Expion360 Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results
- Expion360 reported a decline in Q4 2023 revenue to $0.9 million, down 40% from the prior year period.
- Q4 net loss increased to $2.2 million compared to $1.5 million in the same period last year.
- The company launched LiFePO4 battery solutions for home energy storage, RVs, marine vessels, and off-grid systems.
- Expion360 achieved UL 1973 compliance for its EX1 batteries, focusing on safety and innovation in the lithium battery industry.
- The company received financing commitments of up to $22.5 million, providing additional liquidity for product development and growth.
- CEO Brian Schaffner highlighted new partnerships, OEM agreements, and product launches in 2024 to drive market expansion and revenue growth.
- Revenue decreased by 16.5% in 2023 compared to the prior year, primarily due to lower sales volumes in the consumer market and OEM sales.
- Gross profit as a percentage of revenue decreased in 2023, mainly due to the slowdown in the RV industry.
- Net loss for the full year 2023 totaled $7.5 million, with a decrease in cash and cash equivalents from the previous year.
- Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased in 2023, driven by higher legal and professional fees.
Insights
Expion360 Inc.'s recent financial and operational results indicate a challenging period with a marked decrease in revenue and an increased net loss. The decline in revenue by 40% in Q4 2023, compared to the same period in the previous year, reflects a broader trend affecting the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, which experienced a slowdown in sales. This sector's performance is often seen as a bellwether for discretionary consumer spending and such a contraction could signal caution among investors regarding the health of the consumer market.
The company's shift towards diversifying its product offerings, particularly in the home energy storage systems (ESS) market, suggests a strategic pivot aimed at reducing reliance on the fluctuating RV market. The anticipated new product launches and strategic partnerships in 2024 could potentially open up new revenue streams. However, the success of these initiatives will depend on market acceptance and the competitive landscape of the ESS sector, which includes well-established players.
From an investment perspective, the financing commitments from 3i, LP and Tumim Stone Capital, LLC provide the company with a safety net to continue its product development and marketing efforts. Nonetheless, the issuance of a senior unsecured convertible promissory note and the establishment of an equity line of credit may lead to dilution of existing shares, a factor that investors should closely monitor.
The financial summary for Expion360 reveals deeper issues beneath the surface. Despite an increase in gross profit as a percentage of revenue, the overall decrease in revenue and the significant net loss for both Q4 and the full year of 2023 highlight operational challenges. The company's strategy to invest heavily in new product development and marketing, while necessary for long-term growth, has led to increased expenses that have not yet been offset by sales revenue.
Investors should be cautious about the company's ability to manage its expenses and achieve profitability, especially given the current market uncertainties. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, which includes significant amounts in stock-based compensation, legal fees and sales and marketing, indicates a substantial cash burn rate that could jeopardize financial stability if not managed effectively.
Additionally, the decrease in cash and cash equivalents from $7.2 million at the end of 2022 to $3.9 million at the end of 2023 raises concerns about the company's liquidity and its ability to sustain operations without continued access to external financing. The impact of these financial challenges on the stock price will depend on the execution of the company's strategic initiatives and its ability to generate positive cash flow from its new product lines.
Expion360's entry into the home energy storage market with its LiFePO4 battery storage solutions is a significant development. The growing demand for energy independence and resilience in the face of power fluctuations and outages presents a substantial opportunity for the company. Moreover, achieving UL 1973 compliance for its EX1 batteries is a testament to the company's commitment to safety and quality, which are critical factors in consumer adoption of energy storage solutions.
However, the home energy storage market is highly competitive, with established companies like Tesla and LG Chem already offering similar solutions. Expion360's ability to differentiate its ESS offerings in terms of price, flexibility and integration with existing home energy systems will be important to capturing market share. The company's success will also depend on the effectiveness of its go-to-market strategy, particularly its ability to leverage its existing reseller network to reach end consumers.
The long-term potential of the home energy storage segment is promising, given the global push towards renewable energy and the need for efficient energy storage solutions. If Expion360 can successfully navigate the market's complexities and consumer preferences, the ESS venture could be a significant growth driver for the company.
Innovative New Products & Customization Form Factors with Leading RV OEMs Expected to Position Company for Increased Market Share & Revenue Growth in 2024
Fortified Balance Sheet Enables Company to Expand Revenue Profile with Newly Launched Home Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
2024 Anticipated Milestones Include: New Strategic Partnerships, OEM Expansion and Disruptive Product Launches Across Multiple Market Segments
REDMOND, Ore., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Expion360 Inc. (Nasdaq: XPON) (“Expion360” or the “Company”), an industry leader in lithium-ion battery power storage solutions, today reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
Fourth Quarter & Subsequent 2024 Financial & Operational Highlights
- Q4 Revenues totaled
$0.9 million , compared to$1.4 million in the prior year period. - Q4 Net loss totaled
$2.2 million compared to a loss of$1.5 million in the prior year period as the Company continued to invest in new product development and launches. - Entered the home energy storage market with the introduction of two premium lithium iron phosphate (“LiFePO4”) battery storage solutions that enable residential and small business customers to create their own stable micro-energy grid and lessen the impact of increasing power fluctuations and outages.
- Launched next generation GC2 and Group 27 series LiFePO4 batteries designed for use in a variety of applications, including recreational vehicles (“RV”), overland vehicles, van builds, marine vessels, and off-grid systems.
- Achieved UL 1973 compliance for 450Ah EX1 batteries, reaffirming commitment to safety and innovation in the rapidly growing lithium battery industry.
- Chief Business Development Officer, Co-Founder, and former Chief Executive Officer, John Yozamp, retired.
- Received financing commitments of up to
$22.5 million from 3i, LP and Tumim Stone Capital, LLC, providing additional operating liquidity and financial flexibility to support IP & product development, and newly launched home energy storage solutions.
Management Commentary
"The fourth quarter and full year 2023 was highlighted by continued momentum for our existing product line, new product development and launches, and additional operating liquidity,” said Brian Schaffner, Chief Executive Officer of Expion360. “We continued to leverage our superior capacity and flexibility to lead acid competitors with a strong focus on safety, quality, service and innovation for our more than 300 resellers across the U.S. consisting of dealers, wholesalers, private-label customers and original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) who then sell our products to end consumers.
“Fourth quarter sales continued to be impacted by the battery business for RVs and the lower sales of such vehicles industry wide. We anticipate additional orders and new OEM partnerships as the RV market recovers given our marketing initiatives and expanding product line. Our newest vertical for light electric vehicles (“LEVs”) continued to progress with upward momentum as more installers test and begin using our newly introduced 48v GC2 battery design. For the full year 2023, the level of orders was significantly less than we originally anticipated and to offset this we have focused on, and continue to focus on, other verticals and channels such as marine, overland and light electric vehicles, and introducing products for home energy and commercial applications.
“In the fourth quarter we continued to innovate and expand our product line, launching our next generation of popular GC2 and Group 27 Series LiFePO4 batteries for RVs, overland vehicles, van builds, marine vessels, and off-grid systems. Updates include seamless connectivity and integration with RV systems, along with the unmatched power and performance of our complete battery lineup. Recently, we achieved UL 1973 compliance for our EX1 SmartTalk Bluetooth batteries, underscoring our commitment to safety with our batteries meeting the safety standards required by our customers for energy storage systems.
“During the fourth quarter we announced the development of the e360 Home Energy Storage System (“ESS”) that we expect to significantly change the industry in barrier price, flexibility, and integration. These two LiFePO4 battery storage solutions will enable residential and small business customers to create their own stable micro-energy grid and lessen the impact of increasing power fluctuations and outages. We expect to begin taking orders for the new home energy storage solutions in the second quarter of 2024 with shipments beginning in the second half of 2024.
“Operationally, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with 3i, LP, under which we issued a senior unsecured convertible promissory note in the principal amount of
“Looking ahead in 2024, we are highly focused on new partnerships, OEM strategic supply agreements, and expanded sales and distribution partnerships that we believe will further broaden our market opportunities in new and existing verticals. We are growing our portfolio from RVs and marine applications to LEVs and home energy applications. We are working on engaging additional OEM partners as we prepare for the launch of our new products. We believe with our strong reputation in the lithium battery space and exciting new products, we can build our sales and distribution channels to bring value to our stockholders in the years ahead,” concluded Mr. Schaffner.
Q4 2023 Financial Summary
Revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 totaled
Gross profit totaled
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to
Net loss totaled
Full Year 2023 Financial Summary
For the year ended December 31, 2023, revenue totaled
Gross profit for 2023 totaled
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2023, totaled
Cash and cash equivalents totaled
Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2023 Results Conference Call
Brian Schaffner, Chief Executive Officer, Greg Aydelott, Chief Financial Officer, and Paul Shoun, Co-Founder, President and Chief Operating Officer, of Expion360 will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer period. The conference call will be accompanied by a presentation, which can be viewed during the webcast or accessed via the investor relations section of the Company’s website here.
To access the call, please use the following information:
| Date: | Thursday March 28, 2024 |
| Time: | 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) |
| Dial-in: | 1-877-407-9039 |
| International Dial-in: | 1-201-689-8470 |
| Conference Code: | 13744988 |
| Webcast: | https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1660821&tp_key=193722ecf7 |
A telephone replay will be available commencing approximately three hours after the call and will remain available through April 11, 2024, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 from the U.S., or 1-412-317-6671 from international locations, and entering replay pin number: 13744988. The replay can also be viewed through the webcast link above and the presentation utilized during the call will be available via the investor relations section of the Company’s website here.
About Expion360
Expion360 is an industry leader in premium lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries and accessories for recreational vehicles and marine applications, with residential and industrial applications under development. On December 19, 2023, the Company announced its entrance into the home energy storage market with the introduction of two premium LiFePO4 battery storage systems that enable residential and small business customers to create their own stable micro-energy grid and lessen the impact of increasing power fluctuations and outages. Please find the press release here.
The Company’s lithium-ion batteries feature half the weight of standard lead-acid batteries while delivering three times the power and ten times the number of charging cycles. Expion360 batteries also feature better construction and reliability compared to other lithium-ion batteries on the market due to their superior design and quality materials. Specially reinforced, fiberglass-infused, premium ABS and solid mechanical connections help provide top performance and safety. With Expion360 batteries, adventurers can enjoy the most beautiful and remote places on Earth even longer.
The Company is headquartered in Redmond, Oregon. Expion360 lithium-ion batteries are available today through more than 300 dealers, wholesalers, private-label customers, and OEMs across the country. To learn more about the Company, visit expion360.com.
VHC, Vertical Heat Conduction and SmartTalk are trademarks of Expion360.
© 2024 Expion360. All rights reserved.
Forward-Looking Statements and Safe Harbor Notice
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which statements are subject to considerable risks and uncertainties. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are "forward-looking statements" and should be evaluated as such. Examples of such forward-looking statements include statements that use forward-looking words such as "projected," "expect," "possibility,” “believe,” “aim,” “goal,” “plan,” and "anticipate," or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements included in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Company’s expectations about the Company’s operations, future development plans, growth prospects, product pipeline and development, anticipated timing of commercial availability of its products, beliefs about market size and opportunity, including customer base, and market conditions. Forward-looking statements are subject to and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements predicted, assumed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Company Contact:
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541-797-6714
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| Expion360 Inc. Balance Sheets | |||||||
| As of December 31, 2023 | As of December 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Current Assets | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,932,698 | $ | 7,201,244 | |||
| Accounts receivable, net | 154,935 | 298,035 | |||||
| Inventory | 3,825,390 | 4,530,136 | |||||
| Prepaid/in-transit inventory | 163,948 | 141,611 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 189,418 | 171,791 | |||||
| Total current assets | 8,266,389 | 12,342,817 | |||||
| Property and equipment | 1,348,326 | 1,394,619 | |||||
| Accumulated depreciation | (430,295 | ) | (250,861 | ) | |||
| Property and equipment, net | 918,031 | 1,143,758 | |||||
| Other Assets | |||||||
| Operating leases – right-of-use asset | 2,662,015 | 3,148,455 | |||||
| Deposits | 58,896 | 63,901 | |||||
| Total other assets | 2,720,911 | 3,212,356 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 11,905,331 | $ | 16,698,931 | |||
| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 286,985 | $ | 230,250 | |||
| Customer deposits | 17,423 | 58 | |||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 292,515 | 306,164 | |||||
| Convertible note | 2,082,856 | — | |||||
| Current portion of operating lease liability | 522,764 | 465,055 | |||||
| Current portion of stockholder promissory notes | 762,500 | 500,000 | |||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 50,839 | 71,426 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 4,015,882 | 1,572,953 | |||||
| Long-term debt, net of current portion and discount | 298,442 | 439,049 | |||||
| Operating lease liability, net of current portion | 2,241,325 | 2,754,964 | |||||
| Stockholder promissory notes, net of current portion | — | 325,000 | |||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 6,555,649 | $ | 5,091,966 | |||
| Stockholders’ equity | |||||||
| Preferred stock, par value $.001; 20,000,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding | — | — | |||||
| Common stock, par value $.001; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 6,922,912 and 6,802,464 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively | 6,923 | 6,802 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 26,438,524 | 25,239,654 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (21,095,765 | ) | (13,639,491 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 5,349,682 | 11,606,965 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 11,905,331 | $ | 16,698,931 | |||
| Expion360 Inc. Statements of Operations | |||||||
| For the Years Ended December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
| Sales, net | $ | 5,981,134 | $ | 7,162,837 | |||
| Cost of sales | 4,405,611 | 4,874,392 | |||||
| Gross profit | 1,575,523 | 2,288,445 | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 8,745,135 | 8,241,859 | |||||
| Loss from operations | (7,169,612 | ) | (5,953,414 | ) | |||
| Other (Income) / Expense | |||||||
| Interest income | (125,854 | ) | (239 | ) | |||
| Interest expense | 124,511 | 1,605,916 | |||||
| (Gain) / Loss on sale of property and equipment | 3,426 | (13,312 | ) | ||||
| Settlement expense | 281,680 | — | |||||
| Other income | (394 | ) | (389 | ) | |||
| Total other (income) / expense | 283,369 | 1,591,976 | |||||
| Loss before taxes | (7,452,981 | ) | (7,545,390 | ) | |||
| Tax (income) / expense | 3,293 | (8,850 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (7,456,274 | ) | $ | (7,536,540 | ) | |
| Net loss per share (basic and diluted) | $ | (1.08 | ) | $ | (1.23 | ) | |
| Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding | 6,887,985 | 6,135,938 | |||||
| Expion360 Inc. Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||
| For the Years Ended December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||
| Net loss | $ | (7,456,274 | ) | $ | (7,536,540 | ) | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | |||||||
| Depreciation | 205,723 | 164,767 | |||||
| Amortization of debt discount (sale of future revenues) | — | 295 | |||||
| Amortization of debt discount - notes | — | 1,196,843 | |||||
| (Gain) / Loss on sale of property and equipment | 3,426 | (13,312 | ) | ||||
| Increase / (Decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts | (18,804 | ) | 18,804 | ||||
| Stock-based settlement | 251,680 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 560,365 | 2,114,529 | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
| Decrease in accounts receivable | 161,904 | 458,322 | |||||
| (Increase) / Decrease in inventory | 704,746 | (2,478,256 | ) | ||||
| (Increase) / Decrease in prepaid/in-transit inventory | (22,338 | ) | 939,614 | ||||
| (Increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets | (17,626 | ) | (100,088 | ) | |||
| Decrease in deposits | 5,005 | — | |||||
| Increase / (Decrease) in accounts payable | 56,735 | (3,792 | ) | ||||
| Increase / (Decrease) in customer deposits | 17,365 | (436,590 | ) | ||||
| Increase / (Decrease) in accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (13,649 | ) | 165,546 | ||||
| Increase in right-of-use assets and lease liabilities | 30,510 | 41,286 | |||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (5,531,232 | ) | (5,468,572 | ) | |||
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (20,170 | ) | (567,370 | ) | |||
| Net proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 36,748 | 51,678 | |||||
| Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities | 16,578 | (515,692 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||
| Proceeds from / (payments on) line of credit and short-term revolving loans | — | (550,000 | ) | ||||
| Convertible note | 2,420,025 | — | |||||
| Principal payments on long-term debt | (161,194 | ) | (1,798,420 | ) | |||
| Principal payments on stockholder promissory notes | (62,500 | ) | — | ||||
| Payments on liability for sale of future revenues | — | (11,797 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from exercise of warrants | 49,800 | — | |||||
| Settlement of fractional shares of cashless warrant exercise | (23 | ) | — | ||||
| Net proceeds from issuance of common stock | — | 14,772,487 | |||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 2,246,108 | 12,412,270 | |||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (3,268,546 | ) | 6,428,006 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning | 7,201,244 | 773,238 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, ending | 3,932,698 | 7,201,244 | |||||
| For the Years Ended December 31, | |||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 121,894 | $ | 435,152 | |||
| Cash paid for franchise taxes | $ | 1,853 | $ | 300 | |||
| Non-cash financing activities: | |||||||
| Acquisition/modification of operating lease right-of-use asset and lease liability | $ | (13,993 | ) | $ | 2,348,509 | ||
| Purchases of property and equipment in exchange for long-term debt | $ | — | $ | 181,430 | |||
| Purchases of property and equipment in exchange for short-term payable | $ | — | $ | 170,863 | |||
| Settlement of RSUs with common stock | $ | 12 | $ | — | |||
| Issuance of common stock in exchange for short-term loan costs | $ | (337,169 | ) | $ | — | ||
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