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Produced 2,110 vehicles in Q2; on track for annual production of approximately 9,000 vehiclesDelivered 2,394 vehicles in Q2; up 70.5% compared to Q2 2023Q2 revenue of $200.6 millionEnded the quarter with approximately $4.28 billion of total liquiditySeparately, announced a commitment of $1.5 billion today from an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund (PIF)

NEWARK, Calif., Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), maker of the world’s most advanced electric vehicles, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024. The earnings presentation is available on its investor relations website (https://ir.lucidmotors.com).

Lucid reported Q2 revenue of $200.6 million on deliveries of 2,394 vehicles and expects to manufacture approximately 9,000 vehicles in 2024. Lucid ended the second quarter with approximately $4.28 billion of total liquidity.

“I’m very encouraged by our sales and market share momentum we’re experiencing, the benefits we’re realizing from our cost optimization programs, and the excitement that’s been building into the Lucid Gravity launch, setting a strong foundation for the rest of the year,” said Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO of Lucid. “The tremendous financial value potential our technology enables is now becoming better recognized, and our achievement of a landmark efficiency of 5.0 miles per kilowatt hour, ahead of where we anticipated, is a further proof point of our leadership as a technology company.”

“Our Q2 financial performance reflects the positive momentum of increased sales of Lucid Air and the results of our cost reduction efforts, which contribute to the journey toward improving gross margin,” said Gagan Dhingra, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer at Lucid. “We ended the second quarter with $4.28 billion in total liquidity and remain committed to maintaining a healthy balance sheet to execute on our strategic vision. The additional $1.5 billion commitment by an affiliate of the PIF announced today is expected to provide sufficient liquidity into at least the fourth quarter of 2025.”

Lucid will host a conference call for analysts and investors at 2:30 P.M. PT / 5:30 P.M. ET on August 5, 2024. The live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations website at ir.lucidmotors.com. Following the completion of the call, a replay will be available on the same website. Lucid uses its ir.lucidmotors.com website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

About Lucid Group

Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) is a Silicon Valley-based technology company focused on creating the most advanced EVs in the world. The flagship vehicle, Lucid Air, delivers best-in-class performance and efficiency starting at $69,900*. Lucid is preparing its state-of-the-art, vertically integrated factory in Arizona to begin production of the Lucid Gravity SUV. The company’s goal is to accelerate humanity’s transition to sustainable transportation and energy.

*Excludes tax, title, license, options, destination, and documentation fees. For U.S. market only.

Investor Relations Contact
investor@lucidmotors.com 

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media@lucidmotors.com 

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Forward Looking Statements

This communication includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “shall,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target,” “continue,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding financial and operating outlook and guidance, future capital expenditures and other operating expenses, ability to control costs, expectations and timing related to commercial product launches, including the Lucid Gravity SUV and Midsize program, production and delivery volumes, expectations regarding market opportunities and demand for Lucid’s products, the range and performance of Lucid’s vehicles, plans and expectations regarding the Lucid Gravity SUV, including performance, driving range, features, specifications, and potential impact on markets, plans and expectations regarding Lucid’s software, plans and expectations regarding Lucid’s systems approach to the design of the vehicles, estimate of Lucid’s technology lead over competitors, plans and expectations regarding Lucid’s integration with North American Charging Standard, including timing and benefits, estimate of the length of time Lucid’s existing cash, cash equivalents and investments will be sufficient to fund planned operations, plans and expectations regarding its future capital raises and funding strategy, the timing of vehicle deliveries, plans and expectations regarding future manufacturing capabilities and facilities, studio and service center openings, ability to mitigate supply chain and logistics risks, plans and expectations regarding Lucid’s AMP-1 and AMP-2 manufacturing facilities, including potential benefits, ability to vertically integrate production processes, future sales channels and strategies, future market launches and international expansion, plans and expectations regarding the purchase agreement with the government of Saudi Arabia, including the total number of vehicles that may be purchased under the agreement, expected order quantities, and the quantity and timing of vehicle deliveries, Lucid’s ability to grow its brand awareness, the potential success of Lucid’s direct-to-consumer sales strategy and future vehicle programs, potential automotive partnerships, including plans and expectations regarding Lucid’s strategic technology arrangement with Aston Martin, and the promise of Lucid’s technology. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the current expectations of Lucid’s management. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from these forward-looking statements. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Lucid. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions, including government closures of banks and liquidity concerns at other financial institutions, a potential global economic recession or other downturn and global conflicts or other geopolitical events; risks related to changes in overall demand for Lucid’s products and services and cancellation of orders for Lucid’s vehicles; risks related to prices and availability of commodities, Lucid’s supply chain, logistics, inventory management and quality control, and Lucid’s ability to complete the tooling of its manufacturing facilities over time and scale production of the Lucid Air and other vehicles; risks related to the uncertainty of Lucid’s projected financial information; risks related to the timing of expected business milestones and commercial product launches; risks related to the expansion of Lucid’s manufacturing facility, the construction of new manufacturing facilities and the increase of Lucid’s production capacity; Lucid’s ability to manage expenses and control costs; risks related to future market adoption of Lucid’s offerings; the effects of competition and the pace and depth of electric vehicle adoption generally on Lucid’s future business; changes in regulatory requirements, governmental incentives and fuel and energy prices; Lucid’s ability to rapidly innovate; Lucid’s ability to enter into or maintain partnerships with original equipment manufacturers, vendors and technology providers; Lucid’s ability to effectively manage its growth and recruit and retain key employees, including its chief executive officer and executive team; risks related to Lucid’s 2024 reduction in force; risks related to potential vehicle recalls and buybacks; Lucid’s ability to establish and expand its brand, and capture additional market share, and the risks associated with negative press or reputational harm; Lucid’s ability to effectively utilize or obtain certain credits and other incentives; Lucid’s ability to conduct equity, equity-linked or debt financings in the future; Lucid’s ability to pay interest and principal on its indebtedness; future changes to vehicle specifications which may impact performance, pricing and other expectations; the outcome of any potential litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries; and those factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of Lucid’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, as well as in other documents Lucid has filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If any of these risks materialize or Lucid’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Lucid currently does not know or that Lucid currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Lucid’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Lucid anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Lucid’s assessments to change. However, while Lucid may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Lucid specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Lucid’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Business Metrics

Condensed consolidated financial information has been presented in accordance with US GAAP (“GAAP”) as well as on a non-GAAP basis to supplement our condensed consolidated financial results. Lucid’s non-GAAP financial measures include Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders, Adjusted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders, and Free Cash Flow, which are discussed below.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss attributable to common stockholders before (1) interest expense, (2) interest income, (3) provision for (benefit from) income taxes, (4) depreciation and amortization, (5) stock-based compensation, (6) restructuring charges, (7) change in fair value of common stock warrant liability, (8) change in fair value of equity securities of a related party, (9) change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party), and (10) accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party). Lucid believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to Lucid’s management and investors about Lucid’s financial performance.

Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders is defined as net loss attributable to common stockholders excluding (1) stock-based compensation, (2) restructuring charges, (3) change in fair value of common stock warrant liability, (4) change in fair value of equity securities of a related party, (5) change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party), and (6) accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party).

Lucid defines and calculates Adjusted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders as Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders divided by weighted-average shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders.

Lucid believes that Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders and Adjusted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders financial measures provide investors with useful information to evaluate performance of its business excluding items not reflecting ongoing operating activities.

Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash used in operating activities less capital expenditures. Lucid believes that Free Cash Flow provides useful information to Lucid’s management and investors about the amount of cash generated by the business after necessary capital expenditures.

These non-GAAP financial measures facilitate management’s internal comparisons to Lucid’s historical performance. Management believes that it is useful to supplement its GAAP financial statements with this non-GAAP information because management uses such information internally for its operating, budgeting, and financial planning purposes. Management also believes that presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to Lucid’s investors regarding measures of our financial condition and results of operations that Lucid uses to run the business and therefore allows investors to better understand Lucid’s performance. However, these non-GAAP financial and key performance measures have limitations as analytical tools and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.

Non-GAAP information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules and therefore, should only be read in conjunction with financial information reported under GAAP when understanding Lucid’s operating performance. In addition, other companies, including companies in Lucid’s industry, may calculate non-GAAP financial measures and key performance measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of Lucid’s non-GAAP financial measures and key performance measures as tools for comparison. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial information is presented below.

LUCID GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

June 30,
2024

December 31,
2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$      1,353,581

$      1,369,947

Short-term investments

1,862,848

2,489,798

Accounts receivable, net (including $77,808 and $35,526 from a related party as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

101,370

51,822

Inventory

509,888

696,236

Prepaid expenses

71,637

69,682

Other current assets

102,164

79,670

Total current assets

4,001,488

4,757,155

Property, plant and equipment, net

3,065,711

2,810,867

Right-of-use assets

212,877

221,508

Long-term investments

687,641

461,029

Other noncurrent assets

204,049

180,626

Investments in equity securities of a related party

51,502

81,533

TOTAL ASSETS

$      8,223,268

$      8,512,718

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$         113,634

$         108,724

Accrued compensation

137,374

92,494

Finance lease liabilities, current portion

7,099

8,202

Other current liabilities (including $79,735 and $92,258 associated with related parties as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

752,779

798,990

Total current liabilities

1,010,886

1,008,410

Finance lease liabilities, net of current portion

76,533

77,653

Common stock warrant liability

19,071

53,664

Long-term debt

1,999,547

1,996,960

Other long-term liabilities (including $148,121 and $178,311 associated with related parties as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

555,923

524,339

Derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

394,100

Total liabilities

4,056,060

3,661,026

REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK

Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, par value $0.0001; 10,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023;
     100,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively (related party)

651,311

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common stock, par value $0.0001; 15,000,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; 2,319,543,729 and 2,300,111,489
     shares issued and 2,318,685,904 and 2,299,253,664 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

232

230

Additional paid-in capital

15,063,541

15,066,080

Treasury stock, at cost, 857,825 shares at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

(20,716)

(20,716)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(4,159)

4,850

Accumulated deficit

(11,523,001)

(10,198,752)

Total stockholders’ equity

3,515,897

4,851,692

TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$      8,223,268

$      8,512,718

 

LUCID GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue (including revenue of $36,470 and $0 from a related party for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023,
     and $87,836 and $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively)

$         200,581

$         150,874

$         373,321

$         300,306

Costs and expenses

Cost of revenue

470,355

555,805

875,151

1,056,329

Research and development

287,170

233,474

571,797

463,277

Selling, general and administrative

210,245

197,748

423,477

366,518

Restructuring charges

20,228

1,532

20,228

24,028

Total cost and expenses

987,998

988,559

1,890,653

1,910,152

Loss from operations

(787,417)

(837,685)

(1,517,332)

(1,609,846)

Other income (expense), net

Change in fair value of common stock warrant liability

7,539

42,133

34,593

1,331

Change in fair value of equity securities of a related party

(9,390)

(29,323)

Change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

103,000

103,000

Interest income

54,553

39,525

105,184

79,530

Interest expense

(6,673)

(6,690)

(14,174)

(13,798)

Other expense, net

(5,067)

(928)

(6,074)

(261)

Total other income (expense), net

143,962

74,040

193,206

66,802

Loss before provision for (benefit from) income taxes

(643,455)

(763,645)

(1,324,126)

(1,543,044)

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

(65)

587

123

716

Net loss

(643,390)

(764,232)

(1,324,249)

(1,543,760)

Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

(146,861)

(150,762)

Net loss attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted

$       (790,251)

$       (764,232)

$    (1,475,011)

$    (1,543,760)

Weighted-average shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted

2,310,360,525

1,912,459,833

2,306,209,050

1,871,884,313

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted

$              (0.34)

$              (0.40)

$              (0.64)

$              (0.82)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax

$               (957)

$            (2,999)

$            (4,219)

$              1,036

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(802)

586

(4,790)

586

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

(1,759)

(2,413)

(9,009)

1,622

Comprehensive loss

(645,149)

(766,645)

(1,333,258)

(1,542,138)

Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

(146,861)

(150,762)

Comprehensive loss attributable to common stockholders

$       (792,010)

$       (766,645)

$    (1,484,020)

$    (1,542,138)

 

LUCID GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net loss

$       (643,390)

$       (764,232)

$    (1,324,249)

$   (1,543,760)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

66,183

55,363

135,021

105,201

Amortization of insurance premium

8,725

10,865

17,314

21,128

Non-cash operating lease cost

7,667

6,448

15,136

12,278

Stock-based compensation

57,013

71,376

120,709

125,195

Inventory and firm purchase commitments write-downs

145,243

276,631

277,541

503,679

Change in fair value of common stock warrant liability

(7,539)

(42,133)

(34,593)

(1,331)

Change in fair value of equity securities of a related party

9,390

29,323

Change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

(103,000)

(103,000)

Net accretion of investment discounts/premiums

(23,004)

(17,767)

(44,308)

(39,162)

Other non-cash items

6,199

9,113

4,944

11,458

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable (including $7,076 and $0 from a related party for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023,
     and $(42,282) and $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively)

25,584

(17,987)

(49,612)

(978)

Inventory

(62,408)

(93,808)

(83,410)

(447,962)

Prepaid expenses

(8,227)

(21,953)

(19,269)

(31,035)

Other current assets

(26,224)

(3,705)

(22,310)

18,488

Other noncurrent assets

(19,023)

(82,421)

(23,392)

(109,758)

Accounts payable

6,714

(29,825)

3,181

(95,999)

Accrued compensation

36,733

(15,866)

44,880

5,679

Other current liabilities

(36,320)

(56,466)

(39,360)

(55,092)

Other long-term liabilities

52,697

16,009

71,722

20,349

Net cash used in operating activities

(506,987)

(700,358)

(1,023,732)

(1,501,622)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment (including $(28,042) and $(20,497) from a related party for the three months
     ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and $(34,068) and $(40,918) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023,
     respectively)

(234,315)

(203,715)

(432,512)

(445,485)

Purchases of investments

(1,339,579)

(1,304,715)

(1,854,127)

(2,147,253)

Proceeds from maturities of investments

1,257,603

941,338

2,287,894

1,982,489

Proceeds from sale of investments

5,000

135,144

5,000

148,388

Other investing activities

(6,024)

(4,827)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(311,291)

(437,972)

6,255

(466,688)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of common stock under Underwriting Agreement, net of issuance costs

1,184,224

1,184,224

Proceeds from issuance of common stock under 2023 Subscription Agreement to a related party, net of issuance costs

1,812,641

1,812,641

Proceeds from issuance of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock to a related party

1,000,000

Payments of issuance costs for Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock

(2,343)

(2,343)

Payment for finance lease liabilities

(848)

(1,652)

(1,929)

(3,079)

Proceeds from borrowings from a related party

4,266

4,266

Repayment of borrowings from a related party

(4,266)

(4,266)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

786

2,926

2,311

5,107

Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan

11,104

15,089

11,104

15,089

Tax withholding payments for net settlement of employee awards

(2,070)

(3,879)

(5,312)

(10,378)

Net cash provided by financing activities

2,363

3,013,615

999,565

3,007,870

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(815,915)

1,875,285

(17,912)

1,039,560

Beginning cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

2,169,510

901,595

1,371,507

1,737,320

Ending cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

$      1,353,595

$      2,776,880

$      1,353,595

$     2,776,880

 

LUCID GROUP, INC.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

Adjusted EBITDA

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net loss attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (GAAP)

$       (790,251)

$       (764,232)

$    (1,475,011)

$    (1,543,760)

Interest expense

6,673

6,690

14,174

13,798

Interest income

(54,553)

(39,525)

(105,184)

(79,530)

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

(65)

587

123

716

Depreciation and amortization

66,183

55,363

135,021

105,201

Stock-based compensation

58,493

71,376

122,189

126,638

Restructuring charges

20,228

1,532

20,228

24,028

Change in fair value of common stock warrant liability

(7,539)

(42,133)

(34,593)

(1,331)

Change in fair value of equity securities of a related party

9,390

29,323

Change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

(103,000)

(103,000)

Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

146,861

150,762

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)

$       (647,580)

$       (710,342)

$    (1,245,968)

$    (1,354,240)

Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net loss attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (GAAP)

$       (790,251)

$       (764,232)

$    (1,475,011)

$    (1,543,760)

Stock-based compensation

58,493

71,376

122,189

126,638

Restructuring charges

20,228

1,532

20,228

24,028

Change in fair value of common stock warrant liability

(7,539)

(42,133)

(34,593)

(1,331)

Change in fair value of equity securities of a related party

9,390

29,323

Change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

(103,000)

(103,000)

Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

146,861

150,762

Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (non-GAAP)

$       (665,818)

$       (733,457)

$    (1,290,102)

$    (1,394,425)

Adjusted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (GAAP)

$              (0.34)

$              (0.40)

$              (0.64)

$              (0.82)

Stock-based compensation

0.02

0.04

0.05

0.07

Restructuring charges

0.01

0.01

0.01

Change in fair value of common stock warrant liability

(0.02)

(0.01)

Change in fair value of equity securities of a related party

0.01

Change in fair value of derivative liability associated with Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

(0.04)

(0.04)

Accretion of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (related party)

0.06

0.06

Adjusted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted (non-GAAP)

$              (0.29)

$              (0.38)

$              (0.56)

$              (0.74)

Weighted-average shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted

2,310,360,525

1,912,459,833

2,306,209,050

1,871,884,313

 

LUCID GROUP, INC. 

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures – continued

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

Free Cash Flow

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net cash used in operating activities (GAAP)

$       (506,987)

$       (700,358)

$    (1,023,732)

$    (1,501,622)

Capital expenditures

(234,315)

(203,715)

(432,512)

(445,485)

Free cash flow (non-GAAP)

$       (741,302)

$       (904,073)

$    (1,456,244)

$    (1,947,107)

 

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EcoFlow Reveals OCEAN 2 at Solar & Storage Live London 2026 as Demand Grows for Smarter, Scalable Home Energy

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Next-generation EcoFlow OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase system unveiled, designed for a new era of scalable, whole-home energy, supporting up to 12kw AC outputStorage capacity expandable up to 300 kWh, with 10,000 cell-cycle battery lifespanEngineered for faster installation and lower ongoing energy lossAdvanced solar optimisation with triple MPPT architecture for complex UK rooftopsExclusive preview of upcoming OCEAN 2 products and EcoFlow STREAM technology at the event

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EcoFlow is set to unveil OCEAN 2 Plus, its next-generation home battery system, at Solar & Storage Live London 2026, taking place at ExCeL London from 29–30 April.

Positioned at the intersection of performance, scalability and intelligent energy management, OCEAN 2 represents a significant step forward for residential energy systems in the UK – designed not just to meet today’s demand, but to evolve alongside it. As the market shifts towards more flexible, decentralised energy models, EcoFlow is delivering systems that scale from everyday households through to high-demand, fully electrified homes.

At the event, EcoFlow will also offer attendees an exclusive first look at upcoming additions to the OCEAN 2 series, alongside a showcase of its STREAM technology, reflecting growing momentum behind small-scale and emerging solar solutions in the UK.

EcoFlow OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase has been designed with long-term flexibility at its core. A single system can start small and expand over time, supporting up to 300 kWh of storage capacity when configured in parallel. This enables the system to move beyond traditional residential use cases, supporting larger homes with electric vehicles, heat pumps, and increasing electrification demands. With a 10,000-cycle battery lifespan, the system is built to deliver consistent performance and savings over many years of operation.

Performance has also been optimised for real-world UK conditions. With three independent MPPTs, OCEAN 2 is able to maximise solar generation across rooftops with multiple orientations or partial shading, ensuring more consistent energy capture throughout the day. Each string supports high input capacity, enabling installers to design more efficient, higher-yield systems without compromise.

Efficiency extends beyond generation. OCEAN 2 has been engineered to minimise its own energy consumption, operating at just 50W during light-load discharge. While often overlooked, this reduction in baseline energy use contributes to meaningful long-term savings, with estimated lifetime energy savings reaching up to 6,000 kWh over a 15-year period.

Installation has been streamlined throughout. With a compact form factor, integrated components and reduced on-site complexity, OCEAN 2 is designed to save time at every stage, from handling and positioning through to commissioning. At 46kg per battery pack, and with support for both indoor and outdoor installation, the system provides practical flexibility for installers working across a wide range of property types.

Whole-home backup functionality is built in as standard, with seamless switching designed to maintain power continuity across essential systems. This is complemented by a multi-layered safety architecture, combining both passive and active protection mechanisms across the battery system, alongside a 15-year warranty designed to support long-term peace of mind.

At the system level, OCEAN 2 integrates into EcoFlow’s wider Home Energy Ecosystem, connecting solar generation, storage, and smart home technologies into a single intelligent platform. Through its Home Energy Management System, the system can automatically optimise when to store and use energy based on demand and dynamic electricity tariffs, helping households reduce reliance on the grid while improving overall energy efficiency.

Craig Bilboe, Head of Residential UK&ANZ for EcoFlow said:

“UK homes are changing quickly. We’re seeing more electric vehicles, more heat pumps, and more people wanting to use their own solar more effectively. OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase has been built for that reality. It gives installers a system that’s quicker to work with, and gives households the ability to store more, use more, and expand over time without replacing what they already have. Alongside that, technologies like STREAM are opening the door for people who want to start smaller, making solar more accessible in a way we haven’t really seen in the UK before.”

Visitors to the EcoFlow stand will be able to experience live demonstrations of OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase, explore upcoming product developments, and speak directly with EcoFlow’s technical and commercial teams.

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XTM International Appoints New CMO and VP of Engineering to Accelerate AI-Driven Growth

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Niki Sotiropoulou joins as Chief Marketing Officer and Sean Mooney as Vice President of Engineering, reinforcing XTM’s commitment to AI-driven product innovation and global enterprise growth.

LONDON, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XTM International, a global leader in AI-driven localisation technology, today announced two strategic additions to its executive leadership team. Niki Sotiropoulou has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), and Sean Mooney joins as Vice President of Engineering, leading engineering execution across XTM’s expanded product portfolio.

“Adding leaders of Niki’s and Sean’s calibre is a clear signal of XTM’s ambitions for the next phase of growth,” said Lorcan Malone, Chief Executive Officer of XTM International. “Niki brings the strategic marketing leadership to amplify the value our platform delivers to enterprise customers, while Sean brings the engineering depth to accelerate how quickly we ship that innovation. Together, they will help us extend our lead in AI-driven localisation.”

Niki Sotiropoulou — Chief Marketing Officer

Niki Sotiropoulou is a marketing leader focused on the intersection of AI, data and enterprise growth. Across more than two decades in both B2B and B2C, including pivotal roles at market-leading companies such as viva.com and eSHARE, she has built a reputation for aligning marketing strategy with overarching business objectives, and for using data and modern marketing technology to deliver measurable commercial impact. Her contribution to the field has been recognised through her inclusion among the industry’s top marketing influencers.

As CMO, Niki will lead XTM’s global marketing organisation, embedding AI and data across brand strategy, demand generation and customer-facing communications as the company delivers on its composable, AI platform mission.

“Marketing is most effective when it is grounded in data and amplified by AI,” said Sotiropoulou. “XTM is doing genuinely category-defining work in AI-driven globalisation platform, and my focus is on bringing the same rigour to how we tell that story, by building a marketing organisation that is data-driven, AI-augmented, and clearly tied to the outcomes our customers care about.”

Sean Mooney — Vice President of Engineering

Sean Mooney is a highly experienced technology leader specialising in cloud, connected services, technical architecture, systems integration and product modernisation. He brings 25 years of industry experience and a proven track record of delivering complex, concurrent strategic programmes on time, on budget and to specification. Sean will lead engineering execution across XTM’s R&D function, including development, QA, support and architecture teams in Ireland and across XTM’s global hubs.

“Great products are built by great teams,” said Mooney. “XTM has a clear AI-driven product vision, an exceptional engineering culture, and a customer base that depends on us to deliver. My role is to make sure our R&D organisation operates at the standard our customers expect : combining engineering excellence, modern architecture and a culture of continuous improvement so we can ship innovation at the pace this market demands.”

About XTM International

XTM International is your AI globalisation platform that transforms language from a barrier into an opportunity. We bring translation management, business management, software localisation, and video creation together into a composable system, giving enterprises the flexibility to adopt the solutions they need, when they need them. Trusted by over 1,300 global companies, supporting more than 880 languages and over 80 ready-to-go integrations, XTM enables teams to scale global content with accuracy, speed, and absolute trust.

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Loftie Launches Loftie+ Habit System to Help People Put Their Phones Down

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LONDON, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Loftie, maker of the award-winning alarm clock that replaces the smartphone on the nightstand, today launches Loftie+ — a behaviour-change system built to change habits, not track data.

Over half of UK and Irish adults stay up later than planned because of their phones — rising to 73% of 18- to 24-year-olds in the UK (Deloitte, 2024). The sleep industry’s answer: sell people a tracker and a score.

“The sleep industry is obsessed with measurement,” said Matt Hassett, founder and CEO of Loftie. “People are staring at a dozen numbers every morning trying to figure out why they feel terrible — while the phone that’s wrecking their sleep is the same device giving them the score. We’re not interested in adding more data. We’re interested in helping you put the phone down.”

Loftie+ is a mobile app (£9.99/€9.99 monthly or £59.99/€59.99 yearly) that works on its own — no Loftie hardware required. It combines nightly app blocking, daytime focus tools, and screen-time challenges, plus a credit card-sized Loftie Card for your wallet and a free browser extension.

At night: the app schedules blocking around sleep in three phases — Relax, Sleep, and Rise — guiding users from wind-down to wake-up with minimal phone interference.

During the day: the Loftie Card triggers Focus mode with a single tap — at your desk, before a meeting, when the kids get home. Unlike screen-time apps that stay on a shelf at home, the Card lives in your wallet, with you wherever you need to focus.

A free home screen widget, Flip, replaces your phone’s app grid with just the apps you choose — no icons, no distractions.

Loftie+ builds on a platform serving over 15,000 members across curated audio, personalised bedtime stories, and wind-down routines. For Loftie hardware owners, an optional feature called Loftie Drift blocks selected apps automatically when you enter the bedroom, using Bluetooth from your Clock or Lamp.

Loftie+ is available now on iOS and Android across the UK and EU. The browser extension and Flip are free.

About Loftie

Loftie is a sleep wellness brand designing products that help people put their phones down — for deeper sleep at night and better focus by day. The line includes the Loftie Clock, Loftie Lamp, and Loftie+. The Loftie Clock has been named a TIME Best Invention, recommended by Wirecutter five years running, and is carried at MoMA Design Store, Goop, and URBN.

Website: loftie.com

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