UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 8-K

 

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 6, 2018

 

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-33417   22-2535818

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

  (Commission
File Number)
 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

28 Engelhard Drive
Monroe Township, New Jersey
  08831
(Address of principal executive offices)  

(Zip Code)

 

(609) 730-0400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On March 6, 2018, Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fiscal third quarter ending January 31, 2018. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in this Item 2.02 and in the attached Exhibit 99.1 shall be deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit Number   Description
     
*99.1   Press release dated March 6, 2018 regarding fiscal third quarter earnings.

 

*Furnished herewith.

 

   

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: March 6, 2018  
   
  OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
   
  /s/ George H. Kirby III
  George H. Kirby III
  President and Chief Executive Officer

 

   

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

    NEWS RELEASE

 

 

Ocean Power Technologies Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2018 Results

 

Made strategic investments to enhance operations scale-up and business development for future growth

 

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Mar. 6, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Ocean Power Technologies (Nasdaq: OPTT), a leader in innovative ocean energy solutions, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 ended January 31, 2018.

 

Fiscal Third Quarter Highlights

 

  Signed contract with Premier Oil for a feasibility study regarding deployment of a PowerBuoy™ for site decommissioning operations in the North Sea;
  Added key leadership with extensive experience in subsea systems and engineering;
  Completed relocation to expanded corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations;
  Established presence based in Norway as we work with potential customers in the region;
  Additional PowerBuoy™ unit builds approved;
  Continued to cultivate commercialization opportunities for PB3 PowerBuoy™ for use in remote offshore power and real-time data communications applications;
  Cash and equivalents of $14.4 million, up from $8.4 million at April 30, 2017.

 

“The third fiscal quarter was an opportunity for further investment in our organization, as we took several strategic steps to ensure that we can meet the emerging demand for our technology,” said George H. Kirby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Power Technologies, “Our recent contract with Premier Oil to study the feasibility of deploying our PB3 PowerBuoy™ for site decommissioning operations in the North Sea is a leading indicator in expanding our capabilities into the oil and gas sector.”

 

Operations Review

 

Mr. Kirby added, “Our initial work with companies and national and international governments has helped us develop a variety of new opportunities around the world, and has also led to expansion, both in our facilities and on our management team. During the quarter, management authorized the construction of two additional PowerBuoys™ and we completed our move to a new facility, expanding both our corporate headquarters and our manufacturing operations. This new facility will support the completion of the four additional PB3 units, two of which we announced last quarter. In addition, we added Chris Phebus as Vice President of Engineering. He comes with a proven track record from GE and served as GE’s General Manager and Executive Engineering Director for GE Subsea Product and Projects. Chris is further strengthening our capabilities as we continue to scale our business.

 

“We remain excited and encouraged that our PB3 PowerBuoy™ offers a unique technology that can meet the needs of current and potential customers in growing markets including oil and gas, defense and security, communications, and ocean observing. We have made significant investments in increased sales and marketing activities, along with initiatives to partner with others and bring about continuous performance improvements, which we believe are critical to our long-term success, and can result in a robust pipeline of potential customers,” concluded Kirby.

 

   

 

 

Financial Review

 

Third Quarter Overview

 

No revenue was recorded for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 ended January 31, 2018 as compared to revenue of $221,000 for the prior-year period. The decrease in revenues over the prior year was due to the expected completion of contracts with Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding and Department of Defense Office of Naval Research during the second quarter of the current fiscal year.

 

The net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 was $1.7 million, compared to a net loss of $2.1 million for the prior-year period. The decrease in net loss in the current year period as compared to the same period of prior year is mainly attributable to a higher income tax benefit recorded in the current year, partially offset by current year period higher product development costs as a result of the two additional PB3 units in process of being completed.

 

First Nine Months Overview

 

Revenue for the first nine months of fiscal 2018 was $289,000, compared to revenue of $593,000 for the same period in fiscal 2017. The net loss for the first nine months of fiscal 2018 was $6.9 million, compared to a net loss of $6.9 million for the same period in fiscal 2017. The decrease in net loss in the current year period as compared to the same period of the prior year is mainly attributable to a higher income tax benefit recorded in the current year and lower product development spending and is mostly offset by the change in fair value of warrant liabilities.

 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

 

Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $14.4 million as of January 31, 2018, up from $8.4 million on April 30, 2017. As of both January 31, 2018, and April 30, 2017, restricted cash was $0.5 million. Net cash used in operating activities was $8.2 million during the nine months ended January 31, 2018. Excluding $1.1 million of cash payments made in the current fiscal year related to the disposition of the mooring anchoring system from a prior project in Reedsport, Oregon, the PB40 site final closeout off the coast of New Jersey, and completion of legal matters, net cash used in operating activities was $7.1 million during the nine months ended January 31, 2018 as compared to $7.6 million during the prior-year period.

 

Conclusion

 

Mr. Kirby closed by stating “We are very excited about where we are now in our product commercialization and business development efforts. We believe that we have a unique product, a great strategy, and an exceptional team. We intend to continue our work to bring this technology to the marketplace and build relationships with quality customers around the globe.”

 

   

 

 

Conference Call & Webcast Details

 

Ocean Power Technologies’ management will host a conference call and webcast to review the third quarter financial and operating results on March 7, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing 1-844-473-0979 (toll free in the U.S.) or 1-574-990-1390 for international callers and entering passcode conference ID 1382389.

 

Investors, analysts and members of the media interested in listening to the live presentation are encouraged to join a webcast of the call available on the Company’s website at https://www.oceanpowertechnologies.com.

 

A replay will be available starting within a few hours after the conference concludes and will be available until March 14, 2018. To access the rebroadcast please dial 1 (855) 859-2056 or 1 (404) 537-3406 and use replay access code 1382389. The webcast will also be archived on the Ocean Power Technologies investor relations website.

 

About Ocean Power Technologies

 

Headquartered in New Jersey, Ocean Power Technologies aspires to transform the world through durable, innovative and cost-effective ocean energy solutions. Our PB3 PowerBuoy™ uses ocean waves to provide clean, reliable and persistent electric power and real-time communications for remote offshore applications in markets such as oil and gas, defense, security, ocean observing, and communications. To learn more, visit www.oceanpowertechnologies.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This release may contain “forward-looking statements” that are within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by certain words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “aim”, “will likely result”, “believe”, “expect”, “will continue”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “contemplate”, “seek to”, “future”, “objective”, “goal”, “project”, “should”, “will pursue” and similar expressions or variations of such expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations about its future plans and performance. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions and estimates which could be inaccurate and which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Please refer to the Company’s most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K and subsequent filings with the SEC for a further discussion of these risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaims any obligation or intent to update the forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

 

Financial Tables Follow

 

Additional information may be found in the company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Form 10-Q may be accessed at www.sec.gov or at the company’s website in the Investor Relations section.

 

Investor Relations Contact:  
Steve Calk or Jackie Marcus  
Alpha IR Group  
Phone 312 445-2870  

 

   

 

 

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share data)

 

   January 31, 2018   April 30, 2017 
    (Unaudited)      
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $14,369   $8,421 
Marketable securities   25    25 
Restricted cash- short-term   382    334 
Accounts receivable   -    48 
Unbilled receivables   2    296 
Litigation receivable   350    - 
Other current assets   767    622 
Total current assets   15,895    9,746 
Property and equipment, net   657    170 
Restricted cash- long-term   154    154 
Other noncurrent assets   3    3 
Total assets  $16,709   $10,073 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $234   $586 
Accrued expenses   1,689    3,059 
Litigation payable   350    - 
Warrant liabilities   241    323 
Current portion of capital lease obligations   31    35 
Deferred credits payable current   600    600 
Total current liabilities   3,145    4,603 
Long-term portion of capital lease obligations   1    23 
Deferred rent   140    - 
Total liabilities   3,286    4,626 
Commitments and contingencies          
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. stockholders’ equity:          
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares, none issued or outstanding   -    - 
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares, issued 18,424,939 and 6,313,996 shares, respectively   18    6 
Treasury stock, at cost; 74,012 and 48,065 shares, respectively   (300)   (263)
Additional paid-in capital   208,130    193,234 
Accumulated deficit   (194,284)   (187,370)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (141)   (160)
Total stockholders’ equity   13,423    5,447 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $16,709   $10,073 

 

   

 

 

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three months ended January 31,   Nine months ended January 31, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
                 
Revenues  $-   $221   $289   $593 
Cost of revenues   -    363    193    615 
Gross profit/(loss)   -    (142)   96    (22)
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Product development costs   1,318    950    3,398    3,894 
Selling, general and administrative costs   1,576    1,617    4,964    4,859 
Total operating expenses   2,894    2,567    8,362    8,753 
Operating loss   (2,894)   (2,709)   (8,266)   (8,775)
                     
Gain/(loss) due to the change in fair value of warrant liabilities   14    (104)   82    1,161 
Interest income, net   42    24    51    26 
Other income   4    -    4    - 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)   52    (26)   107    (20)
Loss before income taxes   (2,782)   (2,815)   (8,022)   (7,608)
Income tax benefit   1,119    698    1,119    698 
Net loss  $(1,663)  $(2,117)  $(6,903)  $(6,910)
Basic and diluted net loss per share  $(0.09)  $(0.37)  $(0.48)  $(1.84)
Weighted average shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share   18,150,494    5,783,494    14,441,383    3,763,564 

 

   

 

 

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   Nine months ended January 31, 
   2018   2017 
     
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net loss  $(6,903)  $(6,910)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss   (107)   20 
Depreciation   79    104 
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment   5    - 
Compensation expense related to stock option grants and restricted stock   250    998 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities   (82)   (1,161)
Payment for litigation settlement   -    (500)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   48    - 
Unbilled receivable   294    (286)
Other assets   (8)   (53)
Accounts payable   (356)   (186)
Accrued expenses   (1,399)   461 
Deferred rent   2    - 
Unearned revenues   -    (39)
Net cash used in operating activities   (8,177)   (7,552)
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchases of marketable securities   (25)   (25)
Maturities of marketable securities   25    75 
Leasehold improvements and purchase of equipment   (554)   (22)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   (554)   28 
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and related warrants, net of costs   14,647    12,150 
Payment of capital lease obligations   (26)   (70)
Acquisition of treasury stock   (37)   (122)
Net cash provided by financing activities   14,584    11,958 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   143    (55)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   5,996    4,379 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period   8,909    7,030 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period  $14,905   $11,409