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ZIM Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2024; Raising Full Year 2024 Guidance

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Reported Revenues of $1.93 Billion, Net Income of $373 Million, Adjusted EBITDA1 of $766 Million and Adjusted EBIT of $488 Million2; Achieved Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT Margins of 40% and 25%, Respectively

Achieved 11% Volume Growth with Record Carried Volume of 952 Thousand TEUs

Increased Full Year 2024 Guidance to Adjusted EBITDA of $2.6 Billion to $3.0 Billion and Adjusted EBIT of $1.45 Billion to $1.85 Billion3

Declared Dividend of $112 million, or $0.93 per Share

HAIFA, Israel, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM), (“ZIM” or the “Company”) a global container liner shipping company, announced today its consolidated results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights

Net income for the second quarter was $373 million (compared to a net loss of $213 million in the second quarter of 2023), or diluted earnings per share of $3.084 (compared to diluted loss per share of $1.79 in the second quarter of 2023).
Adjusted EBITDA1 for the second quarter was $766 million, a year-over-year increase of 179%.
Operating income (EBIT) for the second quarter was $468 million, compared to operating loss of $168 million in the second quarter of 2023.
Adjusted EBIT1 for the second quarter was $488 million, compared to Adjusted EBIT loss of $147 million in the second quarter of 2023.
Total revenues for the second quarter were $1,933 million, a year-over-year increase of 48%.
Carried volume in the second quarter was 952 thousand TEUs, a year-over-year increase of 11%.
Average freight rate per TEU in the second quarter was $1,674, a year-over-year increase of 40%.
Net debt1 of $3.25 billion as of June 30, 2024, compared to $2.31 billion as of December 31, 2023; net leverage ratio1 of 2.0x at June 30, 2024, compared to 2.2x as of December 31, 2023.

Eli Glickman, ZIM President & CEO, stated, “We are pleased with our strong second quarter performance, highlighted by outstanding strategic execution that led to record high carried volume, representing 11% growth year-over-year. The steps we have taken to upscale our capacity and enhance our cost structure continued to drive strong financial results. We generated net income of $373 million, as we drew on our differentiated strategy and agility while capitalizing on sustained market strength. Aligned with our prioritization of returning capital to shareholders, we declared a dividend of $0.93 per share, or $112 million, representing 30% of second quarter net income.”

Mr. Glickman added, “During the quarter, we benefitted from ZIM’s strategic decision to increase the Company’s spot market exposure in the Transpacific trade. This has enabled us to capture significant upside in a rate environment that has been elevated for longer than anticipated. We expect our results in the second half of 2024 to be better than in the first half of the year, driven by continued supply pressure from the Red Sea crisis, combined with current favorable demand trends. As a result, we have significantly increased our full year 2024 guidance and today forecast full year Adjusted EBITDA between $2.6 billion and $3.0 billion and Adjusted EBIT between $1.45 billion and $1.85 billion.”

Mr. Glickman concluded, “While market fundamentals still signal supply growth significantly outpacing demand, we are confident that we have built a resilient business with a transformed fleet. By year’s end, our ongoing newbuild program will be complete, as we receive delivery of the remaining eight out of 46 modern, fuel-efficient containerships that we secured, including 28 LNG-powered vessels. We are on track to achieve our double-digit volume growth target in 2024 and well positioned to drive profitable growth ahead.”

 

Summary of Key Financial and Operational Results

 

Q2-24

       Q2-23    

      H1-24    

     H1-23    

Carried volume (K-TEUs)…………………………..

952

860

1,799

1,629

Average freight rate ($/TEU)………………………

1,674

1,193

1,569

1,286

Total revenues ($ in millions)………………………

1,933

1,310

3,495

2,684

Operating income (loss) (EBIT) ($ in millions). 

468

(168)

635

(182)

Profit (loss) before income tax ($ in millions)..

375

(272)

471

(337)

Net income (loss) ($ in millions)………………….

373

(213)

465

(271)

Adjusted EBITDA1 ($ in millions)…………………

766

275

1,193

648

Adjusted EBIT1 ($ in millions)……………………..

488

(147)

655

(160)

Net income (loss) margin (%)……………………..

19

(16)

13

(10)

Adjusted EBITDA margin (%)……………………..

40

21

34

24

Adjusted EBIT margin (%)………………………….

25

(11)

19

(6)

Diluted earnings (loss) per share ($)……………         

3.08

(1.79)

3.83

(2.29)

Net cash generated from operating activities
($ in millions)……………………………………………

777

347

1,103

520

Free cash flow1 ($ in millions)…………………….

712

321

1,015

463

 
 
 
 
 
 

JUN-30-24

DEC-31-23

 
 

Net debt1 ($ in millions)……………………………..

3,245

2,309

 
 

 

Financial and Operating Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2024
Total revenues were $1.93 billion for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $1.31 billion for the second quarter of 2023, mainly driven by the increase in freight rates and carried volume.

ZIM carried 952 thousand TEUs in the second quarter of 2024, compared to 860 thousand TEUs in the second quarter of 2023. The average freight rate per TEU was $1,674 for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $1,193 for the second quarter of 2023.

Operating income (EBIT) for the second quarter of 2024 was $468 million, compared to operating loss of $168 million for the second quarter of 2023. The increase was driven primarily by the above-mentioned increase in revenues.

Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was $373 million, compared to net loss of $213 million for the second quarter of 2023, also mainly driven by the above-mentioned increase in revenues.

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2024 was $766 million, compared to $275 million for the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBIT was $488 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to Adjusted EBIT loss of $147 million for the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT margins for the second quarter of 2024 were 40% and 25%, respectively. This compares to 21% and -11% for the second quarter of 2023, respectively.

Net cash generated from operating activities was $777 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $347 million for the second quarter of 2023.

Financial and Operating Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Total revenues were $3.49 billion for the first half of 2024, compared to $2.68 billion for the first half of 2023, primarily driven by both an increase in freight rates and carried volume.

ZIM carried 1,799 thousand TEUs in the first half of 2024, compared to 1,629 thousand TEUs in the first half of 2023. The average freight rate per TEU was $1,569 for the first half of 2024, compared to $1,286 for the first half of 2023.

Operating income (EBIT) for the first half of 2024 was $635 million, compared to operating loss of $182 million for the first half of 2023. The increase in operating income for the first half of 2024 was primarily driven by the above-mentioned increase in revenues.

Net income for the first half of 2024 was $465 million, compared to net loss of $271 million for the first half of 2023, also mainly driven by the above-mentioned increase in revenues.

Adjusted EBITDA was $1,193 million for the first half of 2024, compared to $648 million for the first half of 2023. Adjusted EBIT was $655 million for the first half of 2024, compared to Adjusted EBIT loss of $160 million for the first half of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT margins for the first half of 2024 were 34% and 19%, respectively. This compares to 24% and -6% for the first half of 2023.

Net cash generated from operating activities was $1,103 million for the first half of 2024, compared to $520 million for the first half of 2023.

Liquidity, Cash Flows and Capital Allocation
ZIM’s total cash position (which includes cash and cash equivalents and investments in bank deposits and other investment instruments) decreased by $351 million from $2.69 billion as of December 31, 2023 to $2.34 billion as of June 30, 2024. Capital expenditures totaled $66 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $26 million for the second quarter of 2023. Net debt position as of June 30, 2024 was $3.25 billion, compared to $2.31 billion, as of December 31, 2023, an increase of $936 million. ZIM’s net leverage ratio as of June 30, 2024, was 2.0x, compared to 2.2x as of December 31, 2023.

Second Quarter 2024 Dividend
In accordance with the Company’s dividend policy, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of approximately $112 million, or $0.93 per ordinary share, reflecting approximately 30% of second quarter 2024 net income. The dividend will be paid on September 5, 2024, to holders of ZIM ordinary shares as of August 29, 2024.

All future dividends are subject to the discretion of Company’s Board of Directors and to the restrictions provided by Israeli law.

Use of Non-IFRS Measures in the Company’s 2024 Guidance
A reconciliation of the Company’s non-IFRS financial measures included in its full-year 2024 guidance to corresponding IFRS measures is not available on a forward-looking basis. In particular, the Company has not reconciled its Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT because the various reconciling items between such non-IFRS financial measures and the corresponding IFRS measures cannot be determined without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, the future costs and expenses for which the Company adjusts, the effect of which may be significant, and all of which are difficult to predict and are subject to frequent change.

Updated Full-Year 2024 Guidance
The Company increased its guidance for the full year of 2024 and now expects to generate Adjusted EBITDA between $2.6 billion and $3.0 billion and Adjusted EBIT between $1.45 billion and $1.85 billion. Previously, the Company expected to generate Adjusted EBITDA between $1.15 billion and $1.55 billion and Adjusted EBIT between zero and $400 million.

Conference Call Details
Management will host a conference call and webcast (along with a slide presentation) to review the results and provide a corporate update today at 8:00 AM ET.

To access the live conference call by telephone, please dial the following numbers: United States (toll free) +1-800-715-9871 or +1-646-307-1963; Israel +972-3-376-1144 or UK/international +44-20-3481-4247, and reference conference ID: 3054682 or the conference name. The call (and slide presentation) will be available via live webcast through ZIM’s website, located at the following link. Following the conclusion of the call, a replay of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website.

About ZIM
Founded in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) is a leading global container liner shipping company with established operations in more than 90 countries serving approximately 33,000 customers in over 300 ports worldwide. ZIM leverages digital strategies and a commitment to ESG values to provide customers innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services and exceptional customer experience. ZIM’s differentiated global-niche strategy, based on agile fleet management and deployment, covers major trade routes with a focus on select markets where the company holds competitive advantages. Additional information about ZIM is available at www.ZIM.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
The following information contains, or may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements (as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, may include projections of the Company’s future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. These statements are only predictions based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events or results. There are important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to: market changes in freight, bunker, charter and other rates or prices (including as a result of the continued situation in the Red Sea), supply-demand fluctuations in the containerized shipping market, new legislation or regulation affecting the Company’s operations, new competition and changes in the competitive environment, our ability to achieve cost savings or expense reductions, the outcome of legal proceedings to which the Company is a party, global, regional and/or local political instability, including the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the increased tension between Israel and Iran and its proxies, in particular the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, inflation rate fluctuations, capital markets fluctuations and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including under the caption “Risk Factors” in its 2023 Annual Report filed with the SEC on March 13, 2024. 

Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform its prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, except as otherwise required by law.

The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures
The Company presents non-IFRS measures as additional performance measures as the Company believes that it enables the comparison of operating performance between periods on a consistent basis. These measures should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for operating income, any other performance measures, or cash flow data, which were prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as measures of profitability or liquidity. Please note that Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account debt service requirements or other commitments, including capital expenditures, and therefore, does not necessarily indicate the amounts that may be available for the Company’s use. In addition, the non-IFRS financial measures presented by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the way these measures are calculated.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude financial expenses (income), net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization in order to reach EBITDA, and further adjusted, as applicable, to exclude impairment of assets, non-cash charter hire expenses, capital gains (losses) beyond the ordinary course of business and expenses related to legal contingencies.

Adjusted EBIT is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude financial expenses (income), net and income taxes, in order to reach our results from operating activities, or EBIT, and further adjusted, as applicable, to exclude impairment of assets, non-cash charter hire expenses, capital gains (losses) beyond the ordinary course of business and expenses related to legal contingencies.

Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net cash generated from operating activities minus capital expenditures, net.

Net debt is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as face value of short- and long-term debt, minus cash and cash equivalents, bank deposits and other investment instruments.  We refer to this measure as net cash when cash and cash equivalents, bank deposits and other investment instruments exceed the face value of short- and long-term debt.

Net leverage ratio is a non-IFRS financial measure which we define as net debt (see above) divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve-month period. When our net debt is less than zero, we report the net leverage ratio as zero.

See the reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA and net cash generated from operating activities to free cash flow in the tables provided below.

Investor Relations:
Elana Holzman
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2300
holzman.elana@zim.com

Leon Berman
The IGB Group
212-477-8438
lberman@igbir.com

Media:
Avner Shats
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2520
shats.avner@zim.com

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited)

(U.S. dollars in millions)

 

            June 30         

December 31

 

2024

2023

2023

 
 
 
 

Assets

 
 
 

Vessels

4,917.2

5,005.4

3,758.9

Containers and handling equipment

906.7

1,209.8

792.9

Other tangible assets

91.8

124.3

85.2

Intangible assets

105.7

98.1

102.0

Investments in associates 

28.4

29.3

26.4

Other investments

772.0

1,354.2

908.7

Other receivables

76.6

111.6

97.9

Deferred tax assets

2.5

2.5

2.6

Total non-current assets

6,900.9

7,935.2

5,774.6

 
 
 
 

Inventories

187.7

174.1

179.3

Trade and other receivables

1,030.9

671.0

596.5

Other investments

699.1

863.0

874.1

Cash and cash equivalents

889.8

1,040.3

921.5

Total current assets

2,807.5

2,748.4

2,571.4

Total assets

9,708.4

10,683.6

8,346.0

 
 
 
 

Equity

 
 
 

Share capital and reserves

2,016.7

1,994.8

2,017.5

Retained earnings

872.4

2,858.3

437.2

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

2,889.1

4,853.1

2,454.7

Non-controlling interests

2.4

2.0

3.3

Total equity

2,891.5

4,855.1

2,458.0

 
 
 
 

Liabilities

 
 
 

Lease liabilities

4,000.1

3,230.4

3,244.1

Loans and other liabilities

65.2

83.0

73.6

Employee benefits

42.5

42.4

46.1

Deferred tax liabilities

5.7

79.0

6.1

Total non-current liabilities

4,113.5

3,434.8

3,369.9

 
 
 
 

Trade and other payables

610.3

561.8

566.4

Provisions

87.9

53.4

60.7

Contract liabilities

475.1

208.4

198.1

Lease liabilities

1,481.9

1,522.1

1,644.7

Loans and other liabilities

48.2

48.0

48.2

Total current liabilities

2,703.4

2,393.7

2,518.1

Total liabilities

6,816.9

5,828.5

5,888.0

Total equity and liabilities

9,708.4

10,683.6

8,346.0

 

 

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share data)

 

Six months
ended June 30

Three months
ended June 30

Year ended
December 31

 

2024

2023

2024

2023

2023

 
 
 
 
 
 

Income from voyages and related services

3,494.6

2,683.9

1,932.6

1,309.6

5,162.2

Cost of voyages and related services

 
 
 
 
 

Operating expenses and cost of services

(2,214.1)

(1,913.6)

(1,133.3)

(973.9)

(3,885.1)

Depreciation

(532.8)

(795.4)

(275.1)

(414.9)

(1,449.8)

Impairment of assets

 
 
 
 

(2,034.9)

Gross profit (loss)

747.7

(25.1)

524.2

(79.2)

(2,207.6)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Other operating income

25.6

1.9

19.6

(8.2)

14.4

Other operating expenses

(0.6)

(10.1)

(0.6)

(6.5)

(29.3)

General and administrative expenses

(133.8)

(145.5)

(73.0)

(71.4)

(280.7)

Share of loss of associates

(4.0)

(2.9)

(1.9)

(2.5)

(7.8)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Results from operating activities 

634.9

(181.7)

468.3

(167.8)

(2,511.0)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Finance income

61.2

82.1

22.5

37.7

142.2

Finance expenses

(224.9)

(237.2)

(115.9)

(142.0)

(446.7)

 

Net finance expenses

(163.7)

(155.1)

(93.4)

(104.3)

(304.5)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Profit (loss) before income taxes

471.2

(336.8)

374.9

(272.1)

(2,815.5)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Income taxes

(6.3)

66.0

(2.1)

59.4

127.6

 

Profit (loss) for the period

464.9

(270.8)

372.8

(212.7)

(2,687.9)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Attributable to:

 
 
 
 
 

Owners of the Company

461.6

(274.6)

371.3

(215.1)

(2,695.6)

Non-controlling interests

3.3

3.8

1.5

2.4

7.7

Profit (loss) for the period

464.9

(270.8)

372.8

(212.7)

(2,687.9)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Earnings (loss) per share (US$)

 
 
 
 
 

Basic earnings (loss) per 1 ordinary share

3.84

(2.29)

3.08

(1.79)

(22.42)

Diluted earnings (loss) per 1 ordinary share

3.83

(2.29)

3.08

(1.79)

(22.42)

 

Weighted average number of shares 
for earnings (loss) per share calculation:

 
 
 
 
 

Basic

120,324,186

120,182,399

120,341,086

120,195,365

120,213,031

Diluted

120,454,311

120,182,399

120,456,342

120,195,365

120,213,031

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(U.S. dollars in millions)

 

Six months ended
June 30

Three months ended
June 30

Year ended
December 31

 

2024

2023

2024

2023

2023

Cash flows from operating activities

 
 
 
 
 

Profit (loss) for the period

464.9

(270.8)

372.8

(212.7)

(2,687.9)

Adjustments for:

 
 
 
 
 

Depreciation and amortization

538.6

808.7

278.0

421.5

1,471.8

Impairment loss

 
 
 
 

2,063.4

Net finance expenses 

163.7

155.1

93.4

104.3

304.5

Share of losses and change in fair value of investees

4.0

2.2

1.9

1.8

6.5

Capital loss (gain), net

(25.5)

7.4

(19.5)

17.2

(10.9)

Income taxes

6.3

(66.0)

2.1

(59.4)

(127.6)

Other non-cash items

3.0

9.7

1.5

3.4

18.9

 

1,155.0

646.3

730.2

276.1

1,038.7

 
 
 
 
 
 

Change in inventories

(8.4)

16.6

9.6

15.0

11.4

Change in trade and other receivables

(447.0)

176.9

(210.8)

33.7

242.7

Change in trade and other payables including contract liabilities

331.8

(95.9)

198.5

(4.2)

(95.1)

Change in provisions and employee benefits

27.3

2.9

24.1

1.5

15.9

 

(96.3)

100.5

21.4

46.0

174.9

 
 
 
 
 
 

Dividends received from associates

1.2

1.5

 

1.4

2.3

Interest received

39.8

88.0

17.8

38.5

133.8

Income taxes received (paid)

3.2

(316.1)

7.4

(15.4)

(329.7)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Net cash generated from operating activities

1,102.9

520.2

776.8

346.6

1,020.0

 
 
 
 
 
 

Cash flows from investing activities

 
 
 
 
 

Proceeds from sale of tangible assets, intangible assets
    and interest in investees

3.2

17.7

1.7

5.5

27.4

Acquisition and capitalized expenditures of tangible assets,
    intangible assets and interest in investees

(90.8)

(61.5)

(66.4)

(25.6)

(115.7)

Proceeds from sale (acquisition) of investment instruments, net

315.1

(583.4)

116.1

(422.3)

(138.2)

Loans granted to investees

(2.8)

(1.7)

(1.6)

 

(5.4)

Change in other receivables

15.4

(14.0)

7.7

(5.8)

3.2

Change in other investments (mainly deposits), net

 

1,982.7

(1.1)

581.8

2,005.2

Net cash generated from investing activities

240.1

1,339.8

56.4

133.6

1,776.5

Cash flows from financing activities

 
 
 
 
 

Repayment of lease liabilities and borrowings

(1,117.0)

(861.4)

(480.3)

(466.4)

(1,713.1)

Change in short term loans

 

(21.0)

 
 

(21.0)

Dividend paid to non-controlling interests

(3.7)

(7.5)

(3.3)

(0.6)

(8.9)

Dividend paid to owners of the Company

(27.7)

(769.2)

(27.7)

(769.2)

(769.2)

Interest paid

(221.6)

(182.7)

(117.9)

(95.9)

(380.7)

Net cash used in financing activities

(1,370.0)

(1,841.8)

(629.2)

(1,332.1)

(2,892.9)

 
 
 
 
 
 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(27.0)

18.2

204.0

(851.9)

(96.4)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

921.5

1,022.1

687.9

1,892.6

1,022.1

Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash held

(4.7)

0.0

(2.1)

(0.4)

(4.2)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

889.8

1,040.3

889.8

1,040.3

921.5

 

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBIT*

(U.S. dollars in millions)

 

Six months ended

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

June 30

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Net income (loss)

465

 

(271)

 

373

 

(213)

Financial expenses, net

164

 

155

 

93

 

104

Income taxes

6

 

(66)

 

2

 

(59)

Operating income (EBIT) 

635

 

(182)

 

468

 

(168)

Non-cash charter hire expenses

0

 

1

 

0

 

0

Capital loss (gain), beyond the ordinary course of business

0

 

21

 

0

 

0

Expenses related to legal contingencies 

20

 

0

 

20

 

0

Adjusted EBIT

655

 

(160)

 

488

 

(147)

Adjusted EBIT margin

19 %

 

(6) %

 

25 %

 

(11) %


* The table above may contain slight summation differences due to rounding.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA*

(U.S. dollars in millions)

 

Six months ended

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

June 30

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Net income (loss)

465

 

(271)

 

373

 

(213)

Financial expenses, net

164

 

155

 

93

 

104

Income taxes

6

 

(66)

 

2

 

(59)

Depreciation and amortization

539

 

809

 

278

 

422

EBITDA

1,173

 

627

 

746

 

254

Capital loss (gain), beyond the ordinary course of business

0

 

21

 

0

 

21

Expenses related to legal contingencies

20

 

0

 

20

 

0

Adjusted EBITDA

1,193

 

648

 

766

 

275

Net income (loss) margin 

13 %

 

(10) %

 

19 %

 

(16) %

Adjusted EBITDA margin

34 %

 

24 %

 

40 %

 

21 %


* The table above may contain slight summation differences due to rounding.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW

(U.S. dollars in millions)

 

Six months ended

 

Three months ended

June 30

 

June 30

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Net cash generated from operating activities

1,103

 

520

 

777

 

347

Capital expenditures, net 

(88)

 

(57)

 

(65)

 

(26)

Free cash flow

1,015

 

463

 

712

 

321

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

See disclosure regarding “Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures.”
Operating income (EBIT) for the second quarter was $468 million. A reconciliation to Adjusted EBIT is provided in the tables below.
The Company does not provide IFRS guidance because it cannot be determined without unreasonable effort. See disclosure regarding “Use of Non-IFRS Measures in the Company’s 2024 Guidance.”
The number of shares used to calculate the diluted earnings per share is 120,456,342. The number of outstanding shares as of June 30, 2024 was 120,354,980.

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Cyngn Reports 2026 1st Quarter Financial Results

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Recent Operating Highlights:

Reported record expansion activity among enterprise customers, including additional autonomous vehicle deployments at existing customer sites.Expanded deployment activity across manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture environments, including new deployments at Vann Family Orchards and a WEG electric motor manufacturing facility.Continued investment in enterprise fleet management capabilities, including on-prem deployment options designed to support larger fleet operations and complex customer environments.Demonstrated accelerating operational utilization across customer sites, with Q1 2026 autonomous missions completed increasing more than 127% year-over-year and autonomous driving time increasing more than 60%.Expanded its intellectual property portfolio with the issuance of its 24th U.S. patent.Strengthened strategic relationships through continued collaboration with NVIDIA Isaac Sim.Closed $9.65 million registered direct offering, extending the company’s runway until 2028.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cyngn (NASDAQ: CYN) announced continued commercial and operational progress during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting growing enterprise adoption of its autonomous vehicle solutions and increasing deployment scale across customer environments.

During the quarter, Cyngn continued deepening its footprint within existing enterprise accounts, expanding autonomous vehicle deployments across additional routes, workflows, and facilities while enhancing the platform capabilities required to support larger fleet operations. Initial single-route deployments are increasingly evolving into broader automation initiatives spanning additional workflows, facilities, and vehicles.

This expansion dynamic was reflected in customer utilization metrics during the quarter. Across deployed environments, autonomous missions completed increased more than 127% year-over-year during Q1 2026, while autonomous driving time increased more than 60%. These gains reflect increasing operational adoption as customer sites transition autonomous vehicles into fuller production use.

Cyngn also continued expanding its commercial footprint across multiple industrial sectors. During the quarter, the company announced deployments at Vann Family Orchards and a WEG electric motor manufacturing facility, further extending the reach of its DriveMod Tugger platform across manufacturing, agriculture, and industrial material handling environments.

Alongside deployment growth, Cyngn continued investing in enterprise capabilities designed to support larger-scale customer opportunities. The company expanded development efforts around fleet management, operational scalability, and on-prem deployment configurations, enabling customers to deploy autonomous vehicle systems within more complex operational and IT environments.

Cyngn also strengthened its technology and intellectual property position during the quarter. The company was awarded its 24th U.S. patent and continued collaboration efforts involving NVIDIA Isaac Sim, supporting simulation, validation, and development workflows for autonomous vehicle deployments.

In March, Cyngn completed a $9.65 million registered direct offering, providing additional liquidity to support ongoing operations and growth initiatives, extending its runway to 2028.

The company believes these developments position Cyngn to pursue larger enterprise opportunities while deepening expansion within its existing customer base.

Q1 2026 Three Month Financial Review:

Revenue in Q1 2026 was $105 thousand compared to $47 thousand in the first quarter of 2025. Similar to prior year, first quarter of 2026 revenue consisted of EAS software subscriptions from DriveMod tugger vehicle deployments.

Total costs and expenses in the first quarter were $7.1 million, an increase of $1.8 million or 34% from $5.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. This increase was due to a $1.0 million increase in general and administrative (G&A) expenses, primarily driven by an increase in board of director’s pay in lieu of the equity component of the director compensation program for 2025 and an increase in marketing and advertising expenses. In addition, the company experienced a $0.8 million increase in research and development (R&D), primarily due to the change in accounting estimate related to capitalized software. There was an increase of $46 thousand in cost of revenue due to the deployment costs being recognized over the life of the awarded contracts. For the first quarter of 2026, other income (expense), net was $0.5 million compared to $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in other income was primarily driven by the fair value measurement of warrants issued in the first quarter of 2025.

Net loss for the first quarter was $(6.5) million compared to $(3.9) million in the corresponding quarter of 2025. First quarter net loss per share was $(0.59), based on basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding of approximately 11 million in the quarter. This compares to a net loss per share of $(3.40) in the first quarter of 2025, based on approximately 1.2 million basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding.

Balance Sheet Highlights:

Cyngn’s unrestricted cash and short-term investments as of March 31, 2026 totaled $44.4 million compared to $34.7 million as of December 31, 2025. At the end of the same period, working capital was $45.8 million and total stockholders’ equity was $50.6 million, as compared to year-end working capital of $34.4 million and total stockholders’ equity of $38.8 million, respectively as of December 31, 2025. The Company had no debt as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 and to date, no member of the current management team has sold any shares of the Company’s stock.

CYNGN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended

March 31,

2026

2025

Revenue

$

104,573

$

47,152

Costs and expenses

Cost of revenue

57,350

11,813

Research and development

2,889,253

2,106,910

General and administrative

4,099,741

3,143,462

Total costs and expenses

7,046,344

5,262,185

Loss from operations

(6,941,771)

(5,215,033)

Other income, net

Interest income, net

22,070

74,819

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

1,136,677

Other income, net

432,942

91,890

Total other income, net

455,012

1,303,386

Net loss

$

(6,486,759)

$

(3,911,647)

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

$

(0.59)

$

(3.40)

Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to
common stockholders, basic and diluted

11,008,586

1,150,882

 

CYNGN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

March 31,

December 31,

2026

2025

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$

5,131,502

$

990,023

Short-term investments

39,245,418

33,736,091

Accounts and other receivables

2,731,893

1,544,213

Inventory

1,784,315

2,039,655

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,034,644

910,605

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

49,927,772

39,220,587

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property and equipment, net

3,467,825

3,268,196

Right of use asset, net

5,754,120

5,971,800

Intangible assets, net

462,091

466,223

Other non-current assets

1,346,084

1,126,409

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

11,030,120

10,832,628

TOTAL ASSETS

$

60,957,892

$

50,053,215

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accounts payable

$

372,714

$

217,439

Deferred revenue

2,249,955

1,658,015

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

862,020

2,615,734

Current operating lease liability

650,312

312,365

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

4,135,001

4,803,553

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Non-current operating lease liability

6,253,061

6,495,256

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

6,253,061

6,495,256

TOTAL LIABILITIES

10,388,062

11,298,809

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred stock, Par $0.00001, 10 million shares authorized; no shares issued and
     outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025

Common stock, Par $0.00001; 400,000,000 shares authorized as of March 31, 2026
     and December 31, 2025; 13,608,281 and 7,974,380 shares issued and outstanding
     as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

136

80

Additional paid-in capital

273,878,924

255,576,797

Accumulated deficit

(223,309,230)

(216,822,471)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

50,569,830

38,754,406

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

$

60,957,892

$

50,053,215

 

CYNGN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Three Months Ended

March 31,

2026

2025

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net loss

$

(6,486,759)

$

(3,911,647)

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

Depreciation and amortization

316,605

240,907

Stock-based compensation

386,289

536,244

Realized gain on short-term investments

(67,160)

Accretion on short-term investments

(432,942)

Change in fair value of warrant liability

(1,136,677)

Change in assets and liabilities:

Accounts and other receivables

(1,187,681)

Inventory

255,340

Prepaid expenses, operating lease right-of-use assets, and other assets

(343,714)

(941,529)

Accounts payable

155,275

33,888

Deferred revenue

591,940

Accrued expenses, lease liabilities, and other current liabilities

(1,657,962)

(1,267,094)

Net cash used in operating activities

(8,403,609)

(6,513,068)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of property and equipment

(289,489)

(178,453)

Acquisition of intangible asset

(4,932)

(655,574)

Disposal of assets

1,960

Purchase of short-term investments

(20,978,738)

(23,015,397)

Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments

15,902,353

7,746,155

Net cash used in investing activities

(5,370,806)

(16,101,309)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from at-the-market equity financing, net of issuance costs

9,166,427

Proceeds from public issuance of common stock, net of offering costs

8,749,467

Issuance costs for public issuance of common stock and pre-funded warrants and
     exercise of pre-funded warrants

(1,025)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

17,915,894

(1,025)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

4,141,479

(22,615,402)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

990,023

23,617,733

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

5,131,502

$

1,002,331

Supplemental disclosure:

Acquisition of property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued
     expenses

$

21,405

$

17,441

About Cyngn

Cyngn develops and deploys autonomous vehicle technology for industrial organizations like manufacturers and logistics companies. The Company addresses significant challenges facing industrial organizations today, such as labor shortages and costly safety incidents.

Cyngn’s DriveMod technology empowers customers to seamlessly bring self-driving technology to their operations without high upfront costs or infrastructure installations. DriveMod is currently available on Motrec MT-160 Tuggers and BYD Forklifts.

The DriveMod Tugger hauls up to 12,000 lbs, travels inside and out, and targets a typical payback period of less than 2 years. The DriveMod Forklift lifts heavy loads that use non-standard pallets and is currently available to select customers.

Investor Contact:
Natalie Russell
CFO
investors@cyngn.com

Media Contact:
Luke Renner
Head of Marketing
media@cyngn.com

Where to Find Cyngn:

Website: https://cyngn.comX: https://x.com/cyngnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyngnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyngnhq

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statement that is not historical in nature is a forward-looking statement and may be identified by the use of words and phrases such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “will,” “will likely result,” “will continue,” “plans to,” “potential,” “promising,” and similar expressions. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including the risk factors described from time to time in the Company’s reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, without limitation the risk factors discussed in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 26, 2026. Readers are cautioned that it is not possible to predict or identify all the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect future results. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Cyngn undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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MDJM LTD to Host Virtual Investor Meeting on May 15, 2026

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LETHAM, Scotland, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MDJM LTD (OTC: UOKAF) (the “Company” or “MDJM”), an integrated global culture-driven asset management company, today announced that it will host a virtual investor meeting via Zoom on Friday, May 15, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

During the meeting, the Company’s management team is expected to present the Company’s vision for its current business stage and related challenges, recent business developments and milestones, ongoing strategic initiatives, and future development plans, including advancements in international animation intellectual property development and international collaboration initiatives, Scottish cultural project and animation museum development, as well as acquisition and commercialization initiatives.

The virtual investor meeting will be open to investors and interested parties.

Virtual Investor Meeting Details

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87101151746?pwd=UO71grewBaO7g9FpiOB8IEhqjSTuM7.1

Meeting ID: 871 0115 1746

Passcode: 319270

About MDJM LTD

MDJM LTD is a global culture-driven asset management company focused on transforming historical properties into cultural hubs that integrate modern digital technology with rich historical value. The Company has been expanding its operations in the UK, where it is developing projects such as Fernie Castle in Scotland and the Robin Hill Property in England. These properties are being remodeled into multi-functional cultural venues that will feature fine dining, hospitality services, art exhibitions, and cultural exchange events. Fernie Castle is undergoing comprehensive architectural and landscape renovation planning in design collaboration with renowned architectural firm Kengo Kuma and Associates. As part of its broader strategy, MDJM seeks to position itself as a hub for artisan exchanges, art shows, and sales, leveraging its historical properties as platforms for promoting Eastern and Western cultural exchanges. This initiative reflects the Company’s commitment to furthering its global market expansion and enhancing its cultural business footprint. For more information regarding the Company, please visit https://www.ir-uoka.com/.

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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F and its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Contact:

Sherry Zheng

WAVECREST GROUP INC.

Phone: +1 718-213-7386

Email: sherry@wavecrestipo.com

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FREMONT, Calif., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX) today announced that Tim Archer, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Doug Bettinger, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:

Tim Archer: Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 27, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time)

Doug Bettinger: Bank of America Global Technology Conference on June 2, 2026, at 9:20 a.m. Pacific Time (12:20 p.m. Eastern Time)

Live audio webcasts of these presentations will be available to the public and can be accessed from the Investors section of Lam’s website at www.lamresearch.com. A replay of the audio webcasts will be available for two weeks following the respective presentation dates.

About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) is a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Lam’s equipment and services allow customers to build smaller and better performing devices. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a strong values-based culture, with an unwavering commitment to our customers. Lam is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, California, with operations around the globe. Learn more at www.lamresearch.com.

IR Contact:

Ram Ganesh
Investor Relations
(510) 572-1615
investor.relations@lamresearch.com

Source: Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX) 

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