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Advent(ADN) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-06-30 21:15
Financial Performance - Total revenue decreased by approximately $2.6 million from approximately $2.7 million in Q1 2024 to approximately $0.1 million in Q1 2025, a decline of 95.2%[179]. - Cost of revenues decreased by approximately $0.2 million from approximately $0.5 million in Q1 2024 to approximately $0.3 million in Q1 2025, a decrease of 34.6%[180]. - Income from grants decreased by approximately $0.8 million from approximately $0.8 million in Q1 2024 to approximately $0.1 million in Q1 2025, a decline of 95.0%[181]. - Research and development expenses were approximately $0.4 million in Q1 2025, down from $1.4 million in Q1 2024, a decrease of 74.8%[182]. - Administrative and selling expenses were approximately $2.3 million in Q1 2025, down from $6.2 million in Q1 2024, a decrease of 63.7%[183]. - Operating loss improved by $1.4 million from $4.4 million in Q1 2024 to $2.9 million in Q1 2025, a reduction of 32.7%[178]. - Net loss from continuing operations was $3.3 million in Q1 2025 compared to $9.4 million in Q1 2024, a decrease of 65.2%[178]. - Adjusted Net Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $3.27 million, compared to $9.48 million in 2024, reflecting a $6.21 million improvement[229]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $(2.74) million, which is an improvement of $0.94 million compared to $(3.68) million in 2024[227]. - EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $(2.74) million, an improvement of $0.88 million from $(3.62) million in 2024[227]. Liquidity and Capital Structure - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q1 2025 were $0.3 million, down from $1.6 million at the end of Q1 2024, a decrease of 79.7%[190]. - The company recorded a working capital deficit of $(29.1) million as of March 31, 2025[188]. - The company faces significant liquidity risks and has substantial doubt regarding its ability to continue as a going concern for the next year[189]. - Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $(2.6) million for the same period in 2024[193]. - Advent had an unrestricted cash balance of approximately $0.3 million as of March 31, 2025, with short-term debt of $0.5 million[231]. Contracts and Grants - Advent secured a €34.5 million grant from the EU Innovation Fund for the RHyno Project, aimed at developing innovative fuel cells and electrolysers[145]. - Advent received a $2.2 million contract from the US DoD to optimize the Honey Badger 50™ system, focusing on integrating the Ion Pair MEA technology[153]. - A new $2.8 million contract with the US DoD aims to enhance production capacity for the HB50 system while maintaining quality[154]. - Advent's revenues are expected to increase materially, with a focus on Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) and Technology Assessment Agreements (TAAs) over time[166]. Operational Developments - The Honey Badger 50™ fuel cell system can generate up to 50W of continuous power, providing 65% weight savings compared to traditional batteries for military applications[150][152]. - Advent is developing its next generation MEA technology, expected to deliver up to three times the power output of its current MEA product, in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory[164]. Compliance and Legal Matters - The company faced compliance issues with Nasdaq due to stock price and reporting requirements but has since met the minimum bid requirement[156][157]. - Advent Technologies A/S was declared bankrupt, but the remainder of the company's entities will continue operations[160]. - An arbitration award of approximately €4.5 million was decided in favor of F.E.R. fischer Edelstahlrohre GmbH, which the company is appealing[161]. Accounting and Financial Reporting - Advent's consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, requiring estimates and assumptions that could materially affect reported amounts[204]. - Recent accounting pronouncements are not expected to have a material impact on Advent's financial position or results of operations upon adoption[222]. - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the net loss from continuing operations was $3.27 million, an improvement of $6.15 million compared to a net loss of $9.42 million in the same period of 2024[227]. Risk Factors - Advent does not currently believe that inflation has a material effect on its business and is taking steps to mitigate cost increases[232]. - The company is exposed to foreign exchange risk due to costs and revenues denominated in Euros, but has not yet entered into hedging transactions[233]. - The company intends to limit debt financing, thus minimizing exposure to interest rate risk in the future[231].
Advent(ADN) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
2025-06-06 17:16
Revenue and Income - Advent's revenue primarily comes from the sale and servicing of fuel cell systems and Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs), with expectations for significant future income from these markets[208]. - Total revenue from continuing operations increased by approximately $1.7 million or 113.3% from approximately $1.5 million in 2023 to approximately $3.3 million in 2024, driven by an increase in Joint Development Agreements[267]. - Revenues are expected to increase materially, with a focus on Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) and Technology Assessment Agreements (TAAs)[254]. - Advent anticipates substantial increased demand for its fuel cell systems and MEAs, with existing customers expected to increase order volume[251]. Grants and Collaborations - The company secured a €34.5 million grant from the EU Innovation Fund for the RHyno Project, aimed at developing innovative fuel cells and electrolysers[215]. - Advent entered a joint development agreement with Hyundai to enhance the HMC-Advent Ion Pair™ MEA, focusing on heavy-duty and stationary applications[228]. - The company has engaged in a multi-million-dollar collaboration with Airbus to optimize the Ion Pair™ MEA for aviation fuel cells, expected to last two years[218]. - Advent's collaboration with the Department of Energy National Laboratories aims to advance HT-PEM fuel cells for heavy-duty transportation and stationary power systems[226]. - The company is collaborating with BASF to develop a closed-loop supply chain for fuel cells, focusing on improved performance and cost competitiveness[230]. Product Development - Advent launched the Honey Badger 50™ Fuel Cell System, capable of generating up to 50W of continuous power with 65% weight savings compared to traditional batteries[236]. - In September 2023, Advent secured a $2.2 million contract with the US DoD to optimize the HB50 system, focusing on integrating Ion Pair MEA technology[239]. - A new $2.8 million contract was secured in December 2023 to develop advanced manufacturing processes for the HB50 system, aiming to increase production capacity[240]. - As of December 31, 2024, Advent continues to collaborate with the US DoD to advance HB50 technology[241]. - The company is developing its next generation MEA technology, which is expected to deliver up to three times the power output of current products[252]. Financial Performance - Cost of revenues decreased by approximately $5.5 million from approximately $7.0 million in 2023 to approximately $1.5 million in 2024, primarily due to a shift from product sales to Joint Development Agreements[268]. - Research and development expenses decreased from approximately $7.6 million in 2023 to approximately $3.2 million in 2024, reflecting cost reductions[270]. - Administrative and selling expenses decreased from approximately $28.8 million in 2023 to approximately $14.3 million in 2024, primarily due to cost and staff reductions[271]. - Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was approximately $1.2 million in 2024, a significant improvement from $(21.0) million in 2023[286][287]. - Cash flows from investing activities provided approximately $1.2 million in 2024, primarily related to the sale of equipment, compared to $(5.3) million in 2023[288][289]. Stock and Equity - A reverse stock split of 1-for-30 was executed on May 13, 2024, adjusting all historical share amounts accordingly[213]. - Advent's stockholders' equity was reported at ($2,879,000) as of June 30, 2024, leading to non-compliance with Nasdaq's listing requirements[245]. - The company is authorized to issue 501,000,000 shares of Common Stock, which did not change as a result of the Reverse Stock Split[294]. Impairments and Contingencies - The company received an arbitration award in favor of F.E.R. for approximately €4.5 million, which it is appealing[249]. - Impairment losses of $9.8 million were recognized in 2023, primarily related to goodwill and other intangible assets[274]. - The company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $0.6 million for the UltraCell Reporting Unit during the year ended December 31, 2023[316]. - A goodwill impairment charge of $5.1 million was recorded for the SerEnergy and FES Reporting Unit during the year ended December 31, 2023[317]. - The company recognized an impairment charge of $3.3 million related to the Patented Technology during the second quarter of 2023[316]. - The company recognized a loss contingency of $4.7 million related to litigation during the year ended December 31, 2024[278]. Tax and Interest - Advent follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes under ASC 740, recognizing deferred tax assets and liabilities for estimated future tax consequences[319]. - For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, net income tax benefits of $0.1 million were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations for both years[323]. - The Company recognized $26 thousand of interest income related to the Bond Loan for the year ended December 31, 2023[327]. - The estimated fair value of the Bond Loan was fully reserved as an expected credit loss as of December 31, 2023, and continues to be reserved as of December 31, 2024[328]. Cash Flow and Debt - The company had a working capital deficit of $(26.1) million as of December 31, 2024, with current assets of $2.7 million and current liabilities of $28.8 million[282]. - Advent's cash flows from financing activities from continuing operations were approximately $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[290][291]. - The Company had an unrestricted cash balance of approximately $0.4 million as of December 31, 2024[339]. - Advent's short-term debt was $0.5 million, with limited exposure to interest rate risk in the future[339]. - The Company has not entered into any hedging transactions for foreign exchange risk due to relatively low exposure[341]. Losses and Adjusted Metrics - For the three months ended December 31, 2024, the net loss from continuing operations was $0.77 million, a decrease of $23.60 million compared to the same period in 2023[335]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $1.95 million, an increase of $26.44 million compared to the same period in 2023[335]. - Adjusted net loss from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $0.77 million, a decrease of $23.63 million compared to 2023[337]. Corporate Tax Changes - The U.S. corporate income tax rate was reduced from 35% to 21% as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017[324].
After Market: ASX companies turn to OTC Markets
Proactiveinvestors NA· 2025-06-04 15:01
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Advent Technologies Announces Joseph Hosni as Director of Commercial Sales
Globenewswire· 2025-05-27 14:00
Core Insights - Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. has appointed Joseph Hosni as the Director of Commercial Sales, based in Athens, Greece, to enhance its global sales strategy and commercialization efforts [1][2]. Company Overview - Advent Technologies is a U.S. corporation focused on developing, manufacturing, and assembling complete fuel cell systems, as well as supplying critical components for fuel cells in the renewable energy sector [3]. - The company is headquartered in Livermore, California, with additional offices in Athens and Patras, Greece [3]. - Advent holds approximately 150 patents related to fuel cell technology, particularly in next-generation HT-PEM that operates efficiently under high temperatures and extreme conditions [3]. Leadership and Strategy - Joseph Hosni brings over 25 years of experience in technology and infrastructure sales, previously serving as the Commercial Director of VEN Engineering [2]. - The management team, including Konstantinos Ferderigos and CEO Gary Herman, expresses confidence in Hosni's ability to drive the company's vision and expand its global sales strategy [2]. - The company aims to leverage its advanced technology to provide clean energy solutions across various industries, including military, aviation, heavy automotive, and marine [2].
Advent Technologies Receives Nasdaq Notice on Late Filing of its Form 10-Q
Globenewswire· 2025-05-23 23:00
Core Points - Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. has received a notification from Nasdaq regarding non-compliance with listing requirements due to late filings of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K [1][2] - The company has until June 16, 2025, to submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq, which, if accepted, may allow an extension until October 13, 2025, to regain compliance [2][3] - Advent Technologies specializes in developing and manufacturing fuel cell systems and holds over 150 patents related to fuel cell technology [4] Company Overview - Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. is based in Livermore, California, with additional offices in Athens and Patras, Greece [4] - The company focuses on renewable energy, particularly in fuel cell technology, suitable for various sectors including automotive, aviation, defense, oil and gas, marine, and power generation [4] - The company possesses intellectual property for next-generation HT-PEM fuel cells that operate under high temperatures and extreme conditions [4]
Acadian Timber Corp. Announces Election of Directors
Globenewswire· 2025-05-09 16:24
Company Overview - Acadian Timber Corp. is one of the largest timberland owners in Eastern Canada and the Northeastern U.S., managing approximately 2.4 million acres of land [3] - The company owns about 775,000 acres of freehold timberlands in New Brunswick and 300,000 acres in Maine, in addition to providing timber services for approximately 1.3 million acres of Crown licensed timberlands in New Brunswick [3] - Acadian's primary business includes forest management and the production of timber products such as softwood and hardwood sawlogs, pulpwood, and biomass by-products, serving around 90 regional customers [3] Business Strategy - The company's strategy focuses on maximizing cash flows from existing timberland assets through sustainable forest management and other land use activities [4] - Acadian aims to grow its business by acquiring assets and actively managing these assets to enhance performance [4] Recent Corporate Governance - The nominees listed in the management proxy circular for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders were elected as directors, with high approval rates for each nominee [1][2] - The voting results showed that Malcolm Cockwell received 99.69% approval, Heather Fitzpatrick 99.83%, and Erika Reilly 99.85%, indicating strong shareholder support [2]
Acadian Timber Corp. Reports First Quarter Results
Globenewswire· 2025-05-07 21:05
Core Insights - Acadian Timber Corp. reported financial results for Q1 2025, showing a decline in sales and adjusted EBITDA compared to the previous year, primarily due to the absence of carbon credit sales and operational challenges in Maine [2][3][13]. Financial Performance - Total sales for Q1 2025 were $24.8 million, down from $28.8 million in Q1 2024, with no carbon credit sales in 2025 compared to $4.9 million in 2024 [3][9]. - Free Cash Flow for the quarter was $3.0 million, a decrease from $7.8 million in the prior year [13][44]. - Net income was $3.7 million, or $0.21 per share, compared to $6.0 million, or $0.35 per share in Q1 2024 [14][39]. Operational Highlights - The company established its own logging operations in Maine to enhance production capacity and reduce costs, which included purchasing harvesting equipment for $2.4 million and acquiring additional assets for $6.9 million [4][5][6]. - Timber sales volume increased to 266.9 thousand cubic meters, up from 247.0 thousand cubic meters in the prior year, despite challenges in contractor availability and weather conditions [9][10]. Segment Performance - New Brunswick Timberlands generated sales of $22.1 million, an increase from $19.1 million in the previous year, driven by higher sales volumes and timber services activity [15]. - Maine Timberlands saw a significant decline in sales to $2.8 million from $4.8 million, primarily due to reduced contractor capacity and adverse weather [19][20]. - Environmental Solutions segment reported no sales in Q1 2025, down from $4.9 million in Q1 2024, as no carbon credits were sold during the quarter [23][24]. Market Outlook - The company anticipates stable demand for sawlogs in the near term, although pricing may face challenges until end-use markets improve [26][28]. - The establishment of internal logging operations is expected to alleviate capacity constraints and enhance production throughout 2025 [27]. - Demand for voluntary carbon credits is expected to remain stable, with ongoing evaluations for developing eligible carbon credits under new compliance protocols [29].
Advent Technologies Announces Bryan Holasek as Chief Strategy Officer
Globenewswire· 2025-05-07 12:00
Core Insights - Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. has appointed Bryan Holasek as the Chief Strategy Officer, bringing over 42 years of experience in technology advancement and product development [1][2] - Holasek's background includes founding several tech companies and holding significant roles in advanced engineering projects, which aligns with Advent's focus on fuel cell technology [2][3] - The leadership team at Advent expresses enthusiasm about Holasek's contributions towards enhancing the commercialization of their innovative fuel cell technology [3] Company Overview - Advent Technologies is a U.S. corporation specializing in the development, manufacturing, and assembly of complete fuel cell systems, as well as supplying critical components for the renewable energy sector [4] - The company is headquartered in Livermore, California, with additional offices in Athens and Patras, Greece, and holds approximately 150 patents related to fuel cell technology [4] - Advent's next-generation HT-PEM technology is designed to operate at high temperatures and under extreme conditions, making it suitable for various sectors including automotive, aviation, defense, and power generation [4]
Notice of 2025 First Quarter Results Conference Call and Webcast for Investors and Analysts and Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Globenewswire· 2025-04-17 21:05
Core Points - Acadian Timber Corp. will release its first quarter results for 2025 on May 7, 2025, followed by a conference call on May 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time to discuss financial and operating results [2][3] - The company will also hold a virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time [4][5] Company Overview - Acadian Timber Corp. is one of the largest timberland owners in Eastern Canada and the Northeastern U.S., managing approximately 2.4 million acres of land [6] - The company owns about 775,000 acres of freehold timberlands in New Brunswick and 300,000 acres in Maine, in addition to providing timber services for approximately 1.3 million acres of Crown licensed timberlands in New Brunswick [6] - Acadian's primary business includes forest management and the production of timber products such as softwood and hardwood sawlogs, pulpwood, and biomass by-products, serving around 90 regional customers [6] Business Strategy - The company's strategy focuses on maximizing cash flows from existing timberland assets through sustainable forest management and other land use activities [7] - Acadian aims to grow its business by acquiring assets and actively managing these assets to enhance performance [7]
Advent Technologies Holdings Receives Nasdaq Notice on Late Filing of its Form 10-K
Globenewswire· 2025-04-17 00:00
Core Points - Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. received a notice from Nasdaq regarding non-compliance with periodic filing requirements due to the failure to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 by the due date of March 31, 2025 [1][2] - The notice does not have an immediate effect on the listing or trading of the company's shares, and Advent has 60 calendar days to submit a compliance plan [2] - The company plans to submit the compliance plan by April 30, 2025, and aims to file its Fiscal Year 2024 10-K with the SEC by the same date [3] Company Overview - Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. develops, manufactures, and assembles complete fuel cell systems and supplies critical components for fuel cells in the renewable energy sector [5] - The company is headquartered in Livermore, California, with additional offices in Greece, and holds approximately 150 patents related to fuel cell technology [5] - Advent's technology is applicable across various sectors including automotive, aviation, defense, oil and gas, marine, and power generation [5]