Kopin Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023
Kopin Corporation reports fourth quarter revenues of $8.6 million and 2023 revenues of $40.4 million, with a fifth consecutive quarter of positive book-to-bill. The company expects double-digit revenue growth in 2024, highlighting new partnerships, orders, and the transition to application-specific optical solutions.
Positive
Fifth consecutive quarter of positive book-to-bill with over $55 million in orders for 2024
Paused production in Q4 2023 for automation and retooling, impacting revenue
Expecting at least 20% revenue growth in 2024
Transitioning to U.S. DoD approved facilities for OLED fabrication
Announced Software Defined, AI enabled NeuralDisplay™ Architecture
Strong order book and new customer engagements for significant revenue growth
Increased emphasis on business development and innovation for future growth
Total revenues for Q4 2023 were $8.6 million, a decrease from Q4 2022
Net Loss Attributable to Kopin for Q4 2023 was ($6.5) million
Full year 2023 revenues were $40.4 million, lower than 2022
Net Loss Attributable to Kopin Corporation for 2023 was $19.7 million
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities for 2023 was approximately $15.3 million
Sold 3.1 million shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $7.5 million in Q1 2024
Negative
Decrease in product revenues for Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022
Cost of Product Revenues for Q4 2023 was 106% of net product revenues
R&D expenses decreased in Q4 2023 but SG&A expenses increased
Full year 2023 revenues declined due to lower defense, industrial, and consumer product revenues
Net Loss for 2023 was $19.7 million
Cash and equivalents increased from 2022 to 2023, but the company sold shares in Q1 2024
The recent financial results from Kopin Corporation indicate a mixed scenario. While the company has experienced a fifth consecutive quarter of positive book-to-bill, indicating a healthy demand for its products, the actual revenue figures have declined in both the fourth quarter and the full year compared to the previous periods. This decline is primarily attributed to decreased sales in defense, industrial and consumer product revenues.
From a market perspective, the positive book-to-bill ratio is a strong indicator of future revenue potential, as it suggests that Kopin is receiving more orders than it can fulfill in the current period. This could signal to investors that despite the current dip in revenue, there is potential for growth, particularly with the company’s expectation of at least 20% revenue growth in 2024.
However, the impact of pausing production for retooling and automation to meet anticipated demand could be a cause for concern. While this positions the company to potentially improve efficiency and meet future demand, it has had an immediate negative impact on revenue for the quarter. Investors would need to weigh the short-term revenue decline against the potential for increased future efficiency and production capacity.
Additionally, the increase in SG&A expenses, particularly due to legal fees, suggests that there are external factors that could be affecting the company's bottom line. It is essential to monitor how these expenses will influence future profitability.
Kopin Corporation's report of a net loss for both the fourth quarter and the full year, despite a strong order book, points to underlying challenges in cost management and production efficiency. The cost of product revenues exceeding net product revenues is a concern, as it indicates that the company is selling products at low margins or possibly at a loss.
Investors should note that the company’s strategy to increase prices on several key programs might help improve margins, but it also carries the risk of affecting demand if customers are sensitive to price changes. The company’s decision to invest in automation and retooling should be seen as a long-term strategy to reduce the cost of goods sold and improve margins. However, the immediate impact on revenue and the ongoing capital expenditures will need to be closely monitored to ensure they translate into improved financial performance.
The reported increase in cash and equivalents and successful capital raise through the sale of common stock provides the company with a cushion to manage its operational needs and invest in growth initiatives. Nevertheless, the net cash used in operating activities is significant and suggests that the company is still far from achieving operational cash flow positivity, an essential milestone for long-term sustainability.
Kopin’s focus on the defense sector, particularly through its thermal weapon sight programs, is noteworthy. The follow-on orders and new contracts for thermal weapon sights suggest that the company has a reliable and growing presence in this niche market. The potential tripling of thermal weapon sight production volumes in fiscal year 2024 could be a significant driver of revenue for Kopin, given the global increase in defense spending.
However, the dependency on defense contracts can be a double-edged sword. While lucrative, these contracts are often subject to government budget cycles and geopolitical factors that can introduce volatility into Kopin's revenue streams. The transition of OLED fabrication to U.S. DoD-approved facilities is a strategic move that aligns with the current push for domestic production and supply chain security in the defense sector, which could provide a competitive advantage and potentially open doors to new contracts.
The introduction of the Software Defined, AI enabled NeuralDisplay™ Architecture could represent a significant technological advancement, but its commercial success will depend on its adoption within the defense industry and the ability to meet the stringent requirements of military applications.
03/14/2024 - 04:01 PM
Fourth quarter revenues of $8.6 million $40.4 million
Fifth consecutive quarter of positive book-to-bill
Expects double digit revenue growth in 2024
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Kopin Corporation (Nasdaq: KOPN), a leading provider of application-specific optical solutions for defense, enterprise, industrial, and consumer products, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 30, 2023.
Company Highlights
Fifth consecutive quarter of positive book-to-bill with greater than $55 million
Paused production in Westborough manufacturing facility in the fourth quarter of 2023 for additional automation and retooling in anticipation of greater 2024 demand, impacting fourth quarter 2023 revenue
New branding and website unveiled in January 2024
Expect 2024 revenue growth of at least 20% compared to 2023
Continued OLED fabrication transition to U.S. DoD approved facilities
Announced Software Defined, AI enabled NeuralDisplay™ Architecture
“2023 was a transitional year for Kopin, successfully evolving from a leading provider of microdisplay solutions to becoming an application-specific optical solutions provider,” said Michael Murray, Kopin's Chief Executive Officer. “This shift was underscored in the fourth quarter and into 2024 with additional partnerships and multiple new and follow-on orders, supported by strong new and existing customer engagement and satisfaction. Performance and outlook were supported by our fifth consecutive quarter of positive book to bill, marking a new record for orders.
“We saw continued positive momentum with follow-on orders in the fourth quarter, including a $6.0 million $20.5 million
“As a result of our strong order book, we plan for a significant production increase in 2024. As we discussed in our third quarter of 2023 financial results call, to ensure we execute on this anticipated production ramp in 2024, we took additional steps and extended our planned 2023 holiday shut down period to improve production flow for long-term profitability. These preparations included a temporary pause in production to retool, adding new automation, and clean our manufacturing facilities at the end of the fourth quarter, which had an impact on the quarter’s revenues.
Mr. Murray concluded: "We start 2024 with a strong order book, new customer engagements and positive internal morale, strengthening Kopin for significant and sustainable revenue growth needed to achieve profitability. We have increased our 2024 order cover with higher prices on several key programs and believe there are opportunities for additional follow-on orders and several new customer development orders which we expect to receive soon. Our sales funnel is strong and our increased emphasis and resources focused on business development are paying off. As we look forward, our foundation of innovation paired with our core capabilities serve as the bedrock for our progression into application-specific optical solutions and advanced software-defined AI-enabled microdisplays. We believe Kopin is well positioned to deliver these exciting new technologies and deliver long-term growth for our shareholders.”
Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Total revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 30, 2023, were $8.6 million $12.2 million $6.8 million $8.7 million $0.9 million $0.6 million $1.6 million
Cost of Product Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $7.2 million 106% of net product revenues, compared with $8.9 million 103% of net product revenues, for the fourth quarter of 2022.
R&D expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $2.2 million $4.7 million
SG&A expenses were $5.9 million $4.9 million
Net Loss Attributable to Kopin for the fourth quarter of 2023 was ($6.5) million , or ($0.06 ($6.2) million , or ($0.07
Full Year 2023 Financial Results
Total revenues for the year ended December 30, 2023, were $40.4 million $47.4 million $25.9 million $32.4 million $2.2 million $3.4 million $0.9 million $0.9 million U.S. defense programs and OLED display development, which was partially offset by increased funding for armor vehicle targeting system and medical headset development.
Cost of Product Revenues for 2023 was $25.0 million 96% of net product revenues, compared with $32.6 million 100% of net product revenues in the prior year. Cost of product revenues decreased as a percentage of revenues in 2023 as compared to 2022 primarily due to increased sales of higher margin products for defense applications in 2023 versus 2022 and decreased sales of lower margin products for defense applications in 2023 versus 2022. The Company also implemented several programs and hired additional employees to improve manufacturing quality and efficiency.
R&D expenses for 2023 were $10.8 million $18.7 million 42% decrease year over year. The decrease in R&D expense as compared to the prior year was seen in both funded and internal R&D. Funded R&D expenses were $7.2 million $10.3 million 30% decrease, primarily due to the completion of contracts for defense programs awarded prior to 2023. Internal R&D expenses were $3.6 million $8.4 million 57% decrease, primarily due to decreased OLED development.
Selling, General and Administration (SG&A) expenses were $21.8 million $18.0 million $5.0 million $1.0 million $1.3 million
Net Loss Attributable to Kopin Corporation for the year 2023 was $19.7 million $0.18 $19.3 million $0.21
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities for 2023 was approximately $15.3 million $17.9 million $12.6 million $7.5 million
All amounts above are estimates and readers should refer to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2023, for final disposition as well as important risk factors.
Earnings Call and Webcast
Kopin management will host the conference call, followed by a question and answer session.
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
U.S. dial-in number: 800-274-8461
4Q23 Webcast Link
The Company will also provide a link at https://www.kopin.com/investors/ for those who wish to stream the call via webcast. 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 March 21, 2024.
Toll-free replay number: 844-512-2921
About Kopin
Kopin Corporation is a leading developer and provider of innovative display and optical technologies sold as critical components and subassemblies for defense, industrial and consumer products. Kopin’s technology portfolio includes ultra-small Active-Matrix Liquid Crystal displays (AMLCD), Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) displays and Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) displays, a variety of optics, and low-power ASICs. For more information, please visit Kopin’s website at www.kopin.com . Kopin is a trademark of Kopin Corporation.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which are subject to the safe harbor created by such sections. Words such as “expects,” “believes,” “can,” “will,” “estimates,” and variations of such words and similar expressions, and the negatives thereof, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such “forward-looking statements,” which speak only as of the date made, and advise readers that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, estimates, and assumptions by us that are difficult to predict. These forward-looking statements may include statements with respect to our projected increase in demand for our thermal weapons displays; and our belief that there are opportunities for additional follow-on orders and several new customer development orders which we expect to receive soon. Various factors, some of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements, including without limitation our ability to produce thermal weapons displays in adequate quantities to meet projected demand, the outcome of any litigation and other factors beyond our control. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by us or on our behalf, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements that may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, we disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release, except as may otherwise be required by the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Important factors that could affect performance and cause results to differ materially from management’s expectations are described in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors; Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations; and other parts of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2023, or as updated from time to time our Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
Kopin Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
December 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash, restricted cash and marketable securities
$
17,902,685
$
12,647,656
Accounts receivable, net
9,706,036
6,537,891
Inventory
7,601,806
6,426,400
Contract assets and unbilled receivables
3,409,809
4,068,364
Prepaid and other current assets
1,210,207
1,180,362
Total current assets
39,830,543
30,860,673
Plant and equipment, net
2,163,417
1,831,641
Operating lease right-of-use assets
2,504,909
3,168,520
Equity investments
4,688,522
7,721,206
Other assets
124,925
170,132
Total assets
$
49,312,316
$
43,752,172
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
7,076,759
$
5,438,980
Accrued expenses
5,564,187
6,027,485
Accrued Compensation
790,000
790,000
Customer deposits
408,156
-
Deferred tax liabilities
470,884
482,739
Contract liabilities and billings in excess of revenue earned
916,826
930,500
Operating lease liabilities
651,503
786,928
Total current liabilities
15,878,315
14,456,632
Other long term liabilities
2,092,124
2,728,042
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
1,832,982
2,576,883
Total Kopin Corporation stockholders' equity
29,508,895
24,163,297
Noncontrolling interest
-
(172,682
)
Total stockholders' equity
29,508,895
23,990,615
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
49,312,316
$
43,752,172
Kopin Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
Revenues:
Net product revenues
$
6,764,868
$
8,654,525
$
25,937,170
$
32,420,397
Research and development revenues
1,717,804
3,268,207
13,454,866
14,357,222
Other revenues
94,961
261,625
1,002,141
623,571
8,577,633
12,184,357
40,394,177
47,401,190
Expenses:
Cost of product revenues
7,193,314
8,882,465
24,952,431
32,558,748
Research and development
2,242,682
4,672,165
10,777,093
18,667,558
Selling, general and administration
5,929,309
4,852,964
21,842,157
17,965,097
15,365,305
18,407,594
57,571,681
69,191,403
Loss from operations
(6,787,672
)
(6,223,237
)
(17,177,504
)
(21,790,213
)
Other income, net
337,700
101,999
(2,414,715
)
2,607,948
Loss before provision for income taxes and net loss (income)
(6,449,972
)
(6,121,238
)
(19,592,219
)
(19,182,265
)
attributable to noncontrolling interest
Tax provision
(39,000
)
(36,000
)
(156,000
)
(144,000
)
Net loss
(6,488,972
)
(6,157,238
)
(19,748,219
)
(19,326,265
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
-
68
-
348
Net loss attributable to Kopin Corporation
$
(6,488,972
)
$
(6,157,170
)
$
(19,748,219
)
$
(19,325,917
)
Net loss per share:
Basic
$
(0.06
)
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.18
)
$
(0.21
)
Diluted
$
(0.06
)
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.18
)
$
(0.21
)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic
110,596,543
91,739,459
108,976,245
91,429,106
Diluted
110,596,543
91,739,459
108,976,245
91,429,106
Kopin Corporation
Supplemental Information
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
Display Revenues by Category (in millions)
Defense
$
6.1
$
7.1
$
22.6
$
24.8
Industrial/Enterprise
0.6
1.2
2.7
6.1
Consumer
0.1
0.3
0.6
1.5
R&D
1.7
3.3
13.5
14.4
License and Royalties
0.1
0.3
1.0
0.6
Total
$
8.6
$
12.2
$
40.4
$
47.4
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Cost of product revenues
$
445,000
$
(25,000
)
$
1,210,000
$
95,000
Research and development
308,000
68,000
861,000
436,000
Selling, general and administrative
778,000
(146,000
)
1,804,000
737,000
$
1,531,000
$
(103,000
)
$
3,875,000
$
1,268,000
Other Financial Information
Depreciation and amortization
$
110,000
$
57,000
$
608,000
$
722,000
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What were Kopin Corporation's fourth quarter revenues in 2023?
Kopin reported fourth quarter revenues of $8.6 million in 2023.
What is Kopin's ticker symbol?
Kopin's ticker symbol is KOPN on Nasdaq.
What was the full year 2023 revenue for Kopin Corporation?
Kopin's full year 2023 revenue was $40.4 million.
Did Kopin experience revenue growth in 2024?
Kopin expects double-digit revenue growth in 2024.
What did Kopin do in Q4 2023 to prepare for increased demand in 2024?
Kopin paused production for automation and retooling in Q4 2023.
What new architecture did Kopin announce in the press release?
Kopin announced the Software Defined, AI enabled NeuralDisplay™ Architecture.
What was the net loss for Kopin in Q4 2023?
Net Loss Attributable to Kopin for Q4 2023 was ($6.5) million.
How did Kopin's full year 2023 revenues compare to 2022?
Kopin's full year 2023 revenues were lower than 2022.
What was the net loss for Kopin Corporation in 2023?
Net Loss Attributable to Kopin Corporation for 2023 was $19.7 million.
What did Kopin do in Q1 2024 regarding shares?
Kopin sold 3.1 million shares of its common stock for gross proceeds of $7.5 million in Q1 2024.
