EZGO ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025

Core Viewpoint - EZGO Technologies Ltd. reported a narrowed net loss and increased gross profit for the first half of 2025, despite facing challenges in revenue due to competition in the battery market and the decision to dispose of its e-bicycle business [2][12][18]. Financial Highlights - Net revenues from continuing operations for the six months ended March 31, 2025, were approximately $6.6 million, a decrease of 3.5% from $6.8 million in the same period of 2024 [4]. - The net loss decreased significantly from $4.7 million in the first half of 2024 to $1.3 million in the first half of 2025 [12][22]. - Gross profit increased by 10.3% to $671,468, with a gross profit margin rising from 8.9% to 10.2% [10][12]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from sales of battery cells and packs decreased by 5.6% to $5.5 million, primarily due to lower sales volume in the lead-acid battery segment [5][6]. - Sales of electronic control systems fell by 13.9% to $636,356, attributed to a downward market environment [6]. - Maintenance service revenue surged by 105.2% to $360,350, driven by an expanding customer base [7]. Cost Structure - Cost of revenues decreased by 4.9% to $5.9 million, reflecting the decline in sales of battery cells and packs [9]. - Selling and marketing expenses decreased by approximately 21.1% to $117,772, due to a reduction in sales department headcount [13]. - General and administrative expenses dropped by 34.7% to $1.2 million, mainly due to reduced share-based compensation [14]. Discontinued Operations - The company decided to dispose of its e-bicycle business, resulting in a loss from discontinued operations of $0.2 million for the first half of 2025, down from $1.5 million in the same period of 2024 [18][19]. - Revenue from discontinued operations decreased by 57.5% to $752,748, primarily due to declining sales volume in the e-bicycle market [19]. Strategic Focus - The company is shifting its focus towards high-value services and lithium battery technology while optimizing its cost structure [3]. - A strategic decision was made to dispose of underperforming areas, particularly the e-bicycle business, to enhance overall performance [2][18].