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Beam Global to Participate at the 2025 Sequire Investor Summit in Puerto Rico
Globenewswire· 2025-01-16 11:00
Company Overview - Beam Global is a clean technology innovator focused on sustainable infrastructure products and technologies, particularly in the electrification of transportation and energy security [2] - The company operates in the U.S. and Europe, developing, patenting, designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced clean technology solutions [2] - Beam Global is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional facilities in Chicago, IL, and Serbia [2] Event Participation - Desmond Wheatley, the CEO of Beam Global, will participate in the Sequire Investor Summit in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on January 22, 2025 [1] - The presentation will take place at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel from 15:00 PM to 15:30 PM AST [1] - Mr. Wheatley will lead a group presentation and will be available for one-on-one meetings with registered attendees [1]
Biden's Last Push for EV Chargers Before Trump Era: 4 Stocks to Watch
ZACKS· 2025-01-14 15:06
Core Insights - The Biden administration is intensifying efforts to establish a clean energy legacy, announcing $635 million in grants for electric vehicle (EV) chargers, leaving only $700,000 of the $2.5 billion allocated under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law [1][2] - The grants will support 49 projects across 27 states, aiming to deploy over 11,500 EV charging ports and alternative fuel infrastructure [2] - The long-term demand for EV charging stations is projected to remain strong, with the global EV charging market expected to grow from $22.45 billion in 2024 to $257.03 billion by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 35.6% [6] Industry Overview - The U.S. currently has nearly 70,000 public EV charging stations and over 197,000 charging ports, with a target to build 500,000 publicly available EV chargers by 2030 [4] - The potential return of Donald Trump to office could disrupt current EV initiatives due to his unfavorable stance on EVs [5] Company Highlights - **Tesla (TSLA)**: Holds a significant position in the EV sector with over 60,000 Supercharger stations globally. The company is expected to see year-over-year growth of 17.4% in sales and 33% in EPS by 2025 [8][9] - **Blink Charging (BLNK)**: Manages over 90,000 chargers globally and has made strategic acquisitions to expand its footprint. The company is projected to achieve year-over-year growth of 28% in sales and 65% in EPS by 2025 [10][11] - **EVgo (EVGO)**: Operates over 1,000 fast-charging stations and has seen revenue growth from $22 million in 2021 to $161 million in 2023. The company is expected to grow sales by 44% and EPS by 7% by 2025 [12][13] - **Beam Global (BEEM)**: Focuses on sustainable products for EV charging and has launched innovative products to enhance its market position. The company is projected to achieve year-over-year growth of 33% in sales and 30.5% in EPS by 2025 [14][15]
Beam Global Announces EV ARC™ System Meets CE Mark Compliance
Globenewswire· 2025-01-14 11:00
Core Insights - Beam Global has received the CE mark for its EV ARC™, BeamBike™, BeamWell™, and BeamPatrol™ products, allowing them to be sold freely within the European Economic Area (EEA) [1][2][3] - The CE mark signifies compliance with EU health, safety, and environmental protection requirements, enhancing the manufacturer's reputation and consumer trust [2][3] - The CEO of Beam Global emphasized that the CE mark will streamline the selling process and broaden market appeal, particularly in Europe, which is the largest automotive market with over 400 million vehicles [3] Company Overview - Beam Global is a clean technology innovator focused on sustainable infrastructure products and technologies, operating in the nexus of clean energy and transportation [4] - The company develops and manufactures scalable EV charging solutions, safe energy storage, and energy security products, with operations in the U.S. and Europe [4] - Beam Global is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional facilities in Chicago, IL, and Serbia, and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol BEEM [4] Market Context - The EU has mandated that all new cars and vans sold in Europe must be zero-emission by 2035, with a target to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 [3] - Beam Global expanded its operations into Europe in Q4 of 2023, positioning its renewably-energized product portfolio as ideal solutions for Europe's electrification mandates [3]
Beam Global Announces Investor Conference Schedule for January 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-01-08 11:00
Core Insights - Beam Global, a leader in sustainable infrastructure solutions for electrification and energy security, announced participation in two upcoming investment conferences [1] - CEO Desmond Wheatley will engage in one-on-one meetings with investors at the Needham Growth Conference on January 14, 2025, in New York City [2] - Wheatley will also lead a group presentation and hold one-on-one meetings at the Sequire Investment Summit on January 22, 2025, in Puerto Rico [3] Company Overview - Beam Global specializes in clean technology, focusing on sustainable energy infrastructure, scalable EV charging solutions, and energy security [4] - The company operates in the U.S. and Europe, with headquarters in San Diego, CA, and additional facilities in Chicago, IL, and Serbia [4] - Beam Global is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol BEEM [4]
Beam (BEEM) - 2024 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-11-16 00:20
Beam Global (NASDAQ:BEEM) Q3 2024 Results Conference Call November 15, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Lisa Potok - Chief Financial Officer Desmond Wheatley - Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Tate Sullivan - Maxim Group Noel Parks - Tuohy Brothers Operator Hello, and welcome to the Beam Global Third Quarter 2024 Operating Results Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorde ...
Beam (BEEM) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2024-11-15 01:41
[Q3 2024 Earnings Announcement & Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Q3%202024%20Earnings%20Announcement%20%26%20Highlights) [Announcement and Company Introduction](index=1&type=section&id=1.1.%20Announcement%20and%20Company%20Introduction) Beam Global announced Q3 2024 results, a leader in sustainable infrastructure for transportation electrification and energy security - Company Name: **Beam Global** (Nasdaq: BEEM)[1](index=1&type=chunk) - Core Business: Providing innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for transportation electrification and energy security[1](index=1&type=chunk) - Announcement Date: **November 14, 2024**, reporting period: **Q3 2024** (ended September 30)[1](index=1&type=chunk) [Q3 2024 Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=1.2.%20Q3%202024%20Financial%20Highlights) Beam Global achieved a record **10.7% gross margin** in Q3 2024, with **47.9%** revenue from commercial customers, over **$200 million** in business pipeline, **$7 million** backlog, and no debt Q3 2024 Key Financial Highlights | Metric | Q3 2024 | Change vs. Q3 2023 | | :----- | :------ | :------------------- | | Gross Margin | 10.7% | +9 percentage points | | YTD Gross Margin | 12.4% | +11 percentage points | | Commercial Customer Revenue Share | 47.9% | N/A | | Business Pipeline | Over $200 million | N/A | | Backlog | $7 million | N/A | | Debt Status | Debt-free | N/A | | Credit Facility | $100 million available and unused | N/A | [Q3 2024 Operational Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=1.3.%20Q3%202024%20Operational%20Highlights) Beam Global acquired Telcom for in-house power electronics, secured its first European sponsorship, launched four new products, initiated a dealer program, delivered its first UK MOD order, and strengthened sales leadership - Acquisition of Telcom: Obtained **in-house production capabilities for power electronics products**[2](index=2&type=chunk) - First Sponsorship Agreement: Collaboration with **Globos Osiguranje** to deploy **EV ARC™ systems** at Belgrade Airport[2](index=2&type=chunk) - New Product Launches: **BeamSpot™**, **BeamBike™**, **BeamPatrol™**, **BeamWell™**, with **BeamSpot™** securing its first order within **five weeks** of launch[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Dealer Program Launched: Signed **first four partners**, expanding market reach[2](index=2&type=chunk) - European Order: Delivered **10 EV ARC™ systems** to the UK Ministry of Defence[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Sales Executive Appointments: **Andy Lovsted** (US) and **Igor Labovic** (Europe) joined as VPs of Sales[2](index=2&type=chunk) [CEO Commentary](index=1&type=section&id=1.4.%20CEO%20Commentary) CEO Desmond Wheatley highlighted Q3 2024 as a period of significant geographic and product expansion with improving unit economics and gross margins, attributing sequential revenue decline to order timing and regulatory uncertainties, and projecting **2025** revenue growth with significantly improved margins - Q3 2024 was a quarter of **“unparalleled geographic and product expansion”** in the company's history[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Unit economics and gross margins continue to improve, with European acquisitions (e.g., Telcom) expected to further enhance future margins and bring new customers[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Sequential revenue decline attributed to order timing, uncertainty in US government zero-emission vehicle strategy, and changes in energy storage system certification requirements (expected completion in **Q1 2025**)[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Revenue is projected to resume growth in **2025** with significantly improved margins[2](index=2&type=chunk) - The company remains **debt-free**, with ample cash and **$100 million** in unused credit facilities[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Third Quarter 2024 Financial Summary](index=2&type=section&id=Third%20Quarter%202024%20Financial%20Summary) [Revenues](index=2&type=section&id=2.1.%20Revenues) Q3 2024 revenue was **$11.5 million**, a **22%** sequential decrease, but commercial customers drove **47.9%** of revenue, an **80% increase** from Q3 2023, with year-to-date revenue at **$41 million** Revenue Performance Summary | Metric | Q3 2024 | Change vs. Q2 2024 | YTD 2024 | | :----- | :------ | :------------------- | :------- | | Revenue | $11.5 million | -22% | $41.0 million | | Commercial Customer Revenue Share (Q3) | 47.9% | +80% vs. Q3 2023 | N/A | - The company is diversifying its product portfolio and expanding its geographic footprint to reduce reliance on large EV ARC™ orders from federal agencies[3](index=3&type=chunk) [Gross Profit](index=2&type=section&id=2.2.%20Gross%20Profit) Q3 2024 gross profit was **$1.2 million** (**10.7% of sales**), a **9 percentage point improvement** from Q3 2023, with year-to-date gross profit at **$5.1 million** (**12.0% of sales**), expecting further gains from optimization Gross Profit and Margin Analysis | Metric | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | Change (Percentage Points) | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | Change (Percentage Points) | | :----- | :------ | :------ | :---------- | :------- | :------- | :---------- | | Gross Profit | $1.2 million | $0.283 million | N/A | $5.1 million | $0.8 million | N/A | | Gross Margin | 10.7% | 1.7% | +9 | 12.0% | 2.0% | +10 | | Gross Margin excl. Non-Cash Items | 17.6% | N/A | N/A | 18.3% | N/A | N/A | - Gross profit improvement driven by optimized material pricing, engineering changes, and supplier collaboration, supported by the Serbia facility[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Operating Expenses](index=2&type=section&id=2.3.%20Operating%20Expenses) Q3 2024 operating expenses were a **$50 thousand credit** (**(0.4%) of revenue**), a **$4.1 million reduction** from Q3 2023, mainly due to a **$6.1 million non-cash change** in contingent consideration fair value, with year-to-date expenses at **$11.6 million** (**28% of revenue**) Operating Expenses Summary | Metric | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | Change | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | Change | | :----- | :------ | :------ | :----- | :------- | :------- | :----- | | Total Operating Expenses | ($50 thousand) | $4.0 million | ($4.1 million) | $11.6 million | $11.9 million | ($0.3 million) | | % of Revenue (Q3) | (0.4%) | 24% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | | % of Revenue (YTD) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 28% | 25% | N/A | - Q3 operating expense reduction primarily due to a **$6.1 million non-cash change** in the fair value of contingent consideration from the Amiga acquisition, partially offset by increases in warrant amortization, equity compensation, Beam Europe operating expenses, customer service accommodation costs, and facility expansion[6](index=6&type=chunk)[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Net Income (Loss)](index=2&type=section&id=2.4.%20Net%20Income%20(Loss)) Q3 2024 net income was **$1.3 million**, a significant improvement from a **$3.6 million net loss** in Q3 2023, primarily due to a **$6.1 million non-cash contingent consideration fair value reversal**, with year-to-date net loss at **$6.7 million** Net Income (Loss) Summary | Metric | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | Change | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | Change | | :----- | :------ | :------ | :----- | :------- | :------- | :----- | | Net Income (Loss) | $1.3 million | ($3.6 million) | +$4.9 million | ($6.7 million) | ($11.0 million) | +$4.3 million | | Net Income (Loss) excl. Non-Cash Items | ($3.0 million) | N/A | N/A | ($5.8 million) | N/A | N/A | - Q3 net income primarily resulted from a **$6.1 million non-cash contingent consideration fair value reversal**[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Net loss includes non-cash expenses such as depreciation, intellectual property amortization, non-cash compensation expenses, bad debt provisions, and contingent consideration fair value adjustments[8](index=8&type=chunk)[9](index=9&type=chunk) [Cash Position](index=3&type=section&id=2.5.%20Cash%20Position) Cash as of September 30, 2024, was **$4.9 million**, down from **$10.4 million** at December 31, 2023, mainly due to a **$2.7 million** Amiga acquisition payment and increased inventory Cash Position Overview | Metric | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | Change | | :----- | :----------------- | :---------------- | :----- | | Cash | $4.9 million | $10.4 million | ($5.5 million) | - Cash decrease primarily due to a **$2.7 million payment** for the Amiga acquisition and operating cash used for inventory increases[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Conference Call Information](index=3&type=section&id=Conference%20Call%20Information) [Call Details](index=3&type=section&id=3.1.%20Call%20Details) Management will host a conference call on Friday, November 15, 2024, at **4:30 PM ET** to review financial results, provide updates, and conduct a Q&A session - Date: **Friday, November 15, 2024**[10](index=10&type=chunk) - Time: **4:30 PM ET**[10](index=10&type=chunk) - Purpose: Review financial results and provide company updates, followed by a Q&A session[10](index=10&type=chunk) - Registration Link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10194520/fdfb61e848[11](index=11&type=chunk) - Toll-Free Dial-In: 1-844-739-3880; International Dial-In: 1-412-317-5716[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Webcast Archive](index=3&type=section&id=3.2.%20Webcast%20Archive) A webcast archive of the conference call will be available for one year at the provided URL - Webcast archive will be available for one year at the URL above[12](index=12&type=chunk) [About Beam Global](index=3&type=section&id=About%20Beam%20Global) [Company Profile](index=3&type=section&id=4.1.%20Company%20Profile) Beam Global is a clean technology innovator, developing sustainable infrastructure for clean energy, transportation electrification, rapid EV charging, secure energy storage, and critical energy security, operating in the US and Europe with a strong patent portfolio - Core Business: Clean technology innovator, developing and manufacturing sustainable infrastructure products and technologies[12](index=12&type=chunk) - Focus Areas: Sustainable energy infrastructure, rapid deployment and scalable EV charging solutions, secure energy storage, and critical energy security[12](index=12&type=chunk) - Operating Locations: US (**San Diego**, **Broadview, Illinois**) and Europe (**Belgrade** and **Kraljevo, Serbia**)[12](index=12&type=chunk) - Intellectual Property: Possesses a **deep patent portfolio**[12](index=12&type=chunk) - Ticker: Listed on Nasdaq under **BEEM**[12](index=12&type=chunk) [Forward-Looking Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Forward-Looking%20Statements) [Disclaimer](index=4&type=section&id=5.1.%20Disclaimer) This press release contains forward-looking statements about future profitability, acquisitions, revenues, and financial performance, subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially - The press release contains forward-looking statements, including views on future profitability, acquisitions (Amiga and Telcom), anticipated revenues, and future profits[13](index=13&type=chunk) - Forward-looking statements are often accompanied by words such as “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” and “expect”[13](index=13&type=chunk) - These statements are predictive and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements[13](index=13&type=chunk) - Except as required by law, Beam Global disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements[13](index=13&type=chunk) [Investor Relations & Media Contacts](index=4&type=section&id=Investor%20Relations%20%26%20Media%20Contacts) [Contact Information](index=4&type=section&id=6.1.%20Contact%20Information) Contact information for investor relations (Core IR) and media inquiries (Skyya PR) is provided Investor Relations and Media Contacts | Contact Type | Company | Phone | Email | | :----------- | :------ | :---- | :---- | | Investor Relations | Core IR | +1 516-222-2560 | IR@BeamForAll.com | | Media Contacts | Skyya PR | +1 651-335-0585 | Press@BeamForAll.com | [Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=7.1.%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of September 30, 2024, total assets decreased to **$67.26 million** from **$77.64 million** (Dec 31, 2023), mainly due to reduced cash and receivables, while total liabilities decreased to **$20.84 million** from **$28.10 million**, primarily from contingent consideration reduction Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets ($ in thousands) | Metric | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | Change | | :-------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----- | | **ASSETS** | | | | | Cash | $4,874 | $10,393 | $(5,519) | | Accounts Receivable, net | $11,343 | $15,943 | $(4,600) | | Inventory, net | $12,714 | $11,933 | $781 | | Total Current Assets | $31,118 | $40,722 | $(9,604) | | Property and Equipment, net | $14,909 | $16,513 | $(1,604) | | Goodwill | $11,027 | $10,270 | $757 | | Intangible Assets, net | $8,271 | $9,050 | $(779) | | **TOTAL ASSETS** | **$67,262** | **$77,643** | **$(10,381)** | | **LIABILITIES** | | | | | Accounts Payable | $8,349 | $9,732 | $(1,383) | | Total Current Liabilities | $13,250 | $16,874 | $(3,624) | | Contingent Consideration, non-current | $456 | $4,725 | $(4,269) | | **TOTAL LIABILITIES** | **$20,838** | **$28,101** | **$(7,263)** | | **STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** | | | | | Additional Paid-in Capital | $145,553 | $142,265 | $3,288 | | Accumulated Deficit | $(100,017) | $(93,361) | $(6,656) | | **TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** | **$46,424** | **$49,542** | **$(3,118)** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss](index=6&type=section&id=7.2.%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations%20and%20Comprehensive%20Loss) Q3 2024 revenue was **$11.5 million** (vs. **$16.5 million** in Q3 2023), but gross profit significantly increased to **$1.2 million** (**10.7% gross margin**) from **$0.3 million** (**1.7% gross margin**) in Q3 2023, resulting in a **$1.3 million** net income for Q3 2024 compared to a **$3.6 million net loss** in Q3 2023 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss ($ in thousands) | Metric | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | Change (Sequential) | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 | Change (YOY) | | :-------------------- | :------ | :------ | :----------- | :------- | :------- | :----------- | | Revenue | $11,482 | $16,486 | $(5,004) | $40,855 | $47,325 | $(6,470) | | Cost of Revenues | $10,251 | $16,203 | $(5,952) | $35,789 | $46,536 | $(10,747) | | Gross Profit | $1,231 | $283 | $948 | $5,066 | $789 | $4,277 | | Operating Expenses | $(51) | $4,037 | $(4,088) | $11,623 | $11,925 | $(302) | | Operating Income (Loss) | $1,282 | $(3,754) | $5,036 | $(6,557) | $(11,136) | $4,579 | | Net Income (Loss) | $1,297 | $(3,629) | $4,926 | $(6,656) | $(10,990) | $4,334 | | Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Basic | $0.09 | $(0.26) | $0.35 | $(0.46) | $(0.79) | $0.33 | | Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic | 14,702 | 13,936 | 766 | 14,558 | 13,939 | 619 |
Beam (BEEM) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2024-11-14 22:20
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Period ended September 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _________________ to ________________ Commission File Number 001-38868 Beam Global (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 26-1342810 ( ...
Beam (BEEM) - 2024 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-08-14 03:34
Beam Global (NASDAQ:BEEM) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 13, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Desmond Wheatley - Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer Lisa Potok - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Sameer Joshi - HC Wainwright Andrew Brennan - ROTH Capital Noel Parks - Tuohy Brothers Tate Sullivan - Maxim Group Operator Good day, and welcome to the Beam Global Second Quarter 2024 Operating Results Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode. [Opera ...
Beam Global (BEEM) Reports Q2 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
ZACKS· 2024-08-13 22:45
Group 1 - Beam Global reported a quarterly loss of $0.14 per share, better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.20, and an improvement from a loss of $0.32 per share a year ago, representing a 30% earnings surprise [1] - The company posted revenues of $14.81 million for the quarter ended June 2024, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.13%, and down from $17.82 million year-over-year [2] - Beam Global shares have declined approximately 23% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 12.1% [3] Group 2 - The earnings outlook for Beam Global is currently unfavorable, leading to a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.15 on revenues of $19.66 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.67 on revenues of $69.68 million [7] - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry, to which Beam Global belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 22% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for stock performance [8]
Beam (BEEM) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2024-08-13 20:33
[Q2 2024 Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Q2%202024%20Highlights) Beam Global achieved record gross margin and revenue growth in Q2 2024, driven by strong purchase orders and a record sales pipeline, while remaining debt-free Q2 2024 Financial Highlights | Metric | Value ($) | Note | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | $14.8 million | +2% over Q1 2024 | | Gross Margin | 16% | Record high, +6 percentage points over Q1 2024 | | Commercial Customer Revenue | 31% | Percentage of total revenue | | Backlog | $11 million | - | | Pipeline | >$183 million | Record high | | Net Cash Used (Operating) | $0.1 million | For the six months ended Q2 2024 | | Debt | $0 | Debt-free with $100M credit line available | - Operational momentum continued with Q2 purchase orders up **129% year-over-year**, and over half of U.S. orders coming from new customers[2](index=2&type=chunk) - The company is expanding its sales channels by signing its first European distributor for EV charging and energy infrastructure products[2](index=2&type=chunk) [CEO Commentary](index=1&type=section&id=CEO%20Commentary) CEO commentary emphasizes margin improvement, cash flow progress, and strategic expansion through Beam Europe and new product development - The primary focus is on improving margins and achieving positive cash flow, with progress demonstrated by a record **18% gross margin**, net of non-cash items[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Strategic initiatives to diversify revenue include geographic expansion (Beam Europe), recruiting external sales partners, and launching a new product in 2024[2](index=2&type=chunk) - A significant milestone was achieved in Europe with Beam Europe winning the UK's GSA-equivalent contract, leading to a **million-dollar EV ARC™ contract** from the British Army[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Second Quarter 2024 Financial Summary](index=1&type=section&id=Second%20Quarter%202024%20Financial%20Summary) Q2 2024 saw $14.8 million in revenue and a record 16% gross margin, despite increased operating expenses leading to a $4.9 million net loss, with cash improving to $8.7 million [Revenues](index=1&type=section&id=Revenues) Q2 2024 revenue reached $14.8 million, a 2% sequential increase, with commercial customers contributing 31% of the total Revenue Performance | Period | Revenue ($ million) | Note | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Q2 2024 | $14.8 | +2% vs Q1 2024 | | H1 2024 | $29.4 | - | [Gross Profit](index=1&type=section&id=Gross%20Profit) Q2 2024 gross profit was $2.4 million, achieving a record 16% gross margin, or 18% excluding non-cash items, driven by cost reductions and efficiencies Gross Profit Analysis (Q2 2024) | Metric | Value ($ million) | Note | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gross Profit | $2.4 | - | | Gross Margin | 16% | +6 percentage points vs Q1 2024 | | Gross Profit (Net of non-cash items) | $2.7 | - | | Gross Margin (Net of non-cash items) | 18% | - | - Margin improvement drivers include engineering design changes reducing bill of materials, labor efficiencies, lower material costs, and operational improvements from the Amiga acquisition[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Operating Expenses](index=1&type=section&id=Operating%20Expenses) Q2 2024 operating expenses increased significantly to $7.1 million, primarily due to a $1.8 million non-cash charge from the Amiga acquisition Operating Expenses Comparison | Period | Operating Expenses ($ million) | Change (QoQ) ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Q2 2024 | $7.1 | +$2.6 | | Q1 2024 | $4.5 | - | - The increase in operating expenses is mainly attributable to a **$1.8 million non-cash expense** for contingent consideration (Amiga acquisition), **$0.3 million** for Beam Europe operations, and **$0.6 million** in commission expenses[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Net Loss](index=2&type=section&id=Net%20Loss) Q2 2024 GAAP net loss was $4.9 million ($0.34 per share), with a non-GAAP net loss of $2.1 million ($0.14 per share) after adjusting for non-cash expenses Net Loss Summary (Q2 2024) | Metric | Value ($ million) | Per Share ($) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | GAAP Net Loss | $4.9 | $0.34 | | Non-Cash Expenses | $2.8 | - | | Non-GAAP Net Loss | $2.1 | $0.14 | [Cash and Working Capital](index=2&type=section&id=Cash%20and%20Working%20Capital) Cash increased to $8.7 million by Q2 2024 due to improved collections, with minimal net cash used in operations for the first half, and working capital at $16.0 million Cash Position | Date | Cash Balance ($ million) | | :--- | :--- | | End of Q2 2024 | $8.7 | | End of Q1 2024 | $5.0 | | End of Q4 2023 | $10.4 | - Working Capital was **$16.0 million** at the end of Q2 2024. The decrease from Q4 2023 was mainly due to a non-cash reclassification of contingent consideration for the Amiga acquisition to current liabilities[9](index=9&type=chunk) [Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements) This section presents the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Statement of Operations, and GAAP to Non-GAAP net loss reconciliation [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of June 30, 2024, total assets were $71.9 million, total liabilities $28.5 million, and stockholders' equity $43.4 million, with $8.7 million in cash Balance Sheet Summary (in thousands) | Account | June 30, 2024 (thousands $) | Dec 31, 2023 (thousands $) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | **$71,914** | **$77,643** | | Cash | $8,749 | $10,393 | | Total current assets | $36,274 | $40,722 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$28,517** | **$28,101** | | Total current liabilities | $20,231 | $16,874 | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | **$43,397** | **$49,542** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Q2 2024 revenue was $14.8 million, with gross profit improving to $2.4 million, resulting in a net loss of $4.9 million ($0.34 per share) Statement of Operations Summary (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Q2 2024 (thousands $) | Q2 2023 (thousands $) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenues | $14,812 | $17,819 | | Gross Profit | $2,356 | $501 | | Loss from Operations | $(4,791) | $(3,541) | | Net Loss | $(4,916) | $(3,530) | | Net Loss Per Share | $(0.34) | $(0.32) | [Reconciliation of Net Loss to Non-GAAP Net Loss](index=6&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Net%20Loss%20to%20Non-GAAP%20Net%20Loss) This reconciliation adjusts the Q2 2024 GAAP net loss of $4.9 million for $2.8 million in non-cash items, yielding a Non-GAAP net loss of $2.1 million ($0.14 per share) Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Q2 2024, in thousands) | Metric | Value (thousands $) | | :--- | :--- | | GAAP Net Loss | $4,916 | | Non-cash adjustments | $(2,837) | | *Fair value of contingent consideration* | *$(1,679)* | | *Non-cash compensation* | *$(752)* | | **Non-GAAP Net Loss** | **$2,079** |