Orbital Energy Group Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Orbital Energy Group (OEG) reported a 110% revenue increase to $16.3 million in Q2 2021 compared to Q2 2020. However, the company faced a gross loss of $1.2 million and an operating loss of $18.3 million, impacted by ramp-up costs and operational expenses. Backlog significantly rose to $294.9 million, up from $40.4 million at year-end 2020, driven by new telecommunications projects. The company anticipates improved margins as its telecommunications services grow. Notably, OEG completed the acquisition of Gibson Technical Services and announced another acquisition of IMMCO.

Positive

• Total backlog increased to $294.9 million, up from $40.4 million at year-end 2020.
• 110% revenue increase to $16.3 million in Q2 2021 compared to Q2 2020.
• The acquisition of Gibson Technical Services expands market presence in telecommunications.
• Anticipated margin improvements as telecommunications projects ramp up.

Negative

• Gross loss of $1.2 million in Q2 2021 compared to a profit of $1.0 million in Q2 2020.
• Operating loss of $18.3 million in Q2 2021, increased from $7.2 million in Q2 2020.

HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2021 /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, 2021.

Financial and Operating Highlights:

• Reported total revenues of $16.3 million for the second quarter of 2021, a 110% increase compared to $7.8 million for the second quarter of 2020;
• Gross loss was $1.2 million for the second quarter of 2021, compared to gross profit of $1.0 million for the second quarter of 2020, the decrease was attributable to ramp-up costs associated with onboarding additional equipment, supplies and personnel to meet future requirements to fulfill backlog and the absence of sizable projects during the period for Orbital Solar Services;
• The Company expects margins to improve substantially during the course of 2021 as Orbital Telecom Services contributes more revenues, Orbital Power Services continues to gain efficiencies and increase revenues, and several large Orbital Solar Services projects begin;
• Operating loss was $18.3 million for the second quarter of 2021, compared to $7.2 million for the comparable 2020 period, mainly due to the items previously mentioned, ongoing operating costs as well as costs for vesting equity compensation and costs related to the acquisition of Gibson Technical Services, Inc. ("GTS");
• As of June 30, 2021, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $9.6 million and restricted cash of $1.2 million;
• Total backlog increased to $294.9 million at June 30, 2021, up from $40.4 million at December 31, 2020, reflecting backlog growth across all operating segments;
• Completed the acquisition of 100% of Gibson Technical Service, Inc., an Atlanta-based telecommunications company providing diversified telecommunications services nationally since 1990; and
• Subsequent to quarter end, announced the synergistic tuck-in acquisition of IMMCO, Inc. a privately-owned full-service telecom engineering and network design company.

Commentary

"Early in the quarter, we established a strong foothold in the telecommunications industry with the platform acquisition of Gibson Technical Services," said Jim O'Neil, vice chairman and CEO of Orbital Energy Group. "Since that time, we've been awarded substantial telecommunications projects while experiencing significant expansion at Orbital Power Services. In addition, Orbital Solar was awarded its first large utility scale solar project. Further, we recently announced the tuck-in acquisition of IMMCO and another sizeable utility scale solar project award. These accomplishments will drive our continued evolution into a full-service infrastructure services platform. Our significant growth in backlog is a leading indicator that Orbital Energy Group is on a path to profitability. Going forward, we will continue to pursue synergistic strategic acquisitions that will generate strong organic growth. Through this strategy, we expect to build greater value for our shareholders and are on a trajectory to achieve profitable, long-term growth."

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call today, August 16, 2021 at 8:30 AM 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 or (678) 894-3054 and provide conference ID 8195529. A live webcast of the conference call and accompanying slide presentation can be accessed via the Investor Relations/Events & Presentations section of the Orbital Energy website (www.orbitalenergygroup.com).

For those unable to attend the live call, a telephonic replay will be available until September 1, 2021. To access the replay of the call dial (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 and provide conference ID 8195529. An archived copy of the webcast and slide presentation will also be available via the link provided above.

About Orbital Energy Group

Orbital Energy Group, Inc. [Nasdaq: OEG] is creating a diversified energy services platform through the acquisition and development of innovative companies. Orbital Energy's group of businesses includes Orbital Power Services, Orbital Solar Services, Orbital Telecom Services and Orbital Gas 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.

Orbital Telecom Services, operating as Gibson Technical Services, has nationwide locations equipped to effectively support multi-vendor OEM technology environments and outside plant construction operations on an as-needed basis with specialized services in broadband, wireless, outside plant and building technologies, including healthcare.

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.

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)		2021				2020
Assets:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	9,626			$	3,046
Restricted cash - current			154				452
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,205 and $1,227 at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively			12,445				8,487
Inventories			1,722				1,123
Contract assets			6,979				7,860
Note receivable, current portion			44				44
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			4,073				3,786
Total current assets			35,043				24,798
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $3,135 and $2,158 at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively			14,306				6,395
Investment			1,063				1,063
Right of use assets - Operating leases			13,434				7,054
Right of use assets - Financing leases			4,453				-
Goodwill			19,275				7,006
Other intangible assets, net			35,780				13,697
Restricted cash			1,026				1,026
Note receivable			3,129				3,602
Deposits and other assets			605				1,404
Total assets		$	128,114			$	66,045
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	5,796			$	9,913
Notes payable, current			23,956				12,246
Line of credit			—				441
Operating lease obligations - current portion			3,748				1,784
Financing lease obligations - current portion			1,505				1
Accrued expenses			7,805				5,881
Contract liabilities			4,137				6,810
Total current liabilities			46,947				37,076
Notes payable, less current portion			9,409				5,056
Operating lease obligations, less current portion			9,628				5,211
Financing lease obligations, less current portion			2,976				—
Contingent consideration			720				720
Other long-term liabilities			103				835
Total liabilities			69,783				48,898
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.001; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued at June 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020			—				—
Common stock, par value $0.001; 325,000,000 shares authorized; 54,051,567 shares issued and 53,698,504 shares outstanding at June 30, 2021 and 31,029,642 shares issued and 30,676,579 shares outstanding at December 31, 2020			54				31
Additional paid-in capital			238,956				171,616
Treasury stock at cost; 353,063 shares held at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020			(413)				(413)
Accumulated deficit			(175,846)				(149,681)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(4,420)				(4,406)
Total stockholders' equity			58,331				17,147
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	128,114			$	66,045

 

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,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
Revenues		$	16,308			$	7,775			$	25,799			$	13,463
Cost of revenues			17,472				6,731				28,269				11,860
Gross profit (loss)			(1,164)				1,044				(2,470)				1,603
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expense			15,695				6,787				30,155				13,979
Depreciation and amortization			1,415				1,424				2,930				1,831
Research and development			—				28				1				45
(Recovery) provision for bad debt			(3)				2				(22)				8
Other operating (income) expense			(9)				—				(9)				—
Total operating expenses			17,098				8,241				33,055				15,863
Loss from operations			(18,262)				(7,197)				(35,525)				(14,260)
Other (expense) income			2,193				234				2,255				(798)
Interest expense			(1,096)				(125)				(1,832)				(136)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net loss of affiliate			(17,165)				(7,088)				(35,102)				(15,194)
Net loss of affiliate			—				(4,360)				—				(4,806)
Loss from continuing operations before taxes			(17,165)				(11,448)				(35,102)				(20,000)
Income tax benefit			(8,952)				(1,550)				(8,937)				(3,150)
Loss from continuing operations, net of income taxes			(8,213)				(9,898)				(26,165)				(16,850)
Discontinued operations
Income from operations of discontinued power and electromechanical businesses			—				595				—				109
Income tax expense (benefit)			—				22				—				(35)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes			—				573				—				144
Net loss		$	(8,213)			$	(9,325)			$	(26,165)			$	(16,706)
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding			51,838,830				30,424,896				48,221,943				29,422,813
Loss from continuing operations per common share - basic and diluted		$	(0.16)			$	(0.33)			$	(0.54)			$	(0.57)
Income from discontinued operations - basic and diluted			—				0.02				—				—
Loss per common share - basic and diluted		$	(0.16)			$	(0.31)			$	(0.54)			$	(0.57)

 

Orbital Energy Group, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
		For the Six Months
(in thousands)		Ended June 30,
		2021				2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss		$	(26,165)			$	(16,706)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation			1,295				365
Amortization of intangibles			2,739				1,670
Amortization of note receivable discount			(155)				(142)
Stock-based compensation and expense			8,066				7
Fair value adjustment to liability for stock appreciation rights			2,691				—
Amortization of debt discount			956				—
Gain on extinguishment of debt			(1,677)				—
Non-cash loss on equity method investment in affiliate			—				4,806
(Recovery) provision for bad debt			(22)				8
Deferred income taxes			(8,978)				(1,594)
Inventory reserve			(252)				(17)
Gain on sale of assets			(9)				—
Non-cash unrealized foreign currency gain (loss)			(145)				1,141
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable			3,976				749
Inventories			(165)				(792)
Contract assets			(934)				2,343
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,390				304
Right of use assets - Operating leases			(5,513)				(283)
Deposits and other assets			4				(991)
Accounts payable			(4,099)				(617)
Operating lease liabilities			5,520				182
Accrued expenses			158				(1,212)
Contract liabilities			(1,450)				1,804
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES			(22,769)				(8,975)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received			(21,390)				(2,980)
Purchases of property and equipment			(4,699)				(1,391)
Deposits on financing lease property and equipment			(315)				—
Cash paid for working capital adjustment on Power group disposition			—				(2,804)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment			56				—
Purchase of other intangible assets			(695)				(5)
Purchase of convertible notes receivable			—				(260)
Purchase of investment			—				(129)
Proceeds from notes receivable			621				—
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES			(26,422)				(7,569)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from line of credit			—				100
Payments on line of credit			(441)				—
Payments on financing lease obligations			(289)				(2)
Proceeds from notes payable			19,400				1,924
Payments on notes payable			(5,582)				(846)
Proceeds from sales of common stock			42,376				—
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES			55,464				1,176
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			9				(35)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			6,282				(15,403)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period			4,524				23,351
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD		$	10,806			$	7,948

 

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 are 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, Orbital Solar Services and GTS as well as non-cash expenses associated with impairments, non-cash gains and losses related to the Company's equity method investment in VPS and stock-based compensation, royalties and services during the period.

 

(in thousands)		For the Three Months Ended								For the Six Months Ended
(Unaudited)		June 30,								June 30,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
EBITDA:
Net loss		$	(8,213)			$	(9,325)			$	(26,165)			$	(16,706)
Plus Interest expense			1,096				125				1,832				136
Plus: Income tax expense (benefit)			(8,952)				(1,528)				(8,937)				(3,185)
Plus: Depreciation and amortization			2,287				1,549				4,034				2,035
EBITDA		$	(13,782)			$	(9,179)			$	(29,236)			$	(17,720)
Adjusted EBITDA:
Plus: Bad debt			(3)				2				(22)				8
Plus: Stock and stock to be issued for compensation, royalties and services			5,507				4				8,066				7
Plus: Non-cash loss on equity method investment in VPS			—				4,360				-				4,806
Adjusted EBITDA		$	(8,278)			$	(4,813)			$	(21,192)			$	(12,899)
Adjusted net income (loss):
Net loss		$	(8,213)			$	(9,325)			$	(26,165)			$	(16,706)
Amortization expense of Orbital, Orbital Solar Services and GTS acquisition intangibles			1,232				1,305				2,564				1,556
Plus: Stock and stock to be issued for compensation, royalties and services			5,507				4				8,066				7
Plus: Non-cash loss on equity method investment in VPS			—				4,360				-				4,806
Adjusted net loss		$	(1,474)			$	(3,656)			$	(15,535)			$	(10,337)

 

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FAQ

What were Orbital Energy Group's Q2 2021 financial results?

Orbital Energy Group reported total revenues of $16.3 million, a 110% increase year-over-year, but faced a gross loss of $1.2 million.

How did the acquisition of Gibson Technical Services impact Orbital Energy Group?

The acquisition strengthened Orbital's foothold in the telecommunications industry and is expected to drive future revenue growth.

What is Orbital Energy Group's current backlog?

As of June 30, 2021, Orbital Energy Group's backlog increased to $294.9 million.

What challenges did Orbital Energy Group face in Q2 2021?

The company experienced a gross loss and an operating loss primarily due to ramp-up costs and ongoing operational expenses.

What are the future outlook and growth plans for Orbital Energy Group?

The company expects improved margins and continued growth through strategic acquisitions and expansion in its telecommunications services.