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Fisker Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

08/04/2023
  • Fisker began inaugural deliveries of Fisker Ocean Ones in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and the US with deliveries starting in Norway and Sweden shortly.
  • Fisker Ocean One and Extreme achieved EPA range of 360 miles, which is the longest range of any new electric SUV in its class1.
  • Opened new customer locations in London, Oslo, and Stockholm, with additional customer facilities opening in North America and Europe this year.
  • Q2 2023 was Fisker’s first quarter with automotive sales revenue. First vehicles delivered achieved a 7.5% gross margin; excluding early-stage investor vehicles, gross margin was 18.5%. EPS was ($0.25), compared to ($0.36) in the prior year.
  • Raised $300 million in gross proceeds from convertible bond offering in July, with potential to double proceeds in 12-months, bolstering quarter-end cash, cash equiv., and restricted cash to $822 million on a proforma basis; this excludes $33 million in VAT receivables.
  • Fisker published its Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report, highlighting that the Fisker Ocean had the lowest published carbon footprint of any electric SUV.
  • Fisker held its “Product Vision Day” event on August 3, 2023, where it showcased its product lineup and how it plans to disrupt and innovate in every market segment it enters.
  • 1,022 vehicles produced in Q2 2023 and 1,009 produced in July, which had fewer working hours due to the planned Magna Steyr annual summer shutdown. Calendar 2023 production forecast updated to a range of 20,000-23,000 units due to a short-term capacity constraint at one supplier.

Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Fisker began inaugural deliveries of Fisker Ocean Ones in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and the US with deliveries starting in Norway and Sweden shortly. (Photo: Business Wire)

Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Fisker began inaugural deliveries of Fisker Ocean Ones in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and the US with deliveries starting in Norway and Sweden shortly. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Our second quarter marked an important milestone for Fisker as we started deliveries of our first Fisker Ocean vehicles to customers. We are currently in a quarter that truly marks the inflection for Fisker – our business model has now been proven, by the fact that we are already making a positive profit margin on the first vehicles we are selling,” stated Henrik Fisker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fisker.

“Feedback from our first customers and the numerous members of the media who have now reviewed the Fisker Ocean has been quite positive, and we are not slowing down. We unveiled our future product vision to investors, the press, and our customers and are excited to enter a range of new vehicle segments, including pickup trucks. We look forward to getting more and more vehicles into the hands of our loyal customers so they can experience the unique and class-leading features of the Ocean,” continued Fisker.

Recent Updates:

  • Fisker achieved an EPA estimated total range of 360 miles for the Fisker Ocean Extreme on 20-inch wheels, exceeding Fisker’s previous estimates. The EPA values confirm the Fisker Ocean Extreme has the longest range of any new electric SUV under $200,000 sold in the US today.
  • The Fisker Ocean Extreme received EPA Certificate of Conformity and California Air Resources Board Executive Order, approving it for sale and delivery in the US at the end of May.
  • 1,022 Fisker Ocean vehicles were produced in Q2 2023. A couple of suppliers had challenges ramping to targeted Q2 levels, but the company is intently focused on working with all suppliers to swiftly ramp. In July, 1,009 Fisker Oceans were produced up from 741 units in June while the assembly rate per day reached 140 at the end of July, up from 80 per day at the end of June. July had reduced shifts and fewer working days due to the planned Magna Steyr annual summer shutdown.
  • Fisker updates 2023 production outlook to 20,000-23,000 units as a key supplier required additional time to ramp their capacity to meet our 2H 2023 timeline.
  • The Company began US and European deliveries of the Fisker Ocean One in California, Denmark and Germany with 11 customer deliveries completed in 2Q partly due to a later start in the quarter, logistics optimization, and extra time required to accumulate appropriate quantities for efficient transport.
  • Fisker recently opened customer facilities in London, Oslo and Stockholm. The Company plans to open additional locations in Los Angeles, Neuss/Duesseldorf, Paris, Frankfurt, Arizona, Maryland, New York, and Tennessee, and is in negotiations on a few dozen other properties across North America and Europe. Vehicle test drive events began recently.
  • Bolstered the company’s balance sheet with a successful offering of $340 million in aggregate principal of 0% senior unsecured convertible notes due 2025 to an institutional investor, with the potential to increase the aggregate principal amount of the notes to $680 million. The transaction resulted in gross proceeds of $300 million to Fisker.
  • Published Fisker Ocean LCA report which highlights unprecedented sustainability through 5 phases of the vehicle’s life, from raw materials to vehicle “end of use.” With the lowest published carbon footprint of any electric SUV, the Fisker Ocean LCA is yet another testament to how sustainability has been built into the company from the beginning.
  • Completed first large-scale media event with production vehicles in Vienna, Austria where two dozen media correspondents put the Ocean vehicles through the paces.
  • Fisker held its inaugural “Product Vision Day” event on August 3, 2023, where it showcased its future product lineup and its vision of a Clean Future for All. Fisker believes this exciting lineup of EVs, combined with its innovation, design, and company-wide commitment to environmental responsibility, will resonate with consumers globally. Fisker opened reservations for the Ronin and Alaska.
  • Announced the company will produce 100 Fisker Ocean Extreme Vigyan Edition vehicles for the India market. Fisker expects to complete the homologation process for India by September and to commence deliveries in Q4 2023.
  • The company expects to open a delivery center in China in 2023 and expects to begin deliveries of the Fisker Ocean in China in 1H 2024.
  • Fisker continues to expand its internal technical capabilities and our global team now totals more than 1,000 as of August 3, 2023.

Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:

  • Revenue totaled $825 thousand compared to revenue of $10 thousand in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Gross margin was 7.5% on a reported basis, and 18.5% excluding discounted early-stage investor deliveries.
  • Loss from operations totaled $87.9 million, including $9.0 million of stock-based compensation expense.
  • Net loss totaled $85.5 million and $0.25 loss per share. Weighted average shares outstanding totaled 335.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
  • Net cash used in operating activities totaled $128.1 million and capital expenditures totaled 91.3 million.
  • Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash was $521.8 million as of June 30, 2023; this excludes $300 million in gross proceeds from the July convertible note offering and $33.4 million in VAT receivables which we expect to receive as refunds or to monetize against vehicle sales taxes.

2023 Business Outlook

Fisker expects to produce 20,000-23,000 units in 2023, provided Fisker’s suppliers and partners can support this volume and ramp. The following information reflects Fisker’s expectations for key non-GAAP operating expenses and capital expenditures for full-year 2023. Fisker is projecting the total of these items to be within a range of $565 million to $640 million. Fisker anticipates an 8-12% gross margin range for full year 2023, provided input costs do not change dramatically.

Key Expense Item    

USD, millions

Research & Development (Non-GAAP)1  

$ 160 - 190

Selling, General, and Administrative (Non-GAAP)1  

$ 160 - 190

Capital Expenditures  

$ 245 - 260

Total    

$ 565 - 640

1Excludes stock-based compensation expense. A reconciliation to the corresponding GAAP amount is not provided as the quantification of stock-based compensation excluded from the non-GAAP measure, which may be significant, cannot be reasonably calculated or predicted without unreasonable efforts. The Non-GAAP adjustment for stock-based compensation expense requires additional inputs such as number of shares granted and market price volatilities that are not currently ascertainable and cannot be reasonably estimated.

Conference Call Information

Fisker Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the results at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time) today, August 4, 2023. The live audio webcast will be accessible on Fisker’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.fiskerinc.com. A recording of the webcast will also be available following the conference call.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)

This press release and the accompanying tables references certain non-generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) financial measures, including non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP selling, general, and administrative expense, non-GAAP research and development expense and non-GAAP total operating expenses. These non-GAAP financial measures differ from their directly comparable GAAP financial measures due to adjustments made to exclude stock-based compensation expense. None of these non-GAAP financial measures is a substitute for or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP.

Fisker believes that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplemental information to investors about Fisker in understanding and evaluating its operating results, enhancing the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects, and allowing for greater transparency with respect to key financial metrics used by its management in financial and operational-decision making. However, there are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP measures and their nearest GAAP equivalents. For example, other companies may calculate non-GAAP measures differently, or may use other measures to calculate their financial performance, and therefore any non-GAAP measures Fisker uses may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Therefore, both GAAP financial measures of Fisker’s financial performance and the respective non-GAAP measures should be considered together. Please see the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure in the tables below.

Disclosure Information

Fisker uses the investor relations section on its website as a means of complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. It also uses various social media channels as a means of disclosing information about Fisker and its products to its customers, investors and the public (e.g., @fiskerinc on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn). Accordingly, investors should monitor Fisker’s investor relations website and these social media channels in addition to following Fisker’s press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts.

About Fisker Inc.

California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world’s most sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com – and enjoy exclusive content across Fisker’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by words such as “feel,” “believes,” expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “should,” “is to be,” or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology and include, among other things, the statements quoted by our Chief Executive Officer, the timing of start of production and delivery of the Fisker Ocean or the Fisker PEAR, the sufficiency of our cash to fund production launch of the Fisker Ocean, and statements regarding Fisker’s future performance under “2023 Business Outlook,” the reported financial results for the second quarter of 2023, which are subject to completion of Fisker’s internal review, and other future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein due to many factors, including, but not limited to: Fisker’s limited operating history; Fisker’s ability to enter into additional manufacturing and other contracts with Magna, or other OEMs or tier-one suppliers in order to execute on its business plan; the risk that OEM and supply partners do not meet agreed upon timelines or experience capacity constraints; Fisker may experience significant delays in the design, manufacture, regulatory approval, launch and financing of its vehicles; Fisker’s ability to execute its business model, including market acceptance of its planned products and services; Fisker’s inability to retain key personnel and to hire additional personnel; competition in the electric vehicle market; Fisker’s inability to develop a sales distribution network; and the ability to protect its intellectual property rights; and those factors discussed in Fisker’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, under the heading “Risk Factors,” filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), as supplemented by Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other reports and documents Fisker files from time to time with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Fisker undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results*

Fisker Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)







 


Three Months Ended


June 30, 2023
March 31, 2023
June 30, 2022






 
Revenue

$

825

 


$

198

 


$

10

 

Costs of goods sold

 

763

 


 

164

 


 

8

 

Gross margin

 

62

 


 

34

 


 

2

 







 
Operating costs and expenses:





Selling, general and administrative

 

38,948

 


 

44,648

 


 

17,521

 

Research and development

 

49,032

 


 

76,999

 


 

71,160

 

Total operating costs and expenses

 

87,980

 


 

121,647

 


 

88,681

 







 
Loss from operations

 

(87,918

)


 

(121,613

)


 

(88,679

)







 
Other income (expense):





Other income (expense)

 

(1,408

)


 

(45

)


 

(452

)

Interest income

 

6,581

 


 

6,894

 


 

1,353

 

Interest expense

 

(4,605

)


 

(4,601

)


 

(4,751

)

Foreign currency gain/(loss)

 

3,797

 


 

(401

)


 

(3,417

)

Unrealized gain/(loss) recognized on equity securities

 

340

 


 

(730

)


 

(10,030

)

Total other income (expense)

 

4,705

 


 

1,117

 


 

(17,297

)

Net loss before income taxes

 

(83,213

)


 

(120,496

)


 

(105,976

)

Provision for income taxes

 

(2,271

)


 

(59

)


 

-

 

Net loss

$

(85,484

)


$

(120,555

)


$

(105,976

)







 
Basic and Diluted net loss per share

$

(0.25

)


$

(0.38

)


$

(0.36

)

Basic and Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

 

335,888,051

 


 

320,983,589

 


 

298,269,801

 







 

Fisker Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)





 


As of:


June 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Current assets:



Cash and cash equivalents

$

467,549


$

736,549

Restricted cash

 

54,233


 

-

Inventory

 

172,113


 

4,276

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

148,650


 

87,489

Equity investment

 

2,750


 

3,140

Total current assets

 

845,295


 

831,454





 
Non-current assets:



Property and equipment, net

 

539,742


 

387,137

Intangible assets

 

236,896


 

246,922

Right of use asset, net

 

53,037


 

33,424

Other non-current assets

 

54,434


 

16,489

Total noncurrent assets

 

884,109


 

683,972

Total assets

$

1,729,404


$

1,515,426





 
Current liabilities:



Accounts payable

$

183,279


$

58,871

Accrued expenses

 

395,676


 

264,925

Lease liabilities (short term)

 

9,251


 

7,085

Total current liabilities

 

588,206


 

330,881





 
Non-current liabilities:



Customer deposits

 

15,310


 

15,334

Lease liabilities

 

42,655


 

27,884

Convertible notes

 

661,683


 

660,822

Total non-current liabilities

 

719,648


 

704,040

Total liabilities

 

1,307,854


 

1,034,921





 
Stockholder's equity

 

421,550


 

480,505

Total liabilities and equity

$

1,729,404


$

1,515,426





 

Fisker Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)





 


Three Months Ended June 30,


2023


2022

Cash flows from Operating Activities



Net loss

$

(85,484

)


$

(105,976

)

Stock-based compensation

 

9,026

 


 

1,195

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

17,084

 


 

205

 

Accretion of debt issuance costs

 

433

 


 

421

 

Unrealized (gain)/loss recognized on equity securities

 

(340

)


 

10,030

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities

 

(64,815

)


 

(61,319

)

Other operating activities


 

(3,971

)


 

5,964

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(128,067

)


 

(149,480

)





 
Cash flows from Investing Activities



Purchase of property and equipment

 

(91,314

)


 

(54,161

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(91,314

)


 

(54,161

)





 
Cash flows from Financing Activities



Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

6

 


 

218

 

Proceeds from stock issuance under "At-the-market" offering

 

87,942

 


 

14,568

 

Payments for "At-the-market" issuance costs

 

(1,175

)


 

(353

)

Payments to tax authorities for statutory tax withholdings

 

(2,768

)


 

(1,415

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

84,005

 


 

13,018

 





 
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(135,376

)


 

(190,623

)

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

657,158

 


 

1,042,562

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

521,782

 


$

851,939

 





 

Fisker Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financials Measures

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)


Adjusted EBITDA   Three Months Ended

  June 30, 2023
March 31, 2023
June 30, 2022
Net loss (GAAP)  

$

(85,484

)


$

(120,555

)


$

(105,976

)

Provision for income taxes  

 

2,271

 


 

59

 


 

-

 

Interest income  

 

(6,581

)


 

(6,894

)


 

(1,353

)

Interest expense  

 

4,605

 


 

4,601

 


 

4,751

 

Depreciation and amortization  

 

17,084

 


 

9,150

 


 

2,043

 

Stock-based compensation expense/(benefit)  

 

9,026

 


 

(1,642

)


 

1,195

 

Foreign currency loss/(gain)  

 

(3,797

)


 

401

 


 

3,417

 

Unrealized loss/(gain) recognized on equity securities  

 

(340

)


 

730

 


 

10,030

 


 



 
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)  

$

(63,216

)


$

(114,150

)


$

(85,893

)


 



 

*The financial results discussed herein are presented on a preliminary basis; final data will be included in Fisker’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2023

Source: Fisker Inc.

1 EPA estimated range. Actual results may vary for many reasons, including driving conditions, wheel size, state of battery charge, and how the vehicle is driven and maintained. Class refers to mid-size SUVs with an MSRP under $200,000.

Fisker Inc. Communications
Frank Boroch, VP, Investor Relations & Treasury
fboroch@fiskerinc.com

Matthew DeBord, Sr. Director, Communications Strategy & Storytelling
mdebord@fiskerinc.com

Source: Fisker Inc.

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