LiqTech International Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
LiqTech International reported Q2 2022 revenue of $5.0 million, up 25% year-over-year, despite a net loss of $(6.5) million due to $3.8 million in non-recurring costs. Gross margin fell to 3.0% from 8.0% in Q2 2021 due to lower sales of higher-margin products and input cost inflation. The company raised $26.5 million and has a cash balance of $19.7 million. Future guidance was revised down to $20-$25 million for 2022 amidst economic uncertainties. Notable achievements include commissioning systems for the oil & gas and marine scrubber markets.
- Q2 2022 revenue increased 25% year-over-year to $5.0 million.
- Raised $26.5 million through public offering.
- Ending cash balance of $19.7 million.
- Commissioned major filtration systems for the oil & gas market.
- Received new orders in the marine scrubber market.
- Net loss of $(6.5) million compared to $(3.1) million in Q2 2021.
- Gross margin decreased to 3.0% from 8.0% in Q2 2021.
- Guidance revised down to $20-$25 million for 2022 due to geopolitical and economic challenges.
BALLERUP, Denmark, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) ("LiqTech"), a clean technology company that manufactures and markets highly specialized filtration technologies, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2022.
Q2 2022 Highlights
- Q2 2022 revenue of
$5.0 million , an increase of25% from Q2 2021. - Gross margin of
3.0% , compared to8.0% in Q2 2021. - Net loss of
$(6.5) million that included$3.8 million of non-recurring costs. - Strong ending cash balance of
$19.7 million . - Raised
$26.5 million in a public offering and placed$6 million of senior notes. - Repaid
$15 million convertible note due in 2023. - Implemented aggressive cost reduction program to preserve capital.
- Commissioned first water filtration system for the Middle East oil & gas market.
- Commissioned first acid filtration system for the U.S. market.
Highlights Subsequent to Q2 2022
- Appointed Fei Chen as President and Chief Executive Officer.
- Received new marine scrubber orders in July 2022 for delivery by year-end 2022.
- Received first order for marine black carbon reduction in China.
Management Commentary
Alex Buehler, Interim CEO, stated, "Over the past quarter, we focused on organizational, financial, operational, and commercial imperatives to stabilize the business and position it for growth. Notable achievements included a successful CEO transition, organizational realignment, restructuring and cost reduction, capital expenditure rationalization, equity raise, debt refinancing, and targeted commercial and operational initiatives."
"We delivered and commissioned our first, commercial-scale oil & gas system in the Middle East through Baker Hughes and commissioned our first acid filtration system for the U.S. market. Additionally, we received new orders for the marine scrubber market and our first order for the marine black carbon reduction market in China. Each of these markets represents significant growth opportunities for LiqTech."
"Furthermore, we implemented measures to significantly reduce our fixed cost structure and to stabilize our manufacturing operations. We also worked diligently to enhance pricing discipline, optimize our product mix, and improve operational efficiencies to return the business to profitability. I am extremely proud of the way the team has come together during this transitional period to position LiqTech for future success. With Ms. Fei Chen set to take over as CEO later this year, I believe that the foundation is in place for her to elevate LiqTech to the next level."
"While the Company remains increasingly optimistic about its prospects for 2022 and beyond, we must also cautiously acknowledge the reality of the current business environment, where geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruption, market volatility, and economic uncertainty create delays in client decision-making and extend lead times for critical raw materials. Considering such elevated uncertainty, along with the currency headwinds arising from the appreciation of the U.S. Dollar against the Euro, the Company believes it is appropriate to revise the full-year guidance for 2022 to a range of
Q2 2022 Financial Results
Revenue for the second quarter of 2022 was
Gross profit for the second quarter of 2022 was
Total operating expense for the second quarter of 2022 was
Other Income (Expense) in the second quarter of 2022 was
The Net Loss in the second quarter of 2022 was
Cash on hand (including restricted cash) on June 30, 2022, was
Leadership Transition
On July 29, 2022, the Company announced the appointment of Ms. Fei Chen as President and Chief Executive Officer, with a start date on or before November 1, 2022. Effective as of her start date, Ms. Chen will also be appointed a member of the Company's Board of Directors. Alexander J. Buehler, a member of LiqTech's Board and currently serving as Interim CEO since March 2022, will resign as Interim CEO when Ms. Chen starts her employment, but he will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
Commercial Update
Marine Black Carbon Reduction. The Company recently received its first order for its proprietary silicon carbide ceramic filters designed to address a new and growing market for emissions reduction of black carbon in China. The order was received in collaboration with our Chinese-based marine partner with delivery expected before year-end 2022. The Company will fulfill the order from its existing facilities in Denmark following the termination of the lease agreement associated with the Company's China manufacturing facility. The Company remains in detailed discussions with its partners in China regarding new orders for marine scrubber and black carbon reduction applications, and the Company continues to believe that the marine black carbon reduction market represents a significant growth opportunity.
Marine Scrubbers. In June 2022, the Company received a new order for the marine scrubber market, leveraging the Company's proprietary water filtration system technology. The order, which covers two separate marine vessels, is expected to be delivered before the end of 2022. Additionally, the Company received another marine scrubber order in July, with these systems also expected to ship to China in the current year. These new orders represent proof of life in a strategic market after a prolonged malaise. Importantly, the Company continues to observe a notable increase in quotation activity for marine scrubber systems, which it believes is reflective of a recovering market.
Oil & Gas. The Company successfully delivered and commissioned its first order from Baker Hughes for a strategic oil & gas customer in the Middle East through its local partner. As previously announced, under the terms of the contract, the customer will lease LiqTech's water filtration systems for a fixed monthly rental fee. LiqTech will recognize a portion of the profits over the rental term, as well as revenue and profit from the upfront system sale, the latter of which was recorded in the second quarter of 2022. This is a significant milestone for the Company—opening new applications in an attractive end market—and we are in active discussions with this customer and others for new opportunities to leverage our differentiated technology and compelling value proposition in the oil & gas market.
Acid Filtration. In the second quarter of 2022, the Company commissioned its first system for the acid filtration market in the U.S. This
Balance Sheet Improvement, Cost Reduction, and Capital Rationalization
In May 2022, the Company raised
As previously noted, the Company implemented an aggressive plan to reduce costs and preserve capital, while maintaining its ability to effectively service its customers and pursue growth opportunities. The Company has successfully reduced its headcount and labor costs by nearly
Mr. Buehler commented, "We have made notable progress over the last several months with respect to our organizational, financial, operational, and commercial priorities, and today we have a much stronger business, approaching breakeven profitability with a fresh balance sheet. As we address large end markets with differentiated technologies and a strong value proposition, we are poised for meaningful growth, and we look forward to our new CEO, Ms. Fei Chen, leading the Company through its next chapters."
Conference Call Details
Date and Time: Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET
Call-in Information: Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (833) 535-2206 or (412) 902-6741.
Webcast: Interested parties can access the conference call via a live webcast, which is available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://www.liqtech.com/investor-relations/ or at https://app.webinar.net/zp5L8wqxbkM.
Replay: A teleconference replay of the call will be available until August 18, 2022, at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088, confirmation #2393616.
About LiqTech International Inc.
LiqTech International, Inc., a Nevada corporation, is a clean technology company that provides state-of-the-art ceramic silicon carbide filtration technologies for gas and liquid purification. LiqTech's silicon carbide membranes are designed to be used in the most challenging water purification applications, and its silicon carbide filters are used to control diesel exhaust soot emissions. Applying nanotechnology, LiqTech develops products using its proprietary silicon carbide technology, resulting in a wide range of component membranes, membrane systems, and filters for both microfiltration and ultrafiltration applications. By incorporating LiqTech's SiC liquid membrane technology with the Company´s extensive systems design experience and capabilities, LiqTech offers unique, turnkey solutions for the most difficult water purification applications.
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Forward–Looking Statement
This press release contains "forward-looking statements." Although the forward-looking statements in this release reflect the good faith judgment of management, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in the reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operation, and cash flows. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release.
We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.
LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
As of | As of | ||||||
June 30, | December 31, | ||||||
2022 | 2021 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||
Assets | |||||||
Current Assets: | |||||||
Cash and restricted cash | $ | 19,695,722 | $ | 17,489,380 | |||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of | 2,420,968 | 1,957,579 | |||||
Inventories, net of allowance for excess and obsolete inventory of | 5,445,413 | 5,421,027 | |||||
Contract assets | 2,786,063 | 1,906,510 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,434,607 | 1,292,285 | |||||
Total Current Assets | 33,782,773 | 28,066,781 | |||||
Long-Term Assets: | |||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of | 7,209,565 | 8,858,993 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 3,468,258 | 6,925,807 | |||||
Deposits and other assets | 582,963 | 628,109 | |||||
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of | 257,252 | 334,743 | |||||
Goodwill | 220,105 | 240,259 | |||||
Total Long-Term Assets | 11,738,143 | 16,987,911 | |||||
Total Assets | $ | 45,520,916 | $ | 45,054,692 |
LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
As of | As of | ||||||
June 30, | December 31, | ||||||
2022 | 2021 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
Current Liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 1,920,886 | $ | 1,646,662 | |||
Accrued expenses | 4,485,000 | 4,685,665 | |||||
Current portion of finance lease obligations | 344,528 | 373,824 | |||||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 552,400 | 846,544 | |||||
Current portion of Convertible Note payable | - | 8,400,000 | |||||
Contract liabilities | 595,150 | 914,828 | |||||
Total Current Liabilities | 7,897,964 | 16,867,523 | |||||
Deferred tax liability | 178,389 | 224,779 | |||||
Other liabilities, net of current portion | - | 346,939 | |||||
Finance lease obligations, net of current portion | 2,117,126 | 2,499,591 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 2,915,857 | 6,154,064 | |||||
Senior Promissory Notes, net | 5,342,187 | - | |||||
Convertible Note payable, less current portion | - | 6,186,936 | |||||
Total Long-term Liabilities | 10,553,559 | 15,412,309 | |||||
Total Liabilities | 18,451,523 | 32,279,832 | |||||
Stockholders' Equity: | |||||||
Preferred stock; par value | - | - | |||||
Common stock; par value | 43,888 | 21,285 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 96,406,781 | 70,910,902 | |||||
Accumulated deficit | (63,435,411) | (53,181,928) | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (5,945,865) | (4,975,399) | |||||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 27,069,393 | 12,774,860 | |||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 45,520,916 | $ | 45,054,692 |
LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||
For the Three Months | For the Six Months | ||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 5,018,292 | $ | 4,016,563 | $ | 8,655,528 | $ | 8,014,440 | |||||||
Cost of Goods Sold | 4,870,152 | 3,695,853 | 8,261,847 | 7,579,115 | |||||||||||
Gross Profit | 148,140 | 320,710 | 393,681 | 435,325 | |||||||||||
Operating Expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Selling expenses | 1,196,513 | 1,202,586 | 2,256,461 | 2,212,084 | |||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 1,265,543 | 1,247,132 | 3,182,060 | 2,721,802 | |||||||||||
Research and development expenses | 490,836 | 434,629 | 1,093,573 | 872,236 | |||||||||||
Restructuring costs | 1,788,827 | - | 1,788,827 | - | |||||||||||
Total Operating Expense | 4,741,719 | 2,884,347 | 8,320,921 | 5,806,122 | |||||||||||
Loss from Operations | (4,593,579) | (2,563,637) | (7,927,240) | (5,370,797) | |||||||||||
Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||||||
Interest and other income | 342,624 | - | 342,723 | - | |||||||||||
Interest expense | (159,557) | (215,598) | (366,018) | (256,017) | |||||||||||
Amortization discount on Notes | (1,922,618) | (251,804) | (2,219,956) | (251,804) | |||||||||||
Gain (Loss) on currency transactions | (342,202) | (83,696) | (266,209) | 287,988 | |||||||||||
Gain on lease termination | 153,575 | - | 153,575 | - | |||||||||||
Gain on sale of fixed assets | 661 | 1,134 | 661 | 1,134 | |||||||||||
Total Other Income (Expense) | (1,927,517) | (549,964) | (2,355,224) | (218,699) | |||||||||||
Loss Before Income Taxes | (6,521,096) | (3,113,601) | (10,282,464) | (5,589,496) | |||||||||||
Income Tax Benefit | (14,037) | (15,493) | (28,981) | (31,959) | |||||||||||
Net Loss | $ | (6,507,059) | $ | (3,098,108) | $ | (10,253,483) | $ | (5,557,537) | |||||||
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share | $ | (0.20) | $ | (0.14) | $ | (0.38) | $ | (0.26) | |||||||
Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding | 32,097,495 | 21,769,461 | 26,753,663 | 21,723,578 |
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