Hyliion Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

AUSTIN, Texas--()--Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE: HYLN) (“Hyliion”), a leader in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, today reported its second quarter 2021 financial results.

Key Business Highlights

  • Hired Dennis M. Gallagher as Chief Operating Officer, an experienced industry executive, with a proven track record in the heavy-duty commercial vehicle space
  • Announced a 300-unit Hypertruck ERX product reservation agreement from Detmar Logistics, an industry-leading oilfield logistics company
  • Continued to execute on the Multi-Phase Product Development Program used to reach commercialization of the Hypertruck ERX powertrain
  • Announced a longer-range all-electric configuration mode that will meet California’s Advanced Clean Truck Rule and qualify for ZEV sales credits
  • Improved Hybrid product on track to launch in the latter part of 2021
  • Strong balance sheet with sufficient liquidity available to fund current commercialization plans for Hybrid and Hypertruck ERX


Executive Commentary

Thomas Healy, Hyliion’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, said, “After a strong start to the year, our team continues to execute effectively against the timelines for both Hybrid and Hypertruck ERX products. With the unveiling of our improved Hybrid powertrain and the debut of our Hypertruck ERX demo units both scheduled for the third quarter of 2021, we are at an exciting inflection point in Hyliion’s history.”

“As we make progress on the commercialization of our Hypertruck ERX, I am very pleased to announce the recent appointment of Dennis M. Gallagher as our Chief Operating Officer who will be responsible for all commercialization efforts within Hyliion. Dennis recently served as President of Jacobs Vehicle Systems, an industry-leading supplier to the heavy-duty commercial vehicle market. He brings over 20 years of tenure at Danaher, where he led various global business units and has a proven track record of commercial and operational excellence.”

“Beginning later this year, we plan to take Hypertruck ERX demonstration units on the road to showcase them with our Hypertruck Innovation Council members and other interested fleets. As fleets experience the benefits of our Hypertruck ERX firsthand, like improved driver experience, improved performance versus diesel, and the means to reduce operating costs while offering the ability to reduce carbon emissions more than any other alternative fuel option available now or in the works, we expect customer interest and excitement to continue to grow.”

Hypertruck ERX Commercialization Progress and Product Reservations

Hyliion remains on track with its Hypertruck ERX commercialization timeline, which involves showcasing demo trucks to fleets late in 2021, followed by evaluation and testing throughout 2022. The Hypertruck ERX is projected to be commercially available in late 2022 and followed by volume ramp up.

Hyliion recently announced a reservation for 300 Hypertruck ERX units from Detmar Logistics, a leading oilfield logistics company. An early adopter of electrification solutions in the industry, Detmar placed an initial order of 10 Hyliion Hybrid Electric units earlier this spring. The successful program and deployment met with positive feedback from Detmar’s operations team, drivers, and customers, and generated further interest in the Hypertruck ERX solution and a longer-term commercial relationship with Hyliion. The purchase and sale of the 300 Hypertruck ERX units is subject to the execution of a final agreement between Hyliion and Detmar.

Hypertruck ERX Long-Range Configuration Qualifies for CA’s ACT Rule

In late July, Hyliion announced a long-range variant of the Hypertruck ERX that will offer 75 miles of all-electric range. This new configuration will enable the production vehicle to qualify for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales credits by meeting California’s Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) Rule. The ACT Rule, approved by the California Air Resources Board in June 2020, requires Class 8 truck tractor manufacturers to sell ZEVs in California. Truck manufacturers will be able to achieve up to a 75% ZEV sales credit by selling a Class 8 truck with the Hypertruck ERX electric powertrain. Taking a modular approach to the platform to meet OEM demand, address fleet needs and satisfy government mandates, the production Hypertruck ERX will be available in multiple configurations, including a reduced electric range model that will follow the release of the long-range version. Both configurations will offer over 1,000 miles of total range when using the onboard generator to recharge the battery pack.

Commercial Hybrid Launch

Hyliion is currently finalizing its improved Hybrid electric powertrain and is on track to launch during the latter part of 2021. This improved hybrid electric powertrain includes several enhancements to make the product more attractive to potential customers while also simplifying the installation process. After the launch of the improved Hybrid product, the company will begin to recognize revenue on the units.

Financial Highlights and Operating Expense Guidance

Hyliion ended the second quarter 2021 with $317.7 million in cash and cash equivalents on its balance sheet. Including short-term investments of $140.0 million and long-term investments of $159.7 million, Hyliion had over $617 million available to fund its current commercialization plans for its Hybrid and Hypertruck ERX powertrains.

While Hyliion expects to begin generating revenue from its improved Hybrid product after launch later this year, it does not expect the revenue generated in 2021 to be material.

Hyliion expects full year 2021 operating expenses to range between $130 million and $140 million, a reduction compared to previously disclosed guidance of approximately $140 million. This consists of SG&A and R&D expenses.

Second Quarter 2021 Conference Call

Hyliion will host a conference call and webcast for investors and other interested parties to review its second quarter 2021 financial results on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the call, as well as an archived replay following, will be available online on the Investor Relations section of Hyliion’s website. Those wishing to participate can access the call using the links below:

Conference Call Online Registration: http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/1449669

Webcast: https://investors.hyliion.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx

Second quarter 2021 financial results for Hyliion Holdings Corp. (f/k/a Tortoise Acquisition Corp.) on a consolidated basis will also be filed with the SEC on Form 10-Q.

About Hyliion

Hyliion’s mission is to reduce the carbon intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Class 8 commercial trucks by being a leading provider of electrified powertrain solutions. Leveraging advanced software algorithms and data analytics capabilities, Hyliion offers fleets an easy, efficient system to decrease fuel and operating expenses while seamlessly integrating with their existing fleet operations. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Hyliion designs, develops, and sells electrified powertrain solutions that are designed to be installed on most major Class 8 commercial trucks, with the goal of transforming the commercial transportation industry’s environmental impact at scale. For more information, visit www.hyliion.com.

Forward Looking Statements

The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding Hyliion and its future financial and operational performance, as well as its strategy, future operations, estimated financial position, estimated revenues, and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward looking statements. When used in this press release, including any oral statements made in connection therewith, the words “could,” “should,” “will,” “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, Hyliion expressly disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements herein, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release. Hyliion cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Hyliion. These risks include, but are not limited to, Hyliion’s ability to disrupt the powertrain market, Hyliion’s focus in 2021 and beyond, the effects of Hyliion’s dynamic and proprietary solutions on its commercial truck customers, accelerated commercialization of the Hypertruck ERX, the ability to meet 2021 and future product milestones, the impact of COVID-19 on long-term objectives, the ability to reduce carbon intensity and greenhouse gas emissions and the other risks and uncertainties set forth in “Risk Factors” section of Hyliion’s annual report on Form 10-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 17, 2021 for the year ended December 31, 2020. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release occur, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could different materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact Hyliion’s operations and projections can be found in its filings with the SEC. Hyliion’s SEC Filings are available publicly on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made in such filings.

HYLIION HOLDINGS CORP.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

$

(13,389)

 

 

$

(2,554)

 

 

(22,721)

 

 

(5,225)

 

Selling, general and administrative

(10,052)

 

 

(874)

 

 

$

(17,451)

 

 

$

(1,565)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations

(23,441)

 

 

(3,428)

 

 

(40,172)

 

 

(6,790)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(1,663)

 

 

 

 

(3,228)

 

Interest income

197

 

 

 

 

366

 

 

 

Change in fair value of convertible notes payable derivative liabilities

 

 

1,090

 

 

 

 

455

 

Total other income (expense)

197

 

 

(573)

 

 

366

 

 

(2,773)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(23,244)

 

 

$

(4,001)

 

 

$

(39,806)

 

 

$

(9,563)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted

172,260,525

 

 

86,777,844

 

 

171,260,671

 

 

86,770,153

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share, basic and diluted

$

(0.13)

 

 

$

(0.05)

 

 

$

(0.23)

 

 

$

(0.11)

 

HYLIION HOLDINGS CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

June 30,
2021

 

December 31,
2020

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

317,712

 

 

$

389,705

 

Accounts receivable

92

 

 

92

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

3,777

 

 

20,690

 

Short-term investments

139,984

 

 

201,881

 

Total current assets

461,565

 

 

612,368

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

2,039

 

 

1,171

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

8,676

 

 

5,055

 

Intangible assets, net

283

 

 

332

 

Other assets

250

 

 

193

 

Long-term investments

159,683

 

 

35,970

 

Total assets

$

632,496

 

 

$

655,089

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

8,098

 

 

$

1,890

 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

722

 

 

734

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

6,131

 

 

6,313

 

Total current liabilities

14,951

 

 

8,937

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

8,971

 

 

5,076

 

Debt, net of current portion

 

 

908

 

Total liabilities

23,922

 

 

14,921

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 172,798,338 and 169,316,421 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively

20

 

 

19

 

Additional paid-in capital

373,209

 

 

364,998

 

Retained earnings

235,345

 

 

275,151

 

Total stockholders’ equity

608,574

 

 

640,168

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

632,496

 

 

$

655,089

 

HYLIION HOLDINGS CORP.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

 

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

 

2021

 

2020

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(39,806)

 

 

$

(9,563)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

414

 

 

482

 

Amortization of investment premiums and discounts

847

 

 

 

Noncash lease expense

518

 

 

540

 

Paid-in-kind interest on convertible notes payable

 

 

690

 

Amortization of debt discount

 

 

2,523

 

Share-based compensation

3,427

 

 

91

 

Change in fair value of convertible notes payable derivative liabilities

 

 

(455)

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

83

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

4,939

 

 

66

 

Accounts payable

5,940

 

 

(332)

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

(182)

 

 

(122)

 

Operating lease liabilities

(256)

 

 

(558)

 

Net cash used in operating activities

(24,159)

 

 

(6,555)

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

(965)

 

 

(80)

 

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

 

10

 

Payments for security deposit

(57)

 

 

 

Purchase of investments

(239,021)

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of investments

176,358

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

(63,685)

 

 

(70)

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock warrants, net of issuance costs

16,257

 

 

 

(Payments for)/proceeds from Paycheck Protection Program loan

(908)

 

 

908

 

Proceeds from exercise of common stock options

502

 

 

25

 

Proceeds from convertible notes payable issuance and derivative liabilities

 

 

3,200

 

Payments for deferred transaction costs

 

 

(339)

 

Repayments on finance lease obligations

 

 

(153)

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

15,851

 

 

3,641

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(71,993)

 

 

(2,984)

 

Cash and cash equivalents- beginning of the period

389,705

 

 

6,285

 

Cash and cash equivalents - end of the period

$

317,712

 

 

$

3,301

 

 

Contacts

Hyliion Holdings Corp.
Investor Contact
Louis Baltimore
ir@hyliion.com

Press Contact
Ryann Malone
press@hyliion.com
(833) 495-4466

Contacts

Hyliion Holdings Corp.
Investor Contact
Louis Baltimore
ir@hyliion.com

Press Contact
Ryann Malone
press@hyliion.com
(833) 495-4466