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Ocean Power Technologies: Q3 Results
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PENNINGTON, New Jersey - Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPTT) announced financial results for its Fiscal 2016 third quarter ended January 31, 2016.
George H. Kirby, President and Chief Executive Officer of OPT, stated, "During the third quarter, we continued to develop our APB350 PowerBuoy and achieved progress on both the technical and commercial fronts. Our cumulative deployment time for the APB350 (A1) exceeded 125 days, and the PowerBuoy achieved two performance records including generating greater than 1,000 kWh (1MWh) of energy and generating 32 kWh of energy for a 24-hour period. We retrieved the APB350 (A1) in January to repair a component part and we expect to redeploy the A1 and resume sea trials in the near future following completion of repairs. Our Accelerated Life Testing (“ALT”) has provided important data on buoy reliability and life as it validates the PTO design. Our Technical Advisory Panel (“TAP”) has also continued to provide valuable market feedback as we progress toward our goal of 2016 commercialization. We are progressing our work with Gardline Environmental Ltd., one of our TAP members, to jointly investigate innovative ocean observing monitoring and maritime security systems.”
Recent developments at OPT include the partnering with the National Data Buoy Center (“NDBC”) under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (“CRADA”) to conduct ocean demonstrations of its innovative Self-Contained Ocean Observing Payload (“SCOOP”) monitoring system integrated into OPT’s APB350 PowerBuoy®. In addition, OPT has entered into a Letter of Intent with Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding (MES) to conduct funded pre-work tasks and to negotiate a definitive agreement that would allow for the lease of the APB350 PowerBuoy for a project off the coast of Kozu-island in Japan.
Mr. Kirby continued, "Our next generation APB350 has also shown considerable progress and is expected to feature an enhanced electrical storage system (ESS), a higher efficiency power management system, and "plug and play" capability, making it more flexible for end-user payloads. The enhanced ESS is particularly advantageous for applications that have varying power requirements, including continuous and larger peak loads. Assembly and component testing of portions of the next generation APB350 are currently underway. We anticipate product commercialization to occur in calendar year 2016."
Results for the Third Fiscal Quarter Ended January 31, 2016
For the three months ended January 31, 2016, OPT reported revenue of $5,000, as compared to revenue of $0.3 million for the three months ended January 31, 2015. The decrease in revenues compared with the prior year was primarily related to decreased billable costs on our project with Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding ("MES") and with our contract with the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE"), reflecting our focus on the APB350. A stage-gate review of the MES project was conducted and is discussed more fully in the MD&A section of our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the third fiscal 2016 quarter ended January 31, 2016.
The net loss for the three months ended January 31, 2016 was $2.0 million as compared to a net loss of $2.2 million for the three months ended January 31, 2015. The decrease in net loss is primarily due to an increase in income tax benefits and lower selling, general and administrative expenses, and offset in part by higher product development costs. Selling, general and administrative costs were lower due to reduced third party consulting, certain employee-related and patent amortization costs.
Results for the Nine Months Ended January 31, 2016
For the nine months ended January 31, 2016, OPT reported revenue of $0.6 million, as compared to revenue of $3.6 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2015. The decrease in revenue is primarily related to decreased billable work for the DOE, WavePort and MES.
The net loss for the nine months ended January 31, 2016 was $9.1 million, as compared to a net loss of $9.9 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2015. The decrease in the Company's net loss year-over-year primarily reflects increased income tax benefits and lower selling, general and administrative costs in the period, offset in part by higher product development costs. In addition, the prior year period includes a loss related to estimated future project costs associated with our contract with MES. Lower selling, general and administrative costs in the current period were due to reduced legal, third party consulting, site development costs and patent amortization expenses.
Balance Sheet and Available Cash
As of January 31, 2016, total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $9.5 million, down from $17.4 million on April 30, 2015. As of January 31, 2016 and April 30, 2015, restricted cash was $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Net cash used in operating activities was $8.1 million during the nine months ended January 31, 2016, compared with $14.8 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2015. The prior year period reflects the return of $4.7 million related to an advance payment received from Australian Renewable Energy Agency while the current year period reflects costs related to increased deployment activity.
Conclusion
Mr. Kirby concluded, "As we progress toward commercialization, we are encouraged by the positive market feedback that we are receiving. We continue to believe that our PowerBuoys will be cost-effective alternatives to incumbent solutions that generally use less reliable and more costly sources of power. We also believe that our PowerBuoy will enable new applications given its ability to generate and make available power in remote offshore locations where it hasn’t been previously available. We continue to discuss new opportunities to partner on new projects and applications with potential customers, and we believe these opportunities are the key to achieving first sales or leases leading to sustainable revenues in the future.”
About Ocean Power Technologies
Headquartered in Pennington, New Jersey, Ocean Power Technologies (Nasdaq:OPTT) is a pioneer in ocean wave energy conversion. OPT’s proprietary PowerBuoy® technology is based on a scalable and modular design. OPT specializes in cost-effective and environmentally sound ocean wave based power generation and management technology.
Contact:
Mark A. Featherstone
Chief Financial Officer of OPT
Phone:
609-730-0400
Investor Relations Contact:
Andrew Barwicki
Barwicki Investor Relations Inc.
Phone:
516-662-9461
Die untenstehende Meldung ist eine Original-Meldung des Unternehmens. Sie ist nicht von der ECOreporter.de-Redaktion bearbeitet. Die presserechtliche Verantwortlichkeit liegt bei dem meldenden Unternehmen.
PENNINGTON, New Jersey - Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPTT) announced financial results for its Fiscal 2016 third quarter ended January 31, 2016.
George H. Kirby, President and Chief Executive Officer of OPT, stated, "During the third quarter, we continued to develop our APB350 PowerBuoy and achieved progress on both the technical and commercial fronts. Our cumulative deployment time for the APB350 (A1) exceeded 125 days, and the PowerBuoy achieved two performance records including generating greater than 1,000 kWh (1MWh) of energy and generating 32 kWh of energy for a 24-hour period. We retrieved the APB350 (A1) in January to repair a component part and we expect to redeploy the A1 and resume sea trials in the near future following completion of repairs. Our Accelerated Life Testing (“ALT”) has provided important data on buoy reliability and life as it validates the PTO design. Our Technical Advisory Panel (“TAP”) has also continued to provide valuable market feedback as we progress toward our goal of 2016 commercialization. We are progressing our work with Gardline Environmental Ltd., one of our TAP members, to jointly investigate innovative ocean observing monitoring and maritime security systems.”
Recent developments at OPT include the partnering with the National Data Buoy Center (“NDBC”) under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (“CRADA”) to conduct ocean demonstrations of its innovative Self-Contained Ocean Observing Payload (“SCOOP”) monitoring system integrated into OPT’s APB350 PowerBuoy®. In addition, OPT has entered into a Letter of Intent with Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding (MES) to conduct funded pre-work tasks and to negotiate a definitive agreement that would allow for the lease of the APB350 PowerBuoy for a project off the coast of Kozu-island in Japan.
Mr. Kirby continued, "Our next generation APB350 has also shown considerable progress and is expected to feature an enhanced electrical storage system (ESS), a higher efficiency power management system, and "plug and play" capability, making it more flexible for end-user payloads. The enhanced ESS is particularly advantageous for applications that have varying power requirements, including continuous and larger peak loads. Assembly and component testing of portions of the next generation APB350 are currently underway. We anticipate product commercialization to occur in calendar year 2016."
Results for the Third Fiscal Quarter Ended January 31, 2016
For the three months ended January 31, 2016, OPT reported revenue of $5,000, as compared to revenue of $0.3 million for the three months ended January 31, 2015. The decrease in revenues compared with the prior year was primarily related to decreased billable costs on our project with Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding ("MES") and with our contract with the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE"), reflecting our focus on the APB350. A stage-gate review of the MES project was conducted and is discussed more fully in the MD&A section of our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the third fiscal 2016 quarter ended January 31, 2016.
The net loss for the three months ended January 31, 2016 was $2.0 million as compared to a net loss of $2.2 million for the three months ended January 31, 2015. The decrease in net loss is primarily due to an increase in income tax benefits and lower selling, general and administrative expenses, and offset in part by higher product development costs. Selling, general and administrative costs were lower due to reduced third party consulting, certain employee-related and patent amortization costs.
Results for the Nine Months Ended January 31, 2016
For the nine months ended January 31, 2016, OPT reported revenue of $0.6 million, as compared to revenue of $3.6 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2015. The decrease in revenue is primarily related to decreased billable work for the DOE, WavePort and MES.
The net loss for the nine months ended January 31, 2016 was $9.1 million, as compared to a net loss of $9.9 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2015. The decrease in the Company's net loss year-over-year primarily reflects increased income tax benefits and lower selling, general and administrative costs in the period, offset in part by higher product development costs. In addition, the prior year period includes a loss related to estimated future project costs associated with our contract with MES. Lower selling, general and administrative costs in the current period were due to reduced legal, third party consulting, site development costs and patent amortization expenses.
Balance Sheet and Available Cash
As of January 31, 2016, total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $9.5 million, down from $17.4 million on April 30, 2015. As of January 31, 2016 and April 30, 2015, restricted cash was $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Net cash used in operating activities was $8.1 million during the nine months ended January 31, 2016, compared with $14.8 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2015. The prior year period reflects the return of $4.7 million related to an advance payment received from Australian Renewable Energy Agency while the current year period reflects costs related to increased deployment activity.
Conclusion
Mr. Kirby concluded, "As we progress toward commercialization, we are encouraged by the positive market feedback that we are receiving. We continue to believe that our PowerBuoys will be cost-effective alternatives to incumbent solutions that generally use less reliable and more costly sources of power. We also believe that our PowerBuoy will enable new applications given its ability to generate and make available power in remote offshore locations where it hasn’t been previously available. We continue to discuss new opportunities to partner on new projects and applications with potential customers, and we believe these opportunities are the key to achieving first sales or leases leading to sustainable revenues in the future.”
About Ocean Power Technologies
Headquartered in Pennington, New Jersey, Ocean Power Technologies (Nasdaq:OPTT) is a pioneer in ocean wave energy conversion. OPT’s proprietary PowerBuoy® technology is based on a scalable and modular design. OPT specializes in cost-effective and environmentally sound ocean wave based power generation and management technology.
Contact:
Mark A. Featherstone
Chief Financial Officer of OPT
Phone:
609-730-0400
Investor Relations Contact:
Andrew Barwicki
Barwicki Investor Relations Inc.
Phone:
516-662-9461