Siyata Mobile Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results
- Revenue increased by 27% to $8.2 million in 2023 compared to $6.5 million in 2022.
- Gross margin rose by 92% over 2022.
- Expansion into new verticals and geographies contributed to revenue growth.
- Partnerships with major U.S. cellular carriers boosted market presence.
- SD7 PTT handsets positioned as a direct radio replacement by leading carriers.
- Anticipation of strong sales momentum in 2024.
- Net loss amounted to $12.9 million for the year.
- Focus on aggressive sales growth and profitability in the near future.
- Revenue declined to $1.9 million in Q4 2023 from $2.1 million in Q4 2022.
- Net loss increased to $3.9 million in Q4 2023 from $6.6 million in Q4 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA was negative $2.3 million in Q4 2023 compared to negative $5.0 million in Q4 2022.
- Cash balance decreased to $0.9 million in 2023 from $1.9 million in 2022.
- Working capital dropped to $1.3 million in 2023 from $1.6 million in 2022.
The reported increase in revenue for Siyata Mobile Inc. indicates the company's successful expansion into new verticals and geographies. The 27% year-over-year growth suggests that the company's strategic focus on the Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) devices and cellular signal booster systems is meeting market demand. This is particularly noteworthy given the transition from legacy Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems to PoC solutions, highlighting a shift in industry preferences that Siyata seems to be capitalizing on.
However, despite the revenue growth, the company's profitability remains a concern with a substantial net loss reported. Investors should note that while the net loss has decreased from the previous year, it is still significant. The negative Adjusted EBITDA, although improved, suggests ongoing operational challenges. The liquidity position, with a cash balance of $0.9 million, is another area for stakeholders to monitor closely, as it may impact the company's ability to sustain operations without additional financing.
The financial results of Siyata Mobile Inc. show both positive and negative indicators for investor consideration. The gross margin improvement of 92% over the previous year is a strong sign of cost management and pricing power. This is a key metric that could signal improved profitability in the future if the trend continues alongside revenue growth.
On the flip side, the working capital decrease from $1.6 million to $1.3 million year-over-year may raise questions about the company's short-term financial health and its ability to cover short-term liabilities. Investors should weigh the potential for sales momentum in 2024 against the current financial position to assess the risk-reward profile of the company.
From an industry perspective, Siyata's emphasis on the SD7 PTT handset as a direct radio replacement is an innovative move, positioning them at the forefront of the evolving telecommunications landscape. The mention of 'stocked status' with major U.S. carriers is a testament to the product's market acceptance and could be a harbinger of increased market penetration.
The strategic shift from LMR to PTT solutions aligns with broader industry trends towards digital transformation and network modernization. Siyata's focus on expanding their accessories portfolio also suggests a comprehensive approach to addressing customer needs in the telecommunications sector, which could support sustained growth if executed effectively.
- Full-year 2023 Revenue of
$8.2 Million , up27% year-over-year - Company to host conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday April 9, 2024
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / April 8, 2024 / Siyata Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ:SYTA)(NASDAQ:SYTAW) ("Siyata" or the "Company"), a global vendor of Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) devices and cellular signal booster systems, announced its financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2023.
Marc Seelenfreund, CEO of Siyata, said, "2023 was a year of strong growth and expansion for Siyata Mobile. Revenue increased
Seelenfreund added, "Our pipeline of new business opportunities is healthy and growing with multiple very large scale potential customers in the final stages of their device trials giving us great confidence in achieving dramatic sales momentum in 2024. The core fundamentals are in place to grow our business in North America and internationally and clearly, we are executing. Looking ahead, we are fully committed to ramping our sales aggressively and reaching profitability in the coming quarters.
Key financial highlights for the 12 months ended December 31, 2023:
- Revenues were
$8.2 million compared to$6.5 million for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022. - Net loss was
$12.9 million as compared to a net loss of$15.2 million in the same period in the prior year. - Adjusted EBITDA was negative
$7.8 million versus negative$12.6 million in the prior year.
Key financial highlights for the three months ended December 31, 2023:
- Revenues were
$1.9 million compared to$2.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022. - Net loss was
$3.9 million as compared to a net loss of$6.6 million in the same period in the prior year. - Adjusted EBITDA was negative
$2.3 million versus negative$5.0 million in the same period in the prior year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had a cash balance of
Conference Call Details
The Company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results. Following management's formal remarks there will be a question-and-answer session.
Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time/5:30 a.m. Pacific Time
North America dial-in number: +1 (888) 506-0062
International toll-free dial-in number: +1 (973) 528-0011
Access Code: 733080
A replay will be available until April 23, 2024. To access the replay, dial +1 (877) 481-4010 or +1 (919) 882-2331. When prompted, enter Passcode 50110.
The call will also be available over the Internet and accessible at: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2988/50110.
About Siyata Mobile
Siyata Mobile Inc. is a B2B global vendor of next generation Push-To-Talk over Cellular devices and cellular booster systems. Its portfolio of in-vehicle and rugged devices enable first responders and enterprise workers to instantly communicate, over a nationwide cellular network of choice, to increase situational awareness and save lives.
Its portfolio of enterprise grade and consumer cellular booster systems enables first responders and enterprise workers to amplify cellular signal in remote areas, inside structural buildings where signals are weak and within vehicles for the maximum cellular signal strength possible.
Siyata's common shares trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol "SYTA" and its previously issued warrants trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol "SYTAW."
Visit siyatamobile.com and unidencellular.com to learn more.
Investor Relations (Canada):
Kin Communications
1-866-684-6730
SYTA@kincommunications.com
Investor Relations (United States):
Brett Maas
Hayden IR
SYTA@Haydenir.com
646-536-7331
Siyata Mobile Corporate:
Glenn Kennedy, VP of International Sales
Siyata Mobile Inc.
glenn@siyata.net
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Siyata's current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results, performance or achievements of Siyata could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Siyata's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Siyata undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites and social media have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites or social media is not incorporated by reference into this press release.
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Siyata Mobile Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Expressed in US dollars)
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 898,771 | $ | 1,913,742 | ||||
Trade and other receivables (Note 4) | 1,181,257 | 1,574,628 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | 29,673 | 173,504 | ||||||
Inventory (Note 5) | 3,544,519 | 4,092,550 | ||||||
Advance to suppliers | 1,048,227 | 155,852 | ||||||
| 6,702,447 | 7,910,276 | |||||||
Long term receivable | 147,100 | 150,185 | ||||||
Right of use assets, net (Note 6) | 630,793 | 887,137 | ||||||
Equipment, net | 175,335 | 207,402 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net (Note 7) | 7,856,730 | 6,987,531 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 15,512,405 | $ | 16,142,531 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current | ||||||||
Bank loan (Note 8) | $ | 89,298 | $ | - | ||||
Sale of future receipts (Note 9) | 1,467,899 | - | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 3,449,103 | 3,078,650 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 2,025 | 149,600 | ||||||
Lease obligations (Note 10) | 254,668 | 303,788 | ||||||
Warrant liability (Note 11) | 156,433 | 2,734,804 | ||||||
| 5,419,426 | 6,266,842 | |||||||
Lease obligations (Note 10) | 385,639 | 635,217 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 5,805,065 | 6,902,059 | ||||||
Shareholders' equity | ||||||||
Share capital (Note 12) | 85,714,727 | 73,312,866 | ||||||
Reserves (Note 12) | 14,644,200 | 13,647,399 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 98,870 | 98,870 | ||||||
Deficit | (90,750,457 | ) | (77,818,663 | ) | ||||
| 9,707,340 | 9,240,472 | |||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 15,512,405 | $ | 16,142,531 | ||||
Siyata Mobile Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(Expressed in US dollars)
For the three and 12 months ended December 31
| 12 months ended | 12 months ended | 3 months ended | 3 months ended | |||||||||||||
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | |||||||||||||
Revenue | 8,233,301 | 6,481,910 | 1,877,557 | 2,111,523 | ||||||||||||
Cost Of Sales | (5,575,372 | ) | (5,092,011 | ) | (1,010,732 | ) | (1,941,451 | ) | ||||||||
Gross Profit | 2,657,929 | 1,389,899 | 866,825 | 170,072 | ||||||||||||
| 32.3 | % | 21.4 | % | 46.2 | % | 8.1 | % | |||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Amortization and depreciation (Note 6,7) | 1,754,957 | 1,142,165 | 446,318 | 330,931 | ||||||||||||
Development expenses (Note 7) | 578,356 | 339,828 | 405,254 | 39,891 | ||||||||||||
Selling and marketing (Note 14) | 4,784,994 | 4,723,309 | 1,320,066 | 1,289,108 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative (Note 15) | 6,080,014 | 7,435,016 | 1,667,918 | 2,750,314 | ||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on valuation of inventory (Note 5) | (161,450 | ) | 813,205 | (161,450 | ) | 509,889 | ||||||||||
Loss (income) from water damage (Note 5) | (834,713 | ) | 544,967 | (49,272 | ) | 544,967 | ||||||||||
Bad debts (recovered) (Note 4) | 47,526 | 86,103 | 20,866 | 22,818 | ||||||||||||
Share-based payments (Note 12) | 930,564 | 2,888,704 | 156,959 | 410,009 | ||||||||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 13,180,248 | 17,973,297 | 3,806,659 | 5,897,927 | ||||||||||||
Net Operating Loss | (10,522,319 | ) | (16,583,398 | ) | (2,939,834 | ) | (5,727,855 | ) | ||||||||
OTHER EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||
Finance expense (Note 16) | 841,815 | 181,413 | 732,782 | 52,967 | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange | (49,258 | ) | 586,794 | 139,236 | 387,259 | |||||||||||
Change in fair value of convertible promissory note | - | 4,794,710 | - | 1,069,348 | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liability (Note 11) | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
Transaction costs (Note 17) | 1,517,389 | (8,245,662 | ) | (44,376 | ) | (1,082,474 | ) | |||||||||
Transaction Costs | 99,529 | 1,398,598 | 99,529 | 433,351 | ||||||||||||
Total Other Expenses | 2,409,475 | (1,284,147 | ) | 927,171 | 860,451 | |||||||||||
Net Loss For The Period | (12,931,794 | ) | (15,299,251 | ) | (3,867,005 | ) | (6,588,306 | ) | ||||||||
Translation Adjustment | - | 137,609 | (1,019 | ) | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive Loss For The Period | (12,931,794 | ) | (15,161,642 | ) | (3,867,005 | ) | (6,589,325 | ) | ||||||||
Weighted average shares | 228,578 | 29,964 | 463,229 | 56,791 | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted loss per share | $ | (56.57 | ) | $ | (510.59 | ) | $ | (8.35 | ) | $ | (116.03 | ) | ||||
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA
(Expressed in US dollars)
For the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
| Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Net operating loss | (10,522,319 | ) | (16,583,398 | ) | ||||
Addback share based compensation | 930,564 | 2,888,704 | ||||||
Addback amortization | 1,754,957 | 1,142,165 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | (7,836,798 | ) | (12,552,529 | ) | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
| 3 months ended Dec | 3 months ended Dec | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Net operating loss | (2,939,834 | ) | (5,727,855 | ) | ||||
Addback share based compensation | 156,959 | 410,009 | ||||||
Addback amortization | 446,318 | 330,931 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | (2,336,557 | ) | (4,986,915 | ) | ||||
SOURCE: Siyata Mobile, Inc.
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