EX-99.1 2 ea150422-8krx99i_cbak.htm PRESS RELEASE

Exhibit 99.1

  

CBAK Energy Reports Third Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Results

Q3 Revenue from high power lithium batteries grew 51% YoY to $9.6 million

DALIAN, China, November 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) ("CBAK Energy," or the "Company") a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider in China, today reported its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021.

Third Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights

Net revenues were $9.6 million. Excluding revenues from raw material trades, approximately $9.6 million was from high power lithium batteries business, a 51% year-over-year growth in high power lithium battery revenues over the same period of 2020.
Gross profit was $1.1 million, a decrease of 17% from $1.4 million in the same period of 2020.
Gross margin was 12%, a decrease of 1 percentage point from the same period of 2020.
Net Income was $20.0 million, compared to net income of $41,715 in the same period of 2020.

Yunfei Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, noted: “We are very pleased with our robust battery sales in the third quarter. Notably, revenues from high-power lithium batteries totaled $9.6 million, representing 51% year-over-year growth. These results attest to the quality and level of recognition our industry-leading products have in the market.

 

Mr. Li continued: “As scheduled, we are expanding our production capacity despite global energy shortage and commodity price hikes. This is a much-needed action as the new capacity will yield positive business outcomes and augment our ability to supply. Additionally, in order to address growing and diversified demands for batteries, we made meaningful progress in research and development while extending our product portfolio. Our operations and growth strategies are well on track, which we believe solidifies our market-leading position and capabilities to deliver long-term growth in this thriving industry.”

 

Xiangyu Pei, Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, noted: “Our financial performance for high-power lithium batteries remained solid in the third quarter, a testament to the strong demand for our advanced and dependable products. Despite the increase in commodity prices, raw material cost was carefully managed through our previous contracts that have locked prices for certain materials. As evidenced by our healthy financial position and vigorous growth, we have the capabilities for executing our growth strategies that will push us further on the path to consistent, sustainable success.”

Third Quarter 2021 Business Highlights & Recent Developments

In August, the Company secured performance certification from the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company SGS for its special 26650 lithium-ion battery, specifically designed for use in ultra-low temperatures.

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

 

Net revenues were $9.6 million. Revenues from high power lithium batteries was approximately $9.6 million, representing 51% year-over-year growth compared to the same period of 2020. The Company did not have new raw material trades in this quarter and had a minor adjustment in revenues from previous raw material trades, and the new production line installation in Dalian plant had a temporarily adverse impact on existing production. 

Net Revenues by End-product Applications
($ thousands)
 

2021

Third Quarter

  

2020

Third Quarter

   % Change
YoY
 
High power lithium batteries used in:               
    Uninterruptable supplies  $9,336   $5,920    58 
    Light electric vehicles   227    23    887 
    Electric vehicles   1    408    (100)
Total high power lithium batteries  $9,563   $6,351    51 
Raw materials used in lithium batteries   (1)   4,269    (100)
Total  $9,562   $10,620    (10)

Cost of revenues was $8.4 million, a decrease of 9% from $9.2 million in the same period of 2020.

Gross profit was $1.1 million, a decrease of 18% from $1.4 million in the same period of 2020. Gross margin was 12%, a decrease of 1 percentage point from the same period of 2020. The inflation in raw material prices resulted in the increase in production costs.

Total operating expenses were $4.3 million, an increase of 339% from $1.0 million in the same period of 2020. Most of the increase in all expense categories was due to growing headcount and research and development expenses associated with the Nanjing production facility, along with the expiration of the Chinese government’s COVID-19 relief policy that had reduced social insurance contributions during the pandemic.

Research and development expenses were $1.8 million, an increase of 307% from $0.4 million in the same period of 2020. The increase in research and development expenses was also due to the Company’s efforts in optimizing performance and cost-efficiency for battery products.

 

Sales and marketing expenses were $0.5 million, an increase of 223% from $0.2 million in the same period of 2020. Given the growth in revenues from high power lithium batteries, we increased salaries and benefits for sales and marketing employees.

 

General and administrative expenses were $2.2 million, an increase of 191% from $0.7 million in the same period of 2020. The Company’s rental expenses increased as it rented spaces for manufacturing, warehouse, and staff accommodation for the Nanjing production facility.

 

Recovery of doubtful accounts was $0.2 million, compared to a recovery of doubtful accounts of $0.4 million in the same period of 2020.

 

 

 

Operating Loss was $3.2 million, compared to operating profit of $0.4 million in the same period of 2020.

Finance income, net was $0.1 million, compared to finance expenses of $0.4 million in the same period of 2020, and was a result of lower loan balances and interest income generated from vehicle leasing in 2021.

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities was $23.0 million, compared to nil in the same period of 2020. The change in fair value of warrant liabilities is mainly due to share price decline.

Net Income was $20.0 million, compared to net income of $41,715 in the same period of 2020.

Basic and diluted earnings per share were both $0.23. In comparison, basic and diluted earnings per share in the same period of 2020 were both $0.00.

Cash and cash equivalents were $2.0 million as of September 30, 2021, compared to $33.3 million as of June 30, 2021.

Conference Call

CBAK's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2021 (9:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on November 12, 2021).

 

For participants who wish to join the call, please register in advance for the conference using the link provided below at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, Direct Event passcode, a unique registrant ID and an email with detailed instructions to join the conference call.

 

Participant Online Registration: 

http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/9955106

 

Once completing the registration, please dial-in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the earnings call and enter the Direct Event passcode and registrant ID as instructed to connect to the call.

 

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/3k3p9eyw.

A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live call at the following numbers until November 20, 2021. To access the replay, please reference the conference ID 5182755.

 

International

+61-2-8199-0299

United States

+1-855-452-5696

Hong Kong, China

+852-800-963-117

Mainland, China

+86-800-870-0206

+86-400-632-2162

 

 

 

About CBAK Energy

CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBATis a leading high-tech enterprise in China engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sales of new energy high power lithium batteries. The applications of the Company's products and solutions include light electric vehicles, electric vehicles, electric tools, energy storage, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and other high-power applications. In January 2006, CBAK Energy became the first lithium battery manufacturer in China listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. CBAK Energy has multiple operating subsidiaries in Dalian and Nanjing, as well as a large-scale R&D and production base in Dalian.

For more information, please visit www.cbak.com.cn.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to change. The forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. and its subsidiary companies, which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes", "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include but are not limited to: the ability of the Company to meet its contract or agreement obligations; the uncertain market for the Company's lithium battery cells; business, macroeconomic, technological, regulatory, or other factors affecting the profitability of battery cells designed for energy storage; and risks related to CBAK Energy's business and risks related to operating in China. Please refer to CBAK Energy's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as other SEC reports that have been filed since the date of such annual report, for specific details on risk factors. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. CBAK Energy's actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. CBAK Energy undertakes no obligation to revise or update its forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release unless expressly requested by applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

 

In China:

 

CBAK Energy Technology, Inc.

Investor Relations Department

Phone: 86-411-39185985

Email: ir@cbak.com.cn

 

The Blueshirt Group

Ms. Feifei Shen

Phone: +86 13466566136

Email: feifei@blueshirtgroup.com

 

The Blueshirt Group

Ms. Suwen Feng

Phone: +86 13917110134

Email: suwen@blueshirtgroup.com

 

In the United States:

 

The Blueshirt Group

Ms. Julia Qian

Phone: +1 973-619-3227

Email: Julia@blueshirtgroup.com

 

 

 

 

CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In $ except for number of shares)

 

   December 31,   September 30, 
   2020   2021 
Assets        
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $11,681,750   $1,993,531 
Pledged deposits   8,989,748    15,552,996 
Trade accounts and bills receivable, net   29,571,274    22,231,442 
Inventories   5,252,845    9,249,455 
Prepayments and other receivables   7,439,544    9,715,578 
Investment in sales-type lease, net   235,245    838,649 
Total current assets   63,170,406    59,581,651 
           
Property, plant and equipment, net   41,040,370    42,050,589 
Construction in progress   30,193,309    49,246,115 
Non-marketable equity securities   -    702,807 
Deposit paid for acquisition of a subsidiary   -    8,349,118 
Loan to unrelated third party - Hitrans   -    20,326,775 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net   -    1,981,422 
Prepaid land use right- non current   7,500,780    7,465,426 
Intangible assets, net   11,807    21,418 
Investment in sales-type lease, net   850,407    980,731 
Total assets  $142,767,079   $190,706,052 
           
Liabilities          
Current liabilities          
Trade accounts and bills payable  $28,352,292   $21,050,320 
Current maturities of long-term bank loans   13,739,546    - 
Other short-term loans   1,253,869    680,563 
Accrued expenses and other payables   11,645,459    15,796,594 
Payables to former subsidiaries, net   626,990    361,874 
Deferred government grants, current   151,476    153,402 
Product warranty provisions   155,888    124,670 
Operating lease liability, current   -    753,404 
Warrants liability   17,783,000    10,474,000 
Total current liabilities   73,708,520    49,394,827 
           
Deferred government grants, non-current   7,304,832    8,833,848 
Operating lease liability   -    801,266 
Product warranty provision   1,835,717    1,873,626 
Long term tax payable   7,511,182    7,606,677 
           
Total liabilities   90,360,251    68,510,244 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
           
Shareholders’ equity          
Common stock $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 authorized; 53,220,902 issued and 53,076,696 outstanding as of December 31, 2020, 88,555,390 issued and 88,411,184 outstanding as of September 30, 2021   79,310    88,555 
Donated shares   14,101,689    14,101,689 
Additional paid-in capital   225,278,113    241,232,244 
Statutory reserves   1,230,511    1,230,511 
Accumulated deficit   (183,984,311)   (131,654,694)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (239,609)   1,240,354 
    56,465,703    126,238,659 
Less: Treasury shares   (4,066,610)   (4,066,610)
Total shareholders’ equities   52,399,093    122,172,049 
Non-controlling interests   7,735    23,759 
Total of equities   52,406,828    122,195,808 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $142,767,079   $190,706,052 

 

 

 

CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(In $ except for number of shares)

 

   Three months ended   Nine months ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2020   2021   2020   2021 
Net revenues  $10,620,656   $9,562,190   $22,146,177   $24,867,393 
Cost of revenues   (9,245,811)   (8,430,808)   (20,477,719)   (20,798,931)
Gross profit   1,374,845    1,131,382    1,668,458    4,068,462 
Operating expenses:                    
Research and development expenses   (446,162)   (1,815,756)   (1,130,316)   (3,344,817)
Sales and marketing expenses   (157,485)   (510,386)   (351,963)   (1,262,999)
General and administrative expenses   (741,785)   (2,158,183)   (2,614,349)   (5,823,560)
Recovery of (provision for) doubtful accounts   364,168    178,897    (63,534)   437,475 
Total operating expenses   (981,264)   (4,305,428)   (4,160,162)   (9,993,901)
Operating profit (loss)   393,581    (3,174,046)   (2,491,704)   (5,925,439)
Finance (expenses) income, net   (357,739)   129,340    (1,171,030)   174,442 
Other income, net   5,873    69,970    152,171    1,619,194 
Impairment of non-marketable equity securities   -    (43)   -    (690,585)
Change in fair value of warrants   -    22,998,000    -    57,174,000 
Income (loss) before income tax and discontinued operations   41,715    20,023,221    (3,510,563)   52,351,612 
Income tax expense   -    -    -    - 
Net income (loss)   41,715    20,023,221    (3,510,563)   52,351,612 
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests   2,532    (3,487)   (2,386)   (21,995)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of CBAK Energy Technology, Inc.  $44,247   $20,019,734   $(3,512,949)  $52,329,617 
                     
Other comprehensive income (loss)                    
Net loss   41,715    20,023,221    (3,510,563)   52,351,612 
– Foreign currency translation adjustment   846,695    243,258    574,526    1,473,992 
Comprehensive income (loss)   888,410    20,266,479    (2,936,037)   53,825,604 
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests   3,465    (3,404)   (630)   (16,024)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to CBAK Energy Technology, Inc.  $891,875   $20,263,075   $(2,936,667)  $53,809,580 
                     
(Loss) Income per share                    
– Basic  $0.00   $0.23   $(0.06)  $0.60 
– Diluted  $0.00   $0.23   $(0.06)  $0.60 
                     
Weighted average number of shares of common stock:                    
– Basic   64,909,894    88,419,998    59,569,498    87,043,490 
– Diluted   65,400,058    88,709,210    59,569,498    87,349,010