First Pacific Company (00142) H1 2025 Earnings Call August 28, 2025 05:00 AM ET Speaker0Good day, everyone. Thank you for sharing this online briefing to discuss First Pacific. First twenty twenty five first six months financial and operating results. The results presentation is available on First Pacific's website, www.firstpacific.com under the investor relations section presentation page. This results briefing is being recorded, and the repage will be available on First Pacific website this evening in th ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenue more than doubled to $6,700,000, an increase of 103% compared to $3,300,000 in the same quarter last year [4][13] - Gross profit for Q1 was $148,000, resulting in a gross margin of approximately 2%, down from a gross profit of $535,000 and a 16% gross margin in the prior year [13] - Operating loss from continuing operations was $2,300,000, compared to a loss of $1,700,000 in the same quarter last year [14] - Net loss from continuing operations was $2,100,000, compared to a net loss of $1,700,000 in the prior year [15] - Total backlog at the end of Q1 was $23,200,000, an increase of 18% compared to the previous quarter [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The primary contributor to revenue growth was the completion of 10 eBoost units for a major public school district, part of a larger order for 25 units [4][5] - The sales pipeline for eBoost solutions is expanding, with active discussions with municipalities and major delivery providers [7][8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is seeing increased demand for mobile EV charging solutions, particularly in the context of municipalities transitioning to electric fleets [8][34] - HomeBoost, a new residential and light commercial power system, is expected to drive growth and innovation starting in 2026 [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to improve gross margins as production efficiencies are realized with ongoing orders [6][14] - HomeBoost is positioned as a premium product, with a focus on energy resilience and fast charging for residential and light commercial markets [9][10] - The company is exploring partnerships and distribution channels to enhance market reach, especially for HomeBoost [48] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in recovering margins in the second half of the year as production processes improve [21] - The company reaffirmed its revenue guidance for 2025, expecting total revenue between $27,000,000 and $29,000,000 [16] - Management noted that the current market gap for grid connections is expected to persist for at least five more years, indicating sustained demand for mobile solutions [34] Other Important Information - The company incurred a one-time special cash dividend payment of $16,700,000, impacting cash reserves [15][16] - The HomeBoost product launch is anticipated in the second half of 2025, with no impact on 2025 revenue guidance [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: How do you see margins recovering? - Management indicated that margins should improve in the second half of the year as production processes become more efficient [21] Question: How is the eBoost pipeline shaping up for 2026 revenue? - Management noted that a reasonable cutoff for closing deals to impact 2026 bookings would be around June [22][23] Question: Is HomeBoost suitable for users with solar panels? - Management confirmed that HomeBoost can operate in island mode, allowing users to disconnect from the grid if they have a natural gas connection [29] Question: How long will the eBoost market last? - Management believes the demand for mobile solutions will continue to grow due to challenges in obtaining grid connections [34] Question: How is the distribution network evolving? - Management highlighted the importance of channel partners and distributors to reach municipalities and states effectively [48] Question: What focus will the company have in 2026? - Management indicated that HomeBoost is expected to occupy a significant portion of their focus and resources moving forward [51][53]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenue more than doubled to $6,700,000, an increase of 103% compared to $3,300,000 in the same quarter last year [13] - Gross profit for Q1 was $148,000, with a gross margin of approximately 2%, down from a gross profit of $535,000 and a 16% gross margin in the prior year [13] - Operating loss from continuing operations was $2,300,000, compared to a loss of $1,700,000 in the first quarter of the previous year [14] - Net loss from continuing operations was $2,100,000, compared to a net loss of $1,700,000 in the same quarter last year [15] - Total backlog at the end of Q1 was $23,200,000, an increase of 18% compared to the prior quarter [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The primary contributor to revenue growth was the initial completion of 10 eBoost units for a major public school district, part of a larger order for 25 units [4][5] - The sales pipeline for eBoost solutions is expanding, with active discussions with municipalities, transit authorities, and major delivery providers [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing increased demand for on-site power solutions, particularly in the electric vehicle charging sector [4] - The HomeBoost platform is positioned to meet growing energy demands in residential and light commercial markets [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to improve gross margins as production efficiencies are realized with ongoing orders [6][14] - HomeBoost is expected to be a significant growth driver in 2026 and beyond, with a focus on launching the product in the second half of 2025 [10][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in recovering margins in the second half of the year as production processes improve [22] - The company reaffirmed its revenue guidance for 2025, projecting total revenue between $27,000,000 and $29,000,000 [15] Other Important Information - Cash on hand as of March 31, 2025, was $25,800,000, down from $41,600,000 at the end of 2024, primarily due to a special cash dividend [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: How do you see margins recovering? - Management indicated that margins should improve in the second half of the year as production processes become more efficient [22] Question: How is the eBoost pipeline shaping up for 2026 revenue? - Management noted that June is a reasonable cutoff for closing deals that would contribute to 2026 bookings [24] Question: Is HomeBoost suitable for users with solar panels? - Management confirmed that HomeBoost can operate in island mode, allowing users to disconnect from the grid if they have a natural gas connection [31] Question: How long will the eBoost market last? - Management believes the demand for mobile solutions will continue to grow due to challenges in obtaining grid connections [35] Question: How is the distribution network evolving? - Management highlighted the importance of channel partners and distributors in reaching municipalities and states, indicating a need for more intermediaries [50] Question: What is the focus for 2026 regarding HomeBoost? - Management stated that HomeBoost is occupying a significant portion of their attention, with plans to contract manufacturing to focus on design and marketing [55]