Solidion Technology Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

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Solidion Technology (NASDAQ: STI) reported Q3 2024 financial results, highlighting significant technological advancements and business developments. The company reported a net loss of $6.6 million with EPS of -$0.07. Key developments include securing a new U.S. patent for 5-minute lithium battery charging technology, expanding their patent portfolio with 20 new U.S. patents, and signing an MOU with Bluestar Materials Company. Operating expenses increased by $2.75 million, primarily due to third-party validation testing and administrative costs. The company also announced a new corporate treasury strategy allocating 60% of excess cash to Bitcoin investments.

Positive

• Secured new patent for revolutionary 5-minute battery charging technology
• Expanded patent portfolio with 20 new U.S. patents
• Strategic MOU signed with Bluestar Materials Company
• Inclusion in Russell 3000® Index
• Achieved third-party validation for cost-effective, non-toxic manufacturing process

Negative

• Net loss increased to $6.6 million from $1.4 million YoY
• Operating expenses increased by $2.75 million
• Zero net sales in Q3 2024 compared to $1,315 in Q3 2023
• Non-cash loss of $9.65 million on PIPE stock and warrants issuance

DALLAS, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI), an advanced silicon anode and battery technology materials provider (the "Company" or "Solidion"), today announced its operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

Previously Announced Recent Business Highlights   

Technological Advancements:

• Developed and secured a newly granted U.S. patent for technology enabling 5-minute charging of lithium batteries across all climates, overcoming a key barrier to electric vehicle ("EV") adoption by ensuring fast, safe, and weather-independent charging. This innovation leverages a graphene-based heat spreader for optimal battery temperature control, positioning Solidion as a leader in advancing EV infrastructure and addressing consumer range anxiety.
• Expansion of the Company's industry-leading intellectual property portfolio¹ with 20 new U.S. patents granted this year. The portfolio offers patents for a diverse range of advanced anode materials, spanning from sustainable graphite to silicon oxide (SiOx), silicon (Si), and protected lithium metal anode, delivering specific capacities ranging from 300 to an extraordinary 3,500+ mAh/g (milliamp-hour per gram). The intellectual property also features non-silane gas based and graphene-enhanced versions for automakers and other energy storage applications.
• Achieved third-party validation for the Company's innovative, cost-effective process that eliminates the need for toxic silane gas and CVD techniques. This milestone positions Solidion to become a key North American supplier in the rapidly growing energy storage battery market, offering materials that enhance energy density, and seamlessly integrate with existing battery manufacturing processes.

Business Development and Corporate Updates:

• Signing of the strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Bluestar Materials Company on November 8, 2024 to accelerate the commercialization of Solidion's groundbreaking silicon-based anode technology. This collaboration strengthens Solidion's position in the U.S. market, leveraging its extensive patent portfolio to drive advancements in battery efficiency, energy density, and domestic manufacturing opportunities.
• Bitcoin purchases are now part of the Company's corporate treasury strategy, which includes allocating 60% of excess cash reserves, interest earnings, and a portion of future capital raises, reflecting confidence in Bitcoin as a store of value, inflation hedge and compelling investment. The Company will continue to explore opportunities to evolve its allocation to Bitcoin and enhance shareholder value.
• The inclusion into the Russell 3000® Index, enhancing Solidion's visibility among institutional investors and positions the Company to attract broader market interest and capital.

CEO Statement:

"Solidion is well positioned for the rapidly changing political landscape as a low-cost U.S. manufacturer," said Jaymes Winters, CEO of Solidion Technology.  "We have achieved several milestones that several competitors have yet to achieve, despite spending exponentially more than Solidion".

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

• $4.2 million loss from continuing operations, including increased spending on third-party validation testing for automakers.
• Net Loss of $6,636,679, with EPS of -$0.07, including a non-cash loss of $9,654,799 on issuance of PIPE common stock and warrants.

See below for additional information on Solidion's operational results:

Summary of Statements of Operations

		For the Three Months Ended September 30,
		2024					2023
Net sales		$	-				$	1,315
Cost of goods sold			-					-
Operating expenses			4,193,006					1,439,900
Total other income (expense)			(2,443,673)					1,091
Net Income (loss)		$	(6,636,679)				$	(1,437,494)

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses increased by $2,753,106 for the three months ended September 30, 2024. This increase was primarily driven by third party validation testing of our proprietary silicon anode, professional fees, stock-based compensation, insurance, and other administrative costs associated with the Company operating as a public entity as of February 2, 2024.

Other Income (expense)

Other expense increased by $2,444,764 for the three months ended September 30, 2024. This increase was largely driven by a gain of $7,232,835 due to a change in the fair value of derivative liabilities related to the Forward Purchase Agreement, and warrants related to the Private Placement financing. Additionally, there was a loss of $9,654,799 from the issuance of common stock and warrants related to the August Private Placement financing.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Solidion and additional information can be found in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 18, 2024 (the "Form 10Q"). This earnings release should be read together with the information contained in the Form 10-Q.

About Solidion

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas with pilot production facilities in Dayton, Ohio, Solidion's (NASDAQ: STI) core business includes manufacturing of battery materials and components, as well as development and production of next-generation batteries for energy storage systems and electric vehicles for ground, air, and sea transportation. Solidion holds a portfolio of over 550 patents, covering innovations such as high-capacity, non-silane gas and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies.

Solidion offers two lines of battery products: (i) advanced anode materials (ready for production expansion); and (ii) three classes of solid-state batteries, including Silicon-rich all-solid-state lithium-ion cells (Gen 1), anode less lithium metal cells (Gen 2), and lithium-sulfur cells (Gen 3), all featuring an advanced polymer- or polymer/inorganic composite-based solid electrolyte that is process-friendly. Solidion's solid-state batteries can be manufactured at scale using current lithium-ion cell production facilities. Solidion batteries are designed to deliver extended EV range, improved battery safety, lower cost per KWh, and next-gen cathodes (potential to replace expensive nickel and cobalt with sulfur (S) and other more abundant elements).

For more information, please visit www.solidiontech.com or contact Investor Relations.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This earnings release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of Solidion's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Solidion's actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in Solidion's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024, which have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are available on Solidion's website, and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website (www.sec.gov). Solidion does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements.

¹ Source: Silicon Anode for Li-ion Batteries - Patent Landscape 2022 - FLYER (knowmade.com)

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FAQ

What was Solidion Technology's (STI) net loss in Q3 2024?

Solidion Technology reported a net loss of $6,636,679 with EPS of -$0.07 in Q3 2024.

How many new patents did Solidion Technology (STI) secure in 2024?

Solidion Technology secured 20 new U.S. patents in 2024 for various advanced anode materials technologies.

What is Solidion Technology's (STI) new Bitcoin investment strategy?

Solidion Technology plans to allocate 60% of excess cash reserves, interest earnings, and a portion of future capital raises to Bitcoin investments.

What was the key technological advancement announced by Solidion Technology (STI) in Q3 2024?

Solidion Technology secured a patent for 5-minute charging technology for lithium batteries across all climates using a graphene-based heat spreader.