Pineapple Energy Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
First Quarter 2024: Revenue down 40% from Q1 2023Gross profit down 40% from Q1 2023Operating Expenses down 31% from Q1 2023Operating Loss increased 2% from Q1 2023Net Income of $1.2M, Net Loss attributable to common shareholders of $10.1MAdjusted EBITDA loss of $1.5M MINNETONKA, Minn., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pineapple Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGY), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and back-up power to households and small businesses, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Pineapple CEO Kyle Udseth commented, “The first quarter of 2024 presented the toughest operating conditions we’ve faced in our time as a public company. Negative Q1 EBITDA is not uncommon in the rooftop solar industry due to seasonality and timing, but we did unfortunately break our prior streak of four consecutive quarters with positive adjusted EBITDA. We’ve been hard at work in our efforts to get profitability back on-track in Q2, and one positive data point I can share is that kilowatts sold across the residential businesses in Q1 of 2024 were essentially flat year-over-year vs. Q1 of 2023, which shows strong performance from our sales teams, especially relative to broader market and industry trends. As we continue to optimize our lead-generation and conversion funnel and accelerate the sales engine, we believe we can continue pushing healthy volumes through our installation pipelines while simultaneously right-sizing our overhead expenses. We currently expect that our core markets of Long Island in New York and Oahu in Hawaii should be stable and strong for the remainder of the year and into 2025. We continue to evaluate opportunities to acquire new businesses and add new markets to further build off this strong foundation." Pineapple CFO Eric Ingvaldson commented, “In addition to unfavorable market conditions in the first quarter of 2024, the first quarter of 2023 was a tough comparison for Pineapple. In late 2022, permitting issues in Hawaii and delayed equipment deliveries in New York led to a significant number of projects originally scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022 being installed in the first quarter of 2023. These timing issues led to a robust first quarter in the prior year during the period which is normally a seasonal low point for the business. Despite the year-over-year decline in revenue and gross profit, we were able to minimize the operating loss in the quarter by achieving a 31% reduction in operating expenses from the prior year.” First Quarter Business Highlights Pro forma operating metrics Residential kW installed down 18% (Q1 2024 vs Q4 2023)Residential kW sold down 7% (Q1 2024 vs Q4 2023)Residential battery attachment rate down to 29% in Q1 2024, from 36% in Q4 2023Backlog declined to $30M as of May 1, 2024, down from $36M as of December 31, 2023 First Quarter 2024 Results from Continuing Operations1 1st Quarter 20241st Quarter 2023Revenue$13,219,197$22,065,424Gross Profit$4,805,448$8,006,315Operating Expense$6,988,402$10,155,841Operating Loss$(2,182,954)($2,149,526)Other Income (Expense)$3,391,767($444,414)Net Income (Loss)$1,202,651$(2,599,672)Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders 2($10,119,988)($2,554,989)Cash, restricted cash & investments3$3,292,451$7,610,981Diluted Loss per Share 2($0.26)($0.26)Adjusted EBITDA4$(1,509,570)$372,802 1 Includes continuing operations and excludes discontinued operations. 2 Includes $11,322,639 of deemed dividends attributable to shareholders in the first quarter of 2024. 3 Includes restricted cash and liquid investments of $1,502,495 as of March 31, 2024, and $5,690,567 as of March 31, 2023, earmarked for payment of contingent value rights. 4 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the reconciliations in this release for further information. Total revenue was $13.2 million in the first quarter of 2024, down $8.8 million, or 40%, from the first quarter of 2023. Residential contract sales decreased $6,743,799, or 37%, due to a 29% reduction in residential kilowatts installed and also a decrease in average price per system installed as result of lower financing fees and lower battery attachment rate. Commercial contract sales decreased $1,830,586, or 65%, due to a delay in the start of commercial pipeline projects. In addition, there was software revenue of $250,000 in the first quarter of 2023 is related to a one-time licensing arrangement that did not recur in the first quarter of 2024. Total gross profit was $4.8 million in the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of $3.2 million, or 40%, from the first quarter of 2023. Gross profit decreased due primarily to decreased revenue. Gross margin remained flat at 36% during the first quarter of 2024 as compared to the first quarter of 2023. Total operating expenses were $7.0 million in the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of $3.2 million, or 31%, from the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to lower amortization expense and lower sales and marketing expense, including commissions, on lower revenue in the quarter and decreased personnel expenses. Operating expenses in the first quarter of 2024 included $801,792 of amortization and depreciation expense, $197,306 of share-based compensation and a $350,000 favorable fair value remeasurement of earnout consideration. Other income (expense) was $3.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, an increase of $3.8 million, from the first quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to a $3.7 million fair value remeasurement gain on the warrant liability, and a $626,085 increase in favorable fair value remeasurement of contingent value rights, partially offset by a $306,652 increase in interest expense because of debt financing closed in the second quarter of 2023. Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders was $10.1 million, or ($0.26) per diluted share in the first quarter of 2024. This was a decline from the net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders in the first quarter of 2023 of $2.6 million, or ($0.26) per diluted share. The net loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders in the first quarter of 2024 included $11.3 million in deemed dividends attributable to common shareholders. Net income from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2024 was $1,202,651, a 146% increase from a net loss from continuing operations of $2,599,672 in the first quarter of 2023. First quarter 2024 adjusted EBITDA decreased 505%, or $1,882,372, compared to the first quarter of 2023, due primarily to the decline in gross profit, partially offset by the decline in operating expenses. As of March 31, 2024, cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash were $3.3 million. Of that amount, $1.5 million was held as restricted cash and investments that can only be used for the legacy CSI business and will be distributed to holders of CVRs (Contingent Value Rights). Status of Contingent Value RightsThe CVR (Contingent Value Rights) liability as of March 31, 2024, was estimated at $1.3 million and represents the estimated fair value as of that date of the legacy CSI assets to be distributed to CVR holders. First Fiscal Quarter 2024 Conference Call DetailsAs announced on May 6, 2024, Pineapple will discuss its first fiscal quarter results via a webcast and conference call on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 08:30 a.m. ET. The call will be hosted by Kyle Udseth, Chief Executive Officer and Eric Ingvaldson, Chief Financial Officer. When:Friday, May 10Time:8:30am ETDial-In:(646) 307-1963 or toll free (800) 715-9871Conference ID: 6873571Webcast: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/pfj2geyk An archived webcast will be accessible from the “Recent Events” section of Pineapple’s Investor Relations website for on-demand viewing at https://ir.pineappleenergy.com/news-events. About Pineapple EnergyPineapple is focused on growing leading local and regional solar, storage, and energy services companies nationwide. Our vision is to power the energy transition through grass-roots growth of solar electricity paired with battery storage. Our portfolio of brands (SUNation, Hawaii Energy Connection, E-Gear, Sungevity, and Horizon Solar Power) provide homeowners and small businesses with an end-to-end product offering spanning solar, battery storage, and grid services. Forward Looking StatementsThis press release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among others, statements regarding future financial performance, future growth or growth opportunities, future opportunities, future cost reductions, future flexibility to pursue acquisitions, future cash flows and future earnings. These statements are based on the Company’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements here due to changes in economic, business, competitive or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties, including those set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law. Contacts: Pineapple Energy Kyle UdsethChief Executive Officer+1 (952) [email protected] Eric IngvaldsonChief Financial Officer+1 (952) [email protected] PINEAPPLE ENERGY INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(Unaudited) ASSETS March 31 December 31 2024 2023 CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents$1,789,956 $3,575,283 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 1,502,495 1,821,060 Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $132,586 and $94,085, respectively 4,976,483 5,010,818 Inventories, net 2,919,861 3,578,668 Related party receivables 27,387 46,448 Prepaid expenses 1,630,106 1,313,082 Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings 6,570 57,241 Other current assets 293,923 376,048 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 13,146,781 15,778,648 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net 1,442,561 1,511,878 OTHER ASSETS: Goodwill 20,545,850 20,545,850 Operating lease right of use asset 4,408,207 4,516,102 Intangible assets, net 15,098,958 15,808,333 Other assets, net 12,000 12,000 TOTAL OTHER ASSETS 40,065,015 40,882,285 TOTAL ASSETS$54,654,357 $58,172,811 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable$6,993,067 $7,677,261 Accrued compensation and benefits 1,311,762 1,360,148 Operating lease liability 404,744 394,042 Accrued warranty 253,176 268,004 Other accrued liabilities 915,975 867,727 Income taxes payable 11,535 5,373 Refundable customer deposits 1,818,487 2,112,363 Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings 202,867 440,089 Contingent value rights 1,314,987 1,691,072 Earnout consideration 2,500,000 2,500,000 Current portion of loans payable 1,762,300 1,654,881 Current portion of loans payable - related party 3,456,631 3,402,522 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 20,945,531 22,373,482 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: Loans payable and related interest 7,708,979 8,030,562 Loans payable and related interest - related party 2,195,940 2,097,194 Deferred income taxes 41,579 41,579 Operating lease liability 4,087,012 4,193,205 Earnout consideration 650,000 1,000,000 Warrant liability 6,863,627 - TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 21,547,137 15,362,540 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES MEZZANINE EQUITY: Redeemable convertible preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share;3,000,000 shares authorized; 20,597 and no shares issued and outstanding, respectively 23,333,613 — STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Convertible preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share;3,000,000 shares authorized; no and 28,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively — 28,000 Common stock, par value $0.05 per share; 112,500,000 shares authorized; 64,154,286 and 10,246,605 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 3,207,714 512,330 Additional paid-in capital 11,470,950 46,977,870 Accumulated deficit (25,850,588) (27,081,411)TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (11,171,924) 20,436,789 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)$54,654,357 $58,172,811 PINEAPPLE ENERGY INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)(Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31 2024 2023 Sales$13,219,197 $22,065,424 Cost of sales 8,413,749 14,059,109 Gross profit 4,805,448 8,006,315 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,629,027 8,062,123 Amortization expense 709,375 1,266,698 Transaction costs — 2,020 Fair value remeasurement of SUNation earnout consideration (350,000) 825,000 Total operating expenses 6,988,402 10,155,841 Operating loss (2,182,954) (2,149,526)Other income (expense): Investment and other income 45,841 19,533 Gain on sale of assets 6,118 244,271 Fair value remeasurement of warrant liability 3,728,593 — Fair value remeasurement of contingent value rights 376,085 (250,000)Interest and other expense (764,870) (458,218)Other income (expense), net 3,391,767 (444,414)Net income (loss) before income taxes 1,208,813 (2,593,940)Income tax expense 6,162 5,732 Net income (loss) from continuing operations 1,202,651 (2,599,672)Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax — 44,683 Net income (loss) 1,202,651 (2,554,989) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities — 24,405 Total other comprehensive income — 24,405 Comprehensive income (loss)$1,202,651 $(2,530,584) Less: Deemed dividend on extinguishment of Convertible Preferred Stock (751,125) — Less: Deemed dividend on modification of PIPE Warrants (10,571,514) — Net loss attributable to common shareholders$(10,119,988) $(2,554,989) Basic net loss per share: Continuing operations$(0.26) $(0.26)Discontinued operations — — $(0.26) $(0.26) Diluted net loss per share: Continuing operations$(0.26) $(0.26)Discontinued operations — — $(0.26) $(0.26) Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding 39,410,206 9,919,650 Weighted Average Dilutive Shares Outstanding 39,410,206 9,919,650 Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresThis press release also includes non-GAAP financial measures that differ from financial measures calculated in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure provided in this release, and is net income (loss) calculated in accordance with GAAP, adjusted for interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, transaction costs, stock compensation, gain on sale of assets, and non-cash fair value remeasurement adjustments as detailed in the reconciliations presented below in this press release. These non-GAAP financial measures are presented because the Company believes they are useful indicators of its operating performance. Management uses these measures principally as measures of the Company’s operating performance and for planning purposes, including the preparation of the Company’s annual operating plan and financial projections. The Company believes these measures are useful to investors as supplemental information and because they are frequently used by analysts, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate companies in its industry. The Company also believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to its management and investors as a measure of comparative operating performance from period to period. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this release should not be considered as an alternative to, or superior to, their respective GAAP financial measures, as measures of financial performance or cash flows from operations as a measure of liquidity, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP, and they should not be construed to imply that the Company’s future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. In addition, these measures do not reflect certain cash requirements such as tax payments, debt service requirements, capital expenditures and certain other cash costs that may recur in the future. Adjusted EBITDA contains certain other limitations, including the failure to reflect our cash expenditures, cash requirements for working capital needs and cash costs to replace assets being depreciated and amortized. In evaluating non-GAAP financial measures, you should be aware that in the future the Company may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. The Company’s presentation of non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed to imply that its future results will be unaffected by any such adjustments. Management compensates for these limitations by primarily relying on the Company’s GAAP results in addition to using non-GAAP financial measures on a supplemental basis. The Company’s definition of these non-GAAP financial measures is not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to different methods of calculation. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP to GAAP Financial Information Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA: Three Months Ended March 31 2024 2023 Net Income (Loss)$1,202,651 $(2,599,672)Interest expense 764,870 458,218 Interest income (21,555) (13,693)Income taxes 6,162 5,732 Depreciation 92,417 110,325 Amortization 709,375 1,266,698 Transaction costs - 2,020 Stock compensation 197,306 312,445 Gain on sale of assets (6,118) (244,271)FV remeasurement of contingent value rights (376,085) 250,000 FV remeasurement of earnout consideration (350,000) 825,000 FV remeasure of warrant liability (3,728,593) - Adjusted EBITDA$(1,509,570) $372,802
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