Forza X1, Inc. Reports Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Forza X1 reported its financial results for Q1 2024, showing cash reserves of approximately $9.95 million, down from $12.80 million at the end of 2023. The company reduced its cash burn by lowering SG&A expenses. Executive Chairman and Interim CEO Joseph Visconti noted a global decline in demand for recreational marine vehicles due to economic uncertainties and slower-than-expected EV adoption. Forza's electric boats are still in development, while competitors like Mercury Marine have launched their products. The company is focusing on cost management, capital expenditure reduction, workforce optimization, and strategic partnerships to navigate market challenges and sustain operations.
- Cash burn reduction due to lower SG&A expenses.
- Strategic adjustments including cost management and partnerships.
- Implementation of measures to conserve cash reserves.
- Focus on long-term sustainability through strategic collaborations.
- Cash reserves decreased from $12.80 million to $9.95 million.
- Global decline in demand for recreational marine vehicles.
- Slower-than-expected EV adoption impacting market.
- Competitors have launched electric boat products while Forza is still in development.
- Workforce reductions and hiring freeze.
Insights
The financial results reveal key metrics that indicate Forza X1 is carefully managing its resources amidst challenging market conditions. The reduction in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities from
On the downside, the reduction in R&D spending could potentially slow down product innovation and affect the Company's competitive edge in a market where larger competitors like Mercury Marine have already brought electric outboard motors to market. However, these measures reflect sound financial stewardship, balancing immediate cost control with long-term strategic goals.
The broader industry context provided by Forza's interim CEO underscores significant headwinds in the recreational marine vehicle market. With consumer spending and investment in EV technology lagging, the electric boat segment's sluggish growth contrasts with earlier optimistic projections. This aligns with wider industry trends where major automotive manufacturers are slowing their EV expansions.
For retail investors, this highlights the importance of understanding market cycles and consumer behavior. Forza's focus on strategic partnerships and cost management suggests a pragmatic approach to navigating these turbulent times, which could position the Company favorably when market conditions improve. The forward-looking statements about sustainability and innovation are promising but must be viewed cautiously given current market conditions.
The development and commercialization of electric sport boats face substantial challenges, as indicated by Forza X1's financial report. With larger industry players like Mercury Marine already marketing electric outboard motors, Forza's ongoing development efforts may lag in execution and market entry.
Technological advancements in battery efficiency, marine propulsion systems and sustainability are critical for Forza's future success. Investors should note that while Forza is strategically conserving resources now, long-term growth will heavily depend on its ability to innovate and bring competitive products to market. Partnerships and collaborations can be beneficial, but delayed product launches could allow competitors to capture significant market share.
FORT PIERCE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / May 15, 2024 / Forza X1, Inc. (Nasdaq:FRZA) ("Forza," the "Company"), a developer of electric sport boats, today reported operational highlights and financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Highlights for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024:
- Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were approximately
$9,952,000 on March 31, 2024, compared to$12,803,000 on December 31, 2023. - Reduced cash burn during the first quarter through lower SG&A, including salaries, wages, and R&D spending.
"The past year has seen a marked deceleration in the global demand for recreational marine vehicles, influenced heavily by economic uncertainties and shifting consumer priorities," stated Joseph Visconti, Executive Chairman and Interim CEO of Forza X1, Inc. "This slowdown reflects broader trends affecting the recreational vehicle industries at large, including electric vehicles (EVs). Notably, the global shift towards EV adoption has been much slower than initially anticipated. Several leading automotive manufacturers have adjusted their strategies, accordingly, including halting the construction of dedicated EV factories."
According to Visconti, the slower-than-expected adoption rates have led to cautious consumer spending and investment in EV technology, directly impacting the Company's market. Specifically, the electric boat segment has experienced even more sluggish growth than the automotive sector. In addition, while Forza's electric boats are still in the development stage, many of the larger players in the boat industry, such as Mercury Marine, have completed their development efforts and have brought their electric outboard motors to market.
"Despite these challenges, we have managed to sustain operations through strategic adjustments, including cost management and a focus on strategic partnerships," explained Visconti. "We have implemented measures that have reduced cash burn and conserved cash reserves while seeking to leverage our technological advancements through strategic collaborations and partnerships to enhance shareholder value. We have responded to the industry challenges by tightening our financial reins to mitigate the impacts of reduced demand with a view toward long-term sustainability."
The Company is enacting the following key measures:
- Capital Expenditure Reduction: With the exception of our new facility, capital expenditures have been significantly curtailed, focusing only on essential maintenance and strategically critical projects. Non-essential development has been postponed or re-evaluated based on stringent ROI analyses.
- Workforce Optimization: Although a difficult decision, we have optimized our workforce to align with current production needs and financial realities. This includes a temporary freeze on hiring and, regrettably, reductions in areas where the workload has decreased. These measures are designed to preserve as many jobs as possible while maintaining financial viability.
- Expense Management: We are scrutinizing all expenses, from administrative to marketing, ensuring that only those that are essential and offer clear value are maintained or increased. This has also involved renegotiating contracts and seeking better terms from suppliers to reduce costs without compromising quality.
"Through these focused financial strategies and strategic partnerships, we aim to not only navigate the current market challenges but also set the stage for future growth and success. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and shareholder value guides our every decision," Visconti concluded.
Conference Call
Executive Chairman and Interim CEO Joseph Visconti will hold a conference call today, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET. To listen to the conference call, interested parties should dial 1-877-407-4018 and use Conference ID 13746471. All callers should dial in approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to join the Forza X1 conference call.
The conference call will also be available through a live audio webcast that can be accessed by clicking on the LINK HERE.
The Company's complete financial statements are being filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can be accessed via https://ir.forzax1.com/sec-filings.
About Forza X1, Inc.
Forza X1, Inc.'s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable recreational boating by producing stylish electric sport boats. We are focused on creating, implementing, and selling electric boats utilizing our electric vehicle technology to control and power our boats and proprietary outboard electric motor. Our electric boats are designed to be fully integrated including the hull, outboard motor, and control system. For more information, please visit forzax1.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are identified by the use of the words "could," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "may," "continue," "predict," "potential," "project" and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements and include statements regarding reducing cash burn and conserving cash reserves while seeking to leverage the Company's technological advancements through strategic collaborations and partnerships to enhance shareholder value, preserving as many jobs as possible while maintaining financial viability, renegotiating contracts and seeking better terms from suppliers to reduce costs without compromising quality and navigating the current market challenges and setting the stage for future growth and success. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and assumptions from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, the Company's ability to reduce cash burn and conserve cash reserves while seeking to leverage the Company's technological advancements through strategic collaborations and partnerships to enhance shareholder value, and the risk factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC, including subsequent periodic reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Contact:
Glenn Sonoda
investor@forzax1.com
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | Change | % Change | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 9,952,749 | $ | 9,821,531 | $ | 131,218 | 1.3 | % | ||||||||
Current assets | $ | 10,485,918 | $ | 13,370,219 | $ | (2,884,301 | ) | (21.6 | %) | |||||||
Current liabilities | $ | 306,220 | $ | 842,594 | $ | (536,374 | ) | (63.7 | %) | |||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | Change | % Change | |||||||||||||
Cost of sales | $ | 29,572 | $ | 49,941 | $ | (20,369 | ) | (41 | %) | |||||||
Gross loss | $ | (29,572 | ) | $ | (49,941 | ) | $ | 20,369 | (41 | %) | ||||||
Operating expenses | $ | 1,285,767 | $ | 2,079,810 | $ | (794,043 | ) | (38 | %) | |||||||
Loss from operations | $ | (1,315,339 | ) | $ | (2,129,751 | ) | $ | 814,412 | (38 | %) | ||||||
Other income | $ | 147,502 | $ | 124,619 | $ | 22,883 | 18 | % | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (1,167,837 | ) | $ | (2,005,132 | ) | $ | 837,295 | (42 | %) | ||||||
Net loss per common share: Basic and Diluted | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.19 | ) | $ | 0.12 | (61 | %) | ||||||
SOURCE: Forza X1, Inc.
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