Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) reported a revenue increase to $714,000 for Q1 FY2023, up from $272,000 in Q1 FY2022, driven by WAM-V sales and strategic consulting services. The company was awarded $1.1 million by the U.S. DOE for the development of a next-generation wave energy converter, with the project aimed for completion in 18-24 months. However, the net loss widened to $5.9 million from $3.1 million year-over-year. Cash reserves fell to $52.4 million compared to $77.7 million a year ago, indicating potential liquidity pressures.

Positive

• Revenues increased to $714,000 in Q1 FY2023, compared to $272,000 in Q1 FY2022.
• Awarded up to $1.1 million by the U.S. DOE for developing a new wave energy converter.

Negative

• Net loss widened to $5.9 million in Q1 FY2023 from $3.1 million in Q1 FY2022.
• Cash reserves decreased to $52.4 million from $77.7 million year-over-year.

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT" or "the Company") (NYSE American: OPTT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine data, power, and consulting service solutions, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended July 31, 2022.

1Q23 HIGHLIGHTS:

• Revenues increased to $714,000 in 1Q23, as compared to $272,000 in 1Q22.
• Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the Phase II development of a next-generation wave energy converter. In the DOE’s recently published awards for clean energy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) projects, OPT will receive up to $1.1 million over the next 18-24 months to develop and test a modular and scalable Mass-on-Spring Wave Energy Converter (MOSWEC) PowerBuoy.
• Continued second round of field testing of a proprietary next-generation Maritime Domain Awareness ("MDA") solution, which is scheduled to be completed in 3Q23.
• Advanced the plans to start manufacturing WAM-Vs at our New Jersey facility.

Management Commentary – Philipp Stratmann, OPT's President and Chief Executive Officer
"I was pleased with our results this quarter, particularly with the progress within business development, and I remain encouraged with our ability to achieve our $9.0 million bookings target for fiscal 2023. An example of our success was winning the DOE award for Phase II development of next generation technologies, which further advances our leading ocean energy generation capabilities and supports US Government led Energy Transition efforts. Additionally, we are experiencing increased demand for our WAM-V based solutions, from new and recurring customers, as well as continued traction within Strategic Consulting Services. We look forward to sharing our continued progress in the coming quarters.”

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – 1Q23

Income Statement:

• Revenues increased to $714,000 in 1Q23, driven by WAM-V sales and leases and growth of Strategic Consulting Services.
• Engineering and product development costs were $2.2 million for the 1Q23, which were in line with recent levels, as the trailing four-quarter average in FY22 was $2.3 million.
• Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) costs increased $166,000 sequentially from the 4Q22 to $4.1 million for the 1Q23. This increase is mainly related to increased payroll related expenses in the quarter.
• Net loss was $5.9 million for 1Q23, as compared to a net loss of $3.1 million for the 1Q22.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow:

• Combined cash, unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at July 31, 2022 and 2021 was $52.4 million and $77.7 million, respectively.
• Bank debt was $0 at both July 31, 2022 and July 31, 2021.
• Net cash used in operating activities for 1Q23 was $5.1 million, which was comparable to the 1Q22.
  

Conference Call & Webcast
As announced on August 12, 2022, OPT will host a conference call and webcast to review its financial and operating results tomorrow morning, Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. Philipp Stratmann, CEO, Bob Powers, CFO, and Joseph DiPietro, Treasurer and Controller, will host the call.

• The dial-in numbers for the conference call are 877-407-8291 or 201-689-8345.
  
  
• Live webcast: Link to 1Q23 Webcast for OPTT
  

A replay will be available by telephone approximately two hours after the call's completion until December 13, 2022. You may access the replay by dialing 877-660-6853 from the U.S. or 201-612-7415 for international callers and using the Conference ID 1373 2125. The archived webcast will also be available on the OPT investor relations section of its website.

About Ocean Power Technologies
OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® autonomous surface vessels (ASV) and marine robotics services through our wholly owned subsidiary Marine Advanced Robotics and strategic consulting services including simulation engineering, software engineering, concept design and motion analysis through our wholly owned subsidiary 3Dent. We are headquartered in Monroe Township, New Jersey, and have offices in Houston, Texas, and Richmond, California. To learn more, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements that are within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by certain words or phrases such as "may", "will", "aim", "will likely result", "believe", "expect", "will continue", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "contemplate", "seek to", "future", "objective", "goal", "project", "should", "will pursue" and similar expressions or variations of such expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations about its future plans and performance. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions and estimates that could be inaccurate and subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Please refer to the Company's most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion of these risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaims any obligation or intent to update the forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Financial Tables Follow
Additional information may be found in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Form 10-Q is accessible at www.sec.gov or the Investor Relations section of the Company's website (www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com/investor-relations).

Contact Information
Investors: 609-730-0400 x401 or InvestorRelations@oceanpowertech.com
Media: 609-730-0400 x402 or MediaRelations@oceanpowertech.com

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share data)

	July 31, 2022				April 30, 2022
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	9,176			$	7,885
Marketable securities		42,724				49,384
Restricted cash, short-term		258				258
Accounts receivable		119				482
Contract assets		666				386
Inventory		588				442
Other current assets		480				467
Total current assets		54,011				59,304
Property and equipment, net		458				445
Intangibles, net		4,096				4,136
Right-of-use asset, net		677				752
Restricted cash, long-term		219				219
Goodwill	$	8,537			$	8,537
Total assets	$	67,998			$	73,393
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	1,058			$	905
Accrued expenses		1,090				877
Contract liabilities		101				129
Right-of-use liability, current portion		328				319
Contingent liabilities, current portion		640				748
Total current liabilities		3,217				2,978
Deferred tax liability		203				203
Contingent liabilities, less current portion		820				843
Right-of-use liability, less current portion		446				538
Total liabilities		4,686				4,562
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares, none issued or outstanding		—				—
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares, issued 55,921,880 shares and 55,905,213 shares, respectively; outstanding 55,898,528 shares and 55,881,861 shares, respectively		56				56
Treasury stock, at cost; 23,352 shares		(341	)			(341	)
Additional paid-in capital		323,265				322,932
Accumulated deficit		(259,622	)			(253,770	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(46	)			(46	)
Total shareholders’ equity		63,312				68,831
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	67,998			$	73,393

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc., and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)

	Three months ended July 31,
		2022				2021
Revenues	$	714			$	272
Cost of revenues		520				423
Gross margin (loss)		194				(151	)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration		(131	)			—
Operating expenses		6,318				4,880
Operating loss		(5,993	)			(5,031	)
Interest income, net		141				20
Gain on extinguishment of PPP loan		—				891
Loss before income taxes		(5,852	)			(4,120	)
Income tax benefit		—				1,041
Net loss	$	(5,852	)		$	(3,079	)
Basic and diluted net loss per share	$	(0.10	)		$	(0.06	)
Weighted average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share		55,889,651				52,458,011

OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)

	Three months ended July 31,
		2022				2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(5,852	)		$	(3,079	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation of fixed assets		43				40
Amortization of intangible assets		40				6
Amortization of right of use asset		75				69
Amortization of premium on marketable securities		220				—
Gain on extinguishment of PPP Loan		—				(891	)
Compensation expense related to equity compensation		333				390
Change in contingent liability consideration		(131	)			—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		363				(96	)
Contract assets		(280	)			(114	)
Inventory		(146	)			—
Other assets		(13	)			(20	)
Accounts payable		154				(233	)
Accrued expenses		212				(60	)
Change in right of use lease liability		(82	)			(75	)
Contract liabilities		(28	)			—
Litigation payable		—				(1,224	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(5,092	)			(5,287	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Redemptions of marketable securities		17,252				—
Purchase of marketable securities		(10,813	)			—
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		(56	)			(7	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		6,383				(7	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		—				—
Net cash provided by financing activities		—				—
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		—				(14	)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		1,291				(5,308	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		8,362				83,634
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	9,653			$	78,326

FAQ

What were Ocean Power Technologies' Q1 FY2023 revenues?

Ocean Power Technologies reported revenues of $714,000 for Q1 FY2023.

What was the net loss for OPTT in Q1 FY2023?

The net loss for Ocean Power Technologies in Q1 FY2023 was $5.9 million.

What funding did OPTT receive from the U.S. DOE?

Ocean Power Technologies was awarded up to $1.1 million by the U.S. Department of Energy for development projects.

How did cash reserves change for OPTT compared to the previous year?

Cash reserves for Ocean Power Technologies fell to $52.4 million from $77.7 million year-over-year.

When will Ocean Power Technologies hold a conference call for Q1 FY2023 results?

The conference call for Q1 FY2023 results is scheduled for September 13, 2022.