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ChargePoint(CHPT) - 2025 Q4 - Annual Report

Financial Performance - ChargePoint reported an accumulated deficit of 1,891.4millionasofJanuary31,2025,comparedto1,891.4 million as of January 31, 2025, compared to 1,614.4 million as of January 31, 2024, indicating ongoing financial challenges [311]. - For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, revenue from Networked Charging Systems decreased to 234.8million,adeclineof34.9234.8 million, a decline of 34.9% compared to 360.8 million in 2024 [333]. - Subscriptions revenue increased to 144.3million,representingagrowthof19.8144.3 million, representing a growth of 19.8% from 120.4 million in 2024 [334]. - Other revenue rose to 38.0million,asignificantincreaseof49.638.0 million, a significant increase of 49.6% compared to 25.4 million in 2024, primarily due to higher charging session volume [335]. - Gross profit for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, was 100.7million,asubstantialincreaseof234.3100.7 million, a substantial increase of 234.3% from 30.1 million in 2024 [344]. - Gross margin improved to 24.1% for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, compared to 5.9% in 2024, largely due to the absence of prior inventory impairment charges [345]. - For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, ChargePoint reported net cash used in operating activities of 146.9million,withanetlossof146.9 million, with a net loss of 277.1 million [374]. - The company incurred a net loss of 457.6millionandused457.6 million and used 328.9 million in operating activities during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 [375]. Workforce and Reorganization - The company implemented a reorganization plan in September 2023, resulting in a 10% reduction in global workforce and incurring 15.6millioninrelatedcosts[313].InJanuary2024,ChargePointexecutedanotherreorganization,reducingitsworkforcebyapproximately1215.6 million in related costs [313]. - In January 2024, ChargePoint executed another reorganization, reducing its workforce by approximately 12% and incurring 9.9 million in severance and related costs [314]. - A further reorganization in September 2024 led to a 15% workforce reduction, with 9.8millionincurredinseverancecosts[315].MarketandEconomicConditionsChargePointbelievesitsrevenuegrowthiscloselytiedtotheadoptionofelectricvehicles(EVs),whichremainsvolatileanduncertainduetovariousmarketfactors[319].Macroeconomictrends,includingrisinginflationandgeopoliticaltensions,poserisksthatcouldadverselyaffectChargePointssalesandoperations[320].GovernmentincentivesforEVsandinfrastructurearesubjecttochange,creatinguncertaintythatcouldimpactthemarketandChargePointsfinancialperformance[325].FuturechangesinEVincentivesandtaxcreditscouldmateriallyaffectdemandforChargePointssolutionsandexpansionpotential[326].ChargePointisamarketleaderinNorthAmericaforcommercialLevel2ACcharging,butfacesincreasingcompetitionandpotentialmarketshareloss[322].CashandFinancingActivitiesAsofJanuary31,2025,ChargePointhadcashandcashequivalentsof9.8 million incurred in severance costs [315]. Market and Economic Conditions - ChargePoint believes its revenue growth is closely tied to the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), which remains volatile and uncertain due to various market factors [319]. - Macroeconomic trends, including rising inflation and geopolitical tensions, pose risks that could adversely affect ChargePoint's sales and operations [320]. - Government incentives for EVs and infrastructure are subject to change, creating uncertainty that could impact the market and ChargePoint's financial performance [325]. - Future changes in EV incentives and tax credits could materially affect demand for ChargePoint's solutions and expansion potential [326]. - ChargePoint is a market leader in North America for commercial Level 2 AC charging, but faces increasing competition and potential market share loss [322]. Cash and Financing Activities - As of January 31, 2025, ChargePoint had cash and cash equivalents of 225.0 million, down from 357.8millionasofJanuary31,2024[363].ChargePointcompletedaprivateplacementof357.8 million as of January 31, 2024 [363]. - ChargePoint completed a private placement of 300.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible notes, with an amendment in October 2023 increasing the interest rate to 7.0% per annum [364][365]. - The 2027 Revolving Credit Facility provides for a senior secured revolving credit facility of up to 150.0million,withnoborrowingsoutstandingasofJanuary31,2025[368].ChargePointfiledaregistrationstatementallowingforthesaleofupto150.0 million, with no borrowings outstanding as of January 31, 2025 [368]. - ChargePoint filed a registration statement allowing for the sale of up to 1.0 billion in various securities, with 500.0millionspecificallyforCommonStockundertheATMFacility[369].ChargePointgenerated500.0 million specifically for Common Stock under the ATM Facility [369]. - ChargePoint generated 28.5 million in net cash from financing activities in fiscal year 2025, including 10.2millionfromthesaleofCommonStockundertheATMFacility[377].ChargePointscashflowsfromfinancingactivitiesinfiscalyear2024included10.2 million from the sale of Common Stock under the ATM Facility [377]. - ChargePoint's cash flows from financing activities in fiscal year 2024 included 287.2 million from the sale of Common Stock under the ATM Facility [378]. - The company may seek additional equity or debt financing beyond the ATM Facility and the 2027 Revolving Credit Facility to meet future capital requirements [371]. Expenses and Cost Management - Research and development expenses decreased to 141.3millioninfiscalyear2025from141.3 million in fiscal year 2025 from 220.8 million in fiscal year 2024, a reduction of 79.5millionor36.079.5 million or 36.0% [348]. - Sales and marketing expenses decreased to 130.9 million in fiscal year 2025 from 150.2millioninfiscalyear2024,areductionof150.2 million in fiscal year 2024, a reduction of 19.3 million or 12.8% [351]. - General and administrative expenses decreased to 81.5millioninfiscalyear2025from81.5 million in fiscal year 2025 from 109.1 million in fiscal year 2024, a reduction of 27.6millionor25.327.6 million or 25.3% [354]. - Research and development expenses are expected to decrease as a percentage of revenue as the company optimizes its R&D activities [347]. - Cost of Networked Charging Systems revenue decreased to 223.4 million, down 42.2% from $386.1 million in 2024, attributed to lower delivery volumes [339]. Risks and Financial Instruments - ChargePoint is exposed to foreign currency risks primarily related to the euro, impacting revenue and operating results [399]. - A hypothetical 10% change in interest rates would not have a material impact on the value of ChargePoint's cash and cash equivalents [398]. - A hypothetical 10% decrease in all foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar would not result in a material foreign currency loss on foreign-denominated balances [400]. - There was no material change in ChargePoint's interest rate risk during fiscal year ended January 31, 2025 compared to fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 [398]. - There was no material change in ChargePoint's foreign currency risk during fiscal year ended January 31, 2025 compared to fiscal year ended January 31, 2024 [400]. - ChargePoint does not currently enter into financial instruments to hedge its foreign currency exchange risk, but may consider it in the future [401].