EZGO ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
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EZGO Technologies (Nasdaq: EZGO) reported financial results for the six months ended March 31, 2024. Revenues increased 66.1% to $8.6 million, driven by a 2614.6% surge in battery and battery pack sales. However, e-bicycle unit sales decreased 76.7%. The company's gross margin improved to 5.7% from 3.5%, while net loss narrowed to $4.7 million from $5.0 million. EZGO's cash position decreased to $0.7 million from $17.3 million in September 2023.
Management adjusted business strategies, focusing on mid-to-high-speed electric motorcycles, lithium battery products for low-speed vehicles, and expanding overseas sales channels. The company also made equity investments in high-quality suppliers in the electric motorcycles and lithium battery industry.
Positive
- Revenue increased 66.1% to $8.6 million
- Battery and battery pack sales surged 2614.6%
- Gross margin improved to 5.7% from 3.5%
- Net loss narrowed to $4.7 million from $5.0 million
- New electronic control system segment generated $739,390 in revenue
- Gross profit margin for electronic control system sales was 43.7%
Negative
- E-bicycle unit sales decreased 76.7%
- Cash position decreased to $0.7 million from $17.3 million in September 2023
- General and administrative expenses increased 45.1% to $3,064,960
- Credit losses for accounts receivable increased by $934,146
- Impairment loss of goodwill recognized at $1.4 million
- Fierce competition in the e-bicycle market in mainland China
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, EZGO declined 15.69%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Financial Highlights (all results compared to the prior fiscal year period unless otherwise noted)
- Revenues were
, an increase of$8.6 million 66.1%
- Units sold of e-bicycle reached 4,766, a decrease of
76.7%
- Units sold of batteries and battery packs reached 243,336, an increase of
2614.6%
- Gross margin was
5.7% , compared with3.5%
- Net loss was
, compared with$4.7 million $5.0 million
- The Company has cash and cash equivalents of approximately
at March 31, 2024, compared to approximately$0.7 million at September 30, 2023$17.3 million
Management Commentary
During the six months ending on March 31, 2024, due to the continuous decline in upstream raw materials price of lithium batteries, the penetration rate of lithium batteries in the e-bicycle industry gradually increased, and the sales volume of lithium batteries through various channels expanded significantly. The Company's management promptly seized this opportunity to expand its business, including increasing the models of e-bicycle batteries and expanding energy storage lithium battery products, appropriately shortening the supplier payment terms, and extending customer payment terms. The additional of ordinary shares and accompanying warrants issuance completed in September 2023 also provided a solid financial foundation for the Company's lithium battery business expansion. However, during the same period, the Company's production and sales volume of e-bicycles experienced a significant decline due to intensified market competition, hindered new product launches, and the sales of Tianjin Jiahao Bicycles Co., Ltd. ("Tianjin Jiahao").
Although the downward trend in e-bicycles production and sales has significantly slowed down, and sales are expected to rebound in the second half-year with the introduction of new products, in the medium term, the competition in the e-bicycles market in mainland
Based on management's assessment of macroeconomics and industrial competition, along with our own resource endowment, management has adjusted our business strategies as follows: (i) we halted the production of low and middle-end products and focused on the design, development, and production of mid-to-high-speed electric motorcycles through joint ventures or partnerships; (ii) we further enhanced the development and market promotion of lithium battery products for low-speed vehicles (including e-bicycle, e-tricycle and low-speed four-wheeled scooters ); (iii) we have actively expanded overseas sales channels for our products, in the hope of alleviating our dependency on current domestic sales channels; and (iv) we also made equity investments in some of the high-quality suppliers in the electric motorcycles and lithium battery industry.
Financial Review for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024
Net Revenues
Net revenues from continuing operations for the six months ended March 31, 2024 were approximately
The following table identifies revenue from continuing operations and discontinued operations, as well as reportable segments for the six months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
For the six months ended March 31, | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment | 2023 | % | 2024 | % | Amount | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sales of batteries | Battery cells and | $ | 1,732,871 | 33.6 | 5,847,751 | 68.2 | $ | 4,114,880 | 237.5 | |||||||||||||||||
Sales of e- | E-bicycle sales | 3,001,709 | 58.2 | 1,755,485 | 20.5 | (1,246,224) | (41.5) | |||||||||||||||||||
Sales of | Electronic control | - | - | 739,390 | 8.6 | 739,390 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||
Others | 427,118 | 8.2 | 232,667 | 2.7 | (194,451) | (45.5) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Subtotal | Net revenue | 5,161,698 | 100.0 | 8,575,293 | 100.0 | 3,413,595 | 66.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Rental of lithium | Rental segment | 120 | 0.0 | 8 | 0.0 | (112) | (93.3) | |||||||||||||||||||
Subtotal | Net revenue | 120 | 0.0 | 8 | 0.0 | (112) | (93.3) | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | Net revenues | $ | 5,161,818 | 100.0 | 8,575,301 | 100.0 | $ | 3,413,483 | 66.1 | |||||||||||||||||
The revenue from sales of batteries and battery packs for six months ended March 31, 2024 was
The sales of e-bicycles decreased by
The revenue from sales of electronic control system and intelligent robots for six months ended March 31, 2024 was
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenues consists primarily of manufacturing and purchase cost of e-bicycles, purchase cost of battery packs, purchase of components of the electronic control system, commission processing expenses for intelligent robots, depreciation, maintenance, and other overhead expenses.
Our cost of revenues increased by
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2024 was
Gross profit margin for six months ended March 31, 2024 increased from
Selling and Marketing Expenses
Our selling and marketing expenses increased by
General and Administrative Expenses
Our general and administrative expenses increased by
Research and Development Expenses
Our research and development expenses increased by
Other Expense/(income), Net
We recorded other expense, net of
Income Tax Benefits, Net
Income tax benefits, net was
Net Loss
Net loss for the six months ended March 31, 2024 was approximately
About EZGO Technologies Ltd.
EZGO's vision is to build a leading short-distance transportation solution provider and intelligent manufacturer in
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EZGO TECHNOLOGIES LTD. | ||||||||
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | ||||||||
(In | ||||||||
As of | As of | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 17,253,120 | $ | 656,468 | ||||
Restricted cash | 875 | 851 | ||||||
Short-term investments | 685,307 | 1,500,000 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 3,780,073 | 4,259,933 | ||||||
Notes receivable | 10,965 | 55,830 | ||||||
Inventories, net | 828,878 | 4,217,946 | ||||||
Advances to suppliers, net | 18,756,368 | 23,836,085 | ||||||
Amount due from related parties, current | 8,257,211 | 11,471,188 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,322,302 | 6,216,085 | ||||||
Total current assets | 52,895,099 | 52,214,386 | ||||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 3,839,943 | 6,704,839 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 2,572,844 | 2,299,840 | ||||||
Land use right, net | 1,646,446 | 1,646,818 | ||||||
Right-of-use assets, net | 46,652 | 63,342 | ||||||
Goodwill | 3,057,943 | 1,730,582 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets, net | 160,825 | 241,846 | ||||||
Long-term investments | 12,190,534 | 14,988,167 | ||||||
Other non-current assets | 5,497,233 | 2,704,198 | ||||||
Total non-current assets | 29,012,420 | 30,379,632 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 81,907,519 | $ | 82,594,018 | ||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Short-term borrowings | $ | 1,000,548 | $ | 2,853,067 | ||||
Accounts payable | 898,685 | 432,402 | ||||||
Advances from customers | 1,039,310 | 813,268 | ||||||
Income tax payable | 395,433 | 390,935 | ||||||
Lease liabilities, current | 41,570 | 29,218 | ||||||
Amount due to related parties | 850,213 | 1,972,352 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other payables | 6,119,355 | 5,796,090 | ||||||
Current liabilities of discontinued operation | 693,843 | 708,773 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 11,038,957 | 12,996,105 | ||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||
Long-term borrowings | 4,385,965 | 6,911,070 | ||||||
Lease liabilities, non-current | - | 32,356 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 4,385,965 | 6,943,426 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 15,424,922 | 19,939,531 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 21) | ||||||||
EQUITY | ||||||||
Ordinary shares (par value of | 102,103 | 102,141 | ||||||
Subscription receivable | (7,800) | (7,800) | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 81,801,967 | 82,162,666 | ||||||
Statutory reserve | 335,477 | 335,477 | ||||||
Accumulated deficits | (14,772,562) | (18,825,119) | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (4,066,713) | (3,650,601) | ||||||
Total EZGO Technologies Ltd.'s shareholders' equity | 63,392,472 | 60,116,764 | ||||||
Non-controlling interests | 3,090,125 | 2,537,723 | ||||||
Total equity | 66,482,597 | 62,654,487 | ||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 81,907,519 | $ | 82,594,018 | ||||
* | The shares data are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the 40 to 1 reverse share split. |
EZGO TECHNOLOGIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||
(In | ||||||||
Six Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2023 | 2024 | |||||||
Net revenues | $ | 5,161,698 | $ | 8,575,293 | ||||
Cost of revenues | (4,979,685) | (8,087,494) | ||||||
Gross profit | 182,013 | 487,799 | ||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Selling and marketing | (285,646) | (307,127) | ||||||
General and administrative | (2,112,818) | (3,064,960) | ||||||
Research and development | (270,507) | (400,596) | ||||||
Total operating expenses | (2,668,971) | (3,772,683) | ||||||
Loss from operations | (2,486,958) | (3,284,884) | ||||||
Other income (expenses): | ||||||||
Financial (expense) income, net | (26,338) | 248,802 | ||||||
Non-operating income (expenses), net | 38,387 | (35,139) | ||||||
Fair value changes in contingent asset | - | (310,667) | ||||||
Impairment loss of goodwill | - | (1,362,044) | ||||||
Loss from disposal of a subsidiary | (2,561,856) | - | ||||||
Total other expenses, net | (2,549,807) | (1,459,048) | ||||||
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes | (5,036,765) | (4,743,932) | ||||||
Income tax benefit, net | 41,276 | 79,488 | ||||||
Net loss from continuing operations | (4,995,489) | (4,664,444) | ||||||
Income from discontinued operation, net of tax | 131 | 30 | ||||||
Net loss | $ | (4,995,358) | $ | (4,664,414) | ||||
Net loss from continuing operations | $ | (4,995,489) | $ | (4,664,444) | ||||
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests from continuing | (201,048) | (611,857) | ||||||
Net loss attributable to EZGO Technologies Ltd.'s shareholders from | (4,794,441) | (4,052,587) | ||||||
Income from discontinued operation, net of tax | 131 | 30 | ||||||
Net income attributable to EZGO Technologies Ltd.'s shareholders from | 131 | 30 | ||||||
Net loss attributable to EZGO Technologies Ltd.'s shareholders | $ | (4,794,310) | $ | (4,052,557) | ||||
Net loss from continuing operations per ordinary share: | ||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | (6.54) | $ | (1.59) | ||||
Net loss from discontinued operation per ordinary share: | ||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Net loss per ordinary share: | ||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | (6.54) | $ | (1.59) | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||
Basic and diluted* | 733,386 | 2,552,576 | ||||||
* | The shares data are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the 40 to 1 reverse share split. |
EZGO TECHNOLOGIES LTD. | ||||||||
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF | ||||||||
(In | ||||||||
Six Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2023 | 2024 | |||||||
Loss from continuing operations before non-controlling interests | $ | (4,995,489) | $ | (4,664,444) | ||||
Income from discontinued operation, net of tax | 131 | 30 | ||||||
Net loss | (4,995,358) | (4,664,414) | ||||||
Other comprehensive income | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 1,067,488 | 475,567 | ||||||
Comprehensive loss | (3,927,870) | (4,188,847) | ||||||
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests | (295,168) | (552,402) | ||||||
Comprehensive loss attributable to EZGO Technologies Ltd.'s | $ | (3,632,702) | $ | (3,636,445) | ||||
EZGO TECHNOLOGIES LTD. | ||||||||
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||
(In | ||||||||
Six Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2023 | 2024 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Net loss from continuing operation | $ | (4,995,489) | $ | (4,664,444) | ||||
Net income from discontinued operation, net of tax | 131 | 30 | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Allowance for credit losses | 300,266 | 1,025,366 | ||||||
Provision for inventories | (39,711) | 42,971 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 555,918 | 532,950 | ||||||
Share-based compensation | 151,875 | 360,737 | ||||||
Fair value changes in contingent asset | - | 310,667 | ||||||
Loss from disposal of a subsidiary | 2,561,856 | - | ||||||
Loss from long-term investment | 110,789 | 102,419 | ||||||
Impairment loss of goodwill | - | 1,362,044 | ||||||
Deferred tax benefits | (49,375) | (79,488) | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 1,954,599 | (1,466,444) | ||||||
Notes receivable | (18,635) | (44,837) | ||||||
Advances to suppliers | (5,137,730) | (3,562,143) | ||||||
Inventories | (3,258,216) | (3,429,869) | ||||||
Amount due from related parties, current | (1,717,313) | 606,011 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (180,560) | (616,233) | ||||||
Accounts payable | (168,069) | (476,623) | ||||||
Advances from customers | 1,035,271 | (237,395) | ||||||
Income tax payable | 5,587 | (8,660) | ||||||
Lease liabilities | - | (51,081) | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other payables | 701,730 | (416,184) | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations | (8,187,076) | (10,710,206) | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (8,187,076) | (10,710,206) | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (26,808) | (3,342,151) | ||||||
Purchase of land use right | (1,748,169) | - | ||||||
Purchase of short-term investments | - | (1,500,000) | ||||||
Purchase of long-term investments | (7,174,496) | (29,104) | ||||||
Prepayment for intent long-term investment | (1,318,788) | (3,219,361) | ||||||
Loans to related parties | (1,569,072) | (2,778,965) | ||||||
Collection of loans to related parties | 1,540,976 | - | ||||||
Net cash inflow from disposal of subsidiaries | 2,579,717 | 457,094 | ||||||
Net cash outflow due to acquisition of Changzhou Sixun | (578,629) | - | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations | (8,295,269) | (10,412,487) | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (8,295,269) | (10,412,487) | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Proceeds from short-term borrowings | 759,737 | 2,581,039 | ||||||
Repayments of short-term borrowings | (2,580,238) | (735,457) | ||||||
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | - | 2,483,903 | ||||||
Loans from related parties | 1,053,057 | 653,962 | ||||||
Repayments of loans from related parties | (130,176) | (460,702) | ||||||
Collection of receivable from a shareholder | 100,737 | - | ||||||
Cash receipts from equity issuance, net of issuance cost | 14,400,000 | - | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations | 13,603,117 | 4,522,745 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 13,603,117 | 4,522,745 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes | 749,738 | 3,272 | ||||||
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (2,129,490) | (16,596,676) | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at beginning of the period | 4,413,218 | 17,253,995 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, at end of the period | $ | 2,283,728 | $ | 657,319 | ||||
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,280,198 | $ | 656,468 | ||||
Restricted cash | 3,530 | 851 | ||||||
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | $ | 2,283,728 | $ | 657,319 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW | ||||||||
Income tax paid | $ | 2,512 | $ | 12,450 | ||||
Interest paid | $ | 40,450 | $ | 35,663 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING | ||||||||
Shares issued for acquisition of Changzhou Sixun | $ | 8,080,448 | $ | - | ||||
Increase of non-controlling interests from acquisition of Changzhou Sixun | $ | 273,698 | $ | - | ||||
Recognition of right-of use assets and lease liabilities | $ | - | $ | 70,688 | ||||
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