Liquidmetal Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results
Liquidmetal® Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT), the leading developer of amorphous alloys and composites, reported results
for its third quarter ended September 30, 2018.
Management Commentary
Dr. Bruce Bromage, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, stated that “the third quarter of 2018 showed the Company’s continued
execution of our commercialization strategy. Early production orders shipped during the quarter for Amorphous Metal Molding (AMM)
and Metal Injection Molding (MIM) customers. In addition, the Company has active development projects with top-tier medical,
automotive and consumer products companies, each with potential for volume, multi-year production.”
Dr. Bromage continued that “several projects are underway in collaboration with Yihao Metals, taking advantage of Liquidmetal’s
amorphous metals expertise and proximity to US customers to develop parts that can be produced in high volumes in Asia. Liquidmetal
and Yihao are working together to improve the cost of commercial AMM machines, alloys and processing methods to open markets
globally.”
Q3 2018 Financial Summary
During the third quarter of 2018, the Company generated $253 thousand in revenue through completion of the production tooling
portion of commercial orders for both our AMM and MIM platforms. During the third quarter of 2018, we finished validation
procedures for the Company’s first eight-cavity mold, highlighting our development efforts and continued emergence as a volume
manufacturer.
Cost of goods sold was $884 thousand in Q3 2018 and $87 thousand in Q3 2017. This increase was primarily attributable to
markdowns of raw materials inventory, which was slightly offset by improved production throughput.
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expense was $1.4 million in Q3 2018 and $1.7 million in Q3 2017. The decrease is
primarily due to slightly lower costs associated with employee compensation, inclusive of non-cash stock-based compensation.
Research and development increased to $601 thousand from $500 thousand in Q3 2017. The increase is mainly due to increases in
internal projects related alloy and molding machine development.
Cash and restricted cash totaled $36.4 million at September 30, 2018, as compared to $41.3 million at December 31, 2017.
For a more detailed and complete analysis of the Company’s financial results, please refer to the Company’s September 30, 2018
Form 10Q, which was filed earlier today.
About Liquidmetal Technologies
Lake Forest, California-based Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. is the leading producer of parts made with amorphous alloys, also
known scientifically as Bulk Metallic Glasses or BMGs. The non-crystalline atomic structure of these materials imparts unique
performance properties, including the ability to injection-mold with micron-level precision, lustrous finishes, high strength,
hardness and corrosion resistance, and remarkable elasticity. Liquidmetal Technologies is the first company to produce amorphous
alloy parts commercially, enabling significant improvements in products across a wide array of industries. For more information, go
to
www.liquidmetal.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains "forward-looking statements," including but not limited to statements regarding the advantages of
Liquidmetal's amorphous alloy technology, scheduled manufacturing of customer parts and other statements associated with
Liquidmetal's technology and operations. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying
assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from Liquidmetal's
expectations and projections. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things; customer adoption of Liquidmetal's technologies
and successful integration of those technologies into customer products; potential difficulties or delays in manufacturing products
incorporating Liquidmetal's technologies; Liquidmetal's ability to fund its current and anticipated operations; the ability of
third party suppliers and manufacturers to meet customer product requirements; general industry conditions; general economic
conditions; and governmental laws and regulations affecting Liquidmetal's operations. Additional information concerning these and
other risk factors can be found in Liquidmetal's public periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the discussion under the heading "Risk Factors" in Liquidmetal's 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except par value and share data)
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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2018 |
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2017 |
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(Unaudited) |
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(Audited) |
ASSETS
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
36,348 |
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$ |
41,309 |
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Restricted cash |
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5 |
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5 |
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Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts |
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172 |
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157 |
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Inventory |
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19 |
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391 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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348 |
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326 |
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Total current assets |
$ |
36,892 |
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$ |
42,188 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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11,884 |
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12,465 |
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Patents and trademarks, net |
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343 |
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408 |
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Other assets |
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14 |
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14 |
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Total assets |
$ |
49,133 |
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$ |
55,075 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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196 |
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92 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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292 |
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365 |
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Deferred revenue |
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13 |
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7 |
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Total current liabilities |
$ |
501 |
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$ |
464 |
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Long-term liabilities: |
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Warrant liabilities, long-term |
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1,599 |
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2,192 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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856 |
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856 |
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Total liabilities |
$ |
2,956 |
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$ |
3,512 |
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Shareholders' equity: |
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Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 |
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shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at |
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September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value; 1,100,000,000 shares authorized;
909,972,342 |
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and 908,768,116 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 |
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and December 31, 2017, respectively |
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910 |
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909 |
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Warrants |
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18,179 |
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18,179 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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278,773 |
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277,924 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(251,611 |
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(245,376 |
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Non-controlling interest in subsidiary |
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(74 |
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(73 |
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Total shareholders' equity |
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46,177 |
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51,563 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
$ |
49,133 |
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$ |
55,075 |
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LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)
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For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
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For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
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2018
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2017
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2018
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2017
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Revenue |
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Products |
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$ |
205 |
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$ |
36 |
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$ |
340 |
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$ |
142 |
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Licensing and royalties |
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48 |
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- |
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48 |
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Total revenue |
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253 |
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36 |
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388 |
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142 |
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Cost of sales |
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884 |
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87 |
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1,026 |
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216 |
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Gross loss |
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(631 |
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(51 |
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(638 |
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(74 |
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Operating expenses |
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Selling, marketing, general and administrative |
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1,381 |
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1,739 |
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4,493 |
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4,791 |
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Research and development |
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601 |
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500 |
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1,855 |
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1,331 |
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Total operating expenses |
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1,982 |
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2,239 |
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6,348 |
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6,122 |
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Operating loss |
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(2,613 |
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(2,290 |
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(6,986 |
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(6,196 |
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Change in value of warrant liabilities, gain (loss) |
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585 |
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(1,674 |
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593 |
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(2,563 |
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Interest income |
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89 |
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13 |
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157 |
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42 |
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Net loss and comprehensive loss |
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(1,939 |
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(3,951 |
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(6,236 |
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(8,717 |
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Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest |
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1 |
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1 |
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3 |
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Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to Liquidmetal Technologies shareholders
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$ |
(1,938 |
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$ |
(3,951 |
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$ |
(6,235 |
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$ |
(8,714 |
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Net loss per common share attributable to Liquidmetal
Technologies shareholders, basic and diluted |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
(0.00 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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Number of weighted average shares - basic and diluted |
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909,972,342 |
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899,432,109 |
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909,366,218 |
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894,198,803 |
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Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc.
Bryce Van
Media Relations
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bryce.van@liquidmetal.com
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