Owlet Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Corporate Update
Owlet Baby Care reported strong financial results for Q1 2021, achieving record revenue driven by sales growth in the Owlet Smart Sock and Monitor Duo. Revenue growth was supported by e-commerce and retail partnerships, alongside international expansion, particularly in Europe. Gross margin reached 58%, surpassing expectations due to reduced logistics costs. However, the company incurred a net loss of $7.9 million. Owlet is focused on product innovation and marketing to further its growth.
- Record revenue achieved in Q1 2021.
- Gross margin of 58% exceeded expectations.
- Strong sales growth in Owlet Smart Sock and Monitor Duo.
- Expansion into international markets, especially Europe.
- Effective e-commerce and retail strategies.
- Net loss of $7.9 million for Q1 2021.
- EBITDA loss of $7.2 million indicating ongoing investment costs.
Owlet Baby Care Inc. ("Owlet" or the "Company"), the connected nursery ecosystem that delivers data-driven technology to modern parenting, reported today on its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
“The first quarter of 2021 exceeded our internal growth expectations, as we achieved both record revenue and gross margins,” said Kurt Workman, Owlet CEO and Co-Founder. “Adoption of our connected nursery technology among consumers continues to expand. Along these lines, we’ve continued to bolster our team to support our strong growth with key executive hires and board appointments that are integral to our compelling pipeline of innovative products and services.”
Owlet’s record revenues in the first quarter of 2021 were driven by robust year-over-year sales volume growth in both the Owlet Smart Sock and Owlet Monitor Duo. The first quarter also had stronger-than-anticipated sales via e-commerce and our retail partners, as well as continued international expansion, primarily in Europe.
Gross margin of
"With strong business fundamentals in place, Owlet is now focused on getting its innovative products into the homes of more families around the world,” said Owlet Board Chair and Eclipse Ventures Founding Partner Lior Susan. “The Company’s proprietary products and services, along with its successful e-commerce strategy, have been key to Owlet’s continued impressive growth.”
Owlet reported a net loss of
Management Presentation
A recorded presentation by Kurt Workman, Owlet Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, and Kate Scolnick, Chief Financial Officer, reviewing the first quarter results will be available on the Owlet website at 8:30 a.m. EST on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. To access the recording, visit https://owletcare.com/pages/investor-relations.
About Owlet
Owlet was founded by a team of parents in 2012. Owlet’s mission is to empower parents with the right information at the right time, to give them more peace of mind and help them find more joy in the journey of parenting. Owlet’s digital parenting platform aims to give parents real-time data and insights to help parents feel calmer and more confident. Owlet believes that every parent deserves peace of mind and the opportunity to feel their well-rested best. Owlet also believes that every child deserves to live a long, happy, and healthy life, and is working to develop products to help facilitate that belief.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In February, Owlet entered into a definitive merger agreement with Sandbridge Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: SBG) ("Sandbridge"), a special purpose acquisition company.
Sandbridge has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus, that will be both the proxy statement to be distributed to holders of Sandbridge’s Class A common stock in connection with its solicitation of proxies for the vote by Sandbridge’s stockholders with respect to the business combination and other matters as may be described in the registration statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer and sale of certain securities to be issued in the business combination. After the registration statement is declared effective, Sandbridge will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents to its stockholders. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed business combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed business combination. Sandbridge’s stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus included in the registration statement and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed in connection with the proposed business combination, as these materials will contain important information about the Company, Sandbridge and the proposed business combination. When available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials for the proposed business combination will be mailed to stockholders of Sandbridge as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed business combination. Stockholders of Sandbridge will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement, the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed with the SEC, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a written request to: Sandbridge Acquisition Corp., 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 2088, Los Angeles, California 90067.
Participants in the Solicitation
Sandbridge and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Sandbridge’s stockholders with respect to the proposed business combination. The names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in Sandbridge are contained in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination.
Owlet and its directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Sandbridge in connection with the proposed business combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed business combination are included in the proxy statement/prospectus for the proposed business combination.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements, estimates, targets, and projections in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events. For example, statements regarding Owlet’s expected future operating and financial performance and the expected timing of its transaction with Sandbridge are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "predict", "potential" or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Sandbridge and its management, and Owlet and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: the regulatory pathway for Owlet products and responses from regulators, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and similar regulators outside of the United States; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the evolution of the markets in which Owlet competes; the ability of Owlet to implement its strategic initiatives and continue to innovate its existing products; the ability of Owlet to defend its intellectual property and satisfy regulatory requirements; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Owlet’s business; the limited operating history of Owlet; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in Sandbridge’s registration statement on Form S-4 and other documents to be filed with the SEC by Sandbridge.
Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Neither Sandbridge nor Owlet undertakes any duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to its results determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), Owlet believes the non-GAAP measure of EBITDA is useful in evaluating its operating performance because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance and may be helpful in comparing with other companies, some of which use similar non-GAAP information to supplement their GAAP results. EBITDA is calculated as GAAP net loss excluding income tax provision, interest expense, interest income, and depreciation and amortization. The non-GAAP financial information included in this press release is presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from similarly-titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. A reconciliation table of the most comparable GAAP financial measure to the non-GAAP financial measure of EBITDA is included at the end of this press release.
Owlet Baby Care Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) (unaudited) |
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Assets |
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March 31, 2021 |
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December 31, 2020 |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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12,811 |
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17,009 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of |
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12,769 |
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10,525 |
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Inventory |
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10,583 |
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7,912 |
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Capitalized transaction costs |
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3,160 |
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522 |
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What were Owlet's financial results for Q1 2021?
Owlet reported record revenue and a gross margin of 58%, but incurred a net loss of $7.9 million.
How did Owlet's revenue grow in Q1 2021?
The revenue growth was driven by increased sales of Owlet Smart Sock and Monitor Duo, as well as strong e-commerce and retail partnerships.
What is Owlet's gross margin for Q1 2021?
Owlet achieved a gross margin of 58% for Q1 2021, exceeding its internal expectations.
What is the net loss reported by Owlet for Q1 2021?
Owlet reported a net loss of $7.9 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Is Owlet expanding into international markets?
Yes, Owlet is focusing on international expansion, particularly in Europe.
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