EZGO Announces Financial Results for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2021; Highlighted by a 74.3% Increase in Revenues to $9.6 Million
CHANGZHOU,China,July 1,2021 --EZGO Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: EZGO)("EZGO" or "we","our",or "the Company"),a leading short-distance transportation solutions provider inChina,today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended March 31,2021.
Financial Highlights (all results compared to the prior year period unless otherwise noted)
Revenues were $9.6 million,an increase of 74.3%
Units sold reached 34,069,an increase of 96.6%
Gross marginwas 9.7%,compared with 9.6%
Net loss was $0.3 million,compared with net loss of $0.6 million
The Company has cash and cash equivalents of approximately $7.1 million at March 31,2021,compared to approximately $0.3 million at September 30,2020
Management Commentary
Mr. Jianhui Ye,Chief Executive Officer of EZGO,stated,"The last six months have been a monumental period in EZGO's development,highlighted by our IPO in January 2021 and transition from an expert in battery technology into a manufacturer of e-bicycles. We reported strong growth in both revenues and the number of units sold,as the demand for our products has continued to grow due to greater brand awareness. We achieved this growth despite capacity restraints that restricted our ability to meet this continued demand,and as a result,we recently announced the purchase of land and property that we believe will allow us to initially increase our production capacity by 100,000 units of two-wheeled e-bicycles. In addition,the estimated production capacity of the factory building expected to be built on the remaining land being purchased is anticipated to be approximately 500,000 units."
Mr. Ye concluded,"In the coming months,we are focused on both utilizing our increased capacity as well as expanding our marketing efforts and product development and innovation. We have introduced 15 new two wheeled e-bicycles,mopeds and leisure e-tricycles over the last six months,while investing in R&D as a means of integrating our battery expertise with new IoT technology that will improve performance. We are pleased with our progress made to date and remain very optimistic about our growth prospects for the future."
Financial Review for the Six Months Ended March 31,2021
Net Revenues
Net revenuesfrom continuing operations for the six months ended March 31,2021 wereapproximately $9.6 million,a 74.3% increase fromapproximately$5.5 million for the six months ended March 31,2020. The significant increase in revenues were mainly driven by the increase of sales of e-bicycles,and partially offset by the decrease of rental revenue.
The following table identifies revenue from continuing operations and reportable segments for the six months ended March 31,2021 and 2020:
For the sixmonths endedMarch 31,
Change
Segment
2021
%
2020
%
Amount
%
Sales of e-bicycles
E-bicycle sales
segment
$
7,643,039
79.6
$
3,371,641
61.2
$
4,271,398
126.7
Sales of batteries
and battery
packs
Battery cells and
packs segment
1,148,374
12.0
1,090,542
19.8
57,832
5.3
Rental of lithium
batteries ande-
bicycles
Rentalsegment
395,656
4.1
1,048,765
19.0
(653,109)
(62.3)
Others
417,687
4.3
350
-
417,337
119,239.1
Net revenues
$
9,604,756
100.0
$
5,511,298
100.0
$
4,093,458
74.3
The e-bicycles sales segment engaged in online and offline sales of e-bicycles. The revenue of sales of e-bicycles increased to approximately $7.6 million,or approximately 126.7%,for the six months ended March 31,2021 as compared to the same period in 2020,mainly due to thelaunch of newproducts,a rapid growth in the Company'soffline e-bicycles sales market,andthe mitigated impact of COVID-19 since the second quarter of 2020.
The revenue from battery cells and packs segment for the six months ended March 31,2021 and 2020 were both approximately$1.1 million,a 5.3% increasederived from continuing relationships withlong-termcustomers.
The revenue from rental segment significantly decreased by approximately$0.7 million,or approximately 62.3%,2021 as compared to the six months ended March 31,2020,primarily due tothe termination of three rental contracts from our sublease agents duringJanuary,May and July 2020.
Cost of Revenues
Our cost of revenues significantly increased by approximately$3.7 million,or approximately 74.0%,to approximately$8.7 millionfor the six months ended March 31,2021 from approximately$5.0million for the six months ended March 31,which was primarily due to the increase of manufacturing and purchase cost of e-bicycles for sale. The increase was in line with the increase in our net revenues.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the six months ended March 31,2021 and 2020 was approximately$0.9 millionand $0.5 million,representing 9.7% and 9.6% of net revenues,respectively. The Gross profit margin were relativelyconsistent duringthese two periods primarily due to the sales of e-bicycles accountingfor a large proportion of our total revenue,thus,the total gross profit rate converged with that of sales of e-bicycles.
Selling and Marketing Expenses
Our selling and marketing expenses primarily consist of salaries and benefitsexpense,advertising expense,and freight expense. Our selling and marketing expenses increased byapproximately$0.1 millionor approximately 58.9%,to approximately$0.4 millionfor the six months ended March 31,2021 from approximately$0.2 millionfor the six months ended March 31,2020. Such increase consisted ofthe increase of salaries and benefits expense and advertising expense,which resultedfrom the recruitment of new salespersonswith the Company's business expansion on sales of e-bicycles and the promotion of sales of e-bicyclesduring this period.
General and Administrative Expenses
Our general and administrative expenses decreased by approximately$48 thousandor approximately 4.9%,to approximately$0.9 millionfor the six months ended March 31,2021 from approximately$1.0 millionfor the six months ended March 31,2020. The decrease was mainly due to lower R&D expenses forthe six months ended March 31,and partially offset by an increase in professional fees. However,after the IPO in January 2021,we plan to invest more funds in R&D in the future.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense amounted toapproximately$29 thousandfor the six months ended March 31,2021 and income tax benefit amounted to approximately$0.2 millionfor the six months ended March 31,respectively. The income tax benefit was recognized as our PRC subsidiaries suffered deductible loss for the six months ended March 31,and our PRC subsidiaries had a taxable income for the six months ended March 31,2021.
Net Loss
Netloss for the six months ended March 31,2021 was approximately $0.3 million,compared to approximately $0.6 million for the same period in2020,mainly due to the above reasons.
About EZGO Technologies Ltd.
Leveraging an Internet of Things (IoT) product and service platform and two E-bicycle brands,"Cenbird" and "Dilang",EZGO has established a business model centered on the manufacturing and sale of E-bicycles and E-bicycle rentals,complemented by the E-bicyclecharging pile business. For additional information,please visit EZGO's website at www.ezgotech.com.cn. Investors can visit the "Investor Relations" section of EZGO's website at http://www.ezgotech.com.cn/Investor/.
Exchange Rate
This announcement contains translations of certain Chinese Renminbi ("RMB") amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the readers. Unless otherwise stated,all translations from RMB to US$ were made at the rate of RMB 6.5518 to US$ 1.00,the exchange rate in effect as of March 31,as set forth in the H.10 Statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ amounts referred could be converted into US$ or RMB,as the case may be,at any particular rate or at all.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans,objectives,goals,strategies,future events or performance,and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may,""will,""intend,""should,""believe,""expect,""anticipate,""project,""estimate"or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters,it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including,but not limited to,the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the short-distance transportation solutions market in China and the other international markets the Company plans to serve; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and the international markets the Company plans to serve and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). For these reasons,among others,investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC,which are available for review atwww.sec.gov.The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
For more information,please contact:
At the Company:
Shawn Wen
Email: ir@ez-go.com.cn
Phone: (+86) 13502829216
Investor Relations:
Adam Prior
The Equity Group Inc.
Email: aprior@equityny.com
Phone: (212) 836-9606
EZGO TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In U.S. dollars except for number of shares)
As of March31,
As of September 30,
2021
2020
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
7,074,834
322,598
Restricted cash
518,731
17,932
Short-term investments
2,289,447
2,209,261
Accounts receivable,net
4,443,712
6,616,815
Notes receivable
-
1,664,310
Inventories
2,849,276
867,752
Advance to suppliers,net
5,731,609
2,701,460
Amount due from related parties,current
3,418,237
577,035
Prepaid expenses and other current assets,net
3,088,006
1,237,249
Current assets of discontinued operation
106,168
102,449
Total current assets
29,520,020
16,316,861
Property and equipment,net
2,439,760
3,109,045
Amount due from related parties,noncurrent
305,260
294,568
Deferred tax assets,net
150,693
97,324
Total assets
32,415,733
19,817,798
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings
304,968
299,315
Accounts payable
527,325
303,305
Accrued expenses and other payables
5,819,035
3,756,657
Advances from customers
680,596
155,378
Income tax payable
850,620
748,003
Amount due to related parties
992
754,283
Current liabilities of discontinued operation
672,349
655,712
Total current liabilities
8,855,885
6,672,653
Total liabilities
8,653
Commitments and contingencies
-
-
EQUITY
Ordinary shares (par value of $0.001 per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 10,838,500 and 7,800,000
shares issued and outstanding as of March 31,2021 and September 30,respectively)
10,839
7,800
Subscription receivable
(7,800)
(7,800)
Receivables from a shareholder
(4,421,056)
(4,737,521)
Additional paid-in capital
22,117,639
12,078,058
Statutory reserve
227,303
212,842
Retained earnings
1,202,348
1,575,630
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(54,039)
(259,547)
Total EZGO Technologies Ltd.'s shareholders' equity
19,075,234
8,869,462
Non-controlling interests
4,484,614
4,275,683
Total equity
23,559,848
13,145,145
Total liabilities and equity
32,798
EZGO TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In U.S. dollars except for number of shares)
For the six months ended March 31,
2021
2020
Net revenues
9,756
5,298
Cost of revenues
(8,671,115)
(4,984,751)
Gross profit
933,641
526,547
Selling and marketing expenses
(392,216)
(246,833)
General and administrative expenses
(925,429)
(973,193)
Total operating expenses
(1,317,645)
(1,220,026)
Loss from operations
(384,004)
(693,479)
Interest expense,net
(16,477)
(8,542)
Other income (expense),net
140,837
(83,251)
Total other income (expense),net
124,360
(91,793)
Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense
(259,644)
(785,272)
Income tax (expense) benefit
(29,350)
193,443
Net loss from continuing operations
(288,994)
(591,829)
Income from discontinued operation,net of tax
-
-
Net Loss
(288,994)
(591,829)
Net loss from continuing operations
(288,829)
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests from continuing operations
69,827
(105,127)
Net loss attributable to EZGO Technologies Ltd.'s shareholders from continuing operations
(358,821)
(486,702)
Income from discontinued operation,net of tax
-
-
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests from discontinued operation
-
-
Net income attributable to EZGO Technologies Ltd.'s shareholders from discontinued operation
-
-
Net loss attributable to EZGO Technologies Ltd.'s shareholders
(358,821)
(486,702)
Net loss attributable to EZGO Technologies Ltd.'s shareholders from continuing operations per ordinary
share:
-Basic and diluted
(0.04)
(0.06)
Net income attributable to EZGO Technologies Ltd.'s shareholders from discontinued operation per
ordinary share:
-Basic and diluted
-
-
Net loss attributable to EZGO Technologies Ltd.'s shareholders per ordinary share:
-Basic and diluted
(0.04)
(0.06)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
-Basic and diluted
8,812,833
7,000
Loss from continuing operations before non-controlling interests
(288,net of tax
-
-
Net loss
(288,829)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
344,612
(287,874)
Comprehensive income (loss)
55,618
(879,703)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
208,931
(160,053)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EZGO Technologies Ltd.'s shareholders
(153,313)
(719,650)
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