2021-08-05 17:25 ET - News Release
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (“WFS") (TSX:WPRT / Nasdaq:WPRT) reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, and provided an update on operations. All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
SECOND QUARTER 2021 HIGHLIGHTS
- Record revenue of $84.7 million, up 135% compared to the same period in 2020 and a sequential increase of 11% compared to Q1 2021, due to the continued recovery of sales volumes in our independent aftermarket ("IAM") and light-duty original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") businesses as well as continued growth in our heavy-duty OEM business.
- Acquisition of Stako sp. z.o.o ("Stako") closed May 30, 2021 to further support the energy transition to cleaner fuels, for a total purchase price of $7.1 million, with a gain on the purchase of $5.9 million recorded in the second quarter 2021.
- Net income of $17.2 million and net income per share of $0.11 mainly due to the gain from the acquisition of Stako, increased gross margin, higher income from Cummins Westport Inc. joint venture ("CWI"), a $2.3 million foreign exchange gain and an $8.9 million tax recovery recognized for a COVID-19 tax relief ruling from the government of Italy during the quarter.
- Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") of $6.2 million.
- Marketed public offering completed June 8, 2021, raising gross proceeds of $115.1 million, to be used primarily to expand and automate production capacity of our high-pressure direct injection (“HPDI”) products to meet growing customer demand, and to fund additional development activities.
- Announced a collaboration with Tupy and AVL List GmbH to develop a highly efficient hydrogen internal combustion engine for heavy goods transportation.
"The second quarter of 2021 was another record revenue quarter for Westport Fuel Systems. We saw a substantial recovery in our independent aftermarket and light-duty OEM businesses relative to the same period last year. This is despite the ongoing challenges of the global semiconductor shortage currently affecting the automotive industry. Fleet operators continue to advance carbon-reduction commitments through the purchase of HPDI 2.0 equipped trucks fueled with renewable gas. In doing so, they continue to realize operating cost savings from a product capable of meeting fleets' most demanding performance requirements.
The outlook for our business is strong, underpinned by strong regulatory tailwinds and continued growth of LNG infrastructure in Europe, with further growth and recognition of bio–LNG as a clean, affordable fuel. In China, support for expanding the adoption of natural gas transportation solutions continues, evidenced in the government’s five-year plan published earlier this year.
Development work on our hydrogen HPDI solution is advancing. Hydrogen with HPDI is expected to offer game-changing advantages for OEMs and suppliers, allowing them to leverage existing supply chains and engine production capabilities, while reducing the concerns of supplying and recycling precious and rare earth metals. The need for cleaner transportation solutions has never been more pressing, and our gaseous fuel solutions save our customers money while reducing their carbon footprint.”
David M. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer