ECD Automotive Design Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Highlighting Product Diversification, Cost Reductions, and Operational Efficiency Initiatives

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ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ: ECDA) reported third quarter 2025 results for the period ended September 30, 2025, with revenue of $5.8M versus $6.4M a year earlier and a gross loss of $1.7M versus gross profit of $2.0M in Q3 2024.

The company reported net income of $2.2M driven primarily by a non-cash fair value gain from debt conversion, while Adjusted EBITDA was negative $4.7M. Operating loss widened to $5.0M as operating expenses rose $0.8M, partly from legal fees and a lease recognition.

Management highlighted a cost-containment plan expected to deliver more than $1M in annualized savings, and product diversification initiatives including a collaboration on modern Defender and INEOS Grenadier builds and an inaugural Porsche 911 boutique build that won Best in Show at a 2025 festival.

Positive

• Cost savings expected >$1M annualized from headcount and overhead
• Product diversification into Porsche 911 restorations (Boutique Division)
• Chelsea Truck collaboration expands modern Defender/INEOS Grenadier offerings

Negative

• Gross loss of $1.7M in Q3 2025 versus $2.0M gross profit year-ago
• Adjusted EBITDA negative $4.7M in Q3 2025
• Operating loss widened to $5.0M, up $4.4M year-over-year
• Net income of $2.2M driven primarily by non-cash fair value gain (non-recurring)

Insights

Operational Finance Analyst

Mixed quarter: top-line and gross margin weakened, non-cash items produced net income; cost cuts and product diversification now central.

ECD Automotive Design showed revenue of $5.8 million and a gross loss of $1.7 million, driven by completion of legacy builds and tariff-related costs. Operating loss widened to $5.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA was negative $4.7 million, while net income of $2.2 million reflected a non-cash gain from debt conversion.

Key dependencies include the realization of the announced >$1 million annualized cost savings and the speed at which newer, faster-turn products (Chelsea Truck Company collaboration and Porsche 911 Boutique builds) scale. Risks stem from lower recurring revenue from legacy build completion, elevated legal and lease expenses, and tariff exposure.

Watch quarterly revenue recovery, gross margin normalization, and Adjusted EBITDA over the next 4-8 quarters. Confirm that cost savings appear in cash operating results rather than accounting-only effects, and monitor sales cadence for the Chelsea collaboration and Porsche line for faster, capital-efficient throughput.

Product Lineup Now Includes Bespoke Porsche 911 Builds and Modern Defender & INEOS Grenadier Enhancements

KISSIMMEE, Fla., Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECD Automotive Design, Inc. (“ECD” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ECDA), the world’s largest Land Rover and Jaguar restoration company known for its custom luxury builds, including bespoke Defenders, Range Rovers, Jaguar E-Types, Ford Mustangs and Toyota FJs, announced today its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Management will host an earnings call and webcast on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.

Third Quarter Highlights

• Revenue was $5.8 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared to $6.4 million in the third quarter of 2024.
• Gross loss was $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared to gross profit of $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2024; primarily reflecting the completion of legacy builds, that are not expected to recur, and elevated tariff-related costs.
• Net income was $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared to a net loss of $2.6 million in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a non-cash gain related to the conversion of debt into preferred stock.
• Continued execution of the Company’s cost-containment plan to right-size the cost structure and support disciplined growth, more than $1 million in annualized savings expected.

Recent Business Highlights

• New collaborative line with the Chelsea Truck Company for modern Land Rover Defender and INEOS Grenadier builds enhances utilization of manufacturing resources and broadens the Company’s total addressable market.
• Award-winning Porsche 911 marks ECD’s entry into the Porsche restoration and customization market through its Boutique Division.

Management Commentary

Speaking on the results for the quarter, Scott Wallace, CEO & Co-Founder of ECD, stated, “During the third quarter, we made significant progress in strengthening ECD’s operational foundation and right-sizing our cost structure to support disciplined, long-term growth. While our financial results reflect the impact of completing legacy builds and tariff-related headwinds, we exited the quarter leaner, more agile, and with a focus on profitability and execution.

“Our ongoing cost-containment efforts, first announced in June, are expected to result in a measurable impact, with more than $1 million in annualized savings coming from headcount and overhead reductions. Importantly, these changes were made thoughtfully, preserving our craftsmanship and production capabilities. We maintained our commitment to build quality and customer experience while ensuring the underlying operations of the business are set up for greater consistency and scalability.

“At the same time, we invested in our future by diversifying our product lineup and strengthening our brand position through innovation. The recently announced collaboration with Chelsea Truck Company expands our addressable market with more affordably priced and tastefully upgraded modern Defender and INEOS Grenadiers broadening our product mix with faster-turn, capital-efficient builds that leverage existing manufacturing capacity. In October, our first Porsche 911 build was completed, representing an exciting new avenue for growth, and was met with immediate validation at its car show debut, taking home Best in Show - European Modified Division at the 2025 Festivals of Speed.

“We believe the groundwork laid in the third quarter of 2025 will translate into improved financial performance and sustained value creation as we close out 2025 and look ahead to 2026,” concluded Mr. Wallace.

Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Revenue: ECD reported third quarter revenue of $5.8 million compared to $6.4 million for the prior year.

Gross Profit/Loss: ECD reported third quarter loss of $1.7 million compared to profit of $2.0 million for the prior year. This was primarily driven by a non-recurring labor and consumable release as a result of completing aged builds.

Operating expenses: Total expenses during the third quarter were $3.4 million, a $0.8 million increase from the prior-year period, primarily related to increased legal fees along with a recognition of a lease.

Operating loss: Operating loss reported during the third quarter was $5.0 million, a $4.4 million increase from the prior-year period. Increased loss was driven by reduced gross margin and increases in general and administrative costs.

Net Income: Net income reported during the third quarter was $2.2 million, a $4.8 million increase from the prior-year period loss. This is primarily driven by non-cash fair value adjustments.

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA, reported during the third quarter was negative $4.7 million, a $4.2 million increase from the prior-year period.

Earnings Call and Webcast

ECD CEO & Co-Founder, Scott Wallace and CFO, Victoria Hay will host the conference call:

Date: Monday, November 24, 2025

Time: 4:30 PM Eastern Time (1:30 PM Pacific Time)

U.S. dial-in number: 877-407-4018

International number: 201-689-8471

Webcast: 3Q 2025 Webcast Link

The Company will also provide a link at https://ecdautodesign.com/ecd-investors/. Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available through December 8, 2025.

Toll-free replay number: 844-512-2921

International replay number: 412-317-6671

Replay passcode: 13757201

About ECD Auto Design

ECD, a public company trading under ECDA on the Nasdaq, is a creator of restored luxury vehicles that combines classic English beauty with modern performance. Currently, ECD restores Land Rover Defenders, Land Rover Series IIA, the Range Rover Classic, the Jaguar E-Type and we have recently added Ford Mustang and Toyota FJ. Historically, each vehicle produced by ECD was fully bespoke, a one-off that is designed by the client through an immersive luxury design experience and hand-built from the ground up in 2,200 hours by master-certified Automotive Service Excellence (“ASE”) craftsmen. The Company was founded in 2013 by three British “gear heads” whose passion for classic vehicles is the driving force behind exceptionally high standards for quality, custom luxury vehicles. ECD’s global headquarters, known as the “Rover Dome,” is a 100,000-square-foot facility located in Kissimmee, Florida that is home to 98 staff with 67 talented craftsmen and technicians, who hold a combined 66 ASE and three master level certifications. ECD has an affiliated logistics center in the U.K. where its employees work to source and transport 25-year-old work vehicles back to the U.S. for restoration. For more information, visit www.ecdautodesign.com.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company believes that EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is useful to investors because it is commonly used to evaluate companies on the basis of operating performance and leverage.

EBITDA is not intended to represent cash flows for the periods presented, nor have they been presented as an alternative to operating income or as an indicator of operating performance and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). In accordance with SEC Regulation G, the non-GAAP measurements in this press release have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measurement, which can be viewed under the heading “Reconciliation of Net Income (loss) from Operations to EBITDA” in the financial tables included in this press release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes express or implied statements that are not historical facts and are considered forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance and may contain projections of our future results of operations or of our financial information or state other forward-looking information. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “attempting,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. The forward-looking statements in this press release are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties that affect our business, including those described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2024 with the SEC, which can be obtained on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our public announcements and filings with the SEC.

Investor Relations
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ECD AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN, INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
	September 30,			December 31,
	2025			2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	157,682		$	1,476,850
Accounts receivable, net		847,559			45,022
Inventories		3,789,194			11,181,806
Prepaid and other current assets		1,847,940			239,864
Total current assets		6,642,375			12,943,542
Goodwill		1,291,098			1,291,098
Property and equipment, net		413,651			483,878
Intangible asset, net		5,250			12,000
Right-of-use assets		4,033,985			3,404,983
Deposit		60,200			60,200
TOTAL ASSETS	$	12,446,559		$	18,195,701
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	2,902,327		$	2,494,664
Accrued expenses		1,333,958			1,686,598
Customer deposits and deferred revenue		6,893,657			11,802,825
Lease liability, current		535,248			1,212,000
Floor plan payable		85,000			353,612
Other payables		899,075			1,364,222
Total current liabilities		12,649,265			18,913,921
Lease liability, non-current		3,856,963			3,373,571
Convertible notes, net of debt discount		9,350,860			14,085,932
Warrant liabilities, at fair value		28,225			486,559
Conversion option, at fair value		17			313,191
Total liabilities		25,885,330			37,173,174
Series A preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 20,000,000 authorized shares; 375 and 162 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively		2			1
Stockholders’ deficit:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000,000 authorized shares; 1,539,644 shares and 912,262 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively		154			91
Additional paid-in capital		12,906,451			2,580,057
Other comprehensive income		(6,696	)		(6,696	)
Accumulated deficit		(26,338,682	)		(21,550,926	)
Total Stockholders’ Deficit		(13,438,773	)		(18,977,474	)
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT	$	12,446,559		$	18,195,701

ECD AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN, INC. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2025			2024			2025			2024
Revenue, net	$	5,783,182		6,440,049			$	19,220,445		19,884,213
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation expense shown below)		7,454,187		4,432,509				17,738,434		14,296,197
Gross profit (loss)		(1,671,005	)	2,007,540				1,482,011		5,588,016
Operating expenses:
Advertising and marketing expenses		168,925		258,138				741,307		886,119
General and administrative expenses		3,212,259		2,363,570				10,280,293		6,768,386
Provision for credit losses		13,028		-				42,536		8,033
Depreciation and amortization expenses		25,856		27,263				76,977		102,362
Total operating expenses		3,420,068		2,648,971				11,141,113		7,764,900
Loss from operations		(5,091,073	)	(641,431	)			(9,659,102	)	(2,176,884	)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense		(3,082,464	)	(1,401,829	)			(7,044,791	)	(3,844,653	)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities		(27,636	)	(118,336	)			491,691		(570,381	)
Change in fair value of conversion option liabilities		1,203		(124,752	)			362,192		(361,611	)
Gain on conversion of debt to preferred stock		10,479,055		-				10,912,936		-
Gain on forgiveness of payable		-		319,899				-		319,899
Foreign exchange loss		(12,355	)	(1,534	)			(21,184	)	(12,054	)
Resale commissions income		39,375		20,000				100,975		105,100
Other income (expense), net		(73,250	)	(306,048	)			(330,473	)	(80,236	)
Total other income (expense), net		7,323,928		(1,612,600	)			4,471,346		(4,443,936	)
Income (loss) before income taxes		2,232,855		(2,254,031	)			(5,187,756	)	(6,620,820	)
Income tax benefit (expense)		-		(315,487	)			400,000		(838,055	)
Net income (loss)	$	2,232,855		(2,569,518	)		$	(4,787,756	)	(7,458,875	)
Net income (loss) per common share, basic	$	1.56		(3.03	)		$	(4.41	)	(9.15	)
Net income (loss) per common share, diluted	$	0.60		(3.03	)		$	(4.41	)	(9.15	)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic		1,433,042		847,560				1,084,761		814,917
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, diluted		5,322,729		847,560				1,084,761		814,917
Net income (loss)	$	2,232,855		(2,569,518	)		$	(4,787,756	)	(7,458,875	)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)		1,665		482				-		482
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	2,234,520		(2,569,036	)		$	(4,787,756	)	(7,458,393	)

ECD AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN, INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2025				2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income	$	(4,787,756	)		$	(7,458,875	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization expense		76,977				102,362
Gain on FV conversion of debt to preferred stock		(10,912,936	)			-
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities		(491,691	)			570,381
Change in fair value of conversion option liabilities		(362,192	)			361,611
Gain on forgiveness of payable		-				(319,899	)
Noncash lease expense		442,867				266,866
Income tax (benefit) expense		(400,000	)			-
Amortization of debt discount		3,008,128				1,460,301
Share-based compensation		2,317,469				294,459
Provision for credit losses		42,536				8,033
Paid in kind interest		3,312,972				-
Inventory write off		353,377				-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(845,073	)			(25,424	)
Inventories		7,039,235				(933,924	)
Prepaid and other current assets		(626,562	)			(478,803	)
Deposit		-				17,486
Deferred tax asset		-				838,055
Accounts payable		1,582,731				1,131,040
Accrued expenses		(311,425	)			1,343,424
Deferred revenue		(4,909,168	)			(4,162,712	)
Other payables		(65,147	)			(233,097	)
Deferred tax liability		-				-
Lease liability		(406,840	)			18,728
Net cash used in operating activities		(5,942,498	)			(7,199,988	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Disposal of asset		-				6,718
Purchase of assets		-				(23,764	)
Net cash used in investing activities		-				(17,046	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of floor plan payable		(1,685,836	)			(920,000	)
Proceeds from floor plan payable		557,458				1,677,000
Proceeds from convertible note		3,372,020				1,154,681
Proceeds from notes payable		3,399,300				-
Debt issuance costs		(445,227	)			(382,212	)
Repayment of notes payable		(1,514,286	)			-
Proceeds from sale of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock		939,900				-
Issuance of common stock		-				1,145,000
Net cash provided by financing activities		4,623,329				2,674,469
Effect of translation changes on cash		-				482
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(1,319,169	)			(4,542,083	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		1,476,850				8,134,211
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	157,681			$	3,592,128

ECD AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN, INC. ADJUSTED EBITDA (Non-GAAP)
	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2025				2024				2025				2024
Net income (loss)	$	2,232,855			$	(2,569,518	)		$	(4,787,756	)		$	(7,458,875	)
Excluding:
Interest expense		3,082,464				1,401,829				7,044,791				3,844,653
Income tax (benefit) expense		-				315,487				(400,000	)			838,055
Equity compensation expense		369,375				37,500				1,909,555				294,459
Non-recurring professional fees		-				108,476				-				547,854
Gain on FV conversion of debt to preferred stock		(10,479,055	)			-				(10,912,936	)			-
Other (income) expense, net		73,250				286,048				330,473				(24,864	)
Change in FV of warrant liabilities		27,636				118,336				(491,691	)			570,381
Change in FV of conversion option liabilities		(1,203	)			124,752				(362,192	)			361,611
Gain on forgiveness of payable		-				(319,899	)			-				(319,899	)
Foreign exchange loss		12,355				1,534				21,184				12,054
Depreciation		25,856				27,263				76,977				102,362
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(4,656,467	)		$	(468,192	)		$	(7,571,595	)		$	(1,232,209	)

FAQ

What were ECD (ECDA) Q3 2025 revenue and gross profit results?

ECD reported Q3 2025 revenue of $5.8M and a gross loss of $1.7M for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Why did ECD (ECDA) report net income despite a gross loss in Q3 2025?

Net income of $2.2M was primarily driven by a non-cash fair value gain related to conversion of debt into preferred stock.

How much savings does ECD (ECDA) expect from its cost-containment plan?

Management expects the cost-containment plan to deliver more than $1M in annualized savings from headcount and overhead reductions.

What operational changes did ECD (ECDA) report in Q3 2025 that affect shareholders?

ECD reported a right-sizing of its cost structure, recognition of a lease, increased legal fees, and product diversification initiatives to improve profitability and scalability.

What is ECD's (ECDA) new product strategy announced in Q3 2025?

The company expanded product offerings with a Chelsea Truck collaboration for modern Defender and INEOS Grenadier builds and entered Porsche 911 restoration via its Boutique Division.

When is ECD (ECDA) hosting its Q3 2025 earnings call and webcast?

The earnings call and webcast is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM ET with webcast access on the company's investor website.