing
• Generation 1.0 smart window inserts expected to be delivered in Q1 of 2023
• Advancing towards expected closing on $30 million debt facility
• Applied for dual listing of shares on Upstream
• Working with two additional customers for generation 1.0 smart window delivery
  

Joel Krutz, CFO, in reporting the Company financials, explained that the Company continues to review and restructure its organization to ensure that its operations and expense base are optimized. Additionally, he indicated the Company hopes to close it’s previously announced $30M debt facility by year end.

As of September, these restructuring efforts had reduced the Company’s run rate costs by $3.1 million or 24%. The benefit of these actions was evident in Crown’s reduced cash burn levels with Q3 cash deployed for operations of $2.1 million, or $0.7 million per month. This is compared to $1.2 million per month when the Company initiated restructuring efforts in Q1.

Investors can access the Earnings Call and the filed Form 10-Q at the Company’s Website or by Clicking this link: 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 (HP, Inc.), our technology allows any glass surface to transition between clear and dark in seconds. With applications to a wide array of windows, including commercial buildings, automotive sunroofs, and residential skylights, we partner with leading glass and film manufacturers for mass production and distribution. 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. For more info, please visit: www.crownek.com 

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Crown Electrokinetics Contact:

IR Email: info@crownek.com

FAQ

What were the financial results for Crown Electrokinetics in Q3 2022?

Crown Electrokinetics reported reduced operational costs by 24% and a cash burn of $2.1 million for Q3 2022.

When does Crown Electrokinetics expect to deliver its first-generation smart window inserts?

The delivery of first-generation smart window inserts is expected in Q1 2023.

What recent financing did Crown Electrokinetics complete?

Crown Electrokinetics completed a $4 million financing.

What is the status of Crown Electrokinetics' debt facility?

The company is working towards closing a $30 million debt facility by the end of the year.