Vuzix Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Vuzix reported Q3 2024 financial results with total revenues decreasing 36% to $1.4 million. The company posted a net loss of $9.2 million ($0.14 per share), compared to $11.0 million ($0.17 per share) in Q3 2023. Smart glasses product sales decreased 28% while engineering services revenue declined 51%. The company received a $10 million investment from Quanta Computer as part of a $20 million multi-phase equity deal. Cash operating expenses reduced by 28% year-over-year, with cash and equivalents at $14.3 million and working capital of $26.5 million as of September 30, 2024.
Positive
- Secured $10M investment from Quanta Computer (first tranche of $20M deal)
- Reduced cash operating expenses by 28% year-over-year
- Maintained strong working capital position of $26.5M
- Decreased net loss to $9.2M from $11.0M year-over-year
Negative
- Total revenues declined 36% to $1.4M year-over-year
- Smart glasses product sales decreased 28%
- Engineering services revenue dropped 51%
- Gross loss increased to $0.26M from $0.24M
- Negative gross margin of -19% vs -11% in prior year
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, VUZI declined 15.55%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
"During the quarter, Vuzix made meaningful advancements across key areas, including its partnership with Quanta Computer, which delivered the first
"At the same time, cost discipline remains a cornerstone of Vuzix' strategy. The Company achieved a
The following table compares condensed elements of the Company's unaudited summarized Consolidated Statements of Operations data for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively:
For Three Months Ended September 30 | |||||
( | |||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||
Sales: | |||||
Sales of Products | $ 988 | ||||
Sales of Engineering Services | 397 | 808 | |||
Total Sales | 1,386 | 2,180 | |||
Total Cost of Sales | 1,646 | 2,418 | |||
Gross Profit (Loss) | (260) | (238) | |||
Gross Profit (Loss) % | (19) % | (11) % | |||
Operating Expenses: | |||||
Research and Development | 2,334 | 2,913 | |||
Selling and Marketing | 1,766 | 2,832 | |||
General and Administrative | 4,347 | 4,467 | |||
Depreciation and Amortization | 411 | 959 | |||
Impairment on Intangible Asset & Equity | |||||
Investment | 182 | - | |||
Impairment of Patents and Trademarks | - | 24 | |||
Loss from Operations | (9,299) | (11,432) | |||
Total Other Income (Expense) | 77 | 449 | |||
Net Loss | (9,222) | (10,983) | |||
Loss per Common Share | $ (0.14) | $ (0.17) | |||
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, total revenues decreased by
There was an overall gross loss of
Research and Development expense was
Selling and Marketing expense was
General and Administrative expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was
The net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was
For the third quarter of 2024, total cash operating expenses, a non-GAAP measure consisting of the sum of our total operating expenses less non-cash stock-based compensation, depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges, was
Consolidated Operating Expenses | Three Months Ended September | Three Months EndedSeptember | Dollar Change | % Increase |
Operating Expenses (GAAP) | (20) % | |||
Non-Cash Operating Expenses | (4.3) | (4.5) | 0.2 | (4) % |
_______________________________ | ___________________________ | _____________ | ||
Adjusted Operating Expenses (Non-GAAP) | (30) % |
Management Outlook
"Both our enterprise smart glasses and broad market OEM pipeline prospects continue to expand. The defense and security sectors remain promising as well, as Vuzix has advanced its collaboration with Thales Corporation, a global leader in aerospace and defense. This project highlights the versatility and performance of Vuzix' advanced optical technology in mission-critical head-mounted display applications as Thales moves toward production-ready deployment," continued Mr. Travers.
"Vuzix is making significant progress in its transition to an expanded OEM-driven model while continuing to support enterprise markets. Our partnership with Quanta and advancements in waveguide manufacturing position us to meet the growing demand for scalable, high-performance smart glasses. CES 2025 will mark a pivotal moment as we unveil co-developed AI smart glasses concepts with OEM partners, further demonstrating the versatility and innovation of our technology," concluded Mr. Travers.
Conference Call Information
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
Dial-in Number for
Dial-in Number for International Callers (Outside of the
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website at: https://ir.vuzix.com/ or directly at https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=R4dYAORt
Participating on the call will be Vuzix' Chief Executive Officer and President Paul Travers and Chief Financial Officer Grant Russell, who together will discuss operational and financial highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
To join the live conference call, please dial into the above referenced telephone numbers five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time.
A telephonic replay will be available for 30 days, starting on August 14, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m. (ET). To access this replay, please dial 877-660-6853 within the
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of AI driven Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the enterprise, medical, defense and consumer markets. The Company's products include head-mounted smart personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality, as well OEM waveguide optical components and display engines. Vuzix holds more than 400 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the fields of optics, head-mounted displays, and the augmented reality wearables field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2024 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in:
Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
Certain statements contained in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements contained in this release relate to, among other things, the timing of new product releases, improvements in the Company's waveguides and manufacturing capacity, ongoing R&D project successes, existing and new engineering services programs and their eventual conversion to volume production OEM programs, future revenue and operating results, the amount and impact of operating expense cash reductions, and the Company's leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the Company's Annual Reports and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.
Investor Relations Contact
Ed McGregor, Director of Investor Relations
Vuzix Corporation
ed_mcgregor@vuzix.com
Tel: (585) 359-5985
Vuzix Corporation, 25 Hendrix Road,
Investor Information – IR@vuzix.com www.vuzix.com
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