Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVST) (“Microvast” or the “Company”), a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions, today announced consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 (“Q4 2021” and “FY 2021,” respectively).

“I am proud of our accomplishments in FY 2021. Despite many headwinds, including unprecedented supply chain challenges in the automotive industry that disrupted customer demand for our products, we successfully grew revenue 41% year over year. I look forward to the positive momentum from Q4 2021 continuing into 2022 as we work toward a sustainable future,” said Yang Wu, Microvast’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Results for FY 2021

Microvast generated revenue of $152.0 million in FY 2021, compared to $107.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 (“FY 2020”), an increase of 41%.

Gross loss was $(42.7) million in FY 2021, compared to gross profit of $17.1 million in FY 2020. The change was primarily due to (i) increased product warranty cost discussed in a prior quarter, (ii) increases in material prices since the end of 2020, (iii) disposal of some legacy products at or below their original costs to produce totaling $18.3 million, (iv) $4.3 million of share-based compensation expense we began recognizing based on modified vesting condition after the business combination, and (v) an increase in manufacturing costs due to industry-wide semiconductor shortages, which resulted in a higher manufacturing cost per unit of $17.3 million.

Operating expenses were $157.4 million in FY 2021 compared to $49.2 million in FY 2020. The change in operating expenses was largely due to increased share-based compensation expense following the business combination, as well as increased headcount and research and development initiatives to support the Company’s growth strategy and other expenses related to operating as a public company.

Net loss was $(206.5) million in FY 2021 compared to net loss of $(33.6) million in FY 2020. The change was primarily due to the reduction in gross profit and higher operating expenses described above.

The Company’s backlog on December 31, 2021 was $114.5 million, representing growth of 161% over $43.8 million in backlog at December 31, 2020 and sequential growth of 117% over $52.7 million in backlog at September 30, 2021.

Capital expenditures totaled $87.9 million in FY 2021, compared to $18.6 million in FY 2020. The increase was largely driven by the Company’s investments in manufacturing capacity expansions in Huzhou, China and Clarksville, Tennessee.

Microvast ended FY 2021 with $536.1 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash.

Results for Q4 2021

Microvast generated revenue of $66.8 million in Q4 2021, compared to $48.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 (“Q4 2020”), an increase of 39%.

Gross profit was $1.15 million in Q4 2021, compared to gross profit of $8.7 million in Q4 2020.

Operating expenses were $52.2 million in Q4 2021 compared to $14.6 million in Q4 2020. The change in operating expenses was largely due to $22.6 million in share-based compensation expense as well as increased headcount and other expenditures to support the Company’s growth initiatives and other expenses related to operating as a public company.

Net loss was $46.6 million in Q4 2021 compared to net loss of $4.6 million in Q4 2020. The change was primarily due to the reduction in gross profit and higher operating expenses as described above.

2022 Outlook

Microvast expects revenue for the year ending December 31, 2022 (“FY 2022”) to grow 35% - 45% compared to FY 2021.

In addition, the Company expects revenue for the first quarter ending March 31, 2022 to be between $32 million and $34 million, representing growth of approximately 115% - 128% over $14.9 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.

The Company expects capital expenditures for FY 2022 to be in the range of $300 to $350 million. The Company expects the funds to primarily be used for ongoing manufacturing capacity expansions in Huzhou, China and Clarksville, Tennessee, as well as research and development projects at the Company’s facility in Orlando, Florida.

Webcast Information

Company management will host a conference call and webcast on March 29, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time, to discuss the Company's financial results. The live webcast and accompanying slideshow presentation will be accessible from the Events & Presentations tab of Microvast’s investor relations website (https://ir.microvast.com/events-presentations/events). A replay will be available following the conclusion of the event. Investment community professionals interested in participating in the Q&A session may join the call by dialing +1 (631) 891-4304.

About Microvast

Microvast is a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions. Microvast is renowned for its cutting-edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to modules and packs. By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a breadth of market applications, including electric vehicles, energy storage and battery components. Microvast was founded in 2006 and is headquartered near Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.microvast.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter (@microvast).

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Many factors could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, among others: (1) a delay or failure to realize the expected benefits from the business combination; (2) changes in the highly competitive market in which Microvast competes, including with respect to its hiring abilities, competitive landscape, technology evolution or regulatory changes; (3) changes in the markets that Microvast targets; (4) risk that Microvast may not be able to execute its growth strategies or achieve profitability; (5) the risk that Microvast is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; (6) the risk that Microvast’s customers or third-party suppliers are unable to meet their obligations fully or in a timely manner; (7) the risk that Microvast’s customers will adjust, cancel, or suspend their orders for Microvast’s products; (8) the risk that Microvast will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; (9) the risk of product liability or regulatory lawsuits or proceedings relating to Microvast’s products or services; (10) the risk that Microvast may not be able to develop and maintain effective internal controls; (11) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Microvast or any of its directors or officers; (12) risks of operations in the People’s Republic of China, (13) risks to operations resulting from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and (14) the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Microvast’s annual, quarterly and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission identify, address and discuss these and other factors in the sections entitled “Risk Factors.”

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