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REE Automotive Announces First Half 2025 Earnings Results
Globenewswire· 2025-12-30 12:00
Core Viewpoint - REE Automotive Ltd. is transitioning to a technology-first approach, focusing on software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies and partnerships to accelerate market delivery and reduce costs [2][12]. Financial Performance - As of June 30, 2025, the company reported cash and cash equivalents of $54.7 million, down from $72.3 million at the end of 2024 [5]. - The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $24.3 million, a decrease of approximately 33% from $36.0 million for the same period in 2024 [12][16]. - Free Cash Flow (FCF) burn increased by 31% from $39.9 million in the first half of 2024 to $52.5 million in the first half of 2025 [5][23]. Cost Management - The company aims to reduce monthly operating expenses from approximately $6 million in the first half of 2025 to an estimated $3.1 to $3.3 million in Q4 2025, with a target of $1.8 million by the end of Q1 2026, representing a 70% reduction [4][12]. Strategic Partnerships - REE converted a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a leading technology company into a binding agreement to develop a software-defined autonomous public transport shuttle, potentially generating up to $107 million over two years [2][12]. - An MOU was signed with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation to explore the application of REE's SDV capabilities in commercial vehicles, with ongoing assessments for future collaboration [2][12]. - A partnership with Cascadia Motion aims to co-develop a next-generation electric drive unit based on REEcorner™ technology, addressing the growing demand for electrification [3][12]. Operational Highlights - The company reported a significant increase in operating expenses, totaling $61.6 million for the first half of 2025, compared to $37.5 million in the same period of 2024 [15][24]. - The operating loss for the first half of 2025 was $76.0 million, compared to $38.8 million in the prior year [16].