Li-Cycle Reports Third Quarter 2024 Operational and Financial Results, Including Strong Revenue Growth and Lower Costs
Highlights
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Closed an upsized
$475 -millionU.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) to support development of the Company's Rochester Hub project; - Completed Rochester Hub internal technical review under the proposed mixed hydroxide precipitate (“MHP”) scope and expects annual production of up to approximately 8,250 tonnes of lithium carbonate and up to approximately 72,000 tonnes of MHP;
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Secured
100% off-take agreement with Glencore Ltd. for the MHP production from the Rochester Hub on market terms; -
Achieved strong year-over-year revenue growth of
79% to$8.4 million -
Lowered selling, general & administrative ("SG&A") expenses by
50% year-over-year to$12.9 million - Prioritizing full financing package to support construction restart at the Rochester Hub and to satisfy requirements for first advance of the DOE loan facility; and
- Working to establish a self-sufficient and financially accretive Spoke business through optimization initiatives and focus on Generation 3 Spokes.
“We are pleased to report that Li-Cycle has achieved significant milestones to support the restart of construction at the Rochester Hub. In addition to closing the upsized
“We believe the completion of the DOE loan agreement and the continued support from partners like Glencore are strong endorsements of our technology, business model, and the key role that Li-Cycle will play to support the shift to electrification. We also thank the DOE for their continued support and are grateful for the bipartisan support for lithium-ion battery recycling and how it can underpin the development of a strong domestic battery supply chain.”
DOE ATVM Loan Facility Finalized
Li-Cycle entered into an agreement for a loan facility (“Loan Facility”) of up to
The Loan Facility has a final maturity of March 15, 2040, for an approximately 15-year term with attractive interest rates. The first advance under the DOE Loan Facility ("First Advance"), must occur on or prior to November 7, 2025, and is subject to satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions and requirements, including completing the Company’s base equity contribution (“BEC”) to the Rochester Hub project.
The BEC includes a requirement for the Company to settle commitments related to the Rochester Hub project for costs incurred but not yet paid (approximately
The Company is actively exploring additional financing and strategic alternatives for a complete funding package needed to restart the construction at the Rochester Hub (of which the Loan Facility is a key component) and for general corporate purposes. The funding package would assist in satisfying the conditions for First Advance under the Loan Facility, including funding the remaining BEC (which includes the reserve account requirements) and a minimum cash balance.
Rochester Hub Project
The Company has completed its internal technical review of the MHP scope for the Rochester Hub. Li-Cycle expects to produce up to approximately 8,250 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate and up to approximately 72,000 tonnes of MHP annually at the Rochester Hub under the MHP scope. The project’s nameplate processing capacity remains at 35,000 tonnes of black mass annually.
The Company estimates the total capital cost of the Rochester Hub project through to mechanical completion to be approximately
Li-Cycle has also entered into an agreement with Glencore Ltd. (“Glencore”) covering the off-take of
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| 1 The Loan Facility reserve accounts required for First Advance includes reserves for project construction, project ramp-up, and Spoke capital expenditures. Funding of these reserve accounts does not constitute capital expenditure on the Rochester Hub project and the requirement to fund these reserve accounts is in addition to the total capital cost of the Rochester Hub project through to mechanical completion. The majority of these reserve account funds are expected to be released to the Company on or before the completion of the Rochester Hub project. |
Spoke Optimization
Li-Cycle continues to implement its Spoke optimization initiatives, which the Company believes will improve cash flows at its Generation 3 Spokes in
Commercial Highlights
Li-Cycle continued to gain commercial traction and focused on the processing of electric vehicle ("EV") battery packs to leverage the processing capabilities of the Company’s Generation 3 Spokes. Approximately
During the first nine months of 2024, Li-Cycle's largest customer source of revenue was a
Review of Q3 2024 Financial Results
The Company achieved strong year-over-year revenue growth of
Total cost of sales was slightly lower at
SG&A expenses decreased
Other income increased to
Net profit was
Adjusted EBITDA2 loss improved to
The Company incurred capital expenditures of
Balance Sheet Position
As of September 30, 2024, Li-Cycle had cash and cash equivalents of
Between August 12, 2024, and September 13, 2024, the Company raised
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| 2 Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure under |
Webcast and Conference Call Information
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Company management will host a webcast and conference call to provide a business update including a review of these results. The related presentation materials for the webcast and conference call will be made available on the investor section of the Li-Cycle website: https://investors.li-cycle.com/overview/default.aspx
Investors may listen to the conference call live via audio-only webcast or through the following dial-in numbers:
International: Link to international dial-in numbers
Participant Code: 546174
Webcast: https://investors.li-cycle.com
A replay of the conference call/webcast will also be made available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://investors.li-cycle.com.
About Li-Cycle Holdings Corp.
Li-Cycle (NYSE: LICY) is a leading global lithium-ion battery resource recovery company. Established in 2016, and with major customers and partners around the world, Li-Cycle’s mission is to recover critical battery-grade materials to create a domestic closed-loop battery supply chain for a clean energy future. The Company leverages its innovative, sustainable and patent-protected Spoke & Hub Technologies™ to recycle all different types of lithium-ion batteries. At our Spokes, or pre-processing facilities, we recycle battery manufacturing scrap and end-of-life batteries to produce black mass, a powder-like substance which contains a number of valuable metals, including lithium, nickel and cobalt. At our future Hubs, or post-processing facilities, we plan to process black mass to produce critical battery-grade materials, including lithium carbonate, for the lithium-ion battery supply chain. For more information, visit https://li-cycle.com/.
Results of Operations Summary1 |
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Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
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$ millions, except per share data |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Change |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Change |
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Financial highlights |
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Revenue |
$ |
8.4 |
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$ |
4.7 |
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$ |
3.7 |
$ |
21.0 |
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$ |
11.9 |
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$ |
9.1 |
|
Cost of sales |
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(20.0 |
) |
|
(20.1 |
) |
|
0.1 |
|
(57.3 |
) |
|
(59.4 |
) |
|
2.1 |
|
Selling, general and administrative expense |
|
(12.9 |
) |
|
(25.9 |
) |
|
13.0 |
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(58.8 |
) |
|
(73.5 |
) |
|
14.7 |
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Research and development |
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(0.7 |
) |
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(2.7 |
) |
|
2.0 |
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(1.2 |
) |
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(4.9 |
) |
|
3.7 |
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Other income (expense) |
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81.7 |
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13.3 |
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68.4 |
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7.9 |
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26.9 |
|
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(19.0 |
) |
Income tax |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(0.1 |
) |
|
0.1 |
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Net profit (loss) |
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56.5 |
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(30.7 |
) |
|
87.2 |
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(88.4 |
) |
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(99.1 |
) |
|
10.7 |
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Adjusted EBITDA1 loss |
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(21.7 |
) |
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(41.4 |
) |
|
19.7 |
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(72.5 |
) |
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(120.4 |
) |
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47.9 |
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Profit (loss) per common share - basic and diluted |
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2.43 |
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(1.38 |
) |
|
3.82 |
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(3.81 |
) |
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(4.47 |
) |
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0.65 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
$ |
(20.6 |
) |
$ |
(38.7 |
) |
$ |
18.1 |
$ |
(92.5 |
) |
$ |
(89.3 |
) |
$ |
(3.2 |
) |
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As at |
September 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
Change |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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Cash and cash equivalents balance2 |
$ |
32.2 |
$ |
70.6 |
$ |
(38.4) |
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1 |
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Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and does not have a standardized meaning under |
2 |
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Excludes restricted cash of |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA (loss)
Li-Cycle reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
Li-Cycle defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before depreciation and amortization, interest expense (income), income tax expense (recovery) adjusted for items that are not considered representative of ongoing operational activities of the business and items where the economic impact of the transactions will be reflected in earnings in future periods. Adjustments relate to fair value loss on financial instruments, debt extinguishment loss and certain non-recurring expenses. Foreign exchange (gain) loss is excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA. The following table provides a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA (loss).
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Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
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Unaudited - $ millions |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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|
2023 |
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Net profit (loss) |
$ |
56.5 |
|
$ |
(30.7 |
) |
$ |
(88.4 |
) |
$ |
(99.1 |
) |
Income tax |
|
— |
|
|
— |
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— |
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|
0.1 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
|
4.4 |
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|
2.5 |
|
|
11.2 |
|
|
6.4 |
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Interest expense |
|
17.3 |
|
|
0.2 |
|
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44.4 |
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|
1.4 |
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Interest income |
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(0.5 |
) |
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(2.5 |
) |
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(2.0 |
) |
|
(11.7 |
) |
EBITDA profit (loss) |
$ |
77.7 |
|
$ |
(30.5 |
) |
$ |
(34.8 |
) |
$ |
(102.9 |
) |
Debt extinguishment loss |
|
— |
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— |
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58.9 |
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|
— |
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Restructuring fees adjustment1 |
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(0.2 |
) |
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— |
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|
13.5 |
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— |
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Fair value gain on financial instruments2 |
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(99.2 |
) |
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(10.9 |
) |
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(110.1 |
) |
|
(17.5 |
) |
Adjusted EBITDA (loss) |
$ |
(21.7 |
) |
$ |
(41.4 |
) |
$ |
(72.5 |
) |
$ |
(120.4 |
) |
1 |
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Restructuring fees adjustment include: expense related to the workforce reduction approved by the Board on March 25, 2024 which provided certain executives and non-executives with contractual termination benefits as well as one-time termination benefits; Special Committee retainers; professional fees, including legal fees incurred as a result of the three shareholder suits and the mechanic’s liens filed following the construction pause at the Rochester Hub; and expenses related to the implementation of the Cash Preservation Plan. |
2 |
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Fair value gain on financial instruments relates to convertible debt. |
Cautionary Notes - Forward-Looking Statements and Unaudited Results
Certain statements contained in this press release may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the
These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, including but not limited to assumptions regarding the timing, scope and cost of Li-Cycle’s projects, including paused projects; the processing capacity and production of Li-Cycle’s facilities; Li-Cycle’s ability to source feedstock and manage supply chain risk; Li-Cycle’s ability to increase recycling capacity and efficiency; Li-Cycle’s ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms; the success of Li-Cycle's cash preservation plan; the outcome of the go-forward strategy of the Rochester Hub; Li-Cycle’s ability to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and other business partners; expectations related to the outcome of future litigation; general economic conditions; currency exchange and interest rates; compensation costs; and inflation. There can be no assurance that such estimates or assumptions will prove to be correct and, as a result, actual results or events may differ materially from expectations expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of assisting readers in understanding certain key elements of Li-Cycle’s current objectives, goals, targets, strategic priorities, expectations and plans, and in obtaining a better understanding of Li-Cycle’s business and anticipated operating environment. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes and is not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on, by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability.
Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Li-Cycle and are not guarantees of future performance. Li-Cycle believes that these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: Li-Cycle’s inability to develop the Rochester Hub as anticipated or at all, and other future projects including its Spoke network expansion projects in a timely manner or on budget or that those projects will not meet expectations with respect to their productivity or the specifications of their end products; risk and uncertainties related to Li-Cycle’s ability to continue as a going concern; Li-Cycle’s insurance may not cover all liabilities and damages; Li-Cycle’s reliance on a limited number of commercial partners to generate revenue; Li-Cycle’s failure to effectively remediate the material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting that it has identified or its failure to develop and maintain a proper and effective internal control over financial reporting; and risks of litigation or regulatory proceedings that could materially and adversely impact Li-Cycle’s financial results. These and other risks and uncertainties related to Li-Cycle’s business are described in greater detail in the sections entitled "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation—Key Factors Affecting Li-Cycle’s Performance” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K and the sections entitled "Part II. Other Information—Item 1A. Risk Factors" and “Part I. Financial Information—Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation—Key Factors Affecting Li-Cycle’s Performance” in its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, in each case filed with the
Li-Cycle assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Li-Cycle’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
Unaudited condensed consolidated interim balance sheets |
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All dollar amounts presented are expressed in millions of US dollars except share and per share amounts |
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September 30, |
December 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
32.2 |
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$ |
70.6 |
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Restricted cash |
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9.9 |
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9.7 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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8.2 |
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1.0 |
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Other receivables |
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1.2 |
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1.9 |
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Prepayments, deposits and other current assets |
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21.4 |
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56.2 |
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Inventories, net |
|
9.2 |
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|
9.6 |
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Total current assets |
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82.1 |
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149.0 |
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Non-current assets |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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693.2 |
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668.8 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
|
88.5 |
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|
56.4 |
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Finance lease right-of-use assets |
|
— |
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|
2.2 |
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Other assets |
|
6.8 |
|
|
9.6 |
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|
|
788.5 |
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|
737.0 |
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Total assets |
$ |
870.6 |
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$ |
886.0 |
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Liabilities |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
$ |
105.1 |
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$ |
134.5 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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24.2 |
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|
17.6 |
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Deferred revenue |
|
— |
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|
0.2 |
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Operating lease liabilities |
|
6.5 |
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|
4.4 |
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Total current liabilities |
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135.8 |
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156.7 |
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Non-current liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
|
3.3 |
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— |
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Deferred revenue |
|
5.8 |
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|
5.3 |
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Operating lease liabilities |
|
86.7 |
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|
56.2 |
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Finance lease liabilities |
|
— |
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|
2.3 |
|
Convertible debt |
|
342.6 |
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|
288.1 |
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Asset retirement obligations |
|
1.1 |
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|
1.0 |
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|
439.5 |
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|
352.9 |
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Total liabilities |
$ |
575.3 |
|
$ |
509.6 |
|
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14) |
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Going concern (Note 1) |
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Equity |
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Common stock and additional paid-in capital Authorized unlimited shares, Issued and outstanding - 23.2 million shares at September 30, 2024 (22.2 million shares at December 31, 2023) |
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655.6 |
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648.3 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(360.0 |
) |
|
(271.6 |
) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
(0.3 |
) |
|
(0.3 |
) |
Total equity |
|
295.3 |
|
|
376.4 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
$ |
870.6 |
|
$ |
886.0 |
|
Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. |
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Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statements of operations and comprehensive loss |
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All dollar amounts presented are expressed in millions of US dollars except share and per share amounts |
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For the three months ended September 30, 2024 |
For the three months ended September 30, 2023 |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 |
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Revenue |
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Product revenue |
$ |
4.4 |
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$ |
3.5 |
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$ |
11.5 |
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$ |
9.7 |
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Recycling service revenue |
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4.0 |
|
|
1.2 |
|
|
9.5 |
|
|
2.2 |
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Total revenue |
|
8.4 |
|
|
4.7 |
|
|
21.0 |
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|
11.9 |
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Cost of sales |
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Cost of sales - Product revenue |
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(19.4 |
) |
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(20.1 |
) |
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(54.3 |
) |
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(59.4 |
) |
Cost of sales - Recycling service revenue |
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(0.6 |
) |
|
— |
|
|
(3.0 |
) |
|
— |
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Total cost of sales |
|
(20.0 |
) |
|
(20.1 |
) |
|
(57.3 |
) |
|
(59.4 |
) |
Selling, general and administrative expense |
|
(12.9 |
) |
|
(25.9 |
) |
|
(58.8 |
) |
|
(73.5 |
) |
Research and development |
|
(0.7 |
) |
|
(2.7 |
) |
|
(1.2 |
) |
|
(4.9 |
) |
Loss from operations |
$ |
(25.2 |
) |
$ |
(44.0 |
) |
$ |
(96.3 |
) |
$ |
(125.9 |
) |
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Other income (expense) |
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Interest income |
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0.5 |
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|
2.5 |
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|
2.0 |
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|
11.7 |
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Interest expense |
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(17.3 |
) |
|
(0.2 |
) |
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(44.4 |
) |
|
(1.4 |
) |
Foreign exchange gain (loss) |
|
(0.7 |
) |
|
0.1 |
|
|
(0.9 |
) |
|
(0.9 |
) |
Fair value gain on financial instruments |
|
99.2 |
|
|
10.9 |
|
|
110.1 |
|
|
17.5 |
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Debt extinguishment loss (Note 11) |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(58.9 |
) |
|
— |
|
|
$ |
81.7 |
|
$ |
13.3 |
|
$ |
7.9 |
|
$ |
26.9 |
|
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Net profit (loss) before taxes |
$ |
56.5 |
|
$ |
(30.7 |
) |
$ |
(88.4 |
) |
$ |
(99.0 |
) |
Income tax |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
Net profit (loss) and comprehensive loss |
$ |
56.5 |
|
$ |
(30.7 |
) |
$ |
(88.4 |
) |
$ |
(99.1 |
) |
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Net profit (loss) and comprehensive profit (loss) attributable to |
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Shareholders of Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. |
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56.5 |
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(30.7 |
) |
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(88.4 |
) |
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(99.0 |
) |
Non-controlling interest |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(0.1 |
) |
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Profit (loss) per common share - diluted |
2.15 |
(1.38 |
) | (3.81 |
) | (4.47 |
) | |||||
Profit (loss) per common share - basic |
2.43 |
(1.38 |
) | (3.81 |
) | (4.47 |
) | |||||
Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. |
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Unaudited condensed consolidated interim statements of cash flows |
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All dollar amounts presented are expressed in millions of US dollars except share and per share amounts |
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For the nine months ended September 30, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Operating activities |
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Net loss for the period |
$ |
(88.4 |
) |
$ |
(99.1 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Share-based compensation |
|
6.1 |
|
|
10.7 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
|
11.2 |
|
|
6.4 |
|
Foreign exchange loss on translation |
|
0.5 |
|
|
(0.3 |
) |
Fair value (gain) on financial instruments |
|
(110.1 |
) |
|
(17.5 |
) |
Bad debt expense |
|
— |
|
|
1.0 |
|
Adjustment to net realizable value |
|
(1.8 |
) |
|
4.4 |
|
Loss on write off of fixed assets |
|
0.1 |
|
|
— |
|
Interest and accretion on convertible debt |
|
44.4 |
|
|
1.4 |
|
Interest paid |
|
(0.8 |
) |
|
— |
|
Debt extinguishment loss |
|
58.9 |
|
|
— |
|
Non-cash lease expense |
|
(1.8 |
) |
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
(81.7 |
) |
|
(92.9 |
) |
Changes in working capital items: |
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Accounts receivable |
|
(7.2 |
) |
|
0.9 |
|
Other receivables |
|
0.7 |
|
|
6.4 |
|
Prepayments and deposits |
|
(1.2 |
) |
|
(15.3 |
) |
Inventories |
|
2.2 |
|
|
(0.8 |
) |
Deferred revenue |
|
0.3 |
|
|
5.3 |
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
|
(5.6 |
) |
|
7.1 |
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
$ |
(92.5 |
) |
$ |
(89.3 |
) |
|
|
|
||||
Investing activities |
|
|
||||
Purchases of property, plant, equipment, and other assets |
|
(20.6 |
) |
|
(290.8 |
) |
Net cash used in investing activities |
$ |
(20.6 |
) |
$ |
(290.8 |
) |
|
|
|
||||
Financing activities |
|
|
||||
Proceeds from convertible debt |
|
75.0 |
|
|
— |
|
Issuance of common shares |
|
1.2 |
|
|
— |
|
Payments of transaction costs |
|
(1.3 |
) |
|
— |
|
Purchase of non-controlling interest |
|
— |
|
|
(0.4 |
) |
Net cash provided (used in) by financing activities |
$ |
74.9 |
|
$ |
(0.4 |
) |
|
|
|
||||
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
|
(38.2 |
) |
|
(380.5 |
) |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period |
|
66.6 |
|
|
517.9 |
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period |
$ |
42.1 |
|
$ |
137.4 |
|
|
|
|
||||
Supplemental non-cash investing activities: |
|
|
||||
Purchases of property and equipment included in liabilities |
$ |
23.9 |
|
$ |
16.1 |
|
Supplemental information: |
|
|
||||
Bad debt recovery |
$ |
1.0 |
|
$ |
— |
|
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Investor Relations & Media
Louie Diaz
Sheldon D'souza
Investor Relations: investors@li-cycle.com
Media: media@li-cycle.com
Source: Li-Cycle Holdings Corp.
