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ITM Itm Power Plc

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ITM Power PLC Half-year Report (1289D)

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ITM Power PLC

29 January 2018

29 January 2018

ITM Power plc

("ITM Power", "the Group" or the "Company")

Half Year Results for the Period ended 31 October 2017

Significant commercial progress, financial position strengthened by GBP29.4m working capital fundraise

ITM Power (AIM: ITM), the energy storage and clean fuel company, announces its half year results for the six month period ended 31 October 2017. Comparable figures, where stated, refer to the corresponding period in 2016 unless otherwise indicated.

Commercial Progress:

-- As at today, GBP27.0m (GBP17.0m) of projects under contract and a further GBP10.4m (Jan-2017: GBP1.4m) of contracts in the final stages of negotiation constituting a total backlog of GBP37.4m (Jan-2017: GBP18.3m), up 103% year on year

-- Tender opportunity pipeline has grown steadily and is now over GBP200m, reflecting strong industrial demand

-- 10MW refinery hydrogen project with Shell to build the world's largest PEM electrolyser at the Rhineland refinery, Germany

-- World's first tidal-powered hydrogen generated at European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney

   --      First hydrogen bus route in the Pau region of France 
   --      20 tonne/day (50MW) hydrogen refuelling station designs launched in Las Vegas in September 
   --      A new total of 20 hydrogen fuel contracts 

Financial Highlights:

   --      Total income of GBP4.4m (2016: GBP3.0m), up 47%, comprising: 

o Revenue - GBP1.7m (2016: GBP0.4m), up 325%

o Grant income plus grants receivable for capital projects - GBP2.7m (2016: GBP2.6m), up 4%

   --      Increase in fixed assets to GBP5.5m (2016: GBP3.8m), up 139% 
   --      Loss from operations GBP2.9m (2016: GBP2.3m), increased by 26% 
   --      Cash balance of GBP27.3m at period end (2016: GBP1.7m) 
   --      Debtors balances of GBP12.8m (2016: GBP9.2m), up 39% 

Operational Developments:

   --    New, larger factory premises identified and heads of terms agreed 
   --    Expansion of the manufacturing and after sales support teams 
   --    Creation of Australian subsidiary ITM Power Pty Ltd and appointment of Dr Neil Thompson as MD 

Graham Cooley, CEO, commented: "The six months under review have seen significant advances in all areas of ITM Power's business. The announcement of the deployment of the worlds' largest PEM electrolyser at Shell's Rhineland refinery is a particularly important development seeing ITM Power enter the 10MW product class with a commercial product at scale. The Company's pipeline of deals has more than doubled since last year showing strong and consistent growth in both the refuelling and power-to-gas markets."

Roger Putnam, Chairman, added: "The Board is pleased with the result of the successful equity raise, which secured the working capital the Company needs to underpin the significant progress that has been achieved in growing the order pipeline of commercial sales. Our stronger financial position will help us to continue to strengthen our relationships with a number of major blue-chip companies as we progress our international business. With the establishment of our new company in Australia I welcome Neil Thompson to the development team."

For further information please visit www.itm-power.com or contact:

 
ITM Power plc 
 Andy Allen, CFO                              +44 (0)114 244 5111 
Investec Bank plc (Nominated Adviser and 
 Broker) 
 Corporate Finance: Jeremy Ellis / Jonathan 
 Wynn 
 Corporate Broking: Chris Sim / Rob Baker     +44 (0)20 7597 5970 
Tavistock (Financial PR and IR) 
 Simon Hudson / James Collins                 +44 (0)20 7920 3150 
 

About ITM Power plc:

ITM Power manufactures integrated hydrogen energy solutions for grid balancing, energy storage and the production of green hydrogen for transport, renewable heat and chemicals. ITM Power was admitted to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in 2004. In September 2017 the Company announced the completion of a GBP29.4m working capital fundraise. The Company signed a forecourt siting agreement with Shell for hydrogen refuelling stations in September 2015 and subsequently a deal to deploy a 10MW electrolyser at Shell's Rhineland refinery. Additional customers include National Grid, RWE, Engie, BOC Linde, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Anglo American among others. The Company currently has GBP27.0m of projects under contract and a further GBP10.4m of contracts in the final stages of negotiation constituting a total of GBP37.4m, subject to exchange rate variations.

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

The half year under review and the months since the period end have seen considerable progress made by the Company towards converting interest into tenders, and more importantly, tenders into contracted backlog and commercial sales. Our opportunity pipeline is at a record level, which is more than double the level it was a year ago. The traction developed by ITM Power in global markets has continued to increase as governments and companies worldwide have begun to recognise the attractions of hydrogen, both as a fuel and as an energy storage medium. Our recently announced project with Shell is a significant step into the very large market of decarbonising industrial hydrogen.

The successful equity fund raise of GBP29.4m to finance a move to enlarged facilities and boost working capital has underpinned the significant progress in the order pipeline. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank our shareholders for their support.

Financial Results

Revenue recognised for the period under review was GBP1.7m (2016: GBP0.4m). This was supplemented by grant income of GBP1.9m (2016: GBP1.6m) and GBP0.8m (2016: GBP1.0m) of grants receivable for capital projects, which impacts directly on the balance sheet. Due to recognising revenue on a long term contracts basis, , our revenue line depends on the stage of build of projects at the reference date. Effectively, the busier we are on project build, the more weighted we become to the most recent period. After increased staff costs associated with the higher volumes of manufacturing in the period, the loss before tax for the half year was GBP2.9m (2016: GBP2.3m).

As a result of the fundraise, cash and short-term deposits at the period end were GBP27.3m (GBP3.0m at 30 April 2017 and GBP1.7m at 31 October 2016). Debtor balances increased to GBP12.8m (2016: GBP9.2m) reflecting grants for capital projects yet to be received and the balances yet to be paid on projects underway at period end.

The Board is not recommending the payment of a dividend for the period in accordance with our stated policy.

Team

In October, Peter Hargreaves, a Non-executive director since 2003, notified the Company of his intention to step down from the Board with effect from the half year end. On behalf of his Board colleagues, the staff of ITM Power and all of our shareholders, I would like to thank Peter for his help and support during his 16 year involvement with the Company. We would not be where we are today without him.

I am delighted to welcome Dr Neil Thompson who joins us as the new Managing Director of ITM Power Pty Ltd in Australia. Neil's background includes engineering and commercial roles in the clean technology, aerospace and automotive industries across the Americas, Europe and the APAC region.

Once again, the Board would like to record its appreciation of the hard work and fantastic commitment of the Company's staff, without which we would not be in the strong position globally that we are today.

Outlook

The second half of the financial year to end April 2018 looks set to be busier than ever when we will be beginning the process relocating to new manufacturing premises in the South Yorkshire region which will give us the additional capacity necessary to manufacture large scale electrolysers of 10MW and beyond. In addition the ability to operate under one roof is expected to provide important operational and cost synergies.

Our relationship with key blue-chip partners such as Shell, Toyota, National Grid, BOC Linde, RWE and Engie continue to strengthen, leading to an increasing number of significant opportunities. Our business is now global and we have new projects in France and Germany and the establishment of our new company in Australia should provide a strong footprint to generate further opportunities in the APAC region.

Hydrogen technology is now receiving the attention it deserves in industrial processes, energy storage and refuelling. The second half is set to be very exciting, with ITM Power's products positioned as undoubted leaders in the world's PEM electrolyser markets for green hydrogen. I look forward to reporting to shareholders on the full year outcome in the summer.

Prof Roger Putnam CBE

Chairman

26 January 2018

CEO's Review

The strong growth in the opportunity pipeline reported in these results reflect the hydrogen and energy storage markets' rapid growth worldwide and ITM Power's focus on developing commercial sales. Scale is now key and ITM Power is in a great market position with our larger footprint of compliant reference plant deployed all over the world. ITM Power is at the forefront of a market which is revolutionising air quality, energy storage and the decarbonisation of heavy industry.

Products in Build and Order Backlog

ITM Power continues to steadily process its order book. Today, the Company has work in progress which will constitute over 5MW of installed capacity that is either in build, undergoing factory acceptance testing, is ready for shipment or being commissioned in the field. The order backlog and opportunity pipeline clearly demonstrate a trend towards larger scale. The backlog is also reflective of the Company's focus on commercial sales. In order to accommodate the increased numbers and size of units in production, and the capacity for Factory Acceptance Testing the company is planning to relocation to a larger facility accommodating all functions under one roof.

Technology Progress

ITM Power's technology development team continues its efforts towards lowering product costs, maximising durability and increasing efficiency. At the system level, the Company has used its modular system design effectively to supply customers with equipment optimised for its duty. Using this principle, systems up to 100MW in size have been developed utilising ITM Power's well proven technology. This strategy has enabled the Company to rapidly engage with large scale opportunities and while minimising technical risk. After detailed and lengthy verification processes, ITM Power is now routinely offering electrolyser systems incorporating high current density PEM stacks. This has enabled ITM Power to reduce the number of stacks in any given system without compromising in efficiency or durability.

Industry Developments:

On 13 November the Hydrogen Council published a first-of-a kind study detailing hydrogen's potential to be a key pillar of the energy transition. The study concluded that when deployed at scale, hydrogen could account for almost one-fifth of total final energy consumed by 2050. This would reduce annual CO(2) emissions by roughly six gigatons compared to today's levels, and contribute roughly 20% of the abatement required to limit global warming to two degrees Celsius.

Marketing

The Group's marketing efforts remain focused on engagement with multi-national companies that operate within the energy, transport and chemical sectors. Salesforce has become a key tool for the sales and marcomms teams with the industry contacts data base now at over 28,000 contacts. ITM Power attends and presents at many industry specific trade fairs and conferences in the UK, mainland Europe and the United States. A regularly updated list of all the events the company will be attending can be found at http://www.itm-power.com/news-media/events

Outlook

Quotations, sales and the order pipeline are stronger than they have ever been. The traction with customers and partners that ITM Power achieves through its market leading PEM electrolyser technology combined with the additional balance sheet strength following the recent equity fund raising puts the group in a very strong position to deliver its future growth ambitions. The global growth in demand for hydrogen solutions in utility, petrochemical and refuelling markets is also very encouraging. I look forward to reporting on what will be a very active second half to the year, as well as reporting on the development of the opportunity pipeline at the announcement of the full year results.

Dr Graham Cooley

Chief Executive Officer

26 January 2018

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Results for the six months ended 31 October 2017

 
                                                     Six months         Six months 
                                                       ended 31           ended 31       Year ended 
                                                        October            October         30 April 
                                               2017 (unaudited)   2016 (unaudited)   2017 (audited) 
                                                        GBP'000            GBP'000          GBP'000 
 
Revenue                                                   1,739                405            2,415 
Cost of sales                                           (1,580)              (313)          (1,757) 
                                              -----------------  -----------------  --------------- 
Gross profit                                                159                 92              658 
 
Operating costs 
 
  *    Research and development                           (957)              (790)          (2,023) 
 
  *    Prototype production and engineering             (1,586)            (1,614)          (2,615) 
 
  *    Sales and marketing                                (673)              (744)          (1,528) 
 
  *    Administration                                   (1,739)              (833)          (2,202) 
Other operating income 
 - grant income                                           1,920              1,616            4,160 
Loss from operations                                    (2,877)            (2,274)          (3,550) 
 
Investment revenues                                           -                  2                - 
Loss before tax                                         (2,877)            (2,272)          (3,550) 
Tax                                                         348                 69            (230) 
                                              -----------------  -----------------  --------------- 
Loss for the period                                     (2,529)            (2,203)          (3,780) 
 
OTHER TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE 
 INCOME: 
Items that may be reclassified 
 subsequently to profit 
 or loss 
Foreign currency translation 
 differences on foreign 
 operations                                                 134                 81            (250) 
                                              =================  =================  =============== 
Total comprehensive loss 
 for the period                                         (2,395)            (2,122)          (4,030) 
                                              =================  =================  =============== 
Loss per share 
Basic and diluted                                        (1.0p)             (1.0p)           (1.7p) 
                                              =================  =================  =============== 
Weighted average number 
 of shares                                          250,613,176        216,892,973      222,513,007 
                                              =================  =================  =============== 
 

The loss per ordinary share and diluted loss per share are equal because share options are only included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share if their issue would decrease the net profit per share or increase the net loss per share.

All results presented above are derived from continuing operations.

The loss for the period is equal to the total comprehensive expense for the period.

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

Results for the six months ended 31 October 2017

 
                           Called     Share               Foreign 
                         up share   premium     Merger   Exchange    Retained      Total 
                          capital   account    reserve    reserve        loss     Equity 
                          GBP'000   GBP'000    GBP'000    GBP'000     GBP'000    GBP'000 
 
 
At 1 May 2016              10,845    58,151    (1,973)         54    (55,442)     11,635 
 
Loss for the period             -         -          -          -     (2,203)    (2,203) 
Other comprehensive 
 income for the 
 period                         -         -          -         81           -         81 
                        ---------  --------  ---------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
Total Comprehensive 
 income for the 
 period                         -         -          -         81     (2,203)    (2,122) 
 
Issue of share 
 capital                        -         -          -          -           -          - 
Credit to equity 
 for equity settled 
 share based payments           -         -          -          -           -          - 
At 31 October 2016 
 (unaudited)               10,845    58,151    (1,973)        135    (57,645)      9,513 
                        =========  ========  =========  =========  ==========  ========= 
 
 
At 1 May 2017              12,531    61,930    (1,973)      (196)    (59,222)     13,070 
 
Loss for the period             -         -          -          -     (2,529)    (2,529) 
Other comprehensive 
 income for the 
 period                         -         -          -        134           -        134 
                        ---------  --------  ---------  ---------  ----------  --------- 
Total Comprehensive 
 income for the 
 period                         -         -          -        134     (2,529)    (2,395) 
 
Issue of share 
 capital                    3,669    24,767          -          -           -     28,436 
Credit to equity 
 for equity settled 
 share based payments           -         -          -          -           -          - 
At 31 October 2017 
 (unaudited)               16,200    86,697    (1,973)       (62)    (61,751)     39,111 
                        =========  ========  =========  =========  ==========  ========= 
 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)

31 October 2017

 
                                    As at 31      As at 31            As at 
                                     October       October         30 April 
                                        2017          2016   2017 (audited) 
                                 (unaudited)   (unaudited)          GBP'000 
                                     GBP'000       GBP'000 
NON CURRENT ASSETS 
Development Costs                        330           352              380 
Property, plant and equipment          5,137         3,447            4,519 
                                ------------  ------------  --------------- 
                                       5,467         3,799            4,899 
 
CURRENT ASSETS 
Inventories                              749           445        760 
Trade and other receivables           12,834         9,195           11,082 
Cash and cash equivalents             26,190         1,315            1,558 
Restricted cash and cash 
 equivalents                           1,117           410            1,446 
                                ------------  ------------  --------------- 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                  40,890        11,365           14,846 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES 
Trade and other payables             (6,479)       (5,651)          (6,666) 
Provisions                             (767)             -              (9) 
                                ------------  ------------  --------------- 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES            (7,245)       (5,651)          (6,675) 
 
NET CURRENT ASSETS                    33,644         5,714            8,171 
                                ------------  ------------  --------------- 
 
NET ASSETS                            39,111         9,513           13,070 
 
EQUITY 
Called up share capital               16,200        10,845           12,531 
Share premium account                 86,697        58,151           61,930 
Merger reserve                       (1,973)       (1,973)          (1,973) 
Foreign Exchange Reserve                (62)           131            (196) 
Retained loss                       (61,751)      (57,645)         (59,222) 
                                ------------  ------------  --------------- 
TOTAL EQUITY                          39,111         9,513      13,070 
                                ============  ============  =============== 
 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)

Results for the six months ended 31 October 2017

 
                                       Six months         Six months 
                                         ended 31           ended 31       Year ended 
                                          October            October         30 April 
                                 2017 (unaudited)   2016 (unaudited)   2017 (audited) 
                                          GBP'000            GBP'000          GBP'000 
 
Loss from operations                      (2,877)            (2,274)          (3,550) 
Adjustments: 
Depreciation of property, 
 plant and equipment                          730                415            1,181 
Loss on disposal                                2                 22               22 
Fixed asset impairment                         39                  -              100 
Amortisation                                   50                  -               23 
                                -----------------  -----------------  --------------- 
Operating cash flows before 
 movements in working capital             (2,056)            (1,837)          (2,224) 
 
  Decrease/ (Increase) in 
  inventories                                  11              (154)            (469) 
(Increase) in receivables                 (1,493)            (2,803)          (5,363) 
Increase in payables                        1,984              3,838            2,747 
Increase in provisions                        758                  -                9 
                                -----------------  -----------------  --------------- 
Cash used in operations                     (796)              (956)          (5,300) 
Income taxes received                         189                252              252 
                                -----------------  -----------------  --------------- 
Net cash used in operating 
 activities                                 (607)              (704)          (5,048) 
                                -----------------  -----------------  --------------- 
 
Investing activities 
Interest received                               -                  2                - 
Purchases of property, 
 plant and equipment                      (3,574)              (839)            (647) 
Proceeds from sale of plant 
 & equipment                                    -                  3                4 
Payments for intangible 
 assets                                         -              (100)            (151) 
                                -----------------  -----------------  --------------- 
Net cash (used in) investing 
 activities                               (3,574)              (934)          (1,419) 
                                -----------------  -----------------  --------------- 
 
Financing activities 
Proceeds from issue of 
 shares                                    29,359                  -            5,732 
Costs associated with fund 
 raise                                      (921)                  -            (267) 
                                -----------------  -----------------  --------------- 
Net cash from financing 
 activities                                28,438                  -            5,465 
                                -----------------  -----------------  --------------- 
 
Increase/ (decrease) in 
 cash and cash equivalents                 24,257            (1,638)            (377) 
Cash and cash equivalents 
 at the beginning of the 
 period                                     3,004              3,336            3,336 
Effect of foreign exchange 
 rate changes                                  46                 27               45 
Cash and cash equivalents 
 at the end of the period                  27,307              1,725            3,004 
                                =================  =================  =============== 
 

Cash Burn

Cash burn is a measure used by key management personnel to monitor the performance of the business.

 
Increase/ (Decrease) in 
 Cash and Cash equivalents 
 per the cash flow statement     24,257  (1,638)    (377) 
Effect of foreign exchange 
 rates                               46       27       45 
Less share issue proceeds      (29,359)        -  (5,732) 
Cash Burn                       (5,056)  (1,611)  (6,064) 
                               --------  -------  ------- 
 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

The condensed interim financial statements were approved by the board of Directors on 26 January 2018

Notes to condensed interim financial statements

1. Basis of preparation of interim figures

The interim financial statements have been prepared using accounting policies consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted for use in the EU. While the financial information included in this interim announcement has been compiled in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles of IFRSs, this announcement does not itself contain sufficient information to comply with IFRSs. This interim financial information does not constitute statutory financial statements within the meaning of section 435 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial information for the six months ended 31 October 2015 have been subject to an interim review in accordance with ISRE2410 by the Group's auditors. The financial information for the six months ended 31 October 2017 have not been subject to an interim review. The information relating to the year ended 30 April 2017 has been extracted from the Group's published financial statements for that year, which contain an unqualified audit report that does not draw attention to any matters of emphasis, and did not contain statements under section 498(2) and 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006 and which have been filed with the Registrar of Companies.

The Group's condensed interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union. The principle accounting policies adopted by the group are as applied in the Group's latest annual audited financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. The principle accounting policies adopted by the Group are as applied in the Group's latest audited financial statements.

Going concern

The Directors have prepared a cash flow forecast (the "Forecast") for the period to 31 January 2018 (the "Forecast Period"). The Forecast includes proceeds from the equity fund raise completed in October 2017 less expenses relating to the fundraise, together with a number of assumptions, including the level of projected sales and grant income, the timing of which is inherently uncertain.

The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company and Group can continue to meet their liabilities as they fall due, for a period of not less than twelve months from the date of approval of this condensed set of financial statements.

Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

2. Revenue, other operating income and Investment Income

In 2017, the following accounted for more than 10% of total revenue (2016: no single customer contract):

 
 Customer   GBP456,672 
  A 
 Customer   GBP438,572 
  B 
 Customer   GBP232,915 
  C 
 Customer   GBP278,229 
  D 
 
 
 An analysis of the Group's revenue        2017      2016 
  is a follows:                         GBP'000   GBP'000 
 Continuing operations 
 Revenue from construction contracts      1,522       213 
 Consulting services                         99       157 
 Maintenance services                        32        23 
 Fuel sales                                  63         4 
 Other                                       23         8 
                                       --------  -------- 
 Revenue in the Consolidated Income 
  Statement                               1,739       405 
 Grant income                             1,920     1,616 
 Investment income                            -         2 
                                       --------  -------- 
                                          3,659     2,023 
                                       ========  ======== 
 

Revenues from major products and services

The Group's revenues from its major products and services were as follows:

 
                                                  2017      2016 
                                               GBP'000   GBP'000 
 Continuing operations 
 Power-to gas                                      639       148 
 Refuelling                                        398       249 
 Chemical Industry                                 679         - 
 Other                                              23         8 
                                              --------  -------- 
 Consolidated revenue (excluding investment 
  revenue)                                       1,739       405 
                                              ========  ======== 
 

GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF REVENUE

A geographic analysis of the Group's revenue is set out below:

 
 
                       2017       2016 
                    GBP'000    GBP'000 
 
 United Kingdom         419        150 
 Germany                770        172 
 Italy                  439          - 
 Rest of Europe          53          2 
 North America           58         81 
                      1,739        405 
                  =========  ========= 
 

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