Orbital Energy Group Reports Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results

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Orbital Energy Group (OEG) reported Q2 2020 revenues of $7.8 million, a 24% increase from Q2 2019. However, gross profit declined to $1.0 million from $1.7 million, largely due to start-up costs and COVID-19 impacts, resulting in a gross margin of 13.4%. The operating loss widened to $7.2 million, attributed to higher SG&A costs and acquisition expenses related to Reach Construction Group. The total backlog surged to $46.4 million, bolstered by the Reach acquisition, indicating growth potential in the renewable energy sector.

Positive

• Q2 revenues increased by 24% to $7.8 million.
• Total backlog grew to $46.4 million from $9.5 million, reflecting strong future business prospects.
• Completion of Reach Construction Group acquisition expands into the solar and renewable energy market.

Negative

• Gross profit decreased to $1.0 million, down from $1.7 million.
• Operating loss increased to $7.2 million compared to $3.2 million in the prior year.
• Recorded an impairment charge of $3.5 million related to investment in Virtual Power Systems.

HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbital Energy Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: OEG) ("Orbital Energy" or the "Company") today reported unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

Financial and Operating Highlights:

• Reported total revenues of $7.8 million for the second quarter of 2020, compared to $6.3 million for the second quarter of 2019, an increase of 24%;
• Gross profit was $1.0 million for the second quarter of 2020, compared to $1.7 million for the second quarter of 2019, the decline mainly due to late-stage start-up costs at the Company's Orbital Power Services group and COVID-19 related business impacts; it is expected to improve throughout the remainder of 2020;
• Gross margin was 13.4% for the second quarter of 2020, compared to 27.5% for the second quarter of 2019, respectively;
• Operating loss was $7.2 million for the second quarter of 2020, compared to $3.2 million in the prior year period, mainly due to higher SG&A associated with Orbital Power Services start-up costs and the addition of Reach Construction Group ("Reach") during the quarter;
• Recorded an impairment charge of $3.5 million related to its equity method investment in Virtual Power Systems ("VPS") during the quarter;
• Held Cash and cash equivalents of $4.4 million and Restricted cash of $3.6 million as of June 30, 2020;
• Total backlog was $46.4 million at June 30, 2020, up from $9.5 million at March 31, 2020, reflecting inclusion of Reach contractual backlog and growth of Orbital Power Services;
• Completed the acquisition of Reach, an engineering, procurement and construction ("EPC") company with expertise in the utility scale solar renewable energy industry; and
• Consummated the Company's name change to Orbital Energy Group, Inc., listed for trading under ticker symbol 'OEG' as of May 11, 2020.

Commentary

"We continued our transformation into a diversified energy infrastructure services company during the second quarter despite a challenging global environment," said Jim O'Neil, vice chairman and CEO of Orbital Energy. "Specifically, we finalized our platform acquisition of Reach Construction Group, marking our entry into the rapidly growing solar and renewable energy market. While entering this new industry segment, we also continued to expand our Orbital Gas Systems operations into the field of biomethane and renewable energy production. Simultaneously, we remained focused on developing our new Orbital Power Services division, which provides electric transmission and distribution services. Following the acquisition of Reach and concurrent with these other actions, we implemented our corporate name change to Orbital Energy Group, which we believe reflects our strategic repositioning and progress in becoming an energy services infrastructure provider."

Mr. O'Neil continued, "Towards the end of the quarter, we began to see a resurgence of customer activity, reflecting the reopening of the U.S. and U.K. economies and decreasing impact of COVID-19, as many businesses have quickly adapted to this new environment. As a result, many previously delayed customer projects have started to resume. We are very encouraged by this recent uptick in customer activity, both in our North America and U.K. operations. Despite the near-term difficulties we've faced during this pandemic, we continue to see the long-term benefits from the acquisition of Reach Construction and expect it to add substantial revenues and positive net earnings to Orbital Energy Group. As operating conditions continue to steadily improve, we have the assets in place to capitalize on this momentum and deliver long-term value to our shareholders as we continue to build a diversified energy infrastructure services platform for growth."

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call today, August 18, 2020 at 5:00 PM ET to discuss these results as well as recent corporate developments. After management's opening remarks, there will be a question and answer period. To access the call, please dial (888) 734-0328 and provide conference ID 5143757. For international callers, please dial (678) 894-3054. The live webcast of the conference call and accompanying slide presentation can be accessed through the 'Events & Presentations' page of the Orbital Energy Investor Relations website (www.orbitalenergygroup.com).

For those unable to attend the live call, a telephonic replay will be available until September 3, 2020. To access the replay of the call dial (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 and provide conference ID 5143757. An archived copy of the webcast and slide presentation will also be available on the 'Events & Presentations' page of the Orbital Energy Investor Relations website.

About Orbital Energy Group

Orbital Energy Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: OEG), formerly known as CUI Global, Inc., is creating a diversified energy services platform through the acquisition and development of innovative companies. Orbital Energy's group of businesses includes: Orbital Gas Systems, Inc., Orbital Power Services and Orbital Solar Services. Orbital Gas Systems is a 30-year leader in innovative gas solutions, serving the energy, power and processing markets through the design, installation and commissioning of industrial gas sampling, measurement and delivery systems. Orbital Power Services provides engineering, construction, maintenance and emergency response solutions to the power, utilities and midstream markets. Orbital Solar Services provides engineering, procurement and construction ("EPC") expertise in the renewable energy industry and established relationships with solar developers and panel manufacturers in the utility scale solar market. As a publicly traded company, Orbital Energy is dedicated to maximizing shareholder value. But most important, our commitment to conduct business with a high level of integrity, respect, and philanthropic dedication allows the organization to make a difference in the lives of their customers, employees, investors and global community.

For more information please visit: www.orbitalenergygroup.com 

Important Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company may experience significant fluctuations in future operating results due to a number of economic, competitive, and other factors, including, among other things, our reliance on third-party manufacturers and suppliers, government agency budgetary and political constraints, new or increased competition, changes in market demand, and the performance or reliability of our products. These factors and others could cause operating results to vary significantly from those in prior periods, and those projected in forward-looking statements. Additional information regarding these and other factors, which could materially affect the Company and its operations, are included in certain forms the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Relations:
KCSA Strategic Communications
David Hanover
T: 212-896-1220
orbital@kcsa.com  

 

 

Orbital Energy Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
		June 30,				December 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)		2020				2019
Assets:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	4,370			$	23,351
Restricted cash - current			2,551				—
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance of $47 and $47 at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively			10,783				5,290
Retainage receivable			1,278				5
Inventories			1,071				1,631
Contract assets			1,765				2,309
Note receivable, current portion			44				—
Convertible note receivable			260				—
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			3,180				2,215
Assets held for sale - current			8,245				6,893
Total current assets			33,547				41,694
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $1,718 and $1,441 at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively			5,643				4,454
Investment in VPS - equity method			58				4,865
Right of use assets - Operating leases			6,898				5,524
Goodwill			7,006				—
Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $12,166 and $11,191 at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively			16,102				4,298
Restricted cash			1,027				—
Note receivable			3,351				3,253
Deposits and other assets			1,111				70
Total assets		$	74,743			$	64,158
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	15,258			$	2,904
Notes payable, current			1,528				473
Line of credit			550				—
Operating lease obligations - current portion			1,582				821
Accrued expenses			2,946				5,159
Contract liabilities			6,616				1,668
Liabilities held for sale, current			4,192				4,970
Total current liabilities			32,672				15,995
Notes payable, less current portion			7,822				—
Operating lease obligations, less current portion			5,348				4,852
Contingent consideration			720				—
Other long-term liabilities			162				194
Total liabilities			46,724				21,041
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.001; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued at June 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019			—				—
Common stock, par value $0.001; 325,000,000 shares authorized; 30,773,748 shares issued and 30,420,685 shares outstanding at June 30, 2020 and 28,736,436 shares issued and 28,383,373 shares outstanding at December 31, 2019			31				29
Additional paid-in capital			171,341				170,106
Treasury stock at cost; 353,063 shares held at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019			(413)				(413)
Accumulated deficit			(138,940)				(122,234)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(4,000)				(4,371)
Total stockholders' equity			28,019				43,117
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	74,743			$	64,158

 

 

Orbital Energy Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
		For the Three Months								For the Six Months
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)		Ended June 30,								Ended June 30,
		2020				2019				2020				2019
Revenues		$	7,775			$	6,261			$	13,463			$	11,720
Cost of revenues			6,731				4,540				11,860				8,812
Gross profit			1,044				1,721				1,603				2,908
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expense			6,787				4,463				13,979				9,298
Depreciation and amortization			1,424				384				1,831				790
Research and development			28				51				45				103
Provision for (credit to) for bad debt			2				61				8				128
Other operating (income) expense			—				—				—				(2)
Total operating expenses			8,241				4,959				15,863				10,317
Continuing loss from operations			(7,197)				(3,238)				(14,260)				(7,409)
Other (expense) income			234				(353)				(798)				(105)
Interest expense			(125)				(22)				(136)				(31)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net loss of affiliate			(7,088)				(3,613)				(15,194)				(7,545)
Net loss of affiliate			(4,360)				(356)				(4,806)				(356)
Loss from continuing operations before taxes			(11,448)				(3,969)				(20,000)				(7,901)
Income tax benefit			(1,550)				(280)				(3,150)				(454)
Loss from continuing operations, net of income taxes			(9,898)				(3,689)				(16,850)				(7,447)
Discontinued operations
Income from operations of discontinued power and electromechanical components businesses			595				1,313				109				2,289
Income tax (benefit) expense			22				(111)				(35)				110
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes			573				1,424				144				2,179
Net loss		$	(9,325)			$	(2,265)			$	(16,706)			$	(5,268)
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding			30,424,896				28,634,766				29,422,813				28,609,324
Loss from continuing operations per common share - basic and diluted		$	(0.33)			$	(0.13)			$	(0.57)			$	(0.26)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations - basic and diluted		$	0.02			$	0.05			$	0.00			$	0.08
Loss per common share - basic and diluted		$	(0.31)			$	(0.08)			$	(0.57)			$	(0.18)

 

 

Orbital Energy Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
		For the Six Months
(in thousands)		Ended June 30,
		2020				2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss		$	(16,706)			$	(5,268)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation			365				462
Amortization of intangibles			1,670				907
Amortization of note receivable discount			(142)				—
Stock issued and stock to be issued for compensation, royalties and services			7				111
Non-cash loss on equity method investment in VPS			4,806				356
Non-cash fair value gain on equity method investment purchase			—				(629)
Provision for bad debt expense			8				138
Deferred income taxes			(1,594)				(289)
Inventory reserve			(17)				189
Non-cash unrealized foreign currency losses			1,141				159
Gain on disposal of assets			—				(2)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition:
Trade accounts receivable			749				(68)
Retainage receivable			557				—
Inventories			(792)				(972)
Contract assets			1,786				(1,159)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			304				381
Right of use assets - Operating leases			(283)				467
Deposits and other assets			(991)				21
Accounts payable			(617)				2,001
Operating lease liabilities			182				(429)
Accrued expenses			(1,212)				(325)
Refund liabilities			—				(253)
Contract liabilities			1,804				(121)
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES			(8,975)				(4,323)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received			(2,980)				—
Purchases of property and equipment			(1,391)				(233)
Payment from working capital adjustment on Power group disposition			(2,804)				—
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment			—				2
Cash paid for other intangible assets			(5)				(196)
Cash paid for convertible notes receivable			(260)				—
Cash paid for equity-method investment			(129)				(1,021)
Proceeds from Notes receivable			—				313
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES			(7,569)				(1,135)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from overdraft facility			—				6,842
Payments on overdraft facility			—				(8,208)
Proceeds from line of credit			100				17,189
Payments on line of credit			—				(11,718)
Payments on financing lease obligations			(2)				(2)
Proceeds from notes payable			1,924				—
Payments on notes payable			(846)				—
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES			1,176				4,103
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			(35)				11
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			(15,403)				(1,344)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period			23,351				4,502
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD		$	7,948			$	3,158

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (loss) are non-GAAP financial measures and are reconciled in the table below. These non-GAAP financial measures do not represent funds available for management's discretionary use and is not intended to represent cash flow from operations. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (loss) should not be construed as a substitute for net loss or as a better measure of liquidity than cash flow from operating activities, which is determined in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (loss) exclude components that are significant in understanding and assessing the company's results of operations and cash flows. In addition, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (loss) are not terms defined by GAAP and as a result our measure of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (loss) might not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. However, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (loss) are used by management to evaluate, assess and benchmark the company's operational results and the company believes EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Net Income (loss) are relevant and useful information which are often reported and widely used by analysts, investors and other interested parties in the Company's industry. Accordingly, the Company is disclosing this information to permit a more comprehensive analysis of its operating performance, to provide an additional measure of performance and liquidity and to provide additional information with respect to the Company's ability to meet future debt service, capital expenditure and working capital requirements. Adjusted Net Income (loss) eliminates the amortization expenses associated with intangible assets acquired with Orbital Gas Systems Limited, CUI-Canada and Reach Construction as well as non-cash expenses associated with impairments, Gains on sale of businesses, non-cash gains and losses related to the Company's equity method investment in VPS and stock and stock options for compensation, royalties and services during the period.

 

(in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended								For the Six months Ended
(Unaudited)		June 30								June 30
		2020				2019				2020				2019
EBITDA:
Net loss		$	(9,325)			$	(2,265)				(16,706)				(5,268)
Plus Interest expense			125				118				136				203
Plus: (Benefit) provision for taxes			(1,528)				(391)				(3,185)				(344)
Plus: Depreciation and amortization			1,549				624				2,035				1,369
EBITDA		$	(9,179)			$	(1,914)				(17,720)				(4,040)
Adjusted EBITDA:
Plus: Bad debt			2				31				8				118
Plus: Stock and stock to be issued for compensation, royalties and services			4				60				7				111
Minus: Pretax gain on assets contributed as part of the purchase of VPS			—				(629)				—				(629)
Plus: Non-cash loss on equity method investment in VPS			4,360				356				4,806				356
Adjusted EBITDA		$	(4,813)			$	(2,096)				(12,899)				(4,084)
Adjusted net income (loss):
Net loss		$	(9,325)			$	(2,265)				(16,706)				(5,268)
Amortization expense of Orbital, CUI-Canada and Reach Construction acquisition intangibles			1,305				297				1,556				597
Plus: Stock and stock to be issued for compensation, royalties and services			4				60				7				111
Minus: Pretax gain on assets contributed as part of the purchase of VPS			—				(629)				—				(629)
Plus: Non-cash loss on equity method investment in VPS			4,360				356				4,806				356
Adjusted net loss		$	(3,656)			$	(2,181)				(10,337)				(4,833)

 

 

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FAQ

What were Orbital Energy Group's Q2 2020 financial results?

In Q2 2020, Orbital Energy Group reported revenues of $7.8 million, a 24% increase year-over-year, but gross profit fell to $1.0 million.

How did COVID-19 impact Orbital Energy's financial performance?

COVID-19 contributed to a decline in gross profit and an increased operating loss due to higher start-up costs.

What is the significance of the Reach Construction Group acquisition for OEG?

The acquisition of Reach expands Orbital Energy's capabilities into the solar and renewable energy market, which is expected to enhance revenues.

What is the current backlog for Orbital Energy Group?

As of June 30, 2020, Orbital Energy's total backlog was $46.4 million, significantly up from $9.5 million earlier in the year.