Sidus Space Reports Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
- Successful launch of LizzieSat-1 and plans for more satellite launches in 2023.
- 28% gross margin achieved in 2023, showing an 8% improvement over the previous year.
- Raised $15.2 million post-year end for further expansion.
- Operational highlights include new patents, contracts, and financial data.
- Revenue decreased by $1.3 million in 2023, but cost of revenue decreased by 26%.
- 14% increase in gross profit with a margin of 28% for the full year 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss increased to $10.9 million, and the net loss was $14.3 million for 2023.
- Balance sheet shows cash of $1.2 million at the end of 2023, with increases in liabilities compared to the previous year.
- Revenue decrease of $1.3 million in 2023 compared to the previous year.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss increased to $10.9 million for 2023.
- Net loss was $14.3 million for 2023.
- Increase in liabilities on the balance sheet compared to the previous year.
Insights
Sidus Space's announcement of its full-year financial results is a significant indicator of the company's operational and financial health. A key takeaway is the 28% gross margin for 2023, reflecting an 8% improvement from the previous year. This suggests a strategic shift towards higher margin satellite business, which is a positive sign for investors as it may lead to improved profitability in the long run. However, the reported revenue decrease of approximately $1.3 million compared to the previous year raises concerns about the company's current revenue-generating capabilities and market demand.
The capital raised subsequent to year-end, amounting to $15.2 million, is a strong move to bolster the balance sheet and fund future expansion. It's important to note the increased operational costs, which contributed to a higher net loss compared to the previous year. While these investments are necessary for growth, they should be monitored closely to ensure they translate into revenue growth and market expansion. The balance sheet also reflects a significant increase in liabilities, which may indicate a need for careful financial management moving forward.
The operational highlights, including the successful launch of LizzieSat-1 and the integration of AI into their satellites, position Sidus Space at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace sector. The company's focus on building a constellation of 3D-printed, AI-enhanced satellites could disrupt the traditional satellite manufacturing and data services market, potentially opening up new revenue streams.
However, the aerospace industry is highly competitive and capital intensive, with long lead times for returns on investment. Sidus Space's ability to secure additional contracts and approvals, such as the NOAA approval for imaging services and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency contract, is promising. These developments could lead to increased utilization of their satellite services and data, which is essential for driving future revenue growth. The unveiling of a multi-material 3D printed space hardware division could further diversify their offerings and attract new customers.
From a risk management perspective, the increased Adjusted EBITDA loss year-over-year and the net loss widening are areas of concern. These figures suggest that despite revenue from satellite payloads and operational achievements, the company is still in a phase where it is spending more than it earns. The capital raised through equity offerings and exercise of warrants provides necessary funding but also dilutes existing shareholders and could potentially affect stock price.
Investors should be aware of the inherent risks associated with the space industry, such as regulatory hurdles, technological challenges and intense competition. Sidus Space's future success will depend on its ability to manage these risks while scaling operations and maintaining cost efficiencies. The increase in liabilities and asset-based loan liability also suggests a need for careful debt management to avoid over-leveraging.
“2023 was a pivotal year for Sidus, culminating with the successful launch of our first LizzieSat™ on the SpaceX Transporter-10 Rideshare Mission earlier this month. LizzieSat-1 is the first of several satellites planned for launch to Low Earth Orbit. We are quickly building our constellation of 3D-printed, AI-enhanced satellites, with two more LizzeSats manifested for launch before the end of the year,” said Carol Craig, Founder and CEO of Sidus.
“Launching LizzieSat-1 was a major step in executing our strategy of building high-margin, recurring revenue streams from our satellite data, and we have already begun to see the effects of this on our financials with a gross margin of
Operational Highlights for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2023:
- Successfully Completed LizzieSat Vibration Testing
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Announced Issuance of New
U.S. Patent for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Filter Unit - Integrated FeatherEdge AI into LizzieSat
- Received NASA Stennis ASTRA Flight Software and Hardware
- Awarded Additional Bechtel Cable Assembly Contract for Mobile Launcher 2
- Added Contracts for Data Collected by LizzieSat Satellites
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Awarded 5 Year,
$10 Million - Completed Environmental Testing of AI-Enhanced LizzieSat
Subsequent Operational Highlights:
- Established Two-Way Communications with State-of-the-Art Hybrid 3D-Printed LizzieSat™ after Successful Launch and Deployment on the SpaceX Transporter-10 Rideshare Mission
- Launched LizzieSat from Vandenberg Space Force Base
- Completed Contract to Deliver Onboard Computing Flight Hardware
- Completed System Requirements & Design Review, Demonstrating Progress Toward Launch of Innovative Precision Positioning, Navigation and Timing Payload
- Integrated NASA Stennis ASTRA Engineering Unit into LizzieSat
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Announced Publication of New
U.S. Patent Application for LizzieSat Platform -
Awarded National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency IDIQ Research and Development Contract with
$794 Million - Unveiled Cutting-edge Multi-Material 3D Printed Space Hardware Division
- Announced Technology Hosting Payload Contract with ASPINA
- Achieved Critical Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Hardware Contract Milestones
- Secured NOAA Approval to Provide Imaging Services to Government and Commercial Customers
Corporate Governance and Capital Formation Highlights:
- Appointed Bill White as Chief Financial Officer
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Subsequent to December 31, 2023, the Company received gross proceeds of
$15.2 million
Financial Highlights for the Full Year Ending December 31, 2023:
Total revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 totaled approximately
Cost of revenue decreased
Gross profit increased
Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 totaled
Adjusted EBITDA loss, a non-GAAP measure, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 totaled
Net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 was
Balance Sheet:
At December 31, 2023, the Company had cash of
Accounts Payable and other current liabilities was
Conference Call and Webcast
Event: |
Sidus Space Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results Conference Call |
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Date: |
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 |
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Time: |
9:00 a.m. Eastern Time |
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Live Call: |
+ 1-877-269-7751 ( |
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Webcast: |
https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1661883&tp_key=c30998f081 |
For interested individuals unable to join the conference call, a dial-in replay of the call will be available until Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 11:59 P.M. ET and can be accessed by dialing +1-844-512-2921 (
About Sidus Space
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company focused on mission-critical hardware manufacturing; multi-disciplinary engineering services; satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations; and in-orbit support. The Company is in
Sidus Space has a mission of Bringing Space Down to Earth™ and a vision of enabling space flight heritage status for new technologies while delivering data and predictive analytics to domestic and global customers. More than just a “Satellite-as-a-Service” provider, Sidus Space’s products and services are offered through its four business units: Space and Defense Hardware Manufacturing, Satellite Manufacturing and Payload Integration, Space-Based Data Solutions, and AI/ML Products and Services to support customers from concept to Low Earth Orbit and beyond. Sidus Space is ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 Rev. D certified, and ITAR registered.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words ‘anticipate,’ ‘believe,’ ‘continue,’ ‘could,’ ‘estimate,’ ‘expect,’ ‘intend,’ ‘may,’ ‘plan,’ ‘potential,’ ‘predict,’ ‘project,’ ‘should,’ ‘target,’ ‘will,’ ‘would’ and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors discussed in Sidus Space’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Sidus Space, Inc. specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
To provide investors with additional information in connection with our results as determined in accordance with GAAP, we use non-GAAP measures of adjusted EBITDA. We use adjusted EBITDA in order to evaluate our operating performance and make strategic decisions regarding future direction of the company since it provides a meaningful comparison to our peers using similar measures. We define adjusted EBITDA as net income (as determined by
The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA to net loss (the most comparable GAAP measure) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, and 2022:
Twelve Months Ended |
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December 31, |
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2023 |
2022 |
Change |
% |
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Net Income / (Loss) |
$ |
(14,328,348 |
) |
(12,839,968 |
) |
$ |
(1,488,380 |
) |
12 |
% |
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Interest Expense (i) |
903,136 |
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795,669 |
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107,467 |
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14 |
% |
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Depreciation and Amortization |
217,107 |
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238,859 |
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(21,752 |
) |
(9 |
%) |
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Acquisition Deal Costs (ii) |
220,632 |
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- |
|
220,632 |
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- |
|
|||||
Severance Costs |
147,222 |
|
63,769 |
|
83,453 |
|
131 |
% |
|||||
Capital Market and advisory fees (iii) |
927,875 |
|
824,036 |
|
103,839 |
|
13 |
% |
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Equity-based compensation (iv) |
104,038 |
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1,209,000 |
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(1,104,962 |
) |
(91 |
%) |
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Warrant costs (v) |
917,848 |
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- |
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917,848 |
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- |
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Total Non-GAAP Adjustments |
3,437,858 |
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3,131,333 |
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306,525 |
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10 |
% |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
(10,890,490 |
) |
(9,708,635 |
) |
(1,181,855 |
) |
12 |
% |
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(i) |
Sidus Space incurred increased interest expense due to short-term note payable becoming due in Q4 2024 and interest expense related to an asset-based loan. |
(ii) |
Sidus Space incurred one-time legal costs associated with the acquisition of Exo-Space, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) company. |
(iii) |
Sidus Space incurred one-time stock issuance costs in 2023 and 2022, respectively. |
(iv) |
Sidus Space issued stock-based compensation for services rendered in 2023 and 2022, respectively. |
(v) |
Sidus Space incurred one-time costs related to underwriter warrants during 2023. |
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SIDUS SPACE, INC. |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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December 31, |
December 31, |
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2023 |
2022 |
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Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash |
$ |
1,216,107 |
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$ |
2,295,259 |
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| Accounts receivable | 1,175,077 |
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850,340 |
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| Accounts receivable - related parties | 67,447 |
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168,170 |
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| Inventory | 1,217,929 |
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583,437 |
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| Contract asset | 77,124 |
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60,932 |
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| Contract asset - related party | 43,173 |
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14,982 |
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| Prepaid and other current assets | 5,405,453 |
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3,476,748 |
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Total current assets |
9,202,310 |
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7,449,868 |
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| Property and equipment, net | 9,570,214 |
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2,554,992 |
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| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 115,573 |
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249,937 |
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| Intangible asset | 398,135 |
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- |
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| Other assets | 64,880 |
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42,778 |
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Total Assets |
$ |
19,351,112 |
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$ |
10,297,575 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable and other current liabilities |
$ |
6,697,562 |
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$ |
3,415,845 |
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| Accounts payable and accrued interest - related party | 677,039 |
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566,636 |
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| Contract liability | 77,124 |
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60,932 |
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| Contract liability - related party | 43,173 |
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14,982 |
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| Asset-based loan liability | 2,587,900 |
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502,349 |
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| Notes payable | 2,017,286 |
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1,599,150 |
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| Operating lease liability | 119,272 |
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199,158 |
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Total current liabilities |
12,219,356 |
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6,359,052 |
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| Operating lease liability - non-current | - |
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63,310 |
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Total Liabilities |
12,219,356 |
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6,422,362 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders' Equity |
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` |
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Preferred Stock: 5,000,000 shares authorized; |
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| Series A convertible preferred stock: 2,000 shares authorized; 372 and 0 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | - |
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- |
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Common stock: 210,000,000 authorized; |
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Class A common stock: 200,000,000 shares authorized; 983,173 and 80,227 shares issued and outstanding, respectively |
98 |
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8 |
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Class B common stock: 10,000,000 shares authorized; 100,000 shares issued and outstanding |
10 |
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10 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
49,918,441 |
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32,131,041 |
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Accumulated deficit |
(42,786,793 |
) |
(28,255,846 |
) |
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Total Stockholders' Equity |
7,131,756 |
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3,875,213 |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |
$ |
19,351,112 |
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$ |
10,297,575 |
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SIDUS SPACE, INC. |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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Years Ended |
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December 31, |
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2023 |
2022 |
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Revenue |
$ |
5,010,565 |
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$ |
6,250,780 |
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Revenue - related parties |
952,220 |
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1,042,628 |
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Total - revenue |
5,962,785 |
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7,293,408 |
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Cost of revenue |
4,321,482 |
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5,855,275 |
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| Gross profit (loss) | 1,641,303 |
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1,438,133 |
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Operating expenses |
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| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 14,166,617 |
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13,482,432 |
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| Total operating expenses | 14,166,617 |
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13,482,432 |
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Net loss from operations |
(12,525,314 |
) |
(12,044,299 |
) |
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Other income (expense) |
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| Other income | 17,950 |
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- |
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| Interest expense | (747,420 |
) |
(781,376 |
) |
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| Asset-based loan expense | (155,716 |
) |
(14,293 |
) |
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| Finance expense | (917,848 |
) |
- |
|
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| Total other income (expense) | (1,803,034 |
) |
(795,669 |
) |
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Loss before income taxes |
(14,328,348 |
) |
(12,839,968 |
) |
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| Provision for income taxes | - |
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- |
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Net loss |
$ |
(14,328,348 |
) |
$ |
(12,839,968 |
) |
Dividend on Series A preferred Stock |
(202,599 |
) |
- |
|
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Net loss attributed to stockholders |
(14,530,947 |
) |
(12,839,968 |
) |
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Basic and diluted loss per common share |
$ |
(23.11 |
) |
$ |
(74.80 |
) |
Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
619,986 |
|
171,658 |
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SIDUS SPACE, INC. |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW |
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Years Ended |
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December 31, |
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2023 |
2022 |
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities: |
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Net loss |
$ |
(14,328,348 |
) |
$ |
(12,839,968 |
) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||
| Stock based compensation | 1,021,886 |
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1,209,000 |
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| Finance Expense | - |
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- |
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| Depreciation and amortization | 217,107 |
|
319,936 |
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| Bad debt | 17,871 |
|
22,500 |
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| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
| Accounts receivable | (290,839 |
) |
(741,984 |
) |
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| Accounts receivable - related party | 100,723 |
|
275,112 |
|
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| Inventory | (624,881 |
) |
(455,935 |
) |
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| Contract asset | (16,192 |
) |
(60,932 |
) |
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| Contract asset - related party | (28,191 |
) |
(14,982 |
) |
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| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (1,950,807 |
) |
(1,911,941 |
) |
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| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 3,986,275 |
|
2,049,484 |
|
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| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - related party | 110,403 |
|
50,099 |
|
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| Contract liability | 16,192 |
|
60,932 |
|
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| Contract liability - related party | 28,191 |
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(48,429 |
) |
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| Changes in operating lease assets and liabilities | (8,832 |
) |
(6,800 |
) |
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| Net Cash used in Operating Activities | (11,749,442 |
) |
(12,093,908 |
) |
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities: |
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| Purchase of property and equipment | (7,208,200 |
) |
(2,099,858 |
) |
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| Cash paid for asset acquisition | (483,644 |
) |
- |
|
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| Net Cash used in Investing Activities | (7,691,844 |
) |
(2,099,858 |
) |
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities: |
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| Proceeds from issuance of common stock units | 14,788,121 |
|
3,221,355 |
|
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| Proceeds from issuance of Series A preferred stock units | 1,811,000 |
|
- |
|
||
| Proceeds from asset-based loan agreement | 6,379,624 |
|
502,349 |
|
||
| Repayment of asset-based loan agreement | (4,294,073 |
) |
- |
|
||
| Proceeds from notes payable | - |
|
- |
|
||
| Repayment of notes payable | (302,983 |
) |
- |
|
||
| Payment of lease liabilities | - |
|
(148,019 |
) |
||
| Repayment of notes payable - related party | - |
|
(797,505 |
) |
||
| Dividend paid | (19,555 |
) |
- |
|
||
| Net Cash provided by Financing Activities | 18,362,134 |
|
2,778,180 |
|
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Net change in cash |
(1,079,152 |
) |
(11,415,586 |
) |
||
Cash, beginning of period |
2,295,259 |
|
13,710,845 |
|
||
Cash, end of period |
$ |
1,216,107 |
|
$ |
2,295,259 |
|
Supplemental cash flow information |
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| Cash paid for interest | $ |
190,920 |
|
$ |
284,178 |
|
| Cash paid for taxes | $ |
- |
|
$ |
- |
|
Non-cash Investing and Financing transactions: |
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| Debt forgiveness | $ |
- |
|
$ |
1,624,755 |
|
| Class A common stock issued for conversion of Series A convertible preferred stock | $ |
166,483 |
|
$ |
- |
|
| Common stock issue for reverse split adjustment | $ |
- |
|
$ |
- |
|
| Modification of right-of-use asset and lease liability | $ |
135,235 |
|
$ |
- |
|
| Class A common stock issued for exercised cashless warrant | $ |
- |
|
$ |
- |
|
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