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Red Cat Secures $1 Million Contract for its FlightWave Edge 130 Blue
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-10-15 13:14
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc.(Nasdaq: RCAT) ("Red Cat"), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced it secured a $1 million contract for its Edge 130 Blue drones from the United States Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM). The contract was secured through Noble, a leading provider of global sustainment and operations support for the U.S. Military and civ ...
U.S. Army Special Operations Veteran and Drone Expert Joins Red Cat's Board of Advisors
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-10-11 13:27
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced that Brett has joined its Board of Advisors. Brett is a drone industry expert, national media personality, and best-selling author of Drone Warrior, a first-hand account that chronicles the U.S. military's evolution between 2001 - 2016 and the technology driving it. "Brett's dr ...
Red Cat Secures $1.6 Million In Contracts for its FlightWave Edge 130 Blue
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-10-08 11:03
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc.(Nasdaq: RCAT) ("Red Cat"), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced it secured $1.6 million in contracts for Edge 130 Blue drones, FlightWave's Blue UAS approved military-grade tricopter to the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP). The contract was secured through Darley, a leading distributor of equipment and technology to first r ...
Red Cat (RCAT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-09-23 22:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics - Q1 2025 revenue was $2.8 million, a 59% year-over-year increase [4] - Gross margin for Q1 was negative 17%, primarily due to the final delivery of SRR Tranche 2 prototypes, not related to product sales [11] - Cash used in operations for Q1 was $2.3 million, a 66% decrease compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year [12] - The company ended the quarter with $7.7 million in cash and secured an additional $8 million in financing [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics - The company successfully delivered 40 systems to the Army for IOT&E and built Teal 3 units for demos and partner integrations [5] - The pause in Teal 2 manufacturing impacted sales, but the company achieved a record backlog of $13 million [6] - The company launched the Red Cat Family of Systems, expanding from one product to three, including the Edge 130 Blue, Teal 2, and FANG [6][8][9] Market Data and Key Metrics - The company is preparing for high-volume production of Teal 3 and implementing quality management systems to achieve AS9100 certification in 2025 [5] - The Edge 130 Blue has seen better-than-expected demand since the announcement of the LOI [9] - The company is awaiting news on the SRR contract, which could significantly impact future revenue [10][15] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is diversifying its product range with the Red Cat Family of Systems, aiming to reduce investment risk and meet the Pentagon's need for low-cost, attritable ISR and surgical strike drones [6][7] - The company is transitioning to a calendar year starting January 2025, aligning its guidance with the new fiscal year [3][14] - The company is focused on scaling production and increasing margins, with expectations of reaching up to 50% gross margin under mass production [13][23] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management is optimistic about the company's future, especially with the new Family of Systems, and believes the multisystem strategy will lower investment risk [13] - The company expects revenue for 2025 to be between $50 million and $55 million, even without SRR or other NATO programs of record [15] - Management is confident in the company's ability to meet demand for large-scale contracts and is preparing for potential SRR contract wins [5][15] Other Important Information - The company is changing its fiscal year end from April 30 to December 31, beginning December 31, 2024 [14] - The company recently closed a debt deal securing $8 million in financing, with no repayments for six months and warrant coverage of approximately 30% [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Product mix in the $13 million backlog and expected shipment timeline - Approximately half of the backlog is FlightWave Edge 130 Blues, and the company hopes to ship a significant portion by the end of the calendar year [18] Question: Revenue mix for the $55 million 2025 guidance - The revenue mix is expected to be close to 50-50 between Teal 3 and Edge 130 Blue, with FPV contributing $5 million to $8 million [21] Question: Gross margin profile at $55 million revenue run rate - The company expects to steadily increase margins, reaching up to 50% under mass production of Teal 3 [22][23] Question: Capital needs to reach profitability - The recent $8 million debt financing is expected to cover the company's needs until January or February 2025, when potential large contract wins could provide additional funds [24] Question: Timeline and scope of the SRR contract - The company expects news on the SRR contract in early October or during the Army's annual show, with potential first-year deliveries valued at approximately $79 million [25][26] Question: Relationship between SRR and NATO contracts - SRR and NATO contracts are independent, and the company is close to securing initial orders from NATO countries [28][29] Question: Financials and fiscal year transition - FlightWave financials will be included in the October 31 report, and the company transitioned to a calendar year to align with government contract timelines [30][32]
Red Cat (RCAT) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-09-23 20:19
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, par value $0.001 RCAT The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to ___ ...
Red Cat Holdings Reports Financial Results for Fiscal First Quarter 2025 and Provides Corporate Update
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-09-23 20:03
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) ("Red Cat" or "Company"), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, reports its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended July 31, 2024 and provides a corporate update. Recent Operational Highlights: Presented drone solutions to high-level officials, at multiple Defense Conferences, including the U.S Marine Corps (Modern Da ...
Red Cat (RCAT) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-08-10 14:21
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For fiscal year 2024, revenue increased by 286% to a record $17.8 million compared to $4.6 million in fiscal year 2023 [4][12] - Fourth quarter revenue rose to $6.4 million, representing over a 100% increase from the same period last year [4][12] - Gross profit for fiscal 2024 totaled $3.7 million, approximately 21% of total revenues, compared to negative 18% in fiscal 2023 [12] - Adjusted operating expenses decreased from $18.1 million in fiscal 2023 to $17.5 million in fiscal 2024, a reduction of approximately 3% [12][13] - Cash used in operations for Q4 of fiscal 2024 was $2.3 million, a decrease of 43% sequentially and 69% compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The product portfolio expanded from one drone to three drones, completing the Family of Systems strategy [5] - The Teal 2 drone was highlighted as a significant contributor to record revenues [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global demand for small, portable autonomous systems surged, prompting the company to invest in manufacturing capacity [5] - The Replicator Initiative by the U.S. Department of Defense aims to deploy thousands of autonomous systems, with significant funding expected for drone manufacturers [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The Family of Systems strategy focuses on low-cost, portable, field-repairable ISR and precision strike systems, marking a shift in the drone industry [5] - Recent acquisitions, such as FlightWave, are expected to enhance the company's capabilities in ISR and mapping [6] - The company is preparing for large-scale production of the Teal 3 drone and aims to meet increasing demand [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about continued revenue growth and improved profit margins in the upcoming year [14] - The company is well-positioned for potential contracts in both U.S. and NATO programs of record, with significant revenue opportunities anticipated [10][11] Other Important Information - The company secured $4.4 million in non-dilutive financing through the divestiture of an investment, enhancing its financial position [13] - The company is in the final stages of selection for the U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance program, with potential contracts worth hundreds of millions [10][11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Does the $10 million in cash and receivables include the $4.4 million from UMAC? - Yes, the $10.4 million in cash and accounts receivables was the balance as of April 30, and the $4.4 million is in addition to that [18][19] Question: Can you provide the magnitude of NATO programs of record compared to the U.S. Army's? - One NATO program is for 25,000 systems, which is significantly larger than the U.S. Army's SRR program of about 6,000 systems [20] Question: Is there demand for the FlightWave Edge 130 system? - There has been a great response since the announcement, indicating strong demand for the Edge 130 [21] Question: Is production capacity back up and running? - Yes, production is back up, and the company is hiring to scale production for the Teal 3 drone [24] Question: What is the expected revenue from FlightWave in 2025? - The company projects $10 million to $20 million in revenue from FlightWave in 2025 [27] Question: What is the manufacturing capacity at Salt Lake? - The Salt Lake facility can scale to produce 1,000 drones a month for the Teal 2/Teal 3 [32]
Red Cat (RCAT) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-08-08 21:16
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended April 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: 001-40202 Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 88-0490034 (State or othe ...
Red Cat Holdings Reports Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2024 and Provides Business Update
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-08-08 20:30
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) ("Red Cat" or "Company"), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, reports its financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024 and provides a business update Recent Operational Highlights: Certification of Teal 2 as Blue UAS received from U.S. Department of Defense Continued global sales expansion into Middle East and Latin ...
Red Cat Holdings to Report Fiscal Year-End 2024 Financial Results and Provide Corporate Update on Thursday, August 8, 2024
Newsfilter· 2024-07-30 15:02
Company management will host an earnings conference call at 6:00p.m. ET on Thursday, August 8, 2024, to review financial results and provide an update on corporate developments. Following management's formal remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session. The conference call will also be available through a live webcast that can be accessed at: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=uxH3YdCT About Red Cat Holdings, Inc. Forward Looking Statements INVESTORS: E-mail: Investors@re ...