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Spire Global Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results and Completion of Restatement

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Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) reported strong Q3 2024 results with revenue reaching $28.6 million, marking a 29% year-over-year growth. The company achieved positive cash flow from operations of $14.0 million and positive free cash flow of $5.1 million.

Key highlights include:

  • Record quarterly bookings with $40.0 million in annual contract value
  • Revenue of $88.8 million for the first nine months of 2024, up 21% year-over-year
  • Q3 GAAP operating loss of $13.7 million, improved 18% year-over-year
  • Net loss of $12.5 million, showing 47% year-over-year improvement

The company secured significant contracts, including $6.7 million from NASA for Earth observation data and $3.8 million from NOAA for radio occultation data. Spire successfully launched seven satellites during Q3 2024, bringing their total launched satellites to 186.

Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) ha riportato risultati solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024, con ricavi che hanno raggiunto 28,6 milioni di dollari, segnando una crescita del 29% rispetto all’anno precedente. L’azienda ha ottenuto un flusso di cassa operativo positivo di 14,0 milioni di dollari e un flusso di cassa libero positivo di 5,1 milioni di dollari.

I punti salienti includono:

  • Ordini trimestrali record con un valore contrattuale annuale di 40,0 milioni di dollari
  • Ricavi di 88,8 milioni di dollari per i primi nove mesi del 2024, in aumento del 21% rispetto all’anno precedente
  • Perdita operativa GAAP del terzo trimestre di 13,7 milioni di dollari, migliorata del 18% rispetto all’anno precedente
  • Perdita netta di 12,5 milioni di dollari, con un miglioramento del 47% rispetto all’anno precedente

L’azienda ha ottenuto contratti significativi, tra cui 6,7 milioni di dollari da NASA per dati di osservazione della Terra e 3,8 milioni di dollari da NOAA per dati di occultazione radio. Spire ha lanciato con successo sette satelliti durante il terzo trimestre del 2024, portando il totale dei satelliti lanciati a 186.

Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) reportó resultados sólidos para el tercer trimestre de 2024, con ingresos que alcanzaron 28.6 millones de dólares, marcando un crecimiento del 29% en comparación con el año anterior. La compañía logró un flujo de caja operativo positivo de 14.0 millones de dólares y un flujo de caja libre positivo de 5.1 millones de dólares.

Los aspectos destacados incluyen:

  • Reservas trimestrales récord con un valor de contrato anual de 40.0 millones de dólares
  • Ingresos de 88.8 millones de dólares en los primeros nueve meses de 2024, un aumento del 21% en comparación con el año anterior
  • Pérdida operativa GAAP del tercer trimestre de 13.7 millones de dólares, mejorada en un 18% en comparación con el año anterior
  • Pérdida neta de 12.5 millones de dólares, mostrando una mejora del 47% en comparación con el año anterior

La compañía aseguró contratos significativos, incluyendo 6.7 millones de dólares de NASA para datos de observación de la Tierra y 3.8 millones de dólares de NOAA para datos de ocultación de radio. Spire lanzó con éxito siete satélites durante el tercer trimestre de 2024, llevando su total de satélites lanzados a 186.

Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR)는 2024년 3분기 강력한 실적을 보고했으며, 수익은 2860만 달러에 달하고, 이는 전년 대비 29% 증가한 수치입니다. 회사는 운영에서 긍정적인 현금 흐름 1400만 달러와 긍정적인 자유 현금 흐름 510만 달러를 달성했습니다.

주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:

  • 연간 계약 가치가 4000만 달러에 달하는 분기별 기록 예약
  • 2024년 첫 9개월 동안의 수익은 8880만 달러로, 전년 대비 21% 증가
  • 3분기 GAAP 운영 손실은 1370만 달러로, 전년 대비 18% 개선됨
  • 순손실은 1250만 달러로, 전년 대비 47% 개선됨

회사는 NASA로부터 670만 달러의 지구 관측 데이터 계약과 NOAA로부터 380만 달러의 라디오 교란 데이터 계약을 포함하여 중요한 계약을 확보했습니다. Spire는 2024년 3분기 동안 7개의 위성을 성공적으로 발사하여 총 발사된 위성 수를 186개로 늘렸습니다.

Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le troisième trimestre 2024, avec des revenus atteignant 28,6 millions de dollars, marquant une croissance de 29 % par rapport à l'année précédente. L'entreprise a réalisé un flux de trésorerie opérationnel positif de 14,0 millions de dollars et un flux de trésorerie libre positif de 5,1 millions de dollars.

Les points forts incluent :

  • Des réservations trimestrielles record avec une valeur de contrat annuel de 40,0 millions de dollars
  • Des revenus de 88,8 millions de dollars pour les neuf premiers mois de 2024, en hausse de 21 % par rapport à l'année précédente
  • Une perte opérationnelle GAAP de 13,7 millions de dollars au troisième trimestre, améliorée de 18 % par rapport à l'année précédente
  • Une perte nette de 12,5 millions de dollars, montrant une amélioration de 47 % par rapport à l'année précédente

L'entreprise a sécurisé des contrats significatifs, y compris 6,7 millions de dollars de la NASA pour des données d'observation de la Terre et 3,8 millions de dollars de la NOAA pour des données d'occultation radio. Spire a réussi à lancer sept satellites au cours du troisième trimestre 2024, portant le total des satellites lancés à 186.

Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) hat im dritten Quartal 2024 starke Ergebnisse gemeldet, mit einem Umsatz von 28,6 Millionen Dollar, was einem Wachstum von 29% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht. Das Unternehmen erzielte einen positiven operativen Cashflow von 14,0 Millionen Dollar und einen positiven freien Cashflow von 5,1 Millionen Dollar.

Wichtige Highlights sind:

  • Rekordbuchungen im Quartal mit einem jährlichen Vertragswert von 40,0 Millionen Dollar
  • Umsatz von 88,8 Millionen Dollar in den ersten neun Monaten des Jahres 2024, ein Anstieg von 21% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr
  • GAAP-Betriebsverlust im dritten Quartal von 13,7 Millionen Dollar, eine Verbesserung von 18% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr
  • Nettoverlust von 12,5 Millionen Dollar, was eine Verbesserung von 47% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr zeigt

Das Unternehmen sicherte sich bedeutende Verträge, darunter 6,7 Millionen Dollar von NASA für Daten zur Erdbeobachtung und 3,8 Millionen Dollar von NOAA für Daten zur Radiookklusion. Spire hat im dritten Quartal 2024 erfolgreich sieben Satelliten gestartet und damit die Gesamtzahl der gestarteten Satelliten auf 186 erhöht.

Positive
  • 29% YoY revenue growth to $28.6M in Q3
  • Record $40M quarterly bookings in annual contract value
  • Positive cash flow from operations of $14M
  • 47% YoY improvement in net loss
  • Secured $10.5M in new government contracts (NASA + NOAA)
  • Successfully launched 7 new satellites
Negative
  • Q3 GAAP operating loss of $13.7M
  • Net loss of $12.5M despite improvements
  • Required financial restatement of prior periods

Insights

Spire Global's Q3 2024 results showcase significant financial momentum with $28.6 million in revenue, representing 29% year-over-year growth. Most importantly, the company achieved positive cash flow from operations of $14.0 million and positive free cash flow of $5.1 million – marking a important transition toward financial sustainability.

The $40.0 million in annual contract value awarded this quarter represents their largest-ever quarterly bookings, demonstrating accelerating market traction. Notable contract wins include $6.7 million from NASA and $3.8 million from NOAA, validating their Earth observation and radio occultation data capabilities within high-value government markets.

The completion of their financial restatement process removes a significant overhang that had created uncertainty. While GAAP operating loss stands at $13.7 million, this represents an 18% year-over-year improvement, with non-GAAP operating loss showing even greater progress at 49% improvement. The 66% year-over-year improvement in adjusted EBITDA (negative $3.1 million) indicates their path to profitability is accelerating.

The successful deployment of seven additional satellites expands their constellation capabilities while supporting both proprietary data collection and Space Services customer missions – reinforcing their vertically integrated business model that combines data, analytics, and space services.

Spire's latest results validate their satellite-as-a-service business model, with the company successfully integrating three key revenue streams: data subscriptions, analytics, and space services. Their constellation approach – now at 186 satellites after their SpaceX Transporter-11 mission – provides continuous technological refresh without massive capital expenditures.

The NASA and NOAA contracts represent more than just revenue – they're endorsements of Spire's data quality for critical weather forecasting, climate research, and maritime tracking applications. The $3.8 million NOAA award for radio occultation data reinforces Spire's position as a leading commercial provider of atmospheric vertical profile measurements, complementing government systems.

Their varying satellite form factors (3U to 16U) demonstrate technical flexibility to address diverse customer requirements from a common architecture – a competitive advantage against more rigid satellite operators. This scalable approach allows Spire to deploy purpose-built capabilities while maintaining economies of scale.

The quarterly record in bookings ($40 million ACV) suggests market recognition of their differentiated offerings in the increasingly competitive Earth observation sector. As space-based data becomes more critical for climate monitoring, maritime domain awareness, and weather forecasting, Spire's established position with operational satellites and processing capabilities gives them execution advantages over newer entrants still developing their constellations.

  • Third quarter 2024 revenue reached $28.6 million, reflecting 29% year-over-year growth
  • Achieved positive cash flow from operations of $14.0 million and positive free cash flow1 of $5.1 million in third quarter 2024
  • Awarded $40.0 million of annual contract value in third quarter 2024, reflecting the largest value of bookings the Company has received in a quarter

VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, announced results for its quarter ended September 30, 2024, and the filing of its restated financial statements for prior periods. The Company will hold a webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET tomorrow to discuss the results.

"Today marks an inflection point in our journey as a company. We have filed restated financial statements, completing the review of our accounting practices as previously disclosed, and have filed our second and third quarter 2024 Form 10-Qs," said Theresa Condor, Spire CEO. "We are now entering a new chapter with a focus on reliable execution and operational efficiency."

“As I look back on the third quarter, I’m proud of the milestones we reached, despite unexpected complexities we had to navigate," said Peter Platzer, Spire Executive Chairman. "We achieved long-forecasted objectives and set a new quarterly booking record."

“Over the last three years, we have converted demand into an improving top and bottom line as we drive towards profitability,” said Leo Basola, Spire CFO. “With the restatement now complete, Spire is refocusing on the future and opportunities ahead.”

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

Financial:

  • Third quarter 2024 revenue was $28.6 million, representing 29% year-over-year growth. This growth was primarily driven by increased annual recurring revenue with our existing customers and growth in revenue recognized for both Space Services Contracts and R&D Services Contracts. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, revenue was $88.8 million, reflecting 21% year-over-year growth. This growth was primarily due to increased annual recurring revenue with our existing customers and growth in revenue recognized for both Space Services Contracts and R&D Services Contracts.
  • Third quarter 2024 U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) operating loss was $13.7 million and non-GAAP1 operating loss was $6.1 million. This was an 18% year-over-year improvement on a GAAP basis and a 49% year-over-year improvement on a non-GAAP basis. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, GAAP operating loss was $38.1 million and non-GAAP1 operating loss was $19.2 million. This was an 17% year-over-year improvement on a GAAP basis and a 39% year-over-year improvement on a non-GAAP basis.
  • Third quarter 2024 net loss was $12.5 million and adjusted EBITDA1 was negative $3.1 million, reflecting a 47% year-over-year improvement to net loss and a 66% year-over-year improvement to adjusted EBITDA. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net loss was $54.6 million and adjusted EBITDA1 was negative $5.5 million, reflecting a 10% year-over-year improvement to net loss and a 75% year-over-year improvement to adjusted EBITDA.
  • Third quarter 2024 cash flow from operations was positive $14.0 million and free cash flow1 was positive $5.1 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Spire has generated positive $700 thousand of cash flow from operations.

1 Non-GAAP Financial Measure, please see section titled Non-GAAP Financial Measures for the definition of such measures and the reconciliation tables at the end of this release for reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

Business:

  • Spire was awarded $6.7 million by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”). Under NASA’s Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition Program, Spire has agreed to deliver its comprehensive suite of Earth observation data with the objective of enhancing global weather forecasting, atmospheric profiling, and climate research.
  • Spire was awarded $3.8 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) to provide radio occultation (“RO”) data for a one-year period. Spire's near-real-time RO data consists of vertical profiles of atmospheric measurements, including pressure, humidity and temperature, that can reach all points of the globe. The data will be used for NOAA’s operational weather forecasts, space weather models and climate research, among other applications.
  • During the third quarter of 2024, Spire successfully launched seven satellites on the SpaceX Transporter-11 mission. This marked Spire’s third launch of 2024 and the 41st in the company's history, bringing the total number of Spire satellites launched to 186. These newly launched LEMUR satellites, ranging from 3U- to 16U-sized satellite buses, are designed for a wide range of applications that include data to improve weather forecasting, global soil moisture analysis and maritime ship tracking. The satellites will also serve missions for Space Services customers.

Preliminary Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Spire is providing the following range of preliminary results for the full year ended December 31, 2024:

FY'24 Ranges
Low High
Revenue (millions)

$

108.0

$

110.0

Y/Y Growth

 

11%

 

13%

GAAP Operating Loss (millions)

$

(73.4)

$

(71.4)

Non-GAAP Operating Loss (millions)

$

(38.2)

$

(36.2)

GAAP Net Loss (millions)

$

(107.2)

$

(105.2)

Adjusted EBITDA (millions)

$

(20.9)

$

(18.9)

GAAP Loss Per Share

$

(4.47)

$

(4.38)

Non-GAAP Loss Per Share

$

(2.39)

$

(2.31)

Basic Weighted Average Shares (millions)

 

24.0

 

24.0

These financial results are preliminary, unaudited and represent the most recent current information available to Spire’s management. Spire’s actual results may differ from these estimated financial results, including due to the completion of year-end financial reporting processes and audit. The Company expects to issue full financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 later this month.

Non-GAAP operating loss, adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP loss per share included in the table above are non-GAAP measures. Please see the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for the definition of such measures. Spire has provided a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures in the tables included in this press release for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2024, as well as the preliminary results for such measures for the full year 2024.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, this press release and the accompanying tables contain, and the conference call will contain, non-GAAP financial measures, including free cash flow, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margins, non-GAAP research and development, non-GAAP sales and marketing, non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP operating loss/income, non-GAAP operating margin, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net loss/income, and non-GAAP net loss/income per share. Spire’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing its financial results and believes they are useful to investors, as a supplement to the corresponding GAAP financial measures, in evaluating its ongoing operational performance and trends and in comparing its financial measures with other companies in the same industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to help investors understand the operational performance of their businesses. However, it is important to note that the particular items Spire excludes from, or includes in, its non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the items excluded from, or included in, similar non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies in the same industry. In addition, other companies may utilize metrics that are not similar to Spire’s. The non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only and is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. There are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures since they exclude significant expenses and income that are required by GAAP to be recorded in Spire’s financial statements. Investors should note that the excluded items may have had, and may in the future have, a material impact on our reported financial results. Please see the reconciliation tables at the end of this release for the reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results. Management encourages investors and others to review Spire’s financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Spire adjusts the following items from one or more of its non-GAAP financial measures:

Loss on decommissioned satellites. Spire excludes loss on decommissioned satellites because if there was no loss, the expense would be accounted for as depreciation and would also be excluded as part of its EBITDA calculation.

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities and contingent earnout liabilities. Spire excludes these items as they do not reflect the underlying cash flows or operational results of the business.

Issuance of stock warrants. Spire excludes this as it does not reflect the underlying cash flows or operational results of the business.

Other (expense) income, net. Spire excludes other (expense) income, net because it includes unusual items that do not reflect the underlying operational results of its business. Examples of such expenses include prepayment penalties on outstanding debt and vendor dispute legal settlements.

Stock-based compensation. Spire excludes stock-based compensation expenses primarily because they are non-cash expenses that it excludes from its internal management reporting processes. Spire also finds it useful to exclude these expenses when management assesses the appropriate level of various operating expenses and resource allocations when budgeting, planning, and forecasting future periods. Moreover, because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types that companies can use under FASB ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation, Spire believes excluding stock-based compensation expenses allows investors to make meaningful comparisons between its recurring core business operating results and those of other companies.

Amortization of purchased intangibles. Spire incurs amortization expense for purchased intangible assets in connection with acquisitions of certain businesses and technologies. Amortization of intangible assets is a non-cash expense and is inconsistent in amount and frequency because it is significantly affected by the timing, size of acquisitions and the inherent subjective nature of purchase price allocations. Because these costs have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, and are non-cash expenses, Spire excludes these expenses for its internal management reporting processes. Spire's management also finds it useful to exclude these charges when assessing the appropriate level of various operating expenses and resource allocations when budgeting, planning and forecasting future periods. It is important to note that while this amortization expense is excluded for purposes of non-GAAP presentation, the revenue of the acquired businesses is reflected in the non-GAAP measures and that the assets contribute to revenue generation.

Other acquisition accounting amortization. Spire incurs amortization expense for purchased data rights in connection with the acquisition of exactEarth and certain technologies. Amortization of this asset is a non-cash expense that can be significantly affected by the inherent subjective nature of the assigned value and useful life. Because this cost has already been incurred and cannot be recovered, and is a non-cash expense, Spire excludes this expense for its internal management reporting processes. Spire's management also finds it useful to exclude this charge when assessing the appropriate level of various operating expenses and resource allocations when budgeting, planning and forecasting future periods. It is important to note that while this expense is excluded for purposes of non-GAAP presentation, the revenue of the acquired companies is reflected in the non-GAAP measures and that the assets contribute to revenue generation.

Mergers and acquisition related expenses. Spire excludes these expenses as they are transaction costs and expenses associated with the transaction that are generally infrequent in nature and not reflective of the underlying operational results of Spire’s business. Examples of these types of expenses include legal, accounting, regulatory, other consulting services, severance, and other employee costs.

Loss on extinguishment of debt. Spire excludes this as it does not reflect the underlying cash flows or operational results of the business.

Foreign exchange gain/loss. Spire is exposed to foreign currency gains or losses on outstanding foreign currency denominated receivables and payables related to certain customer sales agreements, product costs and other operating expenses. As Spire does not actively hedge these currency exposures, changes in the underlying currency rates relative to the U.S. dollar may result in realized and unrealized foreign currency gains and losses between the time these receivables and payables arise and the time that they are settled in cash. Since such realized and unrealized foreign currency gains and losses are the result of macro-economic factors and can vary significantly from one period to the next, Spire believes that exclusion of such realized and unrealized gains and losses is useful to management and investors in evaluating the performance of its ongoing operations on a period-to-period basis.

Other unusual and infrequent costs. Spire excludes these as they are unusual items that do not reflect the ongoing operational results of its business. Examples of these types of expenses include accounting, legal and other professional fees associated with the financial restatement, the proposed sale of its maritime business to Kpler Holding SA, and customer contract enforcement.

Our additional non-GAAP measures include:

Free Cash Flow. Spire defines free cash flow as net cash provided by/used in operating activities less purchases of property and equipment.

EBITDA. Spire defines EBITDA as net income (loss), plus depreciation and amortization expense, plus interest expense, and plus the provision for (or minus benefit from) income taxes.

Adjusted EBITDA. Spire defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, further adjusted for any loss on decommissioned satellites, launch failure and decommissioning, change in fair value of warrant liabilities, change in fair value of contingent earnout liability, issuances of stock warrants, other (expense) income, net, stock-based compensation, foreign exchange gain/loss, other acquisition accounting amortization, mergers and acquisition related expenses, and other unusual costs. Spire believes Adjusted EBITDA can be useful in providing an understanding of the underlying results of operations and trends and an enhanced overall understanding of its financial performance and prospects for the future. While Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under GAAP, management uses this financial measure to evaluate and forecast business performance. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or a measure comparable to net income/loss as it does not take into account certain requirements, such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments, and tax payments. Adjusted EBITDA is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP, and Spire’s use of the term Adjusted EBITDA may vary from the use of similarly titled measures by others in its industry due to the potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation and differences due to items subject to interpretation.

Conference Call

Spire will webcast a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time tomorrow. The webcast will be available on Spire’s Investor Relations website at ir.spire.com. A replay of the call will be available on the site for six months.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including information about management's view of Spire’s future expectations, plans and prospects, including our views regarding future execution within our business, and the opportunity we see in our industry, within the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the results of Spire to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. Certain of these risk factors and others are included in documents Spire files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, Spire’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2023, as well as subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Spire’s future results. The forward-looking statements included in this presentation are made only as of the date hereof. Spire cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Spire expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About Spire Global, Inc.

Spire (NYSE: SPIR) is a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, offering unique datasets and powerful insights about Earth so that organizations can make decisions with confidence in a rapidly changing world. Spire builds, owns, and operates a fully deployed satellite constellation that observes the Earth in real time using radio frequency technology. The data acquired by Spire’s satellites provides global weather intelligence, ship and plane movements, and spoofing and jamming detection to better predict how their patterns impact economies, global security, business operations and the environment. Spire also offers Space as a Service solutions that empower customers to leverage its established infrastructure to put their business in space. Spire has nine offices across the U.S., Canada, UK, Luxembourg, Germany and Singapore. To learn more, visit spire.com.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

2024

2023

2024

2023

(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Revenue

$

28,568

 

$

22,126

 

$

88,792

 

$

73,408

 

Cost of revenue

 

15,843

 

 

12,640

 

 

55,927

 

 

41,254

 

Gross profit

 

12,725

 

 

9,486

 

 

32,865

 

 

32,154

 

Operating expenses:
Research and development

 

5,631

 

 

7,931

 

 

19,185

 

 

22,904

 

Sales and marketing

 

5,655

 

 

6,993

 

 

15,941

 

 

20,572

 

General and administrative

 

12,303

 

 

11,223

 

 

32,156

 

 

33,764

 

Loss on decommissioned satellites

 

246

 

 

156

 

 

953

 

 

628

 

Allowance for current expected credit loss on notes receivable

 

2,609

 

 

 

 

2,689

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

26,444

 

 

26,303

 

 

70,924

 

 

77,868

 

Loss from operations

 

(13,719

)

 

(16,817

)

 

(38,059

)

 

(45,714

)

Other income (expense):
Interest income

 

407

 

 

540

 

 

1,432

 

 

1,741

 

Interest expense

 

(4,828

)

 

(4,728

)

 

(14,654

)

 

(14,015

)

Change in fair value of contingent earnout liability

 

515

 

 

13

 

 

(717

)

 

217

 

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

 

854

 

 

(119

)

 

(1,109

)

 

984

 

Issuance of stock warrants

 

 

 

 

 

(2,399

)

 

 

Foreign exchange (loss) gain

 

4,872

 

 

(1,840

)

 

2,573

 

 

(1,313

)

Other expense, net

 

(530

)

 

(387

)

 

(1,541

)

 

(1,828

)

Total other expense, net

 

1,290

 

 

(6,521

)

 

(16,415

)

 

(14,214

)

Loss before income taxes

 

(12,429

)

 

(23,338

)

 

(54,474

)

 

(59,928

)

Income tax provision

 

44

 

 

(1

)

 

102

 

 

436

 

Net loss

$

(12,473

)

$

(23,337

)

$

(54,576

)

$

(60,364

)

Basic and diluted net loss per share

$

(0.50

)

$

(1.12

)

$

(2.30

)

$

(3.16

)

Weighted-average shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share

 

24,921,585

 

 

20,756,394

 

 

23,745,015

 

 

19,117,078

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)

2024

2023

2024

2023

(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net loss

$

(12,473

)

$

(23,337

)

$

(54,576

)

$

(60,364

)

Other comprehensive (loss) gain:
Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

(1,986

)

 

(1,575

)

 

(4,275

)

 

1,168

 

Net unrealized (loss) gain on investments (net of tax)

 

4

 

 

(2

)

 

2

 

 

35

 

Comprehensive loss

$

(14,455

)

$

(24,914

)

$

(58,849

)

$

(59,161

)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
September 30, December 31,
(In thousands)

2024

2023

(Unaudited) (Audited)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents

$

29,061

 

$

29,136

 

Marketable securities

 

7,574

 

 

11,726

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

9,163

 

 

9,911

 

Contract assets

 

4,148

 

 

4,718

 

Other current assets

 

8,255

 

 

16,848

 

Total current assets

 

58,201

 

 

72,339

 

Property and equipment, net

 

68,335

 

 

60,446

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

12,267

 

 

14,921

 

Goodwill

 

50,126

 

 

51,155

 

Customer relationships

 

17,538

 

 

19,363

 

Other intangible assets

 

11,215

 

 

12,660

 

Other long-term assets, including restricted cash

 

6,509

 

 

8,380

 

Total assets

$

224,191

 

$

239,264

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable

$

10,794

 

$

8,012

 

Accrued wages and benefits

 

2,562

 

 

1,829

 

Long-term debt, current portion

 

92,225

 

 

 

Contract liabilities, current portion

 

27,214

 

 

31,178

 

Other accrued expenses

 

11,004

 

 

8,326

 

Total current liabilities

 

143,799

 

 

49,345

 

Long-term debt

 

4,910

 

 

114,113

 

Contract liabilities, non-current

 

22,566

 

 

17,923

 

Contingent earnout liability

 

937

 

 

220

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

830

 

 

804

 

Warrant liability

 

9,495

 

 

5,988

 

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

 

10,808

 

 

13,079

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

8

 

 

8

 

Total liabilities

 

193,353

 

 

201,480

 

Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock

 

3

 

 

2

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

529,526

 

 

477,624

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(8,829

)

 

(4,556

)

Accumulated deficit

 

(489,862

)

 

(435,286

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

30,838

 

 

37,784

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

224,191

 

$

239,264

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)

2024

2023

(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss

$

(54,576

)

$

(60,364

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization

 

16,351

 

 

11,642

 

Stock-based compensation

 

13,382

 

 

9,516

 

Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets

 

4,104

 

 

2,185

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

2,901

 

 

1,595

 

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

 

1,109

 

 

(984

)

Change in fair value of contingent earnout liability

 

717

 

 

(217

)

Issuance of stock warrants

 

2,399

 

 

 

Loss on decommissioned satellites and impairment of assets

 

1,474

 

 

630

 

Other, net

 

(232

)

 

(578

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net

 

741

 

 

(4,834

)

Contract assets

 

812

 

 

(345

)

Other current assets

 

8,660

 

 

(7,396

)

Other long-term assets

 

1,544

 

 

1,261

 

Accounts payable

 

1,478

 

 

(767

)

Accrued wages and benefits

 

675

 

 

1,249

 

Contract liabilities

 

452

 

 

10,991

 

Other accrued expenses

 

2,892

 

 

(1,125

)

Operating lease liabilities

 

(4,134

)

 

(1,945

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

749

 

 

(39,486

)

Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of short-term investments

 

(30,147

)

 

(37,752

)

Maturities of short-term investments

 

34,897

 

 

41,500

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(21,491

)

 

(11,993

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(16,741

)

 

(8,245

)

Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from Securities Purchase Agreements, net

 

37,881

 

 

 

Proceeds from long-term debt

 

 

 

19,886

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock under the Equity Distribution Agreement, net

 

 

 

7,866

 

Payments on long-term debt

 

(20,113

)

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

269

 

 

 

Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan

 

370

 

 

422

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

18,407

 

 

28,174

 

Effect of foreign currency translation on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(2,486

)

 

2,343

 

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(71

)

 

(17,214

)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Beginning balance

 

29,641

 

 

47,569

 

Ending balance

$

29,570

 

$

30,355

 

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations

 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

2024

2023

2024

2023

(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Gross profit (GAAP)

$

12,725

 

$

9,486

 

$

32,865

 

$

32,154

 

Adjustments:
Exclude stock-based compensation

 

58

 

 

48

 

 

182

 

 

173

 

Exclude amortization of purchased intangibles

 

862

 

 

873

 

 

2,608

 

 

2,606

 

Gross profit (Non-GAAP)

$

13,814

 

$

10,579

 

$

36,161

 

$

35,440

 

 
Research and development (GAAP)

 

5,631

 

 

7,931

 

$

19,185

 

$

22,904

 

Adjustments:
Exclude stock-based compensation

 

(1,180

)

 

(957

)

 

(3,408

)

 

(2,510

)

Research and development (Non-GAAP)

$

4,441

 

$

6,974

 

$

15,767

 

$

20,394

 

 
Sales and marketing (GAAP)

 

5,655

 

 

6,993

 

$

15,941

 

$

20,572

 

Adjustments:
Exclude stock-based compensation

 

(893

)

 

(673

)

 

(2,512

)

 

(1,729

)

Sales and marketing (Non-GAAP)

$

4,571

 

$

6,320

 

$

13,238

 

$

18,843

 

 
General and administrative (GAAP)

 

12,303

 

 

11,223

 

$

32,156

 

$

33,764

 

Adjustments:
Exclude stock-based compensation

 

(2,828

)

 

(1,852

)

 

(7,280

)

 

(5,104

)

Exclude other unusual and infrequent costs

 

(1,162

)

 

-

 

 

(1,162

)

 

-

 

Exclude merger and acquisition related expenses

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(1,015

)

General and administrative (Non-GAAP)

 

8,313

 

 

9,371

 

$

23,714

 

$

27,645

 

 
Loss from operations (GAAP)

$

(13,719

)

$

(16,817

)

$

(38,059

)

$

(45,714

)

Adjustments:
Exclude stock-based compensation

 

4,959

 

 

3,530

 

 

13,382

 

 

9,516

 

Exclude other unusual and infrequent costs

 

1,364

 

 

-

 

 

1,364

 

 

-

 

Exclude merger and acquisition related expenses

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

1,015

 

Exclude amortization of purchased intangibles

 

862

 

 

873

 

 

2,608

 

 

2,606

 

Exclude other acquisition accounting amortization

 

168

 

 

172

 

 

506

 

 

507

 

Exclude loss on decommissioned satellites

 

246

 

 

156

 

 

953

 

 

628

 

Loss from operations (Non-GAAP)

$

(6,119

)

$

(12,086

)

$

(19,246

)

$

(31,442

)

 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

2024

2023

2024

2023

(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Gross Margin (GAAP)

 

45

%

 

43

%

 

37

%

 

43

%

Adjustments:
Exclude amortization of purchased intangibles

 

2

%

 

4

%

 

3

%

 

4

%

Exclude other acquisition accounting amortization

 

1

%

 

1

%

 

1

%

 

1

%

Gross Margin (Non-GAAP)

 

48

%

 

48

%

 

41

%

 

48

%

 
Operating Margin (GAAP)

 

-48

%

 

-77

%

 

-44

%

 

-63

%

Adjustments:
Exclude stock-based compensation

 

17

%

 

16

%

 

15

%

 

13

%

Exclude other unusual and infrequent costs

 

5

%

 

0

%

 

2

%

 

0

%

Exclude merger and acquisition related expenses

 

0

%

 

0

%

 

0

%

 

1

%

Exclude amortization of purchased intangibles

 

3

%

 

4

%

 

3

%

 

4

%

Exclude other acquisition accounting amortization

 

1

%

 

1

%

 

1

%

 

1

%

Exclude loss on decommissioned satellites

 

1

%

 

1

%

 

1

%

 

1

%

Operating Margin (Non-GAAP)

 

-21

%

 

-55

%

 

-22

%

 

-43

%

 
Net loss (GAAP)

$

(12,473

)

$

(23,337

)

$

(54,576

)

$

(60,364

)

Adjustments:
Exclude stock-based compensation

 

4,959

 

 

3,530

 

 

13,382

 

 

9,516

 

Exclude other unusual and infrequent costs

 

1,364

 

 

-

 

 

1,364

 

 

-

 

Exclude merger and acquisition related expenses

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

1,015

 

Exclude amortization of purchased intangibles

 

862

 

 

873

 

 

2,608

 

 

2,606

 

Exclude other acquisition accounting amortization

 

168

 

 

172

 

 

506

 

 

507

 

Exclude change in fair value of contingent earnout liability

 

(515

)

 

(13

)

 

717

 

 

(217

)

Exclude change in fair value of warrant liabilities

 

(854

)

 

119

 

 

1,109

 

 

(984

)

Exclude issuance of stock warrants

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

2,399

 

 

-

 

Exclude foreign exchange

 

(4,872

)

 

1,840

 

 

(2,573

)

 

1,313

 

Exclude other expense, net

 

530

 

 

387

 

 

1,541

 

 

1,828

 

Exclude loss on decommissioned satellites

 

246

 

 

156

 

 

953

 

 

628

 

Net loss (Non-GAAP)

$

(10,584

)

$

(16,273

)

$

(32,570

)

$

(44,152

)

Net loss per share (GAAP)

$

(0.50

)

$

(1.12

)

$

(2.30

)

$

(3.16

)

Adjustments:
Exclude stock-based compensation

 

0.20

 

 

0.17

 

 

0.56

 

 

0.50

 

Exclude other unusual and infrequent costs

 

0.05

 

 

-

 

 

0.06

 

 

-

 

Exclude merger and acquisition related expenses

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

0.05

 

Exclude amortization of purchased intangibles

 

0.03

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.11

 

 

0.14

 

Exclude other acquisition accounting amortization

 

0.01

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.03

 

Exclude change in fair value of warrant liabilities and change in value of contingent earnout liability

 

(0.05

)

 

0.01

 

 

0.08

 

 

(0.06

)

Exclude issuance of stock warrants

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

0.10

 

 

-

 

Exclude foreign exchange

 

(0.20

)

 

0.09

 

 

(0.11

)

 

0.07

 

Exclude other expense, net

 

0.02

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.10

 

Exclude loss on decommissioned satellites

 

0.01

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.03

 

Net loss per share (Non-GAAP)

$

(0.43

)

$

(0.77

)

$

(1.38

)

$

(2.30

)

 
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic net loss per share

 

24,921,585

 

 

20,756,394

 

 

23,745,015

 

 

19,117,078

 

Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted net income per share

 

24,921,585

 

 

20,756,394

 

 

23,745,015

 

 

19,117,078

 

 
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

2024

2023

2024

2023

(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net loss (GAAP)

$

(12,473

)

$

(23,337

)

$

(54,576

)

$

(60,364

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

3,862

 

 

3,759

 

 

16,351

 

 

11,642

 

Interest, net

 

4,421

 

 

4,188

 

 

13,222

 

 

12,274

 

Taxes

 

44

 

 

(1

)

 

102

 

 

436

 

EBITDA

 

(4,146

)

 

(15,391

)

 

(24,901

)

 

(36,012

)

Change in fair value of contingent earnout liability

 

(515

)

 

(13

)

 

717

 

 

(217

)

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

 

(854

)

 

119

 

 

1,109

 

 

(984

)

Issuance of stock warrants

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

2,399

 

 

-

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

 

(4,872

)

 

1,840

 

 

(2,573

)

 

1,313

 

Stock-based compensation

 

4,959

 

 

3,530

 

 

13,382

 

 

9,516

 

Exclude other unusual and infrequent costs

 

1,364

 

 

-

 

 

1,364

 

 

-

 

Mergers and acquisition related expenses

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

1,015

 

Other acquisition accounting amortization

 

168

 

 

172

 

 

506

 

 

507

 

Loss on decommissioned satellites

 

246

 

 

156

 

 

953

 

 

628

 

Other expense, net

 

530

 

 

387

 

 

1,541

 

 

1,828

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(3,120

)

$

(9,200

)

$

(5,503

)

$

(22,406

)

 
Net cash used in operating activities

 

13,988

 

 

(10,812

)

$

749

 

$

(39,486

)

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(8,906

)

 

(5,340

)

 

(21,491

)

 

(12,677

)

Free Cash Flow

$

5,082

 

$

(16,152

)

$

(20,742

)

$

(52,163

)

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations – Preliminary Full Year 2024 Results

(Unaudited)

 
(In thousands, except for share and per share amounts) FY 2024 Ranges

Low

High

Revenue

 

108,000

 

 

110,000

 

 

Low

High

Loss from operations (GAAP)

$

(73,400

)

$

(71,400

)

Adjustments:
Exclude stock-based compensation

 

20,200

 

 

20,200

 

Exclude other unusual and infrequent costs

 

7,400

 

 

7,400

 

Exclude amortization of purchased intangibles

 

3,500

 

 

3,500

 

Exclude other acquisition accounting amortization

 

700

 

 

700

 

Exclude loss on decommissioned satellites

 

3,400

 

 

3,400

 

Loss from operations (Non-GAAP)

$

(38,200

)

$

(36,200

)

 

Low

High

Net loss per share (GAAP)

$

(4.47

)

$

(4.38

)

Adjustments:
Exclude stock-based compensation

$

0.82

 

$

0.81

 

Exclude other unusual and infrequent costs

$

0.31

 

$

0.31

 

Exclude amortization of purchased intangibles

$

0.15

 

$

0.15

 

Exclude other acquisition accounting amortization

$

0.03

 

$

0.03

 

Exclude change in fair value of contingent earnout liability

$

0.05

 

$

0.05

 

Exclude change in fair value of warrant liabilities

$

0.32

 

$

0.32

 

Exclude foreign exchange (gain) loss

$

0.18

 

$

0.18

 

Exclude other expense, net

$

0.08

 

$

0.08

 

Exclude loss on decommissioned satellites

$

0.14

 

$

0.14

 

Net loss per share (Non-GAAP)

$

(2.39

)

$

(2.31

)

 
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share

 

24,000,000

 

 

24,000,000

 

 

Low

High

Net loss (GAAP)

$

(107,200

)

$

(105,200

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

20,800

 

 

20,800

 

Interest, net

 

18,600

 

 

18,600

 

Taxes

 

100

 

 

100

 

EBITDA

$

(67,700

)

$

(65,700

)

Change in fair value of contingent earnout liability

$

1,200

 

$

1,200

 

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

 

7,700

 

 

7,700

 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

 

4,300

 

 

4,300

 

Other expense, net

 

1,900

 

 

1,900

 

Stock-based compensation

 

20,200

 

 

20,200

 

Exclude other unusual and infrequent costs

 

7,400

 

 

7,400

 

Other acquisition accounting amortization

 

700

 

 

700

 

Loss on decommissioned satellites

 

3,400

 

 

3,400

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(20,900

)

$

(18,900

)

 

For Media:

Kristina Spychalski

Head of Communications

Kristina.Spychalski@spire.com

For Investors:

Benjamin Hackman

Head of Investor Relations

Benjamin.Hackman@spire.com

Source: Spire Global, Inc.

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