Hexagon Purus ASA: Results for the first quarter 2025

Core Insights - Hexagon Purus faced significant challenges in Q1 2025, with a 44% decline in quarterly revenue to NOK 230 million compared to the same quarter last year, primarily due to lower activity in hydrogen infrastructure and heavy-duty mobility applications [1][2] - The company is implementing cost-reduction measures to achieve profitability at lower volumes and extend its cash runway towards EBITDA and cash flow break-even [1][19] Financial Performance - Total operating expenses for Q1 2025 were NOK 472 million, leading to an EBITDA of NOK -242 million, reflecting an EBITDA margin of -105% [3][8] - Restructuring costs and other non-recurring items accounted for approximately NOK 65 million in the quarter, with adjusted EBITDA at NOK -177 million, equivalent to a -77% margin [3][8] - Total assets decreased to NOK 4,503 million, with total equity at NOK 1,676 million, resulting in an equity ratio of 37% [4][6] Inventory and Cash Flow - Inventory increased to NOK 658 million, primarily consisting of raw materials and work-in-progress items, while trade receivables decreased to NOK 275 million [5] - Net cash flow from operating activities was NOK -183 million, with a release of working capital amounting to NOK 45 million driven by reductions in inventory and accounts receivables [7] Segment Performance - Hydrogen Mobility and Infrastructure (HMI) segment revenue was NOK 204 million, down 47% year-over-year, with an EBITDA of NOK -143 million and a margin of -70% [11][12] - Battery Systems and Vehicle Integration (BVI) segment revenue grew by 35% year-over-year to NOK 25 million, with an EBITDA of NOK -54 million [14][15] Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company anticipates continued uncertainty due to recent changes in US policy and international trade, impacting the near-term outlook [16] - Despite challenges, there is strong commercial momentum for hydrogen transit buses in Europe, and incoming order activity for hydrogen infrastructure has improved [17] - The company is focused on cost reduction and reviewing its business portfolio to ensure sustainability until it reaches EBITDA and cash break-even [19]