First-Ever Positive Cash Flow Quarter from Operating Activities, a Year-Over-Year Improvement of $1.2 Million
Revenue Increased by 79% Year-Over-Year to $0.9 Million
Signed Sales Orders for Charging Ports Increased 167% and Delivered Charging Ports Increased 35%
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 29, 2024) - Hypercharge Networks Corp. (TSXV: HC) (OTCQB: HCNWF) (FSE: PB7) (the "Company" or "Hypercharge"), a leading, smart electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider and network operator, is announcing the release of its unaudited financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and related management discussion and analysis. All dollar figures are in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated.
Business & Pipeline Highlights (for the three months ended June 30, 2024):
Increased sales backlog to $7,746,672 as of June 30, 2024, a year-over-year increase of $5,653,123 (270%).
The Company signed sales orders for 767 charging ports, a year-over-year increase of 480 (167%).
The Company delivered 432 charging ports, a year-over-year increase of 111 (35%).
Increased the number of drivers using the Hypercharge mobile app by 4,100 (34%) during the three months ended June 30, 2024, to a total of 16,163 users, demonstrating the growth of the Company's EV charging network and the number of drivers charging at Hypercharge EV charging stations.
Signed a master product agreement with Mattamy Homes Limited ("Mattamy"), the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, to supply EV charging stations to multifamily developments currently under construction by Mattamy's GTA Urban Division in the Greater Toronto Area.
The Company expanded its partnership with the Deveraux Group of Companies to supply EV charging infrastructure along with networking, design, engineering, installation, and project management services.
The Company now operates EV charging stations across eight (8) provinces/territories in Canada, and eleven (11) states in the United States, adding Arizona to its list of operating jurisdictions during the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Sponsored and exhibited at the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto, ON, and participated in in the 2024 Transportation Forum presented by Deloitte, in Vancouver, BC.
Financial Highlights and Commentary (for the three months ended June 30, 2024):
For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company delivered its first quarter of positive operating cash flows, generating net cash of $15,951 provided by operating activities, a year-over-year increase of $1,184,502.
The Company recognized quarterly revenue of $898,249, a year-over-year increase of $397,225 (79%), and grew its sales backlog by $1,445,192 (23%) compared to the quarter ending March 31, 2024.
Operating expenses were $1,873,917 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a 23% decrease from the prior year period. The decrease in operating expenses was due to a $659,765 (35%) reduction in general and administrative expenses, partially offset by increased investment of $107,786 (19%) in sales and marketing, and research and development.
Gross margin decreased to 26% from 46% over the comparable period as a result of the Company's product mix. In the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company's product mix included sales of lower gross margin Level 3 direct current (DC) fast chargers, whereas in the comparable period, sales were compromised of higher gross margin Level 2 alternating current (AC) chargers.
Net and comprehensive loss for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $1,610,484, or ($0.02) per basic and diluted share, as compared to net loss of $2,188,632, or ($0.03) per basic and diluted share in the prior year.
"During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Hypercharge continued to make progress in key areas, most notably with our sales backlog, which increased to $7.7 million as of June 30, 2024," said David Bibby, President and CEO of Hypercharge. "This represents a $1.4 million (23%) increase from March 31, 2024, and a year-over-year increase of $5.7 million (270%), highlighting the strong demand for our EV solutions. Our growing backlog, which includes diverse projects from major customers including Mattamy and the Deveraux Group of Companies, is projected to be delivered over the next 3 to 18 months, supporting our expansion across Canada and into the U.S. We are building on this strong momentum and expect to further expand sales across strategic accounts and markets in the following quarters and convert our sales backlog.
"The Company also achieved a significant milestone by generating positive cash flow from operating activities for the first time, with $15,951 of net cash provided in the quarter, a $1.2 million improvement year-over-year. Operating expenses decreased by $552,000, or 23% year-over-year, driven by a 50% reduction in general and administrative expenses. These cost management efforts, combined with strategic investments in sales, marketing, and R&D, are positioning us well for the future.
"As we move forward, our focus is clear: expanding our network, enhancing our technology, controlling costs, and accelerating our path towards profitability. We're committed to customer excellence and sustained growth," concluded Bibby.
Summary of Key Financial Measures:
A summary of selected financial information for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, is as follows:
Three months ended
Three months ended
June 30, 2024 (unaudited)
June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
Change
Revenue
$898,249
$501,024
$397,225
Gross margin
26.3%
45.8%
(19.5%)
Net and comprehensive loss
$(1,610,484)
$(2,188,632)
$578,148
Basic and diluted loss per share
$(0.02)
$(0.03)
$0.01
For more information, please refer to the Company's management's discussion and analysis, and the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three months ended June 30, 2024. These documents are available on the Company's website at https://hypercharge.com/investors/, and under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at https://www.sedarplus.ca/.
About Hypercharge
Hypercharge Networks Corp. (TSXV: HC) (OTCQB: HCNWF) (FSE: PB7) is a leading provider of smart electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for residential and commercial buildings, fleet operations, and other rapidly growing sectors. Driven by its mission to accelerate EV adoption and enable the shift towards a carbon neutral economy, Hypercharge is committed to offering seamless, simple solutions including industry-leading hardware, innovative and integrated software, and comprehensive services, backed by a robust network of public and private charging stations. Learn more: https://hypercharge.com/.
On behalf of the Company,
Hypercharge Networks Corp. David Bibby, President & CEO
Contacts
Investor Relations: Chris Tyson | Executive Vice President | MZ Group invest@hypercharge.com | (949) 491-8235
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