Mobilicom Reports Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024; Revenues Up 232%

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Mobilicom (Nasdaq: MOB) reported strong financial results for H1 2024, with revenues up 232% year-over-year to $1.8 million. This growth was driven by initial production scale orders from U.S. and Israeli Tier-1 customers. The company maintained a high gross margin of 56% and steady OPEX, demonstrating business model scalability. Mobilicom's cash position remains strong at $10 million, with a narrowing monthly burn rate of approximately $180,000.

Operational highlights include follow-on orders from major U.S. drone manufacturers and loitering munitions providers, as well as selection by Israel's Ministry of Defense for its small-sized drone program. The company also launched its OS3 Operations platform and new MCU-300 cybersecure software defined radio ground unit, expanding its market reach.

Positive

• Revenue increased 232% year-over-year to $1.8 million
• High gross margin maintained at 56%
• Strong cash position of $10 million
• EBITDA improved by 37% to $(1.5) million compared to H1 2023
• Confirmed order backlog of $700,000 as of June 30, 2024
• Received follow-on production scale orders from major U.S. and Israeli customers
• Selected by Israel's Ministry of Defense for small-sized drone program
• Successful integration with Airbus for mid-sized jet UAVs

Negative

• Operating net burn rate of $1.1 million for H1 2024
• EBITDA still negative at $(1.5) million

Insights

Financial Analyst

Mobilicom's H1 2024 results demonstrate impressive revenue growth of 232% year-over-year, reaching $1.8 million. This surge is primarily driven by initial production scale orders from Tier-1 customers in the U.S. and Israel. The company's ability to maintain steady OPEX while significantly increasing revenue indicates strong operational leverage and scalability.

The gross margin of 56% is robust, reflecting high-value IP-based technology and effective cost management. With a cash position of $10 million and a decreasing monthly burn rate of $180,000, Mobilicom appears well-positioned to execute its growth strategy without immediate capital concerns.

The confirmed order backlog of $700,000 for H2 2024, coupled with expectations of larger orders from U.S. defense contracts, suggests continued strong growth potential. However, investors should monitor the pace of order conversion and any potential geopolitical risks affecting defense spending.

Defense Industry Analyst

Mobilicom's strategic positioning in the defense sector, particularly in drone and robotics cybersecurity, is proving advantageous. The company's success in securing orders from major U.S. drone manufacturers for DoD projects and from leading loitering munitions providers indicates strong market validation of their technology.

The selection by Israel's Ministry of Defense and the collaboration with Airbus for mid-sized jet UAVs demonstrate Mobilicom's expanding footprint in critical defense applications. The launch of the OS3 Operations platform and MCU-300 cybersecure radio ground unit shows proactive product development aligned with industry needs.

Given the increasing global tensions and the rising importance of electronic warfare, Mobilicom's focus on cybersecurity for autonomous systems positions it well for potential long-term growth in defense budgets. However, the cyclical nature of defense spending and potential shifts in geopolitical priorities remain key factors to watch.

Strong cash position and growing revenues driven by initial production scale orders from U.S. and Israeli Tier-1 customers as gross margins and OPEX remain consistent, demonstrating business model scalability

SHOHAM, Israel, Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobilicom Limited (Nasdaq: MOB, MOBBW), a provider of cybersecurity and robust solutions for drones and robotics, today announced its financial results and operational highlights for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Financial Highlights for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024

• Revenues increased 232% year-over-year to $1.8 million driven by initial production scale orders from U.S. and Israeli Tier-1 customers
• OPEX remained steady, while H1 2024 revenue surged by approximately 3.3 times, pointing to the Company’s ability to ramp sales without increasing operational costs
• Operating net burn rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $1.1 million averaging approximately $180,000 per month
• Strong cash position of $10 million with narrowing monthly burn rate affords Mobilicom a long cash runway to implement its strategic plans, capture market share, and further ramp revenues
• EBITDA improved by 37% to $(1.5) million compared to $(2.4) for the first six months of 2023
• Gross margin remained high at 56%, reflecting strong high-end IP based technology and effective components costs-reduction planning
• Confirmed order backlog as of June 30, 2024 was $700,000 and it is expected be fulfilled in the second half of 2024; Backlog increased substantially following the end of H1
  

Recent Operational Highlights

• Received follow-on initial production scale orders from one of the largest U.S. drone manufacturers for SkyHopper PRO to be sold to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD); Additional larger orders expected as the drone manufacturer successfully competes and wins new government tenders for drones that may be integrated with our solution
• Received follow-on initial production scale order from one of the world’s largest loitering munitions providers, a prime vendor for Lockheed Martin and lead vendor for the European Union and NATO member countries
• Mobilicom’s combat-proven ICE Cybersecurity and SkyHopper Pro datalinks selected by Israel’s Ministry of Defense for its small-sized drone program
• Completed successful integration with Airbus in a collaboration that yields successful proof-of-concept for Mobilicom’s expansion into mid-sized jet UAVs for long-range operations
• Received initial production-scale order from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for SkyHopper Pro Lite for its loitering drones deployed by Israel Defense Forces and to be evaluated by potential customers worldwide, including the U.S. DoD
• Launched groundbreaking OS3 Operations platform, a comprehensive software solution designed to deliver Operational Security, Safety, and Standards compliance for the commercial and defense uncrewed drones and robotics industry
• Launched new MCU-300 cybersecure software defined radio ground unit, expanding total addressable market into the mid-sized long-range drone segment, uncrewed ground, and maritime vehicles
  

“Per our strategy, our Tier-1 customers won significant large and growing contracts with U.S. DoD and European Union programs. We believe this is a very strong indicator of Mobilicom’s growth potential for years to come,” stated Mobilicom CEO and Founder Oren Elkayam. “Conflicts across Europe and the Middle East, as well as tension between China and Taiwan are accelerating demand and budget allocations for autonomous systems. Moreover, the rise of electronic warfare underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity, putting our ICE Suite at the center of essential defense systems. All of these factors converge to drive increasing demand for Mobilicom’s systems.”

About Mobilicom
Mobilicom is a leading provider of cybersecure robust solutions for the rapidly growing defense and commercial drones and robotics market. Mobilicom’s large portfolio of field-proven technologies includes cybersecurity, software, hardware, and professional services that power, connect, guide, and secure drones and robotics. Through deployments across the globe with over 50 customers, including the world’s largest drone manufacturers, Mobilicom’s end-to-end solutions are used in mission-critical functions.

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Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when it discusses its expectation to receive additional larger orders as its drone manufacturer customer successfully competes and wins new government tenders for drones that may be integrated with our solution, its belief that its Tier-1 customers winning significant large and growing contracts with U.S. DoD and European Union programs is a very strong indicator of Mobilicom’s growth potential for years to come and the increasing demand for Mobilicom’s systems. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” “will” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on Mobilicom Limited’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and Mobilicom Limited undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

For more information on Mobilicom, please contact:

Liad Gelfer
Mobilicom Ltd
liad.gelfer@mobilicom.com

Use of Non-IFRS Financial Information

In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, this release also contains non-IFRS financial measures, which Mobilicom believes are the principal indicators of the operating and financial performance of its business.

Management believes the non-IFRS financial measures provided are useful to investors' understanding and assessment of Mobilicom’s ongoing core operations and prospects for the future, as the charges eliminated are not part of the day-to-day business or reflective of the core operational activities of the company. Management uses these non-IFRS financial measures as a basis for strategic decisions and evaluating the Company's current performance. The presentation of these non-IFRS financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, or superior to, operating loss and or net income (loss) or any other performance measures derived in accordance with IFRS or as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities or any other measures of our cash flows or liquidity.

EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure that is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and other non-cash or one-time expenses.

Mobilicom Limited
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
					Restated*
	For the six months ended, June 30,				For the six months ended, June 30,
		2024				2023
	$				$
Revenue	$	1,804,765			$	543,431
Cost of sales		802,151				227,074
Gross margin		1,002,614				316,357
Operating Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses		924,449				935,840
Research and development, net		1,001,149				935,309
General and administration expenses		1,127,117				1,058,180
Total operating expenses		3,052,715				2,929,329
Operating loss		(2,050,101	)			(2,612,972		)
Financial income, net		(453,226	)			(1,232,588		)
Loss before income tax expenses	$	(1,596,875	)		$	(1,380,384		)
Income tax expenses		(57,000	)			(70,833		)
Loss after income tax expenses	$	(1,653,875	)		$	(1,451,217		)
Loss per share - basic and diluted		(0.11	)			(0.11		)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted		1,555,961,075				1,329,652,095

* Restated throughout following transition from AUD to USD presentation and functional currency

Mobilicom Limited
Reconciliation table of EBITDA to Loss after income tax expenses
	For the six months ended, June 30,				Restated* For the six months ended, June 30,
		2024				2023
	$				$
Loss after income tax expense	$	(1,653,875	)		$	(1,451,217	)
Financial income, net		(453,226	)			(1,232,588	)
Depreciation		129,303				118,353
Share-based compensation		428,066				113,145
Income tax expense		57,000				70,833
EBITDA	$	(1,492,732	)		$	(2,381,474	)

* Restated throughout following transition from AUD to USD presentation and functional currency

Mobilicom Limited
Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
	June 30,				Restated* December 31,
		2024				2023
	$				$
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	9,676,328			$	8,385,283
Restricted cash		58,008				59,426
Trade and other receivables, net		443,568				977,578
Inventories, net		709,345				934,779
Total current assets		10,887,249				10,357,066
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net		87,550				80,547
Right-of-use assets		328,310				460,300
Total non-current assets		415,860				540,847
Total assets	$	11,303,109			$	10,897,913
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables	$	1,044,449			$	1,420,018
Lease liabilities		207,847				223,700
Financial liability		1,555,632				1,075,808
Total current liabilities		2,807,928				2,719,526
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities		115,521				229,078
Employee benefits		203,409				202,151
Governmental liabilities on grants received		13,235				4,560
Total non-current liabilities		332,165				435,789
Total liabilities		3,140,093				3,155,315
Net assets	$	8,163,016			$	7,742,598
Equity
Issued capital		32,878,307				31,035,121
Reserves		(680,372	)			(911,479	)
Accumulated losses		(24,034,919	)			(22,381,044	)
Total equity	$	8,163,016			$	7,742,598

* Restated throughout following transition from AUD to USD presentation and functional currency

FAQ

What was Mobilicom's revenue growth in H1 2024?

Mobilicom (MOB) reported a 232% year-over-year increase in revenues to $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

How much cash does Mobilicom (MOB) have as of June 30, 2024?

Mobilicom reported a strong cash position of $10 million as of June 30, 2024.

What was Mobilicom's (MOB) gross margin in H1 2024?

Mobilicom maintained a high gross margin of 56% in the first half of 2024.

What new products did Mobilicom (MOB) launch in H1 2024?

Mobilicom launched the OS3 Operations platform and the new MCU-300 cybersecure software defined radio ground unit in H1 2024.

What was Mobilicom's (MOB) order backlog as of June 30, 2024?

Mobilicom reported a confirmed order backlog of $700,000 as of June 30, 2024, expected to be fulfilled in the second half of 2024.