Oatly Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Oatly Group AB (Nasdaq: OTLY) reported a solid start to the year with first quarter revenue of $199.2 million, a 1.8% increase compared to the prior year period. Gross margin improved to 27.1% and net loss decreased to $45.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA loss was $13.2 million. The Company reiterated its full year 2024 guidance with revenue growth of 5-10% and adjusted EBITDA loss of $(35)-$(60) million.
First quarter revenue increased to $199.2 million, a 1.8% rise from the prior year.
Gross margin improved to 27.1%, a 9.7 percentage points increase compared to the prior year.
Net loss decreased to $45.8 million, an improvement of $29.8 million compared to the prior year.
Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $13.2 million from $49.9 million in the prior year.
The Company reiterated its full year 2024 guidance with revenue growth of 5-10% and adjusted EBITDA loss of $(35)-$(60) million.
The Greater China segment revenue decreased by 30.0%, driven by a strategic reset implemented in the third quarter of 2023.
Certain lower-margin products and customers were discontinued in the Greater China segment, resulting in revenue decline.
Finance expenses increased to $17.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, impacting net loss.
Net loss attributable to shareholders was $45.8 million for the first quarter of 2024.
Insights
Oatly's financial performance in the first quarter of 2024 presents nuanced results, with a slight revenue increase of
Investors should weigh the improved gross profit against the backdrop of increased finance expenses driven by higher interest on convertible notes and liabilities. The capital expenditure reduction to
Oatly's performance provides insights into the efficiency gains within their supply chain operations. The North America segment, in particular, has shown remarkable improvement, contributing significantly to the 970 basis points increase in gross margin. This suggests successful cost-saving initiatives and possibly renegotiated supplier contracts or streamlined logistics.
However, investors should consider the capital expenditures, which, although lower than the prior year, indicate ongoing investments in facility upgrades. The balance between improving operational efficiency and continued investment in production capabilities is important for long-term growth. Additionally, the segment reorganization illustrates a strategic shift that may affect the supply chain consistency and efficiency in the short term but is aimed at better resource allocation and market focus.
The retail channel's robust performance, particularly in Europe & International and North America, is commendable. Oatly's emphasis on the retail and foodservice channels suggests a strategic alignment with consumption patterns, potentially capitalizing on the growing plant-based trend. Nevertheless, the Greater China segment’s downturn is concerning, especially considering it is a large and fast-growing market. The strategic reset there is aimed to focus on higher-margin products, which may eventually contribute to more sustainable growth.
Investors should recognize the dichotomy of regional performances, where success in one area is counterbalanced by setbacks in another. The outlook reinforces this narrative of growth amidst uncertainty, with a projected constant currency revenue increase of
MALMÖ, Sweden, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oatly Group AB (Nasdaq: OTLY) (“Oatly” or the “Company”), the world’s original and largest oat drink company, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Jean-Christophe Flatin, Oatly’s CEO, commented, “I am pleased to report a solid start to the year. In the first quarter, our brand remained strong, our volumes moved in the right direction, our costs structurally came down while also benefiting from timing, and our business became stronger. We are clearly making progress on the three strategic pillars we are focusing on in 2024: bring the Oatly magic to more people, continue our work on the calibration of resources, and focus on execution. Overall, we are off to an encouraging start to the year.”
Flatin added, “While we are pleased with this progress to date, we recognize we are only one quarter into our year, and we know we need to continue driving results and gaining traction on our strategic actions as we drive toward structural, consistent profitable growth. Accordingly, our full year guidance remains unchanged.”
The table below reconciles revenue as reported to revenue on a constant currency basis by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
| Three months ended March 31, | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | As reported | Foreign exchange impact | In constant currency | As reported | In constant currency | Volume | Constant currency price/mix | ||||||||||||||
| Europe & International | 110,407 | 100,496 | 110,407 | 2,186 | 108,221 | 9.9 | % | 7.7 | % | 4.1 | % | 3.6 | % | |||||||||
| North America | 66,967 | 64,041 | 66,967 | — | 66,967 | 4.6 | % | 4.6 | % | 11.4 | % | -6.8 | % | |||||||||
| Greater China | 21,781 | 31,108 | 21,781 | (1,002 | ) | 22,783 | -30.0 | % | -26.8 | % | -15.8 | % | -11.0 | % | ||||||||
| Total revenue | 199,155 | 195,645 | 199,155 | 1,184 | 197,971 | 1.8 | % | 1.2 | % | 3.1 | % | -1.9 | % | |||||||||
Highlights
- First quarter revenue of
$199.2 million , a1.8% increase compared to the prior year period, and constant currency revenue increased1.2% compared to the prior year period, driven by solid growth in both the Europe & International and North America segments. - Gross margin in the first quarter was
27.1% , which is a 9.7 percentage points increase compared to the prior year period. - First quarter net loss attributable to shareholders of the parent was
$45.8 million , which is an improvement of$29.8 million compared to net loss of$75.6 million in the prior year period. - First quarter Adjusted EBITDA loss was
$13.2 million , which is an improvement of$36.7 million compared to the prior year period. - The Company is reiterating its full year 2024 outlook, which includes constant currency revenue growth in the range of
5% to10% , adjusted EBITDA loss in the range of$(35) million to$(60) million , and capital expenditures below$75 million .
First Quarter 2024 Results
Revenue increased
The Company experienced revenue growth primarily in the retail channel in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023.
Gross profit was
Research and development expenses in the first quarter of 2024 decreased
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2024 decreased
Other operating income and (expenses), net for the first quarter of 2024 improved to an income of
Finance income and (expenses), net for the first quarter of 2024 was an expense of
Net loss attributable to shareholders of the parent was
Adjusted EBITDA loss for the first quarter of 2024 was
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA loss, and Constant Currency Revenue are non-IFRS financial measures defined under “Non-IFRS financial measures”. Please see above revenue at constant currency table and “Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRS Financial measures” at the end of this press release.
The following tables set forth revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA and loss before tax for the Company’s three reportable segments for the periods presented.
Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA
Effective as of January 1, 2024, the Company made changes to how it makes strategic decisions and allocates resources among its operating segments. As part of this change, the Greater China business is managed separately from the rest of the Asia business, forming its own operating segment. The rest of the Asia business, including the Singapore manufacturing facility, is managed together with the EMEA business, which is now identified as Europe & International. Following these changes, the new operating segments are:
| (i) | Europe & International, which is inclusive of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America; | |
| (ii) | North America, which is inclusive of the United States and Canada; and | |
| (iii) | Greater China, which is inclusive of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. | |
In addition to the above-described changes, a majority of the research and development expenses, previously part of corporate overhead, are now allocated to the operating segments to align with how resources are being allocated and monitored as of January 1, 2024.
Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2023 presented below has been updated to reflect the above-described changes.
| Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA | ||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended March 31, 2024 (in thousands of U.S. dollars) | Europe & International | North America | Greater China | Corporate* | Eliminations** | Total | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from external customers | 110,407 | 66,967 | 21,781 | — | — | 199,155 | ||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenue | 1,964 | — | — | — | (1,964 | ) | — | |||||||||||
| Total segment revenue | 112,371 | 66,967 | 21,781 | — | (1,964 | ) | 199,155 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 14,496 | (388 | ) | (3,428 | ) | (23,884 | ) | — | (13,204 | ) | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | (378 | ) | 1,259 | (700 | ) | (2,796 | ) | — | (2,615 | ) | ||||||||
| Restructuring costs(1) | — | — | (470 | ) | 49 | — | (421 | ) | ||||||||||
| Discontinued construction of production facilities(2) | — | 884 | — | — | — | 884 | ||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | — | — | (44 | ) | — | — | (44 | ) | ||||||||||
| EBITDA | 14,118 | 1,755 | (4,642 | ) | (26,631 | ) | — | (15,400 | ) | |||||||||
| Finance income and expenses, net | — | — | — | — | — | (17,377 | ) | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | — | — | — | — | — | (13,013 | ) | |||||||||||
| Loss before tax | — | — | — | — | — | (45,790 | ) | |||||||||||
| Three months ended March 31, 2023 (in thousands of U.S. dollars) | Europe & International | North America | Greater China | Corporate* | Eliminations** | Total | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from external customers | 100,496 | 64,041 | 31,108 | — | — | 195,645 | ||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenue | 10,484 | — | — | — | (10,484 | ) | — | |||||||||||
| Total segment revenue | 110,980 | 64,041 | 31,108 | — | (10,484 | ) | 195,645 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 7,197 | (10,306 | ) | (17,329 | ) | (29,435 | ) | — | (49,873 | ) | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | (1,045 | ) | (1,044 | ) | (1,388 | ) | (4,570 | ) | — | (8,047 | ) | |||||||
| Restructuring costs(1) | (1,008 | ) | (187 | ) | — | — | — | (1,195 | ) | |||||||||
| Costs related to the YYF transaction(3) | — | (221 | ) | — | — | — | (221 | ) | ||||||||||
| EBITDA | 5,144 | (11,758 | ) | (18,717 | ) | (34,005 | ) | — | (59,336 | ) | ||||||||
| Finance income and expenses, net | — | — | — | — | — | (1,996 | ) | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | — | — | — | — | — | (12,233 | ) | |||||||||||
| Loss before tax | — | — | — | — | — | (73,565 | ) |
| * Corporate consists of general overhead costs not allocated to the segments. | |
| ** Eliminations in 2024 and 2023 refer to intersegment revenue for sales of products from Europe & International to Greater China. | |
| (1) | Relates to severance payments as the Company continues to adjust its organizational structure to the macro environment. |
| (2) | Relates to reversal of previously recognized non-cash impairments related to discontinued construction of the Company’s production facility in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. |
| (3) | Relates to the Ya YA Foods USA LLC transaction (the “YYF Transaction”). See the Company’s Forms 6-K filed on January 3, 2023 and March 2, 2023 for further details. |
Europe & International
Europe & International revenue increased
Europe & International Adjusted EBITDA increased
North America
North America revenue increased
North America Adjusted EBITDA improved
Greater China
Greater China revenue decreased
Greater China Adjusted EBITDA improved
Corporate Overhead
Oatly’s corporate expense, which consists of general overhead costs not allocated to the segments, in the first quarter of 2024 was
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of
Capital expenditures were
Free cash flow was an outflow of
Free Cash Flow is a non-IFRS liquidity measure defined under “Non-IFRS financial measures.” Please see “Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRS Financial measures” at the end of this press release.
Outlook
Based on the Company’s assessment of the current operating environment and the actions it is taking, the Company is reiterating its outlook for 2024. The Company expects:
- Revenue growth for full year 2024 on a constant currency basis in the range of
5% to10% , - Adjusted EBITDA loss in the range of
$(35) t o$(60) million , and - Capital expenditures for full year 2024 below
$75 million .
This outlook is provided in the context of significant macroeconomic uncertainty and other geopolitical uncertainties.
The Company cannot provide a reconciliation of constant currency revenue growth or Adjusted EBITDA guidance to the nearest comparable corresponding IFRS metric without unreasonable efforts due to difficulty in predicting certain items excluded from these non-IFRS measures. The items necessary to reconcile are not within Oatly’s control, may vary greatly between periods and could significantly impact future financial results.
Conference Call, Webcast and Supplemental Presentation Details
Oatly will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET today to discuss these results. The conference call, simultaneous, live webcast and supplemental presentation can be accessed on Oatly’s Investors website at https://investors.oatly.com under “Events.” The webcast will be archived for 30 days.
About Oatly
We are the world’s original and largest oat drink company. For over 25 years, we have exclusively focused on developing expertise around oats: a global power crop with inherent properties suited for sustainability and human health. Our commitment to oats has resulted in core technical advancements that enabled us to unlock the breadth of the dairy portfolio, including alternatives to milks, ice cream, yogurt, cooking creams, and spreads. Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, the Oatly brand is available in more than 20 countries globally.
For more information, please visit www.oatly.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any express or implied statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding our financial outlook for 2024, profitability improvement, long-term growth strategy, expected capital expenditures, anticipated supply chain performance, anticipated impact of our improvement plans, anticipated impact of our decision to discontinue construction of certain production facilities, including additional expected impairment charges and associated additional cash expenditures, plans to achieve profitable growth and anticipated cost savings as well as statements that include the words “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “project,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” “will,” “aim,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature. Forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, without limitation: our history of losses and inability to achieve or sustain profitability; including due to elevated inflation and increased costs for transportation, energy and materials; reduced or limited availability of oats or other raw materials and ingredients that meet our quality standards; failure to obtain additional financing to achieve our goals or failure to obtain necessary capital when needed on acceptable terms, or at all; failure of the financial institutions in which we hold our deposits; damage or disruption to our production facilities; harm to our brand and reputation as a result of real or perceived quality or food safety issues with our products; food safety and food-borne illness incidents or other safety concerns which may lead to lawsuits, product recalls or regulatory enforcement actions; our ability to successfully compete in our highly competitive markets; reduction in the sales of our oatmilk varieties; failure to effectively navigate our shift to an asset-light business model; failure to successfully achieve any or all of the benefits of the YYF Transaction; failure to meet our existing or new environmental metrics and other risks related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility; litigation, regulatory actions or other legal proceedings including environmental and securities class action lawsuits and settlements; changes to international trade policies, treaties and tariffs; global conflict, including the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Israel; changes in our tax rates or exposure to additional tax liabilities or assessments; supply chain delays, including delays in the receipt of product at factories and ports, and an increase in transportation costs; the impact of rising commodity prices, transportation and labor costs on our cost of goods sold; failure by our logistics providers to deliver our products on time, or at all; our ability to successfully execute our cost reduction activities in accordance with our expectations and the impact of such actions on our company; failure to develop and maintain our brand; our ability to introduce new products or successfully improve existing products; failure to retain our senior management or to attract, train and retain employees; cybersecurity incidents or other technology disruptions; risks associated with our operations in the People’s Republic of China; the success of our strategic reset in Asia; failure to protect our intellectual property and other proprietary rights adequately; our ability to successfully remediate previously disclosed material weaknesses or other future control deficiencies, in our internal control over financial reporting; impairments of the value of our assets; potential delisting from Nasdaq; our status as a foreign private issuer; risks related to the significant influence of our largest shareholder, Nativus Company Limited, entities affiliated with China Resources Verlinvest Health Investment Ltd. has over us, including significant influence over decisions that require the approval of shareholders; and the other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 22, 2024 and our other filings with the SEC as such factors may be updated from time to time. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and accordingly undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Oatly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than to the extent required by applicable law.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
We use EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Constant Currency Revenue as non-IFRS financial measures in assessing our operating performance and Free Cash Flow as a liquidity measure, and each in our financial communications:
“EBITDA” is defined as loss for the period adjusted to exclude, when applicable, income tax expense, finance expenses, finance income and depreciation and amortization expense.
“Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as loss for the period adjusted to exclude, when applicable, income tax expense, finance expenses, finance income, depreciation and amortization expense, share-based compensation expense, restructuring costs, impacts related to discontinued construction of production facilities and non-controlling interests.
Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to loss for the period or any other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS. There are a number of limitations related to the use of Adjusted EBITDA rather than loss for the period, which is the most directly comparable IFRS measure. Some of these limitations are:
- Adjusted EBITDA excludes depreciation and amortization expense and, although these are non-cash expenses, the assets being depreciated may have to be replaced in the future increasing our cash requirements;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect interest expense, or the cash required to service our debt, which reduces cash available to us;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect income tax payments that reduce cash available to us;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect recurring share-based compensation expense and, therefore, does not include all of our compensation costs;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect restructuring costs that reduce cash available to us in future periods;
- Adjusted EBITDA excludes impacts related to discontinued construction of production facilities, although some of these may reduce cash available to us in future period;
- Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently, which reduces its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information provided in accordance with IFRS. Below we have provided a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to loss for the period, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS, for the periods presented.
“Constant Currency Revenue” is calculated by translating the current year reported revenue amounts into comparable amounts using the prior year reporting period’s average foreign exchange rates which have been provided by a third party. Constant Currency Revenue is a non-IFRS measure and is not a substitute for IFRS measures in assessing our overall financial performance.
Constant currency revenue is used to provide a framework in assessing how our business and geographic segments performed excluding the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and believe this information is useful to investors to facilitate comparisons and better identify trends in our business. Above we have provided a reconciliation of revenue as reported to revenue on a constant currency basis for the periods presented.
“Free Cash Flow” is defined as net cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures. We believe Free Cash Flow is a useful supplemental financial measure for us and investors in assessing our ability to pursue business opportunities and investments. Free Cash Flow is not a measure of our liquidity under IFRS and should not be considered as an alternative to net cash flows from operating activities.
Free Cash Flow is a non-IFRS measure and is not a substitute for IFRS measures in assessing our overall financial liquidity. Because Free Cash Flow is not a measurement determined in accordance with IFRS, and is susceptible to varying calculations, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Free Cash Flow should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for an analysis of our results as reported on our interim condensed consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this document. Below we have provided a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to net cash flows from operating activities for the periods presented.
| Financial Statements Interim condensed consolidated statement of operations | |||||
| (Unaudited) | Three months ended March 31, | ||||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | |||
| Revenue | 199,155 | 195,645 | |||
| Cost of goods sold | (145,257 | ) | (161,557 | ) | |
| Gross profit | 53,898 | 34,088 | |||
| Research and development expenses | (4,642 | ) | (5,714 | ) | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (78,742 | ) | (98,855 | ) | |
| Other operating income and (expenses), net | 1,073 | (1,088 | ) | ||
| Operating loss | (28,413 | ) | (71,569 | ) | |
| Finance income and (expenses), net | (17,377 | ) | (1,996 | ) | |
| Loss before tax | (45,790 | ) | (73,565 | ) | |
| Income tax expense | (54 | ) | (2,012 | ) | |
| Loss for the period | (45,844 | ) | (75,577 | ) | |
| Attributable to: | |||||
| Shareholders of the parent | (45,799 | ) | (75,577 | ) | |
| Non-controlling interests | (45 | ) | — | ||
| Loss per share, attributable to shareholders of the parent: | |||||
| Basic and diluted | (0.08 | ) | (0.13 | ) | |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||
| Basic and diluted | 595,060,257 | 592,319,923 | |||
| Interim condensed consolidated statement of financial position | |||||
| (Unaudited) | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars) | |||||
| ASSETS | |||||
| Non-current assets | |||||
| Intangible assets | 121,921 | 130,326 | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 345,661 | 360,286 | |||
| Right-of-use assets | 84,064 | 88,393 | |||
| Other non-current receivables | 44,934 | 44,378 | |||
| Deferred tax assets | 9,743 | 10,203 | |||
| Total non-current assets | 606,323 | 633,586 | |||
| Current assets | |||||
| Inventories | 76,845 | 67,882 | |||
| Trade receivables | 107,833 | 112,951 | |||
| Current tax assets | 3,079 | 2,505 | |||
| Other current receivables | 19,130 | 33,820 | |||
| Prepaid expenses | 15,600 | 16,928 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 209,025 | 249,299 | |||
| Total current assets | 431,512 | 483,385 | |||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,037,835 | 1,116,971 | |||
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||||
| Equity | |||||
| Share capital | 105 | 105 | |||
| Treasury shares | (0 | ) | (0 | ) | |
| Other contributed capital | 1,628,045 | 1,628,045 | |||
| Other reserves | (252,427 | ) | (233,204 | ) | |
| Accumulated deficit | (1,104,136 | ) | (1,060,952 | ) | |
| Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent | 271,587 | 333,994 | |||
| Non-controlling interests | 1,733 | 1,787 | |||
| Total equity | 273,320 | 335,781 | |||
| Liabilities | |||||
| Non-current liabilities | |||||
| Lease liabilities | 68,966 | 72,570 | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 115,317 | 114,249 | |||
| Provisions | 1,558 | 10,716 | |||
| Total non-current liabilities | 185,841 | 197,535 | |||
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Lease liabilities | 16,051 | 16,432 | |||
| Convertible Notes | 332,520 | 323,528 | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 6,000 | 6,056 | |||
| Trade payables | 46,259 | 64,368 | |||
| Current tax liabilities | 2,675 | 2,732 | |||
| Other current liabilities | 14,770 | 13,873 | |||
| Accrued expenses | 119,218 | 121,338 | |||
| Provisions | 41,181 | 35,328 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 578,674 | 583,655 | |||
| Total liabilities | 764,515 | 781,190 | |||
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1,037,835 | 1,116,971 | |||
| Interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flows | |||||
| (Unaudited) | Three months ended March 31, | ||||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars) | 2024 | 2023 | |||
| Operating activities | |||||
| Net loss | (45,844 | ) | (75,577 | ) | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows | |||||
| —Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets and amortization of intangible assets | 13,013 | 12,233 | |||
| —Write-downs of inventories | 752 | 3,468 | |||
| —Impairment loss/(gain) on trade receivables | 105 | (342 | ) | ||
| —Share-based payments expense | 2,615 | 8,047 | |||
| —Movements in provisions | (3,036 | ) | (1,596 | ) | |
| —Finance (income) and expenses, net | 17,377 | 1,996 | |||
| —Income tax expense | 54 | 2,012 | |||
| —Impairment reversal related to discontinued construction of production facilities | (884 | ) | — | ||
| —Other | 50 | (478 | ) | ||
| Interest received | 3,456 | 346 | |||
| Interest paid | (6,493 | ) | (3,752 | ) | |
| Income tax paid | (1,021 | ) | (1,031 | ) | |
| Changes in working capital: | |||||
| —(Increase)/decrease in inventories | (11,422 | ) | 3,524 | ||
| —Decrease/(increase) in trade receivables, other current receivables, prepaid expenses | 6,812 | (7,120 | ) | ||
| —Decrease in trade payables, other current liabilities, accrued expenses | (14,612 | ) | (12,942 | ) | |
| Net cash flows used in operating activities | (39,078 | ) | (71,212 | ) | |
| Investing activities | |||||
| Purchase of intangible assets | (482 | ) | (983 | ) | |
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (5,712 | ) | (27,139 | ) | |
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 14,007 | — | |||
| Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale | — | 43,998 | |||
| Net cash flows from investing activities | 7,813 | 15,876 | |||
| Financing activities | |||||
| Proceeds from liabilities to credit institutions | — | 52,736 | |||
| Repayment of liabilities to credit institutions | (707 | ) | (339 | ) | |
| Payment of loan transaction costs | (4,965 | ) | — | ||
| Repayment of lease liabilities | (3,054 | ) | (3,592 | ) | |
| Cash flows (used in)/from financing activities | (8,726 | ) | 48,805 | ||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (39,991 | ) | (6,531 | ) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 249,299 | 82,644 | |||
| Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents | (283 | ) | 2,717 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 209,025 | 78,830 | |||
| Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRS Financial measures Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to loss for the period | |||||
| (Unaudited) | Three months ended March 31, | ||||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars) | 2024 | 2023 | |||
| Loss for the period | (45,844 | ) | (75,577 | ) | |
| Income tax expense | 54 | 2,012 | |||
| Finance (income) and expenses, net | 17,377 | 1,996 | |||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 13,013 | 12,233 | |||
| EBITDA | (15,400 | ) | (59,336 | ) | |
| Share-based compensation expense | 2,615 | 8,047 | |||
| Restructuring costs(1) | 421 | 1,195 | |||
| Discontinued construction of production facilities(2) | (884 | ) | — | ||
| Costs related to the YYF Transaction(3) | — | 221 | |||
| Non-controlling interests | 44 | — | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | (13,204 | ) | (49,873 | ) | |
| (1) | Relates to severance payments as the Company continues to adjust its organizational structure to the macro environment. | |
| (2) | Relates to reversal of previously recognized non-cash impairments related to discontinued construction of the Company’s production facility in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. | |
| (3) | Relates to the YYF Transaction. See the Company’s Forms 6-K filed on January 3, 2023 and March 2, 2023 for further details. | |
| Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net Cash Flows used in Operating Activities | |||||
| (Unaudited) | Three months ended March 31, | ||||
| (in thousands of U.S. dollars) | 2024 | 2023 | |||
| Net cash flows used in operating activities | (39,078 | ) | (71,212 | ) | |
| Capital expenditures | (6,194 | ) | (28,122 | ) | |
| Free Cash Flow | (45,272 | ) | (99,334 | ) | |
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