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Voltabox AG — Investor Presentation 2018
Nov 28, 2018
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Investor/Analyst Presentation
Eigenkapitalforum, Nov. 28, 2018
Highlights from nine months 2018
Continued top line growth +105%
EBIT margin soars to 7.0%
First time after-tax profit (€ 1.9m)
Main driver Intralogistics and Public Transportation in Q3 – First effects of the new Triathlon deal apparent
CAPEX € 7.6m / Liquid funds € 55.8m
Equity ratio remains high at 89.1%
Revenue and profitability outlook confirmed for FY 2018 (Rev.: € 65-70m, EBIT margin 7%) 0,3 1,0
Strong Top Line Growth – First Time After-Tax Profit
New R&D Capabilities: Acquisition of Concurrent
Concurrent Design is an engineering services provider located in Austin, Texas with proven and long-standing expertise in R&D
More than 20 highly skilled employees, mostly engineers, software developers &
project managers
Expertise from more than 1,700
successfully completed projects
Multiple boost of
velocity for Voltabox by additional resources
Concurrent Design was the first acquisition for Voltabox in this field since its successful IPO. The whole team has been integrated into the structures of Voltabox of Texas and is now mainly working on projects for Komatsu.
Former Partnership with Triathlon
Since 2014, Triathlon has been Voltabox's exclusive partner with regard to the intralogistic market
- Development / Series production of Lithium-Ion battery modules
- Assembling of Voltabox modules to systems (housing, electronics, cable harness, interface to forklift) in small batches / high mix
- Selling via Triathlon network to end customers
- Sales network used to distribute lead-acid batteries to the market
- Fast deliveries in batches (10, 20….50)
- No continuous deliveries
New Agreement with Triathlon
The Intralogistics market accepts more and more Lithium-Ion technology over lead-acid.
OEMs and big customers don't want a vendor as additional trade level.
New agreement was signed!
- Direct access of Voltabox to the intralogistics market
- Triathlon remains customer for Lithium-Ion modules
- Europe: Triathlon builds Voltabox's systems (CAPEX saved)
- Voltabox got rights for Triathlon's know-how (own development not necessary)
In return…
- Investment grant to Triathlon to increase capacity
- License for intellectual property
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Extended payment terms for H2/2018
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P&L 2018 burdened by € 2m
- Increase of inventory at Triathlon (by € 5m to € 10m)
- Increase in inventory of finished goods and work in progress at Voltabox (ca. € 7.2 in Q3/18) to ensure fast delivery times
Horizontal Expansion: Acquisition of ACCURATE
Voltabox acquired ACCURATE Smart Battery Solutions GmbH in August 2018 for an amount of € 5m. The company and its portfolio will be a cornerstone for the expansion of the segment Voltaforce.
Development and production of high-quality battery systems for several volume markets
ACCURATE will form the centre of the Voltaforce-segment and hereby focus on high-margin mass market applications such as pedelecs, E-scooters,
gardening, medical technology etc.
Wide performance spectrum of battery packs to complex Lithium-Ion Systems incl. selfdeveloped BMS – ACCURATE is a pivotal puzzle piece in terms of providing a full-service offer for electrification of new target markets
* Only available as an integrated system component/ not to be sold separately.
Withdrawal of Navitas acquisition
| June 29, 2018 | Signing of contract after intense Due Diligence |
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| Application for approval by CFIUS* |
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| Since Sept. 28, 2018 |
Right of withdrawal for Voltabox in case of missing CFIUS approval No break-up fee |
| 2nd Due Diligence showed Navitas' current trading not in line with Voltabox's expectations |
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| Nov. 14, 2018 | Withdrawal from contract due to - Renegotiation of deal structure and consideration failed - CFIUS approval not in sight |
| * Committee of the US government to regulate foreign investments into the United States. |
New Growth Strategy for North America
Withdrawal based on entrepreneurial responsibility
Focus now on management of growth (order backlog about € 1bn)
New battery system for Navitas-like applications available in few months
- Immediate access to brand new prismatic LFP cells (Lithium Iron Phosphate) thanks to our close relationships to cell manufacturers
- Use of these cells for the development of a system tailormade for the North American market.
Use of available production capacity and build-up of an own US sales network
- Using Voltabox's available production capacity for prismatic cells (yet: NMC) > low investment
- Formation of a US nationwide sales network for the intralogistics market within the next 6 months
2018/2019 – Expectations unchanged
| 2018e | Due to postponed CFIUS approval, internal expectations of additional Navitas |
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| related sales were reduced step by step over time. |
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| Voltabox business running better than expected. |
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Evolving Group Structure for an International Footprint
Electrification Specialist in High-Performing Applications
From the cell to the complete system
E-Mobility Pure Play
Li-Ion Battery System Supplier for Industrial Applications
Many years of experience in development and production of electronic components (via parent company paragon GmbH & Co.
KGaA) Exceptional integration power (experience in automotive interfaces)
- Mindset focus on applications (authentic added value solutions)
- Superior realization processes (short time-to-market with modular kit)
Modular Development & Production Approach*
NMC 24V standard NMC 24V air-cooled NMC 24V water-cooled NMC 48V standard NMC 48V air-cooled NMC 48V water-cooled
NMC 103V water-cooled
NMC 36V standard NMC 40V standard NMC 40V water-cooled LTO 48V standard LTO 83V standard
2x8 LFP round cell module
LTO 83V long LFP 24V standard NMC 48V Pouch 3x8 LFP round cell module 4x9 LFP round cell module
* Excerpt from product portfolio.
USPs of Voltabox
Financial Highlights 9M 2018
↗ € 33.5 million
↗ 193 employees*
Revenues (previous year: € 16.3 m)
(December 31, 2017: 99)
Continuous Growth while Demonstrating Economies-of-Scale-Effects
↗ € 4.9 million
EBITDA (previous year: € -0.3 m)
↗ € 2.3 million
EBIT (previous year: € -1.8 m)
* Excluding 27 temporary employees, as of September 30, 2018..
Cash Flow Statement
- Significant increase in trade receivables owing to very good business development in the Voltapower segment and sales financing support for main Voltabox partner (limited to 2018)
- Significant increase in inventories due to expansion of business activities
- Increase in trade payables and other liabilities
- Increased amortization of noncurrent fixed assets
* 9M 2018
Performance of Voltabox Share (VBX)
Cash Flow Analysis I
| Group Key Figures | 9m results 2018* |
|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow |
€ -30.1m |
| Free Cash Flow | € -46.4m |
| Net Working Capital | € -34.2m |
| thereof Receivables |
€ -23.7m (huge sales increase in 2018, Triathlon 2018-terms**) |
| Inventories (see following page) |
€ -13.5m |
| Liabilities | € 3.0m |
| + CAPEX | € -7.6m |
| + M&A | € -8.7m |
* From 01.01.2018 to 30.09.2018. ** One-time effect.
Cash Flow Analysis II
| Thereof | Inventories increased from 01.01.2018 to 30.09.2018 |
€ 13.460m |
|---|---|---|
| Voltabox | Increased inventories (mainly cells € 5.0m, orders from Komatsu/Kiepe € 0.894m) Building inventory of finished goods for intralogistics (€ 6.4m) |
€ 12.521m |
| Accurate | First consolidation after acquisition, small sales contribution |
€ 0.939m |
| One-time effect | € 13.460m |
60-Months Order Backlog (Q2 2018 – Q2 2023)
- Total 60-months order backlog amounts to more than € 1bn*.
- Thereof approx. 74% signed orders and framework agreements (weighted with 100%)
- Estimated order backlog is weighted according to the expected lifetime and the probability of occurrence
- Serves as base for planning
- Evaluation system in place since inception in 2011
60-months order backlog with 100% weighting as of H1/2018
Forecast 2018*
↗ € 65-70 m
Revenues 2018 (e)
↗ ca. 7 %
EBIT Margin 2018 (e)*
*Considering € 2m add. expenses from rearrangement of intralogistics partner agreement
* Updated in H1/2018 interim report.
Summary
| Economies of scale driving profitability | Operating leverage | ||||
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| Intralogistic remains central growth driver – Positive development of direct sales in upcoming year expected |
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| Robust order backlog | About € 1bn. (60 months) |
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| Thereof € 740m weighted with 100% (signed orders and framework agreements) |
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| Entry into North American Intralogistics market | Fast rejoinder to withdrawal of acquisition |
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| Initial steps in building up a sales network successfully done |
Company Contact
Voltabox AG
Investor Relations
Dr. Kai Holtmann
Artegastraße 1
D-33129 Delbrück
Phone: +49 (0) 5250 9930-964
E-Mail: [email protected]