Expion360 Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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August 14, 2024

There are 4 speakers on the call.

Operator

Greetings, and welcome to the XPion 360 Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in listen only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded and will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company's website at investors. Expeon360.com.

Operator

Before we begin the formal presentation, I would like to remind everyone that certain statements made on this call and through the webcast are forward looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws and are subject to considerable risks and uncertainties. These forward looking statements are intended to qualify for the Safe Harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements made on this call today other than statements of historical fact are forward looking statements and include statements regarding the company's beliefs, plans and expectations about its operations, growth prospects, product development and pipeline, anticipated timing of commercial availability of its products, market size and opportunity and the anticipated use of proceeds from the company's recently completed public offering. While these forward looking statements represent management's current beliefs and expectations, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. The company has explained some of these risks and uncertainties in its SEC filings, including in the Risk Factors section of its annual report on Form 10 ks and quarterly reports on Form 10 Q.

Operator

You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements, which reflect our expectations as of the date of this presentation. Except as required by law or the NASDAQ listing standards, the company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking statements. Your host today, Brian Schaffner, Chief Executive Officer and Greg Adelotte, Chief Financial Officer, will present results of operations for the Q2 ended June 30, 2024. A press release detailing these results crossed the wire this afternoon at 4:0:5 p. M.

Operator

Eastern Time and is available in the Investor Relations section of the company's website at investors.expion360.com. At this time, I will turn the call over to Expion 360's Chief Officer, Brian Schaffner.

Speaker 1

Thank you, operator, and good afternoon, everyone. I'm pleased to welcome you to today's Q2 2024 Financial Results Conference Call. For those of you who might be new to our story, I'd like to start by giving a brief overview of who we are and what we do. X Beyond 360 focuses on the design, assembly and sales of lithium iron phosphate or LiPo4 batteries and supporting accessories for RVs and marine applications. As recently announced, we are also expanding into the light electric vehicle or LED market and the home energy storage market and we have plans to expand into industrial applications in the future.

Speaker 1

We design, assemble and distribute high powered lithium battery solutions using groundbreaking concepts, while employing a creative sales and marketing approach. We believe our product offerings include some of the most dense and minimal footprint batteries available. We are developing E360 home energy storage solutions, which we expect to bring positive change to the industry with regards to key areas of differentiation including price, flexibility and integration. We are also deploying multiple intellectual property strategies, advanced research and development capabilities and innovative products to sustain and scale the business. We currently have customers consisting of dealers, wholesalers, private label customers and original equipment manufacturers or OEMs, who are driving revenue and brand awareness nationally and complement our wholesale channel with direct to consumer sales.

Speaker 1

Our management team and Board members are experienced across engineering, technology and finance. We believe the combination of these factors positions us to execute our long term growth strategies. I'm proud of the progress we made in the Q2 and remain excited about our future prospects. Our E360 product line, which is manufactured for RV and Marine Industries, is a preferred conversion solution for lead acid batteries. We currently have more than 300 customers across the United States, consisting of dealers, wholesalers, private label customers and OEMs, who then sell our products to end consumers.

Speaker 1

In addition, we sell products directly to consumers through our e commerce platform. We have sales relationships with major RV retailers, including Camping World, a leading national RV retailer. KZ Recreational Vehicles, a subsidiary of Thor Industries and Meijer Distributing Inc, a leading national marketer and distributor of automotive and RV specialty products. We believe we have a strong reputation in the lithium battery space, which we plan to continue leveraging to broaden our distribution channels as we expand into adjacent verticals such as LEVs and home energy storage. Now to highlight some of our accomplishments and milestones in the Q2.

Speaker 1

On April 18, we announced substantial preorders for our next generation Group 27 and GC2 series batteries, which now include our proprietary vertical heat conduction or VHC technology. The new versions also include higher amp hour 4.04.5 amp hour cell technology, SmartTalk Bluetooth and CAN bus communication. Shipments for these orders began in May. On April 30, we released specifications for our home energy storage solutions, DC coupled home energy battery, which is expandable in 5 kw increments up to 80 kw and for our AC coupled all in one home energy battery featuring a 10 kw battery paired with a built in 5 kw inverter, which is expandable in 10 kw increments up to a total of 40 kw. On May 8, we announced the launch of the Edge battery, which utilizes a modular design for off grid power storage solutions and is available in both 12.8 volt and 51.2 volt configurations.

Speaker 1

It features a slim profile that maximizes available space without compromising performance. With dimensions of just 4.2 inches in height, 17.5 inches in width and 21.9 inches in length, the Edge offers flexibility for installation in a variety of applications from mounting on the wall of vans to fitting into tight spaces in RVs. The Edge's slim design maximizes available space without compromising performance. The Edge incorporates VHC technology, SmartTalk Bluetooth and CAN bus communication. We began shipping the Edge to consumers during the Q3.

Speaker 1

On May On style retailer in the United States. We did this to offer our products online for shipment to customers in 49 states. XMeon 360 products are now available on Tractor Supply's website, including our Group 2427 batteries, our Aura PowerCap and portable solar bundle to start. On August 6, we announced a partnership with KZ Recreational Vehicles or KZ RV, a subsidiary of Thor Industries Inc. This collaboration will integrate our cutting edge battery technology into KZRB's premium offerings, enhancing the off grid capabilities of their vehicles.

Speaker 1

KZRV's Boondocker package renowned for its exceptional off grid features will now include 3 51.2 volts 60 amp hour Edge VHC heated batteries with an option to add a 4th battery. In addition to the boondocker package, KZRV will offer 2 Group 27 100 amp hour VHC heated batteries as an option to their standard off grid solar package. Most recently on August 8, we closed an underwritten public offering with gross proceeds to the company of approximately $10,000,000 The net proceeds from the offering were used in part to fully repay the 3I note. We also terminated the equity line of credit previously entered into with Tumman Stone Capital LLC. We intend to use the additional net proceeds from the offering to advance the commercialization of our home energy storage solutions and pursue other key growth initiatives.

Speaker 1

We believe we have strategically positioned our battery portfolio across multiple market segments, each of which I will quickly touch on. The RV segment is recovering, driven by interest in outdoor activities and demand for vehicles that depend on batteries to power systems. Our lithium batteries support these systems and appliances, while replacing noisy generators for off grid power and can be charged either by engine or by solar power. The Edge battery, which is now commercially available, features a custom form factor that includes our patent pending innovations and other recently developed IP. The Edge incorporates DHC technology, SmartTalk Bluetooth and CAN Bus communication.

Speaker 1

We began shipping the Edge to customers in the Q3. Our solutions are also employed in the Marine segment to support trolling motors and operating electronics. The 3rd established market segment we serve is the LED market such as golf carts, which are undergoing a transition from lithium to lead acid. These LEDs require sufficient power generation and reliability, which our batteries deliver. On December 19, 2023, we announced our entrance into home energy storage market, including both new home and commercial solar power storage solutions.

Speaker 1

I will expand on our opportunity in home energy shortly. Finally, we see the industrial applications market as a future growth vertical for us, driven by demand for additional capacities for electric forklift and industrial material handling. We are building a robust IP portfolio across all five of these market segments and we currently have 11 patents pending. Now I will focus on our market expansion with E360 Home Energy. With the introduction of our 2 Lifeco 4 battery solutions to support home energy storage in December 2023, we are targeting home and small commercial solar users and installers who are interested in a high performance modular system to a straightforward installation.

Speaker 1

Our solutions provide scalability and versatility across market channels, including solar installers, electrical contractors, residential and commercial builders, and energy service providers. A view of our home energy solutions can be found on our website atxbeyond360.com/pages/residential. We think the home energy market provides complementary economics to our business model with an opportunity to generate recurring revenue streams while enabling margin expansion in a market that is expected to surpass $123,000,000,000 globally by 2029. That's according to market data forecast. We anticipate using proceeds from our recently closed public offering to provide necessary funding to further develop our new E360 home energy storage solutions, including completion of the UL testing and certification process, in addition to other requirements for various authorities having jurisdiction.

Speaker 1

I will now turn the call over to Greg to discuss our Q2 2024 financial results.

Speaker 2

Thank you, Brian. For the Q2 of 2024, revenue totaled $1,300,000 a 26% decrease from $1,700,000 in the prior year period. This was primarily attributable to the lingering effects the downturn in the RV market, combined with customers limiting orders in anticipation of the availability of our new products with enhanced features. However, we are pleased to highlight that revenue in the a 32% sequential growth compared to the Q1 of 2024. Gross profit for the Q2 of 2024 totaled $300,000 or 25.5 percent of revenue as compared to $500,000 or 26.3 percent of revenue in the prior year period.

Speaker 2

The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of revenue was primarily attributable to decreases in sales, which drove higher fixed overhead cost per unit. Selling, general and administrative expenses were 2,000,000 dollars in both the Q2 of 2024 and the Q2 of 2023. Net loss for the Q2 of 2024 totaled $2,200,000 or negative $0.30 per share and net loss of $1,500,000 or negative $0.21 per share in the prior year period. The increase in net loss was primarily the result of lower net sales for the 2nd quarter and non stock based compensation expense non cash stock based compensation expense. I will now turn the call back to Brian for his closing summary.

Speaker 1

Okay. Thank you, Greg. In closing, we remain confident and enthusiastic about our growth trajectory for the remainder of 2024 and beyond. Momentum in the RV market continues with June 20 24 RV 20 report. We continue to work towards additional OEM market penetration by continuing to add features, improve energy density and develop unique OEM centric form factors.

Speaker 1

Notably, we announced substantial preorders for our next generation Group 27 and GC2 Series batteries with proprietary vertical heat conduction technology, which began shipping in May. The launch of the Edge battery featuring a slim profile that maximizes available space and incorporates vertical heat conduction, SmartTalk Bluetooth and CAN bus communication and release specifications for our home energy storage solutions. Before we get to the Q and A portion of the call, we are again excited to have recently announced our partnership with KZ Recreational Vehicles, a subsidiary of 4 Industries for integration of X Beyond 360's 51.2 volt 60 amp hour edge VHC heated batteries and new Group 27 12.8 volt 100 amp hour VHC heated batteries into KZRV's premium offering. Thank you all for attending. And now I would like to hand the call back over to our operator to open up the line for questions.

Operator

Thank you. We will now begin the question and answer session. And the first question will be from Brian Lanier from Zacks Small Cap Research. Please go ahead.

Speaker 3

Hey, good afternoon, gentlemen. I was wondering if you could talk a little bit about the previous press release from April. At this point, do you feel like you've filled the majority of the substantial preorders for the Group 27 and GC2 batteries that you cited in that press release?

Speaker 1

Sure. Thanks for the question, Brian. Yes, I did check with shipping before this call and we have placed all of the shipped everything that had been pre ordered at this point.

Speaker 3

Great. Can you talk a little bit about the thought process behind the new equity financing versus the previous financing that was in place with 3i and Tum and Stone? Sure.

Speaker 1

The previous financing relied on a convertible note and an e lock And we just didn't get a lot of traction related to either volume on the shares or with the price of the shares to be able to use that effectively. We tried to do that so that it represented a less dilutive model as far as bringing cash into the company for operations. And that's why we had to pivot away from that to the new capital raise, the public offering that was done earlier this month.

Speaker 3

Okay, great. And I guess the last one would be, do you have a timeline or an estimate of when we would know, what the exercise price will be for all of the warrants and the total number of warrants issued?

Speaker 1

Sure. That's a great question. Portions of the structure of that August 8 public offering are still subject to shareholder approval. Our shareholders meeting, it's like Friday, October 4, October 3, whichever the Friday is. And we have faith in our shareholders that they will go ahead and approve some of the portions of those the structure.

Speaker 1

And we also have faith in the value that they see in our company. But ultimately, that dilution factor is going to be reliant on their approval and shareholder confidence. Okay. All right. Thank you.

Speaker 1

Our first question asks, what effect will an anticipated drop in interest rates have on your current market segments? That's a great question. It's my opinion that lower interest rates would help increase the demand for RVs, makes it easier to finance them. Also lower rates historically have helped with return on investment calculations, which are very vital to selling into the home energy market as well. So I think that it would be very favorable for us to see a drop in interest rates.

Speaker 1

Our second webcast question asks, this was a highly dilutive event. Tell us how the cash raise sets the company up for future success? Sure. Our company believes that the home energy market with its size and its growth is a key component for our future growth. And this raise brought in the capital that will be used to advance the commercialization of our home energy solutions and to pursue other key growth initiatives.

Speaker 1

So that is why we raised the funds. And our last webcast question asked, talk to us about the dilution effect related to your August 8 public offering? Sure, sure. As discussed before with the call in question, really portions of the structure from August 8 has to be approved by our shareholders as part of that public offering. And we do have faith in our shareholders and the value they see in our company.

Speaker 1

We think though that the dilution factor will be completely reliant on their approval and on their confidence in our company going forward. That concludes our webcast Q and A.

Operator

Thank you. And ladies and gentlemen, this concludes our question and answer session. So I would like to turn the conference back over to Mr. Schaffner for any

Speaker 1

concluding remarks. Thank you so much for attending today's call. We're excited about where we are headed and we look forward to continue to engage with our investors throughout the second half of twenty twenty four. Just a note, if you're unable if we were unable to answer any of your questions, please do reach out to our IR firm, MZ Group. Who would be happy to assist you.

Speaker 1

And this concludes our call.

Operator

And thank you, sir. The conference has now concluded. Thank you for attending

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