Westport Fuel Systems Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
SECOND QUARTER 2023 HIGHLIGHTS
- Record quarterly revenue of
, up$85.0 million 6% compared to the same period in 2022, primarily driven by increased sales volumes in delayed OEM, electronics, and fuel storage businesses and additional sales from the independent aftermarket business generated from the Eastern European and South American markets partially offset by lower sales to customers inIndia in the light-duty OEM business and lower sales volumes in the hydrogen and heavy-duty OEM businesses. - Demonstrated improvement in gross margin, increasing
to$3.9 million , or$14.4 million 16.9% of revenue for the quarter as compared to or$10.5 million 13.1% of revenue, for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase was driven by the above-mentioned increase in revenue in addition to increased gross margin in the heavy-duty OEM business and in the IAM business specifically inSouth America partially offset by higher production input costs, utilities, labor and other costs, which we have only partially been able to pass on to our OEM customers. - Net loss of
for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to net loss of$13.2 million for the same quarter last year. Increased gross margins were more than offset by increased general and administrative and sales and marketing expenditures, along with a$11.6 million loss on extinguishment due to the settlement of the Cartesian royalty payable.$2.9 million - Adjusted EBITDA1 of negative
.$4.0 million - Cash and cash equivalents were
at the end of second quarter 2023.$52.3 million - In April, we entered into a settlement agreement with the Cartesian Capital Group to terminate the Tranche 1 Financing agreement in exchange for mutual releases and cash consideration, which included the release of the security interest in our HPDI 2.0 fuel system intellectual property. We paid Cartesian Capital Group
, which extinguished the long-term royalty payable.$8.7 million - In June, we finalized a share consolidation of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares on a 10:1 basis.
- In July, we signed a non-binding letter of intent with Volvo to establish a joint venture to accelerate the commercialization and global adoption of Westport's HPDI™ fuel system technology for long-haul and off-road applications.
- Expanded previously awarded
program to develop and supply LPG fuel systems for several vehicle applications for a global OEM. This expanded program is forecasted to generateEuro 7 €63 million in total revenue from 2025 to 2028 and increases the revenue generated from LPG fuel system supply agreements for and 7 programs with this OEM to approximatelyEuro 6 €255 million .
1 Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to GAAP and NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES in Westport's Management Discussion and Analysis for the reconciliation. |
"The first half of our 2023 fiscal year has produced solid results relative to the operating and economic environments around the world and within our industry. Despite expected lower HPDI sales volumes, a significant decrease as the result of a model changeover and new product launch expected in the third quarter, we recorded record revenues and improving gross margins in the second quarter. Revenue of
Most recently, our joint venture announcement with Volvo marks a true inflection point for Westport and a validation of our proprietary technology. This joint venture brings a global audience to our HPDI fuel system and recognition as a key ingredient in the road map to reducing carbon emissions for long-haul and off-road applications. Feedback to date from global OEMs has been overwhelmingly positive, as the industry is recognizing that partnerships will be key to the successful decarbonization of the long-haul and off-road transport sectors.
Regarding the second half of fiscal 2023, Westport continues to focus on top- and bottom-line improvements. As a reminder, late 2023 will mark the beginning of our LPG fuel system production and sales to our global OEM customer, a relationship that continues to grow with the recent announcement of our expanded
Our company's diversified business model is positioned to continue performing well in the second half of 2023 through the combination of our sustainable core businesses with our higher-growth opportunities as we pursue the goal of creating solutions for us all to live in a lower carbon-emitting world."
David M. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
2Q23 Operations
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS | ||||||
($ in millions, except per share amounts) | Over / | Over / | ||||
2Q23 | 2Q22 | 1H23 | 1H22 | |||
Revenues | $ 85.0 | $ 80.0 | 6 % | $ 167.3 | $ 156.5 | 7 % |
Gross Margin(2) | 14.4 | 10.5 | 37 % | 27.7 | 20.4 | 36 % |
Gross Margin % | 17 % | 13 % | — | 17 % | 13 % | |
Operating Expenses | 24.6 | 21.8 | 13 % | 47.4 | 42.6 | 11 % |
Income from Investments Accounted for by the | 0.1 | 0.5 | (80) % | 0.2 | 0.8 | (75) % |
Net Loss | $ (13.2) | $ (11.6) | (14) % | $ (23.8) | $ (3.9) | (510) % |
Net Loss per Share | $ (0.77) | $ (0.68) | (13) % | $ (1.39) | $ (0.23) | (504) % |
EBITDA(2) | $ (10.1) | $ (7.7) | (31) % | $ (16.4) | $ 4.0 | (510) % |
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | $ (4.0) | $ (4.3) | 7 % | $ (8.5) | $ (10.4) | 18 % |
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(2) EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. Please refer to GAAP and NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES for the reconciliation to equivalent GAAP measures and limitations on the use of such measures. |
Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 increased
Reported a net loss of
Westport generated negative
Segment Information
SEGMENT RESULTS | Three months ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||
Revenue | Operating | Depreciation | Equity income | ||||
OEM | $ 52.4 | $ (7.3) | $ 2.3 | $ 0.1 | |||
IAM | 32.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | — | |||
Corporate | — | (4.6) | 0.1 | — | |||
Total Consolidated | $ 85.0 | $ (10.2) | $ 3.0 | $ 0.1 | |||
SEGMENT RESULTS | Three months ended June 30, 2022 | ||||||
Revenue | Operating | Depreciation | Equity income | ||||
OEM | $ 54.3 | $ (5.6) | $ 2.2 | $ 0.5 | |||
IAM | 25.7 | 0.1 | 0.8 | — | |||
Corporate | — | (5.8) | 0.1 | — | |||
Total Consolidated | $ 80.0 | $ (11.3) | $ 3.1 | $ 0.5 |
Original Equipment Manufacturer Segment
Revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was
For the second quarter, gross margin2 increased by
Year to date, gross margin decreased by
We remain confident in the outlook for our OEM segment. Our light-duty OEM business continues to gain market share with the recently announced additional
2 Gross margin is a non-GAAP measure. Please refer to GAAP and NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES in Westport's Management Discussion and Analysis for the reconciliation. |
Independent Aftermarket Segment
Revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was
For the second quarter, gross margin increased by
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
To view Westport financials for the second quarter ended June 30th, 2023, please visit https://investors.wfsinc.com/financials/
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About Westport Fuel Systems
At Westport Fuel Systems, we are driving innovation to power a cleaner tomorrow. We are a leading supplier of advanced fuel delivery components and systems for clean, low-carbon fuels such as natural gas, renewable natural gas, propane, and hydrogen to the global transportation industry. Our technology delivers the performance and fuel efficiency required by transportation applications and the environmental benefits that address climate change and urban air quality challenges. Headquartered in
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding revenue and cash usage expectations, future strategic initiatives and future growth, future of our development programs (including those relating to HPDI and Hydrogen), ongoing supply chain challenges, the demand for our products, the future success of our business and technology strategies, intentions of partners and potential customers, the performance and competitiveness of Westport Fuel Systems' products and expansion of product coverage, future market opportunities, speed of adoption of natural gas for transportation and terms and timing of future agreements as well as Westport Fuel Systems management's response to any of the aforementioned factors. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on both the views of management and assumptions that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activities, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by these forward looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include those related to our revenue growth, operating results, industry and products, the general economy, conditions of and access to the capital and debt markets, ongoing supply chain challenges, solvency, governmental policies and regulation, technology innovations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, operating expenses, continued reduction in expenses, ability to successfully commercialize new products, the performance of our joint ventures, the availability and price of natural gas, global government stimulus packages and new environmental regulations, the acceptance of and shift to natural gas vehicles, the relaxation or waiver of fuel emission standards, the inability of fleets to access capital or government funding to purchase natural gas vehicles, the development of competing technologies, our ability to adequately develop and deploy our technology, the actions and determinations of our joint venture and development partners, ongoing supply chain challenges as well as other risk factors and assumptions that may affect our actual results, performance or achievements or financial position discussed in our most recent Annual Information Form and other filings with securities regulators. Readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise such statements to reflect any change in our expectations or in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those set forth in these forward looking statements except as required by National Instrument 51-102. The contents of any website, RSS feed or twitter account referenced in this press release are not incorporated by reference herein.
GAAP and NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Management reviews the operational progress of its business units and investment programs over successive periods through the analysis of net income, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. The Company defines EBITDA as net income or loss from continuing operations before income taxes adjusted for interest expense (net), depreciation and amortization. Westport Fuel Systems defines Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA from continuing operations excluding expenses for stock-based compensation, unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss, and non-cash and other adjustments. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a long-term indicator of operational performance since it ties closely to the business units' ability to generate sustained cash flow and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Adjusted EBITDA includes the company's share of income from joint ventures.
The terms EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not defined under
GAAP & NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | |||||
($ in millions) | 2Q22 | 3Q22 | 4Q22 | 1Q23 | 2Q23 |
Three months ended | |||||
Net loss before income taxes | $ (11.5) | $ (11.0) | $ (16.4) | $ (9.7) | $ (13.0) |
Interest expense (income), net | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | (0.1) |
Depreciation and amortization | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
EBITDA | (7.7) | (8.0) | (13.5) | (6.3) | (10.1) |
Stock based compensation | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
Unrealized foreign exchange loss | 2.5 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 2.4 |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ (4.3) | $ (4.5) | $ (12.9) | $ (4.5) | $ (4.0) |
WESTPORT FUEL SYSTEMS INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets (unaudited)
(Expressed in thousands of
June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022
June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||
Assets | ||||
Current assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash) | $ 52,265 | $ 86,184 | ||
Accounts receivable | 102,101 | 101,640 | ||
Inventories | 82,886 | 81,635 | ||
Prepaid expenses | 6,620 | 7,760 | ||
Total current assets | 243,872 | 277,219 | ||
Long-term investments | 4,895 | 4,629 | ||
Property, plant and equipment | 66,159 | 62,641 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 24,067 | 23,727 | ||
Intangible assets | 7,348 | 7,817 | ||
Deferred income tax assets | 10,838 | 10,430 | ||
Goodwill | 3,022 | 2,958 | ||
Other long-term assets | 17,430 | 18,030 | ||
Total assets | $ 377,631 | $ 407,451 | ||
Liabilities and shareholders' equity | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 100,724 | $ 98,863 | ||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 3,507 | 3,379 | ||
Short-term debt | 5,224 | 9,102 | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | 14,087 | 11,698 | ||
Current portion of long-term royalty payable | — | 1,162 | ||
Current portion of warranty liability | 8,914 | 11,315 | ||
Total current liabilities | 132,456 | 135,519 | ||
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 20,408 | 20,080 | ||
Long-term debt | 26,945 | 32,164 | ||
Long-term royalty payable | — | 4,376 | ||
Warranty liability | 2,974 | 2,984 | ||
Deferred income tax liabilities | 3,496 | 3,282 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 4,494 | 5,080 | ||
Total liabilities | 190,773 | 203,485 | ||
Shareholders' equity: | ||||
Share capital: | ||||
Unlimited common and preferred shares, no par value | ||||
17,174,972 (2022 - 17,130,316) common shares issued and outstanding | 1,244,547 | 1,243,272 | ||
Other equity instruments | 9,312 | 9,212 | ||
Additional paid in capital | 11,516 | 11,516 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (1,048,551) | (1,024,716) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (29,966) | (35,318) | ||
Total shareholders' equity | 186,858 | 203,966 | ||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 377,631 | $ 407,451 |
WESTPORT FUEL SYSTEMS INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited)
(Expressed in thousands of
Three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
Revenue | $ 85,022 | $ 79,964 | $ 167,262 | $ 156,508 | ||||
Cost of revenue and expenses: | ||||||||
Cost of revenue | 70,653 | 69,457 | 139,532 | 136,076 | ||||
Research and development | 5,785 | 5,254 | 13,048 | 11,188 | ||||
General and administrative | 10,546 | 9,013 | 20,314 | 18,204 | ||||
Sales and marketing | 4,820 | 3,914 | 8,469 | 7,563 | ||||
Foreign exchange loss | 2,420 | 2,566 | 3,496 | 3,337 | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,021 | 1,085 | 2,058 | 2,268 | ||||
95,245 | 91,289 | 186,917 | 178,636 | |||||
Loss from operations | (10,223) | (11,325) | (19,655) | (22,128) | ||||
Income from investments accounted for by the | 56 | 458 | 185 | 751 | ||||
Gain on sale of investments and assets | 21 | — | 21 | 19,119 | ||||
Interest on long-term debt and accretion on | (643) | (839) | (1,490) | (1,899) | ||||
Loss on extinguishment | (2,909) | — | (2,909) | — | ||||
Interest and other income, net of bank charges | 712 | 197 | 1,178 | 238 | ||||
Loss before income taxes | (12,986) | (11,509) | (22,670) | (3,919) | ||||
Income tax expense (recovery) | 221 | 70 | 1,165 | (50) | ||||
Net loss for the period | (13,207) | (11,579) | (23,835) | (3,869) | ||||
Other comprehensive loss: | ||||||||
Cumulative translation adjustment | (7,322) | (4,314) | (5,352) | (4,645) | ||||
Comprehensive loss | $ (20,529) | $ (15,893) | $ (29,187) | $ (8,514) | ||||
Loss per share: | ||||||||
Net loss per share - basic and diluted | $ (0.77) | $ (0.68) | $ (1.39) | $ (0.23) | ||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
Basic and diluted | 17,173,252 | 17,119,893 | 17,171,137 | 17,117,719 |
WESTPORT FUEL SYSTEMS INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(Expressed in thousands of
Three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
Operating activities: | ||||||||
Net loss for the period | $ (13,207) | $ (11,579) | $ (23,835) | $ (3,869) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,993 | 3,051 | 6,020 | 6,140 | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 742 | 769 | 1,375 | 1,241 | ||||
Unrealized foreign exchange loss | 2,420 | 2,566 | 3,496 | 3,337 | ||||
Deferred income tax | 125 | (96) | (23) | (531) | ||||
Income from investments accounted for by the equity method | (56) | (458) | (185) | (751) | ||||
Interest on long-term debt and accretion on royalty payable | 643 | 839 | 1,490 | 1,899 | ||||
Change in inventory write-downs to net realizable value | 992 | 792 | 1,578 | 549 | ||||
Loss on extinguishment of royalty payable | 2,909 | — | 2,909 | — | ||||
Change in bad debt expense | 288 | (32) | 372 | 59 | ||||
Gain on sale of investment | — | — | — | (19,119) | ||||
Gain on sale of assets | (21) | — | (21) | — | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 469 | (3,557) | (572) | 2,471 | ||||
Inventories | (537) | (3,499) | (1,128) | (11,883) | ||||
Prepaid expenses | 3,091 | 1,082 | 1,407 | (1,188) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 287 | (3,770) | 1,050 | (7,280) | ||||
Warranty liability | (1,179) | (2,623) | (2,561) | (4,479) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (41) | (16,515) | (8,628) | (33,404) | ||||
Investing activities: | ||||||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and other assets | (4,905) | (3,185) | (7,912) | (5,983) | ||||
Purchase of intangible assets | — | (296) | — | (296) | ||||
Proceeds on sale of assets | 35 | — | 133 | 31,949 | ||||
Net cash from investing activities of continuing operations | (4,870) | (3,481) | (7,779) | 25,670 | ||||
Financing activities: | ||||||||
Repayments of short and long-term facilities | (11,140) | (13,406) | (22,876) | (36,599) | ||||
Drawings on operating lines of credit and long-term facilities | 4,845 | 10,086 | 13,096 | 25,392 | ||||
Payment of royalty payable | (8,687) | (5,200) | (8,687) | (5,200) | ||||
Net cash from (used in) financing activities | (14,982) | (8,520) | (18,467) | (16,407) | ||||
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents | 195 | (874) | 955 | (2,577) | ||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (19,698) | (29,390) | (33,919) | (26,718) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period (including restricted | 71,963 | 127,564 | 86,184 | 124,892 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period (including restricted cash) | $ 52,265 | $ 98,174 | $ 52,265 | $ 98,174 |
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