SHANGHAI, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — U Power Limited (Nasdaq: UCAR) (the "Company" or "U Power"), a vehicle sourcing services provider with a vision to becoming a comprehensive EV battery power solution provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Mr. Jia Li, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, commented, "In the first half of fiscal 2023, we made considerable progress on the key objective of promoting the sales of commercial electric vehicles and the development of battery-swapping business models through the communication of industry insights with numerous domestic and international partners. This move helps us to customize a clearer growth plan for scaling our core business. We devoted ourselves to completing our U.S. initial public offering in a timely manner, which caused certain impacts on our financial performance. So, we actively expanded the export business of new energy vehicles with overseas partners following our listing on the Nasdaq in April 2023. We established a strategic partnership with Quantum Solutions Co., Ltd. in Japan and will provide battery-swapping vehicles for the Japanese urban express transportation market. We also entered into business cooperation with SCR Asset Management Group in Portugal, jointly exploring the sales of battery-swapping electric vehicles and two-wheeled electric motorcycles in Portuguese-speaking countries. Additionally, we partnered with Zhongneng Lithium Battery Technology Taizhou Co., Ltd, a Chinese company engaging in the research and application of lithium energy storage products, to jointly promote energy storage business based on the battery-swapping model worldwide. To strengthen our market position and enhance our competitiveness, we are committed to technological innovations to continuously develop and improve our proprietary UOTTA technology. As such, investment in research and development remains our top priority. Our UOTTA technology is currently undergoing adaptation for use in commercial electric vehicles through collaborations with major auto manufacturers in China, and we have entered into cooperative agreements with two car manufacturers to jointly develop UOTTA-powered EV models by adapting selected EV models with our UOTTA technology."
Mr. Li continued, "We continue optimizing our business structure and have made profound improvement to our internal management system. We focus on our research and development as well as sales centered around our well-tailored business direction. Looking forward, we will work closely with overseas partners to drive the customized export business of four-wheeled electric vehicles and two-wheeled electric motorcycles using the UOTTA battery-swapping model. We will target the markets of the United States, Southern Europe, Southeast Asia, and South America with continued opportunities for further progress in the second half of this fiscal year and beyond. We are always committed to growing our business to create long term value for our shareholders."
First Half 2023 Financial Results
Revenues
Total revenues were RMB1.9 million (US$0.3 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB4.3 million for the same period of last year.
Revenues generated from sourcing services were RMB1.4 million (US$0.2 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, increased by 11.4% from RMB1.3 million for the same period of last year. The Company didn’t generate revenue from product sales for the six months ended June 30, 2023, because the Company could not secure sales of battery swapping stations in the new market regions due to insufficient business development in those regions, while the sales in the established market regions had been completed. Revenues generated from product sales were RMB2.6 million for the same period of last year, Revenues generated from battery-swapping services were RMB461,000 (US$64,000) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, increased by 34.4% from RMB343,000 for the same period of last year.
Cost of Revenues
Total cost of revenues was RMB597,000 (US$82,000) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB2,748,000 for the same period of last year.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was RMB1.3 million (US$0.2 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB1.5 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease in product sales of swapping-stations for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Operating Loss
Total operating loss was RMB20.5 million (US$2.8 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB13.7 million for the same period of last year.
General and administrative expenses were RMB16.8 million (US$2.3 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, increased slightly from RMB11.5 million for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily due to the increase in audit and other professional service costs for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Sales and marketing expenses were RMB1.0 million (US$0.1 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, increased by 16.9% from RMB0.9 million for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily due to the bidding costs for selling battery swapping stations for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Research and development expenses were RMB1.9 million (US$0.3 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, decreased by approximately 30.9% from RMB2.8 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease of certain performance-related expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Expected credit losses were RMB2.1 million (US$0.3 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company didn’t have expected credit lossess for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily due to the provision of expected credit losses of accounts receivable, advance to suppliers and other current assets for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Interest Income and Expenses
Interest income was RMB31,000 (US$4,000) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, decreased from RMB1,196,000 for the same period of last year, primarily due to the decrease of bank interest income. Interest expenses were RMB497,000 (US$69,000) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, increased from RMB239,000 for the same period of last year, primarily due to the increase of loan interest and bank interest.
Other Income and Expenses
Other income was RMB16,145,000 (US$2,226,000) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB10,000 for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily due to the government grant recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Other expenses were RMB1.0 million (US$0.1 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB0.3 million for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily due to the investment loss recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Net Loss
Net loss was RMB7.2 million (US$1.0 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB13.0 million for the same period of last year. Basic and diluted loss per share were RMB0.07 (US$0.01) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB0.22 for the same period of last year.
Financial Condition
As of June 30, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB107.8 million (US$14.9 million), compared to RMB4.9 million as of December 31, 2022.
Net cash used in operating activities were RMB6.0 million (US$0.8 million) for the six months year ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB12.1 million for the same period of last year.
Net cash provided by investing activities were RMB6.3 million (US$0.9 million) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to net cash used in financing activities of RMB1.9 million for the same period of last year.
Net cash provided by financing activities were RMB102.7 million (US$14.1 million) for six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB1.1 million for the same period of last year.
Exchange Rate Information
This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi ("RMB") amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise specified, all translations from RMB into US$ amounts in this press release were calculated at the rate of US$1.00 to RMB7.2513, representing the noon buying rate in The City of New York for cable transfers of RMB as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on June 30, 2023.
About U Power Limited
U Power Limited is a vehicle sourcing services provider, with a vision to becoming an EV market player primarily focused on its proprietary battery-swapping technology, or UOTTA technology, which is an intelligent modular battery-swapping technology designed to provide a comprehensive battery power solution for EVs. Since its operation in 2013, the Company has established a vehicle sourcing network in China’s lower-tier cities. The Company has developed two types of battery-swapping stations for compatible EVs and is operating one manufacturing factory in Zibo City, Shandong Province, China. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: http://ir.upincar.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements reflect our current view about future events. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "could," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "propose," "potential," "continue" or similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
U Power Limited
Investor Relations Department
Email: [email protected]
Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao
Phone: +1-646-932-7242
Email: [email protected]
U POWER LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares)
As of
December 31,
June 30,
June 30,
Notes
2022
2023
2023
RMB
RMB
US$
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
4,881
107,830
14,870
Restricted cash
1,027
1,027
142
Accounts receivable
5
1,617
655
90
Inventories
6
5,457
6,605
911
Advance to suppliers
7
6,993
17,413
2,401
Other current assets
8
33,917
37,744
5,205
Amount due from related parties
17
120
175
24
Total current assets
54,012
171,449
23,643
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net
9
16,282
14,046
1,937
Intangible assets, net
10
286
236
33
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
15
19,250
16,819
2,319
Long-term investments
11
111,811
111,791
15,417
Refundable deposit for investment
12
80,183
74,877
10,326
Other non-current assets
30
24
3
Total non-current assets
227,842
217,793
30,035
Total assets
281,854
389,242
53,678
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of loan payables
16
6,500
6,500
896
Accounts payable
11,130
13,182
1,818
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
14
33,735
30,430
4,196
Income tax payables
19
2,580
3,932
542
Advances from customers
3,258
4,913
678
Operating lease liabilities – current
15
1,696
1,271
175
Amount due to related parties
17
251
11,263
1,553
Total current liabilities
59,150
71,491
9,858
Non-current liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities – non-current
15
4,789
4,361
601
Non-current portion of long-term borrowing
13
10,000
10,000
1,379
Non-current portion of loan payables
16
–
–
–
Total non-current liabilities
14,789
14,361
1,980
Total liabilities
73,939
85,852
11,838
Commitments and contingencies
22
2,900
2,900
400
Shareholders’ equity:
Ordinary shares (US$0.0000001 par value;
500,000,000,000 shares authorized; 50,000,000 and
52,500,000 issued and outstanding as of December 31,
2022 and June 30, 2023, respectively)
–
–
–
Additional paid-in capital
319,775
417,428
57,566
Accumulated deficit
(153,838)
(157,305)
(21,693)
Total U POWER LIMITED’s shareholders’ equity
165,937
260,123
35,873
Non-controlling interests
39,078
40,367
5,567
Total equity
205,015
300,490
41,440
Total liabilities and equity
281,854
389,242
53,678
*
The shares and per share data are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the reorganization (Note 1).
U POWER LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares and per share data)
For the six months ended June 30,
Notes
2022
2023
2023
RMB
RMB
US$
Net revenues
Product sales
2,634
–
–
Sourcing services
1,300
1,435
198
Battery-swapping services
343
461
64
Total net revenues
4,277
1,896
262
Cost of revenues
(2,748)
(597)
(82)
Gross profit
1,529
1,299
180
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing expenses
(866)
(1,012)
(140)
General and administrative expenses
(11,525)
(16,792)
(2,316)
Research and development expenses
(2,810)
(1,941)
(268)
Expected credit losses
–
(2,086)
(288)
Total operating expenses
(15,201)
(21,831)
(3,012)
Operating loss
(13,672)
(20,532)
(2,832)
Interest income
1,196
31
4
Interest expenses
(239)
(497)
(69)
Other income
10
16,145
2,226
Other expenses
(276)
(981)
(135)
Loss before income taxes
(12,981)
(5,834)
(806)
Income tax expenses
19
(5)
(1,344)
(185)
Net loss
(12,986)
(7,178)
(991)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
(2,029)
(3,711)
(512)
Net loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders
and total comprehensive loss
(10,957)
(3,467)
(479)
Loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders of
the Company’s shareholders *
Basic and diluted
21
(0.22)
(0.07)
(0.01)
Weighted average shares used in calculating basic and
diluted loss per share *
Basic and diluted
50,000,000
50,416,667
50,416,667
*
The shares and per share data are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the reorganization (Note 1).
U POWER LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares)
For the six months ended June 30,
2022
2023
2023
RMB
RMB
US$
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss
(12,986)
(7,178)
(991)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
850
1,320
182
Amortization of right-of-use assets
6,521
2,762
381
Loss on termination of right-of-use assets
–
–
–
Expected credit losses
–
2086
288
Impairment of inventory
–
–
–
Share of loss in equity method investee
–
–
–
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivables
(2,913)
933
129
Inventories
(1,513)
(1,149)
(158)
Advance to suppliers
36,101
(10,853)
(1,497)
Other current assets
(3,392)
(5,452)
(752)
Amount due from related parties
139
(55)
(8)
Other non-current assets
45
–
–
Accounts payables
2,220
2,053
283
Accrued expenses and other payables
2,104
(3,304)
(456)
Income tax payables
–
1,351
186
Advance from customers
(34,291)
1,655
228
Amount due to related parties
1,021
11,012
1,519
Operating lease liabilities
(6,049)
(1,184)
(163)
Net cash used in operating activities
(12,143)
(6,003)
(829)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment
(862)
972
134
Purchases of intangible assets
(12)
–
–
Loans provided to third parties
(914)
–
–
Loans repayments from third parties
1,653
5,307
732
Loans provided to related parties
(1)
–
–
Loans repayments from related parties
–
–
–
(Payment for) Return of long-term investments
(1,750)
20
3
Net cash used in (provided by) investing activities
(1,886)
6,299
869
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Capital contribution by non-controlling shareholders
1
5,000
690
Loans received from a third party
1,101
–
–
Loans received from long-term bank borrowing
–
–
–
Proceeds from issuance of loan payable
–
–
–
Capital contribution from issurance of ordinary shares
–
97,653
13,467
Repayments of long-term bank borrowing
–
–
–
Repayments of loan payable
–
–
–
Net cash provided by financing activities
1,102
102,653
14,157
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
(12,927)
102,949
14,197
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year
25,687
5,908
815
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
12,760
108,857
15,012
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash activities:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease
liabilities
–
331
46
Derecognition of right-of use-assets
–
–
–
Derecognition of lease liabilities
–
–
–
Source : U Power Limited Reports First Half of Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results
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