KULR Technology Group Reports Record Annual Revenue for 2023
- Record revenue growth of 146% to $9,830,166 in 2023.
- Expanded customer base with 47% more billed customers in 2023.
- Secured contracts exceeding $1 million with industry leaders like H55 Inc. and Nanoracks.
- Received special permits from the US Department of Transportation for SafeX product suite.
- Engaged in collaborations with leading companies in electric propulsion, space exploration, and automotive industries.
- Conference call scheduled for April 12th, 2024, to discuss financial results and business updates.
- Net loss increased to $23,693,556 in 2023.
- Cash balances decreased to $1,194,764 as of December 31, 2023.
- SG&A expenses increased to $19,882,402 in 2023.
- R&D expenses increased to $6,195,400 in 2023.
Insights
The substantial year-over-year revenue increase reported by KULR Technology Group suggests a robust expansion in its operations, particularly within the energy storage, battery transportation and recycling sectors. The 47% growth in billed customers indicates successful market penetration and could hint at rising demand for KULR's products. However, the significantly higher net loss and reduced cash balance raise questions about the company's current burn rate and the sustainability of its growth trajectory without additional financing.
The increased investment in research and development, as well as higher labor costs, point to KULR's strategic focus on innovation and scaling up capacity. This is a potential indicator of future revenue streams but must be weighed against the 21% rise in SG&A expenses. The critical market takeaway here would be the balance between aggressive growth strategies and the management's ability to control operational costs to avoid eroding the bottom line further.
Securing new special permits from the United States Department of Transportation for the transportation of DDR batteries is a strategic win for KULR. It positions them favorably in a niche, yet increasingly important market segment concerned with battery safety and sustainability. The alignment with EASA safety protocols through the integration of KULR's Thermal Runaway Shield with H55's EPS exemplifies compliance with stringent regulatory standards, potentially opening doors to European markets and enhancing brand credibility.
Full-Year 2023 Revenue Up
SAN DIEGO, April 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the "Company" or "KULR"), a global leader in sustainable energy management, today announced its financial results for full-year 2023.
Full-Year 2023 Financial Results:
Revenues: Revenue increased
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses: SG&A expenses increased to
R&D expenses: R&D expenses in 2023 increased to
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 57 full time employees and 3 contractors compared to 62 full time employees and 16 contractors on December 31, 2022.
Net Loss: Net loss for 2023 increased to
Cash Position: The Company reported cash balances of
Recent Corporate Highlights:
- Revenue has grown at a compound annual growth rate of
102% from 2021 through 2023. - Secured a commitment exceeding
$1 million with H55 Inc., a pioneer and global leader in electric propulsion. H55 will employ KULR's unique Thermal Runaway Shield within its propulsion systems that equip fleets of industry behemoths such as Pratt & Whitney and CAE Inc. Embedding KULR's TRS into H55's Electrical Propulsion System (“EPS”) is critical for aligning with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (“EASA”) safety protocols. - Secured a pivotal contract exceeding
$865,000 from Nanoracks (now part of Voyager Space’s Exploration Segment). Based in Webster, Texas, Voyager’s Exploration team is a prominent provider of commercial space services, specializing in satellite deployment, space station research, and the development of space habitats. The contract underscores KULR's role in spearheading the accelerated development, testing and early production of a specialized space battery, aimed at enhancing Voyager’s CubeSat applications. - Received a six-figure contract from Lockheed Martin for developing phase change material heat sinks that are pivotal for the thermal regulation of essential electronics within long-range precision missiles. This achievement follows a series of successful evaluations that showcased the efficiency of KULR's solutions in cooling critical onboard systems.
- Received an initial purchase order from one of the world’s largest privately held space exploration companies for enhanced battery safety testing solutions, using the Company’s KULR ONE Design Solutions (“K1-DS”) platform. The proprietary K1-DS platform incorporates the most comprehensive design and testing methodology for battery safety. Though specific terms of the contract remain confidential, the customer has publicly forecasted a substantial ramp-up in its planned space missions as it continues to scale its satellite deployment throughout 2024.
- Confirmed collaboration with a leading U.S. automaker focusing on mitigating thermal runaway risks in EV battery modules through KULR's advanced SafeCASE™ technology. This project underscores KULR's commitment to safety and innovation in the rapidly growing electric vehicle market.
- Engaged by one of the few global leaders in space travel to design, develop, and deliver battery systems tailored for the rigorous demands of space travel. These batteries will power the dramatically growing commercial space business for KULR’s partner for its immediate needs and into the future. The commercial, economic, and mission-critical requirement for on-time delivery of consistently safe, reliable, and efficient battery power solutions coupled with the complex demands of space travel led this customer to KULR. While the program is already underway, upon achieving anticipated milestones, both KULR and its partner anticipate follow-on orders supporting a significant increase in the frequency and scale of planned space missions.
- Secured new special permits from the United States Department of Transportation related to its patented SafeX product suite, including SafeCASE™ and SafeSLEEVE™. The recently granted Special Permit 21693 and Special Permit 21704 cover transportation of damaged, defective, or recalled (“DDR”) batteries as well as end-of-life batteries to include the critical area of battery disposal and recycling, paving the way for safer and more sustainable battery recovery and reuse practices. The new special permits are expected to generate additional opportunities for KULR with both existing and new customers in various industries.
Conference Call
The Company has scheduled a conference call for Friday, April 12th, 2024 at 4:30pm ET to discuss these results. KULR management will provide a business update for the Company and answer questions from analysts.
To access the call:
Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time)
U.S. dial-in: 855-459-0165
Access Code: 361411
Webcast: Click here to access
Please call the conference telephone number 10 minutes prior to the start time. The conference call will be available for replay here and via the Investor Relations section on KULR’s website (www.kulrtechnology.com).
About KULR Technology Group Inc.
KULR Technology Group Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) is a leading energy management platform company offering proven solutions that play a critical role in accelerating the electrification of the circular economy. Leveraging a foundation in developing, manufacturing, and licensing next-generation carbon fiber thermal management technologies for batteries and electronic systems, KULR has evolved its holistic suite of products and services to enable its customers across disciplines to operate with efficiency and sustainability in mind. For more information, please visit www.kulrtechnology.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to buy any securities of any entity. This release contains certain forward-looking statements based on our current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof. Our actual results may differ materially from those stated or implied in such forward-looking statements, due to risks and uncertainties associated with our business, which include the risk factors disclosed in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2024, as may be amended or supplemented by other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future and can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” and “would” or similar words. All forecasts are provided by management in this release are based on information available at this time and management expects that internal projections and expectations may change over time. In addition, the forecasts are entirely on management’s best estimate of our future financial performance given our current contracts, current backlog of opportunities and conversations with new and existing customers about our products and services. We assume no obligation to update the information included in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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