Gogoro(GGR) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gogoro generated over $25.7 million in operating cash flow, nearly doubling last year's level, and achieved approximately $21 million in operating expense savings compared to the same period in 2024 [5][18] - Adjusted EBITDA grew to $47 million over the first nine months of the year, a 25% increase over last year, with an adjusted gross margin of 19.3%, improving by 4.3 percentage points from 2024 [5][18] - Gross margin improved significantly to 12.2%, up from 5.4% in the same quarter last year, with a non-IFRS gross margin reaching 22.2%, up 5.9 percentage points year over year [17][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Battery swapping service revenue grew 11.5% year over year to $38.9 million, driven by a subscriber base of 657,000 riders, up 5% year over year [14][18] - Hardware and other revenue, including vehicle and component sales, was $38.7 million, down 25.5% year over year, primarily due to a 43.7% decline in vehicle sales volume [15][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Taiwan's overall two-wheeler market contracted to 196,000 units, the lowest third-quarter level in a decade, with motorcycle retail sales down roughly 9% year over year [15][17] - Consumer confidence in Taiwan is at its lowest point since early 2024, impacting both gasoline and electric motorcycles [15][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Gogoro is focusing on operational efficiency, cost optimization, and product innovation to strengthen its foundation for future growth [5][8] - The company plans to launch three vehicle models in 2026, addressing multiple market segments and exceeding customer expectations [10] - Gogoro aims to achieve Energy network profitability in 2026, generate positive free cash flow from the Energy network business in 2027, and deliver sustained company-wide profitability in 2028 [32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the challenges in the current market but emphasizes the structural shift towards electrification and the company's readiness to capture that transition [17][18] - The company remains confident in its ability to deliver sustainable profitability, supported by operational improvements and a strong product portfolio [20][32] Other Important Information - Gogoro is developing a new generation of battery packs that will have greater density, improved manufacturability, and lower costs, compatible with existing battery packs [12] - The company is investing in vehicle, battery, and ecosystem developments to capitalize on the momentum of electrification [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: What does Henry's appointment as official CEO mean for Gogoro's vision and priorities? - Henry emphasized the importance of operational resilience and focusing on sustainable long-term value while continuing to innovate in products and technology [22][24] Question: Concerns regarding stock decline after the reverse stock split? - Management noted that the stock decline is a typical short-term reaction and does not reflect the underlying fundamentals of the business, expressing confidence in future growth opportunities [27][28]